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Chi

3.7 (342 reviews)
ModerateChinese, Seafood, Noodles
Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Lemon chicken..
Amy O.

3/24/26- Dropped in with my visiting out of town youngest son.. Not too hungry but enough to order a few dishes.. Stir fried fish with greens - always a great tasting fish plate- Went with the lemon chicken- pretty tasty.. Spicy eggplant was really good- : special treat- they gave me a slice of coconut cake (pre birthday ).. Service always attentive- Left with some leftovers..

Potstickers
Heather M.

Fine dining Chinese food! Beautiful decor and great service. The lychee martini is delish! We came in almost at close and they accommodated us. The spring rolls and potstickers were good. The hot and sour soup was a huge bowl! The stir fried rice noodles were packed with veggies and very flavorful. The star of the night was the 1/2 Peking duck! Perfectly cooked and meaty! We ended with the complimentary almond cookies and the mango tapioca pudding.

Calamari
Christine Y.

Another amazing dinner experience! Like always, the service and staff were perfect! We haven't been back in months but were immediately remembered and warmly greeted by Kay, our server, and the host. Kay was awesome! He made sure our food was enjoyable and also deboned our steamed fish. My daughter mentioned to him we were celebrating my birthday and he surprised me with a coconut cake slice and birthday song. We ordered all of our favorite dishes and the flavors are sooo good! They have the best calamari I've had anywhere.

pot sticker
Robbie R.

This is the first time I came to Chi, the fancy Chinese restaurant inside the Peppermill Casino. I will say it's decorated pretty fancy in here, not like your mom and pop Chinese restaurant that's for sure. Normally, I don't come to places liker this, I'd rather go to a regular Chinese restaurant, but I'm being taken here by a local friend. I see the menu, holy crap, these prices are about double what the same food would be at a regular place. Pot Stickers for $21? Really? or chow mien for $27? OK, I didn't say anything cause I'm not the one paying. There were some real exotic stuff on the menu too, that I had no idea what it was, cause I didn't know fishes had "maws" or what a "Sea Cucumber" even looks like! He didn't order anything too weird at least! We had crab rangoons, pot stickers and beef chow fun with black bean sauce and the honey walnut prawns. I will say, all the food was pretty tasty and cooked well, the chow fun was good as were the prawns .... but I did notice they were $37 just for that dish! We both enjoyed the food here, but me personally I probably wouldn't come back, well, OK, unless I wasn't the one paying! I think a lot of the people eating here must be getting comped cause they're high rollers!

Shrimp fried rice & bok choy mushrooms 10/10
Linna F.

I love it here, my family & I came here 2x to celebrate & the first time was when we tried it and fell in love! Its pricey but definitely good! Kyra/kaira (im not sure how to spell her name) always has great customer service & GREAT recommendations! Always so full of spirit when taking care of our orders making sure everything is going good and we're happy w/ our orders! The atmosphere really sets the vibe for a nice dinner night perfect for family nights & catching up w/ friends.

Beautiful dragon decor
Heidi M.

This year, we finally made it to Chi at Peppermill for dinner! Yay! I had wanted to go to this restaurant for so long! First of all, the look and decor is beautiful, sexy, downright retro swanky. See pics! The food is delicious. Each dish is served in large portions. My husband and I ordered the Mongolian beef with white rice. The meat was tender and the sauce was very flavorful, not overly sweet or salty, just perfection! Unfortunately, we had eaten a large breakfast earlier in the day so we only tasted this one dish. It was enough to make us want to come back for a larger dinner in the future, though. The service was equally excellent. Our waiter, in training, John, was terrific. Friendly, helpful, efficient. This is a great place for a romantic date night. The complementary almond cookies are sooo good as well. Wish we could have bought a box of them. Yummmmm

Peaking duck
Kevin L.

Made reservations one month in advance, requesting booth, as table . One star off for not getting the booth, even there are several booths available. The restaurant over all is busy, with diners enjoying their dinner. The food is good over all, but the seafood bowl is bit salty, couple of scallops are over cooked which is not a dealbreaker... the gravy is good that will compensate for the scallops mishaps. Peaking duck is moist, perfect with the bun and hoisin sauce. I enjoyed the seafood noodles ... no complaints.

