China Recipe

Medium size local mom and pop traditional Chinese restaurant atmosphere. Service is alright. Their…read morewomton soup is the best. Typical local Chinese affordablre fast comfort food also good for takeout orders.

Great hot and sour soup! I get a big bowl and share moo shu pork with hubby. Tons of food and…read morereally good!

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Rice

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Inside seating and counter.

Dragon King

4.2(141 reviews)

9.2 mi

**Ambiance** The…read morerestaurant itself is a decent size with plenty of seating and large booths, so it would be comfortable for families or larger groups. **Service** Service was great. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and welcoming. The staff spoke English as well as either Cantonese or Mandarin, which initially gave me high hopes for the food. **Food** I won't lie--I came in with pretty moderate expectations. After chatting with the staff in both Mandarin and Cantonese, I thought we were in for a really authentic meal. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. We ordered five dishes, and it quickly became apparent that the food is heavily catered toward American tastes. Several dishes contained ingredients that traditionally wouldn't be included, while other key ingredients were missing altogether. The biggest issue for me was the sweetness. Three of the five dishes were noticeably sweet, which isn't what I expected from the dishes we ordered. The standout dish of the meal was the Mongolian Beef. It was flavorful and wasn't overly sweet. That said, it lacked the spice I typically associate with the dish. The Mapo Tofu was probably the biggest surprise. It was missing the ground pork that usually gives the dish so much flavor and texture. Instead, it included bell peppers, onions, and water chestnuts--ingredients I've personally never seen in Mapo Tofu. Rather than being spicy and numbing, the dominant flavor was sweetness. The Chicken Pan-Fried Noodles were difficult to enjoy. The sauce was very sweet, and the noodles were cooked to the point where they were tough and chewy. Instead of the thinner noodles commonly used for this dish, they used thick noodles that reminded me more of lo mein. We also ordered a Beef and Scallion dish. It felt more like a beef chop suey variation with scallions added. The scallions themselves were cooked perfectly, but once again the sauce leaned much sweeter than expected. The Hot and Sour Soup was actually the first item to arrive. I jokingly told my family that if the soup wasn't good, I might be worried about the rest of the meal because hot and sour soup is one of those dishes that really showcases balance and technique. Unfortunately, it ended up confirming my concerns. It lacked the bold sour and spicy flavors that make the dish so enjoyable. By the end of the meal, we had a lot of leftovers. The only items we brought home were the Mongolian Beef and a few pieces of beef picked out from the Beef and Scallion dish. **Overall** This restaurant may appeal to diners who enjoy sweeter, Americanized Chinese food, but it wasn't for me. Based on this visit, I wouldn't return, and I wouldn't personally recommend it to anyone looking for the flavors and dishes I grew up eating.

Ordered pickup online. Plenty of options to choose from and wrll organized menu. We got the lunch…read morebeef fried rice and chicken crispy noodle. They came with soup and choice of egg roll or wonton. The wonton soup was delicious with two wrll stuffed tender wontons and flavorful broth. Egg rolls were nicely fried. The beef fried rice did need additional soy sauce and some salt but was great after that. Lots of big pieces of meat and veggies. They added bean sprouts for us too! The chicken was perfect just as it is! During pickup the restaurant and bathrooms were clean and inviting. The staff was friendly and courteous. Overall great experience!

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Jing Young Chinese & Hot Pot

4.0(106 reviews)

15.2 mi

We love this restaurant. The people always remember us, and the lunch meals are awesome. The beef…read morein the dishes is tender.

I love Jing and the food here! I haven't been in as much recently due to time and life, but the…read moreprices have also skyrocketed, but that's pretty normal for these parts. The food is always delicious and fresh and perfect for hot pot too!

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Burnt dry duck

Ivy's Chinese Cafe

4.0(280 reviews)

11.3 mi

I took my dad there for lunch last week. We both really enjoyed our meals and had plenty to take…read morehome for a snack later. I had the Mongolian beef medium spicy and the beef was so tender I could have cut it with a spoon. My dad a pork dish and he really enjoyed it too. I recommend this place.

