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Would definitely go again! The vegetable fried rice and lo mein were the stars of the show, exactly what we were looking for. The roasted BBQ pork was a little thicker and tougher and had less BBQ flavor than other places I've had it, but still okay. The pork spareribs were my least favorite dish, they had too much fat/gristle and not much flavor other than pork. Nevertheless, the fried rice and lo mein made up for it all and I can't wait to go back and try some new dishes!
We had family in town and wanted to find a restaurant that would allow a large group to share multiple dishes, one of our friends suggested Spice n steam. From the outside the building does not look so inviting, but once you step through the front door you are greeted by a very friendly staff. We had a party of 8, they quickly seated us, there were many open tables around 4pm, but within the 1.5 hrs we were there, the location was full without any open setting. They also have a side lounge toward the back of the building. They have ample space for many large groups or just for two. The ceilings and walls hae many asian inspired decorations, the room feels very inviting. Even with the buidling bring right off a main road way, we did not hear any outdoor noise. Their food taste and portions were great, we tend to visit many chinese restaurants, for me and the group I was with we were very impressed to the point of us looking forward to our next visit. We ordered the OG Pork Dumplings (steamed) very tasty, nice dipping sauce, everyone enjoyed the appetizer. We followed by ordering, Kung Pao chicken, Mongolian chicken ,Szechuan Garlic Braised Beef, Orange chicken, House Special sauce green beans, Sweet and Sour pork and a side of egg rolls. We finished most of tht items but took a few things home. Lots of proteins, veggies and a lot of taste throughout each dish. We enjoyed some wine and Sapporo beer with our meal.. They have many Tea and Sake options. The Service was solid considering how quickly the restaurant filled up. They have a private parking lot which made it very convenient, it is within walking distance to many other DT Eugene hotels.
I was looking on Yelp for a place to have lunch in Eugene and Spice N Steam popped up. I had looked for dim sum places there before and finding this was a happy surprise. We got there as it opened. We ordered their hot tea which was a delightful blend of green tea, jasmine, oolong and chrysanthemum!! This is definitely a reorder. We ordered our standard siu mai, har gow, and fried shrimp balls. They were all super delicious!! The siu mai were shrimp and mushroom. I've never had that combo, were a very generous size and amazing. Har gow were, also, delicious. Interestingly, there wasn't a sauce except the soy on the table. They were good and really didn't need one-though, would be nice to have. The fried shrimp balls were decadent. I love the fried wonton crispy on them and inside was succulent shrimp. They had an interesting red dipping sauce. I wasn't a fan but others liked it. I miss the carts being pushed around the dining room and seeing all the delicious options but understand there aren't enough customers for that at one time. The food is excellent and they earned their Best of Eugene award. I would definitely go back and do recommend them. I
TL:DR - A super solid spot for a "smaller" town. Would be a very solid option in any large city. Place was pretty empty for lunch on Sunday, but dim sum does seem available at any time during the week. Shrimp har gow, shu mai, radish cakes, and salt and pepper tofu were all good. The big stand out was the XOXO sauce rice noodles. Perfectly chewy with a great slight crust of xoxo sauce on the outside. Friendly service, slightly below average dim sum prices compared to most cities. ---------------------------------------------------------- I don't get the low rating for this place. Read this is one of the only dim sum spots in town so we decided to give it a shot and were not disappointed. I will say coming from larger cities, walking in on a Sunday for lunch, I was shocked to see this place completely empty. But as far as I can tell, dimsum is not limited to just weekend lunches here. As such, dim sum is just a menu section and not something that is pushed around on carts. We ordered the XOXO Sauce Rice noodles, shrimp har gow (shrimp dumpling), shu mai, radish cakes, and salt and pepper tofu. They were all very solid dishes, nothing you would say "oh, it's good for middle of nowhere." It was legit solid for any city in the US (Chicago, San Fran, etc.) Nothing amazing, but all very very solid. The one dish I was most impressed with was the XOXO Sauce Rice noodles. Super chewy noodles with good flavor, and they stir fried it to perfection where there was the slightest crust of xoxo sauce flavor on the outsides. A great alternative carb that's not rice or even lo mein. Service was on point, friendly and perfect amount of frequency. Prices were about average, if not slightly lower. Most places I expect to pay about $20-$30 a person for dim sum, we did about $50 for two adults and a baby and had some left over for take home. All in all, a super solid spot that Eugene should be very proud of.
