My party of 10 was very grateful to have gotten a reservation the day of for a birthday…read morecelebration. The hostess noted that reservations could be made at least three hours in advance. For a Saturday at 4:30pm, we were seated and waited on immediately. The menu was expansive and I was surprised with the amount of vegetarian options for a Chinese restaurant. Our server was helpful in suggesting various fish options and knew their wait times. Some notable dishes were the sizzling beef with black pepper, beef scallion rolls, honey walnut chicken, mapo tofu, and fried chicken. The dishes that could be improved for flavor were the vegetarian steamed dumplings, steamed whole fish, and beef chow fun. We probably ordered around 8-10 plates (all dishes came with rice) and many arrived at the same time. The prices were very reasonable for the portions and it was just enough for everyone. Since we had a birthday celebrant, they were able to put our personal cake in the fridge. Our server provided a complimentary matcha cheesecake and candle towards the end of our meal. His robot server sidekick also sang happy birthday! I did feel like they were understaffed because the lobby hostess had to find the server for me several times when I asked for our cake and the check. Overall, it's a great place for large groups and celebrations.

Today, I visited this restaurant with a party of five and wanted to share my experience…read more Unfortunately, our first interaction set a negative tone for the visit. When we arrived, the hostess attempted to seat us at a table that would not have comfortably accommodated our group. I politely asked if we could be seated at a nearby table that had more space. In response, she rolled her eyes and let out an audible sigh, which felt unprofessional and dismissive. When we were eventually seated at the requested table, she placed the menus down abruptly and did not hand one to me directly, instead leaving it at the end of the table. The interaction came across as unnecessarily rude and, frankly, not in line with the level of service I would expect from a hostess. That said, I want to note that the rest of our experience was positive. Our server was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service throughout our meal. The food itself was also very good (I would not recommend the orange chicken though) and something I would return for. I hope management takes the opportunity to address the front-of-house experience, as first impressions matter and can significantly impact a guest's overall perception. (She was white and had unique, colorful, round glasses)

If you're looking for authentic, flavorful Chinese food in Redlands, Wok In Cafe is it. Everything…read morewe ordered tasted fresh, perfectly seasoned, and made with care. You can tell this isn't watered-down takeout -- the flavors were rich and truly authentic. The portions were generous, the service was friendly, and the food came out hot and delicious. Every bite was packed with flavor. It's so refreshing to find a spot that keeps it real and does it right. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend if you want quality, authentic Chinese cuisine in Redlands!

While passing through Redlands, my wife and I decided to stop by Wok-In Café since she had tried it…read morebefore and was open to coming back. When we arrived, the restaurant was empty, so we were able to sit anywhere. We ordered Kung Pao Chicken and Beef, and the food did take some time to come out--which usually signals that it's made fresh, and that part was appreciated. Unfortunately, the overall experience was mixed due to the atmosphere. The kids sitting at the table next to us appeared to be the owner's children, and they were very loud and running around the dining area. There didn't seem to be much effort to keep things under control, and it made the environment feel unprofessional. At times, it honestly felt more like being at Chuck E. Cheese than a sit-down restaurant, which took away from enjoying the meal. The service itself was okay, nothing terrible, but the lack of attention to the disruptive noise was disappointing. Final Thoughts: The food was decent and seemed freshly prepared, but the noisy environment--especially with the owner's kids running around--really impacted our visit. Because of that, I'm not sure we would come back again.

This is hands down our FAVORITE Chinese food place of all time! The food is so flavorful and…read moredecently priced - you get so much food! The service is great and the food is always ready on time when we pick it up. My absolute favorite is the wonton soup because you get all kinds of goodies and fresh veggies in it and it's so comforting. We also love the orange chicken, sesame beef, the boiled fish in chili sauce (it's very spicy but sooooo good with rice). If you want something sweet they also have some smoothies with boba. Really, really love this place. There's lots of room to sit and eat or you can order takeout online. Highly recommend!

This is panda express with a large restaurant seating area with good AC…read more It's not a Chinese restaurant in flavor like sam woo or other Chinese restaurant found in valley. It's flavor is for those who like panda express but want restaurant service. The Tea duck $23 was horrible. It came out dry and I couldn't tell the meat from char bones. I only had a short time to eat so had not time to send it back (I should have). It doesn't even look the picture and came out as if it was just reheated/recooked. The eggplant garlic lunch special was decent and hot/sour soup with fried rice tasted fine. Spring roll was ok, nothing I would rave about. There's special for dine in, 2 for 1 but it has to be entrees and NO lunch special. Female staff was friendly and quick. The service was fine the food was the problem. Duck was so bad, I have no idea how an entrée this bad could get 4.9 on reviews. It also says traditional Chinese. Unsure what I got but it wasn't Chinese. The Peking duck served in Gardenia (Sea Empress Seafood) is much better. Still can't beat regular duck from Sam Woo in Valley. It seems they can do carbs with sauce well but anything that has meat seems to be a disaster.

