The restaurant gets good marks for its food. I visited with some friends and all of us were…read moreimpressed at how good our dishes were. I wouldn't say they're *really* authentic, but they're as good or better than anything else I've had at a mom & pop place in the US. Prices are very reasonable and the portions huge. The service was friendly and reasonably quick. Now for the downside: It's a cash-only place, which is super inconvenient these days. On top of that, the ambiance, if you want to call it that, comes across as cheap and dodgy, with hand-lettered signs taped haphazardly to the walls. It's clear they're take-out oriented. That said, I'd definitely eat there again.

Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant…read more The decor is straight out of the 80's. Their specials are on a poster board on the wall behind the register. Most of their business are call in orders which they take on a phone with a cord. I believe it's owned and run by a family. Parents are in the kitchen and their kids are either taking orders or studying at a table. And the second most important thing is they only take cash or check. They do not have a credit card machine. Why is that second most important thing? Because the food is worth the wait, the decor, and the hassle of going to an ATM to get food from here. Enjoy!

Stopped in for lunch at Ernest Chinese in Chattanooga and had a wonderful meal from start to…read morefinish. We started with the pork dumplings--perfectly tender with just the right amount of savory filling and dipping sauce. For my main meal, I ordered egg drop soup, spicy egg fried rice, and Mongolian beef. Every dish was delicious! The soup was silky and comforting, the fried rice packed a nice punch of heat without overwhelming the flavors, and the Mongolian beef was beautifully cooked with a rich, spicy sauce and tender beef. On top of the great food, the ambience is just lovely, modern, stylish, and welcoming, with thoughtful design touches that make it feel like a special place to dine. Service was excellent, friendly, attentive, and everything came out at just the right pace. If you're looking for quality Chinese food in Chattanooga, Ernest Chinese should definitely be on your list. I'll be back!

Lovely ambience with ample seating options The food was…read morequite flavourful and delicious, and definitely one of the better places to try Asian food in Chattanooga . The service was also pretty good

It's ok. The service was fine, not friendly at all, but not bad either. I ordered black pepper,…read moreextra spicy, and crab Rangoon too. The black pepper chicken must be ridiculously bland because extra spicy tasted absolutely bland, like zippo spice The crab rangoon was ok too... probably wouldn't get it again. Slightly burnt. Also just for that it was over 20 bucks! So kinda crazy for a Chinese restaurant.

A good, cheap, to-go spot for Chinese food - you get what you pay for!…read more We were craving Chinese food, so ordered to-go from Shangri-la. There aren't many Chinese spots in Chattanooga, so figured we'd give them a shot. Food was super reasonable and made quickly. Not the best quality, but I still enjoyed the flavors and ate it all!

this place is great beef bowl and rice !!!!!!!! best teriyaki in town. fast service!…read more highly reccomended!!

Moved away from Chattanooga for several years recently moved back. This restaurant has not went…read moredownhill at all. It is still very wonderful. The food was cooked fresh right in front of me and very delicious in every way. The staff was friendly and prompt could not ask for a better experience. The price is also wonderful more food than you can eat in a single sitting every time.

The food are amazing especially the Korean menu !!! The customer service is spectacular too! The…read morecan be a wait but it is worth it!.

Chaos Mongolian Grill -- Where You're the Chef of Your Own Feast…read more If you love food that's as unique as you are, Chaos Mongolian Grill in Chattanooga is your playground. Here, you don't just order a meal -- you build it. Start by picking your protein from a lineup that covers all the cravings: tender chicken, juicy steak, fresh fish, plump shrimp, and more. Next, hit the seasoning station like a pro -- dried chopped onions, garlic powder, garlic salt, and plenty of other flavor-boosters are ready to make your creation sing. Then, pile on crisp veggies, crack in some eggs, and drench it all in your choice of sauces. For the base, I'm a noodle loyalist (they soak up every drop of flavor), but rice, cabbage, and other options are on deck. Once your masterpiece is stacked sky-high, the cooks work their magic on the sizzling grill and bring it to your table hot and fresh. It's not all-you-can-eat, but the "stack it as high as you can" rule means you'll still leave full and happy. The staff is warm and welcoming, and the grill team keeps things moving so you're not staring at your empty plate for long. Yes, the building shows its age, but honestly, the flavors are so bold and the experience so fun, you'll barely notice. If you're ready to unleash your inner chef and eat exactly what you're craving, this spot delivers big.

