Tiff H.

I've been here many times but for some reason decided not to leave a review... Multiple instances. A couple of random facts (mentioned by a friend, so I can't take all the credit): 1. Best fried chicken wings in town. You love Mary Mac's or Busy Bee Cafe? Your mind will draw a blank if you order these. Bigger than Taco Mac wings (how is that even possible) and crispier and juicier than any fried chicken wings I've had. 2. Open late to cater to the restaurant owners of ATL. The Chinese restaurant owners gotta eat somewhere, might as well be somewhere good. I love the Cantonese food here! I've never gone wrong with nearly any order. The fried tofu in any dish is so good! My parents had a few complaints: 1. Vegetables: too oily (but seriously. Is that a complaint? The oilier the better, in my book). 2. Eggplant: too sweet (I mean... It's sweet and sour for a reason!) although I do agree that the flavor of the eggplant was a little too sweet. I would have preferred more of a spicy kick. 3. Lo Mein: no good. Always go with the Chow Mein. There is seriously a difference. Just go with it. A solid option when Buford Highway's Bobo Garden is not convenient.
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Lady C.

Mediocre..but maybe it's just not our style. Food was alright. Got the highly recommended squid and it was just alright. Terrible service. Took forever to get waters then when we went to order the squid the server said they did not have it and it was too much work to make. Maybe we got the scrapes at the end of the day. Mongolian beef was good. Two stars for the amazing egg rolls! That was the only saving grace.
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Yasmine B.

My go to Chinese food restaurant. I've been here 30+ times and never had a bad experience. The salt and pepper squid is absolutely delicious. I also highly recommended the dragon soup, I love the fact that they offer brown rice. The restaurant is always busy late at night and is open on holidays like thanksgiving and Christmas. They are closed on Wednesdays. Great Cantonese food.
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Kai F.

Service is really bad. Foods have too much salt on it. If you want to eat some real Chinese food, I suggest you go somewhere else.
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Jonathan T.

True story: When I arrived in San Francisco several weeks ago for a business trip, I sat across the foot-long aisle from a Taiwanese couple that kept staring at my Godzilla-like destruction of $100 worth of dim sum. (I'm a dim sum gangsta.) In order to break the awkwardness, I introduced myself. And in our conversation, I found out that they're both from the Atlanta 'burbs and have lived there for over 20 years! So I had to ask them the most important question of all: "Where do Chinese people go for Chinese food in the Atlanta metro?" Their answer? Canton Cooks #1. Two weeks later I'm sucking the sh** out of a garlic cooked crab and stuffing salt & pepper squid (same time? Maybe) without shame, while washing everything down with hot tea in front of my Taiwanese girlfriend and her mother. Authentic Cantonese eats? Hell yeah. I. FOOD Look, I wouldn't venture to this restaurant if you're the type of person that likes to eat Kung Pao Beef, General Tso's chicken, or cream cheese wantons. Honestly, I've never met an Asian person that has liked or ordered these dishes. (If you have, feel free to introduce yourself to me, because that would be a first. lol.) Canton Cooks is for authentic Cantonese eats, so consider ordering what we had: *Fish Maw Soup: I'm not sure what all is in there -- think one of the things is fish lung? -- but it's delectable and a great way to start a meal. *Lobster w/ Garlic Sauce: Honestly, I don't think there's any better way to consume lobster. It's messy, so be prepared to use your hands. And like what I did, suck the sh** out of them shells, yo. *Steamed Sea Bass w/ Soy Sauce & Garlic: It was good, but definitely could have used more soy sauce. Also, the fish itself tasted like it's been in the freezer for a while. Not bad, but not sure if we could've ordered it again. *Salt & Pepper Squid: We read the Yelp reviews and decided to include this dish in our order. And you know what? It was one of the best that night. Nicely fried, perfectly chewy, and slightly spicy -- I could eat this all day. *Pea Tips: It could use a tad bit more salt, but I loved it. Veggie lovers, this is a must. *Seafood Chowfun: Sauce was a bit too watery, and I think they could've used some starch to thicken it up. It's my preference, though, and not a knock against how they cook it. II. SERVICE There was a lot of yelling in this restaurant from the owner/ manager, so we definitely took this as a sign of fast service. (And it was!) Owner/ manager also came out and talked with my girlfriend's ma. She's cool. lol. III. ATMOSPHERE/ DÃ‰COR It's drab, yet it looks like many other authentic Cantonese restaurants I've been to. In other words, it's not the type of place a dude should take a lady on a first date. It is the type of place to see if she's wifey. Nah mean? Lol. IV. PRICES $12-$30+ for dishes. Obviously, the cost of seafoods depends on the season so they fluctuate. Very reasonable, though. If you got all those dishes above, it'll cost you somewhere north of $130+. V. OVERALL I'll continue to search for great Cantonese in the "A," but for right now Canton Cooks is the clear favorite. Thanks mysterious Taiwanese couple! If you're reading this, send me a message so we can reconnect! Maybe over some lobster with garlic sauce.
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Steve G.

A definite mixed bag. Eating family-style, our party of five began with a double order of the fried dumplings, before advancing to three entrees and roast pork lo mien. Perhaps we caught them on an off night, but we found the service to be unacceptably slow (almost 10 minutes to receive menus), cold and mechanical. Water glasses were, however, refilled faithfully. The fried dumplings were of a frozen purveyor familiar to me, and not known as a quality brand. Doughy and thick, with a dense meat filling, they lacked both character and discernable flavor. Coupled with a timid dipping sauce, they could have been much better. Next came Wor Shu Opp (duck), beef with mushrooms and bamboo shoots and a shrimp dish whose name escapes me. The shrimp were ordered "medium spicy." Trailing the pack by at least five minutes was the pork lo mien. The duck was quite light in its protein content, but a respectable rendition of a classic Cantonese dish. I appreciated the fact that it was completely boneless, and that a more flavorful kitchen-made sauce replaced the ubiquitous brown sauce which so often denigrates this dish. Beef with mushrooms and bamboo shoots was tasty, and seemed to be the most popular of the entrees amongst the diners at our table. Both entrees were solid and generally enjoyable. Our shrimp dish is where things began to slide downhill. With little detectable chili heat, few shrimp and a pasty sauce, the dish clearly missed the mark. This brings discussion to the pork lo mien. Very light on both slices of roast pork and vegetables, the noodle was a vermicelli. The dish was stir fried with just enough soy sauce to lend a light brown color, but not enough supporting ingredients to provide the umami flavor generally sought in this dish. A bit of garlic and a tablespoon or two of oyster sauce would have improved the flavor greatly, as there was just too great a portion of vermicelli to be balanced by the meager quantities of other ingredients. This was, unfortunately, a rather unpolished example of Sino-American cuisine, circa 1965. Minimally decorated, the interior walls of Canton Cooks were painted in pink. Perhaps only a subjective take, but this also brought back memories of '60's Sino-American chow mien houses. The tab was reasonable, and while inconsistent and poorly serviced, our dinner at Canton Cooks was strictly "alright;" nothing special, but generally inoffensive.
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Vinaya S.

Went here to get lunch today, I ordered Tender Beef with Broccoli, and my food arrived in exact 3 minutes! Sounds like I should be happy, but that probably means that they brought me microwaved food that they had prepared earlier that day. And the food did taste like it was cooked sometime earlier, and microwaved. Needless to say, the food tasted pretty bland. I have decided that next time I feel like eating Chinese food, I will definitely go to Buford Highway. Never going back here! (That said, the people who work here are pretty nice, and hardworking. It's just that the food is absolutely horrible!)
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John E.

You can find Canton Cooks at the Exchange shopping center anchored by Whole Foods. You can also find two of my favorites, Hearth Pizza and Mike's Hotdogs in the same shopping center so there are several alternatives if you're not in the mood for Chinese food. Since the restaurant is in the middle of a strip-mall, it doesn't look like much - you'll find it from the octagonal window and red double-door entryway. I've been coming to Canton Cooks for many, many years and it's identified as a favorite by Sandy Springs locals. While it's not exceptional swag (aka Americanized) Chinese Food, it does have all your basics and does them well - it's also been very consistent throughout the years I've visited, that's been at least 10 years and introduced by my friend Alec P (who's now off in LA producing movies). Besides consistency and convenience, Canton Cooks also offers incredible value for the food it produces, especially during lunch. It's really the only decent Chinese restaurant within several miles and much better than Chin Chin 5 down the street. The interior is larger than you would expect, but a bit dowdy/dated (the place has been here for some time and could use some freshening). Don't let that scare you off though as the food is good. Most recently I visited with my usual lunch crew - we were greeted with a half-filled restaurant (we were early) and immediate seating. The food came out fast and blazingly hot. Lunch comes with your choice of hot-and-sour or wonton soup plus a spring roll and crispy chicken wing. Lunch prices here are way cheap, between $6.95 and $8.25. I think Sangam and I had the hot-and-sour soup (Sid passed due to the chicken broth) - it was good but nothing special. It came with fried wontons, your basic bowl of deliciousness we all know we shouldn't eat but do anyway. My eggetarian friend Sid ordered the veggie egg foo yung. It was good but next time he say's he'll get it without the brown sauce. Fried rice for him. Sangam and I both ordered the Kung Po Chicken - the chicken was flavorful but a little bland - nothing that a spoonful of chili oil can't fix. Plenty of veggies and peanuts. We both opted for steamed rice. The food was tasty and well done - the portions were large and the service exceptional. For all you Chinese food snobs, this place isn't bad at all and for Sandy Springs, well worth trying out. (slightly different version of this review also posted to my food blog)
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Chan V.

This place has been one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in Atlanta. The space is small so you are likely to wait for a table on the weekends. My favorite dishes are mostly the salt and peppered dishes. It tastes the same every time. I can never eat all of my favorites at once because there was too many. Here we go. 1. Duck and bamboo soup with black mushrooms 2. Braised chicken wings 3. Salt and pepper shrimp no shells 4. Salt and peppered squid 5. Salt and pepper tofu 6. Salt and pepper Dungeness crab 7. Ginger and scallions lobster 8. Salt and pepper pork chops 9. Seafood and tofu hot pot 10. Ong choi with garlic 11. Snow pea leaves with garlic 12. Pan fried sea bass There's a lot of good stuff here and these are just my usuals. Don't be scared of the clutter and dirtiness here and there. It's all about good food here. They can serve food in an alley way and it will still be the most delicious Chinese food in Atlanta.
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Belinda L.

I've been to this place for lunch and dinner. Even though dinner might have been just slightly better... I was very unimpressed with everything. It was a while back when I tried lunch so I'm not exactly sure what I got, but nothing too impressive. I remember saying I wouldn't come back for lunch though. So I decided to give dinner a try. I've been to this place a few years ago and remember really enjoying all of the food that was ordered. Yeah... not so much this time unfortunately. Here's what we got: - Wonton soup: I didn't get to try this aside from the soup but I was very disappointed in the way it was served. It came in this super tiny soup bowl. On the menu, it's priced at $4.95, but when we received the check, they marked it at $2.95. So I'm not sure if they made a mistake or not, but obviously I was expecting something a lot bigger if we're going to pay almost $5. The soup itself tasted really watery. No flavor. - Salt and Pepper Squid: We decided to try this since it was highly recommended on Yelp. Eh... Not sure what the hype is about. I didn't really like it and it had a very weird after taste to it. - Bean Curd and Mixed Seafood Hot Pot: This is always favorite type of dish to get. Although this dish was better than the first two, it was still not really that good. Portion was a decent size, but everything in there was mostly vegetables. It wasn't cooked very well so it tasted a little bland to me... Service wasn't good. It wasn't terrible but not good. One of the servers snapped at me when I told him I changed my mind about the hot and sour soup because of the tiny bowl it came in. No thank you sir, and I know I won't be back anytime soon if you're going to offer poor service and average/below average food.
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Jane H.

BEST CANTONESE FOOD IN TOWN, HANDS DOWN! Large portion, fair price, amazing flavor, quality food, good service, what more can you ask for?? I do recommend going with a small group of friends and do family style, because 3 entrees is enough to share with 4 people. You can also ask for this Malaysian sauce (similar to a dry shrimp paste) and/or vinegar infused jalapenos on the side! Some must-try items are the salt & pepper squid, snow pea leaves, and steamed seabass with ginger and green onions. Yum :)
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Melissa G.

Maybe I just didn't order the right dishes, but the food here was horrible. It literally wasn't worth the effort of moving the food from the plate to my mouth. I got the vegetable noodle soup and the Chinese broccoli. I wanted to try the snow pea tips, but they didn't have them. Everything was completely tasteless. There was oyster sauce drizzled on the Chinese broccoli, but it only made it onto one broccoli. I had high hopes for this place because of all the great reviews, but I was thoroughly disappointed.
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Helen K.

Our goto place for Chinese food. Ultimate favorite dishes are the salted pepper squid and schezan shrimp. It's a staple for Atlanta.
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S C.

The food: the taste is below average, worse than any mall food court Chinese food. The price: too pricy. Cost twice more than the average Chinese restaurant, and the food quality and taste are not any better. The service: okay. They Let us get another dish after we complain about the garlic eggplant dish being too sweet and sour. Overall: I will not recommend this restaurant to anyone or come back here again.
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Robert B.

Canton Cooks is not a great restaurant. I am not sure how else to put it. I went here with a group of 4 recently and was widely castigated by the group for my choice. The food was at best uninspiring, in a older place with poorly updated ambiance and ok service. We went during dinner and had some Yelp recommendations. (I try to only go to places that have at least 100 reviews and Yelp four stars. I may have to delve in deeper before making choices.) First, the menu is a typical American-style Chinese restaurant. Although there are large groups of folks who would seem to know the menu, it's a diverse crowd. (There are tables of Chinese families dining in so that was a plus.) However, the age of the menu, both the actual paper and its contents was concerning. We order a Tsing Tao, that comes out at the end of the meal. (OK a little confusion perhaps.) And then the egg plant and Worshue Duck. Both were tastless and uninspiring. The Worshue Duck was fried duck, but without any flavor. The egg plant had hints of what was proper flavor -- though cooked to a pulp. Both dishes came out very quickly, but not hot, suggesting they had been made previously. The meal was described by others at the table as disgusting. My stomach was quesy in the restaurant. The ambiance is old, which is not necessarily a bad thing. The food is just not great. This is the odd thing: It's packed and highly reviewed. So how to explain that? Most reviews are several years old and may not reflect the food. Also, I'd have to believe that they serve different food to different folks. There's no way that the tables of Chinese families I saw could possibly bring guests with food that poor. (And in tasting the food, I could believe that someone knew how to make them.) The problem is that my meal was the worst I've had in a very long time. (I've done nearly 200 reviews and few have merited 1 star.) I would recommend Bobo Gardens or Chef Liu's, if you are in the mood for much better quality food.
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Frank M.

Solid Chinese food with some good specials and some traditional American-Chinese items as well. Enough variety to cover a range of tastes. I enjoyed the seafood and the duck dishes. Service was good. Food came out quickly. Prices are reasonable. The restaurant is the strip mall anchored by Whole Foods. Will revisit and try some more dishes. Read through some of the Yelp reviews. I have to side with people who are amazed about the rave reviews. The place was OK but not close to 5 star worthy Chinese. I think this place is helped quite a bit by past reputation and good location. As I said I'll revisit but I don't expect it'll get better than 2.5 to 3 stars.
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Frank A.

This is the best chinese food around. Anyone giving this place less than a 5 star rating probably pissed off the waietr or is just nuts. Angie Q, I know you gave this place 2 stars and ripped them a new ahole, but honestly, I never had a bad meal here. This place is always jammed so I know I am not alone in loving the food.
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Madelyn A.

This particular restaurant was recommended by my daughter so hubby and I decided to give lunch a try. The restaurant is very simple but had nice linen table cloths and was very comfortable. Now to the food. I ordered mixed veggies with white chicken in a white sauce, (special order) while my husband ordered from the menu. I started with the wonton soup which was very well seasoned and served at the appropriate temperature. My main dish was delicious; it too was well seasoned, with veggies cooked to perfection, (retaining color and crisp). Rice was lightly seasoned and nothing was over seasoned or oily. I only eat the inside of the egg roll which was delicious. The spring roll was light and delicious, veggies only. The chicken wing was served piping hot and lightly seasoned, (refreshing change). Now, for the most important part of the meal: the fortune cookie. Yes, the fortune cookie matters. If the cookie isn't right, the entire meal is off. The cookie was light and crisp, and there was no mingling of strange odors. It also had a clean taste without the underlying lemon or almond taste that some cookies have. It was the perfect finisher. Overall a nice restaurant that I would easily recommend. What would I change: Update the decor and add additional storage so that boxes and bags are not visible to customers.
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Safia A.

Canton Cooks was so much better when I was a kid; it was a great place for authentic chinese food. I feel like it's turned into a more suburbian type of chinese food restaurant. Go here for fast-food Chinese that is done better than your delivery place. My husband loves the General Tso's chicken and fried rice, but I get the seafood hot pot to avoid the usual Chinese take out style food.
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Jacki H.

Great food, quick service. We had chicken wings and they were delish, as was the wonton soup. Don't forget to order the chili sauce if you like it- its homemade with great heat and flavor. Orange chicken isn't on the menu but it's really good. Other reviewers said the Lo mein wasn't very good/not what they expected- but the server did warn us when we ordered that they are skinny noodles and we thought it was really good. Service was very quick, not super friendly- but they kept on the drinks and food came out very hot! Can't complain!!
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Will S.

Located in the shopping plaza with Whole Foods and Marshalls. Menu is pretty large consisting of Americanized Chinese and traditional/authentic dishes. Luckily I had brought my very own Chinese girl to pick out the good stuff. We ordered several dishes Mapo tofu Fried spicy salted squid House fried rice BBQ duck The Mapo tofu wasn't bad. This style is very lite and non-spicy compared to the szechuan style, which I prefer, but it was still good. The house fried rice was good but nothing too special. I can probably get something similar at any American Chinese joint. The BBQ duck was pretty good; The skin was crispy and the meat was very juicy. The juices at the bottom of the plate made for a wonderful dipping sauce. . The squid was my favorite dish. The batter it's fried in is well seasoned, and it's cooked perfectly. So tender. It's served with jalapeÃ±os which helps give it a little kick. Service was top notch. Waiters were in attentive and food came out quickly. Prices weren't bad. The 3 of us spent about $55 and left with leftovers.
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Randy T.

Canton Cooks is one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in the Atlanta area. Nestled in the middle of a strip mall, it doesn't serve the typical "take-out" food that you'd expect from a restaurant in such a location. As the name suggests, most of the food is Cantonese style. My favorite dish at Canton Cooks is the salt and pepper squid, which is breaded, fried, and quite tasty. Their noodle dishes are also quite good. The Mongolian beef is a little heavy on scallions and a little light on the beef, but still tasty. Portion size for all dishes is medium-sized. I recommend eating family style here, but make sure you order one dish per person otherwise members of your party may leave hungry. At the end of your meal, you'll get both oranges and fortune cookies.
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Katie H.

This is by far the best Chinese food in Atlanta and diet destroying! Foods are always consistently perfect. We drove at least 26 miles everytime just to eat the pan fried seabass and the crispy roasted duck. It's truely hard not to stuff your face with delicious food dining here. Service is also excellent! I called in my orders on a Friday night. I told them our party would arrive in 15 minutes, by the time we arrived the table was set, and the first dish was immediately served. That's top-notch service. Recommend: Pan Fried seabass, roasted duck, salt and pepper squid, salt and pepper shrimp,snow pea leaves, shack fin soup, steamed chicken with scallion & ginger.
(5)
J H.

Passed by this place on the way home while hungry. Checked what Yelp had to say and liked the great reviews it had--so now i'm adding my own. It was such delicious food, we ordered an entire extra plate just to take home and eat later. The place was packed, and rightfully so. Incredibly fast service too-- we had our orders placed and on our table within 10 minutes. If I can recommend one dish in particular, I'd say give the Curry Chicken a try, it was amazing!
(5)
Marta J.

This place is definitely not a four-star. The food was okay, but nothing exciting. And it's too expensive for what you get. We paid around $50 for a couple of mediocre appetizers and a couple of mediocre entrees, which is not our usual experience in Buford Highway. Disappointing.
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Jessica A.

What is 5 stars when you deserve a-freaking-100!!!!!!!!!! Golden stars, a+'s, cookies and all. I haven't found a better Chinese restaurant in the South. Try it and see for yourself...
(5)
Nina S.

I love coming here to eat every time that I come to Atlanta, but this time was so so. The service , well as you know it's a Chinese restaurant they really don't care for your opinion . We had six entrees that was 12.95 each toasted shrimp 5.95 and had dungeon crab not price and fried pompanos market price. Left there with $191.28 bill. Didn't add up went to ask cashier and she act like she didn't understand me. So if you do go eat there watch your check" they will rob you in there chinese writing especially when they are busy. Will not ever go back again!
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Emma F.

This is a fairly "average" Americanized Chinese restaurant. When we came in, they gave us forks vs chop sticks. I point this out because this is usually a sign to me that the restaurant is trying to cater/condescend to the American palate and the food isn't going to be very good. In this case, this was totally what happened. Pea Vines with garlic: Here they call them snow pea leaves whereas I have always heard of them as pea vines, either way, these were the best part of the meal. They were as we expected they would be and were quite happy with them. Pan Fried Salted Squid: I have always seen this called salt and pepper squid but again, they seem to name things a bit differently here. What I find odd, is that when I ordered it the waiter himself called it Salt and Pepper squid, seems he realizes their menu uses unusual names. This dish was not bad, but it was certainly not as we expected it. The squid was adequately cooked but it lacked flavor. Usually this dish is spicy, this one wasn't spicy at all, the main overriding flavor was actually sweetness, which while often a component of the flavor is not the front note of this dish in my experience. It lacked all the flavors we have come to expect from this dish and was a bland "Chinese" version of italian calamari. I wouldn't order this again. Tender Chicken and Salted Fish Fried Rice: Horrible. I love Salted fish and chicken fried rice. It's my absolute favorite fried rice in the world. This was the worst version I have ever had. This dish is supposed to be pungent, and I mean stink up the restaurant pungent. Not as bad as stinky tofu, but close. This version had no smell at all and for that matter no flavor. Furthermore, they deep fried the chicken pieces and the salted fish pieces making the salted fish taste almost bland. They then used carrots and peas... I have never had it like that, it's usually stir fried with some lettuce. Overall it seems as if they took this amazing, flavorful dish and dumbed it down for the "American/White" palate. In doing so, they made it just boring fried rice. I wouldn't order this again.
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Norbert C.

I really could not find any faults with this place. The fried Dumplings were hand rolled and full of pork. The General Tso Chicken was perfect and the spices they used gave it a unique flavor. It was so crispy that you could take it home and it would still be crispy. The service was top notch, didn't have to wait for water, which is always a problem at other restaurants. I would certainly give this place a try if your in the neighborhood. Roswell and Hammond Dr.
(5)
Jenn R.

FRAUD!! TIP ADDED. CHECK YOUR RECEIPT. We had a dinner for three. The receipt was written in Chinese. They automatically added 18%+ tip on there without telling. Will never eat here again. Will report this!
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B M.

Really good food. Atmosphere is sort of dull, but the food is very good. Reminded me a place in Stone Mountain we use to go to. Will go again.
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Courtney R.

My chicken was gray and could not be cut with a fork. Wonton soup tasted fishy. But the water was good at least.
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Don H.

The chicken and black bean was the best I've had in a long time. The hot and sour soup was also outstanding
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RuthAshley T.

Last night my boyfriend and i went to Canton Cooks based on the reviews we saw on yelp. And i have to agree, Canton Cooks is the best chinese I've had in years. So much so, i want to go back again for dinner tonight. We were a bit overwhelmed by the menu. They have so many dishes to choose from. I went with what i always get, general tso's chicken with chicken fried rice. My bf went with king poe chicken. And we also ordered egg rolls. What the reviews DIDNT tell u is, the dish portions are humongous! There was no way we were going to eat all that food. So a word of advice, if there are two of you, only order one dish to share. It'll cut down on ur bill. But we were more than happy to take the togo dishes to eat for lunch the next day. The general Tso's chicken was tender an delicious. The rice was fried perfectly and the kungpowchicken was covered in peanuts, but it complimented the food nicely. The egg rolls are big and juicy an u can taste the fresh cabbage in each one. The service isnt spectacular, but the food makes it worth it. The servers tend to hover over ur table refillin water an taking away empty dishes but "I'm not finished with that yet." Go! Go! Go! To Canton Cooks. I myself cant wait to go back and try thier other dishes.
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Jennifer M.

Chinese food is so easy to come by that it's often hard for it to stand out, but this place was good. I would definitely come back here when I want chinese. My friends and I shared: Mapo tofu: delicious sauce and silky tofu, but I've had better elsewhere so not impressed Salt and pepper squid: Deep fried squid that was well seasoned and tasty. I recommend it House fried rice with chinese sausages: Perfectly seasoned. Not bland and not salty. It was delicious. I recommend it Snow peas: (Not the leaves) This might have been my favorite dish. It was so good. The snow peas were crunchy and the sauce was delicious. I definitely recommend this dish
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Jenny L.

Consistent food year after year. Been frequenting this place for years and their food still tastes the same which speaks volume for a restaurant. I like my food to taste the same every time I order it. My usual favorite here are salt n pepper squid, beef chowfun, sweet n spicy shrimp, clam with oyster sauce, and dungeness crabs when they have it. I also like their fish maul soup and sizzling rice soup. Everyone seems to order fried rice here. Can't remember if I ever had their fried rice. My only complaint is that they need some new cups, silverware, and maybe get rid of their gawd awful pink interior and pink tablecloths. I have been coming here since like 99 and I'm pretty sure they have never changed out their cups, dishes, or silverware. Lol
(4)
Nancy R.

Good food and ok service. Closed Wednesdays. FOOD: We got the Salt & Pepper Squid, Seafood Chow Fun Dry, and Sauteed Shrimp with Vegetables. It was a lot of food but well worth it. The shrimp dish was delicious over a bed of rice.
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Tasha J.

This review is based on my lunch experience. First the place had a health inspection score of 82. I missed that on my way in but noticed it on my way out. The prices of the lunch specials are very reasonable and the service is fast and friendly. Based solely on the food, I don't plan to come back. The food was average at best - nothing to write home about.
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Quynh N.

This is a good place to go for a family style dinner. It's reasonably priced and the quality of the food was pretty good. We went with a group of 8 people and we paid about $18 a person including tips. We ordered a quite a few appetizers and entrees and still had a good amount of left overs. Service was pretty on point. They did well accommodating a large group. Our requests were fulfilled in a timely manner and our food came out pretty quick. Not to mention, they were packed on a tuesday evening. Below are some dishes that I found most impressive. The Fried Fish Maw with Crab Meat soup-My favorite appetizer here. I just couldn't get enough of it. Appetizer portion large enough for 2-3 people. Salt and pepper squid-Right amount of crunchiness and seasoning. Black pepper steak-Meat was tender. Pairs well with plain white rice or fried rice.
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Dean O.

This is one of my go to Cantonese lunch spots on busy Roswell road. They have an affordable and quick lunch combo menu if you're by yourself and if you're in a large group may I suggest ordering off the dinner menu and sharing family style. All lunch combos come w choice of soup, fried chicken wing and eggroll, choice of white or fried rice, and choice of entree. My last visit I had the Mongolian beef with wonton soup and fried rice. Fried wonton strip lovers rejoice! The serve these with the soup. The wing and eggroll were freshly fried, hot, and crispy. The soup was a great start, flavorful, and not too salty with a delicious pork wonton. The rice and Mongolian beef were hot and a very large serving. The beef was tender and flavorful. It was a little sweet and a little greasy for my liking but might just be my personal taste. On more than one occasion the servers took the time to fill my water glass without asking which I appreciate.
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Timothy L.

Having moved to Atlanta from the SF Bay Area recently, I've been craving some good Cantonese-style Chinese food. This place is not bad! While we had to wait for a table, the wait wasn't that bad. I recommend the stir-fried snow pea leaves with garlic, the dry-cooked string beans, and the Chinese donut with beef.
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Thomas Z.

Ordered salt and pepper squid and fried chicken wings. For an Americanized restaurant it was well made. Better than I expected
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Sandler E.

this is the best Chinese restaurant in atlanta. anyone who doesnt think so is an idiot. We have been coming here for years. As a Jew, I know Chinese food. This does not disappoint. barbecue spare ribs, delicious. hot and sour soup, awesome. general tso's chicken succulent. cant wait to come here on Christmas. like i said, if you do not like this restaurant, i recommend seeing a head shrinker.
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William W.

Food tastes great, portion good enough for lunch time working man like me, don't expect great service
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Theresa H.

After reading so many good reviews about canton cooks, I suggested to visit this restaurant 2 weeks back. I begged to differ from many fellow yelpers. The food: 1) crab meat with fish maw soup - A 2) salt & pepper squid - B 3) sweet and sour pork - F The soup has real crab meat and tasted yummy, which is why I gave it an "A". Salt & pepper squid just alright, doesn't wow me at all. Sorry! The worst dish is the sweet & sour pork. The pork has this "frozen" taste; what I meant is a taste from meat that has been stored way too long in the freezer. That's pretty awful to me. The sweet and sour lacks of the authentic Cantonese flavor I am used to. Our server was indifferent and a little rude. So 2 stars for the soup and that's about it.
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SAJJAN S.

Best Cantonese food in atlanta. . Love the salt and pepper squid, sliced pork and vegetable soup, chicken in curry sauce and the bbq duck. . Ask for shrimp paste.. Love this place. . Comfort food
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Vonda D.

At 12AM I started craving chinese food. I went to trusty Google to find places that were still open. Most places in Atl close at 10 or 10:30. I finally went to Yelp to narrow down the area and what was still open. I came across Canton Cooks. It was a little out of my way, but once I tasted the food, it was definitely worth the drive! They were very fast and friendly. I'll visit if I'm in that area again!
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Angie Q.

Really greasy and lots of cornstarch in everything. I had to feed the baby first and by the time I got to my soup it was the consistency of pudding. We got the fish maw and crabmeat soup, egg rolls, chicken and salty fish fried rice, Mongolian beef, spicy garlic shrimp, and snow pea tips. I know for sure egg rolls were friend twice. Spicy garlic shrimp was more sweet and sour. Mongolian beef was decent. Fried rice was good except the chucks of fish and chicken were rock hard-again, they were fried once before for too long. I remember it being lots better when we went years ago. We saw another table order lobster and that looked really good. May come back to try that and the whole steamed fish entrees.
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Wendy N.

I read the review and I tho this is gonna be a good restaurant to go to. But the only good thing about it is it's ice water. The Peking Duck is too oily and fat. The oyster Chinese broccoli is so hard and the sauce is horrible! Steam fish is awful and taste like plastic. Whole meal $85 and it was HORRIBLE! I will never come back again!
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William C.

Sure believe it is now a owner / chef. Taste bland,would not go back there again. Rather have some fast food instead.
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Skim S.

Bad: customer service Good: yummy salt and pepper squid. Most dishes are great. Awesome price Conclusion: definitely a repeat!
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Daniel C.

Definitely my favorite Chinese restaurant in Atlanta. I've been coming here since I was a kid. My parents are from China and our whole family loves this place. If you like to be happy and have great food than this is the place for you!
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Jillian A.

We have been boldly searching for a new Chinese restaurant since moving to Atlanta. Chicago is probably one of the cities where you can get some of the best Chinese food. Nothing beats eating a meal in China town, *sigh*. I tried Canton Cooks solely based on Yelp reviews. I trust you guys so much, but I had to wonder if folks from Atlanta knew what really good Chinese food was (no offense). Turns out you guys actually know what you are talking about. I was really excited about trying this place because I really really really wanted some egg foo young. However, I checked the menu and because it was so large I did not find it. So I settled for some sweet and spicy shrimp with shrimp fried rice, egg rolls and crab rangoon. I'm just going to put out a blanket statement and say that I LOVED everything. However, my husband is very picky in his ways when it comes to Chinese food. He did not like the egg rolls, but he's not the one writing the review. I only dock one star because I find out after the fact that egg foo young is on the menu, except it's on the back of the menu. I had the misfortune of assuming that alcohol would be on the back of the menu, as it is in most restaurants. Thanks Atlanta for your honest reviews.
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Fred D.

Canton Cooks is one of my favorite restaurants near my home. Generally we go there for Dinner either Saturday night or Sunday Dinner. The food is consistently good, Our favorites, Chicken Lettuce Wraps for Appetizer, Fried Sole with Ginger & Onion, General Tsao's Chicken (my son's favorite) and Hunan Chicken. Keep up the good work
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Katti W.

Since I live in Roswell, this seems to be the closest, best place to get "authentic" Chinese food. Eating in, they have big tables of 8-10, typical of a traditional Chinese restaurant. We usually order salt and pepper calamari, beef he fun (thick noodles dry), snow pea tips and/or eggplant hot pot. I definitely recommend it if you're in the area and too lazy to drive to Buford highway. It is a little pricey for a Chinese restaurant but still reasonable.
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Mike R.

Went for lunch today with my staff. The shrimp fried rice was horrible. The two people with me ate the eggroll that came with the lunch special. They left full plates uneaten. Now I have spent 2 hours on the toilet with explosive diahrria. The service needs serious help. It is terrible that people had positive reviews of this place. What jave you eaten in the past?
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Michael L.

This is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Atlanta and we frequently stop by to pick up take out on the way back home. MUST HAVES: Salt and Pepper Squid, Meatloaf with Salty Egg, and Fish Maw and Crabmeat Soup
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Cathy C.

Each time I promise myself that I will try something new, but then I remember the delicious salt-pepper squid, the bright green snow pea shoots, the hot-sour soup and the vegetable egg foo yung. I wish the portions were smaller so that I could have my favorites and then try something else!!! Carry out is also very well done. When one calls in the order, one is notified when the order will be ready and they are very precise so that one can pick up order very quickly.
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Vj D.

Simply a solid Cantonese/Chinese restaurant. I often came either by myself for takeout or with a small group of friends. I have always been happy with the quality of the food and the service. When I was new in town, this was one of the first places I tried based on the recommendations of a few local friends. If you are living in the North Perimeter area, near Roswell Rd, you should stop by and check it out.
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Daniel B.

Canton Cooks is great for late night dining, especially if you're looking OTP North. OTP, in this case, more appropriately stands for *on* the perimeter rather than outside the perimeter. The restaurant used to be open until 2am on most nights, but recently changed its operating hours to: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 11:00am to 12:30am Wednesday: Closed Friday: 11:00am to 1:00am Saturday: 12:00pm to 1:00am Sunday: 12:00pm to 12:30am I thought the change warranted an updated Yelp review. I also have some new food recommendations since my original review. They are: Fried Fish Maw with Crab Meat (Soup) House Fried Rice Wor Shu ("Sue" on menu) Duck Peking Spare Ribs Salt and Pepper Squid ("Pan Fried Spicy Salted Squid" on menu) and Sauteed Snow Pea (tips) are still highly recommended. At dinnertime, most entrees are around $11-13. Seafood (fish, crab, oysters, clams) and duck are higher. The Fried Fish Maw with Crab Meat soup is one of my parents' favorites. If it's on the menu at a Chinese restaurant, they'll order it almost every time. It's a mild soup with a clear, thick broth. Fish maw has a light, spongy consistency. This soup is best eaten with a little bit of red vinegar and white pepper. If there isn't any red vinegar at your table, ask your server for a bottle. It changes the flavor of the soup significantly. Also, I tend to think they use imitation crab in their fish maw soup because I'm allergic to crab and it didn't affect me. I can't believe I'm recommending the House Fried Rice, but I am. It's good stuff. Freshly prepared with all sorts of chopped protein (egg, chicken, pork sausage, shrimp) and a few veggies like carrots and peas. Delicious and filling. The "Wor Sue Duck" (as printed on menu) is boneless, fried duck served over mixed vegetables. Typically, Chinese duck is roasted and served bone-in, so this dish is different. Each slice of duck has a layer of crispy batter around it. It's pretty good over a base of veggies such as baby corn, cabbage, broccoli, snow peas, and mushrooms. A thick brown sauce at the bottom provides more flavor. The Peking Spare Ribs are very good. These are served at most Cantonese restaurants. Pork spare ribs, chopped bone-in, and coated in a savory red sauce. Sweet and tangy, kind of like BBQ. I don't see how anyone cannot like this dish unless they're opposed to too much flavor. It can be a little strong. I'm upping my rating for this place, though I'm still not a fan of their cramped table seating. Generally, I think it's good for all-around Cantonese comfort food.
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Mary M.

