Taipei 101 is a popular Taiwanese restaurant in Cary! It has a homey feel inside, like it is a…read morefamily restaurant. I went for dinner on a Saturday and it was packed so expect a slight wait at peak hours. Parking can also be tight as it is located downtown. We were seated quickly and our food came out FAST! Great service. My friend and I shared the Scallion Pancake, Bang Bang Shrimp, Dry-Sautéed Green Beans, and Spicy Crispy Fish. We definitely got one too many dishes, but I am glad we got to try them. The Scallion Pancake was solid. It had the right amount of thinness and flakiness. I would love to taste more scallion next time, though. I think that the sauce that it came with was a bit sweet and I would rather a more savory or saltier sauce to pair with the pancake. The Bang Bang Shrimp was under the appetizer category but it looked like an entree. Lots of small shrimp in a creamy, sweet, and spicy chili sauce. I loved it! The Dry-Sauteed Green Beans were probably my least favorite dish. I wish it had a taste (or more of a taste) of soy sauce or garlic, but it was still decent. The Crispy Spicy Fish is definitely one of the most popular dishes here and it lived it up to the hype! Not sure what seasonings were on the fish, but it tasted a bit salty, spicy, and savory. The fish also tasted fresh to me. We also received complimentary rice, which was needed with our savory dishes! I would definitely come back here in the future! There are so many options for food on their menu and almost everything was a hit. Plus, service was fantastic. I recommend going with a large group to do family style and really try a lot of the menu items.

I like how people talk about decent Chinese food like they talk about bees -- "where did they all…read morego?" If I am anywhere near Cary I will go to this place for the Sichuan dishes. Often times I find that the little red pepper on many Chinese menus mean nothing. Here, they mean "this is going to be really spicy!" I have been told that you ask for something that isn't on the menu, they can often gladly make it for you. So... yeah. TBH -- the more American-Chinese dishes aren't anything special. I had someone's General Tsao and it was way spicier than most (which was great) but really, really, goopy and sugary (which wasn't.) All in all, if you're adventurous, and you're tired of the same old American-Chinese I would give this place a run and I would actually avoid those items on the menu should you dine here.

The service was good. I asked what the employee's recommendation was and I went with it. I believe…read moreit was the braised pork rice dish. Great value, absolute ton of food. Lots of yummy cabbage and mustard greens as well as a boiled egg. I feel like this could easily feed two people but I also had a boba from Tiger Sugar before eating lunch. Ambiance was food court haha so not much ambience to be found. I got it to-go also.

The original bao. Size of a McD double cheeseburger. It's yummy but the flavor is on the lighter…read moreside. Both the meat and pickled veggies have just enough flavor, but I prefer more flavor. The sausage bao is the same flavor wise, I think it's missing garlic. The bao bun is just right. The slush also has a hint of sugar and flavor, which is too light for me. Overall, I would return again. Enjoy your bao!

| Overview + Fast &…read morefriendly customer service + Beef in garlic sauce was well-cooked - Overpriced for the amount of food - Small amount of rice - Menu lacks images - Amount of meat is questionable despite a bunch of vegetables burying them. - Ambiance is not inviting. - They said they ran out of pork belly for the pork dish my wife ordered. | Overall Score: 2.3 | Recommended Alternative Taipei 101 in Cary - has more reasonable prices, larger amount of food for less price, clearer menu, and better ambiance.

Another one bites the dust. Wish I had read all the recent reviews regarding change in ownership…read more Price to portion ratio is just not as good as it used to be. We were able to order some of our usual dishes but quality and flavor were lacking. Service was good. Ambiance unchanged. What I will miss most is the Peking duck and the accompanying $6 dish that's made with the bones. If anybody knows whether the old owners are starting a new venture, please let me know!

: ) Yibin Spicy Dry Noodle with Pork (N5) : ) Steamed…read moredumpling with pork and Chives : | Soup dumplings (pork) : ( Service was Ok maybe on the lower side of Ok. Super clean and neat store incl. the restrooms.

Aside from the fact that Q Noodle's flavor profile doesn't totally vibe with my personal…read morepreferences, I find this place to be very, very inconsistent. As someone who really enjoys big, spicy flavors in Chinese food, I find Q Noodles to be on the tamer side. This isn't necessarily the worst thing, my grandparents prefer these flavors a lot more. However, the style of food does not make up for some the unknown of a high or low experience. Q Noodles is one of the few places in the area that serves soup dumplings. Unfortunately, during my last visit the soup dumplings had no soup in them. The flavor of the meat inside was decent, but the lack of soup was disappointing! It makes the dish what it is. I also don't particularly fancy their rice bowls, and that says a lot coming from someone who eats an unholy amount of rice. I eat a lot of Taiwanese braised pork rice, so when I saw it on the menu I certainly had some expectations. I didn't get the Taiwanese version, rather, a more mild version where the pork was leaner and definitely overcooked. Their pork chop rice bowl is decent. While there are some misses, there are also some highlights. The popcorn chicken with the spicy powder rocks, the spicy braised beef noodle soup is packed with heat and delicious flavors, and their braised chicken is tender, juicy and kind of like a great Bourbon chicken. It pairs well with a rice bowl. Q Noodles certainly won't be my #1 choice when it comes to Chinese food, given the amount of options in the area. However, there are some really solid options that I think still give it some charm. I just hope that next time, my soup dumpling has some soup!

