Boon Kai Restaurant

THEE best Thai restaurant in Oakland County. Everything is flavorful. I wish they would reopen…read morethe outdoor patio. The storefront sits on the lake/beach and has a great view of summer madness. It's been closed since Covid.

Trash Food, Trash Service - Stay Away…read more Another so-called "highly rated" Asian restaurant serving up straight garbage. Let me save you the mistake I made. The food? Disgusting. The service? Even worse. I called to report the awful meal I received, and instead of any kind of accountability, the woman I spoke to told me it was my problem. No apology, no solution just pure attitude and blame-shifting. Classy. Let's talk about the food: * Sweet and Sour Chicken: A soggy, inedible mess. The chicken was drowning in sauce, so saturated the breading slid off like wet paper. Ever had meat slide out of mush? Now I have. Absolutely vile. * Crab Rangoon: Not crispy. Not even close. Rubbery, stale, and lazy. Like someone microwaved it and hoped no one would notice. * Egg Roll: Same story rubbery Zero crunch. Zero flavor. Zero effort. * Wonton Soup: Greasy, flavorless broth with gummy, overcooked wontons that tasted like they'd been soaking in hot water for hours. You'd get more taste chewing a napkin. I live less than two miles away, so don't even try to blame the drive. If your food can't survive a 5-minute trip, you shouldn't be in the takeout business. And when I asked to return the meal? I was told to "throw it in the trash" because they weren't offering a refund or credit. The only honest thing they said all night because that's exactly where this food belongs. Do yourself a favor skip this place. The food is trash. The service is trash. The entire experience was a waste of time, money, and appetite. They clearly don't care about quality or customers. Shameful.

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Jeff's Kitchen

3.8(134 reviews)

0.4 mi

We have been here four times now and the food is exceptional ! The attention to each table is very…read moregood and the atmosphere is welcoming.

The food was truly amazing! I'm not a huge pork fan, but I'd eat it more if it was prepared the way…read moreJeff makes it. You really do need to make a reservation to eat here though. I made the mistake of trying to do a walk in 2 yrs ago because I didn't read the reviews on Google. The place is run by only him and his wife so it makes sense for the reservations. But it's worth it! The noodles and soup dumplings were my favorite dishes! The place was spacious and clean. And since they only serve a few groups at a time, it was pretty quiet and empty.

Storefront

Sweet sour ribs

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Salted egg yolk tofu

Ka Hing

3.5(60 reviews)

1.6 mi

Great tasting food. Real bean sprout egg rolls. I highly…read morerecommend this restaurant. Beautiful interior and good service.

Pretty good price to food ratio. The Hunan chicken was really good for my first try. I got the…read moreextra spicy level and it was just the right amount of spicy. So not too spicy for me! I liked the wonton soup! First time seeing wonton soup with additional veggies in the soup like bean sprouts and (I believe) bokchoy. Unfortunately I wasn't a fan of the egg drop soup. It was way too thick in consistency. I also wasn't a fan of the fried rice. There wasn't any veggies or egg in the rice and it was a bit on the dry side. I scraped up every drop of the sauce from the chicken to mix in with the rice. But other than that, it was still good. I'd definitely like to try the other menu items.

Wonton and egg drop soup

L33. Orange Chicken Combo Dinner Special

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L30. General Tso's Chicken Combo Dinner Special w/ metal shards to rip my anus when I push it out.

Szechuan Empire North

3.4(111 reviews)

2.2 mi

General chicken is so good!!…read more And I love the Hunan beef... Way better than the location in livonia..... A little pricey, but food is really good at this location

I was so hopeful of this place and was highly of disappointed…read more The food did not have any flavor to it at all. It was very bland. The soup has one wonton in it and the meat inside it has a strange smell and taste to it. Also it like it was old. The chicken did not have any flavor to it at all. The rice would have been great if the veggies weren't soggy tasting. I unfortunately just did not enjoy this place at all. And it sucks because the lady was so nice at the front desk too.

Specials

Hunan Style (Mixed Vegetables) with beef, same as the other pic Really good flavor.....One of my favs.... Highly recommend

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Royal Wall

3.5(103 reviews)

2.4 mi

First time trying! Saw some positive reviews on YELP! I am in agreement with these nice reviews!…read moreThis meal was very good! I ordered through DoorDash and it was delivered still hot, order was correct and the taste delivered as well! I have been searching for solid Chinese food in the area and have come up short many times! One of the best Almond Chicken I have had. So many times in this area, the chicken is so tough and dry. This was the opposite! Tender, tasty with a great crust. I liked the gravy as well. All the dishes were very flavorful, tender and the sauces and veggies were also cooked well. I am looking forward to ordering again! Also, can't forget the soups! I enjoyed the egg drop and hot and sour soup that came with the order.

We've only eaten carry out and only egg rolls and Beef Lo Mein but it is the best Beef Lo Mein…read morewe've ever had after many years of trying different places. The egg roll was really good as well, I'm just sorry it's not closer to White Lake !

Sesame seed, chicken and 75. Almond Boneless Chicken

75. Almond Boneless Chicken

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L5. Almond Boneless Chicken Lunch Special

China Cafe

4.2(359 reviews)

5.2 mi

Busy evening here because people love China Cafe!! With good reason, really delicious! Such a…read morepleasant evening enjoying terrific food and atmosphere. Service is excellent and efficient. Great team of dedicated people work here and provide a stellar experience. It always feels like a special night out! Treasured local gem!

Excellent food, very tasty and authentic. We had great service and the restaurant is very nicely…read moredecorated. They have a nice looking patio and an attached Jia Lounge which looked very cool.

