Good authentic Chinese food, although very spicy (so beware). Me and my partner have a pretty decent spice tolerance so the spice wasn't too bad. Each dish is flavorful and big enough to share! We had no wait and every dish came out promptly. read more

See all

A lot of the food is great, but there are some misses. I would say their best fish is actually their fried rice surprisingly, which is some of the best I've had. Their fish dishes are also a delight. I would avoid their bok choy since they use the wrong ones with little proper seasoning. read more

Was feeling sniffly and needed to take the cure from hot and sour soup. Yelp steered me here, ordered takeout close to closing time. Have a high standard for this stuff, and several places don't get there. The soup was delicious, and the portion large enough to share with a sniffly friend. Will probably go back tomorrow! read more

Service was great and the atmosphere was great! The portions are huge!! My only dislikes about the chicken was that it felt a little too greasy, it could just be that I personally am not used to it. The soup was enough to feed a family!! I originally wanted it for just myself and ended up sharing. I will be returning to try the rest of the menu! read more

See all

Fantastic and so fresh. We loved the dumplings and spring rolls. The specialty chicken was delicious and light. We will be back!

The Mongolian beef and dumplings had ZERO flavor. I had to pour some soy sauce on the Mongolian beef for it to taste like something. Dumplings tasted like straight up oil. The fried rice was good, but go figure, also had to add soy sauce to that as well for some flavor. The reviews overhyped this place. read more

Old Town Taste - Chinese Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

The service was great although it was pretty busy. The food was really spicy but tasteful. If you cannot handle spicy food this place is not for you but otherwise the food is great. read more

All the dishes were super flavorful and quite oily. But I believe it's that style of food. The grease didn't sit well in my stomach but I will still be back as I crave the flavors. Service was great. read more

Food had good flavors. Protein quality being low keeps me from giving a high review. Beef in pepper beef was overcooked. Lamb in Cumin lamb was fat and ligaments. So low quality ingredients plus overcooked is not a good combination. I know costs have gone up but I would be happy to pay a bit more to get better quality ingredients. read more

Amazing flavorful food, very authentic. We were the only non-Asians in the restaurant for the majority of the time we were there. It was a Saturday at lunchtime, and it got full very quickly. They were only two people serving so service was a tad slower than we would have liked but not terrible. We enjoyed the fried spring rolls (6 for $6.99) which we believe were vegetarian. They were smoking hot, very crispy and moist inside. The only downside was that they served the sweet chili sauce in a plastic container with a lid. There wasn't much heat in the sauce, or it was tasty, it would be nice to have some hot mustard to add to it to jazz it up a bit. We also enjoyed what we like to call Dry chili chicken or what they call Chongquin Style Spicy Chicken ($14.99) Basically, it is small pieces of chicken breast, and or thigh very lightly floured and fried, along with rough chopped dried red chilies which is then mixed with a small amount of sautéed sliced garlic, bits of scallion, coriander seeds, rice wine, soy and vinegar, and it is completely dry. It us tongue numbing hot and delicious! We look forward to returning so that we can try many other dishes. They have an extensive menu with lots of unusual ingredients that are very authentic in China. read more

See all

SENTRY - WATCHING RESTAURANTS Old Town Taste 1845 E Broadway Rd Tempe, AZ 85282 Companion and I had dinner again at this restaurant. This is the second review in as many years. Though it was crowded, they were able to find a table for us and as soon as we were seated were provided with menus and ice water. This restaurant is perhaps the best Szechuan food in the Phoenix area. While not all food here is spicy, if you enjoy spicy food with lots of mala (spiciness) then this is the place for you. Companion ordered the Pineapple Gourmet Chicken which came with a serving of fresh broccoli. While it was not spicy in the least, it had a nice sweet and sour taste which was not overpoweringly sweet. Not only was the chicken done beautifully, but it came with large chunks of pineapple. For myself, I ordered the Chongqing Style Spicy Chicken, which was quite spicy but with wonderful flavor. Since I am not a big fan of sauces on Chinese food, this was a perfect dish for me. Lots of spice and heat, but one can easily remove excess peppers and adjust the heat level to ones liking. I truly enjoyed this dish and it was reminiscent of food I have eaten in China. We also ordered the Old Town Special Fried Rice which with a touch of soy sauce was an absolutely delicious dish. \ Because of the size of portions, neither of us were able to finish our plates and I took lots of food in boxes home for the evening. The owners are wonderful people and love to chat with patrons. One of the ladies comes from Shanghai and we spent a fair amount of time chatting about the city as well as other places in China. We enjoyed the meal so much that we will be going back again. Of the Szechuan restaurants in the Mesa/Tempe/Chandler area this is in my opinion the best one. Highly recommended for quality of food, cleanliness, and service. 5 Stars read more

