Best Shrimp Dishes in Boston
12 restaurants compared
Top 5 Shrimp Dishes in Boston (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 12 restaurants:
- Haemul Pajeon (Seafood Green Onion Pancake) at Somaek, $21.00 (Downtown Crossing)
- Gambas al Ajillo at Dalí Restaurant & Tapas Bar, $14.00 (Somerville)
- Tamago (Japanese Omelet with Aged Shrimp and Black Sugar) at 311 Omakase, $280.00 (South End)
- Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings) at Hei La Moon — 91% recommended, $4.50 (Chinatown)
- Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings) at China Pearl — 90% recommended, $4.50 (Chinatown)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 12 Shrimp Dishes
Haemul Pajeon (Seafood Green Onion Pancake)
Somaek$21.00
Crispy fried seafood and green onion pancake served with soy vinegar dipping sauce.
Gambas al Ajillo
Dalí Restaurant & Tapas Bar$14.00
Shrimp sautéed with garlic.
Tamago (Japanese Omelet with Aged Shrimp and Black Sugar)
311 Omakase$280.00
Signature dessert course featuring aged ground shrimp and Japanese black sugar seared to caramelize.
Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings)
Hei La Moon$4.50
Translucent rice flour wrapper encasing plump whole shrimp with bamboo shoot.
Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings)
China Pearl$4.50
Steamed shrimp dumplings with translucent wheat starch wrapper and bamboo.
Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings)
Empire Garden Restaurant$4.50
Steamed shrimp dumplings with translucent wrapper and bamboo shoot.
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp with Tasso Ham
Buttermilk & Bourbon$19.00
Gulf shrimp in a spiced butter sauce with smoky tasso ham, served with house-made biscuits for soaking.
Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings)
Winsor Dim Sum Café$3.49
Steamed shrimp dumplings with translucent wrapper and bamboo shoot.
Chung Fan with Shrimp (Rice Noodle Roll)
Hei La Moon$4.00
Delicate steamed rice noodle sheet rolled around whole shrimp and green onion.
Wonton Noodle Soup
Hong Kong Eatery$7.50
Fresh egg noodles in pork broth with pork-and-shrimp wontons.
Chung Fan with Shrimp (Rice Noodle Roll)
China Pearl$4.25
Delicate steamed rice noodle sheet rolled around shrimp and green onion.
Crab Laksa with Ramen Noodles and Poached Shrimp
Pagu$18.00
Creamy coconut curry broth with fresh crab, noodles, and tender shrimp.