KACHOW! Lightning here in Lincoln, Nebraska with a review of the Perfect Diner. This place is an unexpected hit! On the outside, the building is simple (but not unfriendly), but on the inside, the decor is eye catching and the food is delicious! Each of the members of our party got something different, and everyone enjoyed their choice. From sushi to fried rice to noodles, everyone raved about their entrees. The service was also excellent. We went on a pretty empty night, but the waitress we had was personable without being too intrusive. This place provides the perfect fuel for a Piston Cup winning super car like me! If you like quality food that has choices for everyone in the family, come on down. read more

Good, authentic food! First of all, the menu is huge! You can get usual Chinese take out (beef w/ broccoli, sweet & sour chicken, Lo mein, etc.) or go crazy and have sushi. I got the night's special--walnut chicken w/ rice. It was messy but so tasty! Unfortunately, there were some ordering issues. Our waiter brought the wrong food due to language difficulties. Not a big deal! Ended the meal with fried ice cream. Nothing fancy, but a good ending! Man, I had to be rolled out of there because I ate so much. Definitely going to add this to my lincoln restaurant rotation! read more

Staying at La Quinta for a pool tournament from put of town. We were tired and hungry and got this from door dash. I don't know if it was because we were so hungry or tired, but this was the best Chinese I ever had. The sweet n sour chicken was crispy and fantastic. There was plenty and we put the general tso's in the fridge, and it was still hot by the time we were full of the rest. Just warmed that up the next day and it was still great. Can't recommend them enough. read more

The lunch special prices for sushi are fair and they taste excellent! I got the salmon avocado & spicy yellow tail rolls. The amount of fish in them is very good sized and fresh tasting and they don't overload it with rice. Also Ordered the chicken with garlic sauce lunch special and the portion size for the price and taste is great! The egg roll is hot and crispy with some meat inside. Atmosphere is definitely a happy one because the have a mix of some upbeat Asian music, pop songs, and standard Chinese restaurant music playing over the speakers (but the music is just a little too loud), colorful lighting, nice wooden shades to block the sun, temperature inside is perfect (it's freezing and windy outside now) , and the seating is cushioned & comfortable (not seen very often these days). Customer service is friendly. Will definitely be back for the lunch special prices! read more

Perfect Diner - Salmon avocado & spicy yellow tail. 2 roll Lunch special $8.99! - Pan Asian Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

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Location: is a little off but the building is new and clean so I think it'll do well. Staff: I'm fairly certain not one if the employees smiled. Our server seemed like we were more burgers one than anything. Which is kinda strange because we were not picky or debasing at all. They could surely work on they're customer service skills. Food: the food was VERY good!! I liked everything we ordered. The portions and price were great. I will for sure bring my hubby here for him to try. He loves sushi and I just know he will really like place for the food. Hopefully the wait staff are a bit more pleasant. read more

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We are not returning... We recently gave a try to this restaurant for a birthday dinner. We wanted sushi and other meal options for one of our family members who doesn't like sushi. We placed our order for drinks and food. We finished our drinks and our waitress never asked if we wanted more. We had to wait around 30 mins for our meal. We understand the sushi might take time... but the other meal could have been brought to the table. - Remember we were "dry" waiting - no beer no water no sodas! The kids were "starving" and getting a little upset about their meal not showing... especially that people that arrived after us were served and finishing their meal. One waiter noticed we were upset and try to do some damage control. He removed the beer bottles, glasses, soup and salad plates than been sitting on the table all the time we were waiting for our meal. At least he asked if we wanted more drinks and ensure the "hot" meal was brought to the table. Sushi arrived... dry and tasteless.... I only ate a few pieces... we never leave sushi on the plate because is an insult for the chef... but this time we couldn't finish eating this wannabe Sushi. You can tell the fish wasn't fresh or the other ingredients. read more

so delicious. got the salted crispy chicken and chicken pad thai- pad thai was unique but suuuper flavorful, spicy and delicious (we got a medium). definitely stop by here if you're nearby! read more

Perfect Diner - Pan Asian Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

They have some of the best Chinese food in town. There is something for everyone! There spicy fried chicken is the best.