Decor
Lacey H.

Never disappoints. From the service to the food. We chose the whole Pecking Duck. I prefer mine for the skin to be crispier but it was still good. Lemmon chicken had great flavor. The rice noodle dish was my favorite. Love the salt pepper chicken wings.

Interior
David O O.

This is our favorite Chinese restaurant in Reno. The food, service, and ambiance is amazing. We got the honey walnut shrimp and fish with vegetables. So good. Check it out.

"K", serving us our order!
Joyce T.

I frequent Peppermill a lot but only discovered this enclave of a Chinese restaurant. One can easily walk past the 2 large vases by their entrance and pass it by. I think their large video sign makes you turn to it rather to the restaurant entrance. Anyhoo, friendly hostess and personable servers. Beautiful Asian with Red mainlight decor. I like how they can place the plates on the table and everyone grab their servings or the server will make the plate and present it to each patron. A mini show presentation in itself. Best deals are their price-fix holiday menus. They do have a bar area side, too.

Not an omelet, it was supposed to be pad thai
Sj C.

Incredibly beautiful interior but with incredibly bad food. We let our children choose so the dishes were familiar westernized dishes like pot stickers, orange chicken, pad thai. The pot stickers tasted exactly like the ones frozen in a bag from costco, 6 for $20! The orange chicken was thickly battered huge chunks of both dark and white chicken, usually my kids favorite and they barely ate it. The worst was the pad thai, it was very very spicy with a watery vinegary taste and served with a lemon wedge and a thick blanket of scrambled eggs. The white rice was too wet/mushy. We did get a side of mixed veggies that was ok and the dessert of tapioca in mango puree was enjoyed. Server was very kind and provided good service. I noticed most of the staff appeared to be Asian, but I don't think anyone in the kitchen was. Really surprised by the poor quality of the food, especially at this price point. 4 entrees and a dessert was $120+

Orange chicken, beef chow fun with black bean sauce, honey walnut prawns
Jordan F.

Updating my review from some time ago - I still think the alcoholic drinks are DELICIOUS! I love a good cocktail that you can't taste the alcohol (but it definitely is in there)! Ordered the orange chicken and honey walnut shrimp. Both were cooked very well, and very flavorful! Staff was friendly, and no complaints there. Considering it's a Chinese restaurant inside a casino, ambiance wasn't that bad, not too loud from my experience.

Food was waaay too pricey. Came here for my birthday. It's just another typical Chinese cuisine place inside a casino with bougie decor. I wanted the whole fish and lobster. The lobster was overpriced per pound! Like $98 per pound! The whole fish was Not the sea bass that I saw in some reviews. That was disappointing. I wouldn't go back. Spent over $500 on this meal with me and my husband and friends. I would not be going back.

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Kwok's Bistro

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From start to finish, it was an outstanding epicurean delight…read more Our group of five fierce women completely and absolutely enjoyed every moment and every bite of the beautifully presented dishes. The portions were generous with plenty of leftovers to pack up in takeout boxes for enjoying for another day. My favorite three were the ahi tuna, the black cod and the brilliant asian/french mash up of red Bean Creme Brulee. I also need to mention, I loved the lamb tenderloin. I am not a big lamb fan, but this New Zealand lamb was tender and non-gamey. The owners did an outstanding job of timing the dishes and engaging with our group while also taking care of other diners including non event patrons getting getting take-out and inhouse menu dining. The space is very small, but even with and almost full house, it didn't feel cramped. Even though Kwok's is right across the street from where I live, this restaurant would be at the top of my list of "I would drive out of my way to eat here"

