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    Five Star

    3.7 (321 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Bars, Diners
    Open • 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Taiwanese Pork Belly Buns
    Sahib G.

    I have been going to five star since it was at its former location on Hargett St. I love the food there. My favorite is always the General TSOs chicken. The chicken is cooked to a crispy perfection and the sauce is really flavorful. This time we got the Taiwanese Pork Belly Buns, Generals Chicken and Tom Yum soup. The pork belly buns were amazing and the generals chicken is always a hit. The Tom Yum on the other hand was SPICY! This was my first time trying it there and my last time. Apparently they make the entire batch in the morning and I'm not sure if it was just that batch or is it always this spicy. I can eat spicy but this was a bit much. They should definitely consider toning down the spice level on that soup. You can always add more but you can't take it out!!

    Sarah H.

    Food is always delicious. Highly recommend their scallion pancakes and green beans! The outside patio is great for eating with dogs

    Duck fried rice
    Jennie N.

    I always get the coolest and most chill servers - theyre great to chat w throughout my meal. Its nice and moody vibes. They curated a home-y feeling here. Food is delish! Salty but yum

    Ted G.

    Who would imagine a converted warehouse space would become something people seem to flock to for awesome Asian cuisine. This industrial Asian restaurant exudes a unique blend of raw urban aesthetics and rich cultural ambiance. The atmosphere is defined by, dark metal fixtures, and open ceilings showcasing steel beams and ductwork, creating a modern, almost factory-like feel. The scent of sizzling woks, fragrant spices, and smoky grilled meats lingers in the air, mingling with the subtle undertone of soy, garlic, and chili. Sitting in the dining room and sipping on a wonderfully made drink from the bar, It's almost as if the aroma from the kitchen is curling its fragrant fingers around your senses and whispering sweet, savory nothings to your hunger-stricken soul." What's done right here is the menu is completely customizable, so the plants can party as hard as the meat does. I opened with the crispy veggie spring rolls followed by a finale of spicy chicken with noodles, the night is complete. Cheers!

    Tons of dim sum!
    Hayley P.

    Had dinner here after a work event - party of 4 and came in at like 8 on a Tuesday. We had to wait like 20-25 minutes but it was well worth the wait. We ordered a bunch of dim sum and it was all delicious. Their crab Rangoon actually has crab in it! It was so good. I went for my tried and true entree of spicy beef noodles and she did not disappoint once again. And tons of leftovers like always. The staff is great here and the ambiance and is perfect for a date or group dinner. Parking has become a little bit trickier with the parking lot out back being pay to park and without actual parking lines so people can park wonky sometimes. Plenty of street parking though just off the main road. And parking decks.

    Appetizers
    Kayla W.

    We really enjoyed the food here! It's very fresh and you'll definitely have leftovers afterwards. The bartender Landon was very knowledgeable and helpful when it came to choosing drinks for us. Love the atmosphere as well!!

    5 Star General's Chicken

    Solid food and great service. One thing I noticed is that they don't have any msg in their food, but tbh I think MSG would've added exactly what the dishes were lacking in.

    Ginger Shrimp

    I am Chinese and I can tell you this is the worst Chinese food I have ever eaten in my life. What the f are these carrots, why is my bok choy bruised and overcooked, why is my white rice container only half full? Why is the sauce so watery? It's so easy to add a spoonful of flour to thicken it. This dish tastes like it was drowned in sugar and no other flavors. 30 dollars for this garbage, you cannot be serious.

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    5 months ago

    Great food and great service. We have lived in Raleigh for years and just stumbled on Five Star. We will go back.

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    10 months ago

    Soup dumplings are trash, music is too loud, took forever to get my food and the hostess was also taking forever

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    2 years ago

    Great food, great ambience. Service is top notch. Must get the crab fat wings and the ribs. Phenomenal

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    Great bar and bartenders. Food quality is high and they care about it. Good vibes with the DJ. We will return for sure.

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    Food was great one order is enough for two people. Ambiance was great cool atmosphere food came out fast.

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    Chuan Cafe - B1.Mongolian Beef

    Chuan Cafe

    4.2(271 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    •$$

    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.

    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.

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    Imperial Garden Chinese Restaurant

    Imperial Garden Chinese Restaurant

    4.0(241 reviews)
    7.1 mi
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    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.

    My last visit and review was a five, but the food had a few issues this time. We had wonton soup…read moreand egg drop soup which were both very good. My partner had chicken lo mein and it was decent but little flavor. I had chicken fried rice which was inedible. The chicken bits looked like it was boiled and had were shiny chicken fat on it. It just looked wrong and tasted rubbery. I wasn't charged for this, which helped, but overall disappointed.

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    Imperial Garden

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    Ni Asian Kitchen - Red curry

    Ni Asian Kitchen

    4.3(364 reviews)
    8.0 mi
    •$$

    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 to say about this little gem, I've been cheating myself…read more Why is it that I moved to my current location in 2021, and never think to look at places on Six Forks Road? Maybe it's because I lived in Wake Forest, maybe it's because I work there still, IDK, but I've glad I can make up for lost time now. A friend wanted to meet for lunch and suggested this place. Funny thing, he got the orange chicken and didn't really like it. It is VERY orangey. I got one of the other lunch specials, I think maybe the beef basil one. Mine was good, so good in fact that a few weeks later when my family was needing an Asian fix, I sent them to Ni Asian. They were pleased, but got Chinese food. Last week, my daughter and I went, and wow, yes, WOW............I got the noodle dish listed first on menu (not a lunch special), ad it was good, but my daughter got the Pad See Ew, something I have never ordered, being a Drunken Noodle fan myself..........but I tasted hers, and it was so good, I was jealous. So, yeah, we went AGAIN yesterday, she got the Pad See Ew again, and I tried the Drunken Noodles, which were amazing..........not spicy like I'm used to getting, but so flavorful. What will I try next?

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    Ni Asian Kitchen - Crab Rangoon

    Crab Rangoon

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    Fu Kee Express - General Tao's Chicken

    Fu Kee Express

    4.3(344 reviews)
    7.1 mi
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    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

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    Brewery Bhavana - Chicken Curry Bao

    Brewery Bhavana

    4.4(1.6k reviews)
    0.7 mi•Fayetteville Street
    •$$

    Brewery Bhavana was the first dinner spot I tried in downtown Raleigh after moving here and let me…read morejust say it was a truly tasty experience. I brought a friend who came into town and we were craving dim sum. The ambience was relaxing, the food was stellar, and my friend and I had an amazing time. Our waiter was very helpful in guiding us through the menu (because I was wayyy too indecisive) and even took our picture at the end of the night.

    Highly recommend making a reservation! Our reservation was at 9pm on a Saturday night and the…read moreentire restaurant was PACKED! I was really surprised that even at that hour the whole restaurant was busy. The interior was stunning!! I loved the lighting fixtures and drappy curtains. I would say that I didn't like that they dimmed the lights sooo low that I could barely see my food or my friend across the table. There's mood lighting and then there's "I can't see lighting" and it was definitely the latter, which I didn't care for. The food was absolutely amazing!!!! 10 out of 10, the staff was also incredible! Can't wait to come back for more! My favorite was the Pork & Chive Shumai (dumplings with caviar) it was my first time trying caviar and I loved it. I didn't like the seafood dumplings as much as I expected. They were really good. I just loved the pork ones more. The beef and crab rice was also EXCELLENT!!!! Well worth the price. Beautiful place.

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    Interior

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    Pork & Chive Shumai

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