“I took my grandson for dinner last night and it was fabulous. We did the restaurant week offer and it was so good. The crab ragoon was the best I ever had, the soup dumplings were amazing and the dessert buns at the end with egg custard filling were so good. Will definitely be going back and enjoy other things on the menu also.Kid-friendliness: My grandson loved the décor and had to walk around and look at all the cool things they had on display and also absolutely loved the food.“
“My fiancé and I went for our first time trying hot pot then brought a friend for their first hot pot experience. Great flavor, helpful staff, and good portions for the price. The hot and sour Thai is my favorite!Vegetarian options: They made a vegetarian version of a soup base that usually is made with pork. It was great!“
“After having several menu items I can say that this place is absolutely wonderful! The red bean bun is delicious, the shrimp fried rice is delicious. Everything I've had here has been great. If you're putting off going, give it a try when you can! It's really good :)“
“A friend recommended this and we decided to try it spur of the moment - and what an excellent decision. Everyone was so kind and nice. The cocktails were delicious- a bit strong but that’s a good thing! We started with pot stickers which were surprisingly crispy and full of flavor. I had the Dan Dan Noodles which I was told were were spicy - which they were! But in a good way. By the bottom of the bowl I was craving the spice. My husband got the Braised Pork rice which was amazing as well. I really appreciate the kindness and service here. I cannot wait to return!“
“I saved an opening announcement for this restaurant but forgot about it until I found it with my recipes recently. We really enjoyed the dumplings and Happy Family dish we picked up Thursday. I like dumplings and so often suspect what I get was bought frozen. Not the case here. Wrappers are thin as opposed to thick and doughy. Filling is tasty and includes a range of ingredients. Happy Family was meaty and flavorful! YUM!! We will be back!!“
“Delicious! Great price. Its also authentic, which is important to me and can be hard to find in the midwest. I don't love the ambiance here for dining in the restaurant, but the food is really, really, good. Go for the food. By the way, don't try to park next to it, you see it's downtown!“
“I tried the Hot & Crispy Chicken. Those crispy bits are fantastic. I thought eating the crispy lil bits from Popeyes chicken was something, be sure to try this! Lots and Lots of hot red peppers in the mix but its only a little spicy if your not chewing on the peppers. ?️“
“The peanut butter chicken and General Tso's Chicken were outstanding. The beef and broccoli was okay. Massive amount of food for the money. The young lady that appears to run the place was so nice. The place was pretty busy with a steady stream of customers, yet service was basically immediate. I was kinda inebriated and looked kinda scruffy, but she still treated me very well. Also, she was right out there to wipe off the table next to me as soon as the guy eating there finished. Will be back soon!“
“I’ve been coming here for 6+ months, it is definitely my go to place for Chinese, the cashier is very friendlyTheir pork belly is really good, melts in your mouthThey sometimes have eggplant which I personally really like, their orange chicken is amazing as wellToday I tried their sweet n sour pork ribs?? IT WAS SOOOOO GOOD 1000/10Love this place“
“I have missed this place! I don’t live in the area anymore, but I made it a point to get dinner here tonight since I am visiting. My chicken egg foo young was just as amazing as I remember. The steamed dumplings were huge and had better flavor than most! My chicken egg roll was very well filled, it was super crispy and it was big compared to many as well. I wish there was a place this good close to where I live now. I had to wait for a few minutes for my food because I was early…they gave me free almond cookies while I waited. It was very sweet. I will definitely be back next time I’m in the area.“
“Prices are unbeatable and the food was sooo good. We had such satisfying meals and the portions are so massive — they are definitely very generous and it lasted us a whole other meal. The interior and ambiance is so nice... we didn't plan to eat in the store but changed our minds because it's so nice and clean. Definitely plan on visiting often.“
