Petals of a Peony is one of the best restaurants in Memphis, and I wish I had tried it sooner. I…read moremade the mistake of assuming it's just another American Chinese takeout spot. It is not. It is a Michelin recognized (i.e., fancy) authentic Szechuanese restaurant. While I can't comment on the authenticity, the flavors are deeper and bolder than any Chinese cuisine I've ever had. My brother and I fight over which is better, the boiling fish or the dry pot. Really, everything we've had has been excellent. It's possible to go affordable here with something like a fried rice dish, but I recommend being adventurous and trying something new. Every dish is sharing size and a table of two could eat their fill with one or two dishes. They get busy during peak times but they're good at turning tables and I've never had a bad wait. I'll note that the food comes out suspiciously quick, seemingly regardless of what we order it takes around 5-10 minutes, even when we brought a larger party.

FAVORITE SPICY FOOD OMG I LOVE THIS PLACE…read more I legit am in love with this place. I LOVE how the food had spice but it isn't overwhelming. It adds to the flavor without being the only thing to the food. I just wish I had more people who liked spicy food to come eat here with me. I came back with some friends from out of town and it was still amazing. My fav thing is still on the Lunar New Year Menu: the Sichuan Mala Dry Pot. It had amazing flavor, good spice, and everything in it was just awesome. I've found a similar thing on the regular menu so I won't have withdrawals except for the fact that I genuinely want to eat here every week and can't hahah To try: Mapo Tofu Appetizer: Steamed Chicken with Chili Sauce Edamame Beef Spicy Crispy Chicken Sichuan Style Fried Rice Dandan Noodles Spicy Dry Noodles Loved: - House Special Mala Xiang Guo Dry Pot - Lunar New Year: Sichuan Mala Dry Pot (ABSOLUTE FAV) - Peony Chicken Liked: - Beef and Broccoli - Fried Rice: Yangzhou Style - Lunar New Year: Homestyle Whole Fish - Lo Mein: chicken, shrimp, and extra spice - Twice Cooked Pork Ok: - Tea: Jasmine - Lunar New Year: Garlic Pork Ribs Disliked: - Lunar New Year: Four Happiness Meatball - Traditional Kung Pao Chicken

This place exceeded my expectations from start to finish. The atmosphere was really comfortable and…read morewelcoming, and I loved looking around while we waited. They even had cute little keychains for sale, which was such a fun touch. The staff were kind, attentive, and made the whole experience feel enjoyable without being overbearing. The highlight, though, was the Peking duck. We ordered the whole duck, and the portion was huge. There was more than enough to share, and every bite was packed with flavor. It was crispy, tender, and easily some of the best Peking duck I've ever had. Everything about the visit made me want to come back. Great food, friendly service, and a really pleasant atmosphere. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for amazing Peking duck.p

My family and I almost always order takeout from this old school restaurant. It's one of the very…read morefew that still offers egg foo young. So, this has become our go-to source for this delicious dish. Their other offerings are also well-prepared.

This place used to be my parents fav place to eat at but they found a place closer and quit coming…read morehere for a while. However, my work is nearby so it's been convenient for me to grab food for us after work to eat together so we have been eating here more often. Mom loves the Empress Shrimp here but they automatically add something that makes it a little spicy that makes it too spicy for her. So she has to be sure to tell them no spice. I have tried it with and without spice and it's fantastic either way though I definitely prefer with spice (it wasn't spicy to me, just more flavorful). I'm addicted to the shrimp rolls and steamed dumplings so I gotta get those every time I come here. The egg drop soup is good here as well. I have enjoyed a few main courses but nothing has stood out to the point where I have to have it so I'll have to keep trying different things. To Try: Mu-shu Pork Loved: - Appetizer: Dumplings (Fried) - Appetizer: Dumplings (Steamed) FAV - Appetizer: Shrimp Rolls FAV - Chicken with Basil - Shrimp: Empress (with or without spice, fried rice) - Shrimp in Lobster Sauce (fried rice) - Side: Chicken Fried Rice - Soup: Egg Flower (Drop) Liked: - Appetizer: Crab Meat Wontons - Beef with Bell Pepper (request red bell peppers) - Beef with Broccoli - Chicken: Lemon - Chicken: Sesame - Crispy Sesame Shrimp and Beef - Ribs: Royal Panda - Shredded Pork in Tangy Sauce - Shrimp with Lobster Sauce (white rice) - Soup: Wonton Ok: - Appetizer: Spring Roll - Appetizer: Vegetable Roll - Chicken with Snow Peas - Chicken: Sesame Ginger - Chicken: Sesame Kung Pao - Chicken: Szechuan (extra spicy, fried rice) - still bland and not spicy - Chicken: Ta-Chien - Kung Pao Chicken (very little sauce, mos veggies are celery) - Royal Panda Basket - Soup: Vegetable Meh: - Ma Pao Tofu (spicy) - Soup: Hot and Sour

