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Chin Chin

4.3 (487 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Good for kids

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General Tso bean curd
Jordan B.

Drowning the protein in sauce must be a Reno thing because this is the 3rd restaurant in town that serves General Tso this way. What is most disappointing is the two lonely broccoli florets and the dry rice served on the side. Crab Rangoon was good and my daughter liked her kids chicken chow mein. Not horrible all in all but better Chinese options in town.

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Larry G.

Chin Chin is probably one of the most overlooked Asian food destinations. It's truly a hidden gem. It's tucked away from high traffic visibility but once you're inside you feel like you landed in another world. The dark quiet atmosphere spotted with subtle but colorful lights. I am always recognized and greeted with a friendly smile. We normally go for their amazing lunch specials but this time we were dining with friends. We landed on the family special which at $17.00 per person each are able to select an entree with rice, soup and 3 appetizers. We had the Sesame Chicken, Vegetable, Hunan Chicken and Szechuan Chicken. They were all served pipping hot and delicious. The Hot and sour is recommended The hot mustard is not tame so go easy. This spot is always nice for a quiet relaxing meal. One of our go to spots.

Menu 2-25-26
Amy M.

Tried something new this time. It was the Hunan shrimp lunch special with hot n sour soup... it was delicious and new, fresh tasting and hot. Of course I do get my stand by of Massaman chicken. If you like spice they will creamy up the heat... I think I've tried "3" and it was mighty toasty!! So now I just get mild so I can actually taste and enjoy it. Service is always friendly and I swear the lady remembers me each time I come in, or at least she makes it seem that way. Place has nice seating area and is open and cozy. Nice to relax and have some hot tea.

Beef and Scallop hot pot
Brittany H.

Delicious... Serve was great, staff are very friendly and attentive. The restaurant is clean and relaxing atmosphere. I had the beef and scallop hot pot and my husband had the red curry chicken both served with a side of white rice. It was amazing and we will definitely be back.

So clean and nice in here
Allen R.

The customer Service is the best Customer service I have ever had. You will never be left without anything here. Very clean. I'm a super picky eater. Everything I've gotten here has been great! Best place ever! I really don't wanna blow this spot up, but people should know these people deserve service

The main dining area
Steve C.

Good service and large portions. Everyone in our group of eight enjoyed their entrees. They only serve beer and wine, but have a decent selection. Nice atmosphere, though some in our group felt it too dark. We will definitely be back.

At our table
Nonda M.

We didn't feel like cooking tonight, so my sister brought us all to chin chins for a yummy dinner. It was wonderful. Service was great and efficient. Very friendly. Very clean in here. We ordered. Got our appetizer. Got our tea and our entrees. First time to order this sizzling plates and they came with the egg flower soup cup of rice And a sizzling shrimp and scallops. It was quite the little show. I loved it and it tasted fabulous. I'm going to try. Every one of those I'll be back was so good.

Steak hibachi, fried rice, salads, chicken chow me-in, cherry temple and Thai tea.
Mariana G.

Tried this place for the first time. Me and my husband were just hungry and in the area and we stumbled upon this hidden GEM! The hibachi dinner specials are extremely affordable and the flavor was amazing. We had our baby with us as well and they made us feel more than welcome. Great service, great food and great prices! Definitely one of our new favorite spots for a dinner night out.

Mongolian beef after i cooked it down and re seasoned
Nathan D.

Food was pretty good overall but disappointing for my personal taste. I've never had a sugary sweet mongolian beef before and i hope i never have it again.It was spicy which is good but totally missed the mark for me, good thing we ordered for take out, I literally put it all in a pan and added soy sauce and chili garlic sauce to kill the overly sweet flavor of the dish. Also the beef was chewy, big pieces of tough meat that just needed to be cooked a bit more and reduced down to make them tender and pleasant to chew on. My wife ordered orange chicken and it was good, much better than my mongolian beef. Veggie spring rolls were excellent but i didn't get a side of spicy mustard- my fault , the mustard packets are terrible and nothing like the real deal. Hot and sour soup was pretty good. I'm a fortune palace guy, they are closed on mondays so we tried the only local option we could find and it didn't compare in my opinion. That's a first for me to cook and season take out chinese to improve taste and tenderness. I order Mongolian Beef every time i eat chinese food, so take it from a fan of the dish, sugary sweet mongolian beef is not very good, it's supposed to be savory and spicy- Soy Sauce, rice wine vinegar, fresh garlic, chili garlic sauce, little oyster sauce and a pinch of ginger and that will make a lovely savory dish. HOLD the Sugar and instantly improve that dish for your customers!!

Red Curry chicken
T B.