I ordered one of my favorite dishes ever: twice cooked pork. Also house fried rice and my friend ordered another meat dish. Why was everything coated in a mystery brown sauce?? It was pretty horrible (and I have no problem eating questionable street food in foreign countries so that should say something). For actual Chinese food: no good For Americanized Chinese Food: I'm convinced ppl think this place is so great because the selection in the area is so scarce, even JBuffalo up on Roswell is 1000X better than this
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Wei-Chu H.

I just came here for lunch because it isn't far from my work place and I want some chinese food. Honestly after this meal , I don't think I will ever trust yelps review. How is this 4 stars ? The food is what I would call the typical Americanized Chinese food- horribly made, too much sauce and uninspiring. I got hunan beef and my friend got pepper steak. They were just so bad that I couldn't even finish half of it. I literally feel like I was gagging. Since I haven't try the dinner menu ( and I don't think I will come back). This review is geared toward how bad the lunch food is.
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Raven C.

Got seated right away around 7:30 on a Friday night. Ordered the hot and sour soup. It was delicious and spicy. Probably my favorite thing I ate all night. For my entree I ordered Spicy Garlic Chicken. It was ok but very under seasoned. I definitely had to add salt. My boyfriend had the General Tso. It said it was good and not too spicy. Overall the food was ok. It's not a place I'm dying to return. There were two things that were not so great. Our waiter was incredibly rude and never came by to check on us or ask how was our food. Also, the meals are big. So we got to go boxes and asked for more rice. They gave us the boxes and told us we couldn't get more rice. Um, ok. We ended up running by Publix later to pick up some Uncle Ben's. I'm giving them 3 stars because overall this place was pretty average.
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Chaquira S.

I've only been here a few times for carryout but I haven't been disappointed. I found the kung pao chicken and the vegetable fried rice to be pretty darn good. My favorite is the sweet & sour soup because it's really spicy and always served piping hot. This is the perfect soup when you're not feeling well to nock the virus right out of your system.
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Doug B.

I have been a customer of Canton Cooks since it opened, and again last evening it proved once again that it is the "gold standard" of Cantonese cuisine in the Atlanta 'burbs. My only problem with my visits is I have a couple of favorites, but I keep on trying other items on the menu, only to decide that my favorites are, well, my favorites. Let me start with the Salt & Pepper Squid. This is to my way of thinking the epitome of fried squid dishes. I try the fried squid every where I go, Italian or Chinese or any other cuisine, and it always fall short of Canton Cook's Salt & Pepper Squid. Always crispy, and lightly golden brown, and never greasy, cooked to perfection. And the "breading" (I really don't know what it's composed of) always coats every tasty little morsel uniformly. From the first bite to the last. My only critique - more jalapeÃ±o slices please. The combination of the slightly salty fried squid and the capsicum of the pepper produces an amazing taste when consumed together. Warsu Duck. Simply put this crispy duck dish is the bomb! The duck breast meat with tasty crispy skin on, is sliced and placed on top of the sautÃ©ed vegetables, so it stays delightfully crispy from first delicious bite to the last. Trust me, everything on the menu is excellent and you won't be disappointed, but if you go with the two dishes I mention above you will be as pleased as I am.
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Ahmad A.

For American Chinese this place was very disappointing. Fairly standard menu, nothing too special about the food. I definitely wouldn't go there again. Not sure how they got 4 stars. If you're into food, you'll look elsewhere. The sweet flavored entrees are said to be dessert level sweet. My own fish plate was extremely overpriced and low in quality. Didn't see anything prepared well.
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Christina K.

Ok, this review is pretty old, but I still remember it being pretty darn good here. SO brought me here when we were having a crazy Chinese food craving and the thought of traveling to yet another restaurant on BHWY was not really thrilling to us. This was my first time here and after our meal I know it won't be our last. The service is not what you would call spectacular and attentive. We sat, we ordered, we ate. Our glasses were refilled in an average amount of time. The restaurant itself isn't memorable, other than the peptol bismol pink walls. SO ordered so I can't remember exactly what we had, but it was yummy! I had no complaints on anything we ate. Although, I did notice chinese style chitlins. Now, I know that this isn't a dish for anyone, but I happen to like this - IF it's cooked properly. I don't know if they do it well here, but I am looking forward to finding out!
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W P.

A hole in the wall, but my favorite hole of all time. Nobody can enter this place for the first time without being a little concerned or grossed out, but it is highly unlikely that they would leave unsatisfied. I've never had anything bad here, but my top dishes include the pan fried sea bass, salt & pepper squid and/or shrimp, and snow pea leaves. The next tier on my list would be the dungeness crab, the lobster, and the duck soup. Hands down, the pan fried sea bass may be one of my top 3 dishes at any restaurants of all time.
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marie t.

I don't know what yelp is doing with my review as I have posts about how distasteful this food is. I ordered some sort of big noodle dish with big chunks of chewy chicken with a sweet sauce and bok Choy. I tried to eat it but started to get gaggy so ended up boxing it up and throwing it in the trash when I got home. I am assuming it was full of msg as I was awake all night long with an upset stomach and headache.. I don't know what all the hype is about this place other than the big servings of food. The decor is stuck in the 80's with carpeting. Who has carpet in an eating establishment.? That is so beyond nasty. Nope....won't go back...
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Sungjae J.

One of my favorite authentic chinese restaurant. They are one of few if not only chinese place that is opened past midnight. I have ordered many different dishes here and only one I was not happy with was mongolian beef. I recommend the salt and pepper squid, general chicken was good, had some fried seafood tofu dish that I didn't see on the menu, and the bbq duck, mapa tofu... Food comes out lightening fast here. appetizer soups here is not all that great so u could skip that if u don't wanna be disappointed. I don't like the pink decor but I don't go here for the decor...just the food. that being said, this is an awesome place to come for a late dinner.
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Jessica D.

This seems to be a popular place amongst my friends (on Yelp and otherwise). TKi + friends decided to eat here for a late lunch after the We Hungry meet yesterday. We ordered: Peking duck Snow pea leaves Salt and pepper prawns Sweet and sour chicken Spicy beef with vegetables Seafood pan fried noodles I think that was all. Split amongst eight of us, with three of us barely even eating anything (we were planning on going to dinner later), the total came out to be $16 a person, with tip. Sucks for the three of us that didn't eat much and still paid an equal amount. That's what sucks about going to Chinese restaurants and eating "family style." Food was good, but nothing too spectacular.. though the peking duck was great! The skin was extra crispy and there were no bones in the small cuts of meat. Parking was fine, though there are a lot of speed bumps. A couple of the guys parked across the street, as to avoid scraping their cars.
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Cheryl R.

Food was piping hot, fast and tasty. I will definitely go again. This is the best that I found for lunch close to Dunwoody.
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Harland G.

Ate at this place last night. Not even a few hours later and I'm in sweats. Stomach beginning to flip, and lots of bathroom trips followed by explosive vomiting. Am now nursing myself back from food poisoning (I feel terrible) all from chicken fried rice and Kung pao chicken. Eat at your own risk!!!!
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Julee D.

I was here for lunch last Thursday for business. Reading the other reviews, I assumed I would be eating authentic Cantonese food. Instead we were handed the most Chinese American lunch menu. It was full of well priced specials but not the experience we were anticipating. Food and service were average. Afterwards I spoke to a colleague about my experience there and he informed me that I should have asked specifically for the Cantonese menu. If that is the case, I would be willing to give it another try.
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Meredith R.

Canton Cooks has always had a stellar reputation amongst transplanted New Yorkers. Most suburban Chinese restaurants leave me cold, but I always enjoy coming here. I don't think it's as authentic as restaurants we've discovered on Buford Highway, but the food is consistently good .... with the exception of their tofu dishes, which I'd rate 2.4 stars. We particularly like their garlic eggplant with chicken, orange beef, and salt and pepper squid. Canton Cooks has become our go-to restaurant on Christmas Eve. (The place is packed, and my daughter inevitably runs into other Jewish kids she knows.) If you come at dinnertime any weekend, be prepared to wait. Canton Cooks has a large and loyal following.
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Rilindo F.

This is where you get *real* chinese food in Atlanta (well, Sandy Springs), not the hipified, starched, compacted, munged, shredded, cloned, extracted and then labeled "chinese cusine". The food is made fresh, with items that you won't necessarily find in Mama Fu's or Tin drum - in fact, there are some that are not even on the mene (my favorite was the salt and pepper fried pork - yummy sodium chlorine fix!!). It's off at Roswell above 285 (it's right next to Artuzzis, in the same mini-mall that has Office Depot and Whole Foods). Go there - now!
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Yohan N.

I've been coming to this place for the past 6 years and I'm finally writing a review because this place deserves to have the top reviews among Chinese food in Atlanta. With that said, here's why: Service: Other than a couple of new faces over the years, they have had the same staff all 6 years. They are quick, observant, and friendly. Among the servers and the bus boys, they got a great system going and I never had an issue with service here. They know what they are doing. Majority of them speak 3 languages as well: Chinese, English, and Spanish Hours: They're open til 1am which is awesome for those late night cravings or somewhere to go for a late dinner. Food: This isn't your typical - americanized fast chinese food. This place is pretty authentic in it's Cantonese style. I won't go into details on how eat dish is amazing and how it tastes. Instead, I'll just name the dishes that I always get at one point or another: - Salt and Peppered Squid - Peking Spare Ribs - Lettuce Wrap - with Chinese sausage - Sauteed Snow Peas - House Chow Mein - Crispy Noodles - Chicken Wings - yes... its actually pretty amazing - House Fried Rice - with Chinese sausage This place is Cantonese so their Duck dishes are pretty good too. I just don't order it much cuz of $$ but my two favorite dishes are the salt and peppered squid and the House Chow Mein. Help me bring this place to the top of the list of Chinese places in Atlanta! :)
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Kwan T.

Went ther for dinner tonight, I only see my server twice. The first time is when he take the order and the last time is when he drop off the bill. There is absolutely no service at all. No one even stop by to add water. Horrible service. Will not go back because there are many other great Chinese restaurants with much much better service out there. So disappointed with them.
(1)
Kay H.

Late night awesome goodness. 11on a weeknight and pizza not the hearts desire , I ended up here. Truly I wanted to get it brought to me,but carry out or dine in only . This is the 1st that A Chinese spot has not offered this luxury. So why still 4 stars?!? Tasty and hot and fresh food and after 11.... Take also into consideration it's Sandy Springs. Thank goodness no pizza or diner but real food. Mmmm ordered kung pao minus one for no online menu and I wouldn't desire to eat there quite blah decor ... it's 11$ for most dishes
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Jasmine S.

We have been searching for out "favorite" Chinese food, and from Yelp reviews I thought this would be it...I was mistaken. I ordered the shrimp fried rice and hubby got the general tso's chicken. My shrimp fried rice tasted like regular shrimp fried rice that I could get in the mall. Hubby like his chicken-I tasted it and it was good. Overall it was nothing to write home about and we haven't been back since...I guess my search will continue!
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Yane Y.

NOTE: CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS. I've been here many times over the past 10 years or so. There's tons of Chinese people here. Over the past several years, though, I've seen the crowd and diversity of this place change so much!! 10 years ago, it was primarily Chinese people. About 5 years ago or so, I started seeing tons of Chinese and then Mexicans! And most recently, i.e. this past week, I saw tons of people there for an early dinner: white, mexicans, chinese, me! (koreans), and other races. Talk about CHANGE! (Between you and me, I was a little sad that there weren't as many Chinese people filling up the place, but alas! the secret couldn't be held for too long, right? Everyone was bound to find out about this place!) I digress. Let me get back to the food. SERVICE: The service is okay here. It's not anything exceptionally outstanding, but it's not horrible either. Just standard. FOOD: I'll comment on the few dishes that I have ordered. While I've had other foods in the past, I'll choose to write on the dishes I ordered most recently. BEEF CHOW FUN (Dry) -- The beef chow fun is HUGE. The dish is absolutely huge and can be shared amongst 3 people. The noodles are cooked well (not overly, not under-ly!). The beef was not the best grade, but it wasn't horrid. The sauce was excellent. Although noodles are so bad for you, they're so good! So, everyone kept eating this! SHRIMP and VEGETABLES -- The sauce was like a moo goo gai pan sort of sauce. Clear, thick, gooey, sauce. A little on the healthier side, with broccoli and vegetables being cooked fine. Shrimp were quite large and plentiful. It was good, but I'm just not a fan of this type of sauce, so I shall pass next time. Anyway, I'll continue to update on the other dishes, but ... most of the things I've had are good. They are open till 2 am, so it's awesome for a late night snack!!!
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George C.

I told my brother, niece, and son that "HERE is the place we will celebrate your September birthdays!" In other words, I put my reputation on the line. Taking in balance their preferences, plus those of dear wife, I settled on China Cooks as probably the safest place for us all to gather on a Sunday. Too bad so many BuHi locations are closed on Sunday. I've never been here, so it was with trepidation I pulled in the parking lot at 7:00. My hopes were buoyed when I saw a huge waiting crowd spilling out the door. Twenty minutes later, all six of us were seated. Niece Lauren had hot 'n sour soup with chicken fried rice, brother Phil and wife Linda had Chicken Curry, son Matt had Sesame Chicken, wife Ann had Cashew Chicken, and I had Noodle Soup with Shrimp, with steamed dumplings and fried wontons passed around. As the sole Yelper!, I had to sample each dish (some things are critical, y'know). Overall impression: Fast service, efficient food delivery, a little bit higher than average American-y Cantonese food. Son Matt raved on the Sesame Chicken, wife liked her Cashew Chicken, and the rest were OK with theirs. My soup was soul soothing, but no choirs of angels appeared either. In other words, everything was "safe". I'll go with group consensus: A-OK.
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Robert M.

This place is a standard for cantonese chinese food in Atlanta. No frills, and expect to wait because of crowds that are always there! Don't expect your typical 'Chin Chin' menu where you can gobble down breaded deep fried Tso chicken. Expect much more, and better. Try the beef chow fun or the half chicken.
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Sarah M.

since the first time i went... i now go here once or twice a month... i've learned to just ask the waitress for exactly what i want --shrimp w/ broccoli in brown sauce... a little spicy?... no problem :)--
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Eva T.

I thought this place was just ok. Having been there a few times, I find their dishes to be too saucy for Cantonese food. Everything seems to be drenched in some kind of starchy sauce. However, they do have more authentic Cantonese food on their menu. I guess around here in Atlanta, this is ok.
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Emory R.

This is one of my favorite Chinese restaurants. Best egg rolls anywhere. Excellent Thai hot and sour soup is very similar to spicey tom yum soup.
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Cory F.

As Drew stated, if you don't want the usual "Americanized Chinese food", this is the place to try on this side of town. Our neighbor at work, originally from Taiwan, has lived in Peachtree City, downtown Atlanta, Duluth, Roswell and Marietta over the years and he says there is NO other place in this city that ranks as high as Canton Cooks for real Asian food. I've never been here when it isn't packed. It is best to call ahead to make sure you will be able to get a table, unless you will be willing to possibly wait....it will be worth it!
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douglas m.

I've tried this place several times; each time I want to like it: close to where I live and gets many positive reviews, but I cannot. Neither the food, nor the service has been impressive; I will not go back, and do not recommend Canton Cooks to others.
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Wendy H.

This is one of my favorite Chinese places. The seafood is the best here! As one of the only rare people who can order in Chinese, it is always my duty to order everything. I always order the salt and pepper squid or shrimp, sea bass, and clams in black bean sauce. They also have great pot stickers and chicken wings. The food usually comes out very fast and is consistently good. They will take reservations ahead of time if you have a big party.
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Cailyn C.

Always a great place to go for late night Chinese food. Service isn't the best, but food is always yummy and serviced within time. Can't go wrong with anything you order. Try their chicken wings, they are quite crispy and juicy at a perfect blend.
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Riyo L.

My girlfriend and her family always rave about this place. Being from the SF bay area, I thought it would be just another Chinese restaurant since there are billions here. "What is so special about this place that everytime my girlfriend flies home she had to go here?" Oh was I in for a treat. By far the BEST chinese food ever. I had the pan-fried Sea Bass and it was the BEST OF THE BEST!!! Their Dragon Soup and Shrimp Toast are to die for. I also recommend the Salt N Pepper Shrimp (with no shell) and Squid (separately so you would get bigger portions). There are so many great dishes to chose from. Good vegetarian dishes include sauteed straw vegetable (ong choy- but I don't think they offer that anymore) and the snow pea leaves. My mouth waters just thinking about this place. Want GREAT authentic Chinese food? This is the place to go. They're open late too for all you Club goers. Always a must to go here when I visit. I can't find a place here in the SF bay area that serves the Sea Bass as good.
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Pussy V.

This is THE best Chinese Restaurant in Atlanta, bar none! I'm originally from Southern California, where there are lots of great authentic Chinese restaurants, and let me tell you, Canton Cooks ranks right up there with the best of them. I was simply amazed that a Southern city like Atlanta would have such a top notch Chinese restaurant. People of Atlanta, consider yourselves very lucky to have this place. I was left speechless bythe quality of the food. Just awesome.
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Steve M.

One of the best, most consistent Chinese restaurants in Atlanta. Everything thing is tasty, never a bad experience here. One tip: arrive early, it's always crowded.
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Paige N.

This was the starting point of a really fun 21st birthday celebration for my co-worker the summer before last. Our group ended up being about 10 people total, but we had a big table with a lazy Susan in the center and we had no problem that night. Like many more authentic Chinese restaurants, Canton Cooks brought out hot tea for us to serve ourselves and some of my co-workers who'd been before made recommendations on what was generally a good bet. I don't remember everything that was ordered but I do remember pot stickers and egg rolls to start the meal - very tasty and my dish of choice was a safer bet: steamed chicken and veggies with a black bean sauce. An oldie but a goodie. The plates they brought out for everyone were huge - be prepared for big portions. I could have easily split my meal with someone else, but instead, most of us just ended up having leftovers for the next day (which is also a good deal: two meals for the price of one and all). Service was pretty quick for a Friday night and the people taking our orders and bringing the dishes, though not having the best grasp of the English language were very friendly. And the bill for such a large portion was reasonable, if I remember correctly. Overall, it was pretty good Chinese and a great way to start her birthday evening with a bunch of friends.
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Warren T.

This is the best Chinese in Atlanta? Everything on the menu is great! I promise this is some good stuff! The General's chicken is something like you never had before. It's a crunchy candy shell with your choice of white or dark meat. Then you bite into this crunchy piece of chicken. After this it will be hard to order from a hole in the wall place. In fact it's hard for me to eat at any other Chinese restaurant besides this one.
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Addy C.

You forget you're in Sandy Springs when you walk into this place. And you will see a lot of Chinese people (good sign) and non-Asians, too. Plus it's always packed (another good sign). I'd been here several times but surprisingly not in the last few years ... too many new restaurants to try! But this place is good - definitely one of the better & more authentic Cantonese restaurants in Atlanta. We ordered 1 soup & 5 dishes for 6 people - and it was the perfect amount of food. Picked dishes that had gotten good reviews. Everything was delicious. FISH MAW & CRAB SOUP - $8.95 Menu says the bowl of soup serves 2 people but if your party is fine with just a small bowl for each person, 1 soup served 6 people perfectly. Honestly I'm not a soup person so I thought the portion was perfect - plus I just wanted a sample anyway b/c all the reviews were raving about the soup. The soup was perfect comfort food for the cold weather, and had the same thick consistency & similar taste of egg drop soup. Only 1 piece of crab though ... we gave that bowl to the birthday girl :) PEKING SPARE RIBS - $12.95 Yum, the coating for these ribs tasted like candy :) It's only b/c the spare ribs were deep-fried that I didn't eat more. I loved loved loved the flavor of the sauce. Probably my favorite dish of the evening. SNOW PEA LEAVES WITHOUT CRABMEAT - $12.95 Menu has "snow pea leaves with crabmeat" for $19.95 but you can custom order w/o crab for $12.95. Take note - this dish is different from the "snow peas" which is also on the menu. Yum - this dish has always been a favorite, and theirs is no exception. Dish was wiped clean. PAN-FRIED SPICY SALTY SQUID - $12.95 This is probably Canton Cook's most popular dish: salt-n-pepper squid. Nice size pieces of squid. Just slightly spicy. Served w/ jalapenos too if you need an extra kick. Yum. BLACK PEPPER STEAK - $12.50 Another very tasty dish. Also served with green pepper & onions. This was a favorite, and this dish was wiped clean. My friend pretty much licked the plate with her finger. I'm serious. MAPU TOFU W/ MINCED PORK - $8.95 Another good dish. All of us enjoyed the food very much - and the food comes out pretty quick. Great place for large groups (aka more dishes to try!). Just wish they were better about drink refills. I'll definitely be back - I still want to try the Wor Sue Duck and the Fried Chicken. FYI - they're closed on Wednesdays.
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Paris C.

The food here is so good. I haven't been here in a while and today was a hectic day at work, so carry out it is. Tonight I will be trying a little bit of orange chicken and a little bit of the Mongolian beef....I'll post pics in a bit...as I'm sitting her waiting for it as I type lol.
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Cheryl L.

This is one of those authentic Chinese restaurants that you take your family out to for a feast. Canton Cooks has a HUGE menu, with just about all the best Chinese dishes I could think of. And everything is delicious. They have large tables with lazy Susans so you can order lots and spin, spin, spin!
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Adam S.

I have been looking for a decent chinese place in Atlanta for over a year now and I finally found it today. To be honest, I was basically resigned to the idea that Atlanta just wasn't a city that knew how to do Chinese. But this place has changed my mind. Potstickers: pretty great. BBQ pork: wonderful flavor. Fried Rice: Some of the best I have had anywhere. General Tso's: Probably the most flavorful version I can remember eating. This is officially my Chinese spot in ATL!!! PS: They are closed on wednesdays for some reason.
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Brenda T.

STILL LOYAL AFTER 18 YEARS. I used to tell my friends that I would take them here - blindfolded - so they couldn't tell others where the place was located, which would create a wait at my FAVORITE restaurant. Efficient staff who often speak Cantonese, English and Spanish. A few of my must-try items to be enjoyed family style: *FISH MAW SOUP - add pepper and red vinegar *SALT and PEPPER SQUID - crisp and crunchy *EGGPLANT HOT POT with minced pork at the bottom. Served piping hot. *ONO CHOY in Garlic Sauce - foot long weed that grows in swamps in Asia. It is called straw vegetable in English due to its hollow body. It can be tricky to find these days in Atlanta. Snow pea leaves are a good substitute, although less crunchy. *BEEF CHOW FUN (dry) - made by dry-frying beef with wide rice noodles and bean sprouts over a high flame. Good balance between dry and oily, noodles have nice texture and you can tell they've been stirred quickly but delicately - the signs of a highly skilled chef. *STEAMED or FRIED SEA BASS - Will cost you nearly $30 but worth trying. Crispy skin and soft flaky white fish. Heaven. *SHRIMP PASTE (complimentary, upon request). The smell deterred me as a child, but I've come around. Shrimp paste and steamed white rice - an acquired taste, but now I'm addicted. Just wish the rice was a bit more moist.
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Tom C.

If you want really good, authentic Chinese food then come to Canton Cooks. I remember when I first came to Atlanta 5 years ago, this was one of the first Chinese food places that I enjoyed. It actually has been about 2 years since I last ate here because I live over by East Atlanta and it is a bit of a hassle to get over here. But I was able to come here for a friend's birthday. Off the bat, one thing that I love about Canton cooks is that they are open till 2am in the morning except for Wednesday (they are closed all day Wednesday). So if you are hitting up a bar and get hungry, you have plenty of time to make it over here and get your grub on. The service is great. All the servers and food runners are like a well-oiled machine. Once you enter the restaurant, they quickly seat you, get your drinks out, and when you are ready they will take your food order. Their drink service is amazing. For any restaurant that can keep up with my water (I drink a lot of water while I eat), they win brownie points. With Canton Cooks....as soon as my water is full, someone always comes by and fills it up. Seems like they have a person dedicated to just pouring drinks which I love and if it were up to me all restaurants would have one. Another highlight about Canton Cooks is that the food comes out really quickly. It seems like you hardly wait for it. It's not already made food that is reheated but food that they seem to figure out how to bang out quickly which is pretty consistent among other Chinese restaurants I've been to. One final thing to know about their service is that I've been here when it is busy and when it is slow but their quality of service does not drop off. It is pretty consistent. For food, I ordered Chinese chicken wings for an appetizer. The wings are big and they use some sort of Chinese seasoning and it has a subtle hotness to it (not too spicy). I thoroughly enjoyed the wings. My friends and I ordered sautÃ©ed garlic snow pea leaves and salt and pepper squid for entrees. The snow pea leaves were fine. For Atlanta's standard, the salt and pepper squid were good. It does the job. The best salt and pepper squid I had was in Boston, MA. I'm from the Northeast and we have access to fresh seafood and sushi. Atlanta does not have good seafood or fish. Maybe certain restaurants but I haven't been there yet. So, if you want good Chinese food and quick & efficient service, come eat at Canton Cooks. You will be pleased. =)
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Dee J.

This place has the best chinese / cantonese food in Atlanta hands down. Garlic spare ribs are excellent as well as the chicken fried rice.
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Mindy O.

If you want the most authentic chinese food in atlanta this is your place! Its a long drive for us but the food is very excellent. I always order the fried sea bass in soy sauce,salt n pepper squids, and salt n pepper crabs. The decor is nothing special thats why i came for the food!
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Saeideh B.

I'm a fan of chinese food but at the same time I don't like to get an overwhelming oily meal down. It's hard to find the right balance in some chinese places. On one Thursday night, when I was looking for a dinner option that is open past 11:30pm I found this place. I ordered the spicy shrimp curry. The lady at the cashier told me that it is spicy and sweet. I appreciate that because I don't really like sweet curries. She then suggested hunan shrimp which was pretty good.
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Kirk L.

Not too long ago, Canton Cooks was easily a 4 star, and an argument could be made it was a 5. There was quite a while Canton Cooks was my favorite chinese food in Atlanta. But I think the quality and consistency has declined the last couple years, and there seems to be more really good chinese places than there used to be. That said, it's still my go-to place for chinese take out in this area. My two favorite things are the pan-fried squid and the twice cooked pork. Mongolian chicken/beef are both good, and their shrimp dishes tend to be really good. I've heard the Fried Oysters and Snow Pea Leaves are great, but haven't tried them yet. For dine in, service is typically less than stellar, but that's generally par for the course for chinese restaurants.
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Kelly S.

Um - YUM! We decided to eat here spontaneously (and WITHOUT checking reviews on Yelp! GAH!) while waiting for a guy buying something from me off of Craigslist. The smell wafting into the parking lot was just too much to take. Chris doesn't even prefer Chinese, and even he was lured by the aroma. And FINALLY, a Chinese restaurant that reminds me of the ones my Dad and I used to go to back in the day. Not corporate or American looking in the least. We had the spicy garlic chicken and sesame chicken, and both were DELICIOUS. The spicy garlic chicken was surprisingly sweet (not as much as the sesame chicken), but in a very pleasant way. The rice was PERFECT and even heated up well the next day. The breading on the sesame chicken was light and crispy. The service was great as well. I wish they'd get a soda fountain, so my fat-american self could get free refills, but it's probably best that they don't. I actually drank some water with this meal! Prices are a little higher than some other Chinese places, but the portions are huge here. Not to mention, the food's AWESOME, so it's worth an extra couple of bucks for a dish. And don't be afraid to ask for a to-go box! Some people don't seem to like doing that, but I would lick that box clean. (Oh myyyyyyyyyyyy . . . #GeorgeTakei)
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Weleys S.

This is probably my favorite Chinese restaurant in Metro Atlanta area. The prices are 15-20 percent higher than most Chinese restaurant but the meat quality seems to be a bit better. This is the one of the only places in Atlanta that has shell on Salt and Pepper Shrimp and the shells don't taste like they are loaded with Iodine. The peking spare ribs are just too good. The bone in chicken is the sleeper dish that everyone should try.
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Yuko Z.

Sauteed snow pea leaves and Pan fried sole are amazing! They were so good, so I think about it often... And crave for it..need to visit there soon.
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Mark E.

Canton Cooks is our go to standard for Chinese food partly because we don't live that far away but mostly because its that good. Canton Cooks has been around forever and is an old school place serving up Cantonese classics. This place is usually packed with large families enjoying a good meal.
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John A.

Food is tasty and fast service. Also reasonably priced
(5)
D J.

Very friendly staff . The food quality is excellent. Best Chinese restaurant in Atlanta. The chicken fried rice is my favorite and the fried duck is also noteworthy.
(5)
Claire S.

My hubby insisted we get takeout here and I was mildly irritated as it took FOREVER in the rush hour traffic and there are multiple chinese places much closer...even some that deliver. I would drive there every day during rush hour to get takeout. I want to order it now writing this review even though I'm not at all hungry. We had the general tso's chicken, the BBQ pork, the steamed dumplings, and the fried rice. Everything was good but the general tso's and fried rice were particularly amazing. I can't remember having better takeout fried rice ever. Or general tso's for that matter. Easily my favorite place for Chinese food in the Atlanta area. Yay!
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R M.

After several years of living in Atlanta, Canton Cooks is still our favorite. You really can't go wrong with the food here and I have to say we are really picky. All the other Chinese restaurants pale in comparison. Our favorites: fried chicken appetizer, hot & sour soup, general tsao's chicken, shrimp with lobster sauce, seafood chow mien (crunchy), wonton noodle soup, snow pea leaves.
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Jin M.

My friends & I eat here frequently. This is honestly one of the best Chinese restaurants in Atlanta. I usually go here with a big group of people (8-10) & order a lot of food. And they're ALL good w/ a decent price. Each person pays about 14 dollars with tip. Here are some recommendations: Salt & Pepper Squid, Wor Sue Duck, Chow Fun, Cantonese Noodles, Chicken in Oyster Sauce, Snow Pea Leaves, .. Their Sea Bass is also really good, but a bit pricey. The service is great. The place might be packed on a weekend, but we always get seated pretty quickly despite how many people we have. Try it out! You'll like it!
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Elaina T.

Just took a friend there this past Sunday for her first time. She LOVED it! She had the Cantonese Crispy Noodles and I had Ginger Shrimp with Snow Peas (add broccoli) and potstickers. ( PROMISE to order neither of those the next time I come here, so I can go through the whole menu) For the first time, the restaurant was quiet when we got there...as in about 8 people in the restaurant. By the time we left, it looked like the Canton Cooks I know and love- PACKED! We both left, full, happy, and pleased with our service. Don't forget to try their chicken wings...i know, i know..who wants chicken wings when there's such a variety of tastiness on the menu....but they're soooo goood!
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Z L.

The Peking Duck I had here tasted better than the one I had in Beijing. It might be that they used a well-fed duck full of fatty goodness instead of a duck that was almost starving. But yeah, worth it for the duck, and I like how they use the thin wraps instead of those stupid white buns.
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Tramaine W.

I am really conflicted about this place. The food is a hands down five stars. Probably the best Chinese food I have ever had and I am a girl that loves some Americanized Chinese food. The experience was 0 stars, so do some averaging and I give them a round up 2.5. Here is my problem and if you aren't into childish rants stop reading. Whenever I get Chinese food I always get the dinner or lunch combination with shrimp lo mein and whatever else that comes with it. When I went to this establishment on Saturday afternoon I looked at the menu and saw that they only do combination meals mon-friday.As soon as I saw that I went to speak to the lady at the front desk and I told her this is what I want and I will even pay you extra because I didn't want to order that much food separately, I just wanted the combo. She refused to aid me in any way possible. I talked to her a total of 3 times I even offered to pay the difference for whatever inconvenience may occur.She then explain that apparently lunch is somehow special and they cant recreate that specialness outside of the given times. I was so upset I honestly wanted to leave but it was 2:30 and I had not eaten all day. I literally sat there for 5 minutes baffled and lost. Seriously people, it's not quantum physics .If all the other Chinese places I have been to can have a dinner combo menu obviously it's not that big of a deal. I ended up having to buy everything in the combo separately which took a would be $7.95 meal to $19 and cents. Not only did I more than double what I wanted to spend I had a bunch of food that I didn't want. This experience just really grinded my gears.3 days later and I'm still upset.Gooooosh, I just want my lo mein laid nicely next to my rice in a Styrofoam or metal pan, one chicken wing and a egg roll wrapped in a little baggy.
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Alex S.

A little back story on me..I'm from NYC originally so eating good Chinese food is the norm..Since moving to Atlanta and Miami(I split me time between both cities) I've been trying to find a half way decent Chinese restaurant in Atlanta..Heard good reviews on this joint..We tried the wonton soup-garlic chicken and roast pork Lo Mein...The soup was a 5 on a scale of 10..Chicken was a 6 and the Lo mein was a 4..For Atlanta standards it was good..So I gave it a 3..My search continues..
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Kristin K.

This is some of the best Chinese in the city. Their won ton soup is amazing! They do these lunch specials that are like $7.95 and you get a soup, rice, meal, egg roll and a chicken wing and they do some substitutions too, it's a really good deal. The service is pretty quick and efficient. They certainly have the idea of table turnover down. Of course the Chinese aren't like Europeans in which you linger over a meal. Culturally they tend to eat and move on, so the service can be like that as well. They see you're done eating, they bring you the check. They won't push you out the door or anything, but there's kind of an expectation that once you're finished, you should probably get going, either to free up the table if they're busy or so they can get on with their lives if its late. You don't have to, but its a courtesy. Anyway, they have all the familiar Chinese American stuff like Kung Pao Chicken and Mongolian Beef and lots of others along with real Chinese stuff. You can kind of tell something about a Chinese place by how many Chinese people eat there, and this place is always packed with them, so that says a lot too. Lots of parking (though getting right next to the place is a challenge, there's always tons of spaces a little further away) and very convenient location. Go for it!!
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Eric H.

A little on the pricey side for chinese, but the quality is much better than any corner shop that I'd expect back home in the Lou, so... I approve. My only thing is that they are closed on Wednesdays The spicy salty shrimp is ridiculously delicious
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Vince V.

Been a fan since they first opened and a great place open late to go to. They have the BEST salt and pepper squid and pan fried sea bass. These are a MUST try and what they are known for. Everything on their menu is also good and always consistent. Service is fast and friendly.
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Jason D.

Delicious authentic Chinese food, served by friendly folks. The food was great, served promptly, the server helped guide us through the mostly traditional menu, recommended some things, and he was on point. Plus, our total was less than $20, as we shared one of the large entrees. We'll definitely go back. Just keep in mind, they're closed on Wednesdays apparently.
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Austin S.

I don't have to say much about this place. I simply love their food. Here is my recommendation. 1. Salt and pepper squid 2. Salt and pepper pork chop 3. Sauteed snowpea leaves 4. Eggplant hot pot 5. Dragon Soup 6. General Tso chicken 7. Mapa tofu with pork I suggest going in a big group and doing a family style. Please do yourself a favor and don't order typical menu items like sweet and sour pork... if you do, you have no right to complain about the food. :) OH, they're closed on Wednesdays!!!!
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Wanda J.

This visit was not up to par with other visits. The snow pea leaves weren't seasoned enough. It needed more garlic, salt, and pepper. The mapa tofu had way too much ginger in it. Worst of all, one of the salt and pepper shrimp's brains exploded all over the table when my hubs bit into its head. Hahaha!!! It was funny, but disgusting. The look on his face was classic. I really thought he was going to throw up. Caution: When biting the head off a salt and pepper shrimp, remember to bite off the whole head.
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Dynomutt F.

