Great food, great ambiance There's a huge fish tank centered in the middle of the restaurant and plenty of space for large parties.. Food comes out quick and in LARGE portions- be prepared to share family style Also the nicest restaurant restroom read more

This evening my wife and I enjoyed the Cold Sesame Noodles (chili oil on the side), Wood-ear Mushrooms and Cucumber Salad appetizers along with delicious Hot & Sour Soup and Hunan Lamb. As always, each dish was beautifully presented and perfectly prepared. The restaurant itself is very attractive - casual but certainly elevated in appearance and atmosphere. Nice for family events, dates and just a fine dining experience. Worthy of special mention is the staff and service. They pace the courses, avoiding overcrowding table tops and hot dishes waiting while appetizers and soups are not yet finished. Servers anticipated our needs and pace. This should be the case at every restaurant, but it isn't. Here at Red Bowl, they do it better than most. KUDOS TONTHE STAFF AND MANAGEMENT. We highly recommend Red Bowl. read more

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As a native Brooklyn New Yorker, I don't give praise lightly -- but Red Bowl truly impressed me on my very first visit. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance is inviting, clean, and thoughtfully put together. It feels modern yet comfortable, the kind of place you want to actually sit and enjoy your meal instead of rushing out. The food was outstanding -- fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care and quality ingredients. Every dish tasted elevated, balanced, and satisfying, not greasy or rushed like so many places. You can tell there's pride behind what's coming out of the kitchen. The service was equally top-notch: attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming without being overbearing. It's rare to find a spot where the food and the service are both this solid. Red Bowl is a real gem in Bay Ridge. High quality, great atmosphere, and excellent service -- I'll absolutely be back and recommending it to friends and family. read more

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This is my favorite Chinese in the neighborhood, primarily because it's not what one expects. The space is large, with several side rooms, and an area that used to be a patio, but is now a covered indoor space, with shades that can be drawn across them. Very clean looking and with sharp service: no less than two different waiters came up to ensure we had drinks coming, which were creative, not merely Tiki Bar staples. I had a whisky and tea-based cocktail that was excellent. The food... excellent. From the crab rangoon and soup dumplings with a ginger soy sauce to my wife's Singapore noodles, my lamb and vegetable stir-fry, and my son's pork.... We kept eating even after we were full simply to get more of the flavors. Generous portions. We took plenty of leftovers at the end. Do not expect typical Chinese from a neighborhood storefront. This is two levels higher. And do try the beers. China produces twice the amount the US does, and it goes very well with the food. Better, usually, than wine. read more

Red Bowl - From the back looking towards the street, before the dinner rush. - Cantonese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It's funny how all the 5 star and good reviews are from non Asian people- also speaks volumes- safe yourself the trouble and go to a real Asian place read more

Red Bowl is one of those places that just makes you happy the second you walk in. It's owned by the sweetest family whose kids went to the school where I teach, and you can feel their warmth in everything from the food to the way they greet you. The dining room and bar were all decked out for Christmas and looked beautiful. Cozy lights, festive decorations, and comfy chairs that make you want to stay forever. We got a big round table in the back with a giant lazy Susan, and I swear we could've spun that thing all night. We ordered a ton of food to share because that's the only right way to do it. The wonton soup was perfect on a 30-degree night. The crispy honey beef stole the show. We even ordered it twice because it was that good. The steamed dumplings (both chicken and vegetable), pork fried rice, lo mein, and sesame chicken were all delicious. Not a single miss. Dessert was just as amazing. We tried three mochi flavors (green tea won my heart), plus cheesecake and a chocolate fondant that was ridiculously good. Our server was so sweet and even took our picture, moving a few plates out of the way first like a total pro. It's such a special place run by people who truly care. Great food, great atmosphere, and even better vibes. I'm already counting down the days until I go back! read more

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Quick, friendly and efficient service. The food is fresh and flavorful as always. When I explained I had to limit my sodium, the kind waiter offered to prepare my chicken with mixed vegetables without msg without sacrificing any flavor. Very helpful and deeply appreciated! read more

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I came here with a bunch of friends after training and this really hit the spot. My boys & I, enjoyed the food, the service & prices were decent! We'd definitely make the drive out again! read more

