Zoe’s Chinese Restaurant

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.

An unexpected Chinese food haven beyond Chinatown. In search of an authentic Chinese dining experience that sidesteps the usual hustle and bustle of Boston's Chinatown, my friends and I recently took a visit to Zoe's on a Friday evening. The place was buzzing—a generally promising sign — and we were able to find a table without a wait. Despite the lively atmosphere, the service was impressively swift and attentive. The prices, slightly more affordable than those in Chinatown, were an added bonus. We shared an array of entrees, starting with the Dry Diced Chicken. Encased in a crispy exterior, the fatty bits of chicken thigh brought a level of richness that made the dish enjoyable. House Special Fried Rice was a multi-protein extravaganza that featured shrimp, chicken, and pork. It was more buttery than typical fried rice dishes but oddly satisfying. As our meal progressed, we found the Shanghai Baby Bok Choy Toy to be a bit on the salty side. However, its lightness offered a much-needed palate cleanser, setting the stage for the heartier dishes that followed. Mao’s Home Style Pork lived up to its name by providing a comforting, homely flavor that perfectly rounded out the previous courses. However, the pinnacle of our meal had to be the Tea-Smoked Duck. Though it was seemingly dry, the meat inside was incredibly tender and juicy. Each bite confirmed that this was quite possibly one of the best duck dishes I've had in Boston, or anywhere else for that matter. Overall, our dinner at Zoe’s exceeded our expectations, and we will definitely come back to try the duck again and explore other popular dishes.

I liked this place because it serves home cooking that you wouldn't find in many other so-called "authentic" Chinese restaurants. However, it seems like it's gone the way of many eateries -- sacrificing quality while hoping that customers won't be wiser. Avoid the 'jumbo shrimp' appetizer. I don't normally order fried stuff as that's "Americanized," but we had kids present. It's just overpriced fried dough. Each piece is about 7 inches long so at first glance it looks 'jumbo'. 3/4 of the length is fried dough. At one end is a piece of misshapen shrimp that's maybe from a 21/25 bag (21 to 25 shrimp per pound, not small but not 'jumbo' by any means). The fried chicken fingers also had a lot of dough, but at least there is meat in every bite. We also ordered the 'crispy walnut shrimp' which I last remembered was quite good as the shrimp they used really were jumbo. They have since downsized on not only the size but also number of shrimp served with the walnut shrimp. I understand about inflation cutting into profit, but either raise the price in line with inflation, or use the same quality ingredients, but use less in keeping with inflation. Don't scrimp on quality, or cheat customers with overpriced fried dough. I think I'll be looking elsewhere.

We had a pleasant dinner here. We ordered egg drop soup, Teriyaki beef, sweet and sour chicken, vegetable delight, vegetable fried rice, and duck in plum sauce. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was nice. The service was a bit hectic though.

Best Chinese food ever! I ordered chicken and broccoli, amazing! Also ordered orange chicken (medium heat) another amazing dish! Tender chicken, but not greasy. I ordered and paid online directly through their website and picked up myself. Order was ready on time, staff friendly and accommodating. 5 Star

Big menu with lots of variety. Kind staff that was very attentive. Food was excellent. Beef chow foon especially. It’s not a fine dinning establishment but I was very comfortable. It like a 99 that serves outstanding Asian cuisine

Excellent albeit expensive Chinese take away here. We all enjoyed our food and agreed that this is a higher end feel for sure. If you’re looking for cheap greasy Chinese food, this is not the place for you. Delivery was fast; this is a great spot and we will be ordering from here again soon.

Got Dan Dan noodles and was recommended Ma po tofu. Both tasted good and food qty was a lot. Good flavor and spice.

Got take out from here for the first time on New Year's Eve. The crab Rangoon was the best I've ever had and the Peking Ravioli was delicious too. I'm definitely ordering here again!

