China Recipe

I eat here at least 2x per month since Jan. Always a great experience and food is always good…read more Portions are large too.

Medium size local mom and pop traditional Chinese restaurant atmosphere. Service is alright. Their…read morewomton soup is the best. Typical local Chinese affordablre fast comfort food also good for takeout orders.

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Rice

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Inside seating and counter.

Dragon King

4.2(144 reviews)

9.2 mi

Great service, good portions, good food! Affordable and quick. I had the sesame chicken:read more

**Ambiance** The…read morerestaurant itself is a decent size with plenty of seating and large booths, so it would be comfortable for families or larger groups. **Service** Service was great. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and welcoming. The staff spoke English as well as either Cantonese or Mandarin, which initially gave me high hopes for the food. **Food** I won't lie--I came in with pretty moderate expectations. After chatting with the staff in both Mandarin and Cantonese, I thought we were in for a really authentic meal. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. We ordered five dishes, and it quickly became apparent that the food is heavily catered toward American tastes. Several dishes contained ingredients that traditionally wouldn't be included, while other key ingredients were missing altogether. The biggest issue for me was the sweetness. Three of the five dishes were noticeably sweet, which isn't what I expected from the dishes we ordered. The standout dish of the meal was the Mongolian Beef. It was flavorful and wasn't overly sweet. That said, it lacked the spice I typically associate with the dish. The Mapo Tofu was probably the biggest surprise. It was missing the ground pork that usually gives the dish so much flavor and texture. Instead, it included bell peppers, onions, and water chestnuts--ingredients I've personally never seen in Mapo Tofu. Rather than being spicy and numbing, the dominant flavor was sweetness. The Chicken Pan-Fried Noodles were difficult to enjoy. The sauce was very sweet, and the noodles were cooked to the point where they were tough and chewy. Instead of the thinner noodles commonly used for this dish, they used thick noodles that reminded me more of lo mein. We also ordered a Beef and Scallion dish. It felt more like a beef chop suey variation with scallions added. The scallions themselves were cooked perfectly, but once again the sauce leaned much sweeter than expected. The Hot and Sour Soup was actually the first item to arrive. I jokingly told my family that if the soup wasn't good, I might be worried about the rest of the meal because hot and sour soup is one of those dishes that really showcases balance and technique. Unfortunately, it ended up confirming my concerns. It lacked the bold sour and spicy flavors that make the dish so enjoyable. By the end of the meal, we had a lot of leftovers. The only items we brought home were the Mongolian Beef and a few pieces of beef picked out from the Beef and Scallion dish. **Overall** This restaurant may appeal to diners who enjoy sweeter, Americanized Chinese food, but it wasn't for me. Based on this visit, I wouldn't return, and I wouldn't personally recommend it to anyone looking for the flavors and dishes I grew up eating.

Dining room

(Lunch) Beef Lo Mein

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Combo Pad Thai

Jing Young Chinese & Hot Pot

4.0(106 reviews)

15.2 mi

I love Jing and the food here! I haven't been in as much recently due to time and life, but the…read moreprices have also skyrocketed, but that's pretty normal for these parts. The food is always delicious and fresh and perfect for hot pot too!

We love this restaurant. The people always remember us, and the lunch meals are awesome. The beef…read morein the dishes is tender.

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Burnt dry duck

Ivy's Chinese Cafe

4.0(281 reviews)

11.3 mi

I took my dad there for lunch last week. We both really enjoyed our meals and had plenty to take…read morehome for a snack later. I had the Mongolian beef medium spicy and the beef was so tender I could have cut it with a spoon. My dad a pork dish and he really enjoyed it too. I recommend this place.

The reviews were so good and I was so excited to try Ivy's, but it was disappointing!…read more The service was great and quick. The restaurant was clean. ...But the food was not good. The three breaded chicken dishes were all over cooked. They were so crunchy they were hard to chew. The "fried rice" was as bland and not very hot. The steamed dumplings were not steamed enough and the dough was still soggy and they weren't hot. All of my complaints deal with how the food was prepared. Maybe the flavors would be great, had everything been prepared properly but since it wasn't, there is no way to know. Ivy's was a huge disappointment, and despite all the high reviews, I would never give Ivy anything more than three stars and quite honestly if the service had not been so good. I would've given it a two star rating.

Dining area

Chicken with garlic sauce

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Interior

Hong Kong Cafe

4.3(913 reviews)

51.4 mi•Southeast

We stopped in for dinner. Large portions, decent price. Very nice lady at the front, it was quiet…read moreinside but I think most people do pickup or delivery. My only complaint is I wish the sesame chicken was a bit more fried/crunchier but that's just my personal preference. I'd go again!

I really wanted to like this place because the lunch prices are great, but I left disappointed. I…read moreordered the lunch shrimp chow mein, and what I received wasn't chow mein at all. Any Google search for "shrimp chow mein" shows stir-fried egg noodles with shrimp and vegetables. Instead, I was served mixed vegetables with a separate bag of crispy noodles. The fried rice in my photo was my own substitution for the white rice that normally comes with the lunch special, so that's not the issue. I already ate the shrimp before taking the photo, which is why they aren't pictured. The lunch portion only came with about four shrimp. If this restaurant serves a different regional style of chow mein, that should be clearly explained on the menu so customers know what they're ordering. When you order chow mein, you expect actual chow mein noodles--not vegetables with a side of rice and a bag of crunchy noodles. Unfortunately, this wasn't what I ordered or expected, and I wouldn't order it again.

