A rich and creamy lobster sauce, perfect for enhancing seafood dishes with its buttery and savory flavors.
Thai • Soup • Asian • Chinese
"Right from the start, the extensive menu should have raised a red flag. They offer Chinese, Thai, and a variety of traditional Japanese dishes, all alongside a full sushi menu. That's quite a lot to cover! I opted to sample a bit from each cuisine. Here’s a breakdown of what we received: 1. **Shrimp Tempura**: The shrimp was over-fried and greasy, while the accompanying zucchini was rock hard—almost like a hockey puck. I could tap it on the table and hear it bounce. 2. **Teriyaki Chicken Baked Rice**: This dish had no trace of teriyaki flavor. Teriyaki is typically sweet, but this tasted completely bland, with only a hint of garlic sauce. The chicken was dry and unappetizing—very disappointing. 3. **Tom Kha Soup**: Right away, I was concerned by its stark white color. It seemed to be nothing but coconut milk, overwhelmed by the spice from the little red Thai peppers. I’d rate the spice level a 9/10—completely inedible. 4. **Potstickers**: These were primarily sticky dough with very little filling. 5. **Szechuan Wontons**: These were drenched in Szechuan peppercorns, to the point where one bite left my mouth feeling numb. They were also incredibly dry, which was quite off-putting. 6. **Salmon Nigiri**: We ordered a couple of pieces for my daughter, but they looked nearly gray. After the experience with the other dishes, I chose not to take the risk of trying it. After receiving our order, we called the restaurant to express our concerns. The person who answered mentioned that the manager wasn't available and claimed that it was all a matter of taste, adding that he had never received any complaints about these dishes. I’m sharing some photos of what we received, and I can confidently say that we will not be returning to Little Wok again."
Sushi • Ramen • Chinese • Seafood
"Fuji was AMAZING! Right in the heart of down town Lowell, Ma., this Japanese Chinese culinary experience is waiting for you! The lunch special is reasonably priced $7.95 normally and $9.75 on the weekends) Call and double check though. Besides the food, I loved how unexpected the spice was. My husband and I walked in on a very quiet Sunday afternoon. I'm not sure if they had any other customers that day but when walked in we were the only two people there other than our hostess/waitress and cook). The restaurant was so expansive with mood lights in the ceiling creating the perfect ambiance. Our food was so good that re wanted to press rewind and eat it all over again. Please go eat at Fuji! You'll thank me later!!!"
Chinese • Kitchen
Asian • Sushi • Vegan • Chinese
"One of the classics has seen a prolonged slump, but word on the street (and the sign out front) is that they 've changed management. Some say they 're back to their old excellence; I had to see for myself (and for anyone who cares what I think). Scallion Pancake: Excellent. Near-elite to elite. Light but thick, with nice moist chewiness in addition to the crispy. Thicker-than-usual and darker-than-usual ginger sauce. BBQ Ribs: Well above average but neither fresh nor elite. Good glaze. Nice char. Meat moist in some spots, disappointingly dry in other spots. Most of the flavor came from the classic bright red glaze. Note: their signature Chinatown Ribs, which put them on the map decades ago, are no longer on the menu. Pork Fried Rice (on a combo plate): Above average. Not too light but not nearly dark enough to claim old school Chinese excellence. The pork nuggets were fresh, sizable, and moist. Solid though. Sweet and Sour Chicken (on a combo): Average. Not a good meat-to-batter ratio. Paler color than most. Red sauce mostly sweet. Five fingers, two pineapple chunks, zero cherries. Egg Roll: Average to slightly below. Slightly smaller than most. Dry inside and out. Grassy celery (and I like celery as well as cabbage, so not a stylistic issue). Keep it away from the pupu flame to prevent forest fires. Shrimp w/Lobster Sauce: Above average. Good consistency, but bland other than some very light black bean flavor. Slightly chalky. Not salty (don 't want a lot but want a little), not greasy (ditto), not sweet (don 't want any). Shrimp were average: very tender, no snap. Vegetable Lo Mein: Above average. Vegetables bright, fresh and perfectly cooked. Light but adequate sauce. Good clean flavor. Good mouthfeel. Yu Hsiang Beef: Looked great, great tenderness, much better than most Chinese restaurant beef, but had a very foul odor and flavor seemingly from a beef handling issue and not a Chinese ingredient issue, so we sent it back (both we and they were polite about it). This had great promise, so I 'd try it again (and if same odor I 'll chalk it up to an ingredient that 's supposed to be that way). Service: Excellent. Atmosphere: Minimalistic. They 've specialized in old school Chinese for years, but don 't have the old-time tiki decor similar to Tahiti in Dedham or Cathay Pacific in Quincy. Approach: While they still serve the old school appetizers and classics like egg foo yong and shrimp in lobster sauce, my gut tells me the best things here are the healthier entrees, such as the Yu Hsiang Beef and anything with green vegetables. I 'll probably check out more of those next time. Regarding the recent nosedive in quality but claims of a more recent resurgence, I say this: One man 's just because the pendulum hasn 't swung all the way back doesn 't mean it 's not swinging back is another man 's just because the pendulum is swinging back doesn 't mean it 's swung all the way back. Halfway back is a glass half full. Celebrate. Or not. It 's up to you. Me? I 'm probably going back for more evidence. They were too good and have too much promise to shrug the comeback off, even if it hasn 't fully proven itself yet."
