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    Mei-Ling Restaurant

    3.4 (101 reviews)
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    Pork fried rice, boneless spareribs, egg roll, chicken fingers

    This is some of the freshest chinese food I have had in a long time. The boneless spareribs were thick & juicy, the chicken fingers were hot & fresh. Large chunks of pork in the fried rice. HUGE EGG ROLL! The lobster sauce was Devine. It reminds me of the delicious chinese I would get with my sister as a child downtown Boston in the 80's. My new favorite neighborhood take out.

    Crab Rangoons, Chicken Wings, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Shrimp Fried Rice meal
    Demeka F.

    We tried this neighborhood spot when we were looking for quick but good Chinese food. We've been here before and so we were okay to return. The food was good. The chicken teriyaki sticks are pretty good and so is the pork fried rice. The are no other vegetables in the friend rices unless you order bean sprouts, which was a little disappointing, but the rice was good. You can taste the sauce, which is a little salty but still good. The small portion is enough for 1.5 -servings, especially if you order an additional protein or veggie. My boyfriend's meal combo was a great deal. He got the sweet and sour chicken, shrimp fried rice, crab Rangoon and chicken wings. First thing I noticed was that the chicken wings were a nice sized whole wing that wasn't breaded with flour and they were really good. The serving size for everything in the combo seemed to be decent and definitely 2 servings. I would for sure go back for the chicken wings. I recommend this place if you're looking for neighborhood Chinese in Medford and want something quick.

    D J.

    Food was good!! Wish they provided sweet & sour sauce on the side. Other then that it's it pass my check.

    Scallion Pancake A

    I order from Mei Ling's almost every day. It's the best Chinese restaurant! The front desk people are very nice and helpful. Every dish is super generous and delicious. Especially the salt n pepper pork chop and Crab Rangoon. They r absolutely amazing. The pork chop is perfectly crispy and spicy, and the Crab Rangoon is stuffed full of filling. All my friends and family all love Mei Ling's too! All of you guys must be try it!!!!!!!!

    21. Boneless Ribs, Crab Rangoon and Pork Lo Mein  Beware not normal lo mein noodles and bland
    London Night Life K.

    Stay away!!! Worst Chinese food I ever had and bland! I ordered crab Rangoon, ribs, lo mein combo and mushrooms in oyster sauce. It was on the free deliver section on uber eats. How dare they call this lo mein, the noodles were flat and nothing like lo mein noodles. I was truly disappointed as I was craving lo mein. That is not even the worst part... everything was bland. I was starving so I was able to atleast eat half the meal only after drenching everything in hot sauce and soy sauce. And don't event get me started with the "mushrooms in oyster sauce" it was basically mushroom in oyster sauce SOUP and I don't even under stand how they manage to make oyster sauce bland... never ordering from here again.

    Large General Gau's Chicken K
    Kwasi M.

    General Gau's was edible but it came with pineapples in it which is unusual and would be a problem if I was allergic

    #16. Boneless Ribs, Beef Teriyaki and Pork Fried Rice I also added a side of Chicken Wings

    My food was perfect. Not greasy and messy. Carefully packed. Beef Teriyaki was cooked just how i like it, and i've been having a hard time finding beef teriyaki i actually like.

    Combo #22 of sesame chicken, chicken on a stick, crab rangoons and pork fried rice.
    Jeff M.