Very food on the expensive side but worth it, maje sure to check them out, better if you dine in verses carryout, you'll get the full experience.
We heard about Spice n Steam from some friends who really liked it. I looked at the Yelp reviews and was impressed with what I saw. Having lived within walking distance of China Town for a couple years in San Francisco, I was eager to try out what looked like very authentic cuisine. Our group met there at opening time and the atmosphere was very warm and inviting. We were seated and drinks arrived promptly. At each place setting was a small dish with a paper napkin, a fork and genuine engraved chopsticks, not the cheap disposable kind. The term Dimsum really took me back as I hadn't seen or heard the word in decades. Yep, small bamboo baskets or plates with various assortments of delicious bites, just what the appetite ordered! The Vegetable Spring Rolls were a big hit! Very crispy delicate pastry with steaming hot and very fresh veggies that were so fresh they were still crisp, completely vegan and completely acceptable for this carnivore. Pan Fried Pot Stickers were very flavorful. Perfectly seasoned with a hint of soy, the ground pork sausage was very fine and the flavor was not overbearing. The noodle had a very light crisp and held together well. The Sweet and Sour Chicken was perfect with bite size cuts of chicken in a crispy coating with an aromatic glaze of sweet and sour sauce. Bits of sliced peppers and onions rounded out this dish and again, the veggies were so fresh that they still had their crispness. The Thin Egg Noodle with Chicken was also very good. I really liked how the flavor was rich yet hard to define and there was a generous amount of chicken. On one hand it was almost like a beef broth flavor, but then again, more of a light soy.. hard for me to distinguish but it was very light and tasty. The Baked Bbq Pork Buns were also very unique. These unassuming little rolls will knock your socks off! They were like small hot Hawaiian Sweet Bread rolls. When you bite into one, the steam and aroma of barbecue comes out and there is some very flavorful pulled pork inside. The meal and the service were excellent, but the check was a bit of a tangled web. We did ask for a split check for two couples. We were told 'no problem, I'll do it at the register'. Well the check was combined on the ticket and left us scratching our heads trying to figure it out. You see, the check was very confusing and mostly in Cantonese! There was an English translation as well, but after some back and forth with the waiter over trying to figure who owes what, we finally got it sorted out. That was the only bump in an otherwise fantastic meal of authentic Chinese food.
This has been "our spot" ever since we nervously dropped off our son at UO fall 2020. We dined there every time we visited and brought our son and his friends. We especially enjoyed XO noodles, soup dumplings, braised pirk, and tripe! During one of our visits, we noticed that they were building out the back area. My husband spoke with John and asked if we can host our son's graduation party in that area if it's done by then. Fortunately for us, work was completed late last year. So, on June 17, we hosted lunch for 40 people. Things were a bit hectic and we failed to take pictures of the food. Suffice it to say, everyone raved about the food, the service, and the space! Big thanks to John and the staff for being our spot, from beginning to end of our son's UO experience! SCO!
I have family in town who wanted to eat Dim Sum and we found Spice 'n' Steam. The menu was quite large with a lot of variety. We ordered several dishes that were all absolutely delicious! The customer service was amazing and our waitress was extremely attentive. This restaurant has a romantic feel. Low lighting and red lanterns on the ceiling. A great place to go for any occasion or gathering. We enjoyed ourselves and will be back to support this business.
Yum! Food was delicious. Their soup dumplings were fresh, soupy, and had a good amount of filling. They stuck to the containers a bit, but they were tasty nevertheless! The eggplant tasted a bit oily, but the texture was really good. The chicken with canton bean sauce was delicious. The place was spacious with cool decor.
