Lili&#x27;s Restaurant

I am always craving this place. They have noodle dishes and the wonton is delicious. The workers…read moreare super nice and helpful and were able to accommodate for 10 people last minute. It has a traditional looking interior with wooden plaques around. I would have to recommend getting wontons no matter what dish you get, the sauce is so good and we were picking at the peanuts. I got my favorite Hot n Spicy noodles, this was a little more sour than I remembered so if you don't like sour soups I wouldn't recommend. The Dan Dan Noodles were great although could use a little more sauce. The cucumber dish was good, a little small but was refreshing to eat.

came to amherst to do some shopping and wanted to get some chinese food, luckily saw this place…read morewhich had really good reviews was recommended to get the beef brisket, which was probably what i was going to get anyway since that's sort of what it seems like most reviewers say they are known for. i also got the tofu skins and the cucumber I thought the beef brisket dish was pretty good overall. the soup didn't have a ton of depth to it, but overall still really good. i liked the noodle choice a lot as well, and was glad that there were some vegetables in there. the tofu skins were really good and had great texture and just the right amount of vinegar on them. the cucumber was just alright, it didn't really have any heat despite being in chili oil and it was slightly sweet which i wasn't a fan of overall all though really nice restaurant, hope to be back

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Formosa Chinese Restaurant

4.0(105 reviews)

So it's been a couple years since we were last here and we stopped by for lunch for old time's…read moresake. Well, we were quite happy we did! Food was excellent. We shared several dishes: salt & pepper squid, eggplant in garlic sauce, and roast pork & duck over rice. All were very tasty and satisfying. Staff is welcoming and friendly.

I apologize to every Asian cuisine in Amherst, including the now defunct Arigato Sushi, because…read moreFormosa Chinese, formerly Amherst Chinese, still provides service and food that are incredible and deserve state-wide recognition. Formosa has an affordable lunch menu, and even on busy days has delivered my meal within ten minutes. Don't be astounded yet, because I would easily wait twenty minutes for this food. When their food arrives from the delicious variety of their lunch specials, you will be treated to crispy tofu, a nuanced spice for chili or jalapeño meals, or fresh vegetables that will make you wonder: who is introducing you to the best cuisine that southeast Asia has to offer? Sichuan meals, Mandarin meals, and even with a Miso soup that is vibrant and delicate in flavor, you may not have any difficulty in deciding at all because any meal you choose will be cooked with what tastes like generations of expertise, love, and wisdom. It is not possible to follow a recipe, or a video, or a shopping trip and recreate the food at the level of Formosa, nor at the price of Formosa, and I say this after years of enjoying their meals. If you are in the area and you are hungry, you will want to visit Formosa as it is an unbelievably satisfying trip for almost any person in the continental USA, and likely for international travelers from near and far. Please tip your staff generously and leave a review to share this love--there is no amount of business they can do that will do the history and delight in their food justice. Their food is accessible to the local public, and they also donate to local causes as well. Amherst has more than universities that educate people here, they have restaurants with generations of stories and wisdom in every meal. You'll be amazed at the silky luxury their hot and sour soup is, with a texture matching the fresh micro mushrooms inside. Be prepared and humble, the staff are dedicated, responsible, and attentive to the public as much as they can. I would love to read a book about the story of this restaurant some day.

Intersection of restaurant

Chicken in garlic sauce

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H4. Fish Fillet in Sichuan Chili Bean Sauce

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3.1(133 reviews)

0.1 mi

Really enjoyed this restaurant. It's a little bit off the beaten path, but not a far walk from the…read moretown center. I'm surprised it's not busier at the time we went. They definitely could do some more to expand their footprint. However, I understand that in the evening it becomes to go to social place for many college persons. The food was very good. We did order the scorpion bowls, which were very disappointing. Almost taste just like fruit juice with no alcohol. After a single scorpion bowl, I didn't feel any sensation of alcohol and I am a entire lightweight. Definitely not worth price. Wait staff was excellent. But I can see how they could get overwhelmed when it gets packed. As you can see on the photos, they have a significantly extensive menu.

Gave me food poisoning, don't go here. Lots of the reviews I'm seeing are very old and do not…read morerepresent the restaurant right now. If you don't want to be on the toilet or leaning over the toilet for 24+ hours then DO NOT go here. I got the hotpot and everything was just covered in oil, super bland the only thing that kept it from being horrible was the spice. My buddy had the orange chicken which most of the pieces were hard, clearly microwaved.