“I love ramen. I love ramen way too much, as a matter of fact. After my go-to ramen place near campus went out of business, I was distraught. I've tried several other places, only to be entirely underwhelmed. However, my friend and I tried Umami yesterday, and I can say with certainty that it was some of the best ramen I have had. The noodles are made in-house, and it absolutely tastes like it (in the best way possible). Our server Sidney (apologies if that isn't how it is spelled) was the sweetest ever, and had plenty of suggestions for us. The ramen is a dollar or two more expensive than typical restaurant ramen, however, for the amount of meat they put in each bowl it is well worth it.My complaints are limited and greatly outweighed by the positive experience, but the only critiques I have are:- The bamboo in the ramen was a little bit too crunchy- Not a big fan of the extra charge for some spiciness, but it was pretty yummy- The N/A drinks are tasty, but not super worth the price for the amount you getThank you so much for a fantastic experience! Looking forward to coming back.“
“First time here, we have eaten at many Chinese restaurants in Stoughton and Madison and I give this place 5 stars. The food was phenomenal and we had great service. Food was hot and fresh; we dined in. Dining room was clean. The crab Rangoon were completely filled, not those dry ones that have barely any filling and are mostly wonton in all the corners. We won't go anywhere else now. My daughter who is pretty picky (she's 11) loved all of our food and that is a first.“
“I am so incredibly sorry I passed this restaurant up just because of the way it looked from the outside. I've been to 3 other Chinese restaurants in Oregon, Verona and one in Stoughton that's about 2 miles from here, all were really terrible. China King totally surprised me and my gosh the food was incredibly fresh and delicious. Thank you and I'm sorry for not coming sooner.“
“I hadn't eaten all day and was craving some Chinese food. Walked the 4 minutes from my house to here, ordered the sweet and sour chicken combo, and everything was out in less than 10 minutes. They carefully put my food in a bag and offered extra condiments. Rice was flavorful and has a good mix of veggies. Chicken was crispy, and the eggroll was really good, and I usually hate eggrolls. I am very happy to live next to this and will definitely be coming here more often now.“
“The food here is pretty darn good. If I had to consider the fact that this place is in Madison/WI, I'd give it a 5/5. But objectively speaking, it's above average. If you live here, it's probably one of the best you can get here.“
“I almost want to gatekeep this place but I’m shocked at how little reviews this place has. I always come to global food market JUST for the brisket rice noodle soup (#20, $12.95) and the occasional mango sago ($3.95)!!!! I’ve ordered the same dish at least 6 times. The meat portion is on another level, ingredients are so fresh and broth is so hearty and well seasoned. When first served it doesn’t look like much because there’s just so much broth but the bowl is huge. Delicious flat rice noodles and bok choy.I forgot to take a picture of the before but here is the after. ?“
“Happy Work seems to be nearly the only place where I can find real chicken fried rice. All other places don't make it authentically at all. It's so good at Happy Wok that I order the absolute biggest box I can do there are plenty of left-overs!“
“Stopped by here for a quick bite. The service was really fast and we were greeted and seated almost immediately.The place has nothing special to it decor-wise. Wouldn't say it's a fancy place or anything. Most of the other patrons seemed to be college students. I was there with some old college friends and family. Great atmosphere to just catch up over food.The menu seemed to have more authentic Chinese food rather than focus on the Americanized things like Crab ragoons and orange chicken. They had bull frogs, duck, and other options. Very nice selection. And very fairly priced.I had the Mongolian beef. We also got country style pork and beef fried rice. All were generously portioned enough to share. The food tasted great and I will definitely be going back.OverallIf you're looking for good Chinese food location, this is a great spot. Beware their food isn't exactly like the typical Chinese-American restaurant (but they do have those options too). Not a place that would impress a date on the first night. But definitely would be great to go with friends. Only down side was we never got water refills.“
“Excellent ambiance and some of the best ramen I've had in the Madison area. Excited to try their sushi next time, which also looked incredible. The atmosphere is excellent for a moderately informal date or special occasion, or just grabbing a bite with friends. The cocktails were creative and delicious.“
“Pretty standard Chinese food, it's good. Best on the north side. The rice is usually cooked perfectly. Besides Tai's on the west side, this is my favorite place to order Chinese from in Madison, because they have honey walnut shrimp. ?They also have very fast delivery when it's available.Overall, good place to order from.“
