The best place in Murfreesboro to grab Chinese or Thai food, by far. It's always cooked fresh and is leagues better than the average strip mall/buffet places splattered across town. The fried dishes are actually crispy, even when sauced, and items like Chow Mein and Egg Drop soup are perfectly cooked. The cherry on top? Reasonable prices. Service is loose and friendly. The restaurant looks like it's been around a while. With great food and great service, it stands to reason, it'll be around even longer. read more

Excellent food and service!!!!! Looks like a hole in the wall place from the outside........but is an amazing place to get Chinese food/Thai food!!!!! Highly recommend this place!!!!! read more

We wanted some good Asian style food, and I was craving some Pho. We had a party of 7, we came here and there was absolutely no wait. The I ordered pho beef, steamed rice, and 3 chicken egg rolls. My sister got pho chicken, my S.O. Got Thai fried noodle. We didn't wait long, the egg roll was very good, I think it had noodle in it, but it was very light and crispy. My pho bowl was HUGE! I got food with it because I was thinking it would be Small like the pictures. The pictures don't do them any justice. Needless to say, I ordered way too much food, yet again. But the pho was extremely tasty! Everyone at the table highly enjoyed their food. Hands down the best Thai food we've had since visiting Tennessee! I would highly recommend trying this place out! The food wasn't heavy at all read more

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Consistently fresh great food and friendly service. Been a favorite for many years! ......... read more

Ordered food to go... drunken noodles, pad thai, and wonton soup for lunch. The dishes had good flavor, good portions and good pricing for what you get. Definitely will be coming back here to try more items. read more

Ordered from there Saturday was charged for the food but restaurant was closed should have posted that you were closed that day

EXCELLENT RED CURRY!! The staff left a wonderful impression. They were so nice and welcoming, and excellent at making you feel right at home. Lucky for me, I'm walking distance from this glorious mom-and-pop joint, so I'll be coming here as frequently as possible. If you're a student, you CAN USE YOUR STUDENT DISCOUNT HERE! Happy dining. read more

The food was fresh and seasoned well. The restaurant was clean and the employees were very friendly.

We were asked if we wanted to order from the menu or from the buffet area. We chose the buffet to try a few different entrees. The term "buffet" is a misnomer at this establishment. When we got our lunch bill, we saw that they charged by the plate and charged extra for egg rolls, etc. When I questioned if the total was right (no buffet price), I was told that yes, they charge per plate. Not happy to have lunch for four people cost $90!!! We could have had a better lunch for far less at any number of nice restaurants here in the 'Boro. We won't be back. read more

Food was by far the worse thing ever! I ordered an egg roll and general chicken with fried rice... as soon as the food came to my table the rice had this awful smell to it that after a bite I couldn't stomach it any more... the general chicken was just basically sweet and sour chicken mixed with the general sauce... and the egg roll was literally nothing but cabbage... and then if you want a drink it's $2.50 and all you get is a can of soda no refill... NEVER WILL I RETURN! read more

BEST noodles in Murfreesboro. Their crab rangoons are also great. It's our favorite and a staple for us. They're always fast and efficient. The food never disappoints. And those egg rolls? YES. Also best in town. read more

I've lived in Murfreesboro for the last 18 years and tried Far East today for the first time. Very delicious! I'm looking forward to eating there often! read more

Wife and I stopped by for supper and have to say it was outstanding, she had the General Tso chicken and I had the Pepper Steak both were hot and fresh. The Hot and Sour soup was delicious it lives up to it name. Service was great, we'll definitely be going back. read more

One star is too much for this establishment. Don't believe those rave reviews. Food was super salty. Ordered large wonton soup amongst other things.It consisted of a pint of broth with small lumps of dough with unidentified bits of something inside, that had absolutely nothing to do with real wontons, as well as the egg rolls with just cabbage, not even a carrot in there.We went to this place based on a bunch of great reviews. They definitely would not apply to our meal. read more

Great food and choices to select from the menu. Enjoy eating in or take out. Always good.

This is my favorite restaurant in Murfreesboro. The ladies who work there are so sweet! The food is great and comes out fast, and it is extremely low-priced. Tofu is not on the menu, but you can sub for any meat, which I like to do. However, m the pork is awesome so I get that sometimes. They have the best red curry I've ever had anywhere. read more

I went in for a meal and came out with so much more ! They are truly under new management they were extremely nice and welcoming and also they also gave us samples of the new menu while we waited! And the food is delicious!!!! read more

