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    First Wok

    3.5 (45 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Seafood, Soup
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Lori S.

    Ordered takeout tonight of Sweet & Sour Chicken, Beef & Broccoli, Steamed Rice and Egg Rolls from First Wok in Erlanger. It was all delicious as usual...and extra fortune cookies for Lucy! We just love Ching, the owner, she is so friendly and welcoming. This was my moms favorite place to go for lunch, and Ching would always make a point of sitting down and talking to her. If you haven't tried them, you have been missing out on some of the best Chinese takeout food in NKy!

    blob of mushy rice

    not happy at all with either meal. the bourbon chicken and the sesame chicken were bland and tough the fried rice was not fried rice it was a blob of mushy yellow rice that tasted as poorly as it looked sorry but not a fan and feel like i just threw 50 bucks out the window ughh

    fried dumplings in a styrofoam container

    I usually love this place but today... wow. HORRIBLE! The crab Rangoon a were so off. They tasted terrible.. spoiled almost. The rice was still crunchy.. the chicken in the moo goo gai pan was so big and had a hard texture. Couldn't even eat my meal. The only thing that tasted good was the spring roll. Absolutely disgusted and so disappointed. Basically threw away $15!!! Time to looks elsewhere

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    No matter what you get, it's always great! Great value too! Convenient, easy to park or use the drive thru.

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    It made me very sick!! The chicken gave me the squirts, and very bad cramps!!

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    Been coming here since I was a kid and it's still best Chinese in NKY and Cincy!!! Go here!!!

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    The egg drop soup was tasteless, crab Rangoon was greasy but the sweet and sour chicken was good. Probably won't return

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    Haven't been year for few years! On a Tuesday night, we were here finally! Arrived at 5:30pm, not…read moremany customers inside, bar area is busy, inside is only few table of customers. To my surprise, they no longer have the white table cloth! But anyway, the staff are friendly, food is great! The fried calamari is so so, but my main course of shrimp and fish are great! Husband had bone in pork chop and he loves it. We also had their cheese cake! Cheese cake is the best! I guess we will come back soon!

    It has been a long time since we have eaten at Bonefish. Not because we had ever had a bad…read moreexperience there but I think we usually chose an eatery that is easier on the wallet. OK, Saturday night, Valentine's Day 2026, the place was packed, as you would expect. Thankfully we had a reservation for our four-top, my wife and me and my brother-in-law and his wife. We were seated quickly and soon our server was at our table attending to us as though we were his main reason for being there. How refreshing to be treated in such a way. We had our drink order ready and he put those in for us. My wife would enjoy a nice "Rosé" and I ordered a Smoked Old Fashion. Our server's name is Reid G. In the midst of his rush he was polite and friendly and I loved it. We were soon ready to order, too, so after drinks arrived and Reid came back to our table he took our orders. The presentation of our drinks was very nice, so I have to be specific about it. My wife's bottle of wine was presented to the ladies, and though they declined a taste the young lady wiped the neck of the bottle preventing any drips in between each pour, then returned the bottle to the wine chiller. My drink was presented in a rocks glass, of course, but was capped with a small brandy snifter to keep smoke trapped inside. I could smell the smoke immediately when the drink was served. It was rich and sweet, a smell sensation to complement the look of the drink itself. My wife ordered the Pan Asian Butterfish with side salad, Reid assured her that this is a dish that she would certainly enjoy, often his go-to. I opted for the Imperial Cod with side salad as well. I always like to complement the establishments who serve their salads on cold plates as was the case here at Bonefish. A pet peeve of mine being a salad on a warm plate, ya know. All four of us enjoyed our dinners and each others' company. During another round of drinks we ordered the Chocolate Cream Brûlée. We were not overwhelmed with the dessert and perhaps I should some take responsibility for that, not noticing that it was chocolate on the menu, but also that it failed to have the custard consistency but rather like a pudding. The size of the dessert was sufficient for two people to share, as we did, and we did finish it, of course, but would not order it again. We spent about 2 and 1/2 hours there and Reid took good care of us. We had a very good evening and we tipped Reid appropriately. Bonefish is a very nice establishment for special occasions. I am sure that we will be back in the future.

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    Knotty Pine On the Bayou

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    We visited Knotty Pine On the Bayou on a Thursday. The restaurant is pretty good size. I didn't…read morerealize this until it was time for a restroom break. It was a long walk. The wicker chairs in the section to the left of the bar as you face the bar were unusually deep and low. Over time I think we all adjusted, but sitting in them definitely felt unusual. There are other chairs throughout the restaurant. I recommend finding a table with different chairs. Our waiter was knowledgeable and very efficient. We hadn't checked on the website, but found out Thursday is oyster day, with $1 oysters and fried oysters and $1.50 for Oyster Bienville. The fried oysters were delicious. The raw oysters were good, though I had one that was gritty. We are going again in two weeks and will try the Oyster Bienville along with other assorted oysters. Two of us had the special Pan Seared Sea Bass. It came highly recommended and did not disappoint. The crisp on the top was delicious and the fish itself was delicate and moist. It did indeed melt in my mouth. The potatoes were very good, though I didn't finish all of them. The greens were good. Mark had a ribeye and is still raving about it today. He ordered the preparation version made with just salt and pepper. He also had a cup of gumbo. He said it had an amazing depth of flavor. We wrapped up with dessert. Three folks had Key Lime Pie. I opted for Karma's Opera Crème Cake. Oh my goodness, it was huge, sweet and delicious. I tried a bit of key lime and it just didn't compare. That said, those who had the Key Lime Pie loved it. Not only would we return, but we have the date already scheduled. I'm looking forward to trying something different.

    My co-workers highly recommended Knotty Pine so I decided to check it out on a Tuesday for their…read morefish specials. The scene is quaint and gives a rustic New Orleans feel. My servers were warm and welcoming. I opted for the fried catfish with rice and gravy and collard greens. The greens were delicious! The catfish was perfectly cooked, flaky and piping hot, however missing the kick of cajun seasoning I yearned for. In all, I found my meal satisfying and of good value. While there were a couple of services misses, the waitresses made up for it by providing me with a sample of the gator bites. All I can say is, "WHOA!". They were absolutely DELICIOUS and seriously the highlight of my night. The cajun sauce served with them is the flavor I expect from Cajun food. That said, ask for the cajun sauce! On your fish, your rice and anything that warrants sauce. lol Dine local.

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    McCollums on York located in Newport is a true Chef owned restaurant. Tonight we had the Three…read morecourse Meal & we're delighted. The Service was first rate. Seated quickly. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff and great food. The place is very clean and well maintained. We started with the Heart and Palm Salad. Perfect portion tossed with homemade honey balsamic dressing, really good!! I had the Chicken Gumbo, meaty and tasty with a perfect amount of spice to light up the tastebuds. The Shrimp PoBoy bruschetta was very flavorful. My lobster dip was nice and creamy and work well on the sliced crostini bread. We all had the Blackened salmon with rice & beans. The salmon was perfectly cooked and very flavorful with just enough blackened seasoning to enhance the flavor. Food presentation was perfect, everything was plated nicely They have a great selection of bourbon. We chose ours after just three selections but they had many more. The owner came by our table and introduced herself, something you rarely see nowadays The cost was reasonable, and we have added this to our list of top restaurant selections in Newport, Kentucky. Thank our server, Sam for the great service and menu advice. Five stars.

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    First Wok - chinese - Updated May 2026

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