Favorite local spot in city, been going to it since it opened. Staff is very sociable, food is delicious and well priced, and the ambiance is always pleasant. read more

Super friendly service with casual setting. We came on a Fri around 6PM and were easily seated. They have a full bar, wine list and a couple of IPA's. I started with the Egg Drop Soup ($4) and it was tasty. My bride ordered the special with was a Snapper ($28) with veggies. It was good and she really enjoyed the veggies. I went with the Kung Pao Chicken ($16) and it was okay. Service was prompt, attentive and friendly! read more

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It has been especially difficult to find decent Chinese food in Charlotte and while this food isn't something to write home as the best Chinese I've ever had, it definitely is a good place to go when I am craving Chinese. I got the general tso chicken, lo mein, crab rangoons and fried rice. Everything was good I just wish the chicken had a bit more flavor and spice. The staff was all friendly and the food was reasonably priced. I will be back! read more

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I've been meaning to check out this restaurant for a LONG time...but wasn't able to for one reason or another. Primarily, because I usually crave Chinese for lunch, and they're not open for lunch. Well, I was finally able to stop in for a super-early dinner recently...and I was pleasantly surprised. The place itself isn't typical of most Chinese restaurants in that it has more of a quaint, classic American vibe. There are even some modern touches, like light fixtures on bar chairs! Also, their overhead music was American. The menu wasn't too extensive, but I noticed that their format somewhat mirrored that of Taipei South...with their choose the meats and rice combos. I decided to try their Kung Pao Chicken & Shrimp, with White Rice. Also ordered their Kung Pao Spicy Edamame and Won Ton Soup. I didn't love the soup...but it's my bad in that I was thinking Sweet 'n Sour Soup when I ordered Won Ton. The Spicy Edamame was great...just the way I like it...and I really loved the main dish, Kung Pao Chicken & Shrimp. It was perfectly spicy and savory...and best of all, so light in flavor! Not that thick, glutinous taste you get from cheap Chinese foods. I could be wrong, but this may be Taiwanese food? Whatever the case, it was very good Chinese food!! Service was really good...very fast, friendly and attentive. Am so glad I was finally able to check out this place (think it's been around awhile?). I only wish they were open for lunch so I could visit more often. read more

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I had never been to this restaurant in the past, but I got an email from them and decided I would give it a shot. I got the hibachi steak with grilled broccoli and refried rice. The steak was tender. The broccoli was grilled to perfection. The fried rice was OK too. I really enjoyed the sauce that they had it in. It's delicious. The service was fantastic. I actually ordered to go and it was ready exactly when I got there. It looks like a quaint little restaurant. I really thought it was great that it had outdoor seating available however, today it was too cold but in the future, I would love to go there and sit outside. read more

Upon entering for our take out order we were welcomed with so much kindness. That was the best part of the visit. You can tell this is a family establishment where they know the names of many of the patrons. Got the food, went home with high expectations--- the General Tso's chicken was dray with not much sauce so not sticky like most. Rice, just not sure what caused it to be different but it 'it was different' and more on the negative side. I really has high expectations, disappointed to say the least. read more

Persuasian is a staple in our rotating weekend dinners! The staff is wonderful and treats you like family. We always start with egg drop soup, crab rangoons and dumplings. All of the entrees are filling and delicious made with love. Never had a bad dish. Hidden gem next to Ed's. Love the family run business!! read more

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I was really craving Chinese food the other night and ordered from Persuasian on Uber eats. Since I had it delivered I can't say much about the inside of the restaurant. However, the food was amazing! I read some of the reviews and it helped me decide what to order from this restaurant. I had the general chicken with fried rice and egg drop soup. The other ordered the beef and shrimp lo mein, dumplings, and a side of fried rice. I also ordered extra sides of their spicy chili sauce which was fantastic! All of the food was fresh and came in large portions which made it such a great deal! I will definitely order from this restaurant again soon. I would also like to visit the location to dine inside the restaurant. read more

Great Environment, great service, great food. Never laughed more talking with a host/hostess. Super thankful for this business, and we visit every time we are in charlotte. Portion size vs. price is super reasonabl10 out of 10!! read more

I ordered the general chicken to go. The flavor is amazing but I will say the chicken has too much batter so it's not as crispy and some pieces are batter only and no chicken. Fix this issue and it would easily be 5 stars! read more