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A group of friends decided to stop here before the Duck's game one Saturday. This was a place they frequent when they were going to school and the XO sauce noodles was the driving force. We were quickly seated to our table and menus were given out. We looked through the menu and decided on some items. The food came out very fast and all were tasty. I understand why our friends would normally visit this place. The XO sauce noodles were so good! I can still remember them now that I am writing this review. The popcorn chicken is another that stood out to me. Definitely must try for those two dishes There is a large number of seating on the side of the restaurant that we were at. read more
12 days ago
Would definitely go again! The vegetable fried rice and lo mein were the stars of the show, exactly what we were looking for. The roasted BBQ pork was a little thicker and tougher and had less BBQ flavor than other places I've had it, but still okay. The pork spareribs were my least favorite dish, they had too much fat/gristle and not much flavor other than pork. Nevertheless, the fried rice and lo mein made up for it all and I can't wait to go back and try some new dishes! read more
7 months ago
We had family in town and wanted to find a restaurant that would allow a large group to share multiple dishes, one of our friends suggested Spice n steam. From the outside the building does not look so inviting, but once you step through the front door you are greeted by a very friendly staff. We had a party of 8, they quickly seated us, there were many open tables around 4pm, but within the 1.5 hrs we were there, the location was full without any open setting. They also have a side lounge toward the back of the building. They have ample space for many large groups or just for two. The ceilings and walls hae many asian inspired decorations, the room feels very inviting. Even with the buidling bring right off a main road way, we did not hear any outdoor noise. Their food taste and portions were great, we tend to visit many chinese restaurants, for me and the group I was with we were very impressed to the point of us looking forward to our next visit. We ordered the OG Pork Dumplings (steamed) very tasty, nice dipping sauce, everyone enjoyed the appetizer. We followed by ordering, Kung Pao chicken, Mongolian chicken ,Szechuan Garlic Braised Beef, Orange chicken, House Special sauce green beans, Sweet and Sour pork and a side of egg rolls. We finished most of tht items but took a few things home. Lots of proteins, veggies and a lot of taste throughout each dish. We enjoyed some wine and Sapporo beer with our meal.. They have many Tea and Sake options. The Service was solid considering how quickly the restaurant filled up. They have a private parking lot which made it very convenient, it is within walking distance to many other DT Eugene hotels. read more
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I was looking on Yelp for a place to have lunch in Eugene and Spice N Steam popped up. I had looked for dim sum places there before and finding this was a happy surprise. We got there as it opened. We ordered their hot tea which was a delightful blend of green tea, jasmine, oolong and chrysanthemum!! This is definitely a reorder. We ordered our standard siu mai, har gow, and fried shrimp balls. They were all super delicious!! The siu mai were shrimp and mushroom. I've never had that combo, were a very generous size and amazing. Har gow were, also, delicious. Interestingly, there wasn't a sauce except the soy on the table. They were good and really didn't need one-though, would be nice to have. The fried shrimp balls were decadent. I love the fried wonton crispy on them and inside was succulent shrimp. They had an interesting red dipping sauce. I wasn't a fan but others liked it. I miss the carts being pushed around the dining room and seeing all the delicious options but understand there aren't enough customers for that at one time. The food is excellent and they earned their Best of Eugene award. I would definitely go back and do recommend them. I read more
TL:DR - A super solid spot for a "smaller" town. Would be a very solid option in any large city. Place was pretty empty for lunch on Sunday, but dim sum does seem available at any time during the week. Shrimp har gow, shu mai, radish cakes, and salt and pepper tofu were all good. The big stand out was the XOXO sauce rice noodles. Perfectly chewy with a great slight crust of xoxo sauce on the outside. Friendly service, slightly below average dim sum prices compared to most cities. ---------------------------------------------------------- I don't get the low rating for this place. Read this is one of the only dim sum spots in town so we decided to give it a shot and were not disappointed. I will say coming from larger cities, walking in on a Sunday for lunch, I was shocked to see this place completely empty. But as far as I can tell, dimsum is not limited to just weekend lunches here. As such, dim sum is just a menu section and not something that is pushed around on carts. We ordered the XOXO Sauce Rice noodles, shrimp har gow (shrimp dumpling), shu mai, radish cakes, and salt and pepper tofu. They were all very