Chang Sho Restaurant   

As anyone knows, there is a huge difference between fast food Chinese and gourmet. In Cambridge, those with a yen for upscale cuisine frequent Changsho. The menu offers a serious variety, including versions of American favorites (egg drop soup, crab rangoon, and General Gao's chicken) as well as authentic regional cooking like chilled Szechwan spicy cabbage and Yuen Yang spicy beef. The food is fresh and flavorful, and portions ample -- plenty to share. And there's something a little extra-special about Changsho. Their big dining room is divided into sections with wood screens, so you not only feel a sense of privacy, but the screens help cut down on the noise, so you can easily have a conversation with the person across from you. Changsho is located between Harvard Square and Porter Square and offers free private parking, but this is a popular restaurant, so the lot can fill quickly. Tip: For the best value, Changsho offers a special lunch buffet during the week and a brunch on Sunday.