Opening hours
Closed · opens 12:00 PM
| Monday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Cambridge: 11:29 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (617) 945-1206 to confirm.
Location & directions
18 Eliot StreetCambridge, MA 02138
About Too Hot
Too Hot is a Chinese restaurant you'll find at 18 Eliot Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Our Cambridge guide covers 317 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Too Hot is open 7 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 7 days of the week.
Available service options are dine-in.
For questions or orders, call (617) 945-1206.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chinese Restaurant
- Address
- 18 Eliot Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
- Phone
- (617) 945-1206
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 1 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Chinese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Too Hot’s weekday schedule with 127 other Chinese restaurants in Massachusetts. On a typical weekday it opens at 12:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:30 PM).
In total it is open about 52 hours a week, 19 hours fewer than the local median of 71. 98% of Chinese restaurants in Massachusetts open on Sundays, and Too Hot is one of them.
Compared with 127 other Chinese restaurants in Massachusetts that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Chinese restaurants in Massachusetts
Based on 38 menus with 5,250 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $14.45, and half of all items are priced between $10.65 and $17.95.
We don’t have Too Hot’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Chinese restaurants in Massachusetts typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 66% | $15.22 |
| Chicken | 63% | $14.45 |
| Shrimp | 58% | $17.10 |
| Kung Pao Chicken | 50% | $15.50 |
| Egg Drop Soup | 47% | $5.95 |
| Chicken Fingers | 45% | $11.22 |
| Beef Fried Rice | 45% | $10.65 |
| Moo Goo Gai Pan | 45% | $13.45 |
Calculated from 38 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Too Hot there are 61 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 133 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (24), Cafes & Coffee (23), Pizza (8), and Japanese & Sushi (8).
Competition is healthy: 5 other Chinese restaurants are within a mile and 51 within three miles. The closest is Hong Kong, 0.3 mi away.
55 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Japanese & SushiGyu-Kaku< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianMadras Dosa Company< 0.1 mi
- AmericanCharlie's Kitchen< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodShake Shack< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Chinese restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Too Hot's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Is Too Hot open on Sunday?
Yes, Too Hot is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Too Hot located?
Too Hot is located at 18 Eliot Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.
What is the phone number of Too Hot?
You can call Too Hot at (617) 945-1206.
Does Too Hot offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Too Hot. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Too Hot open late?
Yes – Too Hot is open until 10 PM or later on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Too Hot?
There are 133 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Too Hot. Nearby options include Gyu-Kaku (< 0.1 mi), Madras Dosa Company (< 0.1 mi), and Charlie's Kitchen (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Chinese restaurants near Too Hot?
5 other Chinese restaurants within a mile. The closest is Hong Kong, 0.3 mi away.
How much do Chinese restaurants in Massachusetts cost?
Based on 38 menus with 5,250 priced items from Chinese restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $14.45, and half of all items are priced between $10.65 and $17.95.
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