Pizza • Sushi • Chinese • Japanese
"I live nearby, so I wanted to try out the local Chinese restaurant. This place is great for drinks in a night atmosphere that are not overly expensive. The ambiance was cozy, yet still nice. For appetizers, we ordered the crab Rangoon and hot and sour soup, both of which we loved. The hot and sour soup was particularly enjoyable. For our main course, we ordered the basic sesame and general gaus chicken. It was tasty, but it's important to note that it does not come with rice. Overall, the food was pretty typical for a Chinese restaurant, although I'm sure there are places that offer similar quality for a cheaper price that are take-out only. We also ordered the scorpion bowl to share, which was very strong. In the end, we had a good experience and will definitely be returning."
Meat • Chinese • Chicken
"Pleasantly surprised by the food and quick service. Wanted American Chinese and decided to give this place a try despite the reviews— so glad I did! Ordered online and it was ready when it said it would be. Went inside and saw how food was cooked fresh and to order. It was clean and very deliciously smelling. Ordered an appetizer sample and it smelled and tasted fresh and with quality. Got an order of general gau’s for my husband he and liked his meal. The flavors of the lo mein had that wok flavor and I was impressed. The food was fried well but not only. Will definitely come here again."
Asian • Casual • Chinese • Cocktail
"when we reached our 915 clock reservation, there was no one at the Hostess-Desk. I went to talk to someone in the takeout area to see what's going on, they told me to wait for someone to come out. we waited a good 4.5 minutes until the host finally comes. He didn't apologize for waiting. I just set us up. the waiter didn't say hello or imagined himself. it was just ready to take away our order immediately. eating was okay, nothing special. overall it was just ok. the customer service was missing and again it was not special. I wouldn't go back. too many other good restaurants around with good service and eating to deal with it. it's too bad, I was very excited to eat here."
Asian • Chinese • Nightclub
Asian • Lunch • Pickup • Chinese
"I haven't dined at this restaurant in years due to a previous disappointing experience, and unfortunately, nothing has improved. The pork fried rice was overcooked and filled with chunks of white rice. While the boneless spare ribs were tasty, there were only 4-5 pieces included. The orange chicken lacked enough orange sauce, although it was decent. The service was good, but overall, I wouldn't choose to order from here again. The delivery service rated a 4, with the meal type being dinner and costing $30-50 per person. The food received a 1 rating, while the atmosphere and service were both rated a 4."
Cafés • Asian • Sushi • Japanese
"The food is always great... when you actually get it that is. I love the food and I keep trying to give them another chance at getting my order right, however, staff don't seem to care whether the order is right or if all items are actually IN the order. Several times I have received incomplete orders, missing items, wrong size of items, and when we call to let them know, they offer to give you the missing items... IF you come pick them up. Kind of defeats the purpose of using Doordash... continued issue for me... at least 9/10 of my past orders have been incomplete. Great food... horrible service. Giving it 2 stars simply because the food I do eventually get is great. Not worth the frustration. #hangrycustomer"
Wine • Lunch • Asiatic • Chinese
"I absolutely love this place! Every time I place an order, it arrives at my doorstep within 20 minutes, and the food is always beautifully prepared and still hot. I can’t stand when I order from other places and have to wait over an hour only to receive cold food. Here, the prices are very reasonable, and their customer service and delivery time are exceptional. The delivery person always remembers me after just one order and greets me with a smile, asking how I've been. I've tried many other Chinese restaurants around Garfield, but now this is the only one I keep coming back to. I'm eager to keep trying their delicious dishes!"
Meat • Asian • Chinese • Gourmet
"This restaurant was very close to my hotel where I was staying in New York, and thus I had taken parcels from this place couple of times. The restaurant is kind of no-nonsense, with a very cheap price tags. At $6 one can get four pieces of crispy fried chickens with good amount of fried rice. Service time is really quick, even during the peak time too. Food is very average, to say the truth. If you like spicy food, you may find this place suitable to your needs.<br/ <br/ Overall, a nice budget place for some quick bites."