Soooooo happy Old Town Taste exists. I'm a vegetarian and get food from here pretty often-- I get the Chongqing style Tofu, Mongolian tofu, they'll even make Mapo tofu with no meat when I've asked, the fried rice with the pickled greens, scallion pancakes, the greens and bok choy all so good. Please let this spice stay how it is and know what you're getting into with this type of numbing spice, do some research and be open to new, it's changed my life!!! Never had anything like it and it's so good I crave it. If you want to try mild- Mongolian tofu, medium- mapo, and hot- chongqing style. All excellent! And they're open late night which is a plus. Everything tastes extremely fresh and spicing is on point. Everyone that works there is kind, they will get busy so be prepared and if you have to wait know it's worth it for good food. read more

Hidden gem inside a shopping plaza. I knew as soon as I walked in and saw almost every customer was asian/chinese, they always know where the authentic spots are. Food was fresh and full of flavor, can't wait to return. read more

See all

This place was highly recommended to me by a client from work. Knowing that we had similar taste buds, he thought I'd like this place. So of course, I had to check it out! This restaurant is located in a small plaza in Tempe in an area I would have looked over if not for the recommendation. When we first went in, we noticed right away that the ambiance was nice and relaxing. Their décor simple, comfortable, and straight to the point. Nothing too fancy. After looking over the menu, we decided to order fried dumplings and the scallion pancake as an appetizer. For our main dishes we ordered fish flavored eggplant strips, twice cooked pork, fried lamb with cumin, and sausage fried rice. The dumplings, scallion pancake and the twice cooked pork were okay, just on the average side. But oh, my goodness! The eggplant strips were delicious. There was a bit of a crunch to them and they were also stuffed with minced pork. A bit on the oily side but eggplant dishes at Chinese restaurants usually are. I was afraid this dish would be too spicy for me but surprisingly it wasn't spicy at all. This was the dish I was the most skeptical about liking and was pleasantly surprised otherwise. Next, the sausage fried rice was also delicious. It was the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Last, the fried lamb with cumin. Our absolute favorite dish we tried. The level of spice was just right. There was enough spice to leave my lips tingling but not overwhelmingly spicy to the point where my tongue went numb. Bonus points that the lamb wasn't overcooked where it was too tough to chew. The décor inside this place might be simple but, the flavors in their dishes? Complex in the best way. Additionally, the service was fast and friendly. The only downside to our experience was that we received all of the main entrees before any of our appetizers. Which made us less inclined to eat much of the appetizers aside from a few pieces of each. Besides that, everything else was great. I see this place becoming one of my regular spots in this area. read more

See all

Food was fire !! Loved the ambience and the vibe. Super underrated. It should be way busier. Chen was a great server. Kept checking up on us and kept bringing water and ice cause we were thirsty. He was top notch server and was so nice. 10/10 recommend. The spicy and sour soup is to die for and I hate soup so that says a lot. read more

Really good authentic Chinese food! Great flavor, and really not all that expensive considering how large each dish is. Word of caution though, I've found most menu items to be quite spicy, so if that's not really your thing be sure to ask the servers about non spicy options. read more

We come here often. Their boiled fish with pickles is one of the best. We also tried their scramble eggs with fungus and pork (very tasty, a little Oily, but it still taste "clean"). Their service (2 people there) is really good. They do 3.5% up charge for credit card payment, but does make it fair incentive for cash payment (10% off the bill if paid with cash) read more