This is the story of Kevin. Kevin was a happy little shrimp. Every day he would go to his mother and say, "Ma, one of these days I'm gonna make something of myself. You'll be so proud of me." Kevin's mother would nod her head, convinced that he was right. When Kevin would go to school each day, he would tell his classmates the same thing, and they would nod and smile, convinced that he was right. "Just like his daddy," other shrimp would often be heard to say, referring to Kevin's father, who was rumored to have been among the crew of one of the best po' boys ever served in New Orleans. Unfortunately, the story of Kevin does not have such a happy ending. You see, Kevin and a few of his friends were caught a while back. Kevin's mother watched with both fear and hope, but as he was being dragged from his ocean home, he yelled to her, "Don't worry 'bout me, Ma! I'm gonna make you so proud!" After being brought onto the land, Kevin and one of his little buddies were separated from their other friends. Following a brutal process involving being boiled alive, beheaded, his legs being amputated and his flesh ripped from his shell, and then being frozen for months, Kevin and I crossed paths at Canton Cooks, located in the Whole Foods shopping center at Roswell and Hammond. Poor Kevin had nothing to be proud of. He had no flavor. He was tough and chewy. I sincerely hope that his mother never hears the truth, and that no one back in his hometown learns of this disgraceful end to so promising a life. I considered ordering the baked Western-style shrimp, and asked the server what "western-style" means. The explanation provided to us in both English and Chinese did nothing to elucidate, but was sufficient to explain that Canton Cooks does not sell fresh seafood, with the exception of the single Dungeness crab in a sad, filthy tank, who stared angrily at me throughout my meal. Their seafood is almost exclusively frozen. I asked for more time to decide what to order. Another server came minutes later, and I tried to order spare ribs. But he explained that they do not have spare ribs, and that the items identified as such on the menu are more like pork chops in sweet and sour sauce. So I tried to order the duck, but he again tried to dissuade me, saying at one point, "Try some chicken? General Tso?" I couldn't believe it. My Chinese waiter was trying to convince me to order not an old Cantonese specialty, but a dish that was likely invented in some Chinese restaurant's kitchen at the height of the disco era in Manhattan. I pressed further about the duck, and he eventually relented and returned to the kitchen to submit the order, only to reappear at my table moments later to apologize for having no more duck. "What's good," I asked. "What do you like?" He shrugged his shoulders. Flustered, I asked for the House Fried Rice, which he, again, tried briefly to steer me away from, but in the end was what I got. And this was how I met Kevin. Poor little Kevin. Sad Kevin. Tossed into a mound of rice, previously frozen chicken and char siu, there lay Kevin among a dozen or so other tiny shrimp. On another plate were some cubes of fried tofu mixed with frozen veggies and soaked in some manner of sweet oyster sauce gravy. I forget what this was listed as on the menu. It doesn't matter. Just don't even bother unless you're desperate to find a place to eat when you're out late. Honor Kevin's memory. Overall, 4/10.
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Daryl T.

No better or worse than most Atlanta Chinese restaurants. Rude service. Large portions.
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Kyra M.

I don't know what it is with the Chinese restaurants in the Dunwoody/Chamblee area but they suck so hard to me...and then came Canton, which is technically not in Dunwoody but close enough! This is the only place that my stereo-typical General Tso's appetite will allow. The chicken is not soggy but crisp and not overly smothered in sauce. The Mongolian beef is a close runner up as well. The shrimp-fried rice is average and the egg rolls are well, egg rolls. Why do some asian restaurants charge extra for fried rice vs. white? This one does The servers are not the most friendly, business only, no party here. The inside is so blah that it bothers me. I always jus order it to go b/c it's crowded and awkward. Nevertheless, I only go here and Chinese Buddha for my chinese cravings
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Michael B.

Went there for my 34th birthday this past weekend. I guess we arrived at the perfect time because there wasn't many people there. We ordered the Peking Duck. I have only had it once so that is the experience I am comparing it to. The price was very reasonable, only $35.99 and it was definitely enough for 3-4 people. So, my friend and I had a lot to carry home. I debated on either 4 or 5 stars, but decided to go with four. Here is the reason why. We ordered the Peking Duck and they had it at our table within 10 minutes. The duck was already carved out, and I was looking forward to the whole experience again of them carving the duck. Last time I had Peking Duck, it took them about 40 minutes to bring it to the table. Now that that is out of the way, I have to say the duck was very delicious. The skin was nice and crisp and it appeared to be a "lean" duck as there wasn't much fat. The meat was very tender and juicy. The first time I had it there was a lot of fat. I actually preferred this one. The presentation was outstanding. The soup that is served before the duck was very tasteful and thick, not watered down like some other types of soup. I also ordered fried rice, since it only came with steamed rice. I asked the waitress how the rice was cooked, and they said it would have peas and carrots in it. Well, she forgot to mention the onions. I didn't mind, but if I would have known that, I would have had them hold the onions. This place is definitely popular on a Saturday night. By the time we finished our dinner, there was a line of people out the door. All in all, this was definitely a good choice for my birthday dinner. If you are looking, or want to try, a nice, lean, delicious Peking Duck dinner, this is definitely the place to go.
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Rob P.

Solid Chinese food, probably 3.5 stars. It's in a strip mall and has your standard Asian restaurant service and decor, which is to say, minimal. I had the Mongolian Beef, it was good. Not the best, but definitely satisfying and was priced reasonably. Got me the check fast too. I'll be back for a workday lunch meal.
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Melissa K.

OPEN LATE! Yum. This is a nice place that feeds the night owls too. I've had the Mapo Tofu and the Kung Pao Chicken. All yum. Not too salty, and the portions are huge. Well worth a late night (or anytime) visit.
(4)
Jie Y.

atmosphere: below average service: average food: better than average overall, just an average place.
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Jillian M.

My mom and I were first-time visitors to Canton Cooks. For years we have been trying to find a Chinese restaurant that was as good as Chef Chu's in Cumming, which closed years ago. This place is it. Maybe it's that Chef Chu's food might have been Cantonese (unfortunately we can't remember), but the taste was almost identical. The service at Canton Cooks was pleasant and minimal, which is a compliment by me. I don't like when servers come by a lot. Mom and I had a booth, and while the restaurant got busier, we appreciated the space we had and didn't feel crowded. I purposely got a popular dish in the sweet and sour pork to compare it to Chu. I consider it equal. I ate everything because it was very good. Mom concurred with the chicken with broccoli. Complimentary tea at the table was a nice touch. Aside from the massive MSG hangover I got, the experience was awesome. I will be back, but I will try to make sure I pace myself and have leftovers to enjoy at home.
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Sandia J.

this is overrated for sure; price is not cheap. the quality was similar to a cheap Chinese takeout. general tso chicken was too sour. black pepper steak was way too salty. singapore noodle had only 10% meat, 90% noodle. hot and sour cook was the only thing that pass my taste test.
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Cindy W.

Don't be scared by the exterior neighborhood. Went here for someone's birthday- the food here is authentic (for Guang Dong or Cantonese-style cooking, which is sweeter than all the other cuisines except for Shanghai-nese cooking), and the atmosphere is reminiscent of a restaurant back in China. I really liked their fried tofu and green leaf vegetables the most, and their fish (sea bass) is one of their best dishes.
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Jeremy P.

To get a good gauge of any new Chinese restaurant I always order hot and sour soup and orange beef before I branch out on the menu. By that standard Canton Cooks passed the test with flying colors. Everything was just right. Now it's time to try the other stuff.
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Jeremy S.

Best take out chinese in the area. Also they are open really really late so good for the late night meal on occasion. The food is much better than Chin Chin, etc.
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Meredyth Y.

This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in Atlanta. The salt and pepper calamari is some of the best I have ever had. The menu offers a great variety of dishes that range from tried-and-true familiar favorites to exotic and adventurous--so everyone in your group can find something to fit his or her taste. This place is open late, which I love, since I tend to only crave Chinese when it's late.
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Joe B.

First things first, closed on Wednesday. Can say I have forgotten this on more than one occassion. Even though they are closed on Wednesdays, one of the great things about this is thier late hours. They are open to 2:30 AM on all the other nights and is a great alternative to the other late night eats. The food is outstanding, I don't think I have found a better egg roll anywhere else. Thier combination dinners are a great value with the amount of food that they bring you. Go for dinner and you will always find it crowded which is a good sign. The place lacks a little in atmosphere, but the food more than makes up for it.
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Yo K.

Been here twice, still as good as before. I ordered different food, love them all. This place is really clean and organized, but the prices are over $10 for almost all of the menu. I love their spicy sauce, so decent. The service is just ok, I never expect a great service in Chinese Restaurants. Will I come back? definitely, especially when some friends come in town and crave for Chinese food, this place I would go to.
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Kate T.

I had been to this restaurant several years ago and it's been a long while since I went back. Since a friend was in the mood for Chinese, we decided on Canton Cooks. I had the impression of it being very authentic and solid (based on the word of mouth from Yelp Elites in the past) but I was rather quiet disappointed... Since there were only two of us, we order just two dish. Salt Pepper Shrimp and Fried Bean Curd with Mix Meat in Hot Pot. The Salt and Pepper Shrimp was nothing but salt, no other flavor, just fried salt shrimp. Where did the pepper seasoning went?! The Bean Curd Hot Pot was... eh... OK... The flavor was ordinary (for lack of better word). Nothing stand out to me, yet it's packed. I don't see as much Asian dining in there they it use to... Sigh... Any other suggestions for good Chinese food in Atlanta anyone?
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Jae S.

Soild food. When we are in sandy springs area and want chinese food this the place we come to. A bit americanized but that is okay and expected in this area. Things to get: 1) salt and pepper shrimp (with shell or not ... both good) 2) salt and pepper pork chop 3) yanchau fried rice 4) salted fish fried rice 5) shrimp with lobster sauce 6) beef noodle soup 7) seafood in claypot 8) chinese peapod/broccoli with garlic 9) mopotofu (not always good its a shoot and miss) 10) clams with black bean sauce(shoot and miss) 11) whole fish is totally a shoot and miss 12) garlic eggplant (don't know if its on the menu but its good) (I know I am missed some stuff but over all its a pretty consistent and good place) Oh one more thing they have the Best Chili period.
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Jang C.

Probably one of the better Chinese restaurants in Atlanta. A lot of my Chinese friends hold the same opinion as me. This place became one of my old favorites ever since I started eating at Canton Cooks. Their menu provide both Americanized and authentic Chinese dishes. You just have to figure out which one is which. :) But their dishes taste decent to delicious. I suggest coming here with Chinese people since they'll know what dishes are the best. I came here with someone that goes here nearly every week, and she introduced me to a bunch of awesome dishes. Too bad I don't know what they are now. But I do have my favorite. I usually like to order the crab meat fish maw soup (using vinegar to season if needed), salt and pepper squid, sauteed Chinese broccoli or bok choy, mapo tofu, Peking pork ribs, and a few others. I don't have the luxury to drive all the way to Buford Hwy for some decent Chinese food. Luckily, I don't need to drive as far since Canton Cooks located themselves at Roswell Rd. Also they open until 2AM! Whenever I get the late night munchies, I can always count on this place. I must admit, some dishes can taste too sugary or too salty or too bland. Usually though, Canton Cooks deliver a hit instead of a miss. Oh yeah, I would recommend coming for dinner instead of lunch. Their lunch menu isn't impressive, although you can order dinner items for lunch if you like big lunches.
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Jennie K.

This place was open late and nearby when I was moving into my apt, the good food was just a bonus. The smell reminded me of Chinatown in Houston and the decor was typical of your Chinese-American restaurant. I had the house flat noodle - both with and without sauce - which had beef, squid, shrimp, and pork I believe. It was super yummy, and I got a lot more squid than I bargained for. I would definitely go for the flat noodle without sauce if you want the traditional dish. I think I paid about $8-10 for it, and I'll do again when I'm in the mood for flat noodle (which all the time) and the in area. Also the fried garlic pork chops were simple, but tasty nonetheless.
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Marcus O.

my favorite place for chinese in atlanta. when the place is hopping, don't expect great service. this isn't the usual chinese restaurant where your water is refilled after two sips. however, the place is well worth it. they get the job done. crowds pack this place at odd hours. if you come during the usual dinner time, you'll be fine. if you try to come in for a late dinner, expect a line. the lunch time specials are your usual chinese american meals so ... if you only come for lunch, don't judge the dinner by the same thing. unlike other places that have a distinctive hole-in-the-wall flavor goodness, the health rating is actually very high -- as in A rating. salt and pepper pork chops is one of my favorites here.
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Sarah E.

I've been to Canton Cooks twice now, and overall I've been impressed with the food. Both times, I had a few issues with the service we received, but nothing that would keep me from coming back. On my first visit, I was with a big group of friends, all whiteys like me. My husband and I shared the Dragon Soup, and he had the Peking Pork Ribs while I had the Salt and Pepper Squid. I think we also had a pupu platter that we split with all of our friends. The pupu platter was fine, the soup and ribs were really good, and the salt and pepper squid was a little disappointing given all the people who have raved about it here. I expected it to be more salt and peppery - it seemed kinda bland. We got all our food on time and everything, but the waitstaff seemed constantly annoyed with us. In my mind, it was because we were white, but I don't really have any proof of that. But our server was gruff and acted like it was painful to wait on us. And if you are white and not accompanied by an Asian person, you will be given a fork. You will have to ask for chopsticks. Oh well. My second visit was last night. My husband and I split the Crab and Fish Maw Soup, Mapo Tofu, and the Wor Sue Duck. This time around, I was really impressed with everything we ordered. I think my particular favorite was the duck. Again, my only issue was with the service. This time, our server was perfectly nice. However, we ordered our Crab and Fish Maw Soup a good 5-10 minutes before the table next to us ordered theirs. Our soup came out a good 10 minutes after theirs did. Then our entrees came out 5 minutes after that, so we had to eat soup and entrees at the same time, which is a pet peeve of mine. (I'm going to be nice and assume it's not because we were both white and the other table had an Asian person at it. But I was a little annoyed.) The slightly off-kilter service is worth it for the food, I think. But this is a once-in-a-while kind of place for me. The food isn't necessarily superior enough that I'd drive out here every other weekend. Still, it's good and there are a lot of more authentic dishes that you can't find in most of the Chinese restaurants here in Atlanta.
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Jinny Y.

Too much hype makes for just an "okay" experience. It's been about 3-4 years since I last went to Canton Cooks, so I didn't really remember how the food was. We heard so many good things about Canton Cooks that the hubs really wanted to try it out. We went Friday night with my friend who speaks Cantonese. The wait wasn't bad and the service was pretty good. I agree with Tom C. the water refillers are super fast! We ordered salt and pepper squid, garlic snow pea leaves, and seafood pan fried noodles. Sale and pepper squid, awesome. Exactly how everyone else describes it, lightly battered with a small kick from the jalepenos. Garlic snow pea leaves, also great. They weren't too bland nor too salty. Perfectly flavored. Let me just warn everyone now. Their pan fried noodles are NOT the normal pan fried noodles you get at every other Chinese restaurant. We were all surprised when a ginormous bowl of starchy soup came out and the waiter called it "pan fried noodles". Ummm... where is the crispy thin egg noodle nest we were expecting? What is this gooey brown soup they brought us? Instead of the angel hair-like egg noodles, they used flat rice noodles (think thai pad-see-u). I guess at some point in the cooking process they were "pan fried", but it really just looks like they put the noodles into a brown seafood soup and called it a day. The three of us only made a tiny dent in the noodles, then no one wanted to take it home =/ Other than the pan fried noodles, the food was pretty good, not great though. 3.5 stars.
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Alex H.

I can't quite wrap my head around this place. There's a lot of Yelp! love for here, but it just doesn't blow me away. If I come back, I'm eating in. I've eaten from here three times, once eat-in and twice for take out. The eat-in experience was pretty good, as we didn't eat from the usual menu. But the take out has been consistently below expectations. The last time I did take out (and will probably be the last time ever) I asked for recommendations of something unusual or interesting or a specialty. They suggested Kung Pao, Mongolian Beef, and one other that is on every Chinese menu. It kinda hurt my feelings.
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Michael L.

Granted the many reviews, no intros needed. Salt and Pepper Squid- done pretty well- crisp- a bit on the bland side though- I wish it were a bit spicier BBQ duck- again, done as well as one could hope for- the skin was crisp (and stayed that way). But the meat itself seemed on the dry side. Seafood Tofu pot- Nothing special, but they didn't botch it up, which is good. Lots of shrimp, scallops- they didn't skimp on the seafood, which is much appreciated. The fried tofu was fresh enough. Snow pea tips- done decently- again, did not blow my mind, but it's solid. The prices were a bit higher than I would've expected for a place that's basically making homestlye cantonese stuff, but I guess that's not such a surprise given this is Atlanta, and not the SF bay. :-p Since I live in Decatur though, I don't think I'd drive up here that often to have a meal here. Solid 4 for Atlanta, would be a 3 in SF bay. EDIT: Whoops...I forgot one other dish we had...for good reason. Pork patty with salty fish- This is a dish I grew up eating in the bay, and it's always been made with the salty fish evenly distributed within the pork patty- at Canton Cooks, not so. The salty fish were left in long slices that circled the edge of the round dish- BOO. The point is to have the salty fish flavor within the pork.
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Deanna J.

I should really take notes. I keep going here with people that know just what to order, but instead of taking note, I'm more concentrated on stuffing my belly full of what's in front of me. Just had the opportunity to eat here at 1 AM, and the sea bass and the salt & pepper squid were insanely tasty. Next time, next time I shall pull out a pen and jot down all those dishes on a napkin though!
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jeremy d.

Got the spicy garlic pork lunch special, and it was really good. The veggies in the dish were crisp and very tasty, the pork was tender and sauce was flavorful without being overpowering. And the portion size allowed me to get 2 meals out of a very reasonably priced lunch. I'll be back here a lot, soon to be one of their regulars.
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Bonnie F.

CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS BUT OPEN LATE ON OTHER NIGHTS. Okay now that we got that out of the way. Great Cantonese chinese food in the style of New York, Boston, or San Francisco chinatown. Some of our favorites include salt and pepper squid, chicken wings, sizzling rice soup, hot and sour soup, beef chow fun (dry), fried green beans with chinese meat (it has chinese sausage in it), eggrolls (just like the kind you had growing up), curry chicken (chinese style with the bone in), eggplant hot pot, mu shu pork, garlic chicken, and sesame chicken (a kid favorite), We play around with other items on the menu once in awhile and haven't had too many misses. It can get really crowded but the owners are always there and keep an eye on making certain things run smoothly. We get takeout all the time and they do a good job with that too. It's always ready when they say it will be and still piping hot when you get it home.
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Paula S.

Canton cooks is a bit inconsistent lately. The americanised dishes should generally be avoided. Sweet and Sour here looks horrid. I love Egg Foo Yung but at Canton Cooks it is served with brown glue gravy. Ask for the slop 'on the side' so you can avoid it & send them a message! I can't stand when a waiter attempts to discourage one from ordering Chinese greens, warning 'they are bitter' or duck: 'it has bones'. Sometimes the fish can be good here. Too often it's tilapia, these days. The duck dishes are very good. The egg rolls are sooo GREASY. I hope Canton Cooks gets back to what it was 2 years ago. I'm not ready to give up on them completely. YET.
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Kurt M.

As good a Chinese as I've had in a long while. Will be back. No food regret. This place is open LATE NIGHT too.
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Mike Y.

It was packed the night my girlfriend and I stopped by. I've been pretty turned off by Chinese restaurant in the ATL thus far so I was curious to see how this joint stood out. There's nothing fancy or dramatic about the interior. Pretty basic motifs with cotton candy pink walls. Thanks to previous Yelp reviewers we got the recommended dishes. Salt and Pepper Squid, Spicy minced pork with eggplant (not spicy at all), and steak with black pepper sauce (lack of black pepper as well). Everything was just OK. The lack of spice was surprising because the waitress even warned us about it.... *confusing...* All in all the meal was kind of bland. They didn't mess anything up, but nothing was memorable about the meal. This would be my plan C if I was too lazy to head to Buckhead.
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Jason S.

My new favorite in Sandy Springs---chix chow fun (dry) and Mu Shu chix were awesome. Only complaint is the hot and sour soup fell flat. Great meal, fair prices, good find. can't find any new dishes though. sandy springs needs some more asian
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Michelle M.

The one star is for the horrible service. $20 for frozen oysters with mediocre flavor. Really ok food, but some things I take a stand on & it's the bad service.
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Justine S.

This is my family's go-to Chinese place around our area. If you look past the out-dated decor, you'll find some pretty good dishes here. My personal favorite is the salt and pepper pork. Another favorite is the Peking duck, though the mere sight of the duck's head staring at you as you eat is a tad alarming, just face it at someone who can stomach it. There are some dishes that definitely aren't as great, so I'd recommend you try a few dishes and find your favorite.
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Anita C.

I have very high standards for Chinese food, probably because I am Chinese. I came here for Chinese New Year. It was super packed and tight with the way they arranged the tables. The food was "ok," it wasn't great. I thought it was very greasy and not that tasteful. I have definitely had better in Atlanta.
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Carolina P.

Love it!!! Great location, quick service, great hours. It may be busy on weekend nights, but it's worth it the 15-20 minutes wait. They serve the best SNOW PEA LEAVES and salt and pepper squid. But everything I've tried is great! I've been going there for over 5 years.
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Orrin A.

We went on a Friday night and the place was hoppin'. A good mix of all sorts of people. This alone suggested to me that the food wasn't going to suck. Towards the end of our meal, several Chinese (I think) families started to pour in and load up their table with all sorts of dishes. I wanted to join in! The Mrs. and I were looking for comfort food, so we didn't experiment with any exotic dishes. We stuck with Egg Rolls, Orange Beef, SautÃ©ed Veggies, and Pork Fried Rice. Everything was executed very well. There were zero issues with our meal. This is the way Chinese food should taste. Staff was attentive and available. Decor and furniture are a little on the chintzy side. Hey, what do you expect? We'll definitely return here and bring the kids here next time.
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Felix C.

This used to be my favorite Chinese restaurant in the Perimeter area. Unfortunately, the quality seems to have fallen off. The last three times I have been there the food has been exceptionally greasy and the tea was so oversteeped and dark that you couldn't see the bottom of the teacup. It used to be 3-4 stars but just hasn't been good in quite a while.
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Lin H.

Good food ......love to go there for late diner.
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Ron S.

Three of us had Sunday lunch here. Although we love Chinese food and have tried them all multiple times in our city, we were pleasantly surprised with Canton Cooks. The service was slightly better than average but the food was superb! I had the House Chow Mein (Canton Style) and it was among the best I have ever eaten. Another great dish was the Chicken Lo Mein. We cannot wait to return!
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Bao T.

Every visit home never fails to include a visit to Canton Cooks. To my disappointment, I have yet to find a Chinese restaurant that lives up to the expectations set by CC in the Bay Area. Bold words, but don't take my word for it. If you're in the area, I encourage you to try it for yourself and you tell me what you think. Just to give you a little background on my history with this establishment; I know Cathy, co-proprietor of CC's. She and her husband, parents and brother run the restaurant with an enormous staff. She and her brother run the front while her husband is the head cook and her parents assist with the prep work. I met Cathy about eight years ago doing charity work in Atlanta when I approached her restaurant requesting a food donation for one of our events. Not only did she donate food, but she went way above and beyond donating more than we could have ever asked for. Since then, her kindness has never waivered whenever we've asked for her to participate in other events. And, every time I've eaten at her restaurant, she always calls me by name, even after all these years having moved away from the ATL. ENVIRONMENT: It's nestled among strip mall heaven/hell in the northern suburb of Roswell/Sandy Springs. It shares the same parking lot as Whole Foods, Ross and Petco (no animals...from this establishment were harmed/consumed in this review). The restaurant itself has about six (four-seater) booths, six large (ten-seater) tables and about six (two-seater) tables. SERVICE: No frills. They take your order promptly and the food comes out just as expeditiously. One interesting note about Cathy's business acumen is how she staffs her restaurant. She astutely recognized a fair amount of her patrons are of hispanic descent. She therefore promptly hired spanish-speaking servers to cater to that population. Just from pure observation, I noticed this community frequenting CC multi-fold to where at any given time, over half the restaurant's patrons could be hispanic. Very smart business person indeed. Otherwise, you still have a fairly large Asian population that frequents this restaurant, even though it is off the beaten-Buford Highway-path. Yet another good sign of a delicious Asian establishment. FOOD: Ahhhhh...now to the good stuff. I cannot remember the last time I had a bad/average dish at CC's. It also helps that I tend to stick with what I know and appreciate. Rather than explain each and every dish, I'll just give you a quick rundown of what I've had. Salt n' pepper squid, cabbage cups with ground pork, general tso's chicken (my mom's favorite dish), sea bass (steamed and pan-fried (I recommend the latter)) (by far my most favorite dish here), beef chow fun (with sauce), seafood chow fun with special house sauce, spicy eggplant and pork hotpot (my dad's favorite), orange beef. I cannot attest to the authenticity of the dishes (whatever that means in this day and age), but what I can attest to is the yumminess (if that's a word). For me, I'll take yummy over authentic any day. OVERALL: Over the years, CC has garnered a huge loyal following. So, unfortunately, you will find yourself waiting quite a while (30-45 minutes) during peak meal hours (lunch/dinner). Frankly, words don't do the food justice and certainly don't take my word for it. I'd rather let the food do the talking. Enjoy!
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Michelle M.

Did you know? It's good when you see chinese people eat here. My top 5 favorite dishes: (1) Salt and Pepper Squid (2) Chinese bacon with preserved vegetables - very authentic - watch out! (3) Deep fried jumbo oysters (4) Black pepper steak (5) Any of the hot pots You know you can always get consistent food with them. They're probably one of the closest restaurants you can get to authentic Chinese. If you're looking for dessert, stop right there. They don't have anything but orange slices after your meal.
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Brent H.

The other reviews have nailed it so I'm not adding a lot to the conversation other than just agreeing so I'll try to just hit the major points: Been here three times so far and each time has been excellent. If you want more traditional stuff order of the very first page of the menu. Pan Fried spicy salted squid is excellent but if you're like me and don't care for the texture of squid some times, go with the pan fried spicy pork. Same great flavor on a porkchop. Goes well with chili oil if you want a little extra spice. Always had great service and the food tends to come out very fast. Huge portions. Pretty much never leave here hungry or without some leftovers.
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Cousin D.

We love this place. Not the best ambiance, but what Chinese rest does? Everything we have tried here has been good. Long lines sometimes to eat in so why not take out? We do. Sinday night dinner at Canton Cooks!
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A + P.

We've done Canton Cooks as take-out several times. For me it has been hit-or-miss depending on what I've ordered. Sweet & sour tofu was so-so, partly my fault for not recognizing all the containers that were supposed to be put together. The eggplant hotpot almost made me sick, probably wouldn't have even ordered it if I had known it had pork. The latest dish I had was pan-fried noodles with chicken, which was pretty good. We've gotten a good recommendation for the salt and pepper tofu, which will be one of my next dishes to try. And what I'm really looking for is chow mein with vermicelli-type noodles, but Canton Cooks doesn't seem to do chow mein that way. But I'll go back a couple more times trying to find a few dishes that work for me.
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H L.

I'm visiting the area for work and crave Chinese food. Over the last few visits, I have tried all my benchmark dishes and they pass with flying colors. They may not be the best in the world, but definitely a good place to help scratch your Cantonese food itch. They do serve more western fare to satisfy the "American" populace, but if you ask and order carefully, you can get a fairly good authentic taste of Canton.
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Ed S.

I think Canton Cooks is by far the best Chinese restaurant in Atlanta. We ordered Shrimp stuffed tofu, Three-layered pork with preserved vegetables, fried calamari, and Wonton soup (Chinese style). I truly recommend you MUST order Wonton soup whenever you come. It's definitely the BEST Wonton you'll ever eat in the US. I have been to Chinatowns in NYC, SF, LA, and Boston, their Wonton not as good as Canton Cooks'.
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Jeff L.

What a great find this place was for us! The drive to Buford Highway is a little over 30 minutes -- this means that finding good, and authentic, Cantonese food is quite the hassle. Ultimately, this means that we don't get to eat it as frequently as we'd like to. This can be tough given that my wife grew up on amazing Cantonese food and goes through withdrawal if she goes too long without it. Luckily, with Canton Cooks closer by, we can satisfy our cravings a bit more regularly. Their menu is a hodge-podge of inauthentic Americanized Chinese fare intermixed with authentic Cantonese dishes. Case in point, their Chow Meins: their menu has two sections "Chow Mein" (Americanized) and "Cantonese Style Chow Mein" (authentic -- can't remember the exact section title). This is both good and bad -- you do have to sift through many, many inauthentic Americanized dishes to get to the great (authentic) ones; but unlike so many other places, at least the great ones are still there! Their Cantonese pan-fried noodle (chow mein) is easily the best I've had in the area, and probably the best I've had outside Toronto. They also do an amazing egg scramble chow fun -- served in a ginormous bowl, enough to feed 8 people! As others have noted their Salt & Pepper Squid is out-of-this-world good -- I could eat several helpings of this. I will also note that their Fish Maw & Crab Meat soup is (like the pan-fried noodle) way lots better than any other I've had in the area. The only disappointment we've had food-wise is their Chicken & Salt Fish fried rice. It wasn't bad by any stretch, but used a very different salted mackeral than any other dish, and it's definitely one thing that I make better at home. We were hopeful about it, but probably wouldn't get it again because of the very different flavor profile. All in all, this place has been a bit of a saving grace. The main issue is that the overwhelming majority of their dishes fall into the inauthentic Americanized fare, and so we'd probably end up rotating between the same set of dishes again and again. But, that has not stopped us from coming back (several times); and what we've ordered so far has generally been exceptional.
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Stormy C.

Yummy Cantonese food, just like Hong Kong...or L.A....or San Francisco! They have Chinese broccoli (gai-lan) and a lot of seafood dishes. Portions are generous. They are open for late dinners, which is good to know!
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Paul K.

Try the -Pan fried salty squid -Beef Chow fun dry -Crispy chicken -Wor sue or bbq duck -Crispy cantonese noodles in gravy The best Chinese food in Atlanta.......case closed.
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Kelly H.

One word to describe this place "AMAZING"! I'm from California and i've been in Atlanta for the past 4 years and i've always complained about how horrible the chinese food has been compared to Los Angeles. My co-worker took me to Canton Cooks for lunch and i absolutely loved it. It is by far the best Chinese food in Atlanta. I tend to get the normal items off the menu like the beef and broccoli, and the shrimp fried rice (to die for) with sweet tea. Now everytime she ask where we should meet for lunch I say u know the regular "Canton Cooks"!
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Hannah C.

It's late. Jang has been taking one of his infamous cat-naps again...and now he's hungry. And all other restaurants are on the verge of closing for the night, and I refuse to be that jerk-face customer that comes in 10 minutes before closing time and expects to be served (anyone who does that can suck it!). Where to go? Quick!!! We're running out of options, here. Jang's stomach growl is getting louder and louder...OH NOOOOO!!! Thank heavens for Canton Cooks! They rescued us from starvation and crappy late-night food choices again...for like the thousanth time. I love how we can stroll on in way past 11 pm like it's only 6 pm (cause in hamster-land, it is...we're nocturnal, you know)! Immediately, we're seated in a booth and someone is there to bring water and ask if we want tea. Of course I want tea! Now, I would really love some FLOWER tea, but I don't think they've served that for a while (if ever...), but I'm still hoping they'll have it one of these days! Anyway, we ALWAYS start out with a big bowl of crab meat Fish-Maw soup! So squishy and delicious! It's savory and soft...perfect as it is, but I like to add the red vinegar and a little red pepper oil just to be like Emeril and kick it up ONE MORE NOTCH!!! Another old faithful dish is the Ma Po Tofu...I think they make one of the best! It's spicy with big, soft chunks of tofu surrounded by pork, shitaki mushrooms, peas & carrots, and if you're lucky, you'll find some small chunks of fresh ginger! You could also try the Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce! I like veggies, so it's a winner in my book. But I've found that they'll be willing to make stuff even if it's not on the menu...like Bok Choy with garlic. Sometimes a hamster just gets a hankerin' for bok choy, you know? Looking for something sinfully delicious, ooey-gooey and/or fried? One word: Peking Spareribs. Holy cow...er, pig! OMG. It's like a meat dessert!!! Sweet, gooey, tangy red sauce covered, deep fried, juicy pork pieces still attached to some bones. *drool* You can't go wrong with the salt and pepper squid, wor sue duck, or mu shu pork. Normally, I'm not big on mu shu (Chinese burrito?), but the one at Canton Cooks is pretty good...and cheap!!! Hamster sayz: Solid 4 stars + 1 for late night and good location! Viva la Canton Cooks!!!
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Dio S.

Since China Cooks is just a couple blocks down the streets and the two restaurants are so similar I will do a simple comparison. Both offer long menu of pretty authentic and tasty food with emphasis on Cantonese cuisine. Both open until really late. These are some of the better Chinese restaurants in town. Canton Cooks is cheerier and a generally more comfortable environment. The seasoning and general execution is more delicate than China Cooks, which is good for certain dishes (e.g. steamed shiitake chicken) but as a result many dishes taste too light for me. China Cooks also has more "Chef's Specialty" type dishes than this outfit. I would say overall the two even out and take your pick based on preference. You can shop at Whole Foods while waiting for your To Go order.
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Omar A.

Maybe I'm biased because it was my birthday and treated, but that was as excellent as Chines cuisine can get. I usually don't get to the North area OTP, but I was tolad about this restaurant a few weeks earlier. Coming to Yelp, I tracked the other reviews to get a grasp about what to expect. Feeling confident, I took the long trek to Roswell Road. The parking lot was packed full of people filing in to all the neighboring restaurants. Lucky for me, I was the last to arrive and the rest of the party was already seated. Didn't take too much into the decor, I was glad to be with friends. It was clean and the tables were huge. Didn't ralize why until the food came. The waiter was fast, almost too fast. In a hurry to take orders, turn tables, etc., he felt a little forced. I had the Hot and Sour soup and fried squid. The others at the table had General Tso chicken, lettuce wraps, Chicken Chow Fun, and a pan seared fish. Authentic ingredients, original recipes, it was as close to being in Shanghai as one could get. The food arrived before I could finish my first cup of tea. I would pay top dollar to watch the kitchen in action. The portions were humongous, well worth the price tag, and the reason for the large table size. There was no clean plate club tonight, carry-out boxes for everyone. I was impressed by the speed of the waiters, once our food arrived, they were always moving. I really enjoyed the chopsticks they had on hand, no cheap wooden splinters here. I suggest taking a large group and when ordering, make sure at least three people can share each plate, it's that huge. Also, do some research on the menu before ordering. I believe my Hot and Sour Soup may have had pork in it. Vegans and religious restrictions be extra careful. Everyone else, enjoy, and tip your waiters. Really.
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Cove C.

The food is great and the price is right. I ordered Mongolian beef with braised tofu- the tofu was actually cooked to perfection, and the mongolian beef was terrific, some of the best i've had. definitely going back.
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Thomas B.

This is one of my favorite Chinese Restaurants in all of Atlanta. The soups, egg rolls, spicy salted squid, sea bass, and pan pan chicken are all great. I have never had a bad meal here. Sometimes this place is packed but we have never had to wait more then 10 min to get a table. The staff is very attentive and it's open til 2am. Good prices and always a good idea if you're in the mood for Chinese.
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Andy L.

If you're looking to experience Cantonese cooking, you might be better served going elsewhere. I went here for lunch based on reading these great/awesome reviews, and then I figured out that NONE of these items are offered on the lunch menu - just regular American "Chinese" food, and it's all fit for lunchtime workers. Shuffle in, slop the stuff on the plate, eat, pay, leave. Very little ambiance or character to the establishment.
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James B.

Canton Cooks is by far my favorite Cantonese restaurant in Atlanta. I have no clue what their typical Americanized cuisine tastes like, and will never try it when I can have more authentic food. I recommend you order from the dinner menu and bypass the lunch menu if you come here during that time (order approx. 1 dish per person) The pan-fried spicy salted squid here is excellent..I half wonder if the chef doesn't lace it with drugs b/c I can't get enough and keep coming back for more. The eggplant hot pot is also another excellent dish. Their fish-ball dishes are a little disappointing as they're just the typical fish-balls you can pick up at any Asian Farmer's marketer. I was hoping for a more Fuzhou style fish-ball, where it's fish paste ball with beef in the center.
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Chuan S.

I'm not clear how to rate Chinese places in Atlanta anymore. I thought all the dishes we had was pretty good, but I don't see myself handing out 4 stars on the first go. I tried their Peking spare ribs, ma-po tofu, fried pig intestines, eggplants and spicy salty squid. The Peking spare ribs were actually Peking pork chops. I admit i was a little bit skeptical when I saw the words spare ribs instead of pork chop because I prefer pork chops. I would probably not get the fried intestines again since my party of four could not finish it. The eggplants, intestines and tofu was average. The Peking pork and squid was better than average. I would recommend this place for Chinese food seekers but I just don't think that I would recommend Chinese in Atlanta over other cuisines. Yes, I am predominantly prejudice against Chinese food in Atlanta.
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Daniel R.

The thai style soup with squid, shrimp, scallop is great. It's spicy and comes with lots of seafood. I highly recommend this as a starter. The minced pork with Chinese eggplant is also an excellent choice. The spicy chicken is ordinary and not spicy at all. The salt & pepper squid is lightly fried, but pretty forgetful. The shrimp in black bean sauce really didn't impress me either.
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n y.

i am a big fan of this place over the years. Just as Houstons gives you consistent quality with each visit, Canton Cooks does the same with cantonese food. Things to try: calamari, salt and pepper pork chops, pan fried noodles, House Special soup, steamed sea bass, snow pea leaves, pork/fish/salted egg. I can't remember the exact name on the menu. This is a good "safety" chinese place if you don't feel like risking a new place on Buford Hwy. One downside is that their prices have steadily increased the past few years. It used to be quite a bargain, but now it's on the higher end of chinese restaurants. 4 adults will spend ~$70-90 with tip and leftovers depending on what we order that day.
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Knowing L.

