House of Hunan
18 Public Sq, Medina, OH, 44256
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Address :
18 Public Sq
Medina, OH, 44256 - Phone (330) 722-1899
- Website https://www.thehouseofhunan.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:30 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Classy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
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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Adam K.
Oh! So that's how a spicy tuna roll is supposed to taste! Nori that's not rubber, perfect rice, spice that accents rather than overwhelming the fish... The Love Boat for 4-6 plus one large roll filled the four of us amply. We each chose one the four different soups, and we were all very pleased. We made a reservation for the tatami tables, a nice touch for a long meal. The higher walls around the section kept out some of the background noise from the full house. The Green Tea ice cream was delicious and portioned so large that two of us couldn't finish. I was not one of them. We had very pleasant, non-rushed, service throughout our 2:45 minute meal. Thanks for a lovely evening.
(5)Rebecca S.
For a chain Asian restaurant in suburban Ohio, it's not bad. The Chinese food seems a little heavy on the MSG, but I've been happy with the appetizers and the Thai dishes. The spicy dishes are genuinely spicy. On several occasions, I've asked if I could substitute tofu for chicken in a dish, and every time it was done. Furthermore, the tofu was always properly fried and cooked. Hooray!
(4)Veronica V.
I have been here several times and have come to the conclusion that the sushi is wonderful and the cooked food is ok. My friend and I visit at least 1/month, so you would think I would have better things to say, but alas, I think we do this more out of habit than love. This time I ordered sushi (Key West Maki and JJ Maki) and a salad with ginger dressing. The sushi was WONDERFUL!! the ginger dressing was like chewing on raw ginger root. If you like sweet/citrus ginger dressing, DO NOT order this. You will be disappointed. We were there no longer than usual, but our waiter was a little too helpful. He began by trying to talk my friend out of her meal choice, which we both thought was incredibly odd. He then went on the critic other items on the menu and inform us of items food critics did not enjoy. Once again, we thought this whole conversation was odd; not helpful. BTW, she loved her meal (something with shrimp and pineapple)! We really love the decore and the items we always order (I, sushi; she, General Tso). Those items are definately what keep us coming back. Side note- If you have small children, make sure you are not seated by the waterfall and they do NOT have a children's menu.
(3)Nancy J.
Great sushi and I love the salmon teriyaki bento box.
(5)Bill N.
We eat at Hunan enough that the entire staff knows us. My kids and I would eat the sushi multiple times per week if we could. We have had sushi in major cities around the country (and abroad) and we have yet to taste better than Hunan.
(5)Jon S.
Went there early on a Friday night. Asked the host if I could eat at the bar and was told "yes". Upon ordering a glass of wine I asked for a menu and was told I could only order sushi or appetizers at the bar. First, I was annoyed that this wasn't made clear with my initial question and second, it made me try to think of another restaurant that I've been to where they don't let you order off the full menu at the bar?? I'm still thinking. I ordered the spring rolls with shrimp and the threaded shrimp appetizers. They were both disappointing. The spring rolls were soggy and one of them had a decent amount of shrimp and the other didn't have any shrimp!! I'm not sure what is being attempted with the threaded shrimp dish as it has a deep layer of "threads" that surround the shrimp, making it hard to eat. I ended up having to break off most of the outside layer just to be able to take a bite. After a bit of work, the shrimp was okay and I enjoyed the dipping sauces. Service at the bar was good, although I did have to endure one of the servers showing a fellow server the infected cut on one of his fingers that had become swollen. Nice! I won't be back.
(2)Andrew G.
A great place to get take out or dine-in.
(4)Dennis S.
Good and Bad. On a positive the food was excellent. The negative, the greeting staff is horrible. Upon entering we gave our last name which apparently was the wrong thing to do. The gentlemen corrected us by telling us he needed a 1st name. Really? For a buzzer a last name is not sufficient. The young lady who then lead us to our table DID NOT speak one word! We assumed when she started walking away with the menus that we were to follow her. After seating us and still not speaking she basically shoved the menus 6 inches from our faces and walked away. A real charmer that gal.
