Hot day. Costco run complete. Charlotte traffic testing everyone's patience. That meant one thing:…read morecomfort food stop at Taipei Express. It was pushing 97 degrees outside, and after a long afternoon of computer work and errands, I finally stopped in for the crispy scallion chicken and pan-fried dumplings. Huge portions. Fair prices. Friendly people. Consistently solid food every single time. The best part today honestly might have been the air conditioning. They've got a cool, comfortable space to wait while your order is prepared, which felt amazing after baking outside all day. I forgot to take food photos because I was hungry and ready to get home, but trust me, they pack these takeout containers like a game of Jenga. Nothing spills. Nothing shifts. Everything is packed tight and thoughtfully. Only tiny downside: the dumpling sauce goes into the same container as the hot dumplings, so by the time I got home, it had softened the bottom a bit. Still, the dumpling wrappers are thick and crispy enough to survive the trip. Into the air fryer later they go. One warning: the parking lot can be chaotic since it sits right off busy Providence Road. Just be patient. Cars are constantly pulling in, backing out, blocking entrances, and today people were absolutely treating red lights like suggestions. Saw it multiple times, including a bus cutting across traffic when I had the right-of-way. Charlotte drivers... please relax a little. That said, the food made the trip worth it. Taipei Express is one of those dependable local spots that always comes through when you need a solid meal without spending a fortune. Life is too short to not eat well. Get out there and eat your way through Charlotte.

Service was great- on a walk in carry out. Restaraunt looks nice with vibrant decor…read more However- ordering is a bit different. I ordered sesame chicken w/ fried rice. It unfortunately was quite bland, big chunks, & not crispy. Fried rice/ super bland, no additions except peas. I was unable to finish the rice due to blandness even with soy sauce. Great ambiance and staff- foods just not for me.

The food was so yummy! Fast for lunch. But what really made it great was Cory! Fast friendly &…read moreattentive to everyone walking in, doing Togos, and in the dining room! 10/10 will come back

Food: I would say average to above average Chinese food. The General Tso's chicken wasn't very…read morespicy at all, and the sauce was fairly thin, which I like as opposed to thick and super sugary. I do prefer white meat and this was one of those entrees that seemed to be made of mainly thigh meat. Service: excellent. There was one lady working all by herself when we went and she was funny and attentive. Despite her being the only one, service was quick and she was friendly. I am honestly surprised that the place was not more busy than it was given its location.

We visited dumpling lady for a quick lunch on a Sunday. We ordered the pork soup dumplings, sichuan…read morecucumber, and the pork belly noodle special. Starting with the dumplings, these things should not be called soup dumplings. The broth quantity was very disappointing. I have better experience with the mila frozen dumplings I steam at home. That being said, I liked the little foil cups they were served in, especially when they didn't have large soup spoons. The noodles were really well cooked, and I loved the pork belly, but the portion was underwhelming. The cucumber was definitely the highlight for me though. It had a great flavor profile, and I loved the spice level. 10/10 would recommend for the cucumbers. As much as I appreciated the goal here, I likely wouldn't go back. There are a lot of spots in optimist hall, and I'm inclined to believe I'd be happier with something else.

Was so glad to see The Dumpling Lady offered non-pork dumplings! I got the shrimp and chicken…read moredumplings which I loved so much! The chili sauce the top it with is also a great addition!

As a New Yorker, I am aware of my pickiness when it comes to things like Chinese, bagels, pizza…read more I've been living in Charlotte for 6 years now and have tried plenty of the places I hoped would live up to my northern standards... All that being said.... I still don't have a "perfect" pizza place, bagel, or Chinese spot. I'm raving about Ho Ho Cherry House because it's exactly what it needs to be. I wanted Singapore noodles and a bunch of random soups and apps. I got all of that via delivery (so props to the apps) but my food was SCORCHING hot, fresh, and delicious. Everything was packed neatly and I was given plenty of extra sauces, fortune cookies, utensils, and the like. I've begun to realize I will forever be let down if I keep comparing everything I try to what I was used to back home. And being so focused on the comparison, I forget that sometimes these places are BOMB in their own right.

loved the ho ho shrimp with the grand marnier sauce. delicious! egg rolls & general tso's were…read moregreat too.

