Chuan cafe is a cozy hidden gem in North Raleigh. The shopping center it's in is definitely in an…read moreunassuming strip mall, but trust me the food and the service are worth It! I came right before a show at the Alamo Drafthouse around the corner, which makes it the perfect night out for dinner and show. It looks like a lot of people order takeout here, but they have ample tables and do offer an excellent dine in service. I loved their green beans and eggplant. All their food felt more authentic and homestyle than your typical run of the mill Chinese place. The food had flavor, and it wasn't overly greasy either! I'll definitely come back next time in near north Raleigh.

I used to love this restaurant and was a loyal customer for years, which makes this experience…read moreespecially disappointing. I ordered the lo mein, bamboo flounder fish, and a side of fried rice. Unfortunately, the lo mein was extremely greasy, the fried rice was overly salty, and the shrimp was hard, overcooked and not fresh. When I informed the waiter that I would not be eating the lo mein due to its condition, I was told that I would still have to pay for it and that it did not matter whether I liked it or not. He initially refused to remove the dish from my bill. After eventually taking it off, he told me that he never wanted to see my face again as I was leaving. What disappoints me most is that I genuinely enjoyed this restaurant and had been a repeat customer. The decline in food quality combined with the way my concerns were handled has left a very negative impression. Unfortunately, I will be taking my business elsewhere.

Imperial Garden Chinese Restaurant is located in the Greystone Shopping Center in Raleigh, on the…read moreleft side of Food Lion. Imperial Garden has long been my go-to place for Chinese food, but over my last few visits, I have noticed that the quality of the meat has gone down The restaurant layout is split into two rooms. The first room features booths and an elevated seating section, while the second room has tables for larger groups. The decor is simple and traditional. The service here is still very good. Although I haven't gotten my favorite waitress during my last few visits, she made a point to come over and talk to me this last time. She even remembered my exact order and that I like it prepared without onions, which I truly appreciated! Unfortunately, the beef itself seemed a little rubbery. A few of the pieces were completely fine, so I am not sure whether the meat was just overcooked or had sat under a heat lamp too long before being served. The fried rice seemed better than ever, though, as was the eggroll. I think I will need to start trying some new vegetarian or alternative dishes here on my next visits to avoid the meat, as I still really enjoy the local atmosphere and excellent service.

I have been coming to Imperial Garden for over 30 years, and it has maintained a high standard of…read morequality Chinese cuisine (with some American touches) and friendly service over the years. Portions are very generous, and we usually have enough leftovers for a complete meal the next day. It can get crowded during peak times, so I highly recommend a reservation. Two stand-by Chinese starters, Egg Rolls and Crab Rangoon, are a great way to begin any meal. The Egg Rolls are big, crispy and full of flavor. The Crab Rangoon are the best I have had anywhere. These won-won wonders are tender with a silky-smooth Cream Cheese and Crab filing. Imperial Garden does all the basic Chinese Chicken dishes to perfection. The Hunan Chicken, is slightly spicy and stir-fried with a few vegetables in a savory sauce. My grandkids love the Sesame Chicken). These bite-size chunks of Chicken are coated with a thick, sticky, slightly sweet sauce and liberally coated with Sesame Seeds. Two other favorites are General Tso's Chicken - double fried and sautéed with fresh green peppers in spicy sauce and Empress Chicken - marinated chicken, lightly fried and sautéed with broccoli, baby corn, straw mushroom & water chestnuts. Peking Style dishes are another winner. Whether it's Shrimp. Pork, Beef or Chicken; these tender morsels are coated in a tempura-like slurry, stir-fried to perfection and smothered in your favorite sauce. I like the Sweet & Sour Pork version. It comes with a bit of Carrot, Water Chestnut, Bell Pepper and Onion; and is served with either White Rice or Fried rice. Throw in a lightly-hopped ice-cold Tsingtau, sit back, and savor the moment.

