I love this place. I went there almost every night that I was in Dallas!…read more The staff is very kind, helpful, and the food was amazing. We ordered a little bit of everything and had a ball every night. Great for groups

We went to Gao's BBQ & Crab in Allen after a graduation celebration with a party of 14 people. I'll…read moredo my best to give an objective review. The biggest issue for us was the ordering system. Everyone has to scan a QR code, place their own order, and enter their phone number. For a large group, this became very confusing because when the food came out, there was no clear way to tell who ordered what. We spent a lot of time trying to figure out which dishes belonged to each person. If you're coming with a big party, I definitely recommend making a list of everyone's orders ahead of time so it's easier to organize when the food arrives. The food itself was extremely spicy. Most of the BBQ items -- seafood, chicken, beef, and pork -- seemed to have the same heavy cumin and spicy seasoning, so the flavors started tasting very similar. Personally, that wasn't for us. However, the soy sauce fried rice and the cold noodles were really good and stood out the most from the meal. The service was good overall, although communication was a little difficult at times because it was hard to understand the staff's accents. The restaurant itself was clean and well kept. I think this place may work much better for smaller groups, but for our large party it was stressful and the food flavors were too repetitive for our taste. Unfortunately, it's probably not somewhere we would return to. Also they added 25% tip mandatory without mentioning it anywhere ; It was an experience though

Have been going to different locations of Noodle Wave for a few years now, and the service is…read morealways good, the place is always clean - really there's not much to complain about. Recently got dinner there, and also noticed they have 2 Ramadan platters! Which is always amazing to see! They do also give you dates and a drink to break your fast. We didn't order from the platter, but still loved our food. Looking forward to the platter for next time! Everything was good, and tried a new item: Lo Mein Kaow Soy Grilled Beef - amazing! Will reorder

Noodle Wave is a good spot for Thai, a variety of items for everyone. Recently ordered to go and…read morewas disappointed with what we received. 2 out of our 3 dishes were not as expected.

Service is great, attentive staff, family really enjoys the food. Will definitely come back!read more

A spicy chinese noodle shop that far exceeded my expectations…read more Jin was an exceptionally attentive employee who would often check up on us and top off our waters. Excellent service despite having no reason to, since we ordered through a qr code located on the tables. I don't write about customer service unless it was genuinely something that was worth telling people. He gave us a good rundown of the situation of the restaurant and provided an in-depth explanation of the menu for my first time there. He gave us plenty of options to choose from and explained what consisted in each of the dishes. Which helped us ultimately make our choices and I enjoyed every single dish. The interior was well decorated with modern/futuristic reflective aesthetics. A great touch that made me love it even more was the dimming bags put over the spotlights adorned around the ceiling to help cut down on glare and make it a bit more comfortable to enjoy the atmosphere. The mixed vegetable salad was a very pleasant blend of sweet, savory, and Sichuan spice. I originally was going for the cucumber but I was interested in more variety and opted to try more of what they had to offer. It still hit as a refreshing appetizer to complement our other dishes. 9/10 The black pepper noodles were actually amazing with how it balanced out a lot of strong, potentially overwhelming flavors. The black pepper was perfectly seasoning the fiery stir fried bell pepper and noodles. The beef played a great supporting role to elevate the dish without making it all about itself. 8.5/10 The Number 1 rice noodles in soup was powerful without being indulgent. The flavors hit hot and hard but still savory and tastefully diverse. Jin recommended it as the noodles have a very pleasant chew and had a diverse plating with bok choy, pickled mustard, and an egg to top it off. 8.5/10 Overall I enjoyed this place completely and will 100% return when I come back to Texas.

Yummy Thai Iced Tea and Lemonade Iced Tea! We tried the pork bánh mì and the highly rated chicken…read morecurry pho -- both were absolutely incredible. Bold, vibrant flavors with just the right kick of heat. We left completely stuffed and I'm already craving it again. It's a cute little spot tucked into a strip mall, with prompt, friendly, and genuinely polite service. Definitely a place we'll be back to soon.

The food is delicious. Everything I've tasted is good…read more Service is fast and reliable. The place is small but clean. family friendly

Food is the best we have found so far in this area. Service is good. I personally don't like the…read moreQR code to order but out side of that it's good. People are very kind and they help when you have questions or in my case, my phone doesn't work here for some reason.

We hadn't been to this noodle place in a long time. We love hand-pulled noodles for their freshness…read moreand chewiness. The last time we were here, we got the braised beef noodle soup. The beef was so flavorful, and we loved it. So this time, we ordered it again. This time, we also tried the pork noodle soup. The pork was flavorful as well. It was pork belly, so the fat made the meat even more tender and savory. Both dishes were delicious! But of the two, we still liked the beef option better. The ordering process was completely digital. We scanned the menu code with our phones and then selected our dishes ourselves. There was very little "human" touch. I still prefer having a server come take our order, which also makes the tipping decision easier. Anyway, we enjoyed the food and will probably come back again.

I have been wanting to try Hung Yuan for a while and I am glad I did! We stopped in and were…read moreseated right away and the server was friendly and patient with our questions. The restaurant itself is large and well laid out. We started with the Scallion Pancake Beef Role which was the best version of this dish I have had in a long time. Tender beef and fresh pancakes! Then we moved onto the Beef Soup with wide noodles. The soup was spiced perfectly and the noodles were just right. We finally finished up with the Kung Pao Shrimp which was delicious and expertly prepared. This place is great and I am already planning my next trip. Highly Reccommended!

