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    4.6 (46 reviews)

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    Mmmmmmm!!! Crunchy lemon shrimp
    Karen P.

    I saw this while driving by and THOUGHT it was the same as one in Chicago, IT IS!! I have eaten here twice in the last two weeks, bringing my sister and then a friend! Went for lunch both time and was pleased each time! The lunch menu pricing is good! You get a soup/salad, little app and entree for under $20! I had the crunchy lemon shrimp and I just don't know if I can even try anything else bc it's that good!!! They have a separate room that I think you could have a large group in? And a booth with pink flowers around it!!!

    Steven L.

    Lao Sze Chuan has definitely added something special to the 901. Great food, great atmosphere, and a really nice ambiance overall. We visited about a month after their grand opening and they absolutely did not disappoint. The duck is a must-try. Crispy, flavorful, and easily one of the highlights of the meal. The fried rice was another standout for us -- simple but packed with flavor and done right. One thing I also liked was the setup of their private party rooms. They have two separate rooms that can either be combined for larger gatherings or kept separate for smaller events, which is a really nice touch. Overall, a solid addition to the Memphis food scene and definitely worth checking out if you're craving good Chinese food in a nicer dining atmosphere.

    Dumplings
    Scott S.

    This place is simply incredible! The dining area is exquisite, just beautiful. The staff was so warm and welcoming as well but the show stopper is the food. I started with the steamed dumplings then had Mongolian beef as my entree. This is by far the best Chinese I've ever had and top 5 best meal overall in my life. Just a wonderful restaurant!

    General tso
    Anna L.

    Wow the interior was captivating! I def felt underdressed ! Service was great. Our server was awesome and attentive. Food was delicious! The egg drop soup had corn in it and tasted a bit burnt. Not a fan. The diced fillet was good. Not too spicy. Dan Dan noodles was flavorful. Beef soup was good. Beef fried rice had a buttery taste and delicious. General tso was meh. Overall, would def come back and try other things!

    Megan W.

    Excellent food & great service! I love the lunch bento boxes. Such a great variety of options and nice serving sizes. Everything we ordered was delicious and perfectly prepared. The crispy lemon shrimp is my favorite! It reminds me of honey walnut shrimp but much better. The lemon flavor isn't too much. It's just right! The restaraunt is nice and spacious with plenty of room for larger groups. They have a back room which could host 2 groups and an area in the main dining room.

    Shredded Chicken and Spicy Cabbage

    Went again to this restaurant and had a few other dishes. The spicy cabbage, Salted egg yolk tofu, lemon shrimp, shredded chicken, Peking duck, and bbq spare ribs were delicious. Huge portions of food to feed 4 people. A party of 4 we were in a booth but next time we will request a round table with the lazy Susan table. Still pretty and clean in the restaurant. Mea was very helpful and efficient serving our food and making sure we were taken care of. The restaurant wasn't too busy and wasn't as noisy like the last time I went. Will be back again!

    Shrimp fried rice, lo mein, orange chicken
    Jay J.

    I was really excited to try this new restaurant in the area and was sadly disappointed in the quality of the food. I wanted to try some basic options which always tells me the quality of the place. I placed a pick up order, the staff was friendly and walked me through their menu. And great interaction upon pick up. The space is beautifully decorated and it appears to be a great place to dine in for an experience. However for me the food was not that great. The orange chicken was tough to chew , the noodles did not have a lot of flavor a little bland for my taste and the fried rice was pretty good, the cook made it too spicy when I requested mild spice.

    Pork dumplings
    Monica W.

    I wanted to love it but I didn't. I stopped by Friday evening just before dinner around 5p. I was greeted immediately walking in and was seated. The establishment is beautiful and inviting and was not crowded so I was surprised it took my server 16 whole minutes to come over. While reviewing the menu there were things I wanted to try but was really unsure what was included. My server was unable to clearly explain to me a couple of dishes so I stuck with what I knew. Egg drop soup was good but sweet and that was different. Pork dumplings were good and the combo fried rice that included pork, beef, shrimp, veggies and lamb I think. I asked for spicy but it was very bland. I didn't taste any of the bold spicy flavors promoted for these dishes. I added chili oil for a hint of flavor but otherwise this place was just ok but definitely check them out!

    Crispy shrimp/ lemon sauce. Across from mine is Orange chicken.
    Regina C.

