Wonderful chinese food. Flavorful, good value, kind service.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jireh Huang
I remember someone in the area once saying that this was one of the best Chinese spots in Watertown. I didn’t think much of that comment since that same person also didn’t recommend any Chinese spots that were firmly at the top of my list. Having driven by so many times in the past, I always thought it unusual that the location was always empty. Perhaps, they had a larger following with people ordering to-go (or delivery if they did do so). So finally, having the time and opportunity to stop by for a meal, I decided to stop by and see what it was all about.
Trust me, I wanted to really like this place and was hoping to add another go-to spot to the growing list of culinary delights. The lady that served us was exceptionally friendly. Everything seemed clean and organized. The menu was extensive (as expected of any Chinese spots) and had both Chinese and Thai dishes. Since I was particularly hungry in that moment, I ordered enough to binge a little and have some leftovers for later.
Both soups tasted great…despite being only slightly warm. That threw me off quite a bit. Since when do Chinese soups come out anything but scalding hot? But what immediately made me frown was the following three mains that came out. The beef and broccoli, while very American Chinese, still incorporates very traditional Cantonese culinary techniques, which is why I usually order it whenever I visit a “non-traditional” Chinese spot (to gauge their culinary finesse). The broccoli was slightly overcooked and soft. The meat tender but the sauce slightly clumped (over-slurried). It doesn’t stop there. The fried rice had no wok hei and was quite bland. The pan fried noodles was just as bland and the snow peas that came with it was still quite raw (the raw essence is still very present, which is another culinary faux pax.
That said, I can see why some people would like this place. It is non-pretentious with a lot of potential. Perhaps, they were just not having the best day in the kitchen and the person recommending it may have had significantly better experiences here with the food. I may give them a shot again down the road and update accordingly. Wishing this spot the very best!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Emmelie Neff
This place is amazing- We came to visit for our Boston trip for the weekend and we decided to eat at this place. Not only the prices are cheap, but the food quality and portions make it AMAZING. I would 💯 recommend to eat at this place anytime. You will not regret it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James McNamara
Absolutely the best Chinese food in Watertown, Waltham , Cambridge area!! I’ve tried so many places and now I travel out of my may to come to GREEN PEAPOD😎
Nicho Newt
I’m visiting and this was my first time tasting bland food in Boston. I got the tropical chicken. It’s on the stir fried section of the menu, but it tastes as if it’s been sitting in a pot all day. I should have known when the person who took my order said the food would take 10 minutes, but it only took 2. The pineapples were almost flavorless and the chicken and cashews were way too soft to have been stir fried. Would not come here again.
Food: 2
Service: 4
leo silva
Really good taste
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Remi Yas
The employee is very rude
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Maria Stacy
Great lunch special, chicken and veggies with pork fried rice, egg roll and soup for $10. Veggies were tender crisp and very fresh!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valentin Faybush
Ordered takeout one time, and now this is our go to place especially for soups (pho and tom yum)
Wonderful chinese food. Flavorful, good value, kind service.
Food: 4
Service: 5
I remember someone in the area once saying that this was one of the best Chinese spots in Watertown. I didn’t think much of that comment since that same person also didn’t recommend any Chinese spots that were firmly at the top of my list. Having driven by so many times in the past, I always thought it unusual that the location was always empty. Perhaps, they had a larger following with people ordering to-go (or delivery if they did do so). So finally, having the time and opportunity to stop by for a meal, I decided to stop by and see what it was all about.
Trust me, I wanted to really like this place and was hoping to add another go-to spot to the growing list of culinary delights. The lady that served us was exceptionally friendly. Everything seemed clean and organized. The menu was extensive (as expected of any Chinese spots) and had both Chinese and Thai dishes. Since I was particularly hungry in that moment, I ordered enough to binge a little and have some leftovers for later.
Both soups tasted great…despite being only slightly warm. That threw me off quite a bit. Since when do Chinese soups come out anything but scalding hot? But what immediately made me frown was the following three mains that came out. The beef and broccoli, while very American Chinese, still incorporates very traditional Cantonese culinary techniques, which is why I usually order it whenever I visit a “non-traditional” Chinese spot (to gauge their culinary finesse). The broccoli was slightly overcooked and soft. The meat tender but the sauce slightly clumped (over-slurried). It doesn’t stop there. The fried rice had no wok hei and was quite bland. The pan fried noodles was just as bland and the snow peas that came with it was still quite raw (the raw essence is still very present, which is another culinary faux pax.
That said, I can see why some people would like this place. It is non-pretentious with a lot of potential. Perhaps, they were just not having the best day in the kitchen and the person recommending it may have had significantly better experiences here with the food. I may give them a shot again down the road and update accordingly. Wishing this spot the very best!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
This place is amazing- We came to visit for our Boston trip for the weekend and we decided to eat at this place. Not only the prices are cheap, but the food quality and portions make it AMAZING. I would 💯 recommend to eat at this place anytime. You will not regret it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely the best Chinese food in Watertown, Waltham , Cambridge area!!
I’ve tried so many places and now I travel out of my may to come to GREEN PEAPOD😎
I’m visiting and this was my first time tasting bland food in Boston. I got the tropical chicken. It’s on the stir fried section of the menu, but it tastes as if it’s been sitting in a pot all day. I should have known when the person who took my order said the food would take 10 minutes, but it only took 2. The pineapples were almost flavorless and the chicken and cashews were way too soft to have been stir fried. Would not come here again.
Food: 2
Service: 4
Really good taste
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
The employee is very rude
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great lunch special, chicken and veggies with pork fried rice, egg roll and soup for $10. Veggies were tender crisp and very fresh!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered takeout one time, and now this is our go to place especially for soups (pho and tom yum)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is great and the owners are super nice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallion Pancake
Restaurantji Recommends
Food is outstanding
Always hot great service . In my opinion the best in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: General TSO's Chicken with Chicken Satay and Pork Fried Rice Lunch, General Gau's Chicken, Hot and Sour Soup
Love this place! Food is good, staff is very friendly, and a good ol' classic Watertown establishment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very clean, fresh tasting Asian food I haven't had since Dragon Chef of the 70s. My family and I new go to place!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got curry chicken lunch special. Got food poisoning. Will never return.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I was surprised at the pleasant appearance and quality of the food. Lunch specials are all one low price and are great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: General Gau
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