Seated quickly, menus in hand. Ordered water first Anna we were brought out snack chips and 2 sauces. Ordered a couple of Thai dishes and they came out tasting great. After a long road trip, this food (more healthy than what we've been eating) was comforting. Wait staff was very nice and patient , would eat here again if in area.

Fried won ton strips with mustard and sweet and sour sauce part of the lunch.
Michelle F.

Love to try new places and anticipate loving each new experience. My first visit today trying Chin Chin restaurant. Lovely location but I was disappointed when inside. The decor seems very dated and cumbersome. I could not imagine coming here for dinner. We tried their lunch special. We had the hot and sour soup and also tried the egg drop. The soup was warm only, but served in a bowl larger than the norm and very delicious, both were enjoyed. A dish of fried won ton strips was presented with sides of mustard and sweet and sour sauce for dipping. Didn't eat it or need it. My son chose the chicken chow mein and I had the chicken with vegetables. The chow mein was normal but not exceptional. My chicken dish was not delicious. Normally this dish comes with a clear, light sauce and this was what I was expecting. The sauce it came in was dark and I found lumps of gelatinous sauce in my meal, not heated through to melt properly. I must say the decor was a real struggle for me. I found it so unappealing it detracted from everything. In all fairness, when we were there, there continued to be more people coming in and clearly many were repeat customers. I usually review after several visits but I will not be back.

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This place was so good!! The service was nice a fast as well. Even when I walked back in to get some more sauce they were very polite.

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1 month ago

Great food, always good service. Open 7 days, definitely a plus. Price is reasonable, and portions good sized

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11 days ago

Service is excellent. Not sure about the food. Tasted kind of bland. The service as I said was excellent. Will give another try.

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6 months ago

Looks fancy but prices are reasonable. The food was amazing and service was perfect. Can't wait to go again!

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3 months ago

We love Chin Chin, mainly due to the family that runs it every day. Such sweet people and the food is always great!

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Excellent Chinese food. Hot and sour soup was great. Spicy chicken was excellent. Fried rice very good.

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Best anywhere. The order is right every time and truly delicious I won't bother with anywhere else.

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Simply Thai - N1. Pad Thai 4 stars

Simply Thai

4.4(413 reviews)
4.0 mi
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Fun fact, I live less than two miles from this restaurant. Finally tried it earlier this Summer…read more I have now eaten here 14 times in the past 12 weeks. Yes, and yes. It's definitely that good. Food: Amazingly delicious, on point and consistent. Classic Thai ingredients prepared perfectly by chefs who wield their skills to create and customize each and every order. I have enjoyed the sweet n sour pork and the sweet n sour chicken. The sauce is robust in flavor, and they make the lightest sweet n sour sauce I've ever eaten. The vegetable cut of this dish offers large thick juicy bites of pineapple, cucumber, bell peppers, and onion. There's something magical about the inclusion of the cucumber here. I have enjoyed the basil on fire (have had the beef and the chicken versions). Yes, the dish is spicy. The fire is real and I'd caution you not to think lightly of spice levels of Thai food. A "2" will do you well if you like to eat fire as I often do. Aside from the spice, there is the obvious fresh basil component that pairs excellently with both versions. Fresh asparagus in this dish is particularly good. Lastly, I highly recommend the beef prik king. Tender strips of beef in a tangy, sour sauce with green beans and carrots. It sounds underwhelming, but I'm telling you this is a hidden gem on the menu. My gf is 14/14 for ordering the pad Thai. She had chicken on the first go. "Amazing," she declared. I concurred. The second go she had shrimp. Not nearly as good. Since then, it's been 12 in a row. Chicken pad Thai is the clear winner. As good as my dishes have been, and they have been incredible, I always find myself stealing bites of her chicken pad Thai. Service: The staff is extremely knowledgeable, insightful, kind, and hardworking. They take their work seriously, and they're busy nightly; as a customer, offer them a smile, encourage their efforts, and thank them for cooking and serving you. Ambiance: The ambiance is on par for a Thai restaurant in a strip mall adjacent to a 7/11. Truly, it's quaint and cute. The restaurant is clean and the kitchen is open enough to see and hear people working very hard at their craft. I have not yet tried any of their drinks or desserts. We dined in once and received excellent food and terrific service. The other 13 times we ordered takeout. The food was consistently delicious, well prepared and served to us in a timely manner. Cheers!

Food was amazing! Flavors were all well blended and all the ingredients were cut into bite sized…read morepieces. Be careful when ordering the spice level. Some items are already hot and adding more means more! Curry does have a natural spiciness!! Thai chia tea was perfectly sweet... Pad Thai with chicken was perfect with lots of leftovers. Yellow curry had a bit of spice and the chicken was thinly sliced. Tom Yum soup was flavorful without the lingering salt taste!!! Ordered the small size and it was perfect portion for dinner and leftovers! The only problem was the service. Ready of our group did. It get their food until we were almost done eating. They took it to go. They definitely have a large take out business, but you have to take care of your in house customers.

