Free 2 hour angle parking is available by the front doors (east side of the building). The waiter reminded us Not to back into the angle parking as people have gotten tickets for that. I can see this being Very busy if Rogers event center had an event. Place was 20% full Monday at 6PM. The decor is very unique and lovely. We tried the buffet which is on daily. The server brings over wonton soup to start before you head to the buffet. It was great. Overall the buffet was fine. Very fresh and hot but also pretty normal. Nothing stood out as spectacular. The shrimp was very well cooked. The green onion cakes as well were great. The spring rolls were very empty of filling. The chicken dumplings were great. Fried rice and noodles were fine. Lots of breaded meats or well sauced meats. You get a very fresh donut at the end - which was very tasty. Overall a good Chinese food buffet. read more

The Lingnan - Chinese Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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There are legendary restaurants in Edmonton and then there's The Lingnan. Open since 1947 (that's 78 years!!!) you would be hard pressed to find an Edmontonian that doesn't have some sort of relationship with this famed Chinese restaurant, its food, or the family who runs it. Speaking of the Quons, they have become celebrities in their own right especially after their family was featured in a season of the TV series The Family Restaurant in 2009 followed by The Quon Dynasty in 2011. The matriarch of the family, Amy Quon, is well known for her warm and friendly demeanor and the way that she takes time to visit with guests. The Lingnan was the first Chinese restaurant in Edmonton and most people would likely tell you that it remains the best. VUE Weekly named The Lingnan the #1 Best Chinese 2018. The Edmonton Journal has voted them Best/Favourite Chinese Restaurant 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. And EDify Magazine awarded them the Best Chinese Restaurant 2023 title. The list of accolades is long and with good reason. I have personally eaten at The Lingnan many times over the years and I have always appreciated their quality and consistency. I decided to pay them a visit on a recent Sunday evening to revisit this Chinese institution. Located in Central McDougall right behind Rogers Place, the restaurant's tall vertical signage and red and yellow paint cannot be mistaken. They've also got a really cool mural painted on the side of the building. The interior is impressive, expansive, and ornate. Entering the restaurant you'll first be greeted by a life-size bronze statue of a Chinese warrior. Next you'll marvel at their large (and very clean!) aquarium stocked with giant goldfish. The space will take your breath away and there is certainly no where else like it in the city. Every inch is beautifully decorated and the colours of red and gold create the palette. Intricate Chinese lanterns hang from the ceiling. The tiling, the art, and the gilded accents stretch as far as the eye can see. There are at least three different dining rooms and many of these areas can be sectioned off to create even more spaces. Each table is covered with a white table cloth and servers in traditional Chinese clothing hurry about the room. A reservation is highly recommended because even on a Sunday night every single table was occupied and there was a lineup of people waiting to be seated. The Lingnan's patrons are loyal, many of them having spent their entire lives eating meals at the restaurant. A feast for the eyes, simply dining at The Lingnan is an experience in itself. Once seated and settled it was difficult to ignore the flurry of activity all around. Happy customers enjoying their meals, the aroma of delicious plates of food passing by, and the gorgeous jade-coloured ceiling with a dragon in the center of it. Looking for a beverage to match the atmosphere, a warm cup of Chinese Jasmine Tea would've been a wonderful choice. However, I ventured to the cocktail menu for something a bit more special. The China Moon (Soho Lychee, Hipnotiq, Blue Curacao, pineapple - $10.00) caught my attention. A beautiful green-hued beverage to match the ceiling overhead! I appreciated the list of custom cocktails, created to suit the restaurant. Seemingly a modern addition, these drinks elevate the dining experience by complimenting the food and overall ambiance. I loved this sweet, easy-drinking beverage and the flavours of lychee and pineapple were a delight. It's very chic to be sitting with a China Moon in hand. Like any good Chinese restaurant, take-out is a major component of the business. However, another more recent update has been the addition of a buffet. For the exceedingly reasonable price of $31 (every day of the week) you can feast upon some of The Lingnan's most popular dishes. I have enjoyed the buffet on several occasions in the past but on this particular visit I was interested in sampling some of the restaurants more upscale and unique dishes. But first let's take a moment for the Dry Spicy Chicken. An entire blog could be written about this dish alone. In fact, this chicken used to have its own restaurant. A true staple Edmontonian dish and affectionately nicknamed "crack chicken," we all mourn the loss of Chicken for Lunch. Operating out of the Rice Howard Place food court (lunchtime on weekdays only) and run by Amy Quon herself, this place used to attract immense lineups. Why? I mean, they did sell a variety of items but everyone was there for the addictive Hot and Dry chicken. Amy always treated everyone like they were someone special and she still does. With Chicken for Lunch gone, all is not lost because this famous chicken is still on the menu at The Lingnan! Available in both appetizer and entree sizes, I could not imagine visiting the restaurant without ordering it. On this visit I went for the Appetizer Dry Spicy Chicken ("Amy's Chicken." Breast meat strips lightly battered and stir fried with our home made chili oil read more

