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    Hot Wok Restaurant

    3.5 (192 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Asian Fusion
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:50 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Chicken Pho okay not great.  Others in town better
    Jim S.

    This is a fast food establishment. Had to stand in line to order/pay just like McDonalds. If there is no server why is there a tip requested. I hate this new trend. I get it if I was getting it to go but I specifically said I was dining in. I got the chicken pho. It was okay nothing to write home about. The decor is fast food seating. Uncomfortable table and chairs. No booths. If you brought a first date here you wouldn't get a second date It's okay in a pinch but will probably not be back

    Eggrolls, Chowfun Variety, Wontons
    Liana R.

    I've been coming here countless times, and I can confidently say this is my go-to spot for Asian food in Tucson! After trying various places around the city, nothing compares to the flavors and quality served here. The dishes are consistently delicious, and the atmosphere is always welcoming. Definitely my favorite Asian food in town, and my favorite date spot :)

    Teriyaki wings
    Madelynn F.

    I placed a to go here. I Called and placed my order with ease. I got the pork egg rolls (very good, 2 in an order). For my entree I got the Beef and broccoli with fried rice (entirely too salty! I couldn't finish half of it.) and I got an order of teriyaki wings (A half dozen. They were a good size, bigger than most wings at other restaurants. But they were all drum sticks and it didn't taste like teriyaki to me. The flavor wasn't bad, like a hint of honey. But it did not taste like teriyaki to me)

    "Mongolian Beef" supposedly

    The prices were great but the food was terrible. It looked disgusting, but the food was alright. Definitely not worth the price. The service was terrible. They were moody and forgot ALL the sauces in our order. The crab puffs we ordered said that they came with sweet and sour sauce, but they didn't. The "Mongolian Beef" looks nothing like Mongolian beef. Never coming here again, don't waste your time or money

    Orange chicken and rice, fried wonton

    Absolutely loved it! I got the orange chicken and white rice also fried wonton. I didnt eat the wonton i just simply didnt like it but the orange chicken with rice was delicious! Very big portions of food too..well the rice was very plain, (should have gotten fried rice) but okay when eating it with the chicken. The workers were nice, helpful and the food was served very fast. The place was nice and clean aswell, it was late so kind of empty..the table was a lil sticky im ngl im just ngl but mo issue!. The water was warm and tasted like tap but i really liked the orange chicken guys..also the fountain drinks were tasty aswell i didnt like the fortune cookies

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    Brad H.

    Still in search of a decent Chinese restaurant on the east side. All--and I mean all--of them are disappointing. So far I have tried almost all of them, many are 4 stars and the only conclusion I can come up with is that the good folks on the east side have no clue what good Chinese food is. I sure miss China Szechwan on the west side. As well as Jun Dynasty. Guilin Chinese Restaurant. Noodleholics. China Pasta House. So with that intro, not returning to Hot Wok. It was just OK. Had the sesame chicken that should be called "battered, deep-fried chicken in sweet sauce with a few sesame seeds for looks." Also the beef and broccoli (dish to gauge the baseline of a Chinese restaurant). It was OK, nothing to write home about. The beef was tender. The whole thing was good, sort of, but not spectacular as in "Wow! Good stuff, I want more!" You know you like the food when you look forward to the leftovers the next day. Meh. As a matter of fact, we threw the chicken away. I'll keep searching... 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs!

    Beef Ribs
    Cardboard S.

    Delicious food at lightning speeds. I highly recommend the spring rolls and beef ribs as appetizers. But be warned, the beef ribs are GIANT! For entrees, I usually go with the pork vermicelli bowl if it's a hot day, and pho if it's a cold day. But I've never been disappointed in anything I've ordered. Today, we had the beef ribs, spring rolls, and pad Thai (pictures). Anyway, go eat here. The staff are super nice and the food is super good -- what else do you need?

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    Independently owned, tasty flavorful food. Enough for 2 to 3 meals. Polite staff. I will be back.

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    Not what it used to be. The food is not as tasty or plentiful. I wish it was good as when they opened.

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    I usually order the honey and walnut shrimp and it's always delicious. They charge extra for sweet and sour but that's ok

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    I had the spring rolls and the Singapore noodles with shrimp absolutely delicious and all for $21 worth every bit

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    Great food we ordered the sesame chicken the chicken was tender and crunchy at the same time

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    The beef ribs were delicious a fair portion for the price. I did not get the fried rice as I thought 1495 was overpriced for rice.

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    2 years ago

    The was very good, but I am not going again, after I saw a mouse run across the floor.

