TK Wu
510 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
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Address :
510 E Liberty St
Ann Arbor, MI, 48104 - Phone (734) 747-6662
- Website https://www.tkwu.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Chinese Cuisine
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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Josh C.
I've only visited a couple times but I definitely am fond of this place. The atmosphere is a little cramped, but considering its location in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor that's to be expected. They only have a handful of vegetarian dishes but the ones they do are flavorful. I must say they do a pretty decent tofu, and they are one of few Chinese places I've been to that serves such massive and delicious mushrooms. Prices are pretty comparable to any sit-down Chinese places in the area. All in all, I enjoy TK Wu but I don't go all too often, simply because there are some better places around.
(3)Regina T.
Those two stars are for old time's sake, for the semi-good food and good times I've had there. Now I owe you nothing, TK Wu. And here's why you lost three stars. Here's why you're lucky you're not out of business: I was studying for a final one day and ordered some porridge to go. I take it away to a nearby coffee shop, and eat while I read. Halfway through the container, I look down, and looking back up at me............a giant bug/spider/creature that had many legs and stretched at least 2.5 inches in diameter. Just bobbing amongst the liquid. It definitely had been in there for as long as I had been eating it. There was no sign of struggle, no recent distress. This thing had died before it ever left the pot. After gagging in my seat for 5 minutes, I rush back over to TK Wu and expressed my outrage. And here is where my outrage was fanned five-fold. Instead of apologizing and offering to make nice/refund my money before I called the health department on their asses, the lady turns to me and asks, "So, do you want another bowl?" No, no. This was no language misunderstanding, as this lady was Chinese, and so am I. She straight up offered me another bowl of the same porridge that I just found a giant creature in. ***It may be useful to note that porridge is made not one bowl at a time, but one pot at a time.*** She was offering me the same contaminated food product, with no apparent remorse or concern. I know bugs in food happen. I know we eat plenty of bugs a year, whether it's from chocolate, or bike riding, or even just sleeping with our mouths open. BUT...their nonchalance about such a disgusting occurrence makes me wonder exactly what their kitchen looks like, and how they handle the rest of their food. Let's not find out. There are too many better places in Ann Arbor to try. Damn, I'm all livid again after writing this review. Forget it. One star it is.
(1)Katie D.
How do I keep getting dragged to this place? This is probably the worst Chinese food I've ever had. The rice is consistently cold, and tastes like it was made the day before and reheated in the microwave. The egg rolls are bland and the main dishes are unremarkable. There are so many good places to eat in Ann Arbor, don't waste your time here!
(2)Bob N.
We stopped by to get a cool dring while visiting the AA Art Fair. It was 100 and anything cool was good in air conditioning. We ordered some bubble teas, the leechee and a mango, both very refreshing. Also a couple of apps that were as large as entree sized portions. The salt and pepper chicken and potstickers. The potstickers were freshly made and absolutely delicious, served with a spicy soy and ginger dipping sauce. The salt and pepper chicken while good was way more salty than peppery, which on a extreme heat day was probably good, but more pepper is needed. We plan on going back after looking at the traditional chinese menu and seeing some interesting things.
(4)Jason H.
Salt and pepper chicken is great, menu is a bit pricey though. They have a large authentic chinese/taiwanese menu with english, and the food is good, making it one of the better Chinese restaurants around. The location is right by the university campus so it's usually pretty hard to find good parking. It also shares a wall with a night club, so depending on when you go, you could get to experience bass thumping through the wall. Not a very large, but nice hardwood interior, maybe 10-15 tables and possibly a wait depending on what time you go.
(4)Tara L.
I don't have much to say that hasn't really been mentioned here already, but this was my first time coming, and we ordered the zha jiang mian (minced pork dry mixed noodles in brown sauce), dou gan (braised dry tofu), TK Special Tofu, and Luo Bo Niu Jin (turnip with beef tendon in brown sauce). Out of all 4, the noodles was the best, with the special tofu coming in a far 2nd. I just didn't like the sauce honestly, and even with the request with less salt and oil, it was STILL very oily. We literally had to squeeze the oil out of the tofu each time we ate a piece. The turnip dish wasn't bad, but there was wayy too much tendon and it was a hit or miss on texture based on which piece you ate. I guess I'd have to agree with the rest and say that if I were to come back here again, it'd be just for the noodles.
(2)International S.
I was craving immediate, "Chinese cuisine.." so i guess TKWU rescued me. I ordered a combo of both sweet and sour shrimp and Hunan shrimp.. I love Hunan more because it had added vegetables and a black bean sauce that I love, the sweet and sour was rather an weaker choice but Ohh well did satisfy the need. Their price for a combo is quiet impressive being in Ann arbor and offering satisfying quality and taste. Yes, the food was a bit heavy on the grease but not as much as I have seen in other Chinese ideals. I love the fact its on Central campus down East liberty right in the hub for students. Made me happy for mt time and $value :)
(3)Aubrey L.
I ate the TK Wu Special Tofu for the first time in 2007 and have been dreaming of trying the dish again since then. Tonight, my dream came true! The tofu is lightly crispy on the outside and soft and smooshy in the inside--I know I know, it sounds like of weird. But, it is so good! The sauce is a big eggy, with the consistency of egg drop soup, and has green onions in it as well. We also ordered the Jalapeno Chicken which I thought I wouldn't like, it being, well, Jalapeno... but it was damn good too! My 2 dining companions live in Ann Arbor and frequent TK Wu a lot, so the staff knew us and seated us right away. Our service was super fast but there was also another table in there with a couple that didn't appear to be regulars and their service was also super fast, so I think that's just how they roll. My cousin (dining companion #1) did say that he has ordered the Almond or Cashew Chicken once before and it was really bland, so maybe stay away from that. But, the Special Tofu is amazing! They closed at 10 and we got there around 9:30, which I usually don't like to do since then you feel like you are rushing to eat before they close. Our food did come super fast and they asked us to pay before we were done with our meal because they were closing the register. However, those two things aside, the staff is really friendly and the food was delish!
(4)Brad S.
This is one of our favorite restaurants in Ann Arbor. I can't say if the food is authentic, but it's consistently good. My wife says it's the best Chinese she's ever had. They have a great variety of dishes for vegetarians and vegans. The place is always clean and the staff are quiet but friendly. It is relatively small, but we have never really had to wait to be seated. Among our favorite dishes is the Princess Tofu, but I'm not a fan of the vegetarian lettuce wraps. Most of the menu is written in both English and what I assume to be Chinese hanzi, so take that for what it's worth.
(5)Javier G.
Tastes pretty good, reasonable price, good portion.
(4)Yashar N.
Hand's down my favorite restaurant in Ann Arbor. Everyone that works there is exceptionally friendly. I love the food and love the atmosphere. My favorite dishes: Seasame beef, Schezwan beef The scallion pancakes are exceptional as well.
(5)Ben A.
Decent Chinese food, close by, for cheap. 'nough said.
(4)Kayla P.
