Great food and a very friendly staff Beef lo mein is absolutely amazing I recommend this place They even have take out read more

As someone who grew up on Chinese food, this place is super authentic. I usually go for their lunch specials which is a great deal and service is fast. It definitely rivals other Chinese places around town and recently has been my go-to place whenever I am craving real good Chinese food. read more

Delish amazing the decorations, the paintings the carving is the lamps. It's also beautiful. I love it here. The food looks delicious.

It was good but I feel like they should serve you more rice but everything was ok . And I feel like there appetizers are over priced $10 for a 6pc crab angels is crazy you could have been 8pc for that much. read more

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant - Beef and broccoli - Chinese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Truly Authentic Chinese cuisine...they have Real Chefs from Sichuan China and have some absolutely Chinese recipes that are more savory than sweet like those ridicules buffet feeding trough eateries. There is authentic Music and Decore that makes the kind attention to detail and service much appreciated!!!! read more

Did pick up for new years and was great. Got a variety of things and everything was excellent from the dumplings to the lamb. The sesame chicken was the only thing that was meh, not bad just generic. A lot of good stuff you dont see on other menus, they have an extensive collection. Worth checking out read more

Great service and old timey vintage Chinese ambiance but oh wow do not have the bad luck of ordering from the American menu in the front. It was the worst Chinese food I've had in maybe 10 years. On Christmas, you can only order from the front menu. Wow, so amazingly not good. read more

I am very grateful this place exists. The menu is gigantic, front-loaded with your General Tso's, Kung Pao, and other San Francisco crap. But flip to the back, to where the pictures are, and that's where you'll find the real menu. Dan dan noodles, soup dumplings, fish with pickled cabbage, pig's blood and tripe, the works. This is very much a *Western* Chinese restaurant. Not Western as in American, but Western as in the interior, rural, spicy part of China where people eat bags of red peppercorns and drink sorghum wine akin to lighter fluid. Having worked for Chinese employers, I can say these dishes are as authentic as they are wonderful. Xi'an pork belly and cumin lamb burgers? Delicious. Cucumbers topped with Sichuan chili oil and peanuts? Delicious. Lion's head meatballs? Eh, not my cup of tea - kind of a mushy ball with five spice, but it's fine. Shift back East and get a whole Peking duck wrapped in a thin pancake and topped with cucumber, green onion, and hoisin - AS IT SHOULD BE, DAMN IT. Normally this would be a 5 star. The staff can be a bit intrusive with their commentary on every single dish and order (I prefer a more late Qing, imperial atmosphere) so that knocks a point off. But still, it's a fantastic place, and it is our duty to give it our support. If Alabama allows itself to lose this gem, then the tortures of Confucian Hell will be well deserved. read more

Hidden gem with deliciously fresh food! Highly recommend, great ambiance and service too!

Lots of authentic things on the menu. Vintage vibes Best thing I tried was the cumin lamb. Try the cumin lamb! Crispy spicy chicken was okay Brisket with tofu was not brisket but cow tongue I wasn't a fan of being mislead by that Service was okay but our server didn't write anything down Shrimp dumplings were very authentic and good read more

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Everything was fabulous. Had a group of about 30 people. I called the day before and we had a room to accommodate us. Food is always good and I'm vegan. Yesterday, the service was especially good!! read more

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant - Tofu and Mushrooms in a Clay Bowel - Chinese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I recently discovered Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, and it has been one of my favorite places to go for a quick and delicious dinner. The decorations and general ambiance of the restaurant are very pleasant, and the music playing does not hinder any conversations, which I sometimes find to be an issue at many restaurants I try. Sometimes it can be a bit cold inside, so I always bring a sweater, which may be something to consider if you get cold easily in restaurants. The staff at Great Wall are extremely kind and welcoming, and I never have issues being seated or ordering food. In addition to this, our waiter gave us some good recommendations, especially as it was my friend's first time coming here. The portion sizes are huge, so I definitely recommend splitting items or trying a little bit of everything. Between my 3 friends and me, we ordered three entrees, as well as an appetizer. Out of everything we tried, I really enjoyed the spicy cucumber appetizer and the tofu and mushroom clay pot the most. The spicy cucumber was very crunchy, with the right amount of heat that added layers to the dish rather than overwhelming the cucumber and its other flavors. The mushroom and tofu in a clay pot are cooked in a delicious sauce, and the clay pot really helps to enhance the overall flavor. I highly recommend it, especially if you haven't tried tofu before; it's a great introduction to tofu for those who may be wary of the taste. We had plenty of leftovers and ended up dividing the different entrees among all of us, which was more than enough food. I always like to try something new when I come here, and I have never been disappointed in the food I order. Everything is delicious. read more

