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    Oriental J

    3.9 (209 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Japanese, Thai
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Not Spicy Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)
    Seán K.

    They claim this is Pad Krapow Gai (spicy basil chicken)), but it's not. I have no idea what it is to be honest, other than an insult to Thai cuisine and people who order it expecting what the name implies. The real dish should be a stir fry of ground chicken, Thai chilis and Thai basil in a savory sauce.

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    Alice B.

    I have been looking for a good Chinese place near me and I think I found it. This was near me and 4/5 stars and the health dept score was very high. Not common for Asian restaurants. We ordered steamed dumplings, orange beef and mandarin trio. The dumplings were so good I thought they were homemade which the waitress said was not. The orange beef was the best we have had. Good portion sizes. The mandarin trio was sweet but the waitress's told me it was. We will definitely be back.

    Mongolian triple
    Sharon L.

    New to this area and came by this quick lunch place. We tried the Thai spicy chicken and shrimp and the meat were deliciously fried and the sauce was sweet and spicy. Very yummy! We also got the Mongolian triple and asked for it to be cooked spicy. It was also very good! Price was really good for lunch! We will bringing kids here and will update.

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    Great food, great service! I love the environment here. It is very clean and peaceful

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    Our go to Chinese restaurant!! They have great food, our personal favorite is General Taos!

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    Pricey for low end Chinese takeout. Staff was cordial. There are other options around town.

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    3 years ago

    Our new go-to delivery. Food is always consistent and hot. Our daughter loves their chicken lo mein.

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    Food was outstanding! The people there were very accommodating. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for good quality Asian cuisine

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    Great food, fast service, consistently good. Our favorite spot for delicious asian cuisine

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    So good! This is the best Chinese food we've found in the area. I love their lo mein!

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    5 years ago

    Oriental J never disappoints. One of the best places nearby for sushi. Their service is always fast, takeout or delivery.

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    The service was amazing and the food was AWESOME!!! good lunch specials and good portions

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    3 years ago

    SO GOOD EVERY TIME !!! I love the pad thai and my father loves the Mongolian beef. The chow mein is also very good

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    Love their food; great selection of Chinese and Thai, also sushi! So happy the dining room is open again and masks are encouraged.

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    Tucked away between Publix and UPS, this place is easy to miss--but to me, it's a hidden gem…read more HOWEVER, first things first: shoutout to Golden Phoenix for being the first place to give me all proper takeout utensils (plastic pho spoon). Not all heroes wear capes. Technically, this was my second visit. The first time, I wanted to write a review... but I tragically spilled our entire order in the car on the way home. (RIP, first impression.) So this round was my redemption meal. Everything was packed with care and precision, like a tiny takeout Tetris master handled it. Utensils, sauces, lime--all included. Not a single thing forgotten. A+ for organization. Chicken Pho: Loaded with tender chicken, flavorful broth, and enough liquid gold left over to sip the next day like a cozy little leftover gift. My 1-year-old shared it with me (tiny foodie in the making). I tossed in the hoisin, sriracha, fish sauce, and lime they provided, and boom: flavor bomb. Beef Drunken Noodles (Medium Heat): I ordered "medium" and they actually gave me medium--not "let us burn TF out of your mouth". Perfect balance. Again, the tiny foodie gave it 2 thumbs up!

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    I really wanted to love this place, the decor is very nice, simple menu, though very expensive. The…read morelunch specials are at dinner price, so I dont know how much more dinner would cost, didnt look but im not paying more than I paid. It was $20 each for the drunken noodle and red curry. At lunch special. We did get seafood so it bumped each up to $19.95. Lunch special? It would be okay if it were amazing, but it was just pretty good. Unfortunately the seafood was not up to par. The squid pieces were charred and super chewy. I love squid, and yes, its supposed to be chewy, but not so much you can't really eat it. The mussels looked charred and gross and I did not eat it. The curry was tasty, and the drunken noodles were good enough. I think a give away that its not a traditional Thai restaurant is they dont have vinegar and jalapeño, which is pretty much at every authentic Thai restaurant. They only had vinegar. Service was a bit strange. We and one other group were eating but even with 2 staff, it was hard to get their attention. I had to walk up to them because they wouldn't come by or look over. Alas, the search for excellent Thai in the area continues.

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    What a pleasant surprise this locally owned Thai restaurant turned out to be…read more Erawan Thai in Cumming has quickly become our favorite Thai spot in the area. We met the owner during our visit, and she is incredibly kind and clearly passionate about her food. She personally oversees many of the dishes, and it shows in the quality. Up front, Landon handled our service, and he was excellent... friendly, attentive, and welcoming. He deserves a shoutout for the great service. We ordered gyoza and dumplings to start, and both were very good. The dipping sauce they serve is not the typical soy sauce mix you find at most places; it has a sweeter profile and paired perfectly. I also ordered the chicken Tom Kha soup (it's a coconut base broth) and it was outstanding!!! Earthy, full of chicken and mushrooms, and very flavorful. For entrées, my wife ordered their red curry with veggies and it was so good! Plenty on potats that combined well with the rest of the curry meall and rice, and I tried the drunken noodles. The noodles were cooked perfectly... not mushy, not overdone, but with a great texture and "snap." The portion size was generous enough that I actually had leftovers, which is rare for me. Desserts were another highlight. The mango sticky rice was excellent, very soft and well-balanced. The coconut cake was also fantastic, with a cream-cheese-style icing and a very moist interior. There are several Thai restaurants in this area, but we truly believe this one stands out above the rest. Great food, excellent service, and a warm, welcoming ownership. One important note: Google Maps randomly dropped us off you at the wrong location. The correct spot is in the same shopping center as Papa John's off Peachtree Parkway (address shows 1595 Peachtree Parkway). Highly recommended for anyone in or near Cumming. Help support our small local businesses owners!!!

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