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    3.9 (111 reviews)
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    Bob C.

    I've been meaning to review this place for some time, because it really is a hidden gem. It's at one end of a small strip mall. It seems to be a mom and pop kind of place, and some of my favorite Chinese restaurants have been that kind. I've mainly had their beef broccoli or some sort of lo mein, but my wife has been more adventurous and shares my high regard. We don't get that way too often since we live on the lower East side, but we do make a point of including a stop here in any plans that take us down 38. Like many similar restaurants, they seem to be mainly a take out place, but they have a nice row of booths and some tables, and the service has been fine. It's a very unpretentious place but worth checking out.

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    Mikey R.

    Edible = yes. Good = no. As someone newer to Oak Creek, I've been trying lots of local restaurants to find my "new favorites". Yelp rarely stars me wrong so seeing the 4 star average, felt Panda Gourmet was worth a try. I foolishly ignored the reviews referring to the fried rice as "rice-a-roni". Ease of ordering online was nice. My order was ready on time and was accurate. However, the food was not very good. The chicken fried rice was awful. It should have been called "onion rice". Where were the eggs, peas, carrots, etc.?? I've never had fried rice like this before and I hope I never do again. All you could taste or smell was onions. The only other vegetable in the dish was bean sprouts. For entrees, we ordered the General Tso's chicken and Orange Peel chicken. They were just OK. The breading was not very crispy or flavorful. The sauces were both sweet, which was expected. Even though the Orange Peel has peppers and is advertised as spicy, there was no spice to be tasted. They just missed the mark. Overall I will not be back to Panda Gourmet. Too bad because I really wanted to like them.

    Patti G.

    I'm editing this review because our visit today was somewhat flavorless. The price has gone up and the flavor has gone down. Not sure what happened. Also they did not restock with food with any urgency so bins were empty during our visit. The staff in the eating area was the same gal and very pleasant, helpful and attentive . But overall we were not as impressed as with precious visits.

    Steven T.

    I had high hopes for this place because it was one of the busiest Asian places I can remember in a long time and people kept coming in all for the buffet and I was the only one to grab a lunch combo to go. The place is nice and small that looked very clean with a friendly staff to greet you as you walk in. The buffet is either cheap or the best one in the area because everyone was eating it. I ordered the General Taos chicken lunch special with pork fried rice that has a choice side and I ordered the hot and sour soup. The General Taos chicken was not hot or spicy at all with the puffy dark meat style of chicken, thick spongy breading by the time I got it home. The pork fried rice was average at best with bean spread, half cooked onions and tiny pieces of pork mostly with al dente rice, not over cooked. The broccoli had some crunch left in it that I liked. Overall it was a solid average lunch combo but not one of the really great one and I thought it would be better judging by big lunch crowd.

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    Food is always good and the pricing is very reasonable. We normally do takeout and the food is always ready when promised so good service.

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    Love the buffet (too bad lately couldn't go because of COVID-19). Definitely will go again after this whole virus thing ends.

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    I eat here often. The food is always great and the staff are friendly and helpful. I'll go back, probably many times.

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    It was somewhat okay... The food was not really that good however, the service was wonderful.