My second visit to Shanghai Alley is exactly why I believe in second chances. I honestly was not…read morevery impressed during my first visit, but coming back again completely changed my opinion because this place really shined the second time around. They offer a huge variety of dishes ranging from classic Chinese and American Chinese food to handmade dim sum made fresh in house. Everything we tried was packed with flavor, especially the walnut shrimp which I'm still thinking about. The roasted duck and char siu were also standout dishes and you can really tell they put care into the food here. I also love that they specialize in both Sichuan and Cantonese dishes, so there's something for everyone depending on what flavors you're craving. If you want the full dim sum cart experience, definitely stop by on the weekends from 11 to 2. It made the experience feel even more authentic and fun. This visit completely won me over and I'll definitely be back to keep exploring the menu.

Good to know we have more dimsum options in NC. I came on a Saturday morning. Usually on weekends…read morethey have dimsum push carts. I got greeted and seated right away. You have a choice of taking food items off of the push carts that comes by your table like every 10 minutes or so. There are different carts. Some with entrees,some with appetizers and some with desserts. There is plenty of tables inside for group outings. They have booths and round tables. You can opt out of dimsum items and order from the regular menu by scanning the QR code on the table. I was looking forward for sesame balls, shrimp rice or pork rice rolls and fried shrimp balls but they didnt serve them there. Overall good food but not the best Ive had. There dimsum options are more limited then the other dimsum places Ive tried in NC.

Excellent food at an excellent price. The lunch specials alone have me coming back no doubt in my…read moremind. The service was quick and nice. I got the sushi lunch for 9.99 for two rolls with soup, amazing. The rolls were good and the quality decent as well. I think its worth the price for sure. Its a few tables for seating to enjoy your meal or they do carry out as well. Be back soon!

Really good value and a ton of great options on the menu. Tried the steamed gyoza, miso soup,…read morerainbow roll, spicy tuna roll, fried rice, sesame chicken, and hunan beef. None of the options were the best I've ever had, and I think it was lacking a bit of flavor, but it was really good for the price and local convenience. Definitely recommend.

Good Harvest is a great spot if you're going with a group. While they offer hot pot, we decided to…read moreorder a couple of dry pots to share instead. Since there were so many of us, we reserved their private dining room, which came with a karaoke machine. It made the whole experience a lot of fun since we could eat, sing, and be as loud as we wanted without bothering anyone else. We got there right when they opened, so our food came out pretty quickly. After everything was served, though, we didn't really see our server much. The food was excellent--everything we ordered was really good, and if you order it spicy, they definitely mean it, so keep that in mind. I'd definitely come back, but I'd recommend going with a bigger group so you can order a variety of dishes and share everything.

Delicious! Service was quick and food was delivered to our table within 10 minutes of ordering…read more The lighter (pork broth?) was my favorite! We ordered plenty for the first table and they brought so much food we did not need to order again! I loved the hand-pulled noodles and enoki mushrooms. The rice cakes were soft, chewy, and delicious. If I went again I would love to try the dumplings. The fried dough was also very yummy. You won't be disappointed with anything you order here! You are able to make your own sauces at the sauce bar, which is another way to customize the flavors you get. I don't think you could go wrong here either... The restaurant started to get busier when we were finishing up, but the tables are spaced well so it never felt crowded. Our servers were quick and attentive, never letting my water go below half full!! I will definitely come back the next time I want Hot Pot!

The food was delicious, and the service was great as well. I'll be going back to sample more from…read moretheir large menu!

The atmosphere was kind of messy and dumpy. Also it would be nice if they turned up the AC. I was…read moreglad to get to my car and cool off from the overhot restaurant. The food was adequate but not great. The dumplings were better after i finished the leftover ones at home. C+

Yuuum!!! They have…read morereally upped their game and made the tofu snack more consistent and "bubble" shaped. Enjoyed the Thai iced tea as well. Quiet comfortable interior and great service Thank you for my post-CVS Rx pickup treat!

Just stopped by our OG location for Cha House on NC States campus and it looks like they are closed…read moreuntil further notice and under new management. About to head to the Cary location. They are still open currently.

Our group got an assortment of treats: shaved ice, loo loo, passion fruit sorbet, boba tea and…read morecaramel boba jelly. Some things were missing from the order at first but the employees made it right at once. The boba elevated the caramel jelly according to my teen. Everyone left full. Thanks to a cute shop!

Food: got the double taro signature. It was interesting flavor but Not sure if I actually enjoyed…read moreit but it was something unique and different. There were alot of different textures so it was a bit confusing to eat. You did receive a really large quantity which plenty for 2-3 people. Service: they were friendly and helpful with explaining items. Location: located next to Perry steakhouse and located across Crabtree valley mall. There is a parking garage for your vehicle. Ambiance: super bright and colorful. Had indoor and outdoor seating. They had a cotton candy machine in the back which seemed to do different shapes however it wasn't working when we went.