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Chia Bistro

3.6 (57 reviews)
InexpensiveChinese
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Quiet
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Sesame chicken, pork fried rice, pork lo mein, orange chicken
Juliana D.

Really good Chinese food near me! I have been wanting to try this place for years and never had the chance. Food was ready quick and it was super tasty. The sesame chicken and orange chicken tasted very similar though. Both were amazing but the orange chicken wasn't very orangey. The pork lo mein and pork fried rice were also really good! I just wish they had the carrots and baby corn inside.

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Joshua C.

Gotta try this spot, haven't yet but got the to-go menu to see what I want to order. The staff was friendly and nice and the place was clean .

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Dinning room could use more lighting to brighten up the place but food is great and very hot! Delicious!

Chicken wings and house fried rice delicious!!!!
Sa M.

This place is Amazing! We always pass by but never enter? I'm glad we did today. The place was empty so I walked out but than decided to come back in and I'm so glad we did. I lived in NYC for many years and I know about good Chinese food and this place has it. The portion of food are huge and delicious. The service is amazing!!!!! AAAA+++

Ravi G.

This place is joke. So my wife and I went to Chia Bistro based on the reviews. Boy was that a mistake. I asked about items on the menu they don't have any knowledge about food and customer service. I have had Thai from several different restaurants in different cities, and this place is by far the worst! We walked in on a Saturday night. Restaurant was empty. The food is way under salted and under cooked. The quality isn't there. I would recommend people to skip over this place

Entrance & waiting area with large aquarium on the right.
Daniel B.

So a few days ago noon rolled around and I found myself getting hungry. But I wanted something quick, cheap, and from someplace new. Chia Bistro came to mind so I tried to find their menu online to see if it was worth the drive there (not exactly around the corner from me), and of course for reviews! They have no info online, but I was able to find a small selection of positive reviews @ various sites. Needed gas anyway, so gathered up the children (dogs!) and headed out. Walked in around 12:30 & the place was empty, save one lone construction guy having lunch. That kinda thing usually raises an eyebrow, especially at the height of 'lunch hour," and even more so on a Friday. Browsed the menu & decided on the Hunan Chicken lunch combo ($6.01 w/tax). While the lady that took my order wasn't exactly what I would deem "friendly" by any stretch, I did like that she didn't give me any lip when I asked for double rice instead of the obligatory egg roll, and to only have broccoli, carrots & water chestnuts, so that earned a star. There is a rather large waiting area at the entrance, with plenty of seating available. More restaurants should follow suit. The dining area was on the smallish side, with maybe 10 or 12 tables, so that keeps things a smidge intimate. Décor was pretty inviting, without the expected explosion of kitsch. One review I read online said that portion sizes were humongous. Maybe this was an off day, but my portion was far from humongous. I was surprised at how LITTLE they gave me. VERY small amount of chicken & veggies, and two miniscule scoops of rice (more like glorified tablespoons). Lotus Express just down the way from my house gives twice that easily, if not more! But I wasn't starving, so I thought if was that yummy I would get over the portion size. I probably won't be back unless someone else is treating. As we all know you can order the same dish at five different Chinese restaurants and it will completely different at each one. That's what sets them apart from their neighbors. But this had the strangest flavor to it. The chicken itself was cooked well, but the Hunan sauce had THE STRANGEST flavor. I'm not sure how to describe it really. Kind of a "cooking-class-gone-wrong" flavor. **insert inside-out face here** And that rice. They call it fried rice. Not exactly. I've never seen rice such a dubious shade of brown or unusual texture. And that oily taste. Ick. Been there, tried that. I can cross Chia Bistro off my bucket list....and my list in general . :)

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The fried rice is just rice with sauce, no egg. Not sure why this place has a better score than hunan park which is way better.

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Very good food, reasonable price and the staff is excellent. A regular place to eat for me.

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2 years ago

Best Beef Lo Mien in CLT. Also fried rice has an abundant amount of chicken or pork.

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Amazing food!! Always feel welcomed and the owner is such a gem!! I always come back for their fried rice or general tso chicken.

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This is my favorite Chinese place. Mongolian beef is awesome. Crab rangoons are top notch also.

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The fried rice is absolutely delicious! It was full of flavor, perfectly cooked, and tasted fresh…read moreand homemade. I especially loved the beef steak -- it was juicy, tender, and seasoned really well. The combination of the steak with the fried rice was amazing. The pastries that came with the meal were also a wonderful surprise: warm, soft, and very tasty. Everything was served beautifully, and the portion size was generous. The atmosphere and service made the experience even better. I would definitely come back again and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a delicious and satisfying meal!

I hadn't eaten here for about a decade but I was in the area so gave it a shot…read more At first, I wasn't going to give it a shot because there is a beat-up printer paper on the door--usually not a good sign. I went back to my car and looked up reviews before driving away. Most of the reviews were good. At that moment, I made a decision: "We're going in!" Even though 'we' is just me. Don't judge; I'm sure you do the same from time to time: consciously or subconsciously. I ordered a Quart of Wonton Soup (very exciting) and Roast Pork Lo Mein (pretty cool). The wait was 10-15 minutes and I paid ahead of time. It was $16 and change but the woman behind the counter stared with great anticipation if i would leave a tip. If I could go back, I wouldn't. For what? They're already marking up prices and this part was strange. Not a fan. Fortunately, the food was good. There were only five wontons (quart usually has 6-8) but it was very good!) The Roast Pork Lo Mein was also strong. It actually had too much Roast Pork for me. At this location, I might just get Chicken Lo Mein next time. But I have been seeing more TikToks with chickens on farms and they're pretty chill so maybe just Lo Mein. I would eat from here again. Hope that helped!

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