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    Canton Chinese Restaurant

    3.5 (329 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Truc L.

    This is spot is known for their salted pepper fried pork ribs and sweet and sour soup (canh chua). It has been a solid spot for Chinese- Vietnamese food in town. Friendly service and old school vibe.

    VB3. Broccoli with Oyster Sauce AC16. Soft Shell Crab salt and pepper crab and ginger scallion lo mein
    Bryana S.

    My favorite Chinese food spot. They're a humble authentic Chinese food restaurant serving up classics and traditional Chinese recipes. They have great customer service and are very attentive. It's not a fancy spot but it's cute and comfortable. Reminds me of my favorite Chinese spot in New York, Wo Hop downstairs. I had the soft shell crab, salt and pepper Dungeness crab, Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce,

    Fried rice 18. Spicy Fried Chicken Lunch Special
    Lizbeth C.

    This place is my go to when I'm Richardson!! I love chop suey and it's so hard to find and this place has it!! Super yummy and big portions!! Staff is friendly and attentive and fast.

    Jennifer B.

    Highly recommended by my best friend who lives locally (and generous enough to accommodate us!) for our lunch grub before parting ways. Okay, so he doesn't live so locally, the drive was almost 30 minutes which felt like eternity when you're hAngry, "It'll be worth it, I promise!" he says. Situated in a huge strip mall along with other familiar Asian specialty eateries and stores, it won't be hard to find. Parking was a bit of a challenge because there was a farmer's market kinda thing going on. My friend said it may be a good thing, otherwise, there might have been a wait to get seated. Needless to say, we were seated immediately. It's also a good thing we got here close to opening time because despite the farmers market event, more and more people trickled in until most of the tables were occupied. Extensive menu. Lots I wanted to try. But! Other than trying the fried stuffed shrimp balls, I let the rest of my party of 5 decide what else to get. FRIED STUFFED SHRIMP BALLS: Great starter. They didn't skimp on the shrimp. Each bite was so packed with flavor, I didn't even bother with the dip. Get this! CRAB RANGOON: I've had my share of this from many different spots and I yet still have to find one to impress me. This was good, don't get me wrong, but it was more cream cheese than crab. I barely got any hint of crab flavor, if at all. Delish, nonetheless, just don't expect a lotta crab flavor, though. EGGPLANTS WITH CHICKEN: The amount of chicken and eggplant were commensurate with each other. Whatever ingredients they mixed together to make the sauce is practically magic, it was really good. The chicken was tender and moist and the eggplant wasn't too greasy. SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN: This is NOT orange chicken, by any means, it is far better than that! They found a way to maintain the crisp of the chicken even after getting coated with the sauce. It was sweet and sour and savory all well put together. Recommending! GARLIC NOODLES WITH LOBSTER: By far, it was everyone's favorite dish. This was a first for my friend and his son, and they thoroughly enjoyed it. Noodles were cooked to a perfect above level al dente, the veggies were fresh and the sauce was perfect. I will admit I enjoyed the dish, but I much enjoyed watching the kid enjoy eating it! It's a must have! FOOD: 4.5. SERVICE: 5. Friendly and service with a smile. VALUE: 4.5. Really worth it! PARKING: Shared with plenty of other eateries. Shouldn't be a problem unless there's that farmers market thing going on. OVERALL: 4.75. It was a great way to end our visit! We enjoyed every bit of everything we had. Looking forward to a future visit, hopefully sooner than later!

    The menu has extensive Cantonese dishes. Fresh ingredients, generous portions and prices are reasonable. The staff is friendly and the dishes came out fast.

    Yang FR1. Young Chow Fried Rice
    Jill M.

    3.7 stars This establishment is definitely good quality and affordable chinese food. Typical mom and pop shop/family business. Extensive menu that had a lot of pictures! Great for family eats!

    Arnold L.

    Lucky number 7 is my favorite. Give it a try! Last time I had this dish was in socal.

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    John V.