What a good find! Having tried Szechuan food in Chinatown New York I haven't had robust flavors like that offered by the Old Town Taste in years. Don't be fooled by the restaurants sparse appearance as the food is outstanding. There were two in our party, we started our dinner with an appetizer of the hot and sour soup, which unfortunately is offered only in portion size of a bowl that could probably feed somewhere 10 to 12 people so plan on leftovers unless you're bringing a large group! Probably the only minor disappointment of our meal was that the soup while robust, was perhaps a little bit more vinegary then I would expected in a sour soup of this type. The Mongolian beef was perhaps one of the best that we had ever tried, and really had some wonderful flavors. The vegetable fried rice was a typical Szechuan style light and complementary to the balance of the meal. The green beans were another outstanding dish. Overall, we enjoyed the dinner. A couple of things that would've up the game for this restaurant would include a little table and window cleaning as they all need a good washing. Further, our server while pleasant struggled to get the order the food so that the soup came out first as requested; the main course came out well before the soup did. We also had to ask for items, such as napkins, additional beverages, water, which we would've expected is a standard serving experience. The chef gets four stars, servers get two stars, restaurant cleanliness gets two stars for an average of three stars. Focus on cleanliness and service in this restaurant and it could easily be a 4 to 5 star establishment. read more

See all

I used to love this place and recommend it to my friends constantly. While the food is good, the fact that they took twice cooked pork off the menu is insane to me. Really the only reason I go. Other than that the beef friend noodles are pretty good. Bring back the twice cooked pork!! read more

Best authentic Chinese food and best costumer service. Once grabbed the wrong take out order and they called immediately and fixed my problem I made. Great place and great food. read more

The food was good! Definitely had the Szechuan spice that I enjoy. The tofu was nice and bouncy the fish was very crispy. The potatoes were pretty good as well. If I went back I would definitely be ordering the fish. The ambiance is pretty chill. It is a smaller place which is nice. The service was good as well and the servers were attentive. The portions are family style as well which I love and to me makes it a great value. read more

Old Town Taste - 63. Shredded Potatoes - Chinese Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

See all

Great authentic food. Sometimes little salty. Would advise server to discard some of the cracked plate.

Great food and Great service! Nice mix of American Chinese dishes and authentic plates. Great prices and fast service.

Love this place! Owner is super lovely, staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Honestly the best Chinese restaurant around here!

Definitely my favorite Chinese restaurant in the valley. Everything on this menu is delicious especially the Chongqing chicken and the sautéed fish with tofu and chili sauce. 10/10 recommend. read more

The best Chinese restaurant in Arizona! The flavors are authentic, the portions are generous, and the service is friendly. I love the spicy fried chicken and old town style crispy sweet and sour pork. read more

The day we went that had no noodles at all. House special spicy dry pot, braised pork with brown sugar were tasty. The staff was friendly, and online order. The space was huge and clean. read more

Old Town Taste - House Special Spicy Dry Pot, 26. Braised Pork with Brown Sauce - Chinese Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Old Town is my favorite Chinese restaurant in the valley. They have pretty authentic sichuan style Chinese food, with a decent price and portion. The indoor of this place is unique and well decorated with Chinese style colors and patterns. We ordered some of our all-time favorite dishes and the details are marked with the photos below. Whenever we dined at the restaurant, the service was nice and fast. The only complaint I had is their daily lunch break does not always match with my schedule. There were many times that I wanted to pick up their food on my way back from work but it happened to be during their lunch break. However, I am sure they offer lunch breaks to their employees because how good the business is, which definitely means a recommendation for people who are craving for sichan style Chinese food. read more

See all

Now I understand why this restaurant got so many good reviews. It is because their food is so so good. The menu is quite big and I need to go back to try more dishes. Eggplants are perfectly cooked with a bit of charred ground pork on top. The sauce is delicious with some garlicky and some nutty crunch in it. Eating it with rice makes it a perfect dish. read more

Old Town Taste - 17. Fish Flavored Eggplant Strips - Chinese Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I don't know if this is new or just new to me, but they now have a scan and order at the table code. That way, you're not waiting for them to approach you to place an order, which is so much faster! However, you cannot pay online. Tonight, I had hot and sour soup and eggs with tomatoes cuz I needed to eat mushy food. Sooo yummy. I left a happy camper. Staff was nice and brought me water. I had to go up to get boxes for my leftover food and to pay, but that was okay cuz they saw me immediately and helped me out. Every table was full when I arrived so word has definitely gotten out about this place. Go if you want yummy authentic Chinese food:) read more

See all

I'm always searching for tasty Chinese food and I found it here. I'm in the area a lot for work. It's officially on my list of go to places.