Wonderful atmosphere. The food is consistently delicious, reasonably priced and service is…read moreexcellent.

Food quality is good, it's all made to order so you get freshly made food. Service is great and…read morethey are very nice. You can tell they take pride in their food. Change's House is a sit down restaurant if you prefer to eat there. By far one of the best Chinese food restaurants I've been to so far.

Good food and service. Placed a call ahead order for pick up. We had sweet and sour chicken, won…read moreton soup, general tso, spicy beef lo mein, & fried rice. Everything was very good. Wish that the spice level on the noodles and general tso would have been hotter. Portion sizes are huge, so you will definitely have leftovers.

My friends and I had dinner here. We all are pretty big guys. We had a hard time finishing our…read moreplates. I gave up and had to take some of it home. Sorry, I can only eat so much! For $26-ish I had the hibachi steak, fried rice, Miso soup, & House salad. This place is nice! The music and ambiance are kind of romantic. Very impressive. I should take my wife here! The food was delicious and came out quickly. I would return here for sure. Great spot for Hibachi/Japanese.

Walked in without a reservation and they were able to sit me immediately. The restaurant has a…read moremodern aesthetic with ample accessible parking. I ordered the Thai spring rolls (3/5 stars), clear soup and Shrimp Tempura roll (4/5) stars. Service was friendly and fast. Note that this location doesn't have liquor license, so they only serve beer at this time. Portions are healthy with a reasonable price point.

There's a new owner!! The old owner from new asia took over…read more Food was good! Tastes like the good ole days from new Asia. Although, portion is much smaller and more expensive... but worth it. The wife has a better attitude and even smiles. lol iykyk. They just have regular tables not the round ones. So maybe it'll be too hard to share food if there's a big group. But overall, so glad they came back!

This place is really close to where my work is currently located but I hadn't ever heard of it. A…read morecoworker wanted to eat here so we stopped by. I'm pleased to say everything was amazing! I loved the Thai Curry Shrimp Wontons but they aren't as shareable as I was expecting. I was thinking they'd be special dumplings but it was more like a dumpling soup. I really liked the Ma Po Tofu which was unexpected because I usually don't like tofu. But this tofu was super soft and decently flavorful. The Egg Drop Soup was very flavorful and doesn't have the weird aftertaste that some of them have. I wasn't as impressed with the Ma La chicken as I hoped so I wouldn't get that for myself again but everything else was delicious and I'd get it all again. The Vietnamese Coffee was really cool. It reminded me of one I'd read about recently in a book about Vietnamese restaurants. Surprise, I'm a nerd. It was cool to experience IRL something I'd just been reading about. The Thai Iced Tea though was not my thing. My friend who is into that specific type of tea said it was really good so please listen to her, not me since I am really weird about tea. Love: - Appetizer: Thai Curry Shrimp Wontons - Broccoli and Beef - Soup: Egg Drop Like: - Drink: Vietnamese Iced Coffee - Kung Pao Chicken (but super small serving) - Ma Po Tofu Ok: - Appetizer: Eggrolls - Ma La Chicken - Thai Basil Chicken - Pad Thai: Tofu Disliked: - Drink: Thai Iced Tea

One of the best duck roast I've ever had. Skin was crispy and the meat was succulent and juicy. My…read moregroup of friends and I ordered a bunch of different items from the menu and family style it all. If you're looking for Cantonese style Chinese food, this is the place to go. This place can cater to large group of people for events or special occasions. Food was served very quickly and led popping hot too.