Chicken bao bun... I mean what are we talking about? "Chicken bao buns are a popular dish featuring fluffy, steamed Chinese buns filled with a variety of chicken preparations, sauces, and fresh garnishes. The chicken can be prepared in various ways, including crispy fried, pulled, or ground and seasoned. " Well.. we are talking about Red Bowl's Chicken Bao buns that are lip smacking delicious fluffy cloud bun with choices of fried chicken, Kaarage like prepared, or pork belly bao. All baos come with 2 pieces and greens;, the crack sauce that comes with the fried chicken adds a kick. The veggie lo Mein was also delicious; packed with broccoli, onions and carrots. The portion is enough for two people and if solo, there will be leftovers. Their egg roll is consistently crispy and delicious accompanied by a fire engine hot mustard and sweet duck sauce. Scrumptious indeed! Red Bowl is consistently delicious whether I'm dining in or ordering delivery. This review is for delivery; and the food is equally delicious compared to dining in. We know some restaurants delivery is a totally different one from in person. Red Bowl is opened until 10pm most days so if you have a cravingggg.. you know who to call! RB is located on 8518 Third Avenue read more

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I came in tonight to order pan fried pork dumplings (fried on both sides) and pork fried rice to go. While my food was being prepared, I ordered a spicy margarita on the rocks with salt. It was amazing! I stood at the bar and took notice how clean the bar top was and how everything looked clean. The price was right and my food was amazing. The staff is friendly and I can't say more about the place. If you haven't check this place out, you're missing out. read more

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One of my favorite spots in Bay Ridge! The food and service is consistently phenomenal and the prices cannot be beat. Really beautiful restaurant with a great menu of delicious bites!! read more

Red Bowl - Tofu Kimchi Salad Plate - Cantonese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very upscale Chinese American spot in Bay Ridge. Pricey but the food quality is tremendous. I will declare them the best Scallion Cakes I have ever had, they have a flaky,almost pastry quality and are not overly greasy like many of them tend to be. The General Tsos chicken is nice chunks of white meat chicken with a sauce that doesnt go into the cloying area that so many do. The Pork in Garlic sauce has very fork tender pieces of pork and the veggies are all great quality. The Hot and Sour soup is perfect for when you feel youre coming down with a cold in all its sinus clearing goodness.The Chicken Wings were meaty and well made i went with the Soy Garlic ones. The only item i wasnt crazy over was the eggrolls which I didnt feel were crisp enough and filling was 95% cabbage. Only issues I have with them is not having Combination Platters like virtually every other Chinese American pot and the prices are really high which makes them more a splurge than the average Chinese spot. Overall tho this is a very solid place. read more

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What a great experience I'm born in Brooklyn living in LA visiting so my brother he took me to the Red Bowl Chinese Restaurant. He praised everything about the Establishment and he was right. The service is excellent and beautiful Big fish tank to look at, and the food was absolutely delicious right on the money. I had the combination fried rice the house rice the chicken was excellent and my brother got broccoli and beef, dessert was good pistachio cake out of this world. I would highly recommend this wonderful Chinese Restaurant for people who love good food and great service I hope you enjoy my pictures and I will probably be there maybe tomorrow or the next day five stars. read more

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After the pandemic, the quality of many American Chinese food places around Bay Ridge went down. This is the only place that doesn't upset my stomach afterward. Whether it's dining in or ordering out, this is a safe and cleanly place if you don't feel like taking any risks. read more

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Food is Chinese authentic, service is fast and friendly, true Chinese food, at great price, Cash drops prices at check out! just go! read more

Red Bowl - Baby Bok Choy - Cantonese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is where you venture to when you want "Chinese cuisine" done the right way. The food is consistently on point delicious... well seasoned, prepared and plated. Have a drink with your date or friends at their full service and well stocked bar at the front of this gem of a spot. Service is above and beyond, the staff is welcoming, friendly, accommodating and very menu knowledgeable. Ambiance is simply Chinese pride with a layer of elegance. Seating is plentiful, they can accommodate large venues with advance notice and reservation. There is no outdoor seating available, it's not necessary. Yummy Tummy read more

This place did not disappoint! This is was our 2nd time coming as a family and we all loved dining here. I personally loved their orange chicken and crab rangoon. Their chicken was fresh and was super tasty! Very crunchy and it hit the spot! Crab rangoon- was very crunchy! It had a bit too much of mayonnaise but did the job! Overall, my family and I were impressed with the service. They were helpful and attentive. We loved their ambience-they decorated for chinese new year and my family took a lot of photos! At the end they would give us fortune cookies and their fruit of the day. Tip: if you pay in cash you wont have to pay the extra fee for card. read more

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Came by lunch. Service was great, ambience is tradition diner with Asian influences (cozy). Our dishes varied from good to great to excellent. Highly recommended the soups and Mongolian beef. Fried rices were great. Vegetables used were fresh and salt level was perfect. Certainly, a repeat type of establishment. read more

