My wife and I popped in here at the recommendation of a local bartender for some cocktails after…read moredinner elsewhere. We didn't really look it up before hand and I think we were expecting more of like a dive bar and couldn't have been more wrong. As soon as we walked in the door, we were really digging the decor and overall layout of the place. We were seated right away at the bar and got a couple drinks pretty quickly. The bartender was a younger guy and super friendly. He was very approachable and was really knowledgeable about the gluten free experience (my wife has celiac), which got us excited to come back another day for dinner. My wife got the Short Story Long, which had a really interesting, herbal/vegetal flavor that she really enjoyed overall. I got the Pulp Fiction, which was a flavor bomb all the way with the hint of rye flavor but also a hint of fruit and other layers that was just really fantastic. We will absolutely come back here with the kids for dinner some night!

Aurgh. Such a nice and sexy vibe inside, but the food was so horrible. They need to retrain the…read morekitchen. Crab and lobster Rangoon- so dry and stringy. Lobster dumplings- the wrapper was so thick! It was thicker than a momo. The lobster inside was over cooked. Baby corn - they said fried and tossed in a sauce, but it felt more like it was steamed. No wok char at all. The strawberry drink was so tart and the whiskey drink was super sour. Food would have been 1 star, but our server noticed our uneaten dishes when we asked for the bill he comped some of them, This place has such great potential, but it is definitely NOT authentic Chinese food. I mean...they served duck sauce at every table....but no duck on the menu?

Excellent Thai street food and dim sum at Bangkok Street Thai Kitchen in Portsmouth!…read more The inside is kept nice and cool during a hot summer's day with rather dim lighting, so doing my Yelp thing and shooting photos required two phones. One for light, and the other took the pictures...! I ordered the pork and shrimp shumai, which arrived with a nice soy based sauce, crispy garlic, and fresh cilantro. The wrappers were delicate and the filling well-seasoned. When I asked about egg fried rice with Lap Cheong (sweet Chinese sausage), the kitchen prepared it even though it is not listed on the menu. It turned out to be one of the best versions I have had, and my server Arisa mentioned it is also a favorite of hers and her husband's. The Pad Kee Mao with beef (Nua) was flavorful, with wide rice noodles, fresh basil, and vegetables cooked to the right texture. The added bamboo shoots aren't normally on that dish, but a welcome addition here. Arisa was an outstanding server. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and happy to talk about Thai food traditions and family memories. The conversation made the meal more enjoyable. The restaurant's story about its Thai-Chinese roots on Charoen Krung Road comes through in both the menu and the service. Everything I tried was delicious. Highly recommend a visit if you are looking for quality Thai food and dim sum in the Portsmouth area.

Upon entering, you'd see it's classy and cozy. Service was excellent. Our server Es was very warm,…read morefriendly, attentive and really took good care of us. Above and beyond. She even told us that some decors are really from Thailand. Food was delicious. Ha kao (steamed shrimp dumplings) were yummy! Khao moo daeng (crispy pork belly and roasted pork) and pad kra pow (ground chicken and egg) were flavorful and very tasty. 100% comfort food. Left happy with happy tummy. Highly recommend this authentic Thai restaurant for their excellent food, service and ambiance.

If you're looking for delicious and authentic dim sum in Portland, Empire Chinese Kitchen is…read moredefinitely worth a visit! It may not be tucked away in a traditional Chinatown, but the food absolutely delivers. The restaurant was very clean, and the service was fantastic from the moment I walked in. I tried the Peking duck bao, crystal shrimp dumplings, hot and sour soup, beef chow foon, and everything was delicious. The bao was soft and pillowy with flavorful duck inside, and the crystal shrimp dumplings were delicate, fresh, and packed with flavor. I love finding places that serve authentic Asian cuisine, and Empire Chinese Kitchen was a great find. There's street parking available nearby, and whether you're already a dim sum fan or looking to try something different while in Portland, I'd definitely recommend stopping in. Authentic, yummy, friendly service, and a place I'll gladly visit again!

Empire Chinese Kitchen was an exceptional surprise on our travel day from one coastal town to our…read morenext stay. Upon our arrival , we were seated immediately and welcomed by our friendly server, Conner. Our family always welcomes the opportunity to try a new dim sum restaurant. Our order included the Lobster Rangoons, Eggplant, Bacon Fried Rice, Kung Pao Chicken, Soup Dumplings, Steamed Pork Dumplings and Shrimp Har Gow. All items were incredible. Empire Chinese Kitchen delivers in all areas with exceptional service, quality food and a nice casual atmosphere.

