China Dragon

Took a long time for a plate of only 8 dumplings…read more The waitress got the order wrong and gave somebody else's water to another table Then try to persuade those customers to take the order she had already put on somebody else else's table.

I was hesitant when i first walked in but this was amazing. 10/10 and I'm not even a big fan of…read moredumplings. Can tell it's fresh and homemade.

DIY sauce & water station

Dumpling plate

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Loved the red covering on the chairs - reminds me of Chinese weddings

Sichuan House

3.7(83 reviews)

4.7 mi

The food was good The menu was slightly confusing The…read moreservice was great and I would say it's a very solid choice

The food was really good and came very quickly, service was polite and helpful, and the ambiance…read morewas very chill and relaxing

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Meet Here-West Lafayette

5.0(1 review)

3.9 mi

I really enjoyed eating here. I went in the afternoon and it was pretty empty which I found…read morepeaceful and really enjoyed. The service was very nice and helpful. I got the buldak chicken and then pork rib noodle soup. I really love buldak ramen flavor so I enjoyed the sandwich a lot. For the noodles I got the chili flakes separate. The meat wasn't seasoned much but I love ribs and was able to flavor to my taste with the hoisin sauce and chili oil. Also, I felt like the broth was light and refreshing. My only complaint was that I would have preferred thinner noodles but it's one of the better noodle soups in the area and I'd recommend it!

From the owner: Meet Here Restaurant offers authentic and delicious tasting Chinese Noodle in West Lafayette, IN…read more Meet Here's convenient location and affordable prices make our restaurant a natural choice for eat-in or take-out meals in the West Lafayette community. Our restaurant is known for its variety in taste and high quality fresh ingredients. Come and experience our friendly atmosphere and excellent service.

Peppercorns Kitchen

3.2(139 reviews)

4.2 mi

I've been looking for good Kung Pao chicken since moving to the Midwest from the west coast, and…read morethis place definitely is the best! Velvet Ed chicken with a perfectly thick sauce, peanuts, chilis, and no extras to pad the dish. The food was all fast, fresh, and closer to a west coast Chinese restaurant meal than anything else I've had in Indiana. Also had braised pork belly and green beans, both were amazing. I'll be back, and will call ahead for the Peking duck.

We came in for a late-ish Friday dinner, around 8 pm. The place was not busy. We were seated right…read moreaway. Food here was fabulous. We ordered: cumin lamb, chef special stir fry chicken, stir fry string beans, and a hot and sour soup for me. Everything is yum. My favorite is the cumin lamb. I can taste the cumin and the meat is velvety and tender. We definitely would come here again.

You know the food is going to be authentic when the dry erase menu board is written in Chinese characters!

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Taste

3.7(51 reviews)

4.2 mi

We had a large array and while other people in my party did enjoy the food, I was very…read moreunderwhelmed. I was excited for the green onion pancakes but they were extremely greasy and chewy with little taste. The spring rolls and egg rolls were ok, but nothing special. The crab Rangoon was terribly chewy. General Tso chicken was ok, again nothing special. Garlic pork was actually pretty good but on the whole I don't eat pork so I limited myself to a bite. I also don't eat lamb but did try the Mongolian lamb and I thought it was soft and not super flavorful but other people at my table raved about it. We also had fried rice with veggies and fried rice with tofu. Neither were terribly flavorful. All this to say, I think I was the only one who did not enjoy the dinner.

Shout out to taste! Had my birthday dinner here, the food…read morehas a great variety and all delicious also authentic. Service is excellent, surprised me with a serving robot singing birthday song to me and a bowl of birthday noodles. We had such a great time dining in there. Thank you very much!

Back area

Mapo Tofu/ xiao long bao(dimsum)

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China King

3.4(37 reviews)

5.0 mi

The food was absolutely delish! It was quick and hot when we got it! So I'd say service is 10/10!!…read moreSmall store front and a few sturdy tables and chairs so the ambiance was very chill! For the price we got such great food!

Super nice people, food is great, good selection of soda pop. It's set up more for take out and…read moredelivery, so the dining area is kind of sparse but still adequate. Very convenient to get take out after doing grocery shopping.

Menu updated on 11-17-16

Sweet & sour not included for s&s. I don't recall mushroom halves in sweet and sour soup. Seems like leftovers. LOTS of gravy included.

