A "local favorite", for some unknown reason. 1) Tried to talk me out of ordering what i ordered, General Tsao's Tofu. "You sure you don't want chicken instead? Because for tofu we have to heat the oil in the fryer..." Like .... "Huh? What? Yeah, I'm sure." Honestly never had this experience before. I would think heating up the fryer is all in a day's work; and it was about 6 PM. No way was I the first person that day to order a fried dish. You don't wanna heat the fryer?! Nobody's forcing you to run this horrible restaurant! 2) General Tsao's has a lot of sauce. They packaged it in the cheap Styrofoam type of container. Of course I took precautions to have it not spill on the drive home. Of course it leaked all over, anyway. And I know they at least have the soup containers. They could have packaged the sauce separately. But no, too stingy. Literally did not want to spend an extra 25 cents to give a better customer experience. 3) The dish wasn't even what I ordered! It was Sweet and Sour, not General Tsao's. 4) It wasn't even good! 5) Before I served it, I rinsed off the container and everything else in the bag, so I didn't get sauce all over my self, my kitchen, my whole house honestly. Later when I went to eat the fortune cookies, one was soggy. So, there had been a hole in the wrapper before I even tried to open it. Great. I wonder what else is going on in their kitchen. Of course everything that enters the restaurant is brought in through the dirty alley... 6) ***NEXT DAY: DIARRHEA.*** ..........Thanks! 7) Much of this might have been avoided if they weren't still milking the whole "no dine-in", since COVID. I'm not about to turn around and go complain after I already drove home with the food. That's why they don't want you in the dining room. If nothing else, all the money they're saving, could go to buy the better containers. (I mean... they have a lot fewer dishes to wash, right? Assuming they even did that.) 8) What about explaining the problems with my meal over the phone, though? Well, first of all, I was hungry; I wanted to eat, not call Customer Service. But also, here's a scene from the "director's cut" version of the review... ;) While waiting for my food, I got to listen to the hostess talking on speakerphone to someone who was trying to order carry-out. She was trying to explain that if they came in to order, they would get more chicken, and fewer veggies. Seriously for 10 mins she's trying to explain it. Well, not really *explain*; more like she was just saying it over and over. Honestly it sounded like somehow the chicken would magically turn into vegetables, if they placed their order over the phone, but that wouldn't happen if they came in to order the carry-out in person. (Don't ask. I don't get it either!!) Finally the caller just gave up, and said she'd come in. (WHY?!) When the hostess got off the phone, she explained to the people in the lobby "she no understand". By the looks exchanged among us customers, I'm pretty sure none of us understood, either. So, trying to explain my situation, over the phone, and having to deal w/ a comprehension and communication gap like that? *Don't forget they didn't even want to cook my food in the first place!* No, I think it would be healthier for me to just chug a whole bottle of MSG. read more

This has got to be the best Chinese place i have gone too! I love their sweet and sour chicken and the owner is so kind! They wait time is never long either! read more

Very pleasant and welcoming and the food always tastes good and is hot. The experience is always good. I have been frequenting this place for years. read more

The best Chinese food anywhere excellent sweet-and-sour chicken. The sesame chicken is also very good.

Ordered Almond boneless chicken... terrible! Chicken was over cooked! I couldn't cut it or even try to eat it. The almond gravy was also terrible. We used to go there all the time.... But not sure what's happened, but this is not quality food! read more

All I can say is every time we've gotten food from this place. It has been nothing but amazing. They have some of the best food on this side of town if not the best. read more

Omg I have been looking for a good reasonable Chinese restaurant. I read a few reviews. Omg I have been here every week for the last 4 weeks straight. Everything is fresh and delicious except the egg rolls could be a little more crunchier. read more

Very good. I'm not much for Chinese food but they have the best The only place we go for Chinese plus met people from other cities that say they will drive further to get their food read more