The Lingnan - Chinese Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Visiting our son in Edmonton and he took us here. Food was absolutely amazing, best I've had in years. The staff were wonderful; helpful and extremely attentive. Felt very well looked after. Some reviewers complained about the low lighting and supposedly dated decor but we loved it for the peaceful atmosphere it created. Much better than the stark walls & glaring lighting of so many other places. And, the music was so relaxing and gentle, again adding to the atmosphere. If we lived in Edmonton it would be a regular venue for us. read more

The food is delicious, the atmosphere very fun, and the service is always A1! Amy and her family are so amazing at creating such a great experience no matter if you are ordering family style or having the buffet! read more

The service is great. Nice dining room in the back for large groups. We asked for no MSG on our food, but there was tons! You could see how the green veggies were practically florescent. My husband gets very sick from it. The previously frozen shrimp was soggy. The meats were covered in the typical syrupy glaze. The green onion cakes were delicious, but mostly dough. They have a list of pretty cocktails. Very festive for our party. They are a friendly bunch for sure. read more

Food and service is beyond excellent. Always a great experience. The restaurant has been an Edmonton institution and never disappoints. The ambiance brings you to a new era of Chinese cuisine. Highly recommended! read more

Delicious Chinese food for large groups. They have a decent sized buffet. Ice only come here with large groups and for good reason. The service is awesome for large groups and the food is quite good. It's more American style Chinese food so it's a tad heavy. But every morsel is delicious and will satisfy any persons appetite for Chinese food. I guarantee you will be stuffed if you come here. I throughly enjoyed the eggplant dish and I would say it's a must order! read more

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The food was the worst. Everything tasted slimy - the beef, the shrimp, the broccoli. The Szechuan beef had no flavor at all. The green onion cake tasted like uncooked pastry - did not see any green onion. I could go on but it would all be negative. read more

Still the go to for a nice Chinese dinner out. Amy will always remember your face - it blows me mind how she can remember and recognize my kids when she hasn't seen them in a year! Favourites here will always be Amy's crack chicken (dry spicy chicken), their giant egg rolls, and seafood bird's nest. This year we also came for Chinese New Year and tried out their buffet. I don't eat a lot at once so the price for me is better to order a la carte and take food home but the kids and fam jam really enjoyed getting to try so many dishes. And of course Amy had lucky envelopes and treats for the kids and adults, alike! We will most definitely be back! I only wish Quon Dynasty was on the Food Network for an updated season :-) read more

My parents moved to Edmonton in 1956, the first restaurant they took us to was Lingnan think it was at its current location . It was outstanding then outstanding now . When my family celebrates the best of our occasions we do it at Lingnan . When I order take out/delivery and recommend to anyone it's always Lingnan . I've enjoyed the opportunity to visit Chinese restaurants throughout Edmonton and across Canada. Must say Lingnan simply JUST THE BEST. Recently took a lady friend celebrating her 50 birthday , the service , sincerity of our host and servers was heart warming . Unbelievable servings , delicious as always and honestly every time beyond expectations. Lingnan really is exceptional and is JUSTIFIED BEING THE VERY BEST . Thank you for your years of good taste and service to Edmonton read more

I like there food here it is as so good I went there my first time the drinks were good too it's quiet and calm here

Ordered cantenese chow mein obviously this place doesn't know what that is, although it didn't taste bad it was what I ordered. Well it wouldn't load my photo but cantenese chow mein has crispybnoodles normally at the bottom ofvthe dish some sauce some meat that you can see and shrimp. read more