Far East Restaurant - Magma roll - Chinese Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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So, so good. Never mind the low ratings you might have seen on Yelp. I've been eating at Far East since they first opened and I can tell you the food here is incredible. Mr. San came here from Thailand years ago and opened this place back in the early 80s, I believe. It's one of the first two "Chinese" joints to appear in this town. I like it for lunch. They have a small serving line from which you can choose 3 items for like 7 bucks, I think. Order more if you like! And, boy do they load your plate down. Now, let me be clear about something... I go to Far East for 3 things, and three things only. If want something else, I'll go somewhere else - as I am not interested in any other items there. Here's what I love, love, love: The Roast Pork. Out of this world! The recipe is unique to Far East and folks from all around visit this place just for a taste of it. Make sure you ask the person serving you to pour some of the juice over your rice! I always get heaping sides of "Lunch Noodles" and Fried Rice - my other two favorites. See you soon, Mr. San! read more

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I always call in my order, pick up, and enjoy. Today, I brought my friend to the restaurant for lunch. I've raved over the veggie egg rolls and fried mushrooms. We get there, take a look at the buffet, then decide to order from the lunch menu. My friend orders the shrimp lo mein, and tells me she doesn't like how the noodles taste. I call the gentleman over to inform him. He starts yelling , and I immediately say to him his yelling is unnecessary in an appropriate tone. He responds, "The food is how we cook it...do you want for free?" I told him I didn't want anything free, but wanted my friend to have something she liked to eat. After he left the table, we decided to go to the register, pay, then leave. While paying the bill, I told the guy that I'd never experience the type of treatment EVER, when I ordered take out. I was extremely embarrassed by you yelling at my friend and I, as his behavior was inappropriate while patrons looked on. I am a small business owner and know customer service is key to your business thriving. I will not return to Far East Restaurant to be mistreated again! read more

They have changed owners again. Not the same recipes. Generals chicken hard and could not even chew and the roast porlwas Not the same.

Had the roast pork, General chicken, mixed vegetables, rice and noodles, egg roll, spring roll, and sweet and sour chicken off of lunch buffet. Food was hot and fresh. Only complaint was noodles were a little dry. Love eating there. So glad the former owners are back and the food taste as good as it used to. read more

The chicken fried rice was extremely mediocre. Had an okay flavor but it was not fried at all. Boiled rice and pre cooked chicken pieces with half cooked onion slithers. Never had Fried Rice like it. Don't mind if I never have it again. read more

"Just go back from the Far East..." I have eaten here a few times, but always at lunch - when you get your food cafeteria style from the steam table. Good selection, but a steam table is a steam table - dependent on how busy they are as to how fresh your food will be. Can't say I have ever had a bad experience, but what I didn't know... In the evenings you order off of a menu. There is a MUCH larger selection than the lunch specials. I had never been at night and was expecting the same few choices. There were eleven of us - friends/family was getting together to celebrate a birthday. Turns out - this is where they always celebrate birthdays - a family tradition for years - much like ours is usually Omni Hut. As in both these places - the décor probably hasn't changed a bit in decades - that's what helps make it a tradition. Great dining tip to know - I assume they offer this to all diners and aren't partial to them since the parents have been coming here since they met a MTSU - let's just say - some time ago. (Hint - they were celebrating their sons 29th birthday - you do the math). Oh - sorry - the tip: They have a dinner for 2 that includes 2 of any of the $7.95 entrees, 2 eggrolls and 2 bowls of soup all for $17.95. It's is listed on the menu, but only shows like 4 entrée selections. You can have the entrée either with noodles or fried rice or half and half. Noodles are ramen done right and taste great as does the rice. You get more it appears with the half and half. It saves a couple of bucks. Their General Tsu's chicken is phenomenal as is the roasted pork. The pork is SLOW roasted in a Thai sauce (gravy). The sauce poured over the rice is delicious! Egg rolls are vegetable and proclaimed favorite eggroll ever by my wife. Make sure you ask for the house made hot mustard - the sweet and sour sauce is good for dipping, too. I ordered Chicken Seguan which was billed a spicy, but wasn't really. If I get it again I will ask to make it much hotter. Is it rundown as mentioned in prior reviews? Yeah - so... The wallpaper has definitely seen better days - even peeling in places...so There have been obvious leaks in the roof that have left stains in the tile...so I would have to say the most off-putting part is how it looks from the outside. "Don't judge a book by its cover" would apply here... Is it dirty? I think run-down and outdated was being used interchangeably with dirty - it didn't feel dirty in the dining area...there again...so Go to your made from fieldstone restaurant with shiny glass and chrome, tile floors, framed artwork and rich stained wooden booths and tables - there still probably going to give you a paper napkin - we got cloth! As most places - you pay for the décor by overpaying for food - we got out for less than $20 a couple - not counting tip of course - so they can't afford new wallpaper... read more

There are 2 places to get GOOD Chinese food and this is the FIRST place you should go. Great food, huge portions and most of all GREAT customer service. read more

Finally a place that has good green curry without breaking the bank. Amazing customer service as well

I am always scared to try new things and I have absolutely fell in love with this place. From the outside you wouldn't guess the amount of culture you are about to take in. I was allowed to taste test before I ordered and when I tried it the meat melted in my mouth I was not disappointed at all. The service is great the people are so kind. I would HIGHLY recommend!!! read more

Far East Restaurant - Roast Pork and noodles - Chinese Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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Hands down best Chinese food in Tennessee!!! Better than any buffet or take out spot. You will not be disappointed!!

