5 Best Chinese Restaurants near Somerville

“We were on our way back to our hotel from Porter Square and decided to eat before going inside for the evening. We found Zoe’s on Google and it felt like such a gift. It’s in a mostly residential area; however we did find parking after circling. I wasn’t familiar with the area (in the dark) and I was hungry :) so there may have been easier options.
The food was absolutely scrumptious, fresh tasting and abundant. The spinach was so good, I ate the leftover with my breakfast the next day.
Everything we ordered was tasty.
The customer care was top tier. We felt extra special. I definitely highly recommend and intend to revisit. Thanks so much.

Kid-friendliness: It’s a pleasant, wholesome family friendly environment.“

“Must give this dumpling store a good review! The dumplings are extremely delicious and the service is enthusiastic. The kitchen is transparent and it's reassuring to eat. The food is served quickly and the cost performance is very high. Love it“

“Incredibly affordable, delicious food. The order was done in less than 15 minutes, and the portions were really generous. Finally, the staff was very nice. What’s not to like? A lot of people complaining about delivery in the reviews, I wonder if they’ve ever heard of walking a little and picking up an order? I feel like delivery apps are ruining us…“

“Thank you Alan and Lotus Xpress for catering my husband's surprise 50th birthday party. Alan, you were wonderful to work with during the planning process- providing options and tending to all the details. The food was AMAZING! Delicious and a great variety. The day of the event, it was such a relief to have you there- catering to our 75 guests. As the host of the party, it gave me great ease knowing you were tending to the buffet and I was able to relax and tend to the guests! The food made the event. Thank you for helping make the event a success!“

“My new go-to spot for late night Chinese food.

Saw these spots popping up around the GBA a couple of months ago. At first glance, I figured it was just another low-tier takeout-focused Chinese joint. But after catching one of their flyers, I decided to give it a shot.

The place seemed fairly new, and the cleanliness was definitely a step up from your average Chinese takeout spot. Their menu is a bit of a mash-up, featuring both Chinese dishes and sushi rolls, but I wasn’t quite ready to roll the dice on sushi from here. I stuck with the classics (Twice cooked pork, shumai, etc), and most things I tried were solid. Prices aren’t exactly a steal, but the portions are generous, and the staff have always been friendly.

Compared to the late-night spots in Chinatown that I used to go to, the real perk of Dumpling Garden is the hassle-free street parking. Sure, the ratings might not be high, but I would still recommend giving them a try.“