I'm not sure how I've lived in Edmonton for so long and managed to miss out on the Lingnan but that won't be a problem going forward. While I've had takeout a few times, I recently learned that nothing beats the in-person experience. First off, the space is incredible. It's like stepping back in time to a fancy Chinese restaurant in the 70s. I love the decor and design choices. The menu is fairly extensive with lots of vegetarian options. I highly recommend the vegetarian mapo tofu if you're looking for something with a bit of kick. They also have a very reasonably priced drink menu and special pricing on their buffet on game days and weekends. Service is quick and friendly. There was an error with one of our dishes and they fixed it for us right away without any issues. read more

We have been a loyal LINGNAN customer for 50 years and this is what I got today when I called LINGNAN to place the takeout dinner for 2. I don't eat chicken and wanted to sub out the chicken rice and chicken chow mein with mushroom. Was told it would be an additional charge of 5.50, I said no problem, but then the call taker noted they would only sub 1 item after i noted I don't eat chicken. The young lady said I would need to buy each item individually instead. It was not a problem in the past, as I noted to the lady but now it's a case of laziness to accommodate and overcharge customers for anything when it's an inconvenience for them. LINGNANs greed has left a bad taste in my mouth and will never order from here again read more

Such an amazing place! From the fish tank at the front entrance, to the decorations and even the ceiling! Which was absolutely beautiful btw. The service was top notch and the food was so good. I haven't found a won ton soup I have liked since I was a teenager and theirs definitely took the number 1 spot! read more

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Always wanted to try this place and finally got the chance to. Big plenty filled eggs rolls, perfectly fried dry garlic ribs, Cantonese chow mein, beef and pea pods, special fried rice .... taste of great Chinese food! Service was excellent, food very delish - hot, fresh and tasty. Plus the ambiance is exquisite! Highly recommended place you need to try. read more

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Had the buffet and ordered the shrimp and pea pods. The buffet is small but the quality of food and dishes are excellent. The service was great and the food was excellent. I love the food and drinks there. Drinks are always good. Would highly recommend this place. read more

Best Chinese Food I've ever had. Did the buffet and everything was perfect. Staff was great and always checking in. Amy stopped by to say hi, she was very sweet. read more

Food is excellent and the owners are awesome!!! I recommend the hot and dry chicken and the ginger chicken but every this have tried is very good. read more

The BUFFET. THE buffet! WHY have I never tried it before?!! Served on Weekends and Game nights, this is the best way to get some of the best of everything! FIVE - count them 5! items are glutenfree! There are six Vegetarian items as well! I'm told the green onion cakes are fabulous... AND if you are gluten free they will bring you spring rolls from the kitchen that are safe for you to eat! Also included is a bowl of soup - there is a gluten free option! Sadly the dessert donut is not gluten free, but smells fantastic. My dining companion happily devoured mine. On the Buffet menu: (this Dec 24th visit - menu may change) Wonton soup (Opt GF chicken rice soup) Green Onion Cake (V) Vegetarian Spring Rolls (V) Vietnamese Spring Rolls Vegetable Fried Rice (GF, V) Hong Kong Style Chow Mein (V) Aristocratic Mixed Greens (GF, V) Szechuen Beef (GF) Dry Spicy Chicken Pineapple Chicken Balls Wok Fried Mandarin Shrimp (GF) Imperial Peppercorn Beef (GF) Chef's Special of the Day Chinese Mini Donuts Adult $27, Children (6-12) $15 Senior (60+) $24 Dear me - there was PLENTY for my gluten free gluttony to eat! I tried allllll of the gluten free options, and my favourite was the Imperial Peppercorn Beef followed closely by the Wok Fried Mandarin Shrimp, and neck 'n neck with the Szechuen Beef. I went back for thirds on all of those. We also ordered a peaches & cream shrimp. Oh my we pretty much quibble over the last morsel. And I don't really like peaches. That's how much we like this dish! We also ordered a bottle of wine with dinner... in case we did not finish it with supper, our server Ray assured us we could cork it and take it with us. Who am I kidding, that nearly never happens, but, good to ask, just in case. I contemplated ordering from the drink menu (old-timey paper placemat with a zillion Trader Vic's kind of drinks) but decided to keep it simple with the wine. While we were there, one of the Edmonton Oilers #44 had been dining, and Amy the owner (of Chicken for Lunch as well - if you haven't watched Quon Dynasty, you must), had photos with him, and some unsuspecting guests. Never a dull moment when Amy is around! Had a great chat with Miles Quon after supper... it had been one crazy day. *IF* you plan to visit on Dec 24th (it's tradition for some folks!) Make a reservation - drop-in, you might have to wait. Pre-ordering for suppertime pickup on Dec 24th... yeahhhhh, that's iffy. The kitchen was just slammed (in other terms - overwhelmed with orders), people were scurrying like crazy and there was a backlog of take-out orders. It's Christmas... be kind to the folks and tip well - they really work hard to get you the AMAZING food they are known for. Gluten free: yes! Vegetarian: yes! Cool decor: yes! EXCELLENT food: YES! One of Edmonton's staple restaurants by one of the longest-running joints in town. A Do Not Miss kind of place if you are visiting! read more