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    Sze Chuan Restaurant

    Sze Chuan Restaurant

    4.3
    (409 reviews)
    10.3 mi
    $$

    I should have eaten at Sze Chuan ages ago. I was told it was amazing. I even lived very near to it…read morein the past. It's been on my list, but I didn't go. That was an error. The restaurant is in a tucked away strip mall and is modest in size and decor. The strip mall also contains hidden treasures like a Chinese bakery/BBQ and an Asian store. We went early on a Saturday evening with friends. The service was excellent, although with some staff there were language hurdles. No matter - everyone made it work and we were left with an abundance of amazing food at a reasonable price. Wine and beers are served, as well as smoothies and other non-alcoholic drinks. BF ordered crab rangoon as a starter, which was good. He liked it more than I did, but it was nice and crispy. I just didn't think it compared to other dishes. My vegetable egg roll was very good as well, but nothing terribly unique. He went bold on the entree and ordered the pork intestine and blood cake dish. He really enjoyed it and said it was quite spicy. The portions are generous and he did bring a lot home. I ordered the homestyle tofu, which normally has pork. I got it without to make it vegetarian friendly. The textures were very good and the sauce was intensely flavorful, but mild. I also ordered a supplementary dish of braised mushrooms and Shanghai greens. Everyone at the table enjoyed this dish, particularly the greens, which are a variety of bok choy, called pac choy. The mushrooms were wonderful, with the texture of wood ears. I also had plenty of leftovers to eat the next day. Our friends ordered the Szechuan spicy pork dumplings and they got rave reviews. My cousin did say they were not overly spicy. She went on to order the sizzling black pepper beef, which she said was good, but not nearly as unique or deeply flavored as the other dishes. Her husband ordered the pork intestine with clear noodles, which he enjoyed but said was extremely spicy. He did leave a lot of sauce behind since it was so hot. He also had the ox tendon and maw in spicy sauce, which came with chopped peanuts on top. He seemed really pleased with that dish. We agreed that we would happily go back to explore the menu more. Everything was excellent and I thought the prices were generally quite reasonable, especially for the quantity of food. I do wish the menu had more descriptive text, so I could familiarize myself with the dishes. The choices are many and overwhelming and the menu is huge. I'd also love to see a symbol for vegetarian options since it's very hard to know otherwise and many of the vegetable dishes included pork or other meat. As we left the restaurant was getting increasingly busy with people waiting by the door for seats. This is a popular place for good reason.

    Sze Chuan is still one of my top 3 favorite Chinese restaurants in the Milwaukee area. It seems…read morethey are always busy, but the staff also does a good job getting guests seated, managing the wait list, getting food served and tables turned without rushing the guests. The Spicy Pork Dumplings have become my go-to appetizer, and the fried spring rolls are also very good. On a most recent visit, we ordered hot pot. Our server brought us the sheet to make our selections. You can choose from mild broth, spicy broth, or half tray of each. The spicy is pretty hot with lots of red chili peppers soaking in it, so I scooped out the chili peppers to keep rhe flavor but lessen the impact on my palate. For 2 guests, I recommend choosing 3 items from the list, maybe 2 protein and one veggie or 2 veggie and one protein to start. You can order more if you finish and need more. This is in addition to the two appetizers you will choose, which is included with rhe hot pot dinner. It's a great value! Sze Chuan remains on my short list of go-to's for Chinese dining, and I look forward to my next visit, whenever that may be.

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    HOT POT!! It's fun, you dunk the meats into the broth. If you like it spicy the hot side has some zing!!
    HOT POT!! It's fun, you dunk the meats into the broth. If you like it spicy the hot side has some zing!!
    Ox Tendon & Maw in Spicy Chili Sauce
    Ox Tendon & Maw in Spicy Chili Sauce
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    China House

    China House

    3.4
    (55 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    My sister and I were in the area and craving Chinese food. China House was nearby, and is located…read moreat the north end of a strip mall on the northwest corner of 27th and College. NOTE: the pictures of the menu/prices on Yelp are VERY outdated. Some items may no longer be available, and the prices are higher, but fairly reasonable. This restaurant does a brisk phone/carryout business; however, there is a small dining area in the next room. In any case, you place your order at the counter and pay in advance. We were able to order the items we wanted; however, a few errors were made with my sister's order (Shrimp and Vegetables). Thankfully, she was able to pick out the vegetables she couldn't eat. She also ordered Crab Rangoon, and it was about average. My Shrimp Egg Foo Young was delicious. The portion size was generous, and I was able to take home more than half of the order. The Veggie Spring Rolls I ordered were small, but hot and crispy. I was disappointed that I did not receive the hot mustard that I requested, but there were other dipping sauces available, so I made do. Both of our meals came with our choice of white rice or fried rice, so we both chose the fried rice. We received our food quickly, and everything was piping hot. We both felt that they did a very good job with the food, despite the minor errors. I do believe that there may have been a slight communication issue due to language, but if you don't have a special request, you should do just fine. In any case, we both liked it enough to say that we would go back again. The restaurant is not fancy, but it's casual and welcoming. The lobby and dining area were clean, and the bathroom was clean, well stocked, and it smelled fresh.

