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    China Sail

    4.2 (25 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Open 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Sesame chicken
    Jennifer T.

    I like the food. Service is fast. Make sure you look at the updated menu for pricing changed. They have dedicated parking and a few places to sit inside. Update: I put up pictures of most current menu with prices as of 9/1/25

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    Foo L.

    Pulled into the China Sail parking lot very cautiously because it was dark out and Foo not want to hit no one while grabbing some take out. I got out of my Datsun and walked up to China Sail. The door of the joint was a bit jammed so Foo pulled hard. It unstuck open okay. "Ni hao Foo, good to see you again!" said Caihong or Catherine to most customer. "Xie xie," I said in return. "You bring cash again?" I said, "You bet I did and Foo is hungry!" "Then what you have?" "Number 7 small and number 11 small with extra sticky." "Ah, you want extra sticky?" "Yes, Foo love sticky!" And then we both laugh very hard. I paid in cash and took the change and stuffed it into the little plexiglass box with raggedy hole. My wad of grat hardly fit. "Here you go Foo, your order up." So I grabbed my double bag and checked inside. "Hey, where is Foo's fortune cookie?" "You want fortune?" "Yes, I want fortune!" "Ok, here you go, Foo is rich and handsome so he get lucky at casino tonight!" Then we both laugh again and we head bow and Foo leaves his favorite take out.

    Cashew Chicken
    Virgilio S.

    Today I'm having the Cashew Chicken. I asked for no MSG and I can tell they obliged because the sauce taste different than I was expecting. This is the most delicious Cashew chicken ever! I asked for extra spicy and it's perfect! There are tons of cashews, onions, carrots and celery and the sauce is so tangy, sweet and sour. I highly recommend this order! I will continue to come back here, I've been on a serious diet and lost 20 lbs in the last month and China sail has been my go to for quick, healthy meals full of veggies

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    Makenzie C.

    This is the worst place I ate a crab stick and I found this inside of it my daughter was eating this and I seen it they need to keep an eye what they cook this is just crazy I always get food and it's okay but wow this is something

    G tso & Fried Wonton.  Some of the best I've had anywhere!
    Sam S.

    4th chinese place I've tried in Providence and is the best overall so far. BEST TSO IN TOWN.

    Chicken teriyaki & Pork fried rice
    Nahomie B.

    I absolutely love their food. Not some where I would have a dinner date or anything, but it's one of my favorite take out spots. They have the best Crab Ragoon if you like them sweet & crispy!

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    Food is always good, same quality every time I visit the workers are nice and receive you well.

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    The fried chicken is great but the price is too much and the rice is mushy at times but definitely worth the chicken

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    This is my go-to. A hidden gem. Soulful and yummy. I like their kung-pao chicken (spelling?) - recommended!

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    Chengdu Taste - Cabbage in Griddle

    Chengdu Taste

    4.2(307 reviews)
    1.5 miSmith Hill
    $$

    I love love love Chengdu. It is my favorite authentic Chinese/Sichuan spot in Providence. You don't…read morecome here for chicken fingers !! I have never had a bad meal here, and I always try to be adventurous and try something new each time. With that being said, I always get an order of the Chongqing diced chicken. It is one of my fave dishes of all time (be warned, it is SPICY. Not for the faint of heart). The sauteed pig intestine with chili is another fave of mine. The dining area is spacious and cute, and the staff here is always incredibly nice and knowledgeable. Very helpful when there is a lot of dishes you might not be familiar with ! Chengdu is a must try if you are in the Smith Hill area of Providence. In fact , it's worth a trip to Smith Hill all on it's own.