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Ordered take-out for New Years dinner, certainly was not the standard I have come to expect over the years. Food was cold, the taste was certainly not as it has been over previous years. It was a huge let down. The ginger beef had no taste, another meat dish was floating in pineapple sauce. I should have ordered from Panda Express, that food is far fresher. read more

I placed an order bright and early, eager for a pick-up as soon as the doors creaked open. With a good half-hour drive ahead, The star of the show? Undoubtedly, the dry spicy chicken - an edible masterpiece. Unfortunately, the ginger beef failed to elicit any enthusiasm, veering into an unexpected sweetness that didn't align with my palate. Yet, the perennial reliability of the fried rice and egg roll were amazing! Overall Im super happy with the lingnan. Super great service. Next time Ill bring some friends read more

I haven't been here for awhile (2018) and I am not sure why. This place is great. I really recommend if you are able to eat inside. The Lingnan is glamorous as in 1974 glamourous. It is nostolgic. The cocktails are from the 70s and I am sure the menu hasn't much either. But it is beautiful and fun. Service was a bit on the slow night, but our server was full of apologies. Menu is basic Westren style with most things being pretty familiar but more upscale. For the people who are undecided, there are set menus with a combination of different items. We decided not to thise becasue I had a few things in mind. So we chose the dishes - dry spicy chicken, Ginger Beef, Scallops with Peapods, Lingnan Chop Suey, and Lingnan Fried Rice. I had a Red Lotus cocktail, and my husband went with a Ceaser. Food came out promptly. Love that the put hot warming trays under the dishes to keep them warm. Everything was plentiful and good. The stand outs for my husband was the dry spicy chicken and the ginger beef. The dry spicy chicken had a light and flavourful batter, and was mostly chicken rather than many places that do the chicken balls that have 80% batter and 20% chicken. The chicken also had a kick to it. I also loved the Ginger Beef. It was flavourful and had an amazing sauce that was not too sweet. And I loved that the beef wasn't stringy and dry. The batter was rich. I don't usually even like this dish in general and I had three portions. My favourite was the Lingnan Chop Suey. They didn't skimp on the rich sauce and it was swimming with shrimp and bean sprouts. My other favourite was scallops with peapods. It was heavy on the peapods and light on the scallops, however, scallops were flavourful. The scallops were larger and not overcooked which can happen. And the peapods were bright. The sauce was great that it didn't overpower the delicated dish. The fried rice was fine, but didn't stand out in comparision to other places. What was really nice is that included a sweet Chinese donut that was sitting in the base of condensed milk with cinnamon. It was the perfect end to the evening. Price point is a little more than the average place, however I feel it is worth every penny. And also it is amazing to sit in a place of history. read more

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Absolutely amazing! Lots of gluten free options as well. I first went a couple years ago in high school for Christmas Eve with my family, and it was a buffet night. I tried the lemon chicken, a soup (brought for me being gluten free, not the original soup), the Szechuan beef, lots of vegetable options (best broccoli ever), and great gluten free spring rolls. The architecture and interior design is beautiful, opulent, and very authentic. The service is so amazing as well. I love this restaurant. The best Chinese food! read more

