Greasy food, regular service, generous portions, and noisy ambience. We came on a busy Sunday evening. We ordered the sizzling pepper steak and the braised beef noodle. After a 30 min wait the food came out. The sizzling pepper steak came out very hot and sizzling but it was incredibly oily. It was well seasoned, but way too oily. After we finished it, there was a puddle of oil remaining. The braised beef noodle was decent, and it was not special in any way. The restaurant was fairly clean, although the tables were packed tightly to fit the most amount of people. Our server was attentive, refilled our water frequently even though the restaurant was packed, and knew both mandarin and English. Overall I was mostly satisfied with the experience, but I would wish the food was less salty and greasy. read more

Corner 21 Chinese Cuisine - 46.Beef Brisket Noodle Soup - Szechuan Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Absolutely everything we ordered was outstanding, especially the handmade pork buns. Service was blazing fast and super friendly, excellent value as well. I don't think you could go wrong here. read more

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Updating my review from last year: This review below was meant for the location at 1730 E Republic Rd Ste A Springfield, MO 65804. My bad, I reviewed the wrong one, but I'm sure this location is good too! Here's my review from last year on the other location: I could tell by looking at the photos and reviews on Yelp that this place was going to be wonderful. Thankfully, when we finally gave it a shot, we were not disappointed. Talk about made fresh. Everything was so delicious and freshly prepared. Flavors were spot on. The service was fantastic. They always made sure that our drinks were filled and we had everything that we needed. My absolute favorite dish was the fried green beans with minced pork. Get it with extra minced pork and you'll love it. The steamed dumplings and pancake appetizer are also really good. Highly recommend! They also have clean restrooms with an extra large sink outside the restroom area so you can quickly wash your hands if you don't actually need to use the restroom. Pretty cool. We can't wait to go back for more! read more

GUYS. I CANNOT RAVE ABOUT THIS PLACE ENOUGH. My girls and I planned a trip to visit one of our friends that had moved out to Missouri and she showed us this place. Coming from Southern California, I had high standards and low expectations for a restaurant that was out in the Midwest. And, boy was I wrong. When we entered the restaurant, it was busy and loud, but we were immediately seen to by a hostess that seated us quickly. They had plenty of tables and the menu looked extensive and authentic. My friend ordered for the table and we got waters while we waited. It was a little loud in there but it felt just like home. Hot and Spicy Fish (9.5/10): I dream about this. This was perfectly fried--hot and moist on the inside, spicy and crispy on the outside. Cumin Lamb (10/10): I rarely order lamb because of how easy it is to overcook it, but this was delicious! It was seasoned wonderfully and the lamb was tender. Green Beans (8/10): A classic green bean dish that you can never go wrong with. Well-made and the little spicy. Kung Pao Shrimp (8.5/10): NGL, I'm usually deterred by many items that have Kung Pao in it, but this was surprisingly delightful! The shrimp was yummy, the sauce was flavorful, and the veggies in it added a nice touch. Fried Noodles (7/10): Personally, I was not the biggest fan of it because it was sweeter than I expected. But my friend also said that it tasted a little different this time around and it was better last time she came. read more

Corner 21 Chinese Cuisine - Szechuan Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Folks should understand, this place is sole truly authentic Chinese food....and not at all, Springfield Style Chinese food. The place a really good....BUT...items can be really hit and miss on if it's flavors you're remotely used to. Menu doesn't have any descriptions of the dishes themselves. I would highly suggest that you ask about (what) is in a particular dish. A great dish: sizzling beef pepper steak. This dish smells and tastes fantastic. Atmosphere is nice, tables are comfortable...and they generally prevent the dishes nice. Portions are quite ample.....and should be...as it's not particularly cheap. read more

