My husband is convinced this is the best Chinese food on Oahu. I don't think I'm qualified to make a statement like that but I can agree it is really good!! I've never had pork and tofu meat pockets (in those sesame bread pockets) but they were the absolute jam. They're apparently one of their house specials they're known for and I can see why. It didn't really seem like I was eating tofu because the sauce and flavoring was so powerful. With a menu so big I get a little overwhelmed and end up with some trusty go-tos. The spicy Mongolian beef and the orange chicken were absolute perfection. We typically come here for takeout but I just noticed that Bite Squad will deliver for them so I'll be making my way through this delicious menu very soon. read more

Dew Drop Inn - Ground Pork & Tofu with Sesame Bread (top), Spicy Mongolian Beef, Orange Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Food is good, but the service is extremely slow. Our friends brought us here as they love the Dew Drop Inn and we went early enough (5:30) to not have to deal with the lack of parking. There are only a few (maybe 5-6?) on the side of the building and if not, go for the street parking. It is a low-key, non dress up place and certainly not somewhere I'd take anyone you may want to impress. Food was good - when it finally arrived, but so aggravating that I didn't even take pictures! The Mongolian beef was tasty and very tender, with a bit of spicy to make you sit up and take notice. Shrimp and tofu had lots of garlic, but was not worth waiting the 45 minutes it took to arrive. Each dish is $15-$20 so plan accordingly. Family style is best, but you might be eating each dish ala carte and plan and ask for your rice early! Dessert - we ordered coffee ice cream - and it was served as it is bought - in a plastic cup! No frills for sure, and not memorable. Overall - experience was average as we thought we were there early enough to beat the crowd and not have to wait for our food. read more

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This is an honey and unique restaurant. Their relaxing music and warm lighting create a nice dinner ambiance. Their food is also pretty good. We tried the spicy tendon and xiao long bao and they were both delicious. It was a fun and enjoyable dining experience. The waitress was nice and sweet. We will be back to support them. read more

Dew Drop Inn - Chinese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Fast service, good food, reasonable prices, intimate, casual setting. Definitely will be going back to try more of it's extensive menu. read more

Dew Drop Inn - Braised eggplant with beef - Chinese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It's hard to give a good review for this place when you have to wait such a long time for the food. It doesn't matter if you call in an order or go thru doordash more than a day in advance, the food is never ever ready. You show up to pick up a phone order and have to stand in a parking lot for half an hour regularly. I have been waiting over almost an hour and a half already for food tonight. It's 8pm and a school night and the kid is hungry. Updated to add: We finally the doordash order, very late. The dasher was at the restaurant for 2 hours waiting for the food to be prepared while the delivery time kept getting pushed back repeatedly. If we had known this was going to be our experience I would have never ordered from here in the first place. read more

Dew Drop Inn was popping when I came on a Friday night! It is a pretty small place and it was packed when I got there. I had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. After getting seated, I ordered the spicy beef noodle soup, spicy wontons, braised butterfish, and the steamed Shanghai soup dumplings. I loved the food here! It all tasted delicious! The thing that made it special for me was that it reminded me of home, traditional Cantonese cuisine. I didn't realize how long it has been since I had it and it brought a nostalgic feel with it. If you love Cantonese food, this is a good place to get some! If you never tried it, ask for recommendations from neighboring tables or the waiter. You want to be able to try different foods without being completely blind because odds are you probably won't get it. The service here was fantastic. The guy did a great job taking care of us and everyone else. There was literally one guy attending all the tables. That is not easy! Props to him! Come give this place a try and expand your horizons! read more

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We finally tried this place after 3 years, and I have to say it lived up to its hype. We ordered spicy dumplings, shao long bao, orange chicken, Shanghai pork buns. Everything was made from scratch and it was fresh. The dumplings were flavorful and the skin were also made from scratch. Orange chicken was crispy and zesty, and finally the shao long bao was a little soupy bun/dumpling goodness. There were only one elderly woman that took orders and served everyone. People that complain about service being slow should really look at this place from a different perspective. This is not a turn and churn place and because they make everything from scratch as you can taste the quality. I don't mind it took a bit longer; if you want a fast place then you should go to another Chinese restaurant where they serve Americanized dishes. We arrived here about 5 min before they opened and there were already a huge line. I'd recommend people to call in advance for a reservation; if you can't get through via phone just keep trying. We tried calling and was not able to get through so I really recommend just get there 5-10 min before they open or expect at least a 45min wait for a table. We absolutely enjoyed our dinner and will definitely be back. read more

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This place is excellent. The service is top notch, food is classic, location is the perfect vibe.