The Lingnan - Szechuan beef and rice. - Chinese Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Ordered take out. This was one of the worst meals I have ever had. The sauce on the Szechwan beef tasted off and a lot like ketchup. Not sure what happened, the Lingnan used to be a good quality restaurant in Edmonton for Chinese. We will never order again. read more

Very disappointed. We hadn't been there for many years but decided to try it again as it used to be good and had good reviews. The decor is old and dated and it was so dark I had to use my phone to look at the menu. We decided on the buffet and were brought a very small bowl of won ton soup with 2 wontons. The buffet only had about 10 items and we had to wait for someone to bring some spring rolls, which were mushy inside. The desert was one small Chinese donut, which was probably the best thine we ate. The service was okay but I felt like we were being rushed to pay the bill and leave the minute we finished eating. Also I do not do well with MSG and found out the next day, after feeling very unwell that they use it on almost everything. We will definitely not be going back. read more

Mediocre food. Large helpings, so if you enjoy stuffing yourself with garbage, this place is for you. Both meat dishes we ordered had more veggies than meat. Another thing: 18% tip was the minimum selectable on the CC machine. read more

This was one of our family Chinese food adventures, we try to check out somewhere new on occasion with the family who quite enjoy Chinese food. Overall we all enjoyed it and there were definitely no leftovers. We ordered our usual seafood chow mein which everyone enjoyed here and we actually ended up ordering a second as it was the favoured dish of the night. We also tried the wor wonton soup which gave all 6 of us a good serving of it with plenty of vegetables and wontons. And of course we had to test out the crack chicken- super good! Next time we would interested to try the Kung pow chicken. Decor wise it was super unique, loved the ceilings. Parking was great there was plenty of street parking for all us and so nice not to have to pay for parking but that was because it was a Sunday. read more

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I have been a frequent customer for over 45 years. Food is exceptional, and service is always the best.

I've been enjoying the food from this restaurant for over forty years, and it still is great today as it was 40 years ago. The majority of that time were orders placed over the phone and delivered, the fellow delivering Alan has been with her company for at least 40 years as well and is excellent prompt polite. When I spoil myself and enjoy going to the restaurant, I have to tell you the food always is delicious and the service beyond exceptional, a family own business I've met them all delightful, it becomes very obvious why they are so successful this family works exceptionally hard and I've never seen staff continually running to see that everybody has served promptly and with the best service possible this is an Edmonton staple I highly recommend if you're a fan of Chinese food, this restaurant will be you're number one choice I promise.ENJOY read more

There is a reason The Lingnan remains such an Edmonton staple. The staff clearly take pride in their food and with a vast selection it's hard to go wrong. While I would say the dishes are on the pricier side, the quality you get is well worth it, as is the service as whole read more

I have heard about this but have never been until now. I really liked the decor and atmosphere. We ordered Crushed almond chicken and Shanghai noodles and an egg roll. Friends ordered egg foo young, a shrimp dish and Szechuan beef. The food was good, I loved the egg roll and the plum sauce for the egg roll was outstanding. So outstanding I ate it with the almond chicken as well. I have never had plum sauce before that did not come out of a little packet. The almond chicken was done very well although I thin it could use a sauce for flavour. The Shanghai noodles were good, not the best I have had, but very good. All dishes were very disable and we took lots of leftovers home. I also tried one piece of shrimp and one piece of beef that my friend ordered. The shrimp dish was delicious and the beef was very good. I would definitely come here again. read more

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My parents entertained many people at this restaurant from the late 60's to the 80's! The best Chinese food on this planet! I live in BC now but went back to Lingnan on a visit. Ask for the sweet and sour chicken "the old fashion way"! read more

I ordered pretty early in the day for pick up just after they opened. We had about a 30 minute drive home. I ordered the dry spicy chicken which we probably ate the whole box before we got home it was so good. The ginger beef was very unexciting and quite sweet for my liking. But the fried rice and egg roll always a good choice. I would definitely come again for the spicy dry chicken! read more

