IYKYK... Maines best kept secret. Don't bother going anywhere else. Everything on the menu is an elite version of your favorite Chinese take out choices elsewhere. Amazing and worth the visit every time read more

It was pouring rain out when we pulled up to the sketch looking house. We parked in front of the door walked up to place our to-go order. As soon as we got to the door, one of the employees asked us to go back to our car and call him if we wanted to order food. We asked for a menu, he said it's only online and to call is the only way to place an order. The place inside looked like a house/office that was in disarray. We decided to not place an order and go to another spot. The food here must be amazing for it to be rated at this high. read more

Li's Place - sketch - Chinese Near Me - Freeport, Maine

Pretty average Chinese food that was a bit pricey. My husband loved his General Tso's and I liked the hot and sour soup, but the beef with broccoli was lacking in flavor. They only have takeout and bring the food out to your car. A good option if you're craving Chinese food in Freeport. read more

Everything was absolutely amazing! We had dumplings, the wonton soup, and the beef and broccoli. We agree it was the best Chinese food we have ever had! The service received was kind, courteous, quick, and above and beyond meeting us at the car so we didn't even have to get out. Small place off the main road in a house! We will be back anytime we are in the area. read more

It was ready super quick, great service, and food was delicious!!! Huge portions, it fed two people for dinner and for breakfast the next day! read more

So happy we found this place in the small town of Freeport. They were closed on the inside but offered take out which was perfect for an outside picnic. The service was phenomenal from the start. Super friendly from the phone to the in car delivery and we loved it. So much food so consider sharing when you order. We got sesame chicken, orange chicken, lo meine with vegetables, and general tso. All flavorful and filling! Also it comes with rice. read more

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Fast pick up, fresh , hot, delicious food made in Li's kitchen. Whole family is involved. Son greets you at pick up. Delicious homemade Chinese food. read more

Love Li's Place. The food tastes amazing and you get a good amount and prices are not bad. Since her place no longer offers inside seating, but a pick-up restaurant, it's fine with me. I did see recently where some picnic tables were placed, so if you go here, it's still pickup, not a sit down place to eat. Maybe someday that will change. The service is great! We have gotten her son and he's always polite. He makes ordering easy and cashing out easy. If you're in the mood for Chinese Food, check her out! read more

Another weekday take out dinner at Li's. Amazing customer service and these three items set us back $50. Orange chicken: solid, sweet, tangy, crispy mushroom chicken: had carrots buyer beware, brown sauce was like a savory gravy Crab ragoons: average, crispy, very much fried cream cheese Nothing felt overtly greasy or 'too much.' read more

I was looking for some good take out for a stay-at-home dinner and a movie date night and wanted to find something the wife would really like to match the holiday RomCom I would be probably be enduring this evening. Not being a big fan of Chinese food but knowing she was and hearing great things from friends, I ordered some takeout from Li's for the wife and I. We got an order of General Tso's, fried rice, BBQ pork, crab rangoon and chicken strips (let's just say we have leftovers for days!). The crab rangoon was the best i've ever had... light, crispy, and with a lot of well flavored cream cheese. Chicken strips were excellent as well, also with a light and crispy coating with moist, flavorful chicken. The BBQ pork was not dry and very tender with good flavor as well. The General's chicken was also very good with a sweet tangy sauce that was perfect and the fried rice? I think that almost surprised me the most. Very moist, and not dry like so many others, with a unique flavor that was almost smoky... very good! While Chinese is still not in my top 5, I do have to say that I am very happy that we have this great place so close by... and I guarantee my wife is happy as I will be a much more willing participant in the future, at least with dinner if not the movie! read more

Súper nice lady brought us our takeout order! Shrimp lo mein, rice noodles with chicken & hot & sour soup & pan fried dumplings! DELISH! The small orders of a variety of things was perfect to share- Great takeout! read more

