Disappointed. My wife and I ordered takeout Combo dinners from RK last night. I ordered Shrimp-Broccoli in Garlic Sauce and was very disappointed. My dinner only three shrimp! I'd think for a Chinese dinner meal you'd have at least five. They were not huge shrimp either! My wife had a nearly meal but with chicken. It was good, plenty of chicken and vegetables. Their egg rolls are included with the combo and were good too. Our food order was ready when we got there, about 15 minutes. Aside from the lack of shrimp, it was all a good typical Chinese food experience. We will likely order elsewhere but didn't have many options for Chinese food on a Monday night. We really like a different nearby small family-owned Chinese restaurant at Wakefield Commons but they are closed Mondays. read more

Pretty good, nothing special. We ordered beef and broccoli and vegetable lomein. Service was nice and quick though. Inside is your typical Chinese spot, centered around take out, not a lot of space to eat if you wanted to. I'd go back, they are the closest to me and food was hot and decent. There were already plenty of pictures of what we ordered, it was true to that :) read more

Food was ok, but I'm a New Yorker so I know what real Chinese food tastes like. Not sure about service or ambience, because I didn't go inside, my family picked up the food for me. read more

First time getting takeout here. We thought the food was great. Had bones ribs, fried rice and soup. All three were great. We will go back for sure! read more

At Rainbow King the food tastes so good and when I went there it only took like 5 minutes to get my food and the workers there were so nice.

We loved the food. It seemed to be a one-man operation so it took some time and was only takeout, but it was well worth it. Highly recommended. read more

It was ok.... Take it or leave it really. Rice was mushy, portions smaller but so is everyone, taste was standard. Kid up front was cool! Was looking for something cheaper after shopping all morning read more

I will never forget my first time stepping into Rainbow King and seeing a small child take my order. Here it is 4 years later and the same child continues to take my order. Don't let her age fool you, she knows what she's doing. I've lived in Wake Forest for almost 4 years and this is my go-to Chinese Food place! Luckily, I just happen to live less than a mile away from it. I always get chicken and broccoli, steamed dumplings and chicken on a stick. It is the best! I've tried others in the area and they pale in comparison. In the 4 years that I've been going ( 1 to 2 times per month on average) they have made 1 mistake and more than made up for it! They have a pretty decent sanitation grade (currently 97) although it has been higher in the past. Regardless, I will continue to go here probably until the little girl working is an adult running the whole show! read more

This is our go to for local Chinese take out. Usually very good and quick. Not a great place to eat in.

The food is usually hot and fresh and quick. It is honestly a typical "Chinese food" place, nothing outrageously good or bad. If you're looking for gourmet food, it's not here but if you're looking for decent food and large portions for a decent price, it's a good bet read more

Finally found a Chinese restaurant in the area that has consistent good food! Had the general tso chicken and had the right amount of spice. Lunch special is worth it. read more

Can't say enough how impressed I am with this place. When it comes to this pandemic they probably take it more seriously than many people. They redesigned the way they interacted with their guests and truly protected themselves as well as their guests. The food is always great and the staff are truly awesome. read more

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We did not have a good experience here - we were hopeful based on how professional they were on the phone and our food being ready when we arrived...but, huge disappointment. We ordered sesame chicken, black pepper chicken, Kung pao chicken, beef and broccoli and spring rolls. The black pepper chicken had a bunch of gristle and the "beef" in the beef and broccoli tasted like it had gone bad! The broccoli was barely cooked and had zero flavor. We threw the beef entree in the trash, didn't want to risk anyone getting sick. Overall, not a good meal and would be hard pressed to eat here again. Employees friendly but food was a fail. Back to #1 China Wok in WF. read more

I think this is the best Chinese takeout in the wake forest area. Their rice is much better than others nearby. Their egg rolls are also really good. Good service run by a friendly family read more

Ordered here for the first time based on the rating over the other local places. Hot and sour soup, fried dumpling and sweet and sour chicken. Both my wife and I both agree no flavor at all on any of the dishes. Very bland so disappointed. read more

We eat here fairly often and usually good but today we found a fly in the egg roll. Pretty disgusting. read more

Rainbow King - There's a fly in my egg roll. - Chinese Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