Initially we were super hyped by the novelty of the dishes here, but after some digestion and reflection, we decided the overall experience was just average. The service is friendly but very slow, so be prepared to wait. We ordered: #84 Rice Noodle with Chicken, Egg & Shrimp: The noodles were a little overcooked, but they were very flavorful. The meat was skimpy- only two shrimp and very little chicken. #80 Shao Bing Sesame Bread Pockets with Chicken and Vegetables: I was expecting the sesame pockets to be light and crispy, but they were very dense and buttery, like a flakey pastry. The filling was mostly green onions and bean sprouts, with a little bit of chicken. It was sort of like a teriyaki stir fry, but the taste was lacking and the filling didn't seem to match the bread pocket. #98 Mochi Rice "Fantuan": Mochi rice musubi filled with Chinese donut, pork floss, and pickled cabbage. This was my favorite! What a perfect combination of flavors and textures! The chewy mochi rice, the savory pork floss, the crispy Chinese donut, and the crunchy, sour pickled cabbage... Delicious! If anything, I might stop by to pick up a mochi rice fantuan to go, but I probably don't need to sit down and eat here again. read more

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What an amazing whole in the wall! Have eaten there many times and is one of my family's favorite places to celebrate special occasions. Amazing food and family owned and operated. Everything is delicious, you won't be disappointed read more

Came back for the soup dumplings and dim sum!!! The soup dumplings were a hit and we all enjoyed the shrimp dim sum, cold chicken, and fried rice! Looks like a hole in the wall but it sure is delicious! We keep coming back here because of the quality of food and flavors. Give them a try! read more

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Very best Chinese restaurant in Oahu. A very small place and BYOB. Fresh dumplings and fried rices are divine. I loved everything we ordered. Taking our boozes are an extra bonus. read more

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Love this place! I had eaten Orange Chicken a million times but my husband ordered Orange Beef and it was ono. I also love their lettuce wraps and garlic green beans. read more

Dew and i have a pretty strange relationship... sometimes i like it here, sometimes i dont, sometimes i crave it.... so who knows but today that happened. I craved it so here i am. Reviews: -Ambience: nothing fancy but who cares as long as food is good! -Service: nice and friendly. -Crispy half duck ($18.95) I've tried better ones, may skip it next time. -Pepper salted fish fillet ($15.95) My favorite! Not too strong with the garlic but plenty flavor! -Tofu corn egg drop ($10.95) I like it! Overall, i will come back! I guess.... who knows... read more

