Hot day. Costco run complete. Charlotte traffic testing everyone's patience. That meant one thing:…read morecomfort food stop at Taipei Express. It was pushing 97 degrees outside, and after a long afternoon of computer work and errands, I finally stopped in for the crispy scallion chicken and pan-fried dumplings. Huge portions. Fair prices. Friendly people. Consistently solid food every single time. The best part today honestly might have been the air conditioning. They've got a cool, comfortable space to wait while your order is prepared, which felt amazing after baking outside all day. I forgot to take food photos because I was hungry and ready to get home, but trust me, they pack these takeout containers like a game of Jenga. Nothing spills. Nothing shifts. Everything is packed tight and thoughtfully. Only tiny downside: the dumpling sauce goes into the same container as the hot dumplings, so by the time I got home, it had softened the bottom a bit. Still, the dumpling wrappers are thick and crispy enough to survive the trip. Into the air fryer later they go. One warning: the parking lot can be chaotic since it sits right off busy Providence Road. Just be patient. Cars are constantly pulling in, backing out, blocking entrances, and today people were absolutely treating red lights like suggestions. Saw it multiple times, including a bus cutting across traffic when I had the right-of-way. Charlotte drivers... please relax a little. That said, the food made the trip worth it. Taipei Express is one of those dependable local spots that always comes through when you need a solid meal without spending a fortune. Life is too short to not eat well. Get out there and eat your way through Charlotte.

If you want Chinese takeout, this is the place for you!! I really enjoyed the vegetable lo mein,…read morenoodles were soft but I wish it was a bit more saucy. The beef & broccoli was perfect, the beef was tender and the sauce was paired magically with the rice or with the lo mein noodles. I enjoyed my hot & sour soup that had tofu, pork, and wontons inside of it! Total for the 4 items was $34 and leftovers for seconds! The staff was really friendly and told us it would be a 30-40 minute wait, but we ordered inside and our food was done in 20-25 minutes. Would come again!!

Food: I would say average to above average Chinese food. The General Tso's chicken wasn't very…read morespicy at all, and the sauce was fairly thin, which I like as opposed to thick and super sugary. I do prefer white meat and this was one of those entrees that seemed to be made of mainly thigh meat. Service: excellent. There was one lady working all by herself when we went and she was funny and attentive. Despite her being the only one, service was quick and she was friendly. I am honestly surprised that the place was not more busy than it was given its location.

It was very good food, service was very wonderful and I will Be returning…read more Lady in front was very kind and respectful

Omg!!!! These dumplings were the best?"! They were made fresh to order. The service was quick and…read morefriendly. This location is in Optimist Hall. There isn't much to the ambiance. The chili sauce that accompanies the dumplings is spicy but it's really good! We will definitely be back to try the variety of food they offer.

Had dinner there with my son and I'd say the food was great. Served fresh, hot, and fast. My son…read moreshared he's been there several times and has never been disappointed. Food is consistently delicious. Service was friendly and helpful. The person taking our order was very interested to know if we were pleased with our orders. Again, we were The restaurant has seating but it appears the place is more geared towards to-go orders. That said, the place is has a local eatery vibe and you can easily enjoy your meal there. Neutral ambiance and good music

As a New Yorker, I am aware of my pickiness when it comes to things like Chinese, bagels, pizza…read more I've been living in Charlotte for 6 years now and have tried plenty of the places I hoped would live up to my northern standards... All that being said.... I still don't have a "perfect" pizza place, bagel, or Chinese spot. I'm raving about Ho Ho Cherry House because it's exactly what it needs to be. I wanted Singapore noodles and a bunch of random soups and apps. I got all of that via delivery (so props to the apps) but my food was SCORCHING hot, fresh, and delicious. Everything was packed neatly and I was given plenty of extra sauces, fortune cookies, utensils, and the like. I've begun to realize I will forever be let down if I keep comparing everything I try to what I was used to back home. And being so focused on the comparison, I forget that sometimes these places are BOMB in their own right.

