Chen&#x27;s Chinese Restaurant

Found Best of China looking for a good dinner pick up spot on the way back downtown from the…read moreairport. Called in my order (Mongolian beef with fried rice and Chicken with Vegetables and white rice) when we landed, told 15-20 minutes. Pulled into the restaurant at 13 minutes and was told "just a few minutes". Food came out right on time. First impression - wow, this bag is heavy! As I drove home, the car filled with delicious aromas. The weight was not misleading. Very generous portions, with plenty of meat and fresh vegetables. The Mongolian Beef had the perfect blend of spice and onions. Definitely two generous meals worth, maybe more. It was my favorite - through the smokiness of the fried rice was a strong complement. The vegetables with the chicken were truly fresh and NOT overcooked, which I find too common in Chinese takeaway. The meat was fresh and generous too - not breaded. Friendly service, great portions, and very tasty - definitely recommend!

The wings are some of the best wings in town. I had the 8 cut wings with shrimp friend rice. I got…read morelemon pepper honey sauce in the side. I really enjoyed the wings. The rice was on. The service was quick and friendly. The interior was ok. There is setting but I mainly saw people seated waiting on to go vs. eating.

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No 1 China

3.4(28 reviews)

2.7 mi

The lady at the counter is very rude and seems bothered to have to deal with people. I looked…read morethrough reviews and people have complained about her for 11 years. We have switched to take out so interaction is minimal. I do like the food.

This is mainly a take out restaurant. Wide variety of Chinese dishes reasonably priced. Good…read moreservice. There is no ambiance to speak of as it has a constant flow of patrons in & out the door.

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China Wok 2

4.0(74 reviews)

4.1 mi

I ordered shrimp fried rice, crab rangoons, and a shrimp egg roll... Everything was spectacular!!…read moreThis is my new favorite restaurant

The China man in from won't give u a receipt even if u asked. They closed at 9pm but closed doors…read moreat 8:30pm, won't wait 1 minute for a customer. He says he's got 20 restaurants, so he's super rich. Elon musk rich. I see why he saved a lot on paper receipts. Not a very nice person, he's got girls doing his dirty work in the front for him. The food is ok at best.

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丑的狗都不可看的套链

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JJ Tea House

4.4(189 reviews)

4.2 mi

I was really excited to try JJ Tea House. It's not everyday you encounter an authentic Taiwanese…read morerestaurant. Walking in, the restaurant is spacious. You order first and then the food is brought to your table. I liked the causal concept. I ordered chili wontons and a salt and pepper porkchop. The chili wontons were delicious. The salt and pepper porkchop showed up to my table and I immediately thought wait this is not correct. I clarified with the staff member and she told me it was indeed a salt and pepper porkchop. Well a salt and pepper is traditionally deep fried so I wasn't sure what I was looking at. I accepted it and although it was not what I was expecting, it was an incredible meal. I thought they gave too much white rice but the overall presentation was beautiful. The minced pork over the rice and the steamed egg were perfect accompaniments. I ordered a milk tea to go and it was only okay. The boba was cooked too long as they were very soft. Softer than they should be. Otherwise, this was a solid choice to dine in the area.

JJ's Tea House has been a staple for years and I am so glad I finally got a chance to try them…read more Their pork based broth is so flavorful and perfectly balanced. Their noodles have a great texture to them and make their soups absolutely standout from the rest. The shrimp bao buns have great texture and flavor! The staff is friendly and the service is quick! I had my order to go but the interior is nice. You can tell it's a mom and pop shop and it truly feels like someone's grandmother is making the food back there. I'm looking forward to my next visit to dine in!

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Eggroll Station

3.4(35 reviews)

3.6 mi

We only tried the egg rolls as take out, so this is a somewhat limited review. The regular egg…read morerolls were fresh and crispy. The pork inside was flavorful, but not spicy at all. The vegetables inside were crispy. The wrapper was crispy, cooked perfectly, and not greasy at all. The vegetable egg rolls were just like the regular. I'm ready to try the regular entree items on my next visit. We noticed a sign saying they only offered take out after 4pm due to a parking situation. Apparently their parking lot is used by another restaurant in the evening. I don't understand, but it's something you need to know.

