I tried the vegan/vegetarian Mongolian beef dish from here a couple of years ago. I could not tell it wasn't the real thing! It was very flavorful, with the right meat to rice ratio. I throughly enjoyed this meal and highly recommend it to those on a vegetarian or vegan journey. At the time, they only offered to go service-no dine in. This was two years post-pandemic. I'm not sure if they currently offer dine in service. read more

New China Town - Mongolian "Beef" (All Vegetarian) - Chinese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Really good takeout, made on time. And, evidently, I need to type 85 characters to say this.

Beware Beware Beware!!!!!! This restaurant puts 80% RICE UNDER your meat/entree and fills the rice sections with rice (as normal) making the MEAT portion less than 5% of your EXPENSIVE meal read more

New China Town - Mongolian Beef - Chinese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Pretty standard American Chinese food. We ordered takeout. Food was ready by the time as they stated on the phone. It was good enough for takeout! read more

Huge huge portions!! My order of vegetable Lo mein and 2 egg rolls made 4 meals for me. Fresh, hot, and perfectly seasoned. Mostly to go orders are placed but they do have an option to dine. Older establishment but it gets the job done. Friendly staff. read more

New China Town - Vegetable Lo Mein - Chinese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Consistently great food! Family owned and they also cook. The real deal. We have been ordering takeout here for years.

The sweet and sour tofu is absolutely delicious and enough for at least two meals (unless you're greedy like me then it's just one). 100/10

It has been a journey to find inexpensive authentic Chinese Food. For some strange reason, we ordered New China Town Special Fried Rice. The first order my wife wanted WonTon soup also. The soup was tossed, and the Fried Rice was a huge hit. A week or so later, we ordered the Fried Rice again and I tried the Mongolian Beef. The beef had a few too many onions but was very good. My favorite part of this place is when you come to pick up your order, the owner goes back and forth to the kitchen on a Hover board. Only in Birmingham. You may ask why a 5-Star rating if everything was not perfect. The answer is simple. This place is exactly what it should be. Inexpensive, tasty food that is like comfort food. Just my two cents. read more

This place gets bonus for being the only Chinese place open after 9:30pm on a Friday night when I was out late and craving a crab rangoon and some lo mein. The online ordering system stopped working at 10, but I called in the order at 10:30 and was able to get my food that way! Overall, the crab Rangoon was a little more savory than I usually like, and the rest of the food was fine, but nothing exceptional. I think some better Chinese spots in Birmingham, but again, none open late!! Thankful New China Town was open later! read more

Wow this place was great. Downtown Birmingham has a lot of great options. I ordered orange beef which came with fried rice. I ordered an egg roll and a large hot and sour soup (a quart! Wow huge). The orange beef came with blacked orange peels, lots of broccoli and well seasoned lean beef. Highly recommend. read more

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My job is in walking distance of this place. Order ahead and go pick up. They have a lunch menu like most places and you get just about the same portion size for a cheaper price. Here you get more than a lunch portion and great food. I've ordered the pepper steak with lo mein about 6 times and it hasn't failed not once. Really good food. I tried my usual favorite Kung Pao Shrimp once and it was quite different from what I'm used too. Never had it with celery and carrots in it. I'd prefer to never have it that way again either and they said I can order it without those veggies which is good to know. read more

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Since our normal delivery Chinese place has recently closed on Saturdays, we had to branch out on one of the online delivery services when we were craving Chinese. Not only did Chinese sound good, but we also needed white rice for a recipe later in the week. I will start by saying that they don't send the containers of white rice like other places typically do. But that is entirely on me not reading descriptions. But in no way is their fault. Since we had forgotten the other place was closed, the decision on food was already made. So when we saw that they had the same items, it was much more simple to order the same things. So we went with Mongolian beef, egg drop soup, spring rolls and sweet and sour shrimp. The best thing we got were the spring rolls... and they were just ok. The egg drop soup had no depth to it. The Mongolian beef was fine. But the portion had a TON of rice and not a lot of the beef. The sweet and sour shrimp were really bad. It is honestly amazing how much batter they were able to put on these. The most excessive breading on any dish I have ever had. They looked HUGE. But the shrimp inside were very normal or below normal size. I can honestly say I will never order from here again. If I'm in this neck of the woods, I might try to order something in person while asking some questions. But I won't roll the dice on getting delivery again. read more

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New China Town was delicious. Since covid, the restaurant has not allowed indoor dining, even though they have a large dining area. They allow to-go orders and have a table and plexi-glass divider to keep distance between customers and employees. The food is ready very quickly, as our pick up time is usually between 15-20 minutes anytime my roommates and I have ordered food. We ordered the fried dumplings and the chicken lo mein to share. They completely fill the to-go boxes to the top. There is always enough food to share or have leftovers for one. They are always kind and friendly when we pick up our food. read more

The place I chose to eat at was "New China Town" on 1020 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205. This is a place I usually eat at at least 3 or 4 times a month. Before I once had the chance to eat inside but since Covid I've had to do pick up only, honestly I don't think they'll ever open up the dine in option. They do still have Covid protocols with limited contact but the service is always good and they work pretty fast. The server always makes sure that your order is right. I always get the chicken and broccoli with chicken fried rice. It's a good portion and the pricing is reasonable. read more

I come here for lunch and get their special to-go. I can easily split it into 2 meals for $10! Great spot!

