I love this place. I went there almost every night that I was in Dallas!…read more The staff is very kind, helpful, and the food was amazing. We ordered a little bit of everything and had a ball every night. Great for groups

We went to Gao's BBQ & Crab in Allen after a graduation celebration with a party of 14 people. I'll…read moredo my best to give an objective review. The biggest issue for us was the ordering system. Everyone has to scan a QR code, place their own order, and enter their phone number. For a large group, this became very confusing because when the food came out, there was no clear way to tell who ordered what. We spent a lot of time trying to figure out which dishes belonged to each person. If you're coming with a big party, I definitely recommend making a list of everyone's orders ahead of time so it's easier to organize when the food arrives. The food itself was extremely spicy. Most of the BBQ items -- seafood, chicken, beef, and pork -- seemed to have the same heavy cumin and spicy seasoning, so the flavors started tasting very similar. Personally, that wasn't for us. However, the soy sauce fried rice and the cold noodles were really good and stood out the most from the meal. The service was good overall, although communication was a little difficult at times because it was hard to understand the staff's accents. The restaurant itself was clean and well kept. I think this place may work much better for smaller groups, but for our large party it was stressful and the food flavors were too repetitive for our taste. Unfortunately, it's probably not somewhere we would return to. Also they added 25% tip mandatory without mentioning it anywhere ; It was an experience though

This place is great. It's small... But clean and very good service. We had the General Tso's…read more chicken... with noodles and it was very good. We also had the combo of dumplings. They were steamed... Very fresh... But kind of an acquired taste. But we ordered a plate of the garlic chicken with eggplant... It was so good. Like... Made you literally take a bite and say, " wow... That is so freaking good... It rocks, my face off"... it was that good. He was like a mix between Fergie and Jesus.

Tried a few things here. Egg rolls I liked. They gave 4 for the order and they had a nice crunch…read more The bbq boa was also good, soft. The biang biang noodles were thinner than I'm used to. I'd say they were ok. Sort of like a vinegar taste. The general tso was similar to what I've had elsewhere called red pepper chicken but with a sauce on it. A little salty. The red bean buns there good, with little pig faces.

This place is amazing if you like Chinese food! It's always fast and friendly and we always get it…read moreto go so I don't have much to say about the ambience for the place but like I said, the food is amazing and it's fast and I didn't say it's not very expensive. Been going here for years.

The food was average for me. The Lo Mein was pretty good but the zucchini was overcooked and too…read moresoft. The service was good and friendly and the price was not bad so that was a nice win.

Service is great, attentive staff, family really enjoys the food. Will definitely come back!read more

A spicy chinese noodle shop that far exceeded my expectations…read more Jin was an exceptionally attentive employee who would often check up on us and top off our waters. Excellent service despite having no reason to, since we ordered through a qr code located on the tables. I don't write about customer service unless it was genuinely something that was worth telling people. He gave us a good rundown of the situation of the restaurant and provided an in-depth explanation of the menu for my first time there. He gave us plenty of options to choose from and explained what consisted in each of the dishes. Which helped us ultimately make our choices and I enjoyed every single dish. The interior was well decorated with modern/futuristic reflective aesthetics. A great touch that made me love it even more was the dimming bags put over the spotlights adorned around the ceiling to help cut down on glare and make it a bit more comfortable to enjoy the atmosphere. The mixed vegetable salad was a very pleasant blend of sweet, savory, and Sichuan spice. I originally was going for the cucumber but I was interested in more variety and opted to try more of what they had to offer. It still hit as a refreshing appetizer to complement our other dishes. 9/10 The black pepper noodles were actually amazing with how it balanced out a lot of strong, potentially overwhelming flavors. The black pepper was perfectly seasoning the fiery stir fried bell pepper and noodles. The beef played a great supporting role to elevate the dish without making it all about itself. 8.5/10 The Number 1 rice noodles in soup was powerful without being indulgent. The flavors hit hot and hard but still savory and tastefully diverse. Jin recommended it as the noodles have a very pleasant chew and had a diverse plating with bok choy, pickled mustard, and an egg to top it off. 8.5/10 Overall I enjoyed this place completely and will 100% return when I come back to Texas.

