Tiny restaurant with nice ambiance, nice seating inside. We chose take out, it was great! Nice…read morestaff & a really cool fish tank inside. Food was 10/10. Can't wait to grab a bite from them again

The inside is a little dingy and I would not recommend dining inside. But for "to go" it's solid…read more Not the most inspiring or original Chinese food, but just what you'd expect and ample servings. Why not take that to go order to the brew pub across the parking lot (Acrospire) which is excellent and welcomes you bringing in food?

We eat here all the time the service is great ,the food is fresh not left over from previous days.read more

We came to the Sesame Inn after shopping at Ross Park Mall with my family. The Sesame Inn had a…read morevery Asian theme and was clean and modern. The service was just ok. No one was really friendly or attentive. You did have the option of being served by a robot, which I thought was odd. The food was all just ok. We did General Tso and Chicken LoMein. The General Tso did not have a ton of flavor. The LoMein was ok as well.

First time here and we weren't disappointed. Hanah promptly greeted us and watched over any needs…read morewe might have. The menu had many of the expected food items as well as others not so common. On Saturday and Sunday there are many, many more. I always start with vegetable spring rolls. These were especially good. Also had the tasty pancake beef rolls. Will stop again next time we are near the McCandless Ross Townships border. The restaurant is bright, cheery, and clean. No dim sum carts however. Ample parking abounds in the McIntyre Square complex.

Really nicely done dim sum, less so for other items. The various entrees on the menu are a nice way…read moreto fill out a meal, but they pale in comparison to the dim sum. We ordered takeout this time, and the overall experience was great. We placed an order online, and everything was very neatly packaged and ready to go when expected. The food even travelled fairly well, such that it was still in good shape after traveling home. The restaurant itself is in a bit of a drab strip mall, but it's generally nicely decorated with colorful signage and a nicely kept interior. In terms of the food, the shrimp spinach dumplings were really nicely done, with lots of flavor and texture. My partner especially enjoyed the barbecue pork bao, which were nicely steamed with a very flavorful filling. The egg tart was good, but not really my thing. It had a bit of a caramelized sugar flavor reminiscent of waffles with syrup. The spicy oil splashed noodles, one of the noodle dishes on the menu, was generally lacking: some nice toppings, but not much flavor. Overall, this is a nice little place that seems to be fairly well run. I suggest going for the dim sum and giving up on expectations for anything on the menu that isn't dim sum. Find another restaurant for your main course.

I love the original Chengdu Gormet near Squirrel hill and have been a few times, I decided to try…read morethis location recently and it was just as good. While I felt like the original location was slightly better with the overall flavors, this place was pretty darn good. Service was friendly and decent too. The menu is PACKED with many authentic items, so much to choose from, but be sure to use the Chinese menu, not the American menu. The meats in our food choices were tender and fresh... same with the veggies. The flavors were very nice and spice level was low when I asked for "regular" level of spicy, so if I came back, I'd ask for a little more heat. We enjoyed most everything was got - The Dan Dan Noodles were basic, tho flavored nicely, they were like an "Asian spaghetti" so they weren't as good as they should have been. The cucumbers were boring, they definitely needed to have smashed garlic sauce and hot peppers added to the flavor from the kitchen, not just me adding heat at the table. The cumin beef was so tender and tasty! But needed more spice. The scallion pancakes were the best I've had yet! Their garlic sauce that came with the scallion pancakes was so incredibly tasty and those pancakes were flakey and done so nicely! For wok'd greenbeans, the only option was to get their stringbeans and pork and ask for no meat, but add spice - this worked PERFECTLY and they wok'd them right! Overall, it was a very nice visit and despite my opinion on the lack of depth of flavor and heat, this place would definitely satisfy most - So Go, give them a try!!

The restaurant is very big and has a lot of seating, so there is always room for you to dine and…read morenot really have a wait. It's also very well lit. The menu is very extensive and has both American and authentic Chinese food. The portions are very large and you get a lot of food for the price you way. The price is also very reasonable. The food also comes out very quickly. The food was very good and very fresh. Just be warned that their cucumber salad is just cucumbers (there's no rice vinegar, sesame oil, or soy sauce), this was a let down. But the scallion pancakes and string beans were very good. The service though was a little frustrating. It took a while for a waiter to come to our table. We also had a couple of different waiters because we weren't understood and had to do a lot of pointing at the menu. Aside from that, I'm really happy that this restaurant is on McKnight!

