The staff were so friendly! There isnt much room to eat in, but the food is delicious, with generous portions and very reasonable prices. But the best part was the genuinely nice people.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 5
Joey J
Always made with love
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
CarmenGarner
Just read all the reviews 1 star for me
Pyro ManiAX
Had food delivered. It was delicious and the service was good too
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alonza Harrison
You have excellent chefs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anya
“Home Is Springfield.” That is the restaurant’s website name — homeispringfield.com — but also what it calls to me. I came across Ho Mei during my first week in Springfield, wandering the city with no real direction, just hoping to find some place that felt safe. I didn't expect to find home.
What first caught my eye was a Shen Yun poster in the window — a sign of cultural pride that immediately stopped me in my tracks. As someone who’s quietly in awe of the strength, grace, and deep soul of Chinese culture, seeing that felt like a spiritual invitation. I’ve seen Shen Yun before and highly recommend it to anyone who still believes in beauty as a form of survival. That poster told me this place wasn’t just a business — it was a place of memory, culture, and quiet care.
From the outside, Ho Mei looks unassuming. No frills. Just a clean menu in the window and that single, stirring sticker tucked under it. But once I stepped inside, I felt something shift. The space is small but open and bright. It’s not trying to impress — it’s simply, beautifully present. It reminded me of good feng shui (though I admit I don’t know much about it), and the feeling was clear: this is a place where things are in order, where care lives quietly.
I was greeted by a young man behind the counter — gentle, professional, and kind. His voice had the softness of someone who speaks English with reverence, each word carefully chosen, as is the way across so many Chinese dialects. It reminded me that language, like food, is art too.
I asked for sweet and sour chicken (I’m sorry, Auntie — I know that’s embarrassing), but was gently introduced to more traditional options. I chose orange chicken in the end, and my lack of cultural depth was met not with judgment, but comfort. I told him I’d come in because of the Shen Yun sign, and as I stumbled to express my admiration for Chinese culture, I started crying — overwhelmed by feeling, and maybe by shame. He smiled — not in pity, but in understanding. I excused myself to the bathroom, but I felt safe. That is cultural hospitality — not loud, not performative. Just real.
There were only two tables inside, at least when I visited. I chose one and sat down, intending to wait for my takeout. But everything changed with the first bite. The appetizer was so good I couldn’t stop. Then came the wonton soup — perfectly hot, like the medicine I didn’t realize I needed. And then the orange chicken... I meant to take it home, but I finished it right there.
This is food made with devotion. Food that’s not just delicious — ho mei means “good taste” in Cantonese — but healing. Comforting. Like it had been made for someone who’s wandered for a long time. Like me.
The prices were so low I almost didn’t believe them. Coming from Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester, it felt like a miracle. I left a large tip out of gratitude, only to find the next day it hadn’t been accepted. I guess I’ll have to return with a red envelope — to thank this homie, I mean Ho Mei, for their kindness, their welcome, and the unspoken grace of this little restaurant.
TLDR: Ho Mei isn’t flashy. It doesn’t put on false pretenses. It is just true and good. A quiet corner of Springfield where food is made with honor and served with something I haven’t found in a long time — but that I’ve been finding, over and over again, here in Springfield: heart.
For anyone who’s felt a little lost — culturally, emotionally, spiritually — this might be the place that grounds and nourishes you again. Ho Mei makes me feel like home is Springfield, even when home is far.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Chicken, Egg Roll
Miguelito Muerte
Disscusting food. The place looks like the health department need to go inspect. They won't deliver straight to the door which is ridiculous. Discount restaurant on State St is way better food
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Stephanie Medrano
Listen, absolutely not. I had to rush to ER after eating this. The food is NOT good. Everything tastes weird! The meat tastes gross!!!! The crab rangoon only had onion in it!! After eating this, which I could barely finish it, a day later began sweating, fevers, vomiting etc!!! NEVER AGAIN!!! Cannot make this stuff up!!!!
Food: 1
Sorangel Ayala
Always delicious
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alycia Irwin
Chefs kiss. Food was fantastic and flavorful. I haven’t had chinese food like this in a looong time. You can tell the person who cooked this did it from the heart.
Food was not good, I’ve never seen chicken and broccoli look the way this did. The chicken chow main was all onions, spicy chicken wasn’t spicy and had a weird texture to it, and the house rice shrimps taste off. I pray my kids don’t get sick. A whole 70$ wasted..
R N
Good price, good food Good prices good food
Parking: Parking outside
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tina Bein
Ordered last minute dinner, and glad we did. Amazing food, fast service! Delivery guy was very kind.
