Li&#x27;s Garden

Ok - be prepared this is like a food court spot in an international grocery store…read more Great friendly staff. Multiple tables and expected communal seating when situation calls. We got the Sichuan beef noodle soup, braised eggplant, and the beef stuffed pancake. Soy milk comes in a plastic container but is unsweetened so that you can add at the table to your liking. They'll also heat it up for you. Also got the durian pastries to go.

I got the combination fried rice and fried noodles. Barely had any meat in both dishes very bland…read moreand tasteless.

Dining area

Pork with vegetables & peanut super tender meat

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Sichuan beef noodle soup

Imperial Palace

4.3(148 reviews)

17.3 mi

I joined a group of friends here for a celebration, I was late getting there so I had my friends…read moreorder my food for me. The waiter kept my food in the back to keep it warm for me, what a wonderful surprise this was. The food was delicious, and plentiful. Our waiter was very attentive. He even brought out small plates for us, without having to ask for them, when cupcakes that we brought were being passed around. The ambiance is relaxing with pictures on the walls and great background music playing. The dining room area is small, however there is plenty of room for those dining in. This restaurant does a robust to-go business. Everyone in our group was happy with their food and the service. We will definitely be back.

By far the best Chinese food I've had in Indianapolis. The yum yum chicken is incredible! Very…read moreflavorful and crispy. The staff here is very kind and the restaurant is clean. A must try in Indy!

Inside view

Yum Yum Chicken

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Egg Roll Number 1

4.5(704 reviews)

3.6 mi

Their food is the best!! Love their moo goo gai pan!! They have the best eggrolls and their fried…read morerice is very good!!

I've heard great things about here and when I went the place was popping. They have a great system…read morein taking orders and getting food out quick. The place was a lil hot but it was a very hot day outside so understandable. Plenty of seating where you order first and pay first, get a number and choose your table. I ordered the vermicelli noodle dish with egg rolls and a fried pork chop. We also got crab Rangoon and spring rolls. For me, the veggies didn't taste very fresh. I enjoyed the pickled veggies and the egg rolls. I think I was expecting more flavor in the pork and sauce. The spring rolls had bean sprouts in them which is not typical and changed the flavor profile a little bit. I'm a little particular as I just got back from Vietnam. It was way too hot for me to want to try a pho bowl but it's definitely on my list to come back when it's cooler. Love the noodle soup options and appreciate that they have such a full menu that offers Vietnamese, Chinese as well as Thai dishes.

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Cute elephant decor randomly placed near my table

China King

3.0(85 reviews)

9.2 mi•Mile Square

If you work in the downtown Indianapolis area and want some good Chinese food at a really great…read moreprice, this is the place to go! Some co-workers told me about this China King, and I have since fallen in love with it after my first visit. I ordered the Bean Curd, Szechuan-style dish that was LOADED with tofu and vegetables! Oh, goodness, it was heavenly to have so many thick and flavorful chunks of protein. I took a picture, but it was after I started destroying my lunch (excuse my photo). Can we also talk about the crab Rangoon and the fried calamari strips?? Listen the calamari strips was___ I don't even know what to say. Oh, freaking amazing is what comes to mind. Yes! They are FREAKING amazeballs. Grab you some and thank yourself later If they delivered, I would order from this establishment more often. Don't let this gem pass you by.

We've ordered here twice now over the last couple of months, and I just don't think we will be…read moreback, which is kind of sad since this used to be one of our favorite fast food places many years ago. But the fried rice is just a weird yellow rice with no flavor (definitely not the traditional fried rice), the beef and broccoli had a weird smell, and the sweet and spicy chicken were tiny little pieces that didn't have much meat to them. This was pretty consistent with our last time there.

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China Garden

4.2(52 reviews)

7.1 mi

Best Chinese food on the south side of Indy, hands down. Well made, good flavor, committed to…read moreseasonings. I love it!

Food is always ready fast. There are about 6 or 7 Chinese/asian restaurants in a 2 mile radius and…read morethis one is usually our top choice. Their fried rice is definitely the best around. The rest is just good quality traditional American Chinese food.

Inside dining added!

China garden

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Tian Fu Asian Bistro

3.8(370 reviews)

19.0 mi

coming from california, it's so hard to find an authentic chinese sit-down restaurant. but as soon…read moreas i walked in and was handed a chinese menu with its own dishes, i knew this place would be legit LOL. genuinely it was close to feeling like i was back in california, especially with all the customers speaking chinese around me. the food was good!! quite salty but nonetheless still yummy. love how extensive the menu is. the workers are super super friendly, and the food comes out SO FAST. for how much we ordered, more than half the dishes were already at our table in under 5 mins lolol. i also appreciate that they don't charge for a bowl of rice unlike other places

Great food We had a…read moregreat time here to celebrate my daughter's birthday. There are two sections. At first we were in the back section upon walking in and it was a bit cold on a cold day. But they moved us to the front without a hassle. We ordered Fried rice, Spring rolls, Pad see, Chicken lo mei. Everyone really enjoyed their meal. The service was very warm and inviting. The atmosphere was fun including a robot that brought my daughter a slice of birthday cake!

Decor

XiaoLongBao

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Hunan Shrimp

Tian Fu

4.0(98 reviews)

6.0 mi

Food is really good, but a couple critiques. There is a lot…read moreof oil on the food, but the flavor is phenomenal, so if you don't mind the oil, definitely recommend. Also, quite expensive. The portions aren't what you typically expect from your usual Chinese takeout, a lot smaller.

