What an incredible little space! Between the restaurant on one side and the market on the other,…read moreit's a best of both worlds combo. The service is always great and friendly. There are sooo many options and varieties of dishes. The food is always yummy and great for dine in or takeout. It's definitely a repeat place to go!

Good Chinese Food with a Unique Bonus…read more Mr. Chen's is a solid choice if you're craving Chinese food in Tuscaloosa. I wouldn't call it exceptional, but it's consistently good, and there's a legitimate case that it may be the best Chinese restaurant in town depending on what you're looking for. The attached Chinese grocery store is what really sets it apart. It's fun to browse before or after your meal and offers a unique experience that you won't find at most local restaurants. On the food side, the Orange Chicken, General Tso's Chicken, and Mongolian Beef were all flavorful and worth ordering again. The egg roll, fried rice, crab angels, hot and sour soup, and tapioca milk tea were all enjoyable as well. My only disappointment was the hot mustard. Instead of homemade hot mustard, they only offer the standard packaged packets. It's a small detail, but homemade mustard would have been a nice touch. Overall, Mr. Chen's serves quality Chinese food in a city with relatively limited options. Between the reliable menu and the attached Asian market, it's definitely worth a visit and one of the better places in Tuscaloosa for Chinese cuisine.

Food is cooked once you order. Very fresh! They would do well as a bigger sit down restaurant .read more

Great food for the price and amazing service. Best…read moreMongolian beef and hot and sour soup in town.

The only dinner place open at town center by the strip due to spring break hours. I decided to get…read morefried rice with yum yum sauce for the second time in one day (03/19/26). Their à la carte options are very reasonable in price! Got two spring rolls as well with complimentary sweet and sour sauce for a total of just under $8. The rice had a good texture, and the yum yum sauce is always a perfect addition! The spring rolls were perfectly crunchy and I would definitely recommend the sweet and sour sauce. The container it comes in is perfect for two spring rolls, or great for extra dipping with one! Will definitely be coming back! The staff were great!

Horrible food, sweet and sour chicken was burnt. They never offer vegetables in any way shape or…read moreform in the fried rice and the eggroll I think a sock would've tasted better never again will I give them another chance this is the third try thus the low review go elsewhere

Notes: 1) been here once…read more2) lots of parking Pros: 1) good food 2) decent service Cons: 1) ambiance was okay but could be better Rating: 3.5/5 The sizzling rice soup was delicious. The mu shu pork dish was not so congruent. It was not bad but it also was not the best meal that I've had. The service was decent where we would get served well but there was also a lack of people in the establishment. The ambiance also was just lacking overall. Overall: I think it's worth to try it but I would not rush to come here to taste it. Sizzling rice soup: 5/5, I was impressed and amazed. I definitely recommend this dish if you want a soup that is flavorful. Mu shu pork: not worth as it did not blend well together. The filling was too salty and had a lot going on, and the wrapping was out of place. Overall, not a good dish. 1/5

A regular takeout order for us. Lot of food, always fresh, well spiced, decent amount of veggies on…read moremost plates. The plates are like 15-18 bucks, but probably have 2-3 meals worth of food.

The food is made with fresh ingredients and service was great! Lai Lai is a favorite for many of…read moremy friends and me.

Notes: 1) been here once at night…read more2) decent parking space Pros: 1) great food 2) good service 3) good ambiance Cons: 1) not a lot of servers (seems like a local place) 2) no alcohol menu Rating: 4/5 This place has really good food overall. We had a variety of meats and dishes of which most turned out really well. The soup and appetizers were good too. I think certain flavors of dishes could be more flavorful/ more optimized. The service was good for the number of workers that were present. It being a local shop. It is as expected. We still had our waters filled mostly and had our dishes served out to us in a timely manner. Food ratings Dumplings: 5/5, love the sauce and the amount Lo mein: 4/5, classic with lots of meat Schezuan chicken: 3/5, was okay. It could have been better Egg drop soup: 5/5, hearty and delicious Egg rolls: 3/5, good but not worth Roasted pork fried rice: 4.5/5, good amount of meat and rice Triple Mongolian: 5/5, very flavorful and delicious

Notes: 1) only had takeout…read more2) went drive thru Pros: 1) fast service Cons: 1) some good food but majority was okay Rating: 4/5 (unable to fully rate because of drive thru) The ordering was quick and easy. They had our order done fast and on time. Service overall was good. Unable to comment on the ambiance but the drive thru option is nice and the restaurant didn't look bad from the outside. The food was majority just okay. The best dish is definitely the lo mein. The bao was okay. The twice cooked pork was okay. The beef stirfry was okay. The honey chicken was decently good. It was all relatively just an okay meal. Food ratings: Lo mein: 4.5/5, best dish there. Almost perfect with the seasoning and taste Bao buns: 3/5, pretty common tasting, nothing unique about it Beef stir fry: 3/5, pretty normal tasting, nothing unique about it Honey chicken: 4/5, was pretty good and unique Twice cooked pork: 2/5, tasted okay, not a lot of flavor overall between the meat or the veggies

Refreshing chicken dishes! Service was fast and the cups of soups are only $1 on Sundays- perfect…read morefor a starter. Portions are large- you certainly won't leave hungry (and will probably have leftovers). The chicken with vegetables needed sweet and sour sauce, but the mandarin chicken was seasoned wonderfully. Great for a chill spot with lots of options.