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Gave it a second shot. still over priced and on par with the other Chinese places in the area. I don't understand the hype. Chicken cashew was so chewy with dark meat. What did I just pay $25 for ? read more

This is a very very good restaurant. Their soups are excellent, particularly their hot & sour, all the soups are served in large red bowls. We also enjoyed the scallion pancakes. Their main dishes are also very large, we particularly enjoyed their lamb, and the shrimp with walnuts. Their wait staff has been friendly sand attentive, their prices are quite reasonable, and the restaurant is nicely decorated. Given the dearth of good Chinese restaurants in South Brooklyn it has been nice to find Red Bowl is worth the travel and the difficult parking situation. read more

Shrimp with cashews was EXCELLENT. Egg roll and won ton soup were awful. Received shrimp rolls instead of rock shrimp and didn't realize it and failed to check receipt to see what I was charged for. When we asked to get everything to go, they never wrapped up our white rice that we paid for. Service very good. Won't go back. read more

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This place never disappoints the food is always fresh and delicious and the service is excellent and a great atmosphere. I had my family Christmas dinner there last year. It was excellent. The whole family loved it. read more

Red bowl is delicious, everything was so fresh. The food, service, and ambiance was great. We had a fantastic experience and we will definitely be going back. read more

This was my first time going to Red Bowl in Bay Ridge Brooklyn. I'm from Staten Island and I would definitely go back. I haven't had Chinese food that good in years. The egg drop won ton was perfect as were the shrimp egg rolls We shared GeneralTao chicken, shrimp lo mein and chicken and broccoli For dessert believe it or not we have espresso and chocolate fondant cake The price was so reasonable also I'm definitely going back The service was excellent. They were very attentive. And I just love the design and the seating in the restaurant Nowadays, you don't get to sit down in a Chinese restaurant because everybody does takeout This was so enjoyable read more

The food and service are fantastic. We don't go there as much as we should . Definitely a local gem read more

Plan B for Chinese food has been found in Brooklyn, or at least southern Brooklyn. I can understand why this restaurant gets busy, why many people prefer to order here, all you have to do is take one bite. It does not take a genius to figure it out. All of the food is fresh and tastes great. The portion sizes are plentiful and prices are more than reasonable for what you can expect for a New York City chinese restaurant. The 1980's music in the background combined with attentive wait staff make for a pleasant experience. It was fun to eat to Wang Chung, the Human League, and other New Wave bands of the decade. I really hope they do not use MSG in their food. That is cheating to me. It adds flavor and holds the food better, but it also makes the food more salty and less healthy to eat. However, the service is part of the reason I give this restaurant more than three and a half stars. I will be back to try other items. read more

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I just love red bowl. Everything is always so fresh! Wonton soups is my favorite and spicy chicken with broccoli. Service is always fast.

One of the best Chinese spots around ( sanitary version) soup dumplings 9/10, cucumber salad 10/10, low mein noodles 10/10 , drinks 10/10, chicken bao buns amazing , pork bao great too , they did not bring me lemons until the end of the meal which is annoying ( both times I dined same thing happened ) but that's not a deal Breaker . Would most definitely return. Oh and wings were eh read more

Red Bowl - Cantonese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came in to dine & give this place another chance after being disappointed with take out a couple times and the service & food is much better in person! Despite it being overpriced in my opinion, the food is pretty good. It's Americanized Chinese food. The service even better! The place is almost like an oldschool Chinese restaurant which I love & I'm not Chinese but it's nostalgic going to Chinese restaurants, growing up. They have a couple Non-Chinese dishes; the "Veggie Pad Thai" was good! read more

While our dinner experience would have earned a 3.5-star rating, we're lowering our score to a 2-star rating due to inconsistent tip suggestions on the receipts. We've attached both our original and final receipts for transparency. After our favorite Sichuan spot closed, we decided to try Red Bowl based on its high ratings and a menu featuring some of our favorite dishes. **The Good:** * The decor is nice, and the restaurant feels very clean. * Plenty of seating, including booths and tables. * The staff was polite and attentive--our water glasses were always full and food arrived hot and promptly. * Restrooms were clean and well-stocked. **The Food:** * Beef Chow Fun: Just okay; beef wasn't as tender as we prefer. * Beef in Hot Oil: Sauce was overly starchy, making it thick and gooey. Beef also lacked tenderness. * Fish in Hot Oil: Generous portion of fish, but again the sauce was too starchy, affecting the overall flavor and texture. **The Tip Issue:** We understand that restaurants may charge a small credit card surcharge, and in this case, it was $3. Our pre-tax bill was $69. On the first receipt, tip suggestions were based on the pre-tax amount, which we appreciated. However, when we received the final payment slip (after opting to pay by credit card), the suggested tip amounts increased disproportionately. Tip suggestions should follow the same methodology. Here's the breakdown: * Pre-tax + surcharge = $69 + $3 = $72 * An 18% tip on $72 should be $12.96, but the suggested tip was $13.52 * A 20% tip should be $14.40, but was listed as $15.02 * A 25% tip should be $18.00, but was shown as $18.78 While the differences may seem extremely small and petty to some people, the principle matters. If this rounding or inflation happens across every customer, it adds up significantly--and unfairly. We are not asking for anything, except for management to either correct the system or ensure that tip suggestions are accurately and ethically calculated. read more