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Having Persuasion down the street for years this was my go to Chinese spot, but since moving I have been trying so many other places. I thought they deserved a visit, and was happy to see the they were on Door Dash, which was a delivery service I started using during the pandemic. One of my favorite orders was the Moo Shu Chicken, so good. So, recently I was craving Moo Shu and saw that they updated their menu, and this item is no longer available. Ok, I will try something new. I ordered the seared tuna with broccoli. Not sure I would order it again. The tuna was just okay and was crusted with sesame seeds, which were basically raw. I wish they were toasted or something. The broccoli was bland. Overall, I have had some of their other dishes that I have always enjoyed, but the tuna wouldn't be on my list again, and maybe they will bring back the Moo Shu soon! read more

On a chilly Saturday in January, my husband and I were craving Beef and Broccoli. We both placed an order for beef and broccoli with fried rice. He got the egg drop soup and I got wonton soup. Everything came out exactly as we wanted. The broccoli was not overcooked and the whole dish was well sauced without being too heavy. The soups were just as we expected. We'll definitely be getting takeout from here again. read more

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I've been a dedicated patron for about eight years. I ordered pho as I have many times and there was a bug in with my noodles and meat. I will no longer be eating here or recommending it as I don't believe in its cleanliness read more

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What a cozy treasure ! I stumbled upon this quaint restaurant as my favorite Italian pizzeria was next door. The ambiance was lovely for a lunch/dinner for two and the menu was filled with a slew of great Asian dishes from Hibachi, healthy grilled plates, Thai, and great dessert options. I truly enjoyed my sesame chicken, broccoli with brown rice. It was the right level of flavor and spice. The restaurant has been standing for 8 years and it was filled with local neighbors who had a great sense of community and appreciation for the owners. The vibe was authentic and genuine and reminded me of home. It was great to see how United Dilworth residents come together to show love for this establishment. Thank you for having me. read more

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This is a great place to eat with a neighborhood feel to it. The staff is incredibly friendly and make the entire experience a joy. I can't wait to go back. read more

If Cheers were an Asian restaurant.... Owners are wonderful, food is amazing, and locals make up most of the patrons every night. Very friendly atmosphere and the best General Tao's chicken I've had in years. read more

Wow! A Chinese restaurant that actually looks really nice on the inside AND has really good food? Let me tell you, Chinese restaurants are so hard to find and I mean actual sit down type of restaurants. There are take out only ones galore, but where to go aside from franchises like PF Changs? Persuasian! After a long search on yelp, we decided to go with Persausian after finding out they we were able to dine inside. My husband and I came here for dinner spontaneously on a Tuesday night with my in-laws and my SIL's parents. When we arrived, the place was packed with other diners! Once seated, the owner came over to us to put in our order. We ordered spicy edamame, bang bang shrimp, yellow curry, Thai basil, and a few other items and everything was delicious. Be sure to let them know about the spicy level, because it was spicy for me (which I can normally handle). Everything was delicious, truly. The icing on the cake was that the owner was such an incredible host. He was kind & very funny. Absolutely recommend! read more

Super bland Kung Pao chicken. Disappointed. Sixteen dollars. We also got beef broccoli. That was better. read more

Persuasian Restaurant - Kung Pao chicken. Super bland. Wouldn't go again. $16. - Wine Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

You could drive by this place and miss it (as I have for a while) but during this pandemic I've been branching out and looking for other take out options. I've ordered take out about four times now and each experience has been different and good because of their variety of asian offerings. Their hibachi chicken is a bit different (smaller chunks of chicken) and a less creamy "shrimp sauce" but it makes for a tasty meal. Their take out containers have separate compartments so nothing gets soggy on the trip home. The broccoli is very tasty. If your are looking for tofu or your regular Chinese fare, they offer them as well - just don't expect the normal take-out from here. I think they put their own, unique spin on dishes. I'm sure the surrounding neighborhood supports this place, but every time I've picked up, the restaurant is completely empty (good for social distancing) but it has been at this location for quite a while and I don't think it is going anywhere soon. Hopefully after the pandemic, we can all start going out to eat, but for now, this is a great take-out option due to the extensive menu and smart to-go container packing that lasts for more than one sitting. read more

My husband & I visited this place 4 times. It's our date night spot, Each time it's always a great experience. We dined here with the kids once and they enjoyed it. The place is always clean and the staff is polite and helpful. We always order the pork dumplings. We tried it both steamed and fried. We prefer steamed (easier to eat and cut in half) The steak & chicken hibachi, chicken hibachi, Vietnamese lemongrass, and chicken in garlic sauce are all delicious! Though the menu doesn't mention desserts, they do offer it. The limoncello cake is so good, perfect for people who enjoy lemon flavored. The fudge brownie with vanilla ice cream is also good. read more