    Completely standard, Americanized Chinese food takeout joint. And that's ok, they aren't trying to be anything fancy and that is why I've been so loyal over the years. There are few places that offer combo plates for dinner that are still under $7 for a massive amount of food. I've been somewhat bad and I'm almost always drawn to them because of the value they offer here. A cold, winter night and you don't want to venture out but have food for the next three days? Mei-Lings is on speed dial for that. Because there isn't really anything special here, it's tough to give them more than 3 stars. Three little polygons shouldn't be looked down upon because they are doing almost everything decently. Occasionally, the fried batter on your shrimp is limp or the pork fried rice tastes a bit on the burnt side (they must use some of the darkest soy sauce possible because the batches are almost black-looking). There isn't a ton of ginger/garlic flavor in the rice and they skimp on the egg.....but it's adequate. The teriyaki beef on a stick is a go to here and should be added to any meal you order. Succulent and always cooked to perfection, rarely dried out. The soups I am a little disappointed by, the broths are flavorless and no discerning qualities between all of the offerings, meaning they pretty much all taste the same no matter what you buy. As mentioned before, fried goodies can be hit or miss. I need to try some of the chef specialties but some of those are almost double the price of the combo plates. There may be two or three booths here but I've never actually sat, always take out or delivery. For two people looking to have a quiet, movie night at home can easily walk out of here with a bill less than $20 and about that when tip is included if you had it brought to your door. Orders are ready in just 10 minutes and delivery has never once been an issue in terms of timeliness and service. Plus they take credit cards which is a huge bonus in my book. I know I can't give a place 3.5 stars but that's really what it is and it is a great and quick takeout place in my local hood with pretty easy parking on Salem St. right out front.

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    Grew up in general vicinity & have been going since 1974. I recommend this place, good portions & fresh.

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    Food is real good here. The only problem I can say is the actual language barrier. And they get lost while delivering.

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    Food here is hit or miss. When they are good they are spot on. When it's not good it's not good. It's hard to keep good chefs happy.

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    Great tasting food. Staff and cooks very friendly!! Beef teriyaki so flavorful. Definitely a great place to share food with friends.

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    Really good Chinese spot with good amount for the price. Definitely recommend General Gau 's Combination Plate

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    Ho Win Palace II

    4.2
    (63 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Return Sunday lunch visit, repeating three items that were good the previous time and trying two…read morenew ones. I forgot how swanky looking the place was, and that still impressed. -- Egg Rolls: Cradled in a wicker basket, crisp on the outside, celery, and pork on the inside, a bit dry, but good flavor. A little above average. -- Spare Ribs on the bone: Painted on every surface with a nice char to complement the glaze. A thicker cut than most. Just like last time, they looked like a reheat, but still had very good texture (tender, moist) and decent enough flavor. Above average. -- Pork Egg Foo Yong: A trio of thick patties flooded with light brown sauce. Good crispness underneath. Soft and tender with big chunks of pork that wasn't dried out. Good overall flavor from the fry, the onions, and the pork, as well as the sauce. Near-elite to elite. -- Kung Pao Chicken: A little different here, with much larger shreds of chicken, a little darker than most, less celery and peanuts than most, a profusion of peppers, and pleasing spiciness to the soy-based sauce. Very enjoyable. Above average to well above average. -- Peking Noodles: A little different, and in a good way. More of a fine shred than a crumble, much spicier, and a little gloppier. Good feel to the egg noodles. I don't get this dish often enough to compare, but I enjoyed it. No OMG moments, but no complaints. Solid lunch, flavorful entrees, and I departed with a higher opinion than before. Upping to 4 stars.

    Ho Win Palace is such an awesome addition to Medford! There is ample parking and the restaurant has…read morea lovely bar and great atmosphere. All of their food and drinks are very fairly priced and they have excellent lunch specials, sushi, and classic chinese dishes. The chicken fingers, boneless spare ribs, hot & sour soup and pan fried noodles were awesome. Our server was absolutely fantastic as well. Definitely give it a try!

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    Home Taste

    Home Taste

    4.2
    (121 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    Whenever we crave Chinese food this is the place we run too!…read more The restaurant is located at the Arlington heights plaza area and they have plenty of seating for big and small parties. Everytime we show up for dinner there is always alot of take out orders which is a good sign. There is one very nice waitress which runs around alot when the place is packed but she does a very good job of providing timely service to everyone. We really enjoy the hand pulled noodles which is a must every time we done in. They are cooked perfectly and are packed with flavor of whichever dish you choose them with. We also really enjoy their dry hot pot, especially the shrimp dry pot. It's a stir fry kind of dish packed with several veggies like red peppers, broccoli and much more! The soups are also very good and rich in flavor and are perfect for a chilly day. Some of them are served in a large portion so they are perfect for sharing. You really can't go wrong with any dish! The menu is insanely long and they have a code system for each item tagged with a letter and number which makes it easier to order. We really enjoy dining here and it's always fun to try a new dish from their large menu!

