Chinese food as good as it gets. As good as the best in SF or NYC. I can taste that this restaurant uses top quality ingredients for its food. It has the best taste for Chinese food. As expected, the restaurant was crowded. After thirty minutes, it was hard to find an available table. Food is ordered at a counter, then a waiter takes it to the table. Portions were large. Fried rice tasted just right. It was piled high and I special ordered it without peas. It was prepared correctly. Five stars! Pot stickers were good. 4 stars. My wife had beef chow fun and that was five stars and the portion was large. Self serve soft drinks are available with unlimited refills. Strongly recommend this for anyone who likes good Chinese food. Our bill with tip was over $60. No sales tax in Anchorage. read more

Genuinely not sure how to rate this place. It was absolutely an unexpected find in a place I did not expect a Chinese bakery, let alone dim sum. For clarity: this rating is off the dim sum and dim sum-type dishes alone. Did not try the baked goods (aside from dan tat) or the rice plates/noodle plates, which seem to make up most of the menu. And the dim sum is... hit or miss. The bok choy is a generous portion, properly cooked, not the most interesting, but not bad. Spicy shrimp won tons are on the small side but tasty, although lacking in the umami that their better-known competitors (especially starting with a "D") begin with. Shu mai (shrimp or chicken, I got shrimp) were the most average/solid of the bunch, which to be fair, is entirely adequate. Har gow looked very pretty, but the skins were too thick, both skins and filling decidedly missing in flavor. The bean curd wrap was giant, super-sized vs. what you'd normally see, and while the bean curd wrap was on-point, the pork filling was pretty plain. This extended to the lo mai gai (sticky rice), which was ENORMOUS, like triple the size of what you'd see at normal dim sum, and similarly plain filling. To their credit, the quality of the stick rice itself was quite good, and the amount of filling was ample. Finally, the dan tat. Crust was a bit too crumbly and lacking in richness of the better ones, and the filling was oddly wrinkled, like it'd cooled too fast. However, the filling quality was good enough. They were busy when I walked in for dinner and were completely full a few minutes later, so much kudos to them-- they clearly are appreciated by the community, and it shows. Some diners at the table next to mine got the usual rice/noodle plates and many left quite full, so portions are good. Kitchen, as busy as they are, is both fast enough and a bit uneven. Short version: you're in Alaska, you can't expect what you get in 415 or 626. However, don't get too carried away either. read more

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Best Chinese food in anchorage! Lots of variety and the portions are good size for the price! They have a great selection of breads too that's similar to 85 cafe! Service is fast and friendly! read more

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Fantastic! Best Asian food I have ever eaten in Anchorage. Half restaurant half bakery, with a casual and relaxed atmosphere this restaurant is worth trying. The staff is friendly and helpful. The Prices are very reasonable and the menu is excellent. Highly recommended! Enjoy every bite... read more

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Honestly the best cakes I've ever had so light and fluffy. We get a cake every year for our family and love it every-time, it's gone in a couple days it's that good! read more

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My go to place for Asia cuisine ! I always get the #37 spicy beef , but I get it mild. The ambience is amazing with all the different conversions happening. The service was outstanding read more

Charlie's Bakery - #37 Spicy beef - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

House Fried Rice was definitely a Yes! For me. Finally! Real Asian cuisine and good desserts too! I had the chocolate roll. Thank you Charlie's Bakery! read more

Great Chinese food. Enjoyed the dumplings, beef soup, and the spicy beef dish. Unlike the other local place, they were transparent with the allergen policy (the norm for most if not all restaurants). Would certainly visit them again. One more thing... this place has desert! Try the coconut bread. read more

The food at Charlie's Bakery, be it Chinese food or desserts are always delicious!! I truly believe that CB has the best Chinese food in Anchorage!! read more