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Would not recommend. We will not go back. We ordered 6 items Spicy kung pao edamame Spicy kun pao house sauté Korean chicken Wonton soup Szechuan dumplings Pho Unfortunately Everything was flavorless except for the pho. I am disappointed we spent money on delivery for a night in and ended up with the most bland food. I have never had Chinese food so bland - at the very least overly salty or msg takeout would have been better. read more

We were looking for a gluten free option for dinner for the evening. We checked the menu and it said they had gluten free options. We called and ordered and they do have a few options that they can make gluten free which is nice and super helpful. We did in fact do take out. We ordered Shrimp Pho which is gluten free. Shrimp and chicken Lo Mein combo meal and Crab Rangoon. The Pho was very good. It had good flavor and was very filling. The Lo Mein was just ok. Not as much shrimp in it. There was 5 smaller shrimps and a decent amount of fine cut chicken. We actually didn't get the Crab Rangoon which was incredibly disappointing. We called and we were told our options. We wanted to get refunded but they don't do that. Hopefully it gets worked out but we shall see. Overall it was a pretty good choice for dinner. read more

Well that was a pleasant experience. Ordered chicken pho through Uber Eats. Delivery time was accurate and came packaged neatly. The pho itself was delicious, and I loved how fresh the mint and cilantro were. read more

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This is a cute quaint place to go for lunch or dinner. I went for a work meeting and was highly impressed. The service was incredible. Waters were brought out promptly. I was told to get the spicy edamame and it was delicious. I love when restaurants take a twist on a normal appetizer and add a little kick to it. I ordered the basil chicken with no rice and extra veggies. My food was wonderful and came out super fast. The portions were very generous. The flavors were really good. At the end of the lunch, our check was brought out with fortune cookies. This is always a nice touch. I will be back! read more

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Persuasian serves up solid Asian food and super service. I recently came to Persuasian for dinner on Saturday evening. The restaurant was quite busy and my group of 4 had to wait for about 15-20 minutes to be seated. The server felt bad that we had to wait so long and was SO nice -- the service here is top-notch. The space contains a cozy dining area and bar and has a low-key yet intimate vibe. We started out with steamed pork dumplings and wonton soup for the table. The dumplings were delicious and the soup was piping hot and not excessively salty like other wonton soups I've had before. The entrees here are quite large, so we ordered 3 dishes to share between 4 people. The orange chicken was absolutely fabulous and I would definitely order this dish again! The Thai basil shrimp stir-fry was also delicious -- I especially loved the sauce. The ginger white wine stir-fry was solidly okay -- unfortunately the sauce wasn't very flavorful. My only other criticism was that some of the vegetables in the stir-fry dishes seemed undercooked. But overall, the food was delicious and I left feeling quite satisfied. read more

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I love Persuasian because the food is not salty and I don't feel gross after eating Chinese food. I can tell it's authentic and light, because I don't feel thirsty afterwards. The Host and staff are all very friendly and always great service. I can tell many of locals go there! The Host seems to know everyone! I had the special "Steamed fish" and Chinese vegetables. read more

I went here for a team lunch for a co-worker's birthday. Any other day, I honestly would have driven right past it. For a 12 o'clock meal, they were extremely fast. I loved that they had a mix of classic Chinese and Vietnamese dishes and pick and choose options. This is so minuscule, but I loved how they brought out our egg rolls before our meal, almost as an appetizer. I also got a salad - although I was sad there was not some sort of ginger dressing, it was still a decent size with a nice, house balsamic. My entree was the ginger sauce with chicken with brown rice. It was the perfect portion, filled with veggies and I still had leftovers. The sauce was sweet and not spicy, reminding me of a bourbon sauce. Next time, I definitely want to try a middle enter. read more

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Good food, excellent service. Decor is minimal, but friendliness of staff more than makes up!

This place is a hidden gem! The food is amazing and portions very generous. The mahi and shrimp special was sooooo delicious. We will definitely be back again! Service is excellent and welcoming. The place feels intimate without feeling crowded! read more

First time visit and I was pleased with the location, decor, cleanliness, and ambience. Persuasion is a quaint neighborhood restaurant with a basic Chinese-american menu (fried wontons, sesame chicken, ubiquitous lunch special with white/fried rice, etc.). My waiter, Chi, was enjoyable and engaging without becoming my buddy--she's a real asset. I ordered the pho after I asked for a recommendation. It was good but I prefer more umami so I amped it with hoison and siracchi sauce. That helped bunches (I think they either don't use or lay low on palm sugar). Either way, I'd order it again. Nice little place but I would like to see more authentic Asian-inspired food, if only as a daily special. I think the neighborhood is hip enough to expand our palettes! read more

