Downtown joint dabbling in both old school Chinese American classics and authentic dim sum. Most of…read morethe Yelp photos hit the dim sum, but most of the customers in the large room stick to memory lane. The place is divided into two halves: tiny bar and three rows of booths on one side; large tables with chairs on the other side. Combo plates available both at lunch (M-F) and dinner (any time). -- Sticky Sweet Soy Garlic Sauce Wings: Wow-worthy, with the darkest sauce I've ever seen, looking like someone poured Hershey's syrup on them. Characteristics of teriyaki, soy, and garlic, and intense sweetness, but all balanced and very different, and there may even be Hershey's in there afterall. More importantly, quite delicious. The wings themselves were really good too, bringing firm to crispy skins and tender, juicy interiors. The sauce hardens over time, so eat these fast. But you'll want to anyway. Near-elite to elite. -- Rice Noodle with Shrimp: Lackluster compared to other versions I've tried. Noodle not as fresh and slippery. Sauce not as flavorful. Shrimp were good but spaced out. Below average. -- Sweet and Sour Chicken (on a dinner combo): Ping pong sized/shaped balls of chicken instead of the usual fingers, but these were excellent. Very high meat to batter ratio, good crispness to the exterior, and decent tenderness inside. Sauce served in the side. No pineapples or cherries, but good contrasting flavors to the sauce and no glop. Well above average, even without the fruit. -- Pork Fried Rice (on the combo): A mixed bag, this had light grains with pleasant but subtle flavor, long-in-the-tooth dry pork nuggetry, and some onions. Flavorful or not, that rice had freshness, moistness, and bounce. All things considered, a little above average, but with potential for higher. -- Egg Roll (on the combo): Felt limp to the touch but had a delicate crispness to it. Inside, a mix of celery, cabbage, and pork, with decent flavor and a moo shi feel. Not bad. A little above average. Lots of ups and downs here, but a reluctant 4 stars thanks to the brilliance of those wings. I scouted plates on other tables on my way to the restroom and saw similar highs and lows, but more highs. Even if the potential goes unfulfilled (and I have higher hopes for the old school than the dim sim), the wings alone would bring me back.

We recently had a nice meal at King's Garden…read more I ordered the pan fried noodles (which in the past has been delivered as crispy noodles), but this time, we got some udon style noodles, lightly pan fried. They were good. We also got the aromatic chicken clay pot (delicious) and the black pepper steak. A dish of garlic bok choy completed the meal selection. Good food, nice flavors, good prices.

I love love love Chengdu. It is my favorite authentic Chinese/Sichuan spot in Providence. You don't…read morecome here for chicken fingers !! I have never had a bad meal here, and I always try to be adventurous and try something new each time. With that being said, I always get an order of the Chongqing diced chicken. It is one of my fave dishes of all time (be warned, it is SPICY. Not for the faint of heart). The sauteed pig intestine with chili is another fave of mine. The dining area is spacious and cute, and the staff here is always incredibly nice and knowledgeable. Very helpful when there is a lot of dishes you might not be familiar with ! Chengdu is a must try if you are in the Smith Hill area of Providence. In fact , it's worth a trip to Smith Hill all on it's own.

I wanted something different for dinner and this place has been on my list to visit for a while…read more There were plenty of parking spaces to choose from. When we went inside, there was only one other party there and no music, so just whispers and the sounds of utensils against plates. There are about 4-5 booths and 1-2 regular tables to choose from. Since l am not familiar with Sichuan cuisine, I had Al help me choose my dishes. I went with the dumplings in chili sauce, fried rice, eggplant in garlic sauce, and chongquin chicken. While we waited, we were given water. The dishes came out at different times. They first served us the dumplings which were really good. The sauce they were in did have some chili sauce, but it was mostly like a sweet soy sauce and really tasty. It came with about 6 dumplings with a perfectly cooked wrapper and filled with flavorful pork - simple but delicious. Next was the eggplant. I was expecting a heavy garlic presence, but it was more like a sweet and sour sauce. The eggplant was very tender, but really hot so we had to wait to let it cool down a bit. The rice came after. I honestly think this was one of my favorite dishes since it was perfectly cooked, great flavor, and good portion. Lastly, the chicken came out. There was a large pile of chicken, but half of it was peppers. The chicken was cut into little bite sized pieces, each fried perfectly. Some pieces were more tongue numbing than others but it was nothing aggressive; very gentle and comfortable numb. I would have liked if there were music, but the no music was fine too; an escape from chaotic reality. Our total was around $50, which wasn't bad for the amount of food we got. I would come back to try other items.

