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    4.6 (39 reviews)

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    Dumplings
    Scott S.

    This place is simply incredible! The dining area is exquisite, just beautiful. The staff was so warm and welcoming as well but the show stopper is the food. I started with the steamed dumplings then had Mongolian beef as my entree. This is by far the best Chinese I've ever had and top 5 best meal overall in my life. Just a wonderful restaurant!

    Megan W.

    Excellent food & great service! I love the lunch bento boxes. Such a great variety of options and nice serving sizes. Everything we ordered was delicious and perfectly prepared. The crispy lemon shrimp is my favorite! It reminds me of honey walnut shrimp but much better. The lemon flavor isn't too much. It's just right! The restaraunt is nice and spacious with plenty of room for larger groups. They have a back room which could host 2 groups and an area in the main dining room.

    General tso
    Anna L.

    Wow the interior was captivating! I def felt underdressed ! Service was great. Our server was awesome and attentive. Food was delicious! The egg drop soup had corn in it and tasted a bit burnt. Not a fan. The diced fillet was good. Not too spicy. Dan Dan noodles was flavorful. Beef soup was good. Beef fried rice had a buttery taste and delicious. General tso was meh. Overall, would def come back and try other things!

    Shrimp fried rice, lo mein, orange chicken
    Jay J.

    I was really excited to try this new restaurant in the area and was sadly disappointed in the quality of the food. I wanted to try some basic options which always tells me the quality of the place. I placed a pick up order, the staff was friendly and walked me through their menu. And great interaction upon pick up. The space is beautifully decorated and it appears to be a great place to dine in for an experience. However for me the food was not that great. The orange chicken was tough to chew , the noodles did not have a lot of flavor a little bland for my taste and the fried rice was pretty good, the cook made it too spicy when I requested mild spice.

    Pork dumplings
    Monica W.

    I wanted to love it but I didn't. I stopped by Friday evening just before dinner around 5p. I was greeted immediately walking in and was seated. The establishment is beautiful and inviting and was not crowded so I was surprised it took my server 16 whole minutes to come over. While reviewing the menu there were things I wanted to try but was really unsure what was included. My server was unable to clearly explain to me a couple of dishes so I stuck with what I knew. Egg drop soup was good but sweet and that was different. Pork dumplings were good and the combo fried rice that included pork, beef, shrimp, veggies and lamb I think. I asked for spicy but it was very bland. I didn't taste any of the bold spicy flavors promoted for these dishes. I added chili oil for a hint of flavor but otherwise this place was just ok but definitely check them out!

    Crispy shrimp/ lemon sauce. Across from mine is Orange chicken.
    Regina C.

    I always keep my expectations low for restaurants with a lot of hype. This is a new one but I have been hearing a lot about it in a short time. So a friend and I decided to meet here for lunch. I was kinda expecting a crowd but it was pretty normal. I ordered the crispy shrimp w/ lemon sauce and he got orange chicken. We both were instantly impressed with the flavor. I almost wanted to order some of the lemon sauce to take home. The decor was also very nice. Not what you would expect in a small shopping center. I look forward to going back.

    Boiled Sole Fish Fillet in Spicy Szechuan Sauce. Choose spice level Mild, Medium, and Hot Hot!
    Daley A.

    Beautiful interior! Great place for a date night, girls night, business event, and more. The food hold ups to the hype. It's not just a place that looks great but also tastes even better! Nick was my sever and he was phenomenal! The Mongolian beef tenderloin, pork & duck fried rice, and the boiled sole fish in spicy szechuan sauce were amazing. We also got the egg drop soup, hot & sour soup, and wonton soup. All great too! Was more true to what thy should be (not the super yellow thick-egged egg drop soup for an example). I think the prices are reasonable for the atmosphere, food, service, AND PORTIONS. It's a new go-to for sure!!

    Xiao Log Bao (pork soup dumpling)
    Tiffany C.

    The food was good. The decor is very upscale. And we had great service. My only complaint is how far the booth seat from the table is. I'm big and it was extremely difficult to get the food due to it being so far away. Never had this problem in my life. also the egg drop soup had corn in it. A bit odd.

    Cherry N.

    If you're looking for authentic Sichuan flavors, this is the spot! The food is incredibly flavorful- the perfect balance of heat and that signature numbing spice. We tried the Mapo Tofu, the Peking duck, and the twice cooked pork, and all three were standout dishes. The ambiance is modern yet cozy, making it a great place for a date or a group dinner. What really topped off the experience was the friendly and attentive staff; they were quick with recommendations and made sure our water glasses were never empty (which you'll need with the spice!). Highly recommend!"

    Tasha J.

    Ambiance is nice for a party, date or when you just want to feel fancy. Like that they offered tofu options. It's the soft tofu not the hard fried tofu I like, but flavor was nice. It's a nice little spot.

