1. Qingdao Garden
7.5
2382 Massachusetts Ave (Btw Dudley St. And Alberta Terr.), Cambridge, MA
Chinese Restaurant · North Cambridge · 25 tips and reviews
Margaret !: Order some of their specials - faves include Bamboo shoots & pork, "Tiger skin" style green peppers, and don't be afraid of the 'ma-la' sauce. Read more.
Graham Webster: Take home some frozen pork and leek dumplings to boil up for yourself later. Cheap and hand-made!
Serious Eats: It's all about dumplings here—if you can't get enough at the restaurant, bring a frozen bag of 50 home.
2. House of Chang
7.4
282 Concord Ave (btw Walden St & Appleton St), Cambridge, MA
Chinese Restaurant · West Cambridge · 11 tips and reviews
Cameron Ryan: Try the REAL Chinese Sweet &Sour Chicken(garlic&potatoes), pan fried Peking Ravioli, Pork Fried Rice &Beef Teriyaki. Really friendly service w/out being pushy.
Jeremy Krantz: Solid scallion pancakes
David B: General gao's/tso's/tao's or whatnot. Dumplings and scallion pancakes are solid.
6. Bukowski Tavern
1281 Cambridge St (at Prospect St), Cambridge, MA
Bar · Inman Square · 87 tips and reviews
Jessica Pogachat: Great burgers, fun decor, tons of beer to choose from.
Boston.com: A bars that's just the right kind of dark, perfect for day-drinking, though not the first place you’d take your mother or girlfriend. Food items include a White Trash Cheese Dip & chicken and waffles. Read more.
David Day: Cash is good for local businesses and encourages you to live within your means. Stfu.
7. Darwin's Ltd.
8.5
1629 Cambridge St (Roberts Rd.), Cambridge, MA
Sandwich Spot · Mid-Cambridge · 58 tips and reviews
Diane Yang: Their pear-ginger tarts are great, especially if you're like me and you like familiar flavors with a slight twist.
Stephen Bruso: Quiet atmosphere; almost feels like a library. Sandwiches are great, they really pile on the meat.
Alli Frymoyer: Love the food, but be warned: this place is a CLUSTER at lunch.