(2)Karen H.
I would not recommend this place for Chinese food or sushi. They are very expensive, & the food is very spicy & salty. For people who are trying to cut back on their sodium, this is not the place to go. My husband got the Gulf of Siam that was very salty. I got a salad along with the meal & the chicken had a big bone in it & I almost broke a tooth on it. The food is also very high in fat grams & carbs. I asked for a substitute for the rice & they did not even give me a choce for a vegetable or anything else. That is not very good way for a person who can't eat rice or that much of it , if you are a diabetic or have high blood pressure. If you want to raise you blood pressure just go there & you will make sure by the time you got out of there it will be up to the sky with all the salt that they use in their food. Their sushi is okay but it is very expensive. Parking is terrible also. They do not have a private parking lot at all. The food is way too expensive for what you order.
(2)Parker C.
I just went to House of Hunan for the first time yesterday. I heard from some friends it is a cool place with great food. I went with a couple friends and we had to wait for a table to clear for about ten minutes before we were seated. Mostly our fault it was packed on a Saturday afternoon. My initial impression was a good one, the place had a cool layout with Asian decor, a minor complaint was I wish they had more booths and tables. The menu had a good amount of variety: Sushi, fried pork and chicken meals, tofu, and a lot more. Our dishes were fantastic and didn't take long at all to bring out. Each of our dishes came with a side of rice of our choice but no egg rolls. I had honey walnut chicken, came out hot and could tell was made with love and not thrown together carelessly, which was fantastic. At the end the bill was $60 for three people, which included the sides, drinks and dinner. I think it was a bit pricy, so do keep that in mind if you want to come here. In all The House of Hunan is indeed a very nice place to come and try if you want something new. But you may end up with a larger bill than expected, so this may not necessarily be a place to go to every weekend but more a once in a while type place.
(4)S E.
3 stars because my husbands dish was very tasty - peach chicken. 2 stars for service- wait was entirely to long to get our appetizers and meals for a week night. The place wasn't packed from Ordering to finally getting out food was exactly a hour. Our waitress wasn't the most happy person either. You can get a better dinner for $60 somewhere else.
(3)Cara L.
Order the Asian Pear martini and the Hawaiian Roll. The Hawaiian roll is unlike any sushi roll I've ever had! It was so delicious and only $13! The inside of the restaurant is beautiful!
(4)Sarah V.
I went here last time I visited family to get sushi and loved it so I knew I had to return again. House of Hunan is located right on the Medina Square and is quite modern and decoration is clean and simple. Staff are friendly and helpful, able to make recommendations on dishes to try. On my first visit, at dinner time, I asked the waitress for her recommendation of sushi and ended up ordering that (It was one of the Halloween sushi rolls, I believe it is called the Spooky roll or something like that) along with some fried rice to share with the others. Hands down, this was the best sushi roll I've ever had!!! I've also heard the On the Square roll is also highly recommended. For my second visit I dined during the lunch hour. I ordered one of the bento boxes (vegetarian and my boyfriend the chicken) and we both really liked them! it comes with soup, sushi, meat/veggie and is quite filling. A great bargain in my opinion! We also ordered some tea to share, which warmed us up during a cold winter's day. Although more pricey, it is definitely worth the visit as you get good quality sushi at House of Hunan! Go during lunch if you have a craving but are lacking in the budget!
(4)Scott D.
The service was terrible. The food was okay. Both me and and my friends credit card numbers were stolen from the waitress. Be sure to bring cash if you decide to dine here.
(2)L V.
Ugh. I used to love this place and would have recommended it to anyone. Tonight we got two sushi rolls. They finally arrived. I reached in for the first bite. HAIR!!! All I could think of was Meg giving Brian pie with her hair in it (Google family guy 'you're eating hair'). Anyway, pretty much ruined it for me. I did drink the Blond Asian martini which wasn't as gingery as I remembered. In the meantime, the staff passed around the hair sushi agog. With the bill came and more disappointment: I'm ok with no discount, but the manager didn't even come by to apologize for the DNA. So now I'm writing a review on Yelp. Hope this helps the owners get this place back to awesome, which my experience was NOT. "You're eating hair!" - Brian
(1)Cheryl H.
