Food first, thoughts after... This place deserves more attention. The owner was so welcoming and nice. We came 30 mins after opening and he immediately started to set out the buffet. He told us he wanted to make sure it was fresh. The food was good as well. Come support this cute place!!! read more

Wok On In - Chinese Near Me - Pelham, Alabama

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Delicious food and the best service around. They have a buffet and although small all of the food is fresh and very tasty !! read more

Wok On In - Moo Goo Gai Pan and Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Pelham, Alabama

Y'all need to try the Beef Stew noodle bowl if you like noodles. This is Hong Kong style. read more

Wok On In - Beef Stew Noodle Bowl - Chinese Near Me - Pelham, Alabama

If you didn't giggle (or groan) after reading the name of the restaurant, then you have failed the desired sentiment of their marketing strategy. I wouldn't consider the location to be the most attractive, but hey we're reviewing the food. Located in Pelham right off Highway 31 in a strip mall with Mi Pueblo a few stores down, Wok On In used to be China Cafe. Their dining room is small but adequate with a few booths and tables. It is simply decorated with a buffet station at the far wall beside their ordering register adjacent to a standup fridge for cold beverages. They only have the all inclusive buffet for lunch. It recently changed hands and is now under the direction of a lovely couple from California hence the "California Classics" on the back page of their double-sided laminated menu. California Classics include a Peruvian beef stir fry, bacon wrapped hot dog, teriyaki avocado burger or crispy pork tacos! I was not as adventurous and stuck with the asian classics this time. We decided to try the Ginger beef, chicken with broccoli, stir fried noodles and egg drop soup. The main chef is the wife and she's quite capable. The soup was tasty. Served on a large bed of steamed rice, the bite sized pieces of marinated chicken breast stir fried with onion and broccoli hit the spot. The generous portion of rice noodles were lightly tossed with the right proportion of sliced carrots, cabbage and fried egg. Yom Yom Yom. The hero of the evening was the Ginger beef. Also served on a large bed of steamed rice, thin slices of marinated beef were simmered and tossed with onions, garlic and green onions in a special ginger sauce. Yom Yom Yom Yom. The beef almost melts in your mouth. The flavor was just a right blend of tart and sweet... delicious! The owner apologized for the wait because they were steaming a fresh batch of rice. I arrived on a Wednesday night late around 830 and they were closing soon. While I waited the owner offered me free samples of their egg rolls which were also good. Wok On In has a cute name, but a serious chef. Their simple Asian (yet ecletcic) menu will grab your attention. Many will agree that WOI is a hidden gem and I plan on returning and maybe I'll try the Peruvian beef stir fry... or not. Welcome to Pelham! read more

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Great place- Nice, attentive owner, and fantastic food! ......................................................... How many characters will it take to come up with 85? I don't know, but I'll keep adding them. read more

I did a quick search to try a different restaurant. Although only a few reviews, the reviews are good for Wok On In! I have been twice now, ordering the same thing. I like the Mongolian Beef and fried rice, delicious on each visit and always enough for leftovers. I have only done take-out but you can definitely dine in. The owners are very nice and eager to make sure the customer is satisfied. read more

Wok On In - Lunch Special: Mongolian Beef w/Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Pelham, Alabama

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Just tried these guys out on the advice of a family member and I'm seriously impressed. The menu is eclectic, with the usual mix of Chinese and Japanese staples, but also shows Hawaiian, Korean, and even Peruvian influences. The folks are super nice and are absolutely willing to customize your orders if you've got special needs or requests since everything is cooked to order. As for the ambiance, it's strip-mall Chinese, but if you know, you know that's where you get some of the best food. Went with my usual first-timer order, sesame chicken and crab rangoons. The sesame chicken was great-- I had a feeling it would be when it didn't come out glaringly neon red like at so many other places. All I can say about the crab rangoons is you want to order the big box because they're fantastic and addictive. I wasn't able to try the spam musubi; they make it with authentic rice and didn't have a batch going because it's Christmas and all, but that's definitely what I'm having the next time (along with the beef stew noodle which looked AMAZING). Looking forward to trying the lomo saltado, the bulgogi, as well as the teriyaki burger, which came highly recommended to me by one of the regulars. read more

So glad we finally have a good Chinese place close to us. This rivals some of the best Chinese food I've had in Birmingham, right up there with Chen Express in Cahaba. I got the lunch special with 2 meat and 1 side for $10 something. Incredible deal and the food was outstanding. I loved the crispy breading on the orange chicken, just how I like it. The Mongolian beef had some good spice to it and really tasted good. And I loved the lo mein noodles on the side. Not much to look at inside but I will carry out here from now on. Hope they can get the support they need to stick around a long time. read more