Had Open Kitchen bookmarked for a while and finally Door-dashed some today! We ordered their Hunan…read morebeef and General Tso combination with egg rolls, white rice and hot and sour soup, along with a full-size order of their Open Kitchen chicken (which was my favorite) and vegetable chow mein. The amount of food was enough for two people and a bit extra for another meal. Everything tasted fresh and was very flavorful, except for the hot-and-sour soup, which wasn't my favorite. My husband and I agreed that this feels more like a sit-down Chinese restaurant than the fast Chinese food you get at the mall or other places. Definitely planning to come back to try (or order) more dishes! Make sure to check them out on DoorDash, as they seem to run some good promos like $10 off your order.

At Open Kitchen, it's like the name savs. Tastes like my childhood food, growing up my dad used to…read moretake mne to a similar place. Although the fast Chinese fooc taste, everything is made as you order and you car see them make it. This place is old school and serves you family plate portions and prices, iust like we Asians do. There may be a few orders that are bowls but everything else is plate to order portions so be prepared to eat a lot or share. I usually order steamed rice, regular or vegetable fried rice, vegetable chow mein.

I dont know what gets into me.. The minute I walk in Im like a hormone filled teenager! Maybe there…read moreis something in the air or they have subliminal messages in the music?? hahaha kidding.. This is still the number one place that never disappoints! Especially the cute mafia style looking bosses here hubba hubba! That gentleman with the tattoo on his arms!!! Ahhhh... Made my day sexy! Then the tall masked mysterious one... Im blushing like a school girl! If you don't come for the food, just come for the eye candy! The ladies are pretty & friendly tooo! If I were the manager id close down at 9 pm on Friday night then re open a vip club 100 membership where you can pick a host for your table. As for the 1 star reviews.. 1.Yes they are pricey because they can be. The are the only place that has dumplings and Bao. If you want to drive back to Los Angeles for cheaper prices..well dont let the door hit you on the way out. Yes it would be nice if they incorporated specials or certian days at a discount.. we will see.. 2. Service has always been ZERO wait.. maybe that because I always come in with an Asian man? IDK? We have never had to wait even if it meant sitting all the way over on the boba side we were seated and there was someone working making drinks so we were never ignored. we have been here over 5 times now^^ Everything was spot on and 100% Yeah ...Bring on the Host club nights!!! *Smooches*

4.5/5 Its has good seating, clean atmosphere and visible…read morekitchen behind glass. The food is fresh and love the non meat options, and quick service. Tried the vegetarian wontons in chili oil (8 wontons) and my husband ordered pork wontons in chili oil (8 wontons). We also tried the coconut cream balls(6 pieces) which were mildly sweet, it did taste a big oily with the first bite but eventually had a great flavor - wish the frying had yielded better taste at the start. Would recommend.

After reading some of the reviews, I found it quite odd to see so much negativity being shown…read moretowards this establishment. I've grown up in the area and have branched out to living all over california. However the sense of entitlement the locals here have is insane. China Town Fast Food has delivered good tasting AND affordable Chinese-American food for quite some time! The portions are the best bang for your buck in the Loma Linda area, and the staff is also very nice. There are language barriers to some extent and a plastic wall that could make it hard to hear for both the customer and the server, but pointing fingers at the food and putting extra emphasis on enunciating my words have always helped, and if they can't hear, both the customer and the server can go to the side to hear each other clearly. The place is also small and can easily get packed during the rush hour. There are usually only TWO people in the front and a cook in the back, so I believe it's very key to have patience for when you go out during these hours. In all forms of service whether it be food, retail, etc. please remember that they are still human and working at a pace that tries to accommodate for us. In hours closer to closing, it does slow down and it does get quieter, I believe those are the best times to go when it's not so busy. Food wise, I'd highly recommend getting their Orange Chicken and House Special Fried Chicken. The orange chicken has a nice bit of sweetness, tangyness, and crunch to each bite and the House Special is just that... it's SPECIAL! Freshly fried chicken, usually about a 10-15 minute wait. Paired with a side of a garlicky, green oniony, shoyu sauce helps create just the perfect bite when combined with some rice. Their teriyaki chicken is also very delicious with a beautiful char on the outside. It's not your typical, Seattle, Japanese-esque teriyaki chicken, but it will taste very good! I hope this review helps with all the negative feedback I'm seeing and introduces you all to a classic spot to check out. Enjoy the food and have a great day!

