Food and service were great. We had the restaurant weeks menu. Mohammed was very attentive and informative about the menu. We will definitely come back. read more

the place was very aesthetically pleasing and the food did a good job adding to that I had the dynamite shrimp and chowmain both cooked well. the service was refreshing I was served by Mohamed who was very attentive and professional. I will definitely be coming back ! read more

This was my second time dining in at Ginsoy with my family. Food was so good! Zurairah's was our server and she was so nice and sweet! Great service! read more

What a wonderful combination of Pakistan and Chinese food! Every dish was delish . Next time, I'll order family style with meat and fish, then rice/noodle for 6 (3 adults /3 children). They do have a kids menu for those little (or big) picky eaters. read more

I was really excited to try Ginsoy - it's billed as Pakistan Chinese and as someone who grew up with that, I was eager to taste it. My experience has been with Lahore-based Chinese and this is Karachi-based so maybe the flavors are different. Overall my experience was not good and I will divide the review in service and food Service: when we arrived, there were a bunch of people standing waiting for tables but there was no organization/hostess. We asked the lady three times behind the bar if there is a waiting list, where to put our name and they just said "wait and you will be called". 5 minutes later when more people showed up, they pulse out the ipad and started getting people's name and number but did not do it in the order of arrival: it was whomever they saw first. they said you'll get a text when your table was ready but then they just shouted out the name for the table. When we got to the table, an employee was putting plates and bowls on our table - they were doing this without gloves, with their hands inside the bowls and on the plates, and touching multiple surfaces before and after touching the plates When we were at the table, no one greeted us and to this day i have no idea who our actual server was. We just asked who was going to take our order and the server from behind the bar was walking by and they told her to take our order. A last note about service, for some reason trays are not used and all the food is delivered by hand. The individual who brought our soup was shaking and spilled the soup; luckily it landed on the table but that hot soup could've spilled on my mother or any of the numerous kids running around the restaurant. When we mentioned this to the staff, they were defending their practices and only later apologized. The food: we ordered a single bowl of Hot & Sour soup, chicken drumsticks, american chopsuye noodles and a schezwan chicken. the single serving soup was definitely big enough for 1-2 individuals and there was a lot of items in there. I will come to the taste a bit later. the chicken drumsticks were good. We thought the noodles were soft but instead they were very hard, crunchy noodles in one bowl and a sauce in the other. You were supposed to put the crunchy noodles down first and the sauce on top and that would've soften the noodles; that didn't happen as the noodles never became soft enough to eat so we had to order soft noodles on the side. the sauce that came with it was a spicy sweet and sour sauce and it was a big portion, the schezwan chicken was decent in terms of flavor and portion size. regarding the taste - the restaurant was billed as Pakistani Chinese but the food didn't taste like the Pakistani Chinese I tasted in Lahore. It didn't taste like American Chinese nor Hakka Chinese but a mix and combo of all three - so not sure what to call the food the price - the portion size was big but so were the prices; $30 for the chop suye is a bit much and almost $80 for 3 people to eat food that's average with poor service and poor hygiene standards read more

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Didn't accept my service dog indoors even though on yelp it says dogs allowed. Also, there's a difference between pet and trained service dog. Very unacceptable Forgot to add, they also said that they don't care about the law, but due to religious reasons, they can't allow. read more

My friends and I came here for a birthday celebration. We did family style and ordered hot & sour soup (red), beef chili dry, black pepper chicken, dynamite chicken, chow mein (chicken), sesame dragon, and veggie fried rice. Our service was so so. Some drinks were forgotten and the staff never came by the table so anytime we needed something, we had to flag someone down. The best dishes were the sesame dragon and the hot & sour soup. Everything had a kick to it. As a Chinese person, having Pakistani-Chinese fusion was very interesting. I think everything was done well. read more

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Restaurant is spacious and nicely decorated inside. I thought it would be smaller looking from outside, but it is a decent size restaurant. I would definitely come back to get some of the shrimp chips and chutney, the soup, and perhaps try other dishes like fried rice next time. Pros -Loved the shrimp chips + chutney = delicious fusion combination -Enjoyed the thai soup which was perfect combo of savory, sour, and spicy -Loved the sauces for the crispy fish in tamarind sauce dish -Nice interior and table decor Cons -They do not offer complimentary water. You have to purchase Fiji water bottle for $2 or soda and other drinks. -Waiters were not as attentive. had to request a few times. -The fish texture was hard for the Crispy fish in tamarind sauce entree. It was ok, but didn't complement the sauce. The sauce was the bomb though. I think it would pair up very well with wings. -The hand pulled noodles in chili garlic sauce was ok. I think the garlic noodles + chicken was average. It was not terrible but not something I would get again. -no paper menu but scan from QR code. It took forever to load. Menu is nicely structured. read more

