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White Pearl delivers Thai cuisine that feels rooted in authenticity, with bold flavors and the kind…read moreof real spice that doesn't hold back. The heat is layered and intentional, and even the small detail of the hot pepper garden behind the restaurant adds to the sense that the kitchen genuinely cares about its craft. The only hesitation is the pricing, which trends noticeably high. Still, when the food carries this much flavor and character, it's easier to understand where the value comes from.

I'm always seeking out new to me places and I've heard of this spot from other friends for many…read moreyears and just recently had the chance to visit. I wish I would've visited sooner! This spot is not much for ambience inside or outside but on the day of my visit they had brisk takeout and the dining room was packed...real quick. I'm sure a lot of folks go here for the Chinese menu items but I was there for the Lao goodies! They did not disappoint! We had the fried meat balls; a mixed app plate with chicken wings, Lao sausage, and beef jerky; lap beef; and a healthy serving of sticky rice (ok maybe we had 2 to sop up the lap beef). Flavors were on point. Medium spice had us excited and rolling at the same time as it got spicier throughout the meal for the lap...but it was so good! I can't wait to go back and try more! Service was friendly and attentive. Parking was easy since they have their own lot.

Laos Sausages

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Chamber Red Chinese Bistro

4.0(295 reviews)

5.2 mi

We catered several dishes for a 12 person party and were delighted. Food was ready when we…read morearrived for pick up and everyone was very happy at our event.kind service. Reasonable Pricing.Thank You.

Was working down the street and decided to try out the lunch specials. First time here and I've…read moredriven by thousands of times. Service was quick, food was fresh, hot and delicious. One of the better Chinese food places in the area. I'll be back also looks like a nice small place to bring the family!

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Chan's Garden

3.6(55 reviews)

2.4 mi

Came back after a while. Thank you for bringing the egg roll back. Pan fried Cantonese stir fry…read morenoodle and bbq fried rice were great! We will be back more often

We've come here for years, and specifically because orange chicken was our daughter's favorite and…read morethey had the best, even for take out Bacău's they separated the sauce and had nice steamed broccoli. We ordered on Friday night because she was coming to visit, I won't say it was bad, but now it's the typical gluey version and no veg I can get anywhere. The beef chow fun was...eh....again not what we are used to from the past. I got the hot and sour soup, that was still very good, but I ordered a pack of the crispy noodles as usual, except these were very stale, and not pleasant. I get having these ready to go, and maybe with all the weather lately, maybe it's cutting costs in the current environment I don't know , but very underwhelmed from what has been our go to spot for decades. There is a reason we always came back, and now you just joined the ranks of the many places around. I'd gladly pay a reasonable price to have the old level of expectation back. I've already got a general replacement in place, the style is just different, but we will head down the road a few minutes more often unfortunately. Hoping all the best for you guys and you find your way back.

Small kun pao chicken

Yang chow wonton

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Egg roll

Gee N Jays

4.2(86 reviews)

6.1 mi

I found them by accident and it was an awesome find. I've…read moreordered at least 4 times already and each time they did not disappoint. Very happy with the food and service. Food and pricing are very fair. Do not change a thing. Rick

Incredible friendly service and amazing hot food! Orange chicken isn't too spicy, just perfect. I…read morenever write reviews but absolutely had to support! Will be back next week, haha!

Counter

Pot stickers, mixed vegetables and chicken fried rice

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No. 1 China Buffet

2.4(69 reviews)

1.4 mi

Less than 1 star. We…read morehave had take out from here 3 times and each time was good. Today my sister in law treated me to lunch and we decided to eat here. BIG MISTAKE. The entrance door was blocked by high chairs. I had trouble getting in with my walker. A wheelchair would be impossible. The tables were packed in and VERY DIRTY. it's like nobody bothered to wipe them off for months, very sticky. Service was non-existent. My sister in law had to order at the counter, wait and bring our food to our filthy, dirty table. We were given styrofoam plates and very small, cheap plastic forks. The egg foo young looked disgusting with a heavy thick over fried batter that included cheese??? My Szechuan beef was so heavily salted it was inedible. Very heavily salted. I cook better Chinese than these folks because I use Chinese spices. VERY SALTY. All in all a horrible experience. After seeing how filthy this place is you couldn't pay me to eat here ever again. Very disappointed. With as dirty as this place is I would bet hands are not washed after using the bathroom. The people that run and work here do not care or practice cleanliness. The tables, chairs, windows, floor, counter, every surface was very filthy.