    I wanted something different for dinner and this place has been on my list to visit for a while…read more There were plenty of parking spaces to choose from. When we went inside, there was only one other party there and no music, so just whispers and the sounds of utensils against plates. There are about 4-5 booths and 1-2 regular tables to choose from. Since l am not familiar with Sichuan cuisine, I had Al help me choose my dishes. I went with the dumplings in chili sauce, fried rice, eggplant in garlic sauce, and chongquin chicken. While we waited, we were given water. The dishes came out at different times. They first served us the dumplings which were really good. The sauce they were in did have some chili sauce, but it was mostly like a sweet soy sauce and really tasty. It came with about 6 dumplings with a perfectly cooked wrapper and filled with flavorful pork - simple but delicious. Next was the eggplant. I was expecting a heavy garlic presence, but it was more like a sweet and sour sauce. The eggplant was very tender, but really hot so we had to wait to let it cool down a bit. The rice came after. I honestly think this was one of my favorite dishes since it was perfectly cooked, great flavor, and good portion. Lastly, the chicken came out. There was a large pile of chicken, but half of it was peppers. The chicken was cut into little bite sized pieces, each fried perfectly. Some pieces were more tongue numbing than others but it was nothing aggressive; very gentle and comfortable numb. I would have liked if there were music, but the no music was fine too; an escape from chaotic reality. Our total was around $50, which wasn't bad for the amount of food we got. I would come back to try other items.

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    Chengdu Taste - Steamed dumplings

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    Apsara Restaurant - Steam Pork Bun

    Apsara Restaurant

    4.2(507 reviews)
    1.5 miElmwood
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    Apsara is one of my favorite restaurants in the World. Yes, you read that right--I have been to…read moreevery continent (except for Antarctica) and still write this with great confidence. I have been going to Apsara since the late 1980s, back when it was called "Bayon." It became AMAZING when it was purchased by the Te family, who still own and run Apsara. At its core, Apsara is and always has been loved by the college students in RI, for its kind servers, wonderful and eclectic foods (Cambodian, but also with Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese and Lao dishes, as well), very affordable prices and BYOB. The family has attempted various new ideas over the years, such as having sushi, and Asian shaved ices, and sticky rice desserts, most of which have come and gone, but the core menu is generally unchanged. One can still also try to order "off menu," although it's not as common practice as it had been. Start with the Nime Chow, which is essentially a fresh spring roll but with their delicious fish sauce, with crushed peanuts for dipping. I highly recommend adding a dribble of Sriracha to the sauce. Addictive! The chefs are known for cooking their stocks everyday, from hours before dawn. I find all of their soups to be delicious, with a suggestion to try their Vietnamese Sweet and Sour soup or their Tom Yum when you're battling a Winter cold. The also make Mekong fish cakes as an appetizer (finally now sometimes found at Thai places), as well as Natang, which is a minced pork with coconut cream and curry, and sometimes dried shrimp. You spoon it onto their homemade rice cakes... trust me, you'll never be tempted by Quaker Oats rice cakes ever again! Crispy wings are also solid, and the beef teriyaki is an essential (think Phnom Penh street food). The restaurant is pretty small and bustling, but very warm and "family-like." People there learn your name, as you learn theirs. Entrees are wonderful. The whole fish fried with fresh pineapple, cucumbers and tomatoes is killer! The stir fried chicken with lemongrass is delicious (try the "dry sauce") although they no longer make it with ground chicken and Thai chilis and basil (a shame as it was REALLY awesome!). The bee bongs are essentially a noodle bowl with vegetables and a protein, with fish sauce, chopped nuts and a taro fried spring roll. Other favorites include beef loclac (tender grilled beef cubes with onions and a yummy lime and black pepper dipping sauce) or the stir fried ginger chicken, with aged ginger and fresh mushrooms and onions. On a hot Summer day, the shrimp nyom (a cold shrimp salad) is tough to beat. Or mix it up, such as with Phnom Penh twilight, with calamari, shrimp, scallops and sometimes green NZ mussels. And if anyone is wondering, their white rice and their house tea are very high quality. If you are concerned about the somewhat dicey neighborhood (South Providence) or the small size of Apsara, take comfort in the fact that famous actors, musicians and celebrities have joined their kids to go there when attending the kids' graduations from Brown or RISD or wherever!

