We came for the dim sum on a Saturday afternoon. It was outstanding…read more The place was packed, in booths and at tables, with Asian families enjoying traditional dishes like congee with roasted duck, and multiple types of noodle dishes and dumplings (bao). Although the dim sum menu is a single page, there are enough different kinds of foods here that even the pickiest of eaters will find something to satisfy them. Vegetarians and vegans will be happy here too. I was really pleased to see that hot and cold soy milks are offered: This restaurant caters to the Asian community, many of whom are lactose-intolerant. The bao are $5.50 - $6.50 for a steamer basket of 3-5 items; it's listed on the menu how many bao to expect, in case you're dining with a crowd. (And you really should!) The congee is listed as "small bowls" for $7.50, but I think at least 3-4 cups of soup fits there. It's easily shared. The stuffed eggplant I ate in Nanjing had ground pork, garlic scapes, and ginger. The ones served here are stuffed with an enormous sweet shrimp in each piece of tender eggplant: Better than I remember. The sesame balls were a little different too: I remember a pale, sweet paste inside a crispy deep-fried ball covered in sesame seeds. Here, the inner paste was sweet and black, but the flavor was the same. So was the joy in eating them. The pork with black bean sauce was so tender and delicious! We made that plate disappear! The har gow/crystal shrimp were perfect. We plan to return soon to try their spicy beef noodles ($13.95) and custard tarts - the recipe for which the Portuguese Jesuits brought to Macao in the 16th century. The atmosphere of the Golden Duck is very relaxed: A dim sum meal is usually a time to drink a little tea, eat a little food, and get caught up with family or friends. There's a full bar if you're celebrating; there's also a private banquet room. The regular menu is also available during the dim sum hours, as is a Mongolian buffet. The regular menu has Peking duck, available with some notice. My favorite celebration meal! Parking is in a strip mall lot, well off the street.

The absolute WORST hot and sour soup I have ever had. It was thick and slimy, had nothing but 2…read morehunkss of tofu and a couple of bean sprouts and had zero flavor. Tried to add my own extras at jome to make it palatable, but couldnt get past the sliminess. The shredded beef szechuan style was also awful. Tasted like fish. Never again.

15/10 experience!! I ordered the Banh Mí with grilled pork and the fried spring rolls. Banh Mis…read morewere loaded with food and fresh baked bread. Spring rolls were perfectly savory, fresh and a perfect crunch with every bite. The customer service was AMAZING. If I could use one word to describe the food I would say EXCEPTIONAL. I would've posted pictures but I couldn't stop eating.

I probably don't need to write much about Pham's Kitchen to encourage someone to visit. I'm…read moresurprised I waited so long to visit Pham and her kitchen. I really like Vietnamese cuisine, and this place has a very high rating. Our original plans fell through, and this restaurant was nearby and had long been on my list of places to try. Not only was our food very tasty, but the whole experience made me feel satisfied from all angles. After ordering our meals at the counter and paying the bill, no one disturbed us. Only, I believe Pham, came to our table once, and asked whether everything was good. Yes! Thank you for the yummy food:). I had a sip of the beef pho broth, and it was oh! so good. Of course, my partner would prefer more like Phở Đặc Biệt version with all kinds of meets and beef parts. Pham's didn't include the tendon and tripe, but his feedback was very positive anyway. My Grilled Shrimp Vermicelli was a beautiful dish. I smiled at my plate, and then I couldn't stop eating until everything had disappeared into my stomach :). Their Vietnamese Vinaigrette could have been more 'fishy', but still, no complaints. The dining area felt cozy and truly inviting. I am sure this is also thanks to the staff, who were very friendly and smiling. I really liked that.

I'm so freaking happy! I had never heard of Crystal Asian Cuisine before last night. We stumbled…read moreacross them because it was pretty late for dinner and our regular Chinese food place was closed. Crystal stays open until 1 am! They open at 4 pm, just an fyi. We got a bunch of stuff and everything was delicious. Literally the best beef lo mein I've had since I moved here six years ago. I've been just settling with it at other places so this was an exciting discovery! We also ordered sesame shrimp. It wasn't like other sesame dishes we've gotten. It was a pink sauce that was similar to sweet and sour, but it was very good and the shrimp were large and plump and cooked perfectly. We tried their fried dough just on a whim and it's like nothing I've had before... it's a nice little add on for $3.50. They have American Chinese and also authentic dishes, which is fun. Prices are in line with other Chinese food restaurants and portions are pretty generous. We'll definitely be back...like, hopefully very soon!

When you pull up to the restaurant, it doesn't look like much. You might even think it's closed (I…read moredid). But go inside and enjoy some delicious Chinese food and extremely reasonable prices. The service is friendly and super fast, and the portions are huge. I only had their American style Chinese food, but they also had a large menu of authentic Chinese cuisine on the weekend. The interior is simple but very clean, with lots of booths. I highly recommend Crystal Asian for great Chinese food!

