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.

Amazing!! Ordered for delivery, which you have to do directly from their website. The delivery fee is minimal. It came very quickly and the man who delivered it was very friendly. The wonton soup, soup dumplings, chicken lo mein, and the house special fried rice (pork, chicken, and shrimp) were all divine and piping hot. Everything tasted high-quality. Pretty much perfect.