It taste ok!?! Really wish I could have dined there this particular time however it was delivered... read more

New China Town - Coconut shrimp - Chinese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Worst Chinese food I've ever eaten. I'll definitely let my family, friends and colleagues to pass this one up when visiting Birmingham. Even the rice was horrible. read more

Ordered ahead and due to traffic crash, I was actually 10-15 minutes late on picking up my order.. however, when I got there, I still waited 10 minutes to get my food so I am pretty sure they waited until I was at the restaurant to make my meal. It was late and I was hungry, so that was definitely a draw back. It looks like they are currently only doing takeout. It's in the downtown area, so just street/parallel parking for the most part. I ordered the sweet n sour chicken with a $2 uncharge for the lo mein; which gave me a total of about $18. I did order on the Uber app, so possible that they tack on their own up-charges. The smaller pieces of chicken were good, but the bigger ones just tasted like straight breading. I'm also pretty sure I must have had some shrimp mixed in, because when I bit into a piece, the inside looked like a shrimp body. They give extra sauce, just in case. The noodles were probably the star of the show for me... or I could've just been hungry. read more

The BEST sesame tofu in the world. I cannot find another place that makes it even a little bit close to the way they do it, and I have scoured the Internet for a recipe to do it myself-- it doesn't exist. Most Chinese places just cube tofu and pan-fry it, but New China Town batters it and fries it up just like sesame chicken. Great for vegans and vegetarians who miss "regular" Chinese takeout. And even our non-vegan family members love it, too! We live in the Huntsville area and I am so excited every time we go to Birmingham because I HAVE to get this tofu! It's my favorite meal and I think about it all the time if I were rich I would personally pay for them to open up a location in Huntsville! Too bad I'm not. read more

New China Town - The best sesame tofu ever made! - Chinese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I ordered the Mongolian chicken with eggroll. I think the pictures tell all. The eggroll was inedible. I dissected it and it was all cabbage. They didn't even send any hot mustard to camouflage it. I had eaten here many times 5 years ago and it was Ok- not high quality, but ok. This meal was ridiculous and sad. read more

New China Town - Mongolian chicken. What was left after I pulled out the few pieces of chicken. Mongolian onions? - Chinese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I'm so excited to find another restaurant that serves plant-based food. This Mongolian "Beef" (Tofu) was simply divine. They make vegetable dumplings, spring rolls, and every main dish has a vegetable option. At least 15 people came and went, picking up their to-go orders while we dined in. The heater was pumping, and I enjoyed the interior decor. Service was fantastic. Two different people were attending to our needs. Kept drinks full. Food was hot and fresh. Definitely going back to try other options. read more

New China Town - Tofu (looks like steak) Mongolian "Beef" - Chinese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Food ok but not the better of Chinese I've had in my travels. It appears that they have converted the restaurant in to take out only. Which I did because I was staying next door at the hotel. read more

Great Food! The lady always answers the phone for to go orders. The portions are big and really inexpensive!

I give this place such a high mark for amazing vegetarian options. My wife is a vegetarian and it can be hard to find options in bham. This place has veggie dumplings and the dumpling sauce is good enough to bottle. They have mock chicken and beef. I got the beef-less Mongolian beef. And it was great! But our favorite is the fried tofu. Most fried tofu is tofu pieces fried but new china batters their tofu and fries it. It's so good! And for all you non believers. I've taken a couple of my gym rat friends who eat masses amount of animal protein and when they had the fried tofu they couldn't believe it. They taught it was chicken. It really is a awesome treat! read more

New China Town - Chinese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Orders sweet and sour pork the meat was the size of a pencil eraser covered in coated in a half inch thick coating of meat Should have been sweet and sour bread I will not ever order again from this place read more

I got the sweet and sour pork and typically you get the pork and fried rice plain and the sauce in a container. Mine came with like a baked on sauce and was soggy. Only ate half and then got sick later in the night for about 4 hours. Horrible decision to order from here. read more

Food was delicious and very large portions! Service was great, I ordered ahead but was offered the fried dumplings when I came to pick up, great decision they were outstanding!!!!!! I'm glad Yelp showed me this spot! read more

Easily 5 stars! I got the moo goo gai pan and it was delicious! It was some of the best carry out that i've had and the portion was huge; big enough that I got two meals out of it. Would definitely recommend. read more

Vegan Review! We have eaten here twice in the last week. Loved the food both times. We ate here both times on a Friday night. You have to park on the street because there is no private parking lot. It wasn't crowded either time. The interior is dated, but it doesn't reflect the quality of the food. The service was friendly and quick. Everything on their Vegetarian Special Menu is completely VEGAN. Also, we ordered the appetizers fried dumplings and spring rolls which are vegan. The dumplings, along with the dipping sauce that comes with it are incredible! We have ordered Vegetable Fried Rice. It had a great flavor, very fresh, it does come with a whole lot of onions, so if you like onions, that's not a problem. We have also ordered the Sesame Tofu and the Sweet & Sour Tofu. I am telling you, this is the BEST Sweet & Sour Tofu I have ever eaten! You could never tell that you weren't eating actual meat. The texture of the tofu is perfect. It is the same with the Sesame Tofu. The tofu is cooked very similarly in both. The Sesame Tofu just isn't as "sweet" as the Sweet & Sour, but it is definitely just as delicious. They suggested that since we liked those 2 dishes, to try General Tso's Tofu next time. We will definitely be back soon! read more