Had a delicious lunch here today. Ordered from the lunch specials menu-- broccoli and pork with lo…read moremein. And I added an egg roll. Lynette also had an egg roll. We agreed the egg roll was one of the best we've had anywhere. With her egg roll, Lynette ordered the pork soup dumplings. My entree was just right, broccoli al dente, and plenty of pork and lo mein. The proprietor and cook were very friendly and eager to make sure we had whatever we needed. Between Marshall's and Subway, this little gem is in Marshall's Plaza. The previous restaurant in this location was JBC Rice Noodles & Ramen. I did eat there once and Yelped it. Asian Hibachi, I think, is an excellent replacement. Friendlier people and larger menu. And Asian Hibachi has table seating, as well as take-out. We ate in, and if was very comfortable. There were 6 or 7 tables. There is, of course, a restroom. It is small, but clean and has all the essentials. I usually post photos but was too hungry. Will visit again soon and be sure to get some pix. Oh, and I also got a quart of hot 'n sour soup to take home. Had some for supper... another A+.

I was happy to see that there's a great restaurant at the Marshalls plaza. We ordered the chicken…read morehibachi with lo mein noodles and vegetable rice bowl with fried rice. I particularly liked the hibachi with lo mein noodles! It was saucy but not too saucy and had lots of fresh vegetables. It was served piping hot. The rice bowl was also very good, though there was a little bit of an oily taste to it. I couldn't believe how big the servings were! They also serve bubble teas and lots of other dishes including curry, Chinese dishes, Japanese dishes... I would definitely like to go back and try some other items. We did eat in and there were about five to seven other tables. Service was excellent! Very accommodating.

Such a nice meal on a cold Buffalo night. I love their ramen. The flavors come together oh so good…read more I love their milk tea as well. My favorite is the coconut flavor tea.

I was out and about and needed a little break so I stopped in to Tai Chi for a quick boba stop. It…read morehas been a little while since I was here last but the tea is still really good! The service is still fast even when I walked in and it was very busy. I ended up going with my usual pineapple fruit tea with tapioca pearls. I also got the brown sugar tea for later. They were both delicious and the tapiocas here are the best. The consistency is on point. This seems like a great place to grab lunch or a snack while working on your computer. I might have to work here for a little bit next time since the vibe here is very relaxing and quiet for the most part. We will definitely be back for more!

I want to WOK and ROLL like I did back in the day and this storefront Chinese establishment did…read moreit's best to bring back the good old days!! It's a small pleasant dining room with traditional Chinese instrumental music playing in the background. I spotted the lineup of fried noodles in their classic red plastic basket up on the counter with duck sauce in plastic ramekins. Ahh memories The lunch menu has the biggest throw back ... prices from decades ago so you will be getting a bargain if you stop in for lunch or take your lunch to go. Service is pleasant but a bit slow (They were dealing with takeout orders I think.) but I was in no rush and the music was calming to the spirit. Their Hot and Sour soup was thick with ingredients, flavorfully pleasant, and served at the right temperature. My Szechuan Chicken has eye appeal and it was served with a hill of rice. It's always good when the vegetables crunch and these did. Their sauce was tasty and my lunch was really good. My fortune cookie reminded me to take moments to find joy and as the music plays I am glad I stopped in because the world seems far away, the food was good, and I am at peace even though I would have loved to get on my feet to wok and roll!! Definitely worth a visit!!

Wow amazing ! Crispy saucey orange chicken . Yummy dumpling. Wonderful service, clean restaurant!!read more

I love this place through and through. Wish they had a few more items. Like beef momos or aloo…read moremomos like some of the other places I've tried in NYC but it's stilll so good.

Absolutely delicious! We are huge fans of momos and other Nepalese food so we are very excited to…read morehave this near us! We ordered quite the spread because we wanted to try a variety and everything was fantastic. We ordered chili momo, jhol momo, chow mein and chili fries. We ordered spice level of 3 for the chili momo and fries and it was the perfect amount of heat and the flavor was great! Perfect balance of spicy and sweet. The sauce in the jhol momos was flavorful and so creamy. Really friendly and attentive service topped off a great dining experience. Highly recommend if you're vegetarian as they have lots of veg options which is great!

The menu has lots of pictures, and very clear descriptions of the ingredients. Having said that,…read morethere were *so* many choices, I was overwhelmed. I counted: 70 items on the menu, plus daily specials. The young woman taking my order apologized it would take some time to make my order. (I had ordered the house signature pork bao, and the bao with shrimp, chives, and eggs.). It took only twelve minutes, and they were so good!! Also, huge proportions: $6.99 for five huge bao is more than reasonable! (I took six of my ten home for my teenager.) The staff was so kind: When I asked for sesame oil for a dipping sauce ingredient, they were happy to bring me a small dish: Perfect! There are so many items here that will make me come back for more: Lamb with goji stew; pork wonton soup with shrimp and roe; black boned chicken with Chinese herb soup. (The last one is a winter favorite!)

It's a convenient spot to grab a bite while shopping at the Asian grocery store…read more On a very busy Saturday, around lunchtime, we discovered a new restaurant in the Asian Mall food court. Note: The Asian Mall itself isn't open yet, but fortunately, some dining options are already available. My partner ordered one of the noodle soups, 'Beef Brisket and Tendon'. I decided on 'Pork Wontons with Mushrooms'. My soup was the perfect portion for an afternoon meal. The pork was incredibly tender and slightly sweet. The broth was very good. Other noodle soup was a robust red broth full of meat, tendons, and super long noodles. Moreover, though not mentioned on the menu, it was quite spicy. There are plenty of tables for dining in. I noticed that many customers order their food to go.