    I always keep my expectations low for restaurants with a lot of hype. This is a new one but I have been hearing a lot about it in a short time. So a friend and I decided to meet here for lunch. I was kinda expecting a crowd but it was pretty normal. I ordered the crispy shrimp w/ lemon sauce and he got orange chicken. We both were instantly impressed with the flavor. I almost wanted to order some of the lemon sauce to take home. The decor was also very nice. Not what you would expect in a small shopping center. I look forward to going back.

    Boiled Sole Fish Fillet in Spicy Szechuan Sauce. Choose spice level Mild, Medium, and Hot Hot!
    Daley A.

    Beautiful interior! Great place for a date night, girls night, business event, and more. The food hold ups to the hype. It's not just a place that looks great but also tastes even better! Nick was my sever and he was phenomenal! The Mongolian beef tenderloin, pork & duck fried rice, and the boiled sole fish in spicy szechuan sauce were amazing. We also got the egg drop soup, hot & sour soup, and wonton soup. All great too! Was more true to what thy should be (not the super yellow thick-egged egg drop soup for an example). I think the prices are reasonable for the atmosphere, food, service, AND PORTIONS. It's a new go-to for sure!!

    Cherry N.

    If you're looking for authentic Sichuan flavors, this is the spot! The food is incredibly flavorful- the perfect balance of heat and that signature numbing spice. We tried the Mapo Tofu, the Peking duck, and the twice cooked pork, and all three were standout dishes. The ambiance is modern yet cozy, making it a great place for a date or a group dinner. What really topped off the experience was the friendly and attentive staff; they were quick with recommendations and made sure our water glasses were never empty (which you'll need with the spice!). Highly recommend!"

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    Tiffany C.

    The food was good. The decor is very upscale. And we had great service. My only complaint is how far the booth seat from the table is. I'm big and it was extremely difficult to get the food due to it being so far away. Never had this problem in my life. also the egg drop soup had corn in it. A bit odd.

    Tasha J.

    Ambiance is nice for a party, date or when you just want to feel fancy. Like that they offered tofu options. It's the soft tofu not the hard fried tofu I like, but flavor was nice. It's a nice little spot.

    HALF Duck with pancake wraps and scallions and cucumbers sliced very thin.  With a sweet sauce for dipping.

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    Food, ambiance and service were amazing! Very friendly and helpful. The green beans were phenomena!

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    3.9
    (21 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Was making a U-turn in a parking lot and saw this little restaurant on the corner. I love an…read moreopportunity to support small business and grabbed some lunch for takeout. They make everything fresh, so it took 20 minutes...but freshly made is so much better. We had an order of full size wings...but should've stuck with boneless to get more meat. Skinny legs but fabulous taste. Another meal was for chicken tenders. A bit rubbery chicken but the batter and seasonings were very tasty and the crinkle cut fries nice and crisp. The ambiance was unique with Memphis art all around and music videos on the tv. Employee was very hospitable. Will go back and try some other options!

    I've been here a couple of times now at least and I think I dig it. I will be back. I am a…read morechicken wing junkie. These wings are pretty damn tasty. The folks are friendly. I feel like it is family run. Even the young folks seem to have a sense of ownership. The wings are crispy and fried just right. The sauce names are strange and I don't get it. I have learned that Crazy ____ is Honey _____ at any other place so there is that learning curve to overcome. Seasoned fries are clutch too and they don't charge you $1.69 to season them which I dig a lot. Hate that nickel and dime stuff. They have a self serve drink machine and it's counter service with lots of "to go" type business. It's just like a Memphis wing place should be! It's decorated all crazy just like a crazy coop should be I guess. Decent table seating and lots of room to chill for to go. Yum. Yum. Chicken wings. '25 - 55/111

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    Crazy Coop Combo.  Long ass name that only remember when I see it.  It's honey hot with Cajun seasoning though. Why I can't just say that?
    Crazy Coop Combo. Long ass name that only remember when I see it. It's honey hot with Cajun seasoning though. Why I can't just say that?
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    Kukuruku Crispy Chicken

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    4.4
    (16 reviews)
    5.1 mi
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    I've seen the restaurant on GrubHub but it always seemed a bit pricy, especially for a new…read moreexperience. I finally bit the bullet and was blown away. Got a two piece combo with two sides and upgraded the drink to a taro boba. Everything was delicious. The chicken has an especially sweet crunch to the outer shell and I've never had such a satisfying bite to a fried chicken in this city before. The service was impeccable. I was served by the manager, in fact. He is a kindhearted soul. He will help make sure your time there is perfect, in a doting way. The ambiance is nice. Think, hole in the wall meets a hyper-clean staff and everything is absolutely perfect. I will ~definitely~ go again

