It's our go to Chinese place. The owner is always so nice. Food is always fresh and good size portions.

Enjoy this place cozy , NEW fancy menu and napkins . Can mingle, talk , sit in great (hate the other express Chinese take outs) food had my usual sesame chicken fried rice was different looked and tasted like colored white rice. Still selling only cans soda Didn't see the usual girls there only one guy running around playing take out and server. He did a good job nice pleasant and quick . Hey got my future cookie and pineapples w check . Great to place to entertain or date read more

Ancient Girger did a very good job of taking care of a table full of Vegans on Christmas afternoon! From "is there fish sauce in it" to "are there eggs in the Wanton wrapers", etc., etc. the lovely server never 'fumbled' w'her answers and suggestions. We had a big table and most seemed very happy w'their selections, and even the "no canned vegs" in one of 7veg. cups of soup was not forgotten. I have to admit my veg. dumplings were far more 'doughy' dough than the way I like them, but every one else was quite pleased. Even though there were folks waiting for the table AG did not once even intimate that we should 'hurry' for which we were thankfull! read more

My husband and I ordered to eat in. My meal of Dragon and Phoenix arrived which is described as General Taos Chicken and jumbo shrimp in chilli sauce what I revived was a regular anemic shrimp with ketchup and sugar which was beyond disgusting. We were the only two people restaurant but still had trouble getting their attention, when I complained they said they would bring more chillie sauce to give it more heat and literally brought a dish of hot ketchup with not an ounce of any other thing just ketchup and then had the nerve to say it's just different and it says it's a tomato chilli dish which they said was on menu but was not as I placed photo in review and many people like it instead of offering something different or discounting our check even though I didn't take more than a forkful which I spit out, the general Taos chicken wasn't much better just soggy fried chicken which I couldn't eat after being nauseated by the ketchup. Save your money and go elsewhere. read more

Ancient Ginger - Wrong description of dish - Chinese Near Me - Saint James, New York

I have lived on Long Island my whole life and this is by far the BEST Chinese Food Restaurant there is. The prices are very reasonable, the atmosphere is quaint and quiet, very fitting to the Hamlet of Saint James. I usually order the Sweet & Sour Chicken, Pork Fried Rice, and my husband gets the Chicken Chow Mein and we split it. We order it as a dinner combo with egg roll and their phenominal Hot & Sour Soup. Our bill is always around $25 and we have leftovers. You really need to try Ancient Ginger located on Route 25A in Saint James on Long Island's beautiful North Shore! read more

Ancient Ginger is a hidden secret in St James. One of the best take out and eat in place for Chinese food in the area. Dining in the people are very friendly and the service is attentive. The food is good. One of my favorite things about this place is the food is not overly greasy like other Chinese restaurants. On a busy night like Friday or the weekends take out can be a little hectic. It's hit or miss because orders keep on coming in and you can be waiting a little while when you go pick it up even if you call in advance. read more

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Just found this place even though i live on the next street over. Anyway their food was really good. And very decent prices. Will be going back there. read more

Ancient Ginger is a very nice and relaxing restaurant to eat at. The service was excellent and they were friendly. I ordered vegetables and tofu in a brown sauce with brown rice. The food was decent but the portion was on the small side. Also there was too much brown sauce on the food. One thing I noted was that two of the employees were sitting in the back with their heads down on the table. I understand that working in the food industry can be tiring, but it kind of rubbed me the wrong way. I might eat here again, but not anything I would rush to. read more

We always love coming into Ancient Ginger we are always greeted so wonderfully by the gentleman behind the counter (embarrassing that I don't know his name) not only is the service fantastic but the food is great either while eating in and also take out ...we pass many similar restaurants to drive here because my family just loves the food read more

Very disappointed. Order 2 dinner combinations-one beef lomein and one shrimp with lobster sauce for take out. Got home & took out food-the containers were half full. The beef lo mein was dry, stale and hardly any beef. Hardly any rice and the rice I got had no pork in it. The shrimp with lobster sauce did not taste like shrimp with lobster sauce. The wonton soup that came with meal was bad, the wontons weren't even cooked. I will never go back to ancient ginger. Yummy Kitchen on Lake Avenue is the absolute best! I just couldn't go today because they were closed. read more

I ordered Singapore mei fun noodles nd I have to say it was the worst I've ever had. I didn't eat more than 2 bites. I told the waitress quietly that I did not like it at all and they did not offer anything else. I asked for the check and they did nothing at all for me. I paid and left an adequate tip. It will be the last time I will ever dine here. Gross read more

