Good menu, good food, very friendly and efficient service. Reasonable prices.

Thanks to Changsho, I finally signed up for yelp just to write a review for it. The food was no better than what you would get in other Chinese restaurants around here even though the price is much higher. The waiter was literally mad when serving us; very impatient when taking orders, as if we owed him 100 dollars. Interestingly, when a big bowl of soup came with bowls, he said, "I should serve you but I won't." We were a big party so I guess that was why the gratuity was automatically added to our bill. We paid the tip but neither the food nor the service worth it. Anyway, none of us would go there again. read more

Pretty unremarkable food. Price is not great. Not a lot of food selection, the Taiwanese popcorn chicken definitely did not match the correct flavor profile. Pepper steak and Zohar jun noodle was ok. read more

Food was delicious! Service is nothing special - waiter wasn't really all that helpful. But the food speaks for itself!! Beef w/ broccoli, scallion pancakes, crab rangoons, it was all fantastic! read more

The food is passable and the luncheon buffet is very reasonable and the customer base is very pleasant. A okay lunch option in the area.

Changsho is one of my three favorite Oriental restaurants in the Boston metro area. I've been there a couple dozen times, usually for their lunchtime buffet. The buffet always has a nice variety of items, including sushi, steamed dumplings, fish dishes, spring rolls, etc. as well as fresh fruit and dessert items. The buffet table is constantly being replenished with just-cooked dishes, so nothing remains on the table too long. The buffet also includes a choice of soups -- I always get the hot & sour soup (which isn't all that spicy) so I don't remember the other soup choice. The servers and managers are efficient and professional, though I've never seen them crack a smile. But then again I don't go to restaurants to see smiling waiters. If I had to complain about anything, it's that the liquor drinks are on the small side but sort of expensive for what you get. But this isn't a big deal for me since I usually drive there. read more

Granted, I was here before the dinner rush but the service was perfect and the house special spicy peppercorn chicken lived up to it's reputation. Can't wait to come back. read more

We got meat in a vegetarian dish, which is more than enough to ruin the evening. Seems to be a "feature" of other Chinese places too...

This review pertains to the buffet lunch. I'm a fan of Chinese buffets and heard good things about Changsho so decided to try it at lunch. The selection was very small. Chicken with broccoli, a shrimp dish and a fish dish were quite good. The General Gau's chicken tasted more of orange than I expected and wasn't to my taste. For the most part the meat dishes had a lot of meat and not many vegetables; none were particularly greasy either. The lo mien and tofu dishes were both OK. Hot and sour soup was also not to my taste, though I thought it was nice that a waiter brought it to the table instead of my having to carry it back from the buffet. The shu mai, potstickers and crab rangoon were all tasty. I wouldn't go back for the buffet but I might if I were in the mood for appetizers. read more

My wife and I probably eat here or get takeout once every month or so and have done so for nearly 10 years. I can't really recall a bad experience with the food or service. However, some dishes are definitely better than others. Our dinner favorites are orange pepper crusted scallops, mongolian beef, mango chicken, plum flavored boneless duck, the chinese eggplant in garlic sauce (might be too oily for some folks, though, but very flavorful), and the dry cooked string beans. We also like the exotic cocktails which are classic in presentation - the 2-person volcano has a little flame in the middle, for example. The appetizers are all pretty good as well, i'd say the shao mai stands out as the most special with the crab rangoon running 2nd, and i've never been disappointed with the Peking Ravioli. Hot and sour soup is fine on a cold night as well. prices are OK, certainly not cheap - and, if i'm not mistaken, the better (tasting) food has tends to have the higher price on this menu. so, i'd say that if you go cheap, you are more likely to be disappointed. PS. i used to do the lunch buffet here fairly often when i worked in the area - much more standard fare, and much more average, but a very large spread counts for something. read more

Just ordered take out from Changsho for the first time since they redid it and I was sorely disappointed. Their scallion pancakes used to be amazing, the ones we got were soggy and either a couple went missing or they only serve 6 now (it used to be 8). We also noticed smaller portions with the entrees (though the price is the same..) The entrees were okay and I may go back for their lunch buffet at some point but probably won't be ordering takeout from there again. read more

I've now found a solid Chinese restaurant that escapes the super-cheap-digestively-questionable-corner-takeout-place hegemony without being too Americanized. We enjoyed pork fried rice, pot stickers, chicken satay, and a veggie-and-shrimp tempura. All of it was excellent, well-seasoned, well-portioned, etc. Service was great, the interior decor was lovely, and they even deliver with Doordash. We'll definitely be back. read more

Incredible food, service, and ambience. Highly recommended. Period. My girlfriend and I got the Shao Mai, General Gao's Chicken, and Dragon Green Beans-- all of it was amazing. Best Chinese food in the GBA. read more