    I love this fried chicken! I love all fried chicken, so it's really no surprise that I love this…read morefried chicken! Some fried chicken is better than others. Some fried chicken is not so good. This fried chicken, however, is very good. All fried chicken is good though. I will not hate on any fried chicken other than the fast food sponge type. That shit is gross! I have been to all locations that these folk have. I hope they make it here (more on that in a few). This location seems pretty dead mostly and they are not doing many things to help themselves I am afraid. But then again, I have seen this at the other two as well in the past and they are still growing. They must be doing something right. I'm the dumbass that thought Soul Fish would never make it, so... don't forget Adam. The workers are very pleasant, all seem to be Filipinos in the FOH, maybe since that's the basis of the concept. They are super nice but there can be a small language and cultural barrier when communicating with them. It's pretty low key inside. They have minimal decorations and did not much more than paint the place on the remodel. The chairs are uncomfortable, especially loud when they hit the floor, and oddly light. Why I think they may be in trouble... The front door is permanently closed. The other door had a closed sign on it twice when I have been there. The last visit the staff disappeared into a closet and two people came in and stood there alone. A guy that didn't speak English came up front and the customers asked, "are you open"? Additionally, the one side I found I liked here at the chain is different at this location. The onion rings are terrible here. They are crappy panko versions that get soggy and nasty really fast. The prices have skyrocketed at this location as well. Since last time I was here the 3 pc combo had increased 25% from the prior visit. That's an insane increase! On top of that, the website doesn't work and the pics they posted on Yelp themselves show the old prices still. Hate that mess!! Love this fried chicken but probably done with this location. I do still love the chicken. I'm done with the combos because the sides are all absolute trash, and the cookies suck too! They always have. Never eaten more than a bite of one. Only chicken for me from here on out. '25 - 116/111

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    I do love this chicken!
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    Humdingers

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    4.0
    (171 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Flew into Memphis mid afternoon and needed some nourishment and for some reason Humdingers came to…read moremind. Been a while since I have been here due to flight schedule. Glad It came to mind. Love these tacos. Plenty of parking and corner restaurant. Walk up to the counter and order and they bring it to you. Friendly folks and service speed was good as they had to make it. The black bean and corn salsa was the bomb. Wow I love this stuff. It was awesome. Restaurant is bright and cheery and pretty much like I remembered it. Great experience. Love it.

    Small restaurant in an east memphis shopping center. We visited on a Saturday night and the staff…read morewere super friendly and helpful always checking to make sure we had everything we needed. They have updated the restaurant and its furnishings which is wonderful. All of the chairs have nice cushion seating. My husband had the fish and chips and throughly enjoyed it. We shared the bacon glazed chili Brussels sprouts which had an excellent flavor. We would have liked for them to have been cooked a little longer and sliced a little smaller, but the flavor was amazing, they were just a tad tougher than we like. I had the two taco combo with grilled zucchini . I t is a huge portion as it comes with two large pieces of zucchini along with the generously filled tacos. I loved the piri piri chicken taco and the grilled shrimp was good, but nothing spectacular. Both of the flour shells were a little crispy which was odd, but overall I enjoyed my meal. I dipped my zucchini in the lemon herb piri piri sauce which is excellent! Give them a try if you are ever in the area. They have several grilled fish options along with sandwiches and salads to choose from.

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    Southern Hands Home Style Cooking

    3.9
    (32 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Let me start by saying I was greeted as soon as I walked in. This guy was top notch and extremely…read morehelpful. I place an order for me and 2 of my co-workers. I can't say enough nice things CHEF'S KISS to who ever is cooking this yumminess!! The fried green tomatoes were perfect and perfectly seasoned. The yams, greens and corn bread were so good and seasoned to perfection. The pork chops you could cut with your fork, chef's kiss. The catfish is always good as always. I highly recommend.

    My Dad and I come to this place every time he has a Dr appt since we're out. He always gets the…read moremeatloaf, it's his favorite. I have been trying different meats every time I come. Service is amazing. They are always so nice. They have good music playing. I would rate the ambience as relaxed and friendly. It is reasonably priced and you get a lot of food. I usually eat about half and eat the rest for my next meal. I haven't eaten anything that I didn't like. Everything is so good, and they veggies are fantastic. Fries are crispy with soft middles and they season everything so well. Lately I've been getting the candied yams every time. It's like desert. So tasty. I love that they have boiled ocra, and greens and you get a little cornbread loaf with the meal. We went yesterday and we're going to go again today but Dads appt was cancelled and he didn't want to get out. We will definitely be back! 5 stars every time.

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    This is the Fried Chicken and cornbread
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