Chang Sho Restaurant

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1712 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138

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(617) 547-6565
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I think the price of the food is reasonable and the flavors of the dishes are excellent. I enjoy eating the lunch buffet the most because it is the best value for the buck. Havi...

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A group of friends and I went here based on others' recommendations. We found that the staff was rude and the food, though decent, was overpriced. What's more, I walked one of my ...

Editorial review from GrubHub 12/21/2013

I've been really disappointed with my last 3 Changsho orders and the quality of their food. Even the side of pineapple I ordered this round had an extremely unpleasant almost rotten taste :( I think I'll take a break from ordering from them..bleh! more
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Great chinese food 12/15/2009

I think the price of the food is reasonable and the flavors of the dishes are excellent. I enjoy eating the lunch buffet the most because it is the best value for the buck. Having a parking lot is a big plus because finding parking on Mass Ave. can be a real pain in the ass. Decor inside is nice and the service was good. I like their hot and sour soup. Pros: Tasty food more
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Editorial review from GrubHub 5/26/2008

always great !!! more
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Food is good, but, too expensive 5/22/2008

For dinner, I generally get their hot and sour soup, lo mein and empress chicken.. All pretty good... However, I've noticed their portions shrinking over the past year or so.. \r \r Their lunch buffet is usually their best value for money. They have a decent amount of vegetarian dishes as well.. The sunday afternoon brunch though is way too expensive.. \r \r And, they have lazy susans on their round tables which is always a source of amusement when you are in a big group!\r Pros: Nice ambience, Decent Food, Parking Lot Cons: Very expensive, Small portions more
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Editorial review from GrubHub 3/30/2008

Lo mein was ok. Kung pao chicken was pretty good. Overall Id say it was decent chinese food. more
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Chang Sho , average. 12/16/2007

Hi , I just tried Chang sho last night for the first time, it was fairly expensivefor two average entrees and a large soup, $36.00. The ingredients in the food seemed to be all fresh but the flavors were bland and one dimensional. The hot & sour soup was very peppery, the calamari was very salty not much pepper as promised, and last but not least the eggplant was soggy.\r Sorry ,I expected a little more from a classy looking restaurant so close to some other great dining experiences so close to places like the Porter Exchange.\r Best regards, Jon. more
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Better then any other chinese place in Cambridge-- 4/6/2007

I have to agree with others --its not cheap to eat at this place-- sit down or take out your going to pay -- well its worth it if your in the mood for good chinese food.. Service is great-- I think they are a little to good-- they are quick to get you in and out.. Yes they have a parking lot but dont expect to always get a spot on the weekend..place gets packed -- I go to this place every 2 months and its worth the treat-- better then the other place across from porter Pros: nice looking chinese dumplings, no Tv's Cons: cost, rush to get the check more
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Respectable Chinese food, decent atmosphere, ok service 2/17/2007

Changsho is a great place to get solid chinese food. I agree with some people's claims that it is overpriced. However, there are not better options in the Cambridge area. You can always count on eating something tasty and different if that is what you desire. Personally I highly recommend the spicy moo-shi. Something I haven't seen a lot of places. I would recommend this to anyone that wants chinese food in Cambridge. Pros: parking lot across the street, taste you can count on Cons: service can be on and off, the restaurant is too open inside so when it is crowded, it gets noisy more
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Overpriced, clean, boring, tasteless... 9/15/2006

I took a note of a solide building on Mass Ave a few weeks ago and thought to myself it could be a nice place to visit - I did it yesterday, so my impressions are quite fresh. In short: a clean place with Chinese music making for an authentic fealing of being in a real Chinese restaurant. Nice service. BUT: very much overpriced. The hot and sour soup for 3,50 USD I ordered had absolutely no taste and the portion was too too small. I was given no sugar either spoon to tea. The Sichuan chicken plate which cost 11,50 USD was below average. Not worth visiting. Pros: More or less clean, nice music, nice furniture and service Cons: Tasteless food, overpriced, (smiling) waiters oblivious of their direct duties more
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Awful service, overpriced food 8/25/2006

A group of friends and I went here based on others' recommendations. We found that the staff was rude and the food, though decent, was overpriced. What's more, I walked one of my friends home afterwards because she was feeling sick (she threw up as soon as she got home), and I came back to find my car had been towed from the restaurant parking lot. They tow as soon as the place closes. Adding the $90 from the meal, we were out $200 for a poor dining experience... Definitely not worth it.... more
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Upscale Chinese restaurant, great brunch 8/15/2006