After seeing wait and cook staff behind the restaurant throwing "snot rockets", wiping their noses, and then wiping on their aprons, I just could not find it in me to step a foot in that place again. While some of the food is okay, what I had wasn't that tasty. I asked for spicy in my dish and it barely tasted like they added anything. The interior is nice and the doors open to the square, very nice touch. If I could give them a zero I would...just for lack of being clean. Just plain gross.
(1)Corneilus W.
Great place to eat for dinner. Only 3 stars because I ordered sushi pick up twice and the order was wrong both times. So stick with dine in and skip the pick up.
(3)Dave M.
I was super excited to visit my family and check out downtown Medina with my son last Sunday. We decided to have lunch at House of Hunan at 1pm and had a group of 5 including a 3 year old. The restaurant had a very tranquil and relaxing vibe with the windows opened in the front so everyone walking could see inside from the street. The seating was interesting as there were 4 large tables surrounded with big leather chairs, regular chairs and tables and long wooden benches that are accompanied by pillows down the middle. The middle also has a metallic waterfall down half of the restaurant that my son seemed to enjoy. Nice and relaxing. We were greeted by our server and we decided to have a shared meal that included appetizers, sushi and the lunch specialties. I started with the wonton soup that was just ok. To be honest, the broth was pretty salty and the wonton didn't have much flavor. The egg roll I had next was filled with lots and lots of cabbage but it was pleasant appetizer that I would order again, especially with the duck sauce that accompanied it. We all shared the crab and tuna sushi's which were very fresh. We also shared the volcano roll which was a California roll topped with spicy crawfish, which had a little heat and definitely a roll that will fill you up. The best ways to describe the Teriyaki Chicken dish was that it was bland and didn't have much seasoning. Our General Tso's dish was the complete opposite with fresh flavor and the heat I was looking for. I was not impressed with the fried rice, it tasted like just plain old cooked brown rice. Overall, we had a pleasant experience at House of Hunan. Our server was friendly, accommodating and the atmosphere of the restaurant was fantastic. I would come back but I would probably just stick with a meal of sushi and skip the specialty dishes.
(3)Brad W.
First time here for dinner. Service was slow at first. Took them about 7-8 minutes to have a server come over to our table. There was no explanation of food specials or drink specials. Ordered the Crab Rangoon and edamame for an appetizer. Crab Rangoon had more cheese and very little crab. The edamame came out partially cold. For dinner my wife got the Pad Tai and I had the Mongolian Beef. Her Pad Tai was very heavy on the fish sauce. The beef was supposed to be spicy, but I didn't taste any spices. It was also very heavy on the green onion tops. All in all, the food was acceptable although my wife couldn't finish her meal due to the fish sauce taste. The restaurant was kept up fairly well, however there were noticeable issues. A mixture of lights, upholstery missing buttons and areas needing paint. If you are looking for authentic food, skip this one. It ranks up there with airport or shopping mall Asian restaurants in food quality. It was inexpensive though. At $37.00 for two dinners and two appetizers (we drank water) it wasn't bad.
(2)Steve L.
Very tranquil place from the moment you walk in. I was warmly welcomed at the door and by my server, always makes for that much better of an experience. Im realizing, its the little things in life. The center aisle-seating is pleasantly set next to a running water, fake wall we'll call it. Chef is nestled kindly in the back corner, as to oversee all of the customers, as well as put on his show of creating excellent dishes. Now for some constructive criticism, I am an avid sushi eater. I like to think of myself as a conneuiseur of the cuisine. pseudo fantasy. Anyways, I would definitely buy my seaweed wrap from another company, it was a little tough and dry-tasting, which is in no way a knock on the chefs skills. Everything else could not have been better. Now for a little story on my experience here. I was called upon to work out here in lovely Medina due to an unrelated issue that is out of my pay-grade. No problem, here I come Medina! I stopped here for lunch, put in work at the office and home I went. It was not until then I realized I did not have my bank card, back to Medina I go. I called to make sure it was there and it was, luckily. The lovely hostess remembered my face, I will never forget hers either, gave me my card and back home I went. I could not help but sing my senior class song all the way home. Check it out... youtube.com/watch?v=i3MX…
(4)C.J. S.
