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    Home Taste

    4.4 (272 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Fish with leek dumplings and celery with dried tofu skin
    Bonnie T.

    I have been to Home Taste twice recently. I went for the freshly made dumplings. The first time, I had the fish with leek dumplings, the second time I had the pork with leek & shrimp dumplings. Both are very good. The leek is not really leek, it is Chinese chives. I also tried the cold dishes. The celery with dried tofu skin and stir-fried gluten, dried tofu and peanuts. The gluten dish usually is a Shanghainese dish, but this one they added spicy sauce to it, still tasted good, but not what I expected. Another item I tried was the fried Leek with egg dumplings. I would called that a turnovers or empanadas instead. There were 4 in the order. After I had the dumplings I was already full, but wanted to try the turnovers. I started with one, continued with the second and had to tell myself to stop! I saw a variety of dishes on the menu, but they have a lot of northern Chinese dishes. But the cashier didn't sound like a northerner. She said they are from Fuzhou China, which is a Southern province. But they bought the restaurant from the previous owner who was a northerner. They kept most of the menu. They are doing a good job with the food!

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    Theresa R.

    We did take out from Home Taste tonight, which is easily the best Chinese food in the area. Kids agreed. My son doesn't even like Chinese food, but he cleared his plate. Estelle said she wants to go back 5,000 more times. My daughters both ranked the sesame chicken and fried dumplings as their tied favorite. My son liked the rice most , followed by the well seasoned green beans. My favorite was the shredded pork with bamboo shoots. Call in the order, otherwise you pay more for the convenience of online ordering through a 3rd party. Food was ready at my requested time. My son liked going to pick up the meal with me because of the Asian green apple hard candy at the counter. The place has a small eat in area with 7 tables of 2 or 4 tops. For being a small place, it is decorated more than I expected from the exterior view. Canned soda for drink options. No dessert on the menu.

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    Steve F.

    One popular opinion with Asians is that the best Asian restaurants have 3.5 star ratings. The food at Home Taste is amazing but the service was mediocre, which is still fine and adds charm. We had steam dumplings, fried cod, strings beans and pork, and an excellent spicy soup. Mildly rude waitstaff was amusing, and I happen to like the decor.

    2. Pork with Napa Fried Dumplings  D17. Kung Pao Chicken
    Rachel T.

    This establishment was created with home in mind. All of the food here is super authentic. Dumplings are excellent, chicken and rice dishes as well. The staff is friendly and helpful with menu items. Great warm dishes for a cozy meal inside. Since COVID, they only do take out

    3/11/21 cash only and closed Tuesday has been crossed off since the last menu pictured 2/2020.
    Linda M.

    Finally got to try out this authentic Chinese food. No idea what authentic Chinese food is suppose to taste like but this is definitely different than any Chinese food I've ever had. And it was great! We started with pork and napa steamed dumplings (#1). Filling was delicious and the dumpling was the perfect thickness. Sometimes they can be too thick. Then was the shredded pork and green onions in Peking bean sauce (#42). This dish was loaded with pork with the green onions more a garnish on the side. The shredded pork was the consistency of spiralized ground pork, if that makes sense. Excellent dish. My favorite was the stir fried squid with cumin sauce. The squid was cooked to perfection and again like the pork, no skimping on the squid. I would have never thought of squid with cumin but it worked. Neither of these dishes were anything I've had before. Only thing I thought strange is that there dishes are not served with rice though you could order it. Maybe this is authentic Chinese? I saw plenty of other things on there menu that i'd like to try. This will definitely require another visit. Review #300! 2021-35

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    Maria B.

    Came for scallion pancakes. Had a craving after reading about them in a book. They are only doing takeout. Nowhere to sit and wait, you can't even go inside. It's an interesting solution to Covid, and I'll bet highly effective. But the scallion pancakes hit the spot. Update 80 2021

    Doris M.

    This was my first visit to "Home Taste". I had some of their food at the "Yelpies" so I thought I'd take my son & give them a shot. It's a very small & quiet restaurant. The employees are nice. The place was clean. We looked at the menus while the waitress made us some tea. She was so sweet. I decide to get the Kung Pao Chicken $10.00 My son got the Kung Pao Jumbo Shrimp $13.00 We each got a bowl of white rice $.50 cents each & we split a plate of Chao Mian (chow mein) $8.00. My chicken was pretty good, but my son did not care for his. We both loved the Chao Mian. The portions were pretty small & the prices were a bit high,except for the rice. It was a bit too much money for me, so I probably won't be returning. I wanted to & still do plan on trying new places that I haven't been to yet & I did. (New to me,not necessarily,NEW) Where I go next, I don't know. I'll find out when I get there.

    Jane B.

    Home Taste seems to be one of Kenmore's best kept secrets. The restaurant is extremely modest and casual. Every single dish I have tried at Home Taste is absolutely delicious, authentic, and extremely reasonably priced. I recommend going to Home Taste with a minimum party of four people. My ideal meal at Home Taste is a family style feast, trying a little bit of everything and splitting it with your friends. The more people at your table, the larger variety of dishes you can try. Favorite menu items: 1. The steamed buns are an absolute must-order. My favorites are the Pork & Leeks steamed buns. 2. The Pork Belly dish with a side of white rice 3. The Fried Eggplant with Pork in a Brown Sauce, with a side of white rice 4. Pork Steamed Dumplings 5. Short Rib & Green Beans *This restaurant does not accept credit cards, cash & Venmo only

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    7 months ago

    Ordered take out - good authentic stuff you can't find most places - pigs ears, tripe, etc. and all the classics like mapo tofu.

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    1 year ago

    A little taste of home in Buffalo. Some of my favorites from Home Taste is Mapo tofu, egg tofu, and Chinese vegetable with fresh garlic.

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    1 year ago

    Really great food. Can't say any more!Hot and sour soup is great - every entre has been a delight.

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    9 months ago

    A cliché but it's the best Chinese food in Buffalo. Compares to the best Chinese restaurants in Toronto.

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    10 months ago

    Amazing food. Great steamed dumplings. The chicken chow mein was also fantastic. I would highly recommend checking it out.

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    7 months ago

    food is good, noodles delish. delivery takes forever. overall really good, just took a while.

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    This place is by far the best Chinese food I've ever had, their dumplings are 10/10. Shop is cute. Staff is nice.

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    Food is excellent and moderately priced. Service is very fast for dine in and take out. Everyone there is very nice, family atmosphere.

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