I would call this place the Waffle House of Chinese. Shady characters throughout (please dim the lights so I can pretend I did not see what I saw). The food was served in just minutes after ordering which lead me to believe it was not very fresh and after tasting it confirmed. The portions skimpy. The decor as in most Chinese restaurants is parked in the 80's. So usually I expect the food to make up for that. Nope. Went back to China Cooks and got my monies worth. I have nothing nice to say so...wait the orange slices were good.
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Eve E.

I made a late night takeout order and I don't like their food at all. Since I didn't dine at the restaurant so I can not say anything about the service. I grow up and spent most of my life in Beijing. I had the cuisine from most part of China. I have to say their Chinese food is tasteless and too greasy. I cannot say if what kind of Chinese food they offer. The taste and texture of the food is not like any Chinese cuisine, it is more like bad home cooking. My people think Chinese food are supposed to be oily and greasy. This is not always true. Good Chinese food may look greasy or are cooked with a lot of oil but a good chef is supposed to make the dish does not taste greasy. I think this is the standard that many people here are unaware of. Anyway, the only good thing about this place is that it opens late and always do takeout order as long as they are open.
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Robert G.

Stopped here while out exploring. Very nice surprise. Decent service, great food. A bit pricey but what do you expect, prices are going up all over.
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Ferdinand H.

First of all, I come from Cantonese stock. That means I'm going to be particularly picky about Southern Chinese Food. (Don't get me started about Suatao food. That's my specific stock. :) ) As for where to get the best Canto food in North America, there's only one debate: Toronto or Vancouver. Alas, for those of us stuck on this side of the Canadian/US border, we've got to make do with what we've got. In Atlanta, there are a handful of choices, and this is one of them. It's not bad -- the flavours are definitely authentic southern chinese. From Chili crabs, to Ho Fun, to Garlic/pepper fried squid -- and the array of vegetable dishes, it's all quite competent. There's nothing I've ever had there that was anything but good. Alas, nothing mind-blowing. Nothing that strikes as food cooked by someone who loves their art and their customers. You know what I'm talking about -- it's the extra something that shows up when you can tell that the food was prepared by somebody trying to tell you something through their food. I'll eat here with you anytime you wanna come -- but I don't think I'd tend to come myself -- I'll just wait for my next trip to Toronto or HK. :) Yeah, spoiled. :( But I really can't help being hard on Cantonese places. Three plus.
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Claire C.

One of the best, authentic Cantonese restaurant in Atlanta. Great and not that pricey place for groups, etc... Definitely ask for the "Pork Pan-Fried Noodles", they are absolutely delicious and not on the menu but they still make it. Besides that, "salt-n-pepper squid" is great, "pan-fried dumplings," etc... And a plus - its not on Buford Highway so, at least for me, it's not that far of a drive!
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Kevin L.

Simply delicious, and authentic. We stopped here on our way home from Orlando to Ohio, as we did two years ago because the food is SO good. Reminds me of home in Hong Kong. Got the classic Dungeness Crab preparation with garlic and scallions, beef chow fun, stir fried snow pea tips and a steaming bowl of beef brisket / wonton noodle soup for the kids. It was all VERY good!
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Steven D.

Heard about this place from a coworker and said that it was a good place.. figured I'd give it a try since it was close to my hotel and of course, I did my homework on Yelp before going of course ;] Read from the reviews that the salt baked squid was good so I decided to give that a shot since I was only doing take out and didn't want Chinese-American food. I would say the taste was good.. spot on from what I'm used to at home. Although, one thing I didn't like was that it was a bit too chewy and I think calamari was used instead of squid. But the staff was very friendly from my short encounter and the environment is like any other Chinese restaurant. A plus to this place is that they're open until 2! That was a shocker for me because I'm so used to everywhere else around there closing at 10. I'm glad I don't have to go all the way to Buford Highway for good Asian food when I'm in the mood for some. I would definitely come back to try it again with more people next time and have a dine in experience -- stopping back for more take-out isn't a problem either. Keep an eye out for an updated review.. until then, four stars!
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Robert O.

The best Cantonese in Atlanta maybe. Bunch of 2-star gweilo expect sticky chicken and beef. Go to PF Chang or Panda Express instead. Maybe Korean or Japanese devil sabotage rating. Learn something about Cantonese food, come back, order something other than beef and broccoli.
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Kyle J.

I'll just say that I think I have to go back and try some of the dishes recommended by other yelpers. It was late night and we were the only diners there. I ordered the squid in a spicy red curry(?) sauce. I believe I was hit with the typical "he's american" version. The waiter warned me staunchly that it was very spicy almost attempting me to change my mind. I asked him to make it as spicy as humanly possible. Of course it was not and I was disappointed. I can only assume they don't want to torture non initiated palates. The family style portion was humongous and since my girlfriend doesn't like anything that even resembles spicy food, I ate as much as possible and left the rest. I'll say it was good, but as stated earlier I must return for tastier dishes. My girlfriend ordered potstickers and these were only just ok but what kind of suppositions can you make from that dish? None. For there not being many late hour options in the Sandy Springs area, I do appreciate having this one.
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Dave G.

The food here is very interesting and different, but I think you need to know that it is nothing like a PF Chang's or the local chinese place down the road. We made the mistake of ordering off of the menu rather than by taking a look at what other people were eating and saying .... "I'll have what she's having". The food we had was indeed very good, but I couldn't help but look at the interesting and delightful dishes that were passing me in the hands of waiters. Oh well. I recommend that you definitely try this place if you are looking for something a bit different.
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Peter S.

Canton Cooks is one of my favorite restaurants. My wife and I have been going there at least every week or two for 5+ years, and the staff knows us by name. You'll get a very different experience depending on whether you go at lunchtime or dinnertime. Both are excellent options, but don't go to one expecting the treatment you'll get at the other. At lunch, service is snappy and the meals are a terrific value. Most lunch specials cost about $7.50 and include fried rice, soup, an egg roll, and a chicken wing, and come with hot tea. We're usually able to box up about half our meal for a future lunch and still leave satisfied. Food isn't exactly traditional; it's about what you'd expect for "Chinese lunch" in a suburban commercial district. Their service is phenomenal - unless you've got an unusually large group, you'll probably be seated as soon as you walk in. You'll have a waiter of your own, but you can count on being looked after by a half-dozen other staff members who will bring your food and keep your drinks always full. Service is extremely fast - once, I timed 18 minutes between the time I walked in the door and when they handed me my check - but you never feel rushed, and they'll keep refilling your drinks long after they've brought the bill. Everyone is friendly but professional, and you really get the sense that they all have a stake in making your meal enjoyable. Dinner is something else entirely. The first time I went, it was something of a shock: the restaurant had become much quieter and more formal, and the menu was much more a-la-carte. I couldn't say whether dinner is truly more traditional, but it certainly feels that way, from the much more extensive menu options to the orange slices you get after your meal. I don't go there for dinner nearly as often as I do for lunch, but have never been disappointed. Let me also take a moment to tell you about the chopsticks. A lot of restaurants give you dinky, splintery break-apart chopsticks even when you dine-in. Canton Cooks gives you long, solid, plastic ones. It's the first thing that endeared me to them, but is just one of the many reasons they've become one of my favorite places to eat.
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Kathleen M.

I like Americanized Chinese as much as the next white girl, but I've never been able to wrap my head around the super sugary stuff served as places like Panda Express. I mean, why would you eat a meal that makes you feel so disgusting afterwards? Ugh. No thank you. Canton Cooks in Sandy Springs provides me with the right kind of Chinese food: totally inauthentic, but not so totally over the top fatty and sugary. The ingredients are fresh and you can, in fact, find un-fried items. Hooray for that. Service is quick and friendly and your water glass will never be half-empty. Or half-full.
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Rob F.

I came here with a group of 5 and we split 3 entrees between the table and still ended up with left overs so keep in mind that the portions are hefty. Unfortunately, the group decided on a tofu dish and an eggplant dish- neither of which I'm very found of. Additionally, we got a General Tso's chicken dish, which I'm always up for. As it turned out the General Tso's chicken was just mediocre, but I actually liked the egg plant dish a lot. Go figure. Normally, I would give this place 3 stars but we found something kind of gross in the tea kettle they brought out.
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B J.

Ambiance - B- (needs cleaner bathroom and crowded) Staff - B (attentive if you know how to grab attention - and food can come out quick once ordered) Food - A Price - A- I always love authentic Cantonese cooking and Canton Cooks does it well for most dishes! (I don't usually go for the American Chinese cooking - so can't comment on egg rolls/ chow meins/ chicken wings/ egg foo young...you got my drift?!) As for ambiance - usual bustling of waiters fussing over the table, I'm not keen on the pinkish salmon coloring on the wall... ... but this is all about the company one keeps and eating the FOOD! There were 9 of us in our group all around one big table with our trusty lazy susan and we had 13 dishes. I can't remember all the dishes but this is what stands out in my mind as being properly cooked, seasoned and simply delicious... - salt/pepper squid - salt/pepper sea bass - steam sea bass with soy, ginger and green onions (moist - watch for bones) - honey garlic fried pork chop - stir fry pea vines - crispy noodles with seafood and Chinese veggies - fermented Chinese cabbage with beef - black bean sauce w/ baby clams - crispy chicken with special salt - Chinese broccoli (gai lon) w/ garlic and oil - tender! and for the adventurous taster... you must try their special made SHRIMP SAUCE accompaniment (free) ... ask for a little dish if you don't see it on your table... I like to spoon a dollop over my rice... you can actually buy a container for $5 to take home! I liked the sauce so much I bought 3 (to share with my friends)... NOTE: They say they're the only player in town that makes and serves this sauce... so, you can't buy this anywhere else... and they don't give out what the ingredients are! If you can figure it out... let me know! (I think it has ground dried shrimp, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, sesame oil, hot oil, peanut oil.) buy a container for $5 to take home! ... go ahead... I dare YOU! (and NO... I don't have any connections or know the owners! I just have a discerning pallet for what "I" like to eat!)
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Emily W.

I have been going to this restaurant since i was a little girl. Its aways the same and nothings change. I love the food here. One word amazing because its authentic Chinese. I would recommend Peking Duck, Fried Calamari, and Duck noodles. Those are my all time favorite dishes that i have to get
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Jessica O.

I really wanted to love this place. The service is very quick, but I was not impressed with the food. Portions were large but none of the 5 dishes we ordered were stand-out at all. I wouldn't go back, since there are certainly better Asian restaurants in the city.
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CAFE D.

A trip to the ATL isn't complete without a stop at the Dirty South's best Chinese. As a New Yorker we think it rivals - and often outshines - Chinatown's best (and far pricier) options. Order off the menu and grab some Salt and Pepper Pork Chops, Sauteed Pea Shoots or Pan-fried Frog Legs. The short ribs are redolent of slow-ccoked 5-spice masterpieces of China 'Yore. Down side is the brutally bright overhead lighting and potential long wait.
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Nancy R.

love love love this restaurant. The only aisian/ Cantonese restaurant i have seen where Cantonese people dine, shows authenticity of the place. The food is fresh, flavorful, and for a great price. It can get busy, especially on weekend nights, but its worth the wait. Love the whole menu!
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Chloe M.

I've been going to Canton Cooks since back in the early 90s. I learned about it from my Chinese classmates (exchange students) who are homesick of home-cooked food. I've asked every Chinese expat I've met and they all go to Canton Cooks for a taste of home. My family has close ties with the OCA (Organization of Chinese-Americans) in Georgia for many years now and the members all go here. This place is the best Chinese restaurant in the city. Period. A regional/ethnic restaurant is only as good as its chef. I don't care how "nice" the owners are -- if the chef isn't authentic, the food won't be. To appreciate the great Cantonese cooking here, you must order from the Chinese menu. That's how my family eats Chinese (you know, when in Rome...) Having said that, here are my family's favorite dishes at Canton Cooks. No visit of ours is complete without the Beef with Bitter Melons in Black Bean Sauce. Let me warn you, this is an acquired taste for the non-Chinese or the non-initiated. I grew up eating this kind of authentic food so I love it. It's a bitter-salty combination of slices of bitter melon in black bean sauce. Delicious! The Salted Fish Fried Rice here is so good. Just like at Penang's they use big flakes of dried, salted fish here. The saltiness of the fish is tempered by the blandness of the rice. Really, this is already a meal in itself. The Dragon Soup is a magnificent soup. It has winter melon and slices of tender chicken in a clear broth with egg whites stirred in. Add the shrimp paste (available by request) and you have a hearty, comforting soup. We love the Ono Choy in Garlic Sauce. Ono Choy is a foot-long weed that grows in swamps in Asia. It is called straw vegetable in English due to its hollow body. This vegetable grows year round but I haven't seen it in Atlanta for a couple of years now. When not available, a good substitute is the snow pea leaves. I prefer Ono Choy because of its crunch. Still, they're both delicious. For noodles, we always get the crispy noodles topped with brown gravy, meat/seafood, and Chinese broccoli. Let the noodles soak in the gravy for a minute or two and you get this saucy noodles which is so flavorful. My mom, sister, and I love crabs so much that we have to get two orders of the whole fried live crabs every time we visit. If you've never had fried crabs, I suggest you go now. It is heavenly. We've eaten though the entire Chinese menu at Canton Cooks and every single dish is superb. It's like eating in China and Hongkong. If you want authentic Cantonese food then you must go here. Service can be slow during peak times and service is typical of China -- you have to flag them if you need something. Still, the food makes up for it. Even if you order from the American menu, food is extremely good.
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Scott M.

Canton Cooks is cool...but honestly if I had to choose between them and PF Changs, Id probably do PF changs. The place was packed to the brim at 9pm on Friday night, and I had to wait for about 15 minutes to get a table. I figured this was a good sign. As far as the aesthetics...the place is pretty unimpressive. My server was a butthole, and a little pompous....so I wasnt really feeling that. He was acting like he was a server at Chez Piere in this dingy azz Chinese restaurant. Weirdo. The food....I was pretty unimpresed. Not saying it wasnt good, but just not the "great" that I was expecting. I sampled the Chicken Fried rice (average), sweet and sour shrimp (average), and the Mongolian Beef (better the next day--but average). I might go back to this place, but I am still kinda in a quest to find the best Chinese in the city, and this frankly cannot be it.
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Adam R.

I first went here in 2002 with a large group of people and had a great time. Due to it being OTP I never came back until 2008. Since then I have been back several times. Why? Because it is that good. Yes, there is a good Chinese place not on Buford Highway. I have never been disappointed with their roasted duck, but I always forget how big it is. I usually lapse into a food coma when I leave there. The biggest problem I have is that when I go here, it is a special occasion being OTP so I always have to get duck, and there is no room for anything else. I do have to say that I always have to ask for chopsticks. They just assume a tall white guy is going to use a fork and knife. Maybe they should base it on what your order: General Tso's = fork and knife. Their tea is good and the rice comes with the meal. Never had a bad experience, just wish it was closer
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Sonya S.

We recently ate here again. The sauteed snap pea greens were delicious as well as the pan fried salt and pepper squid. The stuffed bean curd was also yummy. You cannot go wrong with the food at this place. Great food, great portions and great price. Always a full dining room. The best thing to do if you're a newbie is to look around at what people have on their table. If something appeals to you, just ask the server what it is and order it. I'm craving the salt & pepper squid right now! It's very lightly breaded (not like the calamari served at restaurants) and seasoned just right. Yum!
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Alexa G.

Thank you canton cooks for not hiding the nasty bits of dark fatty chicken in your breaded sweet and sour chicken like some other places do (coughchinchincough) and using white meat. Thank you for being open until 2am. ( I can see myself heading here for the late night pre-hangover meal) And thanks for having more "exotic dishes" as well as the typical Americanized ones. All In all Canton Cooks was okay I ordered the spicy garlic chicken, which had more hints of sweetness than anything. I don't think I tasted the garlic or the spice at all. I Might try them for takeout again, but other than that I didn't see it as anything to rave home about, maybe I just ordered the wrong dish.
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Gina C.

All I have to say is that I love me some Canton Cooks! We had 5 in our party and ordered 6 dishes. Salt and pepper squid - very good and my fav dish Salt and pepper shrimp unshelled - good Salt and pepper pork chops - not so good Lettuce wraps - i'm not a fan of but others in the party liked them Chow fun noodles - good Mapo Tofu - good but too much ginger this time We had a lot of pork chops left over, but the other dishes were pretty empty. We also wanted snow pea leaves but they were out. CC is always consistent and good. Just remember that they are closed on Wednesday.
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mind your b.

Went here last Sunday as a going away party for a coworker and the food didn't disappoint. We order fish maw crab meat soup, sautÃ©ed snow peas leaves, clam and black beans, pork intestine with green mustard, and dungeness crab with a crispy coating (forgot the name). Everything tasted great except the black bean clams. Highly recommend this place for some tradition Chinese food. To bad this place is far from cause I might just eat here once a week.
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Kristin B.

Still delicious! Some new favorites: Orange Beef and Wor Sue Duck. Yum!
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Jesse W.

Severely overrated. My dad learned to cook in Taiwan, I've traveled China and Hong Kong, yet I can also appreciate most cuisines (including Chinese American stylings). However, Canton Cooks is the most overrated Chinese restaurant I've ever been to. On a recent visit to Atlanta, I yelped and scoured the web for recommendations of ATL's best eateries, and I landed at Canton Cooks for a recent dinner. I followed some menu recommendations and got the pan-fried sea bass, beef chow fun with sauce, and garlic shrimp. They were recommendations, and I regularly order 2 out of 3 of them. BIG DISAPPOINTMENT. The food was mediocre at best, and the prices were high. I'd take quality over quanity any day. The food was too salty and sweet in the wrong places. Sea bass was doused in a soy sauce mixture, chow fun had far too much unappetizing gravy, and garlic shrimp was cooked shrimp with sauce, not shrimp cooked with sauce. I understand Chinese food in ATL is slim pickens, but steer clear anyway.
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Angela M.

This is the best chinese food we have found. The food is very consistent and the place is ALWAYS packed. We get takeout from here all the time - why wait for a table when you live so close - we love their egg rolls, Sesame Chicken, Beef with Oyster Sauce, any of the Fried Rice, and the General Tso's Chicken. Very nice staff and we love the leftovers from here. Yummo!
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Jason K.

I really like this place, their food is good and their service is decent. But the reason their getting 2 stars is b/c they tried to charge me a "sitting fee". Wtf is a a sitting fee? 2.50 for taking a seat and not eating b/c I ate before I met up with my friends? They can shove that 2.50 up their a$$. Most things I can forgive but 2 things I will NEVER tolerate(in consideration to surcharges) are when they charge for sitting and not eating, and when they charge to split plates.
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Diana C.

A month-ish ago, I ate THE MOST delicious squid at this place, and my mouth is STILL craving it. Mmmm! We had a family-style dinner; we shared 7 dishes among 7 people. It was, at first, I think 5 dishes that we ordered, but we craved (ha) for more. We left with happy full stomachs and happy smiling faces - thanks to the great service, but mostly thanks to the food. Will return again, most definitely!
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James M.

Regular Chinese food
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Ali P.

Been to Canton Cooks so many times it feels like home. I always start out with either their Egg Drop, or Sizzling Rice Soup. My better half enjoys the Won Ton Soup. Being a creature of habit at Canton, I love the Peppered steak, it has always been good to my taste buds and tummy. The Pepper Steak is thinly sliced steak strips served in a brown sauce with onion and green peppers. They have a chili sauce that I love to put on the rice to kick it up about five notches. The Significant other orders the rich and flavorful Mongolian Beef, rich and sweet but still robust with beefy flavor. The service is not bad, there's one guy and regulars will know who I'm talking about who loves to clown around with customers, quite the entertainer he is. It's a nice place to go late night but remember, CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY. Otherwise they're open untill about 1:30 A.M. I believe, maybe 2 on weekends. Smile and say 'Say Chinese'!
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Amilcar P.

Worst Chinese I've had, PERIOD. Everything looked unapetizing and gelatinous! The Peas and Chicken lacked any flavor and looked like a gooey pile of chicken with peas thrown in. My Pepper steak was nothing like I had seen before or pictured. The texture was slimy and the beef simply looked raw and soft. The sauce looked green and slimy, I felt like I would be in danger if I ate it. The Fried rice was beyond generic though not bad per se, it's like rice that was quickly colored brown with your usual ingredients thrown in. The wanton soup was okay, the fried noodles way too greasy that complimented them, but those main courses! Sheash! As for the service, our party was not escorted to any table, the waitresses merely pointed nonchalant to a table and we sat ourselves, After that it was a series of lazy responses and an 'are you sure?' attitude that ruined any type of friendliness. Mind you I know what cheap chinese food tastle like. I came in expecting more due to the reviews, and I at least expected the usual cheap Chinese worse comes to worse. I was mistaken. Three of our party members even had stomach aches. For this level of care and quality, do yourself a favor and go to Panda Express instead, you'll be much happier.
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Wayne F.

Favorite place for cantonese food that is not bbq. The honey spare ribs and salt and pepper squid are what make me come here, but I've never really had a bad dish.
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Lynda T.

If you're looking for good Chinese food and not really looking for a great atmosphere, this is the place to go. The fish maw crab soup and salt & pepper squid are awesome!
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Terry O.

It's 11:30 PM. You just got off work. Where do you go to eat that is both good and open late? Waffle House? No. Georgia Diner? Yes, but too far. Buford Highway? Meh. Canton Cook? Yes. OK, Let's go!! I personally do not really care for Chinese food, but this place is good enough to draw me in. When my co-workers told me that they know of a good place to eat, I went. If they had told me it was Chinese, I would not have gone. I am glad they took me there. This place is good because the Chinese food is similar to Japanese Chinese food (or the type of Chinese food that is similar to ones in Japan). I do not know how Chinese people would rate the place, but as far as I know, if you are Japanese, this place is good for you.
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Liz K.

Tucked away on the corner of Roswell Road and Sandy Springs, this Cantonese restaurant brings a different taste of Chinese food. Most of Cantonese cooking isn't spicy, so don't be afraid to try different items on the menu. My favorites are the salt and pepper squid (calamari, a little spicy tang) and the fat noodles (kind of like Thai pad-see-u.) Prompt service and large portions... enough to last you another 2 meals when you head back home.
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Liz T.

These are a few of my favorite things .. Dungeness Crab with Ginger and Spring Onions (addictive!), Pan Fried Spicy Salted Squid with Jalapeno, Fried Chicken Wings, Bittermelon (you can customize), and Fried Rice with Chicken and Salted Fish. Good and quick service. Friendly at the front desk. Don't order from the American menu.
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E K.

Every once in a while I get a hankering for the salt and pepper squid (fried calamari served with sliced jalapenos on a bed of lettuce, no sauce). It's the best calamari I've ever tasted. Sunday night we also had a bowl of brisket soup. The broth had a deep beefy flavor. There are egg noodles in the bowl. The brisket was good, a little fatty, but hey it makes the broth that much tastier. The rice is just ok. The service is prompt, after a 20 minute wait at 6pm. Prices good for the quality of the food. I was glad to discover the brisket soup this time. It will save me the trip out to What the Pho for those chilly days when I crave a warm glow in my tummy. The owners do a great job to keep up the quality and level of service.
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Becky N.

So I am not much a Chinese food person but this place is definitely an exception! Chinese food here is more traditional and open LATE! If you're ever just outside the Perimter in Sandy Springs just looking for some hot food...try Canton Cooks. The place stays busy! They have his one eggplant dish with minced that surprisingly was really good! I normally get the Beef Chow Fun (can't spell).
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D W.

DON'T LET THE STRIP-MALL LOCALE FOOL YOU!!! This is one of THE BEST places to get chinese food! They're open late for those of us who are hungry after 10pm but don't necessarily want fast food. You know it's good when over half the clientel is asian. The dishes are large and flavorful and the staff is good, fast and relatively friendly. They are usually willing to make adjustments when possible (more or less heat, veggies, sauce, etc.) I try to go with a group - mainly because I'm indecicive, but greedy and this lets me try a bunch of different dishes at once.
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Nina B.

This is the authentic Cantonese food that I love! The Egg Foo Young is awesome!
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B K.

If you are looking for a place where management has ZERO respect for you, your family and your time, Canton Cooks is the place for you. I have never encountered such a selfish group of people with such little disregard for others than the jackasses that run Canton Cooks. They have: NO HONOR, NO ETHICS and NO RESPECT for their customers. Send these scumbags a message by spending your money somewhere else.
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Julia S.

This place was a huge disappointment. They didn't have a single vegetarian appetizer except fried wonton, and I'm not big on wonton. Their vegetable section pretty much sucked. I'm sorry but why do you have a PORK DISH under the VEGETABLE section? I finally settled on some vegetable lo mein. It was too saucy, the sauce wasn't even very good, and those were NOT lo mein noodles, sorry. The lo mein was a giant saucy mess that was thoroughly disappointing. My husband seemed to like his, but he said it wasn't anything impressive either. Sorry but this place doesn't hold a candle to Little Schezuan on Buford Hwy.
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Alex L.

This is hands down my favorite Chinese restaurant in Atlanta. It's Cantonese style flavor is definitely distinct and worthy of merit. As a matter of fact, this is where all the Chinese restaurant owners go to eat after they close their restaurants for the night. Their salty duck egg on pork (xian dan cuo ruo) is the best tasting in Atlanta. It's hard to find seating at night because it's usually packed full of customers, so be ready for a short wait. They also do take-out. All the dishes here are great, and whenever it's my turn to choose which restaurant to go to, no one frowns or complains when I suggest Canton Cooks. This is a must try for everyone that hasn't been there. There is also a special menu for those literate in Chinese. If not, have no fear - ask your waiter for some suggestions.
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Scott M.

CC is a few miles from my house and have been about a 100 times over the years. It's my go to Chinese place and open late night which reminds me of getting Chinese at 3 a.m. in NYC after a night out on the town. Great memories from what I remember... Anyway, the shrimp in lobster sauce is the best in the Atl, the clams in black bean sauce is off the chain and the peking duck is finger licking good. Everything else I've had always satisifies. Big fan of this place.
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Jennifer R.

Canton Cooks is a great place for some quality chinese food in the Atlanta area. Being from NY, I'm used to eating some of the best chinese food in the country and I must say, Canton Cooks does not dissapoint. We live nearby and frequently call in an order to pick up. It's always 15 minutes - which is just enough time to jump in the car and pick it up. I am allergic to soy and they are so considerate - I always order the beef chow fun dry (no soy sauce, no msg) and my husband rotates the General Tsaos Chicken and Mongolian Beef. They're not cheap, but it's worth the few extra bucks for quality and fresh ingredients!
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Anu R.

The lunch specials suck. I got the veggies with tofu and it was a tiny serving of veggies in a sea of soy sauce. I've eaten at many authentic chinese joints on the west coast and this place is nowhere near any of them. I have no clue why this place has such high ratings at all. If you want really good Chinese head over to Gu's Bistro or Cafe 101. Those guys know what they are doing.
(1)
Delphine L.

Best Chinese in Atlanta
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Chloe C.

Canton Cooks is definetly one of the best Chinese places in town! I have been a regular customer here for years now, and with good reason. Canton Cooks never dissapoints when I need my Chinese fix. They have all the great stuff you would expect from a Chinese place - I love their dumplings, calamari, soups, and different noodle dishes. Another plus of this restaurant, they are so fast! I've never had to wait very long for my food, since it always comes out quickly, even when it's super packed inside. I also love coming here for take out! They always have my food out and waiting when I come to pick it up. I will definetly keep coming here for years and years to come.
(4)
Craig G.

I've been twice and the food was ok. Some of the food passing by the table looked better so perhaps I've yet to find their strong suite. The place is a little bit pricey but the large portions help to offset that (if the leftovers will survive reheating). The three main courses I tried so far were the Spicy Orange Beef, General Tso Chicken, and Mongolian Beef. Unfortunately they were swimming in gooey or watery sauces and a light coating instead would have greatly improved their appeal. The Sizzling Rice Soup, Won-ton Soup, Egg Rolls, and Chicken Wings were good, but not spectacular. The Hot Tea was so hot I couldn't even pick up the tea cups they radiated with so much heat. There are no refills on soft drinks (it's by the can). Service was adequate. Atmosphere was mediocre, but it's hole-in-the-wall authenticity and crowded tables were charming and actually appealed to me. So I'll be back in the hope of finding their better dishes and upping their score -- or if not at least until I find a better Chinese option locally. NOTE: It took me two tries to find this place. Despite the street address it's in the same strip as the Whole Foods. It's on the south side of Hammond Drive west of Roswell Road.
(3)
smacksmackgulp K.

Good Cantonese food, but can also cater to the General Tso's/crab rangoon crowd. The salt and pepper squid was way over-salted the last time we went, but it's usually good. Better than most Western renditions of calamari I've eaten. The honey garlic spareribs are crave-worthy! You can really taste the honey in the glaze, not some faux corn syrup BS. They do a great job with the sauteed snow peas leaves, and if you like braised meats, with tendon-gooey connective tissue (I do! I do!), the brisket hot pot is just an all-around great dish, with veggies to boot! (Just wish there was more meat, it was so tender!) The duck here isn't as good as Ming's, but satisfactory. A good place to come with a group for some Chinese food. Try to get here early though, it can get pretty packed on weekend nights.
(4)
Akshay S.

Great flavorful food of decent variety. Super fast service! Not very good ambience, but the food is great, and they have imported Tsing Tao beer from China, which you must try IMO!
(4)
Marina T.

Alot of people have been raving about this place but I thought it was OK. I came here twice but it doesn't seem special to me. It is definitely authentic and at the same time the menu has a few americanized "take out" dishes for people who prefer those. The ambience isn't great either. I guess it might be one of the better places you can find in Atlanta but it's definitely nowhere close to new york chinatown restaurants. I like to order the chrysanthemum tea when I come here...it's usually pretty good. Shrimp & Lobster sauce dish and clams in black bean sauce were my favorite.
(3)
John S.

This is our favorite Atlanta Chinese restaurant. It's the most authentic we've found. The service is fast and efficient, although you may often have to wait for a table, but that just shows how good the food is. If you are in the mood for the best wonton soup ever, be sure to say "wonton soup Chinese style". These wontons are not the usual wrapper with a few molecules of meat - they are stuffed with meat and shrimp. The broth is tasty and has baby bok choy to complement the wontons. My favorite entrees are the spicy panfried salted shrimp (don't be scared by the name - it's not really salty) and the oysters with black bean sauce. We've never had a bad meal there.
(5)
Rachel A.

Attempt #2 at finding a decent Chinese food restaurant. EPIC FAIL! Since when did Egg Fu Yung become 21 damn dollars?!? This place felt like someone threw up pepto bismol all over the restaurant. PINK everywhere. Now, I like pink, but my good god! The waitress slammed the glasses on our table. The menu was ridiculous. I couldn't tell if it was a Thai restaurant, Jamaican restaurant, or a seafood restaurant. WTF is wrong with this place?! Why did almost every menu item include oyster sauce?! I didn't understand. This was the second restaurant we walked out of in 20 minutes. Ugh!
(1)
David S.

This is one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in Atlanta. The food is consistently good. Having read the other recent reviews they provide an accurate reflection of the place. It does have duel menus and you can get as authentic or Americanized as you prefer.
(4)
Ching H.

This has been the restaurant where my family came to for 10 years whenever there is a special occasion. Since we work in a restaurant till 11pm, there aren't many restaurants that are opened late. Therefore, we always come here and order the samething which is salt and pepper spare ribs, fish, shrimp with tofu, noodles with egg sauce. I love the noodles with egg sauce, yummy... ever since we have move up to Lawrenceville, we don't get to come eat here anymore. Sigh~ hopefully, one day i'll get a chance to eat there again. ^^
(4)
Scott D.

this is by far the worst chinese restaurant i have ever been to in my life, the appetizers are frozen fast food i kid you not, the lighting in the place is so unbearable that i should be shot for not walking out, i went looking for peking duck they serve it in 2 courses the second course being nothing more than a type lomein with duck it was horrible, the service, what service other than serve your food you never hear from them again until your check, do your self a favor & stay away from this place like the plague.
(1)
Grant G.

Some of the best Chinese food I have had in some time. The menu is very extensive and has nearly everything you could wish for. I am a fan of the all inclusive dinner - runs about $35 for two people and $16 or so for every additional person - it makes ordering easy and is quite tasty. Prices are reasonable and the service was great. Highly recommended!
(5)
Vincent V.

You can always tell how legit a Chinese restaurant is when the clientele is predominantly Chinese. It's a pretty obvious statement, but true time and time again in my experience. Canton Cooks is the most authentic Chinese food you're going to get in Atlanta without going to to the mini Chinatown off Buford Highway. I've been spoiled on great Asian food thanks to my mother-in-law (I married into a big Taiwanese family). Last time she was in Atlanta, we took her to Canton Cooks, put the menu in her hands (she went straight for the page in Chinese) and told her to order for the entire table. It was plate after plate of stellar food, and she seemed to be happier about it as each new dish arrived. We weren't the only ones, the looks on faces all around the restaurant were content and blissfully full. It's in a strip mall, but it doesn't suffer from the location really. It's always crowded, even in the wee hours of the morning when they're still serving excellent food. If you've only had Americanized Chinese food, give Canton Cooks a try and you'll be amazed at what you've been missing.
(5)
Richard K.

Ate here last night due to the proximity and sterling reviews. I was surprised at the bland mediocrity of the food. It's the kind of Chinese I would have expected circa 1985 before Atlanta became Asian hip. There is so much better to be had all along Buford Highway that I felt regret with every bite. To add insult to injury, the bill for 2 non meat dishes and soup came to $41 without tip. If you must eat Chinese in this locale, go for the slightly seedier China Cooks.
(2)
Monica H.

Always packed, but worth the wait. I love the malacha sauce. Saltfish fried rice with no chicken, snow pea greens, salt and pepper scallops. Yum, yum, yum.
(4)
Casey S.

A Chinese friend took me here and it was pretty good. The dishes were a little saucy, but flavor was delicious. The sea bass was awesome.
(4)
Gabrielle H.

I love their dry fish fried rice, lobster, salt-n-pepper squid and snow pea leaves. I haven't had anything bad per se there. There is a special oil & meat sauce which you can request on the side that is pretty awesome. I just don't recall the name of it. Just ask the waiter. They are always busy so grab dinner early or super late on the weekend.
(4)
Love Food T.

This is probably the best "Cantonese" style Chinese restaurant in Atlanta, and overall one of the best Chinese restaurants in Atlanta. Their lunch menu prices are great deals, the portions are huge. However, to really understand how good their food is, stick to their dinner menu which includes their authentic Cantonese style classics. My favorite pasta dish in Atlanta is served here, which is their Cantonese style Chow Mein Noodles (House style comes with Scallops, Shrimp, Bok Choy, Char Siu BBQ Pork, chicken, etc). The broth on top is perfect, not too salty or sweet and soaks into the delicious noodles perfectly! Ever since I traveled to Hong Kong and was introduced to Cantonese Style Chow Mein, I had been searching for a place in Atlanta that could serve that craving - mission accomplished. My only little qualm with Canton Cooks is their use of MSG - to be honest, they don't use much at all, but I don't understand why they use it at all...their chefs are so good, they don't need it!
(4)
MS L.

We are from boston, currently live in the panhandle of florida and have been searching for good authentic chinese cuisine for a long time. Canton Cooks does it right. They have most popular dishes such as king do gwut, chow dow mew, various chinese soups and other tasty items. However, there are several items that they don't have as we found out recently including the "birds" seafood nest, chinese clay pot (bow jie fahn) and of course, that fabulous desert: tapioca/taro soup. However, the food is tastey, and brings us as close to home as the area allows us to, satisfying our hunger for authentic chinese. If you're craving Chinese, go hear, it'll hit the spot.
(4)
Jessica D.

This seems to be a popular place amongst my friends (on Yelp and otherwise). TKi + friends decided to eat here for a late lunch after the We Hungry meet yesterday. We ordered: Peking duck Snow pea leaves Salt and pepper prawns Sweet and sour chicken Spicy beef with vegetables Seafood pan fried noodles I think that was all. Split amongst eight of us, with three of us barely even eating anything (we were planning on going to dinner later), the total came out to be $16 a person, with tip. Sucks for the three of us that didn't eat much and still paid an equal amount. That's what sucks about going to Chinese restaurants and eating "family style." Food was good, but nothing too spectacular.. though the peking duck was great! The skin was extra crispy and there were no bones in the small cuts of meat. Parking was fine, though there are a lot of speed bumps. A couple of the guys parked across the street, as to avoid scraping their cars.
(3)
Daniel B.

