We have been coming to this place for years. It’s probably the best Chinese food in Carroll County. And it is decent for American Chinese food. That is not why I am writing this review. I was like 12 or 13. Our family went on a trip and we ate at a Chinese restaurant and I had crispy beef. It was so good. Insanely good. Since then I have ordered crispy beef dozens of times it is always overcooked for the beef is cut too small and it’s soaking in super sweet sauce. Like I have gone to places where I love everything else they make, but the crispy beef is just awful.
So I’ve got to the point where I don’t even try anymore. But my son ordered the crispy beef. You have to remember that this is Pellinores beast for me. I have tilted at this windmill dozens of times and always missed.
My son, let me have some of his because I thought what the heck I’ll try it
This was it. This was the best crispy beef I have had ever. I am 55 years old. Which means probably around 43 years ago, I had glimpsed the holy Grail.
And now here it is in my hand. The beef was cut thick enough so that the act of dusting it with cornstarch or whatever and then deep frying, it didn’t turn it into just a carbonized hunk of sugary goo. Because the sauce was not too sweet either. It was a perfect blend with just enough, sweetness to convince you that the chef wanted you to have a sweeter sauce, but she ended up just flirting with you.
Everything else was spot on. The carrots were cut into match sticks, and the onions were sliced thin enough so they cooked perfectly, didn’t get mushy and weren’t so stiff that you crunched through them
I had the Szechuan pork and this place uses roast pork in their pork recipes instead of raw pork and I like that OK. The only quibble I have is that I specifically told the waiter I did not want it white people spicy, I wanted it as spicy as she would give to her uncle who knows what the heck he’s talking about when he says he wants it damn spicy.
But that could just be the tools she has to work with. I have found very few Chinese restaurants that can turn up the heat like a Korean or Thai restaurant can.
Anyway, Chef’s kiss to the lady who prepared that masterpiece.
Samantha Conaway
I got a call to come back to the store they had forgotten a item, which was fine. My lo mein was cold and tasted like old noodles, I then found hair in my lo mein. Also got the crabmeat wonton but they just fell apart. Very disappointing dinner. The past few visits have not been good for me here.
Wolf
I tell ya finding a good Chinese food is hard these days finding a full service restaurant is even harder. But this place has been great we have been going here for a few months now and the food is consistently always great. The restaurant is always clean and the service is always top notch. Its our favorite.
Accski01
Fantastic food. I Requested szechuan chicken bento box for lunch. The hot and sour was flavorful but could have been hotter (temp). Everything else was fantastic, the szechuan chicken was great with fresh crunchy veggies. The sushi included was very good. I'm glad i stopped by there!!! The lunch menu is fantastic!!!
Binod Shrestha
One of my best Mongolian beef
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Food is usually good. Ordered Shrimp Pad Thai. No peanuts or lemon came with it. They said they don't put this on due to people's allergies. Not everyone has allergies. I like the peanuts and lemon. Will not order this again.
Karen Fuchs
This is a regular stop for us and the food is always fantastic. Portions are large and the prices are reasonable. We always have leftovers to take home. The crispy beef and drunken noodles are delicious. Staff are always friendly and attentive.
Marsha Prosser
The food was delicious and the staff was friendly and they did an incredible job!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sesame Chicken
Christy P
By far the best Asian food I've ever had. Everything tasted very fresh. Served nicely. Service was superb.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeffrey Jenkins
Not only was the food and service amazing, but, when we mistakenly ordered something we had an allergy issue with, they completely remade our sushi rolls with creative corrections and adjustments and brought them out right away. Very impressed.
This place is hidden gem ..best sushi I have had in a while. Their tempura rolls were amazing too..
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather Mckean
Everything tasted amazing and the service was top notch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cchris osalag
This has been my go to Chinese spot. I think the care and quality has gone down. Tonight I ordered several items. The quantity is good but the quality is not. My shrimp toast was inedible so disappointed. For the price, I'll be checking out other restaurants in the future.