Lunch special $13 comes with main and choice of two sides (either rice, soup or spring roll). - Sesame chicken is pretty tasty, with sweet sour sauce that reduces crisp. Perhaps one day a dry crispy version could be added to menu? - Spring roll is crispy and densely delicious. Wish it comes with two rolls instead of one, given it is trade off vs soup or fried rice. - vegetarian fried rice side is good, comes with eggs, peas and onions. Wish they offered all 3 sides including soup without having to choose trade off. Cost of each side is small, and gives better customer experience of a complete meal.

Zoe's has a special place in my heart! Walking in, there's a cozy vibe that makes me feel right at home. I usually order the same stuff every time - Chicken and broccoli: sounds basic, but they do it SO well! One of my personal favs, perfectly tender chicken and delicious savory sauce - Mala fish: boneless spicy fish fillet tossed with celery, not soup-based, good portion - Soup dumplings: doughy skin and juicy filling, what more can you ask for? Honorable mention goes to the wonton soup (great broth!) and eggplant stir fry. You'll want to order some rice with your dishes and keep the teapot flowing during your meal! Good choice for take out as well!

Ordered takeout for the first time from here. 5/5 for sure. This place is not standard takeout Chinese food. There are Hunan and Szechuan items that are so elevated. We listened to the reviews and got some popular items and none of them failed to deliver. The spicy dumplings (app), hot and sour soup, cumin lamb, and diced dry chicken in chili oil were delicious!!! The basil fried rice, which can be so hit and miss in general, was delicious. All items had a great balance of flavor and spice. Delivery within the area was only 3 dollars on top of the total with also a cash discount which beats any delivery app. Timely delivery. I think we're going to be frequent customers! Thanks Zoe!! Finally a solid go to Chinese spot.

Someone suggested Zoe's to me in passing over 4 years ago, but I had always confused it with the other breakfast-food Zoe's on Mass Ave until recently. My friend and I happened to be in the area when looking for somewhere to eat lunch, so it was a great chance for us to drop in and try it out. They have a very nice selection for lunch specials (and so cheap! only $12.50). I ordered the kung pao chicken and my friend the mapo tofu. Both dishes were fantastic! Kung pao chicken was well cooked and with a surprisingly large portion size; peppers, water chestnuts, and peanuts were plentiful and paired well with the juicy chicken bites. Sauce was not very heavy, which was good, but alas not too spicy either, which was less good. Mapo tofu was a great choice too - looked quite spicy at first but was actually not that bad. Also, the sides were excellent. My egg drop soup was tasty, but expectedly so - the real hidden gem was the vegetable fried rice, which was REALLY surprisingly good (so delicious!) Interior is very clean and simple - I liked how comfortable the ambience was, and the servers were all very nice. I can't believe it took me so long to come by. Such delicious food at such a low price - I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

Probably the best Chinese food I've had in Cambridge/Boston/Somerville so far! Portions were big and food was delicious with a kick of spice in each dish. Service was fast :)

Zoe's is a lovely gem in the Camberville area. It's more than just the food - although I will get to that in a minute. It's a quaint restaurant in off hours, and stuffed at dinner time, but always good to stop for a good meal and hot tea. The people are servers are incredibly friendly and attentive - they remember me when I come back! They always make sure to check if we have enough tea and water and to make sure everything is ok. Very kind and generous folks. Ok on to the food!!! My go-tos: - steamed juicy pork bun (or pork xiao long bao): the skin is a bit thick, but there's a lot of flavor and a decent amount of broth - broccoli with white garlic sauce: I don't know how they do it but I truly mean it when it's some of the best broccoli I've ever had (I'd seriously keep coming back for this dish) - kung pao chicken is pretty solid - dry diced chicken with hot chili is incredibly flavorful and I love pairing it with... - Dan Dan noodles are so simple & so flavorful - scallion pancake and hot and sour soup (not pictured) A lot of Chinese food in Boston (from my experience) has either been too salty or the flavor has been underwhelming - but I always leave Zoe's feeling satiated and satisfied each of the several times I've been here! The food and people truly make a dining experience important to me, particularly the flavors reminding me of the summer I lived in China. So the comfort factor is through the roof. I keep seeing diners with the fish fillet with hot chili sauce dish. It seems pretty popular so I think that's next on the list!

