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Mala Magic

4.2 (13 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Amanda P.

This place is so so good if you like ramen or hot pot. It's make your own, pay by the lb. I crave it. Staff are kind, and tentative it's quick and easy! Always clean. Parking out front on the street. I've gone monthly since I found out about it! Sooooo tasty.

Sarah C.

I'm so glad there's finally a hot pot restaurant in ROC that tastes good. We tried the only other one there is and there were limited options and the flavoring was so bland. Mala magic allows you to pick all your ingredients in a bowl beforehand and then you bring it to the counter to have it weighed and you pick your broth. Theres a minimum of 1lb that you need to put in your bowl (udon makes it heavy real quick). 1lb = $15.99. Then you pick a seat and it'll be brought over to you when it's done cooking. I ordered the bone broth since and the flavor was good, although I wish it was a little less salty. Next time I'll prob ask if it can be diluted more. We tried to fruit juice which was $5.99 and it was so tasty. Lychee and mango are my fav. Def recommend checking this place out for a quick meal!

Jacob A.

What a wonderful, perfect location for downtown Rochester. A perfect Diamond in the rough on Celebration st. I was a bit out of my league with the option and process, but the team here was incredibly gratuitous and helpful. They were able to guide me along the way and were respectful every step. I walked, soo i cannot comment on parking but it is downtown. The options were vast. I the a bunch of items in and there were plenty of ways to slice it up. A wonderful new addition in Rochester.

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9 months ago

Food was yummy, and I will return! Fun experience! I loved choosing exactly what went into my meal!

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9 months ago

The taste is average, not automatic mala and kinda pricey, my friend doesn't want to give another shot, I will try it again.

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10 months ago

i love this place you can choose your own food and flavor come out quick when you order it,clean and big enough space

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Theres a minimum of 1lb that you need to put in your bowl (udon makes it heavy real quick).

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New Number One

New Number One

3.3
(47 reviews)
0.4 mi
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New Number One Chinese Restaurant - Full Review 1540 W…read moreRidge Rd, Rochester, NY 14615 Boss Fights and Bites Review Series First Impressions: The moment you walk in, you're hit with that classic takeout aroma - soy, garlic, sesame oil - you already know it's about to go down. The spot has that old-school Chinese takeout vibe: simple, clean, and focused on flavor, not flash. --- What I Ordered: General Tso's Chicken Shrimp Lo Mein Crab Rangoons Egg Roll Steamed Dumplings --- General Tso's Chicken: Sweet, spicy, and crispy - exactly how it should be. The sauce had a good kick without overpowering the flavor. Chicken was tender inside with that golden crunch. Easily one of the best in the area. Shrimp Lo Mein: Noodles were cooked just right - not too greasy, not too dry. Shrimp was fresh and had good bite. Could use a little more garlic or soy for depth, but still solid. Crab Rangoons: Creamy, crunchy, and packed with flavor. These were a hit. You get that satisfying crunch with the creamy crab filling - not overly sweet like some spots do. Steamed Dumplings: Soft and juicy with a flavorful pork filling. Dipping sauce was on point. Not doughy, just right. Egg Roll: Golden and crispy with a nice balance of cabbage and pork inside. Great with the duck sauce. --- Pros: Big portions, great value Fast service Hits all the nostalgic Chinese takeout cravings Clean and well-packaged Cons: Lo mein could use a little more flavor Limited seating (best for takeout) --- Final Verdict (8.9/10): New Number One Chinese Restaurant is bringing the heat. Classic Chinese-American dishes done right. If you're craving comfort food that hits every time, this place delivers - literally and figuratively. Perfect for a late-night boss fight meal or chilling after a long grind. Let me know what YOU always order from your local Chinese spot - and drop your suggestions for the next food battle

Ordered takeout as it was first time ordering from this restaurant. Very easy to order. 45min-1hr…read moredelivery time and came right on time. Food was hot, fresh and so good. We ordered orange chicken, sesame chicken, wonton soup and shrimp egg rolls. Definitely will order from here again. FYI: they do automatically take 10% for tip for driver.

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C8. Sesame Chicken Combo Platter It was so good that I forgot to take a picture lol
C8. Sesame Chicken Combo Platter It was so good that I forgot to take a picture lol
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Chen Garden Restaurant

Chen Garden Restaurant

3.6
(388 reviews)
2.7 mi
$$

Chen Garden is such a wonderful restaurant! My family and I went there this afternoon for lunch and…read morehad an amazing experience. It was dimly lit by design and had a really cool atmosphere. There were fairy lights, small lamps, and quiet instrumental music playing in the background. It sounded very similar to the soundtrack of Hyrule Field in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The food was tasty and very authentic! Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about celiac disease and cross contamination. Everything on their menu is clearly marked if it's spicy and/or can be made gluten free, too! They have a big selection, and if my family's meals were anything to go by, everything is great. If I lived anywhere close to here, I would be a regular. Here are pictures of some (not all) of their menu pages.

I've wanted to try Chen's for some time and was initially quite pleased. The storefront is a little…read morerough and the interior decor likely hasn't been updated for decades... Both qualities that I tend to like as long as a restaurant is clean... and Chen's was. The food was decent but nothing special. The garlic sauce didn't taste like garlic... More like brown sugar really. The sweet and sour wasn't great either. To be fair, the friends that we went with loved their dinners. The killer was the rude server. We had barely finished eating and weren't planning to linger but apparently finishing our drinks and chatting for five minutes was a bit too much for him. He told us that there were customers waiting and that we had to leave. I might note that there were a few empty tables at that time but even if there weren't that poor behavior was uncalled for. We won't be going back to Chen's.

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OG Dumpling House

OG Dumpling House

4.1
(277 reviews)
2.5 mi

Food always looks as advertised and tastes even better. Food is very quick and staff are very…read morepolite. Typically a lot of people but wait is amost always quick

OG Dumpling House is a fun place to share a variety of dumplings and other Asian appetizers and…read moredishes. While visiting on a cool night, the Dan Dan Noodles sounded really appealing to me, and they did not disappoint! The bowl was a large portion with a good amount of noodles and tender, juicy ground pork. The broth was hot and spicy, but also flavorful...the heat was not too overpowering for me. I was very happy with my meal, but also happy to taste some other items we got to share. Edamame always seems like a good way to start a meal...these were overly salted for my liking. The scallion pancake was okay...a little small with just four thin pieces. More successful were the namesake dumplings. I really liked their versions of Xaio Long Bao - both the original pork and shrimp varieties contained delicious broth and fillings. We also shared the pork and chive dumplings, beef dumplings, and pork and corn dumplings...and we would order all of them again! The orange chicken was also an enjoyable dish to share, and good way to add some variety to the plethora of dumplings. I'm sure they get a lot of young customers from RIT and UofR, and the music catered more to this audience - it was a bit loud for my preference. But, service was very good and it is a fun casual environment to enjoy some good, reasonably priced chow with friends!

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