I stopped for a lunch break at Ming Cheng on Pleasant Street, just south of the downtown area…read more Ming Cheng serves up the standard Chinese dishes, appetizers, and chef's specialties for takeout or dine-in. The prices here are pretty good, most items are priced under $11 with a few special dishes $11.05-$13.75. 25 Daily Combination Platters served with choice of rice and choice of one appetizer are offered for lunch ($5.55-$6.15) and dinner (after 3PM $7.45-$8.05). This is the typical order at the counter Chinese restaurant with self serve booth seating for eating in. The temperature in the dining/waiting area was on the very warm side. The kitchen area is not open, but visible through the revolving door. For takeout, I ordered the Lunch Combo 4: Shrimp Lo Mein with Pork Fried Rice and 2 Chicken Teriyakis. The food was ready in under 10 minutes. The portion of food was a good amount. The lo mein noodles (light yellow) were soft and slightly overdone which had minimal vegetables (carrot & cabbage) and tender soft shrimp (cleaned). The lo mein dish had an unusual sweet taste. The pork fried rice (light tan) was decent, which had a mix of soft firm rice, egg, and tender roast pork cubes. The chicken teriyaki sticks were sweet tasting on the outside and the boneless chicken was chewy consisting of some yellow chicken fat, which I needed to trim off before eating. Overall, the lunch was filling, the price was reasonable (for lunch), and fairly decent and not bad. I may be back in here for lunch. NOTE: No checks accepted, but they accept MC and Visa.

I go here relatively often, more than I go anywhere else aside from Taco Bell when I need a quick…read moremeal. I usually get the same thing, General Tso's Chicken with Pork Fried Rice and two Chicken Teriyaki sticks. I've seen a lot of people complaining about the Chicken on here, so I'm going to put my two cents in. As someone that gets it regularly I quite enjoy it, the sauce is definitely thicker than a lot of other places but it doesn't really bother me that much, it still tastes great! As for the Pork Fried Rice, overall it's got good flavor, can be a little dry from time to time and usually color wise it looks pretty dull but definitely a good option if you're not a fan of white rice. The Chicken Teriyaki is consistently good, it's always tender, moist and flavorful. Overall, although I'm not familiar with all of their food I'd definitely recommend going and trying it yourself!

I got a pork dish that was walking around by itself cause the pork was so rotten. I called and told…read morethe manager but he was completely disinterested. He did offer to replace the item but was not surprised that he sold me rancid pork! No apology, no surprise, no distress! And yet they stay open!

I fully realize that Windsor Vermont is not the culinary capital of the world or even the state but…read morehow this passes for acceptable Chinese food it is a complete mystery to me. We got some shrimp fried rice, which contains like maybe five of these little itty-bitty miniature shrimp my wife paid the two dollar up charge for some vegetables which were equally sad who puts canned peas in Chinese food? The crowning jewel of this terrible experience were the eggrolls, although they appeared to be crispy and attractive when you' bit into them there didn't seem to be anything inside, except for more dough, grease, and what seemed to be sweet and sour sauce - - YES sweet-and-sour sauce inside the eggroll. Really. I can't say much about the service because it's basically a hole in the wall takeout place not a lot of ambience I wouldn't recommend sitting down for dinner either. Hard pass.

In full disclosure my wife, granddaughter and I did not eat here. The outside of the place was a…read moreperfect representation of the inside: shabby, cluttered, dirty, and as unappealing as it could possibly be - including the dirty soiled and streaked windows. "Eat in" is a misnomer with 2 beat up tables and rickety chairs from the dump. There is no service; only a walk up order window where folks lined up to collect their take out meals. We stayed just about as long as it has taken you to read this as we could not imagine safe, well prepared food.

It's good but just don't order the dumpling it's very plain inside and large as well. We also…read moreordered the chicken w/cashews and miso soup which were okay but not very good. Barely any Chicken and miso soup was weird ....

We have always had the best experiences at Helen's and we go often! From the amazing steak dinners…read moreto homemade fresh tenders and delicious burgers to the family atmosphere where Helen is always going above and beyond to accommodate and please her customers with a smile. Helen's never disappoints!