Ordered mushroom delight and pea shoots both of which were great. Food came out quickly. First szechuan experience for 2 friends and they loved it.

Came here on a Sunday around noon. Loved that it was a quieter spot. Food came out pretty quickly and was authentic. I liked that there were Hunan dishes, rather than only Sichuan which most places are in the US. Every dish we had was on point, particularly the tang cu fish - the sauce was perfectly sweet and there was a lot of it but the fish was still crispy underneath with tender meat. I was pleased that they brought every table tea but was quickly disappointed when they said you have to pay for rice (not very OG of them!). 5% discount if you pay in all cash.

Not as crazy for this place as I used to be; ordered a few fish dishes, many of which tasted so similar (the vegetables with fish, and the pickled vegetables with fish). The fish in hot oil was decently, but again too oily, and the fish was not of the highest integrity (stiffness - a bit too mush). The eggplant stir fry was decent, though probably a bit too oily (like most other things on the menu). The ants climbing the tree (the soft mungbean noodles) seemed as if the flavors weren't infused enough into the noodles. The pea pod stem leaf was decent. The brown sauce mushrooms I didn't quite understand; could have had more varieties of mushrooms. The beef shank appetizer was missing the tendon - the tendon is important for the dish to work. A good local place; let's hope it keeps up!

A nice option for Chinese food within walking distance from Harvard. Service was fast and attentive with food coming out quickly. I ordered the beef tendon in chili oil as an appetizer and the mapo tofu. Both are my favorite dishes and I'd heard Zoe's is famous for their mapo tofu and I had to give it a try. Both were different than what I was used to, with the mapo tofu standing out for it's strong doubanjiang and chili oil flavors. Wasn't what I was expecting but Zoe's definitely seems to be serving unique signature dishes. Would be interested in coming back to try the other offerings on the menu.

My favorite Chinese restaurant in the world. The menu is extensive, from the familiar Americanized Chinese to traditional Szechwan. It's all done so well, and the service is always great. The spicy fish is to die for! as as so many other things. It's a cozy place for lunch or dinner. Highly recommended!

We had food from Zoe on Sunday 1 October. Dan Dan noodles and chicken tenders. It was inedible. Dan Dan was noodles and white pepper liberally added on top. So much so that we both tossed it. The previous time the food was great.

This is my current go-to place for Chinese food delivery. I wish I had pictures, but it seems that every time we've ordered from here we've devoured the food before I had a chance to (don't judge me - who doesn't get stoked when they see dumplings?). We always opt to order delivery via their website and the food arrives quickly with the food still hot. As an FYI, their online ordering system doesn't have the same gps-type tracking like Doordash/Grubhub, but they will call you when your food arrives so they can hand you the order and you can sign your receipt. As someone who typically requests no-contact delivery (ahhh people), I appreciate this because there's nothing worse than a delivery order that never makes it to your doorstep (especially when you're hangry). Onto the food: Steamed juicy pork buns: I think these are my favorite thing on their menu. I could seriously eat them for days. If you are craving soup dumplings, look no further. Order these and thank me later. Fried chicken wings: only ordered these once - great flavor, large wings Pork lo mein: good texture and flavor, but a bit greasy. This didn't bother me since I obviously wasn't expecting a heart healthy, low calorie meal when placing my order. Scallion pancake: yes. Crispy and flavorful. Peking ravioli: they are smaller than what I've had at other places, but will leave you feeling full and satisfied vs ugh-i-ate-too-much-and-feel-gross full. Orange chicken: on par with the orange chicken you're probably familiar with. I think the chicken had the right amount of breading and the sauce was not too sweet. We usually order this or the sesame chicken. House special fried rice: I don't know if it's actually healthier, but this feels like a healthy version of fried rice. It looks like white rice that's been gently stir fried/mixed with the other ingredients. At other places, fried rice is typically saltier and appears darker (like it's been drowned in soy sauce) - this is not the case with the fried rice at Zoe's. So, if anything, the next time you are craving Chinese, you can tell yourself you are making healthy decisions as you place your order. So, yeah, I think I would say I recommend this place :)

