T JIN China Diner

Came here with my coworkers. I've been here several times, but I haven't been here in over 2 years…read moreso I was nervous that it'd be drastically different because I loved this place. They did change the menu a bit, but it had what I exactly wanted. We ordered the Szechuan Mala Spicy Rice Noodle Bowl w/ Beef Slices, Popcorn Chicken, Shrimp Tempura, and Xiao Long Bao. The noodle bowl is the best. Tons of flavor and ingredients with the vermicelli noodles are just amazing. The popcorn chicken is delicious, nothing special. The shrimp tempura is delicious and has an amazing crunch. The Xiao Long Bao is more of a soup dumpling dim sum style. It was pretty delicious, but it didn't taste really fresh like you'd get from an actual dim sum restaurant. The staff are friendly and fast. Lots of tables to dine at. Parking lot is a bit small, but you can park on the other side of the buildings where there are more parking.

great noodles here! they specialize in rice noodles and flavorful broths and each time i've been,…read morei've enjoyed the spicy beef noodle soup. everything comes in huge proteins and at a reasonable price. my friends enjoyed the cross the bridge rice noodle (make your own soup) dish where the sides were brought out along side the hot broth for them to construct. looked really good! i'll likely try this next time! the fried buns with condensed milk were an excellent dessert. super pillowy with a delicately crisp exterior and a perfect pairing with the condensed milk for a not too sweet dessert! this was my favorite item. staff are very friendly and there are plenty of clean and well laid out seats inside for solo diners or groups if all sizes. overall: 9/10 taste: 9/10 price: 9/10 great spot for hot soup noodles in cstat!

Golden hot&sour crossing bridge noodle soup

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Sweet Relish

4.4(11 reviews)

1.8 mi

One of the best coconut pies I have ever had. Drive thru/parking lot kinda tight especially during…read morethe lunch hour. Food fresh could use a little more flavor and serving sizes could be bigger for the price.

The name has changed but it's still a great lunch spot. I get the same thing every time but my…read morefavorite sandwich has changed a little. So I love the avocado grilled cheese add tomatoes and it's delicious but before the new menu it came with alfalfa sprouts which I loved loved loved. I wonder if they can add them and I keep forgetting to ask for red onions too. I want my old sandwich back but don't get me wrong the new one is great too. I always get the raspberry tea too unsweetened. I brought my mom here recently she liked it but I love it.

Twisted Noodle Cafe

4.0(225 reviews)

4.9 mi

i've been meaning to write this review for a while. this is legitimately the best ramen i've ever…read morehad in my life, and at a reasonable price. i generally get the hot spicy beef w/ ramen noodles, but have tried nearly every combination of meat, noodle, and even some of the non-noodle options such as the general tso's chicken. quick praise for the service, they're quite attentive and kind, always a pleasant experience dining here and love to see the family helping out within the restaurant. ramen: upon first impression, i was genuinely taken aback by how refreshing the broth was. i've tried ramen from many different cities and countries at this point and my general impression of ramen at sit-down establishments is that the broth tends to either skew towards being more umami, fatty, salty, or watery. typically, i wouldn't describe a standard broth as necessarily refreshing, rather satisfying, in a way that itches your typical ramen craving, but not one that leaves you feeling like you could drink this and feel rejuvenated on a hot day. this ramen's broth is refreshing. it's fresh, flavorful, not overly salty nor fatty, yet compliments the flavor of both the noodles, chili oil (optional), and toppings. when i'm away from college station, i genuinely crave this ramen, and from the texture of the noodle to the portion size, this is a 6 star ramen, a gem of college station, in my opinion. personally, i prefer the ramen noodle option over the rice noodle, but i have thoroughly enjoyed the variation of rice noodles with their seafood option. general tso's chicken: this once again is my favorite general tso's variation i've had from the many that i have tried as of yet. the chicken is crisp, flavorful, and the seasoning is very satisfying. as a pair with the fried rice, i would deduct a half point on account of wishing the chicken to rice ratio was more in favor of the chicken as the fried rice, while still excellent, is ever so slightly more peppery and soft than i prefer without the chicken to balance it out. this is a must-try in cstat. get the hot & spicy beef ramen or the chicken, put some chili oil on top of it. you won't regret it! quick note: the traditional crepe is quite expensive but i have heard a lot of praise for it from my chinese friends. eager to try that one day soon.