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Simply Thai - View towards back of dining room.

View towards back of dining room.

Simply Thai - Chicken panang curry

Chicken panang curry

Simply Thai - View of dining area to my right.

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View of dining area to my right.

The Coconut Downtown - Eggplant with chicken.

The Coconut Downtown

4.4(601 reviews)
5.6 mi•Downtown
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I was in Reno recently, and while I was walking by the river, I came across The Coconut Downtown…read more I'm so happy I did because this place was such a great find! This is a Thai restaurant, and when we got there they were getting ready to close, but thankfully we were still able to place an order to go. While we waited for our food, we grabbed a drink at the bar. We didn't have to wait too long at all, which was a big plus! We ordered the yellow chicken curry and the chicken Se Ew, and both were SO good! The yellow chicken curry had so much flavor and was absolutely delicious. The Se Ew was also really good and had such a great flavor. I was so happy with everything we got! The people working there were also super sweet and helpful, which made the experience even better. They have seating inside and outside, so it would definitely be a cute place to sit and enjoy your food. I'm already wanting to go back the next time I'm in Reno to try more things on their menu. I would definitely get the yellow chicken curry and Se Ew again because they were that good! If you're in the area, you should definitely go try this place. The food comes out quickly, the staff is amazing, and you won't be disappointed!

What a difference from the last time we ate at The Coconut. My wife and I were looking to have some…read moreThai food. Several years ago we had a very good dinner here. This time around was a complete disaster. My wife and I were having Thai Basil Fried rice with varying exceptions. Tofu for my wife. Chicken and no onions for myself. The restaruant on a Sunday evening was pretty empty. Maybe 3 other parties were being served. We waited about 30 minutes for our meal. My wife's meal was ok at best. What I received was not what I ordered. My dish had zero Basil, overcooked Chicken , and no stringbeans . I was thoroughly discussed. I called the waitress over and told her I didn't like my dinner. She said would I like something else. I said angrily no. The waitress said the cook was new and made a mistake. The waitress said she took my meal off the bill. Several minutes later the cook ( not a chef in my book) asked me why I didn't like my dinner. I explained several items missing. He said the waitress put the wrong order in. Apparently both the waitress and the cook threw each other under the bus. It is unfortunate this establishment has gone way downhill. For us we recommend Thai Lotus but they were closed on Sundays.

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The Coconut Downtown - Lots of space and tables aren't too close to each other.

Lots of space and tables aren't too close to each other.

The Coconut Downtown - Fish cake, onion rings, cheese wonton, egg roll, and coconut shrimp!!!!!

Fish cake, onion rings, cheese wonton, egg roll, and coconut shrimp!!!!!

The Coconut Downtown - 12/15/24 Interior

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12/15/24 Interior

Thai Chili - Basil Fried Rice

Thai Chili

3.9(551 reviews)
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In the area and trying this place for the first time. If you've visited Reno, you know it can be…read moretough to find parking at many businesses along Virginia Street. Thankfully, this cute little restaurant has its own parking area, which was definitely a plus! The restaurant is small and cozy, with only about 10 tables. Service was good by Jab, and the food was okay. I think we're just so used to the cooking style and flavors at Original Thai that we naturally found ourselves comparing the dishes. We tried several different dishes, including the Sampler, Sa-tay, Larb, Chicken Pop, and Tom Yum Gai soup. Everything was decent, but for us, some of the flavors and preparation just didn't compare to what we're accustomed to. Still, it was nice trying something different while we were in the area, and I'm glad we gave it a try!

Well, well, well... thanks to my son I took a chance on a place I have driven past a hundred times…read more And what a fantastic surprise!!! Thai Chili is a sleeper for sure, as it looks pretty Ho hum from the outside. Once inside, however, it's really homey. It's a little overcrowded with mismatched stuff, but it WORKS! I loved the ambiance for its non traditional, non sterile atmosphere. Now for the food! While maybe not 5 stars, it's a solid 4.5. Everything we had was top notch, with a couple of things being absolutely outstanding. Best of the night were the Curry Puffs, dipped in there insanely excellent peanut sauce (not too sweet and almost like a hint of chili oil) The Springs Rolls were a close second and my Mango Curry dish sparkled. Great Yellow Curry!! My son had a noodle dish that was also incredibly tasty. Have to say it may take me some time, but exploring their very extensive menu will be a pleasure. A big shoutout to Kylie, whose smile lit up the room and was accompanied by her fabulous service. Don't let the nondescript exterior stop you from trying this place. Some of the best Thai food I've had in Reno! Cheers, JimG

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Thai Chili - Front Welcome

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