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Menu updated 11-17-2016

Shu Ge Chinese Restaurant

3.4(27 reviews)

0.3 mi

Came here on a random Friday night and first sign. It was a great place that I believe the owner…read morealso happens to be the hostess and she's also the waitress. Her daughter was sitting at one of the tables, occupying herself with toys and an iPad. The owner is Chinese and all the other people eating inside when we arrived Were all Chinese. That is also a very good sign. We tried ordering four items, but the eggplant and garlic sauce they had run out of and that's OK. We did get three other dishes and everything was super tasty and super authentic. When you read this menu, there are some American Chinese dishes that are available. However, this is not the place for that. This is the place if you want truly authentic legit food. I would definitely come back here again and try other items on the menu for sure. I am sure the student population is helping. Keep this place popular and open. Great to see this in West Lafayette! My only suggestion to this place is I definitely need more staff and while I'm sure they don't want the expensive hiring people. They really need it in order to keep up with the traffic that comes in here.

The food was excellent the portions were plentiful my wife chicken with Cashew they didn't have it…read moreon the menu but were very accommodating to make it for her. I had General chicken was excellent. The food tasted like china town I definitely come back again Service was excellent

005. Wonton In Chile Sauce 龙抄手

Beef black pepper

Shu Ge Chinese Restaurant - Chicken was so dry like it had just been sitting since it was made hours and hours ago. That's crazy. It was disgusting to say the least.

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Chicken was so dry like it had just been sitting since it was made hours and hours ago. That's crazy. It was disgusting to say the least.

Noodles & I

3.6(57 reviews)

3.8 mi

This is a hidden gem for lunch. The weekday lunch special prices are very reasonable and the food…read moreis delicious.

The place looks like a local Chinese place, a bit rundown which is good. They have a nice little…read morechoose your own condiments bar. I can tell the egg is quite flavorful but is a bit old. The beef is hard and not tender at all. The noodles are quite nice and slippery. The server was very kind. If not for the server I may have just got up and left. Joking. The broth was great and warm while the added condiment only enhanced the flavor even more. I would give this place a 3 stars as the was alright and nothing extraordinary.

Shrimp pad Thai

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Happy China

3.0(126 reviews)

4.1 mi

Happy China is quality Chinese delivery. We've been going for years and not only love the food,…read morebut, the staff are personable and always cranking it out. Recommendations: Awesome crab rangoon Hunan chicken Pork egg foo young/ the best Everything has been great over the years, but, the one signature item I always get is their homemade hot mustard! So tasty and it will clean your congestion too. Not for the squeamish. Can't say enough good things.

Got LOTS of food for the price. Everything GREAT except fried pot stickers. They were bland and…read moretasted like frozen Gyoza not homemade. Moo Shu was delish and plentiful but pancakes seemed like rice paper wrappers not normal with moo shu! Maybe supplies are sparse since students are not currently on campus!?!

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Peking Chinese Restaurant

3.4(47 reviews)

8.5 mi

The Peking Chinese restaurant on Promenade Parkway off of Veteran's Memorial is the best Chinese…read moreRestaurant I have ever visited. When you enter the store, the place is immaculately clean with a nice bright seating area. They are super friendly and accommodating. The food was very fresh and delicious. This is the best place to eat Chinese in Lafayette, and they will always have my business. The new owners are a refreshing change to The Peking! Love Love Love it!!!

New owners and they are very nice people! They have completely revamped the restaurant and the…read moremenu. Tastes like better quality food with fresher ingredients! I ate at the old restaurant a few dozen times and it really went downhill at the end. I got a general Tso combo and I loved the whole thing! I will be back. This is my new favorite American style Chinese restaurant in Lafayette.

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Inside. Left is house spring roll for $1.89. Right is egg roll for $1.20. Difference I noticed was shell & 2 pieces of shrimp.

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Crab Rangoon. Order of 10 for $3.95!

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Ct P.

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7 months ago

China Dragon is a must-visit for anyone seeking authentic Chinese cuisine. Known for its superior quality, this restaurant delivers on both taste and quantity, ensuring you get a satisfying meal without compromise. The service is efficient, with staff handling orders promptly and consistently maintaining a high standard. If you're fluent in Mandarin, expect even more personalized service, mirroring the experience of dining in mainland China. Logistically, China Dragon is well-positioned for convenience. The wait time is minimal at just 15 minutes, allowing you to focus on enjoying your meal. Parking is easy, making it a hassle-free stop for visitors. The atmosphere is a solid 7 out of 10, though it leans slightly towards more upscale dining settings. In terms of value, the experience offers 7 out of 10, balancing quality and price. This restaurant excels in food quality with a 9 out of 10 rating, making it a reliable choice for dinner. Given these attributes, it's a solid recommendation for anyone seeking genuine, high-quality Chinese food. I will be back! read more

Jinpeng G.