I recently went to Zoe's and I was beyond shocked ( in a good way!). The staff were so respectful and seemed genuinely happy to serve me and my family. Not only does Zoe's have amazing staff, but they also have great portion sizes. Food is piled high on plates and you can taste the authenticity of the dishes. The walnut shrimp is definitely a highlight and their skewers are amazing as well. The food is fairly priced or even cheap, as once again, the portion sizes are great. The store has an assortment of tables for any sized group, ranging from two seaters to whole family sized table. We ordered many dishes and none were bland or overly seasoned. This is especially surprising as many Chinese restaurants are notorious for having overly seasoned or sweet food. I had a fantastic time at Zoe's and will definitely be coming back for another taste of their great food.

So so so so good. I was absolutely blown away by the amazing spicy dumplings, incredible Mapo tofu, delectable dry hot chicken, etc. I've always enjoyed the classic Chinatown restaurants, or dumpling house in Cambridge, but Zoe's competes or even beats them all. Lovely classy atmosphere, good quick service, and above all quality food make Zoe's a newfound favorite of mine.

Pretty standard Chinese experience. Menu has all the staples. Ambiance is simple and ops seemed focused on takeout. Service is decent. Food is acceptably executed. Not a destination but acceptable if in area.

Living right next to Zoe's, I've walked by this place so many times, thinking that such a nondescript-looking place in Boston would not have authentic Chinese food. Turns out I had been fooled by its humble facade! I finally tried it at the behest of a friend (who has lived in Boston for 16 years) when she raved about it being her favorite restaurant in the Boston/Cambridge area. Warm service (available in both English and Chinese), fast cooking times, and every single dish I've tried on repeat visits within a month has been delicious! In particular, I would recommend the following: -mapo tofu: I never order this dish as I think of it more as a home-cooked one, but it was just the right amount of spicy and full of flavor. I got it vegetarian as I was dining with a vegan friend but imagine with meat would be even better -chicken broccoli: again, not a dish I typically order at a Chinese restaurant but I tried some of my friend's and the chicken is velvety and soft, with generous portions of both meat and greens. The seasoning is great too. -xiaolongbao: I forget what they translated this as on the menu, but it was clear from the skin that they make these in house. It's not DTF but it was juicy and tasty. Cons: rice by the bowl is extra, prices are a bit steep- but I'm very happy to support a local, family-owned business. Bring multiple people when you come so you can eat family style :)

Really worth it, probably one of my favorite restaurants in the Cambridge area regardless of cuisine. It was great when eating at the restaurant but since then I have ordered delivery several times and always the quality is the best. I often regret when I order other places (this restaurant is not open on Mondays!). It may seem very off the times that they are not on the typical delivery apps, but their website allows you to order online, and they have their own delivery network (person) who is very, very prompt. You say like 7:12pm and he literally arrives at 7:12pm. Of course this also means they don't have to pay the exorbitant commissions of the delivery apps and that we also pay with marked-up prices. (On the other hand I have ordered "asap" and it arrives in a flash). I would say the most important thing about Zoe's is the quality of the food, you can tell the ingredients and method of preparation is without shortcuts. The grand litmus test is probably their kung pao chicken. I am a recent transplant from the SF Bay Area with some of the best Chinese restaurants. Furthermore, I've lived (not just visited) in Hong Kong and Beijing for many years. So I think I kind of know my kung pao chicken. Theirs is very good. Sometimes when a restaurant has a Sichuan or Hunan speciality, everything is just drenched in chili oil and, well, oil. This is not that type of restaurant. My favorite dish, like many others most likely, is the tea-smoked duck. But I guess the dish that makes me feel they have a lot of self-pride in what they do is the west-lake minced beef soup. Really great. So put down that mobile phone food delivery app, and just go to their website and place an order, you won't regret it.