Ni Asian Kitchen is located in Celebration at Six Forks Shopping Center. There was plenty of nearby…read moreparking. LoveFood named Ni Asian the best Chinese restaurant in North Carolina, Midtown Magazine gave it the Gold Diamond Award, and it's been a favorite on Nextdoor Neighborhood Faves. So I had to check out the hype, and it didn't disappoint. I enjoyed the positive messages all over the restaurant. It isn't fancy and has the hole-in-the-wall charm, which generally means amazing food. The restaurant has outdoor seating, booths in the front and another small dining area further back that you can't see from the front. They also seemed to have a pretty active takeout business. The menu is a mixture of Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese. The menu was larger than I expected, and they have $9.99 lunch options and $11.99 dinner options. I arrived before they opened and looked at the menu on the door. I decided on the Triple Delight, but it wasn't on the inside menu; they made it for me anyway. It was shrimp, chicken and beef with a mixture of veggies, and I got fried rice for an extra charge. It was delicious, and the flavors were great. The portion was large enough that I got three meals from it. They offer plenty of teas, but others in the group wanted coffee, which they do not offer. They do offer Coke products. Service was friendly and attentive. I look forward to my next meal here.

I have been coming to this restaurant for over 10 years, and unfortunately, the quality and value…read morehave continued to decline. I ordered the Thai basil fried rice with beef, shrimp, and extra vegetables. I paid an additional $2 for the shrimp, only to discover that the shrimp had been cut into tiny pieces and scattered throughout the rice. I could barely find it, much less taste it. The photo speaks for itself. Charging extra for shrimp and then serving tiny slivers of it is ridiculous. I have also noticed the same approach with the vegetables. When you pay for extra vegetables, you would expect a reasonable variety that actually adds something to the dish, such as broccoli, mushrooms, or other substantial vegetables. Instead, the dish is heavily filled with inexpensive ingredients such as carrots and bell peppers, which makes the portion look fuller without actually providing much variety or value. After being a customer for more than a decade, I know what the food here used to be like. Portions can look generous, but when you actually look at what you are receiving, too much of it feels like filler while the ingredients you are paying extra for are barely there. If you are going to charge customers extra for shrimp and extra vegetables, then give them a reasonable amount of what they actually paid for. Cutting shrimp into tiny pieces does not make it a proper shrimp portion. This was extremely disappointing, especially from a restaurant I have supported for so many years.

The food here is just as good as people say it is. I called in an order and it was ready in about…read more15 minutes. The owner/only person working was friendly as well, and told me I would like his chicken. I ordered the general tso chicken with fried rice and crab rangoon. My total was around $35 and the food was super hot and fresh and big enough to feed 2. The crab rangoons came in a bag of 6 and were crispy, big, and full of filling. They were so good and filling and honestly my favorite crab rangoon I've had from any spot around here. Each bite was great. The chicken was in fact so delicious and so tender. Each piece was good and there were no weird stringy or crusty pieces of chicken. The sauce was so flavorful and I loved the dish. 10/10 takeout!! Update: After finishing leftovers I can say this will be my new go-to takeout spot

"Social Media made me do it"…read more Fu Kee Express does a lot of things correctly. I visited during lunch hours, so I avoided long lines and dinner rush. Owner was personable, kind, and very nice. This is not a dine in restaurant - be prepared for takeout only. Prices are higher than typical. Food was solid. Egg rolls better than most and not greasy. Pork fried rice very, very good. Rice is yellow (perhaps food coloring?) and delicious. I typically order no egg, no peas, no carrots, and add bean sprouts. Disappointed they don't offer bean sprouts, but I'm also tempted to add veggies upon next visit. Overall, rice was delicious. My biggest letdown was garlic shrimp and veggies. Shrimp were large - but slightly overcooked. Veggies also overcooked. Flavor fell a tad bit flat. I'm guessing it was me, and perhaps I had a bad day (which, IMO, affects flavor). I would definitely try again if I'm in the area. Fast casual Chinese: 3.7

I work just down the street from red pepper. This has become my favorite and go to spot in Raleigh…read more I am very big on Asian food and I have yet to find a place better than this. I have tried many things but find myself getting the string bean beef almost every time. It is very well priced for lunch and also comes with an egg roll. Highlights for the menu: String Bean Beef, Hunan beef, Singapore rice noodle, Curry noodle soup. You cannot go wrong with any of these! The food is always very consistent and always received in a timely matter.

