Shiny Wok

Over 18 years I've been coming here, love the owner and staff. Prices are right, the top chef is…read morethe Latino wit the hat. That man is GOATED. Makes that place the best! Food is very goood!! Fresh, better to eat there, IMO. But that's everywhere...

The best time to go is lunch. That is when you get the best pricing…read more My favorite to get is the beef with vegetable. I like the steamed rice, but my mom likes the fried rice. This last time we also tried the crab wontons, and they were great as well. The workers there are always friendly and efficient. Do not let the interior deter you from this great food.

Delicious food I ordered !! Dessert here is also ahmaaazing !!!!!

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Most unappetizing chicken chow mein I have ever received.

Golden Pot

4.0(333 reviews)

0.2 mi

All food my family has orders has been freshly prepared and delicious. Simple dishes like wonton is…read moreflavored perfectly and their fried noodles are the best in the area. I always order Mei-fun with beef adding extra veggies with a side of teriyaki sauce. And always get exactly as orders even when I have it delivered. During and after COVID dine in hasn't been an option but that hasn't stopped our ordering.

Authentic Chinese food. Been eating their food for years. They never disappoint!!!! Real Chinese…read moreguys in the kitchen. Even the delivery guy is Chinese. You must try them

Spicy Beef Szechuan

Fried Rice

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Spicy Beef Szechuan

Rumdoul

4.8(287 reviews)

2.9 mi

After being gone for over a week, we finally made it home, and Jason surprised me with some amazing…read moreThai food. We had been wanting to try Rumdoul for a while, so it felt like a double treat! Before we even walked through the doors, we were hit with the most incredible aromas coming from the restaurant. It immediately made us excited to eat. Once inside, we were greeted with warm smiles by Leona, who was absolutely adorable and incredibly attentive to everyone dining there. We also had the pleasure of talking with Mr. B, who shared his vision for the restaurant and how he wants it to be different. You can genuinely feel the love, pride, and passion he has poured into this place--not only in the atmosphere but in every bite of food. Following some of his recommendations, we started with the chicken gyoza. They were perfectly fried, crispy on the outside, and packed with flavor. For my entrée, I ordered the tofu yellow curry at spice level 4. Let me tell you--it was SPICY! But it was also absolutely delicious. I can't wait to order it again, although there are so many other menu items I want to try too. Jason ordered the chicken Pad Thai. He's extremely picky about noodle texture and thickness, and he devoured every single bite. He ordered spice level 3, which was almost too much for him, but that didn't stop him from cleaning his plate! Of course, we had to finish with the mango sticky rice, which was my favorite part of the meal. I poured every drop of that sweet coconut sauce over the rice and mango, and there wasn't a trace left on the plate. We even used the extra sauce from the gyoza in our dishes because everything was just that good. There's a reason Rumdoul is sitting close to a 5-star rating. The food is incredible, the service is wonderful, and the passion behind the restaurant shines through in every detail. We will absolutely be back--and as soon as our little man arrives, we'll be adding sushi to our order too! Giving Rumdoul 5's with zero hesitation.

The food is top notch. We ended up coming here because another restaurant we wanted to go was full…read moreand had a long waiting time. But I'm so glad we came here and gave this place a chance. The Thai food was nothing short of amazing! The staff and chef were super friendly and nice. The food was exceptional, all the flavors were present and I must say this has easily become me and my families new favourite spot! The food was soo good and we were so hungry didn't get a chance to take pics :( please do get their mango sticky rice for dessert. That was chefs kiss!

New lobby seating at new Rumdoul

Egg rolls!

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China Lake Chinese Restaurant

3.4(60 reviews)

2.7 mi

This place is not well maintained as far as the outside goes because I believe it's a family run…read morerestaurant but for myself, I really love their spicy combination fried rice and you can get it without the spiciness as well. Needless to say, their building might not look great but their food is very good

Time to close the doors for good. Never open for business and the food is subpar. Are the…read moreingredients fresh to cook or nearly expired since it's partially opened?

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Pupu tray with fun bonus flame.

Kaizen - Sushi Bar & Asian Kitchen

4.6(161 reviews)

2.9 mi

Service and Sushi are both 5 star *****! Like that is a small quaint place but it fills up quickly…read more Naruto roll is my favorite and fried rice is great too!

Mild Winter 2025 in North Texas so far, but tonight was a foggy drizzle about 45°F…read more Perfect night for hot bowl of beef Pho Soup at Kaizen. Saturday 7PM, about 40% full, a lot of couples, even a double date table. Clients are happy. Bar counter seats empty. Basketball on the bigscreen. Pleasant waitress seats me, I tell her "This is a hot pho soup night. What options you offer? Chicken, Beef, or Dac Biet, so my pick was #3! One size fits all: BIG! With all the traditional fixings. All eyes upon me now with the big bowl sending steam up through the lighting! Great broth, plenty of thick brisket slices, thin rare steak slices, and the seasoned meat balls. Thin rice noodles were cooked to perfect texture. Thai basil leaves, cilantro, sliced jalapeño, slices of lime. I drain the bowl so cooks see they are Ono !!!

Wicked sushi chef

Chicken Pho Ga

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Short rib curry, fabulous dish!

