AH-SO is an oriental restaurant nestled away on South Oliver. This restaurant has been there ever since I was a little girl. My mom used to get oriental food there. Eddie is in the same place. It has been for at least 50 years. The food is delicious. The restaurant is very clean, and the staff is very accommodating. I have gotten everything for Moo go gi pan,to shrimp chow mein. The Mandu is the best in the city. You will never go around going to this place for oriental food. I'm a stickler on cleanliness, as well as taste. This place will never disappoint. read more

Best sweet and sour sauce, reasonably priced, and just good food. Been going there since the 80s.

Very nice waitress/owner? I asked if they had gluten free items and after I explained what that was, she did a decent job of accommodating me. Place is a little "hole in the wall"ish, but pretty good! read more

Food always comes out hot and delicious, best Asian food around. Very cozy. Fast service. It's Ah-So GOOD read more

Ah-So Oriental Restaurant - a hand holding a menu - Korean Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

Cute little hole in the wall restaurant with delicious fresh food! Crab Rangoons are hot and fresh. The egg rolls are very tasty. The restaurant is neat and clean and the staff is friendly and accommodating. read more

I haven't eaten here since the manager and chef changed in the past several years. I was feeling both nostalgic and worried if the flavor would remain the same. I ordered the teriyaki chicken with vegetables, since I loved the thick savory sauce of the teriyaki chicken that ah so usually serves. I was immensely disappointed when the sauce was watery and the chicken dry. The original was flash fried to keep in moisture and give the outside a slight crisp. This one seems simply reheated as it is the same dry chicken used in sweet and sour chicken, then wetted with the loose kind of brown sauce. The vegetables are the same, but the rice tasted too sweet, likely due to wrong proportions. The mandu has the same crunch, but is overshadowed by the increase of salt like the rest of the dish. read more

Ah-So Oriental Restaurant - Teriyaki chicken. Dry, no thick brown sauce, just loose tan sauce. - Korean Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

This place is amaging! I first started going here 20 years ago as a kid with my dad and recently went back on a trip home. Its like this place never changed, still serving the same 5 star meals! By this point i have tried most of the menu and every one remarkable. I do have some favorites though: chefs special fried rice, Mongolian beef, and the Triple Crown. I did try s new one on the most recient trip back here and was pleastantly suprised. It was the Genghis Kahn w/ vegetables, this was a nice thin sliced steak seared with fresh julienned vegetables and white fried rice. The real hidden jem is the two Mandu that comes with all the dinners. This place is a little hidden store front in the middle of a strip center off the beaten path. If your ever in Wichita and love asian food, this is a must drive to destination for a quick dinner. read more

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Hands down, best Chinese in Wichita! Been coming here for 14 years. Yes, fourteen. That's no typo. My son is 13 and I came here almost daily throughout my pregnancy with him. Still amazing!!! My staple is chicken soft noodle, extra sauce with Mandu and crab Rangoon! The husband loves the chefs special fried rice. Include whole shrimp!! Service is also top notch and it is a true Jem! Small but mighty; located in a strip mall next to a laundry mat and liquor store. Stop reading and go get Chinese!!! read more

Ah-So Oriental Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

Go to to Hillside and near Central. This was very ordinary and we got someone else's order.

I've been eating here for over 35 years and it's great. Staff is always friendly and food is wonderful. The only knock is that the neighborhood is going downhill. So sad. But, I can't recommend it highly enough! read more

Typical Chinese place making a honest living. Good portion size. Decent standardized American small shop Chinese food taste. Very polite caring hostess lady. Loyal appearing customers. Went significantly out of the way to visit after reading the reviews. Over exaggeration on taste in reviews. Satisfied my hunger, nothing more, nothing less. read more

Fresh, tasty Asian food. You'll love the plate full of hot vegetables. No better Asian food in Wichita.

Absolutely delicious ! Sweet People and calm atmosphere! Food comes with little sweets too

Food (2/5): I ordered their black bean noodles with pork. The noodles were too thick for my liking. The black bean sauce was extremely greasy. This dish was lacking in flavor. Although I specifically asked for pork, I did not see many chunks in my noodles. I probably ate like 30% of everything. Atmosphere (3/5): It's a small place but very clean. Many people come here for takeouts but there's definitely room here to dine in. It's bright inside and although small, there's plenty of breathing space. Service (5/5): The ladies were very nice to me. One of the workers asked if I was Vietnamese. I said yes and she proceeded to speak to me in Vietnamese. I'm not sure if they give everyone an egg roll and a crab Rangoon with every meal but I got them and it made me feel special. Overall (3/5): I did not like the black bean noodles but I'm willing to try out other stuff on their menu if I'm nearby. Will I make a special trip there? Probably not. read more

Ah-So Oriental Restaurant - Black bean noodles with pork. It was so-so - Korean Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

