Workers are always sweet. Providence stapleeeee and my fave Chinese food spot. The shrimp WITH sauce is a must to get. They load the plates too. read more

So so so so good!! And cheap! Portions are HUGE!!! Staff are super friendly!!! There is normally a line but I promise it's worth it ! read more

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Food: - chicken and shrimp pad Thai: it's actually pretty tasty! Not the authentic Thai style but it's still good. It had a sweetness and a tad of spicy to it and the noodle texture was enjoyable. The portion is big and shareable too. I would go back just for that. - we also ordered the 3 item combo although it was more like 4 haha. We had fried rice, low mien, string beans and the bbq ribs. Wow- you can literally feed 3-4 ppl with this portion lol it's all pretty tasty and not super greasy like other places. Can't eat this everyday but it's a good go to when you crave Chinese food. Service: It says a lot when there's always a line there. People seem to love it. The line goes by pretty fast though. And the staff are quick and nice. Ambiance: There's a good amount of tables and seating in the back. It could get crowded and the staff could get a bit busy and not get the chance to clean the tables as quickly, but it's decent for the most part. read more

Chinatown On Thayer - Chicken Shrimp Pad Thai - Chinese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Ordered popular without shrimp and crab rangoons and received anyway ticket reflects not suppose to be on order. Either allergies had to toss entire order. read more

Great portions, they have steak tips as an appetizer too. Me and my girl drove here from Boston.. oh, if you want to use the bathroom here, there's a coin slot on the bathroom door.. 25 cents read more

Ordered grub hub on a weekday late in the the night, had a three order selection which came with only one stick of teriyaki that was dry af and inedible. I wish they had just subbed that with someone else or cancelled my order if they didn't have what I wanted. Was disappointing because their food is usually good. The rice was also dry as well as the bourbon ck. read more

giving 5 stars because they are always so generous and patient in a college town. they pack in the classic chinese-american wok foods and you can order other east asian dishes that are comforting. there's some casual seating inside and the students can be seen gathering with friends late at night, it's sweet. chicken and broccoli has grown on me more than beef broccoli. they threw in wings and crab rangoons as a treat for us without ever having seen us before. great first time experience for my friend who was with me. (top combo plate was $16 and bottom was $19 both after tax) read more

Chinatown On Thayer - Crab Rangoon, Chicken Wings, Veg Lo Mein, Chicken Broccoli, shrimp tempura, General Tsao's Chicken, green beans, and Veggie Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

First time customer. Was recommended by fellow workers so my wife and I went to Thayer st. George was very nice and told us how the restaurant work. All the food is cooked ahead of time staying warm in these big heated bins. $42 for 2 meals and a water. It had the consistency and taste of food that was waiting for customers to come at a busy time so the turn over of the food was faster and fresher. The fried rice tasted like bar b que which threw me for a loop. Wasn't expecting that. We were the only ones there and didn't see any one come in for 20 minutes. It was a let down I am sorry to say for us from all the hype from my friends. Maybe it was the time of day? My go to Chinese restaurant is Kings Garden in Cranston on Rolfes square. When 2/3 of the patrons are of Chinese descent and it's very busy then you know it's authentic cooking and taste. So off to Cranston. read more

The amount of food you get with one plate is well worth the price. The service is always nice, the line moves fairly quickly, and there's a small area for you to sit down and eat. You can never go wrong with Chinatown, I recommend this place to everyone I know! - I always get half and half which is half rice, and half noodles with buffalo chicken, chicken and broccoli and garlic green beans. read more

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This is hands down the best Chinese food I have ever had. I appreciate how fast they are too. I have come here for a late night bite and typically have a long line but you wouldn't wait that long in line because there is so quick typically I do half lo mein half fried rice and then two protein orders and they always have a heavy hand one order can probably feed three people plus they have super cool graffiti on the wall and they have open seating so you get to sit wherever you want and they have a longer table in the middle for folks to sit down with large parties. read more