Overall 3.25 Stars After a filling and satisfying Japanese dinner, we wanted to finish the night with a dessert. Review will be shortly posted on the Japanese restaurant. Charlie's Bakery is a bit odd and quirky; just like me. It is a Chinese restaurant that serves Asian inspired dishes but bakes and serves Western bakery goods; pies, cakes, bread (baguettes, croissants, rolls, etc) The place is part of a strip mall on the corner of C Street and Northern Lights. When you enter in the non-discript place, you are met with an open concept design with many tables and chairs, glass counters and shelves to view the baked goods and four 60" TVs which display the Chinese dishes. The baked goods are all ready in viewed through the glass counters and open shelves. The place is not fancy at all. It is well lit and bright cuz the color of white is used; kinda' like a bakery place. Instead of a Chinese restaurant where the mood lighting is darker and the furniture aren't made of rich wood or red vinyl. There are two cashiers where you can order the food. After ordering, sit down, wait for the food and watch the eclectic people around you. When order is ready, your lighted "thing-a-ma-jig" will vibrate. 3.5 Stars - Food We ordered two desserts to share. 3.5 Stars - slice of Pineapple Cheesecake. If you are pineapple fan, you will like this one. It is loaded within the cheesecake. The cheesecake itself was dense but still had a fluffy and creamy texture. The whipped cream on top was firm and there was a sugary sliced Pineapple on top. The taste wasn't overly sweet but I thought it was missing something but couldn't my finger on it. However, the girls thought it was wonderful and delicious. I got two bites before it disappeared. 3.25 - 3.5 Stars - Green Matcha and Red Bean. Again, if you are a fan of matcha and red bean, you will like this dessert. It isn't too sweet. The cream is airy, light fluffy. I believe it has a hint of vanilla and red bean in the cream. The crust was made with red bean flour and the taste was mild. It was evenly covered w the powder green matcha and it was the main flavor of the dish. The perfect bite is to scoop all three flavors into one bite. The mocha flavor can be overpowering at times. Balance it out with milk or coffee. The girls gave it 3.25 while my star rating was 3.5. After having only two of many desserts, I will definitely come back for the Chinese dishes, variety of breads (come early for the bread) cuz they sell out quickly and the desserts. read more

Charlie's Bakery - Green Matcha and Red Bean $7.95 - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Been on the hunt for my go-to Chinese spot here in Anchorage and I think I may have found my place. The steamed black cod was absolutely divine - cooked perfectly and seasoned in such a way that it made the black cod's delicate flavor shine. The main dish came with sizeable portions of pork fried rice and veggies as sides. The fried rice was so delicious and I can attest that the leftovers were just as good the next day for lunch. Can't wait to try the dim sum next time! read more

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I love Charlie's and I'm pretty sure the rest of Anchorage does too. It doesn't matter what time of day I visit, they are crazy busy. It always smells incredibly welcoming. The food is tasty, whether it's desserts, lunch Asian pastries or hot meals. You can't go wrong. read more

Charlie's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Charlie's Bakery is a favorite of mine and my go-to for sesame chicken. The whole roasted duck (Saturdays only) is a must and always worth it. I bring family members here whenever they're visiting because the food is consistently good and never disappoints. The desserts are amazing, the cakes are light, not too sweet, and topped with fresh fruit so they're perfectly balanced. Their buns, breads, and pastries are also really good. Everything here is done right, from savory dishes to baked goods. read more

Everything here is SO GOOD. I was meeting a friend for lunch here and while waiting ended up ordering a ham and cheese roll because I couldn't wait to eat lol. It was tasty and light and is probably even better fresh out of the oven. For my meal I had the soy sauce marinated pork chops, which was hearty and filling. The meat was tender with a slight crisp, and the rice steaming hot. I absolutely inhaled the whole plate. Charlie's is also known around town for their desserts. On a second trip a week later my fiancé and I had a Boston Cream Pie and Irish cream cheesecake. They were light and the perfect amount of sweetness. They had a lot of business on a Saturday afternoon with people dining in and picking up orders to go. Sometimes it gets busy and all tables are full, but the food is worth the wait. You won't be disappointed here! read more

Charlie's Bakery - Soy sauce marinated pork chops - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

The food was Amazing! I had the pork spicy wonton. Came out hot and so good. I also had the Kalbi short ribs with rice n vegetables to go. I can't wait to try that too read more

