Happy Chen

Little Hole-in-the-Wall neighborhood Chinese restaurant - they've been mostly take-out since the…read more'Rona although there are a few tables if you want to sit inside. Everything I've ordered has been good - I like their Chicken & Cashews and Beef & Broccoli. Service isn't bad, although you'll find yourself competing with their voluminous call-in orders;). Good take-out as far as I'm concerned!

Recently moved to this area and sudden Chinese food cravings struck. We decided to try different…read moreChinese places to determine which will be our go-to. This evening we went to another location but were so put off by the hole-in-the-wall appearance and the unfriendly person behind the Plexiglas window -- not to mention the circle what you want on the menu and slide it underneath to her -- that we went to Great Wall which we intended to be the second restaurant we tried. Anyway, the wait was about 20 minutes from when we placed our order and we got take-out orders of Hong Kong Chicken and "kum po" which is what's on the menu. These were both combination meals that included pork egg rolls and pork friend rice. We had no complaints about the food -- it was hot and tasted great. I thought it was more oily than most Chinese food but otherwise fine. I had also requested the Kung Pao be extra-extra spicy but there was very little heat. The Hong King Chicken had pineapple, peppers, onions, broccoli and chillies in a ginger sauce and was great. I ate my entire meal; my other half was stuffed after eating half. Good food, reasonable price, reasonably quick service, and we really appreciated how friendly the person was at the counter -- she waved and welcomed us in when we arrived -- versus the grumpy looking person who ignored us at the other place.

Hong Kong chicken

Kung pao

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Chen's Asian Restaurant

3.8(154 reviews)

2.8 mi

Stopped by as I haven't been there since the new roundabout was installed 'next door' - food was as…read moreI remembered: good! We were seated promptly and the server checked in with us often. I ordered Shrimp Pad Thai which ended up being a generous portion and quite good. Atmosphere is definitely quieter than many other restaurants - soft music & only the din of people at other tables. Many restaurants, even when empty, will seat everyone together - fortunately we were spaced out so no being bothered by boisterous diners at the next table ;) All in all a good experience!

Restaurant was clean and elegant. We've lived near this restaurant for yearsssss and I wished we…read moretried it sooner. As a Chinese food lover, definitely beats the other places around town. Takeout from this place from here on out. The rice was flavor and the boneless spare ribs for soft and perfect.

Interior

Shrimp Pad Thai

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Interior of Chen's

Taipei Chinese Restaurant

4.8(11 reviews)

2.9 mi

It's weird that the best Chinese food in Carlisle comes from a grocery store but gotta give credit…read morewhere it's due. The food is made in front of customers, is always hot and made regularly throughout the day. Now for sit-down, we prefer the Super Buffet by Walmart but for takeout, this is the place. Shout-out for the hot chicken which has a yellowish color and is made with curry. It has a very interesting flavor, some real heat, and has become my favorite item since it was recently introduced. Yum!

This place is in the Giant food mart. All the way next to the deli. I had 4 orders of steamed…read moredumplings (THE BEST IVE EVER HAD). They were cooked to perfection, the filling was awesome, and the sauce to go with them, wow! The Wonton soup...SO FREEKIN GOOD! The broth flavor is amazing and the Wontons were thick, filled and huge. Very little grease in the broth. So much flavor. Additionally, I got coconut chicken, fried and white rice and 6 shrimp egg rolls. One of the best egg rolls I've had. Service was impeccable. And I had the pleasure of meeting the owner. Absolutely wonderful people. Very clean in there. I made a special trip with my 18 wheeler just to come here from Carlisle. Well worth it. COME TO RICHMOND HILL, GA (Savannah area) ....WE NEED GOOD FOOD LIKE YOURS!

Outside

Chicken fried rice and sesame chicken

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Low mein

China One

3.7(43 reviews)

1.2 mi

When we get Chinese, this is where we go. Quick and everything taste good…read more There is seating to sit down and eat. We typically call our order in.

March 2024: Ordered through DoorDash and food arrived as promised. The Shrimp egg roll and Spring…read morerolls were perfectly cooked. The Crab Rangoon was delicious. No skimping on the amount of filling here! I got Shrimp Fried Rice with my order of General Tso's Shrimp. The fried rice was so good! I'll definitely be ordering it again. The General Tso's Shrimp was flavored well, but there was so much sauce that the shrimp was soggy. I like my general Tso's to be crispy on the outside. I won't be ordering it again, but I will order from China One again.

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Shrimp Fried Rice

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Veggies lo mein

Asian Cafe

3.6(61 reviews)

2.7 mi

I loved Asian Cafe, I still love Asian Cafe, I will always love Asian Cafe. It's full of the two…read morethings I desire when I decide it's time for a meal: food and flavor. Five stars isn't enough. This is a six star restaurant. This is my review of all bad reviews of Asian Cafe. Every single one is wrong. I do not like it. This is unlike Asian Cafe, which is very very very good.

I ordered using Grub Hub. The food arrived hot. Unfortunately the Scallion Pancakes were dark brown…read moreand overcooked to the consistency of leather. They were inedible. The Hot and Sour soup was also a disappointment. It lacked the spicy hot /sour dimension that traditionally defines it. An odd floral taste dominated the soup instead. I regret ordering a quart. I regret ordering it at all. The rice in The Shrimp with Lobster Sauce combo plate was hard, the Lobster sauce was nothing more than a salty gelatinous goo. The shrimp, however, were tender, perfectly cooked, and piping hot. So, I guess not all was lost. But I expected more for $58 (includes 20% tip for Grub Hub). Grub Hub deserves 5 stars for fast service and delivering my order while it was still hot.