The best Asian food in Wichita! The owners have fed me for the last 30 years! The atmosphere is considered "dive-ish", but it is well made up by the delicious food served there. I have not had anything that I have disliked. My ultimate fave dish: pepper steak. The owner has owned this place for over 33 years and she has been there everyday and has been the chef, so there's your consistency there. Wichita, KS is not where I would automatically think about having a diverse array of culinary delights, but this place is one of its hidden treasures! read more

Ah-So Oriental Restaurant - Comfort food - Korean Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

This place looks a little rough on the outside, but the food there is DELICIOUS!! You get a bunch of food for the price and the staff was kind. The korean owner opened it in the 1950s. read more

I had taken a piece of Jewelry in for repair and spotted this Restaurant about 6 doors away and decided to try it. I had never been there before and didn't realize that this was actually a Korean style restaurant. The frontage is quite small and I was pleasantly surprised when I stepped inside and there was a seating area to eat. There were 5 tables that could seat 2 people and 4 tables that could accommodate 4 people. Once the tables started filling up though, I found it a little claustrophobic!! I went to the counter and looked at their menu. A grumpy looking young lady took my order. I picked the Kung Pao Chicken which came with 2 'Mandu' (not sure what they were) and I added an Egg Drop Soup and a Soda. It came to $10.22. She asked me if it was 'for here or to go' and i was staying (waiting for the jewelry repair). When I presented my Debit Card -- she asked 'do you want to add a Tip to this?'. I checked my pockets and had a couple of dollars, so I said no. I went and sat in the corner, by the window. I wanted to look outside and see what was in the vicinity while waiting. The same young lady brought a bowl of Soup topped with Black Pepper and my Soda. Within 10 minutes my Entree arrived. It was a large portion and since the menu did not describe what was in the Kung Pao, I was pleasantly surprised to see veggies. And the presentation was lovely with the sprinkling of chopped Peanuts across the top. 'Mandu' turned out to be a type of fried Wonton. My problem was that the food was extremely bland. Kung Pao is supposed to be 'Hot and Spicy' and it wasn't. The Cook did not appear to use any seasoning -- no Salt, no Pepper, no Garlic. My table didn't have any Sriracha Sauce or Sweet and Sour Sauce that some of the other tables had. The surrounding tables had filled in and I found myself kind of boxed into the corner. I was tempted to ask the Ladies at the next table, but they were discussing some very personal Medical problems and I didn't want to interrupt. So when one of the Ladies went to the counter to ask for something -- I jumped up and followed her there. I asked for a 'To Go' box and figured that I could take it home and add some Sriracha and Seasoning to it and then reheat it. read more

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This has been a favorite hole in the wall of mine for over 25 years. Ah-So is the only Korean restaurant I've found that offers Sukiyaki which is my #1 dish I order each time I visit with their flavorful pork for the meat choice. If you haven't tried this place I highly recommend you get in soon! read more

Ah-So Oriental Restaurant - Incredible Sukiyaki! - Korean Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

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Been coming here for over 40 years. Best sweet and sour sauce in town. Good food for a good price. A bowl of Kimchi and an order of S/S pork with their mandu and I'm a happy camper. read more

Ordered: bulgogi beef with vegetables and rice and singapore noodles Pros: service was fast and friendly. Cheap prices. Cons: bulgogi did not taste like Korean bulgogi. It just tasted like stir fried beef with rice. Singapore noodles had no curry. Tasted like stir fried rice noodles with vegetables and soy sauce. Blah. As someone who has grown up eating asian food in large cities and in Asia, I can honestly attest that the food here lacks authenticity and taste. I recommend you pass on this place. Unfortunately, I've yet to find an acceptable Asian restaurant here in Wichita. But this is below par for even Wichita. read more

I've driven by Ah-So for years, but this was the first time I'd been in. We both ordered the Genghis Khan beef- I had the veggies (I saw broccoli, bamboo & carrots), my wife didn't. Very tender beef, with a nice mild flavor to it. I'd expected, from our server's description, a sauce poured over or mixed in, but it more of a marinade. Good portions- we both had enough for a 2nd meal. Excellent crab Rangoon and mandu. read more

This place is an absolute hidden gem. First off, the service and cooks are always very nice. It is a small place with only 6-8 tables available. Carry out is available and sometimes, that's what you have to do. The food always seems fresh and delicious. Their soups are very popular. I enjoy their Kim Chee (or Kimchi) and chicken with broccoli, but anything would be a wise choice. Oh, the mandu is great! Two mandu come with each entree, but order extra! This place serves Korean style cuisine. Ah-So is a place you must at least try. read more

