I genuinely enjoy Lam's Kitchen. It's one of those places I'm willing to drive out of my way from…read moreUptown to Matthews for--and it's worth the trip every time. As a Bay Area foodie, I'm always searching for Chinese food that gives me that same feeling I get in San Francisco or Houston's Chinatown. Lam's comes close. The ingredients taste fresh, everything is made to order, the proteins are tender, and the flavors have depth without being heavy or overdone. This visit, I ordered the scallion beef, and it was excellent--tender beef, plenty of scallions and onions, and beautifully seasoned. I asked for something spicy on the side, thinking sambal or hot chili sauce, and they brought me chili crisp. Perfect. And yes, I know sweet and sour pork can sound cliché, but theirs deserves some respect. It's made with cubes of tender pork, bell peppers and pineapple, and the sauce isn't cloyingly sweet. The quality of the pork makes the dish. I'm already looking forward to the leftovers. Other favorites include the string beans with ground pork and the beef with broccoli. Both are stellar. They also have an extensive dim sum menu. It's ordered from the menu rather than served from carts, which means there's plenty more for me to work my way through. There's something comforting about eating here. Seeing families gathered around the tables enjoying Chinese food sometimes makes me a little homesick for meals out with my mom. Food has a funny way of doing that. The restaurant itself is clean, comfortable and nicely air-conditioned, with a large live seafood/lobster tank. Service is friendly and fast. Portions are generous, prices are reasonable, and there's an easy parking lot right outside. Lam's Kitchen has earned a permanent spot in my rotation. I'll happily keep making the drive to Matthews and eating my way through the menu. Life is too short not to eat well. Get out there and find your next meal.

What happened to Lam's?! Was always our go to place for authentic and tasty chinese food. Today it…read moredidn't even meet the pretty low bar of the hole in the wall ordinary chinese takeout in our area. Started out well with very good, but warm not hot, hot and sour soup but went steeply dowhill from there. Tofu and mixed veg tasteless and also not served hot enough. Singapore noodles ice cold and sent back. Only 2 shrimp in the entire order. The honey roast pork which was always beautiful, succulent slices of pork loin were this time small chopped up pieces of dried out, chewy meat similar (but not even as good as) to boneless ribs found in takeout joints. Service was slow and unattentive. They lost a customer today.

Nice service and good food. Family vibes, casual and friendly. I would go back here. Ordered fried…read morerice and some dumplings. Fresh and delicious

Hot day. Costco run complete. Charlotte traffic testing everyone's patience. That meant one thing:…read morecomfort food stop at Taipei Express. It was pushing 97 degrees outside, and after a long afternoon of computer work and errands, I finally stopped in for the crispy scallion chicken and pan-fried dumplings. Huge portions. Fair prices. Friendly people. Consistently solid food every single time. The best part today honestly might have been the air conditioning. They've got a cool, comfortable space to wait while your order is prepared, which felt amazing after baking outside all day. I forgot to take food photos because I was hungry and ready to get home, but trust me, they pack these takeout containers like a game of Jenga. Nothing spills. Nothing shifts. Everything is packed tight and thoughtfully. Only tiny downside: the dumpling sauce goes into the same container as the hot dumplings, so by the time I got home, it had softened the bottom a bit. Still, the dumpling wrappers are thick and crispy enough to survive the trip. Into the air fryer later they go. One warning: the parking lot can be chaotic since it sits right off busy Providence Road. Just be patient. Cars are constantly pulling in, backing out, blocking entrances, and today people were absolutely treating red lights like suggestions. Saw it multiple times, including a bus cutting across traffic when I had the right-of-way. Charlotte drivers... please relax a little. That said, the food made the trip worth it. Taipei Express is one of those dependable local spots that always comes through when you need a solid meal without spending a fortune. Life is too short to not eat well. Get out there and eat your way through Charlotte.

Wan Fu is stamped as the best Chinese spot in Charlotte and I'll Stan by that! Every time someone…read moreasks me where to get good Chinese food, this is the first place that comes to mind. The food is always consistent, and that's what keeps me coming back here. I visited during lunch, and they only had two servers working, so service was a little slower than usual. To start, I ordered the spring roll, then had the Wan Fu Scallops and the Singapore Rice Noodles. The spring roll was crispy and hit the spot. The Singapore noodles were packed with flavor and had a nice spicy kick. If you're not big on spice, I'm sure they can tone it down if you ask. The Wan Fu Scallops were tender and just as delicious. I've been here several times, and the quality never disappoints. Consistency is hard to find, but Wan Fu gets it right every time. If you're looking for Chinese food in Charlotte that's worth coming back for, this is the spot.