Canton Cooks is great for late night dining, especially if you're looking OTP North. OTP, in this case, more appropriately stands for *on* the perimeter rather than outside the perimeter. The restaurant used to be open until 2am on most nights, but recently changed its operating hours to: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 11:00am to 12:30am Wednesday: Closed Friday: 11:00am to 1:00am Saturday: 12:00pm to 1:00am Sunday: 12:00pm to 12:30am I thought the change warranted an updated Yelp review. I also have some new food recommendations since my original review. They are: Fried Fish Maw with Crab Meat (Soup) House Fried Rice Wor Shu ("Sue" on menu) Duck Peking Spare Ribs Salt and Pepper Squid ("Pan Fried Spicy Salted Squid" on menu) and Sauteed Snow Pea (tips) are still highly recommended. At dinnertime, most entrees are around $11-13. Seafood (fish, crab, oysters, clams) and duck are higher. The Fried Fish Maw with Crab Meat soup is one of my parents' favorites. If it's on the menu at a Chinese restaurant, they'll order it almost every time. It's a mild soup with a clear, thick broth. Fish maw has a light, spongy consistency. This soup is best eaten with a little bit of red vinegar and white pepper. If there isn't any red vinegar at your table, ask your server for a bottle. It changes the flavor of the soup significantly. Also, I tend to think they use imitation crab in their fish maw soup because I'm allergic to crab and it didn't affect me. I can't believe I'm recommending the House Fried Rice, but I am. It's good stuff. Freshly prepared with all sorts of chopped protein (egg, chicken, pork sausage, shrimp) and a few veggies like carrots and peas. Delicious and filling. The "Wor Sue Duck" (as printed on menu) is boneless, fried duck served over mixed vegetables. Typically, Chinese duck is roasted and served bone-in, so this dish is different. Each slice of duck has a layer of crispy batter around it. It's pretty good over a base of veggies such as baby corn, cabbage, broccoli, snow peas, and mushrooms. A thick brown sauce at the bottom provides more flavor. The Peking Spare Ribs are very good. These are served at most Cantonese restaurants. Pork spare ribs, chopped bone-in, and coated in a savory red sauce. Sweet and tangy, kind of like BBQ. I don't see how anyone cannot like this dish unless they're opposed to too much flavor. It can be a little strong. I'm upping my rating for this place, though I'm still not a fan of their cramped table seating. Generally, I think it's good for all-around Cantonese comfort food.
(4)
Mary M.

I ordered one of my favorite dishes ever: twice cooked pork. Also house fried rice and my friend ordered another meat dish. Why was everything coated in a mystery brown sauce?? It was pretty horrible (and I have no problem eating questionable street food in foreign countries so that should say something). For actual Chinese food: no good For Americanized Chinese Food: I'm convinced ppl think this place is so great because the selection in the area is so scarce, even JBuffalo up on Roswell is 1000X better than this
(1)
Wei-Chu H.

I just came here for lunch because it isn't far from my work place and I want some chinese food. Honestly after this meal , I don't think I will ever trust yelps review. How is this 4 stars ? The food is what I would call the typical Americanized Chinese food- horribly made, too much sauce and uninspiring. I got hunan beef and my friend got pepper steak. They were just so bad that I couldn't even finish half of it. I literally feel like I was gagging. Since I haven't try the dinner menu ( and I don't think I will come back). This review is geared toward how bad the lunch food is.
(2)
Raven C.

Got seated right away around 7:30 on a Friday night. Ordered the hot and sour soup. It was delicious and spicy. Probably my favorite thing I ate all night. For my entree I ordered Spicy Garlic Chicken. It was ok but very under seasoned. I definitely had to add salt. My boyfriend had the General Tso. It said it was good and not too spicy. Overall the food was ok. It's not a place I'm dying to return. There were two things that were not so great. Our waiter was incredibly rude and never came by to check on us or ask how was our food. Also, the meals are big. So we got to go boxes and asked for more rice. They gave us the boxes and told us we couldn't get more rice. Um, ok. We ended up running by Publix later to pick up some Uncle Ben's. I'm giving them 3 stars because overall this place was pretty average.
(3)
Chaquira S.

I've only been here a few times for carryout but I haven't been disappointed. I found the kung pao chicken and the vegetable fried rice to be pretty darn good. My favorite is the sweet & sour soup because it's really spicy and always served piping hot. This is the perfect soup when you're not feeling well to nock the virus right out of your system.
(4)
Daniel C.

Definitely my favorite Chinese restaurant in Atlanta. I've been coming here since I was a kid. My parents are from China and our whole family loves this place. If you like to be happy and have great food than this is the place for you!
(5)
SAJJAN S.

Best Cantonese food in atlanta. . Love the salt and pepper squid, sliced pork and vegetable soup, chicken in curry sauce and the bbq duck. . Ask for shrimp paste.. Love this place. . Comfort food
(5)
Vonda D.

At 12AM I started craving chinese food. I went to trusty Google to find places that were still open. Most places in Atl close at 10 or 10:30. I finally went to Yelp to narrow down the area and what was still open. I came across Canton Cooks. It was a little out of my way, but once I tasted the food, it was definitely worth the drive! They were very fast and friendly. I'll visit if I'm in that area again!
(5)
Doug B.

I have been a customer of Canton Cooks since it opened, and again last evening it proved once again that it is the "gold standard" of Cantonese cuisine in the Atlanta 'burbs. My only problem with my visits is I have a couple of favorites, but I keep on trying other items on the menu, only to decide that my favorites are, well, my favorites. Let me start with the Salt & Pepper Squid. This is to my way of thinking the epitome of fried squid dishes. I try the fried squid every where I go, Italian or Chinese or any other cuisine, and it always fall short of Canton Cook's Salt & Pepper Squid. Always crispy, and lightly golden brown, and never greasy, cooked to perfection. And the "breading" (I really don't know what it's composed of) always coats every tasty little morsel uniformly. From the first bite to the last. My only critique - more jalapeÃ±o slices please. The combination of the slightly salty fried squid and the capsicum of the pepper produces an amazing taste when consumed together. Warsu Duck. Simply put this crispy duck dish is the bomb! The duck breast meat with tasty crispy skin on, is sliced and placed on top of the sautÃ©ed vegetables, so it stays delightfully crispy from first delicious bite to the last. Trust me, everything on the menu is excellent and you won't be disappointed, but if you go with the two dishes I mention above you will be as pleased as I am.
(4)
Michael L.

This is one of the best Chinese restaurants in Atlanta and we frequently stop by to pick up take out on the way back home. MUST HAVES: Salt and Pepper Squid, Meatloaf with Salty Egg, and Fish Maw and Crabmeat Soup
(4)
Cathy C.

Each time I promise myself that I will try something new, but then I remember the delicious salt-pepper squid, the bright green snow pea shoots, the hot-sour soup and the vegetable egg foo yung. I wish the portions were smaller so that I could have my favorites and then try something else!!! Carry out is also very well done. When one calls in the order, one is notified when the order will be ready and they are very precise so that one can pick up order very quickly.
(5)
B M.

Really good food. Atmosphere is sort of dull, but the food is very good. Reminded me a place in Stone Mountain we use to go to. Will go again.
(4)
Courtney R.

My chicken was gray and could not be cut with a fork. Wonton soup tasted fishy. But the water was good at least.
(2)
Don H.

The chicken and black bean was the best I've had in a long time. The hot and sour soup was also outstanding
(5)
Vj D.

Simply a solid Cantonese/Chinese restaurant. I often came either by myself for takeout or with a small group of friends. I have always been happy with the quality of the food and the service. When I was new in town, this was one of the first places I tried based on the recommendations of a few local friends. If you are living in the North Perimeter area, near Roswell Rd, you should stop by and check it out.
(4)
Skim S.

Bad: customer service Good: yummy salt and pepper squid. Most dishes are great. Awesome price Conclusion: definitely a repeat!
(4)
Jillian A.

We have been boldly searching for a new Chinese restaurant since moving to Atlanta. Chicago is probably one of the cities where you can get some of the best Chinese food. Nothing beats eating a meal in China town, *sigh*. I tried Canton Cooks solely based on Yelp reviews. I trust you guys so much, but I had to wonder if folks from Atlanta knew what really good Chinese food was (no offense). Turns out you guys actually know what you are talking about. I was really excited about trying this place because I really really really wanted some egg foo young. However, I checked the menu and because it was so large I did not find it. So I settled for some sweet and spicy shrimp with shrimp fried rice, egg rolls and crab rangoon. I'm just going to put out a blanket statement and say that I LOVED everything. However, my husband is very picky in his ways when it comes to Chinese food. He did not like the egg rolls, but he's not the one writing the review. I only dock one star because I find out after the fact that egg foo young is on the menu, except it's on the back of the menu. I had the misfortune of assuming that alcohol would be on the back of the menu, as it is in most restaurants. Thanks Atlanta for your honest reviews.
(4)
Fred D.

Canton Cooks is one of my favorite restaurants near my home. Generally we go there for Dinner either Saturday night or Sunday Dinner. The food is consistently good, Our favorites, Chicken Lettuce Wraps for Appetizer, Fried Sole with Ginger & Onion, General Tsao's Chicken (my son's favorite) and Hunan Chicken. Keep up the good work
(5)
Katti W.

Since I live in Roswell, this seems to be the closest, best place to get "authentic" Chinese food. Eating in, they have big tables of 8-10, typical of a traditional Chinese restaurant. We usually order salt and pepper calamari, beef he fun (thick noodles dry), snow pea tips and/or eggplant hot pot. I definitely recommend it if you're in the area and too lazy to drive to Buford highway. It is a little pricey for a Chinese restaurant but still reasonable.
(4)
Mike R.

Went for lunch today with my staff. The shrimp fried rice was horrible. The two people with me ate the eggroll that came with the lunch special. They left full plates uneaten. Now I have spent 2 hours on the toilet with explosive diahrria. The service needs serious help. It is terrible that people had positive reviews of this place. What jave you eaten in the past?
(1)
Theresa H.

After reading so many good reviews about canton cooks, I suggested to visit this restaurant 2 weeks back. I begged to differ from many fellow yelpers. The food: 1) crab meat with fish maw soup - A 2) salt & pepper squid - B 3) sweet and sour pork - F The soup has real crab meat and tasted yummy, which is why I gave it an "A". Salt & pepper squid just alright, doesn't wow me at all. Sorry! The worst dish is the sweet & sour pork. The pork has this "frozen" taste; what I meant is a taste from meat that has been stored way too long in the freezer. That's pretty awful to me. The sweet and sour lacks of the authentic Cantonese flavor I am used to. Our server was indifferent and a little rude. So 2 stars for the soup and that's about it.
(2)
Angie Q.

Really greasy and lots of cornstarch in everything. I had to feed the baby first and by the time I got to my soup it was the consistency of pudding. We got the fish maw and crabmeat soup, egg rolls, chicken and salty fish fried rice, Mongolian beef, spicy garlic shrimp, and snow pea tips. I know for sure egg rolls were friend twice. Spicy garlic shrimp was more sweet and sour. Mongolian beef was decent. Fried rice was good except the chucks of fish and chicken were rock hard-again, they were fried once before for too long. I remember it being lots better when we went years ago. We saw another table order lobster and that looked really good. May come back to try that and the whole steamed fish entrees.
(2)
Wendy N.

I read the review and I tho this is gonna be a good restaurant to go to. But the only good thing about it is it's ice water. The Peking Duck is too oily and fat. The oyster Chinese broccoli is so hard and the sauce is horrible! Steam fish is awful and taste like plastic. Whole meal $85 and it was HORRIBLE! I will never come back again!
(1)
William C.

Sure believe it is now a owner / chef. Taste bland,would not go back there again. Rather have some fast food instead.
(2)
Quynh N.

This is a good place to go for a family style dinner. It's reasonably priced and the quality of the food was pretty good. We went with a group of 8 people and we paid about $18 a person including tips. We ordered a quite a few appetizers and entrees and still had a good amount of left overs. Service was pretty on point. They did well accommodating a large group. Our requests were fulfilled in a timely manner and our food came out pretty quick. Not to mention, they were packed on a tuesday evening. Below are some dishes that I found most impressive. The Fried Fish Maw with Crab Meat soup-My favorite appetizer here. I just couldn't get enough of it. Appetizer portion large enough for 2-3 people. Salt and pepper squid-Right amount of crunchiness and seasoning. Black pepper steak-Meat was tender. Pairs well with plain white rice or fried rice.
(5)
Dean O.

This is one of my go to Cantonese lunch spots on busy Roswell road. They have an affordable and quick lunch combo menu if you're by yourself and if you're in a large group may I suggest ordering off the dinner menu and sharing family style. All lunch combos come w choice of soup, fried chicken wing and eggroll, choice of white or fried rice, and choice of entree. My last visit I had the Mongolian beef with wonton soup and fried rice. Fried wonton strip lovers rejoice! The serve these with the soup. The wing and eggroll were freshly fried, hot, and crispy. The soup was a great start, flavorful, and not too salty with a delicious pork wonton. The rice and Mongolian beef were hot and a very large serving. The beef was tender and flavorful. It was a little sweet and a little greasy for my liking but might just be my personal taste. On more than one occasion the servers took the time to fill my water glass without asking which I appreciate.
(4)
Timothy L.

Having moved to Atlanta from the SF Bay Area recently, I've been craving some good Cantonese-style Chinese food. This place is not bad! While we had to wait for a table, the wait wasn't that bad. I recommend the stir-fried snow pea leaves with garlic, the dry-cooked string beans, and the Chinese donut with beef.
(4)
Thomas Z.

Ordered salt and pepper squid and fried chicken wings. For an Americanized restaurant it was well made. Better than I expected
(4)
Sandler E.

this is the best Chinese restaurant in atlanta. anyone who doesnt think so is an idiot. We have been coming here for years. As a Jew, I know Chinese food. This does not disappoint. barbecue spare ribs, delicious. hot and sour soup, awesome. general tso's chicken succulent. cant wait to come here on Christmas. like i said, if you do not like this restaurant, i recommend seeing a head shrinker.
(5)
William W.

Food tastes great, portion good enough for lunch time working man like me, don't expect great service
(4)
Tiff H.

I've been here many times but for some reason decided not to leave a review... Multiple instances. A couple of random facts (mentioned by a friend, so I can't take all the credit): 1. Best fried chicken wings in town. You love Mary Mac's or Busy Bee Cafe? Your mind will draw a blank if you order these. Bigger than Taco Mac wings (how is that even possible) and crispier and juicier than any fried chicken wings I've had. 2. Open late to cater to the restaurant owners of ATL. The Chinese restaurant owners gotta eat somewhere, might as well be somewhere good. I love the Cantonese food here! I've never gone wrong with nearly any order. The fried tofu in any dish is so good! My parents had a few complaints: 1. Vegetables: too oily (but seriously. Is that a complaint? The oilier the better, in my book). 2. Eggplant: too sweet (I mean... It's sweet and sour for a reason!) although I do agree that the flavor of the eggplant was a little too sweet. I would have preferred more of a spicy kick. 3. Lo Mein: no good. Always go with the Chow Mein. There is seriously a difference. Just go with it. A solid option when Buford Highway's Bobo Garden is not convenient.
(4)
Yasmine B.

My go to Chinese food restaurant. I've been here 30+ times and never had a bad experience. The salt and pepper squid is absolutely delicious. I also highly recommended the dragon soup, I love the fact that they offer brown rice. The restaurant is always busy late at night and is open on holidays like thanksgiving and Christmas. They are closed on Wednesdays. Great Cantonese food.
(4)
Kai F.

Service is really bad. Foods have too much salt on it. If you want to eat some real Chinese food, I suggest you go somewhere else.
(1)
Frank A.

This is the best chinese food around. Anyone giving this place less than a 5 star rating probably pissed off the waietr or is just nuts. Angie Q, I know you gave this place 2 stars and ripped them a new ahole, but honestly, I never had a bad meal here. This place is always jammed so I know I am not alone in loving the food.
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Jonathan T.

True story: When I arrived in San Francisco several weeks ago for a business trip, I sat across the foot-long aisle from a Taiwanese couple that kept staring at my Godzilla-like destruction of $100 worth of dim sum. (I'm a dim sum gangsta.) In order to break the awkwardness, I introduced myself. And in our conversation, I found out that they're both from the Atlanta 'burbs and have lived there for over 20 years! So I had to ask them the most important question of all: "Where do Chinese people go for Chinese food in the Atlanta metro?" Their answer? Canton Cooks #1. Two weeks later I'm sucking the sh** out of a garlic cooked crab and stuffing salt & pepper squid (same time? Maybe) without shame, while washing everything down with hot tea in front of my Taiwanese girlfriend and her mother. Authentic Cantonese eats? Hell yeah. I. FOOD Look, I wouldn't venture to this restaurant if you're the type of person that likes to eat Kung Pao Beef, General Tso's chicken, or cream cheese wantons. Honestly, I've never met an Asian person that has liked or ordered these dishes. (If you have, feel free to introduce yourself to me, because that would be a first. lol.) Canton Cooks is for authentic Cantonese eats, so consider ordering what we had: *Fish Maw Soup: I'm not sure what all is in there -- think one of the things is fish lung? -- but it's delectable and a great way to start a meal. *Lobster w/ Garlic Sauce: Honestly, I don't think there's any better way to consume lobster. It's messy, so be prepared to use your hands. And like what I did, suck the sh** out of them shells, yo. *Steamed Sea Bass w/ Soy Sauce & Garlic: It was good, but definitely could have used more soy sauce. Also, the fish itself tasted like it's been in the freezer for a while. Not bad, but not sure if we could've ordered it again. *Salt & Pepper Squid: We read the Yelp reviews and decided to include this dish in our order. And you know what? It was one of the best that night. Nicely fried, perfectly chewy, and slightly spicy -- I could eat this all day. *Pea Tips: It could use a tad bit more salt, but I loved it. Veggie lovers, this is a must. *Seafood Chowfun: Sauce was a bit too watery, and I think they could've used some starch to thicken it up. It's my preference, though, and not a knock against how they cook it. II. SERVICE There was a lot of yelling in this restaurant from the owner/ manager, so we definitely took this as a sign of fast service. (And it was!) Owner/ manager also came out and talked with my girlfriend's ma. She's cool. lol. III. ATMOSPHERE/ DÃ‰COR It's drab, yet it looks like many other authentic Cantonese restaurants I've been to. In other words, it's not the type of place a dude should take a lady on a first date. It is the type of place to see if she's wifey. Nah mean? Lol. IV. PRICES $12-$30+ for dishes. Obviously, the cost of seafoods depends on the season so they fluctuate. Very reasonable, though. If you got all those dishes above, it'll cost you somewhere north of $130+. V. OVERALL I'll continue to search for great Cantonese in the "A," but for right now Canton Cooks is the clear favorite. Thanks mysterious Taiwanese couple! If you're reading this, send me a message so we can reconnect! Maybe over some lobster with garlic sauce.
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Steve G.

A definite mixed bag. Eating family-style, our party of five began with a double order of the fried dumplings, before advancing to three entrees and roast pork lo mien. Perhaps we caught them on an off night, but we found the service to be unacceptably slow (almost 10 minutes to receive menus), cold and mechanical. Water glasses were, however, refilled faithfully. The fried dumplings were of a frozen purveyor familiar to me, and not known as a quality brand. Doughy and thick, with a dense meat filling, they lacked both character and discernable flavor. Coupled with a timid dipping sauce, they could have been much better. Next came Wor Shu Opp (duck), beef with mushrooms and bamboo shoots and a shrimp dish whose name escapes me. The shrimp were ordered "medium spicy." Trailing the pack by at least five minutes was the pork lo mien. The duck was quite light in its protein content, but a respectable rendition of a classic Cantonese dish. I appreciated the fact that it was completely boneless, and that a more flavorful kitchen-made sauce replaced the ubiquitous brown sauce which so often denigrates this dish. Beef with mushrooms and bamboo shoots was tasty, and seemed to be the most popular of the entrees amongst the diners at our table. Both entrees were solid and generally enjoyable. Our shrimp dish is where things began to slide downhill. With little detectable chili heat, few shrimp and a pasty sauce, the dish clearly missed the mark. This brings discussion to the pork lo mien. Very light on both slices of roast pork and vegetables, the noodle was a vermicelli. The dish was stir fried with just enough soy sauce to lend a light brown color, but not enough supporting ingredients to provide the umami flavor generally sought in this dish. A bit of garlic and a tablespoon or two of oyster sauce would have improved the flavor greatly, as there was just too great a portion of vermicelli to be balanced by the meager quantities of other ingredients. This was, unfortunately, a rather unpolished example of Sino-American cuisine, circa 1965. Minimally decorated, the interior walls of Canton Cooks were painted in pink. Perhaps only a subjective take, but this also brought back memories of '60's Sino-American chow mien houses. The tab was reasonable, and while inconsistent and poorly serviced, our dinner at Canton Cooks was strictly "alright;" nothing special, but generally inoffensive.
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Vinaya S.

Went here to get lunch today, I ordered Tender Beef with Broccoli, and my food arrived in exact 3 minutes! Sounds like I should be happy, but that probably means that they brought me microwaved food that they had prepared earlier that day. And the food did taste like it was cooked sometime earlier, and microwaved. Needless to say, the food tasted pretty bland. I have decided that next time I feel like eating Chinese food, I will definitely go to Buford Highway. Never going back here! (That said, the people who work here are pretty nice, and hardworking. It's just that the food is absolutely horrible!)
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John E.

You can find Canton Cooks at the Exchange shopping center anchored by Whole Foods. You can also find two of my favorites, Hearth Pizza and Mike's Hotdogs in the same shopping center so there are several alternatives if you're not in the mood for Chinese food. Since the restaurant is in the middle of a strip-mall, it doesn't look like much - you'll find it from the octagonal window and red double-door entryway. I've been coming to Canton Cooks for many, many years and it's identified as a favorite by Sandy Springs locals. While it's not exceptional swag (aka Americanized) Chinese Food, it does have all your basics and does them well - it's also been very consistent throughout the years I've visited, that's been at least 10 years and introduced by my friend Alec P (who's now off in LA producing movies). Besides consistency and convenience, Canton Cooks also offers incredible value for the food it produces, especially during lunch. It's really the only decent Chinese restaurant within several miles and much better than Chin Chin 5 down the street. The interior is larger than you would expect, but a bit dowdy/dated (the place has been here for some time and could use some freshening). Don't let that scare you off though as the food is good. Most recently I visited with my usual lunch crew - we were greeted with a half-filled restaurant (we were early) and immediate seating. The food came out fast and blazingly hot. Lunch comes with your choice of hot-and-sour or wonton soup plus a spring roll and crispy chicken wing. Lunch prices here are way cheap, between $6.95 and $8.25. I think Sangam and I had the hot-and-sour soup (Sid passed due to the chicken broth) - it was good but nothing special. It came with fried wontons, your basic bowl of deliciousness we all know we shouldn't eat but do anyway. My eggetarian friend Sid ordered the veggie egg foo yung. It was good but next time he say's he'll get it without the brown sauce. Fried rice for him. Sangam and I both ordered the Kung Po Chicken - the chicken was flavorful but a little bland - nothing that a spoonful of chili oil can't fix. Plenty of veggies and peanuts. We both opted for steamed rice. The food was tasty and well done - the portions were large and the service exceptional. For all you Chinese food snobs, this place isn't bad at all and for Sandy Springs, well worth trying out. (slightly different version of this review also posted to my food blog)
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Chan V.

This place has been one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in Atlanta. The space is small so you are likely to wait for a table on the weekends. My favorite dishes are mostly the salt and peppered dishes. It tastes the same every time. I can never eat all of my favorites at once because there was too many. Here we go. 1. Duck and bamboo soup with black mushrooms 2. Braised chicken wings 3. Salt and pepper shrimp no shells 4. Salt and peppered squid 5. Salt and pepper tofu 6. Salt and pepper Dungeness crab 7. Ginger and scallions lobster 8. Salt and pepper pork chops 9. Seafood and tofu hot pot 10. Ong choi with garlic 11. Snow pea leaves with garlic 12. Pan fried sea bass There's a lot of good stuff here and these are just my usuals. Don't be scared of the clutter and dirtiness here and there. It's all about good food here. They can serve food in an alley way and it will still be the most delicious Chinese food in Atlanta.
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Emma F.

This is a fairly "average" Americanized Chinese restaurant. When we came in, they gave us forks vs chop sticks. I point this out because this is usually a sign to me that the restaurant is trying to cater/condescend to the American palate and the food isn't going to be very good. In this case, this was totally what happened. Pea Vines with garlic: Here they call them snow pea leaves whereas I have always heard of them as pea vines, either way, these were the best part of the meal. They were as we expected they would be and were quite happy with them. Pan Fried Salted Squid: I have always seen this called salt and pepper squid but again, they seem to name things a bit differently here. What I find odd, is that when I ordered it the waiter himself called it Salt and Pepper squid, seems he realizes their menu uses unusual names. This dish was not bad, but it was certainly not as we expected it. The squid was adequately cooked but it lacked flavor. Usually this dish is spicy, this one wasn't spicy at all, the main overriding flavor was actually sweetness, which while often a component of the flavor is not the front note of this dish in my experience. It lacked all the flavors we have come to expect from this dish and was a bland "Chinese" version of italian calamari. I wouldn't order this again. Tender Chicken and Salted Fish Fried Rice: Horrible. I love Salted fish and chicken fried rice. It's my absolute favorite fried rice in the world. This was the worst version I have ever had. This dish is supposed to be pungent, and I mean stink up the restaurant pungent. Not as bad as stinky tofu, but close. This version had no smell at all and for that matter no flavor. Furthermore, they deep fried the chicken pieces and the salted fish pieces making the salted fish taste almost bland. They then used carrots and peas... I have never had it like that, it's usually stir fried with some lettuce. Overall it seems as if they took this amazing, flavorful dish and dumbed it down for the "American/White" palate. In doing so, they made it just boring fried rice. I wouldn't order this again.
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Norbert C.

I really could not find any faults with this place. The fried Dumplings were hand rolled and full of pork. The General Tso Chicken was perfect and the spices they used gave it a unique flavor. It was so crispy that you could take it home and it would still be crispy. The service was top notch, didn't have to wait for water, which is always a problem at other restaurants. I would certainly give this place a try if your in the neighborhood. Roswell and Hammond Dr.
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Randy T.

Canton Cooks is one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in the Atlanta area. Nestled in the middle of a strip mall, it doesn't serve the typical "take-out" food that you'd expect from a restaurant in such a location. As the name suggests, most of the food is Cantonese style. My favorite dish at Canton Cooks is the salt and pepper squid, which is breaded, fried, and quite tasty. Their noodle dishes are also quite good. The Mongolian beef is a little heavy on scallions and a little light on the beef, but still tasty. Portion size for all dishes is medium-sized. I recommend eating family style here, but make sure you order one dish per person otherwise members of your party may leave hungry. At the end of your meal, you'll get both oranges and fortune cookies.
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Katie H.

This is by far the best Chinese food in Atlanta and diet destroying! Foods are always consistently perfect. We drove at least 26 miles everytime just to eat the pan fried seabass and the crispy roasted duck. It's truely hard not to stuff your face with delicious food dining here. Service is also excellent! I called in my orders on a Friday night. I told them our party would arrive in 15 minutes, by the time we arrived the table was set, and the first dish was immediately served. That's top-notch service. Recommend: Pan Fried seabass, roasted duck, salt and pepper squid, salt and pepper shrimp,snow pea leaves, shack fin soup, steamed chicken with scallion & ginger.
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J H.

Passed by this place on the way home while hungry. Checked what Yelp had to say and liked the great reviews it had--so now i'm adding my own. It was such delicious food, we ordered an entire extra plate just to take home and eat later. The place was packed, and rightfully so. Incredibly fast service too-- we had our orders placed and on our table within 10 minutes. If I can recommend one dish in particular, I'd say give the Curry Chicken a try, it was amazing!
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Marta J.

This place is definitely not a four-star. The food was okay, but nothing exciting. And it's too expensive for what you get. We paid around $50 for a couple of mediocre appetizers and a couple of mediocre entrees, which is not our usual experience in Buford Highway. Disappointing.
(2)
Jessica A.

What is 5 stars when you deserve a-freaking-100!!!!!!!!!! Golden stars, a+'s, cookies and all. I haven't found a better Chinese restaurant in the South. Try it and see for yourself...
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Nina S.

I love coming here to eat every time that I come to Atlanta, but this time was so so. The service , well as you know it's a Chinese restaurant they really don't care for your opinion . We had six entrees that was 12.95 each toasted shrimp 5.95 and had dungeon crab not price and fried pompanos market price. Left there with $191.28 bill. Didn't add up went to ask cashier and she act like she didn't understand me. So if you do go eat there watch your check" they will rob you in there chinese writing especially when they are busy. Will not ever go back again!
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Jeremy P.

To get a good gauge of any new Chinese restaurant I always order hot and sour soup and orange beef before I branch out on the menu. By that standard Canton Cooks passed the test with flying colors. Everything was just right. Now it's time to try the other stuff.
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Jeremy S.

Best take out chinese in the area. Also they are open really really late so good for the late night meal on occasion. The food is much better than Chin Chin, etc.
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Meredyth Y.

This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in Atlanta. The salt and pepper calamari is some of the best I have ever had. The menu offers a great variety of dishes that range from tried-and-true familiar favorites to exotic and adventurous--so everyone in your group can find something to fit his or her taste. This place is open late, which I love, since I tend to only crave Chinese when it's late.
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Robert B.

Canton Cooks is not a great restaurant. I am not sure how else to put it. I went here with a group of 4 recently and was widely castigated by the group for my choice. The food was at best uninspiring, in a older place with poorly updated ambiance and ok service. We went during dinner and had some Yelp recommendations. (I try to only go to places that have at least 100 reviews and Yelp four stars. I may have to delve in deeper before making choices.) First, the menu is a typical American-style Chinese restaurant. Although there are large groups of folks who would seem to know the menu, it's a diverse crowd. (There are tables of Chinese families dining in so that was a plus.) However, the age of the menu, both the actual paper and its contents was concerning. We order a Tsing Tao, that comes out at the end of the meal. (OK a little confusion perhaps.) And then the egg plant and Worshue Duck. Both were tastless and uninspiring. The Worshue Duck was fried duck, but without any flavor. The egg plant had hints of what was proper flavor -- though cooked to a pulp. Both dishes came out very quickly, but not hot, suggesting they had been made previously. The meal was described by others at the table as disgusting. My stomach was quesy in the restaurant. The ambiance is old, which is not necessarily a bad thing. The food is just not great. This is the odd thing: It's packed and highly reviewed. So how to explain that? Most reviews are several years old and may not reflect the food. Also, I'd have to believe that they serve different food to different folks. There's no way that the tables of Chinese families I saw could possibly bring guests with food that poor. (And in tasting the food, I could believe that someone knew how to make them.) The problem is that my meal was the worst I've had in a very long time. (I've done nearly 200 reviews and few have merited 1 star.) I would recommend Bobo Gardens or Chef Liu's, if you are in the mood for much better quality food.
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Frank M.

Solid Chinese food with some good specials and some traditional American-Chinese items as well. Enough variety to cover a range of tastes. I enjoyed the seafood and the duck dishes. Service was good. Food came out quickly. Prices are reasonable. The restaurant is the strip mall anchored by Whole Foods. Will revisit and try some more dishes. Read through some of the Yelp reviews. I have to side with people who are amazed about the rave reviews. The place was OK but not close to 5 star worthy Chinese. I think this place is helped quite a bit by past reputation and good location. As I said I'll revisit but I don't expect it'll get better than 2.5 to 3 stars.
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Lady C.

Mediocre..but maybe it's just not our style. Food was alright. Got the highly recommended squid and it was just alright. Terrible service. Took forever to get waters then when we went to order the squid the server said they did not have it and it was too much work to make. Maybe we got the scrapes at the end of the day. Mongolian beef was good. Two stars for the amazing egg rolls! That was the only saving grace.
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Cindy W.

Don't be scared by the exterior neighborhood. Went here for someone's birthday- the food here is authentic (for Guang Dong or Cantonese-style cooking, which is sweeter than all the other cuisines except for Shanghai-nese cooking), and the atmosphere is reminiscent of a restaurant back in China. I really liked their fried tofu and green leaf vegetables the most, and their fish (sea bass) is one of their best dishes.
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Madelyn A.

This particular restaurant was recommended by my daughter so hubby and I decided to give lunch a try. The restaurant is very simple but had nice linen table cloths and was very comfortable. Now to the food. I ordered mixed veggies with white chicken in a white sauce, (special order) while my husband ordered from the menu. I started with the wonton soup which was very well seasoned and served at the appropriate temperature. My main dish was delicious; it too was well seasoned, with veggies cooked to perfection, (retaining color and crisp). Rice was lightly seasoned and nothing was over seasoned or oily. I only eat the inside of the egg roll which was delicious. The spring roll was light and delicious, veggies only. The chicken wing was served piping hot and lightly seasoned, (refreshing change). Now, for the most important part of the meal: the fortune cookie. Yes, the fortune cookie matters. If the cookie isn't right, the entire meal is off. The cookie was light and crisp, and there was no mingling of strange odors. It also had a clean taste without the underlying lemon or almond taste that some cookies have. It was the perfect finisher. Overall a nice restaurant that I would easily recommend. What would I change: Update the decor and add additional storage so that boxes and bags are not visible to customers.
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Safia A.

Canton Cooks was so much better when I was a kid; it was a great place for authentic chinese food. I feel like it's turned into a more suburbian type of chinese food restaurant. Go here for fast-food Chinese that is done better than your delivery place. My husband loves the General Tso's chicken and fried rice, but I get the seafood hot pot to avoid the usual Chinese take out style food.
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Jacki H.

Great food, quick service. We had chicken wings and they were delish, as was the wonton soup. Don't forget to order the chili sauce if you like it- its homemade with great heat and flavor. Orange chicken isn't on the menu but it's really good. Other reviewers said the Lo mein wasn't very good/not what they expected- but the server did warn us when we ordered that they are skinny noodles and we thought it was really good. Service was very quick, not super friendly- but they kept on the drinks and food came out very hot! Can't complain!!
(5)
Will S.

Located in the shopping plaza with Whole Foods and Marshalls. Menu is pretty large consisting of Americanized Chinese and traditional/authentic dishes. Luckily I had brought my very own Chinese girl to pick out the good stuff. We ordered several dishes Mapo tofu Fried spicy salted squid House fried rice BBQ duck The Mapo tofu wasn't bad. This style is very lite and non-spicy compared to the szechuan style, which I prefer, but it was still good. The house fried rice was good but nothing too special. I can probably get something similar at any American Chinese joint. The BBQ duck was pretty good; The skin was crispy and the meat was very juicy. The juices at the bottom of the plate made for a wonderful dipping sauce. . The squid was my favorite dish. The batter it's fried in is well seasoned, and it's cooked perfectly. So tender. It's served with jalapeÃ±os which helps give it a little kick. Service was top notch. Waiters were in attentive and food came out quickly. Prices weren't bad. The 3 of us spent about $55 and left with leftovers.
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Belinda L.

I've been to this place for lunch and dinner. Even though dinner might have been just slightly better... I was very unimpressed with everything. It was a while back when I tried lunch so I'm not exactly sure what I got, but nothing too impressive. I remember saying I wouldn't come back for lunch though. So I decided to give dinner a try. I've been to this place a few years ago and remember really enjoying all of the food that was ordered. Yeah... not so much this time unfortunately. Here's what we got: - Wonton soup: I didn't get to try this aside from the soup but I was very disappointed in the way it was served. It came in this super tiny soup bowl. On the menu, it's priced at $4.95, but when we received the check, they marked it at $2.95. So I'm not sure if they made a mistake or not, but obviously I was expecting something a lot bigger if we're going to pay almost $5. The soup itself tasted really watery. No flavor. - Salt and Pepper Squid: We decided to try this since it was highly recommended on Yelp. Eh... Not sure what the hype is about. I didn't really like it and it had a very weird after taste to it. - Bean Curd and Mixed Seafood Hot Pot: This is always favorite type of dish to get. Although this dish was better than the first two, it was still not really that good. Portion was a decent size, but everything in there was mostly vegetables. It wasn't cooked very well so it tasted a little bland to me... Service wasn't good. It wasn't terrible but not good. One of the servers snapped at me when I told him I changed my mind about the hot and sour soup because of the tiny bowl it came in. No thank you sir, and I know I won't be back anytime soon if you're going to offer poor service and average/below average food.
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Jane H.

