Meal was disappointing. I had cashew chicken with fried rice and my husband had General Tso. Mine was almost tasteless. His chicken wasn't much better. Egg rolls were terrible but crab Rangoons were good. Last trip to this establishment !
(2)
Jo H.
I have been getting the Bourbon Chicken for years. Worth the 20 to 30 minute wait. Phone ahead to 859 384 8300. Sit down or carry out. It's so delicious. Melts in your mouth. I always request extra sauce and steamed rice. But you can get fried.
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Casey M.
Typical fast chinese food. Average quality, prepared fast. Crab rangoon are great :)
(3)
Crystal L.
About to leave for the airport... last meal before leaving KY and I needed Hong Kong Chicken (they do NOT have this in LA). We ordered a ton of food and it was only $47. It was OK. Ordering on the phone was super easy. Tons of parking (I know this isn't an issue in KY but it is where I live in LA). Food was ready in the time they said it would be. Lemon chicken was kind of weird... just fried chicken with a gelatin lemon sauce on the side. Fried rice wasn't great. But the shrimp egg rolls and crab rangoon hit the spot. And the Hong Kong Chicken... well, it is what it is... it's basically fried chicken with brown sauce. And I left KY with my craving satisfied.
(3)
Cynthia R.
Our usual Chinese place was closed for Labor Day, so we tried out Shanghai Gardens for the first time. They actually have a website ( shanghaigardensunion.com ), which is a step up from most other Chinese restaurants. There was a coupon for 2 combo entrees for $10.99. Good deal. We got sweet & sour chicken, bourbon chicken, and wontons. The entrees were pretty good, the wontons just ok. I called in my order so I didn't know there was a Pad Thai special until I picked up my food at the restaurant. I definitely would've tried it if I knew beforehand. Pros: - Open Labor Day - Multiple coupons on website - Bowl of mints at the counter - Takeout comes in those Tupperware-type reusable white plastic containers Cons: - No potstickers on the menu (my favorite at our usual place) - Stale fortune cookies
(3)
Karina M.
Shanghai Garden must share food suppliers and interior decorators with about half the Chinese restaurants in Greater Cincinnati. I couldn't help but feel a sense of deja vu as I walked through to doors to see the same placemats and wall mounted Chinese pictures I'd seen so many other places. When my food arrived, I knew I'd eaten this same dish before, yet this was the first time I'd set foot in Shanghai Garden. Homogenous, lower-quality food is what you'll find at Shanghai Garden. I ordered General Tso's chicken with fried rice. My entree arrived within about 8 minutes, but I was disappointed to see a bland mound of yellow "fried" rice with frozen carrots and peas scattered throughout on my plate. How dull. What ever happened to homemade fried rice? And the General Tso's wasn't any better--saucy bits of deep fried "chicken" lacked any of the heat one would expect from this dish. Sadly the dish was only garnished with two measly broccoli florets. Altogether, I was out $5.50. I'd only recommend this place if you lived in Union and didn't feel like driving to another, better Chinese restaurant. Otherwise, check out Cathay Kitchen in Florence or Oriental Wok in Crescent Springs for a unique dining experience.
(3)
Roberto H.
Ate there last night. Hot & sour soup was inoffensive, but nothing to write home about. The egg roll was ok. The hot mustard was VERY watered down and not hot at all. The Hunan Chicken lacked spice and the chicken was quite rubbery. I couldn't even eat it and ended up eating the vegetables and leaving the chicken. Found a chicken bone in there as well. I live within walking distance of the restaurant, but won't be going back.
(1)
Margie N.
Horrible! Not even edible, I pitched it. For good and cheap try Chopsticks ok Mt. Zion Road. For great, but pricy it's Cathay Kitchen on Connector Drive.
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Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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.
Barbara M.
Meal was disappointing. I had cashew chicken with fried rice and my husband had General Tso. Mine was almost tasteless. His chicken wasn't much better. Egg rolls were terrible but crab Rangoons were good. Last trip to this establishment !
(2)Jo H.
I have been getting the Bourbon Chicken for years. Worth the 20 to 30 minute wait. Phone ahead to 859 384 8300. Sit down or carry out. It's so delicious. Melts in your mouth. I always request extra sauce and steamed rice. But you can get fried.
(5)Casey M.
Typical fast chinese food. Average quality, prepared fast. Crab rangoon are great :)
(3)Crystal L.
About to leave for the airport... last meal before leaving KY and I needed Hong Kong Chicken (they do NOT have this in LA). We ordered a ton of food and it was only $47. It was OK. Ordering on the phone was super easy. Tons of parking (I know this isn't an issue in KY but it is where I live in LA). Food was ready in the time they said it would be. Lemon chicken was kind of weird... just fried chicken with a gelatin lemon sauce on the side. Fried rice wasn't great. But the shrimp egg rolls and crab rangoon hit the spot. And the Hong Kong Chicken... well, it is what it is... it's basically fried chicken with brown sauce. And I left KY with my craving satisfied.
(3)Cynthia R.
Our usual Chinese place was closed for Labor Day, so we tried out Shanghai Gardens for the first time. They actually have a website ( shanghaigardensunion.com ), which is a step up from most other Chinese restaurants. There was a coupon for 2 combo entrees for $10.99. Good deal. We got sweet & sour chicken, bourbon chicken, and wontons. The entrees were pretty good, the wontons just ok. I called in my order so I didn't know there was a Pad Thai special until I picked up my food at the restaurant. I definitely would've tried it if I knew beforehand. Pros: - Open Labor Day - Multiple coupons on website - Bowl of mints at the counter - Takeout comes in those Tupperware-type reusable white plastic containers Cons: - No potstickers on the menu (my favorite at our usual place) - Stale fortune cookies
(3)Karina M.
Shanghai Garden must share food suppliers and interior decorators with about half the Chinese restaurants in Greater Cincinnati. I couldn't help but feel a sense of deja vu as I walked through to doors to see the same placemats and wall mounted Chinese pictures I'd seen so many other places. When my food arrived, I knew I'd eaten this same dish before, yet this was the first time I'd set foot in Shanghai Garden. Homogenous, lower-quality food is what you'll find at Shanghai Garden. I ordered General Tso's chicken with fried rice. My entree arrived within about 8 minutes, but I was disappointed to see a bland mound of yellow "fried" rice with frozen carrots and peas scattered throughout on my plate. How dull. What ever happened to homemade fried rice? And the General Tso's wasn't any better--saucy bits of deep fried "chicken" lacked any of the heat one would expect from this dish. Sadly the dish was only garnished with two measly broccoli florets. Altogether, I was out $5.50. I'd only recommend this place if you lived in Union and didn't feel like driving to another, better Chinese restaurant. Otherwise, check out Cathay Kitchen in Florence or Oriental Wok in Crescent Springs for a unique dining experience.
(3)Roberto H.
Ate there last night. Hot & sour soup was inoffensive, but nothing to write home about. The egg roll was ok. The hot mustard was VERY watered down and not hot at all. The Hunan Chicken lacked spice and the chicken was quite rubbery. I couldn't even eat it and ended up eating the vegetables and leaving the chicken. Found a chicken bone in there as well. I live within walking distance of the restaurant, but won't be going back.
(1)Margie N.
Horrible! Not even edible, I pitched it. For good and cheap try Chopsticks ok Mt. Zion Road. For great, but pricy it's Cathay Kitchen on Connector Drive.
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