Yummy food attentive service and no frills in the place! Will enjoy as a new take out spot…read more Everything looked amazing as I looked around!

I'll preface this review with the fact that our original plans (the day before a holiday) had to…read morepivot since the original place we had chosen was closed - Always hard to make plans when a holiday falls on a Saturday!! Friday afternoon - peak lunch hour, this place is tucked away a bit, but when we came in the doors, every table was occupied (except 1).... Which worked out for us. Menu and photos of the dishes online looked entreaging and I am so glad we tried this place. Staffers were quick to seat us (at the last table available), but very quickly you can tell how fast/efficent the service was here and the number of customers they crank through. No noodles this time, but I will definitely be going back if I find myself in the Matthews area for whatever reason. Eggplant w/Garlic Sauce is definitely a must try and their mongolian beef was tasty. Both dishes came with rice (and we shared). Intreagued to try the rest of the menu!!

The noodles had great texture since they were fresh but everything here was lacking in flavor. I…read moredon't know if it was toned down because this was NC or if the restaurant itself just didn't know how to make good Chinese food? I'm inclined to believe this was intentional and that they know what they're doing. The cucumbers were not good at all. The skin was tough and the texture of the cucumbers were rubbery rather that crisp and snappy. The dish itself lacked balance and was very heavy on the vinegar. It's important to note that the fried tofu add-on was excellent. They used soft tofu and it was fried to perfection. The service was standard. The food was brought out quickly. I don't know what I was expecting coming from the Bay Area. I think this place "works" but if you've got a real hankering for good Chinese food, this is not for you. (To echo what Evan Z. wrote. Thanks for the review, it definitely helped levelset expectations!)

Here we are, again, and again. Their won ton soup is the best ever. Golden broth and soft meat…read morestuffed won tons are world class. Szechuan Wontons are now part of the menu under appetizers. Try these guys and the soft won tons are slathered with a peanut sauce laced with Sriacha hot sauce. Not spicy hot, but lightly spicy accent. These are yummy-luscious...go for it. Their egg rolls are little meals in themselves. Lightly fried, not greasy, they are stuffed with a pork and lettuce mix. As for hot mustard and chili pepper sauce on the side. Both are super accents, but go slow to go fast, as they can clear your sinus while watering your eyes. But very flavorful. Super service and very clean interior. Highly recommended.

Wonderfully consistent and perfect for takeout. This has been our neighborhood go-to for Chinese…read morefood for years. Highly recommended.

Love this as my go to take out spot! Dinner comes w a spring role which I love!! Dine in is great…read morewhen I have time, staff is so kind and it's always so clean! No frills but quick service and delicious food. I love black pepper chicken and ask for medium spicy! Always get the egg drop soup

Good shrimp dishes to choose from. Lunch prices are good. Service is quick. Been at same location…read morefor years

Finally a place with mu shu pork or chicken! Huge portions. Not a fan though of their pad Thai…read morewhich really shouldn't surprise me since it's not a Thai restaurant. If you're allergic to MSG, be sure you tell them so that they can guide you as to what dishes already have it in and they can't change, or the ones that they can modify.

I've only ate here once and it was for a to go order. It's definitely a little take out spot, I…read morethink they had limited seating. I enjoyed what I ordered but my husband was not a fan of the general tso chicken. It was okay but it was dried and didn't have enough sauce on it. Can't speak to the service since we did to go. But the front desk person was nice and pretty fast with helping you out with your order.

We came here just for takeout & walked in during Sunday evening…read more The wait wasn't long, maybe 10 ish mins We got green beans, Dan Dan noodles & steamed dumplings for $35 before tip I ordered at the counter and it wasn't too crowded when I came in They have quite a few tables inside & were clean. It's a small casual shop The menu has a nice selection of dumplings, vegetables and noodles which I forgot to get a picture of From memory, they also have boiled dumplings in chili oil, spicy vegetables, smashed cucumbers and a few other items. I loved that they had a number of vegetables to choose from and plenty of non spicy options for my toddler Our pork belly dumplings were amazing & Dan Dan had just enough kick! Toddler approved of the garlicy green beans and the rice the meal came with There's some parking on the side street from the shop so that's where we parked this time

Some people like it. It is NOT for me. Dry dumplings. And a bit more gummy than they should be. The…read morechili oil needs flavor and not just be hot. The space is cramped and uncomfortable. I love Asian food and this did not feel authentic...at all. And it's counter-service so no one chats or helps or describes. Never going back.