BEST CANTONESE FOOD IN TOWN, HANDS DOWN! Large portion, fair price, amazing flavor, quality food, good service, what more can you ask for?? I do recommend going with a small group of friends and do family style, because 3 entrees is enough to share with 4 people. You can also ask for this Malaysian sauce (similar to a dry shrimp paste) and/or vinegar infused jalapenos on the side! Some must-try items are the salt & pepper squid, snow pea leaves, and steamed seabass with ginger and green onions. Yum :)
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Melissa G.

Maybe I just didn't order the right dishes, but the food here was horrible. It literally wasn't worth the effort of moving the food from the plate to my mouth. I got the vegetable noodle soup and the Chinese broccoli. I wanted to try the snow pea tips, but they didn't have them. Everything was completely tasteless. There was oyster sauce drizzled on the Chinese broccoli, but it only made it onto one broccoli. I had high hopes for this place because of all the great reviews, but I was thoroughly disappointed.
(2)
Helen K.

Our goto place for Chinese food. Ultimate favorite dishes are the salted pepper squid and schezan shrimp. It's a staple for Atlanta.
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S C.

The food: the taste is below average, worse than any mall food court Chinese food. The price: too pricy. Cost twice more than the average Chinese restaurant, and the food quality and taste are not any better. The service: okay. They Let us get another dish after we complain about the garlic eggplant dish being too sweet and sour. Overall: I will not recommend this restaurant to anyone or come back here again.
(2)
Joe B.

First things first, closed on Wednesday. Can say I have forgotten this on more than one occassion. Even though they are closed on Wednesdays, one of the great things about this is thier late hours. They are open to 2:30 AM on all the other nights and is a great alternative to the other late night eats. The food is outstanding, I don't think I have found a better egg roll anywhere else. Thier combination dinners are a great value with the amount of food that they bring you. Go for dinner and you will always find it crowded which is a good sign. The place lacks a little in atmosphere, but the food more than makes up for it.
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Melissa K.

OPEN LATE! Yum. This is a nice place that feeds the night owls too. I've had the Mapo Tofu and the Kung Pao Chicken. All yum. Not too salty, and the portions are huge. Well worth a late night (or anytime) visit.
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n y.

i am a big fan of this place over the years. Just as Houstons gives you consistent quality with each visit, Canton Cooks does the same with cantonese food. Things to try: calamari, salt and pepper pork chops, pan fried noodles, House Special soup, steamed sea bass, snow pea leaves, pork/fish/salted egg. I can't remember the exact name on the menu. This is a good "safety" chinese place if you don't feel like risking a new place on Buford Hwy. One downside is that their prices have steadily increased the past few years. It used to be quite a bargain, but now it's on the higher end of chinese restaurants. 4 adults will spend ~$70-90 with tip and leftovers depending on what we order that day.
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Cove C.

The food is great and the price is right. I ordered Mongolian beef with braised tofu- the tofu was actually cooked to perfection, and the mongolian beef was terrific, some of the best i've had. definitely going back.
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Thomas B.

This is one of my favorite Chinese Restaurants in all of Atlanta. The soups, egg rolls, spicy salted squid, sea bass, and pan pan chicken are all great. I have never had a bad meal here. Sometimes this place is packed but we have never had to wait more then 10 min to get a table. The staff is very attentive and it's open til 2am. Good prices and always a good idea if you're in the mood for Chinese.
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Andy L.

If you're looking to experience Cantonese cooking, you might be better served going elsewhere. I went here for lunch based on reading these great/awesome reviews, and then I figured out that NONE of these items are offered on the lunch menu - just regular American "Chinese" food, and it's all fit for lunchtime workers. Shuffle in, slop the stuff on the plate, eat, pay, leave. Very little ambiance or character to the establishment.
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James B.

Canton Cooks is by far my favorite Cantonese restaurant in Atlanta. I have no clue what their typical Americanized cuisine tastes like, and will never try it when I can have more authentic food. I recommend you order from the dinner menu and bypass the lunch menu if you come here during that time (order approx. 1 dish per person) The pan-fried spicy salted squid here is excellent..I half wonder if the chef doesn't lace it with drugs b/c I can't get enough and keep coming back for more. The eggplant hot pot is also another excellent dish. Their fish-ball dishes are a little disappointing as they're just the typical fish-balls you can pick up at any Asian Farmer's marketer. I was hoping for a more Fuzhou style fish-ball, where it's fish paste ball with beef in the center.
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Chuan S.

I'm not clear how to rate Chinese places in Atlanta anymore. I thought all the dishes we had was pretty good, but I don't see myself handing out 4 stars on the first go. I tried their Peking spare ribs, ma-po tofu, fried pig intestines, eggplants and spicy salty squid. The Peking spare ribs were actually Peking pork chops. I admit i was a little bit skeptical when I saw the words spare ribs instead of pork chop because I prefer pork chops. I would probably not get the fried intestines again since my party of four could not finish it. The eggplants, intestines and tofu was average. The Peking pork and squid was better than average. I would recommend this place for Chinese food seekers but I just don't think that I would recommend Chinese in Atlanta over other cuisines. Yes, I am predominantly prejudice against Chinese food in Atlanta.
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Daniel R.

The thai style soup with squid, shrimp, scallop is great. It's spicy and comes with lots of seafood. I highly recommend this as a starter. The minced pork with Chinese eggplant is also an excellent choice. The spicy chicken is ordinary and not spicy at all. The salt & pepper squid is lightly fried, but pretty forgetful. The shrimp in black bean sauce really didn't impress me either.
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Michelle M.

Did you know? It's good when you see chinese people eat here. My top 5 favorite dishes: (1) Salt and Pepper Squid (2) Chinese bacon with preserved vegetables - very authentic - watch out! (3) Deep fried jumbo oysters (4) Black pepper steak (5) Any of the hot pots You know you can always get consistent food with them. They're probably one of the closest restaurants you can get to authentic Chinese. If you're looking for dessert, stop right there. They don't have anything but orange slices after your meal.
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Brent H.

The other reviews have nailed it so I'm not adding a lot to the conversation other than just agreeing so I'll try to just hit the major points: Been here three times so far and each time has been excellent. If you want more traditional stuff order of the very first page of the menu. Pan Fried spicy salted squid is excellent but if you're like me and don't care for the texture of squid some times, go with the pan fried spicy pork. Same great flavor on a porkchop. Goes well with chili oil if you want a little extra spice. Always had great service and the food tends to come out very fast. Huge portions. Pretty much never leave here hungry or without some leftovers.
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Jeff L.

What a great find this place was for us! The drive to Buford Highway is a little over 30 minutes -- this means that finding good, and authentic, Cantonese food is quite the hassle. Ultimately, this means that we don't get to eat it as frequently as we'd like to. This can be tough given that my wife grew up on amazing Cantonese food and goes through withdrawal if she goes too long without it. Luckily, with Canton Cooks closer by, we can satisfy our cravings a bit more regularly. Their menu is a hodge-podge of inauthentic Americanized Chinese fare intermixed with authentic Cantonese dishes. Case in point, their Chow Meins: their menu has two sections "Chow Mein" (Americanized) and "Cantonese Style Chow Mein" (authentic -- can't remember the exact section title). This is both good and bad -- you do have to sift through many, many inauthentic Americanized dishes to get to the great (authentic) ones; but unlike so many other places, at least the great ones are still there! Their Cantonese pan-fried noodle (chow mein) is easily the best I've had in the area, and probably the best I've had outside Toronto. They also do an amazing egg scramble chow fun -- served in a ginormous bowl, enough to feed 8 people! As others have noted their Salt & Pepper Squid is out-of-this-world good -- I could eat several helpings of this. I will also note that their Fish Maw & Crab Meat soup is (like the pan-fried noodle) way lots better than any other I've had in the area. The only disappointment we've had food-wise is their Chicken & Salt Fish fried rice. It wasn't bad by any stretch, but used a very different salted mackeral than any other dish, and it's definitely one thing that I make better at home. We were hopeful about it, but probably wouldn't get it again because of the very different flavor profile. All in all, this place has been a bit of a saving grace. The main issue is that the overwhelming majority of their dishes fall into the inauthentic Americanized fare, and so we'd probably end up rotating between the same set of dishes again and again. But, that has not stopped us from coming back (several times); and what we've ordered so far has generally been exceptional.
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Cousin D.

We love this place. Not the best ambiance, but what Chinese rest does? Everything we have tried here has been good. Long lines sometimes to eat in so why not take out? We do. Sinday night dinner at Canton Cooks!
(4)
Michelle M.

The one star is for the horrible service. $20 for frozen oysters with mediocre flavor. Really ok food, but some things I take a stand on & it's the bad service.
(1)
Justine S.

This is my family's go-to Chinese place around our area. If you look past the out-dated decor, you'll find some pretty good dishes here. My personal favorite is the salt and pepper pork. Another favorite is the Peking duck, though the mere sight of the duck's head staring at you as you eat is a tad alarming, just face it at someone who can stomach it. There are some dishes that definitely aren't as great, so I'd recommend you try a few dishes and find your favorite.
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Anita C.

I have very high standards for Chinese food, probably because I am Chinese. I came here for Chinese New Year. It was super packed and tight with the way they arranged the tables. The food was "ok," it wasn't great. I thought it was very greasy and not that tasteful. I have definitely had better in Atlanta.
(2)
Hannah C.

It's late. Jang has been taking one of his infamous cat-naps again...and now he's hungry. And all other restaurants are on the verge of closing for the night, and I refuse to be that jerk-face customer that comes in 10 minutes before closing time and expects to be served (anyone who does that can suck it!). Where to go? Quick!!! We're running out of options, here. Jang's stomach growl is getting louder and louder...OH NOOOOO!!! Thank heavens for Canton Cooks! They rescued us from starvation and crappy late-night food choices again...for like the thousanth time. I love how we can stroll on in way past 11 pm like it's only 6 pm (cause in hamster-land, it is...we're nocturnal, you know)! Immediately, we're seated in a booth and someone is there to bring water and ask if we want tea. Of course I want tea! Now, I would really love some FLOWER tea, but I don't think they've served that for a while (if ever...), but I'm still hoping they'll have it one of these days! Anyway, we ALWAYS start out with a big bowl of crab meat Fish-Maw soup! So squishy and delicious! It's savory and soft...perfect as it is, but I like to add the red vinegar and a little red pepper oil just to be like Emeril and kick it up ONE MORE NOTCH!!! Another old faithful dish is the Ma Po Tofu...I think they make one of the best! It's spicy with big, soft chunks of tofu surrounded by pork, shitaki mushrooms, peas & carrots, and if you're lucky, you'll find some small chunks of fresh ginger! You could also try the Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce! I like veggies, so it's a winner in my book. But I've found that they'll be willing to make stuff even if it's not on the menu...like Bok Choy with garlic. Sometimes a hamster just gets a hankerin' for bok choy, you know? Looking for something sinfully delicious, ooey-gooey and/or fried? One word: Peking Spareribs. Holy cow...er, pig! OMG. It's like a meat dessert!!! Sweet, gooey, tangy red sauce covered, deep fried, juicy pork pieces still attached to some bones. *drool* You can't go wrong with the salt and pepper squid, wor sue duck, or mu shu pork. Normally, I'm not big on mu shu (Chinese burrito?), but the one at Canton Cooks is pretty good...and cheap!!! Hamster sayz: Solid 4 stars + 1 for late night and good location! Viva la Canton Cooks!!!
(5)
Dio S.

Since China Cooks is just a couple blocks down the streets and the two restaurants are so similar I will do a simple comparison. Both offer long menu of pretty authentic and tasty food with emphasis on Cantonese cuisine. Both open until really late. These are some of the better Chinese restaurants in town. Canton Cooks is cheerier and a generally more comfortable environment. The seasoning and general execution is more delicate than China Cooks, which is good for certain dishes (e.g. steamed shiitake chicken) but as a result many dishes taste too light for me. China Cooks also has more "Chef's Specialty" type dishes than this outfit. I would say overall the two even out and take your pick based on preference. You can shop at Whole Foods while waiting for your To Go order.
(4)
A + P.

We've done Canton Cooks as take-out several times. For me it has been hit-or-miss depending on what I've ordered. Sweet & sour tofu was so-so, partly my fault for not recognizing all the containers that were supposed to be put together. The eggplant hotpot almost made me sick, probably wouldn't have even ordered it if I had known it had pork. The latest dish I had was pan-fried noodles with chicken, which was pretty good. We've gotten a good recommendation for the salt and pepper tofu, which will be one of my next dishes to try. And what I'm really looking for is chow mein with vermicelli-type noodles, but Canton Cooks doesn't seem to do chow mein that way. But I'll go back a couple more times trying to find a few dishes that work for me.
(3)
H L.

I'm visiting the area for work and crave Chinese food. Over the last few visits, I have tried all my benchmark dishes and they pass with flying colors. They may not be the best in the world, but definitely a good place to help scratch your Cantonese food itch. They do serve more western fare to satisfy the "American" populace, but if you ask and order carefully, you can get a fairly good authentic taste of Canton.
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Omar A.

Maybe I'm biased because it was my birthday and treated, but that was as excellent as Chines cuisine can get. I usually don't get to the North area OTP, but I was tolad about this restaurant a few weeks earlier. Coming to Yelp, I tracked the other reviews to get a grasp about what to expect. Feeling confident, I took the long trek to Roswell Road. The parking lot was packed full of people filing in to all the neighboring restaurants. Lucky for me, I was the last to arrive and the rest of the party was already seated. Didn't take too much into the decor, I was glad to be with friends. It was clean and the tables were huge. Didn't ralize why until the food came. The waiter was fast, almost too fast. In a hurry to take orders, turn tables, etc., he felt a little forced. I had the Hot and Sour soup and fried squid. The others at the table had General Tso chicken, lettuce wraps, Chicken Chow Fun, and a pan seared fish. Authentic ingredients, original recipes, it was as close to being in Shanghai as one could get. The food arrived before I could finish my first cup of tea. I would pay top dollar to watch the kitchen in action. The portions were humongous, well worth the price tag, and the reason for the large table size. There was no clean plate club tonight, carry-out boxes for everyone. I was impressed by the speed of the waiters, once our food arrived, they were always moving. I really enjoyed the chopsticks they had on hand, no cheap wooden splinters here. I suggest taking a large group and when ordering, make sure at least three people can share each plate, it's that huge. Also, do some research on the menu before ordering. I believe my Hot and Sour Soup may have had pork in it. Vegans and religious restrictions be extra careful. Everyone else, enjoy, and tip your waiters. Really.
(4)
Lin H.

Good food ......love to go there for late diner.
(5)
Ron S.

Three of us had Sunday lunch here. Although we love Chinese food and have tried them all multiple times in our city, we were pleasantly surprised with Canton Cooks. The service was slightly better than average but the food was superb! I had the House Chow Mein (Canton Style) and it was among the best I have ever eaten. Another great dish was the Chicken Lo Mein. We cannot wait to return!
(4)
Bao T.

Every visit home never fails to include a visit to Canton Cooks. To my disappointment, I have yet to find a Chinese restaurant that lives up to the expectations set by CC in the Bay Area. Bold words, but don't take my word for it. If you're in the area, I encourage you to try it for yourself and you tell me what you think. Just to give you a little background on my history with this establishment; I know Cathy, co-proprietor of CC's. She and her husband, parents and brother run the restaurant with an enormous staff. She and her brother run the front while her husband is the head cook and her parents assist with the prep work. I met Cathy about eight years ago doing charity work in Atlanta when I approached her restaurant requesting a food donation for one of our events. Not only did she donate food, but she went way above and beyond donating more than we could have ever asked for. Since then, her kindness has never waivered whenever we've asked for her to participate in other events. And, every time I've eaten at her restaurant, she always calls me by name, even after all these years having moved away from the ATL. ENVIRONMENT: It's nestled among strip mall heaven/hell in the northern suburb of Roswell/Sandy Springs. It shares the same parking lot as Whole Foods, Ross and Petco (no animals...from this establishment were harmed/consumed in this review). The restaurant itself has about six (four-seater) booths, six large (ten-seater) tables and about six (two-seater) tables. SERVICE: No frills. They take your order promptly and the food comes out just as expeditiously. One interesting note about Cathy's business acumen is how she staffs her restaurant. She astutely recognized a fair amount of her patrons are of hispanic descent. She therefore promptly hired spanish-speaking servers to cater to that population. Just from pure observation, I noticed this community frequenting CC multi-fold to where at any given time, over half the restaurant's patrons could be hispanic. Very smart business person indeed. Otherwise, you still have a fairly large Asian population that frequents this restaurant, even though it is off the beaten-Buford Highway-path. Yet another good sign of a delicious Asian establishment. FOOD: Ahhhhh...now to the good stuff. I cannot remember the last time I had a bad/average dish at CC's. It also helps that I tend to stick with what I know and appreciate. Rather than explain each and every dish, I'll just give you a quick rundown of what I've had. Salt n' pepper squid, cabbage cups with ground pork, general tso's chicken (my mom's favorite dish), sea bass (steamed and pan-fried (I recommend the latter)) (by far my most favorite dish here), beef chow fun (with sauce), seafood chow fun with special house sauce, spicy eggplant and pork hotpot (my dad's favorite), orange beef. I cannot attest to the authenticity of the dishes (whatever that means in this day and age), but what I can attest to is the yumminess (if that's a word). For me, I'll take yummy over authentic any day. OVERALL: Over the years, CC has garnered a huge loyal following. So, unfortunately, you will find yourself waiting quite a while (30-45 minutes) during peak meal hours (lunch/dinner). Frankly, words don't do the food justice and certainly don't take my word for it. I'd rather let the food do the talking. Enjoy!
(5)
Carolina P.

Love it!!! Great location, quick service, great hours. It may be busy on weekend nights, but it's worth it the 15-20 minutes wait. They serve the best SNOW PEA LEAVES and salt and pepper squid. But everything I've tried is great! I've been going there for over 5 years.
(5)
Orrin A.

We went on a Friday night and the place was hoppin'. A good mix of all sorts of people. This alone suggested to me that the food wasn't going to suck. Towards the end of our meal, several Chinese (I think) families started to pour in and load up their table with all sorts of dishes. I wanted to join in! The Mrs. and I were looking for comfort food, so we didn't experiment with any exotic dishes. We stuck with Egg Rolls, Orange Beef, SautÃ©ed Veggies, and Pork Fried Rice. Everything was executed very well. There were zero issues with our meal. This is the way Chinese food should taste. Staff was attentive and available. Decor and furniture are a little on the chintzy side. Hey, what do you expect? We'll definitely return here and bring the kids here next time.
(5)
Felix C.

This used to be my favorite Chinese restaurant in the Perimeter area. Unfortunately, the quality seems to have fallen off. The last three times I have been there the food has been exceptionally greasy and the tea was so oversteeped and dark that you couldn't see the bottom of the teacup. It used to be 3-4 stars but just hasn't been good in quite a while.
(2)
jeremy d.

Got the spicy garlic pork lunch special, and it was really good. The veggies in the dish were crisp and very tasty, the pork was tender and sauce was flavorful without being overpowering. And the portion size allowed me to get 2 meals out of a very reasonably priced lunch. I'll be back here a lot, soon to be one of their regulars.
(4)
Bonnie F.

CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS BUT OPEN LATE ON OTHER NIGHTS. Okay now that we got that out of the way. Great Cantonese chinese food in the style of New York, Boston, or San Francisco chinatown. Some of our favorites include salt and pepper squid, chicken wings, sizzling rice soup, hot and sour soup, beef chow fun (dry), fried green beans with chinese meat (it has chinese sausage in it), eggrolls (just like the kind you had growing up), curry chicken (chinese style with the bone in), eggplant hot pot, mu shu pork, garlic chicken, and sesame chicken (a kid favorite), We play around with other items on the menu once in awhile and haven't had too many misses. It can get really crowded but the owners are always there and keep an eye on making certain things run smoothly. We get takeout all the time and they do a good job with that too. It's always ready when they say it will be and still piping hot when you get it home.
(4)
Paula S.

Canton cooks is a bit inconsistent lately. The americanised dishes should generally be avoided. Sweet and Sour here looks horrid. I love Egg Foo Yung but at Canton Cooks it is served with brown glue gravy. Ask for the slop 'on the side' so you can avoid it & send them a message! I can't stand when a waiter attempts to discourage one from ordering Chinese greens, warning 'they are bitter' or duck: 'it has bones'. Sometimes the fish can be good here. Too often it's tilapia, these days. The duck dishes are very good. The egg rolls are sooo GREASY. I hope Canton Cooks gets back to what it was 2 years ago. I'm not ready to give up on them completely. YET.
(3)
Kurt M.

As good a Chinese as I've had in a long while. Will be back. No food regret. This place is open LATE NIGHT too.
(3)
Mike Y.

It was packed the night my girlfriend and I stopped by. I've been pretty turned off by Chinese restaurant in the ATL thus far so I was curious to see how this joint stood out. There's nothing fancy or dramatic about the interior. Pretty basic motifs with cotton candy pink walls. Thanks to previous Yelp reviewers we got the recommended dishes. Salt and Pepper Squid, Spicy minced pork with eggplant (not spicy at all), and steak with black pepper sauce (lack of black pepper as well). Everything was just OK. The lack of spice was surprising because the waitress even warned us about it.... *confusing...* All in all the meal was kind of bland. They didn't mess anything up, but nothing was memorable about the meal. This would be my plan C if I was too lazy to head to Buckhead.
(3)
Jason S.

My new favorite in Sandy Springs---chix chow fun (dry) and Mu Shu chix were awesome. Only complaint is the hot and sour soup fell flat. Great meal, fair prices, good find. can't find any new dishes though. sandy springs needs some more asian
(3)
Marcus O.

my favorite place for chinese in atlanta. when the place is hopping, don't expect great service. this isn't the usual chinese restaurant where your water is refilled after two sips. however, the place is well worth it. they get the job done. crowds pack this place at odd hours. if you come during the usual dinner time, you'll be fine. if you try to come in for a late dinner, expect a line. the lunch time specials are your usual chinese american meals so ... if you only come for lunch, don't judge the dinner by the same thing. unlike other places that have a distinctive hole-in-the-wall flavor goodness, the health rating is actually very high -- as in A rating. salt and pepper pork chops is one of my favorites here.
(5)
Alex H.

I can't quite wrap my head around this place. There's a lot of Yelp! love for here, but it just doesn't blow me away. If I come back, I'm eating in. I've eaten from here three times, once eat-in and twice for take out. The eat-in experience was pretty good, as we didn't eat from the usual menu. But the take out has been consistently below expectations. The last time I did take out (and will probably be the last time ever) I asked for recommendations of something unusual or interesting or a specialty. They suggested Kung Pao, Mongolian Beef, and one other that is on every Chinese menu. It kinda hurt my feelings.
(3)
Sarah E.

I've been to Canton Cooks twice now, and overall I've been impressed with the food. Both times, I had a few issues with the service we received, but nothing that would keep me from coming back. On my first visit, I was with a big group of friends, all whiteys like me. My husband and I shared the Dragon Soup, and he had the Peking Pork Ribs while I had the Salt and Pepper Squid. I think we also had a pupu platter that we split with all of our friends. The pupu platter was fine, the soup and ribs were really good, and the salt and pepper squid was a little disappointing given all the people who have raved about it here. I expected it to be more salt and peppery - it seemed kinda bland. We got all our food on time and everything, but the waitstaff seemed constantly annoyed with us. In my mind, it was because we were white, but I don't really have any proof of that. But our server was gruff and acted like it was painful to wait on us. And if you are white and not accompanied by an Asian person, you will be given a fork. You will have to ask for chopsticks. Oh well. My second visit was last night. My husband and I split the Crab and Fish Maw Soup, Mapo Tofu, and the Wor Sue Duck. This time around, I was really impressed with everything we ordered. I think my particular favorite was the duck. Again, my only issue was with the service. This time, our server was perfectly nice. However, we ordered our Crab and Fish Maw Soup a good 5-10 minutes before the table next to us ordered theirs. Our soup came out a good 10 minutes after theirs did. Then our entrees came out 5 minutes after that, so we had to eat soup and entrees at the same time, which is a pet peeve of mine. (I'm going to be nice and assume it's not because we were both white and the other table had an Asian person at it. But I was a little annoyed.) The slightly off-kilter service is worth it for the food, I think. But this is a once-in-a-while kind of place for me. The food isn't necessarily superior enough that I'd drive out here every other weekend. Still, it's good and there are a lot of more authentic dishes that you can't find in most of the Chinese restaurants here in Atlanta.
(4)
Jinny Y.

Too much hype makes for just an "okay" experience. It's been about 3-4 years since I last went to Canton Cooks, so I didn't really remember how the food was. We heard so many good things about Canton Cooks that the hubs really wanted to try it out. We went Friday night with my friend who speaks Cantonese. The wait wasn't bad and the service was pretty good. I agree with Tom C. the water refillers are super fast! We ordered salt and pepper squid, garlic snow pea leaves, and seafood pan fried noodles. Sale and pepper squid, awesome. Exactly how everyone else describes it, lightly battered with a small kick from the jalepenos. Garlic snow pea leaves, also great. They weren't too bland nor too salty. Perfectly flavored. Let me just warn everyone now. Their pan fried noodles are NOT the normal pan fried noodles you get at every other Chinese restaurant. We were all surprised when a ginormous bowl of starchy soup came out and the waiter called it "pan fried noodles". Ummm... where is the crispy thin egg noodle nest we were expecting? What is this gooey brown soup they brought us? Instead of the angel hair-like egg noodles, they used flat rice noodles (think thai pad-see-u). I guess at some point in the cooking process they were "pan fried", but it really just looks like they put the noodles into a brown seafood soup and called it a day. The three of us only made a tiny dent in the noodles, then no one wanted to take it home =/ Other than the pan fried noodles, the food was pretty good, not great though. 3.5 stars.
(3)
Michael L.

Granted the many reviews, no intros needed. Salt and Pepper Squid- done pretty well- crisp- a bit on the bland side though- I wish it were a bit spicier BBQ duck- again, done as well as one could hope for- the skin was crisp (and stayed that way). But the meat itself seemed on the dry side. Seafood Tofu pot- Nothing special, but they didn't botch it up, which is good. Lots of shrimp, scallops- they didn't skimp on the seafood, which is much appreciated. The fried tofu was fresh enough. Snow pea tips- done decently- again, did not blow my mind, but it's solid. The prices were a bit higher than I would've expected for a place that's basically making homestlye cantonese stuff, but I guess that's not such a surprise given this is Atlanta, and not the SF bay. :-p Since I live in Decatur though, I don't think I'd drive up here that often to have a meal here. Solid 4 for Atlanta, would be a 3 in SF bay. EDIT: Whoops...I forgot one other dish we had...for good reason. Pork patty with salty fish- This is a dish I grew up eating in the bay, and it's always been made with the salty fish evenly distributed within the pork patty- at Canton Cooks, not so. The salty fish were left in long slices that circled the edge of the round dish- BOO. The point is to have the salty fish flavor within the pork.
(4)
Deanna J.

I should really take notes. I keep going here with people that know just what to order, but instead of taking note, I'm more concentrated on stuffing my belly full of what's in front of me. Just had the opportunity to eat here at 1 AM, and the sea bass and the salt & pepper squid were insanely tasty. Next time, next time I shall pull out a pen and jot down all those dishes on a napkin though!
(4)
Jie Y.

atmosphere: below average service: average food: better than average overall, just an average place.
(3)
Yo K.

Been here twice, still as good as before. I ordered different food, love them all. This place is really clean and organized, but the prices are over $10 for almost all of the menu. I love their spicy sauce, so decent. The service is just ok, I never expect a great service in Chinese Restaurants. Will I come back? definitely, especially when some friends come in town and crave for Chinese food, this place I would go to.
(5)
Kate T.

I had been to this restaurant several years ago and it's been a long while since I went back. Since a friend was in the mood for Chinese, we decided on Canton Cooks. I had the impression of it being very authentic and solid (based on the word of mouth from Yelp Elites in the past) but I was rather quiet disappointed... Since there were only two of us, we order just two dish. Salt Pepper Shrimp and Fried Bean Curd with Mix Meat in Hot Pot. The Salt and Pepper Shrimp was nothing but salt, no other flavor, just fried salt shrimp. Where did the pepper seasoning went?! The Bean Curd Hot Pot was... eh... OK... The flavor was ordinary (for lack of better word). Nothing stand out to me, yet it's packed. I don't see as much Asian dining in there they it use to... Sigh... Any other suggestions for good Chinese food in Atlanta anyone?
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Jae S.

Soild food. When we are in sandy springs area and want chinese food this the place we come to. A bit americanized but that is okay and expected in this area. Things to get: 1) salt and pepper shrimp (with shell or not ... both good) 2) salt and pepper pork chop 3) yanchau fried rice 4) salted fish fried rice 5) shrimp with lobster sauce 6) beef noodle soup 7) seafood in claypot 8) chinese peapod/broccoli with garlic 9) mopotofu (not always good its a shoot and miss) 10) clams with black bean sauce(shoot and miss) 11) whole fish is totally a shoot and miss 12) garlic eggplant (don't know if its on the menu but its good) (I know I am missed some stuff but over all its a pretty consistent and good place) Oh one more thing they have the Best Chili period.
(4)
Jang C.

Probably one of the better Chinese restaurants in Atlanta. A lot of my Chinese friends hold the same opinion as me. This place became one of my old favorites ever since I started eating at Canton Cooks. Their menu provide both Americanized and authentic Chinese dishes. You just have to figure out which one is which. :) But their dishes taste decent to delicious. I suggest coming here with Chinese people since they'll know what dishes are the best. I came here with someone that goes here nearly every week, and she introduced me to a bunch of awesome dishes. Too bad I don't know what they are now. But I do have my favorite. I usually like to order the crab meat fish maw soup (using vinegar to season if needed), salt and pepper squid, sauteed Chinese broccoli or bok choy, mapo tofu, Peking pork ribs, and a few others. I don't have the luxury to drive all the way to Buford Hwy for some decent Chinese food. Luckily, I don't need to drive as far since Canton Cooks located themselves at Roswell Rd. Also they open until 2AM! Whenever I get the late night munchies, I can always count on this place. I must admit, some dishes can taste too sugary or too salty or too bland. Usually though, Canton Cooks deliver a hit instead of a miss. Oh yeah, I would recommend coming for dinner instead of lunch. Their lunch menu isn't impressive, although you can order dinner items for lunch if you like big lunches.
(4)
Jennie K.

This place was open late and nearby when I was moving into my apt, the good food was just a bonus. The smell reminded me of Chinatown in Houston and the decor was typical of your Chinese-American restaurant. I had the house flat noodle - both with and without sauce - which had beef, squid, shrimp, and pork I believe. It was super yummy, and I got a lot more squid than I bargained for. I would definitely go for the flat noodle without sauce if you want the traditional dish. I think I paid about $8-10 for it, and I'll do again when I'm in the mood for flat noodle (which all the time) and the in area. Also the fried garlic pork chops were simple, but tasty nonetheless.
(4)
Steve M.

One of the best, most consistent Chinese restaurants in Atlanta. Everything thing is tasty, never a bad experience here. One tip: arrive early, it's always crowded.
(4)
Paige N.

This was the starting point of a really fun 21st birthday celebration for my co-worker the summer before last. Our group ended up being about 10 people total, but we had a big table with a lazy Susan in the center and we had no problem that night. Like many more authentic Chinese restaurants, Canton Cooks brought out hot tea for us to serve ourselves and some of my co-workers who'd been before made recommendations on what was generally a good bet. I don't remember everything that was ordered but I do remember pot stickers and egg rolls to start the meal - very tasty and my dish of choice was a safer bet: steamed chicken and veggies with a black bean sauce. An oldie but a goodie. The plates they brought out for everyone were huge - be prepared for big portions. I could have easily split my meal with someone else, but instead, most of us just ended up having leftovers for the next day (which is also a good deal: two meals for the price of one and all). Service was pretty quick for a Friday night and the people taking our orders and bringing the dishes, though not having the best grasp of the English language were very friendly. And the bill for such a large portion was reasonable, if I remember correctly. Overall, it was pretty good Chinese and a great way to start her birthday evening with a bunch of friends.
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Warren T.

This is the best Chinese in Atlanta? Everything on the menu is great! I promise this is some good stuff! The General's chicken is something like you never had before. It's a crunchy candy shell with your choice of white or dark meat. Then you bite into this crunchy piece of chicken. After this it will be hard to order from a hole in the wall place. In fact it's hard for me to eat at any other Chinese restaurant besides this one.
(5)
Cailyn C.

Always a great place to go for late night Chinese food. Service isn't the best, but food is always yummy and serviced within time. Can't go wrong with anything you order. Try their chicken wings, they are quite crispy and juicy at a perfect blend.
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Addy C.

You forget you're in Sandy Springs when you walk into this place. And you will see a lot of Chinese people (good sign) and non-Asians, too. Plus it's always packed (another good sign). I'd been here several times but surprisingly not in the last few years ... too many new restaurants to try! But this place is good - definitely one of the better & more authentic Cantonese restaurants in Atlanta. We ordered 1 soup & 5 dishes for 6 people - and it was the perfect amount of food. Picked dishes that had gotten good reviews. Everything was delicious. FISH MAW & CRAB SOUP - $8.95 Menu says the bowl of soup serves 2 people but if your party is fine with just a small bowl for each person, 1 soup served 6 people perfectly. Honestly I'm not a soup person so I thought the portion was perfect - plus I just wanted a sample anyway b/c all the reviews were raving about the soup. The soup was perfect comfort food for the cold weather, and had the same thick consistency & similar taste of egg drop soup. Only 1 piece of crab though ... we gave that bowl to the birthday girl :) PEKING SPARE RIBS - $12.95 Yum, the coating for these ribs tasted like candy :) It's only b/c the spare ribs were deep-fried that I didn't eat more. I loved loved loved the flavor of the sauce. Probably my favorite dish of the evening. SNOW PEA LEAVES WITHOUT CRABMEAT - $12.95 Menu has "snow pea leaves with crabmeat" for $19.95 but you can custom order w/o crab for $12.95. Take note - this dish is different from the "snow peas" which is also on the menu. Yum - this dish has always been a favorite, and theirs is no exception. Dish was wiped clean. PAN-FRIED SPICY SALTY SQUID - $12.95 This is probably Canton Cook's most popular dish: salt-n-pepper squid. Nice size pieces of squid. Just slightly spicy. Served w/ jalapenos too if you need an extra kick. Yum. BLACK PEPPER STEAK - $12.50 Another very tasty dish. Also served with green pepper & onions. This was a favorite, and this dish was wiped clean. My friend pretty much licked the plate with her finger. I'm serious. MAPU TOFU W/ MINCED PORK - $8.95 Another good dish. All of us enjoyed the food very much - and the food comes out pretty quick. Great place for large groups (aka more dishes to try!). Just wish they were better about drink refills. I'll definitely be back - I still want to try the Wor Sue Duck and the Fried Chicken. FYI - they're closed on Wednesdays.
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Paris C.

The food here is so good. I haven't been here in a while and today was a hectic day at work, so carry out it is. Tonight I will be trying a little bit of orange chicken and a little bit of the Mongolian beef....I'll post pics in a bit...as I'm sitting her waiting for it as I type lol.
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Alex S.

A little back story on me..I'm from NYC originally so eating good Chinese food is the norm..Since moving to Atlanta and Miami(I split me time between both cities) I've been trying to find a half way decent Chinese restaurant in Atlanta..Heard good reviews on this joint..We tried the wonton soup-garlic chicken and roast pork Lo Mein...The soup was a 5 on a scale of 10..Chicken was a 6 and the Lo mein was a 4..For Atlanta standards it was good..So I gave it a 3..My search continues..
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Vince V.

Been a fan since they first opened and a great place open late to go to. They have the BEST salt and pepper squid and pan fried sea bass. These are a MUST try and what they are known for. Everything on their menu is also good and always consistent. Service is fast and friendly.
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Michael B.