    A Hidden Gem of Family-Style Feasting Having once married into a Vietnamese family (ex now, thanks for asking), I quickly learned that there's more to Asian cuisine than Pei Wei and Panda Express. Canton Chinese Restaurant is where you'll find the real deal. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by all the classics: the fish tank at the entrance (always a good sign), floors that probably tell stories if you listen closely, a light grey cash register that flashes your total in neon green like it's announcing your fortune, and--of course--the classic paper placemats doubling as your crash course in the Chinese zodiac. Now, the menu. At Canton, we go big or go home, and by that, I mean family-style. There are three staples you can't skip: 1. Cơm chiên xá xíu (BBQ Pork Fried Rice) - Think fried rice, but with smoky, savory pork that'll make you question why you ever settled for the takeout version. 2. Lẩu (Hot Pot) - Choose your own adventure here. We alternated between the tofu and vegetable hot pot (comforting and light) and the fermented fish hot pot (lẩu mắm) for when you want to make sure the kids remember who's boss. 3. Lo Mein and Shrimp Balls - A favorite for the little ones. Kids love it, but I'm not above snatching a shrimp ball when they're not looking. The experience is as classic as it gets, complete with a lazy Susan in the middle for easy sharing and quick rotations of your favorite dishes. Service is efficient--just raise your hand when you need something. This isn't your typical American spot where the server drops by every five minutes for a "How's everything tasting?" Here, you flag them down when you need to refill that hot tea or get a round two of fried rice. In short, Canton is perfect for those who want a no-frills, family-style feast with Chinese and Vietnamese dishes that deliver. Bring the family and friends, bring your appetite, and maybe brush up on your zodiac sign for fun.

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    Melissa G.

    Well, I've been to practically every other place in this strip mall, I've never been to Canton Chinese restaurant. The service is quite warm and personal and you get the real family atmosphere. The wait staff told me that original family still runs the place after all these years. We had the Cantonese beef, and the orange chicken, and of course you have to get the dumplings. Everything was quite tasty and hit the spot as we had hoped it would. One thing I thought was nice. Is my husband described a ginger beef recipe he had had in Calgary and they Said they would try and re-create it for him which I thought was really nice during a lunch rush. I think it's safe to say we'll be back.

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    Lily H.

    My family and I love going here to eat! The restaurant serves family style so we always order a variety of dishes for everyone to share. We love the beef flat noodles, organdy chicken, and fried rice. The restaurant isn't too big. They have big round tables that can sit 8-10 people. The food always comes quickly so you don't have to wait too long if there is a wait. I'd recommend definitely if you're looking for tasty Chinese cuisine!

    FP2. Seafood Fire Pot
    Hyun P.

    The food here is good, large portion family style, and not too expensive. The inside could use a renovation. Like other older Asian restaurants, you pay at the front, and the servers just bring out the food, you have to wave to them if you need anything extra.

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    Ausanka D.

    This food was a culinary experience in Dallas. Real Chinese food in full Effect. Lobsters was tasty. I suggested to come with friends to share different plates.

    Sizzling Beef and Chives with Clam Meats

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    The worst restaurant in Chinatown Richardson-Never again with a big fat ZERO-ordered 2 plates and only one comes out-sitting here waiting

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    Servers are nice. We are greeted well at the door too. Food is always fresh and hot. Love going here for lunch.

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    8 months ago

    Went on Christmas Day for lunch. It was pleasantly busy but no delay on the food. No MSG in the food. All was good and recommend this place

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    Service was horrible ! our waiter kept walking away while we were still ordering our food! It was rude and very disrespectful.

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    Consistently good, good variety of different foods. One of my family's favorite. Owner is very hands-on.

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    4.3(152 reviews)
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    My friend and I got the House Special Soup Dumplings, green beans, Three Flavor Pepper Chicken, and…read morethe Beef Biangbiang Noodles. All the food had amazing flavors so I would recommend everything. My only note was the beef in the noodles was slightly chewy so I would suggest another protein option. The service was great. Our server was patient with us while answering our questions on the menu and knowing the menu well enough to recommend us things that suited our palettes. The restaurant is spacious with many tables to accommodate different size parties so it did not take long for us to get seated.