Came here for the first time with my family. We ordered what was recommended by the waitress and…read morethey were all delicious. We ordered the Spicy Beef Ramen Soup, Pork Chop Ramen Soup, Chicken Rice Noodle Stir-Fry, and the Beef Ramen Stir-Fry. We ordered Gyoza for appetizer and they were also crunchy and flavorful. We ordered Thai Tea, but it didn't taste good, like it was watered down. We originally got sent milk tea instead and we thought this was the grossest Thai Tea, but we found out later on that we were given milk tea instead lol. Either way, they both didn't taste good. Portions were all pretty decent for the price. The staff are friendly and fast. Small one way parking lot. Lots of tables to dine on.

Close-up of Strawberry crepe

Cappuccino w/ coffee jelly

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Panera Bread

2.3(161 reviews)

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I had a very frustrating experience at the Panera Bread in College Station while driving back from…read morea work meeting. I needed a quick lunch to go for the long drive home, so I used the drive-thru and was very clear about my order. I asked for the Green Goddess salad-style sandwich WITHOUT chicken or bacon, and the employee confirmed that this could be done. After I received my meal and drove off, I parked a few minutes later to take a quick bite. That is when I noticed on the receipt that the item still included chicken, even though the bacon had been removed. As a vegetarian, this was extremely upsetting. More importantly, it made me think about how serious this kind of mistake could be for someone with a food allergy. If an allergen were missed in the same way, the consequences could be dangerous leading to serious adverse events like anaphylaxis! I went back through the drive-thru and explained that chicken had still been included in my order. The employee seemed to remember my order, but there was no clear apology until I reached the window and handed back the incorrect sandwich. The whole situation felt careless and disappointing, especially because I had been specific about what needed to be removed. I think this location, and Panera more broadly, needs to take training around dietary restrictions and food preparation much more seriously. Whether a request is based on personal preference, vegetarianism, or a serious allergy, customers should be able to trust that their order will be prepared correctly. This experience left me frustrated and concerned about the lack of care shown with a very simple modification.

Awe-inspiring experience!…read more Thanks so much to the team! It was great! Yummy food and great for a meeting! Thanks!

Hearty Fireside Chili & Rustic Baked Potato Soup

Kickin' Grilled Cheese & Creamy Tomato Soup Value Duet

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McAlister's Deli

3.9(90 reviews)

2.8 mi

Today I had lunch at McAllister. The club sandwich and tortillas said…read more Good lunch and fast service. If you need to eat with a small amount of time here is one of your options.

I had McAlister's cater lunch at the bride's vrbo and my son's hotel room the day of his wedding…read more We had sandwich trays with all the fixings! Everything was fresh and tastes wonderful. Everyone was so happy with the choices. It was a lot is food! We live McAlister's.

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Newk's Eatery

3.9(101 reviews)

2.7 mi

Came here to grab a quick lunch. Lots of dirty tables, the food came out in a pretty reasonable…read moreamount the food was ok but nothing special to really speak of. I was hoping for a little better.

This place is super good, just crowded, and packed! But other than that the food is amazing, it is…read morequick, and the employees are nice! I got a caesar salad with cajun shrimp, and it was amazing! Definitely recommend! 10 out of 10!!

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Iza Robata

4.1(50 reviews)

6.9 mi

Good ambiance with a very modern vibe Fast and Friendly…read moreservice Most importantly Delicious food!! Beef tongue was tender and perfectly seasoned. Squid was perfectly cooked and not tough at all. Ramen broth wasn't too fatty

Ramen always hits when it's cold in College Station, the service was amazing and the food was…read moregreat. We recommend the pork tankutus Ramen.

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Wokamole Healthy Cuisine

4.5(120 reviews)

1.9 mi

The food is very good but the place is constantly randomly closed for no known reasons. We…read moreattempted to go there on a few days and it was just closed and a note was on the door that they were closed but we don't know why or when they would be back. They at least could leave more information on voicemail or something to inform customers when they would re-open.