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Got a minute? You have to try this place. Normally I find another cultures take on an American take of a food to be mediocre at best and it usually just becomes a mix of odd flavors. THIS IS NOT THAT. This is a Pakistani Take on traditional Chinese food and It is phenomenal. Each bite was flavorful and the basmati fried rice was fantastic. What really blew me was the red hot and sour soup. Yes RED. There is a red tomato base soup and a white vinegar taste soup. The red I just couldn't stop eating. I barely had room for the corn soup, firecracker shrimp, dumplings and what has to be the absolutely best take on generals chicken I've ever had. As for the heat usually noticeable in Pakistani classics they are present but more palatable. It's more of a touch than a smack. As for the restaurant itself. It is immaculately clean. I was even embarrassed I had dropped a little soup on the table. You can see into the kitchen through large rolling doors and everything was absolutely spotless. The ambiance is a modern Chinese style and the service was stellar. No less than three servers checked in my status and Hamna was right there with her eye always scanning the patrons should any need arise. read more

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Ginsoy Extreme Chinese blew me away. The flavors were bold and fresh and every dish tasted high quality. Portions were huge, beautifully presented, and served piping hot. We ordered Red Hot and Sour Soup, Chicken Chow Mein, Chicken Fried Rice, Manchurian Chicken, Chicken Chili, and Dry Beef Fry and every single dish was delicious. The soup had the perfect heat, the noodles and rice were packed with flavor, and the chicken and beef were tender and rich with sauce. Shout out to our server Muhammad who went above and beyond even during a busy rush. Service was fast, the food was fresh, and we left happy with leftovers. If you love great food and generous portions, Ginsoy Extreme Chinese is a must try. We cannot wait to come back. read more

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Had an amazing experience here! The food was really good--slightly on the spicy side for me, but incredibly flavorful and well-balanced. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The ambiance and overall vibe were excellent. The interior décor was beautiful, and the place was spotless, which made the dining experience even more enjoyable. The staff truly stood out. Everyone was welcoming and hospitable, and a special shoutout to our server, Zunaira. Since it was our first visit, she was super friendly, knowledgeable, and helped us choose some fantastic dishes--and we loved every single one of her recommendations. Service was impressively quick, and the food was well-presented and full of flavor. We started with hot and sour soup, followed by spicy chicken Schezwan wontons, spicy Schezwan chicken, classic chili dry beef, and roasted garlic rice--everything was delicious and hit the spot. Honestly, I just wish we had a place like this in Northern California, closer to Sacramento. Would absolutely come back and highly recommend this spot to anyone who loves bold flavors, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere! read more

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This resturent is not good .we were regular customer but now their quality went down the drain .me and my husband got diarrhea

My friends and I came here for dinner. It was meh. The food was pretty small for the price . Especially with the dumplings. The cost of six dumplings was 17 bucks.. the garlic rice was basically sprinkled with garlic on top. It didn't taste like it was cooked altogether. The beef chicken was not tender or easy to bite apart.. The picture and the quality of the food didn't really amaze me or a stick out. Almost really hard to say I felt satisfied. Everything did have a kick if you're into spicy food. But overall, the food was... just meh. The staff was... meh. They do not offer tapwater you have to buy a bottle of water but won't tell you that tap water wasn't an option. The "bar" is where you just enter the restaurant. The tables and chairs were steady and there's free parking out front . read more

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Food is bad- mediocre but higher priced. 1 waiter smelled of B.O that was really strong. Doesn't have free tap water and charges for bottled water. Food is just not good for the price and in general. The noodles dishes were good read more

They don't serve water unless you buy a bottle of Fiji water. The food was okay. The fried rice tasted like whatever dish they had made before. read more