Very good food and service. The food came out quickly and hot. The Szechuan chicken and shrimp was delicious read more

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Amazing meals. Ate there this evening for the first time with my wife and loved our meals - spring rolls, cashew chicken, chicken mei fun, and white rice. Loved the food, the ambiance, and the service. Definitely returning to sample other items on their extensive menu. Highly recommend! read more

I feel like most Chinese restaurants are great at one thing and that's your go to. Great Wall is good at many things. We tried a little bit of everything at Great Wall so we could give it a fair chance. Everything was pretty good. The only thing we weren't too fond of was the wings. We are used to getting a fried wing so it just wasn't what we had a taste for. I personally really enjoyed the Mongolian beef. The service was great and we will most definitely be back to try even more of the menu! read more

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Food? You'll regret it. I didn't even swallow the first bite I had . If the taste is bad , I bet you get a chance the food also makes you sick.Panda express tastes better and that is fast food chain. Food here is subpar. I will not come back. read more

I would give 6 stars if I could. The food, service, and ambience were all top notch. Try the fish hot pot if you want to transcend to a higher dimension. read more

Great Wall is now officially up to snuff with my ridiculously high standards for authentic Chinese food. I had tried it a couple times before but it was never spicy enough as pretty bland. I heard a rumor the chef from red pearl went here. So I have it one more chance and so glad I did. I did have to ask for extra extra extra EXTRAAAA SPICY and they delivered! Crispy spicy chicken, Pork belly and Dan Dan noodles all chefs kiss! read more

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant - Dan Dan noodles, sautéed pork belly with black bean sauce, crispy spicy chicken. All extra spicy!! - Chinese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

2nd place we come to for holidays and birthday's besides red pearl. Tasty food, cool fish tank. Bhudda statue always cracks us up lol

From An Uber Eats driver... I really thought from past experiences that this restaurant would have a better level of customer service, but clearly I was mistaken. This is the 2nd time that I opted to deliver food for the restaurant and I vow never to again. They lack professionalism, common courtesy, and today a level of blatant racial preference that was reminiscent of the 50s. It is ironic the way that I was treated when I voluntarily do deliveries as a side gig. This review is to warn delivery drivers of color, as well as potential patrons about their less than stellar behavior.... DO NOT EXPECT THEM TO TREAT YOU AS AN ACTUAL HUMAN BEING because clearly you are not!!!! I will most definitely alert my loved ones not to patronize such an awful establishment!!!! read more

Going to dream about those wontons later. The service was incredible, our waiter was super sweet. The ambiance is very nice and cozy. The glaze on my sesame chicken was unreal. Moved to the top of the ranks as far as Chinese restaurants go. But also top five for just any restaurant in Birmingham in my book. I'll be back soon. read more

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant - Sesame chicken - Chinese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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From a perspective of the staff, they were very professional and respectful. The actual restaurant itself was very well decorated; you can tell that the owner put a lot of work into creating a very pleasant atmosphere. The seating was a bit tight, one of the members of our party had to squeeze in because we were so close to another table. When it came to ordering our first waiter was a little impatient but there were 10 of us so I can't really blame him. The man that came afterwards was very straightforward, and was trying his best even if he misunderstood us at times. The drinks were your average fair, nothing of any special note, but nothing to be dismissive over. I and the other people in the party felt like the food was pretty average for the glowing ratings we'd read on here and on other review services. I ordered the pork fried noodles which was pretty good but wasn't something I'd necessarily order again. The Chinese donuts were AMAZING and I would get them again for sure. Overall, pretty decent and would recommend for a large party, the service was high quality even if the food was about average. read more

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant - The restaurant exterior - Chinese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Went in for lunch one Saturday afternoon. Service was prompt with everything. Kept glass full of sweet tea. Place was clean and inviting. Had the house lo mein. Came out fast and was good. Will eat here again if in the area and craving Chinese food. read more

The BEST chinese food in Birmingham! I have never ever gotten a bad meal here. Been eating here since 1984! The food is so fresh and the flavor is amazing ! I ate too fast to post pictures. My favorite is Szechuan beef.! read more

Come for the nostalgic vibe - stay for the flaming pan. Thoroughly enjoyed the food. Very reasonable prices. Def recommend. Don't skip the eggroll. read more

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant - Spicy chicken vegetable flaming pan. Lucky Buddha Beer. - Chinese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Food is always incredible! Best Chinese in Birmingham!! I recommend the dandan noodles, egg rolls, spicy peanut wontons, Mongolian beef, pad thia! read more