Li's Place - Hot & sour! Yummy... - Chinese Near Me - Freeport, Maine

I never knew this place existed until 12/24/22 when a friend told me about it. Actually, she raved about it. Being that I was considering my options for my Christmas Chinese feast I decided to give it a try rather than my usual place (literally around the corner). Let me start with a few caveats. I'm not Chinese, nor have I ever cooked a Chinese meal (although my father became a prolific Chinese cook for health reasons). I DID spend 26 years in food service, and helped develop some signature tastes and dishes in my years as a sous chef. And I also have enjoyed some of the best Chinese food in North America. And I have a pretty discerning palate. WITH THAT SAID... I ordered a variety of appetizers to see how they prepared some of my ordinarily favorite offerings. I bought far more than I could consume in one sitting but wanted to try their variety. First, I tried the crab rangoons. The outside was nicely fried, crispy and not over or under done and not at all oily. Sadly, the filling was the absolutely blandest that I have ever encountered. No indication of anything other than cream cheese, to the point where I doubt that they even waved a picture of a crab over these as they prepared them. The dumplings were okay, but nothing special. They looked and tasted pretty much like every other pan fried dumpling that I ever saw. I didn't think that they tasted "off" but the dipping sauce was so garlic-y that it tainted the flavor. (And I LOVE garlic sauces) Next, I opened the boneless ribs. Acknowledging that every chef has their own process (case in point being Buck's Naked versus most barbecue places), if these were dry rubbed they were barely so. While the meat was very tender, it was fairly devoid of flavor. I actually missed the messy sweet and sour sauce that graces most orders of boneless Chinese pork nearly everywhere. By the time I ate the dumplings, downed half of the rangoons, and "enjoyed" some meat, I was pretty much done. Tomorrow I will crack open the Wonton soup and see how they treated that, and have one or both of the "Spring rolls"; depending on the flavor. One last (minor?) observation..... There was just about enough dipping sauce for the dumplings ( I'm still not sure whether that's a good or bad thing ), and plenty of duck sauce. Missing was hot mustard, commercial or homemade. Now, I have made my own hot mustard for decades and really like my duck sauce to have a little hot mustard "zip"; usually a 4/1 ratio. I will fix that problem tomorrow. My conclusion? Now I can say I have been to Li's. The question of value becomes a matter of quantity versus quality. I got a lot of stuff for the money. So far, not so much in flavor or creativity. So I will get multiple meals/snacks out of my order and I will never tell my friends of my disappointment. But the next time I feel an overwhelming desire for Chinese, I will return to the place around the corner where I know what my food will taste like. As I expect it to. read more

Love to support local business. Flavor wise it passed and this was the chicken fried rice. The chicken fingers were delicious though. The battered chicken fingers were crisp and light. Popular item here! But if you have been following my reviews you know whose my favorite all time Chinese place is in South Portland. Owner really nice. Will definitely visit when in the area. read more

Pricey but tastes homecooked and wasn't too oily nor salty. They don't allow people inside so can't speak to the cleanliness/appearance, but you can call ahead and they'll bring it out to your car. Food was ready very quickly! read more

Li's Place - Snow Peas w. Chicken, Vegetables w. Beef or Shrimp - Chinese Near Me - Freeport, Maine

Traveling to Maine from Rhode Island found Li's hard to find but when I did food was very good Young Man who brought out the food (take out only) was very nice Highly recommend this place read more

I didn't eat here. The menu was very limited and sounded heavy and unhealthy. I drove away.

The BEST Chinese food we have ever eaten in Maine! The Curb side service was excellent. We will be returning for more meals. read more

Consistently great food and good service. It's still take out only. You park and they bring your order out to you. Spring rolls are nice and crispy. Prortions are good size and prices are reasonable. read more

During the pandemic this has become our favorite to-go choice. They are keeping things very safe. Same great quality food.

I ordered general tso, Lo mein, fried rice and two orders of spring rolls. I was super surprised to a bill of $65 for takeout. Overall the food was very subpar. The general Tsos chicken was okay. To be honest I would have preferred Panda Express if I knew I was going to be spending $65. Save your money and shop elsewhere. Especially because this place is a house in neighborhood. read more

Excellent food and a very nice family run business! I happily drive from Portland for takeout.

First of all I just want it to be known that I'm Chinese and came from China so I know wtf I'm talking about. I ordered the Mapo tofu, and it caught me off guard by how good it is. Fried rice was also legit and they do give you a decent portion for the money. Also order the hot and sour soup but I forgot to tell them not to add mushrooms and it wasn't very spicy at all but it was my fault for not telling them. Overall very nice restaurant and good quality food. read more

Never seen so many paid reviews in my life. You all have ZERO taste buds. I gave it a second try and it was just as bland and disappointing as the first time. China Rose is 1,000 times better. read more

Off the park slightly from the bustle of Main Street Freeport, but oh so well worth it. Chinese home cooking at superior restaurant quality levels The Hot and Sour soup, a test of any good chef was perfect throughout. The dumplings, both steamed and pan fried also fantastic. The general tso has obviously been breaded from the chicken meat cooked in-house and not pre-prepped. My new go-to in Freeport. read more