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12

8 years ago

The food here is really Chinese food. Some american won't know the real Chinese food here. Cause all the food they order is just american-Chinese food. All my friend found out it is a very traditional Chinese restaurant. We love the food here. Thanks read more

John H.

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11 years ago

Food is above average. Service is okay. Surroundings is fantastic. Again, there's no delivery, but it is convince to reach the place because of the good location. I suggest the special dishes on the Chinese menu, price is higher but it worth!!! read more

Rantie E.

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10 years ago

Good lunch special price ($5), and freshly cooked vegetables. The woman at the front counter is always kind to me, and super-appreciative of tips. Always happy to have lunch there. read more

Sofia R.

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11 months ago

We had such great service! The food is great and came out so fast and we had in restaurant entertainment until then. Super good prices and food quality/portion size! read more

Benjamin F.

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1

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1 year ago

The food and the service was great! We got our food in less than 5 min and the proportions were good. Great Chinese food around Purdue.

Jinpeng G.

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1

0

8 years ago

Damn the food here is way better than those Chinese food in Ann Arbor. This is what i called Chinese food Not fking Panda.

Daniel L.

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1

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11 months ago

Really amazing food for an incredible price. The vibes in here are great!! I tried the fried rice and it was amazing

Shannon S.

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1

0

11 months ago

A lot of food for a great price, fed our 10 person team. The little boy was very entertaining! Great service!

Johnny Z.

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3

0

9 years ago

The service was pretty poor. The owner was pretty rude and she required us to give at least 12% tip.

Liam T.

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2

5

11 months ago

This was so fire. They could accommodate our group of 10, were quick, and friendly! Great food.

Virginia S.

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1

0

6 months ago

The food was wonderful, very tasty! Great service on our drinks. The ambiance was nice.

Terry F.

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3

0

11 years ago

Very bad. Rude! Noisy! Expensive! My dear friends, never come here!!!

Evan K.

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2

0

8 years ago

Food is not fresh. Service is pretty bad. Staff very rude.

Siyu Z.

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1

0

12 years ago

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We had a large array and while other people in my party did enjoy the food, I was very…read moreunderwhelmed. I was excited for the green onion pancakes but they were extremely greasy and chewy with little taste. The spring rolls and egg rolls were ok, but nothing special. The crab Rangoon was terribly chewy. General Tso chicken was ok, again nothing special. Garlic pork was actually pretty good but on the whole I don't eat pork so I limited myself to a bite. I also don't eat lamb but did try the Mongolian lamb and I thought it was soft and not super flavorful but other people at my table raved about it. We also had fried rice with veggies and fried rice with tofu. Neither were terribly flavorful. All this to say, I think I was the only one who did not enjoy the dinner.

Shout out to taste! Had my birthday dinner here, the food…read morehas a great variety and all delicious also authentic. Service is excellent, surprised me with a serving robot singing birthday song to me and a bowl of birthday noodles. We had such a great time dining in there. Thank you very much!

En Lai Chinese Kitchen

3.0

(57 reviews)

I ordered the crab Rangoon and while it was ok, it did not come with any dipping sauce so I didn't…read moreeven eat it. I took a bite of one and threw the rest away - can't have crab Rangoon without the sweet dipping sauce! I also asked for my fried rice to be spicy - not only did it have zero spice, it had zero flavor in general. Lastly, I ordered the shredded beef. It was not shredded - it was the same sliced beef as any other Chinese dish. It was fatty and chewy. Giving three stars which I feel is very generous - only thing that pushed them to 3 instead of 2 was the pricing was good. Only spent $23 on a bag of food that pretty much all got thrown away.

Order take out only not much room inside. Good exactly like the other Resturant with the same name…read more Will update more at a later date.

Peppercorns Kitchen

3.2

(139 reviews)

I've been looking for good Kung Pao chicken since moving to the Midwest from the west coast, and…read morethis place definitely is the best! Velvet Ed chicken with a perfectly thick sauce, peanuts, chilis, and no extras to pad the dish. The food was all fast, fresh, and closer to a west coast Chinese restaurant meal than anything else I've had in Indiana. Also had braised pork belly and green beans, both were amazing. I'll be back, and will call ahead for the Peking duck.