We went to House of Hunan in Medina for dinner. What a horrible experience. We were seated at a table that was very wobbly, which ruins the dining experience. My wife ordered sweet and sour shrimp. Most of her item was heavily breaded. The shrimp was not deveined, and cold. Also, the "stir fried vegetables" i.e. green peppers were cold, soggy and uncooked. The only thing good about the dish was the sauce. I think they were hoping that no one will notice how bad the food will taste if they sauce the heck out of everything. My dish was ok...I ordered the general tso's chicken. It was NOT better than any take out Chinese food. Our waitress looked like she didn't care at all. Very poor service, and she only came back once to fill water. I would save your money and go somewhere else. We will not be back, ever.
(1)Randy K.
It's the best in medina. Fresh food. Great service and love the new management You must try a drink from the bar.
(5)Norm S.
Really good Chinese/Asian food in Medina. They have several choices of seating types. The General Tso's Chicken here is good. The hot mustard is awesome here, it really goes well on the egg rolls.
(5)Beth H.
I love the Medina Square, it's so cute and quaint and House of Hunan just happens to be my favorite place to go to on the square. When I think of Asian Cuisine, I normally don't think of Medina Ohio, but dang House of Hunan on the square makes me think otherwise. My favorite thing to get is the Bangkok Galaxy & the OMG Roll & The On The Square Roll. The only thing I wish House of Hunan would do better is dessert.... Sometimes you just really need to finish a meal off with something sweet. But in the past House of Hunan's dessert menu is unfortunately nothing impressive.
(4)Amy C.
Absolutely love this restaurant!! The food is always fresh and cooked perfectly! I always order the vegetable steamed dumplings and for my main meal I order the seafood nest with no potato basket! I love it!
(5)Ana O.
Colleagues of mine decided on House of Hunan for lunch as they are fans of the restaurant. The restaurant itself is very nice and has a modern and zen feel to it. The menu includes Chinese and Japanese selections. I opted for the beef and broccoli and one of my colleagues ordered a sushi roll. My dish had a good sauce but I was disappointed in the quality of the beef - there was a lot of gristle. I also did not care for the fried rice. I have to comment on the service because I was very impressed with the server. Our server had excellent manners and served us very well and in a timely manner. That was the thing that made the best impression about this restaurant for me. I was also surprised on how affordable our lunch was. Overall, I think House of Hunan is a good option if you are in the mood for Asian food with a good variety of menu items.
(4)Teejay B.
This is truly a unique restaurant in my opinion. I love the quaint sub-city feel of Medina square and House of Hunan really plays on that vibe. There is a modern feel with a hint of an offbeat layout. The front windows open up on warm days to the busy sidewalks from a drink lounge with leather chairs and cocktail tables. Past the lounge area, there are some booths and regular tables next to a indoor water fountain in the middle of the restaurant. Next, you can sit at the sushi bar accompanied by a very large fish tank with many exotic fish to look at. Finally, there is an area where you can actually enjoy your meal in a floor pit that gives the illusion you are sitting where everyone else is walking. Basically you're sitting in the floor. Very cool. The food is just as imaginative and fun to look at. Sushi comes beautifully prepared on the plate with other forms of seafood on top of it. Shrimp, caviar, all sorts of stuff! The General Tso's Chicken isn't the best I've had around the Cleveland area, but I would definitely recommend the sushi here. I would love to review some other dishes, but I'm afraid I'm a creature of habit when it comes to Asian foods. Give it a try!
(4)Jeannette S.