We live around the corner and absolutely adore this restaurant. The people who work here are lovely and the food feels authentic in a way that other local Chinese American restaurants do not. Our go tos are the hot and sour soup, the spicy Szechuan dumplings, the pork with eggplant, and the chicken with peanuts. If we eat in the restaurant we also enjoy the dry diced chicken with chili peppers and any stirfried green vegetable with garlic. If you happen to like boneless spareribs, they also do a great version with honey. The other more Americanized dishes we've eaten here have not been our favorite so we tend to stick with the Szechuan side of the menu.

I do not know the food got here so fast. 20 mins? Must've been a tear in the time-space continuum. This post is just to say: the Shredded Pork and Eggplant was SO GOOD. It is the best thing I've ever had here. Many thanks to the person that posted the photo of that dish and suggested it! Mapo Tofu was second best - I tasted the fruity spicy Sichuan pepper. The thing that wasn't the way I expected: Spicy Beef Noodle Soup - it was spicier than I expected. I prefer Taipei Gourmet's version that is more savory and deeply-flavored. Still great 7 years later. Thanks Zoe's.

Awesome food. Great staff. The boneless spare ribs are the best!. Portions are healthy. Have not done indoor dining but service is prompt

Love the orange shrimp, chow foon noodles, bok choy, family style tofu, and more! Lots of meat-free options!

I ordered takeout from Zoe's last Friday night and was happy with my order. I got peking ravioli, wonton soup, pork lo mein, and crab rangoon for myself and my boyfriend. The wonton soup and crab rangoons were particularly good! I placed my order around 7:30 and it was ready for pickup within 15 minutes which was amazing. If I am ever in the Porter Square area, I would get takeout from here again. I'd be interested in trying some of the other dishes on the menu as well.

酸辣土豆丝 are perfect! Food is wonderful, it really reminds the northern Chinese cuisine rather than typical Cantonese places.

Hit the spot! Looking for classic "American" Chinese food and this place did not disappoint. We ordered the following: Szechuan spicy dumplings: Excellent, chewy, meaty, would definitely get again. 5/5 Pan fried pork buns: nicely filled with meat just like the Szechuan dumplings, juicy, smaller than some others I've had, but still very solid. 4/5 Hot and sour soup: classic hot and sour, wasn't the best I've had, but hit the spot on a cold fall night. 4/5 Sesame beef: crispy, chewy, sweet sauce, really good rendition of this dish. 4/5 House special fried rice: very fresh, went really well with the beef. 4/5 Overall the food was very fresh and clearly homemade. We will definitely return!

This seems to be a place that can be hit or miss depending on the dish. Portion sizes are large and service is quick. Dan Dan noodles: this was a bit of a letdown, didn't taste like Dan Dan noodles that I've normally had. Not terrible but just noodles and sauce Eggplant with basil: very good dish! Not too greasy and included some veggie The indoor of the restaurant was very clean and nice decor

The food is delicious (i.e., juicy meat, flavorful, perfect spiciness). The portions are generous. The service is kind and attentive. The dishes are prepared very quickly. Zoe's is my favorite Chinese place near Porter. Definitely give it a try if you have yet to eat here.

