Editor Pick
Mary Chung''s
- February 25, 2003
- Rated 4 of 5 by
meadowlark from Boston, Massachusetts
Highlights:
Each of the three Chinese restaurants in the MIT end of Central Square is known for a particular appetiser, and in the case of Mary Chung''s, it''s the dumplings. I prefer them pan-fried, but a healthier option is to have them boiled. The overall quality of food is very high, and thus the restaurant is well patronised and has a busy takeout service. Although booking in advance is not necessary, you might have to wait 10 to 20 minutes on a popular night or at a peak time. All the dishes are good, but my favourites are the mu shu pork and the cashew chicken.
Making it a "Cheap Eat":
Aside from carry-out, the portions are very generous, and even if you eat in, don''t be shy in asking for a box to take the rest away. The meals are around $6 to $7 per entree (rice has to be ordered separately), so if you spend $10 on the food but eat it for two meals . . . We also save by getting an appetiser and one entree and then sharing that among two people, or by getting two dishes to share among three people.
Special tips:
Check what day of the week Mary''s is closed. I think it''s Tuesday, but we ALWAYS forget. Also keep an eye out for Mary--she oversees the whole operation and maintains a great restaurant. Remember to order rice or noodles with your meal since the main dishes are just that.
Getting there:
Just north of the MIT Campus on Mass. Ave. (the big street), it is on the west side of the street just after Main Street joins Mass. Ave.
The low-down:
The only concern with Mary''s is that it is usually more full than the other restaurants because it is very good, it is very well known by the MIT community, and it has only a moderate amount of seating. It''s worth the wait, though.
From journal Student's Guide to Cheap Eats: Central Square