I was looking to try a new Asian restaurant and I gave this place a try. First off it's very clean…read moreand decorated nicely. The staff was beyond helpful and nice so much so that while I was ordering I was so hopeful the food was as good as the people are. I ordered a couple of combination plates for the kids both were very good. I also got orange beef best I've ever had and Mongolian beef and chicken also amazing, the house fried rice was loaded and flavorful. Give them a try you'll become a regular like I will be.

I normally come here for the sushi. The owners are also the workers here, they're very nice. Food…read morewas delicious and service was quick.

LaMei is an amazingly good restaurant in Providence, RI. The food is fresh clean and delicious…read more I went for dinner and got the bone broth with sliced premium beef and marinated tenderloin. Service was really good. My server was great and I had a great evening.

I've been to LaMei previously, but they are offering an AYCE lunch menu for 30.95 (add $10 for VIP…read moreoption) so it sounded like a good option. The thing I've always liked about LaMei is that they always have fresh options. For AYCE the portions are pretty good. I wasn't expecting to get as much as I did for an order, so something to think about when placing orders. Sometimes you might get a couple of lonely mushrooms or 3 green leaves for a serving of Bok Choy. That was not the case here. The fish and meats were fresh and if you opt for the VIP option, there are appetizers included to nibble on while you cook your other stuff. You also get some more premium options and the hand pulled noodles had a nice chew to them. The service was good. They were efficient with cleaning plates as we used them and the food came out quickly. The sauce station has all the staples you'd expect to assemble your sauce. The AYCE option makes things a bit more affordable, but even if you don't use it, the fresh food will make it worthwhile.

Tried more foods, and I wanted to add notes for myself when I want to order again…read more The sushi is still really good! We are not a fan of cream cheese in sushi, so we have been sticking to the same rolls. We got Bibimbap and the Kimchi Fried Rice. Look. The menu and restaurant is basically Chinese. It's kind of weird to even have it on the menu. I would not order the bibimbap again; it is very gochujang on white rice. The kimchi fried rice is pretty decent Chinese fried rice with some kimchi in there. Both dishes could use a lot more veggies. I got the kumquat with lemon boba and quite enjoyed it.

My husband and I ordered online at 5:40 pm tonight. The order said it would be done at 6:00-6:09…read more Guess when our order was ready? Around 6:30! While the food was pretty good, this poor communication with the staff and delivery apps is just not worth it. My husband was talking to the delivery drivers waiting and they said this is a normal occurrence. So if you want your food fast, try one of the other restaurants on the street maybe. They also acted like they never received my order but pinned the receipt to my order and I can clearly see the pick up time and order time on it. Do better jtab!

Avenue N is one of those places that reminds you why a well-run neighborhood restaurant can be such…read morea gem. From the moment we sat down at the bar, Samantha immediately made us feel welcome. She's not just friendly and attentive, she clearly knows her craft. She made one of the best Old Fashioneds I've had in a long time. Perfectly balanced, smooth, and exactly what you want when you sit down to unwind. The food absolutely matched the experience at the bar. The White Bean & Tomato soup was fantastic. It had a rich, comforting flavor and tasted incredibly fresh. It's the kind of dish that seems simple but is clearly done with care. For the main course, I ordered the sirloin steak cooked medium rare, and it came out exactly as ordered. Perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in getting the details right. Between the great food and Samantha's outstanding service and cocktails, Avenue N delivered a really memorable experience. If you're lucky enough to grab a seat at the bar while Samantha is working, you're in for a great night. I'll definitely be back.

Love Avenue N in Providence! I suggest Avenue N for take out, girls night out, dinners with family,…read moreand just to sit at the bar with friends. The menus are seasonal and always have great options. The salmon is always cooked perfectly and I love the seasonal sides. You can also mix and match the proteins if you want the sides that another meal comes with. They make a delicious cosmos and espresso martinis too! I can't forget to mention the brussel sprouts appetizer.... 10/10! I hope they bring back the cauliflower appetizer too.