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After a less than stellar experience at another Chinese restaurant, my desires for Xiao Long Bao/ Soup Dumplings was not satiated. I scoured my bookmarked places on Yelp and rediscovered why I saved Dew Drop Inn....not just for soup dumplings, but for black sesame dum sum as well! I've eaten dim sum all over the US, from Hawaii to New York, and dim sum has to be my favorite type of food. Of the dim sum options, the illusive and often overlooked star in my opinion is the black sesame dum sum. Most of the places that I've had it at served it steamed, rolled in crushed peanuts or shredded coconut, but it is hands down the underrated scene stealer of the dim sum universe. When I found out that Dew Drop had not only the XLB that I wanted, but also the black sesame dim sum that I craved, I dropped everything and headed across the island to get my hands on some. Much like the rest of Oahu, parking is an issue. I parked on the street about a block down and walked, but it was worth it. Storefront is small and unassuming, if you weren't looking directly for it, you could drive by and not even notice. Inside is quaint and cozy, with about 7-10 tables, snug in the small space. I was ushered into the corner, being a party of one, and partly due to my ravenous nature I'm sure the server was aware of. The menu is packed with many options, but I had my order ready before I even sat down. I was served a perfectly steeped and smooth pot of oolong tea, and I placed my order for XLB (8 pieces for $10.95), black sesame dim sum (4 pieces for $3.95), and mochi rice in lotus leaf ($5.25). I waited what seemed like a lifetime, and in the course of those 15 minutes, drank nearly the entire tea kettle in excited anticipation. I was first served my black sesame dish, which was technically from the dessert menu, but hey, my mama always said "eat dessert first, life's uncertain!" They were served four to a bowl, in a sweet liquid like a soup, and were absolutely FANTASTIC. I could easily have polished off two orders, they were superbly cooked, not overly sweet, and very hot. After that home run, I was served the XLB. I was somewhat tentative after the last experience elsewhere, but they looked good and smelled even better, so hope remained. First bite was screaming hot, just the way I like it, and oozed out soup, much to my delight. They were served with a ginger vinegar sauce that was simple and perfectly paired with the salty and savory bao. The downside to this dining experience was the lotus leaf rice. This was unlike any steamed rice I've seen, I'm not sure if this was Taiwanese style, but all the rice was browned with sauce that was tangy and reminiscent of bbq, and inside was charsiu, a black egg, and some mushrooms. This was unfortunately not to my liking, much too umami for my tastes. Overall, I thought this dining experience was top notch, and I can't wait to return. I wish even at this moment I was there eating another order of those black sesame dim sum, instead of typing this review, but you on Yelp must know about this hidden gem! Prices are reasonable for the quality of the food, and service is fast and efficient. Dew Drop is a definite not to miss in Honolulu! read more

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Our Aunty and Uncle from California treated us to a scrumptious meal at Dew Drop Inn on Beretania Street last night. It's a cozy, popular eatery specializing in authentic Northern Chinese cuisine. Because parking is limited on the side of the building, we were fortunate to find street parking across from the restaurant. We shared the following dishes family style: spicy hot and sour soup, crunchy garlic string beans, the Shanghai vegetarian buns, orange chicken, Shao bing sesame bread pockets with tofu and pork, steamed fish with ginger and onion sauce, pepper salted pork spareribs, and a tofu vegetarian dish. The selections were enjoyed by all...delicious and well seasoned...and was perfect for a group of 8 adults. Thanks to our cousin, who recommended this restaurant, we were able to enjoy a memorable family night out with friendly service, a convenient location, and flavorful Taiwanese dishes. We hope to return soon and try more of their onolicious selections! read more

A little on the expensive side, but the food is original and delicious. We got takeout of 7 items for 4 people because we like so many things here! We got: xiao long bao (ofc!) which comes with red vinegar, shanghai pork meat buns, garlic string beans with pork, beef broccoli with crispy pan-fried noodles, sesame bread pockets with pork & tofu, pepper salted fish filet, and Taiwanese spicy beef noodle soup. Everything was SO good, especially the sesame pockets with pork & tofu, and the shanghai pork meat buns. Next time I'll remember to take pictures but we were so hungry I forgot! Small parking lot, but we ordered takeout. We'll be back! read more

First time here but will be back again soon! I'm writing this with the flavors still lingering in my mouth....or maybe it's the burps but either way....outstanding! Took an extra trip around the block to realize we would be parking on the other side of the street but there were several metered spaces so not an issue. Started with the shrimp & pork potstickers, so absolutely tender, the "skins" were fresh and delicate, eight to an order. Enough for HB and me without him trying to steal mine. Next, Mu Shu pork, also outstanding. The Mu Shu filling stands up to the plum sauce and doesn't let it overwhelm the ingredients wrapped in the tortilla type crepes. The bonus is there are six crepes, usually if you can find them, you will get four to a order. Plenty Mu Shu for six wraps. This is an HB fav and he was a happy camper. No ka oi on this choice. Lastly, Mongolian Beef. Tender, juicy, flavorful and served over a bed of Chinese cabbage and sautéed onions. Perfectly spiced! Carefully picked out the red chilies and they were the only thing left on that plate when we were done. Since it was only the two of us we were limited to how much to order....next time it will be the entire family. Nine tables in this little restaurant. The service it what you would expect as the servers also cook, cashier, bus the tables, etc. Loved the picture book menu as not much English is spoken so it's a point and nod with a smile ordering process. Yummo! read more