Went there for my 34th birthday this past weekend. I guess we arrived at the perfect time because there wasn't many people there. We ordered the Peking Duck. I have only had it once so that is the experience I am comparing it to. The price was very reasonable, only $35.99 and it was definitely enough for 3-4 people. So, my friend and I had a lot to carry home. I debated on either 4 or 5 stars, but decided to go with four. Here is the reason why. We ordered the Peking Duck and they had it at our table within 10 minutes. The duck was already carved out, and I was looking forward to the whole experience again of them carving the duck. Last time I had Peking Duck, it took them about 40 minutes to bring it to the table. Now that that is out of the way, I have to say the duck was very delicious. The skin was nice and crisp and it appeared to be a "lean" duck as there wasn't much fat. The meat was very tender and juicy. The first time I had it there was a lot of fat. I actually preferred this one. The presentation was outstanding. The soup that is served before the duck was very tasteful and thick, not watered down like some other types of soup. I also ordered fried rice, since it only came with steamed rice. I asked the waitress how the rice was cooked, and they said it would have peas and carrots in it. Well, she forgot to mention the onions. I didn't mind, but if I would have known that, I would have had them hold the onions. This place is definitely popular on a Saturday night. By the time we finished our dinner, there was a line of people out the door. All in all, this was definitely a good choice for my birthday dinner. If you are looking, or want to try, a nice, lean, delicious Peking Duck dinner, this is definitely the place to go.
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Rob P.

Solid Chinese food, probably 3.5 stars. It's in a strip mall and has your standard Asian restaurant service and decor, which is to say, minimal. I had the Mongolian Beef, it was good. Not the best, but definitely satisfying and was priced reasonably. Got me the check fast too. I'll be back for a workday lunch meal.
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Jillian M.

My mom and I were first-time visitors to Canton Cooks. For years we have been trying to find a Chinese restaurant that was as good as Chef Chu's in Cumming, which closed years ago. This place is it. Maybe it's that Chef Chu's food might have been Cantonese (unfortunately we can't remember), but the taste was almost identical. The service at Canton Cooks was pleasant and minimal, which is a compliment by me. I don't like when servers come by a lot. Mom and I had a booth, and while the restaurant got busier, we appreciated the space we had and didn't feel crowded. I purposely got a popular dish in the sweet and sour pork to compare it to Chu. I consider it equal. I ate everything because it was very good. Mom concurred with the chicken with broccoli. Complimentary tea at the table was a nice touch. Aside from the massive MSG hangover I got, the experience was awesome. I will be back, but I will try to make sure I pace myself and have leftovers to enjoy at home.
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Sandia J.

this is overrated for sure; price is not cheap. the quality was similar to a cheap Chinese takeout. general tso chicken was too sour. black pepper steak was way too salty. singapore noodle had only 10% meat, 90% noodle. hot and sour cook was the only thing that pass my taste test.
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Jason D.

Delicious authentic Chinese food, served by friendly folks. The food was great, served promptly, the server helped guide us through the mostly traditional menu, recommended some things, and he was on point. Plus, our total was less than $20, as we shared one of the large entrees. We'll definitely go back. Just keep in mind, they're closed on Wednesdays apparently.
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Austin S.

I don't have to say much about this place. I simply love their food. Here is my recommendation. 1. Salt and pepper squid 2. Salt and pepper pork chop 3. Sauteed snowpea leaves 4. Eggplant hot pot 5. Dragon Soup 6. General Tso chicken 7. Mapa tofu with pork I suggest going in a big group and doing a family style. Please do yourself a favor and don't order typical menu items like sweet and sour pork... if you do, you have no right to complain about the food. :) OH, they're closed on Wednesdays!!!!
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Wanda J.

This visit was not up to par with other visits. The snow pea leaves weren't seasoned enough. It needed more garlic, salt, and pepper. The mapa tofu had way too much ginger in it. Worst of all, one of the salt and pepper shrimp's brains exploded all over the table when my hubs bit into its head. Hahaha!!! It was funny, but disgusting. The look on his face was classic. I really thought he was going to throw up. Caution: When biting the head off a salt and pepper shrimp, remember to bite off the whole head.
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Kyra M.

I don't know what it is with the Chinese restaurants in the Dunwoody/Chamblee area but they suck so hard to me...and then came Canton, which is technically not in Dunwoody but close enough! This is the only place that my stereo-typical General Tso's appetite will allow. The chicken is not soggy but crisp and not overly smothered in sauce. The Mongolian beef is a close runner up as well. The shrimp-fried rice is average and the egg rolls are well, egg rolls. Why do some asian restaurants charge extra for fried rice vs. white? This one does The servers are not the most friendly, business only, no party here. The inside is so blah that it bothers me. I always jus order it to go b/c it's crowded and awkward. Nevertheless, I only go here and Chinese Buddha for my chinese cravings
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Z L.

The Peking Duck I had here tasted better than the one I had in Beijing. It might be that they used a well-fed duck full of fatty goodness instead of a duck that was almost starving. But yeah, worth it for the duck, and I like how they use the thin wraps instead of those stupid white buns.
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D J.

Very friendly staff . The food quality is excellent. Best Chinese restaurant in Atlanta. The chicken fried rice is my favorite and the fried duck is also noteworthy.
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Tramaine W.

I am really conflicted about this place. The food is a hands down five stars. Probably the best Chinese food I have ever had and I am a girl that loves some Americanized Chinese food. The experience was 0 stars, so do some averaging and I give them a round up 2.5. Here is my problem and if you aren't into childish rants stop reading. Whenever I get Chinese food I always get the dinner or lunch combination with shrimp lo mein and whatever else that comes with it. When I went to this establishment on Saturday afternoon I looked at the menu and saw that they only do combination meals mon-friday.As soon as I saw that I went to speak to the lady at the front desk and I told her this is what I want and I will even pay you extra because I didn't want to order that much food separately, I just wanted the combo. She refused to aid me in any way possible. I talked to her a total of 3 times I even offered to pay the difference for whatever inconvenience may occur.She then explain that apparently lunch is somehow special and they cant recreate that specialness outside of the given times. I was so upset I honestly wanted to leave but it was 2:30 and I had not eaten all day. I literally sat there for 5 minutes baffled and lost. Seriously people, it's not quantum physics .If all the other Chinese places I have been to can have a dinner combo menu obviously it's not that big of a deal. I ended up having to buy everything in the combo separately which took a would be $7.95 meal to $19 and cents. Not only did I more than double what I wanted to spend I had a bunch of food that I didn't want. This experience just really grinded my gears.3 days later and I'm still upset.Gooooosh, I just want my lo mein laid nicely next to my rice in a Styrofoam or metal pan, one chicken wing and a egg roll wrapped in a little baggy.
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Kristin K.

This is some of the best Chinese in the city. Their won ton soup is amazing! They do these lunch specials that are like $7.95 and you get a soup, rice, meal, egg roll and a chicken wing and they do some substitutions too, it's a really good deal. The service is pretty quick and efficient. They certainly have the idea of table turnover down. Of course the Chinese aren't like Europeans in which you linger over a meal. Culturally they tend to eat and move on, so the service can be like that as well. They see you're done eating, they bring you the check. They won't push you out the door or anything, but there's kind of an expectation that once you're finished, you should probably get going, either to free up the table if they're busy or so they can get on with their lives if its late. You don't have to, but its a courtesy. Anyway, they have all the familiar Chinese American stuff like Kung Pao Chicken and Mongolian Beef and lots of others along with real Chinese stuff. You can kind of tell something about a Chinese place by how many Chinese people eat there, and this place is always packed with them, so that says a lot too. Lots of parking (though getting right next to the place is a challenge, there's always tons of spaces a little further away) and very convenient location. Go for it!!
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Eric H.

A little on the pricey side for chinese, but the quality is much better than any corner shop that I'd expect back home in the Lou, so... I approve. My only thing is that they are closed on Wednesdays The spicy salty shrimp is ridiculously delicious
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Dynomutt F.

This is the story of Kevin. Kevin was a happy little shrimp. Every day he would go to his mother and say, "Ma, one of these days I'm gonna make something of myself. You'll be so proud of me." Kevin's mother would nod her head, convinced that he was right. When Kevin would go to school each day, he would tell his classmates the same thing, and they would nod and smile, convinced that he was right. "Just like his daddy," other shrimp would often be heard to say, referring to Kevin's father, who was rumored to have been among the crew of one of the best po' boys ever served in New Orleans. Unfortunately, the story of Kevin does not have such a happy ending. You see, Kevin and a few of his friends were caught a while back. Kevin's mother watched with both fear and hope, but as he was being dragged from his ocean home, he yelled to her, "Don't worry 'bout me, Ma! I'm gonna make you so proud!" After being brought onto the land, Kevin and one of his little buddies were separated from their other friends. Following a brutal process involving being boiled alive, beheaded, his legs being amputated and his flesh ripped from his shell, and then being frozen for months, Kevin and I crossed paths at Canton Cooks, located in the Whole Foods shopping center at Roswell and Hammond. Poor Kevin had nothing to be proud of. He had no flavor. He was tough and chewy. I sincerely hope that his mother never hears the truth, and that no one back in his hometown learns of this disgraceful end to so promising a life. I considered ordering the baked Western-style shrimp, and asked the server what "western-style" means. The explanation provided to us in both English and Chinese did nothing to elucidate, but was sufficient to explain that Canton Cooks does not sell fresh seafood, with the exception of the single Dungeness crab in a sad, filthy tank, who stared angrily at me throughout my meal. Their seafood is almost exclusively frozen. I asked for more time to decide what to order. Another server came minutes later, and I tried to order spare ribs. But he explained that they do not have spare ribs, and that the items identified as such on the menu are more like pork chops in sweet and sour sauce. So I tried to order the duck, but he again tried to dissuade me, saying at one point, "Try some chicken? General Tso?" I couldn't believe it. My Chinese waiter was trying to convince me to order not an old Cantonese specialty, but a dish that was likely invented in some Chinese restaurant's kitchen at the height of the disco era in Manhattan. I pressed further about the duck, and he eventually relented and returned to the kitchen to submit the order, only to reappear at my table moments later to apologize for having no more duck. "What's good," I asked. "What do you like?" He shrugged his shoulders. Flustered, I asked for the House Fried Rice, which he, again, tried briefly to steer me away from, but in the end was what I got. And this was how I met Kevin. Poor little Kevin. Sad Kevin. Tossed into a mound of rice, previously frozen chicken and char siu, there lay Kevin among a dozen or so other tiny shrimp. On another plate were some cubes of fried tofu mixed with frozen veggies and soaked in some manner of sweet oyster sauce gravy. I forget what this was listed as on the menu. It doesn't matter. Just don't even bother unless you're desperate to find a place to eat when you're out late. Honor Kevin's memory. Overall, 4/10.
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Daryl T.

No better or worse than most Atlanta Chinese restaurants. Rude service. Large portions.
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John A.

Food is tasty and fast service. Also reasonably priced
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Claire S.

My hubby insisted we get takeout here and I was mildly irritated as it took FOREVER in the rush hour traffic and there are multiple chinese places much closer...even some that deliver. I would drive there every day during rush hour to get takeout. I want to order it now writing this review even though I'm not at all hungry. We had the general tso's chicken, the BBQ pork, the steamed dumplings, and the fried rice. Everything was good but the general tso's and fried rice were particularly amazing. I can't remember having better takeout fried rice ever. Or general tso's for that matter. Easily my favorite place for Chinese food in the Atlanta area. Yay!
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R M.

After several years of living in Atlanta, Canton Cooks is still our favorite. You really can't go wrong with the food here and I have to say we are really picky. All the other Chinese restaurants pale in comparison. Our favorites: fried chicken appetizer, hot & sour soup, general tsao's chicken, shrimp with lobster sauce, seafood chow mien (crunchy), wonton noodle soup, snow pea leaves.
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Jin M.

My friends & I eat here frequently. This is honestly one of the best Chinese restaurants in Atlanta. I usually go here with a big group of people (8-10) & order a lot of food. And they're ALL good w/ a decent price. Each person pays about 14 dollars with tip. Here are some recommendations: Salt & Pepper Squid, Wor Sue Duck, Chow Fun, Cantonese Noodles, Chicken in Oyster Sauce, Snow Pea Leaves, .. Their Sea Bass is also really good, but a bit pricey. The service is great. The place might be packed on a weekend, but we always get seated pretty quickly despite how many people we have. Try it out! You'll like it!
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Elaina T.

Just took a friend there this past Sunday for her first time. She LOVED it! She had the Cantonese Crispy Noodles and I had Ginger Shrimp with Snow Peas (add broccoli) and potstickers. ( PROMISE to order neither of those the next time I come here, so I can go through the whole menu) For the first time, the restaurant was quiet when we got there...as in about 8 people in the restaurant. By the time we left, it looked like the Canton Cooks I know and love- PACKED! We both left, full, happy, and pleased with our service. Don't forget to try their chicken wings...i know, i know..who wants chicken wings when there's such a variety of tastiness on the menu....but they're soooo goood!
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Saeideh B.

I'm a fan of chinese food but at the same time I don't like to get an overwhelming oily meal down. It's hard to find the right balance in some chinese places. On one Thursday night, when I was looking for a dinner option that is open past 11:30pm I found this place. I ordered the spicy shrimp curry. The lady at the cashier told me that it is spicy and sweet. I appreciate that because I don't really like sweet curries. She then suggested hunan shrimp which was pretty good.
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Kirk L.

Not too long ago, Canton Cooks was easily a 4 star, and an argument could be made it was a 5. There was quite a while Canton Cooks was my favorite chinese food in Atlanta. But I think the quality and consistency has declined the last couple years, and there seems to be more really good chinese places than there used to be. That said, it's still my go-to place for chinese take out in this area. My two favorite things are the pan-fried squid and the twice cooked pork. Mongolian chicken/beef are both good, and their shrimp dishes tend to be really good. I've heard the Fried Oysters and Snow Pea Leaves are great, but haven't tried them yet. For dine in, service is typically less than stellar, but that's generally par for the course for chinese restaurants.
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Kelly S.

Um - YUM! We decided to eat here spontaneously (and WITHOUT checking reviews on Yelp! GAH!) while waiting for a guy buying something from me off of Craigslist. The smell wafting into the parking lot was just too much to take. Chris doesn't even prefer Chinese, and even he was lured by the aroma. And FINALLY, a Chinese restaurant that reminds me of the ones my Dad and I used to go to back in the day. Not corporate or American looking in the least. We had the spicy garlic chicken and sesame chicken, and both were DELICIOUS. The spicy garlic chicken was surprisingly sweet (not as much as the sesame chicken), but in a very pleasant way. The rice was PERFECT and even heated up well the next day. The breading on the sesame chicken was light and crispy. The service was great as well. I wish they'd get a soda fountain, so my fat-american self could get free refills, but it's probably best that they don't. I actually drank some water with this meal! Prices are a little higher than some other Chinese places, but the portions are huge here. Not to mention, the food's AWESOME, so it's worth an extra couple of bucks for a dish. And don't be afraid to ask for a to-go box! Some people don't seem to like doing that, but I would lick that box clean. (Oh myyyyyyyyyyyy . . . #GeorgeTakei)
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Weleys S.

This is probably my favorite Chinese restaurant in Metro Atlanta area. The prices are 15-20 percent higher than most Chinese restaurant but the meat quality seems to be a bit better. This is the one of the only places in Atlanta that has shell on Salt and Pepper Shrimp and the shells don't taste like they are loaded with Iodine. The peking spare ribs are just too good. The bone in chicken is the sleeper dish that everyone should try.
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Yuko Z.

Sauteed snow pea leaves and Pan fried sole are amazing! They were so good, so I think about it often... And crave for it..need to visit there soon.
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Mark E.

Canton Cooks is our go to standard for Chinese food partly because we don't live that far away but mostly because its that good. Canton Cooks has been around forever and is an old school place serving up Cantonese classics. This place is usually packed with large families enjoying a good meal.
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Brenda T.

STILL LOYAL AFTER 18 YEARS. I used to tell my friends that I would take them here - blindfolded - so they couldn't tell others where the place was located, which would create a wait at my FAVORITE restaurant. Efficient staff who often speak Cantonese, English and Spanish. A few of my must-try items to be enjoyed family style: *FISH MAW SOUP - add pepper and red vinegar *SALT and PEPPER SQUID - crisp and crunchy *EGGPLANT HOT POT with minced pork at the bottom. Served piping hot. *ONO CHOY in Garlic Sauce - foot long weed that grows in swamps in Asia. It is called straw vegetable in English due to its hollow body. It can be tricky to find these days in Atlanta. Snow pea leaves are a good substitute, although less crunchy. *BEEF CHOW FUN (dry) - made by dry-frying beef with wide rice noodles and bean sprouts over a high flame. Good balance between dry and oily, noodles have nice texture and you can tell they've been stirred quickly but delicately - the signs of a highly skilled chef. *STEAMED or FRIED SEA BASS - Will cost you nearly $30 but worth trying. Crispy skin and soft flaky white fish. Heaven. *SHRIMP PASTE (complimentary, upon request). The smell deterred me as a child, but I've come around. Shrimp paste and steamed white rice - an acquired taste, but now I'm addicted. Just wish the rice was a bit more moist.
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Pussy V.

This is THE best Chinese Restaurant in Atlanta, bar none! I'm originally from Southern California, where there are lots of great authentic Chinese restaurants, and let me tell you, Canton Cooks ranks right up there with the best of them. I was simply amazed that a Southern city like Atlanta would have such a top notch Chinese restaurant. People of Atlanta, consider yourselves very lucky to have this place. I was left speechless bythe quality of the food. Just awesome.
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Eva T.

I thought this place was just ok. Having been there a few times, I find their dishes to be too saucy for Cantonese food. Everything seems to be drenched in some kind of starchy sauce. However, they do have more authentic Cantonese food on their menu. I guess around here in Atlanta, this is ok.
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Emory R.

This is one of my favorite Chinese restaurants. Best egg rolls anywhere. Excellent Thai hot and sour soup is very similar to spicey tom yum soup.
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Cory F.

As Drew stated, if you don't want the usual "Americanized Chinese food", this is the place to try on this side of town. Our neighbor at work, originally from Taiwan, has lived in Peachtree City, downtown Atlanta, Duluth, Roswell and Marietta over the years and he says there is NO other place in this city that ranks as high as Canton Cooks for real Asian food. I've never been here when it isn't packed. It is best to call ahead to make sure you will be able to get a table, unless you will be willing to possibly wait....it will be worth it!
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douglas m.

I've tried this place several times; each time I want to like it: close to where I live and gets many positive reviews, but I cannot. Neither the food, nor the service has been impressive; I will not go back, and do not recommend Canton Cooks to others.
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Wendy H.

This is one of my favorite Chinese places. The seafood is the best here! As one of the only rare people who can order in Chinese, it is always my duty to order everything. I always order the salt and pepper squid or shrimp, sea bass, and clams in black bean sauce. They also have great pot stickers and chicken wings. The food usually comes out very fast and is consistently good. They will take reservations ahead of time if you have a big party.
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Rilindo F.

This is where you get *real* chinese food in Atlanta (well, Sandy Springs), not the hipified, starched, compacted, munged, shredded, cloned, extracted and then labeled "chinese cusine". The food is made fresh, with items that you won't necessarily find in Mama Fu's or Tin drum - in fact, there are some that are not even on the mene (my favorite was the salt and pepper fried pork - yummy sodium chlorine fix!!). It's off at Roswell above 285 (it's right next to Artuzzis, in the same mini-mall that has Office Depot and Whole Foods). Go there - now!
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Robert M.

This place is a standard for cantonese chinese food in Atlanta. No frills, and expect to wait because of crowds that are always there! Don't expect your typical 'Chin Chin' menu where you can gobble down breaded deep fried Tso chicken. Expect much more, and better. Try the beef chow fun or the half chicken.
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Riyo L.

My girlfriend and her family always rave about this place. Being from the SF bay area, I thought it would be just another Chinese restaurant since there are billions here. "What is so special about this place that everytime my girlfriend flies home she had to go here?" Oh was I in for a treat. By far the BEST chinese food ever. I had the pan-fried Sea Bass and it was the BEST OF THE BEST!!! Their Dragon Soup and Shrimp Toast are to die for. I also recommend the Salt N Pepper Shrimp (with no shell) and Squid (separately so you would get bigger portions). There are so many great dishes to chose from. Good vegetarian dishes include sauteed straw vegetable (ong choy- but I don't think they offer that anymore) and the snow pea leaves. My mouth waters just thinking about this place. Want GREAT authentic Chinese food? This is the place to go. They're open late too for all you Club goers. Always a must to go here when I visit. I can't find a place here in the SF bay area that serves the Sea Bass as good.
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George C.

I told my brother, niece, and son that "HERE is the place we will celebrate your September birthdays!" In other words, I put my reputation on the line. Taking in balance their preferences, plus those of dear wife, I settled on China Cooks as probably the safest place for us all to gather on a Sunday. Too bad so many BuHi locations are closed on Sunday. I've never been here, so it was with trepidation I pulled in the parking lot at 7:00. My hopes were buoyed when I saw a huge waiting crowd spilling out the door. Twenty minutes later, all six of us were seated. Niece Lauren had hot 'n sour soup with chicken fried rice, brother Phil and wife Linda had Chicken Curry, son Matt had Sesame Chicken, wife Ann had Cashew Chicken, and I had Noodle Soup with Shrimp, with steamed dumplings and fried wontons passed around. As the sole Yelper!, I had to sample each dish (some things are critical, y'know). Overall impression: Fast service, efficient food delivery, a little bit higher than average American-y Cantonese food. Son Matt raved on the Sesame Chicken, wife liked her Cashew Chicken, and the rest were OK with theirs. My soup was soul soothing, but no choirs of angels appeared either. In other words, everything was "safe". I'll go with group consensus: A-OK.
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Sarah M.

since the first time i went... i now go here once or twice a month... i've learned to just ask the waitress for exactly what i want --shrimp w/ broccoli in brown sauce... a little spicy?... no problem :)--
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Tom C.

If you want really good, authentic Chinese food then come to Canton Cooks. I remember when I first came to Atlanta 5 years ago, this was one of the first Chinese food places that I enjoyed. It actually has been about 2 years since I last ate here because I live over by East Atlanta and it is a bit of a hassle to get over here. But I was able to come here for a friend's birthday. Off the bat, one thing that I love about Canton cooks is that they are open till 2am in the morning except for Wednesday (they are closed all day Wednesday). So if you are hitting up a bar and get hungry, you have plenty of time to make it over here and get your grub on. The service is great. All the servers and food runners are like a well-oiled machine. Once you enter the restaurant, they quickly seat you, get your drinks out, and when you are ready they will take your food order. Their drink service is amazing. For any restaurant that can keep up with my water (I drink a lot of water while I eat), they win brownie points. With Canton Cooks....as soon as my water is full, someone always comes by and fills it up. Seems like they have a person dedicated to just pouring drinks which I love and if it were up to me all restaurants would have one. Another highlight about Canton Cooks is that the food comes out really quickly. It seems like you hardly wait for it. It's not already made food that is reheated but food that they seem to figure out how to bang out quickly which is pretty consistent among other Chinese restaurants I've been to. One final thing to know about their service is that I've been here when it is busy and when it is slow but their quality of service does not drop off. It is pretty consistent. For food, I ordered Chinese chicken wings for an appetizer. The wings are big and they use some sort of Chinese seasoning and it has a subtle hotness to it (not too spicy). I thoroughly enjoyed the wings. My friends and I ordered sautÃ©ed garlic snow pea leaves and salt and pepper squid for entrees. The snow pea leaves were fine. For Atlanta's standard, the salt and pepper squid were good. It does the job. The best salt and pepper squid I had was in Boston, MA. I'm from the Northeast and we have access to fresh seafood and sushi. Atlanta does not have good seafood or fish. Maybe certain restaurants but I haven't been there yet. So, if you want good Chinese food and quick & efficient service, come eat at Canton Cooks. You will be pleased. =)
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Cheryl L.

This is one of those authentic Chinese restaurants that you take your family out to for a feast. Canton Cooks has a HUGE menu, with just about all the best Chinese dishes I could think of. And everything is delicious. They have large tables with lazy Susans so you can order lots and spin, spin, spin!
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Adam S.

I have been looking for a decent chinese place in Atlanta for over a year now and I finally found it today. To be honest, I was basically resigned to the idea that Atlanta just wasn't a city that knew how to do Chinese. But this place has changed my mind. Potstickers: pretty great. BBQ pork: wonderful flavor. Fried Rice: Some of the best I have had anywhere. General Tso's: Probably the most flavorful version I can remember eating. This is officially my Chinese spot in ATL!!! PS: They are closed on wednesdays for some reason.
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Dee J.

This place has the best chinese / cantonese food in Atlanta hands down. Garlic spare ribs are excellent as well as the chicken fried rice.
(5)
Mindy O.

If you want the most authentic chinese food in atlanta this is your place! Its a long drive for us but the food is very excellent. I always order the fried sea bass in soy sauce,salt n pepper squids, and salt n pepper crabs. The decor is nothing special thats why i came for the food!
(5)
Jenn R.

FRAUD!! TIP ADDED. CHECK YOUR RECEIPT. We had a dinner for three. The receipt was written in Chinese. They automatically added 18%+ tip on there without telling. Will never eat here again. Will report this!
(1)
RuthAshley T.

Last night my boyfriend and i went to Canton Cooks based on the reviews we saw on yelp. And i have to agree, Canton Cooks is the best chinese I've had in years. So much so, i want to go back again for dinner tonight. We were a bit overwhelmed by the menu. They have so many dishes to choose from. I went with what i always get, general tso's chicken with chicken fried rice. My bf went with king poe chicken. And we also ordered egg rolls. What the reviews DIDNT tell u is, the dish portions are humongous! There was no way we were going to eat all that food. So a word of advice, if there are two of you, only order one dish to share. It'll cut down on ur bill. But we were more than happy to take the togo dishes to eat for lunch the next day. The general Tso's chicken was tender an delicious. The rice was fried perfectly and the kungpowchicken was covered in peanuts, but it complimented the food nicely. The egg rolls are big and juicy an u can taste the fresh cabbage in each one. The service isnt spectacular, but the food makes it worth it. The servers tend to hover over ur table refillin water an taking away empty dishes but "I'm not finished with that yet." Go! Go! Go! To Canton Cooks. I myself cant wait to go back and try thier other dishes.
(5)
Jennifer M.

Chinese food is so easy to come by that it's often hard for it to stand out, but this place was good. I would definitely come back here when I want chinese. My friends and I shared: Mapo tofu: delicious sauce and silky tofu, but I've had better elsewhere so not impressed Salt and pepper squid: Deep fried squid that was well seasoned and tasty. I recommend it House fried rice with chinese sausages: Perfectly seasoned. Not bland and not salty. It was delicious. I recommend it Snow peas: (Not the leaves) This might have been my favorite dish. It was so good. The snow peas were crunchy and the sauce was delicious. I definitely recommend this dish
(4)
Jenny L.

Consistent food year after year. Been frequenting this place for years and their food still tastes the same which speaks volume for a restaurant. I like my food to taste the same every time I order it. My usual favorite here are salt n pepper squid, beef chowfun, sweet n spicy shrimp, clam with oyster sauce, and dungeness crabs when they have it. I also like their fish maul soup and sizzling rice soup. Everyone seems to order fried rice here. Can't remember if I ever had their fried rice. My only complaint is that they need some new cups, silverware, and maybe get rid of their gawd awful pink interior and pink tablecloths. I have been coming here since like 99 and I'm pretty sure they have never changed out their cups, dishes, or silverware. Lol
(4)
Nancy R.

Good food and ok service. Closed Wednesdays. FOOD: We got the Salt & Pepper Squid, Seafood Chow Fun Dry, and Sauteed Shrimp with Vegetables. It was a lot of food but well worth it. The shrimp dish was delicious over a bed of rice.
(4)
Tasha J.

This review is based on my lunch experience. First the place had a health inspection score of 82. I missed that on my way in but noticed it on my way out. The prices of the lunch specials are very reasonable and the service is fast and friendly. Based solely on the food, I don't plan to come back. The food was average at best - nothing to write home about.
(2)
Kay H.

Late night awesome goodness. 11on a weeknight and pizza not the hearts desire , I ended up here. Truly I wanted to get it brought to me,but carry out or dine in only . This is the 1st that A Chinese spot has not offered this luxury. So why still 4 stars?!? Tasty and hot and fresh food and after 11.... Take also into consideration it's Sandy Springs. Thank goodness no pizza or diner but real food. Mmmm ordered kung pao minus one for no online menu and I wouldn't desire to eat there quite blah decor ... it's 11$ for most dishes
(4)
Jasmine S.

We have been searching for out "favorite" Chinese food, and from Yelp reviews I thought this would be it...I was mistaken. I ordered the shrimp fried rice and hubby got the general tso's chicken. My shrimp fried rice tasted like regular shrimp fried rice that I could get in the mall. Hubby like his chicken-I tasted it and it was good. Overall it was nothing to write home about and we haven't been back since...I guess my search will continue!
(3)
Yane Y.

NOTE: CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS. I've been here many times over the past 10 years or so. There's tons of Chinese people here. Over the past several years, though, I've seen the crowd and diversity of this place change so much!! 10 years ago, it was primarily Chinese people. About 5 years ago or so, I started seeing tons of Chinese and then Mexicans! And most recently, i.e. this past week, I saw tons of people there for an early dinner: white, mexicans, chinese, me! (koreans), and other races. Talk about CHANGE! (Between you and me, I was a little sad that there weren't as many Chinese people filling up the place, but alas! the secret couldn't be held for too long, right? Everyone was bound to find out about this place!) I digress. Let me get back to the food. SERVICE: The service is okay here. It's not anything exceptionally outstanding, but it's not horrible either. Just standard. FOOD: I'll comment on the few dishes that I have ordered. While I've had other foods in the past, I'll choose to write on the dishes I ordered most recently. BEEF CHOW FUN (Dry) -- The beef chow fun is HUGE. The dish is absolutely huge and can be shared amongst 3 people. The noodles are cooked well (not overly, not under-ly!). The beef was not the best grade, but it wasn't horrid. The sauce was excellent. Although noodles are so bad for you, they're so good! So, everyone kept eating this! SHRIMP and VEGETABLES -- The sauce was like a moo goo gai pan sort of sauce. Clear, thick, gooey, sauce. A little on the healthier side, with broccoli and vegetables being cooked fine. Shrimp were quite large and plentiful. It was good, but I'm just not a fan of this type of sauce, so I shall pass next time. Anyway, I'll continue to update on the other dishes, but ... most of the things I've had are good. They are open till 2 am, so it's awesome for a late night snack!!!
(4)
Cheryl R.

Food was piping hot, fast and tasty. I will definitely go again. This is the best that I found for lunch close to Dunwoody.
(4)
Harland G.

Ate at this place last night. Not even a few hours later and I'm in sweats. Stomach beginning to flip, and lots of bathroom trips followed by explosive vomiting. Am now nursing myself back from food poisoning (I feel terrible) all from chicken fried rice and Kung pao chicken. Eat at your own risk!!!!
(1)
Julee D.

I was here for lunch last Thursday for business. Reading the other reviews, I assumed I would be eating authentic Cantonese food. Instead we were handed the most Chinese American lunch menu. It was full of well priced specials but not the experience we were anticipating. Food and service were average. Afterwards I spoke to a colleague about my experience there and he informed me that I should have asked specifically for the Cantonese menu. If that is the case, I would be willing to give it another try.
(2)
Meredith R.

Canton Cooks has always had a stellar reputation amongst transplanted New Yorkers. Most suburban Chinese restaurants leave me cold, but I always enjoy coming here. I don't think it's as authentic as restaurants we've discovered on Buford Highway, but the food is consistently good .... with the exception of their tofu dishes, which I'd rate 2.4 stars. We particularly like their garlic eggplant with chicken, orange beef, and salt and pepper squid. Canton Cooks has become our go-to restaurant on Christmas Eve. (The place is packed, and my daughter inevitably runs into other Jewish kids she knows.) If you come at dinnertime any weekend, be prepared to wait. Canton Cooks has a large and loyal following.
(3)
Yohan N.

I've been coming to this place for the past 6 years and I'm finally writing a review because this place deserves to have the top reviews among Chinese food in Atlanta. With that said, here's why: Service: Other than a couple of new faces over the years, they have had the same staff all 6 years. They are quick, observant, and friendly. Among the servers and the bus boys, they got a great system going and I never had an issue with service here. They know what they are doing. Majority of them speak 3 languages as well: Chinese, English, and Spanish Hours: They're open til 1am which is awesome for those late night cravings or somewhere to go for a late dinner. Food: This isn't your typical - americanized fast chinese food. This place is pretty authentic in it's Cantonese style. I won't go into details on how eat dish is amazing and how it tastes. Instead, I'll just name the dishes that I always get at one point or another: - Salt and Peppered Squid - Peking Spare Ribs - Lettuce Wrap - with Chinese sausage - Sauteed Snow Peas - House Chow Mein - Crispy Noodles - Chicken Wings - yes... its actually pretty amazing - House Fried Rice - with Chinese sausage This place is Cantonese so their Duck dishes are pretty good too. I just don't order it much cuz of $$ but my two favorite dishes are the salt and peppered squid and the House Chow Mein. Help me bring this place to the top of the list of Chinese places in Atlanta! :)
(5)
Kwan T.

Went ther for dinner tonight, I only see my server twice. The first time is when he take the order and the last time is when he drop off the bill. There is absolutely no service at all. No one even stop by to add water. Horrible service. Will not go back because there are many other great Chinese restaurants with much much better service out there. So disappointed with them.
(1)
Ahmad A.

For American Chinese this place was very disappointing. Fairly standard menu, nothing too special about the food. I definitely wouldn't go there again. Not sure how they got 4 stars. If you're into food, you'll look elsewhere. The sweet flavored entrees are said to be dessert level sweet. My own fish plate was extremely overpriced and low in quality. Didn't see anything prepared well.
(1)
Christina K.

Ok, this review is pretty old, but I still remember it being pretty darn good here. SO brought me here when we were having a crazy Chinese food craving and the thought of traveling to yet another restaurant on BHWY was not really thrilling to us. This was my first time here and after our meal I know it won't be our last. The service is not what you would call spectacular and attentive. We sat, we ordered, we ate. Our glasses were refilled in an average amount of time. The restaurant itself isn't memorable, other than the peptol bismol pink walls. SO ordered so I can't remember exactly what we had, but it was yummy! I had no complaints on anything we ate. Although, I did notice chinese style chitlins. Now, I know that this isn't a dish for anyone, but I happen to like this - IF it's cooked properly. I don't know if they do it well here, but I am looking forward to finding out!
(4)
W P.

A hole in the wall, but my favorite hole of all time. Nobody can enter this place for the first time without being a little concerned or grossed out, but it is highly unlikely that they would leave unsatisfied. I've never had anything bad here, but my top dishes include the pan fried sea bass, salt & pepper squid and/or shrimp, and snow pea leaves. The next tier on my list would be the dungeness crab, the lobster, and the duck soup. Hands down, the pan fried sea bass may be one of my top 3 dishes at any restaurants of all time.
(5)
marie t.

I don't know what yelp is doing with my review as I have posts about how distasteful this food is. I ordered some sort of big noodle dish with big chunks of chewy chicken with a sweet sauce and bok Choy. I tried to eat it but started to get gaggy so ended up boxing it up and throwing it in the trash when I got home. I am assuming it was full of msg as I was awake all night long with an upset stomach and headache.. I don't know what all the hype is about this place other than the big servings of food. The decor is stuck in the 80's with carpeting. Who has carpet in an eating establishment.? That is so beyond nasty. Nope....won't go back...
(2)
Sungjae J.

One of my favorite authentic chinese restaurant. They are one of few if not only chinese place that is opened past midnight. I have ordered many different dishes here and only one I was not happy with was mongolian beef. I recommend the salt and pepper squid, general chicken was good, had some fried seafood tofu dish that I didn't see on the menu, and the bbq duck, mapa tofu... Food comes out lightening fast here. appetizer soups here is not all that great so u could skip that if u don't wanna be disappointed. I don't like the pink decor but I don't go here for the decor...just the food. that being said, this is an awesome place to come for a late dinner.
(4)
Casey S.

A Chinese friend took me here and it was pretty good. The dishes were a little saucy, but flavor was delicious. The sea bass was awesome.
(4)
Gabrielle H.

I love their dry fish fried rice, lobster, salt-n-pepper squid and snow pea leaves. I haven't had anything bad per se there. There is a special oil & meat sauce which you can request on the side that is pretty awesome. I just don't recall the name of it. Just ask the waiter. They are always busy so grab dinner early or super late on the weekend.
(4)
Grant G.

Some of the best Chinese food I have had in some time. The menu is very extensive and has nearly everything you could wish for. I am a fan of the all inclusive dinner - runs about $35 for two people and $16 or so for every additional person - it makes ordering easy and is quite tasty. Prices are reasonable and the service was great. Highly recommended!
(5)
Jennifer R.

