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    The Peterboro

    3.7 (482 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Deana J.

    We stopped into Peterboro last minute and ended up sitting at a high top..best decision ever! Marty greeted us right away and instantly made us feel like we'd known him for years. His energy, knowledge of the menu, history, ingredients... everything! He's truly a standout asset to this establishment. He made the experience amazing!!! The rest of the staff was just as attentive and on top of it. And the food... OMG. Every single dish was incredible. The cheeseburger rolls were insanely good, the chicken sticky wings hit all the right notes, and the lo mein was hands down my favorite. Honestly, what are you waiting for? GO! You won't regret it. Pro tip- dining with a kid- they have a "game" like activity for the older kids.

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    Carolyn E.

    I had to update my review specifically to rave about the crab rangoon. They are perfectly fried and savory - they taste homemade and fresh. And the sauce is top tier. Homemade spicy sweet chili sauce; yum! they're super addictive.

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    Erica S.

    Oh Peterboro...you were soooo good to me! Everything I had was delicious. Some things aren't pictured because I forgot about the camera and focused on the delectable food. The cucumber salad is wonderful as well. We had a great time with great service! The food came out fast & hot! Nice vibrant colors for the decor around the restaurant. With really good vibes! Every thing is shareable, so grab a friend, order a bunch of dishes, split the food & the bill, and leave full and happy!

    Tim T.

    Amazing Chinese restaurant in Detroit's Chinatown featuring excellent lo mein / garlic noodles and appetizers like the mushroom dumplings and desserts like the Chinese apple crisp. Lucy the server was also exceptional and I was able to find out more about Vincent Chin and the mural that was once up near here. The inside is also relatively spacious and they also have a very cool bar plus interior decorations (like a tiger mural). Highly recommended!

    Jillian H.

    Easy access, close free parking, fun ambiance. This is one of my pet peeves- staff that is not properly trained on serving and/or the menu. It's an easy fix - have them try the dishes, tell them what's in it, something unique about it. Advise them on tasty drink pairings. Food was presented nicely, tasted good, but I'm more is a spice girl. I need zippy flavors. The sesame chicken seemed bland to me. My partner loved the tofu. If you want safe, good food then you'll enjoy it.

    We've been 3 times now and leave full, happy, and with leftovers every time! The chicken fried bao is a consistent staple for us. The service is great, cocktails are phenomenal and unique, and the atmosphere is cozy and cool. Priced well for how much food you get- at least for 2 sharing small and big plates. We will be back again and again

    Mushroom dumplings
    Christopher C.

    What an amazing place. So glad to see rejuvenation to the old plot of Detroits china town off peterboro st. And Cass ave. Plenty of street parking and paid parking lot next door if needed. The decor is wonderful, fun, and inviting. So much spectacle to lay your eyes on. Statutes. Chineses lanterns. Murals. Paintings. A wonderfully lit establishment with something in every nook and cranny. Loved it. The food was just as great. We had for appetizers the crab Rangoon (with actual crab!) and the the mushroom dumplings with shiitake broth. The Rangoons were great, very crispy and stuffed full. The chili plum sauce was a great addition. The broth was a wonderful compliment to the dumplings which had an earthy savory flavor and was full of scallions and shiitake mushrooms. For our mains my partner had the beef and broccoli and I had the lo mien with shrimp. I was expecting a couple larger shrimp, but was not disappointed with plenty of small ones. My dish was flavorful and fresh and the added veggies via peppers onions and pea-pods was great. (They did say snow peas, not pea pods on the menu, but thats minor) it was excellent. The smoky flavor profile combined with the fresh veg and rustic homemade noodles made for a succulent Chinese meal. My partner got the beef and broccoli with jasmine rice and the beef was plentiful with a sesame oil garnish that gave a wonderful nutty flavor and the broccoli was cooked to perfection with just the right amount of crisp. The provided jasmine rice was great too. All wonderfully portioned. For drinks we each started with a thai tiger lager. so good, i dont undestand why more places dont carry it. My favorite beer. We finished with a hibiscus infused cocktail for her and a dragonfruit soda for me. The cocktail was tasty and strong and my dragonfruit soda was delicious and came in a cute tiki glass with a heart shaped straw. We each had a nice buzz. Our server Jo was excellent. She was attentive, thoughtful, conversational, and hustled to take care of all of her tables without delay, while still making us feel special. Wonderful person. Great decor, great food, great service. What more can I say.

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    Nav S.

    Great place for date night or to grab drinks. Appetizers were phenomenal. They were fresh and well presented. Service was a bit slow but after receiving the food we figured it was worth the wait. We ordered the following items listed below and I'll rate them: Fried chicken bao buns: 10/10 Cheeseburger egg rolls: 7/10 Chicken wonton: 9/10 Fun chow noodle: 0 they had no flavor and I ended up sending the dish back Chicken fried rice: 7/10 Beef fried rice 7/10 Overall I think next time I'll probably just stick to drinks and appetizers. Parking is 10 dollars right next door. Incase you can't find street parking.

    Krista M.

    I always hear about the peterboro but this was my first time dining in. I loved the menu and had a hard time deciding on what I want. I ended up getting the crispy eggplant and it was delicious. I would definitely recommend especially if you like black beans because the eggplant has a black bean sauce on it. The service was great. Food was out fast. Drinks were great. Everything was clean. I'll definitely be stopping in again.

    Apple Strawberry Crisp
    Idnarb M.

    This place has changed. Not all change is bad....but in this case it just might be. When I first visited this restaurant it was simply amazing. The unique twist on a Chinese inspired menu was refreshing. The cocktails were crafted to perfection. I returned on at least four occasions after that initial visit. Then The Peterboro unexpectedly closed down, no explanation...just closed. Then it reopened several months if not a year later with the same name and esthetics within the restaurant. However, noticeably different is the menu. The menu has been limited to small subset of the prior menu. The portions are drastically different which were previously average sized. For example, two small spring rolls for $10 seems ridiculous. Even the fanciest of Chinese restaurants that is over priced. I visited last night and my dining partner order the Chow Fun noddles. They came out in less than five minutes which at a fast food restaurant would be acceptable. But, immediately made us question how "fresh" was the dish. The food was lukewarm at best and okay. I had the Crispy Eggplant with black bean sauce which was previously amazing. This time, there not much crisp and a TON of mushrooms. We also shared the Mushroom dumplings which I will say were amazing in flavor. But, they could have been served at a higher temperature. The apple, strawberry crisp was really apples inside of an egg roll. As a $10 dessert it was underwhelming for what it was and the portion size. I LOVED this place before it closed down. Now, I'm not even sure how I like it anymore. I hope it will bring back some of its former Zest and will survive. As for now, I would not recommend it.....though I wouldn't completely not recommend it either. I do believe there are better options for food quality...honestly right across the parking lot if we want to be real....But for me, I do not see a repeat visit in my near future under the current manner of operation. Service was GREAT though. So this is something to note in our current environment of declining service levels.

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