Changsho Restaurant
Cambridge, MA 02138-1804
Phone: (617) 547-6565
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Hudson Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Chinese Food 2006
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11:30am-9:45pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:45pm
Editorial Review for Changsho Restaurant – by Eric Grossman
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.
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Insider Tips
When to GoShow 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.
Save MoneyStop by Monday through Saturday for a bargain lunch special ($6-$8) that includes a choice of entree, plus appetizer and rice.
ParkingIn an almost unheard-of move for a Cambridge establishment, the restaurant offers free parking in a lot across the street.
User Reviews for Changsho Restaurant
05/22/2008 Posted by tanvi414
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!
Pros: Nice ambience, Decent Food, Parking Lot
Cons: Very expensive, Small portions
12/16/2007 Posted by infrared66
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.
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