    This is hands down my favorite place ever to get Chinese food. Consistently delicious and speedy…read moreservice. This is one of those word of mouth places you continuously thank which ever friend/family member that told you about it. Stand out item for me here is the Crab Rangoon. I have not had a Crab Rangoon that comes close to the quality of China House. I have been a loyal customer for over two years now and don't plan on deviating anytime soon!

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    It's been a while. I guess it's almost all take out now.
    It's been a while. I guess it's almost all take out now.
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    Eat Rice

    Eat Rice

    4.1
    (108 reviews)
    6.8 mi
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    I think I have just found my favorite Chinese restaurant in the area a few miles away from me. Yes…read moreI was just there last week but it left an impression on me because the food is flavorful and the sauces aren't overly sweet like some Chinese restaurants. The main courses are always good and the lunch specials are $10 for what I have had the last couple times which is slightly lower than other Chinese restaurants in the area but that didn't got me back so soon. Service is always friendly from the woman at the counter and I must be the only person who calls in my food order's because she for the second time walking in she knows what my order is before I can even say it. I love egg rolls since a little boy living in Chicago with an old school Chinese restaurant that just had the best around so I have spent my whole adult life seeking out egg rolls from all over and beef fried rice even driving 40 mile round trips. Ok is this the best egg rolls I have ever had, no the peanut butter egg rolls from the old school days were which have all but disappeared 99% from then to today because of nut allergies. A lot of Chinese restaurants have switched to small or cheap food service egg rolls over the years so the best part of Chinese food has went down hill over the years. Ok enough walking down memory lane from years past and let's get to the egg rolls, is it the best around in the Milwaukee area, no but it's probably the best in the 5 mile square area. I finally asked the lady why are your egg rolls so good compared to other restaurants with small mediocre egg rolls and she explained that they make them in house where we make them fresh homemade. Overall egg rolls can make or break a Chinese restaurant which is my favorite part of Chinese food and I think there egg rolls moved them to the top spot in the area with flavorful mains.

    This was our first time eating from here, and our favorite was the Pu Pu Platter. It came with 2…read moreEgg rolls, 4 large crab Rangoon, 2 very large and very crispy chicken wings, 2 fried shrimp, AND 2 teriyaki chicken skewers. Definitely filling and good variety for $14.50. We also got the Hot & Sour soup (which we order at every Chinese takeout place) and theirs was spicier and oddly a lot thicker than normal. We also got the Mongolian Beef and General Tso's Chicken - very standard. I can't speak to dining in, but they were quick & polite on the phone and estimated 30 minutes for our food to be ready.

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    Won't let me bring in my containers (sad face)
    Won't let me bring in my containers (sad face)
    Szechuan beef
    Szechuan beef
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    Momo Mee

    Momo Mee

    4.3
    (581 reviews)
    9.2 mi
    $$

    It took way too long for us to sit down and try this place. Unfortunately (or rather fortunately?)…read morethere are just too many places here in Milwaukee for a newbie to try. Had a bad day yesterday so today... Noodles! Not much can cure a case of the blues like a hot pile of steaming noodles. Ok, maybe some soup dumplings can top the noodles. On our way out to Seven Bridges for a quick walk outside, we stopped in here and fell in love. The 5 spice old fashioned and the apricot whisky sour were both phenomenal in their own unique ways. Then came the soup dumplings. Yum! Steaming hot and a project to eat properly, they are worth the efforts. We ordered the Tom Yum and spicy Korean noodles. The spice on the noodles was mild but it does build on your palette the longer that you eat. The beef was perfectly tender. The soup was wonderfully lemon-grassy and full of flavor. The ladies that sat next to us just ordered a table full of dumplings. I think that's my plan for next time. May it be soon.

