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    China Star

    3.5 (22 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Chicken and garlic sauce
    Hanaa K.

    At first glance, it's a typical take out joint. There are tables to dine in but the door is open and it's hot inside so I wouldn't want to do that. There's a group of people in the kitchen working. It's pretty quiet in here compared to other restaurants in the area. I asked for a recommendation of something spicy without it being sweet and they suggested everything sweet. Not good. I made it very clear I didn't want anything sweet so I went with garlic chicken extra spicy. I also got egg foo young because you can't really mess that up. I told the guy to make it super spicy and it came out so mild that I didn't taste any spice. The garlic sauce is clearly sugar based. I couldn't even eat it and left it for someone else to eat. It had a tangy sweet taste. I didn't taste any garlic; only vinegar and sugar. The vegetables were fresh so that's a bonus and they gave a decent portion of meat. The egg foo young was also disappointing. It was very greasy and didn't have anything in it. I tasted a little bit of onion and teeny pieces of pork. They served it with yellow rice... odd because it always comes with white rice. The gravy was so salty that I threw it out. It made me pucker salty. Would I go back... maybe. The food wasn't terrible. It just wasn't prepared the way I would have liked it or how I'm used to. I'm spoiled from Chinatown, I guess. They had a clean restaurant and kitchen so I have to give credit for that. It's located next to Food Lion in the corner and easy to miss. I may give it another shot ordering something else. The menu says New York style. Definitely not the Chinatown New York style I'm used to. Not even SF or Boston Chinatown style. It was very much catered to the local palate of salty and sweet. Even the rice was long grain and not short grain. I wouldn't recommend this place if you want authentic Chinese food. Prices are decent and everything is fresh so i would say to check it out if you're hungry and don't want to spend a fortune on a meal. I would give this place 2.5 stars but will round it up because of the cleanliness.

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    JESSICA M.

    it's easy to communicate your order, they prepare the food quickly and they have chow mai fun on the menu, yummm

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    Abigail N.

    Past three times after eating food from here, my husband and/or myself have ended up with nasty stomach troubles. Quality has gone down hill significantly since my initial review.

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    Would like to order take out but they don't answer the phone. So, it is on to somewhere else

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    We've tried this place about 4 times and it's never good. Awful sauces and flavors...nothing tasted authentic.

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    2 years ago

    great Chinese food been eating there since they opened.Always knows what I want and it takes short time to get food.

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    6 years ago

    I have been coming here for years and this is a great place. The house special soup is off the charts!!!

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    AMAZING!! The food is incredible! And everyone working there is so nice. They have a customer for life

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    My family loves this place! We have been getting food from them for over 10 years! They are the best Chinese food place in the area.

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    Typical chinese with several tofu/veggie selections - good place for takeaway when too tired to cook after work.

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    China Tastes - When something looks too good to be true, it probably isn't.

    China Tastes

    4.1(54 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $

    Sometimes restaurant reviews can be deceiving, especially when you see a review with no photo of…read morethe reviewer and with very few reviews done by that person. I went to this restaurant because of one review that said: Best Chinese Food in Roanoke and many other good reviews from reviewers with no photos of themselves and with very few reviews done. And wow was I disappointed. First of all the location of the restaurant is not in a nice area. But that is no problem because sometimes you can find restaurants with great food in not so nice areas. The interior of the restaurant looked presentable with booths with table cloths and a mini Chinese Market next to the cashier counter. The menu looked fantastic, even with Hibachi. The lady who greeted me and took my order was very nice and friendly. The food was served in real plates with real silverware not plastic ones, and was brought to my booth by the lady who took my order at the counter. The place was clean. I ordered the Four Triple Combination, which had shrimps, scallops, beef and chicken. And came with Fried Rice. The dish looked very good when it came out. In fact too good to be true. When I started eating it I first noticed that the sauce was not cooked well enough with the food items, the chicken was tasteless, the beef was tough, the shrimps and scallops were better but very few, and the broccoli were frozen broccoli and many were still cold in the dish. Then when I went to taste the Fried Rice that looked so good, it had a horrible taste. Like if the wok where they cooked it had been washed with dish soap but not rinsed well enough. That really got me. I stopped eating and left the restaurant. It was the worst Chinese Restaurant that I have ever eaten at. What a bad sensation. I hope you learned something from this review like I have, and though I don't like to write bad reviews, I feel obligated to do so because I don't want any others to go through the horrible dining experience that I went through at this restaurant.