I've always wanted to try this restaurant since I heard about it when it was featured on the food network. A couple years ago I also had the pleasure of trying "chicken for lunch" at Scotia place and it was delicious so naturally I only expected lingnans to not disappoint! When I called to make a reservation, I was greeted by the very friendly owner of the restaurant who was courteous and very jovial on the phone. When my fiancee and I arrived to meet our family, we found lots of parking outside which was surprising since it's located adjacent to Roger's place. For all hockey fans, they seem to have a buffet special leading up to the games. The service was fantastic. Our servers were friendly and they even provided us with free dessert and a free Virgin Shirley Temple for my 4 year old niece. It was family friendly with a high chair for my 8 month year old niece as well. We ordered the lemon chicken, green onion cake, Shanghai noodles, shrimp and peaches with cream sauce and pork fried rice. The food was definitely more westernized Chinese food but it was all very fresh and tasty! Most importantly, the food came out super quick which was helpful for my starving little 4 year old niece. The prices were pretty decent and everything was share size. We would definitely come back! Also, this place seems pretty popular for take out. read more

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We just love Lingnan and prefer to dine in to soak up the atmosphere but sometimes we order our favorite combo plates B & C to pick up or delivery. Dine in Service is consistanly outstanding!!! read more

Being an Edmonton local, it was one of my life goals to try this place since they used to have a reality TV show about this restaurant. I've tried their mall food court extension downtown called "chicken for lunch" but this place is even better. Parking was surprisingly good considering We went on a game night at rogers place. They have a parking lot at the back, but also 2h angle parking in front of the building entrance. The exterior seems a little downtown sketchy, but once you are in, it's quite immersive in Chinese culture. The walls, the lanterns, the artwork, it's ornate and opulent. There appears to be 3 dining sections, we were seated near the buffet and bar area. High chairs are available, but no change table in the women's washroom, although it was very clean & modern in there. They take reservations, although there was plenty of seating throughout our time there. Service is friendly and Amy (I think is one of the owners) greets every table. The tableware screams retro which I don't mind, keeps the vibe eclectic along with the fish tank. We opted out of the $26 buffet & ordered 4 dishes plus appetizer for 4 adults, toddler and baby. Service speed for main dishes definitely falls towards the end of the 15 minute waiting average. However, it was all served at once & there were no leftovers, we were uncomfortably full after. Warning though, the food is Western style Chinese so expect a lot of fried dishes...still tasty though. My kid even got a free Shirley temple drink and Amy even hooked us up with a free dessert of Chinese donut bites covered in cinnamon sugar sauce! Mmm so good! I do feel like the food was good value for the money too. Overall, it was an original take on a Chinese dining experience with a comfortable family atmosphere. I wouldn't mind venturing out there again for a meal. read more

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I can't believe that I hadn't written a review for The Lingnan! Five stars! Five stars! Every time I bring the family into this gem of a restaurant, we always come out with huge smiles and happy tummies. Every dish that I've ever tried from The Lingnan has been fabulous! My favorites are the egg rolls, their wonton soup and Amy's famous dry spicy chicken. (The trophy wife loves the seafood bird's nest!) They have recently started serving a wonderful buffet on Saturdays and also to correspond with Oilers' home games. As far as Chinese-Canadian cuisine goes, one would be hard-pressed to find a better place than The Lingnan. If you are fortunate enough to be greeted by Amy herself, then you will experience the warmest hospitality of any restaurant you've ever been to. All due to our last visit, my kids have decided that The Lingnan is now their favorite restaurant. I have to admit, they have impeccable taste. read more

We love it. Best Chinese food I've ever had. We just had a big anniversary party there and the service is always the best

This is probably one of my favourite Chinese places in the City. One reason I like it is that they can serve my other half a safe gluten free meal. This is a long running family business in Edmonton and the family are somewhat celebrities as well. They were stars of a reality TV show "The Quon Dynasty" (2011-2012), and also "Family Restaurant". It was a fun look into their family and the behind the scenes running of their family businesses. The family is really great and they get to know their customers. The restaurant is very decorated with pieces imported from China which gives the place a very unique ambience. It may be a plain cinder block building on the outside but once inside it is just the opposite. They also do take-out of course so we often do that. In the past parking hadn't been an issue but with all of the downtown construction I am not sure what that is like anymore. The food has always been good for us. One of their special items is their "Crack Chicken" which is listed as spicy dry chicken I believe. If you are into food trucks and you like chinese food then check theirs out. It features some of their more popular items like the crack chicken. read more