It was fine but nothing special. They put way too many chillies in my dish and it kinda drowned everything else out. Prices were reasonable but service was a bit slow.
Dao Ha
Since the new owner, the quality sadly no longer the same. I ordered the Singpore noodles and there was a bug in the food. I brought it back, and the two servers looked at each other and laughed... They said they would remake it or refund, definitely a refund and so sad lost a favorite place to eat in Blacksburg.
Sailesh Kyanam
Lovely asian food ... Every dish was freshly made and delicious. Service was slow and they missed making one dish but given how good and fresh the food was, ans the portion sizes were good too .. we didn't mind the delay and missing dish. We especially liked Chongqing Spicy Chicken ?️?️?️
Jordan A.
I tried the braised beef brisket, stir friend green beans, and spring rolls from this restaurant. Unfortunately, the spring rolls were just average, and the beef brisket was disappointing as it contained mostly fat. I only found three pieces of actual beef, which was a letdown, although the sauce was flavorful. On the other hand, the green beans were the highlight of the meal and tasted excellent.Overall, I believe that the food has some potential, and I am willing to give the restaurant another try. Next time, I plan to order the pork in Beijing sauce as it looks delicious. Despite the setbacks, I still think that the flavors of the dishes are worth exploring further.
Laura R.
From snout to tail, this place is legit Chinese food. If you like Panda Express style food, then avoid. If you like food that is spicy and more authentic, then come on in.Large portions. Took most of mine home. The Curry beef was tasty and the Orange Style entree had a nice kick to it. Service was great and very helpful. Minus one star because the chicken wings were dried out.
Santhosh Reddy
We had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant last night. The menu is extensive, and there is something for everyone. We started with Bang Bang shrimp and Hot & Spicy Crispy Shrimp. I enjoyed the Hot & Spicy Crispy Shrimp. It was delicious, spicy, and presented well. The Bang Bang shrimp was good too, but it could be more delicious.We tried Hot & Spicy Fish, Chongqing Spicy Chicken, and Braised Chicken for our main course. Chongqing Spicy Chicken was spicy, well-fried, and had a delicious taste. Braised Chicken was cooked well with vegetables and has a unique flavor. Hot & Spicy Fish was slightly spicy with lots of gravy; however, the fish was overcooked.We enjoyed our time at the restaurant, and the staff was very welcoming. The atmosphere was great, both inside and outside. The main course was served in large portions, so we left feeling very full.
Ari Quinn
Cumin lamb was really good. Can't say much the same as it processed. I've had spicy food before, but my bodies never reacted like this. My dad went about a month back and apparently got some raw chicken. Didn't go well. I don't know what it is about Asian establishments, but there's always lax regulations for food storage. Watched a news report of a place in VA that had a rotting fish nestled near the sink in the kitchen. :)Probably should have gone for the broccoli with onions. Less of a risk of stuff being undercooked.I can agree with another review. The spice that's there is inconsistent, and so is the rating. Two jalapenos. Okay- it'll be a tad spicy. The first couple bites were great. I could taste the lamb, and the veggies complimented them well. But then the next few bites were just flat-out flavorless apart from the cumin or whatever they doused it in. Cumin shouldn't be that hot. And it seemed like they just dumped it all on top, so the outer rim of the lamb was barely touched while everything else was just pure spice. If I wanted that much, I'd just do it myself.And when I actually had to go to the bathroom to clear my throat out, it's just as bad as any Asian restaurant. Almost all of the decor tiles are gone. All that's left is the calk. Always seems like the bathrooms were janitorial closets in another life.The only good thing I can say is the service was good. Bumbling teens/20's but I am one so I don't have room to talk. lol
Rahul Roy
Had the braised-beef brisket, and it was phenomenal. Quick service and a clean space, no complaints there.