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Interestingly enough, I gave this place a shot because it was on Yelp's "Top 100" list for Chinese food in the US.... In Springfield of all places??? I was at once both intrigued and more than a little doubtful. However, I've now been here half a dozen times (every time I visit Springfield) and I can say that most of what I've had has been extremely authentic, especially the spicy stuff! Having lived in LA and also in Asia, I'm pretty strict about what I am willing to call authentic. Corner 21 isn't perfect and a few of the dishes fell flat, but you won't find anything better in town. I'm giving it full marks for being such a pleasant surprise in a seriously unexpected place. edit: Almost forgot to mention that the portions are quite big. Portion sizes were definitely more Springfield size than big city sizes! Recommend - Szechuan Spicy Chicken, Dry Fried Green Beans, Traditional Sweet and Sour Pork, Szechuan Boiling Fish Don't recommend - Yang Zhou Fried Rice (It tasted fine, but it's supposed to use bbq and not spam) read more

What a meal! We had steamed dumplings. Fried rice And the crispy duck came out with a great sauce, fresh green onions, fresh cucumber, and a very thin pancake. Then bonus was the soup ! read more

Corner 21 Chinese Cuisine - Soup with Crispy Duck - Szechuan Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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This place is awesome! I'm so glad they opened a new place that's so much larger and in a great location! Everything we've tried has been terrific! If you like Chinese and are maybe thinking about something different than Orange chicken go here!! It's a win!! read more

Corner 21 Chinese Cuisine - Sizzling Beef with peppers. - Szechuan Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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Wow! The food was hot, plentiful and tasty! They used a hint of a different seasoning I couldn't readily identify (cumin?), but I loved it. We ordered spicy shrimp and received a pile of them under a bed of crispy fried chili peppers. By the end of the meal, those shrimp were spicy! The spicy tofu was equally tasty and it passed the test: I could eat the cold leftovers that night, and it was still great. The star of the meal, however, was the wok fried green beans with pork. I could make a meal of that alone. I'll admit at first I was a little envious of the other tables. They all ordered interesting flavored teas, but in the end, I was glad I didn't order one. I saved room for my great food. read more

Second time eating here and once again, they blew us away with excellent service and outstanding food! What stands out too is the other customers!! Customers are very comfortable asking what you chose from the menu or will describe what they have. The dishes are brought "family style" so their portions are quite large!! If you're thinking about coming here, don't wait!! read more

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The best Chinese in a land of many good Chinese restaurants. Best Chinese I have had. Anywhere. Favorite menu items 4 6 13 16 27 35 (sub chicken) 62 read more

Corner 21 Chinese Cuisine - Kung pow chicken - Szechuan Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

Located in the former Sugarfire Smokehouse on Republic Drive, my brother treated me to dinner here after cocktails at nearby Char Steakhouse for a belated birthday present. This was his third trip here and my first. I absolutely loved it! At first, when I heard that a Chinese restaurant was being put here I thought that's just what Springfield doesn't need, another Chinese restaurant! LOL! I was quickly eating my words because this place is authentic and reminded me of the fantastic Chinese restaurants we have in St. Louis. I ordered the egg tofu with shrimp and mushroom and my brother ordered the cumin lamb with cilantro. I thought his dish tasted more Mediterranean, but it was very delicious. I absolutely loved my dish and both were big enough for four people so we had lots of leftovers. My only critique is that in my large bowl they were only four small shrimp, it was mostly tofu and mushroom. I will definitely come back to try some more specialties. I'm kicking myself that I didn't get interior photos because the lighting was truly adorable. Imagine tangled nests with eggs nestled inside as the lights, and then little birds perched alongside, so cute! This is a welcome addition to the Springfield restaurant scene! read more

Corner 21 Chinese Cuisine - 18.Cumin Lamb with Cilantro - Szechuan Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

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Delicious.. absolutely delicious. I haven't had good Chinese food since leaving Hawaii and Corner 21 brought me back home. The braised pork belly w/rice is a must try. Their pineapple chicken reminds me of an orange chicken from Pandas Express, for anyone wanting something "safe". I also recommend their spicy szechuan chicken. I'm throughly impressed. I didn't even get food pics because I ate so fast I can't wait to go back. read more

The restaurant was loud and the service was awful. We waited and waited for the server to come back and take our order. I had to get up from the table to find a server to come and take our order. The beef entree was greasy and the fried fish was salty and mushy. Never going back. read more

Food was excellent. Really enjoyed everything. We had a group of 8 and ate family style so we could all share. Ton of food read more

