Oriental Chinese

About

Chinese

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    3 stars

Location

Adress: 513 Medford St Ste A, Somerville, MA 02145

Phone: (617) 628-8288

Work Hours

Mon 11:00 am-11:00 pm
Tue 11:00 am-11:00 pm
Wed 11:00 am-11:00 pm
Thu 11:00 am-11:00 pm
Fri 11:00 am-12:00 am
Sat 11:00 am-12:00 am
Sun 11:00 am-11:00 pm

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    Yes
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • local_parking
    Parking
    Street
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • CJ B.

    star star star star star 21 June 2026

    So. The way I rate Chinese food is how good it holds up under a variety of scenarios. I typically order chicken lo mein, hold the veggies (except mushrooms if I'm feeling "healthy"), and six crab rangoons. I order this every time, without fail.

    Under normal conditions, this food is exactly what I want. It is filling, delicious, and has the exact amount of sauce I want on the noodles. The rangoon are never soggy and always perfectly crisp without being burnt. The chicken in the lo mein is white meat and large, thin slices rather than brown, fatty crumbles. I always feel like I'm getting my money's worth and not once have I regretted ordering.

    That said, I'm not always eating Chinese delivery under normal circumstances. This meal has been eaten while having guys' night with the housemates. It has been eaten cold out of the fridge while running late to work. It has been eaten half-microwaved for breakfast when I'm not functional enough to work any other household appliance. It has been eaten at 3am while spending too long on the internet, lost down a Wikipedia hole. It has even been eaten buck naked in the shower while crying about an ex. (Screw you, Keith. I deserved better.)

    Each and every time, Oriental has come through. Oriental has always been there when I needed it and I will remain a faithful customer forever. I know Oriental is dependable and faithful and will always deliver. Unlike Keith.

  • Kat M.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 14 June 2026

    May be one of the worst in the area. Beef fried rice was flavorless. Lo mein was made with thick over cooked noodles. Dumpling dough was very thick. Chicken wings were breaded which was weird. Chow mein was made with cheap chicken. The only good thing we ordered were the barbecue ribs. Overall they serve mediocre (at best) food made with cheap ingredients. I am saddened by this food. You can find much better elsewhere.

  • Alan H.

    star star star star_border star_border 10 June 2026

    Decent food. I've been a few times and I will go back due to it being close to where I live. A complaint I have is that the chicken is not tender at all. We've tried General Tso's, Chicken and Pea Pods, Chicken and String Beans, and more. And always the chicken is tough and chewy. They need to cook their chicken at a higher temperature so that it won't be tough. I hope they read this and make this change.

  • Eduardo N.

    star star star star star 2 June 2026

    This is possibly the best quality AND bang-for-the-buck Chinese food outside of Chinatown (I realize that's not saying much, but hey gotta work with what ya gots, lol).  No MSG, non-greasy, and best of all: lots of VEGGIES *and* MEAT in their dishes.  Prices are great and ordering online to pick up (you'll go through Eat24) is a breeze, usually ready within 15-20 minutes.  

    Only possible downside other than their 11pm closing time (12am on Friday and Saturday nights) is that this is strictly a delivery or take-out place: actual restaurant is small, with only two tables, sterile white lighting, no table service---which is fine, that's clearly how they keep their prices so reasonable.  I recommend their Yang Chow fried rice, pork lo mein, and (if you want plenty of fresh veggies) pork chop suey.  No, you're not gonna get anything fancy or gourmet, but if you just want quick, enjoyable food for a good price, this is THE place in the Camberville area my friends.

  • Araxie Y.

    star star star star_border star_border 30 May 2026

    Happen to come in for some lunch General Tsos with rice, it's your standard takeout restaurant door, interior and atmosphere to follow as well.

    The young girl who took my order had a strangely rude and cold approach to taking my order. Her parents (I'm just assuming from their interactions?) were busy so she quickly took off her bag when she walked in and helped me. They took their time to finish the dish and packed it nicely and I grabbed it to go. The food was good, really sweet chicken, not as spicy as I hoped! But decent portion considering it was the lunch version.

    Can't speak on takeout for delivery but it was your average experience.

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