Finally got the chance to go to @ginsoy_usa, I have been to the locations in Karachi many times. I was very excited to try it here in the US. we ordered multiple items like the Hot & Sour Soup, Dynamite Shrimp, Spicy Chickn Schezwan Wontons, Chicken Manchurian, and Crispy Bejing Beef. first off, the Spicy Chicken Schezwan Wontons were amazing, very flavorful. another item that I really enjoyed was the Crispy Bejing Beef, perfectly seasoned with a kick to it. Overall we enjoyed our meal. read more

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So we finally got to try this famous Pakistani Chinese place after trying once and having a two hour wait on a Saturday we try to go on a weekday and of course we were seated right away. We got recommendations but the hot and sour soup with white was to die for it had a bit of citrus and a bit of home with it. It wasn't your typical hot and sour soup. The quantities were amazing along with the food quality. I see why this is a hype here in Richmond. It was a bit confusing with the waiter situation, but other than that the service was great food was delectable and it wasn't your ordinary Chinese. You can come here as a family girls night any night ambience is in the middle. The chicken, I would definitely get it again. I love a saucy sweet spicy chicken, and this was the perfect blend along with the noodles. Will be back, now serving lunch! read more

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Great food and taste from Karachi Chinese food scene . try the dry beef and chow mein

Service and vibe of the place is good. Pretty quick to get the food out and plenty of space. I think the food though was a bit pricy for what we got and didn't taste like it was worth what we paid. Its a Pakistani restaurant even if the dishes say they are Asian style. The flavorings are all Pakistani which isn't bad but was wishing they were more Asian style. But my main issue is this place is pretty expensive. Ended up paying around $95 for two people which, for the amount of things we ordered felt like a lot. read more

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I had such a good time at Ginsoy, a Karachi favorite that just opened here in Houston. I tried the dynamite shrimp, white pepper hot and sour soup, Beijing beef, chicken chow mein, chicken Manchurian and fried rice. We had to get the mint lemonade to complete the meal! Everything was so delicious and really hit the spot. I made sure to tell the waiter I wanted mild spice since everything was super spicy last time my sister went. They adjusted it for us and even though it still had a kick, it was perfect. The individual portions are pretty big, especially the rice. It's a little overpriced, but the food and vibe made up for it. One thing I did find odd was that when you ask for water, they bring bottled water. You're dining at a nice restaurant and drinking from plastic bottles? We also had to wait a while for our food (I think the waiter forgot to put in our order) but he was really sweet and apologetic, so it wasn't a big deal. Overall, the food was amazing so I'll be back with an appetite! read more

Ginsoy - Halal Near Me - Richmond, Texas

I came here on a Wednesday right at 5 pm to beat the crowd. Overall, the ambiance of this restaurant is really nice, but I will say the tables are way too small considering the dishes they serve are family style. There was barely enough room on the table to fit all our dishes. The food was mediocre at best. We got the orange chicken, Mongolian beef, Szechuan noodles, and the dynamite chicken. Dynamite chicken - tasted like a glorified chicken tender with too little sauce Orange chicken - sauce was too thin and flavor was just okay Mongolian beef - too salty Szechuan noodles - probably the best thing we ate. Would give it a 7/10 Service was okay. We got the orange chicken and steamed rice first and didn't get the rest of our main dishes for another 20 mins or so, and they kept coming out one by one. Surprising since we had our orders placed prior to the rush starting. They did ask for our feedback on the food, and when we told them what we thought. They said they would pass the comments on the their chef. Overall, I would say this place is not worth the hype. 1) it's expensive ($88 for 2 people before gratuity), 2) the food is not that good, and 3) nothing can ever beat the original in Pakistan, and I would say this doesn't even come close. read more

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Have been very excited about this one! I was there today and it was the first day of their soft opening here in Richmond, Texas (Aliana) I have had Ginsoy multiple times in Karachi and it's my favorite Chinese restaurant there so I had high expectations for it being franchised here. The ambiance was very nice and elegant. I wasn't disappointed and I hope it stays this way! The timings for now are from 5 pm to 10 pm and last order is at 9.30 pm. We reached at 6 pm and had a 1.5 hour waiting (we were 6 people) and were given a table by 7.30 pm. The space is small so there's not much waiting area, there's plenty of parking spots. Just to be clear, it was very busy and the service was very slow but it was normal considering the overwhelming response to the launch. We were ready to order but we were told the system was down and the food was on the house! Our waitress was very nice- we were given crackers for appetizers followed by pan fried beef dumplings and steamed shrimp dumplings. Everything was delicious and there was a spicy sauce on the side which really hit the spot! We were then served the red chicken hot and sour soup and it was just like I remember it tastes in Karachi so I was very happy about that! We were then served chicken chowmein, spicy schwezan chicken, and chicken fried rice. Everything was so delicious and the spicy schwezan chicken had a great spicy flavor! Loved it I felt very satisfied coming and can't wait to go back and become a regular here! 10/10 Definitely recommend going early if you're planning to visit this week, otherwise maybe next week would get less busier and hopefully the hours will become longer! read more