Charlie's Bakery - Spicy wonton- pork - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Charlie's Bakery is a Chinese restaurant and bakery, with a lot of traditional menu items and baked goods. They have plenty of seating. I almost jokingly describe how they are one of the cleanest Chinese bakeries I've ever seen, ok, I'm only half joking. My wife and I were in town for a trip and found this place through online searching. We went during lunchtime and it seemed to be pretty full which was a good sign. I ordered their braised beef noodle soup (spicy), and I ordered their spicy wontons. My wife had a seafood noodle soup. The food came out in a timely manner, they brought the order to our table. The noodles were standard egg noodles but the braised beef and the broth was really good. I'd go there again. read more

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I used to frequent this place so much in high school when I worked at the KFC, that was located at the other end of the strip mall. We visited most recently, to pickup dinner on a Saturday evening. We made it in before their dinner rush, thankfully. Food, flavor, quality, and portions here, remain the same. Our food came out fast, fresh, and hot. My only complaint is that my "house fried rice," was really only "shrimp fried rice" which of course, isn't the same. We appreciated Charlie's' sauce section (chili and sriracha especially). This visit, I noticed canned soda and Hawaiian sun juices were available, in addition to their fountain soda options. Not sure if they've always had these available, but we appreciated it this time around for sure. read more

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From appetizer to dessert Charlie's is your most-stop-shop for authentic Chinese food. We tried everything including soup, stir fry, bao, dumplings, and tiramisu. The service was helpful, fast, and the food recommendations were ALL fantastic. Thank you to the team at Charlie's for a wonderful dinner night! read more

Great food. Good prices. Very quick service with order at the counter style. Sure the atmosphere isnt great but its fast chinese food with great quality baked goods. I had the sesame chicken and a slice of mocha cake. Everything was great. read more

Charlie's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Best baked bread anywhere and most all they make is great including there food I love ribs beef and broccoli

This place is amazing and such a hidden GEM !!! 10/10 The food was incredible and the desserts were incredible. I literally kept going back up to buy more desserts. Check em out!!! read more

Best Chinese food I've ever had. They are constantly revising and making old recipes better. They're not the typical Chinese restaurant where they slack on their food they genuinely care and the owners definitely reflected in their food. I highly recommend the house fried rice read more

Charlie's hot meals are amazing and I love it. We got the beef noodle soup, pan fried soup beef noodles and pork dumplings. Each was amazing and addictive. We came late and missed out on the pastries, but more reason to come out. Customer service is great, fast and easy - a little loud with the kitchen being right there, but all in all - it was a great way to end the evening read more

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Ordered the sesame chicken, fried rice, and wontons. We've also had the Mongolian beef. All were good. We would ordered the sesame, mongo, and wontons again. read more

Charlie's Bakery - Menu as of 5.29.25 - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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I love love love love their tiramisu cake. Its top tier and so yummy. Ive never eaten anything else from there besides the cake.

I finally stopped in on my most recent visit to Anchorage and I'm so glad I did. I had the sheet rice noodles with beef and some egg tarts. The staff was friendly and food arrived quickly and was so delicious I decided to go back the next day to dine in. For lunch I had the bean curd rolls and spicy wontons. The place was packed but I was able to get a table before my food was served and both selections were winners. I'm looking forward to my next trip so I can eat there again. read more

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I ordered shrimp wonton soup with noodles the broth was watered down and good luck on finding the shrimp in the wonton wraps. The spicy shrimp wonton appetizer was lacking shrimp too. Last but not least the chicken chow main veggies looked like they were left overs from the night before. This was one of favorite go to places. read more

Fantastic dim sum. Nice family run spot. Get chow fun on the menu But seriously I will be back

Service 4 fast and friendly Food - 3.5 enjoyed the crispy noodles, shrimp rice, egg tart The cheesecake desserts not so much the texture & taste was diff, texture was soggy, soft. It didnt taste or feel like cheesecake Ambiance - 3.5 it was ok, its a fastfood joint so dont expect much. It was clean! Will I go back? Mmm I think i will, I liked the cake I tasted in my friend's house Will I recommend? Yes their chinese dishes were ok, Though I dont recommend the cheesecakes read more