    Apsara will always be my go-to spot for authentic Cambodian food. I highly recommend it to anyone…read morevisiting from out of town. The food is consistently on point, and they offer a great selection of lunch and dinner specials at a reasonable price. The staff are always patient and friendly, which makes the experience even better. From the outside to the inside, the restaurant beautifully represents Cambodian culture with its paintings and statues , it truly feels like you've stepped into Southeast Asia. It's also BYOB, so you can bring your own drinks to enjoy with your meal. Overall, this small, family owned gem in Providence is definitely worth a visit.

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    Apsara Restaurant - Dining room

    Dining room

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    Stir Fried Singapore Noodle

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    LaMei Hot Pot - Chinese butter half and half

    LaMei Hot Pot

    4.2(245 reviews)
    1.0 miFederal Hill
    $$$

    LaMei is an amazingly good restaurant in Providence, RI. The food is fresh clean and delicious…read more I went for dinner and got the bone broth with sliced premium beef and marinated tenderloin. Service was really good. My server was great and I had a great evening.

    I've been to LaMei previously, but they are offering an AYCE lunch menu for 30.95 (add $10 for VIP…read moreoption) so it sounded like a good option. The thing I've always liked about LaMei is that they always have fresh options. For AYCE the portions are pretty good. I wasn't expecting to get as much as I did for an order, so something to think about when placing orders. Sometimes you might get a couple of lonely mushrooms or 3 green leaves for a serving of Bok Choy. That was not the case here. The fish and meats were fresh and if you opt for the VIP option, there are appetizers included to nibble on while you cook your other stuff. You also get some more premium options and the hand pulled noodles had a nice chew to them. The service was good. They were efficient with cleaning plates as we used them and the food came out quickly. The sauce station has all the staples you'd expect to assemble your sauce. The AYCE option makes things a bit more affordable, but even if you don't use it, the fresh food will make it worthwhile.

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    LaMei Hot Pot - Interior + sauce bar

    Interior + sauce bar

    LaMei Hot Pot - Some random options like veggies, mushrooms, crab stick, quail eggs, fresh crunchy meatballs etc

    Some random options like veggies, mushrooms, crab stick, quail eggs, fresh crunchy meatballs etc

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    Chef Ho's Chinese Restaurant - Beef Chow Foon & House Pad Thai

    Chef Ho's Chinese Restaurant

    3.3(137 reviews)
    1.0 miFederal Hill
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    Delicious, authentic food we were craving. Quick and courteous delivery too! We plan to make this…read moreour go-to for Chinese take out.

    We ordered takeout from here:…read more House Pad Thai Beef Chow Foon (Chow fun) Peking Chicken Wings (x12) The customer service was good! The speed of the food was good! The packaging was good! Quantity is a lot! It was very hot when we picked it up. For both the noodle dishes (pad thai and chow foon), I thought it's too oily. Yes, I know Chinese restaurant food is typically already very oily. But in these dishes, the oil might interfere with the flavor of the noodles as well, because I thought they were a little bland. Maybe it needs more light and dark soy sauce to balance the flavors more? But who am I to say, I'm not good at cooking noodles. For the pad thai, a sweet citrus-y sauce was included with the dish. It's not the usual fish sauce that other Asian RI restaurants give... and I don't think the sweet citrus sauce pairs with the pad thai very well. The wings were sweet tasting. While I think the food is decent, it can be improved. So, because I care about a restaurant's food more than anything else: three stars (it's ok; I may or may not order from here again) for the meal and experience we got. In addition, but not really important to the rating: parking is easy in the residential area behind. Or there is street parking in front (good luck because it's a busy street). Honestly, Atwells Ave would make a really nice No Cars, Pedestrians Only street.

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    Chef Ho's Chinese Restaurant - Peking Chicken Wings with Sauce Combination

    Peking Chicken Wings with Sauce Combination

    Chef Ho's Chinese Restaurant - Lunch special tasted very fresh. Great effort foo young here.

    Lunch special tasted very fresh. Great effort foo young here.

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