My family and I have been coming here for over 20 years. I've eaten "Chinese Food" around the country and around the world, and I can say hands down, Chang Sho, for such a long time has been consistently very very good. Service is always very attentive. I also find most of their dishes to almost always be very good. My parents have their favorite dishes, really the same things they have ordered for 20 years, garlic chicken, Mongolian beef, chicken in lettuce cups, etc. I am always the adventurous one and try to find the more authentic offerings, tonight I discovered firecracker beef with long horn green pepper, (a dish I have been long familiar with) but I ever knew they had, loved it! And actually hot. Things like the dry cooked beans and pea shoots are always good. I've had Chinese food in parts of the country where people swear by the Chinese food, with few exceptions, unless you are in a super authentic place in a China town, it's hard to do much better. Love it!!!! read more

One of the best Chinese food restaurants around in the greater Boston area, even including Chinatown. Fortunately I live nearby, but the fact that they have a parking lot (in Cambridge no less) makes this a great place if you are meeting up with folks coming from elsewhere. Haven't hit anything on the menu that I would not consider ordering again. Particular favorites include the dry cooked string beans and the salt and pepper pork. The shao mai appetizer is a must. The food is great and the staff is very courteous. They do a couple of things differently. For example you have to order tea, which actually makes sense since it is better than what you get at many places. The second is chocolate flavored fortune cookies which I can't recommend, but some people love them. In general this is a great place, especially if you are on the Cambridge side of the hub. read more

We used to go this place form time to time, because we liked the food and the owner seemed really nice. That all changed when they tried to have my car towed from their car park, which cost $80 to get unhooked, within minutes of finishing our meal. We concluded that they must have a deal with the tow company. read more

i love this place. they way they roll the moo shi for you with these special tongs seriously makes all the difference. everything is delicious, but the tong-rolling service really gets me excited. i've also heard that they have a sweet lunch buffet on weekdays, but i've never made it there. read more

The food is ok, not too authentic. However, it is clean and very well decored, unlike most chinese places. I would call it a non-franchised "P. F. Chang" without the tasty mix drinks. read more

Went for a work party at the newly renovated bar. Food was excellent and the staff was extremely friendly and accomodating. Will definitely be returning! read more

Just had late lunch. Quite, clean and kind service. Server named Roy did awesome and great service today. Food was great and delicious. Price is little bit hight but its totally worth it. Definitely recommend!! read more

The food is a little expensive but overall the quality is good. The service is another issue. When I went to the bathroom after signing the credit card receipt, the waitress complained to my wife that the tip was not enough.they made my wife go to a bank a nearby bank and withdraw cash because she did not have enough on her. If this was a full service meal, I can understand the waitress frustration. However, you are not required to tip on a lunch buffet. And I see that other people have also experienced the same treatment at this restaurant. So if you go here beware of the service, if you don't tip well even in a self serve lunch buffet, they will retaliate against you. They are now on our never go list. read more

I can not get enough of changsho. Their vegitarian steamed dumplings are outstanding, their chicken and broccoli is superb and they have very efficient service. If you want to stay in, get their super fast take out for order from diningIN. Not too expensive and utterly fantastic. read more

I like the food here....however, chinese friends have told me that this is not at all authentic. Luckily for me, I am white. I guess if you are looking for authentic chinese food this is not the place. But if your a random white guy who has never been to china, the food is great, the service is very good, and the atmosphere, well, I'd much rather park in their private lot on mass ave in Cambridge than look for a spot in chinatown. I really do like the food.....could be a little spicier though. read more

I've been living in Cambridge for several years. I have scowered the scene for asian cuisine. ChangSho is one of the most well kept establishments in the area. The service is inviting and friendly; their new menu has some HOT items and when I say hot I mean crab rangoons, pork and napa pot stickers, and Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken. I have been to ChangSho several times since it has reopened and will continue to go back on a reoccuring basis. Keep up the good work, this place is awesome! read more

The hostess actually yelled at my aunt. My grandmother has polio and we were trying to work out the logistics of when we could seat her and tempers flared. We just left. read more

I've been going for years and I've NEVER had a bad experience. The food is hot, delicious and consistent. The appetizers, esp the wings, ribs & scallion pancakes are very tasty and the main dishes & rice always have lots of meat & fresh veggies. It's not a quick eat, per se, you may have to order a drink (which are well made) and wait for you main courses. It's a very comfy & aesthetically appealing environment that you will enjoy making an evening out of it. The prices aren't cheap, but the quality is top notch, so it's well worth it. read more

very workable chinese; some of the best i've been able to find around harvard square. the general gao chicken and chicken with black beans are both quite good, though i'm less impressed with the beef dishes. the lunch buffet can be busy but is a great value and is constantly replenished. good round tables for groups. read more