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: General TSO's Chicken, Orange Chicken, Vegetable Lo Mein
The staff were so friendly! There isnt much room to eat in, but the food is delicious, with generous portions and very reasonable prices. But the best part was the genuinely nice people.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 5
Always made with love
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just read all the reviews 1 star for me
Had food delivered. It was delicious and the service was good too
Food: 5
Service: 5
You have excellent chefs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
“Home Is Springfield.” That is the restaurant’s website name — homeispringfield.com — but also what it calls to me. I came across Ho Mei during my first week in Springfield, wandering the city with no real direction, just hoping to find some place that felt safe. I didn't expect to find home.
What first caught my eye was a Shen Yun poster in the window — a sign of cultural pride that immediately stopped me in my tracks. As someone who’s quietly in awe of the strength, grace, and deep soul of Chinese culture, seeing that felt like a spiritual invitation. I’ve seen Shen Yun before and highly recommend it to anyone who still believes in beauty as a form of survival. That poster told me this place wasn’t just a business — it was a place of memory, culture, and quiet care.
From the outside, Ho Mei looks unassuming. No frills. Just a clean menu in the window and that single, stirring sticker tucked under it. But once I stepped inside, I felt something shift. The space is small but open and bright. It’s not trying to impress — it’s simply, beautifully present. It reminded me of good feng shui (though I admit I don’t know much about it), and the feeling was clear: this is a place where things are in order, where care lives quietly.
I was greeted by a young man behind the counter — gentle, professional, and kind. His voice had the softness of someone who speaks English with reverence, each word carefully chosen, as is the way across so many Chinese dialects. It reminded me that language, like food, is art too.
I asked for sweet and sour chicken (I’m sorry, Auntie — I know that’s embarrassing), but was gently introduced to more traditional options. I chose orange chicken in the end, and my lack of cultural depth was met not with judgment, but comfort. I told him I’d come in because of the Shen Yun sign, and as I stumbled to express my admiration for Chinese culture, I started crying — overwhelmed by feeling, and maybe by shame. He smiled — not in pity, but in understanding. I excused myself to the bathroom, but I felt safe. That is cultural hospitality — not loud, not performative. Just real.
There were only two tables inside, at least when I visited. I chose one and sat down, intending to wait for my takeout. But everything changed with the first bite. The appetizer was so good I couldn’t stop. Then came the wonton soup — perfectly hot, like the medicine I didn’t realize I needed. And then the orange chicken... I meant to take it home, but I finished it right there.
This is food made with devotion. Food that’s not just delicious — ho mei means “good taste” in Cantonese — but healing. Comforting. Like it had been made for someone who’s wandered for a long time. Like me.
The prices were so low I almost didn’t believe them. Coming from Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester, it felt like a miracle. I left a large tip out of gratitude, only to find the next day it hadn’t been accepted. I guess I’ll have to return with a red envelope — to thank this homie, I mean Ho Mei, for their kindness, their welcome, and the unspoken grace of this little restaurant.
TLDR: Ho Mei isn’t flashy. It doesn’t put on false pretenses. It is just true and good. A quiet corner of Springfield where food is made with honor and served with something I haven’t found in a long time — but that I’ve been finding, over and over again, here in Springfield: heart.
For anyone who’s felt a little lost — culturally, emotionally, spiritually — this might be the place that grounds and nourishes you again. Ho Mei makes me feel like home is Springfield, even when home is far.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Chicken, Egg Roll
Disscusting food. The place looks like the health department need to go inspect. They won't deliver straight to the door which is ridiculous. Discount restaurant on State St is way better food
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Listen, absolutely not.
I had to rush to ER after eating this. The food is NOT good. Everything tastes weird! The meat tastes gross!!!! The crab rangoon only had onion in it!! After eating this, which I could barely finish it, a day later began sweating, fevers, vomiting etc!!! NEVER AGAIN!!! Cannot make this stuff up!!!!
Food: 1
Always delicious
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chefs kiss. Food was fantastic and flavorful. I haven’t had chinese food like this in a looong time. You can tell the person who cooked this did it from the heart.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Best Chinese in the field!
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings
Best food around
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spare Ribs
Food was not good, I’ve never seen chicken and broccoli look the way this did. The chicken chow main was all onions, spicy chicken wasn’t spicy and had a weird texture to it, and the house rice shrimps taste off. I pray my kids don’t get sick. A whole 70$ wasted..
Good price, good food
Good prices good food
Parking: Parking outside
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered last minute dinner, and glad we did. Amazing food, fast service! Delivery guy was very kind.
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: General TSO's Chicken, Orange Chicken, Vegetable Lo Mein
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