Fantastic food and super friendly staff. Ordered hot pot for my fiancé and I to share. More than enough food for the two of us, and the experience alone was worth the price. Highly recommend trying it at least once read more

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant - hot pot - Chinese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I went to this place, on 3/19/25 and I paid $38.94 with my debit card and I checked my back statement. They charged me an extra 7.79. If you eat at this place do not use your debit card they will charge you an extra 20 percent. They stealing read more

Best egg-rolls in Birmingham!! We always order the Mongolian beef or chicken and it is very good. The hotpot's are good too and there is a special menu with traditional Chinese dishes. The Great Wall has been in business since the 1980's. read more

The service was very good and the food was good. Was just visiting Birmingham so probably won't go back but wouldn't advise someone to go there for a americanized chinese meal. read more

Hot, fresh, SO good!! Tried this out for the first time via to-go order. We got the crab rangoons, king pao chicken, garlic green beans and general tso chicken (asked for it to be spicy). It was all amazing! Would come back. read more

I've always been fond of the chicken and eggplant in a hot pot. Open on Monday's, important in this town.

King Pau Chicken & Shrimp was excellent. Sauce with peanuts was just right. Reasonably priced on lunch menu & dinner menu. Decor colorful but not overwhelming. . Service was quick. Will eat there again soon. read more

My husband and I went for an early dinner on a recent Saturday night. It was empty when we arrived but filled up and felt very cozy and pleasant. Our server was very nice and attentive. We had a mix of appetizers and a fish and pickled cabbage entree. The soup buns were not worth the wait or the trouble for only 3 but everything else we had was very good. The entree came in a huge bowl with plenty for leftovers. read more

as a few other reviews have said, i've never had a bad meal here. if i'm ordering chinese in bham, this is where i'm getting it. their traditional menu is incredible, but their american style dishes are also great-- they have the BEST beef lo mein, garlicky, chewy, and even good later when it's cold straight out of the fridge. i love their staff too. read more

Best most flavorful Mongolian Beef in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. Great service!! Other dishes my children ordered Sesame chicken, Pepper Steak were great as well. Soup buns are delicious and the Chinese pork sandwich was a surprise and brought a new experience to our meal. We live an hour away and already planning our next trip asap read more

Great great food. Although Sunny is an absolute sunshine to this place, sometimes the front door staff can be a little too serious. Other than that, did I I say they have great or amazing food? My favorite is the spicy fish ball. Exquisite, and you should try it. They prices as well are very reasonable. If you haven't been, please do take some time to visit. Hope you enjoy! read more

So, let me tell you I just experienced one of the best Chinese restaurants I ever had in a long time. Everything blew my mind from the service to the environment and especially the flavor. When I entered, there was a holographic image of the restaurant on the floor! I recommend visiting at night to see it better. Also, at the entrance, you are hit with a wide array of mouth watering aromas which leaves your mind wondering about the exquisite dishes being prepared. With all that said, I am pleased to detail my experience at the Great Wall Chinese Restaurant located at 706 Valley Ave. Birmingham, AL. Our food came out extremely quick and had a beautiful presentation. Thankfully, the view was matched by the mind blowing taste. First we ordered the garlic marinated mini cucumbers. Next came the steam mini soup buns. Also, we ordered the wonton and spicy peanut sauce. Then the crab rangoons. Pork ears. Finally, the spring rolls. As amazing as the appetizers were, the main priority for my friends and I was the hot pot and we were not disappointed. The hot pot comes in a mild or spicy stock which is then served with a variety of meats and vegetables that you can pick and choose for the whole table to enjoy. This was my first time with a hot pot and I highly recommend it to everyone, especially with a group of friends and/or family. Because it makes the experience much better. Regardless, you will still have an extremely flavorful meal. Also, I have to mention that I ordered the crispy duck. This duck made me realize the lack of duck in my life. I can't stress this enough. I may replace chicken with duck especially if it is this crispy duck. I am now duck man. I can't end this review without recommending you try out the sake and the Chinese beer to complete your fantastic meal. Overall, you absolutely must visit the Great Wall Chinese Restaurant. Because if you don't you will bring dishonor on yourself and your taste buds. read more

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We drove across town because the reviews are really good . My husband ordered Kung Pao Chicken and each and every piece had no substance and lots of fat. I actually thought he was exaggerating until I tried a piece . It was terrible. Flavors , veggies and spring rolls were good but the chicken was inedible. Full disclosure - we didn't complain. The service was good it was just such a bad dish we didn't want anything else read more

Love all the food we ordered tonight, especially the spicy chicken!!! The service was good. Really enjoyed my dinner there. Definitely will visit again soon! read more

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant - Spicy beef on flaming pan, spicy chicken and steamed buns - Chinese Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama