The Iron Grill

I think I just found my new favorite Chinese restaurant.. wow the food is absolutely delicious. The…read moreflavors are exactly what you are looking for when you are craving Chinese. The staff if super friendly. They also have an "excellent" food safety rating!! I'm definitely making this my go to and I'm telling all my friends and family about it!

I called this establishment to ask if they have crispy noodles w veggies and chicken, lady said "ya…read morewe can do that". I asked her again if they really made that . Again she said "ya we can do that " so I gave her the rest of my order. When my husband got home w the food , I asked where's the crispy noodles w veggies and chicken ? We opened all the containers and the one that was left has stick like noodles in a sandwich bag and a container w sautéed cabbage and bean sprouts, scoop of fried rice and fried shrimp w egg rolls. Definitely not what I asked for . So when they say "ya we can do that" it means they will make it up along the way and it's not something they actually made. Disappointed with their version of "crispy noodle w veggies and chicken". No one ate it. To the owners, Next time don't say you have that dish available then you make it up along the way .

House special fried rice

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Spring Kitchen

3.8(187 reviews)

4.4 mi

This was a great find that my brothers fiancé recommended…read more If you're looking to try a new spot out, this place is definitely on our top 5 spots in covingtons local area! The food quality and portions were great, my favorite dish at Vietnamese restaurants is the grilled marinated short ribs with broken rice. And my girlfriend gave the fried rice a 10/10, it's not soggy, has great texture and every bite from both dishes was packed with flavor. Highly recommend giving them a try and supporting your local viet restaurant!

I ordered fresh shrimp spring rolls and the wrap you could tell wasn't fresh it was chewy and…read morewouldn't dissolve. Also the peanut sauce is not good it has zero flavor and just not good at all.

Banh Mi

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R7. Grilled Marinated Beef Short Ribs

Lucky Star

3.3(157 reviews)

2.5 mi

A solid spot if you're looking for convenient and flavorful Chinese takeout, even if the…read moremeat-to-filler ratios are a bit uneven. Mongolian Beef (4/5): The beef is tender, savory, and pairs well with the grilled onions that add a crunchy texture. While the flavor is great, the beef-to-onion ratio leaned slightly lower than expected. General Tao's Chicken (4/5): there was a generous portion size and a crispy exterior batter with just a mild bit of heat. The only downside is that the breading-to-chicken ratio is heavier than ideal, meaning you get a bit less meat per bite under the coating.

As far as I'm concerned, this is industrial food masquerading as Chinese cuisine. Everything tasted…read moreexpanded, extruded, and engineered rather than cooked, then drenched in soy sauce and flavor enhancers to disguise the quality of the ingredients. The people who ordered it genuinely enjoyed it, so clearly it has an audience, but I found it to be a cheap imitation of what good Chinese food should be. Perhaps not the worst I've had, but certainly not something I'd return to.

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Restaurant dine is unavailable due short of staff. Take out only!!!

Golden Phoenix Chinese Restaurant

3.2(178 reviews)

0.2 mi

Love their fried tofu - it's the best around! Great Service, very quick and can pick up with ease.read more

Decided to try Golden Phoenix while I was driving through the area. I've been looking for a place…read morethat cam make kung pao chicken how I prefer it, with lots of veggies and I've found my new favorite place. There were plenty of bell peppers and veggies. Also it had that hallmark delicious Chinese food taste (probably msg) that I love! The egg drop soup I got was delicious as well. It was almost eerily quiet while i was here. Some music would probably help. I was the only person eating here the whole time I was in, but a few pick up orders did go out. I'm def coming back here if I'm in the area though because the food was delicious. Also I tested their water (which tasted good) and it rang 17 ppm (the reader goes 1-600, 600, 1 being pristine) which is pretty clean. :)

#11 Kung Pao Chicken

Best pork fried rice on earth

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Part of he decor

Happy Pho Teriyaki

3.2(150 reviews)

0.1 mi

This restaurant easily stands out as a top tier choice choice for pho in WA. Even with a bit of a…read morewait, the impressive portions make this a must visit spot for a comforting meal. P10 Pho (Steak, Brisket, Meat Balls, and Tripe) (5/5): Hands down one of the best pho I've had. The bowl was packed with a tremendous amount of different beef cuts, and the meat to noodle ratio actually leans heavily toward the protein, which is a welcome surprise. The soup stays consistently hot throughout the entire meal, likely thanks to the stainless steel bowls they use, ensuring every bite is just as delicious as the first. Logistics Tip: Arriving on a weekend morning shortly after opening is a great way to secure a table, but keep in mind that the service can be a bit slower if there's only one waitress.

