I have no idea how this place is not rated 4+ stars. We were passing through and decided to throw…read morecaution to the wind and give it a whirl. We were greeting by a young man and seated promptly. We ordered boneless spare ribs and steamed dumplings as an appetizer and they both came out steaming hot and absolutely delicious. The dumplings had more meat than have ever had. The boneless ribs were big and flavorful. I ordered Moo Soo Pork and my wife had the House Egg Fu Young. The portions were enormous and the food was hot, fresh, and delicious. I wish we lived closer so we could come back. The owner/chef came out and said hi which was a nice touch to a great experience. I highly recommend.

The Great Wall has a new owner. It's a family affair, and I really enjoyed our meal. Servings…read morewere large, fresh, and tasty. I've reviewed this restaurant twice while it was under different ownership. This is my highest rating. So far, they don't stress out when very busy because of the rush from nearby venues.

"Delicious food, large portions, and friendly service. The restaurant was clean and the food tasted…read morefresh. I would definitely come back again."

This is the second time in a row that I ordered from this place and didn't get what I ordered! I…read morethink there under new ownership and there's a different person answering the phones. To be fair the food is a little better then it used to be. I just don't appreciate placing an order and they just give me whatever they want to give me and not what I ordered. Once is a mistake twice probably not.

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.

We have been going to North China for years now, since the early 80's. Never ever have we been…read moredisappointed with thier food. It's tasty and light actually. Never heavy, greasey or overcooked. Thier chicken fingers are made with large tender chicken with the right amount of batter. The barbecue ribs and the teriyaki beef are tender an tasty. We also like the rangoon! The service is always quick and friendly!

I was in the mood for hot egg drop soup on this rainy day. Chinese restaurants in the area aren't…read moreopen on Mondays so this was the only option. Ordered the soup, with fried rice, bbq ribs, chicken fingers. Soup was lukewarm had to reheat it. I'm I've 5 mins away so it is not like I had to travel. The soup had an odd aftertaste. Corn starch maybe not sure. Chicken fingers were soggy, no crunch at all 'ribs' a term I use loosely were dried out bits an pieces. No stickiness, or flavor to them. I am not a picky eater and I rarely complain. Do better! With rising prices, added convenience fees, people like me who do an occasional 'treat myself day' will be a lot more picky where we spend our money. Sorry But this is not worth the money.

Great place! Recommend Pu Pu Platter (lets you try many appetizers), especially the crab rangoons,…read moreand the Lo Mein. The place is take-out only, so plan around that, and while its hygiene history is somewhat iffy, it and the food are still good enough to fully outweigh that concern imo. It's oily, but in a very good way! Overall, if you're ever in the area and enjoy good Cantonese American Chinese food, I would definitely suggest trying this place.

Love the food!! Great service! It's The only place we go to! Highly recommend the crab Rangoon's..read more

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.

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.

Super authentic Taiwanese-Chinese food that's well worth the value. We had their braised beef…read morenoodles, braised pork rice, and some shrimp and pork dumplings and they were all delicious and perfectly cooked. The service was prompt and friendly, and the decor was very beautiful. It really reminded me of the traditional restaurants I've visited in China.

A most excellent lunch of Three Kings Noodles. So much flavor packed in. Real, authentic noodle…read moredish. Portions are not huge, but we all overeat, so it's a "reasonable" amount. The price reflects today's higher cost for everything. I was the only one eating here on this Wednesday at lunch, but there was a steady stream of takeout customers. Service was good. Highly recommend.

Great food, run by lovely people. Try the amazing beef noodle soup.... And, really, anything else…read moreon the menu.