Not traditional menu Expect a very different menu Like no Chinese food I've ever experienced Just not for me and my wife read more

Amazing food! Don't be fooled by the exterior. While limited in size to about 24 chairs, they serve up big flavors! The Hot Crispy Fish is the most popular dish but I also rotate thru several others including Cumin Lamb w Cilantro, pork belly w green beans, shredded pork in garlic sauce and the sweet & sour pork. We also add a green many times. The green beans w minced pork and bok choy are both winners! read more

Food is always incredible. Go with friends and share because the portions are HUGE and yummy read more

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My new favorite Chinese restaurant! 10 out of 10. The staff was friendly and offered help with any questions. Quick service. The food is amazing and fresh. The restaurant is clean and decorated nicely. I recommend trying. read more

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Best Chinese restaurant in Springfield!! I've been wanting to try this place for what seems like forever so my boyfriend and I finally tried them out and we both really loved it. The restaurant smelled very delicious upon entry and the service was spot on. The ambiance felt cozy like the perfect little spot to come enjoy some tasty nourishment on a rainy day or when it's cold. The employees were very knowledgeable about the menu. We got the hot chicken ( not sure of the proper name ) And the hot fish that was similar to the hot chicken. Both dishes came with white rice which were very tasty. We will be back!! Thanks Corner 21:) read more

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Food was greasy and I didn't finish. The atmosphere was not my vibe. Loud and obnoxious.

The food quality and authenticity of the cuisine was exceptional. The restaurant is always full and many patrons are also Asian so you can expect food true to Chinese flavors and quality. read more

Wow! I have found my new obsession- I was not expecting the food to be this great! Super authentic Chinese food - not fried rice and cheap breaded chicken no spring tiles no frozen potstickers this place is legit gourmet from scratch Chinese food. Huge portions high quality meats and fresh veggies. The menu looks simple but there are about 40 dishes all vastly different and complex flavors. I ordered two dishes and it ended up being a full meal for me, lunch the next day and my wife even got a lunch out of it. Environment not great but you quickly lose any interest in where you are as the food comes out. Service is nice but lacking in the traditional waiting on tables sense. Again you go for the food not the small one person bath that feels like your at a bus station. I'm going back next week. read more

Corner 21 Chinese Cuisine - Szechuan Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

This has been the best Chinese cuisine I've had in a long time. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is great. 10/10

First off, they moved from Sunshine to Republic Road. I suggested an edit on Yelp to update the new address. The food was great, this is much different than your standard Springfield Chinese fare. They even have traditional Peking duck on the menu, which is tough to find in Springfield. The service was not great though. Two of the three in our party received their entrées, but our third entree never arrived. We did ask about it, but they eventually brought out the wrong dish. Wouldn't have brought this up, but we noticed that others around us also received their main courses at different times. Leslie, it would be nice to have a glass of wine or a beer with dinner. Was surprised that no drinks were offered at a nice restaurant like this. Overall, the food is fantastic, they just need to button up their service. read more

Very good food. We have eaten here maybe 5 times, and nothing has gone wrong, not even in the slightest. Always very hot and fresh, and my kids love the boba drinks. I will admit, I am not a huge boba guy, but they are delicious. Handmade Pork Buns are something else, and the Spicy Fish maybe my favorite anywhere. The place does get very busy on Friday and Saturday nights, but they are very efficient getting the line moving and people sat and eating quickly. I do wish they served adult drinks, or at least beer, but I will not deduct anything for it as they are again, just sooooo good. read more

Their food, I'm told, is of the authentic Chinese variety. Apparently, authentic Chinese food is the best food in the world. Excellent service in a quaint, fun spot. I will definitely be back. read more

I ordered a take out. They made my food in a timely manner however I don't know why when I pick it up, they torn away my receipt ? Also for two dishes to cost $50 is ridiculous. I just don't like it! read more

The food was INCREDIBLE, why did I wait so long to try this place?! I love it, I'm hooked!

Small unpretentious location with delicious authentic and generously portioned dishes with a large variety from which to select.