Canton Cooks is a great place for some quality chinese food in the Atlanta area. Being from NY, I'm used to eating some of the best chinese food in the country and I must say, Canton Cooks does not dissapoint. We live nearby and frequently call in an order to pick up. It's always 15 minutes - which is just enough time to jump in the car and pick it up. I am allergic to soy and they are so considerate - I always order the beef chow fun dry (no soy sauce, no msg) and my husband rotates the General Tsaos Chicken and Mongolian Beef. They're not cheap, but it's worth the few extra bucks for quality and fresh ingredients!
(4)
Eve E.

I made a late night takeout order and I don't like their food at all. Since I didn't dine at the restaurant so I can not say anything about the service. I grow up and spent most of my life in Beijing. I had the cuisine from most part of China. I have to say their Chinese food is tasteless and too greasy. I cannot say if what kind of Chinese food they offer. The taste and texture of the food is not like any Chinese cuisine, it is more like bad home cooking. My people think Chinese food are supposed to be oily and greasy. This is not always true. Good Chinese food may look greasy or are cooked with a lot of oil but a good chef is supposed to make the dish does not taste greasy. I think this is the standard that many people here are unaware of. Anyway, the only good thing about this place is that it opens late and always do takeout order as long as they are open.
(2)
Robert G.

Stopped here while out exploring. Very nice surprise. Decent service, great food. A bit pricey but what do you expect, prices are going up all over.
(4)
Ferdinand H.

First of all, I come from Cantonese stock. That means I'm going to be particularly picky about Southern Chinese Food. (Don't get me started about Suatao food. That's my specific stock. :) ) As for where to get the best Canto food in North America, there's only one debate: Toronto or Vancouver. Alas, for those of us stuck on this side of the Canadian/US border, we've got to make do with what we've got. In Atlanta, there are a handful of choices, and this is one of them. It's not bad -- the flavours are definitely authentic southern chinese. From Chili crabs, to Ho Fun, to Garlic/pepper fried squid -- and the array of vegetable dishes, it's all quite competent. There's nothing I've ever had there that was anything but good. Alas, nothing mind-blowing. Nothing that strikes as food cooked by someone who loves their art and their customers. You know what I'm talking about -- it's the extra something that shows up when you can tell that the food was prepared by somebody trying to tell you something through their food. I'll eat here with you anytime you wanna come -- but I don't think I'd tend to come myself -- I'll just wait for my next trip to Toronto or HK. :) Yeah, spoiled. :( But I really can't help being hard on Cantonese places. Three plus.
(3)
Claire C.

One of the best, authentic Cantonese restaurant in Atlanta. Great and not that pricey place for groups, etc... Definitely ask for the "Pork Pan-Fried Noodles", they are absolutely delicious and not on the menu but they still make it. Besides that, "salt-n-pepper squid" is great, "pan-fried dumplings," etc... And a plus - its not on Buford Highway so, at least for me, it's not that far of a drive!
(4)
Kevin L.

Simply delicious, and authentic. We stopped here on our way home from Orlando to Ohio, as we did two years ago because the food is SO good. Reminds me of home in Hong Kong. Got the classic Dungeness Crab preparation with garlic and scallions, beef chow fun, stir fried snow pea tips and a steaming bowl of beef brisket / wonton noodle soup for the kids. It was all VERY good!
(4)
Steven D.

Heard about this place from a coworker and said that it was a good place.. figured I'd give it a try since it was close to my hotel and of course, I did my homework on Yelp before going of course ;] Read from the reviews that the salt baked squid was good so I decided to give that a shot since I was only doing take out and didn't want Chinese-American food. I would say the taste was good.. spot on from what I'm used to at home. Although, one thing I didn't like was that it was a bit too chewy and I think calamari was used instead of squid. But the staff was very friendly from my short encounter and the environment is like any other Chinese restaurant. A plus to this place is that they're open until 2! That was a shocker for me because I'm so used to everywhere else around there closing at 10. I'm glad I don't have to go all the way to Buford Highway for good Asian food when I'm in the mood for some. I would definitely come back to try it again with more people next time and have a dine in experience -- stopping back for more take-out isn't a problem either. Keep an eye out for an updated review.. until then, four stars!
(4)
Monica H.

Always packed, but worth the wait. I love the malacha sauce. Saltfish fried rice with no chicken, snow pea greens, salt and pepper scallops. Yum, yum, yum.
(4)
Love Food T.

This is probably the best "Cantonese" style Chinese restaurant in Atlanta, and overall one of the best Chinese restaurants in Atlanta. Their lunch menu prices are great deals, the portions are huge. However, to really understand how good their food is, stick to their dinner menu which includes their authentic Cantonese style classics. My favorite pasta dish in Atlanta is served here, which is their Cantonese style Chow Mein Noodles (House style comes with Scallops, Shrimp, Bok Choy, Char Siu BBQ Pork, chicken, etc). The broth on top is perfect, not too salty or sweet and soaks into the delicious noodles perfectly! Ever since I traveled to Hong Kong and was introduced to Cantonese Style Chow Mein, I had been searching for a place in Atlanta that could serve that craving - mission accomplished. My only little qualm with Canton Cooks is their use of MSG - to be honest, they don't use much at all, but I don't understand why they use it at all...their chefs are so good, they don't need it!
(4)
MS L.

We are from boston, currently live in the panhandle of florida and have been searching for good authentic chinese cuisine for a long time. Canton Cooks does it right. They have most popular dishes such as king do gwut, chow dow mew, various chinese soups and other tasty items. However, there are several items that they don't have as we found out recently including the "birds" seafood nest, chinese clay pot (bow jie fahn) and of course, that fabulous desert: tapioca/taro soup. However, the food is tastey, and brings us as close to home as the area allows us to, satisfying our hunger for authentic chinese. If you're craving Chinese, go hear, it'll hit the spot.
(4)
David S.

This is one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in Atlanta. The food is consistently good. Having read the other recent reviews they provide an accurate reflection of the place. It does have duel menus and you can get as authentic or Americanized as you prefer.
(4)
Ching H.

This has been the restaurant where my family came to for 10 years whenever there is a special occasion. Since we work in a restaurant till 11pm, there aren't many restaurants that are opened late. Therefore, we always come here and order the samething which is salt and pepper spare ribs, fish, shrimp with tofu, noodles with egg sauce. I love the noodles with egg sauce, yummy... ever since we have move up to Lawrenceville, we don't get to come eat here anymore. Sigh~ hopefully, one day i'll get a chance to eat there again. ^^
(4)
Scott D.

this is by far the worst chinese restaurant i have ever been to in my life, the appetizers are frozen fast food i kid you not, the lighting in the place is so unbearable that i should be shot for not walking out, i went looking for peking duck they serve it in 2 courses the second course being nothing more than a type lomein with duck it was horrible, the service, what service other than serve your food you never hear from them again until your check, do your self a favor & stay away from this place like the plague.
(1)
Vincent V.

You can always tell how legit a Chinese restaurant is when the clientele is predominantly Chinese. It's a pretty obvious statement, but true time and time again in my experience. Canton Cooks is the most authentic Chinese food you're going to get in Atlanta without going to to the mini Chinatown off Buford Highway. I've been spoiled on great Asian food thanks to my mother-in-law (I married into a big Taiwanese family). Last time she was in Atlanta, we took her to Canton Cooks, put the menu in her hands (she went straight for the page in Chinese) and told her to order for the entire table. It was plate after plate of stellar food, and she seemed to be happier about it as each new dish arrived. We weren't the only ones, the looks on faces all around the restaurant were content and blissfully full. It's in a strip mall, but it doesn't suffer from the location really. It's always crowded, even in the wee hours of the morning when they're still serving excellent food. If you've only had Americanized Chinese food, give Canton Cooks a try and you'll be amazed at what you've been missing.
(5)
Richard K.

Ate here last night due to the proximity and sterling reviews. I was surprised at the bland mediocrity of the food. It's the kind of Chinese I would have expected circa 1985 before Atlanta became Asian hip. There is so much better to be had all along Buford Highway that I felt regret with every bite. To add insult to injury, the bill for 2 non meat dishes and soup came to $41 without tip. If you must eat Chinese in this locale, go for the slightly seedier China Cooks.
(2)
Craig G.

I've been twice and the food was ok. Some of the food passing by the table looked better so perhaps I've yet to find their strong suite. The place is a little bit pricey but the large portions help to offset that (if the leftovers will survive reheating). The three main courses I tried so far were the Spicy Orange Beef, General Tso Chicken, and Mongolian Beef. Unfortunately they were swimming in gooey or watery sauces and a light coating instead would have greatly improved their appeal. The Sizzling Rice Soup, Won-ton Soup, Egg Rolls, and Chicken Wings were good, but not spectacular. The Hot Tea was so hot I couldn't even pick up the tea cups they radiated with so much heat. There are no refills on soft drinks (it's by the can). Service was adequate. Atmosphere was mediocre, but it's hole-in-the-wall authenticity and crowded tables were charming and actually appealed to me. So I'll be back in the hope of finding their better dishes and upping their score -- or if not at least until I find a better Chinese option locally. NOTE: It took me two tries to find this place. Despite the street address it's in the same strip as the Whole Foods. It's on the south side of Hammond Drive west of Roswell Road.
(3)
Scott M.

CC is a few miles from my house and have been about a 100 times over the years. It's my go to Chinese place and open late night which reminds me of getting Chinese at 3 a.m. in NYC after a night out on the town. Great memories from what I remember... Anyway, the shrimp in lobster sauce is the best in the Atl, the clams in black bean sauce is off the chain and the peking duck is finger licking good. Everything else I've had always satisifies. Big fan of this place.
(4)
smacksmackgulp K.

Good Cantonese food, but can also cater to the General Tso's/crab rangoon crowd. The salt and pepper squid was way over-salted the last time we went, but it's usually good. Better than most Western renditions of calamari I've eaten. The honey garlic spareribs are crave-worthy! You can really taste the honey in the glaze, not some faux corn syrup BS. They do a great job with the sauteed snow peas leaves, and if you like braised meats, with tendon-gooey connective tissue (I do! I do!), the brisket hot pot is just an all-around great dish, with veggies to boot! (Just wish there was more meat, it was so tender!) The duck here isn't as good as Ming's, but satisfactory. A good place to come with a group for some Chinese food. Try to get here early though, it can get pretty packed on weekend nights.
(4)
Akshay S.

Great flavorful food of decent variety. Super fast service! Not very good ambience, but the food is great, and they have imported Tsing Tao beer from China, which you must try IMO!
(4)
Marina T.

Alot of people have been raving about this place but I thought it was OK. I came here twice but it doesn't seem special to me. It is definitely authentic and at the same time the menu has a few americanized "take out" dishes for people who prefer those. The ambience isn't great either. I guess it might be one of the better places you can find in Atlanta but it's definitely nowhere close to new york chinatown restaurants. I like to order the chrysanthemum tea when I come here...it's usually pretty good. Shrimp & Lobster sauce dish and clams in black bean sauce were my favorite.
(3)
John S.

This is our favorite Atlanta Chinese restaurant. It's the most authentic we've found. The service is fast and efficient, although you may often have to wait for a table, but that just shows how good the food is. If you are in the mood for the best wonton soup ever, be sure to say "wonton soup Chinese style". These wontons are not the usual wrapper with a few molecules of meat - they are stuffed with meat and shrimp. The broth is tasty and has baby bok choy to complement the wontons. My favorite entrees are the spicy panfried salted shrimp (don't be scared by the name - it's not really salty) and the oysters with black bean sauce. We've never had a bad meal there.
(5)
Rachel A.

Attempt #2 at finding a decent Chinese food restaurant. EPIC FAIL! Since when did Egg Fu Yung become 21 damn dollars?!? This place felt like someone threw up pepto bismol all over the restaurant. PINK everywhere. Now, I like pink, but my good god! The waitress slammed the glasses on our table. The menu was ridiculous. I couldn't tell if it was a Thai restaurant, Jamaican restaurant, or a seafood restaurant. WTF is wrong with this place?! Why did almost every menu item include oyster sauce?! I didn't understand. This was the second restaurant we walked out of in 20 minutes. Ugh!
(1)
Anu R.

The lunch specials suck. I got the veggies with tofu and it was a tiny serving of veggies in a sea of soy sauce. I've eaten at many authentic chinese joints on the west coast and this place is nowhere near any of them. I have no clue why this place has such high ratings at all. If you want really good Chinese head over to Gu's Bistro or Cafe 101. Those guys know what they are doing.
(1)
Delphine L.

Best Chinese in Atlanta
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Chloe C.

Canton Cooks is definetly one of the best Chinese places in town! I have been a regular customer here for years now, and with good reason. Canton Cooks never dissapoints when I need my Chinese fix. They have all the great stuff you would expect from a Chinese place - I love their dumplings, calamari, soups, and different noodle dishes. Another plus of this restaurant, they are so fast! I've never had to wait very long for my food, since it always comes out quickly, even when it's super packed inside. I also love coming here for take out! They always have my food out and waiting when I come to pick it up. I will definetly keep coming here for years and years to come.
(4)
Knowing L.

I would call this place the Waffle House of Chinese. Shady characters throughout (please dim the lights so I can pretend I did not see what I saw). The food was served in just minutes after ordering which lead me to believe it was not very fresh and after tasting it confirmed. The portions skimpy. The decor as in most Chinese restaurants is parked in the 80's. So usually I expect the food to make up for that. Nope. Went back to China Cooks and got my monies worth. I have nothing nice to say so...wait the orange slices were good.
(2)
D W.

DON'T LET THE STRIP-MALL LOCALE FOOL YOU!!! This is one of THE BEST places to get chinese food! They're open late for those of us who are hungry after 10pm but don't necessarily want fast food. You know it's good when over half the clientel is asian. The dishes are large and flavorful and the staff is good, fast and relatively friendly. They are usually willing to make adjustments when possible (more or less heat, veggies, sauce, etc.) I try to go with a group - mainly because I'm indecicive, but greedy and this lets me try a bunch of different dishes at once.
(5)
Nina B.

This is the authentic Cantonese food that I love! The Egg Foo Young is awesome!
(4)
B K.

If you are looking for a place where management has ZERO respect for you, your family and your time, Canton Cooks is the place for you. I have never encountered such a selfish group of people with such little disregard for others than the jackasses that run Canton Cooks. They have: NO HONOR, NO ETHICS and NO RESPECT for their customers. Send these scumbags a message by spending your money somewhere else.
(1)
Julia S.

This place was a huge disappointment. They didn't have a single vegetarian appetizer except fried wonton, and I'm not big on wonton. Their vegetable section pretty much sucked. I'm sorry but why do you have a PORK DISH under the VEGETABLE section? I finally settled on some vegetable lo mein. It was too saucy, the sauce wasn't even very good, and those were NOT lo mein noodles, sorry. The lo mein was a giant saucy mess that was thoroughly disappointing. My husband seemed to like his, but he said it wasn't anything impressive either. Sorry but this place doesn't hold a candle to Little Schezuan on Buford Hwy.
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Dave G.

The food here is very interesting and different, but I think you need to know that it is nothing like a PF Chang's or the local chinese place down the road. We made the mistake of ordering off of the menu rather than by taking a look at what other people were eating and saying .... "I'll have what she's having". The food we had was indeed very good, but I couldn't help but look at the interesting and delightful dishes that were passing me in the hands of waiters. Oh well. I recommend that you definitely try this place if you are looking for something a bit different.
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Alex L.

This is hands down my favorite Chinese restaurant in Atlanta. It's Cantonese style flavor is definitely distinct and worthy of merit. As a matter of fact, this is where all the Chinese restaurant owners go to eat after they close their restaurants for the night. Their salty duck egg on pork (xian dan cuo ruo) is the best tasting in Atlanta. It's hard to find seating at night because it's usually packed full of customers, so be ready for a short wait. They also do take-out. All the dishes here are great, and whenever it's my turn to choose which restaurant to go to, no one frowns or complains when I suggest Canton Cooks. This is a must try for everyone that hasn't been there. There is also a special menu for those literate in Chinese. If not, have no fear - ask your waiter for some suggestions.
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Liz T.

These are a few of my favorite things .. Dungeness Crab with Ginger and Spring Onions (addictive!), Pan Fried Spicy Salted Squid with Jalapeno, Fried Chicken Wings, Bittermelon (you can customize), and Fried Rice with Chicken and Salted Fish. Good and quick service. Friendly at the front desk. Don't order from the American menu.
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Jessica O.

I really wanted to love this place. The service is very quick, but I was not impressed with the food. Portions were large but none of the 5 dishes we ordered were stand-out at all. I wouldn't go back, since there are certainly better Asian restaurants in the city.
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CAFE D.

A trip to the ATL isn't complete without a stop at the Dirty South's best Chinese. As a New Yorker we think it rivals - and often outshines - Chinatown's best (and far pricier) options. Order off the menu and grab some Salt and Pepper Pork Chops, Sauteed Pea Shoots or Pan-fried Frog Legs. The short ribs are redolent of slow-ccoked 5-spice masterpieces of China 'Yore. Down side is the brutally bright overhead lighting and potential long wait.
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Nancy R.

love love love this restaurant. The only aisian/ Cantonese restaurant i have seen where Cantonese people dine, shows authenticity of the place. The food is fresh, flavorful, and for a great price. It can get busy, especially on weekend nights, but its worth the wait. Love the whole menu!
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E K.

Every once in a while I get a hankering for the salt and pepper squid (fried calamari served with sliced jalapenos on a bed of lettuce, no sauce). It's the best calamari I've ever tasted. Sunday night we also had a bowl of brisket soup. The broth had a deep beefy flavor. There are egg noodles in the bowl. The brisket was good, a little fatty, but hey it makes the broth that much tastier. The rice is just ok. The service is prompt, after a 20 minute wait at 6pm. Prices good for the quality of the food. I was glad to discover the brisket soup this time. It will save me the trip out to What the Pho for those chilly days when I crave a warm glow in my tummy. The owners do a great job to keep up the quality and level of service.
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Becky N.

So I am not much a Chinese food person but this place is definitely an exception! Chinese food here is more traditional and open LATE! If you're ever just outside the Perimter in Sandy Springs just looking for some hot food...try Canton Cooks. The place stays busy! They have his one eggplant dish with minced that surprisingly was really good! I normally get the Beef Chow Fun (can't spell).
(4)
Kristin B.

Still delicious! Some new favorites: Orange Beef and Wor Sue Duck. Yum!
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Amilcar P.

Worst Chinese I've had, PERIOD. Everything looked unapetizing and gelatinous! The Peas and Chicken lacked any flavor and looked like a gooey pile of chicken with peas thrown in. My Pepper steak was nothing like I had seen before or pictured. The texture was slimy and the beef simply looked raw and soft. The sauce looked green and slimy, I felt like I would be in danger if I ate it. The Fried rice was beyond generic though not bad per se, it's like rice that was quickly colored brown with your usual ingredients thrown in. The wanton soup was okay, the fried noodles way too greasy that complimented them, but those main courses! Sheash! As for the service, our party was not escorted to any table, the waitresses merely pointed nonchalant to a table and we sat ourselves, After that it was a series of lazy responses and an 'are you sure?' attitude that ruined any type of friendliness. Mind you I know what cheap chinese food tastle like. I came in expecting more due to the reviews, and I at least expected the usual cheap Chinese worse comes to worse. I was mistaken. Three of our party members even had stomach aches. For this level of care and quality, do yourself a favor and go to Panda Express instead, you'll be much happier.
(1)
Wayne F.

Favorite place for cantonese food that is not bbq. The honey spare ribs and salt and pepper squid are what make me come here, but I've never really had a bad dish.
(4)
Lynda T.

If you're looking for good Chinese food and not really looking for a great atmosphere, this is the place to go. The fish maw crab soup and salt & pepper squid are awesome!
(4)
Terry O.

It's 11:30 PM. You just got off work. Where do you go to eat that is both good and open late? Waffle House? No. Georgia Diner? Yes, but too far. Buford Highway? Meh. Canton Cook? Yes. OK, Let's go!! I personally do not really care for Chinese food, but this place is good enough to draw me in. When my co-workers told me that they know of a good place to eat, I went. If they had told me it was Chinese, I would not have gone. I am glad they took me there. This place is good because the Chinese food is similar to Japanese Chinese food (or the type of Chinese food that is similar to ones in Japan). I do not know how Chinese people would rate the place, but as far as I know, if you are Japanese, this place is good for you.
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Liz K.

Tucked away on the corner of Roswell Road and Sandy Springs, this Cantonese restaurant brings a different taste of Chinese food. Most of Cantonese cooking isn't spicy, so don't be afraid to try different items on the menu. My favorites are the salt and pepper squid (calamari, a little spicy tang) and the fat noodles (kind of like Thai pad-see-u.) Prompt service and large portions... enough to last you another 2 meals when you head back home.
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Angela M.

This is the best chinese food we have found. The food is very consistent and the place is ALWAYS packed. We get takeout from here all the time - why wait for a table when you live so close - we love their egg rolls, Sesame Chicken, Beef with Oyster Sauce, any of the Fried Rice, and the General Tso's Chicken. Very nice staff and we love the leftovers from here. Yummo!
(5)
Jason K.

I really like this place, their food is good and their service is decent. But the reason their getting 2 stars is b/c they tried to charge me a "sitting fee". Wtf is a a sitting fee? 2.50 for taking a seat and not eating b/c I ate before I met up with my friends? They can shove that 2.50 up their a$$. Most things I can forgive but 2 things I will NEVER tolerate(in consideration to surcharges) are when they charge for sitting and not eating, and when they charge to split plates.
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Diana C.

A month-ish ago, I ate THE MOST delicious squid at this place, and my mouth is STILL craving it. Mmmm! We had a family-style dinner; we shared 7 dishes among 7 people. It was, at first, I think 5 dishes that we ordered, but we craved (ha) for more. We left with happy full stomachs and happy smiling faces - thanks to the great service, but mostly thanks to the food. Will return again, most definitely!
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James M.

Regular Chinese food
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Paul K.

Try the -Pan fried salty squid -Beef Chow fun dry -Crispy chicken -Wor sue or bbq duck -Crispy cantonese noodles in gravy The best Chinese food in Atlanta.......case closed.
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Ali P.

Been to Canton Cooks so many times it feels like home. I always start out with either their Egg Drop, or Sizzling Rice Soup. My better half enjoys the Won Ton Soup. Being a creature of habit at Canton, I love the Peppered steak, it has always been good to my taste buds and tummy. The Pepper Steak is thinly sliced steak strips served in a brown sauce with onion and green peppers. They have a chili sauce that I love to put on the rice to kick it up about five notches. The Significant other orders the rich and flavorful Mongolian Beef, rich and sweet but still robust with beefy flavor. The service is not bad, there's one guy and regulars will know who I'm talking about who loves to clown around with customers, quite the entertainer he is. It's a nice place to go late night but remember, CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY. Otherwise they're open untill about 1:30 A.M. I believe, maybe 2 on weekends. Smile and say 'Say Chinese'!
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mind your b.

Went here last Sunday as a going away party for a coworker and the food didn't disappoint. We order fish maw crab meat soup, sautÃ©ed snow peas leaves, clam and black beans, pork intestine with green mustard, and dungeness crab with a crispy coating (forgot the name). Everything tasted great except the black bean clams. Highly recommend this place for some tradition Chinese food. To bad this place is far from cause I might just eat here once a week.
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Ed S.

I think Canton Cooks is by far the best Chinese restaurant in Atlanta. We ordered Shrimp stuffed tofu, Three-layered pork with preserved vegetables, fried calamari, and Wonton soup (Chinese style). I truly recommend you MUST order Wonton soup whenever you come. It's definitely the BEST Wonton you'll ever eat in the US. I have been to Chinatowns in NYC, SF, LA, and Boston, their Wonton not as good as Canton Cooks'.
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Adam R.

I first went here in 2002 with a large group of people and had a great time. Due to it being OTP I never came back until 2008. Since then I have been back several times. Why? Because it is that good. Yes, there is a good Chinese place not on Buford Highway. I have never been disappointed with their roasted duck, but I always forget how big it is. I usually lapse into a food coma when I leave there. The biggest problem I have is that when I go here, it is a special occasion being OTP so I always have to get duck, and there is no room for anything else. I do have to say that I always have to ask for chopsticks. They just assume a tall white guy is going to use a fork and knife. Maybe they should base it on what your order: General Tso's = fork and knife. Their tea is good and the rice comes with the meal. Never had a bad experience, just wish it was closer
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Sonya S.

We recently ate here again. The sauteed snap pea greens were delicious as well as the pan fried salt and pepper squid. The stuffed bean curd was also yummy. You cannot go wrong with the food at this place. Great food, great portions and great price. Always a full dining room. The best thing to do if you're a newbie is to look around at what people have on their table. If something appeals to you, just ask the server what it is and order it. I'm craving the salt & pepper squid right now! It's very lightly breaded (not like the calamari served at restaurants) and seasoned just right. Yum!
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Alexa G.

Thank you canton cooks for not hiding the nasty bits of dark fatty chicken in your breaded sweet and sour chicken like some other places do (coughchinchincough) and using white meat. Thank you for being open until 2am. ( I can see myself heading here for the late night pre-hangover meal) And thanks for having more "exotic dishes" as well as the typical Americanized ones. All In all Canton Cooks was okay I ordered the spicy garlic chicken, which had more hints of sweetness than anything. I don't think I tasted the garlic or the spice at all. I Might try them for takeout again, but other than that I didn't see it as anything to rave home about, maybe I just ordered the wrong dish.
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Gina C.

All I have to say is that I love me some Canton Cooks! We had 5 in our party and ordered 6 dishes. Salt and pepper squid - very good and my fav dish Salt and pepper shrimp unshelled - good Salt and pepper pork chops - not so good Lettuce wraps - i'm not a fan of but others in the party liked them Chow fun noodles - good Mapo Tofu - good but too much ginger this time We had a lot of pork chops left over, but the other dishes were pretty empty. We also wanted snow pea leaves but they were out. CC is always consistent and good. Just remember that they are closed on Wednesday.
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Jesse W.

Severely overrated. My dad learned to cook in Taiwan, I've traveled China and Hong Kong, yet I can also appreciate most cuisines (including Chinese American stylings). However, Canton Cooks is the most overrated Chinese restaurant I've ever been to. On a recent visit to Atlanta, I yelped and scoured the web for recommendations of ATL's best eateries, and I landed at Canton Cooks for a recent dinner. I followed some menu recommendations and got the pan-fried sea bass, beef chow fun with sauce, and garlic shrimp. They were recommendations, and I regularly order 2 out of 3 of them. BIG DISAPPOINTMENT. The food was mediocre at best, and the prices were high. I'd take quality over quanity any day. The food was too salty and sweet in the wrong places. Sea bass was doused in a soy sauce mixture, chow fun had far too much unappetizing gravy, and garlic shrimp was cooked shrimp with sauce, not shrimp cooked with sauce. I understand Chinese food in ATL is slim pickens, but steer clear anyway.
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Kathleen M.

I like Americanized Chinese as much as the next white girl, but I've never been able to wrap my head around the super sugary stuff served as places like Panda Express. I mean, why would you eat a meal that makes you feel so disgusting afterwards? Ugh. No thank you. Canton Cooks in Sandy Springs provides me with the right kind of Chinese food: totally inauthentic, but not so totally over the top fatty and sugary. The ingredients are fresh and you can, in fact, find un-fried items. Hooray for that. Service is quick and friendly and your water glass will never be half-empty. Or half-full.
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Rob F.

I came here with a group of 5 and we split 3 entrees between the table and still ended up with left overs so keep in mind that the portions are hefty. Unfortunately, the group decided on a tofu dish and an eggplant dish- neither of which I'm very found of. Additionally, we got a General Tso's chicken dish, which I'm always up for. As it turned out the General Tso's chicken was just mediocre, but I actually liked the egg plant dish a lot. Go figure. Normally, I would give this place 3 stars but we found something kind of gross in the tea kettle they brought out.
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B J.

Ambiance - B- (needs cleaner bathroom and crowded) Staff - B (attentive if you know how to grab attention - and food can come out quick once ordered) Food - A Price - A- I always love authentic Cantonese cooking and Canton Cooks does it well for most dishes! (I don't usually go for the American Chinese cooking - so can't comment on egg rolls/ chow meins/ chicken wings/ egg foo young...you got my drift?!) As for ambiance - usual bustling of waiters fussing over the table, I'm not keen on the pinkish salmon coloring on the wall... ... but this is all about the company one keeps and eating the FOOD! There were 9 of us in our group all around one big table with our trusty lazy susan and we had 13 dishes. I can't remember all the dishes but this is what stands out in my mind as being properly cooked, seasoned and simply delicious... - salt/pepper squid - salt/pepper sea bass - steam sea bass with soy, ginger and green onions (moist - watch for bones) - honey garlic fried pork chop - stir fry pea vines - crispy noodles with seafood and Chinese veggies - fermented Chinese cabbage with beef - black bean sauce w/ baby clams - crispy chicken with special salt - Chinese broccoli (gai lon) w/ garlic and oil - tender! and for the adventurous taster... you must try their special made SHRIMP SAUCE accompaniment (free) ... ask for a little dish if you don't see it on your table... I like to spoon a dollop over my rice... you can actually buy a container for $5 to take home! I liked the sauce so much I bought 3 (to share with my friends)... NOTE: They say they're the only player in town that makes and serves this sauce... so, you can't buy this anywhere else... and they don't give out what the ingredients are! If you can figure it out... let me know! (I think it has ground dried shrimp, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, sesame oil, hot oil, peanut oil.) buy a container for $5 to take home! ... go ahead... I dare YOU! (and NO... I don't have any connections or know the owners! I just have a discerning pallet for what "I" like to eat!)
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Emily W.

I have been going to this restaurant since i was a little girl. Its aways the same and nothings change. I love the food here. One word amazing because its authentic Chinese. I would recommend Peking Duck, Fried Calamari, and Duck noodles. Those are my all time favorite dishes that i have to get
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Kelly H.

One word to describe this place "AMAZING"! I'm from California and i've been in Atlanta for the past 4 years and i've always complained about how horrible the chinese food has been compared to Los Angeles. My co-worker took me to Canton Cooks for lunch and i absolutely loved it. It is by far the best Chinese food in Atlanta. I tend to get the normal items off the menu like the beef and broccoli, and the shrimp fried rice (to die for) with sweet tea. Now everytime she ask where we should meet for lunch I say u know the regular "Canton Cooks"!
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Robert O.

The best Cantonese in Atlanta maybe. Bunch of 2-star gweilo expect sticky chicken and beef. Go to PF Chang or Panda Express instead. Maybe Korean or Japanese devil sabotage rating. Learn something about Cantonese food, come back, order something other than beef and broccoli.
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Chloe M.

I've been going to Canton Cooks since back in the early 90s. I learned about it from my Chinese classmates (exchange students) who are homesick of home-cooked food. I've asked every Chinese expat I've met and they all go to Canton Cooks for a taste of home. My family has close ties with the OCA (Organization of Chinese-Americans) in Georgia for many years now and the members all go here. This place is the best Chinese restaurant in the city. Period. A regional/ethnic restaurant is only as good as its chef. I don't care how "nice" the owners are -- if the chef isn't authentic, the food won't be. To appreciate the great Cantonese cooking here, you must order from the Chinese menu. That's how my family eats Chinese (you know, when in Rome...) Having said that, here are my family's favorite dishes at Canton Cooks. No visit of ours is complete without the Beef with Bitter Melons in Black Bean Sauce. Let me warn you, this is an acquired taste for the non-Chinese or the non-initiated. I grew up eating this kind of authentic food so I love it. It's a bitter-salty combination of slices of bitter melon in black bean sauce. Delicious! The Salted Fish Fried Rice here is so good. Just like at Penang's they use big flakes of dried, salted fish here. The saltiness of the fish is tempered by the blandness of the rice. Really, this is already a meal in itself. The Dragon Soup is a magnificent soup. It has winter melon and slices of tender chicken in a clear broth with egg whites stirred in. Add the shrimp paste (available by request) and you have a hearty, comforting soup. We love the Ono Choy in Garlic Sauce. Ono Choy is a foot-long weed that grows in swamps in Asia. It is called straw vegetable in English due to its hollow body. This vegetable grows year round but I haven't seen it in Atlanta for a couple of years now. When not available, a good substitute is the snow pea leaves. I prefer Ono Choy because of its crunch. Still, they're both delicious. For noodles, we always get the crispy noodles topped with brown gravy, meat/seafood, and Chinese broccoli. Let the noodles soak in the gravy for a minute or two and you get this saucy noodles which is so flavorful. My mom, sister, and I love crabs so much that we have to get two orders of the whole fried live crabs every time we visit. If you've never had fried crabs, I suggest you go now. It is heavenly. We've eaten though the entire Chinese menu at Canton Cooks and every single dish is superb. It's like eating in China and Hongkong. If you want authentic Cantonese food then you must go here. Service can be slow during peak times and service is typical of China -- you have to flag them if you need something. Still, the food makes up for it. Even if you order from the American menu, food is extremely good.
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Scott M.

Canton Cooks is cool...but honestly if I had to choose between them and PF Changs, Id probably do PF changs. The place was packed to the brim at 9pm on Friday night, and I had to wait for about 15 minutes to get a table. I figured this was a good sign. As far as the aesthetics...the place is pretty unimpressive. My server was a butthole, and a little pompous....so I wasnt really feeling that. He was acting like he was a server at Chez Piere in this dingy azz Chinese restaurant. Weirdo. The food....I was pretty unimpresed. Not saying it wasnt good, but just not the "great" that I was expecting. I sampled the Chicken Fried rice (average), sweet and sour shrimp (average), and the Mongolian Beef (better the next day--but average). I might go back to this place, but I am still kinda in a quest to find the best Chinese in the city, and this frankly cannot be it.
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Kyle J.

I'll just say that I think I have to go back and try some of the dishes recommended by other yelpers. It was late night and we were the only diners there. I ordered the squid in a spicy red curry(?) sauce. I believe I was hit with the typical "he's american" version. The waiter warned me staunchly that it was very spicy almost attempting me to change my mind. I asked him to make it as spicy as humanly possible. Of course it was not and I was disappointed. I can only assume they don't want to torture non initiated palates. The family style portion was humongous and since my girlfriend doesn't like anything that even resembles spicy food, I ate as much as possible and left the rest. I'll say it was good, but as stated earlier I must return for tastier dishes. My girlfriend ordered potstickers and these were only just ok but what kind of suppositions can you make from that dish? None. For there not being many late hour options in the Sandy Springs area, I do appreciate having this one.
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Peter S.

Canton Cooks is one of my favorite restaurants. My wife and I have been going there at least every week or two for 5+ years, and the staff knows us by name. You'll get a very different experience depending on whether you go at lunchtime or dinnertime. Both are excellent options, but don't go to one expecting the treatment you'll get at the other. At lunch, service is snappy and the meals are a terrific value. Most lunch specials cost about $7.50 and include fried rice, soup, an egg roll, and a chicken wing, and come with hot tea. We're usually able to box up about half our meal for a future lunch and still leave satisfied. Food isn't exactly traditional; it's about what you'd expect for "Chinese lunch" in a suburban commercial district. Their service is phenomenal - unless you've got an unusually large group, you'll probably be seated as soon as you walk in. You'll have a waiter of your own, but you can count on being looked after by a half-dozen other staff members who will bring your food and keep your drinks always full. Service is extremely fast - once, I timed 18 minutes between the time I walked in the door and when they handed me my check - but you never feel rushed, and they'll keep refilling your drinks long after they've brought the bill. Everyone is friendly but professional, and you really get the sense that they all have a stake in making your meal enjoyable. Dinner is something else entirely. The first time I went, it was something of a shock: the restaurant had become much quieter and more formal, and the menu was much more a-la-carte. I couldn't say whether dinner is truly more traditional, but it certainly feels that way, from the much more extensive menu options to the orange slices you get after your meal. I don't go there for dinner nearly as often as I do for lunch, but have never been disappointed. Let me also take a moment to tell you about the chopsticks. A lot of restaurants give you dinky, splintery break-apart chopsticks even when you dine-in. Canton Cooks gives you long, solid, plastic ones. It's the first thing that endeared me to them, but is just one of the many reasons they've become one of my favorite places to eat.
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Stormy C.

Yummy Cantonese food, just like Hong Kong...or L.A....or San Francisco! They have Chinese broccoli (gai-lan) and a lot of seafood dishes. Portions are generous. They are open for late dinners, which is good to know!
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Address : 5984 Roswell Rd NE
Atlanta, GA, 30328
Phone (404) 250-0515
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:00 am - 12

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.

Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.

There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.

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