Tarun Cousik
Ordered food through my friend’s account on grub hub last Thursday at 6.55 pm. It said the food would get delivered at 7.45. I gave them a call at 8.15, since the food hadn’t arrived, was told they were out for delivery and should be there in no time. Called again at 8.45, was told I should be there any minute. At 9, we reach out to grub hub to let them know the food hasn’t arrived and mid- chat with the agent, the chat gets disconnected. Order status changes after 5 mins to cancelled( we never wanted it cancelled but it said it did). Called them up and asked what was up - they apologize and keep insisting that the food should be there any minute. I explain what happened with grub hub situation and they tell me well we did that on our end, don’t worry food will be delivered and it’s no cost since we took over 2 hours to deliver. I ask them point blank if they were making this up as we were really hungry and we are fine ordering from elsewhere. They plead and insist that the food should be there any minute. Guess what? They didn’t deliver the food.Order delivery from this place at your own risk. If they are this dishonest about their service, I wouldn’t be surprised if they cut corners elsewhere. Also looks like some of the other reviews might be paid for or incorrectly written- they describe how this place has good pizza/burger/subs etc not something that describes a run of the mill Chinese restaurant
Brandon N.
Let me start this off by saying that I am from Northern Virginia so I have tried a good amount of Chinese food. Coming to Blacksburg, there are not many Asian places here. After trying a lot of them, I can say that LYC is the best chinese food around the area. My group got Twice Cooked Pork, Sweet and Sour Fish, and Mapo Tofu. All the dishes were good and I had no complaints. The portion sizes were good and the prices were also very reasonable. If anyone asked for good Chinese place in Blacksburg, I would point them here for sure!
The braised beef brisket clay pot was a big dissapointment. Honestly did not like the flavor and it tasted and looked really off and odd. The meat itself was tender but had a weird flavor to it. Service was great however. A lot of seating available. Ordered milk tea which I thought would be like homemade but its a bottled type. Still really yummy and a good drink option.
Michele M.
most amazing Chinese food! had the orange beef which I get anytime I go to a Chinese restaurant. Extra crispy. superior flavor. Perfect spice level leaves your mouth tingling just enough. excellent quality beef. And the sauce was sticky and plentiful. highly recommend this restaurant ! Definitely the best in Blacksburg. Authentic Chinese.
nelson ramirez
For a time in 2022 This was the best food you could find in Blacksburg. It was delicious well made food. Then at some point they changed chefs and the food went downhill drastically. For me it's hugely disappointing because I genuinely loved their food before. It's now a shadow of what it once
Michael
Excellent food. Not your standard Chinese food menu. Well worth the visit and the portions are large.
Brian C.
Great tasting food and huge portion size. You definitely get your moneys worth. The store is cute and can easily accommodate for larger gatherings too.
It was fine but nothing special. They put way too many chillies in my dish and it kinda drowned everything else out. Prices were reasonable but service was a bit slow.
Since the new owner, the quality sadly no longer the same. I ordered the Singpore noodles and there was a bug in the food. I brought it back, and the two servers looked at each other and laughed... They said they would remake it or refund, definitely a refund and so sad lost a favorite place to eat in Blacksburg.
Lovely asian food ... Every dish was freshly made and delicious. Service was slow and they missed making one dish but given how good and fresh the food was, ans the portion sizes were good too .. we didn't mind the delay and missing dish. We especially liked Chongqing Spicy Chicken ?️?️?️
I tried the braised beef brisket, stir friend green beans, and spring rolls from this restaurant. Unfortunately, the spring rolls were just average, and the beef brisket was disappointing as it contained mostly fat. I only found three pieces of actual beef, which was a letdown, although the sauce was flavorful. On the other hand, the green beans were the highlight of the meal and tasted excellent.Overall, I believe that the food has some potential, and I am willing to give the restaurant another try. Next time, I plan to order the pork in Beijing sauce as it looks delicious. Despite the setbacks, I still think that the flavors of the dishes are worth exploring further.
From snout to tail, this place is legit Chinese food. If you like Panda Express style food, then avoid. If you like food that is spicy and more authentic, then come on in.Large portions. Took most of mine home. The Curry beef was tasty and the Orange Style entree had a nice kick to it. Service was great and very helpful. Minus one star because the chicken wings were dried out.
We had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant last night. The menu is extensive, and there is something for everyone. We started with Bang Bang shrimp and Hot & Spicy Crispy Shrimp. I enjoyed the Hot & Spicy Crispy Shrimp. It was delicious, spicy, and presented well. The Bang Bang shrimp was good too, but it could be more delicious.We tried Hot & Spicy Fish, Chongqing Spicy Chicken, and Braised Chicken for our main course. Chongqing Spicy Chicken was spicy, well-fried, and had a delicious taste. Braised Chicken was cooked well with vegetables and has a unique flavor. Hot & Spicy Fish was slightly spicy with lots of gravy; however, the fish was overcooked.We enjoyed our time at the restaurant, and the staff was very welcoming. The atmosphere was great, both inside and outside. The main course was served in large portions, so we left feeling very full.