Food here was tasty. We got salt and pepper fried chicken and stir fried eggplant with a side of scallion pancakes and egg and tomato soup. They have szechuan specialties on the menu as well. read more

I don't know how this place isn't packed. Reasonable prices, good food, clean modern dining room, and an all you can eat sushi special. There should be a line out the door. read more

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We came here because of the Yelp reviews and looking at the food thought there was Hibachi. Nope. Think of this place as a glorified fast food take out. Fried food with lots of sauce. read more

So, I ordered SHRIMP and SCALLOP in garlic sauce... for carry out. It was $14.95 by the way. I went home and opened it and there was only SHRIMP and NO SCALLOPS. Really? You guys could have at least told me that you guys are out of scallops. I don't want to be dramatic but that really pisses me off. Just because it's not that hard to freaking tell me that you guys are out of scallops. So be careful when ordering carry out. You should check your food before you go. They're greedy. read more

This place has been open for less than a year but is definitely worth the 5-star rating! The waitress were lovely and friendly and the food quality was pretty decent compared to other Chinese food! As more and more Chinese students come to UNL, there will be more and more authentic Chinese food around town and this one is definitely among the top ones! I will come back again! read more

Perfect Diner - Second visit in one week! One of the best Chinese food restaurants in Lincoln, if you know what to order:) - Pan Asian Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

We decided to try a new place this weekend. The building is in nice, new condition. The servers were helpful, attentive and kind. The menu was expansive and had comparable prices to other places in town. I had a special roll and the Eggplant & Pork in a hot pot, which was tasty. There was a chili next to it on the menu, which I thought meant it would be spicy, but it was not spicy in any way, shape or form, which was mildly disappointing, but expected because every place has their own standard and usually they cater to the people most fearful of spiciness. I started to feel a little queasy at the end of the meal, but I thought maybe it was because I ate too fast (I was SO hungry), combined with the pop I drank. An hour later, at home, I got some nasty cramps, and I had to hustle to the toilet and I was unpleasantly ill, as I haven't been in a long, long, long time. I must say, the restaurant was appealing in a variety of ways, but I'm afraid I won't go back again. For the Chinese dishes, I'll go to Mr. Hui's. For the sushi, I'll go to Kinja or Blue or Hiro 88. read more

The food was great. The language barrier was difficult. I couldn't understand the server and ended up with one of the other guests in our parties' entree. The Crab Rangoon is great. All in all pretty good. Hope they can open a store in south Lincoln and resolve the language issue. Sushi prices are really good. Standard and Hibachi items on the menu. Had to wait about 45 minutes to get a booth. New restaurants are just hard to get into. I hope this place can hold on. And that they get good reviews from the health department. It's worth the wait and once everyone has been there once the wait will not be so bad. read more

Went for lunch with my uncle. Was surprised by the sheer number of items on the menu. Too at least 10 minutes to read thru. Only downside, and I mean only one, was waitstaff was asking every two minutes if we were ready to order. Between the two of us we ordered Orange chicken and a Benito Box. Both came out in a timely manner and were delicious. Nice building. Cool entry way. Clean and sparkling as it is new Can't wait to come back and try other things on the menu. read more

What a gem of a dinner, it has the best selection of items. If you tried everything on the menu, I don't think you would disappointed once. The prices are reasonable for the quality they deliver. I think the word is getting around, as it was reasonably busy when i visited. I am glad I tried it, and glad it's here in Lincoln, read more

It was actually the Perfect Diner!! ;) The Karaoke room is no place to mess around! Serious talent only! read more

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I went there last week and ordered a pad thai. All my friends got sushi. And they made me try it because i never have sushi before and im inlove. Their food is good. The service is wonderful. Will definitely be back. read more

Excellent food and great lunch specials with a really good price. Wonderful sushi on the lunch special as well very good.

We didn't eat out of our comfort zone tonight and just ordered our usual Chinese fare. I had Orange Chicken and he had Sechzwan Beef. The meal itself was good. We will return to try other menu items. The decor of the restaurant is very nice and modern. Only downside is its noisy because it's one large dining area. Service was ok, we waited longer than I expected for our food and check. For the price, wish we would've gotten a little more bang for our buck, but we will definitely be back in the future to try more of what they have to offer. read more

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Loved it. Not like we needed another Chinese restaurant in town, but more like Perfect Dinner is desirable and a welcome addition. The building was built new I believe and replaced the bread store that was there. Interior is that Asian decor we expect, but this is lavish with mosaic tile and mood lighting I found to be just right and kool. We ordered General Tso's Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, Fried Rice instead of steamed for a $1 extra, and a 8-piece Crab Rangoon. Portions were generous with us having enough for lunch the next day. My friends General Tso's was crispy with a delicious sauce that was just on the spicy side. My Kung Pao is supposed to be hot and spicy and mine was. We've tried about every Chinese place in town and I have finally found one that produces it's Kung Pao selection hot and spicy. Also, I had more meat than vegetables, a definite worth the fifth star. Service was prompt and friendly. Prices were comparable to the other north side Chinese establishments. We highly recommend Perfect Dinner and will definitely return for more. read more

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Wanting to avoid downtown but still satisfy your sushi craving? Perfect Diner is the spot! I got a cup of miso soup and one of their specialty rolls. It was slow, so I got my food really quick and it was delicious. Definitely one of my new favorites. read more