solid dishes, nothing you would say "oh, it's good for middle of nowhere." It was legit solid for any city in the US (Chicago, San Fran, etc.) Nothing amazing, but all very very solid. The one dish I was most impressed with was the XOXO Sauce Rice noodles. Super chewy noodles with good flavor, and they stir fried it to perfection where there was the slightest crust of xoxo sauce flavor on the outsides. A great alternative carb that's not rice or even lo mein. Service was on point, friendly and perfect amount of frequency. Prices were about average, if not slightly lower. Most places I expect to pay about $20-$30 a person for dim sum, we did about $50 for two adults and a baby and had some left over for take home. All in all, a super solid spot that Eugene should be very proud of. read more
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8 months ago
We heard about Spice n Steam from some friends who really liked it. I looked at the Yelp reviews and was impressed with what I saw. Having lived within walking distance of China Town for a couple years in San Francisco, I was eager to try out what looked like very authentic cuisine. Our group met there at opening time and the atmosphere was very warm and inviting. We were seated and drinks arrived promptly. At each place setting was a small dish with a paper napkin, a fork and genuine engraved chopsticks, not the cheap disposable kind. The term Dimsum really took me back as I hadn't seen or heard the word in decades. Yep, small bamboo baskets or plates with various assortments of delicious bites, just what the appetite ordered! The Vegetable Spring Rolls were a big hit! Very crispy delicate pastry with steaming hot and very fresh veggies that were so fresh they were still crisp, completely vegan and completely acceptable for this carnivore. Pan Fried Pot Stickers were very flavorful. Perfectly seasoned with a hint of soy, the ground pork sausage was very fine and the flavor was not overbearing. The noodle had a very light crisp and held together well. The Sweet and Sour Chicken was perfect with bite size cuts of chicken in a crispy coating with an aromatic glaze of sweet and sour sauce. Bits of sliced peppers and onions rounded out this dish and again, the veggies were so fresh that they still had their crispness. The Thin Egg Noodle with Chicken was also very good. I really liked how the flavor was rich yet hard to define and there was a generous amount of chicken. On one hand it was almost like a beef broth flavor, but then again, more of a light soy.. hard for me to distinguish but it was very light and tasty. The Baked Bbq Pork Buns were also very unique. These unassuming little rolls will knock your socks off! They were like small hot Hawaiian Sweet Bread rolls. When you bite into one, the steam and aroma of barbecue comes out and there is some very flavorful pulled pork inside. The meal and the service were excellent, but the check was a bit of a tangled web. We did ask for a split check for two couples. We were told 'no problem, I'll do it at the register'. Well the check was combined on the ticket and left us scratching our heads trying to figure it out. You see, the check was very confusing and mostly in Cantonese! There was an English translation as well, but after some back and forth with the waiter over trying to figure who owes what, we finally got it sorted out. That was the only bump in an otherwise fantastic meal of authentic Chinese food. read more
2 years ago
This has been "our spot" ever since we nervously dropped off our son at UO fall 2020. We dined there every time we visited and brought our son and his friends. We especially enjoyed XO noodles, soup dumplings, braised pirk, and tripe! During one of our visits, we noticed that they were building out the back area. My husband spoke with John and asked if we can host our son's graduation party in that area if it's done by then. Fortunately for us, work was completed late last year. So, on June 17, we hosted lunch for 40 people. Things were a bit hectic and we failed to take pictures of the food. Suffice it to say, everyone raved about the food, the service, and the space! Big thanks to John and the staff for being our spot, from beginning to end of our son's UO experience! SCO! read more
2 years ago
I have family in town who wanted to eat Dim Sum and we found Spice 'n' Steam. The menu was quite large with a lot of variety. We ordered several dishes that were all absolutely delicious! The customer service was amazing and our waitress was extremely attentive. This restaurant has a romantic feel. Low lighting and red lanterns on the ceiling. A great place to go for any occasion or gathering. We enjoyed ourselves and will be back to support this business. read more
2 years ago
Yum! Food was delicious. Their soup dumplings were fresh, soupy, and had a good amount of filling. They stuck to the containers a bit, but they were tasty nevertheless! The eggplant tasted a bit oily, but the texture was really good. The chicken with canton bean sauce was delicious. The place was spacious with cool decor. read more