The atmosphere is very elegant and the menu offers a wide selection of chinese delicacy. The Sunday brunch is a great all you can eat buffet. Try the chicken and eggplant dish it is one of my favorites. more
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never skips a beat 4/21/2006

i've been in & out over the years and changsho never ceases to please. pleasant decor and tasty food, I prefer their atmosphere over most chinese rests. in the city. their sunday brunch is a nice alternative to china town dim sum. Pros: parking, value, good food Cons: not in the city more
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Great Sunday Brunch! 4/12/2006

My family and I tried the Sunday Brunch last week and thought it was fantastic. Tons of choices - delicisous Chinese food, steamed buns, dim sum, and sushi too! Great value overall for the quality. We'll be bringing friends back with us next time. Pros: Great Variety, Price, Parking Cons: Busy Lines more
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amazing 1/21/2006

great food, friendly service, and upscale amibiance. my favorite dishes at changsho are steam vegetable dumplings, hot and sour soup, peking duck, mogolian spicy lamb with pan cakes, shrimp with pine nuts, and no doubt the best general gau's anywhere. Pros: efficient service, friendly service Cons: charge for tea more
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fantastic food, outstanding decor! 1/18/2006

I saw Changsho profiled on The Chronicle 2 months ago and decided to give it a try. My friends and I agreed the food was graet - peking duck and general gau's were really incredible here. The decor is fancy, yet inviting. Recomend this place for great Chinese outside of Chinatown. Will defnitely visit again in the future. Pros: Food, Free Parking, Atmosphe more
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They recycle straws. 9/10/2005

I had thought Changsho is relatively clean for Chinese restaurants. Then I found they recycle their straws; I had a coke and the waitress asked me if I wanted another. So I answered yes thinking it would be a refill. Anyway, in the second glass of coke was a straw that was not obviously new. The straw had its upper paper-cover on, but when I pulled it off, the straw had drops of diet coke on its outside, which rarely happens if the cover wasn't in fact re-capped. Anyway, the check claimed the second coke is a separate order. Be careful when they suggest you another soda. And when I argued about the straw, the waitress suspiciously over-reacted. It may sound like only a small thing but my new impression of Changsho is that they run their business quite unlike what they try to look. Pros: look Cons: sneaky business style more
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seems a good place 8/28/2005

accidentally went one evening. though I didnt ate anything, took one beer and one wonton soup. odd combination right ;-) actually I gave company to one of my friend's because he was hungry. I will go back to this place soon to try. Pros: nice decor Cons: road side parking more
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Fancy, pricey chinese food 3/17/2005

If you want chinese food in a fancy atmosphere, this is the place to go. Portions are small, but the ambience is nice, and you will definitely pay for it. Most of the choices are more americanized chinese food - walnut shrimp, etc. This is also good for large banquets. more
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Find another restaurant... 5/25/2004

My colleagues and I ate at the restaurant and things tended to go smoothly until a large party across from us settled their bill. The Changsho staff argued loudly with them over the bill and a scene erupted in the restaurant. Our party was given the bill before we were even done with dessert. Not five minutes after our dessert was finished, a staff member walked up to our table and picked up the bill only to SLAM it down on our table and tell us to pay it. Not two minutes later the server came back and reminded us to pay again. One person in our party was mid drink when a staff member took it out of her hand. It was clear we were being asked to leave. Find another restaurant if you want to be treated properly. Pros: Food is average-good, Good parking Cons: , RUDE STAFF, Cust. Svc stinks. more
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good place for sitting in without eating 5/8/2004

This place may first impress you with the most elegant environment, like a chinese palace. However, after sitting in and eating the pricy food, you may find it is the atmospere that you are going to pay for not the food itself. If you have never been to China and want to experience the feeling of being in the Forbidden City without paying the air ticket, that's a good place to go. For anything else, try a better place. Pros: , excellent environment Cons: , average food more
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Editorial

  • The Scene
    The staff says the restaurant takes its name from a province of China known for its hospitality and exceptional cuisine. Visitors to this classy eatery certainly enjoy a healthy...

  • 8/1/2008 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Monday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Payments: American Express, Cash, Diner's Club, Discover, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Neighborhood Nine
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