Had a great meal at YoYo Panda. We ordered the Black Pepper Beef Ribs and the Kung Pao Chicken, and…read moreboth were really good. The ribs were tender and full of flavor, and the Kung Pao Chicken had a nice balance of spice and savory flavor. The food came out hot, the portions were generous, and the staff was friendly. I'd definitely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for good Chinese food. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Overall: 5/5

YOYO Panda is a pan-Asian restaurant that recently opened in Duncan Manor Plaza. It is open for…read morelunch and dinner. Examples of menu items are scallion pancake, seamed pork buns, miso soup, orange chicken, pineapple fried rice, lo mein, pad thai, noodle soups, curries, chicken entrees, pork entrees, beef entrees, candied pecan shrimp, tofu entrees, milk teas, etcetera. My husband and I ate one dinner here, and we rate the foods as 3.5 stars and the service as 5 stars. The interior of the restaurant looks very nice. Employees promptly and courteously served us. Prices were reasonable. My husband and I ate the crab rangoons (3 stars), beef satay (4.5 stars), chicken with mushrooms (4 stars), and shrimp with broccoli (3 stars). We think that some recipes could be improved. We wish this new business well.

Great made to order Chinese food, that fits our budget way more than sesame inn…read more I love their egg drop soup and sweet and sour soup. Can feed the whole family for under 40 dollars. The owners are very accommodating and the service is fast

I stopped by here this past Saturday with my wife and twins for dinner. My wife and I discovered…read morerice king at the start of the pandemic whenever I was unable to get my monthly Chinese fix in Hartford. What made me order from here was actually their "no MSG" slogan on the menu. The restaurant itself is located in a strip mall near the intersection of backcock and Thompson in the north hills. The shop itself is small and may have had seating but since the pandemic only has a partition inside where you pick up your food. Out of the 50-100 times I have been here (that's not an exaggeration) my food has been ready every time with only 1 exception and I have only had problems with my order once as well. For dinner on this evening I decided to go with the general tsaos combination platter while my wife went with the chicken and broccoli and we also ordered a large wonton soup. My normal order here is the Szechuan chicken but by this point I have ordered most of the menu from the garlic chicken to the happy family and even the mapo tofu. It's all very American Chinese food which is what I expected and good if thats what you like. On this past time I really enjoyed my general Tsaos chicken as it had a thin breading on the outside and then the sauce itself was both spicy and sweet. My wife and I also love their egg rolls here and order one every time we come. While they can be greasy at times, the outside is always super crispy while the inside is hot and flavorful. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. As a matter of a fact I have again and again and Rice King is my top American Chinese food restaurant to go to in the North Hills.

For a fast food, mall food court place, I was pleasantly surprised with how much I liked their…read morefood. I honestly wasn't going to get food here (I was going to get something from the nearby potato stand) but they were passing out samples and it looked appealing. The food was fresh tasting despite being in the "ready to serve" on the hot pans behind the glass. The chicken still had crisp to it on the outside, but was tender and juicy. The portions were also huge. I was balking a bit at the price, but when I saw just how much food I got, it made the price seem so much more reasonable. I think I got three meals out of it because they had packed the take out container so full! Staff was courteous and generous with portions. And the station and surrounding area were clean and well let. You were easily able to get the utensils needed. Overall, a better than expected experience.