I've always liked Apsara, and the food is still decent and inexpensive, but the experience has…read moredefinitely slipped. I hate the new placemat style laminated menu... the print is small, it's hard to read, and not every dish lists a price or what comes with. The service is spotty. There was one server and one person handling takeaway orders. There were few occupied tables when we arrived yet our server was distracted. We had to ask for a pot of tea twice. We ordered vegetable pad thai and were brought chicken pad thai. Granted, we were offered the opportunity to take the chicken pad thai home at no charge, which we accepted. We did not receive fortune cookies at the end of our meal. I still think their wonton soup is the best in town. We ordered the small ($3.50) with extra veggies, which was delicious. The Chinese egg rolls were meh; nothing special. And the pad thai, both the chicken and vegetable, were adequate. Unfortunately, their bathroom could use a thorough cleaning. Yuck. The total cost for 2 soups, 2 egg rolls (1 order) and one pad thai was $25.15, so the price point is reasonable. There is a 3% upcharge for using a credit card. In the future, I believe I would only visit Apsara for takeaway.

It has been a bit since my last review and I wanted to do an update. I was less than impressed…read morewith my meal today. The sweet & sour chicken was dry and drenched in sauce. The egg roll was doughy and the fried rice was bland. The wonton soup tasted suspiciously fishy (it tasted like this one other time before and I figured it was a fluke thing). They also forgot to include a fortune cookie! I get multiple meals out of a lunch combo and saved the soup for dinner. The price for the combo and wonton soup came out to $13.00 cash- there is an extra 3% charge when using a card or tap. The staff were friendly both on the phone while ordering and picking up the order in person. The dining area looked clean. Today was a miss.

Food is consistently good and the owners are very nice people. Prices are amazing! Portions are…read morelarge

On my way home I drove by Young Sing and saw the neon sign that said "Cocktails" in the window…read more Pulled into the lot and grabbed an open spot. Then walked in. So far, so good. "Hi, my name Foo, Foo Ling. You open?" I asked. "Yeah, we open, you have seat at bar or table?" "Bar good, Foo like bar!" So I sat and looked around. The joint was clean, sparse but it looked cared for. "So, Foo, what you think you have?" asked the waitress bartender. "I'll do a Scorpion Bowl, and a C34." "Ah, good choice, I whip up for you now!" The Scorpion Bowl had a ton of booze and the food delish. I loved the proteins and ate a bit of rice. "The Scorpion Bowl is very strong. Foo get tipsy!" I slurred as I kinda fell off my stool a bit. Then my waitress said, "Good, Young Sing make drinks for drinking not sipping. You come here you get intoxicated. That Young Sing way. No babies here, we watch Fox News!" "Xie Xie," I said, "Foo loves Fox News, has big crush on Shannon Bream!" "Ni Hao baby, Ni Hao," my bartender said with a wink, "Now drink up!!"

Y Shabu Shabu is a delicious hot pot experience. We had lunch there and service was fast and…read morefriendly. The lunch deal was all you can eat and one serving of all the ingredients was more than enough. The ingredients were fresh, plentiful, and the broth was full of flavor. We are visiting Providence and plan to move up here someday. This will definitely be a regular hot pot spot for us when we do.

I love Y Shabu Shabu as they're a very solid option for all-you-can-eat hot pot in Rhode Island!…read moreYou'll dine in a chill atmosphere with ample seating for parties of all sizes. The quality is above average, something I've had a hard time finding recently with AYCE establishments. Service is great. Our waitress was very attentive and made sure we got all our rounds in, even though we were dining close to closing. I didn't feel rushed out whatsoever and appreciated how the portions are reasonably sized. They don't overcrowd the table and make you more mindful of how much you'll order next. The individual pots are a huge plus for me. Everyone gets their own broth to cook whatever they want within close reach. The DIY sauce bar is only icing on the cake! Shabu will fill you up, especially on a cozy winter night. If you're looking for the best season to try, though I'd argue shabu always hits year round, take this cold RI winter to give this place a go.