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    3.5 (57 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    House fried rice
    Tommy J.

    We had to go to the Tesla planned. Decided to stop here and get it couple of boxes of fried rice. The house fried rice is actually really good. Plenty of meat. We also got some walnut shrimp with a really nice honey glaze or something not sure, really crunchy shrimp with candied walnuts. What we ordered: Walnut shrimp with fried rice House fried rice Water The food was prepared quickly. Both of the dishes were delicious and really a good price. Not sure when I'll be out this way again, however definitely will stop here and eat. I think they cater mostly to the factories out here, Walmart, Tesla... Whoever. Give it a try

    Food was great! I had chicken and shrimp fried rice Service was okay as well. Wasn't too busy when we went there, so all was done by the cashier.

    The napkin is where I spit out the rotten pork.  Barrrf!
    Michael S.

    Five bites in I realized they sold me rotten Sweet & Sour Pork... Barf! ! Of course, I didn't realize this until it was too late. Even if the pork wasn't rotten, it was over breaded, gristly, and fatty. The fried rice seemed to be nothing more than woke warmed steamed rice with soy sauce added at the last minute for color along with some carrots and peas.

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    Phil T.

    This spot is out on USA Parkway. There isn't much to choose from out here. And businesses haven't thrived in the area. The small bar and grill in the Motel 6 is closed due to Covid. I had a few hours to kill between meetings. So I decided to try this place out. When I entered, the place looks nice and clean with bright colors. The large menu on the wall is easy to see. The man behind the counter was very nice and a great communicator. The sign said there was Sushi on Thursday and Friday but I saw no sushi menu. I ordered the beef and broccoli with fried rice and added some shrimp for $1.95. The food came out within a few minutes. Sadly I only got 3 shrimp. The fried rice was under seasoned and I was given no soy sauce in my to go bag. The beef and broccoli was very tasty. Chunks of garlic and a warm brown gravy. So in all, it's worth a try if you don't want fast food and you are out this way.

    Combo fried rice

    Food was delicious and hot. Eggs drop soup was very good. Plenty room seat and eat. Reasonable prices on food. Service was excellent and friendly.

    A piece of metal scrubbing pad in my chicken .. thank god I saw it before eating the piece

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    Food was blah. Service and speed of service made it a great lunch spot during the work week.

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    Chin Chin

    Chin Chin

    4.3(471 reviews)
    13.6 mi
    $$

    Tried something new this time. It was the Hunan shrimp lunch special with hot n sour soup... it was…read moredelicious and new, fresh tasting and hot. Of course I do get my stand by of Massaman chicken. If you like spice they will creamy up the heat... I think I've tried "3" and it was mighty toasty!! So now I just get mild so I can actually taste and enjoy it. Service is always friendly and I swear the lady remembers me each time I come in, or at least she makes it seem that way. Place has nice seating area and is open and cozy. Nice to relax and have some hot tea.

    This was the second time I tried this restaurant since moving here from the Bay Area. Which of…read morecourse automatically makes me a Chinese food snob! It's been about 4 years since the last time, I tried the food here and since I was hosting about 10 people at my home, I wanted to serve something simple and cost effective. My goto for this is Chinese food. I ordered chicken chow mein and stir fried mixed vegetables. It came in two trays and enough from probably closer to 15 people. So portions were good but the total bill was between $120-$130 about what I've come to expect here in Reno. Let's just say, I've traveled to several countries in Asia and lived most of my life in Northern CA eating quite a bit of Chinese food. This doesn't make my an expert but it would be fair to say, I am quite familiar with what is considered mainstream traditional Chinese cooking. But let's get to the food, with the caveat that I realize that everyone's preferences can vary widely when it comes to food. So my opinion is based on what one would find in Hong Kong and San Francisco. The chicken chow mein had all the correct ingredients, long noodles that were slightly thicker than say spaghetti, had the correct amount of softness without being mushy. Chicken was presented in slices and appeared to be white meat, there was some white onions thrown in there for some texture and flavor. Normally when I order chow mein, it isn't served with a brown "gravy". Not that this dish was swimming in it, but think of spaghetti with tomato sauce. Replace the red with medium dark brown and you get the picture. Now my guests who are Reno locals, thought it was great and flavorful. I would agree with the flavor part but it was much too saucy for my tastes. Would I try Chin Chin again for noodles? I'm not sure but the owner did state, they can make dishes any way I like, so perhaps I'll order off menu next time. The stir fried mixed vegetables is where I was most disappointed. Let's start with the ingredients. All were sliced in 2-3 inch pieces, which included button mushrooms, zuchinni, bamboo shoots, brocolli, carrots, and onions. This dish could have passed for a savory vegetable stew. There was a lot of gravy, so much so, that it colored all the vegetables brown, except for the carrots. The sauce had a slight "twang" to it, almost vinegar or worchester-like. Not my thing, I could not taste the individual flavors of the vegetables because of how heavy the sauce was. The brocolli was over cooked where the flowerette parts were pale. I prefer my vegetables to be just cooked, almost snappy. I would not order this dish again. No comments on the restaurant itself as both times I tried it, was for take out. So bottomline, would I try Chin Chin again? Yes but I will be very specific on how I would like my order prepared. Maybe for their lunch special.