Becci Simons
They are absolutely wonderful. I can't say enough about there kindness. And the food is excellent.
We have been coming to this place for years. It’s probably the best Chinese food in Carroll County. And it is decent for American Chinese food. That is not why I am writing this review. I was like 12 or 13. Our family went on a trip and we ate at a Chinese restaurant and I had crispy beef. It was so good. Insanely good. Since then I have ordered crispy beef dozens of times it is always overcooked for the beef is cut too small and it’s soaking in super sweet sauce. Like I have gone to places where I love everything else they make, but the crispy beef is just awful.
So I’ve got to the point where I don’t even try anymore. But my son ordered the crispy beef. You have to remember that this is Pellinores beast for me. I have tilted at this windmill dozens of times and always missed.
My son, let me have some of his because I thought what the heck I’ll try it
This was it. This was the best crispy beef I have had ever. I am 55 years old. Which means probably around 43 years ago, I had glimpsed the holy Grail.
And now here it is in my hand. The beef was cut thick enough so that the act of dusting it with cornstarch or whatever and then deep frying, it didn’t turn it into just a carbonized hunk of sugary goo. Because the sauce was not too sweet either. It was a perfect blend with just enough, sweetness to convince you that the chef wanted you to have a sweeter sauce, but she ended up just flirting with you.
Everything else was spot on. The carrots were cut into match sticks, and the onions were sliced thin enough so they cooked perfectly, didn’t get mushy and weren’t so stiff that you crunched through them
I had the Szechuan pork and this place uses roast pork in their pork recipes instead of raw pork and I like that OK. The only quibble I have is that I specifically told the waiter I did not want it white people spicy, I wanted it as spicy as she would give to her uncle who knows what the heck he’s talking about when he says he wants it damn spicy.
But that could just be the tools she has to work with. I have found very few Chinese restaurants that can turn up the heat like a Korean or Thai restaurant can.
Anyway, Chef’s kiss to the lady who prepared that masterpiece.
I got a call to come back to the store they had forgotten a item, which was fine. My lo mein was cold and tasted like old noodles, I then found hair in my lo mein. Also got the crabmeat wonton but they just fell apart. Very disappointing dinner. The past few visits have not been good for me here.
I tell ya finding a good Chinese food is hard these days finding a full service restaurant is even harder. But this place has been great we have been going here for a few months now and the food is consistently always great. The restaurant is always clean and the service is always top notch. Its our favorite.
Fantastic food. I Requested szechuan chicken bento box for lunch. The hot and sour was flavorful but could have been hotter (temp). Everything else was fantastic, the szechuan chicken was great with fresh crunchy veggies. The sushi included was very good. I'm glad i stopped by there!!! The lunch menu is fantastic!!!
One of my best Mongolian beef
Food is usually good. Ordered Shrimp Pad Thai. No peanuts or lemon came with it. They said they don't put this on due to people's allergies. Not everyone has allergies. I like the peanuts and lemon. Will not order this again.
This is a regular stop for us and the food is always fantastic. Portions are large and the prices are reasonable. We always have leftovers to take home. The crispy beef and drunken noodles are delicious. Staff are always friendly and attentive.
The food was delicious and the staff was friendly and they did an incredible job!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sesame Chicken
By far the best Asian food I've ever had. Everything tasted very fresh. Served nicely. Service was superb.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not only was the food and service amazing, but, when we mistakenly ordered something we had an allergy issue with, they completely remade our sushi rolls with creative corrections and adjustments and brought them out right away. Very impressed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This place is hidden gem ..best sushi I have had in a while. Their tempura rolls were amazing too..
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything tasted amazing and the service was top notch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This has been my go to Chinese spot. I think the care and quality has gone down. Tonight I ordered several items. The quantity is good but the quality is not. My shrimp toast was inedible so disappointed. For the price, I'll be checking out other restaurants in the future.
They are absolutely wonderful. I can't say enough about there kindness. And the food is excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: California Roll, Crispy Beef
everything was great!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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