Golden City is definitely my favorite Cantonese restaurant in Memphis! The flavors are very…read moreauthentic, and there's almost always a table available, so you rarely have to wait. This is definitely a place that any foodie craving Chinese food should try. Their Peking duck is probably the best value for the money in Memphis. My family and I always order way too many dishes when we come here, and there's always enough left over to take home and enjoy later. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that the food can take a while to come out, and the checkout process is also pretty slow. We usually end up going to grab our own takeout containers because it takes so long.

Came to this restaurant with my cousin while visiting her. They have been here many times and…read morehighly recommended it. We decided to go family style so we each ordered a dish and shared everything. We had the cumin beef lamb (my personal favorite), the spicy dumplings, the dandan noodles and the spicy crispy chicken. Everything was so delicious, we devoured everything. Our waiter was great and food came out in a reasonable amount of time. Would recommend trying to anyone who lives in Memphis or is visiting!

The best food ever! If you like spice and flavor go here!…read more Lots of seating inside, and welcoming ambience. You can see the chefs cooking so you know it's authentic!

Went in for an early New Year's Eve dinner. This place has been here for years; I see it as an…read moreeast Memphis institution. The inside is eclectic, it's not fancy...though this isn't a bad thing. It's a nice escape from the run-of-the-mill Chinese take-out places (where you can eat inside also), it's not trying to be corporate-flashy. Best I can describe it is authentic to the people who own the joint. And I like it; a couple of fish tanks, some kitsch, the odd neon signs inside (over the bar, on the west wall towards the rear), the unused area to the right of the bar. Somethings work, something's are out of place, but it's a testament to the longevity of the location. So the food: the value is great. The apps were middle-of-the-road (sweet fire shrimp, spicy cucumbers (sans spicy but ponzu), spring rolls. The stand out was the hot and sour soup. Nothing really novel about it, but exactly what I was looking for. As the duck sauce was a bit sweet for the spring rolls to my liking, I found it necessary, and delicious, to dunk the spring rolls in the hot and sour soup. The Scientist had her usual kung-pao chicken. Really good, if not a bit basic (though the slight notch up of heat from the Szechuan peppers was appreciated). I went with the Peking duck. It's the most expensive thing on the menu (as it is everywhere else), but worth it. This is going to feed 2-3 or a big meal there and a healthy portion to take home. The skin crispy, the meat moist. Bones removed, but for the wings and thigh bones...it was appreciated. Served with Chinese pancakes and onions and a delightful hoisin. Highly recommended. The staff was delightful. Efficient (if not a little too efficient; we had two servers ask for our order), attentive, hospitable. We don't really have a go-to for Chinese food. Despite being out in Gtown, this may be our new default for Chinese eat-in or take-out.

I stopped in after my Doctors appointment since it was on the way and I'd heard so many good things…read moreabout it. The staff were very friendly and the restaurant was nice and clean from my vantage point. They had a buffet but I wasn't in the mood for that. I placed an order for the egg drop soup, 1 egg roll, 1 spring roll and wings. My food was ready pretty quickly and I was on my way. Once I made it home, I tried the spring and egg roll they were both solid nothing special but good. Next, I tried the egg drop soup and I enjoyed it, especially since I was under the weather. The wings were last and they were huge! I wonder how large was that chicken to produce wings that big! I was not a fan of the chicken but I would go back to try other items on the menu and I did enjoy the soup.

I've been trying to make better choices regarding my diet and also increase my gut health. I was…read morenear this restaurant but never stepped foot inside. As I entered, I was warmly welcomed and told of the lunch special. I only wanted the soup, if it's good I may go back to try other things on the menu. I ordered a large. As I waited, I noticed it was a bit slow during the lunch hour but the place looked cozy and comfortable if you cared to dine in. I got my soup and I was pleasantly surprised at how large the portion was. The soup was good but the tofu wasn't the silky kind but still good.

I visited this restaurant for a quick meal and noticed they offered a buffet option at a price…read morepoint similar to their lunch special. The buffet included a range of familiar items such as lo mein, fried rice, beef with broccoli, and soups. During my visit, the main dishes I selected were not served hot, even though I arrived within about an hour of opening. The soups were hot; I preferred the egg drop soup over the hot and sour soup. The appetizers, including wontons, egg rolls, and dumplings, were warm. Overall, the location is convenient. Based on my experience, those ordering takeout may want to reheat items if needed.