    Great takeout, large portions and super flavorful. Prices were also excellent…read more The Mongolian beef, orange chicken, wonton soup, and dumplings were excellent. The pork with veg, Chinese veg, and spring rolls were good. Would definitely order all of it again. Only thing we weren't wowed by was the side of fried rice.

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    China Tastes - I was really looking forward to some great Chinese Food and my expectations were completely destroyed.

    I was really looking forward to some great Chinese Food and my expectations were completely destroyed.

    China Tastes - My order mentioned in my review.

    My order mentioned in my review.

    China Tastes - The entrance.

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    The entrance.

    China Wok - 四川雞 Szechuan Chicken

    China Wok

    4.0(72 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $

    #1 superb food. #2 (very)quick service…read more #3 fine to dine in(ambiance). mainly though, people get it to go; they get the orders perfect and fast! five stars * * * * * excellent.

    Its name takes you directly to the kitchen item most commonly used for stir-frying Chinese food…read more But unconsciously what you think about when you hear this name is the exquisite Chinese cuisine that's found inside. After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And China Wok Restaurant in Roanoke, Virginia, is the perfect example. The Wok is a large, bowl-shaped Chinese cooking pan with deep sides, traditionally used for stir-frying, and invented in China over 2,000 years ago. Its origin possibly dates back to the Han dynasty. Yet by using its name as part of this Restaurant's name, it seems to remind us of the flavorful food that is the Chinese cuisine. And this small and unassuming, family-owned restaurant focuses in it's totality in delivering quality food, cooked right. And this is precisely what they deliver. I arrived at the restaurant and the outdoor parking lot sign read: "CHINA WOK RESTAURANT / CHINESE FOOD / DINE-IN CARRY OUT / 362-2266. Although the majority of its sales are Carry Out, and this is why their phone number is listed in large print on the sign, they still have a small dining area with comfortable booths where customers can come and dine in if they prefer. And in that area they even offer self-service complementary Chinese tea. They lack space due to the large demand, so this dining area is shared as a storage area as well. But everything is clean so you don't seem to mind eating in a room that is also full of boxes. As soon as I walked in, a young Chinese lady was taking the take-out order of another customer who had arrived before me. I took the opportunity to take one of their menus which was on one side of a poster size sheet of paper, and were laying on the counter. It had such a great variety of dishes, specials, and combinations plates, that I was a little lost. But when it was my turn to approach the counter, the young lady who spoke perfect English greeted me with a friendly smile and gave me a warm welcome. She even helped me find a dish when I told her that I would like something with Roast Pork. I ordered the Roast Pork with Broccoli. It came with Pork Fried Rice and an Egg Roll. And they even included a Fortune Cookie. That's when she told me about the complimentary tea in the dining room. The young lady who took my order delivered it in person at my booth and even brought me a cup of tea with a container of sugar so that I could sweeten it. The food was amazingly delicious. I invite you to see for yourself in my photographs accompanying this review. The roast pork was so juicy and tasty, the broccoli so fresh and crispy, the egg roll not greasy at all, and the rice cooked to perfection. In conclusion, I highly recommend this Chinese Restaurant, after experiencing first hand the reason for its popularity. Their great hospitality, joined in with their amazing food, to make it an extraordinary dining experience.

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    China Wok - The Complimentary Tea station inside the dining room.

    The Complimentary Tea station inside the dining room.

    China Wok - The inside of the Egg Roll.

    The inside of the Egg Roll.

    China Wok - The comfortable booths.

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    The comfortable booths.

    Cafe Asia 2 - Close-up of a Shrimp Tempura Roll. Tasted as good as it looks!