The reviews were so good and I was so excited to try Ivy's, but it was disappointing!…read more The service was great and quick. The restaurant was clean. ...But the food was not good. The three breaded chicken dishes were all over cooked. They were so crunchy they were hard to chew. The "fried rice" was as bland and not very hot. The steamed dumplings were not steamed enough and the dough was still soggy and they weren't hot. All of my complaints deal with how the food was prepared. Maybe the flavors would be great, had everything been prepared properly but since it wasn't, there is no way to know. Ivy's was a huge disappointment, and despite all the high reviews, I would never give Ivy anything more than three stars and quite honestly if the service had not been so good. I would've given it a two star rating.

Dining area

Chicken with garlic sauce

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Hong Kong Cafe

4.3(909 reviews)

51.4 mi•Southeast

The staff was very welcoming and had great energy as we walked in the restaurant. We got seated…read morequickly and ordered promptly. She recommended a couple great dishes and we ordered a bit too much as always. Every single dish was good and had flavors that hit just right. Seating is well spaced so it's not cramped. 5 stars!

It's hard to find an authentic and family owned Chinese restaurant, but this is it! (They spoke…read moremandarin to me and had a Chinese menu) I ordered off the chefs special menu, which was all very good. They also had a high chair for my toddler. Great service too. Will be back for sure

HK Style Sweet&Sour Pork

Beef Triple in Chili Oil Sauce ( Beef Brisket. Beef Tough.Beef Tripe)

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Stir-Fried Beef Flat Rice Noodle

Hong Kong Station

4.6(835 reviews)

47.3 mi

Always a comforting meal at HK station! Big fan of their…read moresteam dumplings and wonton soup - I was under the weather and the soup made me feel so good. The beef fun chao is definitely my husbands favorite, so flavorful and has a slightly burnt taste, which I loved as well. I would probably skip the Singapore rice noodles, it was a bit dry for me. Service is quick as always. Definitely one of our favorite Asian spots in centennial.

From the perspective of a Singaporean who went to HK every year growing up, the food was pretty…read moreaverage. The best item we got was the crispy pork intestine and HK style French toast. The HK milk tea and Thai tea didn't have strong tea flavor which is what they're both supposed to be known for to counter the sweetness. Beef chao fun didn't have as much char flavor and was way too salty. Walnut shrimp was decent and pan fried noodles just tasted kind of one note to me, and the flavor of store bought noodles.

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Singapore rice noodle

Dragon King Chinese Restaurant

3.8(276 reviews)

16.6 mi

Came here for dinner with our family and we all loved what we ordered! Chuck, our server, was…read moreincredibly friendly, attentive, and helpful. He was always one step ahead, offering drink refills before we even had to ask. The portion sizes were generous, and the flavors were outstanding. We especially enjoyed the lo mein, sesame chicken, and Kung Pao chicken. I also appreciated that they didn't skimp on the rice portions, which is surprisingly rare and always refreshing to see. Great food, great service, and great value. We'll definitely be back whenever we're in the area! Love the family feel ambiance, it's no wonder why the whole restaurant was packed with regulars.

Very friendly service, ample parking. The food is ok, not great, not bad, it is ok. We went back…read moretwice. We will probably come back. Nothing to write home about but it's good.

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Shangri-La

3.6(291 reviews)

8.8 mi

Even though this business is in our general neighborhood, we have never been here. Now I've been…read moreintroduced by a friend who gathered a group of women together for a luncheon. It's a great place to meet. We had 14 women and we were made very comfortable. Water glasses were refilled without asking, we were given separate checks, and all (but one) dinners served timely. (Not sure why one was late. I got the broccoli and carrots in brown sauce. I asked for tofu and medium spice. The food was delicious. The carrots soft and the broccoli cooked but with a bit of a crunch. The sauce delicious. The spicy hot and sour soup filled with different mushrooms and broth very tasty. I'm looking forward to bringing my husband and a friend the next time.