First time coming and our food was cold, rice was hard and undercooked. The sweet & Sour Chicken had a very vinegar taste and the breading was either melting off or hard as a rock. The General Tao was supposed to be very hot and had no spice to it what so ever and minimal flavor. There was a very fish type substance and taste in Hot Sour soup. Not to mention the parking lot drama. read more

Awesome service fresh order I called it and maybe 20 minutes ahead and everything was hot fresh just the way we love it. I would recommend this place to any of my friends and family. Please feel free to call in for your services. Definitely won't be let down. read more

We ordered food tonight towards the end of the night, and while eating my boyfriend pulled out two meal worm looking bugs. I'm absolutely disgusted. The woman at the restaurant told us to bring it back so we did, she tried to claim because the worms weren't coated in sauce that it wasn't from their establishment. She would only refund half of what we paid. I will be calling the health department in the morning. read more

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So I was very sad that my wonton soup literally looks and tastes like salt water. I will not be back, hopefully they get it together smh read more

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Overall the food was pretty good from here. The ambiance at this place is super lax. I mean literally the cover on a lamp is broken. They use two booths in between two sections for storing stuff and it looks like work. Super weird I might add. My biggest complaint is that I ordered a dinner combo and they put my, supposed to be crispy egg roll, on top of my fried rice; therefore, it was quite soggy when I finally got to eat it. Outside of that the food good. I will say the portion size of shrimp they gave me was IMPRESSIVE! My 3 star rating is based solely on interior setup and food preparation. read more

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No indoor seating, service is decent but the food is good! Make sure to call ahead and be 15-20 minutes out minimum.

My fiancé and I LOVE this place! Great food, friendly service. Just all around a great place to get food from. And it doesn't take long at all! Maybe 30 minutes! read more

I don't understand why this place gets such a bad rep on here. They are always very busy the staff are always very friendly and I have NEVER had a bad meal here. I'm fact they have THE BEST Sweet and Sour Chicken in Metro Detroit PERIOD. Also the Almond Boneless Chicken is fantastic as well the gravy could be a bit better but the actual chicken is wonderful. I give 4 stars instead of 5 because the egg rolls and soup could be a bit better. The rice is solid not the best of the best but very solid. If your in the neighborhood definitely give this place a shot you won't be disappointed. read more

The Only place to buy Chinese food..Been going to KimToa for over 20yrs! My husband use to go when it was in Detroit

I will never eat at this Restaurant again! I ordered 2 almond boneless chicken dinner and a sesame chicken dinner to go. I got home and and as my husband and daughter start eating their food they said how tough the chicken was and how they must of changed cooks because the gravy was different. So as I'm eating my food I take a bite of what I thought was breading from the chicken and it was a bandaid!!! I right away took pictures and called up there and told them she said I wasnt there and I must have ordered from different restaurant! I went up there to take back and she said their chicken is fresh and she doesnt know what happened. I got a refund and will no longer go there. And I'm calling Health dept tomorrow read more

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I really enjoy ordering here, I usually order to go and the service is great there isn't a very long wait, and when the food comes it's perfect just what I ordered. Never had any complaints. read more

The soups are delicious! Their egg rolls have both chicken and shrimp sooooo good! They have the spicy mustard that is great. Their egg foo young and pepper steak are phenomenal! The sun gum is a bit bland but still very fresh! I'm happy! Found this new to us decent Chinese place that isn't too far from the house when we don't feel like making the trip to midtown! The owner and Emily our waitress are super nice! Bon Appetite! I've since been back on a Sunday and it was horrible! read more

Well, I'm never ordering from here again. I used my work phone to call in the order, and when I went to pick up my order, the lady was giving me a big hassle because I didn't give her the phone number that I used to place the order with. I never memorized my work cell phone number. I told her this, and she was still giving me a hassle, like I was trying to steal someone else's order. So I finally get my order and I start looking around like I'm on candid camera or perhaps Aston Kusher is hiding behind a corner ready to tell me I've been punked or something. The lady asks me what's wrong and I asked her if I accidentally ordered of the children's menu or something. Seriously, the amount of food they gave me was probably 1/3 of what you would get elsewhere for the same price. read more