HK Style Sweet&Sour Pork

Beef Triple in Chili Oil Sauce ( Beef Brisket. Beef Tough.Beef Tripe)

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Stir-Fried Beef Flat Rice Noodle

Hong Kong Station

4.5(851 reviews)

47.3 mi

pros: -HK style french toast was SO GOOD ‍‍…read more-the food was served very quickly -yummy lamb cumin cons: -none

Excellent variety of Asian foods. I had the lunch special, which was large enough for a second meal…read moreof leftovers. Cashew chicken was excellent as was the hot & sour soup and the cream cheese wonton were great! Service was fast. It gets crowded and was a little loud.

Menu

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Singapore rice noodle

Dragon King Chinese Restaurant

3.8(278 reviews)

16.6 mi

Came here for dinner with our family and we all loved what we ordered! Chuck, our server, was…read moreincredibly friendly, attentive, and helpful. He was always one step ahead, offering drink refills before we even had to ask. The portion sizes were generous, and the flavors were outstanding. We especially enjoyed the lo mein, sesame chicken, and Kung Pao chicken. I also appreciated that they didn't skimp on the rice portions, which is surprisingly rare and always refreshing to see. Great food, great service, and great value. We'll definitely be back whenever we're in the area! Love the family feel ambiance, it's no wonder why the whole restaurant was packed with regulars.

AMAZING FOOD I'm pretty picky and love Chinese food and theirs has been some of the best I've had…read morein the area

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Shangri-La

3.6(292 reviews)

8.8 mi

Food, atmosphere, service was excellent, catered to us as gluten free customers, delicious...read more

Sunday carry out for family. Always HOT, fresh and very good. ASK for your special needs on…read morespices. None to very spicy. We always get fried rice. Soups are all good and I like their Hot and Sour. Good service with very friendly staff. A long time local favorite. Two locations we just like this one the best.

Mushu chicken

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Three dishes for lunch!!

Panda Express

2.9(9 reviews)

0.3 mi

We love this location, they always get the order right and are on time! We typically order online…read moreand pick up there. I ordered the orange chicken, bourbon chicken and noodles. The chicken was crispy and pscled with flavor! The new bourbon chicken had a nice zing to it but still sweet. Unique and delicious! The orange chicken was amazing as always, this is a staple! The noodles were perfect, not crunchy not too chewy. The price is good for the amount of food you get too! Overall this location is great, food amazing and always on time! I recommend this place!

Orange chicken has the right amount of heat. Rice is mostly sticky and fresh. Sometimes it can be…read moredried out. Cheese wonton are a great addition. Not happy they stopped their apple cinnamon desserts. For fast food, it is a great choice for take out! Service is great!

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NBX Asian Cuisine

4.4(142 reviews)

44.6 mi

Fantastic food, and the kindest most attentive staff. The owner himself has helped me use chop…read moresticks every single time I have eaten here. Additionally, he has brought every person in the restaurant random treats during two of my visits. Very kind, authentic people who are happy to serve you.

We have attempted to come 3 times and have been turned away at the door because he was too busy…read more The first time he said the restaurant was "members only". I wanted to give it a chance because of the rave reviews. But today he said he had a big party coming later and was "too tired". I asked if we could make a reservation for another day and he said no, he simply can't guarantee when there would be a availability. He lite up a cigarette in front of my two kids and sat down at the entrance. There are no employees, just him,, so I'm extremely empathetic to how much work it just take. But it sounds like his old employees were driven away by his difficult personality. So disappointed. I love to support small businesses, I hate that I have to write this but I want to make sure no one else wasted their time and end up with sad hungry kids standing in the parking lot trying to find another place to eat (multiple times!)

Fried dumplings

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Lovely patterns

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Edward X.

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2

2 years ago

I had a good experience at this place. The staff were nice and made me feel welcomed. The ambiance was cozy. The menu was extensive, offering a blend of traditional dishes. I tried the Kung Pao chicken and the dumplings, both of which were absolutely delicious. The ingredients were fresh also the dishes were cooked nicely. The service was friendly. I left feeling completely satisfied and looking forward to my next visit. This place is a gem for anyone looking to enjoy high quality. read more

John W.

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4

0

15 years ago

Love the restaurant. However, the customers they get are pretty bad. The few times I have been there, I would see families bringing their kids in the restaurant to trash the place with rice. If you don't have table manners, bring your food home! I feel really bad for the server because most of the customers don't tip. You people in Falcon are pathetic and should stay home! read more

Shayla R.

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3

0

5 years ago

I made an order for delivery and they brought me a complete different order #not cool. Couldn't even get a drink and it took about an hour. but their foods not bad I guess. read more

Bill E.

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1

0

5 years ago

This place used to be our go to...They changed menu and everything went down but the price. Today was our last visit.

Kenneth A.

49

4

0

3 years ago

It's okay in a pinch but the food is just okay. Service was good. I got the seasme chicken.

Aaron D.

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3

0

3 years ago

Always great food and service, I've gone here for years and it never has disappointed!

Ashlee S.

103

4

0

5 years ago

Great food! Prep was quick and the staff was very friendly when I came in to pick up.

Dawn M.

0

12

0

3 years ago

Very fresh meal. The restaurant is welcoming and clean. Wait staff very nice as well.

Michael L.

0

2

0

12 years ago

the food is so good also i they were very nice

Road D.

0

39

7

15 years ago

Pretty average. Servers could care less.

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We love this restaurant. The people always remember us, and the lunch meals are awesome. The beef…read morein the dishes is tender.

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