My friend and I decided on a whim to try out Dew Drop Inn. It was around 7PM on a Tuesday evening. Although the parking was full (Located in the driveway right after the restaurant on Beretania st.) we were able to dine in right away. Free street parking is available all long the right side after the restaurant's parking entrance only after 6PM Monday-Saturday. Sunday is free all day. I was greeted by a young gentleman and luckily we had no wait to be sat. There was a couple big parties, and a few small ones. We had a choice to choose between two tight tables, located on the left as soon as you enter. Keep in mind the tables are cramped, the space is limited and you're most likely going to wait if you don't have a reservation. We just happened to come on a rare-but slow evening. The menu is quite friendly, where a photo of each dish is displayed for your review. This was quite dangerous for me as I went in extremely hungry, and everything just made my mouth water. There was a couple orders that the waiter overlooked, but compensated the missed dish by comping the sesame bread that I ordered last. Every single item that we ordered was delicious. My friend who is quite particular about Chinese cuisine loved it as well! My favorite was the Steamed Shrimp, Tofu, Ginger, Onion Sauce, and dip the sesame bread into the sauce. Such a great pair! The fried rice was delicious too, I just can't believe there's no MSG in any of their food. Wash everything down with some ice cold, fresh soy milk, supplied locally. I would definitely recommend Dew Drop Inn if you're craving ono, delightful Chinese food. Just make sure to call them prior to going and make a reservation! **BYOB** read more

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Called in order for orange chicken, and fried rice for take out. Picked up my order which was nicely tied in a plastic bag. I got all the way home only to find out I got battered chicken with no orange sauce. Bland battered chicken. We wont be coming here again. read more

I have done take out a couple of times and found the dishes as wonderful as always. My favorites are the mapo tofiu, chicken chive potstickers, beef brocooli pan-fried noodles and the mushu pork. We are sure to plan ahead as the prep time is usually 30-45 min. Well worth the wait. Thank you. read more

Quality really went downhill. I used to order mabo tofu from this place at least twice a week, sometimes two or three orders all at once. Sometimes it's good sometimes it's really weird and watery. Tonight's was very sour and smelt funny. The tofu was all broken up not cubed. Color looked a little off and my wife said it smells like spicy sour soup whatever that is. It tasted so bad I can't even eat it. Grosses me out big time. I think she is right they are selling us some modified spicy sour soup some of the time. Either that or the tofu or meat was horribly spoiled. I dont think I'm going to go here anymore. They just lost a really good customer. I do NOT recommend this place at all anymore. I'm going to take this back tomorrow for a refund. Update- I decided to give them another chance so I took the bad batch back to exchange for a new one and things seem back to how it should be. If anyone wants to eat some of the best mapo tofu in town this is the spot. Hopefully it stays this way as it's one of my favorites! read more

Dew Drop Inn - Chinese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Been frequenting this establishment for years, on and off. Wish i could rate Dew Drop higher... we need as many Northern style Chinese restaurants in this island as are willing and capable; unfortunately, the unreliable quality and taste of the cooking from the kitchen draws a middling review. 2 and 1/2 stars would be dead on accurate as sometimes the food is a 5, and other, regrettable times, around a zero. Consequently, the possibilty of having a great meal draws me back, and a barely edible meal chases me away for months at a time. If the owner(s) pay attention, they need to replicate the talents of one (or more) of their cooks, and eliminate (or send for training and improvement) one or more others. I only wish them all well. As, when they are On, they are terrific. And my strong sense is, if they were more committed to being consistently good, they could be Great, and never in worry of bit enough business. Done right, they could be (should be) in a far larger space, serving a whole lot more appreciative diners. Hope this is taken as constructive criticism as it is well meant. read more