Food was quick, steamed buns were delicious as always. Got the sheet rice noodles for the first time. Not my favorite, it could definitely use some more flavor. But hugeee portion, I definitely got my money's worth and I applaud them! The pastries are to absolutely die for, too. read more

Although we'd researched this spot for breakfast/brunch bakery, we first came for dinner, noted that the bakery was almost totally sold out, and made a mental note that if we wanted to try their baked goods, we'd have to come again and arrive early! For dinner we enjoyed Egg Rolls, Shrimp Won Ton Soup with Noodles, and the Braised Beef Noodle Soup, all of which were delicious--some of the most delicate won tons I've ever had! When we came back another day for brunch, we sampled a few buns: Sausage, Egg, & Cheese; BBQ Pork; and Red Bean. The BBQ Pork was my favorite of the two savory buns--savory and lightly sweet--and you can never go wrong with red bean buns! Would definitely return if we're ever back in Anchorage, and if I was a local I'd be a regular for sure! read more

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Best to get your order to go and enjoy at home. Noisy! Even at 2:15 the place was full of people.

A number of people had told me to go here for lunch, and I'm so glad I finally did. It's funny that a bakery is mostly known Chinese food, and that's what we were there for as there is no good Chinese food where we live, and I'd also struck out ordering from other places in Anchorage. This place is very basic, it's not a place for a long romantic dinner, it's about the food. We each ordered an enrtree but I also ordered Schezuan shrimp wontons off the dim sum menu and they turned out to be the highlight of the meal. You could really taste the shrimp, and Schezuan sauce was outstanding. If they sold it by the bottle I would never stop buying it. I put what was left in the bowl on the rice that came with my entree because it felt like a crime to just leave it there. My entree was beef short ribs. It came with rice and veggies. The ribs were seared and seasoned nicely. It was a bit messy as many pieces are bone-in and you pretty much have to eat with your hands, but napkins are plentiful. My wife had the crispy noodle with seafood and pork, and shared a bit with me. The noodles were good, the meat was tender and tasty, the shrimp were perfectly cooked. A good experience all the way. read more

Food and service always great. Very orderly stricter process. Food made fresh and delicious.

One of my mandatory weekly lunch spots. I have my favorites and am never disappointed. It can be busy, but to team there is very efficient. Try the desserts! read more

Love the food here. I've only been twice but everything Was amazing. The service is great. You get a buzzer and when it's ready you either pick Up to go, or to eat there if you can find a table. Our food came Up faster then what we thought We got home and we enjoyed everything we got. read more

I cannot say enough! We had seen this place via a video on TikTok when coming through Anchorage for a cruise. We literally had the best meal we've ever had at a Chinese establishment. The food is so fresh presentation is beautiful. The Chinese pastries are incredible. Don't miss out when you're in Anchorage! read more

Service and food were very good. We had sesame chicken, beef & broccoli, chicken noodle soup, pot stickers. The sesame chicken was fantastic. The beef was very bland. The pot stickers were good but a little undercooked , and the chicken noodle soup was plain and simple and good for kids. read more

Been here a few times and it is always so crowded, because it's really good! I will try to avoid the Saturday rush though, because I ended up waiting for food for almost 40 min... The food itself is very authentic. The dimsum items they offer only on Saturdays are delicious (love the sesame balls and mifen noodles). Pricing is also not bad. The buns are not the best in the area; I would get their dishes rather than their baked goods. The restaurant is pretty clean. The only downside is when they get very busy, the tables get slightly neglected and are not bused in a timely manner. They're just a little short staffed. read more

I recently went to Charlie's Bakery after not having been for a few years (shame on me!) and it was great. I got sesame chicken, spicy pork wontons, and a chocolate eclair. The wontons had a good amount of spice, in my opinion. The sesame chicken is perfectly sweet and crispy. The eclair was really big and delicious and not overly sweet. This is one of the best places in town for Chinese food. I plan on branching out next time and trying the crispy noodles and scallion pancakes! read more