This is my new Go-To place for anything Asian! Very clean, exceptional service and amazing food. The sushi was on-point, best crab rangoons and excellent hot and sour soup. I can't say enough about our wonderful experience. Will definitely be back again and again! read more

Good food! It has a bit of everything. Has more "true Chinese" food than most restaurants. The boiled beef dish was very good! Nice to eat something different. read more

Ordered chicken pad Thai and tofu pad Thai - both came with chicken, and the tofu order also came with beef and shrimp. Even when we specifically ordered no meat, only tofu. Wife is allergic to seafood and we had to see a doctor right away. When I called to asked how they messed up the order, they denied and deterred so that they could make excuses to get out of trouble. Don't treat people like crap, and don't make excuses. Ya messed up big time, so own it. read more

Best Chinese food in Lincoln. Hands down! Sushi was fresh, crab rangoons were incredible and the food was awesome! Will definitely be coming back! read more

Went last week after reopening and NO MORE SUSHI.......regular menu dishes are still very good, occasional language problems, staff very friendly. read more

The food was good, the people were very friendly, but I probably won't be going back. Why? Because the building has absolutely horrible acoustics. It was a lot like being in a boiler room. I hope that something can be done about the noise. read more

I was a bit concerned about this place looking at it from the outside and the fact it wasn't too busy on a saturday right around dinner time was a bit weird, but the food and service was excellent. I would go again. It's very clean and modern on the inside. read more

Decided to try this new place and was not disappointed. The crab Rangoon was really good, in addition to the chicken Lo Mein I ordered for my meal. Also got a Philly sushi roll to share and we all enjoyed that. Very fresh and rolled well. Hot green tea to boot and I was a happy camper. Service was quick and efficient at times, but also slow once the majority of the food arrived. I will go back for sure! read more

Great sushi and sashimi. I had the tuna and yellowtail sashimi. They were cheaper, larger, and more fresh than anywhere I have tried in town! The sushi was amazing as well. Very small amount of rice compared to the large amount of dish. All items contained more fish than filler items at a moderate price. Highly recommended. read more

Good service, a wide variety of foods available, and the food is tasty! We ordered bubble tea (well, jelly tea), the vanilla gorilla sushi roll (how could we resist the name), steamed pork dumplings, shrimp pad Thai, and sesame chicken. The sushi roll was very good, a nice combination of spice with the cream cheese, the sesame chicken was not too sweet and the breading was fried perfectly. The pad Thai was delicious, though could have used perhaps a bit more spice (which they offer to adjust to your preference, so I know next time it will be spicier). Parking is easy, the ambience is a modern Asian theme, without being over the top. We'll definitely come back to try more things. read more

One of the best Asian places in Lincoln. The sushi is fresh. The entrees are very generously portioned. I haven't had anything here that is pre-made unlike many other places in Lincoln. I would recommend the goyza and the salted chicken. read more

This place really surprised me! We had a little bit of a wait but it was well worth it! The atmosphere was great- upbeat and fun. The service was fast and very friendly! Our food was so tasty and served quickly. I got the vegetable lo mein and in was very tasty! read more

It's a great spot for Lincoln. It's cheaper than most spots here. Nice waiters but not always on top of the table sadly. But the food is all around good. Very nice chef who is willing to bring food to the table and let you know what you're getting. The inside is nice and warm feeling. Just a little to new wave for my liking but it does work for them. I do say go more then one time like all spots you can't know what a spot is like in one trip. Try it out local is the best way to go. read more

Surprisingly good! Went for the Gen. Tso chicken, it was great! Didn't try the sushi, but my group said it as good. Prices were average (for lunch). Service is decent, the decor was interesting. It was very clean inside. Much better than other places in the same area. read more

The portions are very generous so we have found we can split a meal sometimes. Everyone in my family enjoys this place and every dish we have tried is good but especially the chicken hibachi & the general's chicken. The hot/sour soup is very good as well as the crab rangoon. read more

If I could give this restaurant no stars, I would have! My friend and I tried their new "all you can eat" deal and was not given that experience. I ordered appetizers and my friend ordered sushi. The appetizer came out with only two pieces. Since the portion was so small, I wanted to order more because that was all I was eating; not the sushi. Before the sushi even came out, I already finished my appetizers. However, when I asked for the menu to order more, the waitress; Shelly, denied me and said we had to finish our sushi first. I told her I just wanted to order more appetizer- not sushi but she still denied us. That would've meant I had to wait till my friend was done eating to order more. I do not recommend this place!! If you would like to find a place similar, I would recommend Ming's House. read more

Ordered the Basil Chicken and Crab Rangoon to go. As soon as I opened the Basil Chicken I could see chicken bones. I tried to pick out the bones the best I could but still found small bones throughout the meal. It ruined my entire experience. read more