Our group ate here on a Friday night. Usually this place is a treat (there are some nights where I would do horrible things for their table noodles), but this experience was not the best... the food itself was delicious. Noodles on point, shrimp wonton soup excellent, and the shrimp with broccoli entree was pretty good too (albeit a little heavier than I anticipated). Our dissatisfaction came from the service. INCREDIBLY slow given the restaurant wasn't packed. It took an unacceptable amount of time from when we sat down to when our waiter even arrived, and even longer to get the complimentary noodles and tea. Even when we finally placed our order, it took over 30 minutes for a couple of appetizers and 4 entrees, one of which they got wrong... and what was probably most irritating is that the staff spent more time and attention cleaning a table that just finished eating, rather than attending to diners still in the restaurant. And it was after 8pm when they close at 9, it wasn't like another party was coming in for that table. I love this place man, but ya gotta be better. read more

It's in a strip mall off Jerusalem and Wantagh Avenues with ample parking, a few blocks south of the Southern State Pkwy. When entering, on the right side there are lots of tables and booths surrounded by window cases full of pretty teapots. A clay warrior statue in the front and back stand guard. On the left side is a partially open kitchen and the takeout register. The extensive menu covers various basic Chinese and Japanese selections. We shared the shrimp and spinach wonton soup to start. The broth was wonton, the spinach wasn't as soft as expected due to its inclusion of the stems, and the shrimp was a negligible part of the dumpling it was wrapped in. My son enjoyed their chicken and broccoli as well as their steamed vegetable dumplings. My wife and I enjoyed their 6 steamed crystal shrimp dumplings appetizer. So far, so good, but the big disappointment came with the boneless ribs appetizer. The sauce was good, but the pork was barely edible because it tasted as if it had been pre-cooked, left to harden and dry, before being re-heated and served ... not fresh and way too chewy. I ordered it because another Yelper had recommended them, so maybe that dish isn't consistently what it should be? I had also been to Jani's about ten days earlier and it was much better. Me and the cousin I was with split the Lake Tung Ting Shrimp and Moo Shu Beef, so I can recommend both of those. On weekends, a reservation is a good idea. read more

Jani - boneless ribs - Chinese Near Me - Wantagh, New York

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Seven of us met for a Monday night dinner at the Jani in the Cherrywood Shopping Center. We were able to get a big round table in the back of the restaurant. The extensive menu had something for everybody. Portions were generous, price is reasonable and service on point. My wonton soup was hot and full of flavor. My spareribs were huge and the meat fell off the bones. Eggrolls, sushi, rolls, eggplant with shrimp and mango. Chicken were equally wonderful. All seven of us left satisfied ready to come back again. read more

Overall an average experience. The pork fried rice was definitely the highlight -- flavorful and perfectly cooked. The string beans were tasty too. The udon noodles and shrimp tempura roll were just okay. Decent meal, but nothing too memorable beyond the fried rice. read more

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Always the friendliest staff. They greet you with a smile. The interior is beautiful and very clean. The food is the best I'm Long Island. read more

Jani - Chinese Near Me - Wantagh, New York

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Tried this place for the first time yesterday. The interior is so nice: very clean, white table cloths, staff in black suits, classy, and so many tea pots with not even one speck of dust to be seen. Booths are large and spacious, and immediately upon sitting down got menus, a pot of steaming tea, and crispy noodles with mustard and duck sauce. Ordered boneless spare ribs*, egg roll, Szechuan chicken, pineapple fried rice, and chow fun. Everything was presented so nicely, and was so flavorful and delicious. The only thing about this meal I could speak about is their hot mustard, which seemed more watery than other hot mustards I've had. *No picture of the spare ribs, as they were so good they were gone in five seconds and well before I remembered a picture! read more

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The worst food I ever had. We ordered take out for 5. The boneless spare ribs were so hard couldn't eat them. The steaming pork dumplings were all dough and very little meat. My son ordered Blossom chicken it came without sauce. We ordered cold noodles and sauce the sauce was separate and tasted terrible. We asked for extra duck sauce they gave one cup and it was half full and we had 5 people. They threw in a bag that had one mustard and one soy sauce and 2 teabags of tea. The worst place- never again oh and the bill was over $130.00 read more