Chinatown On Thayer - Lo mein steak and potatoes, orange chicken and fried rice - Chinese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This is one of the best Chinese food spots in Rhode Island! The food is always so flavorful and service is quick and easy. They usually have a long line due to its popularity but it goes by pretty fast - worth the wait. They are also open late hours which is a plus on the weekends...especially after a fun night out with your friends and after a couple cocktails when you get hungry again! Super convenient and if you don't want typical fast food and more of a hearty meal. The best way to describe this place is Luxury 5 Star Chinese food court vibes. You can order off the menu or pick a 2 or 3 item combo. *Frequent Buyer Tip & Trick* - they will also let you do half rice and half noodles on the combo meal if you want the best of both worlds- highly recommend! Such a hidden gem! They also now serve sushi! read more

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Very good.Clean, quick basic options good for lunch. Ordered the lunch special and the portions are huge- got the split of veggie low mein, veggie rice with sesame chicken and an egg roll for a reasonable price. Done in buffet style as you choose the options.Nice service too. read more

I'm not ashamed to admit that I visit ChinaTown on Thayer very frequently. At least once a month! I highly recommend ChinaTown for anyone who's looking for a great and accessible takeout spot. The food is very solid. I'm a huge fan of their boneless spare ribs and crab rangoons. But most importantly, the portion sizes are why I swear by this establishment. Whenever I'm not in the mood to cook, and a need a few meals, I always stop by ChinaTown. It's consistent, delicious, and the people who work there are fantastic as well :) read more

Best Chinese food in town!!! The portion size is just amazing. I liked every single thing. The second time I also liked every single thing. The service was very fast, and the atmosphere was good. If you like Chinese takeout, you need to try this place! read more

Chinatown On Thayer - Chinese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Ordered from uber eats, veggie lo mein and crab rangoons. The crab rangoons had an odd filling with carrots in it and the veggie lo mein had no veggies in sight. Disappointing read more

Chinatown On Thayer - Veggie Veg Lo Mein - Chinese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

The service is decent here. It does get busy randomly but the wait is no that bad. The food is good here. If you're in the area give Chinatown On Thayer a try. read more

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Wow! This is what Panda Express wishes it could be. This Americanized Chinese food is so delicious and filling. There was no line when we went and service was fast. They do not skimp on the portions! The serving size is so worth it for the price. The two of us shared a 3 item combo (around $18). We got the Boneless Spare Rib, Salt and Pepper Shrimp, and Chicken Broccoli. These were all so good! They gave so much that the two of us couldn't even finish this. My favorite was probably the Boneless Spare Rib. It was so tender but also had a slight crispy sweet outer layer. I was so happy with how much they gave! I don't think I could regularly eat this because it is quite greasy, but totally so worth coming. I definitely wanna come back again! read more

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wonderful! The food is extraordinarily fresh since there is always a line and the food is continuously being renewed. Everything is well prepared and fresh and extraordinarily flavorful. The portions are enormous and I believe this is a big selling point especially in Rhode Island and in a college atmosphere the staff is very courteous and helpful. Very strongly advise to try it out. read more

Fast past order on the go, this is my to go spot after a late hang the people are friendly there and they give you so much food.. totally recommend for and after party feel good food read more

Stopped in for lunch, all was fantastic, food was delicious, service was great. A longer wait than anticipated for the food but it was worth the wait. read more

God bless this place and their portions. Highly recommend the boneless spare ribs, was great!

The owner is a very dirty grubby guy who over charges every single customer you have no idea what the prices are until they tell you The food is left out and it's not very sanitary read more

Great American Chinese spot on Thayer. You come in and all the food choices are right there for you to choose. I decided to try their Bourbon chicken and Boneless spare ribs. Both were very well done. Tasty, not too salty, nice marinated sauce on them. The prices are a bit higher than if you go to a mom and pop Chinese restaurant, but the convenience on Thayer is not bad. Check out the many other choices they have. I'm sure you will find something to please you. read more