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Everything here was excellent. From the appetizers to the entrees and desserts. I went here during Houston restaurant and was pleasantly surprised by them. Our waiter Mohammed was very attentive. read more

It's a halal Chinese restaurant. Their portions are huge so it's a pro. The con is that it fails to replicate the flavors we're used to having with American Chinese food. For example the Mongolian Beef literally tasted like a beef stew. Their shrimp har gow tasted like it was previously frozen. For their fried rice, they use basmati rice which is the last type of rice I'm used to having fried. Super bland. Standouts on the menu are their chow mein, I recommend the combo. Also their fish in sticky red sauce was pleasant surprise. Overall, it was worth the price for the portions you got but the overall taste and flavor was the fail. read more

The food and ambience were amazing! Our server Zunaira was awesome, and the hospitality was great. Good portion sizes too. We will be back InshaAllah! read more

My husband and I decided to try Ginsoy in Aliana for lunch this week. We arrived around 12:05 PM and were the only customers dining in at the time, although there were several takeout orders waiting to be picked up. After sitting for a few minutes, a waiter came by and took our drink order. We both asked for water, but were told they only offer Fiji bottled water, not regular tap. We had to flag the waiter down again to place our food order, which we did around 12:20 PM. We ordered: * Shrimp dumplings (6 pieces, ~$16) * Fried rice * Green papaya salad Shortly after placing our order, another couple came in and were seated. During our wait, several Uber Eats drivers picked up to-go orders, but no other dine-in customers arrived. We received the dumplings around 12:40 PM, but still no sign of the rest of our food. As it approached 1 PM, we asked about our order and were told it was "coming soon." Meanwhile, the couple who came in after us received their food. After a second inquiry, the waiter said he'd check on our food again. Still nothing. Around 1:15 PM, we told him we'd need to leave soon. He asked us to wait just a little longer, claiming the food was almost ready. My husband told him to pack it to-go instead. We waited several more minutes but still no food, so we walked to the register to settle the bill. That's when someone who seemed to be the manager or owner came over, apologized, and blamed the delay on mechanical problems in the kitchen. Oddly enough, those mechanical problems didn't seem to affect the other couple or the steady stream of takeout orders. Overall, this was a disappointing first experience. The food we did get (the dumplings) was fine, but the slow service, lack of communication, and inconsistent treatment left us with little interest in returning. Hopefully others have a better experience, but unfortunately, ours was frustrating and far from welcoming. The owner/manager did come to the register and comped the entire meal and that was their only "saving grace" with the whole ordeal. read more

Ginsoy - 6 shrimp dumplings - Halal Near Me - Richmond, Texas

Great food, great service, great atmosphere. first time eating here and have to say it was a great experience

We decided upon this locale based on the exterior signage. We thought this was a burger place in a nice strip mall locale and were confused when we walked in with a large unmanned shake bar and a restaurant with a pretty seating, greeted by a sign serving as hostess which stated, "Please wait to be seated." So we decided to give it a try. The food described by staff is a fusion of Chinese vegetables and proteins with Pakistani spices and desi sauces. The menu is accessible via QR code. The staff is pleasant and welcoming to non Pakistani speakers. The colors of the interiors are pleasing. What caught my attention was the contrast of Japanese accents which feature a large wooden centerpiece of dragons and the Japanese rising sun, and booths are reminiscent of a traditional Japanese pergolas and Japanese watercolor lanterns and sushi bar fashioned fabric adorn a good portion of the dining area ceiling. Counterbalance is loud and upbeat Desi music which fills the atmosphere. As other Yelpers have noted Fiji bottled water is very good and the only water option as well as canned drinks. Food was freshly prepared and viewed in an open kitchen. I wasn't familiar enough with the flow and it took me some time to adjust to the form and function of the place. I wish them well with their creation. read more

