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Aristo Bistro

4.4 (157 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Fried rice and Hibachi Chicken

Terrible. Very Salty. Chicken hard as a rock. Veggies still raw. Mixed up sauces . The veggie spring role smelled like week-old frying oil, salty, unknown mash of veggies inside. We ordered Gen Tso's Chicken, got Sweet & Sour w/ "sheets" of the sauce in crystal form. We ordered Hibachi chicken, got 3 or 4 bites of chicken swimming in a liquidy brown sauce. The fried rice is brown & very salty, no hints of eggs or peas or vegies, etc ..

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Eric K.

This is a mom-and-pop style sit-down place. The service was quick and very friendly. There was plenty of parking. The decor was a little run down and the seating was a little tight- but you come here for the food. The servings were huge (plan on a box to take home) and everything was served hot and fresh. The menu is pretty much all asian, but there was a bit of variety of choices (Japanese, Hong Kong, etc). It seems like seafood and stir fry are their specialties, but we especially liked the honey walnut jumbo shrimp and one of the chef's special: the sea, wind and fire! Their hot and sour soup was also especially notable- not very place gets this soup right, but Aristo Bistro does. Come here for value-sized excellently-prepared Asian food and a relaxed family atmosphere!

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Evan F.

Came here recently, before heading to Crocker Park for a movie night with friends. The four of us decided we'd do the meal "family style" where we order a bunch of dishes and share them all. We arrived on the earlier side for dinner, so only a few tables occupied...which meant our service and meal arrival times were quick and efficient. As a table we settled on the following items: crab Rangoon, gyoza dumplings, BBQ spare ribs, hot-n-soup soup, general Tso's chicken, wor sue chicken and finally stir fry vegetables. Our server did a nice job of parsing out the dishes so it came in courses and nothing got cold in the process. He was also very attentive to beverage needs as he constantly kept our glasses full. The amount of plates ordered seemed just about right for four people, and we only took home a small portion that made for a nice lunch the next day. The only dish that was underwhelming was the stir fry vegetables, but everything else was spot on and delicious! Would definitely recommend and would return if in that area again.

Melissa J.

Finally...I have passed Aristo Bistro many times, we finally ordered take out and decided to eat in. Glad we did. Growing up in what is now referred to Cleveland's Asia Town, Aristo Bistro is authentic, fresh and delicious. The owner, Anthony, a long time Cleveland restaurant owner made his way to the west side and I love it. Not to mention my favorite waiter, Alex, works there too. This time around I opted for comfort food, keeping it simple with egg drop soup, pan fried noodles and Mongolian tofu. Everything was delicious, full of flavor, and so fresh. They also offer beer and wine. I cannot wait to keep going back.

Hawaiian chicken. $14.95 very little chicken mostly sliced up bok choy stems.
Patricia K.

We dined in for dinner entrees. I had ordered the Hawaiian chicken. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with my entree. It was mostly very gross to me, large chewy pieces of bok choy with a very tiny amount of chicken. It was served with fried rice. (Bland in my opinion). $14.95 I don't believe I'll be returning any time soon. There was only one server for the entire restaurant. There were two tables of 10 each and three other tables of families. She was friendly and welcoming but I felt for her. She was working so very hard as the older gentleman stood at the cash register.

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Amazing food, amazing prices, great little atmosphere. Home cooking at its finest. I have returned many times.

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Very good food, reasonably priced and the staff is very attentive. They have extensive food and drink menus. Always enjoy it.

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Great food, pleasant, attentive, service, lovely atmosphere. Portions are generous. The food walnut chicken is a favorite.

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It's good could be better I'll go back some time soon. Service was great tho very nice girl and stopped in frequently.

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Great food, large fresh portions. Will be our new go to for Chinese food. Highly recommend.

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Great food, amazing service, cozy atmosphere but not crowded, and not badly priced. Overall would go again.

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Came here the next Sunday after a great dining experience with a wonderful female server with short…read morebrunette hair last Sunday. She remembered what we ordered and that I didn't want simple syrup in my drink!!! Very impressive. Again the food was fantastic. My ginger pesto salmon had a perfectly lightly crunchy crust and fantastic whipped potatoes with flavorful colorful vegetables on the side. Super healthy and delicious. Love this place. Very quiet and classy over Sunday lunch period.