I've enjoyed dining at House of Hunan several times in the past, but tonight I decided to order carry out for two, and it was a big disappointment. Upon arriving home and emptying the bags, we discovered we were missing the Fried Rice for the Teriyaki Chicken "soup". No, they don't actually have Teriyaki Chicken soup on the menu, but the chicken and veggies were swimming in so much liquid, it spilled over the edges of the container when the lid was removed. It was almost as disappointing as the missing Fried Rice. But still not as disappointing as the bland Eggrolls, and the crabless, cold Crabmeat with Cheese (Rangoons). The Pad Thai wasn't terrible, but not as good as it's been in the past, while dining in the restaurant. The only reason this review gets two stars, is because the Spicy Crab Salad was delicious . . . but still not worth the $50.
(2)Bob M.
Food was really great! General Tso chicken had just the right amount of spice. Service was abysmal. Sitting for 20 min and still had not placed an order. Had to flag down hostess to get a food order placed.
(3)J V.
Sushi Home Away From Home. I live on the West Coast where good sushi joints are plentiful and part of the regular fare. However, I am from the Midwest, where it is harder to find good, reputable sushi. Sushi is one of my favorite foods, and when I come home (which is often) it is nice to have a a good sushi place to go to. I have eaten from the regular Hunan menu many times, and it is fantastic in its own right, but the sushi is what I really come here for. My daughter is 11 and loves to sit at the sushi bar. This restaurant is now one of our regular dinner/lunch spots. There are a couple things you should know before you begin. As this is not a sushi restaurant by definition, they offer traditional seating and a a traditional Chinese and Japanese menu by default. If you sit in the regular dining room, you will not receive exactly the same service as you would sitting at the sushi bar. This is not a fault in the restaurant. For the layman, it is a difference in tradition: If you sit in the regular area, the service has no way of knowing in advance what you will be ordering, and so they only treat you like a sushi customer in the sushi area. However, you do not have to order sushi when you sit at the sushi bar. The sushi bar area is full service and offers the regular bar and food menu as well. The sushi menu is actually in two places on the menu, and it took us a few trips before the server pointed this out to us. They offer the traditional rolls inside the regular menu. However, as good sushi foodies do, I'm sure you'll want to see what creativity the chef has to offer. You will find the specialty rolls on the back page of the menu, apart from the other offerings, under the Futomaki heading, and be sure to check the Specials board as there are always one or two special creations that are not on the menu. That is where the fun is. There are many, and I have yet to try them all, but the specialty rolls here are delicious. They are 8-10 rather large pieces each instead of the usual smaller 6 of the standard rolls. There are many specialty rolls to choose from, and they are all presented with flair. Your roll will come out looking like a piece of art, right down to the cucumber display. Nothing on the plate is just "put there". Regardless of which rolls you order, you will find that Hunan sushi is high-quality, fresh, hand-rolled, and does not smell like fish. Their presentation is as artistic as the ingredients themselves, and if you have a large party, your sushi will be delivered on a large wooden sushi boat. The prices on the standard rolls are well below $10, but you will pay closer to $20 for a Futomaki roll; however the Futomaki rolls are well worth the price in both portion and taste. As picky as children are about their food, especially "fancy food" or food that requires a more mature palate, my 11 year old always manages to find something new that she likes when she dines here. I think it speaks highly of the restaurant when they can not only get a kid to eat such food, but to continue trying new things every time we go. The staff is friendly to her and treat her as well as any adult customer. She likes to talk to the sushi chefs while they're preparing food, and they are very friendly and talk back to her, even on busy weekend nights. They do not, however, offer a children's menu or child sized portions on either the sushi or the regular menu, so order accordingly...Sushi may be fish, rice, and veggies, but it is surprisingly filling, especially for younger diners. However, since it does not take long to pepare and doesn't get cold, you can order one roll and then order another later if you're still hungry.
(4)Jordan S.