Ginsoy - Not a burger place. - Halal Near Me - Richmond, Texas

The first visit was good. The food was very spicy, and we felt the server could have advised us of the spice level. The chicken dish entree was chicken only, with no sides and no rice, as was expected in an Asian restaurant. There was an extra charge for white rice. On the 2nd visit, the restaurant had been closed by the health department. read more

Went to Ginsoy last night and surprisingly the wait time was 15 mins which wasn't bad. We ordered their dynamite shrimp, veggie fried rice, beef chili dry, hot & sour soup and pina colada. The pina colada was excellent. Food was average to us. Beef chili dry was a bit greasy and fried rice was basmati - the taste was better the next day as left overs. Would I give it a second chance? Perhaps but not dying to be back. A little underwhelming. Service was a solid 10/10! read more

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$33 buffet did not include dessert and chai. Ridiculous!!! Not dining in there anymore. read more

This place was highly recommended from lots of people and finally went to try it. We ordered a lot of different dishes and all were pretty good and full of flavors My favorite was the street corn soup and the shrimp dim sum - (wasn't too hungry that day). I tried the other items as sample pieces and they were good, but I enjoyed the two above the most I would go back again read more

The food here was very good. We ordered the Manchurian chicken, the dynamite chicken and the crunchy chili chicken. Our favorite was the chili chicken. The owner was very genuine, even with a packed restaurant of 60+ people, he came to our table, asked how the food was, and wanted a genuine response, truly wanting to know what we liked and disliked to improve for the future. Definitely recommen read more

Ginsoy - Noodles, fried rice, Manchurian chicken, dynamite chicken, chili chicken - Halal Near Me - Richmond, Texas

charged for every. single. thing - even the water. placed HOT dishes within arms reach in front of our baby at the table. The servers don't provide any sort of customer service other than seating your party and taking your order. We had to remind them repeatedly of what we ordered and several dishes were forgotten. Each dish has some sort of overpowering flavor - either ginger, garlic, or spice. The only reason I'm giving 2 stars is because the Chicken Corn Soup was actually semi decent, but only because of the chili oil I added to it. Wouldn't go again, wouldn't recommend to anyone. read more

We stop at Ginsoy, every time we drive to Houston from Austin. The food is delicious with generous portion sizes and service is excellent. Our server, Zunaira was very kind, helpful and friendly! Can't wait to go back! read more

Zunairah provided exceptional and efficient service. The food was delightful, and the ambiance was perfectly suited for a large family.

The food was just idian food masquerading as fusion food and it was not well done. They really need to choose and they want to be because fusion just didn't work out well. By trying to be fusion, they made the good quality Indian food. It would've been bad. Service was good at least and the ambience was nice. read more

I'm sorry but I have to say - the portion sizes are pretty small for the price. Ordered via Uber eats and purchased multiple items. The gravy items and dry items came in small size boxes while only the noodles came in the standard size that we would find at another restaurant. It really feels like paying full price for half the food. Also, rice is not included with any dish and must be ordered. It is of similar small size and 8 dollars per portion, at least on uber eats. Quite disappointed in that aspect only. Flavor wise - the food is delicious and surprisingly spicy. The crispy beef and kung pao are very well made. The noodles were tasty, as well. read more

Elegant and modern interior, creating a fine dining ambiance. Surprised steam rice ($8) wasn't included with our entrees (spicy chicken Szechwan and classic beef chili dry). This is standard at most Chinese restaurants Chow mein had a slimy texture and was underwhelming. Food was quite spicy (which we love), but with $2 bottled water and no tap water option, we had to limit how much we drank and felt like we couldn't enjoy the food as much because of this They nickel-and-dime like a fine dining restaurant, but if that's the case, they should at least pack the leftovers for you. Overall, the experience didn't justify the high prices, or long wait list. read more

Ginsoy - Halal Near Me - Richmond, Texas

Don't count on good service here. The servers are next to clueless. First time I had to pay for WATER on top of overpriced & mediocre tasting food. Worst part of my first time experience here was our table literally tipping over from the base because it was not screwed in properly...causing all the objects on the table falling onto my 8 month old who would have gotten severely hurt from this basic negligence if it wasn't for mine and my husbands reaction to quickly catching the table. I was extremely upset as this is a safety issue and NOTHING was done to "make this up" as a first time customer. Management and service training needs some MAJOR improvement. I will not be recommending this restaurant to anyone and will encourage people NOT to go. Don't waste your time or money. read more