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Chang Sho Restaurant

1712 Massachusetts Ave

Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-6565
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Information from the business

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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.

Posted by cityvoter on August 02, 2007

Business Description from the Web

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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.

You`ll find that Changsho... more

Posted by dinesite on March 14, 2009

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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... more

Posted by gocitykids on July 21, 2007

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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... more

Posted by wcities on March 31, 2007

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Stop by Monday through Saturday for a bargain lunch special ($6-$8) that includes a choice of entree, plus appetizer and rice.

Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

Parking

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In an almost unheard-of move for a Cambridge establishment, the restaurant offers free parking in a lot across the street.

Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

When to Go

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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.

Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

Editorial Reviews from the web

Top-notch Chinese cuisine shines in elegant surroundings in Porter Square.

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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... more

Posted by Eric Grossman on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 31, 2008)

Other Reviews from the web

Food is good, but, too expensive

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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... more

Posted by tanvi414 on April 21, 2009, (Edited May 21, 2008)

Chang Sho , average.

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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... more

Posted by infrared66 on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 15, 2007)

Better then any other chinese place in Cambridge--

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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... more

Posted by sweendogy on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 05, 2007)

Respectable Chinese food, decent atmosphere, ok service

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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... more

Posted by jumboiowan on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 16, 2007)

Overpriced, clean, boring, tasteless...

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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... more

Posted by czech on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 15, 2006)

Awful service, overpriced food

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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 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... more

Posted by ian_boston on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 25, 2006)

Upscale Chinese restaurant, great brunch

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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.

Posted by lgarcin2001 on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 15, 2006)

never skips a beat

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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

Posted by srvcmstr on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 20, 2006)

Great Sunday Brunch!

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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

Posted by spades50 on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 12, 2006)

amazing

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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

Posted by cici78 on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 20, 2006)

fantastic food, outstanding decor!

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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

Posted by ohanion on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 18, 2006)

They recycle straws.

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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... more

Posted by flray on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 09, 2005)

seems a good place

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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

Posted by bkmr on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 28, 2005)

Fancy, pricey chinese food

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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.

Posted by cl_foodie on April 21, 2009, (Edited March 17, 2005)

Find another restaurant...

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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... more

Posted by melindabarry on April 21, 2009, (Edited May 25, 2004)

good place for sitting in without eating

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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... more

Posted by wsddc on April 21, 2009, (Edited May 08, 2004)

Extremely poor...

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I enjoy going out and trying new restaurants but would not recommend Changsho. Aside from the difficult parking on the opposite side of the road, the food was extremely overpriced and of poor quality. It wasn't until the bill came did we realize we were charged 7.50 to switch white rice to pork fried rice on the Combo meal. The pad thai was tasteful, but not at all like authentic thai food.... more

Posted by jaxxx716 on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 29, 2003)

Best in Boston Beautiful Superb Dinner

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First off I would like to say that Changso has the best parking spaces in Boston. I cannot tell you of another Chinese restaurant in Boston with clean, free, and easily acessible parking. I found a spot instantly for my minivan, and my family and I were able to actually get out of the car and into the restaurant within 5 minutes (a record). Their food is superb, the Crispy Peppery Shrimp has a... more

Posted by johnnygreenberg on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 31, 2003)

Getting Worse...

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This used to be one of my favorite Chinese restaurants, with an interesting menu, great service, and widely spaced tables. After Lotus Blossom Restaurant chain bought the place a number of years ago, almost all the interesting dishes disappeared from the menu. Beautiful vases on pedestals were replaced with more tables (although it is still a nice atmosphere, just not *as* nice), and the... more

Posted by alanr01 on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 09, 2003)

I won't go there anymore

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The restaurant looks fency, the service is good, but the high price doesn't reflect on the quality of food. It seems to me that the dishes are modified into American style instead of the authentic Chinese flavor. I'd rather go to Chinatown.

Cons

- expensive

Posted by brookline on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 09, 2003)

marvelous

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Totally good experience. The BEST value for excellent authentic chinese. The BEST and most extensive brunch in Cambridge.

Posted by sansan on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 24, 2003)

Delightful Buffet!!!

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After dinning at many restaurants in the Cambridge area, i've come to believe that Changsho has the best lunch offering. For $8.95 I could eat an all-you-can eat buffet. This was a great value. At the buffet I tried various dishes including a surprising delightful sushi menu and Hawain fried rice with pineapples. The best dish of the afternoon was the general gao chicken. I haven't had... more

Posted by robbie_smith on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 29, 2002)

Here is to long life

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After having eaten good food in Hong Kong for 30 years, it is nice to find a restaurant outside of Chinatown that serves reasonably authentic chinese food. My family and I had lunches here several times and we are gratified to find that they do not add soya sauce and vinegar to everything they prepared. The seafood and vegetables are fresh and lightly seasoned, and the meats are well... more

Posted by tckchan on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 14, 2002)

Not that great

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Good ambience, middling food. I don't know what the other reviewers are talking about.

Posted by donchoi on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 04, 2002)

Exquisite Food and Dining Experience

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Located just on the outskirts of Harvard and Tufts, Changsho is a superb restaurant in an area of great history and events. My fried recently brought 4 of us there to try the food and it was to die for. We started with shrimp & pine nuts wrapped in letuce leaves as an appetizer (fabulous!) and tried their spinach and tofu soup. (light and flavorful). For our meal we had lobster, hunan spicy... more

Posted by JennieHarbors on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 06, 2002)

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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... more

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mandarin and szechuan favorites... more

Posted by digitalcity user on January 11, 2007

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I have never left unsatisfied. Great food and friendly service.

Posted by Ashley on December 31, 2006

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This is our all time favorite restaurant. We bring our family there for Sunday Brunch for all our special occasions. We bring our grandchildren to their wonderful lunch buffet. We eat there before we go to Symphony. We bring all our friends there and they love it too!

Posted by Connie and Bob Stolow on December 31, 2006

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Great food, friendly service and pleasant atmosphere

Posted by anonymous on December 31, 2006

never skips a beat

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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.

Posted by srvcmstr on April 20, 2006

Great Sunday Brunch!

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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.

Posted by spades50 on April 12, 2006

seems a good place

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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.

Posted by bkmr on August 28, 2005

I won't go there anymore

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The restaurant looks fency, the service is good, but the high price doesn't reflect on the quality of food. It seems to me that the dishes are modified into American style instead of the authentic Chinese flavor. I'd rather go to Chinatown.

Posted by brookline on February 09, 2003

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I have been going to Changsho every Friday night for ten years.Outside of Boston is not known for great Chinese food but Changsho is one of the exceptions along with the Great Wall. Try the Pineapple Shrimp. It's also a favorite of Harvard folks so if you aren't into metaphysical discussions best to go to their Sunday brunch rather than during the week.

Posted by nofrride on December 31, 1999

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When we first went to the restaurant I was afraid the cost would be very high because the outside of the building and the atmosphere inside looks expensive. It is a unique feel that makes me feel as if I am entering a temple. The cost is a little above average for Mandarin and Szechwan dishes (for two I would say the average cost is $40-$50 with a soda and appetizer) but the food is excellent.... more

Posted by Angelic on December 31, 1999

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