Unfortunately I cannot contribute to the positive reviews this place has. To start positive, the atmosphere is very nice and set up well for an intimate meal or a place to meet with a group. In addition, everyone was pleasant that we interacted with. However, the looks and pleasantness are all a facade for a sub-par meal. I admit I am not a sushi eater so if that is what you are looking for then you should read other reviews. That being said, we did have an order of California rolls. While CA rolls is not the most flavorful dish (the avocado mutes them) these had no flavor and all you could taste was the seaweed wrap. For our meals I had Mongolian Beef and my wife had the Happy Paradise (steak and scampi). The Mongolian beef was bad. While I am all for tender meat, this was mush. In addition, the sauce had an odd taste and tasted like it was stale (how is that possible?). Both my wife's steak and scampi were chewy (steak ordered medium). For the prices of our meals, we expected so much more. I could have gotten better Mongolian beef at the take out place down the street and a better steak at Applebees for a third of the price.
(2)Amanda G.
Went for lunch and got the chef's choice sushi with California Roll. My table also had the spicy tuna and Alaska Roll. The spicy tuna is not the tuna steak with sauce as I prefer but more the purée. While the Sweat and Sour soup was very flavorful, the sushi we each had was very bland. Glad we went as the decor and atmosphere is contemporary and a nice dinning experience. The sushi however I would simply pass and go to Project Sushi.
(3)Enoch A.
It's about as good as you are gonna get in Medina as far as Asian food. It's a stylish space with moderate pricing (especially lunch hour carryout.) Most dishes are a couple notches above standard carry out. They also offer sushi which is nothing great, but it's at least comparable to Shinto, which is popular in Strongsville up the road. One downfall is their lo-mein. I tried it twice and was let down. Overall, it's pretty good for the price. Combine that with the nice decor, and charming location in Medina Square, and you have a pretty nice place to get some Chinese food.
(4)Francesca C.
We went for lunch once when they first opened here in Medina, and we only remember being not overly impressed and did not go back. Years later, we were curious, because we have seen good reviews for them. We ordered carryout to give them another chance. The lo mein was bland. The fried dumplings contained a pink meat mixture that was also bland, and the sauce that came with the dumplings was disappointing. We are used to dumpling sauce being gingery, and this was just soy and ?? I don't know what. The Singapore noodles, described on the menu as having a yellow curry, included surprise ingredients that were not included on the otherwise very detailed description, eggs and mushrooms of some sort. I suppose we should always ask about mushrooms since I am averse to them and you never know when a chef will add them to something. Anyway, I don't think we'll try again.
(2)Rachel B.
Pretty good place to nosh in funky cold medina. I had the sushi - especially enjoyed the tempura crispy kind. My frenemy whom I was dining with that night had some sort of veggie and tofu stir fry offering which looked delish as well. The drinks were cold and refilled often which was optimal since I was pretty parched. Restaurant is swank, comfy cushions in the booths, cool little waterfall pyramid thingy... I felt way undressed in my sweatshirt and yoga "sexy" pants. The highlight of the meal was our waiter... Mike Carlson. He had brown tousled hair, which I just wanted to run my fingers through, dorky yet sexy glasses and a cute pixie-like nose. Carlson was very attentive as a server - very hunky as a man - a total dreamboat. Now my dining partner even has a crush on him ... (sigh) I guess we are going to remain frenemies.
(4)Becki F.
Always Delish!!!!! Ask for the Happy New Year ....... It's not on the menu !!!!! It's my little secret and I'm sharing it with all of you!
(5)Shane M.
Well, I was really hoping to review this as a 3 star establishment, but I would not classify this place as "A-OK". Because, Eek; Methinks not! Now let me make one thing clear, I have only been to this place twice. Once which was meh, and the other time which was absolutely horrible and cannot be forgiven on any level. My first time here was barely memorable and so was the food, so I can't really speak on it much. Now my second time here, well, let's just call it an atrocity. First off, we were quoted a 20 minute wait that turned into an hour almost. We had our Grandmother with us, who is unable to stand for very long and she had to basically climb up a barstool and sit uncomfortably the entire duration of our wait. We were finally called to our table and introduced to our abominable waitress. She looked at us, as if we screamed "no tip" upon her greeting us. She was rude, hostile and extremely short on taking care of us. I wish I had of complained that night about her, but it's too late now. Ok, let's get to the worse part of the night...the food. I ordered the Tiger & Phoenix, and oh, my, God. It was horrific! There was barely any Lobster at all and it was still a blue tint, indicating that it was undercooked. On top of that, it had an extremely fishy smell and taste, which means it was not fresh. The Chicken was so fatty that I had filled my napkin with wads of fat spit. The only reason I did not throw a fit was because our Grandmother was buying and she is very old. I just wanted her to be happy, so I said nothing until later on to my Wife. She was so upset, telling me that I wish I had of told her. Apparently her food was horrible also. Go figure. So yeah, that's about it for this place. Nuff said.