Quick friendly service, and awesome food. I usually get shrimp fried rice with egg drop soup and its to die for. Yummy!
(5)Jessica S.
I've been coming here for years! IF you like GREAT Americanized Chinese food, and delicious egg rolls, then this is your place! I've never been too adventurous with the menu, but the Sweet & Sour, Beef Fried Rice, and General Tso's is most delish.
(4)Gang S.
I I have been eating there for over six years now and I go there at least once or twice a week. It's a very nice cozy little restaurant on Liberty. I eat like a hog and the amount of food I got from them is very satisfying. I have tried every single entree there over the years, and my favorite is chicken duck rice, beef stew, steamed fish, and many more. Usually I call in advance and the order only takes less than 15 minutes, so I can park my car in the unloading area in the evenings (liberty gets really busy after working hours) and dash in/out, get my food and go. My friends have ordered party trays several times and the service is very good. People there are really friendly. Sometimes I got freebies like bubble teas from the owner and waitresses. They don't have many big tables, so reserve early if you have a big party. Highly recommended!
(5)Kathy L.
I go to TK Wu the most out of any restaurant in Ann Arbor, over the past four years that I've lived here. The salt & pepper pork is DELICIOUS. In general, the food is pretty greasy, but you can ask for less oil. If you order the eggplant, make sure to ask for less sauce. The American-style dishes (Princess Chicken, Jalapeño Chicken, Kung Pao chicken) are very good for American-style Chinese food, but I always go for the authentic dishes (off the Chinese menu) since this is one of the few places in town serving authentic Chinese/Taiwanese food. The service is great--the wait staff and managers are friendly and charming and sometimes give out complimentary homegrown vegetable dishes!
(4)Alan W.
They were pretty good when they first opened, but it have gotten worst since then, maybe it's due to Dynasty closing down (Dynasty-was the best Cheap Chinese food on campus for ten-20 years). The bubble tea there is okay and pretty solid, but the food quality is just not great chinese food. Asian Legend is a better spot for Chinese/ Taiwanese food. Some dishes are okay, but some of the dishes are just done really bad unless the owner cooks it.
(3)Alexandra I.
My boyfriend and I went here on a whim the other night. We had been there once before and it was very good so we went again. The first time we went it was quite busy and all of the chairs and tables are so close together that it was a bit cramped. This time though it was much emptier, but they still packed all of the customers into one little corner, which is my only complaint of the place. I usually get crab rangoon when I order Asian cuisine, so we got it here too, it was a little different than I'm used to but still super good. Just sweeter I think. The service was great! Our food came out literally within four minutes of ordering and our waiter was really fun and playful. Overall I'd say try to go when it's less busy because the service and speed is a little better. Also, helpful hint: if you search online for the menu it's a bit more descriptive than the one they give you. But if you ask what any of the things are on the menu they're very helpful in explaining!
(4)Beth H.
Good for lunch and bubble tea. Can't comment on much more than that. They have been very consistant and overall friendly. I like this place.
(3)Joey Z.
Came here once, ordered the taiwan beef soup noodles.The problem with the dish wasn't the portion, which was more than sufficient, nor was it the broth, which although one-dimensional (soy sauce and five spice) and lacked the body of a good gelatinous broth, was decently flavorful enough to sip along with the noodles on a cold day. The problem was the noodles. The noodles, for a lack of a better term, simply fell apart in the soup. They either need to cook the noodle less in water, or switch to better noodles. In taiwan, the noodles they use are buckwheat (soba) noodles, in lanzhou, china, their noodles are hand stretched bicarbonate noodles, the italians add eggs to their fresh noodles to make them more chewy and capable of being al-dente. All of these techniques makes for a chewier noodle that doens't fall apart in the broth. Just buy better noodles TK Wu
(3)Ching T.
Love this Taiwanese restaurant, reminder me of home. We go there at least once a month and order their traditional Taiwanese dishes. WONDERFUL.
(5)Brandy Z.
This Place is great and is a 5- 10 minute walk from U of M campus I enjoy coming here they have food as authentic as it gets. and they have a chinese menu. the fried dumpling appetizer is so yummy, sweet and sour dishes are unbelievable and the hot and sour soup is good. I think the whole menus really good
(4)Michael E.
Let me say this up front: I love TK Wu. But to enjoy dining there, you have to know what to order- and what not to order. Reading the other reviews here, it's easy to see a pattern: People ordering real Chinese food are happy. People ordering Chinese-American food, or those expecting everything to taste like sweet-and-sour pork will be disappointed. Order Chinese, and more importantly, eat family style. Share dishes. What may be too fatty as a dish for one (like twice-cooked pork) will be perfect if you only have a small helping! Not that I haven't had a few disappointments- but I've talked to the owner about these and they were made right. Everyone goofs once in a while. But overall, I have found them to be friendly, helpful, and skilled at producing great food. Prices are very reasonable- the four of us had five courses last Sunday, the bill was $57 plus tim, and we took a lot of food home! My favorites: 1. Whole steamed fish. Heavenly. It melts in your mouth. 2. Eggplant with Garlic: Maybe the best dish in the restaurant. 3. TK Wu Special Tofu: Best tofu dish ever 4. Roast duck 5. Pea Tip (when it's in season) 6. Beef noodle soup 7. Salt and pepper squid 8. Orange Beef 9. Chicken with Pine Nuts But the most important lesson I can give you is to learn to point and ask, "what's that they're having at the next table?"
(5)Jason C.
Every time I go, I order with a group of my friends, someone always orders the jalapeno chicken. Every time I go, the taste of this dish is always different - sometimes it too salty, sometimes its too blend. I do love their Tofu with Egg Sauce, very nice dish. Service is good. Yes, I do recommend you try outside of the normal 'Americanized Chinese dish' and try to order from the house specials if possible.
(3)Julie H.
I'll come back just for the free mango boba they give if you sit there long enough! The food was of epic proportion - seriously it was huge and not so terrible. I mean - I have a high expectation of Asian food, and if I'm comparing it to Michigan standards - then they did well. We ordered the mapo tofu, some greens off the menu, salt and pepper pork and a few other dishes that were quite huge - I am a fan and will be back...quite shortly..like maybe tmr??
(4)ying l.
The Beef Noodle soup is the best in town; I've not had such good ones since Houston time. The taiwanese rice noodle dish is also stellar. Overall, very pleased with ambience; I usually end my meal with an order of non-milk bubble tea, which they have a good selection.
(4)Helen L.
Mehhh...The food here is Americanized a bit. I'd ordered this almond chicken dish and it didn't even have real chicken. Like it was chicken nuggets. Fried squid balls was also more oily than I would expect. Idk if I'll come back. Nice atmosphere though.
(2)Peter H.
If you like this place, you do not know what good Chinese food is - and I'm not even comparing it to Chinese food in California or New York. Went here for lunch, and received: - Noodle dish with half of it being onions - Chicken dish with chicken that looked, felt and tasted like Firm tofu - pancake that was doughey and undercooked - Mapo tofu with a bunch of unusual herbs PandEx tastes much better.