Wok On In - Lunch special Orange chicken and Mongolian beef with lo mein - Chinese Near Me - Pelham, Alabama

Nearly 8 months later, same issues, same poor food quality. The oil they use is not good, and everything is saturated in it. I gave them some time to clean up, and yet, it remains the same. Yellowed, putrid, low grade oil. Save your gut, cook at home. It's easy to make this stuff. read more

Best Asian food in the greater Birmingham, AL area. They also have some menu items from Peru, Hawaii, Korea and California. My fave is the orange chicken. It has orange zest that just makes it pop. They also have the best lo mein, sweet & sour chicken, hot & sour soup, beef & broccoli. I can't even remember all I've had. I really enjoyed the peruvian rice dish, too. The owner is usually the server, so it's the best service. Very accommodating with special menu requests, hot, not hot, more of this, etc... read more

Stopped by on a FB recommendation. A little, quiet restaurant nestled in a local strip mall. The menu interested my wife because they offered beef bulgogi. Very large portion! Nicely seasoned and freshly made, served over a fried rice. I, of course, got the buffet. Limited choices but I wasn't disappointed. Fried rice, egg rolls, orange chicken, broccoli and beef, and teriyaki chicken. All were very good and from the smiles of the other customers it was all well liked. Not a bad little stop for a new restaurant just getting their feet under them. I hope they do well. The customer service was over the top! Even though I ordered the buffet the owner kept coming to my table, asking if I had request. He even brought me a Hong Kong Egg custard pie for desert. We will be back! Good luck and thanks for a great supper! read more

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Food is excellent! Haven't tried all their offerings, but what we have had both from their buffet and ordering takeout from their menu has been very good dining. Service is basically a one man show, but he is friendly and is genuinely concerned that you enjoy dining at his restaurant. If you loved China Cafe you will love Wok On In, because it has the same ambiance. Try their buffet! You will love their orange chicken read more

My first meal at Wok On In was better than expected. They opened in April 2023. I met Robert, the owner. He was welcoming and gave me some suggestions of menu items. I ordered the garlic beef with vegetables and fried rice for a quick takeout lunch. The ingredients were very fresh. The wok flavors were well balanced. The fried rice contained real egg! My meal was still hot 15 minutes later when I arrived at my home. The dish would've fed two people. Very copious. I am eager to return and try another dish! This is the best Chinese food I have eaten in or near Helena in over a year. read more

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This is a hidden gem that you do want to miss! Amazing egg rolls! Delicious egg drop soup, yummy orange chicken and sweet and sour chicken! You don't want to miss this place! This is our second time here and it is as good as the first time. This will be our new go to Chinese restaurant!! read more

Went into Woke on In. The atmosphere Was fantastic. The people in the restaurant were very nice and friendly. The food was good. I got the Mongolian chicken and it was very good and flavorful. I totally would recommend going to Wok On In. read more

I did a pick up order for Hot n Sour soup for my mom when she was sick this week. She said the soup was great! Portion was good for the price, and the owner was very polite and welcoming. I look forward to trying more things on the menu! read more

Amazing food, try the lunch buffet to sample some dishes but some of the best stuff rarely makes it there. Service is great and the owners are super friendly. Has that family hole in the wall vibe, but smells and feels clean. Eaten there three times in two days, I am absolutely entranced. read more

Food and service excellent! Had the buffet and it was delicious. We live nearby so we will be returning again and again! read more

Wok On In - Son and I enjoying this new Chinese restaurant! Food is excellent and great customer service! - Chinese Near Me - Pelham, Alabama

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Mongolian Beef and Fried Rice served full of flavor and piping hot! Really enjoyed the dish!

Ordered off the menu. Food was freshly prepared and tasted great. A little secret, being a fairly new restaurant, it was not too crowded and the service was excellent. A great place for both lunch and dinner. read more

My husband and I went for the buffet one evening. We were there at 5 pm. It took them less than 10 minutes to get the buffet out once we ordered. The buffet was fresh and hot! read more

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This gem is located off hwy 31 in Pelham in the Mi Pueblo Supermarket. I live in the area and there are few options for Chinese food, but this place is amazing. Food was superb and the owner was extremely friendly and made me feel very welcomed. Go here it's delicious!!! read more

Walked in, and it's a very bad environment. Waited at the counter for five minutes, someone finally walks out. I ask for two dishes and the guy seems very off about the order. Giving very creepy vibes. He seemed very inconvenienced by me ordering food. He then tries to sell me two other dishes they were serving from the lunch buffet. The time of order was 3:46--why would I want lunch leftovers. Big nope on this place. read more