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Ginger Garden

3.4(245 reviews)

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Great food, haven't had such a great Chinese food for a while everything we tried was amazing,…read moreservice was great, hot and sour soup, orange chicken, Mongolian beef, lo mein, fried rice the best,

I went here prior to a UMass hockey game, and was told ahead of time that it was functional Chinese…read morefood, but wasn't going to blow my socks off. Turns out, that was a very apt description. We arrived and got seated at a table with a very nice curved window view. I can imagine being here on a rainy or snowy day and getting to be surrounded by the weather while not having to get wet. The service was friendly, if mostly absent, and fast. This place mostly loses stars on the food. We had: wonton soup, miso soup, scallion pancakes, crab rangoons, happy family, tangerine chicken, and asparagus and snap peas with shrimp. The wonton soup seemed to be a beef broth soup, interesting change up from any wonton soup I've had before, a little salty and good wontons. The miso soup was also a good miso. The crab rangoons were too sweet and the wrapper too thick, thus making it chewy, but at least you could tell there was something in there beyond just cream cheese. The hunt for good crab rangoons continues. The scallion pancakes were very thick, but at least not greasy. The sauce was punchy and pleasant. The asparagus and snap peas with shrimp was positioned as having a light flavor, and that was very accurate. Almost like they were steamed and then served, but you could see a sauce coating them. The happy family was coated in a brown sauce that didn't carry much flavor either, but nothing was wrong either. The tangerine chicken was listed as one spicy out of three, and I'm happy to report they understand spicy rating. While the broccoli was chopped a tad large, the chicken was cooked very well, and you got just some spice on the back end with sweet on the front. Overall, nothing here was bad, but it also came across and middling. If you asked me to write this review a couple days from now I feel I'd have trouble remembering anything about this place except the window seat. I am willing to try some of the other aspects of the menu some time in the future, but I'm not sending anyone running here either.

Fish head

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NO SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

Crazy Noodles

4.0(150 reviews)

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Stopped by for my first time at crazy noodles on a Saturday afternoon with a party of 4. We were…read moreable to seat ourselves right away! The prices and service at this place was great they have you go up to the counter to put in your order for drinks and food. The selection for this place has a lot of Asian noodle and appetizer choices along with some Italian pasta choices as well. I got the vodka cream fettuccine and it was delicious and a great portion for a great price! I would definitely come back and try other items on their menu the next time I'm in the area.

Not only are they nice here but they out kick the coverage on their food. It has the feel of a…read morecollege town noodle joint with the taste of fine dining. Anyone that knows me knows this is my go to always and Crazy Noodles is the best noodle soup I've had

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Curry fried rice with shrimp

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Chicken fried rice

Miss Saigon

3.9(308 reviews)

0.1 mi

My wife and I decided to go with Miss Saigon this evening for dinner. My wife ordered the lettuce…read morewraps with chicken, onions and mushrooms. Very generous amount of fresh lettuce with a slightly pickled carrots and daikon radish salad that paired very well with the fresh mint and Vietnamese basil. Paired with the chicken and the freshness of the lettuce and veggies this was a must order. I had the duck noodle soup. It was delicious, rich duck meat with bouncy noodles veggies and a savory broth. Can't wait to return!

Small, crowded, and noisy, but the servers are attentive and the food is fresh and great…read more The menu offers options that will meet the hankerings of your group. They also tailor dishes for dietary needs.

Banh Mi Crispy Chicken Sandwich

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Fresh Side

3.5(228 reviews)

Try the tea rolls! So good! My favorite bite during the warmer months!…read moreAnd that coconut based drink is my favorite summertime AF sip downtown. The ribs appetizer is better than you'd expect And the coconut soup will warm your soul on a cold day - paired with the hot ginger drink & it'll cure what ails ya

This place has become a new staple for me in Amherst. Walking in and sitting down, the atmosphere…read morefelt warm and homey in a way I can't fully describe. The servers were very attentive and ensured all allergies were accounted for with the orders. They have phenomenal GF and vegan options--all with manageable prices!! As a broke college student, I'm glad I can still enjoy some delicious food. LET ME TELL YOU. This was my first Pad Thai ever and it did not disappoint. Definitely take a night at Fresh Side with delicious food and a warm apple cider.