    Cafe Asia 2

    3.9(188 reviews)
    7.6 mi
    $$

    After being ranked 4th among Yelp's Top 50 Most Prolific Elites of 2025, a distinction recognizing…read moremy consistent community engagement and high-quality contributions, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to go back and write follow-up reviews on those restaurants that impressed me the most during 2025, and Cafe Asia 2, in Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example of one of them. This Asian fusion restaurant in the Cave Spring area of Roanoke, is definitely one of my favorite restaurants of all times. And my first visit and review is something that I will always hold very dear. When you finish reading this review I invite you to go back and read that review and view my photographs accompanying that review, for it was a very unique dining experience that I will never forget. From the time you arrive at this restaurant the contemporary building design seems to beckon you to approach and enter. I love their unique logo design made up of letters and a number of a particular font that communicates a certain air of distinction. Once inside, you're like in another world altogether. If the outside of the building was impressive, the interior immediately captures your attention and mesmerizes you with it's beauty. When I arrived today, a very lovely and distinguished lady, dressed very elegantly, welcomed me and led me to the table of my choice. Later did I find out that she was the owner of the restaurant, and I had an opportunity of talking with her about the restaurant, its Sushi Bar, and Sushi chefs. Soon after, my friendly server, who was from Indonesia, came to introduce himself and take my order. To drink I had a Vietnamese Iced Coffee. It was served in a tall glass and tasted marvelous. As appetizer, I had the Dim Sum Platter. It contained 3 shrimp dŕhumai, 3 pork dumplings, 3 pork wasabi shumai, and 2 roasted pork buns. One of those items was extremely spicy, I had to drink water to cool down. The others tasted reasonably good. As my main entrée I had the Lobster Tail Tempura Maki. It was very colorful and tasted, and completely filled me up. My original server did an excellent job serving me the food and coming by to check on me. But then he disappeared and another server, also Indonesian came to bring me my main entrée. I think it might have been a shift change, but feel the first server should have let me know about this fact. But if the first server wad excellent, the second was amazing. He answered all the questions I had about items on the menu, and while delivering special dishes to other customers, he allowed me to photograph this food for the benefit of the readers of this review. Then, at the end, he helped me choose the dessert to have for the Grand Finale of my meal: the Banana Basket. It was amazingly delicious and had slices of bananas, kiwi, mangos, whipped cream, and strawberries. And topped with caramel and chocolate sauces. Considering its friendly and relaxing ambiance, its extensive menu with a wide range of Asian dishes, from traditional Chinese entries to a full sushi bar with raw and cooked options, and its amazing customer service, I definitely highly recommend this restaurant from my own experience. Every time I've dined there I've had an exceptional fine dining experience, and as I'm leaving I'm already looking forward to returning.

    Everything we had from here was flavorful, hot & delicious! The restaurant inside is beautifully…read moredecorated, it wasn't crowded when we arrived at 5:40pm on a Monday evening. They were doing a heck of a carry out business, and know I know why. My husband had the wonton soup - he must of enjoyed them because I didn't get to try them, however that broth - oh my delicious- I finished that - easily. I had an order of the crab wontons - mostly cream cheese tasting - wish there was a bit more crab/shrimp, overall tasty. We shared our first hot pot - ribeye, carrots, peppers, stewed tomatoes served with your choice of rice - we chose the fried. Our shrimp tempura roll was yummy! Oh and we also each had a strawberry sangria although they do have other cocktails - I totally missed out on a screwdriver but the sangria was good too. Service was excellent- very nice people. Look forward to returning in the future!

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    Cafe Asia 2 - The corner where customers come to place their To Go orders.

    The corner where customers come to place their To Go orders.

    Cafe Asia 2 - A fork holding a piece of Scallop.

    A fork holding a piece of Scallop.

    Cafe Asia 2 - The restaurant as night falls.

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    The restaurant as night falls.

    Szechuan Restaurant - A picture is worth a thousand words.

    Szechuan Restaurant

    3.0(70 reviews)
    7.5 mi
    $$

    Sometimes in the least expected places one can find the most exquisite restaurants. Looking for a…read moreplace to eat after an upset with 419 West Restaurant for not having enough parking spaces to accommodate their booked customers, after canceling the reservation that I made through Open Table, I drove off to a tiny strip mall next door, and there I found this place called Szechuan Chinese Restaurant. After being awarded the NC Triad Yelp Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Szechuan Restaurant in South Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example. As I was walking towards the restaurant after parking my car, since I hadn't had an opportunity to research it to find out if it was good, I asked one of their customers who was also headed that way and he replied: "After more than 40 years of being their customer, I haven't found a place with better Chinese food." What an outstanding live testimony to the place, I thought to myself. Then as I got closer, Their windows were displaying framed articles about the restaurant. Inside, the owner was seated at his open office located in front of the restaurant, and the walls around him were inundated with framed awards and photos related to the restaurant. The owner, very friendly and hospitable, greeted me, and explained how since Covid they no longer had table service. But you would look at the menu, order and pay there, and then the food would be taken to your table in take out containers by a young lady server. As I went through their beautiful and extensive menu, he was able to notice that I was not too familiar with many of the items on the menu, so he helped me by asking me some questions of my likes and providing some recommendations. I ended up ordering a Coke to drink. A Vegetable Spring Roll as appetizer, as well as a Scallop Roll from the Sushi Bar. And as my main entrée I ordered the Pork Szechuan Style with their Fried Rice. And for dessert they had only three options Cheesecake, Chocolate Cheesecake, or Donuts. I went for the Chinese Donuts because I always wanted to try them. After ordering and paying with my credit card, I went to their dining room to look for a table to sit at. I picked a booth next to a window to provide enough natural light to be able to photograph the food nicely. The server brought me a plastic bottle of coke with a styrofoam cup with ice. The dining room was very nice and had the most beautiful and elegant fish tank that I've ever seen in a restaurant. It's a pity that they hadn't return back to regular table service since Covid is now under control. While waiting for my food to be prepared, I walked over to the Sushi counter to watch the Sushi Chef prepare my Scallop Roll. I invite you to view my photographs and videos accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the quality of their food. Finally, the friendly young lady brought my food to my table on a tray which she placed on the table. Both her followed-up to see how I found the food and to see ifvI needed anything else. What can I say, the food was amazing! From the Sushi to the Pork in the Szechuan sauce, to the Spring Roll, and Fried Rice. By the time I ate the donuts they had cooled down and hardened and were a bit dry inside. While I was enjoying my meal, several customers stopped by to pick up their To Go orders that they had ordered by phone or through their website. Others came with the intention of eating in but when they found out the situation, they ordered for Take Out instead. And a family who came to eat in, left when they found out the dining situation. The dining experience is not the same eating out of plastic containers. It's like drinking wine out of a plastic cup is not the same as drinking it out of a Baccarat wine glass. I highly recommend that the owner return back to the normal way of operating a restaurant. The inside of the restaurant is much too beautiful and the food much too exquisite not to do so.

