Chang Sho Restaurant

Great chinese food. 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.…

Top-notch Chinese cuisine shines in elegant surroundings in Porter Square.. 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 water glasses or deliver a side of dipping sauce.

The Food
The lengthy menu features several different styles of Chinese cooking, including Hunan, Mandarin and spicy Szechuan. After starting with homemade pork dumplings or delicately fried calamari, try one of the kitchen's signature dishes: Good choices include a sizzling platter of filet mignon in mushroom sauce or delectable pan-fried Chilean sea bass smothered with shredded ginger and scallion. Health-conscious diners choose from a plethora of heart-friendly entrees, including an entire section of bean curd dishes.…

Food is good, but, too expensive. 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 tables which is always a source of amusement when you are in a big group!…

Chang Sho , average.. 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 little more from a classy looking restaurant so close to some other great dining experiences so close to places like the Porter Exchange.

Best regards, Jon.…