Finally found a good Cantonese/Szechuan/Thai restaurant since moving to the East Side of the city. My drunken noodles were delicious. Fresh veggies, flavorful sauce, shrimp were a nice size. The interior was clean, free of dust and visibly broken/worn-in dining decor. A woman, whom I believe to be the owner, was exceptionally nice. I'm looking forward to frequenting this place not only for the service but for the well prepared food. read more

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I've NEVER been dissapointed when ordering from this restaurant. My children and I enjoy going in every once in a while to dine in. Yes, the "ambiance" or decor could use a face lift. However we do not go for the ambiance, we go for the food! Honestly this is authentic asian cuisine! We've tried their egg drop and hot and spicy soups, egg rolls, crab rangoon, almond cookies, ABC, sweet and sour, and general tso's chicken, along with chop suey. Everything was above par with flavor. Their chicken is always fresh, very moist with a piece or two that was dry and over cooked. Overall the food is good. They do tend to get busy on Friday and Saturday evenings, and can sometimes get overwhelmed. But patience is always a virtue! read more

Great Sweet & Sour chicken! Order was ready on time, was hot and the service was very friendly and polite. Will definitely go back! read more

I've been coming here for the 22 years of my life, and my mother has been coming here about 28 years. For most of that time we had the same waitress, under the same owner, but in the past 5 years or so, they switched owners. The food was absolutely delicious before, and still is now even though some things are different, they kept the same menu and recipes for the most part give or take a few things. The speed of the food coming to the table is usually pretty good, and the people are pretty nice. I've gotten friends to try this place and they've said its the best they've had. read more

This is a nice little hidden gem in warren. They have the best sweet and sour chicken. The menu items are moderately priced. The restaurant hasn't been updated since the 70's but you aren't there for the ambiance.....you are there for the authentic Cantonese cuisine. Give it a try! read more

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Hot and Sour soup is always made to order and on point. The Szechuan dishes are quite spicy and not displeasing if you're looking for a good "Chinese-for-Americans" joint. Portion sizes are definitely more than adequate. read more

They're food has always been pretty good! Decor is outdated, and like other poster. She kept my change. Was only 4 pennies, but stood their for few mins, and just walked away. I guess they needed it more than me. Every penny adds up at the end of the year I guess read more

Best hot and sour soup I've had in 30 years! Have been going her for years and always outstanding food.

I had Thai food and we also had the almond chicken. Both dishes were very good. It's less then a mile from our house so we have it often!

Just okay could be better I ordered the Chicken fried rice and the FR3 KAW PAD PRIK Fried Rice with Garlic, Onion, Chili Peppers, Pea pods, Broccoli and Eggs with chicken. The chicken fried rice had some diced up pieces of fake chicken yes I said it fake chicken seems more like a diced up lunch meat very processed and spongy piece of fake chicken so I picked the fake chicken out of the rice because the rice was good enough to eat some egg onions and some bean sprouts. Now the Thai dish Kaw Pad Prik was good could have been a lot better if it had lived up to the ingredients from the menu Fried rice with garlic,onion chili peppers, pea pods, broccoli and eggs with chicken yes chicken and yes It was real nice cut strips of chicken. The dish did not have one taste of garlic in it which is the reason I ordered it because I like garlic flavor in some dishes, about a teaspoon amount of egg, very little onions, without those items added really made the dish just okay. lacking the flavor its what is where they dropped the ball I notice this restaurant and others are starting to use cheap ingredients, less ingredients making restaurants to become the thing of the past where some super markets and food trunks are about to put these brick and mortar places a thing of the past and I stand on it read more