Food service original cuisine. Solid location and overall very nice dining experience.read more

This place is such an amazing spot to have in Lowell. Parking is street parking, and you can pay at…read morethe kiosk or through the Passport app. It really depends on when you go since parking can get a little tricky. Inside, it's very cozy and has that Chinese cafe feel. It's clean, and they also have outdoor seating. My favorite are the individual window seats. I like sitting there and people-watching, though it's not exactly the busiest area for people-watching. Soup dumplings? Yes, please. The skin is slightly thicker than the ones I've had in New York, though they're still great. I never just order one thing here. They have a lot of variety with Chinese appetizers, dumplings, noodles, rice, and even mala hot pot. Do not pass up the braised pork rice bowl if you like hearty, authentic Asian dishes. I keep forgetting this place is here until the weather gets colder or I'm craving dumplings. Overall Service: Always so nice. There was one time I was on-call while dining here and got paged, and they helped box everything up for me to take home. I really appreciated that. Definitely a place I'm glad to have in the area.

Let me tell you, this just about revived me when I was in a bad way. Food was so good - the service…read morewas fast and lord knows I needed to eat stat since I had been fasting for over 16hrs. Genuinely one of the best dim sum experiences in Boston I've ever had - loved that it felt communal. Folks of all ages were inside, so I could tell it's a neighborhood gem. Shoutout to the manager who cut the wrapped shrimp food item with scissors automatically (thank you!) so I could eat it easier!

I saw a lot of recommendations for Dynasty, so I came in with pretty high expectations, but…read moreunfortunately the experience was disappointing The pineapple BBQ pork bun was served cold. After we mentioned it, the staff reluctantly took it back to reheat, but it came back extremely hot and soft, with a very obvious microwaved texture The custard bun was also unusual. After removing the paper underneath, the bottom of the bun was noticeably white instead of yellow. I can't say what caused it, but it definitely looked strange The rice noodle roll, spare ribs, and chicken feet were okay, but nothing special

Where am I suppose to go for BBQ Pork Buns / Char Siu Bao buns ?…read more I posed this question in the Worcester FB group and most of them pointed me towards this restaurant. I've previously eaten here a few times, but I've never managed to stop by early enough for their Dim Sum lunch until now. As a side note, I cannot believe Worcester doesn't have ANY restaurants that serve these buns? Sounds like some enterprising individual needs to fulfill this void. I normally drive all the way to Joyful Garden in Watertown when I have a Dim Sum craving. Other times I will already be wandering through Boston before I stop by Hei La Moon. I came here with the expectation that I will get the same quality foods. This place has got a pretty darn big parking lot. I'm not going to count every spot on Google Maps, but it's about 50 spots. So it should not be hard to park. Walking inside, I was quickly greeted by the wait staff and directed to my table. I'm no interior design expert, so I will candidly say that the decor totally yells 'very Chinese' and elegant. I don't know man, just look at the interior pictures and you'll understand what I mean. If you've never done Dim Sum before, it can be very overwhelming. Someone with a cart will come by and you'll have several seconds to process what's available and say "Yes" or "No" through a variety of dishes they point at. And then before you can recover, another staff member will come by with another cart with towers of steaming baskets and you go through the song and dance again. I kid you not, in the average Dim Sum experience you will sit down and then have a table full of food literally within a few minutes. Before I knew it, I had 3 plates and 3 baskets on my table. The verdict? Totally delicious. I'm not going to talk about every dish I got and wax poetic one by one. I don't have time for that, and if you've been to one Dim Sum place, then you've been to all of them. I will give a few shoutouts for the sake populating this review with important keywords. Char Siu Bao bun / Baked BBQ Pork bun ; this is my favorite dish and precisely the reason why I came in. The bread is so light and the pork filling is so delicious sweet and savory. I'm in heaven Chicken Feet ; actually, I will note that the chicken feet here are not as flavorful as other places I've been to. This is a small nitpick because it still firmly lands in the delicious spectrum. It's the difference between scoring an A and an A- Random Pork Bun ; ??? I cannot find it on the menu, but I chose a set of 3 buns that were filled with pork. The bun style was closely similar to the chewy glutinous sesame balls and they were filled more yummy pork. I've never eaten these before. Shiu Mai ; holy sh** these are the biggest Shiu Mai I've ever eaten. I had an awesome experience here and I recommend it anyone in the area to give this place a shot if they don't want to drive all the way to Malden/Watertown/Boston/Quincy.

Experiences have ranged from a 3*** to 4****+ with the variable being both food and service…read more Definitely very good Chinese food worth the visit. Typically, you are quickly seated with the server checking in immediately and providing hot tea for the table. This is based on 3 recent visits, and weighted by the last visit which was a disappointment. The neon lights outside beckon you to come in. It's a brightly lit dining room with round tables typical a large Dim Sum restaurant in Boston. Perhaps a little too bright, but there is typically a table available. It offers late dining which is great. The food is certainly very good typically with good sized portions at a good value. The pan friend dumplings a large, tender and a great value. The Hunan and Sichuan dishes provide healthy portions. Definitely very good Chinese food for the area. It is typically served quickly and very hot. The service has been mixed. On a not so busy night, we felt ignored. It took a long time to get drinks (arriving with the food in one case) on one occasion.