The fried rice is okay but the sesame fried tofu was terrible. It was hard, greasy and overcooked. read more

Rainbow King - Chinese Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

Decided to order Takeout for a Friday night with some big Rainbow King fans. Placed the order and we were told it would be ready in 20 minutes. Due to and inordinate amount of 540 traffic I arrived for pickup way beyond the 20 minute mark. It is located off of Capital Blvd prior to Stadium Dr. next to Lowes foods. It is a very small establishment, maybe seating 8, but always full of hungry patrons awaiting takeout. I spoke to the de facto Manager in training, Maggie, a 11 year old Superstar who seamlessly answers the phone, takes orders, and runs the register with aplomb. A future CEO. She told me our order was almost ready...20-30 minutes later I received our order: Chicken with Broccoli, Chicken on a stick, Hot and Sweet Chicken, Chicken Fried Rice, Egg roll. Chef hand delivered it to me and thanked me for waiting. She informed me it was all GRATIS, and she threw in an additional Egg roll! I offered to pay and she insisted with her magnanimity. I felt like a Chinese Takeout Lottery winner. Maybe it was because of the impending lucky 8/18/18 or just great service. Finally delivered and consumed our haul. Well worth the wait. We all felt like Rainbow Kings and we ate like them too. Thanks RK. PS-99 Health Score read more

One word...Coconut Chicken (and thank me later)! They have perfected this marinated meal like only they can #TeamRainbowKing And I promise you'll be flabbergasted by the lil' genius taking orders, handling the register and running credit cards...she's maybe 10 years old and has a work ethic exceeding most adults I've encountered in the workplace. Rainbow King is a small, family-ran business that remembers the importance of keeping a smile on the customers face, and for that I'm thankful (and impressed) Oh yeah, don't forget to order the coconut chicken read more

Rainbow King - Star of the show...Coconut Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

The best Asian around. Hole in the wall Chinese places with a 12 year old kid at the cash register are always good. Very authentic, very tasty. Don't let it's looks deceive you. The food is great. read more

The food was hot but lacked flavor with minimal ingredients (shrimp fried rice). Basically, it was yellow rice with a handful of unseasoned shrimp. It was edible but certainly not outstanding. Almost certain I won't return although it was clean and the service was efficient. read more

This was our favorite for a long time. The last two times have been let downs. This past time was the straw. Crab Rangoon so hard and chewy with very little filling. Inedible. Orange chicken big pieces but mostly breading and very little chicken. Sweet and sour chicken was nice breading but dry chicken. Egg roll too hard to eat. So disappointed but too expensive to give them another chance. read more

Small family business that goes the extra mile for you. Food is great and owners are also!

I don't have very high standards for Chinese takeout, lol. The food tasted good and the place was clean. I'll be back

My husband and I are constantly on the search for the best Chinese restaurant. We have stopped our search after eating here for the second time. The food is consistently good - we like the hunan chicken and garlic chicken. Place is clean and COVID safe. Orders are on time, well packed, and they do not skimp out on the chicken. The chicken is fresh and there is not too much sauce loaded on the steamed dishes read more

Vegetable egg roll was soggy and mushy. The beef and broccoli was good but the beef was very chewy.

Looks to be your typical Chinese takeout. A few booths, but the majority of their business is takeout. The place is clean and people are friendly. What sets this place apart is that they have Thai on the menu. Now, one thing I don't like is this trend of Chinese takeout places serving multiple styles of cuisine, but failing to be true to the cuisine. I'm talking about those places that sell a hibachi chicken that is exactly the same as their sesame chicken. But, there aren't any Thai restaurants in Wake Forest, so despite being leery, I gave this place a shot. Number one, I was pleasantly surprised by the price. $5.55 is a downright bargain compared to the prices back in Raleigh. I went for that dish for which all Thai places should be judged. Pad Thai. True, it's a simple dish, but it is very hard to get right. They got it right. It was good. I could stand a bit more fish sauce and some fresh cilantro on top,but I couldn't complain. Not for $5.55. It was a generous portion, with chicken, tofu, chopped peanuts, sprouts, slightly sour, very slightly sweet, and oh mommy - umami. I will be back for the curries and basil chicken. read more