For years I've driven past China No 1 in Northport and never once stepped inside--until today…read more After eating there, I'm honestly scratching my head trying to solve the mystery of why it took me so long. I called in a takeout order, which is something I usually avoid. Let's be honest--takeout food often rides home like it's been trapped in a sauna. Fried food turns soggy, sauces disappear, and by the time you open the container it looks like it just survived a long trip through the Amazon rainforest. But since I ordered the Shrimp Szechuan Style with grilled vegetables, I decided to roll the dice. About ten minutes after picking it up, I got home and popped open that 21st-century "Tupperware" container--and the food was still steaming hot. Not warm... not "microwave revival" hot... I mean fresh off the stove hot. The first bite was magical. It had that love-at-first-sight feeling... or like that first date when you get butterflies down in the gizzard meeting someone special. The shrimp were fresh, the vegetables were cooked just right, and there was plenty of sauce--no dry "Sahara Desert" situation going on here. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and satisfying. This meal absolutely delivered. Now when you place your order, the lady on the phone might not be competing for any Southern hospitality awards--but she was efficient and clearly knew what she was doing because the meal was spot on. When I stopped inside, the restaurant was also very clean on this late Saturday afternoon, which is always a great sign. Maybe I've been hanging with the wrong crowd because nobody has ever mentioned China No 1 to me. Their loss. Turns out the best Chinese takeout in Northport has been hiding in plain sight for years... and the only mystery left is why I waited so long to try it. All these years of driving past this place... turns out the joke was on me!

On a road trip with my sister and she had a cravin' for Chinese. Found this restaurant in a…read moreshopping mall (ESSEX SQUARE Marketpkace) driving through Northport, Alabama. We went in at 1 PM on a Saturday. There was no one eating in. There were several takeout orders while we were there. The server was friendly and very efficient. Service was fast. For an appetizer, we tried the Crab Rangoons. They were delicious. Then we both got Hot and Sour Soup. It lived up to the hot part (heat wise). It was so hot that it was still warm even after we had almost finished with our entrées. My sister got the Moo Goo Gai Pan and I got General Tao's Chicken. Both lunch specials came with an eggroll and pork fried rice. The fried rice was especially good. The portions were generous and the food was good. This is a small shop with several tables inside. Definitely give it a try if you are in this area.

Today, I met a friend for lunch at China Bob's, one of those local gems that never disappoints. I…read morewent with the Spicy Shrimp with Szechuan Sauce and a side of fried rice. The shrimp and mixed vegetables were spot-on--fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right. As for the "spicy" part... well, let's just say if you've been eating hot food as long as I have, you're not breaking a sweat unless there's an actual fire in your mouth. Still, delicious all the same! Now, fair warning--this isn't fine dining. Your meal comes on a plastic disposable plate, and drinks are sold by the bottle. Prices are very reasonable, but if you're hankering for a refill, you'll have to buy another bottle. So sip that water or Pepsi slowly and make it last. The dining area is spotless, the service is quick, and the staff is friendly as always. Sure, there can be a little language barrier now and then, but if this old country boy can figure it out, I promise you can too. So grab your chopsticks (or a fork, no judgment here) and swing by this clean, quiet spot next time you're in the area. China Bob's always delivers a satisfying, no-fuss meal that'll leave you smiling -- and maybe wishing it was just a little spicier.

I just happened to be at the Dollat Tree and decided to get lunch to go. I placed a to-go order and…read moreit was ready within 10 minutes. I liked that the lunch came with soup and a egg roll

One of my favorite restaurants in Northport! If you're not sure what you're hungry for, this is…read morethe place to be. You have two menus, Mexican or Chinese. I've had the Chinese twice, their sushi rolls, chefs kiss. I can't wait to try their Mexican cuisine. The service is great and the beer on tap is ICE COLD! I love the atmosphere, it's clean and comfortable.

Excellent service, fantastic tasting food. First time customer and will definitely be back.read more

Went here on Saturday evening following an 11am football game. It was moderately busy, but we were…read moreseated right away. I didn't take any photos, because I was initially not planning to review, but I was so impressed by the experience I had to share a review. We had 2 massaman curry dishes (one tofu, one chicken), a panang curry, and a shrimp fried rice. The food was absolutely delicious, every bite was perfect. The sauce was so rich and flavorful, the veggies were cooked perfectly, and the proteins were tender. We also had a phenomenal Thai tea. I've come here before for the noodle bowl chicken lunch special, which is my favorite dish in the world, but I was pleasantly surprised to learn all their other dishes are equally as excellent! Our waitress was fast and helpful. Would highly recommend to anyone in Tuscaloosa looking to have a great meal near downtown/the strip.

Second time eating here and first time dining in, honestly the Cali roll was still good but…read moreeverything else was not. The tuna roll was notttt good and my friend couldn't eat her pad see ew and it had a very bad smell.