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    Ming Yao

    4.0 (56 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Thai, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Ming Yao has the best Chinese take-out in town, hands down! You won't be disappointed

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    Cute clean dining room and excellent fresh food prepared quickly with quality ingredients. Service excellent and everyone friendly.

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    Always get tasty dishes from this restaurant. Love the Singapore Mei Fun, egg foo young and especially the crab Rangoon

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    The sesame chicken was awful. Fried rice - decent. The food experience would have gotten two stars but no fortune cookie? What?! One star

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    6 years ago

    Great food! Got the Roast Pork Egg Foo Young! Soo good! Ordering later too! I'll let you know how tonight's food works out!

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    Our go-to Chinese take-out place. Super fast, super friendly and they deliver.

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    12 years ago

    I loved what I got and will definitely go back. The service was fast and friendly too!

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    Anything you'd come to expect from an American Chinese restaurant. Nice, speedy service with a great flavor and attention to each meal.

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    Very interesting place. Not sure how I missed it in the past. The local salesman recommended I give…read moreit a try so I did. Huge parking lot that was already very full at 6pm. They do not take reservations so it is first come first serve. I waited maybe 5-10 minutes and was seated at a booth. I hate taking up a booth at a busy place when it is just me but that is where they seated me. Hostess was super sweet but spoke very low. Background noise and being hard of hearing that made for several repeats. We worked through it. Interior is very Asian. Some looks to be very old Asian. Not sure how many years this place has been here but it appears to be several. After reviewing the huge menu I discussed with my server going with something different and went with the nest after she explained it. Sounded different and it was. It is also huge. Lots of shrimp and scallops. And the veggies block out the noodles that are sopping up the juice below. I was unable To finish it all. Wow it was good. The place is super crowded and super busy. They definitely move folks through. Great food and dining experience.

    Hello friends, This…read moreplaces has been on my list for some time. Finding myself in Carolina Beach; we headed north to try this place out. We were told 1.5 hour wait. We took the trip so we waited......and waited......and waited x's 5. Finally seated at this point we would have jumped in the pond and ate one of those koi fish. The Food was fine. Nothing to write home about. Would've been 5x's better had it at least been warm. I believe there HAS to be better options around. However I think the ambiance, decorations, photo ops etc is what sells the place. No biggie. I would return. I checked it off my list.

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    Cafe Chinois

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    Food: 4 to 5 stars as far as I'm concerned…read more Drink: the Sake was fantastic (sweet but not too sweet), the Cosmo was very good but the Riesling was a bit vinegary) Service: very attentive service. hostess to runner to waiter. Very polite, went above and beyond. Ambiance: I love the restaurant. Love the art everywhere. Most of it is for sale. Beautiful Asian art pieces encased throughout. Great photo ops when not too crowded. There's a bar with seating and seats are mixture of bench and chairs throughout for various comfort. The chairs are very roomy. Food was great. This is my second time eating here and everything was as good as the first time so it's CONSISTENT

    My wife and I recently visited Cafe Chinois and had a mixed but overall positive experience. I…read moreordered the Thai Chicken, and it was outstanding--well-balanced, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. My wife ordered the Vietnamese Lemongrass Chili Chicken, but unfortunately it was extremely salty, even by my standards, and I tend to enjoy saltier foods. We also ordered two cocktails that came out much sweeter than expected. It left us wondering whether some additional tasting and quality control in both the kitchen and bar could help improve consistency. That said, our server, John, was excellent throughout the evening. He was attentive, professional, and genuinely cared about our experience. When we mentioned the issue with my wife's meal, managers Jack and David both checked on us personally and worked hard to make things right. Their involvement and concern did not go unnoticed and reflected a commitment to customer service. We've visited Cafe Chinois over the years and have noticed changes since the passing of the previous owner and the family's transition into running the restaurant. The menu has evolved, and the overall atmosphere feels a little different than it once did. During our visit, there was some trash on the floor that remained for a while, suggesting that attention to detail may not be quite where it used to be. Even so, the excellent service from John, Jack, and David, along with the quality of my entrée, showed that the restaurant still has a strong foundation. With a little more consistency in the kitchen and bar, Cafe Chinois can continue to be one of Wilmington's favorite dining spots.

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    Indochine Express

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    4.0
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    0.0 mi

    This is my go to Indocine when in Wilmington. Brought my daughter here and we picked up lunch to…read moretake to a friends house as our NY Eve dinner. We called it in and the girl who took the order was very nice and helpful. When we picked up our food it was the same girl and she was sweet and made sure we were happy with our order. We got the Pad Koa Pao beef and Red Curry. Both were excellent. Picked up egg rolls this time and I am not a fan of egg rolls but these were very good. I have been here several times throughout the years but have forgotten to write a review. Every time I come here. I am very happy. Thanks for great service and food. 12/31/25

    Really disappointed with the management here. We had a customer come in who ordered a lot of food…read moreand was genuinely so sweet the whole time. She accidentally spilled her soup and immediately helped clean it up instead of just leaving a mess. She was very respectful through the entire situation. When she asked if she could get another one remade for free or at least discounted because it was an accident, the manager immediately had an attitude and basically told her it was her fault so she had to pay for another one. Just a reminder that accidents happen. The issue isn't even the soup at that point, it's the lack of understanding and customer service. I also want to give Alexis credit because she handled the situation with respect and kindness the entire time, rushed to help clean up, treated the customer well, and actually tried to help her out. Alexis handled the situation way better than management did. Despite it all, the food was delicious!

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