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    Oriental J

    3.9 (211 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Japanese, Thai
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:15 pm

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    Good for groups
    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.

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    It's the only place I will go in Buford for Chinese food and I've tried them all. The food is ample, always fresh and service is stellar

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    3 years ago

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

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    4 years ago

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

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    3 years ago

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

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    4 years ago

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

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    4 years ago

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

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    3 years ago

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

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    6 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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    4 years ago

    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

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

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    4 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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    WEI Authentic Chinese - Braised tofu

    WEI Authentic Chinese

    4.4(376 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    The food and service were excellent!! Best Chinese meal I…read morehave eaten in years. Portions are enough to share between two people. Egg drop soup, Mongolian Chicken and wontons. Ambiance wasn't bad, it's not a large place but the booths and the way that have it set up is comfortable.

    今天早上大约 10:57,我和太太来到餐厅。门没有锁,所以我们进去等。工作人员告诉我们 11 点才营业,要求我们出去等,还说外面的 sign 亮了才能进。…read more 我完全理解餐厅有营业时间,但当时只差三分钟。而且现在是夏天,外面阳光非常强,太阳直射的情况下,那个 sign 到底有没有亮根本很难看清楚。 真正让我不舒服的不是等这三分钟,而是工作人员说话的态度,感觉像是在教育客人,而不是礼貌地沟通。 一次这样的服务体验,就足以让我不想再回来,我也不会推荐这家餐厅给朋友。"This morning around 10:57 AM, my wife and I arrived at the restaurant. The door was unlocked, so we walked in. A staff member told us they didn't open until 11:00 and asked us to wait outside. He also told us that we should only come in when the sign outside was lit. I completely understand that the restaurant has business hours, but it was only three minutes before opening. Also, it's summer and the sunlight is very bright, making it extremely difficult to tell whether the sign is lit or not. The three-minute wait wasn't the issue. What bothered me was the way the staff member spoke to us. It felt more like he was lecturing us than politely communicating with customers. Unfortunately, this experience was enough for us not to come back, and I would not recommend this restaurant to my friends.

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    WEI Authentic Chinese - Mongolian Beef lunch special (4.5 stars) $11.50

    Mongolian Beef lunch special (4.5 stars) $11.50

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    Tani Thai Restaurant - Masaman Curry with chicken (special request no vegetables)

    Tani Thai Restaurant

    4.2(225 reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    My partner and I decided to try Tani Thai 02.20.2026 and stopped by around 6:30PM for dinner…read more First off, the interior seemed clean and well-kept. The ambiance was dark and intimate, which I appreciated -- it gave the space a cozy, relaxed vibe that felt nice for a dinner date. The music was low and soft, which worked well since most of the tables were talking pretty loudly. It didn't feel chaotic or overstimulating, and we were still able to have a comfortable conversation. Service was decent -- we were seated quickly and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. Here's what we ordered: Tiger's Tears ($15) - 3/5 This was the dish I was most excited about. It's described as grilled beef with chili-lime seasoning, onions, scallions, and sweet peppers. Unfortunately, it fell short of expectations. The beef was noticeably tough, chewy, and a bit sinewy rather than tender and juicy. The chili-lime sauce was very sharp and aggressively acidic -- overwhelmingly sour to the point where it masked the savory, char-grilled flavor of the meat. It was supposed to be spicy, but as an Asian who regularly eats and enjoys spicy food, there was barely any heat at all. The dish looked vibrant and colorful, but flavor-wise it felt unbalanced and slightly one-dimensional. Basil Fried Rice with Chicken ($18) - 2.5/5 The menu labeled this as spicy as well, but again, there was zero kick. Not even a subtle warmth. It tasted like very standard, plain fried rice -- mildly seasoned, slightly oily, and lacking depth. The fresh Thai basil aroma wasn't very pronounced, and the overall flavor felt muted and underwhelming. The chicken was okay texture-wise, but the dish as a whole didn't stand out or justify the price point. It needed more heat, more fragrance, and more boldness to feel like true Thai basil fried rice. Coconut Mushroom Soup with Chicken ($5.50) - 2/5 This one was disappointing. When it first arrived, it was comforting and creamy with a light coconut aroma. Initially, it tasted balanced and mildly savory. However, as it sat and I alternated between dishes, the flavor became increasingly sour and slightly off-putting. The chicken was extremely dry, stringy, and overcooked, which made it difficult to enjoy. The broth lacked the rich, silky depth I was hoping for and ended up tasting thin, overly acidic, and somewhat flat. Thai Teas ($5.50 each) - 3.5/5 Honestly, these saved the night. Sweet, creamy, and refreshing -- exactly what you expect from a good Thai tea. Smooth, well-balanced, and flavorful. Water - 0/5 I took one sip and didn't touch it again. It tasted like straight tap water with a faint cleaning solution scent. Thankfully, we had the Thai Teas to rely on. Overall, the experience was okay but not memorable. The atmosphere and ambiance were pleasant, but the food didn't quite deliver -- especially considering how Thai cuisine is typically bold, aromatic, spicy, and layered. For us, the dishes leaned either too sour or too bland, without much balance in between. Given the prices, we were expecting more depth and stronger flavors. Not a terrible experience, but not one we'd rush back for either.