The food is one of the worst asian places I have been to. Food was greasy and bland. The sweet and sour shrimp I ordered was engulfed by a centimeter of doughnut batter with a small shrimp inside.Overall I was disappointed and will never be returning. read more

By far the best Chinese in the area! They give you so much food for your money. PLEASE TRY THE COCONUT CHICKEN!!! read more

Rainbow King - Chinese Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

I'm unclear how this place has 4 stars. I ordered an egg roll, wonton soup, and chicken chow mein. The egg roll was undercooked and the chow mein was only onions, celery, some carrot shavings, and about 5 pieces of boiled chicken. There were no noodles at all. The wonton soup was the only edible item and even that was only broth and wontons. read more

Stopped at Rainbow King a few times and both times the food was delicious and good portions!! Nice staff and good parking. I'll be back soon read more

In the past my family has had really good experiences with take out food from this restaurant but not this time. The fried dough for the orange chicken was over cooked and crunchy and far too much dough- not enough chicken. We didn't even finish it. Also the fried rice included in the combo plates is just yellow saffron rice with onions. We're hoping the cooks just had a bad night. read more

Great place to pick up food on a busy day! We ordered the boneless ribs, pan fried dumplings and general tso chicken. Everything was really good! Wait time can be long, I would definitely call ahead next time. read more

They have delicious orange chicken. Their pad Thai is good too, but I have had better. At this price point though, it is what it is. The prices are fair and the portions are huge. We like to call in our order and pickup. Everything is always the way we ask and packaged just right. Very friendly and fast service. read more

First time here and yum! Coconut chicken was awesome, egg rolls were awesome too! Decided to try because the place we usually go closes earlier and I'm so glad we did! I just found my new favorite! read more

I'll be coming back here the first chance I get during my next visit to this area! I'll give it a proper review, then. As for this visit, all I can say is I've just enjoyed the best General Tso's Chicken I've had in over 10 years. Wow! read more

Wow where do I start. Honestly just feel bad that they are clueless to a huge problem at this business. They young kid answering and checking you out is not ok. She may be able to do all the above but why is she. They need to hire extra help. Mom is overwhelmed and clearly doing the best she can. I have been going here for about 3 years. They seem to always run smoothly but a recent trip to the restaurant had me contemplating ever returning. I called in my order was told it would be a half hour so I showed up a half hour later. I waited and waited and waited until I finally got up to ask why people that were ordering right in front of me were getting their order before me. Come to find out my order was given to someone else & again mom being overwhelmed had no idea. An hour and a half later I finally walked out with my order, got home only to find out that it was still wrong. Food was just ok this time too. Not sure what's going on!? Maybe the whole experience but I think it may be time to look for a new place to eat some really good chinese food. read more

The food is average at best. Sesame Chicken was luke warm and not enough sauce. The egg roll tasted like it had been dropped in the fryer several times, and the oil just dribbled out of it. The egg drop soup was bland and the low main was bland as well. Not a place I would return to. read more

Far and away the best Chinese takeout around. Consistently amazing staples like my favorite Orange Beef, and great Thai like the Green Curry Chicken. Without a doubt this is the best Chinese I have had since I moved from New York 17 years ago. I myself am in the business, and am amazed at the quality and freshness they provide for an fantastic price. It's no secret I'm a sushi guy, after all that's what I do for a living. That being said, I love great takeout as much as anyone and would advise anyone remotely near this amazing little gem to check them out. Keep up the great work guys! read more

Yes, it's chinese takeout so understand you should not try to compare it to an upscale asian dining experience.... that being said, the food is EXCELLENT! We stopped in without calling first and ordered General Tsos and Chicken HIbachi. Questions were answered easily and staff was VERY courteous. Dining area was clean although we got ours to go. The Tso chicken was fresh and obviously white meat - no strange brown chucks of mystery meat. Rice was fresh and hot. We ordered the larger portion and an egg roll on the side. Chicken Hibachi was all white meat with fresh veges that were cooked perfectly. Also ordered qt of wonton soup that came with 7-8 wontons in it, big too! We were offered a menu and some coupons on the way out. Will definitely go back! Credit payment options - visa and mc, no amex read more