G F Pad Thai Noodle

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Pad thai with some pre-fab chicken slices

Chef Lau

4.6(39 reviews)

1.0 mi

1 Star -- The Worst Chinese Food in Amherst (and That's Saying Something!)…read more I ordered the "All Day Combo" General Tso's Chicken with Vegetable Fried Rice for lunch -- and wow, I wish I hadn't. The portion was pathetic: maybe five tablespoons of pre-cooked fried rice and five tiny, shriveled pieces of chicken (smaller than nuggets!) that were clearly reheated leftovers. The chicken was tough, dry, and chewy -- like biting into old rubber. And the price? $12.70 for what? A sad excuse for a meal. Absolutely no value, no freshness, and no effort whatsoever. This was hands-down the worst Chinese food I've ever had in Amherst -- and possibly anywhere. Located on College Street, this place needs to do some serious soul-searching about what they're serving people. If you value your money (and your taste buds), stay far, far away. This wasn't lunch -- it was a culinary insult in a takeout box. Save yourself the disappointment. Just don't.

Super solid place to go for Chinese food. My boyfriend and I ordered 3 dishes to go and they were…read moreprepared really quickly. The mapo tofu and sweet and sour pork were lunch specials, under 12 dollars each! The calamari was much pricier in comparison, over 20 dollars by itself. My favorite was the mapo tofu, it was so flavorful and paired wonderfully with the rice. The food was packed into each of the containers as well, which allowed us to eat until we were stuffed while still having so much food leftover.

Mapo tofu, calamari, sweet and sour pork

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Big table for groups

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Isa I.

126

6 years ago

Lili's is hands down the BEST Chinese food restaurant in the Valley. The Biang Biang (handpulled) noodles are amazing. I grew up in NYC, close to Chinatown, and have a real love of Xi'an cuisine. This is REAL CHINESE FOOD. There is no comparison between this place and any other restaurant I've been to in Hampshire and Franklin counties (though if there are other gems that I don't know of please tell me!) Everything is absolutely delicious, hearty, and fresh. True comfort food with delicious flavor at a great price. The pandemic has made me much more confident in cooking every type of food and I don't know how much I'll be eating out anymore, but the dishes at Lili's cannot be replicated by a white home cook like myself. WORTH THE 40 MINUTE DRIVE! read more

Nick S.

1787

6993

2 years ago

Lili's is a cozy Chinese restaurant nestled in Amherst Center, offering a variety of authentic dishes for dine-in or takeout. The staff are welcoming and accommodating, ensuring that dishes are prepared quickly and tailored to any specific requests or dietary needs. We tried the Biang Biang Noodles with pork, and it was both a generous portion and incredibly flavorful. The noodles were thick and had a perfect chewy texture, while the stewed pork added a rich, savory element that paired beautifully with the dish. The spice level was well-balanced--not too overpowering but still delivering a nice kick. Overall, Lili's is a fantastic spot for a satisfying and affordable meal in Amherst. Highly recommended for noodle lovers! read more

Jordan S.

6 years ago

I'm just new around here and I tried third noodles it was very tasty and I must recommend this spot for others.The 5 stars reviews are definitely worth it. I so much love this place read more

Sarah G.

9 years ago

I stopped by today and tried the biang biang vegetable noodles - so so so good! The place is small and cozy and the staff are super nice. Can't wait to go back! Yum! read more

Nicholas S.

8 years ago

Tried this place last night for the first time. We got take out and tried 6 of the 9 items on the menu. Everything we got was great! Will definitely be going back. read more

Trubert J.

2 years ago

The food at Restaurant was amazing! The [specific dish] was flavorful and fresh. Great portions, beautiful presentation, and excellent service. Highly recommend! read more

Nico L.

9 years ago

Walked in, told the waitress I wanted noodles, and she told me exactly what I would be having. No questions asked. And, it was delicious. Highly recommend! read more

M B.

10 years ago

Dumplings with sauce are sooo good. People who work there are very nice, and the prices are cheap. I would definitely recommend you try this place out! read more

Joan Z.

9 years ago

Lili's Restaurant is the best. you will not ever be sorry you ate here. You will only be sorry if you are from out of town.......like I am....... read more

Curry J.

8 years ago

Wonderful and fairly affordable food, loved the noodles. Great small space, relaxed environment, and easy going quick service. Highly recommended. read more

Victor V.

8 years ago

This is always a perfect restaurant experience in every way. The noodles are made with love and the service exceptional.

Mathew R.

3 years ago

Excellent. Exceeded expectations. Not sure why I need 85 characters to post a review. Not much else to say. Go.

Natalie L.

1 year ago

buss can someone plz leak the recipe for their vinegar sauce it was so truly so delicious read more

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