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Ordered general tso's and pork lo mein to go. Both were flavorful and good sized portions - I had leftovers for two days. The staff was very friendly and provided a to go water while I waited for my food, which took maybe 5 minutes. I'll be back when craving Chinese food. read more

I decided to give this restaurant a try and had it delivered via UberEats. Ordered the Spicy Crispy Korean Chicken that was neither spicy or crispy. The chicken and fried rice were bland and tasteless. I also ordered the szechuan pork dumplings and I was similarly underwhelmed. I'm surprised at all of the 4+ star reviews. Wouldn't recommend. Won't order again read more

I just moved here a couple of months ago and still have been trying to find a good takeout Chinese restaurant. I ended up ordering this place off of Uber eats for dinner. I ordered the chicken and broccoli with brown rice and the pork spring rolls. Honestly everything I had was terrible. I will probably never go back to this restaurant. My chicken and broccoli had absolutely no flavor whatsoever. The sauce was very thin, and overall this dish was a disappointment. The pork spring rolls I expected to have some veggies in, it was literally just straight pork which I've never had and did not like one bit. On a positive note, my boyfriend and the chicken fried rice, he said it was pretty decent. Nothing to brag about but good enough to eat. I called in prior to ordering about a few questions I had on the menu and the person who answered was actually super helpful, so the extra star is for that. All in all, I say if you're contemplating ordering from this restaurant, DON'T. read more

So excited to try this place, it disappointed. Online talks about how it's light oil and everything cpoked well and fresh. My food is beyond OILY!! Like what in the world. Also there's no flavor to this food. Never had a brown sauce (oyster sauce) that taste like oil and idk what else. Fried rice is like old brown rice with no eggs. This Egg Drop soup is like water!!! Come on..... Wasted my money here and will not return. I expected better ......... read more

Persuasian Restaurant - WHY SO OILY!!! Menu says light oil on everything. I can barely taste my food it's just oil - Wine Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Great food, excellent customer service and beautiful ambiance! Definitely one of my favorites!

A decent restaurant that serves Americanized Asian fusion food. The Thai Basil sauce used in the stir fry dish was dark, but not really salty. The Pho Noodle needs a better soup base ingredients to boost the flavor. This place has some unique decorations from the owner's persona collection. They have a good collection of red wines. read more

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I am kind of disappointed... Because I really wanted to have a go to Chinese/Asian takeout kind of spot and unfortunately this place does not make the cut. I ordered for take-out the sesame chicken, and Pad Thai with shrimp. The ingredients used did not taste fresh. Both dishes had a fishy "essence" Although only one dish contained seafood... Hmmm How does that happen? I actually have enjoyed Panda Express a lot more than what I consumed. read more

Great food, and the best service. They are just so nice! Food is fast, fresh, and pretty healthy!

Some people have their hard food item that they can't find in Charlotte, bagels, pizza, philly cheese steak, you know the rants. For me it's Chinese food. Everywhere I went I was always like...... I am never eating Chinese food again!!!! (unless of course I was in China or something- insert silly face) Today I popped into Persuasian for lunch. I was greeted promptly by the server, she was super nice and attentive throughout lunch. She told me her favorite was a couple of noodle dishes and the black bean sauce. So I took her advice and ordered chicken with black bean sauce, you may also add three chicken wings for $1.50 to your lunch. Can I get a hell yeah? My lunch was great, I tried my friend's noodle dish and it was delicious too! I'm like, SOLD this will be my Chinese go to! My lunch was $11 with wings and hot tea added. I love when you find a little gem like this.   吃了这顿美味的饭后，我很高兴 (chī le zhè dùn měi wèi de fàn hòu, w hěn gāoxìng): "After eating this delicious meal, I am happy" read more

Persuasian Restaurant - Chicken with Black Bean Sauce - Wine Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I ordered the chicken pad thai and the pork spring rolls. The pad thai was tasty. It had a lot of chicken in it and whole peanuts (instead of crushed). It wasn't spicy, which is fine for me, but if you want some heat you need to request it. One order was enough for two adults. It had broccoli in it, which is different. $10 is a good price and it was worth it. They are quick with their take out. I waited less than 10 minutes. As for the pork rolls, they weren't really worth it. $5 for two where other places give you four spring rolls for the same price. I get it they have meat in them, but they weren't that great. Next time I'll just get the veggie spring rolls. Online ordering was easy. It's pretty nice inside as well, even though the outside of the building is unassuming. Yelp asked if the place was romantic. I answered yes because it is cozy and the servers seem nice. It could definitely be a nice first date spot. I'm giving it 5 stars even though I didn't enjoy the pork rolls. First time ordering always comes with the caveat that you might not like what you order. That's on me, not the restaurant. read more