    HALF Duck with pancake wraps and scallions and cucumbers sliced very thin.  With a sweet sauce for dipping.
    Kimberly D.

    Food was delicious they offer large servings. This also came with 2 Duck soups that were very delicious. Shrimp fried rice was not photographed. Food was fresh and very flavorful. Service was great sat at the bar and he was very helpful. The renovations look amazing I remember the old restaurant that was in this spot. Night and day renovations look great! The new owners did a great job and hired a great staff.

    Kung Pao chicken
    Flavio C.

    We were so impressed with this place for their food and service we went back a second time to experience some new dishes and this time was even better including their "Crispy Lemon Shrimps" which was really out of this world and highly recommended for anyone who want to try this new place in town.

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    The food was excellent. The service prompt and friendly. Some of the best Chinese food in Memphis

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    This place is really good - kind of expensive but worth the money if that is what you are going for

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    Food, ambiance and service were amazing! Very friendly and helpful. The green beans were phenomena!

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    The Crazy Coop Ridgeway

    The Crazy Coop Ridgeway

    3.9
    (21 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Was making a U-turn in a parking lot and saw this little restaurant on the corner. I love an…read moreopportunity to support small business and grabbed some lunch for takeout. They make everything fresh, so it took 20 minutes...but freshly made is so much better. We had an order of full size wings...but should've stuck with boneless to get more meat. Skinny legs but fabulous taste. Another meal was for chicken tenders. A bit rubbery chicken but the batter and seasonings were very tasty and the crinkle cut fries nice and crisp. The ambiance was unique with Memphis art all around and music videos on the tv. Employee was very hospitable. Will go back and try some other options!

    I've been here a couple of times now at least and I think I dig it. I will be back. I am a…read morechicken wing junkie. These wings are pretty damn tasty. The folks are friendly. I feel like it is family run. Even the young folks seem to have a sense of ownership. The wings are crispy and fried just right. The sauce names are strange and I don't get it. I have learned that Crazy ____ is Honey _____ at any other place so there is that learning curve to overcome. Seasoned fries are clutch too and they don't charge you $1.69 to season them which I dig a lot. Hate that nickel and dime stuff. They have a self serve drink machine and it's counter service with lots of "to go" type business. It's just like a Memphis wing place should be! It's decorated all crazy just like a crazy coop should be I guess. Decent table seating and lots of room to chill for to go. Yum. Yum. Chicken wings. '25 - 55/111

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    Crazy Coop Combo.  Long ass name that only remember when I see it.  It's honey hot with Cajun seasoning though. Why I can't just say that?
    Crazy Coop Combo. Long ass name that only remember when I see it. It's honey hot with Cajun seasoning though. Why I can't just say that?
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    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

    4.3
    (898 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    The fried chicken absolutely rocked my world. Wow! The crunch, the heat, and the juicy chicken tell…read moreme why it's famous. The collard greens were great. Hint of tang with great seasoning. The baked beans had a beautiful bbq sauce with a little heat from jalapeño. However... the other sides were completely lacking. The coleslaw tasted like it came out of a bucket. Just premade. The potato salad was overwhelmed by pickle flavoring and tasted like sweet relish. That seemed to be homemade though. The Mac n cheese was just underwhelming, unfortunately. It was missing a little something something... like soul. I can't speak on the service as I had it delivered. It came quick and hot. I was worried it the chicken was going to steam and get soggy but that was not the case. I can't speak on the ambiance since of the place either. This place was recommended by some locals so I thought I give the place a try. Stick with the chicken and you'll be safe.

    I'm in town from Chicago and was looking for comfort food in Memphis. I heard that they are known…read morefor their chicken so I found Gus's. I was hesitant considering that it's a touristy spot and I should have listened to my gut. The food was mid. I was expecting crunchy fried chicken and was disappointed as all of the chicken was soggy. Granted I took it to go but I also picked it up as soon as I got the message it was ready and I was not even 5 mins down the road. I also ordered a side of Mac n cheese, greens, and fried green tomatoes. The tomatoes had no flavor and were... soggy. The Mac n cheese had no flavor and was coagulated. And the greens... the greens yall!!! So disappointed. They were bone dry and tasted like they were from a can. Was this place horrible? No. Will I be going back next time in town? Probably not. I gave 3 stars because I'm not from Memphis and maybe this is how yall like it. I'm just disappointed.

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    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
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    Half of a chicken.
    Best fried chicken in Memphis!