(1)Eric P.
I usually try to visit a place (well, most places - some are just bad enough that you know there's no way it's a fluke) at least twice before I pass my Yelp judgment on them. In this case, TK Wu was definitely not in that second category of businesses, but since I feel like it will be ages before I return (if ever), I might as well go off my one visit. I went with a small group of friends on their recommendation, and I have to say, I wasn't disappointed. Naturally, since I had never been, I exhaustively looked through the Yelp reviews for TK Wu hours before I was on my way, just to make sure it wasn't going to be one of those straight-up American Chinese places. Though the restaurant does have that style of food as a large aspect of their menu, they also have a section (or two...the menu isn't really the most well-organized) devoted to somewhat more traditional Chinese fare. Upon walking in, I immediately noticed all the other patrons were Chinese (aside: Every time I mention a specific ethnicity, I think of an early King of the Hill episode in which Hank Hill asks Kahn Souphanousinphone whether he is "Chinese or Japanese", the joke being of course that Kahn is Laotian. Obviously, I do not emulate Hank Hill.), which I figured boded relatively well for the evening. Skipping ahead to the food, two of my friends ordered their typical fare of sesame chicken and beef and broccoli (or maybe it was pepper beef...either way, they probably would have looked and tasted very similar), while I, on the recommendation of many Yelpers' reviews, ordered the eggplant. The fourth member of our party ordered the salt and pepper calamari. The American Chinese dishes were as one would expect, being shapeless hunks of meat with some vegetables in their respective sauces. Honestly, how much can you really expect from food like that? The salt and pepper calamari had potential, but alas, 'twas just as bland as it should have been flavorful. TK Wu's saving grace was my eggplant. Granted, it was a little more oily than I would have ideally preferred, but I am perfectly willing to overlook something like that when the flavor is just so well put-together. Strongly garlicky, but tempered with a more savory flavor I couldn't really identify (black bean, maybe?); I have to say it was a good choice. All in all, a decent choice for Chinese in Ann Arbor (insofar as I've had the opportunity to try).
(3)Julie C.
Definitely include the garlic eggplant dish in your order. I've been here quite a few times throughout college, and the huge portions always leave me full. The bubble tea is alright, but I wouldn't recommend it. I can only think of one occasion when the food wasn't great, but I'll blame my friend for ordering the wrong items. Overall, I love TK Wu because it always provides me with a cheap, savory, and greasy filling meal!
(4)Jen R.
Oh, why the hell did I not rock yelp for reviews prior to hitting up Ann Arbor for the first time? Unfortunately, I was traveling on my BDay and was hungry as hell, and decided that this looked like a decent place to stop. So, as many can guess from the previous reviews, my BDay dinner sucked. I decided to be totally boring and safe and order the beef fried rice. Now, the rice was semi decent, but the beef was inedible, rubbery, and tasteless. So, my birthday dinner consisted of some rice. But the rice wasn't half bad, tho, so I'll throw down two stars.
(2)S M.
I don't know why it's taken me so long to write a review for TK Wu considering it's one of my favorite Chinese places in town. Caveat: I am not Chinese (so I am NOT the judge for authentic Chinese food) and I probably am not too discerning when it comes to Chinese. My favorite dishes here are the jalapeno chicken, special house tofu (fried tofu in this clear, seafood-y tasting sauce), and the (garlic) pea tips/shoots. These are dishes off the "special" (i.e., Chinese) menu. There have been a few times when they didn't have the pea tips, so I'd have to settle for green beans instead, but the pea tips are an awesome dish to help you alleviate some of the guilt from eating fried chicken and fried tofu. :) I have had a few of their more Americanized Chinese dishes before and thought they were pretty good. (No gristly meat here!) But I do prefer the Chinese menu since it's more inventive and seems to get better reviews. I have also heard good things about their salted pork -- unfortunately, I don't eat pork, so I cannot verify for myself. Not the best bubble tea in town, but not the worst either. Service is usually pretty brisk and, when there is a line, it's usually not too long a wait.
(4)Kelly S.
The food was not tasty.
(1)BChizzle C.
My opinion matters more because I'm Chinese! I've been craving good Chinese food since I moved to Ann Arbor from the Bay Area in August. Unsatfisfied with Panda Express in the Union, a friend and I went to TK Wu last night for dinner. Mmm! As soon as we walked in, the great scent of delicious Chinese food saturated us. Like many Chinese places, there's a Chinese menu and an American menu. We ordered only off the Chinese menu, and had: - Beef ho fun (very generous portion, and surprisingly ungreasy, good flavor; not very many veggies) - Si zi tou (Shanghainese pork "lion's head" meatballs) (not the best I've had in my life, but this is my favorite Chinese dish so I have high standards) - Salt and pepper shrimp (the clear winner - perfectly seasoned and savory) 5 stars because I honestly didn't expect anything this traditional in Michigan. In California, this would probably get 3.5 stars.
(5)Katherine A.
I chose to eat lunch here based on the generally good yelp reviews, but I was disappointed. The waitress brought out an egg roll with my water immediately when I sat down. I wasn't in the mood to just sit there and munch on an egg roll before my meal, so of course it got cold by the time my meal came. The cook must have dropped a black pepper shaker into the egg drop soup pot--super peppery! And my main dish--General Tao's Chicken--was average at best, and it was super salty, too. I won't choose to go back.
(2)Spring S.
great food, they have authentic chinese as well on the menu. plates are large enough to share between 2 people so for sure is worth the money. This is by far our favorite chinese place in Ann Arbor.
(5)Laila M.
This place was just horrible. The host did not acknowledge us for several minutes but when he finally did he rudely pointed us to a section. He did not speak to us while were sat. The section we sat in was closest to a wall touching a nightclub. The music was extremely loud. So loud, in fact, I could not hear my dining companion speak. We ordered a bubble tea because they were fairly priced. The bubble tea themselves were okay but I believe the straws had been reused because they were without a wrapper and appeared cloudy. The waiter also brought them out by holding the drinking portion in his hand (eeks!). The waiter never came back around with our bill. So we went to the counter where we waited for several more minutes before a woman standing right in front of us would acknowledge us. We did not leave a tip- which is a first for me. I would not go back and I would recommend others not go there.
(1)Will B.
I usually order Chicken with Garlic Sauce and the Eggplant with Garlic Sauce. Both are great and never too salty. Wonton soup is also good. Unlike most of the reviews, I do like their bubble teas. Before I get any flames from fellow critics, I've never tried any of their powder flavored bubble teas. I don't like the artificial flavor so I never order them. I like my bubble tea with just the black tea, milk, syrup and tapioca. Basically cold Hong Kong tea with tapioca.
(4)Brian M.