I ordered the orange chicken and the happy family entrees. They were delivered to my hotel within…read morean hour, piping hot, with the food filled to the brim of the containers. The food was absolutely delicious as well. The delivery driver was courteous as well. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. Thank you so much. My money was very well spent. $50.00 bucks could feed 4 people . Super good deal.

Great local Chinese restaurant that is mainly a takeout. The egg foo young is delicious and the…read moreSaint Louis fried rice is one of the best in the area. Great service and nothing spectacular for a takeout place

This is the best damn Chinese food in North Texas. Seriously…read more The hot and sour soup is excellent! The dumplings are wonderful! Egg rolls, entrees, you name it, it's great.

Jalapeno Chicken Way too many carrots and not very much…read morechicken. Disappointing to say the least

This is a fantastic restaurant with so many food options--it was hard to decide what to order! I…read moreended up choosing the hearty "Texas Papaya Platter", and it was absolutely delicious. The platter comes with a generous bowl of papaya salad dressed in a salty, tangy sauce, along with fried chicken wings, fried pork, fish cake, hard-boiled egg, Asian noodles, fried pork rinds, and raw cabbage. I enjoyed getting a taste of everything, though I do wish the cabbage had been cooked (maybe stir-fried) instead of raw. The Thai tea boba was also excellent--rich, creamy, and full of strong Thai tea flavor, with perfectly chewy boba. I highly recommend this place and would definitely love to come back!

We have only ordered takeout from this restaurant so can't quite speak to the service if dining in,…read morebut the food is fantastic! One of my favorite Thai dishes to order is khao soi if it happens to be on the menu, and I was pretty impressed when I tried it here. They keep the curry separate from everything else for takeout, and both the flavor of the curry broth along with the texture of the crispy fried noodles that go on top was very good! My fiance got their pad kee mao which he enjoyed a lot and said it had a good amount of spice. This will definitely be a go to spot for Thai food in Allen for us!

To go food is on point especially the beef flat noodles! I am definitely a regular customer now.read more

Went here not expecting much but was pleasantly surprised. The inside is really nice, kind of dark…read moreand cozy with moody lighting. Food is affordable and solid. We got egg drop soup, wonton soup, and stir fried green beans with rice. The broth on both soups were savory but not overly salty. The chili oil is actually really good too, it's seasoned and, not just oil with pepper flakes. They also have a covered patio which is nice. Service was quick and everything was very clean. I'd come back.

Not that long ago I thought Tian An Men had slipped underwater for the third time. However,I gave…read morethem another try and found they had pulled out of the nosedive. They're back strong with hot fresh meals prepared fast. Surprisingly good. Go!

For 24 years we have relied on the wonderful food provided by this establishment. The food was…read moreabsolutely delicious AND they had delivery! About two weeks ago after trying several days to call them, we went to the restaurant. It was then we saw they were closed...for good. It is a sad day in Allen, TX that this placed had to close. I will miss the cheerful voice on the other end of the phone & the exceptional delivery people! But mostly the incredible food. RIP Tien A Men Square!! You will be missed!

Love this place! I come all the way from Denton for this…read morespot! The food is always delicious and the staff are super helpful and friendly. The food is amazing and I always try something new each time. Definitely get the string beans with pork, the Dan Dan noodles and the spicy chicken. The price is also fair and service is fast. It's very clean and definitely feel like your eating at someone's home. Give it a try!

Great spot for authentic Szechuan flavors! Walk in and a hot…read moreoriginal green tea with real tea lives / no tea bags is served, reminding you of the real mainland. The bamboo appetizer is a standout -- unique and packed with heat, perfect for those who love spicy food. Cucumber and peanut salad is a must, crispy and spicy chicken with dandan noodles is perfect. The place is as traditional as it gets, and the flavors genuinely authentic. The staff is friendly and willing to adjust spice levels or prepare vegetarian versions upon request. Don't hesitate to ask and they'll walk you through the menu if needed. This place is all about the food and culinary discovery. Just note: the ambiance is casual and functional -- perfect for a flavorful food adventure. Traditional Taste is Timeless at this place.