Came in here during valentines. Super busy but absolutely worth it. Service was good. And plates…read moreare generous. Pork and shrimp dumplings we got were super good. Very well seasoned. Everything fresh. And fxr The beef soup was rich and delicious. You can choose the size of your noodles which is good. The volcano noodles were not as hot as advertised but needless to say amazing. Overall great place, great vibes, and only negative comment is food comes out sporadically as they bring it out when ready. (Which I don't mind), but if you do mind just ask for it all together. Oh and no alcohol (i don't drink), but if you do unfortunately they don't serve it. Go try this place the dumplings and noodles are awesome!

This has been one of the most delightful experiences I've had eating. Seriously being here is Peak…read moreAsian dining. The food was spectacular and they used Sichuan peppers. The owner was so sweet and politely stopped watching his Korean Drama to stir fry my squid. You can just hear the sizzling oil and delicious aroma spread across the restaurant. The tingling MaLa spice was addicting and I savored every bite. As soon as The chef/owner was done, he politely gave me my food and resumed his drama after I told him I didn't need anything else. Epic Asian dining and the food as equally incredible.

Food 2.5/5 I got the…read moreStir-Fried Rice Noodles with Snail Flavor Beef... and it was the saltiest dish I've had in a while. The flavor (other than the salt) was acidic and had the snail essence ... but the salt was too overwhelming. The beef used isn't a good quality cut, and I don't normally comment on these kinds of things. I took the remainder home for leftovers and had to add cold water to dilute the salt - thankfully, the flavor remained though. That being said, it was all self-service other than the food being brought to me, which came fairly quickly. Unfortunately, I didnt have the best experience and would likely not come back for the Contra Conch Rice Noodles (which I really wanted to try but they were sold out).

My friend and I got the House Special Soup Dumplings, green beans, Three Flavor Pepper Chicken, and…read morethe Beef Biangbiang Noodles. All the food had amazing flavors so I would recommend everything. My only note was the beef in the noodles was slightly chewy so I would suggest another protein option. The service was great. Our server was patient with us while answering our questions on the menu and knowing the menu well enough to recommend us things that suited our palettes. The restaurant is spacious with many tables to accommodate different size parties so it did not take long for us to get seated.

Walking in a couple of minutes before 9pm they will refuse to seat a party of one. Forty five…read moreminutes before closing. I'm having a hard time not taking that personally when I walk in and am told that the kitchen is clod closed, and they can't serve an order of lo mein. Incredible.

Solid ramen spot to visit. The food is consistently good and fresh, and the staff is very friendly…read moreand energetic! The ambiance is great for a family or solo dinner!

We stopped by for quick lunch and actually had a decent meal!…read more Shoyu Ramen with chicken was slightly bland but perfect for my tastes The better half loved the Khimchi Ramen. We both had left overs to take home. Price was good value for money! Service was courteous and ambience was quiet for Tuesday lunch

OK, this was such a random stop but when I tell you, it will not be one of my favorite spots I mean…read moreit.... I picked the booth in the back. It was perfect for me. Five people could've easily sent here, but I want the hopeful to myself. I could see the whole restaurant from sitting right where I am and it feels perfect. I just stopped in for a quick bite to eat, hoping to get some fried rice and I came in and found my favorite thing on the menu... bang bang shrimp... and there is such a backstory for me and bang bang shrimp but just numb last night my family chose to go to Olive Garden instead of going to bonefish Grill. I really want a bang bang shrimp and today guess what I ordered??? you got it bang bang shrimp!!! and it came out first before the other entrée which was veggie fried rice. My bill is about $27 and that's fine because I'm the main character of the story and every grain of rice was worth it. Perfect place for a self-care day that I stumbled across. Oh and let me not forget my server, Ajah. She was so adorable and so kind. I just wanted to take her home and put her in my pocket and pull her out anytime I need to pick me up or Bestie to talk to. The food was beyond delicious and the service was beyond great 10 out of 10, but definitely come back again!!!

3.5 The food wasn't bad but I've just been to other places…read morein McKinney that had better selections for sushi. TLDR: Their menu was massive with so many different options which I think is good for people who want to try different things but it may be a little too big of a menu. Food was just ok. It may be beneficial to lessen items on menu and really focus on some key dishes they want to highlight. Everything imo was priced a little on the high side, at least $1-2 more than I would pay for the quality of the dish. They do pack their specialty rolls with a lot of ingredients and with inflation I'm sure they priced it accordingly to keep their business running, so I'm not docking off too much points for that. Review: They offered regular sushi rolls but disappointing to see that yellowtail was not on their menu for rolls (they did have it as an option for 2pc sushi/sashimi). I ordered a smoked salmon 2pc sushi which was pretty good and decently sized so probably worth the ~$5 price point for 2pc. I did not order any other ones from the 2pc menu so not sure if all the fish are portioned that way. Regarding their regular rolls, my husband enjoyed the Philadelphia rolls and said he could taste the smoked salmon, so for both of us a win on the smoked salmon. My other order was part of their specialty rolls...Salmon Lover priced at ~$13 with 8pc. Imo the pieces were quite small for a specialty roll and it tasted ok. There was supposed to be a honey wasabi sauce on there which I felt like was overpowered by the amount of spicy mayo on the dish. I wanted to like it so badly but I figured reading off of the ingredients list that it would have a kick to it, and it did not. It's not marked as a spicy roll, so probably not intended to be spicy? But with spicy mayo and jalapeño surely there would be some mild kick to it, and the flavor just kinda fell flat and tasted like...too much mayo. The highlight of this experience was the service. The young lady who took our order was super nice and cheery. Checked up on us at appropriate times and I saw she was also working on other tasks around the restaurant. I am willing to try this place again in the future as the vibes were nice, it def gives Japanese izakaya and looks like a good place to have dinner with some friends. Maybe I'll try their ramen instead next time!