“First time today. I have been looking for a good Chinese restaurant for a while and I found it. 15 minutes from me but worth it. People are so friendly and nice. The food was great. I will be back more and more. They also have eat in. You order at counter but that's OK they bring the food to you. Since covid most places are not doing eat in around me, so I will travel to them that will.“
“Found this hidden gem randomly. Food is delicious and authentic. The server is super friendly but she does not speak English. You can order by number as shown on menu. Free soft drink comes with the dishes for each person. Cheaper pricing than other Chinese restaurants nearby. Will definitely come back to try more dishes!“
“Recently found this place and ate here a few times, could become my favorite restaurant on campus soon. The food is spectacular and they give good portions that last about 2 meals. I do wish that they included a drink in with their meal since the place is just a little pricy. The atmosphere inside is pretty friendly and is a great spot to chill out and take a break. Overall its a fantastic place, just really wish they charged a tad bit less or included a drink.“
“Good food, I just had a beef with broccoli combo, well priced and came with a drink. I’ve been to a lot of Chinese places around the Midwest, and worked for one in my home town. But the egg roll I got with my combo was actually perfect. It’s an easy thing to throw on the menu, but it’s rare to find one this good. Although I had simple food, it was done right and filled me up with leftovers. Only critique I’d have is that dine in doesn’t have music playing, but otherwise the atmosphere is good, & they have nice art hanging/for sale within the dining area. Overall deserves a try!“
“The food was okay. We did take out, but they forgot to include soy sauce and orange/mustard sauces for our egg rolls which was pretty disappointing. We had the orange beef and the orange chicken, both of which were breaded and deep fried. The beef was a bit grizzly and fatty. Not really a place we'll rush back to as there are better Asian places around.“
“This is a very long review. The short version is ... the next time you want Chinese take-out, get it from Chang Jiang East Side. Period.First of all, DO NOT confuse Chang Jiang East Side (4929 Commercial Ave) with the Chang Jiang restaurants on Raymond Rd, Muir Field Rd, and Gammon Rd in Madison. They are not the same, and they are not the subject of this review. My wife and I love Chinese take-out, consider it our decadent treat, and have ordered it regularly wherever we have lived, from as many different restaurants as we can. Chang Jiang East Side is one of the top three, if not the best, Chinese restaurants we have found in our 60+ years of life, head and shoulders above any other in the Madison area. For starters, it is clearly family owned and operated, by people who care deeply about the quality of their food and their service. They treat each customer as if he or she is the most important person in the world at that moment. If they tell you your order will be ready in 15 minutes, they mean 10-15 minutes, not 20-25 minutes. (For this reason, we no longer call ahead to place our order, but drive to the restaurant, place our order in person, and wait. Why take a chance that you'll be delayed and the great food will have begun to cool down?) The food we have ordered in the 5-6 times since we discovered Chang Jiang East Side has been, without exception, wonderful. My absolute favorite, which I've never seen anywhere else, is Coconut Shrimp. We never pass up the Crab Rangoon or Steamed Pork Dumplings. I recently ordered the Crab Stick appetizer for the first time, and it is now on the permanent list. We can also recommend the Boneless Spare Ribs, Hot and Spicy Beef, Beef with Broccoli, and Beef with Garlic Sauce. The only reason I don't mention any chicken or pork dishes is that our tastes favor beef and seafood, so we have never ordered those. I have no reason to believe they're not also wonderful. Since my Asian wife makes the very best fried rice in the history of the world, we have never ordered it from Chang Jiang East Side, but based on everything else we've had, I recommend you give it a try.“
“I drive from Stoughton to get their food. Quality and value of food is way better than anything we have gotten before in Stoughton. My wife particularly loves their crab ragoons. Have yet to have a dish I don't like and I try to switch it up every time we order from them.Kid-friendliness: My elementary school age children love their food. And this is a family run business so the owners always have their children in the shop helping out.Wheelchair accessibility: Handicap spots right in front of door“