    service. Even on Christmas Eve when half of Roanoke wants Szechuan and things get a little busy,…read morethey are uber-professional. Dumpling SAUCE is amazing. I think it's made fresh. I would LOVE the recipe.

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    Szechuan Restaurant - All the framed awards and photos of the restaurant and its customers.

    All the framed awards and photos of the restaurant and its customers.

    Szechuan Restaurant - A picture is worth a thousand words.

    A picture is worth a thousand words.

    Szechuan Restaurant - The menu

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    The menu

    China Lite Restaurant - The Chicken on a Stick on top of the Pork Fried Ricd was plumpy, juicy, and delicious!

    China Lite Restaurant

    3.8(13 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $

    Sometimes we find in the least expected places the most extraordinary food. This is the case when I…read morefelt like having Chinese food delivered and I went to explore a Chinese restaurants that delivered through Door Dash. While examining their menus and viewing the photos of their food, I suddenly saw one of my favorite Chinese foods in their menu: Chicken on a Stick (4 pc) with Pork Fried Rice. And Egg Roll. After being awarded the NC Triad Yelp Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And China Lite in Northwest Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example. Little did I know that this unseen, hole in the wall, Chinese Restaurant would have one of the best Chinese food that I've ever had in Roanoke, Virginia. It was already late at night, around 9:30pm and I worried if maybe the food would not be as fresh because it was already so late at night. It was delivered around 10:15pm by a very pleasant Door Dasher. It came inside a simple plastic bag and the container kept it real hot and smelling amazingly delicious. Inside with the food, it had several little plastic bags of Soy sauce, Duck sauce, and one of Hot sauce. It also contained napkins, a white plastic fork, and a Fortune Cookie. Everything seemed perfect. I could notice the care that the people working in this restaurant had put in, while preparing my delivery order. When I opened the container, to my surprise, it contained four of the most plumpiest Chicken on a Stick that I have ever seen, and cooked just right. The Pork Fried Rice was cooked to perfection with actual small chunks of pork that you could see and taste.The taste and texture was just like a good Chinese Pork Fried Rice should taste. The chicken was juicy, tender, and cooked just right. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the food. Needless to say the amount was plenty to more than fill me up, but it was so good that I ate it all, including the amazing Egg Roll. In conclusion, I highly recommend this Chinese Restaurant for their wonderful food and attention to detail in packing it up with care and all the condiments you would expect from a Chinese restaurant. And I look forward to visiting the restaurant in person to have more of their wonderful food and an outstanding dining experience.

    These people are terrible. Literally just called them first time at that. The lady was hard to…read moreunderstand which wasn't a problem , but her attitude stinks. I'm placing my order and once finished she gave me the total and the time it would take I said okay I'll be on my way she then proceeded to say only cash I states I only have a card on me she screamed out "OH MY GOD" and hung the phone up in my face. If you were only accepting cash that should've been stated before the order here being placed or even in the middle. I am beyond disgusted with this place and their customer service.

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    China Lite Restaurant - The Pork Fried Rice was one of a kind.