We came in for a late-ish Friday dinner, around 8 pm. The place was not busy. We were seated right…read moreaway. Food here was fabulous. We ordered: cumin lamb, chef special stir fry chicken, stir fry string beans, and a hot and sour soup for me. Everything is yum. My favorite is the cumin lamb. I can taste the cumin and the meat is velvety and tender. We definitely would come here again.

Shu Ge Chinese Restaurant

3.4

(27 reviews)

Came here on a random Friday night and first sign. It was a great place that I believe the owner…read morealso happens to be the hostess and she's also the waitress. Her daughter was sitting at one of the tables, occupying herself with toys and an iPad. The owner is Chinese and all the other people eating inside when we arrived Were all Chinese. That is also a very good sign. We tried ordering four items, but the eggplant and garlic sauce they had run out of and that's OK. We did get three other dishes and everything was super tasty and super authentic. When you read this menu, there are some American Chinese dishes that are available. However, this is not the place for that. This is the place if you want truly authentic legit food. I would definitely come back here again and try other items on the menu for sure. I am sure the student population is helping. Keep this place popular and open. Great to see this in West Lafayette! My only suggestion to this place is I definitely need more staff and while I'm sure they don't want the expensive hiring people. They really need it in order to keep up with the traffic that comes in here.

The food was excellent the portions were plentiful my wife chicken with Cashew they didn't have it…read moreon the menu but were very accommodating to make it for her. I had General chicken was excellent. The food tasted like china town I definitely come back again Service was excellent

Bao Dumpling

4.5

(50 reviews)

Took a long time for a plate of only 8 dumplings…read more The waitress got the order wrong and gave somebody else's water to another table Then try to persuade those customers to take the order she had already put on somebody else else's table.

I was hesitant when i first walked in but this was amazing. 10/10 and I'm not even a big fan of…read moredumplings. Can tell it's fresh and homemade.

Kimchi Korean Restaurant

4.3

(141 reviews)

Their spicy silky tofu is so good!! Their banchan selection is complementary and extensive, the…read morebean sprouts are the best. Quick service even with a large party, feels like a casual location!

Stopped by Kimchi Korean Restaurant in Lafayette and had a great meal. We ordered the M4 Kimchi…read moreDuruchigi, spicy beef stew, dumplings, and chicken yaki udon. The kimchi duruchigi was probably my favorite -- the pork was tender and really flavorful, and the kimchi added a nice spicy, tangy kick. The spicy beef stew was comforting and hearty. The dumplings were crispy on the outside and juicy inside, and the chicken yaki udon had great flavor with perfectly chewy noodles. Everything came out hot and the portions were generous. Definitely a solid spot in Lafayette if you're craving Korean food.

YGF Malatang

4.2

(9 reviews)

Food is so good, I always get the herbal beef bone broth and it is yummy! Get anything I want and…read morethe most I've ever paid is $16, but most often $12-13 and I always have at least one more meals worth of leftovers. They weigh it at $15 a lb, so if you get thin noodles it's affordable and so good. Make sure to hit up the toppings bar to add more sauce and herbs to your broth to make it even better. Delish highly recommend.

I am a student at Purdue and decided to go here with a friend after an event. You get a bowl in the…read morebeginning and then fill it up with whatever you want and then pick the broth at the end. All items are priced the same by weight as well so it doesn't matter how much you get just how much it weighs. I picked some lighter noodles, veggies, and meat and my total wasn't too bad around $15 and I got a lot of noodles. My friend picked some heavier noodles and probably got half as much. Her total ended up to be $25 which was shocking. The broth and the overall meal was super satisfying but definitely get lighter noodles if you're getting them at all. The sitting area was super nice and is comfortable whether you are there by yourself or with a friend. Only complaint was the price being a little much for what you're getting. Service was super fast and the noodle bowl was pretty authentic.

Mount Fuji Steakhouse

3.5

(43 reviews)

The food here is very good with unique taste from other Teppan steakhouse. I ordered the shrimp and…read morechicken and it was very tasty, with the cook adding hot sauce to the meal. The soup and salad was very good and fresh. Cooked very well and perfectly! The service was ok, it's only one server, one cook, and one lady that cleans. I think they are comfortable with this, but it makes you have a long wait because everyone has to wait for the cook to prepare food per table. The ambiance does need to be updated, since the decor is not fancy at all. That doesn't mean a lot but it does affect the experience. It's very old fashioned and can be up-kept better. Overall, I like it and would try again if I come back to Indiana. It's easy parking in the lot and you will love the food and prices.