For the price and location (ann arbor), the food here is very good. Echoing the reviews below, you just need to order off the Chinese menu and you should have a much better experience. If you order anything Americanized (sweet and sour pork, etc etc), you probably wont have as good a experience. Personally I like the pork and string beans, as well as the singapore noodles. Portions are GIANT, each dish is at least 2 meals. Which is great for poor students. And if you go with the right person, you should be able to get a free dish or two...
(4)Rebecca W.
I've never eaten inside this restaurant--why would you, when the best deal is the carry out one? All day, every day, for $5.95 you can get soup (hot & sour, wonton, or egg drop), a spring roll, and a choice of 10-ish different Beef&Broccoli/General Tso's/Sesame/Sweet&Sour/Chinese American classics. It's solid Chinesy/Americany takeout, and for a great price. Also the containers, while not environmentally friendly (well, what take out is?) are really easy to carry, leak-free, easy to eat out of, and reusable. Good for taking home and keeping as tupperware, or for pulling up some grass on campus and eating without spilling all over yourself. Also, though I haven't had it, they also seem to serve bubble tea and other such treats. When I feel like grabbing some Chinese, this is where I go, and will continue to go until I find a reason not to.
(3)Michael Z.
This was my favorite Chinese restaurant in Ann Arbor. Yes, there are places in Ann Arbor that serve fancier Chinese food. But when we take the taste, portion, service, price, atmosphere, cleanness into account, no other places beat TK Wu. That was the why I visited there so often when I was a graduate student in Ann Arbor. I also recommended it to my friends. You know what, they also liked this place. My favorites were (those still in my memory): crispy tofu, Jalapeno chicken, green beans. They were many more but I can't remember since those good old days were more than two years ago.
(5)Kate B.
Most important thing about TKWU: Do Not Order From the American Menu! Everything on it (IMHO) is La-Choi/Grocery quality! The only item I don't recommend from the Chinese menu is the Chicken with Jalapeno...the chicken has an extremely weird "ABC" (for those not in the know: Already Been Chewed) texture. But I did rate them 4 stars for a reason so here goes: /gets off soap-box The Chinese menu has some very tasty options, but I'll list my faves: - TKWU Special Tofu: huge pieces of crunchy on the outside, creamy on the inside deep-fried tofu with lashings of soy, egg-lobster sauce, and green onions. Will feed a small army, is seriously addictive. - King Mushroom and Seafood: I get this with either squid, or with fried-tofu as a seafood substitute. The dish has a garlicky white-sauce, celery, carrots, and slices of this delectable mushroom that I don't recall seeing in the US, but is VERY tasty/addictive. If you don't like squid get it with shrimp, as some people don't like the chewy-snap of squid curls. - Pork with green beans. Flavorful crunchy bits of pork and lots of green beans - is about 80% veggies and 20% pork (which is perfect). Is salty - like many dishes of this style, just eat it with lots of rice. - Pork with Eggplant: great for cold weather, garlicky and very comfort-foody. Again, the ration of pork to Eggplant is around 20% pork and 80% eggplant - you'll love it :O) - Mah-Lah beef. A stew sort of dish with lots of 5-spice powder (which some people don't care for: has a cinnamony/anise taste) chilis, and onions. Yum! Staff are VERY nice - please forgive them during rush times as they really do try to get to everyone promptly.
(4)Lily P.
Get bubble tea before 4pm for anything good and they make it 11-1130 in the morning. The lunch special is super cheap but its average take out or sit in i guess asian restaurant. Its not great but its OKAYYYYYY i guess. The fact that asian legend is right by makes it a bad choice to go for food. If you need a big catered event though...the Umich clubs and organizations seems to like using them,
(3)Wing C.
Avoid if possible - Asian Legend is just around the corner and is infinitely better. If for some reason you have mo choice but to eat at TK Wu, stick with the beef noodles. That is the only dish remotely edible. My condolences.
(1)Jonas L.
I had a difficult relationship with TK Wu. When I first came to Ann Arbor, I had a pretty terrible meal and vowed to never go there again. Gradually, though, the place won me over---mostly by being slightly above average of the other Chinese or "Chinese" fares in town. There are two ways to get good value out of TK Wu. One is their Chinese dishes (labeled under either Special Chinese Dishes or Authentic Chinese dishes; not clear what the difference is). These dishes are usually massive and taste quite alright. For those with vegetarian leanings, garlic sauce eggplant, TK Wu tofu, and Ma Po tofu (ask for no meat) are all good choices. Three dishes for four people offer generous portions, and you can get the rice for free. As someone else said, DO NOT order the red oil wonton. The beef noodle soup even approximates authenticity, to a degree. The other way, if you are willing to sink so low, is getting their take-out combos. These specials are populated with "Chinese" food standards like sesame chicken. It is what it is, but at least TK Wu does it better than places like Lucky Kitchen. The portion is again quite generous. I find myself often able to split it into two meals, which make the ~$6 price tag a very good deal. DO NOT GET BUBBLE TEA THERE!
(4)Jim S.
Admittedly, I have not tried any other Asian restaurants in Ann Arbor except this one, however it was a great experience. There were three of us and we all ordered different items and were all pleased with our selections and each others! Ample portions and reasonable prices will insure our return to this venue! The service was slightly lagging and that's the only reason 5 stars wasn't merited in this instance, but the food was fantastic!!!
(4)Vinit R.
Jalapeños Chicken and hot & sour soup... a little over 10 bucks and you go to bed happy ! If you share food here, you can get pretty much anything for about 11 bucks and 3 people can easily share 2 entrées... a bowl of soup is about $3 which is cheaper than half beer almost all places... it is definitely not one of those classy places, but if you are looking for quick good Chinese food, try this place...
(4)Larry X.
They are good! the food is almost as good as in china. love this place.
(5)Be B.
This place it great! I give it a five star rating solely on the fact that it is in A2. I have had better Chinese food at one restaurants in Denver (my hometown) and while in China and Taiwan. This place is number two on my list for a relatively authentic experience and authentic food inside the US. I have been there twice and I was pleased both times. The sautéed garlic green beans are delicious and fresh. The beef noodle soup is my favorite!!!! If you like generic American Chinese food, you may not like this place quite as much. Either way, I say give it a try! Let your palate be the judge.
(5)Pae C.
I was introduced to this restaurant by my Taiwanese friends. The first time, my friends ordered everything for me because I could figure it out from the Chinese menu with English description. The food was very good; tasty. I have been there several times and tried some dished indicated spicy. They are not too spicy at all. Yet, they are even more tasty. If you can tolerate spicy food, Jalapeno Chicken is very good. Salt and pepper pork chop is also great. However, recently those dishes mentioned above seem to be less tasty and a little bit clammy when they are supposed to be crispy and dry. Anyway, I am still a fan of this place.
(4)J B.
Slow service. They forgot us in the beginning, but brought our food fast, and then forgot us again. We could have walked out and they would have never known. Average Chinese food, nuttin' special.
(2)Trina S.