It's about time I wrote a review of this place because I've been coming here without fail since 2017. I don't even live in Boston anymore, but I come here for work every month and I always drag my friends here because it's my favorite restaurant. I've lived in New York City and Los Angeles and I honestly still think this outranks everywhere else. In grad school, my friends and I had a weekly Friday tradition: lunch at Zoe's. Four or five of us would show up and get our usual table by the window, and they always bring you hot tea and water. The waitresses all know our order. I hadn't visited for three years (moved away + COVID) but the first time I walked back in, even wearing a mask, they recognized me. Without fail, we always get: - Steamed juicy pork buns - Scallion pancakes - Occasionally we get other appetizers. My partner says the wonton soup was the best he's ever had. The hot and sour soup is pretty standard, and the pan-fried dumplings are excellent. - Fish fillet in hot chili sauce: THIS IS THE MAIN EVENT. DO NOT SKIP IT. If you have never tried it, rectify this immediately. - A vegetable dish: stir fried pea pod stems (leafy) or green beans (crunchy/spicy) are always clutch. Also the water chestnuts with pea pods. We also like the Chinese okra with bamboo mushroom, but you have to be in the mood for it. - Other delicious entrees: dry diced chicken (crispy and spicy); double cooked pork (spicy-ish); crispy walnut shrimp (be warned, it is delicious but quite sweet), cumin beef (nice and tender); sesame chicken; and strawberry chicken (this is a secret off-the-menu item, similar to orange chicken). They also have a steamed whole fish dish in limited quantities; you have to call ahead to make sure it's available. I prefer the fish fillets in hot chili sauce, but some of my friends love it. I am not exaggerating when I say that I have probably been here over fifty times. The portions are great and the prices are super reasonable, especially if you come here with a big group.

I gave stars for the customer service (which is great) but the general and sesame chicken is not. You will literally pay for batter and sauce with little bits of thigh meat.

Ordered through grubhub. Delivery was super fast, faster than the estimated time, everything arrived hot. They were generous with the fortune cookies, although the one I ate tasted stale. Food was just ok. Salt and pepper shrimp tasted good, but were overly battered, think of Chinese chicken fingers, but shrimp instead. Not crispy and light like I've had at other places. House fried rice was white, not the usual brown color. It tasted ok, but could definitely use more seasoning and I missed the bean sprouts. I fixed the blandness with a splash of soy sauce. Fried chicken wings tasted nice, but again were soggy, not crispy. Spare ribs were fine. Price point is good and compares with other places. Overall not bad, we would probably order again on a lazy night.

I am so picky about Chinese food, since I am Chinese and grew up with my grandparents making me delicious things and picking out "the best" (and now still the best, but also nostalgic) Chinese places in Boston. However, I am a sucker for American Chinese food as well as Authentic Chinese, so I was genuinely surprised by Zoe's. My boyfriend and I got A TON of food that lasted many days so we could try a little bit of everything... - Crab Rangoon (8 Pcs) 炸蟹角 - standard, but still delicious - Scallion Pancake 蔥油餅 - also standard, but still delicious - Peking Ravioli (6 Pcs) 鍋貼 (Pan Fried) - Delicious, someone or maybe an article? told me they're homemade so that's pretty rad - Steamed juicy pork bun 小籠包 - Delicious, I love Soup Dumplings! - Shrimp Shao Mai (6 Pcs) 燒賣 - They were cute, and tiny, but only OK. These were probably my least favorite of what we got - General Gau's Chicken 左宗雞 - Delicious and standard - Ma Po Tofu (With minced pork) 麻婆豆腐 - Very heavy on the ginger and a lot oiler that I was expecting, but was great with rice. It was hard to eat a lot of it because of the large quantity of oil in it. - Chow Foon 各式河粉 - Near perfection. This was some of the best chow foon I've had in the area, and I loved this one. So delicious - perfect sauce to noodle ratio. I wish I had more noodles, but it was a good sized dish for amount of money it cost, and totally worth it. Overall, I genuinely enjoyed Zoe's and would get takeout (or eat in) from there again. I definitely need to try more Hunan and Sichuan/Szechuan dishes next time!

Very happy with this place. Food was delivered and came quick and hot. Wonton soup was just ok but the pork fried rice was very fresh and yummy. We also had chicken with garlic sauce that was also very good. Would def order from there again

Was feeling like some comfort food so I got some general gaus and lo mein. I have no complaints from the food to the delivery, but not a particular standout. Will have to go back and try more regional specialties.