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Julia's 1902 is located on the ground floor of the historic Willoughby House, is a refreshing…read moreaddition to the local dining scene. The restaurant shares this beautifully restored landmark estate with an inn featuring ten unique suites on the upper floors, creating a destination that feels both elegant and intimate. The dining space is laid out across several rooms filled with antiques, floor-to-ceiling bookcases, and fireplaces. This layout not only adds to the sophisticated, fine-dining aesthetic but also helps significantly reduce noise, making for a much more intimate experience. The atmosphere is further elevated by the live music, which strikes the perfect volume to complement the mood without overpowering conversation. The menu, led by Executive Chef Jose Coronado, is interesting because it blends his Guatemalan heritage with Mediterranean, Asian, and Latin American influences. It doesn't feel forced, though; the dishes are creative but remain approachable. What stood out to me most was the kitchen's commitment to preparation. Everything is made from scratch on-site, including things you don't always think about--like their house-made ketchup and custom-pickled olives. They also source locally from Kirtland, Willoughby, and Mentor whenever possible, and the seafood and meats tasted noticeably fresh, not frozen. The staff is truly spectacular; you can tell they genuinely enjoy working here, and they were super attentive throughout our visit. One detail I appreciated is their no-tipping policy; they include a 20% service charge on every bill, which goes toward providing their staff with a living wage, health benefits, and paid time off. It makes for a stress-free experience at the end of the meal. The highlights from our meal: * Drinks:Velvet Island Old Fashioned, Enchanted Garden, and the Cherry Royal. * Small Plates:Lightly Cured Halibut, Smoked Royal Miyagi Oysters (the standout for me), Short Rib Croquettes, the seasonal Unagi Smoked Eel, and the house-made focaccia. * Entrées: Yakitori Surf & Turf and the Seared Alaskan Halibut. The setting is unique, and whether you're local or just passing through Northeast Ohio, this is definitely worth a visit if you appreciate scratch-made food, thoughtful hospitality, and a refined atmosphere. I'm looking forward to going back.

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Great meals with philosophical friends (1 of 2)…read more My friend who hails from and now again lives in the western suburbs of CLE introduced me to Joe's Fine Deli and this Chinese restaurant - King Wah - which are considered area gold standards for their respective cuisines and have stood the test of time. My friend said that they might have done some remodeling and might be "off line." Their website and my phone call confirmed that they were open for business. Thus, going here was then easily agreed upon. I don't write too many reviews for Chinese restaurants. That said, allow me to be a jerk and bring up some dynamics I see - not so much with Asian food - but with consumers of Asian food. In the tech suburbs on Portland's west side, I have been in eateries where WASPy and "boring as watching paint dry" techies come in for a take-out order of lunch. These same guys sing the praises for Thai and Indian food, which they order with a high spice quotient, and I wonder if it's to counterbalance their lack of personal pep. I have eaten spicy food from these regions on a few occasions that I ordered in "dumbed down" form, my nose ran the entire time, and I wound up later going home sick. Back to King Wah. I'm open to ethnically diverse food. It just cannot be spicy. King Wah serves up the broad spectrum of Cantonese staples that Americans often choose and love. They might offer some menu items beyond Cantonese ones. Spicy items on the menu are clearly identified with the "hot pepper" icon. For me, ordering in a Chinese restaurant is a no-brainer. Is it going to be cashew chicken, lemon chicken, or beef broccoli? I had the cashew chicken. My friend ordered one of the fish entrees. We sampled each other's food and both dishes received the nod of approval. I liked my cashew chicken because it was a very satisfying larger portion that was also very tasty. The interior is clean and features some of the decor you may often see in Chinese restaurants. The service was excellent - low key, polite, and informative. Because the fried rice is "sold" separately, the overall tab might be a tad higher, but not by much. I will now go off on another tangent. I ponder some strange angles to situations. It's obvious that the management and most of the staff at King Wah might hail from China. I wonder what it must be like to come to the U.S., open a restaurant in a catchment area that is mostly non-ethnic Americans, and become the greatest thing since sliced bread to your customer base. I'm just trying to process their perceptions and acclimation along a trek that non-ethnic Americans will never experience. (For what it's worth, my foreign-born parents certainly went through this, albeit not as restauranteurs.) It's all good because it happens to every immigrant group that opens up what become popular restaurants in the U.S. and Canada and it's an interesting thing to watch unfold ... at least to me. Again, I don't partake in this cuisine often, but when I'm ready to go, I'm ready! I'm not giving this restaurant 5 stars because I was hoping that that dollop of fried rice would have come with the meal, but King Wah is clearly a 4 star experience and I would recommend it highly to aficionados of more mainstream Cantonese Chinese cuisine.

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The restaurant interior featured a good mix of modern and traditional features ... and the interior lighting was good.
The restaurant interior featured a good mix of modern and traditional features ... and the interior lighting was good.
Orange chicken
Orange chicken
This is the exterior of remodelled King Wah, there was snow on the ground, and it was very cold outside.

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This is the exterior of remodelled King Wah, there was snow on the ground, and it was very cold outside.

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