Very clean with an exceptionally nice decor.The seating is plentiful with a small intimate bar. Free parking on MASS Ave. across from the restaurant.The staff are always pleasant, efficient and the service is professional. We have been going here for the past 10 years and the food is consistently very good. However, I don't like the way they serve duck in a wrap(?) I found that very strange. The 'happy-family' is one of our favorites. We order from the menu probably because we go for evening meals. Although, I have heard the afternoon buffets are very good, and cheaper. read more

Their food is average and it is a flawed operation. Take out is a much better deal (serving sizes are larger) than dining in. My major critique is that the owners can be standoffish and rude. When I was a teenager, I was eating there with my family and I remarked to the waitress that my ginger ale was flat and asked her if I could have another. She left the table and told the manger, who strutted over to me and said: " THE GINGER ALE IS NOT FLAT." We were taken aback to put it mildly and I did not receive a new ginger ale. What happened to the customer being right? Why not just bring the kid a fizzy soda instead of making a big production? Go to Bernard's instead. read more

I keep trying to like this place because it's close to my house, but I just can't. What is up with charging $10-$15 for some bland, greasy Chinese food? And that's the take-out price. Expect to pay $1-$2 more for each item if you eat in (really, check out the menus if you go), and even more if you go through Dining In to get food delivered, as if the tip you're going to give them isn't enough. My take-out menu is riddled with evidence of my past follies--phrases like "dry, not good", "flavorless", "ok", "greasy" next to nearly every item I've tried. The only thing that is reasonably good is the moo-shi. I like the spicy pork, but I also like to have reasonable choices at my Chinese restaurant. I've seen a sign on the street in front of this place that advertises their "Chinatown-style dim sum". I can't even imagine how gross this must be. My advice is to not waste your time at this place. There are much cheaper, much better alternatives elsewhere (especially in Chinatown). read more

I mostly go here for lunch and they have a great buffet - all you can eat for $13.50. I'm not typically a fan of all you can eat, but it is a great way to sample dishes you might not be familiar with. Food is tasty and varied. "Service" leaves something to be desired. read more

We went there last week and it we found it to be a wonderful experence. Ther wa 12 of us and the staff we very efficent and the food was really nice. I would highly recommend Chagsho. Well done read more

The food is very good. I think it is a bit more expensive than other chinese restaurants in the area. But the food is better. I like the "lighter version of General Tso chicken" they have variations on typical favorites for a change or lighter taste. The perkin ravioli is the test of a good chinese restaurant. Theirs are excellent. Also they have parking across the street- very convenient. read more

The Sunday lunch buffet is really awesome. For $20, you get all-you-can-eat shrimps, scallops, baked fish, stuffed mussels, various dessert, etc etc., and they all taste pretty good. Really great value for the price. read more

Picked up a sesame chicken entree to go; pretty expensive for the portion size, with no rice to accompany it. Tasted fine, but not a dish I'd go back for again read more

Changsho's is my go-to choice for lunch when it's one of those days when I have to get out of the office. It's not swank but it more than serves its purpose. The buffet is excellent and not overly expensive. And every time I go there I tell myself after that I need to go online and order a box of chocolate fortune cookies. Good thing for my waistline that I always forget by the time I get back to my desk. Strongly recommended. read more

I came home after a long flight eating with family and wow has this place changed. Really gone down hill. Food qualitity is less than sub par. Appitizers come with main courses. And then by mistake I left 14% instead of 15 and the waitress humiliated me in front of my family. read more

Changsho is gracious and spacious--you can always get seat and have a quick, delicious meal. The prices are steep for Chinese, and seem even steeper after the menu change, but there just aren't that many other options for good Chinese food around here. read more

I had lunch at Chang Sho today, and ordered Braised Tofu, which was described on the menu as tofu with vegetables. When the dish arrived, it was 95% tofu with 5% vegetables. I politely asked it if was possible to get a little bit more vegetables. Next thing I know, a manager comes over to explain to me that is how they make the dish. I again ask, can I get a bit more vegetables? Only if you pay $1.00 more, he says. I pay the $1 for a couple of pieces of broccoli, but you better be sure I will not be going back here. They saved $1 and lost a customer. read more

I have been going to this restaurant for years, ordering take out and dining in, despite the fact that the owners/servers are rude. Today I called and asked how to order chicken wings through GrubHub and was told by the receptionist to order another appetizer and ask for the wings under "special instructions". The wrong thing was delivered and I called back - the same person told me I should have put it in the notes and I told her I did. She said she'd call GrubHub. Long story short, no wings came so I called and when I called again the owner (male) denied all knowledge. He called me a liar. I will NEVER give them another penny. It's customer dis-service - all over $20 in chicken wings. read more