    This visit we enjoyed their signature Xiao Long Bao (Shanghai Soup Dumplings), Szechuan Spicy…read moreWontons, and Yãn Su Ji (Taiwanese Salt and Pepper Chicken), and each had a Sake Flight. While the Xiao Long Bao is quite good, it is not great principally because the dumpling wrappers are twice as thick as the best versions of this dish making them chewier and very doughy. They are also so large you cannot enjoy them in a single bite and inevitably need a small bowl for leakage as you're eating them because you will make such a mess. Naturally, you want the ball so you can drink the broth that ends up in it. The Szechuan Spicy Wontons have a wonderful seasoning and sauce, but frequently are overcooked so the wrappers are a little too soft and mushy. I prefer them slightly al dente. The Salt and Pepper Chicken is consistently the best executed dish I've had there. Also known as Taiwanese, popcorn chicken, these bite-size lean pieces of chicken are perfectly fried and satisfying crispy. We were both surprised with how much we liked each sampling in our Sake Flight -- $12 (5oz) they went from dry to sweet as you would expect, and our biggest surprise was how much we liked the sweetest variety. Here are the three that were a part of our flight Kenbishi Kuromatsu, Gekkeikan Traditional, & Moonstone Coconut Lemongrass Nigori. An additional note, the service is generally exceptional, but the hostess stand tends to treat you as a customer to be processed not a guest to be welcomed. The interior is very basic. The tables are comfortably spaced by distance, but the bench seating is too crowded. Getting up to use the restroom feels like you're on an airplane where you're uncomfortably close to other diners. Menu details Momo Mee's Famous Xiao Long Bao $17 (Shanghai Soup Dumplings) This unique dish is filled with pork and simmered with homemade broth inside our handmade dough. Szechuan Spicy Wontons $15 Ten pieces filled with pork, ginger, onion, & Chinese green leaves. Tossed in Szechuan chili ail peppercom sauce Yãn Su Ji (Taiwanese Salt and Pepper Chicken) $25 Lightly coated chicken thigh meat deep fried to perfection, topped with roasted garlic, and fried yellow & green onions, spicy. Serve with sauteed bok choi Sake Flight -- $12 (5oz) Kenbishi Kuromatsu, Gekkeikan Traditional, & Moonstone Coconut Lemongrass Nigori.

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    Bar area
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    Udon stir fry chicken
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    China Chef

    China Chef

    3.0
    (68 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $

    People are always asking where to get good Chinese food. I always recommend China Chef in South…read moreMilwaukee. The food is fresh and hot and portions are generous. Service is prompt and with a smile. Chef Wang is a renowned chef from China. My favorite dish is the Seafood Double Fried Noodles. It could feed me for 5 days. I ate so much and barely left a dent. You get noodles that are crispy fried on top and tender underneath. It is piled with probably a pound of perfectly cooked shrimp. You also get imitation crab, scallops, pounded flat seasoned chicken, pea pods, tiny corn cobs, carrots and more. I can't say enough about this dish! My boyfriend adores the tender and spicy General Tso's chicken over rice. We come here again and again!

    Its almost painful to write after going here for over 10 years, but I guess after long enough,…read morequality was bound to change. We've been ordering from China Chef for years, always getting delivery, and never had problems. Occasionally the food was a little lower quality but just left it as a bad day. Today after ordering they called us and said they won't deliver to us. When my wife asked them why, they said "the driver doesn't want to drive that far". After picking up the food, I'll be honest and say it was lower quality than normal. More chewy than usual as well. Finally, I will make sure to note for anyone ordering online. I found that the website doesn't take payment but rather gives them the card numbers and they type it in. I found out once when I put the wrong expiration date and they called. Just a security concern that I noticed.

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    I guess tomorrow I go with whatever my friends say!!!!
    I guess tomorrow I go with whatever my friends say!!!!
    Dumplings at South Milwaukee China Chef
    Dumplings at South Milwaukee China Chef
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