A little slow getting food, but worth the wait. Good food. Good prices. Generally good service,…read morebut the owner was not on location our last visit (8/13/26) and it seemed as if the service was somewhat lax.

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Beef Lo Mein

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Hong Kong Restaurant

3.9(55 reviews)

8.0 mi•Fountain Square

I went to Hong Kong on April 3rd at 8:54 pm since I was in the Fountain Square area. Usually, when…read moreI pass the Chinese restaurant, it's closed. It's very easy to find in the heart of Fountain Square, right next door to a smoke shop, inside very spacious. I was the only customer eating inside. I ordered chicken wings (6) that night. The service Hong Kong offers are food delivery options, carryout, or you can dine in the restaurant. It took about 20 to 30 minutes for me to receive my six fresh hot chicken wings. The chicken wings were an actual big size, not too meaty to me, just right. The restaurant does have restrooms that are only for customers. Overall, no bad experience; next time, I'll try something different.

I was greeted when I walked in. I placed my order over the phone. It was difficult to find parking…read morebut I found a spot. My food was hot and fresh. I ordered a small veggie fried rice and veggie roll. The restaurant was clean.

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New China

4.0(65 reviews)

16.7 mi

It's the newest neighborhood place for casual Chinese food. It is a popular takeout spot. New China…read moredoes a busy delivery business with Uber Eats, DoorDash, and probably others. Today, I decided to have an eat-in experience. They have 6 four-top tables along with 1 table that sits 8 guests. There's a TV that usually plays ABC News Live. Tonight is no exception. The cashier stops at the table to check on me and ensure my meal is satisfactory. It's good food at a reasonable price and their restaurant is clean. (I did not visit the restroom.) if you're interested in basic Chinese food--they do have Egg Foo Yung with all the different meats. (EFY is not an option for a Combo meal.) This restaurant is a good option.

I'd give it a solid 3.5. I didn't take a picture of the sad…read morelittle baby spring rolls... bless it, but they were tasteless. The orange chicken was really good - like, I'd order that again without hesitation. They give you plenty! I don't even know how I'm going to eat all the leftovers. I was expecting the small to be... well, small. Anyway. The pepper steak was just okay. It lacked flavor for me. And of course, lots of giant peppers instead of slicing them down...and a crap ton of veggies without much steak. But that's typical. The shrimp fried rice... Tasteless. I don't usually like to add more soy sauce to my food (and I didn't), but you're gonna need to drizzle the sauce from one of the other meals onto it or SOMETHING because homegirl was tasteless. Disappointing. The shrimp and broccoli was fine - exactly what you'd expect. Everything was packaged well, so I'd say attentive service for takeout. Not sure what it looks like on the inside/bathrooms/cleanliness, etc. since we did takeout, but I would go back for the orange chicken unless I find a place with better + solid shrimp fried rice. P.S. Remember when they used to automatically put eggs in the fried rice without you having to pay extra? I miss those days.

Interior

House special mei fun #yum #ReviewsByRL

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Golden Dragon

4.2(111 reviews)

17.6 mi

Great take out! Our favorite go to for Chinese food! Friendly service. When you pick up then don't…read moreforget to grab duck sauce and fortune cookies! Busy during the weekend! Love their sweet n sour chicken and husband likes General Tso's!

I was craving Chinese for New Years and a quick search brought up Golden Dragon so I looked at the…read moremenu online and gave them a call for carry out. I didn't think they accepted my order because they didn't ask for my name or anything but when I arrived the food was ready so I was in and out in less than 10 minutes. However, the restaurant didn't look clean as I could see inside the kitchen from the check in counter, BUT the food was delicious! As someone from the west coast who is used to a wide variety of multicultural food, I was very happy to find this place because it tasted authentic. You can tell the two workers care about the service they're providing so I will be back!

General Tso's Chicken Combo with fried rice and one regular egg roll.

Boneless Spareribs with Pork Fried Rice

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Andy F.

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8 years ago

We have family in the Township that are active in sports. Li's is less than a mile from the high school on the main road there so its convenient. I am picky about Chinese food and skeptical about fresh vegetables. Li's has been excellent every time we have been there as a family. I wish it was closer to home but I believe that positive reviews are needed and rare in today's world, so I hope this encourages you if you are considering a Chinese take-out or eat in. Always fresh! read more

Karen D.

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14 years ago

Great Chinese food!! Definitely something Franklin Twp needed. You can get it your order anyway you want it, spicy, not spicy, vegetables, no vegtables, only peas, whatever it is they will do it! The owners take pride in what they serve and how their customers are treated. They really want to please their customers and go out of the way to do it! It's fast, big bang for your buck and tastes great! Highly recommended to all! read more

Josh B.

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8 years ago

Very affordable and they are so fast. They are always cooking everything fresh. This is always a go to in Franklin Township.

Z A.

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4 years ago

The food is amazing and they have really good and quick service. I would definitely recommend this place, I loved it!

Joseph Cain M.

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3 years ago

If I'm ordering Chinese take out there's no doubt that I'm ordering it from Li's Garden.

Jenna R.

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9 years ago

Go to www.lisgardenin.com , very easy more convenient online order.

Scott G.

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11 years ago

i love this little place, good food, good people.

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