Atmosphere was loud and hectic. It was a busy Friday night. Chaotic you might say. Service was efficient? Not a lot of fluff, which was fine. The food was really good! We had egg flower soup (the best I've had in town), pork potstickers (really yummy if somewhat over-gingered), kung pao chicken (really good, a little less spicy than I'm use to, but thankfully, not over-gingered), and braised chicken (this was my least favorite dish. My hubs ate it, thought it was good, but said he liked the kung pao better). I will definitely return, the food was so good and portions were generous. read more
2 years ago
Very, very great the guy who owns the restaurant is always just very friendly and always willing to make sure his customers are happy personally I get the Mongolian beef that's my go to, but I also love their beef short ribs. Those are amazing read more
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Omgggg. I'm sitting in my hotel room with a full belly and a happy heart. I cannot hype this place up enough. I moved to the PNW. Work has me traveling all over and I happen to be in Eugene this week. I haven't found that many good Asian spots north of Portland so I opted for it tonight. I ordered braised pork (served with cabbage). It was so delicious. Via the DoorDash app you can extra protein and extra spicy, so I did cuz I was starving and was ready to grub. Finally a restaurant that makes spicy food, not just say spicy and have it be non existent. At one point I unattractively sneezed 4 times in a row and had to blow my nose twice. LOL. It's been years since I've had legit spicy food. The hotter the better in my book. I would absolutely order again and would recommend. My only disclaimer is for folks who have sensitivities: it is topped with a ton of chilis, minced garlic and it absolutely has MSG. I don't prefer eating MSG. But I don't care when the food tastes this good. Lol Again, would recommend. read more
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Got takeout from here and was very impressed with the quality of the dim sum to go. I ordered the soup dumplings, shumai, and egg flour (egg drop) soup. Everything was warm (obviously not as hot since I didn't eat it there) and tasty! My favorite was the soup dumplings but the shumai and soup were also super flavorful. I will definitely try this again but eat at the restaurant to get it as fresh as possible. read more
3 years ago
Our office was craving some Dim Sum and decided to try Spice n Steam. We enjoyed an assortment of dishes, Shumai, Chicken buns (my fav), Chaozhou dumplings, seaweed salad (super fresh), chicken and beef dumpling. So many choices and all so fresh we enjoyed everything we ordered. This was our first time and 4 of us enjoyed our meal. We ordered a lot and enjoyed sharing family style. Honestly it was my first time having Dim Sum and I truly enjoyed it. Most definitely will be back! We were able to get right in for lunch around 11 and soon after the lunch crowd started coming in. The menu has a lot of choices and honestly I can wait to try more dishes. read more
11 months ago
SOLID 3.5 stars for the dim sum. Wandering around downtown Eugene I came across this Chinese restaurant serving dim sum. This was quiet a surprise offering of dim sum. The Asian food scene seems to be non-existent in the area--coming from the SF Bay Area, let alone a dim sum restaurant, so I had to take a chance. The interior was a bit dated and they were streaming a medley from the Phil Collins library. We got there after the lunch rush (if there is such a thing during the summer break) and we seated immediately. There were a few occupied tables, one was a large table of 8 and I also overheard them speaking Cantonese. We were handed menus and I glanced at the dim sum offerings--all dishes start at $5.95...expensive by SF standards, but to be expected here in Eugene. We ordered the har-gow (shrimp dumplings), XLB (xiao long baos), steamed chicken feet, steamed spareribs and deep fried sweet rice dumplings. I initially ordered everything in Chinese, but our server didn't seem to know what I was saying, so I just pointed and she repeated in English. Oh well.... I think the dim sum is made to order as the dishes took about 6-10 minutes before it was served, particularly the 2 steamed dumpling dishes and all of our dishes came out together in individual bamboo steamers (the deep fried dumplings were ordered later into our meal). The shrimp dumplings were nice--the doughy wrapper was thin & translucent; the shrimp clearly visible--good ratio of rice flour to shrimp. The rice flour thickness should not over power the shrimp. The XLB was also delicious and soupy at the first bite. I particularly enjoyed the chicken feet, the meat came off the bone nicely. I wished though there were jalapeños in the sauce for added spiciness and a little more black bean flavor. As for the spareribs, the pieces were very meaty--it could have used more black bean flavor, but it was still a good dish. The deep fried dumpling was a little disappointing...it wasn't undercooked, but the sweet rice dough was really gooey...it probably could have been in the fryer a bit longer...however, the meat, sauce, cilantro filling was perfectly seasoned & juicy. Overall, it was an enjoyable dim sum lunch and reasonable ($32 for 5 dishes for 2, excluding tip). Price point for dim sum, not bad by SF standards. read more
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