Service was easy, no complaints there. Singapore rice noodles were good but different , it doesn't…read morehave curry, instead it's like a soy sauce. Also the spicy actually isn't spicy at all for the 5 star spice I wanted. Okay portion , two meals was about 30$. A little worth the price but just wishing the curry was incorporated into it . Overall not bad.

Okay let's start by me giving all five stars that's awesome because that's not something that I do…read moreoften. This place from the time you enter the door, intrigues you! The ambiance is modern and low lights vibes. Wait staff totally engaging and knowledgeable of the menu and pairing. Food 10's across the board. I'm not even a tofu girly but this crispy tofu I'll eat and purchase!

Awesome service. Beautiful restaurant. Inspired menu. All the things you want from an elevated meal…read morewith family, colleagues, or a love one. Highly recommend.

I had a great experience here, I had fried rice, and the hand pulled noodles with shrimp. One of…read morethe highlights of the restaurant was being able to watch the noodles being made fresh by hand through a viewing window. I thought this was such a unique addition, it gives customers a firsthand look at the process of making noodles and it displays true authenticity behind the food. The food was excellent, full of flavor, and clearly prepared with attention to quality. The customer service was just as impressive, making the entire experience even more enjoyable. Between the delicious food, welcoming service, and the opportunity to witness the noodle-making process, Chengdu 7 delivers a memorable dining experience. I highly recommend giving this place a try.

Great dumplings Wontons in hot chili oil delish!…read moreHe fun was yum yum! Service was excellent

I love this place and wish they had a location in north Raleigh their food is so good! All of it. I…read morewish I had the opportunity to make it there every week, but my off days are usually the days they are closed. Liangpi is my absolute favorite xi'an dish, and theirs is perrrrfection, and also, the only place to find any in the area. I drive almost 30 minutes just for the noodles pretty much

This place is a hidden gem in the Cary area in terms of north-western Chinese food. It seems to be…read morefamily-operated and with limited items on menu. The place is not tiny but clean. We came with lower expectation as the demographic population in this area. And we ordered the thick noodle combo with both rice and flour option, as well as sour plum drink and Chinese burger. All of the food that we ordered are beyond expectations. Their mystery sauce is a must-try. The service is limited and self-served mostly, but the staff are still very friendly to help out.

By far my favorite Chinese take out. Great hole in the wall, great service, and the food is…read moredelicious. They have freshly fried wontons served with their soups, which I have not had since I was a kid. We had the boneless spare ribs, and egg drop soup. I highly recommend this place. We also bought a hat!

I come here almost every week and used to go when I was in school at Meredith all the time! So this…read moreplace is on of the highest recommended places I tell people about! You definitely have to try the Singapore noodles and the sesame chicken combination with white rice! It's absolutely amazing! The owners are so nice which makes the service great and the ambiance is great as well but their food is spectacular

The food was absolutely amazing! Everything was fresh, delicious, and full of flavor. The…read morerestaurant was also very clean, and they had a 100 sanitation rating, which was very impressive. Definitely one of the cleanest and best restaurants I've been to. Highly recommend!

I'm giving two stars based on transactions because food is great but why was my card charged more…read morethan the actual bill. If I want to tip I will but don't be adding money when it's definitely not warranted. This is called fraud please don't do it again and all be cautious to look at what you're actually paying for but from now on I'll just use cash!