I try to never miss a Chinese New Year or Fall Harvest Moon dinner here…read more They never disappoint. Both require a reservation made at least a month in advance, they are always a sell out. To start, you can't go wrong with the enthusiastic welcome we always receive. Then quickly seated and wine poured. The 2026 CNY menu was fabulous, with some great surprises. The ahi tartare portion anywhere else would have been a shareable appetizer. But each person was served a large portion of delicious fresh ahi. Mmmm this course and a glass of wine could be dinner alone any other evening. The soft creamy rich egg custard was hidden under a thick seafood gravy. I really enjoyed this unique dish. The miso black cod is always flaky and delicious. And the crab fried rice it's nestled on also never disappoints. The rich New Zealand stir fried lamb and shiitake mushrooms over pea shoots was a fabulous hearty dish on this chilly March evening. The braised short ribs were so tender no knife was needed, they flaked apart with the fork. And the e mein noodles were perfectly al dente. The dinner wrapped up with a crème brûlée that only Kwok's could pull off - red bean. Creamy smooth. Not overwhelming. The perfect burnt sugar layer on top. The regular menu is just as delicious. Small inside seating area, so recommend always make a reservation. In the summer there's a fabulous patio area out front. Limited street parking.

Shanghai Bistro - Dry Beef Chow Fun

Shanghai Bistro

(192 reviews)

$$

Coming in Sichuan hot with this one! Visit one was so good, I had to come back and this time with…read morefriends who know even more than I do about the cuisine! In case you're not aware, though the name of this restaurant references a specific city in northern China and the menu has dishes from across the country, their specialty is the spicy and numbing cuisine of the Sichuan region. If you've never had this before, when you see dishes listed as spicy, they may be very different from what you're thinking. It's certainly can be a polarizing experience, with many loving this flavor and many not into it at all, but the broad menu makes this a great call for everyone. Now I love dining with others who are familiar because it lets you explore the menu through their eyes and enjoy selections made by others with taste diverse from yours. My friend picked several dishes I would've never noticed or ordered blindly this time, and I'm so happy about that. We enjoyed the cold Woodear or black fungus in chili oil, classic snow pea tips with garlic, as well as the quintessential Sichuan cumin lamb, but the other three dishes we had were 100% new to me. Those included Sichuan snails (unshelled in an oily spicy stir fry), scallops with garlic and vermicelli, and crispy spicy intestines. The snails were a win. These are small and somewhat chewy morsels that get wok fried with fried chili, chili oil, peppers and onions. The texture is similar to sautéed calamari, but a bit firmer, and the sauce coats everything with that signature numbing heat. The scallops were the big miss. This dish typically comes in the half shell with fresh scallops, but here they're using a lower quality scallop (likely frozen) and a lot of pre-minced garlic (like you'd find in a jar). It looks impressive but the scallops had absolutely not flavor and the texture was rubbery too. Skip this one for sure. The intestines were the surprise. I've had fried intestines and they crunch like a chip and have no distinct flavor that lets you know what you're eating. These were sliced on the bias and wok tossed until super crispy on the outside with a delicately chewy interior. The sauce really amplified the flavor and this all made for a great bite within the whole meal. All in all, this is a home run. If you haven't been, I urge you to check it out, as it's one of the best authentic Chinese restaurants around.

What an absolute gem in Reno. Easily the best, authentic Chinese food I've had in Northern Nevada,…read morepossibly ever. Tucked away in the back of an unassuming shopping mall is Chinese cuisine well worth making a trip for. I was immediately greeted when I entered, and started with some hot tea. I ended up ordering Garlic Cucumbers and Dry Stir Fried Pork Intestines. The cucumbers were light and refreshing with a punch of garlic. The intestines came out crispy and piled high with red fried chilis and szechuan peppercorns. I am a huge spice nut and this absolutely hit the spot! (If you have a low spice tolerance you may want to ask for less spicy as the server did not ask how spicy I wanted it). The cucumbers were the perfect accompaniment to balance the heat and numbing from the chilis. When I first looked at the menu, I thought the prices were a bit high. After seeing the enormous portion sizes, it all made perfect sense. There was easily enough for 2 full meals for me (245lb, 6ft3in man with an appetite). The portions are clearly designed to be shared. On that point they also feature traditional Chinese style banquet seating with the lazy suzan in the middle for family style eating. All told I was extremely impressed with the food quality, service, portion sizes and ambiance. I will absolutely be adding Shanghai Bistro to my regular rotation!