Wow! Amazing food! Called in our order and order was ready upon pick up. The gentleman who was on the phone taking my order and who took my payment was so sweet. Restaurant was very nice. Can't wait to go back and order from there with my family! read more

Great local choice for lunch. Excellent service. Plenty of seating. Clean. Lots of tasty Chinese and Japanese selections. I had a simple choice , Chicken and broccoli, excellent. And I'd like to return on a cold wintry day to try the Nabeyaki Udon Soup, a delicious and hard to find prepared correctly choice. Lunch specials and early bird dinner specials. The tea kettle on our table was refilled quickly, as were our water glasses. Our servers were polite and professional. Jani is a new favorite for a Friday night dinner or any day lunch! read more

Great place. I used to live not that far from the restaurant and it hasn't changed. Food was great! Service was a little slow though, granted it was busy and the day before 4 of July. Even thought it was slow, the waiter was still very nice. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by the bar. There is a thin 'hallway' to get to the stand to be seated. I went with my in-laws. They said that they called the restaurant the morning of, which I do believe them, but the restaurant didn't have a name down for us. Which was weird. They were able to seat us anyways. There are glass shelves that have different on glass tea pots on three out of four of the walls. They have booths along those walls as well. Which was very uncomfortable after a while. The floor I believe was carpeted. Other than that the food was good and would be coming back for more. I recommend coming here. read more

Everything I've had there has been absolutely fantastic--I pick it up often. I LOVE their miso soup, steamed pork dumplings, and wonton soup!! read more

Amazing food. Amazing staff. Beautiful inside. Quick service. Definitely the best Chinese food around!

Wow I always enjoy Jani. Today was no exception and the food was delicious lunch specials! I had chicken teriyaki.

I think this place is underrated. The food was delicious. We ordered wonton soups, chicken cashew and another chicken with peppers dish. I just think they need more waiters/waitresses to serve. It's very roomy here and I felt like I could stretch my legs. read more

The food here is always great. Their sushi is so very fresh, delicious every time! Their host is always the same person-happy to seat the customers and friendly. Waiters are friendly and service is usually quick. read more

Always good for Chinese food or sushi as well. Comfortable atmosphere and good food. What more could you ask for

My husband orders 2-3 containers of hot and sour soup every week! That is his staple lunch and/or dinner. He's looked everywhere for good soup and he chose Jani as the best! read more

The food at Jani is amazing!! Everything is fresh and tasteful and really delicious. The sushi is the best quality and always so fresh, which is important to me when it comes to sushi. The ambience is what a Chinese restaurant should be but never knew how. Beautifully decorated with old fashioned Asian tea kettles and Asian figurines. From the hot tea served at your sitting and the giant crunchy noodles with duck sauce, they're not trying to be overly modern and mix it with some weird fusion. It's just your classic old-school Chinese restaurant with a Japanese flare. All the servers are the sweetest and very attentive. Amazing taste amazing service all around phenomenal. I love it!! read more

Jani - Such pretty decor of old Asian tea kettles. - Chinese Near Me - Wantagh, New York

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Jani always serves an amazing meal. Elegant yet approachable atmosphere. Big half round bench seating as well as tables. Serves amazing Chinese cuisine and sushi. The favorite dishes are fish in black bean sauce and Supreme Delight. The young chow fried rice is also great. The surprise star of the show are the fried wonton strips that are served when you sit down. Very hard not to get full on those alone. They also make a delicious pina colada. The service is always fast and friendly, especially if you get Simon as your waiter. read more

I have always loved Jani in Wantagh. We eat in and do take out. In 8 years I never had a negative issue. Well last night topped it all. We went in for a quick bite before going out dancing. As I sat down my button popped off my blouse. It was the only button that kept the shirt on. My server Lisa came over to take our order and I asked her if she had a safety pin so I could tack my blouse closed. She left and came back with a needle and thread and said she can sew it back on for me!! WHAT??? Omg talk about above and beyond. Well she saved the day for me and sewed it on in 1 minute. That was a beautiful thing to do. Thank you Jani for always having excellent food and excellent servers. read more

