Discover the essence of Chinese cuisine at Kozy Kitchen 食堂 in Boston! Indulge in our diverse menu, featuring classic favorites like General Tso’s Chicken, Dim Sum, and savory Kung Pao Shrimp. Enjoy the comfort of authentic flavors delivered to your door or ready for takeout. Satisfy your cravings with a simple click—place an online order now and experience deliciousness made easy!
Address and Contact Information
Address: 728 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
Phone: (617) 536-1616
Website: https://www.kozykitchenma.com/
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Before coming in, I called to ask about the lunch special for Mapo Tofu, which was listed online for $9.95. The woman on the phone confirmed multiple times that this was correct, that the lunch special was available, and that the dish was vegetarian. When I tried to ask more questions, she just kept repeating “yes, yes, yes.” Based on this confirmation, I placed an order and went to the restaurant.
When I arrived, the signage was confusing — outside it says Kozy Kitchen, the website says Beijing Cafe, and the phone was answered as Beijing Kitchen. I asked if I was in the right place, and instead of clarifying politely, the woman started yelling that it hadn’t been called Beijing Cafe in years. I apologized and explained I was just going by the website and phone information, but she kept raising her voice.
At the register, she suddenly told me the dish was $14.75 — far higher than the $9.95 she had confirmed on the phone. When I reminded her of our earlier conversation, she insisted I “didn’t understand anything” and claimed the phone information was outdated. She then showed me a paper menu stating the lunch special is $12.75 plus a $2 weekend surcharge. None of this was disclosed over the phone, and when I pointed that out, she kept yelling.
As for the food: the Mapo Tofu sauce tasted like ketchup mixed with soy sauce and a few peppercorns to fake spiciness. The rice portion was tiny. Honestly, it was the worst Mapo Tofu I’ve ever had. There were only two other people there — which, given my experience, isn’t surprising. And of course, the packaging was sloppy.
I came in wanting to support a small business and had no issue paying the correct price. What I take issue with is being misled on the phone, baited with a cheaper price, then scolded and disrespected in person. The entire experience felt dishonest, unprofessional, and hostile toward customers.
Food: Super subpar. The sauce tasted oddly sweet—more like a ketchup + soy sauce mix than anything resembling authentic mapo tofu.
Pricing issue: I was quoted one price over the phone but charged a higher price in-store. When I asked, I didn’t get a clear explanation. It came off as predatory pricing to me.
Reviews may be outdated: It seems there may be new ownership, and the quality now doesn’t match the older high ratings—so the overall Google score feels inflated compared to my experience.
Bottom line: If you’re expecting authentic flavors and transparent pricing, I’d look elsewhere.
The store looks outdated, but I guess they take plenty of take-out orders.