New China Town - Vegan Vegetable Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I found a roach in my food. Avoid this place! This is unacceptable. It's clear there is a bug problem when there are bugs IN the food. read more

New China Town - Chinese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

It has been a minute since I last came here, but, when I was in Birmingham, I went multiple times per week. The service was always excellent, truly above and beyond. My visits are much more sporadic these days (because I don't live in Birmingham any more) and the staff still remembers me. The egg drop soup is some of the best I've ever had. The egg rolls are amazing and the broccoli dishes are exactly what they should be. This is American Chinese comfort food at its absolute finest. If you only have a day or two in Birmingham, definitely stop here for lunch. If you live there, you should have already been to New China Town. read more

Was in Birmingham and wanted to try something different. Saw all of the reviews online and decided to try. Called for takeout and the process was pretty easy. I thought it was weird that they didn't ask my name but oh well. The pickup was easy. Some sketchy people hanging around the area but we were in and out. Food was good. Had the House Low mein, General Tso chicken and egg rolls. The portions were generous. I think that overall both dishes could have used a little more flavor but they were good. The egg roll was the best. May repeat when I am in the area. read more

New China Town - House Low Mein - Chinese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Seriously, not difficult. We asked for light onion, no rice and add brocolli. Got basically an onion and a half, hardly any broccoli, and then half a container of rice. Food is good, but hell.... read more

New China Town - So... this is what you get if you ask for light onion, add brocolli, and no rice. - Chinese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This is a quiet restaurant with good food. When you walk in it does not have the very best smell. The owner/manager is extremely nice and is very good at helping you make menu selections if you're not sure. I always order the same thing so she immediately know what my choice is. They accept cash as well as credit cards; I'm not sure about Apple Pay. This is a place that I frequent a few times a week for lunch. read more

New China Town - Entrance - Chinese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I've been visiting New China Town for at least the last 7-8 years and I can honestly say that they have been very consistent over the years. The food has always been good, and I've never had a bad customer service experience. If you love authentic Chinese and you want some quickly, please try New China Town! I literally go so much that when I walk in the door, the sweet lady at the front already knows my order and she knows exactly where I want to sit. I can't tell you about many dishes on the menu because I always get the same thing, but I can tell you without a doubt that the chicken and broccoli is delicious, the egg rolls are good, and the hot and sour soup is tasty! Give them a try! read more

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I've been here a couple of times and every time it far exceeds my expectations. The salt and pepper shrimp is not like the type I've gotten from other places. It's more chili-based than salt or pepper. While I was a little surprised when I first saw it the taste was wonderful and there were so many shrimp. The steamed dumplings are also great. As a note, I asked for extra sauce as I never seem to be able to get enough at other restaurants. What I got was approximately 1 cup of sauce total. Far more than I would ever need but I'd rather have to much than too little. Keep up the great work! read more

New China Town - Extra dumpling sauce - Chinese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I ordered with Grub Hub and was very pleased with the speed of delivery, amount of food and taste. I ordered the Beef Brocolli, and the Honey Chicken Wings. Both arrived VERY hot and very flavorful! The brocolii was cunchy (not overcooked) and the beef was tender. The Honey Chicken Wings were a bit mushy from being quite smothered in sauce. But not having ordered it before, I don't know if that is how it is served...still, it was delicious. Did I mention the portion was very generous? I culdn't finish it all. I will be honest, it is a little "Panda Express-ish" but it tasted good! I travel a lot for work and often I just want something familiar and tasty. This fit the bill. read more

Budget friendly, fast, tasty, not really friendly, not great looking, but practical place where to have lunch in the five points area. I've been several, and plan to go once in a while. Good deal Chinese read more

Was in Birmingham visiting a friend, and they recommended we go to New China Town for some good vegan Chinese food. They had a great selection of vegan items. I got some veggie fried dumplings, Mongolian "beef," and sesame tofu. The tofu was perfect. Everything was delicious and if i wasn't there for only a day and a half, I would have gone back! Service was good and it was fairly clean inside. I highly recommend. read more

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Currently the restaurant is takeout/delivery only. They have an acrylic barrier between them and you. Small lobby, so only one customer at a time is probably preferred for distancing. Ok - food. YUMMY!! Ample portions. We both had General Tsao's and it was perfect. Only 4 pieces of broccoli, but you can ask for more on their app for $. Lo mein, delish. Egg drip soup - STEAMING hot and a nice, thick broth. Eggrolls looked awesome and the crust was perfectly fried, but the inside was a bit boring without a whole lot of flavor. Of course, we ate them anyway. Overall, if back in that area I would order from them again. read more