Chef Chang's House
This neighborhood Chinese restaurant, just steps off the Green Line, offers Mandarin, Szechuan and Hong Kong cuisines in a family-friendly environment.
(617) 963-0462
1004-1006 Beacon St
(at St Mary's Court)
Brookline,
MA
02446
42.3453
-71.1102
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-9:30pm
Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:30pm
Sun 11:30am-9pm
Price:
$
Last updated 6.12.09
What People Are Saying About Chef Chang's House
The Owner
Chef Chang's House
Owner
Our restaurant makes such great Peking duck, even tourists from China and other Asian countries have us on their itinerary. It's so good, our Chinese name is "Peking Duck House."
Some of the other specialties on our menu, out of more than 130 items, include crispy Hunan whole fish, scallops with garlic sauce and beef asparagus. Boneless spare ribs, Peking ravioli and Buddha's delight are popular with our corporate catering clients.
Come join us for our Mandarin, Szechwan and Hong Kong style dishes.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
In the 1980s, this popular neighborhood spot was the first to bring General Gau's chicken to Boston. Peking duck, another menu staple, is served with homemade crepes and scallion "brushes" to apply the hoisin sauce. Even better, the crispy-skinned delicacy doesn't require advanced notice. Generous portions boost a bustling takeout business that's especially popular with the nearby hospital crowd.
User Reviews
tom yaz
October 07, 2008
Recently I started working in the area and was all excited that I would be eating Chef Cangs house again. I used to love this plave in the 80's and 90's when I frequented it. I gave it 2 trys both times recently and it was HORRIBLE! HORRIBLE! HORRIBLE! Dissapointing overpriced meatless, deepfried, greasy spareribs that were reheated and brought to our table. I also ordered my all time favorite dish. Pan fried noodles with chicken. Arrived at the table and looked totally differnt with a watery sauce and horrible smell. They added broccoli for an extra dollar. The broccoli had turned bad in spots in it and was broken up so we would not notice. The server ran away after the food was served. Overall a bad experience. I had written to them on their website but they did not respond. Oh well.. We won't return anytime soon.
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December 22, 2007
I love this restaurant in Brookline right off the T. It is famous for the Chef Changs chicken which is like a General Gau's chicken and it's delicious. They also have really good appetizers. Their prices are reasonable.
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fyliao
December 19, 2007
They fry the duck! That is NOT how you make peking duck. Nothing wrong with liking fried duck but don't be fooled into thinking you are having an authentic dish. If you've ever had real peking duck in Chinatown, other foodie cities in the US (like NYC, San Francisco), or even in China; you would know what I am talking about. There they slow-roast and glaze the duck for hours until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender and juicy. You can achieve almost the same result by frying the duck but it's not the same as a roast. The one I ordered at Chef Chang's House was over-fried. The skin got kind of tough and the meat was dry. It's clear why you won't see many native Chinese people eating here. The other dishes my friends and I ordered all have the same combination of vegetables in it, the same sauce in it- soooo dull. It's like as if we ordered many of the same dishes. Don't believe the hype about this place. If you want a real peking duck and way better dishes, head over to Chinatown!
read full reviewThe Details on Chef Chang's House
Where to Sit:
For better lighting (some corners tend to be overly dark), ask to be seated in the middle dining room.
Know Before You Go:
Street parking is difficult to find on game days.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Catering Services:
Restaurant Special Features:
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
Message from Chef Chang's House
- Corporate catering menu
- Reserve space up to 100 people
- Mandarin, Szechwan & HK style
Our restaurant makes such great Peking duck, even tourists from China and other Asian countries have us on their itinerary. It's so good, our Chinese name is "Peking Duck House."
Some of the other specialties on our menu, out of more than 130 items, include crispy Hunan whole fish, scallops with garlic sauce and beef asparagus. Boneless spare ribs, Peking ravioli and Buddha's delight are popular with our corporate catering clients.
Come join us for our Mandarin, Szechwan and Hong Kong style dishes.