4 stars for my takeout beef brisket noodle soup. I live SO close to Zoe's but was deterred from ever visiting because of the bad Yelp reviews.. which I now deeply regret! I had no clue this place sold Szechuan food, a huge surprise considering this part of Somerville/Cambridge does not have good Chinese food! I've had beef brisket soup in so, so many restaurants, like Taiwan Cafe in Chinatown and Dumpling House in Central Square.. and this place definitely has the best bowl. While the soup isn't crazy spicy (though I ordered extra spicy), it's flavorful and the dish comes with a lot of noodles and nice cuts of beef (neither too fatty nor lean). And to my surprise, it also came with a good amount of Chinese spinach, unlike most Chinese noodle soups! My order was ready within ten minutes of ordering, and it was nicely packaged with cardboard keeping the tubs upright, chopsticks, fork, spoon, as well as a fortune cookie. I will be back to try to the dan dan, mapo tofu, and other spicy Hunan dishes!

Some solid authentic Chinese food walking distance from Porter Square. I went during Sunday lunch. The place was not very crowded, which made for quick service and quiet atmosphere. Service was surprisingly polite. Discount if you pay cash. I got the spicy cumin lamb and beef tripe, which is soupy and comes with mushrooms and vegetables. Both were delicious. The spices are no joke! About $15 per dish, and sizable portions enough for a leftover meal.

My girlfriend had dined here before and she said it was pretty good. We were walking in the neighborhood at lunchtime and thought we would stop in. Everything on the lunch menu is $12. She chose Pork with Eggplant (which she had ordered the last visit) and I went with General Gau's Chicken. Both came with a choice of 2 sides, we both chose the Egg Drop Soup and the Crab Rangoons. A pot of delicious tea was provided GRATIS. The soup came out first, it was hot, good and FLAVORFUL. I asked for some hot yellow mustard to mix in my soup. It really clears my sinuses! The Crab Rangoons were crispy and tasty with lots of crab cream in them. Most ENJOYABLE!. My entree of General Gau's Chicken had no veggies in it, just lightly breaded white meat chicken chunks in a SWEET sauce with Chinese red peppers that reminded me of maple syrup. I ordered medium spice and the heat was easy to handle. VERY GOOD! My girlfriend's entree was as good as the last time. I tried some and the pork with eggplant was very SAVORY without being salty. For $24 plus tip, we walked out very SATISFIED, but not overly stuffed. Service was courteous and efficient. Bathrooms were clean and odorless. I would have lunch here again. They have many tempting dishes on their menu.

Hit and miss but some great stuff. Skip the house tofu, it's bland. Shrimp fried rice was good, but nothing impressive. Chicken with black bean sauce is good and just what you're expecting. The dry diced chicken is spicy and flavorful, best dish they make. Scallion pancakes and the dry spiced beef were two other strong dishes. Expect some spiciness.

My wife and I were looking for a Chinese dinner around Somerville and we came across this small Chinese restaurant. We liked the simple and modern deco with a touch of Asian flair. We ordered some dumplings and two dishes. We basically modified one of the dishes and the people were nice and flexible enough to let us design our dish based on their menu. We will definitely go back since our daughter is going to college there for the next four years.

Really good food. Very good service. Really good food. Kind, small family feel staff. Really good food. Addictively delicious Mapo Tofu, and I'm a Mapo tofu addict and snob so this place gets an A+