I go with my poker group every other Wednesday and we have never been disappointed... the service…read morewe receive from JJ is excellent, the food is superb. We all get our different items and we enjoy them all. (Lunch specials) Highly recommended.

I'm sad to report that we had a terrible experience this morning for dim sum…read more I won't go into details, but the main server Janet has a very prickly personality and lacks stomer service. There is also a language barrier. When she does communicate with you, it's like a mom scolding a child for asking questions or wanting something a certain way. The customer is always right. Doesn't seem to be practiced here. There was a bit of deceit on our order with regards to the size of the dish and the price for the upgraded pork.

An excellent find! The menu is SO large you'd think they couldn't handle it, and perhaps they can't…read morebut certainly they nailed both of our orders. One Thai (eggplant) and one from Shaanxi China region (Biang Biang). I ordered the Biang Biang extra spicy but I'm guessing they didn't believe me. It was tasty but regular spice level. It's clear that there were actual Szechuan peppers in it - characteristic tingle effect. Which is nice to see now that the US has decided they're not poison after all. The braised eggplant with Thai basil (hence known as basil eggplant in most Thai restaurants) was creamy in texture and rich in flavor. The meal started with hot and sour soup, which was surprising. The cup was quite large and the soup was absolutely packed with ingredients. Tofu, wood ear mushrooms, lily buds and more. Super satisfying, although I ordered a side of black vinegar to get it a bit more sour. The prices were super reasonable for normal portions but the portions weren't normal - they were HUGE. Half the noodles went home with me as well as half the braised eggplant. Hard to see how they support such huge portions without correspondingly huge prices.

For another weekend lunch, I returned to House of Noodles and Sushi and ordered the spicy cumin…read morelamb biang biang noodles ($14.95) to satisfy a spicy noodle craving. As with before, I received a seat immediately, ordered, and received my meal all within 10 minutes. Today's noodle texture remained bouncy. The dish didn't seem as hot temperature wise,.and the chili oil seemed a bit less fragrant than before. Portion size still seemed decently large.

Went with two friends for the first time last night. Dim sum is one of my favorite meals and I've…read morehad it in Taipei, Kong, San Francisco and in New York. Winsor has a small sign and is on the second floor so you need to look for it. It's worth it. The first thing that I noticed was the familiar smell of a dim sum palace in Taipei. We had Char Siu Bao, shumai, sticky rice, fried chicken dumplings, steamed pork dumplings, and pork spring rolls. Every dish was fantastic. Highly recommend. Decided it's going to be our regular stop when we come into Boston.

I like the food with flavors, fresh and not salty or MSG…read more Siu Mai (pork shrimp steamed dumplings) 5/5. Daikon cake pan fried 5/5 Kailan (Chinese broccoli) 5/5 but they did not have a small (half) order so we paid $15 for an unfinished portion. Pork porridge with black eggs, 4.5/5. It did not have fresh ginger and green onions. Still tasty. Shrimp noodle rolls 5/5 Service is good. Small space and there is a wait which is a good thing.

Finding ourselves down in Portsmouth then Kittery this was the perfect spot to stop into for lunch…read more No wait for a spot and we decided to enjoy two of the window seats. They had a good mix of seating, with the mentioned window seats, bar seats, and tables. The staff were all friendly and service was extremely fast. Very impressive how quickly they brought our food out. Speaking of food, so many of the food options sounded good and we would definitely return to try more. My wife ended up getting the Duck Yuzu Shoyu Ramen and said it was the best ramen she has had. I had the Duck Yakisoba and was blown away as well. Especially comparing to some other similar spots they did not skimp on the duck at all. Along with that it was packed with flavor and both dishes were reasonably priced! If you are looking for a ramen/noodle spot this is a must-try!

Pleasant pan-Asian restaurant in Kittery village - and a nice change from other typical venues like…read morediners and lobster pounds. They offer a variety of ramens and phos as well as some curry dishes and salads. My wife had their curried shrimp and green salad which were very good. The salad was excellent and the shrimp plump and spicy. I had their barbecue pork bun and was tempted by their ramens but went for the daily special of a duck pho. The pork bun was okay, having a different flavor profile than what I was expecting from usual Chinese pork buns. The pho, unfortunately, was a little disappointing: while the duck itself was good, lean and tasty, the broth was almost tasteless. Addition of their house hot sauce didn't improve it (maybe needed the real sriracha!). And - I got a stomach ache right after the meal (maybe from the raw bean sprouts?). Anyway, wished I'd gone with the ramen ... So some dishes were very good, some need work imo. We'll try it again - I haven't been put off by the experience tbh. Staff is very pleasant and friendly. The restaurant is clean and while a little on the small side, seating was comfortable and pleasant decor.