Love this place! I'm from San Francisco Bay Area and since moving to Columbia SC five years ago;…read morebeen searching for dim sum. Finally found it here! Whenever I am up in Charlotte, I look forward to my meal here. I love going early on weekends (avoid the crowd and wait time) when they have cart service. So much to choose from. If dining when cart service isn't available, they have their regular menu and also a dim sum menu. It's not cheap, but the quality, service and atmosphere are worth the extra pennies.

Sorry, no pics! Went here for a birthday lunch and had a really good experience. They open at 12,…read morebut it gets busy fast. I'd definitely recommend getting there around 11:30-11:45 to put your name on the list so you're one of the first tables seated. We were seated right when they opened, and it was neat seeing all the servers already lined up with their carts ready to go. The first couple of dishes we got were a little on the cold side, but after that everything came out nice and hot. The food was really good overall. There aren't many places around here for dim sum, so I'm glad this one is actually pretty solid. The service was good, everyone we interacted with was friendly, and the restaurant was clean and well kept. I'd definitely come back the next time I'm craving dim sum!

The fried rice and stir-fried okra together are amazing. Food is always good!…read more The ambiance is outdated but the service is exceptional.

Searching for Chinese in Charlotte, I found that this place had an intriguing menu. They are retro…read morein the sense that there is no online ordering, so I called in. It is busy enough that plenty of other people had also called in for takeout. The price was higher than I thought it would be by a significant margin; I thought something was off but then rechecking their menu I saw it was indeed $20 for a vegetable entree. On the upside, they did offer brown rice at no extra charge. Still, I'll get three meals out of it and as someone who eats a lot of takeout, this was not a great value. In terms of quality, I was thrilled to find that they offered a stir-fried okra dish. This is a ubiquitous Indian dish, and of course okra is common throughout the tropics globally, but I'd never seen this offered at a Chinese restaurant before. And the rapid cooking technique typical of the cuisine produced a delightfully crisp vegetable, which went great with a black bean sauce and some very hot dried chilis. On the other hand, their interpretation of ma po tofu had some fermented broad beans but minimal vegetables (sometimes you get mushrooms or peas or at least some leeks or something) and no numbing sensation. They had a bean curd roll dish that I enjoyed, and some quality dumplings. Overall, not huge portions and a mix of okay to great quality.

Favorite local spot in city, been going to it since it opened. Staff is very sociable, food is…read moredelicious and well priced, and the ambiance is always pleasant.

Super friendly service with casual setting…read more We came on a Fri around 6PM and were easily seated. They have a full bar, wine list and a couple of IPA's. I started with the Egg Drop Soup ($4) and it was tasty. My bride ordered the special with was a Snapper ($28) with veggies. It was good and she really enjoyed the veggies. I went with the Kung Pao Chicken ($16) and it was okay. Service was prompt, attentive and friendly!

Today I met a friend for lunch at YaMe. I was greeted by the staff when I entered and the…read morerestaurant was as very clean. The menu offers something for everyone. It was our first visit and we wanted to try the curry. We ordered the Thai Red Curry and the Thai Green Curry. Both were perfection! The red curry had just the right amount of spice to give it flavor, but not be too spicy hot. The green was mild, but flavorful. The dumplings were so good. These were both very good and we added shrimp and chicken. I believe they would be just a satisfying with only the vegetables. This is my go to place for Asian noodle dishes from now on...can't wait to sample more of the menu on my next visit.

I ordered takeout from this spot one evening and overall the experience was disappointing. Most of…read morethe food was just okay, but the chicken skewers were absolutely inedible. They genuinely did not taste like chicken at all, and I couldn't even finish them. I strongly recommend staying away from that item. I also tried to order a bubble tea without ice and was told I'd be charged an extra $2 because they would need to "add more juice." I didn't ask for extra juice, just no ice!!! And charging extra for that feels unreasonable and borderline price gouging. Ridiculous!!!! Between the poor food quality and the frustrating service, the overall experience wasn't great, and I won't be returning.