Chinatown On Thayer - Boneless Spare Rib - Chinese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Fantastic. Fast, cheap, heaps of food. Come here on an empty stomach and you are guaranteed to get your money's worth and leave satisfied! The ambience is awesome too: Sweet graffiti photo ops, nonstop hip hop & pop music in Spanish and everyone there speaks Spanish. Qué Bueno! read more

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The food is awesome, generous serving portions that barely fit in the container. and all food is freshly prepared. Fries rice, wings, teriyaki chicken and bbq chicken was outstanding. Very clean dining area in the back, though most people get takeout. Awesome value, great food read more

Long lines are not always a good sign of good food. I taste the peanut oiled enriched dishes no matter what I get. The lo mein has a film of peanut oil on it. I would say the only thing worth getting here is their shrimp with the special sauce. Thayer needs a new Chinese food spot. People come here because it's cheap with big portions and they can't taste the heavy oils because they're used to them in every other crappy processed food they shove into their bodies. read more

Tried this place for the first time today and it definitely lived up to the hype! Best chinese food i've ever had! I placed an order through doordash and had no issues with the quality. Food arrived quickly and was still hot by the time of delivery! Portion sizes were also very generous and the flavor was unlike anything i've ever had! I would definitely recommend!! read more

Chinatown On Thayer - 3 Item Combo Veggie Fried Rice, General Tsao's Chicken, Wok Tossed Salt & Pepper Shrimp, Boneless Spare Rib - Chinese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

The owner is super cool and the food is amazing, what's not to love? They are super popular for a reason, fresh delicious food made in front of you any time of the day and half of the night! My favorites are the boneless spareribs, the bbq chicken and the shrimp. Try the shrimp! read more

I had tried Chinatown once before this time but I didn't have a good memory of what it was like. Whenever I drive past this place it's ALWAYS packed so I was tempted to try it once more. As expected, there was a bit of a line but there was this little boy dancing so the entertainment made time fly. I ordered the rice, general tso chicken, and shrimp with the sauce. Right before checking out, someone asked us if we wanted chicken wings or crab Rangoon and we said chicken wings and he stuffed 3 wings in there free of charge. I think it came out to about $15-$17 which isn't bad for the portion size. The chicken was pretty good. It's sweet and tender (only 2-3 pieces were chewy). The shrimp is lightly battered and juicy and the sauce is almost like a mayo base with either ketchup or sriracha. The chicken wings were REALLY good, very flavorful. It is on Thayer street so parking isn't the greatest; you sometimes get lucky by finding a spot on the main strip or there's always side street options. The staff is kind and they try to make the line go quick. It only took longer because they were waiting on a new batch of lo mein. There's plenty of dinging area in the back and feels pretty secluded which is nice. read more

Chinatown On Thayer - Rice, General Tsao's Chicken, shrimp, and chicken wings - Chinese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Fast, great service. Food was really good for being late. It was the only place open after 12 am. Will be back for a late night meal. Let's just say after 12 brings in a lot of weird people but the food was delicious and everything was fully loaded. They even gave us free crab ragoons. read more

Very tasty, especially the pork spare ribs. They're open late which is great as well. Only issue is how long it took for the order to be ready. read more

Me (before eating at Chinatown on Thayer): "all chinese food is the same." Me (after eating at Chinatown on Thayer): "okay... I guess not all chinese food is the same because this is great!) As I waited in line I was handed samples of steak tips and boneless spare ribs, both were delicious. Their staff was friendly and even gave me free chicken wings which were crispy on the outside and meaty and juicy on the inside. I ordered a combination meal, you can choose between veggie lo main or fried rice, then 3 sides. I went with their general tso's chicken, salt and pepper shrimp, and a steak and cheese egg roll. The shrimp was the highlight of the meal, i definitely recommend ordering the shrimp. The prices are a bit more expensive then other places but you get big portions and plenty of taste. Will definitely visit again. read more

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Food was really good, delivered quickly, and staff was excellent. Chinatown was recommended by a friend as an excellent choice for getting really good Chinese food quickly. Spot on recommendation! Food was really good, delivered quickly, and staff was excellent. Chinatown was recommended by a friend as an excellent choice for getting really good Chinese food quickly. Spot on recommendation! read more