While at the mall for some shopping on a Sunday afternoon last month, we wanted to stop for a…read morelittle snack to hold us over. After trying a sample of some chicken the employees were handing out, we decided to stop at China Mi. It is located in the middle of the food court, and there was an employee in the walkway handing out samples, with a lot of persistence. It is louder since it is located in the mall and within the food court. However, there is plenty of seating and liveliness around due to the surrounding mall activity and ambiance. There was no line when I went to order, and I was serviced very quickly. Everything comes out of the hot bar, so unless they were out of something I would assume the service is always fast. I decided to order the Combo 2. I split this food with my fiancé, and he opted for the Bourbon and I got the Orange over a bed of Fried Rice. There were some other options for both the proteins and for the sides, all of which are typical for any mall Chinese restaurant. We also got a large fountain Diet Coke. For both, it was around $18 including tax. The food was really good! We enjoyed both of the chickens, and the rice was also very tasty. The food seemed to be fresh, and everything was hot coming off of the serving bar. Plus, the portions were very generous. There was plenty for both of us to share, and this would be more than enough for someone to have for a meal, maybe even two. The staff were all nice and friendly. We got a drink to go with the meal, and they gave us a refill on it before we were leaving when we asked. It is always nice to be able to have a drink to go from any meal. I was very impressed with this place from my first-ever visit. I will definitely stop here in the future while shopping at Ross Park, and hope to try more of their offerings on my future visits!

Red Orchid is a solid option for Thai food in the North Hills! I've had it a few times now as a…read moretakeout meal (I've admittedly not dined in their dining room yet), and my meals have been consistently good! I've tried a few noodle dishes, including Pad Thai and Pad See Yew, and my husband has tried a few of the curry and rice dishes. The space is small and cozy and tucked into a quiet strip mall building off of Babcock, and they have a pickup area for takeout orders when you first walk in. The portions are good and they have a wide spectrum of food options on their menu! I'd like to try dining in at some point in the future. In full transparency, I will say that I was a bit put off when I last picked up my order because both the waiting area and my view into the kitchen did not appear to be very clean, and I had to ask twice for the order that I'd placed over the phone. That said, it could have been an off night, so perhaps take that with a grain of salt. It's currently not my first choice for Thai food in the area (it's a personal journey to find one's go-to takeout spots, IMO!), but still, it's a good option if you're nearby!

Went to the Red Orchid with family on a Monday evening. I've been here before and they may have a…read morenew chef because everything was very good significantly better than I remember. I'm not saying the food was bad or even mid before because it was always good but now it is even better. We had the Tom Kha soup, chicken Lad Nah, shrimp Pumpkin Curry, Param Chicken and shrimp Summer Rolls. Everything was excellent! Our server Paula was very friendly. I definitely will be back and highly recommend this place!!!

We ordered the Crab Rangoon and jalapeño poppers for appetizers (so good)…read more Then Godzilla roll (not on menu), and the volcano roll (delicious) Bento Box and two take outs. New desserts on the menu, I wanted to try, but I wouldn't have been able to get off my chair. If I lived closer, I would eat here weekly. Server was quick and friendly. This is my favorite restaurant!

We made a reservation a month in advance for a large group of us and were seated right away. It was…read morea Thursday evening so they were pretty empty and our waitress was also the bartender. It took almost an hour for 11 of us to be served our food and another long wait for our checks. It was very slow service. Our waitress was nice and tried to take care of our table. There was another woman helping her serve the food. The sushi rolls, nigiri, poke bowl and ramen dishes were very delicious and everyone loved their meals. They have a nice variety of wines and sakes and the typical beers. Gratuity was automatically added and our waitress let all of us know which was appreciated.

The food was good and they have some of the best rice that I've ever had. The service was excellent…read moreand it was a chill vibe. I highly recommend!

Let's start with the prices. Each pot is the same price at 30$ regardless of what broth you get…read more You are free to change it out at anytime and get any refill without paying more. Unlike some other hot pot places I've been to, this place only charges for one pot and not for the food you get. I ordered everything that was available and it was all better then the last. I would especially recommend the pork, it was delicious! I had 3 orders of it. As I mentioned before, the food is delicious! While I couldn't get a photo, there was also a sauce bar. You had the option to get a premade one or get your own. I chose to make a teriyaki sauce and it was amazing! Definitely recommend checking it out while waiting for food to arrive. The waiter was so nice, I didn't catch his name but rest assured all of the staff is so nice and kind! They are very informative and know what dishes are good and bad. Now for the part that is hardest to nail down, the restaurant ambiance. I normally don't write about ambiance because to describe an amazing place to someone with just a few words is hard to do, but I felt I had to do it for this one. The restaurant looks very authentic and it is clear that they respect the culture that they represent.