    The Pork Fried Rice was one of a kind.

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    China Lite Restaurant - The Fortune Cookie that came inside together with the other condiments.

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    The Fortune Cookie that came inside together with the other condiments.

    Red Palace

    Red Palace

    2.9(61 reviews)
    6.6 mi
    $$

    so much selection there was something for my whole family. the bathroom was nice. staff where kind…read moreand helpful

    I happened to go to Tanglewood Mall to pick up an order I purchased at Belk's website of an Izod…read morePolo Shirt which was on sale. And after I did so I decided to go try out the Red Palace Tanglewood Chinese Restaurant. Now there is another Red Palace Chinese Restaurant in the Roanoke area: The Red Palace Valley View, which is actually my favorite Chinese Buffet Restaurant and at first I thought that they were from the same owner, but I found out they're not and should not be confused. I invite you to go read my review of that one and view my photographs after you finish reading this one, and you will immediately notice the great difference between the two. Just go to The Red Palace Valley View. This Red Palace Tanglewood is located next to Kroger Supermarket at the Tanglewood Mall. When I arrived I parked my pearl white Lexus in the parking lot located on the right side of the restaurant and then went walking to the front door. The building structure of this restaurant didn't look as magestic as the other one, nor the entrance either. As I entered there was a nice size fish tank with the water not too clean the Gold fishes color white.Then there was a nice looking counter station behind which was a friendly young gentleman cashier and To Go order taker and the place for customers to pick up their Take Out orders. The counter had an impressive golden Buddha on top. A friendly young lady came to greet me and take me to my table. She took my drink order and told me to go ahead and enjoy the Buffet. I ordered a Dr. Pepper to drink which was brought to me with very little ice and I was never asked if I wanted a refill. The few ladies filling up the trays got in the way of the customers, without even smiling or saying excuse me and would put a new tray of food but then would throw the old one right in with the fresh one and Mixed them together. The Buffet stations themselves were old and refurbished. Most of the food looked luckwarm from having been sitting there too long. The shrimps looked tiny, as well as other of the food items. The fried rice lacked color, ingredients, and flavor. The sauces were watered down. And there were not to many food items to pick from. The items lacked flavor and even though they were edible, they were not enjoyable to anyone who knows what genuine, high-quality Chinese food is all about. Even the elephant ears with the desserts were stale. What a difference from the Valley View Red Palace, which is actually not associated in anything with this one. If anything I got from trying this one out was not to ever return and to let all those who read my review know that it's not worth it. Save yourself from going through a horrible dining experience and go dine somewhere else.

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    Red Palace - The open dining room next to the area where the food was stationed.

    The open dining room next to the area where the food was stationed.

    Red Palace
    Red Palace - The interior of the restaurant from the door to one of thr buffet bars.

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    The interior of the restaurant from the door to one of thr buffet bars.

    Szechuan Restaurant - The complimentary fortune cookie was given at the end of the meal with the bill.

    Szechuan Restaurant

    2.9(68 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $$

    After closing their lunch buffet due to COVID-19, Szechuan Restaurant in Salem, VA has reopened it…read moreas of 10/01/2025. They serve the same delicious selections they originally offered with their crispy General Tso's Chicken being a favorite of most. While being a buffet, the service is still great as always. The atmosphere is a little calmer than other buffets, which is a plus. As for the price, it is roughly $13 a person, which is a little high for lunch, but better than some similar places in the area. All in all, I'm glad Szechuan is offering its buffet again.

    I had a craving for Chinese takeout and I wasn't sure I'd be able to find anything decent in…read moreRoanoke. On its face, it seemed okay. A heavy bag greeted me, and ample customization was available online. However, I found the dishes I ordered somewhat bland. The Buddha's delight dish had a strange off taste to it that caused a bit of an allergic reaction in my mouth and then made me violently ill when I tried it again. Not sure what was in it but nothing good. Even if I didn't have that experience, it was a good quantity of food but nothing that I would have been in a hurry to return for. Unfortunately, my search for Chinese food in the region continues.

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    Szechuan Restaurant - The bar of the restaurant and the pickup area for orders to go.

    The bar of the restaurant and the pickup area for orders to go.

    Szechuan Restaurant - A fork holding a Crab Rangoon appetizer, ready to be tasted and savored.

    A fork holding a Crab Rangoon appetizer, ready to be tasted and savored.

    Szechuan Restaurant - A fork holding a Crab Rangoon appetizer ready to be tasted and savored.

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    A fork holding a Crab Rangoon appetizer ready to be tasted and savored.

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