Tea • Asian • Sushi • Chinese
"Jin Jin is hands down the best Chinese restaurant I’ve ever been to! I even drove all the way from Mississippi just to pick up a takeout order because it’s that incredible. One of the reasons I was so excited to move back to my hometown is that I now live just 10 minutes away from Jin Jin, so I can enjoy it whenever I want. JIN JIN IS AMAZING!"
Tea • Asian • Chinese • Asian Food
"Ok so I believe this place is a victim of Grub Hub. Grub Hub messes up an order, takes forever with the delivery and then the customer blames the restaurant and gives them a bad review. Because this place having 2 1/2 stars makes 0 sense to me. Is this the best Chinese food I've ever had? No but it's pretty damn solid for what it is. So that's the reason for my 5 star review it's really more of a 4 star place but I'm just kind of evening out the abysmal reviews they've gotten in the past tbh. Good things about this place. 1. It's not super expensive 2. It's actually open late (something that is incessantly rare in Boston, especially during Covid) 3. The food is honestly pretty good. It's not re-inventing the wheel or anything but it really does your average American-Chinese food well. 4. It's fast. I'm not really a delivery guy tbh with this place, I live way too close to do that. But when I order pick up it usually takes less than 10 minutes. I typically get one of the stir fries with fried rice and I honestly haven't one that's bad yet"
Bbq • Chinese • Chicken
"I like large fried rice with pork and shrimp. I never feel like it 's enough so I always ask for $5 more pork AND $5 more shrimp. I have placed this exact order at MANY Chinese restaurants from the Bronx to Brooklyn and they always tell me that it 's so much that they actually have to put it in a short alluminum pan. This place gave it to me in the regular large box ? she put the bag on the counter and I felt like I was obligated to follow through with the order so I paid the $30.50 but I was walking to the door and everything was saying NO DEAL . I apologized a few times and asked for a refund. (Never made it out the door, definitely didn 't touch the food or even box. Just plastic bag) she was LIVID snatched the bag tossed the money on the counter. I didn 't think that was necessary but I understood her frustration. This spot just isn 't for me. Plus $30 and no free Beverage."
Full • Asian • Ramen • Chinese
"It was my first time visiting since it was Hotoy and it was an awesome Reno. Very inviting atmosphere, and clean as well. The sushi was fabulous, though the menu was so elaborate it took us half an hour to scroll through it (yes, there opted out of physical menus and post a QR code to their site). They have different categories there, so we had to ask of they had sushi, then shown that there was a drop down for Chinese, Japanese, etc. Anyways that is my only critique."
Meat • Pizza • Sushi • Drinks
"I went to an event at the Kowloon... the food was good but, the service was not.. it was a party of 35 people.. the waiters, did not understand us too good..(understandably to a certain point). .. we had, to wait a while for our food and drinks.. they also.. when, bringing over the bill included their tip!!.. I thought, we decide how much we would like to give them.. depending on service etc we ususally give 20%.. they would not take our money ,until we agreed to this... I never heard of such a thing.. even thou, we liked the food.. we will not be going there for a night out or an event...ever again..."
Bbq • Lunch • Wings • Seafood
"The food at Great Wall is absolutely amazing. While there are several Chinese restaurants in the area, I wouldn't waste my money at them or settle for anything less than the fantastic flavors that Great Wall provides. In fact, just today (February 15, 2022), I had a craving for their spare rib tips meal with fries and extra barbecue sauce, but unfortunately, they are closed on Tuesdays. I was really hungry and even passed by two other places that serve rib tips but decided to head home instead. I don’t mind waiting until Great Wall is open because their food is worth it."
Soup • Asian • Casual • Chinese
"Overview: Sophisticated Chinese Cuisine. Talented, albeit, garrulous Owner. A MUST-TRY.It takes something for a busy person (me) to write a review. This spot deserves a look.Chinese food, to an outsider's palate can be complicated. It is easy for a Chinese restaurant owner to get lazy and give Americans food they will like. Orange chicken, some lo main, some steamed veggies, etc. And majority of us don't have a Zagat palate to discern. If its pretty good tasting, and the aftermath is manageable, we go for it.But this is Wen (the owner) and QuigDao is his spot is in Cambridge (one of the more sophisticated, perhaps slightly snobby areas on this Coast). Wen's food reflects all that.Yes, you can find all your typical orange chicken et al., but it is worth to take a little more effort with your chopsticks. Allow him to serve you fresh Lotus. Or steamed Chrysanthemum stems. His beef is excellent. (I haven't tried the pork) Wen (and his wife) is not your stereotypical Chinese restaurant owner. A bunch of accolades over the last 15 years attribute to that.I am not advocating for Chinese food in your daily regimen. But I INSIST you give this little place a try. And bring all your questions about cuisine, culture, and cooking processes Wen has deep expertise and is happy to talk. Or just try a take out. But with this particular spot, be bold. Try a few things you don't usually dare. You won't be disappointed. Excellent kitchen!"