(1)D I.
Two people told me about this place. Who are these people? What are their stories? The first, my dear, dear mother, who's lived her entire life in Kentucky, Ohio and Florida. The other was a friend of a friend (you know, Brandon) who lived in New York for about a decade. They both recommended the House of Hunan in Medina. I cannot complain about the quality of the food, the service, the atmosphere or the prices. I'll be back. I ordered the egg rolls to start. Two in an order. They came out fast and were cut in half - smart. This way you don't burn your tongue on the first bite, ruining the rest of your meal. Crunchy and light - really, no grease at all. They might be my new favorites. They came with two dipping sauces: what looked to be a homemade duck sauce and also our old friend hot mustard. Next, I ordered the standard spicy tuna roll. Big pieces compared to some sushi places. These guys didn't even think about falling apart either. Nicely rolled and tasty, with the right amount of pickled, pink ginger. I almost ordered the scallops for my entree, but the server said I'd like my choice from the Thai menu better. So I got the Bangkok Galaxy. It had a very good blend of sweet and spicy with the coconut milk just giving it a little smoothness. The veggies were cooked well, not overdone and the pork, chicken and steak were very tender. I have to get back over there sometime. Highly recommend this place for a date or just getting some sushi with friends.
(4)Shane M.
House of Hunan has been one of my favorite Northeastern Ohio Asian restaurants for many years now. I have had the pleasure of sampling a wide array of items on their menu. In over 20 years, I have never had a bad meal at any of their locations (2 Locations also in Akron, Ohio), including this one which is my favorite. The food not only is always fresh, and has a very balanced flavor, but it is also presented very well, and often has a certain elegance about it. Their won ton soup is exceptional! If you like Pad Thai, it's definitely worth having here. Also, I recommend the Empress Chicken if you want something slightly sweet, but tangy too. I would also like to mention that I live about 45 minutes away from House of Hunan, but I will make an extra effort when I am in the area to make sure to stop in for lunch, or dinner. In regard to service, I have noticed that their service staff does seem to change frequently. However, I have enjoyed good service there over the years regardless of the size of my party, or whether it was during lunch, or dinner. The dining room has a trendy, Zen inspired Asian design. I would describe it as leaning towards a casual, but slightly more upscale type of ambiance which is suitable for a date, or just a casual get-together with friends and/or family. In warmer weather, they often open the large sliding panel windows that look out onto the square, and if you are fortunate enough to have a table in the bar are, the people watching can be both entertaining and quite comfortable. House of Hunan is definitely worth experiencing for yourself if you enjoy casual, but full-service Asian dining with a comfortable, Zen-like vibe.
(4)Mark W.
I was quite surprised to find great Chinese food hidden in downtown Medina, Ohio. It has become my favorite Chinese food restaurant over the last few years. Great food (a great secret is the sushi roll dish "On the Square", it is not on the menu), good service and a trip to Medina Square is always enjoyable for me. If you get there early enough, you can walk to the bakery next door for dessert. The prices are a little high in my opinion but you get what you pay for in this instance. It also has a fun "appetizer" seating area in the front of the restaurant. Don't try to sit there for dinner though, the chubby manager hasn't heard the saying that the customer is always right. We argued over it and I was willing to lose in order to still eat the sushi:)
(4)Linda Z.
for starters..I almost fell on my rear entering. seated a little slow. waitress acted like we were inconveniencing her. bathrooms were disgusting. food was average. for filet of beef for $13, I expected more. tasted more like a food court meal. manager acknowledged the front door problem and brushed it off as a tile problem. not a solution. I didn't feel welcome and probably will never go back.