This wasn't our 1st choice for lunch that day, but it worked out perfectly as the original spot calendar wasn't updated and they were closed. Glad we stayed local and not the 1st time we've been here. During the pandemic, it was takeout only, but now it's open for dine-in. Lots of good options and some spicy ones so make sure you ask "is it spicy" if you are concerned. We went family style with the Szechwan chicken, Green beans & veggies, Lamb with Cumin, and fried dumplings. We were the only ones dining, but the kitchen stayed busy with orders for delivery. Food came out when ready and the timing was perfect. The dumplings were done differently than I expected, but I liked them. The crispy skirt potstickers are steamed then flash-fried, with some batter to bring them all together but yet separate. I learn something new thanx to a fellow yelper... "lattice skirt"... haha... Thanx J!! Everything was on point & good. The chicken wasn't overpowering spicy but I limited myself with the peppers. When it comes to family style, I stick with the chopsticks and my rice bowl becomes my plate while I add everything. I think another yelper said it best, "Chinese style cuisine" with a great staff. Coming back as the place is clean, open and the natural lighting is great!! read more

See all

Our go to. Best food in the valley. Ma po tofu is great. Broccoli and garlic amazing.

Love!! I ordered take out- chow mein, house fried rice and spicy shrimp with lotus. I was reallllly hoping I would not be let down as I haven't had good Chinese food in awhile and I was not! I ordered takeout, first off the host was extremely kind, they give good portions and all the food was still very hot when I got home. My chow mein had chicken shrimp and beef, the chicken was so tender and I loved the noodles. The shrimp was a bit spicier than I'm used to but it was good, also I've never had lotus root before but they made it very delicious. I'm definitely ordering take out again very soon from them. read more

Great food. I mean really good. Made fresh awesome flavors and served hot! My family come here almost once a week

I'm a Chinese food junkie. Old Town Taste it's every mark. Service was terrific!!! Egg Fried rice was on point but could have used a little salt, Spicy Fish was insane bursting with flavor and perfect heat! Mouth got that tingle I love. Everything was very fresh and not a bit oily or over sauces. I highly recommend!!! read more

The restaurant is small and they have a nice menu. The staff was really friendly and fast. The food was well seasoned and really tasty. The Mongolian beef was probably the best I've ever had. The green pepper pork was beautifully plated and super flavorful. Give the corn a chance, it sounds interesting but it's tasty and I added some chili sauce to it and that really amped it up. All in all this place was great and I hope they are around for a long time coming. read more

Came here for second time, trying to have more eaters at the table so we could order more dishes. Eight people signed up but in the last minute I was so disappointed 5 canceled and only three of us showed up. So we did not order the menu of eight dishes We ordered the braised pork hock for $28.99. it was so delicious fall off the bone, and the skin was sooooo melt in your mouth delicious. I ordered the variety that was with a sweet and spicy sauce. It was not spicy. All the other two people loved it. And we ordered chopped string beans with preserved vegetables. Very delicious $14.99. and the last dish was cumin lamb. I ordered this dish because the pictures shows the dish doesn't have much in there so it would not be good for eight people to share. Indeed it was just right for three people to have more than three pieces each. It was delicious as well.... fried crispy. Cost $26 each including tax and tip. Andy was our server and he was a great host, telling us about the Chinese dishes we ordered. read more

Pro-tip: If you don't like spicy, specifically mala numbing spicy, I would probably try a different place since there aren't many non-spicy options. From a value perspective, the Chongqing style spicy chicken and Szechuan style spicy fish are worth it, but the house special spicy dry pot and fried lamb with cumin are a bit pricy. Highlights: Overall, the food is good with lots of flavor and it comes out fairly quickly. The interior is pretty nice, well-lit, clean, and has nice seating options. Lowlights: Some dishes are pricy for what you get. They don't give complimentary rice like a lot of Chinese restaurants do. There's a huge ceiling fan that makes the lights seem like its flickering which was really distracting and disorienting. We still had 30 minutes till closing, but they started wiping down the bench seating literally inches from us so it felt awkward and we decided to leave. read more

See all

Wait 40 minutes to get first dish. and another 15min for 2nd. Chongqing spicy chicken was ok. Boiled fish has no flavor, apparently chef forgot the salt. 炒合菜盘子底下都是汤。。。特别细的那种白粉丝根本不吸味，也没有韭菜。你怎么有脸拿这个当看家菜？差评拉黑 read more