    My friend and I decided to find a place to eat in downtown Buford last night. She said let's walk…read moreup and down and find a restaurant. So I randomly chose Tani Thai. I asked first if they cooked in peanut oil since I'm allergic to peanuts. The hostess told me she would check and came back and told me they cooked in vegetable oil... so we got seated pretty quickly. The service was pretty good. We ordered our food which took some time but the wait wasn't too bad. We ordered the fresh basil rolls as an appetizer, I ordered the shrimp & garlic wine and my friend ordered the tiger tears salad. We also ordered 2 cocktails a old fashioned and a lychee martini. As well as the mango with sticky rice for dessert. Let me tell you all the food was tasty and excellent. The ambiance was very cool. Definitely a cool place for a date night. I can say I will definitely be back again.

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    Golden Phoenix - Vietnamese fish sauce wings!!  Super umami bomb!  Salty, sweet / caramelized, crispy, and juicy with that umami flavor.

    Golden Phoenix

    4.0(71 reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    I have ordered food here about 5 or 6 times. The food is good ever time I order. Lately I've…read moreordered it and the have really cut back on the amount of food they give you. House Lo-mein is what I ordered. You are supposed to get 3 meats. I got 2 and the portions are getting worse. I didn't get any steak and they gave me 2 shrimp. They gave me more chicken than anything. This was a great place to eat and great portions. Now it's not worth the money $13.15.

    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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    Golden Phoenix - Drunken noodle (half eaten), it was a huge plate.  That is what I took home.

    Drunken noodle (half eaten), it was a huge plate. That is what I took home.

    Golden Phoenix - Pork spring roll with peanut sauce.  Filled with ingredients, not mostly lettuce!

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    Yummy Hibachi & Wings

    Yummy Hibachi & Wings

    3.8(17 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    Ordered here tonight through DoorDash. Eaten from the location in Duluth, I had a craving for Asian…read morefood and went ahead and ordered. Delivery was timely, the driver tonight left the food on the doorstep even though I asked to have it handed to me. (Not the restaurant's fault) I was even masked for the handoff as per DD protocol also! When I opened the bag, a couple things were immediately noticeable. The bag had sauce dropped on it, which told me that it was either tilted en route or when initially packed. Next I saw there was one lonely packet of soy sauce for two entrees but two packs of duck sauce (I don't know who wants this sauce it's just sugar and starch). Looking through the packaging, definite order issues! I asked for an order of the Crab Rangoons (6) and opened the container and saw 4. Boooooo. Then I noticed I was missing one egg roll; and one cheesesteak roll. Disappointing, as people didn't get what they wanted. I dug in, I was hungry. It's 30 minutes later and my stomach has been turning circles and cramping. Not very excited for what I imagine will be a rough night. I very rarely write super negative reviews, and usually when I do it's because I feel something is egregiously wrong. The portions look decent, and maybe it's an off day for the person checking orders- but I haven't eaten since 2 (7 hours ago) so there was nothing else that could be the offender of my stomach. I'll pass next time and order pizza or italian.

    Very quick service and excellent food. I tried the hibachi…read morecombo with chicken and shrimp. The food was fresh and meat was tender. My guest got the teriyaki wings with fried rice. They enjoyed their food as well.

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