Old Li‘s Restaurant

We ordered Peking duck and green beans and the food was absolutely wonderful! Our city lost all it good Chinese restaurants with covid, and we haven't had food like this in years. my husband is a Kung Fu master, and we have had some really good Chinese food with our travels. this place ranks up among the best. Service was exceptional, and the decor was light-hearted and energizing.

I never do these reviews: but i have to be honest. Hands down the best Chinese in Charleston. I just feel terrible that we didn’t k now they existed prior to their new location. We had no idea what we were walking into- but were greeted with the mostly friendliest hostess. She sat us at a family style table (the kind with a lazy Susan) and we still had no idea what awaited us. My kids were very hesitant- but truly we all left with stuffed bellies. The small soup fed our family of 5- and it was so good. We then got the steamed dumplings and the spring rolls- the freshest spring rolls ever. We then realized at the next table how big the portions were- and realized duh family style- you share. We ordered- spicy beef, sweet and sour pork ribs, sweet and sour chicken, and 2 different fried noodles with shrimp and beef as well as unlimited white rice. We currently have enough dinner for tomorrow. the portions are so big. (And we’re a big family). The flavor of each dish- was truly unreal. I never thought a place like this existed- it’s our new favorite place. For $120 for a family of 5 and 2 appetizers- and still enough for tomorrow night. Our family will be back!

Did this restaurant close? What about the one on 1662 Savannah Highway?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious spicy food, has a comforting tingle. Generous portion sizes with fast service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp Fried Rice

We paid and left it all on the table.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

This place has great Chinese food, I loved my Kung Pao chicken and will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is the best and most authentic Chinese cuisine in the Charleston area. This review is from a former New Yorker who has eaten in China Town NYC on many occasions. While there are a number of excellent Asian fusion cuisine establishments in the area, if you want delicious and traditional Chinese food (not Americanized), that your friend’s Chinese grandmother might cook for you, this is the place. The real deal! If you’re looking for atmosphere or fancy restaurant ambience, this is not the restaurant to choose to dine in. However, Old Li’s is all about the food. We will continue to visit!!!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Peking Duck, Shrimp Fried Noodles, Pickled Vegetables, Fried Noodles, Fried, String Beans, Steamed Dumplings, Hot and Sour Soup with Beef

The food was very good,I had the scalion fish with tofu. The portions are generous and ingredients were fresh and well cooked.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Scallion Fish, A Bite of Crispy Beef

By far the best authentic Chinese food in the Charleston area. Food comes out piping hot, full of flavor every time.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tofu Soup, Fried Noodles, Chili Chicken

Service was great!!! Place could use a revamp. Food presentation is done well. The quality of food could be better for the prices.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 4

This is the only place in Charleston that is authentic schezuan. The food is fantastic. I would travel to Atlanta to get my fix now I go here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Best Chinese food I’ve ever had!!!So fresh and tastefulVery clean, smelled pleasant, friendly staff and large portions!!Would highly recommend this place ❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Noodles

It is a small, family restaurant in a shopping mall. Old-style restaurant room, plastic forks (but chopsticks are there too), and a few selected options on the menu. But the food? Delicious (and with generous portions too)!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

One of the best Chinese restaurants I've ever been to. The food was delicious. The spicy beef soup was great and so was the pork dish. Huge portions. Definitely going back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Beef Soup

Best Chinese food in Charleston & best Chinese food I’ve ever had!!! Authentic & delicious. Everything I’ve eaten here has been amazing and raised the bar. Ingredients always seem fresh & quality. Portions are huge and usually can get at least a couple meals out of it.

Pic features: veggie fried noodles, spicy green beans, & lychee meat (pork)

Vegetarian options: Spring rolls, veggie fried rice, veggie fried noodles, tofu soup, mapo tofu, cabbage, cauliflower, eggplant, green beans

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Shrimp Fried Noodles, Egg Fried Rice, Fried Noodles, String Beans, Shrimp Fried Rice