Last time I ate here was over 25 years ago. Not sure if this is the same family that owned it waay back then, but food was good then, and its still good. Orange Chicken is a must here. As is the Mongolian Beef. Food is made fresh and flavorful. The staff here consists of only a couple of people and the cook so service may be a little slow on busy nights - and this place is often busy! Seating area is very small, not good for a group over 8. Your best bet is take out, call ahead and they will have it ready for you. read more

First visit here with a group and had a chance to taste many dishes that started with the Hot & Sour Soup perfect on a rainy night , then came the vegetarian egg rolls of course you cannot miss out on egg rolls that were nice and crisp that you just dunk their sweet and sour sauce. Our next appetizer was the pan fried pot stickers with pork and shrimp ohhh very tasty i would not share on my next visit, you will enjoy the shanghai buns and especially steamed shoo long bao. So, I'm just in heaven tasting these wonderful dishes and thinking why was I not told about this restaurant cause its just bursting with flavors throughout. to continue orange chicken, beef broccoli over pan fried noodles , garlic string beans order this! and for dessert a warm black sesame mochi ball ohhhhh so good! it's BYOB too! I just want to say it was amazing! I will certainly visit again and bring along some friends. The owners are very nice! Mahalo! read more

I literally grew up eating here. Call me biased, but this place has the best northern Chinese cuisine on the island. Everything on the menu is spectacular but some of the main call outs are: - Shao bing sesame pockets - Shanghai buns - xiao long bao - spareribs This place is definitely a hole in the wall gem and I encourage anybody visiting the islands to go off the beaten path and try this place out. You won't regret it. read more

1. Verdict: Looking for northern Chinese food in Honolulu? This might be the place... 2. Food: See pics - the spicy wontons were worth the wait and had plenty to share for two; a nice sampler on a table for four. The rice noodle cake ("leen-goh") dish was perhaps a home recipe, featuring tofu, garlic, and pork but tasty, if not on the small side. The beef and parsley egg drop soup was heartwarming without being too salty and the long green beans pan-fried in garlic was a good cap to round out this sojourn into northern Chinese cuisine. Is it authentic? Reasonably so, especially by Hawaiian standards. 3. Service: Nice enough; the ability to speak Mandarin here helps with the restaurant staff. The staff here are actually willing to speak with you, which is a pleasant departure from many typical, small Chinese restaurants. 4. Atmosphere: Hole-in-the-wall that reasonably clean (by typical Chinese restaurant standards) and without the overly-gawdy decor a lot of Chinese restaurants in North America have - surprisingly nice. It might not be the place to chat with future in-laws, but it is a cozy place to catch up with friends. 5. Value: $37 plus tip was the cost of the four dishes - quite reasonable especially when compared to other Chinese restaurants aiming for authenticity - recommended if looking for non-Cantonese and non-Americanized Chinese food! read more

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Absolutely delicious! We used the carry out service. They only have 6 parking spots but we got one of them. Easy in and out. Will try dining in next time. Looks comfortable. read more

Dew Drop Inn is definitely a unique and fantastic place to dine. Nestled in an older building on S. Beretania, you will find delicious, comforting and fresh Chinese Szechuan cuisine. It definitely is not your typical Chinese cuisine, and you will find exciting new dishes. If you've ever dined at the renown restaurant is Canada called Peaceful Restaurant, this is similar. When we were seated, we were greeted by Jimmy (owner). He is awesome and is the life of the restaurant. He recommended some of the restaurant's popular dishes and he was spot on! We ordered and loved the Orange Chicken (best on the island), veggie stuffed bean curd, pork and veggie buns, potstickers, mushroom garlic chicken, pork tofu sesame pockets, ginger chicken and the beef tendon. All dishes were good and come out piping hot. The flavors in each dish are unique, the sauces are to die for! The restaurant is small and older, but don't let it fool you. The amount of take out orders and diners in and out are tremendous! Dew Drop Inn is definitely a favorite! read more

