This place is located in the same strip mall as Roller Town and a hidden gem. The strip mall is…read morepretty rundown and parking lot has quite a few potholes. But there's lots of free parking. I ordered the charbroiled pork Bánh Mì with an extra side of Pickled Daikon/Carrots. The Bánh Mì consisted of mayo, pâté, and pickled vegetables, thinly sliced charbroiled pork on a crusty baguette. I highly recommend this sandwich. I called my order in and it was conveniently ready when I arrived. The restaurant offers on-line ordering as well. There were several different menu items that I want to try on my next visit. Staff were friendly and restaurant appeared to be clean despite the lunch rush. Please support this small local business.

Service: 4.7 Food: 4.4 recommend the shrimp…read moreSprings rolls On a whim, we landed at Bahn Mi Amour which was down the street from a nursing facility that my wife was doing business at. Small local business, so please support LOCAL! Their food was exceptional. The shrimp spring rolls were light but filling and they provide both a peanut sauce (actually can taste the peanut in the sauce (I think they may use peanut butter) and a traditional vinegar fish sauce dip. The wife ordered the vermicelli with sliced pork. It looks like a deconstructed version of a spring roll = soooo good and I got the dry noodle with garlicy fried chicken. The chicken was perfectly fried and crispy while the noodles were lightly seasoned and cooked in a sweet fish sauce. DONT OVER LOOK THIS PLACE! ITS A MUST TRY!!! BTW: the owners are super sweet too! There was an elderly gentleman who was down on his luck, who came inside. He asked two young girls who were dining for money just for drink (100 degree day). The young cashier didn't miss a beat and treated the man with kindness gave him the drink he ordered plus made him a large to-go water and then asked if he had eaten today. He said, "no". Then a short conversation started from the back and the owners fed the man. Me and my wife called the cashier over and told her we'll pay for his food but the owner kindly declined. Before we left we had a nice conversation with the owner and hopefully next time in town my wife can do some return business with a catering order. AGAIN you would rarely see this happen at a chain restaurant so this is why we try support small local businesses...and how we become loyal customers!!!

You can never go wrong with Thai Basil! The food is amazing! We love coming here for the Pad Thai…read moreand also coming for the lunch specials. The only thing I would clear up is when they're open and close. We went one time nd online said they were open, but it was actually closed. The ambiance is really nice and feels authentic! Love how it's a small space, so they can focus on their customer service.

First time trying this Thai restaurant that my friends had recommend. To my surprise there was a…read moresign at the door that said "Saturdays Take Out Only". I decided to go in and get food anyway even though I had planned to eat there. I ordered the Tom Kha with Tofu and Cashew shrimp. There were many tables however all had the chairs turned upside down. I had to drive home to try the food so by the time I got to try I was not impressed. Definitely not the best Thai food in the area. I won't be going back not worth the drive for me.

Easily our favorite chinese restaurant in town!…read more The food is great and the service is always on point. And they give you a LOT. We get the #1 and you absolutely have leftovers. Highly recommend.

The food here was fantastic. Service was quick, attentive and thoughtful. We're very picky about…read moreour pan-fried noodles and they made them perfectly. Lots of fresh vegetables in my shrimp dish and the sauces were really well done. We ate inside the restaurant and even though they were busy with take-out orders, it didn't feel rushed or too busy. A great place for a relaxing meal with your family and friends We will definitely be returning.

Chinese food for take out or dine in located in Visalia Marketplace near to other eateries like…read moreButter + Milk, Pizza Factory, etc. The service was very attentive and fast. The dining area was clean and quaint. The prices are affordable and the food is good. They do not have a liquor license so no beer or wine sold. The General Chicken was good but no kick at all. Generally it has a little spice. The chicken chow mein was flavorful and chicken generous. The egg rolls were crispy and not greasy like some other spots in town. All in all a pleasant experience if you're hankering for Chinese without a cocktail.

I've been going to Zen since they opened. Tony and Tracy are great people. I live in Kentucky now…read morebut every time we come back to visit family, we have to head to Zen for some Salt & Pepper fish, Mandarin Chicken (Juany's way - chicken, peanuts and zucchini only) and of course Sizzling Rice Soup (tell them no corn starch). It's been a family tradition. Many times we have had 20+ family members at the table. I look forward to Zen every time we go to Visalia.

Good lord, I wish I had come here sooner. I didn't know what to expect based on what I had seen of…read moreit. I went in one day when I was passing by and hungry. I got a lunch special which was standard, although bravo at the prep time. The real star for me have been the soups. I am a big fan of wor wonton and they have that with noodles here. The lady who takes orders was extremely accommodating of which veggies I wanted to leave out. I tried the shrimp noodle soup and same story. I am one of those weirdos who eats hot soup on hot days and love it. The menu is deep and I'm sure to find more to enjoy. Adding this one to the rotation.

This place is an absolute dump and a complete scam. Walking in felt like stepping into a biohazard…read morezone--sticky floors coated in god-knows-what, tables still filthy from the last poor suckers who ate here, and a general stench of grease and neglect that made me want to turn around immediately. The "service" was a joke. Staff acted like we were interrupting their nap, ignored us for ages, got the order wrong, and couldn't care less when we pointed it out. Zero professionalism, pure attitude. And the food? Pure garbage. Everything was buried under a thick, greasy slab of cheap breading that tasted like wet cardboard fried in old oil. Zero seasoning, zero flavor, zero actual ingredients worth mentioning--just the cheapest possible filler dumped in a deep fryer and passed off as Chinese food. Bland, greasy, and disgusting. I wouldn't feed this to a stray dog. Total waste of money and a genuine insult to anyone who expects edible food. Avoid this dump at all costs.

On a recent trip to Visalia, we got the craving for Chinese food and after searching Yelp we…read morediscovered Chinese Kitchen was one of our best local options. The target customer demographic in this area isn't generally Asian, so we tempered our expectations before dining here. We were impressed by the extensive menu offerings and after some deliberation, we settled on the Dinner for Two which started with a Won Ton Soup and fried shrimp and pot stickers as appetizers. The entree included sizzling rice wor bar, Peking pork and pork fried rice (we substituted for pork chow mein). The restaurant was very traditional in closing the meal out with fortune cookies. Our favorite due to its flavor was the Peking pork, and we also enjoyed the fried shrimp, pot stickers and sizzling rice wor bar. The only misses were the Won Ton Soup (we felt the flavor of the broth was not quite right) and the pork chow mein (it arrived lukewarm and lacking in flavor but it was an improvement after dousing it in chili sauce). Chinese Kitchen doesn't appear to be located in the best neighborhood, but it is easy to tell that this establishment has been around for quite some time. The best part of our dining experience was the service. Our greeter and server welcomed us, took our order and checked in on us multiple times. We also had the opportunity to chat with the owner and she is very welcoming and helpful. If you're in Visalia and have a craving for Chinese cuisine, Chinese Kitchen is as good an option as any!

The Chinese Kitchen is a favorite of ours. The food is fresh and tasty. The service is excellent!…read more The owner Kit always welcoming with a smile. She makes you feel like family

3.5 is my true review. We shared appetizer fried spring rolls these were ok served with a sweet…read moredipping sauce. The water taste like it comes out of the tap and unfortunately you can taste it in the Thai iced tea did not care for it 2 out of 5. The Thai iced coffee is much better also enjoyed my son's strawberry lemonade seemed to be made fresh. My son really enjoyed his beef teriyaki much more flavorful than your typical teriyaki. The grilled noodle salad was mostly good. The fact they grill the pork is excellent very flavorful. Noodles and veggies are very fresh my only complaint was with the sauce that you pour over the noodles. Not enough flavor feels like it was lacking some fish sauce or vinegar it needed some extra flavor. The pho was very tasty my son devoured every portion. They do not skimp on the portion. Not sure how many Vietnamese restaurants they have in Visalia, but this place had some good and not so good qualities. Gave it a 4 overall because I think most people will be able to find something they enjoy here, just avoid anything that uses their tap water.

Cute place! Came here on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't that busy. Open kitchen with a big neon…read moresign above it. Casual atmosphere. We were seated pretty quick and the staff were very nice. We ordered: -Pork Spring Rolls -Hut Combo Pho -Bun Bo Hue -Pork Sandwich Everything was good but I really liked the sandwich. You can tell it was made fresh. The bread was light, crispy, and flaky (not stale). Everything inside was a mix of good flavor and crunch between the meat and veggies. The phos are huge and shareable. I liked the pork spring rolls as well and the bun bo hue wasn't that bad either. Located in an area where you can also walk off the food after and do some shopping. I'll for sure be back if I'm in the area.

I love how relaxing and quaint it is inside. The staff are always so nice and the food is…read moredelicious. An iced tea is a must here, I'm not sure how they make it but it's so good. I've tried several different items from here, but the Pork Laab was so flavorful last time we went. Definitely recommend trying whatever sounds good, because I've never had a bad experience.

My wife and I have been coming to Thai Kitchen for years, and it continues to be one of our…read morefavorite spots. The food is consistently outstanding, which is why we'll keep supporting this restaurant for years to come. We always order the Pad Thai with combination protein, and honestly, I haven't found a better one anywhere else. It's incredibly flavorful, perfectly saucy, and easily one of the best Pad Thais I've had despite trying many Thai restaurants over the years. Their Tom Yum soup is also always spot-on, with the perfect balance of acidity, spice, and sweetness every single time. On top of the amazing food, the service is consistently friendly and attentive, and the restaurant is always clean, organized, and welcoming. Thai Kitchen has truly earned our loyalty, and we're looking forward to many more visits in the future!