I went for shrimp lo mien and it was the best lo mien I've ever had. The staff was nice and the food didn't take a long time to come out. It's a small place but many customers seem satisfied, which I don't blame them because the food is good. read more

This was the worst Asian Food experience I have ever had. The sweet and sour soup I had must have been a week old. The place is old, dark and dirty! Some of the food served was simply not edible. the rest was so-so at best! I was invited to go to this place and that will be the last time for me. read more

I've been going to Far East Restaurant for 5 years now. However, last week I tried calling in and no response. I ended up driving there because who knows maybe their having phone issues. I pull up to find that Far East is under NEW management and ITS AWFUL. I was directed to a buffet line, which if they continued their old management, they would've let me order off the menu and wait. So, I went through the buffet line and even with some of the same items on the menu the food DID NOT taste the same! HORRIBLE! Far East, WHY?! Go to Oriental Express, there right up the street and there food is 10x better. read more

Eek! Methinks not! The noodles are nothing more than Ramen noodles soaked in soy sauce. Any of the take out Chinese places one mile down the road are so much better. There is one on Middle TN, another on Memorial and another off of Lascassas Hwy. Some people say it's good, but I just can't get into it If you only have a day in Murfreesboro and want good Chinese/Thai, please don't judge our restaurants on this one. read more

Far East has been a staple eatery in Murfreesboro for over 30 years. I have enjoyed it over the years, but never as much as I did last night! The food was superb!!! Everyone's food looked so good, I had to "taste test" everything! It was literally the best pho, Sweet and Sour chicken and Red Curry Chicken I've ever had. Bar none. They are under new management, run by a sweet family! Seriously, give them a try! You will love them!! read more

My new Go To Thai restaurant...Far East Cafe is under new ownership and it is the hidden best Thai food in town. I have yet to have any of the Chinese dishes but I can vouch that I have had many of their Thai dishes and it is the best in the Boro that I have tried. If you want great Thai food at a very economical price with plentiful proportions then give Far East a try. Pad Kee Mow (Drunken Noodles), Tom Yum Soup (Unbelievably Awesome), Red Curry and Pad Thai that is the best in town. I don't want to say that it meets the requirements of the quintessential hole in the wall Asian restaurant, but don't let the exterior turn you away. The inside is clean and the new ownership has taken great care to provide a clean atmosphere to dine in. Everytime I eat at Far East now I can't wait to go back and try something else and so far it has all been so good. read more

If you love great Asian cuisine then this place is a must try. The environment is decent but the food is a true winner. The ingredients taste fresh and the dishes have that home cooked Chinese feel. I really like the customer service. The people there are really nice and make you feel at home. They don't use that process junk you find at most Asian dinning areas. The sesame chicken I had was huge chunks of fresh chicken breast. I only wish the servings of rice were larger, because I usually order 2 scoops of rice to get me by, but still definitely worth It. The only problem I really have with this place is that it's hard to locate. If you blink you'll miss it. Still it's worth finding this hidden gem. read more

To whoever recently bought Far East - you have ruined it! I have eaten at Far East for years and now its over. Rice is awful, you mixed cooked chicken with sauce right before putting it in my to-go box...my bag was full of sauce by the time I got to eat it. No egg rolls at lunch time? Really poor service - so disappointed. We have a good run Far East - farewell! read more

Me and my boyfriend order takeout from here every week! It isn't super expensive and honestly tastes great. They are also always super polite and always have my order ready early! read more

The last few years every time I eat here I swear I won't go back; today sealed the deal. The noodles taste like Chicken Ramen from a plastic bag. The generals chicken is stringy, tough and not edible. The rice is bland at best. They are close to my office so it's easy take out BUT.......not worth even that effort. read more

The menu has totally changed and it's quite expensive now. I wanted egg drop soup and they don't have it anymore so I had to get wonton soup. I wanted Chinese, and there is now only about 4 Chinese entrees. A pint of soup, an egg roll and I can't even remember which Chinese entree I selected came to $30.00 with to tip. I won't be returning. If the food had been really outstanding it would be worth the price. I got a to go order in the evening so I don't know if they still have the lunch buffet. read more

Some of the best curry in Murfreesboro for sure, great service, great pricing, and great food! They even gave us complimentary shrimp chips!

Who commented the food here is good must have never tasted any authentic Asian dish whatsoever.