The variety and the food is exceptional- best Chinese food that I have ever had. Freshly prepared, hot and large servings. Best to eat family style --order 4-5 dishes. read more

Best Chinese food in Springfield. They are amazing We have had Asian food all over the USA and we love this place. It authentic and the atmosphere is wonderful read more

Service was quick and the open table seating was fine. No appetizers or egg rolls listed on menu. White rice was plain and had no taste. Portions were big, but had little to veggies in them. Overall nice setting, but food was not a traditional menu. read more

This isn't your typical Chinese restaurant in Springfield and I'm so glad. From the outside, it looks like your regular cashew chicken place, but as soon as you walk in the door, you'll realize it's not. Traditional Northern style Szechuan Chinese food. Our first time here we played it safe and got recognizable dishes like sweet and sour pork and braised pork belly rice. OMG. When I say it was flavors unimaginable, I mean in a good way. The pork on Sweet and Sour Pork was very thinly sliced and fried in an amazing batter topped with crunchy leeks or something like that. 5/5 stars for sure. The Braised Pork Belly was delightful. Eggs perfectly cooked. Rice most and sticky. Bok choy and green onions were the perfect touch. Again 5/5 stars. Went back a second time and I attempted to be more adventurous and got the Fish and Tofu pot. Not my favorite flavor combos, but not awful. I ate it but wouldn't order it again. I can't rate it because I feel like my ignorance would be getting in the way. Am I coming back? Absolutely. I think I'll continue to try things I'm more closely familiar with before branching out to the super adventurous side again. read more

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Don't let the exterior of the restaurant fool you. If you are looking for a legit mom and pop Sichuan restaurant, this is your best bet! I ordered my food Togo. I got the House Special Stir Fried Noodles, Special Cumin Calamari fried rice and the dry-fried green bean with minced pork. Everything was delicious! Well seasoned, fresh and big portions. I can't wait to come back and try different items on the menu. read more

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I highly recommend the Peking duck. In addition to the delicious crispy skinned duck breast it comes with a flavorful duck soup. Also I recommend the lamb and tofu. The pork buns were tender and delicious. read more

Corner 21 Chinese Cuisine - Szechuan Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

My 6 year old Inara wanted to leave a review so here we go: "Corner 21 is the best! It's got the best foods! If you want the very best food, do the spicy chicken (sczchuan chicken) and the pork and rice (shredded pork with brown sauce ). And do the green beans too!!! Also, it has a cute little lion statue there!" *We all love it there. My husband grew up in China and can confirm it is the most authentic Chinese food in the area. read more

I knew this place would be good, but I was surprised at just how good it was. We ordered a bunch of dishes to split between 5 of us. Each dish is family style and some come with white rice. We got 7 dishes for about $100 including tax & tip, which for the amount of food we got is a great deal. The best thing we got was the fried egg plant (I think #39). Hands down it was the best thing we ordered. It was so crispy and the sauce that came with it was divine. We also ordered the house special stir fried noodles (#48-2 of these), the fried shrimp (#33) and a noodle soup with beef (#46). My least favorite thing we got was the braised pork belly with rice noodles (#12-2 of these). The noodles were kind of mushy. I've seen them referred to as glass noodles at other places. The pork belly was good but the noodles were just okay. I'm sure it was authentic though, so it's just my personal preference. The other noodle dishes were good! And everything reheated great the next day. One thing to note about the shrimp is that it's fried with the head, tail and full shell on. You can eat the shell, but in America people don't generally like to, even though in other countries they do. We ordered 2 of a couple things and we ended up with 2 small and 1 large white rice. Not sure which dishes came with it, but it paired perfectly! We had so much food left over, and we are definitely going back! read more

Corner 21 Chinese Cuisine - Leftovers! - Szechuan Near Me - Springfield, Missouri

I Highly recommend this place, their new location on Republic Road is much bigger. The portions are quite shareable and absolutely delicious. There were 3 of us, we had the wonton soup, chicken and nuts, beef with cumin and cilantro, and crunchy pork. I think my favorite was the beef but again they were all delicious. We came home with a lot of leftovers. The service was great too! We will definitely go back. read more

Best Chinese food in Springfield! I wish the atmosphere was a little classier, but the food is outstanding!