Cumin lamb was really good. Can't say much the same as it processed. I've had spicy food before, but my bodies never reacted like this. My dad went about a month back and apparently got some raw chicken. Didn't go well. I don't know what it is about Asian establishments, but there's always lax regulations for food storage. Watched a news report of a place in VA that had a rotting fish nestled near the sink in the kitchen. :)Probably should have gone for the broccoli with onions. Less of a risk of stuff being undercooked.I can agree with another review. The spice that's there is inconsistent, and so is the rating. Two jalapenos. Okay- it'll be a tad spicy. The first couple bites were great. I could taste the lamb, and the veggies complimented them well. But then the next few bites were just flat-out flavorless apart from the cumin or whatever they doused it in. Cumin shouldn't be that hot. And it seemed like they just dumped it all on top, so the outer rim of the lamb was barely touched while everything else was just pure spice. If I wanted that much, I'd just do it myself.And when I actually had to go to the bathroom to clear my throat out, it's just as bad as any Asian restaurant. Almost all of the decor tiles are gone. All that's left is the calk. Always seems like the bathrooms were janitorial closets in another life.The only good thing I can say is the service was good. Bumbling teens/20's but I am one so I don't have room to talk. lol
Had the braised-beef brisket, and it was phenomenal. Quick service and a clean space, no complaints there.
Ordered food through my friend’s account on grub hub last Thursday at 6.55 pm. It said the food would get delivered at 7.45. I gave them a call at 8.15, since the food hadn’t arrived, was told they were out for delivery and should be there in no time. Called again at 8.45, was told I should be there any minute. At 9, we reach out to grub hub to let them know the food hasn’t arrived and mid- chat with the agent, the chat gets disconnected. Order status changes after 5 mins to cancelled( we never wanted it cancelled but it said it did). Called them up and asked what was up - they apologize and keep insisting that the food should be there any minute. I explain what happened with grub hub situation and they tell me well we did that on our end, don’t worry food will be delivered and it’s no cost since we took over 2 hours to deliver. I ask them point blank if they were making this up as we were really hungry and we are fine ordering from elsewhere. They plead and insist that the food should be there any minute. Guess what? They didn’t deliver the food.Order delivery from this place at your own risk. If they are this dishonest about their service, I wouldn’t be surprised if they cut corners elsewhere. Also looks like some of the other reviews might be paid for or incorrectly written- they describe how this place has good pizza/burger/subs etc not something that describes a run of the mill Chinese restaurant
Let me start this off by saying that I am from Northern Virginia so I have tried a good amount of Chinese food. Coming to Blacksburg, there are not many Asian places here. After trying a lot of them, I can say that LYC is the best chinese food around the area. My group got Twice Cooked Pork, Sweet and Sour Fish, and Mapo Tofu. All the dishes were good and I had no complaints. The portion sizes were good and the prices were also very reasonable. If anyone asked for good Chinese place in Blacksburg, I would point them here for sure!
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The braised beef brisket clay pot was a big dissapointment. Honestly did not like the flavor and it tasted and looked really off and odd. The meat itself was tender but had a weird flavor to it. Service was great however. A lot of seating available. Ordered milk tea which I thought would be like homemade but its a bottled type. Still really yummy and a good drink option.
most amazing Chinese food! had the orange beef which I get anytime I go to a Chinese restaurant. Extra crispy. superior flavor. Perfect spice level leaves your mouth tingling just enough. excellent quality beef. And the sauce was sticky and plentiful. highly recommend this restaurant ! Definitely the best in Blacksburg. Authentic Chinese.
For a time in 2022 This was the best food you could find in Blacksburg. It was delicious well made food. Then at some point they changed chefs and the food went downhill drastically. For me it's hugely disappointing because I genuinely loved their food before. It's now a shadow of what it once
Excellent food. Not your standard Chinese food menu. Well worth the visit and the portions are large.
Great tasting food and huge portion size. You definitely get your moneys worth. The store is cute and can easily accommodate for larger gatherings too.