    My wife wanted to try this for our lunch today, especially since our GOTO for Chinese changed…read moreownership/service/flavor... We ordered: Cumin Lamb (side: fried rice); Singapore Noodle Combination (chicken/shrimp/beef); Eggplant w/ Garlic Sauce (side: steamed rice); Okra w/ Giant Oyster Mushroom (side: steamed rice); and Xao Long Bao (6 pcs). WOW! The braised okra with giant oyster mushroom positively SURPRISED and leap frogged to the top of my preferred vegetable GOTOs...The cumin lamb was SO tender and VERY flavorful. One of the best preparations yet. The Singapore noodle combo and Xao Long Bao did not disappoint... More importantly, the service we received was attentive, courteous, knowledgeable, and prompt. Sadly, the eggplant with garlic sauce is the ONLY reason a star is withheld for this review...it detracted from traditional Chinese style; notes of garlic eviscerated by the chef's sweetening to satisfy an American palette...Why fix something that's unbroken?...I get it. The restaurant has to cater to its customers who populate this mix use (business/lease residential) area at the NW corner of Alma and Hwy 121, but doesn't that limit its draw? Guess we'll just have to head either further south on Central (HWY 75) to the Legacy & Spring Creek areas or further west to the Preston and Warren Pkwy Frisco TX area to satisfy our authentic Chinese cuisine food cravings.

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    6.1 mi

    Great food, some of the best Chinese food you can find in Dallas! Peking duck is on par with NYC…read more(super authentic, the owner is from Beijing) and all of their dishes are such high quality and large portions! This place deserves a lot of love, it's truly a hidden gem.

    My friend and I were craving Peking duck, so we decided to try it out. The reviews were promising,…read moreand I had heard that they carve the duck tableside. We arrived on a Wednesday evening around 7 p.m., and surprisingly, we were the only customers there, considering it was peak dinner time. We also discovered that we needed to pre-order the duck in advance. Luckily, the lady informed us that there was one available for us, but it would take about 30 minutes. We ordered the crispy cucumber salad, xiao long bao, and the dry-fried string beans. The dry-fried string beans were my favorite. The string beans had a delightful crisp texture and a flavorful taste. The cucumber salad was also good, but some parts were a bit soggy. The XLB skin was too thick and chewy, and it didn't taste like the usual soup dumplings, which was disappointing. I was excited for the duck, but I was honestly disappointed when it arrived. The portions were quite small, considering it was a whole duck. It wasn't carved tableside, which was a letdown. Some parts of the duck were dry, and the skin wasn't crispy enough. To add to the disappointment, they charge extra for almost everything. If you want more pancakes or their homemade duck sauce (which tasted like black bean sauce), you'll have to pay an additional $5. Another thing to note is that they are BYOB, so you can bring your own alcohol. However, the menu pictures on Yelp are outdated, and they only offer whole Peking duck, not half orders. Overall, the food was just okay, and I'll probably try a different spot when I'm in the mood for duck again.

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    3.9(137 reviews)
    5.4 mi
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    Love bamboo house! This is one of my favorite places to come whenever I'm craving Peking Duck. Not…read moreonly do you get the duck with the perfectly done crispy skin in a cute dish shaped like a duck, but you also get the rest of the duck in a bone broth soup. It's so much better than chicken soup with the tenderness and flavor. They give you plenty of the pancakes and veggies. David is the absolute best everrr! He always takes care of us and knows just what to recommend. Pretty sure he sees us and just puts in the duck order at this point. Anyways, the pea shoots are basically one of the only vegetables I love to eat and I'm always so happy to see it on the menu here. All of the dishes are great and you really can't go wrong. Come with a small group for family style while enjoying the intimate environment and good food! There's always plenty of parking and it's perfectly located right off the freeway.

    Of course we were here for the Peking Duck. Usually the half duck comes with 10 pieces of skins but…read morethis time we only got 8. It's possible that we may have had a couple stick together. But regardless, we didn't have enough skin so asked if we can get 2 more skins, even if we had to pay for them. The waitress barked at us that it comes in 10-pks and that she can't get us just 2 pieces. Fine, but there's no need to be annoyed and roll your eyes at us. The service was much to be desired. We ordered the A-Choy vegetable and it was awful, old and yellow and not cooked well. It's like they didn't sauté it in a hot enough wok so it wasn't crispy. So disappointing this time. Don't get me wrong, the Peking Duck and the soup that comes with it were still pretty good. Thus the second star.

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