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If the restaurant's location, decor, or use of the term "Oriental" wasn't any indication, Ah-So is pretty old, from a time when the idea of introducing middle American to Asian food was done through the sweet sauces and fried breading of Americanized Chinese. There's plenty of that, here. The owner is Korean, however, so there's a little bit of food offered from that culture too. Namely in the mandu, what Wikipedia describes to me as a dumpling along the lines of the Polish pierogi, but at Ah-So is basically an eggroll in a different shape: minced chicken and vegetables in the middle of a triangular wonton wrapper, fried to be crispy. It's good as all fried things tend to be, but as a window into Korean culture, the name is about as enlightening as it gets. The majority of the menu is the typical Chinese fare, though there is two Korean dishes: bulgogi and "cha jang mein," a literal translation of what is more commonly known as Jajangmyeon, noodles in a sauce made from black bean paste. Popular to eat on April 14 in Korea, and popular to eat any day when faced with the typical sweet and sour fare of the rest of the menu, the rich sauce, bean sprouts, and tiny little tender bits or pork were a savory counterpoint to my dining companion's sesame chicken: dense pieces of fried chicken breast swimming in a sickly sweet honey sauce. Typical for Chinese takeout, so if that's what you're looking for, I'm sure it'll hit the spot. The almond chicken seemed to be popular, too. The food may not be as fully Korean as Manna Wok right down the street, but it's another one of those restaurants like China Express, Tasty House, or Dragon Express where the owners let their heritage shine through while they sling Kung Pao to keep the lights on. It's a little accent that makes it interesting and worthy of their nearly 40 years in business. read more

Super delicious lunch!!! Extra yummy fun time!!! Try the Lemond Chicken. Try the kimchi. Try everything!!! Best rice everrrrrrr!!!! read more

Ah-So Oriental Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

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I don't like giving bad reviews but this was awful. I got the beef with broccoli carryout. I've had better. There wasn't much broccoli. The beef was overcooked and dry. The sauce (what little sauce there was) was weak and tasted like straight soy sauce. I will never, ever be back. read more

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I have been going there since elementary school I always have had a great experience and the food is amazing my favorite is the mandu and fried rice read more

Best place, food is fresh, small cozy friendly owners. I love this place, very thing is so fresh! We normally get it to go. Love be eating in there! read more

I've been going to this place since I was a sophomore in HS. It's one of the best secrets in Wichita. While I was away in the military and college, I would crave this place. The lowdown is that it's a very nice family ran place. The food is handmade every time you order. Nothing is pre-made except for the soups. The dish's are generous and the quality is very high and consistent. You can expect to have a great meal every time you go there. Try the pepper steak, combination soft noodles or the bulgogi. You can't go wrong with any selection. And Logan is right, the Mandu's will make you want more. Be forewarned, it's contagious. read more

I normally don't go in to "Ma & Pa shops" as I eat at home mostly & only do drive through a when I'm on the road. However this restaurant is right down the road from my work place, & so many of my coworkers eat there frequently. It always looked delicious, so I have it a shot one day. BEST CHOICE I'VE MADE IN A WHILE!!!!! It was amazing!! Fast service & definitely fair prices!! It was a lite difficult to understand the employees due to the language barrier, but it was definitely worth it!! They've got my business from here on out!! read more

Mandu! Ordered the broccoli and beef and it was very good. I should have added more mandu. I'm not 100% whats in it but it is awesome. Been going here for awhile and everyone there is always seem to be the happiest people on earth. read more

This resturant I found through my fiance. Him and his family have been chiming here for years. We come here as much as we can. The food is great! Of course everyone here is friendly! read more

Really really good and fresh! I eat there about once a week, and I don't feel guilty because it's not greasy like other places .

I don't normal give a review, but their food is just terrible. I order beef fried rice and cha jieng. Texture of the food is terrible and food taste nothing. Very plain. read more

Ah-So Oriental Restaurant - Beef fried rice - Korean Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

This is probably my favorite oriental restaurant in Wichita. Always great food. The staff is very friendly. Just needs more seating but then it probably wouldn't be as good. read more

I've been going to Ah-So for at least 20 years and it's the best Korean food in town. There's a cute little lady named Hung who cooks every meal fresh and it's dynamite. You'd never know to go eat here 'cause it's a little hole in the wall in a small strip mall, but the people who have discovered it know they've found the real deal. Go check it out. It's out'a sight! read more

Good food, kitchen so clean you can eat off the floor... Try the chicken sukiyaki. Amaze balls! The Mandy is to die for. This place has the most amazing home made hot mustard and Mandu... If they were open weekends I'd eat there more frequently! read more

I've been coming here since I was a child, and every single time I'm always satisfied. Cooked fresh every time, and the service is always fast. I highly recommend the Bulgogi Beef, Triple Crown, and the Sukiyaki (of any meat choice)!! read more

My parents and I have been coming here for 25 years! We also try to eat here when we visit family since we moved from Wichita years ago. Best Mandu! read more

Pepper steak and Kim chi still one of my favorite dishes in any oriental place around since I was a kid. 5 stars. Never disappoints.

This place has become our go to for delicious, economical Asian cuisine right in our hood. Never had a dish we didn't like. The ginger salad is a must. read more