From walking in was skeptical as not a single person in the restaurant on a Friday. From start with the dumplings that had been fried on one side and freezer burnt on the other, to the wanton soup which came out Luke warm with over cooked pasta. The boneless ribs were pure fat and barely as full portion. Which (THEY CHARGE A $1.25 PER ITEM ON IN HOUSE MENU VS TAKE OUT AND GIVE HALF PORTION) With the fat with sauce we received what you can joke to say was yesterdays fried rice that was also cold. As others mentioned had mentioned this but as owner Jun pointed out they cannot remove something they charged you for and the wait staff to work for free when they give you the scrap and charge as premium to eat there. Unfortunately we experienced an ancient in ancient ginger, as Jun the owner has said in many Kitchen nightmare worth review responses that there are 100's of recipes and so are they're produce and food! Had high expectations coming in after having great experiences from years back, but again as owner Jun said when another consumer said the same as prices go up the quality will continue to decrease as "things cost more" but supply the consumer with less superior products. Please do not take this as an attack, but as a gesture to better your business practices and to hopefully regain your reputable status. Unfortunately does not seem plossable in your "ancient" ways. Actions speak, words don't. read more

Our go to Chinese restaurant in an area full of Chinese. They have hand down best in show all time champion BBQ spareribs. No fat, just fall off the bone moist meat with a tangy and not overwhelming sauce. We love the General Tso chicken, in fact no one has ever complained about the food or when we eat in, the service. The restaurant part is cozy but you won't be wowed be the astetics but it's comfortable, cozy and the food is great. read more

Came here for lunch. We ordered the crispy prawn walnut and General's tso chicken. They were really tasty. We will come again soon.

Me and my family love this restaurant, this is our favor restaurant to go. The food taste so fresh and yummy, staffs always so friendly to us. I'm recommend this place if anyone haven't try. read more

Price is great. A bit of confusion when ordering and in production with sauces. Good for a quick bite if quality and fulfilling specifics of order aren't a priority. Taste for price is right on target. They do also have a low-cal menu read more

This has the perfect combo for me: GREAT prices, quality and decor! For the price of a regular Chinese take out you get REAL food, like wow that is chicken. The sauces are all seasoned nicely and they use real ingredients! My husband got the General Tso's and it was lightly breaded (not an inch of breading with 2 mm of chicken!!) with a sweet, but not syrupy sauce! It tasted of honey....for real honey. I had chicken with eggplant, it was a special. (Got it for under $10! FOR REAL!) It was delicious! A delicate brown sauce with chicken and eggpI would have been cool with your standard stuff at that price...it also included a soup and an egg roll. Seriously we spent like $24 for my husband and I to eat dinner and have an appetizer! It was so much food I had some for lunch the next day!. read more

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Yummy yummy in our tummys... a star for being tasty... another star for being super nice on the phone & @ our door... another star for being prompt (we were quoted a delivery time of 25-30 minutes & the guy was knocking on our door in 22 min)... another star to top them off b/c there's so much food for the price that my roomie & I got dinner out of it the next night (& tip: don't re-heat the yummers in the microwave... it tasted even more delicious the 2nd time around when we tossed it in a wok/pan). Or, my roomie likes to put it this way: "It's like you're happy when the Yankees are doing good even though you're a Mets fan" =P read more

The place smells like a basement but I was meeting people here so I couldn't leave. Food was not the greatest and staff were kind of mean. The meat had a strange color. We didn't eat it and stuck to shrimp. We asked for more duck sauce and it was as if I was asking for her first born. Not a good experience and I will not return. read more

Best Chinese food in the area. It's a little bit more expensive than other places, but you can taste the difference. I usually get the General Tsao's Chicken - some other places use a sauce that is thick, and sticks to the container or plate, and always makes me wonder 'what is this doing to my insides?' Not the case here. It's delicious, and has the consistency of something you're not troubled with eating. To me, it's clear that they use good meats for their food, and not try to hide away lesser quality meats with more sauces/spices. read more

I was really craving some delicious chinese takeout and decided to give this place a shot. It's not the worst that I've had -- the worst goes to some chinese place called L.A. in Honduras in Central america. I'm confident I won't be going back though. The scallop with garlic sauce tasted too sugary and watery. Their steamed dumplings are awful; what else is in that mysterious pork filling? Sesame chicken? Yuck, sugary floured mushy mess. read more

Nice restaurant ,the food is always really good and the service is great. It's filling and perfect for a quick work lunch. The hostess is great. She always greets u with a warm smile. read more

If you are SBU student, DO NOT take delivery from this restaurant. Trust me, it was terrible. The dishes are bland, their meat did not taste fresh, their salt and pepper pork chops were not crispy and their other dishes were too sweet. DO NOT come to this restaurant if you are craving Chinese food. read more

Went here on the recommendation of a friend and glad we did. We dined in, the waitstaff was attentive and nice. The food portions were generous and quite flavorful, we didn't go for traditional Chinese dishes but with some of the specialties of the house. Everything tasted fresh and was well prepared and presented. I had the rainbow chicken and shrimp which was light yet tasty. Others in my party got the four precious with spinach, the double q and the seafood treasure platter. Everyone was gracious enough to share a taste of their meals and we all agreed they were outstanding. A new found favorite. read more

I have had chinese food from all over, different states, cities, etc. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING comes close to Ancient Ginger. It's honestly, hands down the best chinese food I have ever had. The General Tso's is unbeatable. The scallion pancakes and pork fried dumplings are the bomb (especially if you eat in-house, strangely it's just that much better... placebo? maybe.) If you're looking for chinese food in the area, THIS is the place to go to. Especially if you enjoy General Tso's chicken. read more

Loveeeeeddddd the food . Delicious , non greasy and almost authentic... definitely ordering again ...