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I don't come here often enough! This is a great Northern Chinese restaurant. If you're a little intimidated, the menu's full of pictures and the staff is very friendly. We had the jiang mien (always good), pan fried pork buns (freshly made, hot, and tasty), and the bean curd skin with jai and bok choy (awesome). read more

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I did it! I finally made it to Dew Drop Inn! I have no idea what took me so long--I live literally around the corner. A good friend of mine gave me a list of must-try spicy beef noodle spots and Dew Drop Inn was on it. I've always driven passed it and have always seen a ton of people waiting outside during dinner time. The restaurant probably seats only about 20-30 people so I would definitely recommend making a reservation (especially on the weekend). I really loved the vibe as soon as I walked in, it reminded me of those Chinese restaurants in New York--very small, intimate, and very reminiscent of my very Asian grandmother's house (I mean this in the nicest way possible). Walking in, I didn't know it was BYOB which makes this place even better! There's a Walgreens across the street so you can easily pick up your poison before dinner. My friend and I were seated immediately with no wait at all (it was a Tuesday). The service was great, our server made a few recommendations and let us know what items people go there for. We got the spicy beef noodle soup and the vegetarian dumplings. FAIR WARNING- there are a lot of items to choose from! Like, A LOT. We got our food almost right away and both dishes were a WIN for me. I'm pretty picky about my spicy soup, but it definitely satisfied my craving. I'll definitely be back, especially because I can just walk there from my apartment. Again be weary of parking...it's a small parking lot read more

The dumplings were pretty good. Mongolian beef and fried rice were just like whatevers though.

My favorite Chinese restaurant when I'm in the mood for Northern Chinese cuisine. Every dish is tasty. The parking lot is just as tiny as the restaurant. Make a reservation, get there e as early, and be prepared to get friendly with your neighbors. read more

Past this restaurant a lot on my way home, I would say 20 years, finally decided to try it with my friend. I've been to a lot of Chinese restaurant. I would say this is the best I tasted. Different kind of Chinese food that I'd didn't taste before. The restaurant is nice and cozy, about 7 tables. You better get there early or your be standing outside for an hour. Parking is across the street, they do have some by the restaurant, look like about 8 stalls. According to the owner son, they been there about 30years, Family run business. I order about 6- dishes for Two people, Wanted to make sure the food was good before I wrote this review. Cost about $75- not including Tip. So if your in the area, Please give it a try, took some pictures on what I ate....Aloha, Censei read more

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Never once has this place disappointed me. Also, the best hot and sour soup I've ever had. Perfect for a rainy day

Amazing food and the best customer service makes Dew Drop Inn a perfect spot, again and again.

Pretty decent northern chinese place that's BYOB. You'll want a reservation though because the lines can be quite long. I particularly liked this, for lack of a better word, bean curd bag stuffed with mushrooms and glass noodles served over a bed of veggies. If you're a vegetarian, I'd say it's a must get. And if you're not a vegetarian, you should still get it. I liked the sesame pancake thing with the ground pork and tofu stuffing on the side. Not sure how to better describe it in english. I did find the bing to be a little too dense and not so easy to work with in terms of making into a little pork pocket. I might be a little spoiled though because my mom makes these pretty well. read more

Consistently delicious food, every time. Very reasonable prices for the quantity and quality. Dining in, the staff is friendly and attentive. Trouble finding parking? Ordering delivery is fast and still affordable. It's my most ordered from restaurant on BiteSquad! read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants on Oahu. My friends and I have been going to this "best kept local secret" for years. The food is always delicious...no matter what you order. My favorite go to dish is the steamed ginger fish. And I also love their veggie dishes (especially their spicy string beans) as a side order. There is a very small indoor eating area (maybe 5 or 6 tables) where you can byb but the pandemic forced this family owned restaurant to offer take-out only. Fine by me! Food tastes just as amazing. Clean healthy eating that tastes like it was prepared (and actually is!) your grandparents kitchen...whats not to like? read more

Food tasted dry and some flavorless. Don't recommend. Better Chinese food places elsewhere.