Perhaps I have been spoiled by Chinese food from California, but every time I've been here, I have not been very impressed, especially when ordering foods that are fried. I used to love dishes such as sweet and sour pork or lemon chicken, but whenever I ordered one of those or something similar at TK Wu, there was barely any meat and it was mostly the fried covering, and that kind of seems like a cheap way of NOT getting enough bang for your buck. Other than that, the food is decent, as is the selection, but I've had a lot better elsewhere.
(2)Joanna L.
As friends of the owner, I have to be slightly biased -- but I also know *HOW* to order here. That seems to be the deal with most of the Chinese/Taiwanese restaurants in Ann Arbor -- you just have to know how and what to order before you get a tasty meal. Tips on getting the best out of TK Wu: 1) Order from the Chinese menu. Suggestions are as follows: ----beef noodle soup $5.95 (if you don't like watercress, remember to ask for them to take it out) ----salt and pepper calamari $11.95 ----eggplant w/ garlic sauce $7.95 ----TK Special Tofu 2) When the owner is there (this medium height man with black rimmed glasses or this short-brown-haired woman (also with black rimmed glasses) who usually acts as hostess) you will get larger servings. Although you can't predict when they'll be there, they usually are. 3) ASK FOR IT TO BE LESS OILY. They will understand. They are cooking all day, so sometimes the dishes become very oily as the day goes on, just ask for it to be less oily and it should be fine. 4) I would generally avoid their bubble tea. Although I do like how their mango has a gritty taste. I don't know why I like it... don't ask. Their bubbles are a little overcooked. 5) Avoid ordering: -----any (fried) chicken dishes from the American menu (General Tao's, Princess chicken, etc should be avoided). The meat is low quality. -----red oil wontons (wontons in red spicy sauce) -- I am obsessed with these wontons when they are prepared correctly, but because they use thick wrappers, and the wrong kind of sauce (and very little meat) this dish should NOT be ordered.
(4)Carmen S.
Like most of the reviews, I agree that the dishes on the Chinese menu is much better than the dishes on the American menu. The serving size is pretty large. My friends and I were last here on Sunday and the 6 of us ordered 4 dishes from the Chinese menu and there was plenty of food to go around. My favorite dishes here are the jalapeno chicken and the thousand island shrimp.
(4)Tim B.
TK Wu puts so much salt in their food that everything just tastes the same. I'm also concerned about their unwillingness to give "authentic" menus to non-Chinese visitors. I'd recommend going to Asian Legend around the corner instead.
(2)drew y.
Had the beef noodle soup. It was probably the best that I've had in the states, not that I've had it a lot, because it's not on the menu of the places I frequent in the USA (mainly Cantonese). It was so refreshing to have real, authentic Chinese food in MI, when my options in W. MI are limited to mainly American-Chinese Panda Express type places.
(4)Haroun K.
Like most pretty bad restaurants in Ann Arbor, this place has a devoted student following. The food is over salted, and poorly seasoned. I ate here once, and would rather have eaten the dollar bills I used to pay for this mess.
(1)Donn A.
I find it hard to find authentic tasting Chinese food in the US, and this comes quite close to what my palate is used to. Being a hole-in-the-wall kind of place, and I have a soft spot for those kinds, it was a "find" for me to say the least. Huge servings - prepare to come hungry and leave happy. My friends loved the sweet and sour pork (I'm not big on this dish, but it was one I actually wouldn't mind ordering again). The kung pao chicken and the salt and pepper calamari remain to be favorites of mine. The birthday noodles were also a treat. The braised pork leg was really really tender it almost melts in your mouth. Since it's kind of hard to screw up bubble tea, I'm just gonna say that if you want one, you can get it at this place. No rating there! One thing why I never gave it a higher rating is that while I have not experienced any misfortunes concerning sanitation in this place (unlike some reviews about TK Wu), I remain dubious just the same. The place doesn't exude a "clean" vibe, and truthfully, there isn't much ambiance to speak of. It doesn't strike me as dingy or filthy, but it's not the kind of place where you'd want to "lick the table because it looks so shiny" either. Oh, and be ready for some thumping sounds during weekends. It's beside and below Necto, one of the dance bars in the Ann Arbor area. You can chow down and hit the bar to shake it all off provided you prevent the need for appendectomy the next day.
(3)Tina W.
If you're looking for authentic Chinese food, this is not the place to go. On the other hand, they do quite well with their 'Americanized' Chinese dishes. On the negative side, their food tends to be a bit salty and oily. On the positive side, you get a lot of food for your money.
(3)Anna K.
I agree on ordering from the Chinese menu - my order of chicken stir-fried with vegetables was absolutely delicious. Lots of fresh, crispy broccoli, yummy! Full of flavor, too, and not greasy at all. The service was decent, though it took a minute to be greeted. I'd just come from my shift as a waitress elsewhere, so perhaps I was a little more aware of timing than I'd usually be. I miss the Daikalok, formerly in this space, where you could get made-to-order Chinese soup. Still, I give it four stars because it is what it is - a tiny Chinese restaurant in downtown Ann Arbor.
(4)Nada R.
I would pun on the name, but I'm not sure it's worth it. Blergh. Pricey to boot.
(1)Dave Y.
this place is like asian legend, if you want the real good taiwanese/chinese food, you have to know what to order. in short, order from the *chinese* menu...or just stay away from the familiar chinese american dishes. if you do it right, they have some really awesome stuff. it's probably even a little better than asian legend. if you don't know anything about taiwanese/chinese food, find someone chinese to go with
(4)Amanda K.
This place was alright. I ate here right after it opened, so maybe it has changed in that time. The food that I got was, different from all 3 other people I was with yet, when our food got there, it looked so similar, that the waitress almost gave us the wrong meal. It also all tasted the same, which was okay, not awful, give me food poisoning, but not really worth eating there again. It's alright, but not worth your money.
(2)Chetan P.
Originally, I gave this sucker a 4. Since then, I have had some interesting experiences. First off, ordering off of the regular menu will make you want to throw up; it is very greasy. The Chinese menu has some better dishes- less greasy too. In fact, try "spicy chicken" or even "jia- jia min" tastes salty like Ramen noodles, but it will fill you up and redefine Americanized "traditional" Chinese food. The reason the rating is so low is due to the following. My friends and I eat there all of the time. It is some of the more authentic Chinese food you will find near campus. A better place is Great Lakes... but I digress. We were eating and my friend found a Brillo pad (used to rinse the pans) in her food. She asked for a refund, actually a new dish. The management there said no. They took her food and put it in a new bowl. That is it. There was no reconciling my friend. The next time I was there, I was eating with another friend and we saw a bird hopping around in the main floor. No one said anything, while the chefs were trying to catch it. Finally a Chinese girl said out loud " Is the bird trying to escape from the kitchen? I 'm not eating that." I remember hearing laughter all the way out the door as I walked to another restaurant.
(2)Mae S.