First time dining here and I was blown away. Very close to planet fitness in Covington. There was…read moreplenty of parking and the lot was clean. Nice dining room and they paid constant attention to any tables that had turned over to make sure they cleaned it very quickly. I was there for about 45 minutes and they had a steady line of people and food delivery people picking up orders. The menu had a lot of different options. I went with spring rolls and brisket pho. The broth was absolutely incredible. The portion size was perfect, not overly huge like you get at a lot of places. The sliced vegetables were fresh and delicious. The two people waiting on customers were great. Very kind and professional and worked hard to make sure that things were clean and the orders were all accurate. Great Value and I highly recommend it. Looking forward to my next visit.

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San Wok Express

4.3(201 reviews)

5.5 mi

Service was 10/10…read more Food is great and has large portions. Can easily get two meals out of one dish, or one meal and a late night snack for big eaters. It doesn't look like much from the outside but it's nice, clean, and quiet inside. Eat in or take out. Prices are quite reasonable for the portion size.

Decent Chinese Food is hard to find. Back in the day Chopsticks across the street was good, then…read morenew owners took over the prices went up, portions went down and the quality of what was served declined. Sans Woks did some things very well and other not as good, but as long as you stuck with the items you like, it was an overall solid spot. New owners took over about 18 months ago and I was excited, they claimed to keep the old recipes, while adding more items to the menu. On my first visit the portion was generous and the flavor was OK. The Hot and Sour was not the same, but I liked the Orange Chicken more. However, as I returned, portions got smaller, flavor got weaker and the chef ignored my requests for more heat and more seasoning. The last couple visits the food was flat out terrible and I now refuse to return. Unless they make significant changes, I don't see them remaining open. It's a slap in the face to the name, if you are not going to honor the original restaurant, CHANGE YOUR NAME.

Flowering cactus in the entry hall

Inside of a fried spring roll

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Tokyo Town Teriyaki

4.0(181 reviews)

5.4 mi

Haven't been here in awhile and man I miss it since it's so good. Got 2 plates at a great price…read moresince they had a promo at the time. Will be coming back more often since they are efficient and good tastes delicious.

One of my go-to spots every time I'm in the area. Great service, and the teriyaki is consistent. I…read morelike their classic teriyaki more than the spicy teriyaki. Orange chicken tastes great too! Give them a visit if you haven't already. I'll definitely stop by next time I'm around.

Several these in my salad and Mac salad

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Chris D.

11 years ago

Horrible experience. They have a sign that displays "extra load 1.50cents please don't waste" I gave myself a little extra than usually, with the expectance of an extra fee(as posted on the wall). However once we came to check out the man told us he wouldn't be charging us the extra fee, but the all you can eat choice(which was more expensive) I was slightly upset about that but can live it with. However the entire time he was checking me out he kept saying he doesn't like "these kind of people here" and it's not "respectful". I usually come here a lot but this will definitely be the last time and I'll be going elsewhere. I wouldn't have mind being charged but repeating yourself countless times and embarrassing me was uncalled for. read more

Thanh P.

14 years ago

first off, the food is nothing special and the service is very unprofessional. for a restaurant that specializes in fresh served chinese food it doesn't really look good when you have a bunch of white teenagers working there. the first time i went there one of the cooks had a bunch of his friends hanging out waiting for him or something but were being loud and rude. the second time i went there one of the cooks had his pants sagging so when he turned around all i saw was his underwear while he was cooking. pretty gross. maybe the owner of the place shouldn't be so stingy and hire some actual cooks, not just a bunch of teenagers. read more

Nick M.

14 years ago

My wife and I have been here many times. The food is always fresh and the staff is friendly. Since it is mongolian, you are deciding what veggies and noodles and sauces you are putting in your food, so it's good even for picky eaters. not an inexpensive restaurant... but it gets to be a good deal when you get all you can eat. I never noticed that there wasn't enough meat, as other reviewers mentioned, but if you want more meat, ask for an extra portion of meat ($4 more). read more

Christine T.

14 years ago

Our family have eaten several times at this place and have each time is more horrible . There is a long buffet table with ingredients that you put in your bowl. You pick the veggies, you pick the meat, you pick the sauce, and they grill it all up for you. Add some extra sauces to add at the end and a drink and you have a meal that is pretty much nothing special. read more

Kevin S.

14 years ago

The food here is not tasty at all. I went here with my g/f and she almost left me because I took her here! Her words to me after dinner was"take me here again and I'll leave you". In all seriousness the service was below average food took forever even though it wasnt busy for them. read more

Heather B.

273

10 years ago

I loved all the fresh vegetables! The food was excellent and the staff was efficient and friendly. My husband and I shared bowl and it was perfect for us. I will definitely eat here again. read more

Greg B.

14 years ago

Prices are crazy for what you get. Try the Mongolian Grill in Federal Way for a way better deal, more selections and better food.

Tyler H.

9 years ago

A little dry and you only get small amount of meat other Mongolian grills you add as much meat as you want.

Suzanne C.

12 years ago

The best! Great service--always fresh and delicious!

Brian R.

14 years ago

Very nice staff. They know us from years back.

Jing Z.

14 years ago

I'd rather go to jasmine.

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