Unexpectedly in the Greater Lafayette area on a Tuesday night without dinner plans, my son and I…read moredecided we were in the mood for teppanyaki-style cuisine. After consulting Yelp, we quickly settled on Mount Fuji Steakhouse and arrived at 7:40pm. Initially I was afraid the restaurant might be closed, because the parking lot was nearly empty, but after walking past the faded and hard to read front sign, we were pleasantly surprised to find the entrance unlocked. It took a few minutes before a staff member noticed us and showed us to a hibachi table. After some minutes the server returned and took our orders with zero conversation. The restaurant being all but deserted, the aged chef soon appeared, and after asking the standard questions, proceeded to cook our dinners. While he was friendly in answering any question we asked, he did not otherwise engage us in conversation. Likewise while clearly skilled in the art of teppanyaki, his performance was only entertaining in the basic sense, and was, I felt, generically indistinguishable from any of a dozen other hibachis I have visited in four states. There was nothing bad about it, there just was not anything special about it either. My son and I both felt the food was good to very good. Personally I found that my steak was cooked to a perfect medium-rare, while my son said his shrimp were juicy and delicious. We both liked the taste of the vegetables, and having the fried rice on the side in bowls was a nice touch. Both of us were surprised and amused to discover that the chef's 'secret cooking sauce' was a bottle of Dad's Rootbeer! We might or might not have liked dessert, but were never asked, and were instead presented with the bill with nary a word from the server. Both of us were disappointed that we were never offered drink refills. In keeping with the low-staff interaction theme, when we went to pay, no one was at the hostess station, and the chef had to yell for someone to go up front and cash us out. PROS: skilled chef, good tasting food, and no lines! CONS: pricy, staff did not really interact with customers Overall we found Mount Fuji Steakhouse to be Good, and would return.

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Spring rolls: taste great. The shrimp is soft and they have great portions, the wrapping and…read morefillings are all good for a spring roll. The sauce is amazing, tangy and spicy. Without the sauce the spring roll tastes quite bland like how it should usually be. Steak and mestballs: the steak is VERY tender and the meatballs tastes really nice like a soft pillow with a meaty flavor. The noodles are well made and compliment the entire pho really well as the main idea. The soup is also quite exquisite being such a tasty broth that sinks into every aspect of the dish. The service was quick and amazing. The look of the place wasnt too fancy but that's all right for a local shop.

Greetings! Once…read moreagain it's time to tell you about a place you need to know about: Green Leaf Vietnamese Cuisine. I stopped in West Lafayette for dinner and Green Leaf got the nod as it had a solid reputation with Purdue University students (Boiler Up!). I wasn't planning on writing about Green Leaf, but after my first bite I knew I had a worthy contender to share if the meal continued to deliver. It did, so here we go! Tucked away on a quiet street is an unassuming entrance...you walk into a friendly wide open space with twenty foot or higher ceilings and the host invited us to sit at any of the twenty tables. Upon seating, our server, Will, approached and our experience was underway. Will immediately impressed me with his heart for service. He was attentive, informative, engaging, and diligent. We ordered fresh spring roll as a starter and our pho entrees. Will appeared with the spring rolls and sauce...sadly I cannot eat peanut so he brought me a sauce without peanut crumble. He explained that he made the sauce, cooks, serves, and manages Green Leaf. As my pictures show, one bite and I knew that Green Leaf was a local gem! Our pho was fantastic. We ordered a flank steak pho and a signature pho that included several meats, shrimp, and tripe. Both pho dishes came with generous portion of rice noodles, side veg to put in the pho, and plenty of broth. I later learned that the soup cooks for twenty hours...talk about flavor development. Bathrooms and general decor are serviceable, but should be as great as the food. A fresh coat of paint in places, a revisioning of how supplies are stored, and an overall look with eyes open will reveal where Green Leaf can make some strategic improvements. To me, the little things matter as much as the big things. The food is great, the space should be great, too! Green Leaf will get a return visit in the future...I loved my food, and I loved the heart that is put into the service and the recipes. Will: Keep up the great work with Green Leaf, your efforts and products will keep customers like me coming back again and again! Until next time...tk

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