This place has gone downhill. Maybe since the owner and his family are not the ones there most of the time. The food just doesn't taste as good as it used to. And I feel like there has been a big change in prices. Definitely overpriced now and I will not be returning. I've been disappointed too many times, now. The staff is always friendly and nice and if you end up liking the food you do get a good portion. But I still feel it's overpriced. read more

Delicious! There's plenty of options to satisfy any craving when it comes to Chinese food. The plate plus a drink was $20 and it's enough for 2-3 ppl. I got the house fried rice, the bourbon chicken, the fried shrimp, one crab rangoon, and sweet plantain. The service was fast and friendly. The place was clean and spacious. This place sits close to a university so parking might be tricky. Would definitely come back to try other options. read more

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I love Chinatown On Thayer. It's your typical Chinese American restaurant. I've ordered delivery from them multiple times and their combination meal is great. They are super friendly when you order in person as well. The only thing is they always add sauce to my seafood and I can never add a note to have it removed. I've tried many times to call them and correct it, but no one answers or it's always busy. read more

TLDR: Panda Express on steroids - heavy meal of Chinese food with great customer service. We all love Panda Express - it isn't exactly authentic Chinese food, but the wok-fried food and heavy flavor just make it irresistible. Now imagine Panda Express on steroids, with extra flavor and portions - that's what Chinatown on Thayer is. The owner and staff are extremely nice and passionate and make a variety of food. The most common meal customers get is a box meal - a staple with 2-3 dishes, and the owners always pack it to the brim. maybe even add a couple of extra wings on a good day. I personally love their fried shrimp/calamari with chicken and cho mein whenever I crave a late-night heavy meal. Chinatown is definitely a favorite of mine on Thayer! read more

Food is 10/10 flavorful and made with quality ingredients. What makes this place exceptional is the people working there, the service is always immaculate read more

A local recommended this place to me, and I thought "How different can Chinese fast food be?" But no I was wrong. This place is amazing. In the category of Chinese fast food (distinctly different from sit down restaurants) this is simply the best one I've tried. Food I've tried: (* = my favorite) - I got the 2 item combo ($15). Portion is quite large and packed, my veggie lo mein was practically trying to escape through the sides. - VEGGIE LO MEIN: it was so clean, not oily at all, not salty at all. Paired well with the other sides. - CRAB RANGOON* (4 pieces): I am used to crab rangoon being little bundles of heart attacks, but this one tasted cleaner. The dough was not overly oily, it was nice and crunchy. The filling was delicious! It wasn't the usual cream cheese ball with 1% crab flavor that I expected. There was actual visible chunks of crab in there! Truly the first of its kinds that I have encountered. - BONELESS SPARE RIBS: very tender, not tendon-y at all, good marinade. There was no weird chunks of fat hanging off it, the sauce was not overly sweet. Seasoning was pretty spot on, especially in the saltiness level as well. Atmosphere: - Limited seating, definitely a to go place. The line was very long when I got here, despite the other stores around being pretty empty. - Given how busy everything is, can be a hectic in trying to order. Service: - I got my food quick. - Like any Chinese fast food place, you order on a "conveyer belt" system where they scoop the food into the box as you pick which one you would like. Overall: - The best Chinese fast food I have had. Yes, the price is higher than a typical Chinese fast food restaurant, but considering price for value it is 100% worth it. read more

Chinatown On Thayer - Crab rangoon - Chinese Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Best takeout Chinese in Providence. They do everything well, tasty, fast and affordable. If you use Uber Eats, it should be your go to. They are almost always ahead of schedule. You get everything you're looking for in americanized Chinese food with nothing offensive on the menu. This place does a great job. Again, for me, it's probably a 3star relatively but when it comes to stacking up VS other americanized Chinese food, they are 5 star in that context. I wouldn't order from anywhere else when I want some fried, over sauced take out Chinese food. Always, fast, efficient, affordable, cheap and hits the spot after a few beers. read more