    The feeling that filled my heart in this moment was one finding a long lost love. One that you had…read moreonce, one that eventually drifted apart due to whatever circumstances, and then finding each other again in the most unexpected moment and regaining that wonderful traction of a friendship all over again. Yes, I'm talking about food. It was once a tale of two spots. One in Watertown and one right here. As I resided in closer to the Watertown location since the move here, I frequented it and found solace in their dishes - absolute comfort food that was done very well. However, like all businesses, things change and eventually the business was sold. I knew there was a transition period and the owner and chefs stuck around to "train" the new owners. I hoped that the "good" would remain and that the new owners would continue the tradition of wonderfully curated dishes and keep the regulars coming back. Did it happen? No. I gave them about a month of repeated visits to gauge their level of culinary competence but it never came through. Long story short. I stopped going and that feeling of lost love began to fester. I didn't think much of it. I thought he had sold this place too since I've often overheard him saying how hard it was to run this business to his associates as he tried to satisfy every customer walking in the door or ringing the phone off the hook. So when I finally found a chance to be on this side of town, I decided to stop by and give it a shot. Maybe, maybe I thought, the new owners here would do a much better take on what they had taken over. What I didn't expect after placing an order was to see the owner walking out from the kitchen with dishes in hand to serve another table. Eyes wide open, I couldn't help but say, "HEY! Good to see you again." He in return showed the same look and smiled greeting me back with fondness and delight. That's when I spoke to the lady and asked more about the whole situation, wherein she explained how they sold the other place but kept this one. Regulars of the other spot now take the 15-20 minute drive just to come up here instead for a meal. I smiled. It made sense. They must have felt robbed when they went back after the place was sold. Food wasn't even remotely the same. Don't even talk about service either. Anyways, long story short, when the food came out. I felt this completeness return back to my soul. Here, once again, I felt home away from home. The food did me justice. The flavors impeccable. The culinary finesse was displayed thoroughly with each bite. So it is, once again, I found my long lost love again in Boston and can't wait to be here every single Sunday for a wonderful special meal that teleports me back to what "Home Tastes" like.

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    Bun's House

    Bun's House

    3.1
    (14 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Authentic and delicious! This hidden gem is for those who care about substance over style. The…read moreservice is a little rough and ready, but the flavors of the Szechuan and Mala dishes will remain with you and make you return from daily cravings!

    Started great, good interior design, and nice staff. Until...we finished our meal. Never in all my…read moreyears have I been a part of such a strange and perturbing dining experience. One of my girlfriends and I wanted to try out a local business, and so we decided to stop in on a Monday, an hour and a half before closing time. We assumed this would be enough time to sit down, eat, and leave before they neared close. However...we were mistaken. We were seated, and waited on very quickly at the beginning. Then our food came out quickly as well. We ate for about 15-20 minutes, while our waitress scrolled on her phone in the corner. We were stuck in that establishment for another 20 minutes in COMPLETE SILENCE, as there were no other customers. We needed the waitress to close out our tab, but she was as unmoving as time itself. I don't think she would get up even if the building were on fire. We were in there for so long that the chefs came out to eat family meal. I have never been so embarrassed in my life... The food was good, but I can never come back from this experience. I think a part of my soul is trapped there, still waiting for the check.

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    Ma-Po Tofu with minced pork takeout order
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    Zoe's Chinese Restaurant

    Zoe's Chinese Restaurant

    3.8
    (354 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    20 years in business