Sabaidee Lao & Thai Street Food - Rowlett

4.2(258 reviews)

0.6 mi

We love this place! Food is always good and they have great customer service, it's always clean and…read morethe wall murals are pretty

Parang curry was pretty good! Same with the stir fry!…read more I would highly recommend this place for take out; their place is optimized for that. Probably my only complaint is the amount of plastic that they rely on. But hey, they're optimized for take out!

Rowlett, TX skyline art! Gotta love this. My lunch unpacked.

Chicken Pad Thai

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Rowlett, Texas "skyline" depicted in wall mural at Sabaidee Lao & Thai Street Food of Rowlett, TX

Basil Cafe

4.3(311 reviews)

5.8 mi

The atmosphere here is calm and inviting, making it a nice spot for a relaxed meal. The interior…read morelighting is fairly dark, but each table has its own dedicated light which keeps the ambiance intact while still letting you see your food clearly. Overall, the food was solid with a few standout items. The spicy tuna roll was excellent -- fresh, flavorful, and easily the highlight of the meal. The ramen was also quite good and comforting. The hibachi steak, however, was a bit of a surprise. The steak was cooked exactly to the temperature I requested, but it (along with the vegetables) arrived slightly cold, which took away from the experience. The fried rice also lacked a bit of seasoning and could have used a little more flavor. While this wasn't a bad dining experience by any means, I'm still on the search for that standout spot in the area that truly checks all the boxes. That said, there are definitely some dishes here worth coming back for.

I love this place! Annika, the server is really sweet and gives great recommendations! She never…read morelets your glass go half full and the food is great! I started with the garlic edamame, Kani salad, and gyoza. The gyoza are pan fried perfectly! Some places fry them too hard or deep fry them. The kani salad is a mix of shredded cucumber, spicy crab mix with spicy mayo, and roe. I ordered the Angry Dragon roll and the Rockwall roll. The Rockwall roll is sweet with coconut shrimp wrapped, topped with spicy crab mix and coconut sauce. It's delicious! The atmosphere is very nice and intimate. Darker in the dining room with table lamps. You're not looking around the room at everyone, but more focused on just your party. I will definitely be returning to Basil Cafe more often! Can't wait to try more sushi! Thanks again Annika for a great experience!

Interior

Pork Buns

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Sunrise roll

Rice House Express Garland

4.0(65 reviews)

4.2 mi

We came late. The food was cooked fresh and they didn't mind explaining the menu to us…read more I hope the one near me in Crandall is as good!

The food quality was excellent especially for a fast food restaurant. Employees stayed until last…read morecustomer was served around closing time. The restraint was clean and decor was coozy. Prices are reasonable.

Menu

Three Pork Fried Rice $13 - ham, bacon and pork w/ veggies. Pretty good!

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C2. Orange Chicken $13 - hubs said it was soggy. But the flavor was nice. Comes with white or fried rice.

Hunan Chinese Restaurant

3.3(106 reviews)

6.5 mi

this is the best Chinese food in town. Just got delivery they showed up early and the food's goodread more

I ordered Mongolian Beef for "take out". Service was quick and the people were courteous…read more My meal was a good portion with a lot of beef. It was spiced well and tasted great.

Dining area and front desk

3 chicken combo - sweet and sour, cashew chicken, Moogoo gai pan

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Chicken and broccoli Orange chicken not good either.

Koung Thai Restaurant

4.2(366 reviews)

6.7 mi

I like the Tom Ki soup , nice decor, great service. We go here about once a week and May is a great…read morewaitress!

Everything is so delicious!…read more My favorite is the chicken wings and I heard they always make it fresh! The secret curry is also so good! Portion is great as well so I get to save some for lunch the next day!

New dinner room

Light, lightly sweet & zesty, each bite is a delight "GInger Infused Salad"

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Dinner room

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Gary C.

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12 years ago

This restaurant is under new ownership (3 months). Tried the food tonight and it is the best Chinese food that I have ever eaten in Rowlett! Great atmosphere, great music, very friendly owners, and the food was fantastic. I had the General Tsao and my wife had the Egg foo young. We were both very impressed. Please go and try the food because I want this restaurant to have a lot of business so they succeed and I can eat there for many years to come. read more

Chris B.

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9 years ago

I've only been here once despite living in Rowlett for over 6 years, but I'll definitely be visiting again! I tried the glazed shrimp and it was amazing! I also had the fried rice as my side, but that's what I always order so it's not too exciting to me lol, but it still was delicious! It's a little small in there but it's not too bad. A nice place to have lunch for sure! read more

Hector A.

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10 years ago

great food never a disappointment ,like when i ate else where that i regret , allways fresh and hot .. a must try ,take the family... happy eating in rowlett...heck & lissy read more

Wizard W.

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45

5 years ago

This is my to go to place for awesome Chinese food. Have been going there for years and have never been disappointed. Eat there, take out or delivery. Great stuff! read more

Liane M.

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12 years ago

The BEST chinese food in the whole area! Awesome awesome awesome. Thank you for opening and hope you succeed!

Angel H.

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34

12 years ago

I like this place, it's new and clean. Food is so delicious ;) People are very friendly :)

Christine R.

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2

12 years ago

Fast easy and great! I go here for lunch and get the shrimp fried rice. It is wonderful!!!

Nora C.

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4 years ago

Great food, even Better customer service!! I just love love the owners. Nice atmosphere.

L T.

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2

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8 years ago

Really good food. Staff was very pleasant and polite. Will eat here again

Mrs T.

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1

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6 years ago

We love this place. Great fresh food and service is excellent

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