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    Wow Bao

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    Horrible, absolutely horrible they don't even deserve one star there food is soggy, like they microwaved it

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    Its just a ghost kitchen restaurant. I picked my food up at sizzlers and my order was wrong.

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    It's not wow bao it's sizzlers and the bao tasted like metal almost. Not impressed... don't take the risk out of spite of the bad reviews.

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    The Spot Dim Sum And Boba

    The Spot Dim Sum And Boba

    3.7
    (49 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Came in on a Friday at noon. We had the place to ourselves, my friend and I and our 4 kiddos. When…read moreyou enter Shanghai restaurant you make an immediate right into a separate waiting area then down the hall for the dim sum restaurant. It's a small space and we were greeted with the menus, boba and dim sum, and some water. Our waitress was so sweet and friendly! We ordered 7 dim sum items and all of them took me back to the delicious places I remembered from sacrament. Sparks NEEDES this time of authentic cuisine. I will definitely be back! Pro Tip- you can also order from Shanghai's menu (Chinese and sushi) and eat it on the dim sum side. It was perfect for our kiddos. Everyone got something they wanted!

    PORTIONS: tiny PRICE: unreasonable for the quality!…read moreSERVICE: table side - she was nice, but forgot we would need three silverware when two were on the table and she forgot to bring plates SURROUNDINGS: dim and foreboding FLAVORS: A NIGHTMARE Chinese Style Chicken Feet - they were GREY Sesame Balls - THICK paste like too much glue Steamed fish balls - THEY'RE THE FISH BALLS YOU BUY FOR HOTPOT Chicken wings - drenched in some sauce with alcohol Steamed shrimp rice rolls - I think this is their version of cheung fun but they didn't even know it came with a specific sauce and it's just dried shrimp bits Lumpia Shanghai Eggrolls (6pcs) - These were actually good but it makes sense if someone in the back is Filipino Shumai - that wasn't awful BONUS TIP: she tried to tell two Chinese women that not all dim sum dishes are made the same.... They don't have to be, but they shouldn't be made like this....

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    Inside
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    BBQ Pork Buns
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    Kwok's Bistro

    Kwok's Bistro

    4.6
    (908 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    From start to finish, it was an outstanding epicurean delight…read more Our group of five fierce women completely and absolutely enjoyed every moment and every bite of the beautifully presented dishes. The portions were generous with plenty of leftovers to pack up in takeout boxes for enjoying for another day. My favorite three were the ahi tuna, the black cod and the brilliant asian/french mash up of red Bean Creme Brulee. I also need to mention, I loved the lamb tenderloin. I am not a big lamb fan, but this New Zealand lamb was tender and non-gamey. The owners did an outstanding job of timing the dishes and engaging with our group while also taking care of other diners including non event patrons getting getting take-out and inhouse menu dining. The space is very small, but even with and almost full house, it didn't feel cramped. Even though Kwok's is right across the street from where I live, this restaurant would be at the top of my list of "I would drive out of my way to eat here"

    I try to never miss a Chinese New Year or Fall Harvest Moon dinner here…read more They never disappoint. Both require a reservation made at least a month in advance, they are always a sell out. To start, you can't go wrong with the enthusiastic welcome we always receive. Then quickly seated and wine poured. The 2026 CNY menu was fabulous, with some great surprises. The ahi tartare portion anywhere else would have been a shareable appetizer. But each person was served a large portion of delicious fresh ahi. Mmmm this course and a glass of wine could be dinner alone any other evening. The soft creamy rich egg custard was hidden under a thick seafood gravy. I really enjoyed this unique dish. The miso black cod is always flaky and delicious. And the crab fried rice it's nestled on also never disappoints. The rich New Zealand stir fried lamb and shiitake mushrooms over pea shoots was a fabulous hearty dish on this chilly March evening. The braised short ribs were so tender no knife was needed, they flaked apart with the fork. And the e mein noodles were perfectly al dente. The dinner wrapped up with a crème brûlée that only Kwok's could pull off - red bean. Creamy smooth. Not overwhelming. The perfect burnt sugar layer on top. The regular menu is just as delicious. Small inside seating area, so recommend always make a reservation. In the summer there's a fabulous patio area out front. Limited street parking.