Have been here quite a few times and have always enjoyed the items ordered. If you are in the area, give this place a shot. read more

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Superb food fresh, hot and served in minutes. What an excellent restaurant mastering take out. Tonight for fun- I was starving, I had the poo poo player for one. What a treat! You cannot go wrong here. read more

Finding good Asian food in Maine can be a challenge, so I was really lucky that I found Li's Place within my first two months after moving to Portland. I was drawn by the delicious aroma coming from Li's stand by North Face two summers ago and decided to give his chicken lo mein a try. Let's just say I'm glad I did. After I finished eating the lo mein, Li told me that he has a restaurant on West Street, so I went to look for it the next time I was in Freeport. It is not on Main Street, so you definitely need to be looking for it to find it. The space is tiny with only three tables for two and two tables for four. Most people seem to be getting their orders to go, so I've always been able to get a table. I've tried a few other dishes here, and everything has always come out delicious. Nevertheless, my favorite dish is still the chicken lo mein. Every time I go, a teenage boy whom I assume is Li's son works the register, takes orders, and waits tables. It's not Michelin level of service, but he's always polite and friendly. Orders also always come out quickly. Li's Place has definitely become my favorite Chinese restaurant in Maine. read more

Best food around. friendly, fast and they bring it right out to your vehicle. I live right around the corner and have been consistently happy with the service and food here every time. A1 read more

Consistently excellent! She can make it spicy too. And if Freeport is too busy with shoppers, it's easy to get in and out.

this is the best food I have had in so long. The fried dumplings left me speechless and everyone was so kind. 100000000% recommend for anyone looking for good Asian cuisine read more

Amazing food the people are very nice, and it's easy to pick up and doesn't take long. It's in a good place in Freeport where the atmosphere is good. read more

So happy we found this. Ordered and ate outside. Fresh and delicious Lo Mein, dumplings, orange chicken, and cashew shrimp. Loved everything. read more

Amazing food and excellent service curbside. Thank you! Have tried many dishes and have never been disappointed. The prices are reasonable, the dishes are unique and fresh. read more

Wonderful food great taste with great value and a home cooked feel to every meal. The owner is outstanding, such a wonderful and welcoming attitude I leave already happier without even digging into my food. Will continue to support. read more

The BEST home style Chinese food in the area. I live in Scarborough and will drive the 30 minutes for Li's food. It's all familiar Chinese food, but everything is fresh, house made, authentic and most importantly DELICIOUS. The small, cozy atmosphere really makes you feel like you're eating moms cooking :) 10/10 l read more

so yummy i love this place! the best thing to get is pork fried rice and spring rolls

Rice noodles with pork and crab rangooons are off the chart! Freshly made and delicious. This woman can cook!! The chicken teriyaki skewers are perfectly grilled and taste great after a week of hiking in Maine. read more

Li's Place - We got ours to go and camped out under a tree nearby. - Chinese Near Me - Freeport, Maine

The book is still open for me on this place. To be fair, I just spent the week in San Francisco and the Asian food there was to die for. Soooo. Wonton soup excellent or better. Steamed dumplings great filling ok dough. Lo mein good. Fried rice was better the next day. Ok. Egg roll great. Now something strange. I love Chinese mustard so asked for some. I put it on everything. They don't serve it. I was told they make all there own sauces but don't like mustard so don't make it . Whaaaaaaaaat!!!!!! They served little packets is soy sauce so how about some packets of mustard!!!! Or mix it up from scratch Any how took home More than I could eat in one setting, but I finished every drop the next day.. read more

Driving home from bar harbor, Maine to CT. We decided to stop at Freeport, Maine and wanted chinese food.. So glad we went with Li's and not china rose, because of reviews. Owner was very sweet, she said unable to find staff, hence no dine in. Food is excellent taste, ordered chicken lo mein, the noodles taste very fresh. Beef with broccoli was excellent too. Our kids loved the sesame chicken. No rice with the meals, so we ordered 2 large orders of rice: Paid $70 for all, 6 of us went home with happy tummies! read more

Usually Chinese food tends to taste great but leave me feeling regrets. Not Li's! Delicious and fresh ingredients, nothing to regret. Friendly staff too. Try the chicken noodle or the Orange chicken. No ambiance as it is take out only, but they are always quick when we order. read more