Came here for the first time with my kids. We ordered takeout so the pictures may not necessarily…read moredo the quality of what we ordered, any justice. We ordered the orange chicken rice plate, wonton noodle soup, spicy braised beef noodle soup, chicken egg roll, and veggie egg roll. They were all delicious and definitely better in quality than the local Chinese fast food joints in the area. Their menu have a lot of options so we'll definitely be back to try the other dishes. The prices are reasonable for the amount of food we got. The staff are friendly and fast. The parking lot is huge, but pay attention to the parking signs. Unfortunately, they only do takeout so it's easiest and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to make a phone order vs walk-in like I did. I waited for a long time for my food to come out. Oh and FYI, their store sign is a bit confusing as they are 2 separate signs one saying healthy cuisine and another stating Chinese restaurant. There are 2 doors, but really, it's the one on the left side because the right side appears to be storage or something.

Enchiladas De Queso

Chinese Curry Chicken

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Mixed Vegetables with Tofu

Blue Baker

4.0(254 reviews)

2.8 mi

I came for lunch and decide on a pizza. It was delicious and…read morethe service was excellent. Good place for lunch.

Local bakery/deli chain (3 stores). Wonderful bread, pastries, sandwiches, soups, pizzas, and…read moresalads. My favorites are the Club Bleu Sandwich, a croissant with mayonnaise, honey mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, ham, turkey, smoked bacon and Swiss cheese, and the Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Bagel, Slices of lox-style salmon served open-faced on an everything bagel (or your choice, I get onion bagel) with cream cheese, capers, and red onions. Laid back vibes, great service, real bagels, fresh-baked bread.

Plenty of seating

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Blue Baker

4.0(247 reviews)

3.9 mi

If you worship at the Altar of Sourdough, I have found the Gates of Bread Heaven…read more I have sourdough across this Land from Florida to California and THIS is the best flavored sourdough I have ever had in my decades of eating. The crust has a chew to it that is firm but gives way soon enough after biting. What it gives way to is a crumb that is soft, textured and smells like a double dose of sourdough yeast. The starter is at least 25 years old and boy howdy, it really packs a punch. So much so, I asked an employee there if they sold starter. I would have bought some to use and grow at home. Enough about their star item ... let's go over the lunch I enjoyed there yesterday (15May26, got a free cookie on their birthday). I had their Crawfish Mac and Cheese in a bread bowl. The pasta was curly and cooked al-dente, as any pasta should be. The pieces of crawfish had a slight, very slight dusting of bread crumbs on them that added a nice texture to the forkful of pasta and creamy cheesiness that is a hallmark of mac n cheese. Needless to say, I managed to finish the contents of the bowl (the plug of bread removed is also served) and about half of the wonderful bread bowl before forcing myself to just stop. The remains were dutifully doggie bagged and brought with me as a snack to be enjoyed on the drive home. I will be in College Station many times over the next four years and when there, Blue Baker is definitely on my list of places to get great bread and a good lunch. There are three in Aggieland, so try them all if you are nearby. Ciao, Darrell

Excellent customer service to the one staff who worked the evening shift! This place brings me back…read morememories....!!! Everything tastes good! D'Vincie pizza, bread bowl bacon Mac n cheese, and Red White Blue salad (large option).

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Dmitry K.

12 years ago

How did this place get those good reviews? The food is so bland! NOT authentic Chinese, more like Chinese FAST FOOD - really disappointing. I have a feeling that most of these reviews are skewed. Owners don't seem to care about this place. Would not recommend. read more

Eugene S.

2 years ago

Always a great place to eat or have take out. Definitely recommend if you're looking for authentic Asian food in town.

Andy Y.

105

1 year ago

Rude phone service. Would not recommend. Hung up on me vs just letting me know it was the wrong store

Mercury C.

15 years ago

This place is very yummy. I like the pad thai and jalapeno beef. Good prices. Nice atmosphere.

Amy D.

15 years ago

their food is delicious, the staff is very friendly, and the restaurant is simple and nice.

Ellen B.

6 years ago

Beef and broccoli was pretty good. You have to get it to go. No dining in only take out.

Krista S.

15 years ago

This is the only place I get Chinese Food. I recommend this place above all else.

Bill B.

15 years ago

very rude on phone delivery takes a hour or more ok food but service is horrible

Jeremy B.

14 years ago

One of my favorite places to have Lunch, good prices and service.

John H.

12 years ago

average Chinese food, high price.

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