Good takeout Chinese spot in Elizabeth! Nothing overly special but definitely consistent and…read morereliable. The mei fun noodles with shrimp were particularly good!

When I walked in, smelled the food & saw the lively dining room filled with diverse diners, I knew…read moremy friends & I were in the right spot for a late lunch. I've been chasing good, authentic (or nostalgic?) Chinese food, and I finally found some while visiting the area. The space is bright, open, and comfortable. The menu is wide-ranging with lots of Asian options. They have carts if you'd like to get items that way. We ordered off the menu. We took a ride share, so I'm not sure about the parking situation. The area is walkable. Love: General Tso's chicken (sauce as I remembered, crispy, fresh), fried rice (cooked just right), Boba tea (delicious) Like: service (kind, helpful, left without checking on us one last time with the check)

Beef Chow Fun (4/5): The noodles were nice and thick and had a good, chewy texture. I liked the…read moreflavor of the beef, but the texture was softer than I prefer. Laksa Ramen (3/5): I wish this was sweeter. The noodles were also too brittle. Veggie Spring Rolls (3/5): These are FRIED spring rolls, not fresh spring rolls (probably my fault for not paying attention). For fried spring rolls, I need some meat. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

The fried rice and stir-fried okra together are amazing. Food is always good!…read more The ambiance is outdated but the service is exceptional.

Searching for Chinese in Charlotte, I found that this place had an intriguing menu. They are retro…read morein the sense that there is no online ordering, so I called in. It is busy enough that plenty of other people had also called in for takeout. The price was higher than I thought it would be by a significant margin; I thought something was off but then rechecking their menu I saw it was indeed $20 for a vegetable entree. On the upside, they did offer brown rice at no extra charge. Still, I'll get three meals out of it and as someone who eats a lot of takeout, this was not a great value. In terms of quality, I was thrilled to find that they offered a stir-fried okra dish. This is a ubiquitous Indian dish, and of course okra is common throughout the tropics globally, but I'd never seen this offered at a Chinese restaurant before. And the rapid cooking technique typical of the cuisine produced a delightfully crisp vegetable, which went great with a black bean sauce and some very hot dried chilis. On the other hand, their interpretation of ma po tofu had some fermented broad beans but minimal vegetables (sometimes you get mushrooms or peas or at least some leeks or something) and no numbing sensation. They had a bean curd roll dish that I enjoyed, and some quality dumplings. Overall, not huge portions and a mix of okay to great quality.

Favorite local spot in city, been going to it since it opened. Staff is very sociable, food is…read moredelicious and well priced, and the ambiance is always pleasant.

Super friendly service with casual setting…read more We came on a Fri around 6PM and were easily seated. They have a full bar, wine list and a couple of IPA's. I started with the Egg Drop Soup ($4) and it was tasty. My bride ordered the special with was a Snapper ($28) with veggies. It was good and she really enjoyed the veggies. I went with the Kung Pao Chicken ($16) and it was okay. Service was prompt, attentive and friendly!

Today I met a friend for lunch at YaMe. I was greeted by the staff when I entered and the…read morerestaurant was as very clean. The menu offers something for everyone. It was our first visit and we wanted to try the curry. We ordered the Thai Red Curry and the Thai Green Curry. Both were perfection! The red curry had just the right amount of spice to give it flavor, but not be too spicy hot. The green was mild, but flavorful. The dumplings were so good. These were both very good and we added shrimp and chicken. I believe they would be just a satisfying with only the vegetables. This is my go to place for Asian noodle dishes from now on...can't wait to sample more of the menu on my next visit.

First time visiting YaMe for lunch. The vegetable soup is good - fresh veggies either a light broth…read moreand rice noodles. The service was excellent, friendly and accommodating. There's parking and ample space to dine-in. The ambiance is relaxed and inviting. I would definitely recommend and will revisit.