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    Humdingers

    Humdingers

    4.0
    (171 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Small restaurant in an east memphis shopping center. We visited on a Saturday night and the staff…read morewere super friendly and helpful always checking to make sure we had everything we needed. They have updated the restaurant and its furnishings which is wonderful. All of the chairs have nice cushion seating. My husband had the fish and chips and throughly enjoyed it. We shared the bacon glazed chili Brussels sprouts which had an excellent flavor. We would have liked for them to have been cooked a little longer and sliced a little smaller, but the flavor was amazing, they were just a tad tougher than we like. I had the two taco combo with grilled zucchini . I t is a huge portion as it comes with two large pieces of zucchini along with the generously filled tacos. I loved the piri piri chicken taco and the grilled shrimp was good, but nothing spectacular. Both of the flour shells were a little crispy which was odd, but overall I enjoyed my meal. I dipped my zucchini in the lemon herb piri piri sauce which is excellent! Give them a try if you are ever in the area. They have several grilled fish options along with sandwiches and salads to choose from.

    Flew into Memphis mid afternoon and needed some nourishment and for some reason Humdingers came to…read moremind. Been a while since I have been here due to flight schedule. Glad It came to mind. Love these tacos. Plenty of parking and corner restaurant. Walk up to the counter and order and they bring it to you. Friendly folks and service speed was good as they had to make it. The black bean and corn salsa was the bomb. Wow I love this stuff. It was awesome. Restaurant is bright and cheery and pretty much like I remembered it. Great experience. Love it.

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    Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken

    Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken

    4.3
    (7 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    It takes a lot to impress me from a breakfast spot and I am very impressed. Soft fluffy biscuits…read moresmothered in sausage gravy and topped with green scallions and a sausage patty. Fried okra perfect cooked and salted. Not one was slimey like they do up north. The grand finale will be later as I got a sandwich to go... I got a fried green tomato sandwich with bacon and egg. Workers came out to say hello and seemed friendly. Music was playing on the intercom which gave the place a vibe. Several people came in to pick up orders.

    I think this concept is great. I always have. The idea behind it is smart and well done. The…read moreinteriors are bright, fun, and make you happy to be there. Biscuits, donuts, and fried chicken are staples in my belly! The execution of the vision is where it's all gone sideways. Allow me to explain... They are cashier-less. They are also human interaction less. I do not like it all, although I am a hypocrite as I hate human interactions as a rule. That makes me torn. Ugh The non personal interaction, with the I don't see you vibe you get from the staff when you walk in turns me off. They can see me, but just don't care to. It's tough man. They also don't take good Ol' American cash. I could actually care less about this as I always use cards anyway, but to others it pisses them off when you can't use actual money at a place that depends on money to thrive. This is my real beef, personally. Cheap ass packaging and utensils. Trying to save a dime or so on packaging will make me never come here again! I usually just get handheld biscuits and gator tots so I have never needed to use utensils before. The last time I ordered a biscuits and gravy box. It was served to go automatically and it was in a thin paper box with no liner with a piece of folded up wax paper on the bottom. The fork and knife given to me is the cheapest version you can buy. Think gas station utensils, and then move a step down from that. It was disfigured out of the package and was useless to try and use to cut. It simply folded. Trying to eat this out of the flimsy, tiny box, paired with the aluminum foil thickness plastic ware they gave me, I got so pissed off I just threw it away. The biscuit was good, the gravy was good, the tenders were old and cold which made cutting it impossible. I do believe cooking folks food to order is a must in this day and age. The folks that own this place need to step up the packaging badly. These bowls should be served in actual plastic or poly bowls with a lid and decent set of eating utensils! '26 - 24

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    Order station. NO CASH!!
    Order station. NO CASH!!
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    BISCUIT & GRAVY
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    Southern Hands Home Style Cooking

    Southern Hands Home Style Cooking

    3.9
    (32 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    My Dad and I come to this place every time he has a Dr appt since we're out. He always gets the…read moremeatloaf, it's his favorite. I have been trying different meats every time I come. Service is amazing. They are always so nice. They have good music playing. I would rate the ambience as relaxed and friendly. It is reasonably priced and you get a lot of food. I usually eat about half and eat the rest for my next meal. I haven't eaten anything that I didn't like. Everything is so good, and they veggies are fantastic. Fries are crispy with soft middles and they season everything so well. Lately I've been getting the candied yams every time. It's like desert. So tasty. I love that they have boiled ocra, and greens and you get a little cornbread loaf with the meal. We went yesterday and we're going to go again today but Dads appt was cancelled and he didn't want to get out. We will definitely be back! 5 stars every time.

    Let me start by saying I was greeted as soon as I walked in. This guy was top notch and extremely…read morehelpful. I place an order for me and 2 of my co-workers. I can't say enough nice things CHEF'S KISS to who ever is cooking this yumminess!! The fried green tomatoes were perfect and perfectly seasoned. The yams, greens and corn bread were so good and seasoned to perfection. The pork chops you could cut with your fork, chef's kiss. The catfish is always good as always. I highly recommend.

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    This is the Fried Chicken and cornbread
    This is the Fried Chicken and cornbread
    Kam's Pork Chop, Greens, Mac N Cheese
    Kam's Pork Chop, Greens, Mac N Cheese
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