I heard about this place through one of my friends that raved about it. He described it as "a…read morehole-in-the-wall with some crackin' food". The place only takes cash so I had to take a quick trip to the atm if I wanted to try out the place. After finally sourcing some cash, I went to the place on a Friday when it was actually pretty busy. They only allowed 5 people in at once so I spent some time waiting outside. After finally being let inside, I was quickly helped by the lady running the register. I opted for the General Tso's chicken with fried rice and an eggroll. The chicken tasted delicious but the vegetables that came with it did not really mix well with the food. The fried rice was delicious and the eggroll was amazing. All in all, I'm glad I got to try out this local business but do feel as they could update their restaurant and systems to accommodate to todays market.

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Tea Pot Chinese Restaurant

2.6(151 reviews)

2.6 mi

Yes, totally recommend. Must try the Szechuan Dumplings. The first time, recommended by the hotel…read morereceptionist. Hit. We ordered through door dash. Starters Szechuan Dumplings, served in hot, spicy peanut sauce that is so delicious. Accompanied by Pepper steak with vegetables and wonton soup. All portions generous. Flavors that reminded me of home and true Chinese food. This 2nd time, We dined inside. Granted, don't let the outside look deter you. We ordered the Szechuan Dumplings again. This time, Amazing Chicken, tangy, stir fried vegetables. The portions are large I am searching to see if any of the food delivery services deliver to 29233.

We have never been there but get their delivery pretty often. The food is good and arrivs in a…read moretimely manner. We love the duck, dumplings, lo mean, egg foo young... everything we have ordered is very good. Tip the delivery person directly. I've heard that that is the only way the drivers get the tip. We will continue to order from them.

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This is the ma po tofu igot as takeout for lunch today. It's spicy but the flavor is addicting.

China Hut II

4.1(21 reviews)

5.6 mi

I'm never disappointed! I'm 27 and I have been coming here since about 16 years old. My food is…read morealways hot, fresh, and delicious! The owners are never rude and have great customer service. I literally drive from Charlotte to Columbia (hometown) just to get my fix because Charlotte just does not excel in the restaurant business especially Chinese.

Hidden gem! After living in Columbia for 12 years, we finally tried it. Wish we had been going…read moreall along. This little hole in the wall place has amazing ham fried rice and spring rolls. The owner even gives out small desserts for free with your to-go meal.

The restaurant is at a very busy intersection indeed!

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Peking Wok II

4.2(58 reviews)

5.4 mi

Lunch special combination plates are great for the price. Egg Foo Yung is my favorite in town!read more

Food is good, the service is all so good and the ambient is very casual, not too many sit. But the…read morefood is very delicious and tasty and delicious, I will eat there every day, if I have the money

No frills counter with hardly any menu.

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Pork egg roll

Duke's Pad Thai Street Food and Noodle Bar

4.1(338 reviews)

2.6 mi

Duke's serves up healthy and delicious Thai food in a clean, casual environment. I really…read moreappreciated the wide variety of menu options, which featured things you don't see at many Thai spots. I really enjoyed the tofu curry stir fry (pad phet), which was packed with vegetables and great flavor. The service is efficient and friendly, even when it's busy. I'd definitely recommend Duke's for some great Thai food!

Still great for lunch, more great food has been discovered. My coworkers love thos spot and we come…read morehere at least once a month.

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Sparkling Lemonade

Hunan Wok

4.2(79 reviews)

11.5 mi

Best restaurant in Irmo. Portions are huge and food is flavorful and hot. I recommend sesame…read morechicken lunch special and Singapore Mei fun.

General Tso Chicken was decently flavorful but was soggy. I like my chicken to still be crispy…read moreafter sauce is added. The egg roll was so small I thought it was a summer roll. The fried rice scimped a bit on the veggies. It was just rice with a couple pieces of onions. Mei Fun was average at best. Seemed just a bit off. Service was what you would expect from a take-out Chinese restaurant. Ambiance was non-existant. Cleanliness was eww. I wouldn't touch any surface in there.