We walked in as a large party of 7 and they seated us right away in the back almost like a private room. The service was quick. Most of the food was really good. Three people had the chicken and broccoli and enjoyed it. People liked the boneless ribs and the sesame chicken a lot. My son really enjoyed his pork and veggies. My cashew chicken and fried rice were under seasoned, but the soup and egg roll were good. Tea was lovely. They brought us pineapple and orange when we asked for the check along with fortune cookies at no charge. I'd definitely eat here again. read more

Been eating here for 3 years now and I have to say the food is delicious, reasonably priced and decent service. Have had several things here; pork and vegetable dumplings either steamed or pan fried are excellent. Spare ribs are very good as is the lo mein. The chicken dishes are made with all white meat chicken and LOTS of it we love the sesame chicken, orange chicken, chicken with eggplant, chicken with green beans are all delicious. They will specially prepare for dietary needs and you get white or brown rice. The fried rice is just ok as are the egg rolls. The shrimp with lobster sauce is the only dish I've been disappointed with here. Oh and portions are HUGE easily shareable. They also deliver promptly. As for the restaurant ambiance it is very clean, nicely decorated and updated but the tables are very close together. Its a small restaurant so I guess they can't really help that but it's nothing extraordinarily fancy. read more

Very cute, small little chinese restaurant. They have very nice lunch portions and regular order portions are also big. Nice service, i have never tried their take out but i hear it is also very good. I also like the health and diet section of the menu. read more

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To all of Stony Brook! This is the Premium of Chinese take out . Go for the Lunch specials !! read more

Food quality has gone down over the years, and prices are fairly high for the area. Have recently found other options close by that are more reasonable and tastier read more

I have been eating from this chinese restaurant for years. Great service, quick takeout and enjoyable food. I have tried other restaurants in the area and nothing compares to the food here. Takeout is always hot, well packaged and I have never waited more than 15 minutes to pick up the food. Dining in is just as wonderful! read more

Hands down the best chinese food in the area. It's cheap and the wait staff is very attentive and nice. They have a great lunch and dinner special menu and take out never usually takes longer than 10-15 minutes. The restaurant is very nicely decorated. I've been to Eastern Pearl and it's mediocre and overpriced compared to Ancient Ginger. read more

I might rate their food average, but I give high marks to their preparation and pick-up service. I needed to place a large order for a Saturday memorial service and could only give two hours notice. They took my order without hesitation, and it was ready on time. It was fast, easy, and professional with no hiccups. read more

Since I've been working in the area for so long ive tried a lot of Chinese restaurants in smithtown. This one is by far the best. Theyre food is always SO good. Today I got sesame chicken and it was cooked perfectly. The rice was a litter over done but overall good flavor. They forgot my sprite which really sucked and that seems to happen often. The man who delivered my food today was also not nice. He was very rude and demanding. I wanted to put the tip on my card, he refused. So I was only able to give him $1 cause I didn't have any cash so now I'm nervous to order from there invade this guy doesn't like me or something, idk. But anyways try they're pork dumplings, SSOOO gooooodd ! read more

2.5 Stars Average Chinese take-out at best. My General Tso's didn't have much flavor and the pieces of chicken were pretty small. However, all of our food was hot and ready when we arrived to pick it up. The egg drop wonton soup mix was pretty good, but was also a bit bland. Our food wasn't bad at all, it just wasn't all that good. That being said, we'll probably order from another spot from here on out. read more

Yummy dumplings, great cold noodles, love the service! The ambience and friendly service keeps me coming back. Prices are reasonable. Food is top notch! read more

We ordered pork spare ribs, pineapple fried rice with shrimp and chicken chow mein for take out tonight. Everything was delicious!

I ordered take-out from Ancient Ginger and it has certainly surpassed all my expectations. That is not saying much because I have little confidence in Asian food in the suburbs of Long Island. The website is quite informed and sophisticated for an Asian restaurant that is both dine-in and take-out. It is what attracted me initially to restaurant (and a friend's suggestion). The pineapple fried rice was excellent and the vegetable dumplings were even better. I only ordered a simple, healthy dish of spinach, garlic, and tofu and it was cooked just enough. There are many options for vegetarians and their meat-loving friends. The service was excellent. They were very diligent while I placed my order, making sure they had it correct. I would certainly recommend this place if you're on the north shore of Long Island in Suffolk County looking for something to eat. read more

Ancient Ginger - Chinese Near Me - Saint James, New York

I ate here with my girlfriend and we were not expecting much but wow I will be back. We had broccoli with chicken, sweet and sour chicken and pineapple fried rice. The mean was very inexpensive and very high quality. I recommend this place for eat in or take out. read more

Ancient Ginger - Great green tea - Chinese Near Me - Saint James, New York

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