This is my favorite dine in and carry out location in the area. Hard working staff that have never failed to provide efficient friendly service. I always stick to my Sweet and Sour Chicken combo, but i have tried various things on the menu and feel the need to leave this review. This place rocks, the soups are amazing, and the rice is great. Dining in can be a little understaffed and service may be a little slow during busy days, but the service you do receive is far from poor. Perhaps hiring some additional help would be a good idea though. I would recommend anybody in the area to try it out, i highly recommend the Sweet and Sour chicken, and General Tao's chicken (spicy version). read more

thing the manager waiting at with the cashier at the register and not working. Also the cashier didn't want to give me my change and then I got the wrong order it's a palling how they still make money and yet I can't even get the food that I ordered read more

So if I would have done this review before yesterday, it would have been 5 stars. I am so excited to finally find a good ol' American Chinese food joint that does not disappoint! That is until yesterday. I had a craving for ABC. So I ordered from Kim Toa..my go to for Almond Boneless Chicken. The gravy is usual perfect..chicken cooked very well. Well yesterday, the gravy tasted like water and oil..the chicken was dry and stringy. Very sad and disappointed. Will try again..but I'm very sad for my experience. Because up until then, it had been stellar! However the soup was delicious..very flavorful with very fresh chicken and veggies. And as I was just finishing my leftovers (because I hate waste) I just found a staple in my chicken. Nope. Done..forget everything I said. Won't be back. Good thing I didn't share this meal with my toddler. read more

I used to love ordering from here but it seems the past few months the food has gone downhill. sad to say i will not be visiting Kim Toa anymore. I ordered 3 meals from there and didn't receive anything i said during my order except my crab rangoon. i simply ordered 3 sweet & sour chicken meals and ended up with 3 sesame chickens, she even verified the order with me before disconnecting the line. i would not recommend. read more

I've ordered from here plenty of times in the past but I won't be going back anymore. Their food has definitely gone down hill. I ordered food for my whole family and not one of us could eat the food. The almond boneless chicken gravy was SUPER SALTY tasting to the point it was inedible. Their beef pad thai tasted like it was really old. I ordered the 3 patties chicken egg foo young but instead I got shrimp which I don't ever order because no one in my family likes it. When I placed the order the person on the phone even repeated my order back to me and said chicken egg foo young so where did the shrimp come from?? The sweet & sour chicken didn'nt taste like it should either. I ordered 4 egg rolls and they even tasted freeze dried. What the heck is going on here? So basically I wasted over $40 for a SUBPAR dinner that ended up in the trash!! read more

Great place for carryout Thai food and Chinese food! The ingredients here seems fresher than other local places.

1 star because i cannot do 0. I called to order for carry out. It was frustrating. She cannot understand me. She asked for my phone number and she was not probably familiar of the 734 area code and she states "what number are you inventing"... i was like what? I asked how much will i pay - she hanged up on me. So i went to the "restaurant", i asked if she was the lady who was getting orders she said "you sounded like a little kid"... then i said why did you hang up on me she answered "i dont know i think there was something wrong with the phone, i cannot understand you". She was making up excuses. Then she brought out my order, she only got me the beef broccoli, i said where is the almond chicken she said did you order that, i did not hear you. She made me look like a liar too. chinese food is one of my favorite and i am new around the area and i swear i will never go back to this place. i have never been treated like this when i call in for my order. I did not see many people (and by many i meant at least 2 person) eating in this place and i did not wonder why. Also the beef broccoli is bland. The almond chicken sauce is bland too. read more

I haven't had anything from this place in about 8 years until my dad just recently told me how good it was now. I went there and walked in ordered Almond Boneless Chicken Combo, she said 15 minutes. Went out to smoke and I was approached my 2 different people asking for money. Went back in and sat down so they didn't follow me in. Dude brought my food out. Paid and left. When I got home I popped open the carry out and I was impressed with the amount of real chicken and rice! Sauce was ok, rice was great! Chicken great but like the other people say the egg rolls weren't bad but they weren't good. Imma go again and get their sesuan shrimps. read more

Tried for the first time this past weekend - it was just ok. I had the pork egg foo young and my wife had the sweet and sour chicken. I got carry out and they forgot the extra egg rolls I ordered. I also think I was over charged by a couple dollars based on the prices on the menu. read more