They use top notch ingredients and you can tell. The chicken is always excellent and their sauces are on point. Portions are large and everything is the way you ask for it. What more can you ask for read more

My husband is addicted to this restaurant. They have the best pork fried dumplings on the planet, quote me! I've tried so many different items on their menu and love all of them. The chicken broccoli, the wonton soup, the fried rice, the list goes on and on! This is a unique menu as they have both Chinese and Japanese food. We eat here weekly and cannot help ourselves, the best Chinese spot on Long Island! read more

We went to Jani on Saturday with friends after going plant shopping. I really like Jani. It's my favorite local Chinese restaurant to eat at (love the old school charm) and we've gotten take-out from there many times. We sat at one of the booths. Big Guy Comfort Factor of 9. My wife said she felt a little squished (my thighs have already apologized). The service was very good. I think I drained my water glass 3 or 4 times and it was quickly refilled every time. The food is usually very good. I like the Hot & Sour Soup, the Pork Buns, the Pork Dumplings, the General's Chicken, the lunch specials. We've ordered the Peking Duck on several occasions and it's always very very good. We thought the food was a bit disappointing this time. 3 of us ordered off the Japanese lunch specials menu. It's the first time I've ordered Japanese food there. I thought the Chicken Teriyaki was just okay. A little too sweet and sugary. My friend didn't like her Teriyaki either. The salad was nice and the Hot & Sour Soup was okay. My wife had Chicken and Mixed Vegetables. It was a nice portion. I ate the leftovers for lunch the next day - I thought it was very good. We will continue to go to Jani - for the Peking Duck when we eat in - and for their great take-out lunch specials. read more

Favorite Chinese restaurant ever! From the environment/decoration, to the tea, crackers and duck sauce while you wait, I love this restaurant. Sometimes the waiters can be a little pushy, but nothing that would deter me away from eating here. Even the takeout is delicious. Recommend trying the boneless ribs, they are delicious. read more

New Year's Eve was ruined. Called for reservation and when we arrived they said they didn't have it! Impossible that someone would show up with their date with no reservation, on New Year's Eve..ok things happen, rectify the situation 7 pm on New Year's Eve, we waited and they said they would seat us and 45 mins later they changed their minds and said no chance, so we left . We came for the Duck and went across the street to their competitor where we were pleasantly surprised great Peking duck and the service on point. They lost us as customers after going there for many years. Attitude that we were in the wrong extremely disappointing after many years.. read more

Food was ok but they basically throw you out at 9:15 even if you have food in your plate. Waiter was also sub par because we sat down at 8:30 which was late for them read more

I'm of school restaurants. The staff was very professional. The food was so delicious and fresh.

It's a decent restaurant, this was our first time back in a while. Food was okay, very heavy sauce. Service was extremely slow.

I love this place and it has the best chicken and broccoli of any chinese food place I've ever had! The shrimp and walnuts is great too. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Excellent local and authentic Chinese restaurant! Really good for take out and in store it's served family style. Only downside is it's a bit expensive. read more

Jani offers both japanese and chinese options on the menu . It has a fairly large seating area . The vibe is casual, come as you are ! i have never tried the Japanese options , but the Chinese are all pretty good . I also have only done take out , which is efficient and friendly . I took home hot and sour soup , which was exactly as i anticipated . Great flavor and filled with all the right things . The sautéed eggplant also good , tasted as expected . Nice size portion . The boneless spare ribs and fried rice were ok. I probably would pass on both , but go back again and order something different :) read more

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This is takeout review during COVID-19. I appreciate to go window built in place of a front door. The food quality is better than your local Chinese restaurant when it comes to takeout orders. It comes at a justified price premium, in my opinion. I much rather have a sit down meal here, as it is not crowded or busy. It is unfortunate we must dine under these pandemic conditions. I don't see it on the takeout menu, but the PINEAPPLE RICE IS A MUST. You're welcome in advance. Good: -Pineapple Rice -Orange Chicken -General's Chicken -House Special Noodles -Food is prepared FAST Bad: -None read more