2008 update on the no longer relevant review below: this used to be a good restaurant. Now it's TERRIBLE. See those references to a variety of vegetables? Now the only "vegetables" we saw were frozen carrots and peas dumped into everything. UGH. And yes, we DID order from the Chinese menu! ********OLD IRRELEVANT REVIEW FOLLOWS ************* I tried the food on the Chinese menu because Chinese friends recommended the place -- it's their current favorite in town. I enjoyed the exotic vegetable: pea shoots, which are green and crunchy, though too much for two people. And I really liked the whole steamed fish. Another time I had the not-so-chinese food, and didn't like it as much. But all in all, it's an enjoyable place, and I like the odd decorations.
(1)Cathy H.
This place got a face lift in 2003 with a ton of balsa wood designs. When I heard this place had a few Taiwanese dishes, I was hoping for a sampling of common dishes, like oyster noodle soup and stinky tofu. I wanted those darn fluffy scallion pancakes. To say the least, it was dismal and barely had any Taiwanese fare. Even the bubble tea was too powdery. I almost choked on the undissolved powder. I would rather eat from my fridge before I go here.
(1)Emilia G.
If you want to have nightmares at night, go there to have dinner. We ask for a pork dish that was 3/4 FAT and 1/4 pork. We also had something called triple delight that was full of cheap Chinese sauce. Too much Yellow #5 for what we paid!!! Every time I remember what they gave us my stomach complains!
(1)Nancy G.
I would NEVER recommend this place to anyone. The first time we went, the food was greasy and filled with corn starch. The second time, we were seated and never waited on. We gave it around 10 minutes just to give them a chance, but they were too busy talking in the front. Will never set foot in there again.
(1)Thomas K.
several friends and i went to TK Wu one night because we wanted some good Chinese food. big mistake. every single person disliked or hated their food. really gross, would not go back.
(1)Nathan L.
I like this place. It's cheap, it's quick, it's close by, the food is pretty good, and you get a lot of it. The ambiance (if that's not too ambitious a term for a mid-level Chinese restaurant) is pleasant as well, if a bit unusual. Light wood paneling covers the walls, and they have odd models and figurines scattered about (a motorcycle, a family having a picnic, a biplane, that sort of thing). I have yet to have a meal I've disliked, though some of them can get a little oily, and their spring rolls taste vaguely of old socks. They also have "authentic" chinese dishes, which usually don't have english descriptions. I haven't tried them, since when I asked I was promptly told I wouldn't like it. I must have a look or something. Beware of the bubble tea, though. To be fair, they have what looks to be an extensive selection, and we only had one, but that was enough. It was one of the oddest tasting things I've ever had. It tasted more like dirt than actual dirt (don't ask me how I know...), and the flavor kept getting stronger, even if you weren't drinking it anymore. It got to the point where you asked yourself just how important is a tongue anyways, and surely people wouldn't think less of you for not having one, and I wonder if anyone has a lighter to sterilize this butterknife with because if this damn bubble tea (which in retrospect is *clearly* unnatural, and was no doubt kicked out of hell for bad behavior) doesn't stop I'll have no choice but to saw out my own tongue in a desperate bid for sanity. But, you know, maybe the others are better. All I know is that in the dark of night, when all is quiet and no one can hear you, the bubble tea haunts my dreams. Thanks a lot Dave
(4)Dave M.
Very good chinese food for Ann Arbor. It's not tough to beat Die-Nasty. Nathan L. is right about the bubble tea. I think it contains eye of newt or something. The food can be on the oily side but you get like 7 pounds of it. They are not afraid to make things spicy.
(4)XOne F.
Used to be a huge fan, but on my last trip I had a bad MSG-induced drug trip. Oy. I'll probably go back for the lunch special. That's how I roll.
(2)Kevin T.
Best Chinese food restaurant in Ann Arbor. Ok.. so the standards aren't exactly high, but the menu is diverse and all of the food that I have tried was great. Definitely worth a try if you are in the mood for Chinese.
(4)Erin K.
Worst tasting chinese food in Ann Arbor...maybe that I have ever had. Only been there once and will never go again. I had the Princess Chicken and my boyfriend had General Tao's chicken off of the lunch menu. The service was terrible. There was only one other table in the entire restaurant and we still waited almost 10 minutes before anyone came over to our table. We watched our waitress sit in a chair and rub her feet (with her shoes off) while she talked to a co-worker. We would have been willing to overlook the service until we ate the food. The hot and sour soup had NO flavor other than a metallic flavor. YUCK! The egg roll was cold and had terrible flavor. The food was BEYOND salty. People make fun of me because i eat SOOO much salt regularly and I couldn't stand the food here. The chicken had a weird consistency that didn't even resemble chicken. Not sure what it was. I could go on and on. Nothing we had was good. And the restaurant was not clean. It was a waste of 8 bucks and the time it took to go there.
(1)Ray A.
Among the best, if not the best, Chinese food in Ann Arbor. Of course, the competition is pretty weak. The food here is quite good and vegetables always seem fresh. The staff is incredibly nice. A good option for both takeout and dine in.
(4)Andrea E.
I used to go to TK Wu all the time, but until last week I hadn't been for a few years. It's not quite how I remember it, but it is still very good. The people that work there are very nice - we were talking about how much we love their hot and sour soup (don't eat it unless you want to be ruined for all other hot and sour soup) and when we ordered some they gave a us an upgrade to the huge bowls for free. I love the kung pao chicken and their beef and noodle soup is also fantastic. I do not recommend the chef's special noodles. They're half soft and the parts without meat and vegetables on them are really crunchy. I wasn't a fan.
(4)Jamie T.
Bubble tea actually was not that good that day (Sunday lunch). Maybe it varies by day? Portions were big, and the Mongolian beef was really great, as was the ma po tofu.
(4)Tom P.
Probably the second worst Chinese place I've ever been to. We ordered Triple Delight and TK Wu Special Pork. Both were flavorless and oversalted, and lay very heavily on our stomachs afterward even though we didn't eat much of either. I'd give it zero stars if Itwas an option.
(1)Andrew P.
If you are looking for traditional or authentic Chinese dishes, this is not the place for you. If you are looking for generous portions and strong flavors and are eating with a group of 3 or more, come and enjoy. TK Wu is definitely one of the more unique Chinese restaurants given its innovative recipes and dishes. I highly recommend the jalapneo chicken, beef steak, tk wu special tofu, and chick steak. The portions are very generous and sharing is strongly encouraged. The staff is very friendly and treats regulars very well. They also have great lunch combos that are filling and affordable. One of my go to's for group meals in Ann Arbor!
(4)Abe M.
I am pretty picky about my Chinese food-- come to a "rough pace" and you leave with a bloated, heavy stomach for food that is too salty or sweet. Alas, TK Wu falls into this category. I ordered the Beef & flat noodles and mu-shu chicken. Both were unassuming and left me in a MSG coma. Customer service was what you would assume at a Chinese restaurant: curt, fast,and weird. Granted, I didn't order any of the dishes they are known for: Jalepeno chicken, special tofu, and steaks. So should life ever lead my to TK, I may update this review
(3)Cara C.