Hard, leather-like, overcooked, inedible scallion pancakes

Shrimp Mei Fun

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Beef Fried Rice

China Palace Restaurant

3.0(23 reviews)

3.7 mi

Good food and selection. Recommend egg rolls and spicyer dishes. Favourite is Kung Pai Chicken…read moreand Singapore Mei Fun. May need soy sauce to cut the heat, but when # 1 chef is on it is the best in Carlisle

We were A little hesitant to go because of the reviews on here but everyone in the family really…read morelove this place and has asked to go back again and again. We had a great experience! It's about what you expect from a buffet... It's not the very best of Chinese food but it was really good and they had a good variety of dishes. The service was wonderful and my kids really loved the fish and getting to feed them! It was also reasonably priced. We will definitely be back!

The front of the restaurant where you can feed the fish.

Front of the restaurant

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Great Wall Chinese Restaurant

2.5(14 reviews)

4.0 mi

Always consistent and one of the better in town. It's our go to when we want Chinese.read more

Just recently they put up really ugly plexiglass walls over the counter, they're very greasy and…read moremakes the place look like a dump. I ordered a large pork fried rice for $11, it was dry and I found two hairs in it.

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Issei Noodle

4.4(430 reviews)

3.1 mi

Listen: I first went here back in 2018, ordered the 17A Sakura warm ramen and fell in LOVEEEE. It…read morehas been my favorite dish I've had at a restaurant ever since. So after all these years I finally came back to Carlisle just so I could have that dish again. The ramen with the savory meat, the crisp veggies, the creamy avocado, and crunchy peanuts make for a perfect bowl of ramen! Plus, their milk teas are also great! The staff here is friendly and the restaurant itself is set up nice! I love Issei Noodle, and I hope I don't have to wait another 8 years to go back!

Came here for the first time for dinner with a couple of friends. Hubby and I had the chicken…read morekarage, tofu miso ramen, and red curry. Total came out to approximately $43 (not including tip). What's hot - Menu. Pretty good. There's something for everyone, possibly even vegans. I'm uncertain whether they have vegetable broth, but they have options that are vegetarian. There's pho, ramen, rice, curry, meats, and tofu. - Quality. Pretty good. The chicken karage was not overly breaded, crispy, had a nice flavor. Lt was not overly salty and served warm. My tofu miso ramen was not overly seasoned, which I appreciate. One of my pet peeves is when noodle soups are too salty, because it detracts from what the natural flavor should be. My miso ramen had a nice seasoning. My husband really enjoyed his red curry. He said it had a slight kick of spiciness with a slight taste of sweetness from the coconut milk. - Portions. Pretty decent size portions to get you full, not stuffed. Good value for money. - Location. Centrally located in downtown around other shops and restaurants. What's not - Service. Among the 4 in our group, 3 of us had something wrong with our orders. My ramen arrived with no tofu. When our friends received their orders, it was completely wrong (I.e., they were given someone else's order). There were also mistakes in the dishes they actually ordered. Given all the errors, everything was delayed and took longer, which was frustrating. - Payment. You're expected to pay your tab before actual service, which includes tips, as well. Hubby and I aren't fans of that, especially given all the mistakes that our group encountered. - Parking. Since it's downtown, it's mostly timed and metered parking in the area. - Time. They close at 8pm. Our group was the last ones in the restaurant, which surprised us. As such, I asked their staff what time they close. When they responded 8pm, I asked them if our group should leave. The staffers told me that my group was ok, which we appreciated. However, we didn't stick around. Just be prepared that this is not a place you can continue to hang out in. Final answer Willing to return, but not a first choice.

The restaurant is small with some communal tables. Parking in downtown Carlisle can be challenging. Be sure to check the hours.

D5 Chicken Karaage-Don ($16 as of 05/2024). This is fried chicken pieces, soft-boiled egg, and corn, over white rice.

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Momo Heaven

4.7(17 reviews)

1.9 mi

This place has phenomenal food at incredibly reasonable prices. HIGH RECOMMEND!! I dream of eating…read morehere every day .... and the service is also wonderful.

Before you go ... look up what you don't understand on the menu. Google was our friend and we knew…read morewhat to order when we sat down really delicious food ... the kind of meal we'll remember for a long time. We over-ordered (wanted to try a large variety) ... Chicken Chili Momo, Chicken Jhol Momo, Chicken Choumein and Lamb Taas were all fantastic and we're not sad to have leftovers for tomorrow Service was slower than we would've liked (dining room staff was training) but it was well worth the wait!!

Indoor counter

Samosa Chaat

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Chicken Chili Momo

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Laszlo P.

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9 years ago

This is one of my favorite Chinese restaurants to go to! Great prices and very good service! You won't have to worry about leaving hungry here! read more

Robo704 ..

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7 years ago

The food and service were excellent. The restaurant was clean and the customer service was great. It was my first visit and will again.

BB T.

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7

2 years ago

Never ever again!!!! Awful and no one goes here! The only people there work there!! I would not recommend ever!!!!!!!

Joshua P.

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3

7

9 years ago

This place is great. Friendly, helpful and delicious. The place is clean quite and food is very good.

Anamia C.

3

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9 years ago

Dinner was very good. Little wait time. Would definitely recommend. Prices are very reasonable.

Pam W.

46

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4 years ago

Food very bland and chintzy. Ordered take out and wont go back. Also not the cleanest

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