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    Chin Chin - Chow Mein

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    WANG'S TABLE - Sweet & Sour Shrimp -Mongolian Shrimp -Mongolian Beef -Fried Rice

    WANG'S TABLE

    3.8(140 reviews)
    17.1 miMidtown
    $$

    I was very surprised by this place. Not exactly sure what to expect but didnt expect it to become…read moreone of my favorite Chinese places in reno.. The place is pretty big.. they have 2 separate rooms good for parties.. its clean and bright. The staff is nice but overly nice or fake which can get annoying so I love it..lol.. they are on top of Refills! They have lunch combos specials that includes a couple appetizers, one main entree, choice from 2 different rices, 2 soups...good prices.. The first time there i got the lemon chicken..its a breaded and fried piece with a lemon sauce and its so good.. The 2nd time I got the sweet and sour chicken. The pieces were good but needed a little less sauce. Ill get it again but ask for light sauce. Im picky about friend rice. I love a good amount of egg and not overly cooked rice and they do it right.. I got so excited with the big pieces of egg.. The best thing that im obsessed with is their scallion pancakes and the dipping sauce.. something that has to be tasted..

    Yes, definitely go here! I was pleasantly surprised and it was my first time visiting. We will be…read morecoming back many times for sure. My fianceé told me about the Lemon chicken she tried for her first visit and how much she loved it! It's not her usual to to for the lunch specials, but she highly praises it. I am very happy to say that I do too now. The chicken was cooked perfectly and reminded me of chicken Katsu, light and crisp. It wasn't drenched in a gelatinous over lemony sauce either. Everything was light and refreshing, if you love lemon I suggest asking for a couple more wedges. I can't wait to have it again very soon. The entire time we were there which was about 45 minutes there were hardly any other customers for a Friday I thought it would be much more busy around lunch time. I do not believe this place deserves to be that slow on a Friday at all. I'm seriously going to be dreaming of more scallion pancakes with that sauce! The dining room and bathroom was very large and clean. Also, I really love the pictures of the food along the windows. Pictures are always very helpful. On our way out we picked up almond cookies for $2 per bag (sandwich bag ziplock). When I bit into it I was immediately transported to the Japanese tea garden in San Francisco. I have very fond childhood memories there. We always had almond cookies with our jasmine tea. Well done all! See ya on the next visit

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    WANG'S TABLE - Restaurant; inside of Wang's Table.

    Restaurant; inside of Wang's Table.

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    Pork Belly with Preserved Mustard Greens -

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    CaiE Oriental Asian Bistro - Owner, CaiE George and staff. OPENED February 9th

    CaiE Oriental Asian Bistro

    3.6(177 reviews)
    12.3 mi
    $$

    Caie in the Legends shopping center in Sparks was our lunch stop on a Saturday after a quick visit…read moreto Scheels. Parking was easy since the restaurant sits a little away from the busiest part of the center. We were greeted right away and seated as soon as we walked in. The dining room is large with an open layout and plenty of room between tables. The decor follows a classic Asian style with umbrellas hanging from the ceiling and themed pieces throughout the space. Service was warm and attentive. Our server checked in often, stayed on top of drink refills, and answered questions without hovering. We ordered a mix of Chinese dishes and dim sum. The dim sum stood out and ended up being the highlight of the meal. The main dishes were less consistent. The calamari felt heavy with breading, and the pot stickers, while flavorful, didn't quite hit the mark. The fried rice and duck were both on the salty side. Overall, the place is comfortable with kind service, solid dim sum, and a few dishes that could use a lighter touch.

    This is probably the place to go in Sparks for barbecued pork buns. The dim sum menu is relatively…read morelimited compared to some Bay Area places, of course. I've also had several entrees (chicken chow mein, broccoli beef) on several occasions, but quality has not been consistently good, given the price.

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    CaiE Oriental Asian Bistro - Looks like real dim sum style in Reno/Sparks!!

    Looks like real dim sum style in Reno/Sparks!!

    CaiE Oriental Asian Bistro - Inside of restaurant (taken from RGJ)

    Inside of restaurant (taken from RGJ)

    CaiE Oriental Asian Bistro - Broccoli Beef -  tender slices, perfectly cooked broccoli - but WAY too salty.

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    Broccoli Beef - tender slices, perfectly cooked broccoli - but WAY too salty.

    SK Noodle - Summer Roll (comes with dipping sauce)

    SK Noodle

    3.7(632 reviews)
    14.1 mi
    $$

    I've been to SK at least 6 times since moving to Sparks. It was one of the first asian restaurants…read moreI tried. Traditional Vietnamese or Chinese cuisine IMO, is difficult to find here compared to the Bay Area. But that's not the fault of Reno, it's just the number of asian restaurants are so much fewer here and all the produce is literally imported. My goto when checking out a chinese restaurant is their chow fun noodles. Why? The noodles are perishable and if frozen the texture becomes a bit mushy, not firm. Was the noodle fresh, yes but with the cavet that it was probably imported day or two earlier. There are no local noodle makers in Reno. The dish was prepared in traditionally with a slight twist. Garlic, lots of minced garlic. Not complaining, as this is unusual for chow fun noodles to get amost a fourth of a garlic bulb worth. I ordered the mixed protein version with chicken, pork, and beef. There was a slight sweetness to the dish, which I am atributing it to sugar. Which again is unusual but a welcome addition like the garlic. My last visit was when some relatives visted from the Bay Area and we had lunch. I didn't want to take a chance on the food that they may not be used to, so we choose SK Noodle. Eveyone had their vietnamese Pho and grilled dishes and so far SK did dissapoint any of the Northern CA food snobs! I will be back.

    The food was good but way too expensive! The price on line is not accurate. I was charged 2x more…read more Service is ok but I ordered take-out so not much interaction. The ambiance is great. Newly renovated.

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    SK Noodle - Vegi & tofu pho

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    Pho Cafe Hong Kong Diner

    Pho Cafe Hong Kong Diner

    3.3(595 reviews)
    17.1 mi
    $$
    Free parking
    Large group friendly

    Love the selection and variety of food. We ordered the pho combo, banh xeo, shrimp with lobster…read moresauce and rainbow roll to go and a boba drink for the kids. I'm giving a 4/10 for the pho combo, the broth wasn't flavorful and it was cloudy but the noodles and meats were fine. I don't really like adding hosin sauce to my broth but I had too. The banh xeo I'm giving a 6/10 because the it wasn't crispy but the meats was good and it was large. It came with lettuce and herbs. Shrimp and lobster sauce was good that was 8/10. The rainbow roll was 7.5/10.

    It was late, and I didn't want to go out, and so I decided to do a DoorDash. The food came quickly,…read moreand it was still very hot. There was a lot of food. The bag was heavy. The menu is humongous. Dim sum, Chinese, sushi, Vietnamese, with lots of choices from every part of the menu. I started with the crab Rangoon's, and they were very good. The filling was a little bit sweet, and a little bit savory, and the shell was well fried, crispy, and not oily at all. They were offering a BOGO on the combination plate, and so that's what I went for. I had the garlic chicken, and the chicken with seasonal. Veggies. On both dishes, the chicken was moist and tender. The veggies were done well. Just the right consistency, not mushy at all. The taste was great. The only thing I could say, was, the garlic chicken was a bit spicy. About medium on what I like for spice, you could definitely see the red pepper flakes on that food. Unfortunately, nowhere in the menu did it mention the spicy part of it. I did like it, and the spice was within what I like, but I think the next time I would order something else. The fried rice was very well done with a good flavor also. It was just the rice. It had no egg or veggies in it. I had enough for two meals on the first combo, and the second one went into my portable cooler, and is going home to Sacramento with me. For all I got, the price was extremely reasonable, even if I would've gotten only one combination. Thank you very much.

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    Pho Cafe Hong Kong Diner - Dim Sum Combination (Dim Sum Special)

    Dim Sum Combination (Dim Sum Special)

    Pho Cafe Hong Kong Diner
    Pho Cafe Hong Kong Diner - Duck with sauce

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