The food was best, maybe in all of Brooklyn. The place was clean and really nice. The service was incredible. I can't believe it took me this long to come here, but it's definitely going to be a regular food destination now. I was blown away honestly. read more

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A must-try modern Chinese restaurant! Prices are pretty fair considering the consistent quality of food and service you get. All the staff are super attentive and courteous. The restaurant is designed luxuriously, giving welcoming and quality vibes. Inside is very spacious, and the bathroom downstairs is just amazingly clean and sleek. My favorite from the menu has to be the spicy rock shrimp, which never fails to disappoint. Spicy rock shrimp $14 (5/5) - You have to give this starter a try, as it's a game-changer! There's a nice kick of spice in the sauce, and is a good-sized portion. Scallion pancakes $7 (3.5/5) - good but a lot thinner than I expected. Personally I would have liked it to be doughier and chewier. BBQ Boneless Ribs, basically char siu $11 (5/5) - really enjoyed this one as the meat was juicy and saucy; the flavoring on the ribs are sweet and salty, and comes with some chopped cabbage underneath. Sizzling Crispy Duck $35 (5/5) - didn't know what to expect as I never had this before. Came on a sizzling plate with lots of veggies under the duck, and ofc a bowl of rice. The skin is diff from Peking duck as the outer skin seems fried. Half Roasted Peking Duck $35 (3/5) - skin was really crispy, but tasted a lil bland. Came with wraps, julienned cucumbers, hoisin sauce, and a bowl of rice. read more

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ONLY ORDER CANTONESE FOOD This place is billed as Sichuan but it really really is not (meaning: SKIP THE "SICHUAN SPECIALTY DISHES" PART OF THE MENU). Grand Sichuan House some blocks away is where to go for that. But, if you order the Cantonese dishes, you have a great restaurant that can compete with the ones over in Sunset Park's Chinatown. In particular, you must try the Crispy Honey Beef and the Glazed Mayo Prawns. These are two incredibly classic Canto dishes and Red Bowl does them very well. Next time we go back, I will try other classic canto dishes and report back. read more

Delicious!! First time here on a recommendation. Very accommodating if you don't have a reservation. Service was impeccable and respectful. Prices are excellent. Portions are very large. Very clean Chinese food. Not a humongous menu but enough. Starters - spring rolls which were just ok. Spicy rock shrimp with rice noodles (underneath) Amazing flavor - not too spicy. So large for a starter!! Sesame chicken - amazing Shrimp and cashew nuts - very large clean meaty shrimp. Vegetable fried rice Vanilla ice cream always a pleasure (or a habit) after Chinese. I'd go back in a heartbeat read more

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Food was amazing I can't wait to go back! Service was magnificent, they had specials on drinks. read more

Red Bowl - Chicken and Broccoli added garlic sauce! - Cantonese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The very best in Bayridge! I truly love their amazing food! They never disappoint in the quality. Thus far, I never been to their restaurant. However, I've heard great things about the service and the ambiance. Hopefully, I will get an opportunity, to enjoy the food inside their restaurant. Until then, this is my opinion and experience with Red Bowl Chinese Restaurant! They are by far, an asset to our community! Thanks for reading my blog! read more

This is not authentic Chinese food. This is Americanized Chinese food. Nothing authentic about it. Food is fresh at least. If you want to grab a cocktail and have overpriced American Chinese food on a nice plate then this is your place. If you want authentic Chinese food, head to 8th ave. If not, there's any number of mom and pop Chinese spots in the neighborhood. read more

The food was amazing and I will buy again. The service was excellent and fast. This place is clean and the prices are affordable.

The food was great... and the service was good too! We were visiting our son and his family in Brooklyn and I am sure they will return to this restaurant! read more

Food Ok, service could be better. They seem to be stingy with the egg noodles and sauces, giving you the sauce in tiny little dishes. Had to ask several times for refill of mustard and duck sauce. read more