Chow Fun, Five Pepper Chicken and Kung Pao Chicken

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Walnut Shrimp, of course, since I get it every time. The portion seems smaller, and the mayo sauce is less sweet.

Sizzle It Asian Bistro

4.0(170 reviews)

1.4 mi

My husband and I had a blast at Sizzle It! This is truly a family owned business and they put their…read moreheart and soul into it. Our server was super kind and asked us how we found them. We ordered our sizzle it bowls and they came out so fast! Think Asian Fajitas! I ordered a taro smoothie with boba and my husband ordered a thai tea. Our server also recommended the scallion pancakes and my husband couldn't resist. Our food was super delicious with the perfect amount of seasoning. We couldn't finish it all! She even brought our table some watermelon just because she cut some for themselves. The server also offered to take our photo with our food, so enjoy that! We came about an hour before closing and there weren't many other people here. I would definitely recommend checking it out!

Big change to this cozy eatery…read more I first came here during Covid in 2020 and it was all different. They made the food in the bento boxes due to Covid so we didn't get the experience. Years later I came back yesterday and really enjoyed the food again. You order your protein, select rice or noodles, pick 3 add one and your sauce. It's all cooked for you and served inside a hot cast iron stone. Once you get your food keep stirring it around because it's still cooking. The portions and prices are reasonable. Decor is nice and the restaurant is clean. Oh, they also have rolled ice cream!

Dining Inside

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Front Entrance

Maple Park China Town

2.9(61 reviews)

0.9 mi

Decent but not great. Tried for the first time recently. Ordered online and it said it would be…read moreready in about 15 minutes...it was 30. Most of the food was good - the egg drop soup was not (watery and flavorless). Overall, I like Ka Hing much better.

The food tastes fine but months ago it made me incredibly sick. Like coming out every which way,…read moresick. Everyone on social media claimed I was lying to slander this business, tonight I recommended it to a family member who was visiting and explained my experience being likely just my sensitive stomach. She is also vomiting and stuck in the bathroom. I guess I wasn't imaging things. Never going back.

Fast dining, only three tables

Little strip mall. Big taste!

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General Tso Chicken dinner combo w/white rice

Yummy House

3.5(151 reviews)

2.0 mi

My favorite sushi place for takeout! It's snowy it's cold what do you need? Miso soup from Yummy…read moreHouse. Such flavorful broth and a comfort soup for me. I cannot come here without getting the sweet potato roll. It's so filling and crispy. As a lover of indoor dining, I miss the days of pre covid dinners at Yummy House and wish they would bring it back. But so happy their business is thriving as take out only and they always have a line for pick ups.

Yummy House has been my go to Chinese food place for years!! I miss the days where you could sit…read moreand eat inside Pre-Covid. Now, they are a great takeout place with fast and reliable service. My favorites are the Wonton Soup, House Special noodles, and their Shrimp Tempura sushi rolls. Just got some tonight and it was so good. Prices have relatively stayed the same as well. I absolutely recommend if you live in the area!

Monster roll with no cream cheese

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Chicken Fried Rice

Szechuan Fan

3.8(58 reviews)

4.1 mi

taste good and cost performance , service is normal level , no sport on TV, clean but smallread more

I've heard a lot of great things about this restaurant but unfortunately did not have the same…read moreexperience. The restaurant itself is very small but there is quite a bit of seating. We were sat right away but it took a few minutes before we were given menus and another 5 to 6 before we were asked about drinks. We got a pot of hot tea for the table and a glass of water each, none of which were ever refilled during our meal. The server was nice but very busy as I believe she was waiting on all the tables herself. The food took about 20 or so minutes and I was immediately disappointed. I got a beef noodle soup, one of my favorite Chinese dishes, and every single piece of meat was full of cartilage and fat. It was inedible. Our server never came back until we had finished and flagged her down. I was more than ready to go at this point.

Green Onion Pancake

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Dry pot beef brisket

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Adrienne P.

18 years ago

I didn't expect Boon Kai to be very good considering it sits next to a smoke shop, a laundromat, and a dollar store, but it's actually a nice place. The waitresses are always very courteous and attentive. The portions are gigantic and way better than the Chinese food I am accustomed to. The decor was a little odd and reminded me of a finished basement or an old hotel (with teal blue booths.) But overall it was a very nice place. There's a bar, but I haven't had an opportunity to drink there yet. I've dined here twice, once for lunch and once for dinner. There is never a crowd. I kinda like that. :) read more

Andrew A.

187

9 years ago

I love this Chinese restaurant. The service and food were great! I ordered the Fried Dumplings and Seafood War Bar and both were delicious. Everyone I came with said they would be coming back soon and I couldn't agree more. read more

Ronald

12 days ago

There are New Owners and they have put together a wonderful menu and the cuisine is a mix of Asian and Indian food. Excellent taste and service. read more

Nevan P.

2 years ago

I love this place ever since I was just 9 my mom and me went here everyday we could. She's been going here since she was in high school!

Jackie N.

4 years ago

I can honestly say I prefer another Chinese restaurant in the area over Boon Kai. Boon Kai use to be the best. Not sure what happened.

Brooke D.

170

8 years ago

I've been coming here since I was a kid and I've never had a bad experience. Great service and even better food.

Bob R.

3 years ago

It was a great place when Tommy and his family owned it. Now, not so good. Time to find another restaurant.

Nicole Y.

3 years ago

10/10. Phenomenal. Love love love. I need 85 characters. Super good. Would recommend.

Brandon T.

11 years ago

2 words - Food Poisoning! This is not a joke. Everyone I went with got sick! read more

B I.

9 years ago

been is business near or over 30 years. always fantastic food without issue

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