WANG'S TABLE - Sweet & Sour Shrimp -Mongolian Shrimp -Mongolian Beef -Fried Rice

WANG'S TABLE

(139 reviews)

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Midtown

I was very surprised by this place. Not exactly sure what to expect but didnt expect it to become…read moreone of my favorite Chinese places in reno.. The place is pretty big.. they have 2 separate rooms good for parties.. its clean and bright. The staff is nice but overly nice or fake which can get annoying so I love it..lol.. they are on top of Refills! They have lunch combos specials that includes a couple appetizers, one main entree, choice from 2 different rices, 2 soups...good prices.. The first time there i got the lemon chicken..its a breaded and fried piece with a lemon sauce and its so good.. The 2nd time I got the sweet and sour chicken. The pieces were good but needed a little less sauce. Ill get it again but ask for light sauce. Im picky about friend rice. I love a good amount of egg and not overly cooked rice and they do it right.. I got so excited with the big pieces of egg.. The best thing that im obsessed with is their scallion pancakes and the dipping sauce.. something that has to be tasted..

Yes, definitely go here! I was pleasantly surprised and it was my first time visiting. We will be…read morecoming back many times for sure. My fianceé told me about the Lemon chicken she tried for her first visit and how much she loved it! It's not her usual to to for the lunch specials, but she highly praises it. I am very happy to say that I do too now. The chicken was cooked perfectly and reminded me of chicken Katsu, light and crisp. It wasn't drenched in a gelatinous over lemony sauce either. Everything was light and refreshing, if you love lemon I suggest asking for a couple more wedges. I can't wait to have it again very soon. The entire time we were there which was about 45 minutes there were hardly any other customers for a Friday I thought it would be much more busy around lunch time. I do not believe this place deserves to be that slow on a Friday at all. I'm seriously going to be dreaming of more scallion pancakes with that sauce! The dining room and bathroom was very large and clean. Also, I really love the pictures of the food along the windows. Pictures are always very helpful. On our way out we picked up almond cookies for $2 per bag (sandwich bag ziplock). When I bit into it I was immediately transported to the Japanese tea garden in San Francisco. I have very fond childhood memories there. We always had almond cookies with our jasmine tea. Well done all! See ya on the next visit

Pho Cafe Hong Kong Diner

Pho Cafe Hong Kong Diner

(593 reviews)

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Love the selection and variety of food. We ordered the pho combo, banh xeo, shrimp with lobster…read moresauce and rainbow roll to go and a boba drink for the kids. I'm giving a 4/10 for the pho combo, the broth wasn't flavorful and it was cloudy but the noodles and meats were fine. I don't really like adding hosin sauce to my broth but I had too. The banh xeo I'm giving a 6/10 because the it wasn't crispy but the meats was good and it was large. It came with lettuce and herbs. Shrimp and lobster sauce was good that was 8/10. The rainbow roll was 7.5/10.

It was late, and I didn't want to go out, and so I decided to do a DoorDash. The food came quickly,…read moreand it was still very hot. There was a lot of food. The bag was heavy. The menu is humongous. Dim sum, Chinese, sushi, Vietnamese, with lots of choices from every part of the menu. I started with the crab Rangoon's, and they were very good. The filling was a little bit sweet, and a little bit savory, and the shell was well fried, crispy, and not oily at all. They were offering a BOGO on the combination plate, and so that's what I went for. I had the garlic chicken, and the chicken with seasonal. Veggies. On both dishes, the chicken was moist and tender. The veggies were done well. Just the right consistency, not mushy at all. The taste was great. The only thing I could say, was, the garlic chicken was a bit spicy. About medium on what I like for spice, you could definitely see the red pepper flakes on that food. Unfortunately, nowhere in the menu did it mention the spicy part of it. I did like it, and the spice was within what I like, but I think the next time I would order something else. The fried rice was very well done with a good flavor also. It was just the rice. It had no egg or veggies in it. I had enough for two meals on the first combo, and the second one went into my portable cooler, and is going home to Sacramento with me. For all I got, the price was extremely reasonable, even if I would've gotten only one combination. Thank you very much.