I went to TK Wu on a warm Tuesday evening. Downtown was PACKED, so there was very little parking. I had to use the structure, which charged me $1.20 for parking there for 15 minutes. :( Thumbs down (but I digress, since that's moreso directed at City of Ann Arbor). I walked into TK Wu and was greeted immediately. Staff were friendly and polite. To be fair, I only ordered bubble tea and that's all I was interested in. The restaurant was busy, and there were a few large (~7) groups of people. TK Wu has a minimum credit card charge, so I fished in the bottom of my purse for some cash. The cashier was very sweet, though, and offered to take my card if I did not have enough cash. My bubble tea was a bit too sweet - perhaps too much flavoring? It also had quite a bit of ice in it. All in all, it was a decent experience. I'll update my review when I go back to eat dinner.
(3)Sarah P.
Holy moly, grease city!!!! How can fried rice be so greasy that it dribbles down your chin?!
(1)Claudia S.
Awsome bubble tea. I saw them on the menu walking by one day and decided to try it. The next time I'll try the food and see if its as good as the bubble tea.
(4)Ray K.
Best Chinese food in MI. My suggestions tk wu special tofu, salty fish fried rice, jalapeño chicken and seafood hot pot. Absolutely the best. Huge portion and a great little place in Ann Arbor. Parking is available near by. I just thought this is a must try when visiting Ann Arbor.
(4)Jola B.
Solid three stars. Nothing special. Decent Chinese food. Ordered takeout during finals studying with a few other grad students. I got the combination takeout deal that is about $7.99. Comes with soup, spring roll and entree with rice. I'm generally not a fan of wonton soup but it came with it so I won't judge it. I don't usually like spring rolls because of their lack of meat but theirs was very good - nice and crunchy as they should be. Beef broccoli was good and white rice was sticky. My friend got the General Tso's chicken but did not enjoy it at all, so watch out for that. Also, something tasted a little off/random in their fortune cookie, couldn't quite put my finger on it though. Overall, a good amount of food for eight dollars but not my favorite spot.
(3)Jenna S.
TK Wu has delicious Chinese food. A few stand bys we always order are the salt & pepper chicken, the general tsos chicken and the eggplant. Everything comes out when it is done, so while you may wait a minute for everything to arrive - it's hot & ready. Their soups are good and the hot tea is free. The portions are above average. We always have leftovers to take home. Service is fine & to the point.
(4)Nicky W.
Okay. For whatever reason, Ann Arbor doesn't have a single good Chinese restaurant (TK Wu included). I ordered the Char Siu pork and my girlfriend ordered the roast duck. These are two staples of Chinese BBQ and I was actually excited since this was the only place I've seen that's sold Chinese BBQ. Well, my pork was bland and flavorless and her duck was dry and inedible. The only saving grace is that TK Wu is marginally better than its competition, but that's not a hard task.
(2)Lois M.
When I first moved here 8 years ago, we were looking for a good Chinese place. Our neighbors recommended it and I must say, for the most part, they do not disappoint. The staff is very friendly and outgoing, and gives regulars some perks sometimes. Their bubble tea that I had once was good. I like their seafood and eggplant in hotpot(sometimes can be a little bland) and their singapore noodles, with all of it's goodness can sometimes be a little dry but it's still DELICIOUS! their hot and sour soup is the best(because it actually comes out to the table HOT in temperature and not just lukewarm like most restaurants. It is divine and I could eat it all day. The salt and pepper calamari is excellent. Their sesame chicken is great with a rich dark sauce and crispy chicken bits....just tell them easy on the oil if you can't handle it like me... they are very encouraging about trying new dishes, and their portions are huge. For a group of 5 people, we always have leftovers.
(4)Louis E G.
I wanted to like it, but it taste like americanized instiutional Chinese food. Maybe i caught them on an off day???
(2)Melissa S.
Downtown was packed that night and this was the only place without a 30 minute wait. We should have known what to expect before even walking in! The food was really not good. We ordered ma po tofu and this was actually the worse ma po tofu I have ever had. The tofu was too hard the sauce too greasy with oil dripping everywhere, and the dish was quite flavorless, especially for a dish that is typically ripe with flavor. The dish was close to inedible. We also ordered the orange beef, which was edible and fine but nothing even close to special. It was over fried and also lacking flavor. We also did not even realize there was free tea until reading other yelp reviews right now so the service was definitely lacking, though they were very quick. I would definitely not recommend TK Wu but if you do, do not order what we did. It is very cheap but not worth it.
(1)Naveen N.
Excellent chinese food thats great for carry out
(5)L A.
For the location price, selection, quality, and quantity, it's the best all around deal for the real deal! Both my wife and I love this place. It doesn't have everything but it's great as it is. If you're not use to real Chinese food this place can still cater to your taste. But do try and be more adventurous when you go!
(5)Matthew M.
Possibly the best Chinese food I have ever had. My room mates and I make a weekly trip to TK every Sunday and never miss. Sometimes we cannot wait till Sunday and have to come in during the week. Our favorites always include the chicken steak and beef steak with chef's special sauce. Chinese Broccoli. Wide Rice Noodles with Beef. The list goes on.....
(5)Alexandra K.
It's got a cute atmosphere, the service is fast and you get a lot of food. Plus, everything is pretty reasonably priced. -Kung Pao Chicken (chicken sautéed with hot pepper sauce, topped with peanuts): this is my go-to dish when I head to a Chinese restaurant and it was good--different than what I am used to--but good. The sauce was nicely spicy (I had to keep blowing my nose (yep, TMI)) and I loved the mix of peanuts throughout. The rice was perfectly sticky and delicious. FINAL VERDICT: If you are looking for some quick and hearty Chinese food, stop in.
(3)Faye Z.
There are a lot of places selling standard Chinese fare, but this one comes pretty close to an authentic execution. Everything we tried was satisfying. This is a good candidate for a go-to Chinese spot. Scallion pancakes - The dipping sauce was great, and the pancakes were nice and flaky as they should be. Double-cooked pork - Meat was a bit on the fatty side, but the taste was all there. Pea tips with garlic - These are my #1 favorite greens in the world. My momma makes it all the time at home, just like this. Pork with dry bean curd - Authentically made. Dried bean curd with bean sprouts, small bits of pork, and other slivered vegetables. Dishes erred slightly on the oily/salty side. Other reviewers mentioned that all you have to do is ask, and they'll remedy this. Portions are big. Ordering 3 dishes for two ensures a big dinner with enough for lunch the next day. Also: free tea! Much appreciated.
(4)Milly Y.
I'm surprised by all the negative reviews. This is my favorite Chinese joint in the area. I have tried their salt and pepper pork, pineapple honey shrimp, mapo tofu, wonton noodle soup, TK Wu special tofu, amongst a handful of other dishes, and I have never been let down. I especially enjoy their take on the Taiwanese staple beef noodle soup - they use thick, glutinous, udon-like noodles. The beef is plentiful and cooked to a perfect tenderness. The service is usually prompt and friendly, and the portions are quite generous no matter what dish you order.
