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Changsho Chinese Cuisine of Cambridge is located between Harvard and Porter Square. In tribute to the Ming dynasty, Changsho's eloquent clear design with clean cut lines has set a quality standard for even the most meticulous customer. The unique ceiling design resembles a Chinese temple.
Business Description from the Web
Muzak plays loudly in the sunlight-deprived, wood-accented dining room of this suburban-style Chinese restaurant, with affiliated restaurants in the actual suburbs (Sudbury and Framingham). The menu features a typical mix of Mandarin and Szechuan dishes, from sauteed chicken with vegetables to shrimp in spicy tomato sauce. The fortune cookies are chocolate-flavored.
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Elegant yet family-friendly, Changsho is not your run-of-the-mill Chinese eatery. Its large dining room, bathed in soothing tones of brown and beige, will stop your kids in their tracks. They may wonder what they did to deserve a trip to such a grown-up establishment. Don't let the decor fool you. The friendly staff at Changsho is accustomed to serving families . The restaurant offers a variety...
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Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine is served in a modern and elegant room with wood paneling and high-backed chairs. Excellent renditions of old favorites, such as crab rangoon and a pu pu platter, are the mainstay of the menu. Chicken in garlic sauce and fried calimari are good bets, as are the fresh fish entrees, available in both Szechuan and Cantonese styles. Be sure to check the white boards...
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Posted by wcities
on March 31, 2007
Tips About This Business
Stop by Monday through Saturday for a bargain lunch special ($6-$8) that includes a choice of entree, plus appetizer and rice.
In an almost unheard-of move for a Cambridge establishment, the restaurant offers free parking in a lot across the street.
Show up early for the area's top all-you-can-eat brunch, served 11:30am-2:30pm every Sunday. The restaurant attracts larger-than-usual crowds for appetizers, dim sum, sushi, entrees and desserts.
Editorial Reviews from the web
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 dose of both. On most nights, patrons take their pick of seats in the expansive dining room, which seats well over 200 and is decorated with antique artwork. Friendly waiters are quick to refill...
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Posted by Eric Grossman
on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 31, 2008)
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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..
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..
And, they have lazy susans on their round...
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Posted by tanvi414
on April 21, 2009, (Edited May 21, 2008)
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.
Sorry ,I expected a...
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Posted by infrared66
on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 15, 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...
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Posted by sweendogy
on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 05, 2007)