Moo Dang - Pork fried rice

Moo Dang

(987 reviews)

$$

Midtown

If you're looking for an excellent, authentic Thai restaurant in Reno, I highly recommend Moo Dang…read moreReno Thai Restaurant. It's my favorite place! This place really stands out for both the quality of the food and the authenticity of the flavors. The dishes taste fresh and homemade, with the kind of balance of spice, sweetness, and flavor you expect from real Thai cooking, not watered-down versions. The curries are rich and flavorful, the noodle dishes are excellent, and the spice levels are done right if you like authentic heat. Our waitress Nid was great, friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable, and the service is friendly and welcoming. Overall, Moo Dang Reno is one of the best Thai food spots in Reno and definitely worth a visit if you enjoy authentic Thai cuisine.

The food was unfortunately a big let down, this is my 2nd attempt to like Moo Dang, but my drunken…read morenoodles had absolutely zero chili in them. I then had to fight to flag a waitress to ask for chili paste to get any heat in my entire dish. I like that there are veggies with it and the noodles have a good chew, but I've found zero dishes with anything near Thai spices here My partner got the pad thai, which was sickly sweet yet didn't taste like tamarind, fish sauce nor contain pickled veg. The wood ear in it was excellent, but I've never seen it in pad thai. The thai ice tea was good, maybe a bit heavy on sweetener. I don't understand the high ratings here, based pireh on food. Thai Chili has far better flavors, and is rated lower. The wait staff/food runners lacked politeness, and never checked if we enjoyed our food or needed anyone. Sans the person filling everyone's water, we were never checked on in any other capacity. The restaurant was a cacophony of noise and conversation, I had to lean across the booth to have any chance of hearing my companion. The noise level is overwhelming if you have sensory issues at all. The decor is pretty cool.

Palais De Jade - Chicken with Mixed Vegetables

Palais De Jade

(541 reviews)

$$

My wife knows how much I love Chinese food, so when she came across a TikTok review of Palais De…read moreJade, she asked if I had ever been. I hadn't, but I had definitely heard of it. We decided to make it our next date night spot. We went on a Friday around 5:30 and it wasn't very crowded yet. They asked if we preferred a table or a booth, and we went with a booth near the front. The restaurant itself is really nice, but I'll say the booth felt a little tight. Next time, we'll probably go with a table for a bit more space. The service was top notch. The staff was incredibly attentive, and our drinks were constantly refilled. Our glasses were never empty, which always stands out. About 15 minutes after we sat down, the place filled up fast. It seemed like most people coming in had reservations, so I'd definitely recommend making one if you're planning to go after 6 pm. We decided on the Shanghai Dinner. I ordered the sweet and sour pork, and my wife got the sweet and sour chicken. I was tempted by the cashew chicken and kung pao chicken, but we'll save those for next time. The appetizers were amazing. The meal comes with spring rolls, crab rangoon, paper wrapped chicken, and honey glazed BBQ spareribs. Everything was delicious. My wife loved the paper wrapped chicken, and for me, the ribs were the standout. They were tender with just the right hint of sweetness. Honestly, I could've eaten a full plate of just those and been happy. For sides, I had the egg flower soup, which was really flavorful, and my wife had the salad. She could not stop talking about how good the dressing was. Both the sweet and sour pork and chicken were great. The sauce had that perfect tangy, slightly sweet flavor. That said, next time we probably won't order the same sauce for both dishes. I think pairing something like sweet and sour with kung pao would give a better balance with a little heat to cut through the sweetness. Overall, this place is a winner. Great food, solid portions, and the price is very reasonable at about $33 per person for the Shanghai Dinner. My wife enjoyed everything so much that after seeing another table order the duck, she's already talking about coming back to try it. I've been trying to get her to try duck for a while, so I'm looking forward to that next visit. We'll definitely be back.

It has come to my attention that for the last 31 years that when I am craving really good authentic…read moreChinese food, I automatically go to PDJ. When some asks about bona fide Chinese dining that I always suggest PDJ first. The experience is sit down, formal, and shockingly consistent. The service level makes you think you are dining in this families home. The food is still the star of the show. The Peking Duck and Seafood Birds Nest are highlights. In reality, no matter what you like and spice level you are comfortable with you can't go wrong here. If you want to impress your lunch date, colleagues, or treat your loved ones, bring them here. The parking lot is cramped and gets busy during peak times. Thank you and congratulations on more than 35 years in Reno.

Chi - chinese - Updated May 2026

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