Just gross. Duck sauce and hot mustard expired and…read moreflavorless. Menu is illegible Buffet is limited and really gross Took 20 minutes for an entree. Very bad tasting. Won't be back

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Silver Lake Chinese Restaurant

2.6(154 reviews)

1.6 mi

I really enjoyed dining here with my family. The elderly gentleman who served us was incredibly…read moresweet and attentive. This may be his business, which would explain the pride he seemed to take in making sure we had a great experience. We ordered the Mongolian beef, shrimp egg foo young, and shrimp fried rice, and everything was delicious. The portions were generous, the food was flavorful, and the prices were very reasonable. Great food, excellent service, a cozy atmosphere, and prices that don't break the bank, what more could you ask for? We'll definitely be back!

I had a great time here and we ordered a ton of food (leftovers for days) and the portions are…read morelarge. Service is quick. One of the best wonton soups I've ever had (rich flavorful broth, delicate and tasty meat filling).

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Fortune House

3.5(91 reviews)

6.2 mi

I must preface this by saying that this review isn't about the food, which is actually very good…read morebut rather about their outrageous prices. I've been here a few times now, and the costs just keep climbing. While the food is tasty, inflation has clearly hit them hard. I recently ordered sesame chicken, hot and sour soup, pepper steak, and walnut shrimp, and the bill came out to nearly $70. I remember when Chinese takeout was both cheap and good. At these prices, I'd honestly rather go to P.F. Chang's and get the full sit-down experience and service. I never thought I'd say this, but this local takeout spot is officially pricing me out!

We liked the food previously, but this time the chicken was chewy and the rice and other dishes…read morewere dry. We won't be coming back here.

Singapore Rice Noodles

505. Sweet and Sour Chicken

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505. Sweet and Sour Chicken

China Garden

3.2(55 reviews)

4.4 mi

Nice veggie options. Big pieces of broccoli in the fried rice. Definitely get my vegetable servings…read morehere. Not too salty or greasy. Don't feel bloated afterward.

They used to be good but the last 2 orders were bad. Gen psos chicken was virtually inedible!…read moreChicken was tough, stringy and tasted just bad. Oul seemed ransid. Eggroles over cooked. Second try recently but both were ere sams! Bad!

Not sure what this is. Sold as a 3. Shrimp Egg Roll. Gross

Vegetable Lo Mein

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Crispy Fried Wonton. So overcooked I couldn't bite through it. Garbage!

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant

3.1(65 reviews)

5.0 mi

First time and last time ever ! Generals too chicken lol more like sweet and sour and 1 piece of…read morebroccoli. Where the veggies or the the heat ???? Chicken so tuff couldn't eat . Fried rice didn't get much and only one sliver of onion. Crab ragoon what a joke so small for the cost and most was over cooked and had a napkin in bag . Hot and sour soup threw it all away stuff tasted like reheated days over. And my bag to go bagdmgs had sauce leaked all over inside what a nightmare for 30.00 and had my dad pick it up . Will post picks i want my cash money back

Ugh. Ordered shrimp chow mein and they had no noodles. Egg rolls overdone and friend rice cooked to…read morehell. Just BAD

Moo shu pork

My boyfriend was next to me lol

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31. Shrimp Chow Mein No noodles and overdone fried rice

Little Panda

3.4(150 reviews)

3.0 mi

UPDATE: Unfortunately, Little Panda has really fallen off for us. We used to enjoy ordering from…read morehere, but the quality and service have noticeably declined while the prices have continued to climb. Our most recent order was the breaking point. The rice was hard and crunchy, and, much more concerning, we were served chicken that appeared undercooked. At that point, this went beyond simply being disappointed with the food. We called the restaurant to let them know what happened and give them an opportunity to address it. Instead of listening to the complaint or trying to make things right, the person we spoke with became rude and argumentative, raised their voice, accused us of lying, and ultimately told us not to come back. That was honestly more disappointing than the bad meal itself. Mistakes happen in restaurants, and we understand that. How you respond when a customer respectfully brings a legitimate concern to your attention says a lot. Between the declining food quality, higher prices, and especially the way our concern was handled, we won't be returning. After being explicitly told not to come back, I suppose that decision was made pretty easy for us.

Great food selection, the taste even more delicious, with reasonable prices. We found our favorite…read moreplace that is close by. Food quality is better than other Chinese take out restaurants near by.

Great Food...Fair Price

Vegetable Entree Lunch Special

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Vegetable Entree Lunch Special

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DJ C.

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7 years ago

Food is great, everything is fresh and the staff are always nice and amazing. No complaints at all. The staff are very very polite and kind, they are what every restaurant staff should be like. read more

Matthew ..