My mother and I had such a fun dinner at Helen's Place! Glad we got there early (just after 5pm on…read morea cold and snowy Friday) because it was like watching a bird feeder with all the people zipping in and out for their take-away orders. In between, people were arriving for dinner and most opted to sit in the bar room where there is a big TV, though I never heard it. In fact, given all the people pouring in, I was surprised it wasn't louder. I spied an Absolut Citron Cosmo on the cocktail menu, and that is the official Cosmo recipe, so I was quick to order it. I was thrilled when our amazing server, Brooke, delivered not only my Cosmo to the table, but a lowball glass with the "dirty" ice the bartender had shaken the drink with and thought to send to the table with the perfectly crafted cocktail! What a great touch! I can't remember the last time I ordered a Cosmo out because I got tired of being disappointed. This one was 100% on the mark. I really want to give Brooke a shout out. I am vegetarian and she was really helpful sharing how they can customize so much of the menu. I had already seen the Impossible Burger on the menu and had my mind made up, but next time I will try the pizza (though the Impossible was perfect and piping hot!). I chose sweet potato fries as my side and they were very thick yet crispy on the outside and tender in the inside. I also ordered Sara's Choice Salad, which was red and green Little Leaf lettuce topped with sliced cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, thinly sliced red onions, blueberries, and big dollops of goat cheese. The maple balsamic vinaigrette on the side was the perfect accompaniment. The coffee is FRESH. Helen's must be one of the only places remaining that dumps coffee if it sits past a certain amount of time. My mother knows her coffee, and she commented on how good it was. The atmosphere is super casual, like a rustic family cabin. Very warm and welcoming, especially on a dark, messy night. Even the patrons were wonderful. I recommend this for a casual date night, family dinner, people of all ages, or if you just want a really good takeout meal. This is a really great local gem and I think I found my kitchen away from home.

Location, location, location!!! Nestled in beautiful downtown Sunapee Harbor with gorgeous views of…read morethe water and boats. Casual chic dining. Friendly service and delicious food (especially the NE clam chowda!!) The newly renovated space features 2 bars, indoor and outdoor deck patio seating on the water. Lovely spot for family dinner or romantic dinner for two.

Me and my partner ate at the blue canoe this past 4th of July weekend. Even though it was busy we…read morewere able to get sat and greeted right away. The service was great and everyone there was super friendly. We both were in the mood for seafood so I got the whole branzino and he got the grilled rainbow trout. For the price I felt like the whole branzino was slightly on the small side and I wish it came with more greens to sit on. Regardless everything tasted great and we both left full and happy.

Delicious food!! Will definitely be back. I always take my guests here for dinner when I'm in town…read more The best restaurant and outstanding service. The ambiance is perfect for date night.

Very disappointing -- families and visitors should think twice…read more We visited The Copper Fox in Springfield, Vermont, as a group of 11, including four children and a baby. We came expecting a pleasant dinner based on the restaurant's reputation. Unfortunately, the experience was a major disappointment. We waited more than an hour for our food. With four young children and a baby at the table, this was extremely difficult, particularly because there was no meaningful explanation or apology for the delay. Two adults ordered burgers that tasted distinctly sour. After they had finished eating, we noticed several other tables returning burgers to the kitchen. We cannot know the reason, but seeing several other guests apparently returning the same dish was certainly concerning. We were already exhausted by the long delay and simply wanted to leave. What made the experience even more disappointing was the restaurant's response afterward. Rather than immediately posting a negative review, I contacted the owner, Nick Matush, directly and explained what had happened. When he did not respond, I sent a polite follow-up reminder. There was still no response. We therefore gave the restaurant every reasonable opportunity to address our concerns privately before writing this review. Unfortunately, the experience left us with the impression that neither the service nor the customer's concerns were taken seriously. For visitors coming to Vermont and expecting a memorable meal, our experience was the opposite. A major gap between reputation and reality. Disappointed is an understatement.

This is an update to my previous review. It has been awhile so thought id try it again along with…read moresome of the family. The two stars are because they have great customer service and because the Ice cream and onion rings are good. I wish I could say the food was good but I cannot. The haddock bites i ordered were so bad I took 2 bites before tossing it all. My parents threw out their fish as well. My aunt had ordered a clam roll. She ate a little but said it didn't taste good and clams were clumped together. She was sick all day afterwards but I cant say for sure it was the food. The manager was really nice and did offer to comp all of the food but we ate some fries and the roll and coleslaw and so we only accepted 10 dollars. He wanted us to take the money but it is a small business and maybe it is just personal preference. I love the haddock over at kimball farms and for myself I think ill stick to ice cream only at the high tide.

Overpriced food; portion size is ridiculously small for the price…read more $40 for 2 oz of haddock, maybe 4 scallops, and 10 tiny claim strips. Clam chowder????? Where are the clams? I only got thick, foamy cream. Maybe the ambiance is nice, as others have said; however, pick-up food, 1 bag, $180.00. Never again!

I have never had a better pork chop. Both versions...Chefs special and regular were cooked…read moreperfectly and the tastes were remarkable. And their desserts...extraordinary!

Great service. Excellent food. Brisket was so yummy. We had the loaded fries. Entree was a yummy…read moresalad with brisket on the top. Delicious martini and guava margarita. Open dining room w nice bar area. Also has a small "country store" area sell their meats and sides. Nice place.