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    A solid four star establishment! I wanted to take my wife to a recent discovery, a Chinese…read morerestaurant in Tucson, but I found out they are closed on Tuesdays. So I searched Yelp and I found this gem, Jun Dynasty. We traveled an hour and forty minutes from Maricopa to try this place. I could've traveled to other Chinese restaurants in half the time in and around Phoenix and Scottsdale, but something just intrigues me about Tucson. Jun is located in an older part of Tucson and its location can be misleading. But trust me, you want to try this place. We were immediately greeted and seated after we entered the establishment. We were handed menus and asked what we'd like to drink and I ordered Oolong tea and water. The menu included several authentic dishes not found at other Chinese restaurants. I kept it simple though and ordered Walnut Shrimp for my wife, Steamed Dumplings in Peppercorn sauce, Salt & Pepper Fried Fish, and Bok Choy. Steamed dumplings were the first dish brought out. I ordered this because my wife can't eat anything spicy. Well this had a kick to it even I wasn't expecting. It was numbing, literally! Some restaurants will even list this type of dish as cooked in numbing oil. Soon after swallowing the dumpling, a numbing sensation enveloped our tongues. Sorry honey; I thought I ordered a mild dish. I ended up eating all of them. It was hard tasting the other dishes because of the numbing effect. The walnut shrimp came out next and I have to say, they were probably the best I had; even better than Fat's in Sacramento who set the bar back in the day. My wife devoured them. Bok choy was brought out next and she also loved them. They were served with I think a garlic sauce and it was very tasty. The Salt & Pepper fried fish were delivered last and they were also good. However, my wife preferred the walnut shrimp. I did have better S & P fish elsewhere, but these were still good. I can't speak enough about the staff. They were the friendliest I ever experienced in a Chinese restaurant. Our server always checked on us to make sure everything was fine. They all even said good-bye when we left. Yeah, I picked a good one!

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    Pork Dumplings in Red Chili Oil
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    4.2
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    Another update! Today we went nuts and ordered the Meat Combo Appetizer AND our own entrees. The…read moreappetizer was so much fun: 2 Egg Rolls, 2 Crab Puffs, 2 Shrimp Tempura, 2 Beef Kabobs, 2 BBQ Ribs. The egg rolls are huge, crispy, and not the least bit greasy. The shrimp tempura is light and crisp. The beef kabobs are well flavored and cooked crispy, which is an interesting and yummy presentation, The ribs are large and flavorful. The crab puffs are amazing! We could have eaten ten of them; a crisp outside is stuffed with a melting cheesy crab mixture. Divine! House -made Chinese mustard (so good and really clears out the sinuses!) and sweet dipping sauces completed the appetizers. I've reviewed our entrees before and they are as delicious as always. I had the Three Delight Moo Shu, a platter filled with fresh vegetables, shrimp, and chicken; accompanied by sauce (hoisin?) and rice pancakes. I enjoy making my little "burrito" bites! My dining friend had the Mongolian Three Delight; shrimp, chicken, and beef prepared with at least three kinds of onions and a mildly spicy sauce, and a large bowl of rice. My friend has a spice-loving palate, and was brought a bowl of hot chili sauce. Visible pepper flakes floated in the sauce and it was pronounced perfect. I love being greeted by name and the food is scrumptious. Golden House is immaculate throughout and it is a pleasure to visit and enjoy their food. See you next month, Ming!

    BROWN RICE lives here, YAY! AND no upcharge to swap for white, already grabbing points here! Golden…read moreHouse also touts No MSG too if that bothers you. (ramen, Doritos occasionally and hidden in so many other seasonings, it's overly criticized, and did you know, made from natural ingredients molasses, sugar beets, starch & sugar) . 2 std dishes Kung Pao Chicken $14.95 and Beef Snow Peas $16.95 were both tasty. KP was a tad too sweet and would make that adjustment in future, had mid level heat as served-- overall 4/5 hubby enjoyed. Snow Peas were a bit tough, chewy vs tender and snappy. Maybe a parboil to tenderize before quick wok hit ? and velveted beef had decent texture and flavor 3.75/5 a bit chewy and garlicky brown sauce aok. Portions are fair, you may have leftovers if you aren't really hungry but hubby easily ate his KP but only 1/3 of a heaped rice bowl. $3.50 for a small single pot of black tea (oolong?) was a bit stee, they got too busy to ask for more H20, but the free upgrade on brown rice more than makes par haha Overall a 3.8/5 for flavor and quality, Golden House is good. But still searching for a Go-to on SE side... Chef Wang still shines brighter for us: authenticity, wok hei, fresh bamboo shoots, tofu skin wraps, clay pot with Chinese dried mushrooms, variety on menu... although, alas no brown rice :/ Thankful though for this family Chinese restaurant, a quickly iconic mainstay of US dining, nearing extinction in many towns. So truly am thankful for GH preparations today!

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    Crispy noodles
    Crispy noodles
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    10.4 mi
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    Tomato Beef Rice Bowl
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    Such a great spot for authentic North-Eastern Chinese food as well as some other Chinese regional…read morevarieties like Sichuan. I love their tofu pot with cabbage, the cold appetizer combo with wood ear mushroom salad and Chinese shredded potato salad, the málà (má: numbing, là : spicy) vegetarian plate and the tea mushroom pot. I definitely want to try more! My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite!

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    Spicy Beef Noodle / 麻辣牛肉麵
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    Saw this as a recommendation somewhere else on Yelp and decided to give it a try for dinner. We…read morecalled in an order for pick up and it was ready within 15 minutes! The dinner special was a great deal, the portions for soup and the other items were more than reasonable. Our favorite thing however was the BBQ pork wide ride noodles. We can't wait to come back and try the BBQ pork in something else because it was fantastic. They also already had spicy mustard and sweet & sour sauce in the bad without having to ask. The inside was rather small and warm when we went to pick up. We will be back again, but likely for take out only.

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    Nice dining room
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    Crab Rangoon
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