Stephanie gave great service to our family of six adults. Food was tasty and hot, prepared to…read moreperfection.

Mushu chicken

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Three dishes for lunch!!

Panda Express

2.9(9 reviews)

0.3 mi

We love this location, they always get the order right and are on time! We typically order online…read moreand pick up there. I ordered the orange chicken, bourbon chicken and noodles. The chicken was crispy and pscled with flavor! The new bourbon chicken had a nice zing to it but still sweet. Unique and delicious! The orange chicken was amazing as always, this is a staple! The noodles were perfect, not crunchy not too chewy. The price is good for the amount of food you get too! Overall this location is great, food amazing and always on time! I recommend this place!

Orange chicken has the right amount of heat. Rice is mostly sticky and fresh. Sometimes it can be…read moredried out. Cheese wonton are a great addition. Not happy they stopped their apple cinnamon desserts. For fast food, it is a great choice for take out! Service is great!

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NBX Asian Cuisine

4.4(137 reviews)

44.6 mi

Fantastic food, and the kindest most attentive staff. The owner himself has helped me use chop…read moresticks every single time I have eaten here. Additionally, he has brought every person in the restaurant random treats during two of my visits. Very kind, authentic people who are happy to serve you.

I ordered the spicy beef. It was literally immersed, swimming, in grease. My guess is that they…read moreuse, as do so many restaurants, cheap, unhealthful seed oil. So it's, for me, inedible. I liked the people, the place, the menu, the location, but honestly I paid $30 for leftovers that I can't eat. It's a shame. I've never before seen anything this greasy. The owner came out to my car after I exited and asked why I didn't like it. While I respect that, he explained that what appeared as grease was instead, sauce, and that it was flash fried. The problem is that neither the sauce nor grease had taste or spice. When I placed several pieces of beef on a napkin, they saturated the napkin with oil. Maybe it's an oily sauce? They were generous with the beef. The beef quality was pretty good, and the vegetables were unique enough to merit praise. If it were me, I would ramp up the taste quotient in either the marinade or sauce, eliminate 90% of the oil, as it's unnecessary, and add spice. This could be a healthy dish if they used avocado oil, way less oil, and reduced the salt.

Fried dumplings

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Edward X.

2 years ago

I had a good experience at this place. The staff were nice and made me feel welcomed. The ambiance was cozy. The menu was extensive, offering a blend of traditional dishes. I tried the Kung Pao chicken and the dumplings, both of which were absolutely delicious. The ingredients were fresh also the dishes were cooked nicely. The service was friendly. I left feeling completely satisfied and looking forward to my next visit. This place is a gem for anyone looking to enjoy high quality. read more

John W.

15 years ago

Love the restaurant. However, the customers they get are pretty bad. The few times I have been there, I would see families bringing their kids in the restaurant to trash the place with rice. If you don't have table manners, bring your food home! I feel really bad for the server because most of the customers don't tip. You people in Falcon are pathetic and should stay home! read more

Shayla R.

5 years ago

I made an order for delivery and they brought me a complete different order #not cool. Couldn't even get a drink and it took about an hour. but their foods not bad I guess. read more

Bill E.

4 years ago

This place used to be our go to...They changed menu and everything went down but the price. Today was our last visit.

Kenneth A.

3 years ago

It's okay in a pinch but the food is just okay. Service was good. I got the seasme chicken.

Aaron D.

3 years ago

Always great food and service, I've gone here for years and it never has disappointed!

Ashlee S.

103

5 years ago

Great food! Prep was quick and the staff was very friendly when I came in to pick up.

Dawn M.

3 years ago

Very fresh meal. The restaurant is welcoming and clean. Wait staff very nice as well.

Michael L.

11 years ago

the food is so good also i they were very nice

Road D.

15 years ago

Pretty average. Servers could care less.

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