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    Pork belly sliders
    BLACK PEPPER LAMB 黑椒羊肉  Sliced and Stir-fried with Onions and Honey Black Pepper Sauce

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    Rice Box Kitchen

    Rice Box Kitchen

    4.7
    (325 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    Fun to try this place after having it on my list forever. I didn't realize it was a fast casual…read moreplace so we walked in thinking we would be waited on...whoops! No big deal, just something to mention. We started with the kimchi fries- great flavor but the fries were hard to grab without using utensils. Wish larger fries had been used....kind of felt like we got the bottom of the batch! Variety of noodle and rice dishes. I needed more heat so I asked for their chili oil to up the heat. I wish the water offered had ice or was cold. Also wish utensils and napkins were more available. Service was fast and friendly - we even got some potstickers extra free of charge since the items we ordered came out all at different times.

    This place came highly recommended to me by a local and then when I saw it was on Yelp's top 100…read moreplaces in the country I knew I had to try it! We stopped by on a Sunday, which is their Dim Sum day. What I really like about this place is that they only prep a limited number of items and when they're done, that's it! So if you want to enjoy their food, you need to get here early! We came at 11:20am (they opened at 11:00am) and it was packed already. By 12:30pm they were out of a few items already. We got the chicken dumplings, crab rangoons, and Khao Sai with chicken. Wow, just incredible all around. The items were served quickly and piping hot. We sat at the bar so we could peek around the corner into the kitchen and watch them prep and slang these items with such speed and precision. I haven't found many places that serve Khao Soi so I knew I needed to get it. The broth was so rich with a spicy complex flavor and a generous portion of noodles. I got the steamed chicken while my friend got the fried chicken - honestly, we probably could've split it, especially since we got the other dim sum items. The owner is amazing, so friendly and really wants everyone to feel welcome. He knew so many people and it makes me want to be a regular here (too bad I don't live in Reno!) The owner is expanding his offerings and occasionally does a drag brunch, which seems really fun! Do yourself a favor and stop by here early and enjoy the amazing food!

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    KHAO MOO DANG Five spice pork over rice and boiled egg served with sweet charsiu sauce.
    KHAO MOO DANG Five spice pork over rice and boiled egg served with sweet charsiu sauce.
    Khao Mun GaiKHAO MUN GAI Poached chicken skinless chicken thigh over coconut, ginger and garlic rice served with soybean chili sauce.
    Khao Mun GaiKHAO MUN GAI Poached chicken skinless chicken thigh over coconut, ginger and garlic rice served with soybean chili sauce.
    TAPIOCA DUMPLINGS WITH GROUND PORK

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    Shanghai Bistro

    Shanghai Bistro

    4.0
    (193 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$

    Coming in Sichuan hot with this one! Visit one was so good, I had to come back and this time with…read morefriends who know even more than I do about the cuisine! In case you're not aware, though the name of this restaurant references a specific city in northern China and the menu has dishes from across the country, their specialty is the spicy and numbing cuisine of the Sichuan region. If you've never had this before, when you see dishes listed as spicy, they may be very different from what you're thinking. It's certainly can be a polarizing experience, with many loving this flavor and many not into it at all, but the broad menu makes this a great call for everyone. Now I love dining with others who are familiar because it lets you explore the menu through their eyes and enjoy selections made by others with taste diverse from yours. My friend picked several dishes I would've never noticed or ordered blindly this time, and I'm so happy about that. We enjoyed the cold Woodear or black fungus in chili oil, classic snow pea tips with garlic, as well as the quintessential Sichuan cumin lamb, but the other three dishes we had were 100% new to me. Those included Sichuan snails (unshelled in an oily spicy stir fry), scallops with garlic and vermicelli, and crispy spicy intestines. The snails were a win. These are small and somewhat chewy morsels that get wok fried with fried chili, chili oil, peppers and onions. The texture is similar to sautéed calamari, but a bit firmer, and the sauce coats everything with that signature numbing heat. The scallops were the big miss. This dish typically comes in the half shell with fresh scallops, but here they're using a lower quality scallop (likely frozen) and a lot of pre-minced garlic (like you'd find in a jar). It looks impressive but the scallops had absolutely not flavor and the texture was rubbery too. Skip this one for sure. The intestines were the surprise. I've had fried intestines and they crunch like a chip and have no distinct flavor that lets you know what you're eating. These were sliced on the bias and wok tossed until super crispy on the outside with a delicately chewy interior. The sauce really amplified the flavor and this all made for a great bite within the whole meal. All in all, this is a home run. If you haven't been, I urge you to check it out, as it's one of the best authentic Chinese restaurants around.