(4)a z.
I order takeout from here regularly. Portions are huge and the food's very good.
(4)Xinhao Y.
This place is not good at all... Price is above average, however, the food there is not worth it. Too much oil, and the staff there are not very friendly. I would say it is a ok diner, but definitely won't be my choice for dinner.
(2)Bob S.
This has pretty much been a tradition with us for 7 years or so, the bride and I come here before very show we catch at the Michigan Theater across the street. I like the fact that it has remained as it is while more 'progressive' options spring up around it. And I hope that the faithful of the area continue to reward it for staying true. If I were to write this a year or two ago, I would give it four stars; the prices are extremely reasonable, the portions are generous and the hot and sour soup is AWESOME. The food itself is good, not five star worthy, but a good catch for a college town. The Kung Pao chicken is usually good as is the General Tao chicken (lots of it) and the Beef with Garlic Sauce is decent as well. Be warned about the salt content though, and this is really what brings it down a notch. The food is salty. Period. And I mean salty by the standards of adrenal fatigue sufferers. On our most recent trip, the bride had the Chicken and Broccoli. When she didn't eat too much of it, I took a bite and it was salty to he point of being inedible. Had we not already paid and on the verge of leaving to catch the show, I would have asked for a refund. If you read any of my reviews, you will understand that is a drastic statement. So I will give them the benefit of the doubt, four stars for the history and the hot and sour, knocked down for the overall saltiness and unpalatability of the brides most recent dish.
(3)Leslie T.
Food: decent, but nothing terribly special. The duck meat in the rice with chicken and duck was pretty good and tender. The beef with wide rice noodles were good, and big portion too. Got steamed dumplings as appetizer. Can't mess up dumplings! Came with dipping sauce too. Service: fast, friendly, playful
(3)Xiao C.
food is ok, not the best I had. The menu has been the same for at least 6 years. The service is very good.
(2)Jeff B.
I'd give it negative 5 stars if I could. The waitress was rude, the food that we ordered was all batter and no flavor. They never even came around to check on us or offer us chop sticks. Worst ever. I have never left without leaving a tip in my life but I did tonight!!! I was shocked at the service and food.
(1)Lindsey S.
well i truly feel no where in aa is a solid Chinese spot, but this may be as close as it gets. i did order a rather random dish - the veggie lettuce wraps - my first waiter didn't really know much about them, but than i spoke with a lady and i was able to pick out the veggies i wanted minced for the lettuce wraps ! which was pretty cool. I picked celery , water chestnut and carrot - they put the white crunchy noodles on top which i love. it was just kinda blah and boring dish, not that much flavor, i added a boat load of chilli sauce. they were kind and willing to customize any order which was cool, it is relatively inexpensive to eat there. free tea too ! not rushing back, but it is convenient to where i work/live - definitely would like to try out some other menu items
(3)Josh W.
TK Wu is a hard three stars but could be so much more. On the plus side every dish I have gotten here has really good flavor. When ordering extra spicy you're not getting a inedible hot dish but a lot of spicy flavor. The portions are fairly large but do not come with many of any extra vegetables. So if you're ordering General Tso's tofu and would like some broccoli and other standard veggies in the mix, you should probably order a small mixed vegetables with your order. This brings me to the negative of price $12 dollars for one item is a bit too much to make this a regular stop for me. You are getting fried Asian food in a box not some masterpiece laid out on a plate. My other concern that holds TK Wu back is the staff attitude. They act like when you come in to eat or order takeout you're truly bothering them. I think a positive polite attitude goes a long way in the restaurant industry and I never feel welcome or wanted at TK Wu.
(3)Patrick T.
Ok food -- would recommend going with your Taiwanese friends who know what to order. The boba is not great.
(3)Ann C.
Excellent Chinese menu. They have menu in English and Chinese. Dishes on menu in Chinese are excellent. There is a dancing venue upstairs and it operates at night. When dine at around 8-10 PM, you experience heavy bass vibration and dancing stomping from upstairs. Nothing TKWu can do.
(4)Ruben L.
Solid. Never went here when I was a student, but a friend of mine likes coming here whenever he is in the area, so he invited me out the other weekend. AMBIANCE- well lit, wooden type restaurant. Definitely had an "Asian" feel to it (whatever that means). The place isn't super huge (probably seating for about 30 at most). The place was not busy on a Saturday afternoon at lunch time (probably because the students are all gone). SERVICE- server was really chill, and didn't mind that we dragged out our lunch to cover about 2 hours. No need to ask for help as my friend knew exactly what he was going to order for the table. Nice guy all the same. MENU- a little bit of this, and a little bit of that. They had lunch combos with your typical Americanized Chinese food, along with some authentic Chinese dishes and house specialties. They also sell bubble tea. Yeah, I dig that. FOOD- since my friend likes coming here, we left it on him to order. We ended up getting the jalapeno chicken, TK Wu Special Tofu and some veggie dish. I've never heard or had jalapeno chicken, but it rocked. And the tofu was also very tasty. Portions were more than ample, and we were stuffed by the end of the meal. Didn't stop us from ordering bubble tea (I got a Taro and my friend got coconut). It was just ok. OVERALL- big portions, decent prices and tasty food? I'll take that all day. It's hard to say check this place out when there are so many other great options for food in A2, but if you want some Chinese in A2, check it out. Celebrity Rating- Russell Peters
(4)Melissah L.
TK Wu is one of the better Chinese food restaurants in town. I went tonight with two others, we ordered one dish each to share. I am still surprised that we finished all of that food! Together we demolished the moo-shu pork, beef and wide rice noodles and salt and pepper chicken. My friend also ordered the wonton soup, and it was the best I've had in a while. The moo-shu pork uses very fresh ingredients, but a downside is they only gave us two pancakes for the three of us... I liked the beef noodles-- the flavor was great, the noodles were not overcooked and the beef was very tender! It was great, I will definitely order it again. The salt and pepper chicken wasn't my favorite... but the others at my table seemed to like it. The waitress forgot our check-- we waited for about 25 minutes before one of us went up to the register and talked to the host. Other than that, it was a good experience!
(4)Debing S.
LOVE the Taiwanese Beef noodle!!!!THE BEST EVER! I come over just for it. Cant remember other stuff I tried.
(4)Sarah I.
VEGETARIANS BEWARE: I ordered vegetable lettuce wraps which I thought was playing it safe, but either the the server mistook my order over the phone, their version of vegetable lettuce wraps include meat, or a few pieces of pork (I think?) snuck in the vegetable mix... Regardless, I immediately called TKWU to see if the dish was supposed to have meat in it or if it was an accident. This is when the employee made the most fateful, customer service mistake. She denied that anything could have been wrong with the order! I hung up disgruntled and unsatisfied and threw the order away. First and last time eating TKWU.
(2)Rachel F.
So much food. The Vegetable Lettuce Wraps were so-so. Not a candidate for repeat. The Eggplant, however, was.
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