Was in town for a hot second and was craving some American Chinese food. This place is awesome and portions were generous. Robert the owner was very nice and welcoming. I will definitely be coming back next time I am in the area. I am interested in the Peruvian and Hawaiian dishes. read more

Awesome Food and Great Customer Service! I got a takeout Mongolian Beef and I had enough food for (3) meals!! See the Picture of the amount of Food!! Very Good Food!! Try it and You will be like me not Disappointed!! read more

Wok On In - Mongolian Beef Takeout!! - Chinese Near Me - Pelham, Alabama

The food is delicious and plentiful. The owners are welcoming and very friendLy. so sad there was no one in the restaurant when we were there. I had much rather eat on plates and use real silverware instead of to-go containers and plastic utensils and the buffet was not filled because of lack of customer. you can order from the menu though and there is a lot of food. please support this venue. Pelham needs more restaurants. read more

The owner is sweet and friendly. Their walnut shrimp is out of this world. It's truly the best I've ever had. It's very much a hole in the wall type of place but those tend to be some of the best places to eat. Their candied, walnuts appear to be homemade and their sauce is amazing. I can tell this family is very hard working and I hope everyone who reads this give them a chance. Last I checked, they had a five star review on Google which is pretty hard to do! read more

This place goes way beyond to make you feel welcome and well cared for. I presume the person that has helped me every time is the owner and his customer service is top notch! The bulgogi beef mixed up with rice is good enough to be my last meal. I have found myself craving it often. I also tried honey walnut shrimp and it was delightful as well. I look forward to ordering the beef bulgogi along with one new item every time I go. Please visit and keep these guys in business because this loss would hurt! read more

They didn't have the buffet, so I just ordered the dish Togo. The people are so friendly! Good food, great service!! I'll definitely be back! read more

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Fabulous! When we arrived I asked what was on the buffet and they told us, but that it would be 10 mins because they make it fresh - we were the first in for dinner. It was fabulous! It's not huge like some of the others, but that is an advantage! Instead of 50 items that are ok or iffy, they have 12 or 14? and every single entree was excellent. The orange chicken is incredible, and we don't normally like orange chicken. Teriyaki chicken, kung pao, beef broccoli, sweet and sour, bbq pork tenderloin, rice, noodles, soup, spring rolls, chicken wings, egg tarts, I can't remember everything but it was all great. We will definitely be back. read more

Awesome just awesome best noodles I have ever had I just can't get enough of them I have tried almost every thing on the menu and I loved every bite the food is amazing I can honestly say everything is prepped daily for freshness and best flavor possible. Food cooked to order.... 10 Donna Aydelott read more

We had heard about the buffet. When we went the buffet wasn't open. We ordered off the menu. The staff were very nice. They were having a bit of an off night we were told. Just simple mistakes. They ended up having to remake our orders but they were very apologetic. They even gave us a couple extra treats for the trouble. The food was delicious & in abundance. We had leftovers for days. We will definitely be back. read more

Great food! Great service! Food was cooked when we got there so it was hot and fresh! Will definitely be back when we are in the area!!! read more

Robert and his family are very welcoming and the food was great. It's nice to have Chinese American that's familiar yet different in a good way. Also don't skip out on the California and Peruvian offerings as well read more

By far, my favorite Chinese buffet anywhere around this end of town. Food done well, nice environment, at a fair price, by nice people. What more could you ask for. read more

I HIGHLY recommend Wok On In!! The food is delicious and by far the best in the area. Their customer service goes above and beyond to make sure your are satisfied. And the portions of food you receive is large enough for two people to share or to take home for leftovers! This is our new favorite restaurant by far! read more

If you live in the Hoover area and are a fan of Chinese food and haven't tried this place, you're missing out. Right behind the harbor freight in Pelham is this little hole in the wall Chinese restaurant with fantastic food. Has some of the best pepper fried chicken, spring rolls, and egg drop soup you'll ever have in Alabama. Recommend running in there for lunch someday before their buffet closes at 2. Under 20 bucks for a fresh meal and drink. read more

Just visited Wok on In for the first time tonight and it is safe to say we will be back! We got take out Mongolian Beef, noodles, wontons, and egg rolls and it was absolutely delicious! The staff was so nice and friendly. The wontons are so light and fluffy.. some of the best I have ever had! Will def be our new favorite in Pelham! read more

Not a lot on their lunch buffet and it didn't feel the cleanest. They were nice, but I was disappointed from the choices on the buffet.

My wife and I ate dinner here on 7/28/23. Food was amazing!!! Service was impeccable! The owner even let us try a dessert on the house. Please go try it! read more

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