    A gathering with project colleagues. The cooking method was fairly authentic, but the spiciness was…read moreonly at the Cantonese level. Fish Fillet with Hot Chili Sauce水煮魚片: As expected of their signature dish! The basa fish fillets were incredibly tender, the Szechuan peppercorns were fragrant but not numbing, and the overall flavor was oily but not greasy. The server would remove the chilies after serving, so there was no need to worry about the spiciness. Beef Fillets & Cabbage with Hot Chili Sauce水煮牛肉: Redder and spicier than the boiled fish. The Szechuan people present commented that this was the only dish with flavor. The beef was very tender; although you could taste the tenderizing powder, it wasn't a big problem. Scallions and Szechuan peppercorns contributed much to the fragrance. Pork Intestine with Preserved Vegetable酸菜大腸: Surprisingly, it tasted like... Hakka cuisine? The pork intestines were cut on the thicker side, not the usual kind, but the slightly sour and spicy flavor with a light thickening was just right. Spicy Frog in Fried Pot乾鍋牛蛙: Despite the name, there was a lot of sauce; the bullfrog meat was too tough and chewy. Not recommended. Ma Po Tofu (With minced pork)麻婆豆腐: Very delicious! The tofu was very tender, and the Sichuan peppercorns were very fragrant. Duck with Peking Plum Sauce京醬鴨片: The duck meat was mushy and lacked texture, and the Beijing plum sauce was heavily diluted. I had a feeling of not knowing what I had eaten. Sichuan Spicy Dumpling紅油水餃: I loved them!! The dumplings were large, the filling was generous, and the skin was on the thicker side, giving them a good chewy and firm texture. Besides the chili oil and peanuts, there was a hint of vinegar, which was very refreshing. Steamed Juicy Pork Bun小籠包: The restaurant claims they are handmade daily. Plenty of soup filling, but slightly oily; the skin was chewy but not dry, unfortunately one was broken. If this isn't the case for most places, then Fuchun Ju excels in its fillings, while Zoe's excels in its skins; both are comparable and worth trying.

    The restaurant is SPOTLESS. Not a speck of dust on the windows or tables. I was impressed. The food…read moreis so fresh. The lamb and fish were very tender.

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    House of Chang

    House of Chang

    3.8
    (349 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    The hot and sour soup was superb as were the boneless spare ribs and mooshi pork!…read more Best of all, the hostess found the diamond that fell out of my engagement ring in the bathroom. (Afer 55 years of marriage, I was pretty devistated until she spotted the stone on the floor. Plan to return soon!

    I stopped in for first time on a Sunday . No one in…read morerestaurant except a male couple preparing to leave. I ordered the Basil Ginger Chicken with white rice and chose the honey bbq rib which they charged a 1.00 extra? Why for dinky pieces and dinky portion of bbq ribs served and over cooked . It was a bad choice vs the chicken fingers? Lunch special Came with hot and sour soup. I ordered an appetizer of pan fried dumplings . Well, I was given the other departing diner's check? Only two tables including mine to manage for the owner, manager, waitress ? Maybe cook too? Owner / manager/ waitress on phone and no attentive ... then her call got annoying long and loud... my ambiance worsen and now just bad. No soothing Asian music here... I explained that I got their check and she corrected by dropping at correct table. Then , I was given no place setting. I hope it was washed down before I arrived. Dumplings arrive , no plate... ok ... I'll improvise and eat off the dumpling serving plate which was small and looks like a dry cleaner shirt cleaning after this one. Dumplings nothing to brag about... filling ok but lacked flavor . The entree dish arrives and she takes my knife away with the dumpling empty dish? Why ? Did I look upset or dangerous ? Now no knife to cut the chicken pieces . Well the ribs for 1.00 extra were lousy and dinky pieces chopped up like chopped beets. Well, the basil chicken I thought was noodles only as the meat was the most tender chicken I ever had... it was excellent but I wanted stronger ginger or basil. While eating , another couple comes in and the place empty , but she seats them next to my table that was jammed in a foot away... they looked at me and facial expressions displayed implied they didn't want to watch me chow down like a cannibal on a meat Carcass while they are there for their intimate lunch and conversation. Fortunately they spoke in foreign tongue and my forced ease dropping was ineffective. Why seat customers on top of each other? When all tables empty? No fortune cookie, pineapple here. Never had my water refilled either ? Chicken tenderness was the winner here .

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    Hot and Sour Soup ... too hot... added ice cubes to prevent burning my tongue
    Hot and Sour Soup ... too hot... added ice cubes to prevent burning my tongue
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