    High expectations because of my son's recommendation, so I was only a little disappointed. The food…read morewas mostly good, and some REALLY good, but overall I was a little disappointed. We started with an appetizer that was a bit dry and tasteless, then moved on to the main courses. I had the shrimp with the fried noodles. It was fresh and enjoyable, but the broth literally wasn't seasoned. Salt please! My son's duck was also good but definitely overcooked and dry. The best by far was his friends Szechuan Beef, which would probably have me come back just for that. The restaurant is in a cute little strip mall and the interior was quite cozy and attractive. The service was also a letdown, as there was no friendliness, no smiles, just clinical service. Overall I would say there are many other restaurants I would choose over this, but we had to give it a try. Cheers, JimG

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    Restaurant interior
    Napa Cabbage Pork Rice Cake
    Napa Cabbage Pork Rice Cake
    Salt & Pepper Pork Ribs - partial order because "someone" starting eating

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    101 Taiwanese Cuisine

    101 Taiwanese Cuisine

    4.0
    (1.5k reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$
    14 years in business
    Speaks Mandarin

    Located right near the casinos in an unassuming plaza, 101 Taiwanese Cuisine would be easy to miss…read more However, the food is amazing, and you would do well to try it out! Inside, there're Chinese menu items all along the wall, with a nice and intimate vibe. The server was nice, and we were seated quickly. I got the build your own combo with popcorn chicken and the beef noodle soup. Everything in the combo was tasty, but I do wish that the vegetables were unsalted, since everything else has a very strong flavor. I would definitely go again!

    We came to 101 Taiwanese Cuisine because of the good reviews and had pretty high expectations,…read moreespecially seeing how busy the restaurant was. Once we were seated, our order was taken almost immediately. Service was efficient and prompt. It wasn't particularly friendly, but it wasn't rude either, it felt very much like the staff was focused on turning tables quickly, which is understandable when a place is that busy. What I didn't expect was the flavors of the dishes. Each one seemed to have an unusual sweetness that didn't feel typical for Taiwanese food. From the Mapo Tofu to the salted fish fried rice and even the Taiwanese popcorn chicken, they all had a noticeable sweetness to them. Maybe I'm a bit spoiled by the variety of Asian food options we have living in the San Francisco Bay Area, but the flavors here just didn't quite match what I usually expect from Chinese/Taiwanese

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    Wine Chicken (Cold Dish) 醉雞
    Wine Chicken (Cold Dish) 醉雞
    Minced Pork With Dry Noodle 肉燥麵
    Minced Pork With Dry Noodle 肉燥麵
    Green onion pancake

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    Green onion pancake
    Noodle Box Kitchen

    Noodle Box Kitchen

    4.7
    (129 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    Support local…read more Quality/Quantity - Today I took my guest here, from SF, where Perapol is also from. Then we went back to the casino GSR. Today we got the following: Garlic Pork & Rice - My dish. Deep fried pork with garlic, what is there NOT to like?!?! I did not expect it to be bite size pieces, which made it easy to eat. The sauce was on the side, which was not really needed. My rice might have been slightly undercooked...? Very firm/hard, or was it the last of the pot? Still good, but I would preferred it softer. Wonton Noodle Soup - A classic dish, another dish that is very hard to do wrong. Both dishes were perfect quantities for us, both light eaters. No left overs. Many other menus, specials, etc. See my pictures or their website. Atmosphere - Decent size location. Much bigger than the previous location. Indoor and outdoor seating. Free metered parking after 6pm, we got here at 6:01pm, lol. Summer hours - See my pictures. Still closed Mondays. Service - Perapol is very personable. He took the time to talk with all the customers and checked up on us frequently. Price - $30 + tip. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success at this new location since 2023 and your previous location since 2021.

    Stopped by to see if this place lived up to the Yelp hype, since it's ranked number 85 out of 100…read moretop spots to eat in the US. Unfortunately, for me, it was all hype and not much substance. First off, the ambiance wasn't what I look for when dining out -- industrial, loud, and filled with metal chairs. Not exactly inviting or comfortable. I ordered two of the recommended dishes: Thai Boat Noodles and Garlic Pork with Ginger Coconut Rice. Of the two, the Thai Boat Noodles was the standout it woudl be something I'd order again. The Garlic Pork dish including the rice, though, was a letdown. It tasted okay, nothing memorable. Take a look at the photo of my entrée: it looks sad and unfinished. With so many other great Asian spots both here in Reno and back home in Minden, we won't be back.

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    Tasting menu event set up
    Tasting menu event set up
    Tasting menu
    Tasting menu
    Gossip Kitchen Tasting, private event- Mandarin oranges, fresh mint, EVOO and sea salt

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    Gossip Kitchen Tasting, private event- Mandarin oranges, fresh mint, EVOO and sea salt

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