For many years I have avoided Chinese food restaurants by and large because when I did go, all too…read moreoften I could not positively identify the meat as being what I ordered. New China not only serves real meat, everything else was very fresh, cooked to order and piping hot. The best tasting Chinese food at a place other than PF Changs that I have had in decades. No frozen egg rolls thrown in the fryer at this place. This is a strip mall place geared more towards takeout, but I have been twice and found it to be very good both times.

Food suck could not eat taste like old grease soup was like soap an nasty taste want ever go back…read moreuse to love this place fried rise nasty taste

Favorite little eatery in Hamilton Place Mall, great price with large portion size. Most places…read morewant to charge high for a smaller portion, but this place says half scoop is not enough have two full scoops.

Every time I pass by this place it's packed, and it's rated very well on multiple food guides, so I…read morewas excited to try it. I know it's a touristy, but the food guide reviews gave me hope Unfortunately, the food was pretty bad. The buffalo fish was by far the worst thing we got. It had a very strange chemical taste to it, which I've seen other reviews mention as well. The other entrees we got were mediocre

Oh nooo what has happened to our spot for the best low key date night? It's been a minute since we…read morehave been able to be in this side of town. It's Friday night during peak hours and we go for our favorite 5 flavor shrimp. Let's start off with the soup. I got hot and sour and the wife got egg drop. Same recipe at this point. Then the 5 flavor shrimp. Let's call it 3 flavors now. Shrimp was plump and juicy, snow peas, mushrooms and broccoli. We didn't get our favorite part at first, the candied pecans. More like soggy limp nuts. No crunch like we were used too and just gross. The fried rice was meh and cold. We saw the waitress 2 times. Did this place change owners? It's not a devastating change, but enough to mark it off our list.

First time ordering= 5 stars: updates So I was actually…read moresurprised by the quality of the food I ordered. Expecting this to be a greasy Chinese take-out spot for seldom occasions; I was thrilled to discover an offering of Japanese/sushi, Thai & Chinese cuisine! So wonderful! More fresh options, vegetarian options, and a nice ambiance should you choose to dine in. As I ordered the first time, I enjoyed a sesame chicken entrée, which was soft and delicious. The broccoli (tho I wished more) was steamed/crisp to perfection, not mush. And most importantly, the fried rice was wonderful and did not contain peas which would destroy me. Not kidding.x Will be back to check out the service inside, along with more dishes!

I was actually really surprised that the sushi was so good here. I didn't go there for sushi in the…read morefirst place, but when I saw their extensive sushi menu, I decided to try it. Everything I had was really good. It was presented nicely and the rolls were really big for the money. I will definitely go back. My husband also really liked his Teppanyaki. The service was also excellent. The servers were welcoming and attentive. I thought the ambience was pretty nice as well. Nothing super fancy, but it had a good vibe.

Surprisingly good location for Thai in the Valley! I travel a lot for work and usually try to find…read morea Thai spot wherever I go. As such, having had Thai all over the US, I can say that this place is solidly in my top-15 locations! Ordered the PadThai and spring rolls. The rolls were generic frozen rolls you can get anywhere, but they were hot and well fried. The PadThai was quite good though and well made. I wish their spice platter had included some Prik Nam Pla, as I like that salty chili flavor, but the food didn't really need it. I knew it would be good when I could hear the wok working behing the counter and overheard the workers speaking Thai. I would say that their 'ThaiHot' was only about a general 'Hot', and definitely an Americanized 'Hot'. Regardless, would recommend and I will be back if my travels bring me close again.

Great food! Fresh and spicy. Soup and spicy basil stir fry fry were excellent. Friendly service…read moreand nice atmosphere.