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3 years ago

The lady used her hands to put food in bowl when it was hanging out close this place down she had no gloves on

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I'm always seeking out new to me places and I've heard of this spot from other friends for many…read moreyears and just recently had the chance to visit. I wish I would've visited sooner! This spot is not much for ambience inside or outside but on the day of my visit they had brisk takeout and the dining room was packed...real quick. I'm sure a lot of folks go here for the Chinese menu items but I was there for the Lao goodies! They did not disappoint! We had the fried meat balls; a mixed app plate with chicken wings, Lao sausage, and beef jerky; lap beef; and a healthy serving of sticky rice (ok maybe we had 2 to sop up the lap beef). Flavors were on point. Medium spice had us excited and rolling at the same time as it got spicier throughout the meal for the lap...but it was so good! I can't wait to go back and try more! Service was friendly and attentive. Parking was easy since they have their own lot.

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If I could give this place zero stars, I absolutely would. This was one of the worst customer…read moreservice experiences I've ever had, and what happened could have had serious consequences. I ordered an Original Pizza Melt for my son and made it very clear that I wanted only sauce, cheese, and bread. I specifically told the employee that I did not want any meat or other toppings because my son has food allergies. This wasn't just a preference--it was for his safety. Despite giving clear instructions, they completely ignored my order and loaded the sandwich with ingredients I specifically asked them not to include. When I got home and opened the sandwich, I couldn't believe what I saw. It was completely wrong. At that point, the food was unusable because my son is allergic to several of the ingredients they put on it. A mistake involving food allergies is not something to take lightly. Restaurants have a responsibility to pay attention when customers make allergy-related requests, and this location completely failed to do so. I called the store expecting them to make things right. I wasn't asking for anything unreasonable--I simply wanted a refund because the mistake was entirely theirs. Instead, I spoke with an employee named Mai, and she was unbelievably rude from the beginning of the conversation. She immediately refused to refund my money, didn't apologize, didn't seem concerned that the order involved a child with food allergies, and offered no solution whatsoever. I even explained multiple times that my son could not eat the sandwich because of the ingredients they added, but she showed absolutely no empathy or concern. Instead of taking responsibility, she told me I would have to contact corporate if I wanted to file a complaint. When I expressed how ridiculous that was for something that was clearly the restaurant's mistake, she basically told me, "Tough luck." I have never been treated with such disrespect by a business. Good customer service means owning up to mistakes and fixing them--not dismissing customers and acting like their concerns don't matter. What makes this experience even worse is that the issue involved food allergies. If a restaurant can't follow simple instructions that are clearly given, it puts customers at risk. That's unacceptable. A simple apology, a refund, or even a replacement would have gone a long way, but instead I was met with indifference and hostility. I will never be returning to this location, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone--especially if you or a family member has food allergies or dietary restrictions. If they can't be trusted to prepare an order correctly or handle a legitimate complaint professionally, they don't deserve your business. Save yourself the frustration and spend your money somewhere that values customer safety and treats people with respect.

I've never had nothing but a good experience with this location…read more I can't say I eat here often, but the times I've been here have always been satisfactory. Staff is mostly young, hard working and eager to do their best. Food quality is good and consistent. They don't force a tip, so I'm always happy to give one!

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Was working down the street and decided to try out the lunch specials. First time here and I've…read moredriven by thousands of times. Service was quick, food was fresh, hot and delicious. One of the better Chinese food places in the area. I'll be back also looks like a nice small place to bring the family!

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Placed an order online and will say absolutely disappointed with my order and service…read more Upon arrival the wait was short. I paid automatically with a credit card. Then my food is brought out but before I can leave I'm told that they made a mistake on line with pricing and I owe them $0.75 more which I did not care and gave them $.08 but I wonder if they owed me the $.75 if they would be so willing to give it back to me. Then the owner comes out and starts taking my food out. If you place an order $50 or more you get an appetizer for free. our previous visit they forgot it and we were told the next time when we place an order to remind them and they will give us one. So since this order was over $50, I got one appetizer for free plus the appetizer that they forgot about last time. The owner comes out and starts digging out the additional appetizer. You only get one you only get one. Which I nicely explained to her that they owed us two. Very unpleasant woman. But the disappointment comes when I get home and opened all of the containers. Mongolian beef was horrible. It's called Mongolian beef because it's supposed to have beef . The dish is 90% onion couple noodles throw in and a little bit of beef ....just horrible. Same thing with other two meals where you had majority of vegetables and no meats or shrimp. Very disappointed with the order. They are becoming hidden and miss restaurant. You never know if you're gonna get a good order or a crappy order like we got today.

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