I don't know what everybody's complaining about this place is fine. The food is fresh. They get you…read morein and out fast. They don't have an attitude they're just trying to get you in and out fast . I appreciate everybody's hard work The place is clean and plenty of parking I only have a couple minutes to eat on my lunch break so I gotta be fast

First time at Aroi Mak Mak and WOW! I was honestly blown…read moreaway by the flavors and the atmosphere. From the moment we walked in, Kop and the entire team made us feel so welcomed. This place is just different in the most positive way. I've had Thai food before at regular sit-down spots with little to no vibe, but the atmosphere here truly elevates the whole experience. It creates the perfect setting for the food. The Pad Thai, crab fried rice, chicken wings, and the Ka Pow were all incredible, but the sauces... seriously, the sauces deserve their own shout-out! Every dish just hit perfectly. The drinks were amazing too, the Kinnari was fruity, tasty, and just perfect. Overall, a solid 10/10. I'll definitely be coming back

Pretty good Thai food for IE area. If you're from the area or familiar you should know there's…read morelimited tasty options worth trying. This place is worth trying. The cocktails were tasty and presentable. Food is a decent size and shareable. However, I must say they lack ingredients like for curry it was really watery and plain, it didn't have veggies like I would get from other restaurants, there were some chicken pieces and a few tiny bits of potato. The crab fried rice and beef pad see eww didn't have that much protein but it's alright since there's equal veggies mixed in. Chicken wings were good but I would pass on the egg rolls, it was gritty and dry in my opinion. Mango sticky rice is not bad, your typical dessert like other places. The wait for bigger parties can take some time on weekend or peak time since it's a small restaurant. There's a few bigger tables all the way in the back of the restaurant. 20% gratuity is required for parties of 5 or more.

We were excited to find a place in this area serving Korean-Chinese dishes like jjajjangmyeon,…read morejjamppong, tangsuyuk, and more. The ladies serving us were super friendly and helpful. The restaurant itself is small. It felt more like a full size family restaurant that was jammed into a small coffee shop type space but it was clean and comfortable. We went as a family and ordered the jjajjangmyeon, jjamppong, kkangppong fish, fried rice, braised eggplant, honey walnut shrimp, and steamed rice. The entrees were the standout. The fish, shrimp, eggplant, and rice dishes were all so delicious, and we will absolutely be back for those. The jjajjangmyeon and jjamppong were a bit underwhelming, so I probably would not order those again, but everything else was solid and very satisfying. Overall, a great find for this area.

Diane and I came here again for dinner, and began with Juicy Pork Dumplings that were indeed juicy,…read moreand Wor Wonton Soup that was packed with vegetables, some shrimp, and imitation crab that looked and tasted a bit fuzzy. The wontons in the tasty broth held very dense chicken that tasted like dough. For my entree I selected Tomato Beef that contained big and juicy fresh tomato wedges, while Diane ordered Honey Walnut Shrimp that initially came out without walnuts because of a miscommunication. Diane had asked for no vegetables in her Honey Walnut Shrimp, which was misinterpreted as including walnuts for elimination. They were added on request. Steamed White Rice rounded out our meal. Service was very good, including our waitress running to clean up a spill after I knocked over my filled water glass. We washed everything down with good Hot Jasmine Tea.

If you're craving a seafood craving and don't know where to start, just come here…read more Dinner pricing is pretty decent. 25.99 overall pricing is goo, especially if your with a big group and don't know what to eat. They have so many options to choose from. From seafood to Mongolian grill. They have plenty of sushi options as well. Food is good. Most of the food is fresh. I love their salt n pepper soft shell crabs, sooo good. Service is okay, it is a little tricky to call over a worker for a refill or a crab cracker. The only downside is the bathrooms are not the cleanest. Smells like urine and they always have the men's bathroom open. But my family loves coming here one of the cleanest buffet in the IE that's pretty decent,

Buffet Star sits right around a solid 3.5 stars for me. It's honestly not bad for a buffet, and…read morethat's already saying something. They do offer a good variety of menu options. The sushi and sashimi were decent--no fishy smell, no slimy texture, which is always the bare minimum and thankfully passed. That said, not to be mean, but some Yelp reviews calling this "FRESH SUSHI" and handing out 5 stars clearly have never tried truly fresh, great seafood. This is buffet-level fresh, and that's okay--just keep expectations realistic. If you're a crab leg fan, those were also decent and not overly salty like some other buffets I've been to. One thing to note: weekends get insanely crowded, so be prepared for that. That said, during our visit, the servers were actually attentive. The plates cleared quickly and drinks refilled without having to hunt anyone down. Overall, it was a satisfying experience, I left full, and most importantly... no food poisoning . For a buffet, that's a win. Would I come back? Yeah, probably. Just not on a packed weekend.

Ordered 3 family packs for our New Years Day get together. The food was ready on time, tasty, hot…read moreand fresh! The employees were nice and helped me carry the order to my car . Everyone loved the food!

Great food quality price!! will come again soon. Have a variety of vegan options as well, which is…read moreimportant to people they are trying to use healthy choices.