Really enjoyed our meal here. About an 8 min drive from Harvard Square. Got here around 7pm on a Sunday. Crowded but we were seated immediately. Not what I'd call a dive but decor is sparse. Food was delivered very quickly which was great because we were very hungry! We ordered the Lo mein with shrimp, chicken and pork. I don't normally order lo mein but it tasted good to me. My two companions do typically order this dish and they were very satisfied. Also got the orange chicken which was delicious. Listed as spicy, but for my taste, it was quite mild. There were dried orange rinds in the dish which I'm sure added to the flavor, but I but I recommend eating around them(as you would the red chili peppers)! The last dish was Beef with Peanuts, aka Kung Pao Beef. We asked for mild version but I'm sure the regular spiciness would have been just fine. Beef was very tender and sauce was good. Had plenty of peanuts...yum! Meal came with free tea. At end, there was pineapple(canned) in addition to fortune cookies. A nice touch. Lastly, there is a 5% discount if you pay cash. Oh, and they have an efficient staff. I will definitely be back.

My favorite Chinese restaurant in Cambridge! I love love sichuan boiled fish and have tried various restaurants around Cambridge, but always come back to the conclusion that Zoe's mala style fish fillet is the best in terms of the balance of taste + quantity of fish + vegetables (celery and green onions.) I've ordered it at least four times in the two months. One caveat I have is that their packaging containers ALWAYS seem to leak (they put the to go box in a plastic bag before packing it in the paper bag, but it gets messy inside.) It doesn't seem to be a problem with their longer soup containers, just the flat box style ones they use for the fish.

The food on the regional (Hunan, Sichuan) menus is very good. But the standard American-Chinese menu can be very disappointing. Go for the spicier stuff and enjoy.

Good Chinese delivered right on time. Just bummed to spend $20 on some just above-average General Tso's plus another $14 for soup. Would have been four stars if it was normally priced - you know, maybe $14 for the chicken, $7 for the soup - didn't even include rice! No fortune cookie. Hit the spot but not impressed - will keep looking for my go to.

Zoe's is a life mainstay of mine. I can wholeheartedly say they have the BEST CRAB RANGOON in the entire city. And they make them the right way (4 corners). I've been going here for years and was devastated when they briefly closed, but they're back and as good as ever. The rest of their food is fresh, fast, and solidly made with good sized portions and lower prices for the Somerville area. They do have a decent amount of seating inside, but we typically stick to takeout. The Peking ravioli is also solid and it has seasoning inside that's noticeable which is a flaw of many other dumpling attempts in the city. They're also super friendly here (always a positive).

Food is completely unmemorable, while prices are much higher than most Chinese restaurants. Avoid.

Always delicious. Staff is very friendly. I especially like their scallion pancakes, and their rice dishes are always tasty

I am soooo happy I decided to order Zoe's for the first time. Was in the mood for Chinese food and this was the best takeout Chinese food I've ever had. Not oily or heavy, just full of flavor and spice! Got the eggplant with basil (amazing), Dan Dan noodles (simple but spicy and satisfying), dry diced chicken with hot chili which is more satisfying, flavorful and less heavy than a general tsao's, and steamed juicy pork buns because why not!! Everything came super hot and quickly and they even wrapped the containers in little bags so it wouldnt leak Just order!

We have been Zoe's Chinese patrons for several years and can't say enough about the flavors and range of dishes. But don't take our words for it! A few years ago during the big snow dump we had a college kid help us dig out the driveway. So we treated him to dinner here little sis we know Hoos grandfather is a gourmet Chinese chef in Toronto! He kept any dreads and skepticism to himself, and then after our meal tolls is he can't bring himself to enjoy Chinese restaurant food, "BUT this was AWESOME!" he said. Really authentic! They have Sichuan and Hunan dishes in a very extensive menu. We love the * Spicy Beef with Peppers and Cilantro dish, and * any of the Mala-style meats or fish, and * Mongolian Lamb Much of the staff are family and are happy to treat you as such. We are looking forward to sit down service returning!

Really good! My roommate brought home takeout from here. She got sesame chicken which looked tasty, and I got the family style tofu and the dan dan noodles. The tofu was my favorite. It was crisp, with a great sauce. The dan dan noodles were good- had some of that tingly spicy flavor, but needed to mix it well. I thought there would be meat in it, but it was just the noodles.