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I have been living in Long Island for a year now. I was looking for a really good Chinese spot and I'm so happy I found Jani. Delicious fresh authentic Chinese food so much better than your corner Chinese spot! Thanks for the amazing food and your wonderful staff and beautiful decor! My go to Chinese from now on! read more

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I am an old school patron of Jani's from when there was a location in Melville. That restaurant closed awhile ago, and we were never able to find anything that was remotely as good in the area. Recently we were in Wantagh and were surprused to see it, so we decided to try it! Our experience was everything we had hoped it to be. Food is delicious, service is excellent and the staff are always inviting and courteous. I have made reservations several times, and we are always accommodated and given a great seat. There are never any issues or difficulties. The restaurant ambiance is clean and elegant, a throwback to the 80's but that's what I love about it. The teapot collection is still part of the restaurant and it has grown considerably larger over the years. It has become a place where we celebrate special occasions eith the family as well as a place for a great lunch special. Prices are extremely reasonable and the portion sizes are ample, we always have extra to take home. This restaurant really should have a higher rating than it does. I give it 5 stars and I am a very picky person. We have returned...again and again! You will not be disappointed. read more

Food was terrible. Chinese food anywhere else is already 10x better. No idea how this place was packed took 2 bites of lomein and my sesame chicken and couldn't even bother going for another. read more

I really like this place! The food is tasty with some great traditional options. The prices are good for what you get. There's plenty of wonderful cocktails with those little fancy cocktail swords that I haven't seen since I was a little kid. The service has always been good and I like their interesting decor. Highly recommended! read more

Was on Long Island for a family affair. Try to get some good New York Chinese food when there. This place does not dissappoint. The restaurant is large and beautifully decorated with Oriental china and murals. There is a lot of seating. They have a counter area for single diners. The food and service were great. We had bbq ribs, pork egg rolls, steak with mixed veggies, General Tso's chicken, pork fried rice, honey walnut shrimp, fried noodles with duck sauce and hot black chinese tea.. The ribs were large, meaty and tender. The egg rolls were stuffed. The food was surprisingly NOT loaded with salt. We had two waiters serving our table of eight. They were very attentive. The restaurant is in a shopping center with plenty of parking. read more

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I've been coming here for years and have never been disappointed! From the food (of course) to the service to the classic restaurant ambiance, this place is "the goods"! Have a Tsingtao or Kirin Ichiban beer or even an exotic cocktail...have some scallion pancakes or spare ribs and one of the numerous CHINESE or Japanese entrees and you're good to go. The portions are ample and you'll probably be bringing some home for a tasty late night snack. You cannot go wrong coming here or their other location (Garden City). read more

Jani - Many dishes will have edible decorations...sweet touch! - Chinese Near Me - Wantagh, New York

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When considering what word comes to mind for Jani, it would be "solid." My father really likes this place so we've gone a couple times and each time I order the same thing: an avocado cucumber roll and the Buddhist's Delight. Both are AOK, although last night, the Buddhist's Delight arrived in a puddle of cooking oil which I didn't love. Otherwise, it's pretty standard, tasty and although not a dish I'd go out of my way for, sometimes simple is what you'd crave. The avocado cucumber rolls are always decent, too. There's not a ton of vegan options but there are enough to satisfy. One way in which Jani stands out is the surprisingly pretty interior. It's in a strip mall so you don't expect much, but they have quite the array of China and statues that line the walls in glass cases. They've put a fair amount of attention to detail in the decor overall, with carved wood accents and even some large stone statues at the back. The ceilings are high and lighting, while brighter than I'd normally like, is overall pleasant. Jani wouldn't be a destination spot, but it's close to my father's house and he's a huge fan of the Szechuan chicken. They have a full bar and make his Manhattan just the way he likes it. read more

1) egg drop wonton soup literally flavorless 2) cold sesame noodles were swimming in peanut sauce 3) not sure what the chicken in a basket was supposed to be. normally made with fried faro root, this was lo mein noodles uncooked and unflavored 4) regular lo mein was. edible read more