(2)Martina D.
2.5 hours. Thats how we were there from the moment we walked in to the moment we walked out. The upside is that the sushi was super and we didn't have anywhere to be, the downside...we were there for 2.5 hours for lunch, seriously?! I think it was the manager who was at the front when we walked in and we were frankly not paid attention to for about 5 minutes, I was stunned, but my in-laws have the patience of a saint, so I kept my mouth shut and waited. In case you're wondering, they weren't slammed busy. Once we sat down, our server was very friendly but almost never came around to check on us, we had to get up and find him to get the check. 3 stars because the food was yum. But service is key and it was lacking.
(3)Amy H.
No more half price sushi. I've been in mourning for the past three months, since they discontinued the popular Tuesday night offering. Not to worry, they still have tasty happy hour specials and their food really is worth the full price. House of Hunan caters to larger groups, if you call ahead, and if you come with someone celebrating a birthday, they will bring a scoop of ice cream with a sparkler out after the meal. Now that it's summertime, I suspect they will start opening their front windows during the day. Those are the seats you want, and sushi really is a nice meal on a warm day. Be sure to ask about their specialty rolls.. the ones not listed on the menu. Service with a smile, and still walking distance from our home.
(4)Fallon S.
The interior is really beautiful and the lighting is dim, making this a great place for a date. I went with a group and we sat at this floor level table, but it was comfortable. The food and sushi were great and the prices were reasonable. Overall a great experience and I would definitely return.
(4)Bridget K.
House of Hunan is one of the nicest places to eat in Medina. Not only do they have a great variety of Asian food they also have a great location. I love when they open up the windows when it is nice outside and you can look out at the square. One of my favorite things to get at Hunan is the sushi. It is a great quality and not too expensive. It was even better when they had half priced sushi on Thursdays. I'm sad they discontinued this. Hunan is the only place in Medina you can get Thai, and I love Pad Thai. Basically you can't go wrong with Hunan. Make sure to check it out if you're driving through Medina.
(4)Tracy T.
My family went here for dinner. We have heard lots of good thing about the best Chinese restaurant in town. As we stepped in, the tall hostess didn't even crack a smile. She was even wearing super high heels, towering over people. Stuck up was spelled across her forehead. My husband ordered Khing chicken, which was ok. Mine was Gulf of Siam, a combination of variety seafood. Food was very bland, not a typical Thai food at all. Since there was no kick of spice to my dish, I asked for some sriracha to help the food taste a little better. Guess what? We were charged $1 for this. I have been eating at restaurants all over, north, south, east, west but I never heard of being charged for hot sauce at a semi fancy restaurant. Overall, service was ok and the food wasn't all that great. You just have to deal with Snoddy attitudes when you eat here.
(1)Adam H.
Holy seaweed salad! I have never had a better General Tsu's chicken in my life. This is one of best Chinese places I have been to. The restaurant is really cool too. The decor is very modern and the atmosphere within the restaurant is really electric. We have been here a couple times just for post-meetings and what not. I would love to stay one night for drinks but haven't got around to that yet. I have never been here and had a bad experience and I will definitely recommend to others! if you like Chinese, give Hunan a try!
(5)Beth C.
Hmmm... My sister and I were in Medina visiting our cousins and we all had cravings for sushi and pad thai so they suggested House of Hunan. I was surprised by how quaint yet modern with a more upscale feel the restaurant is. The ambiance, however, doesn't really make up for the service. Evidently you need to call way ahead of time to make a reservation otherwise they look at you like you are out of your mind that you might want to eat there. After waiting over thirty minutes for a table, we were finally seated at one of the large booths near the water fountainy thing in the middle of the restaurant. We ended up needing to bring one of my cousin's kiddos with us due to dad having a late running golf outing... I do not recommend this as House of Hunan is not kid friendly in the least. The manager actually came over once to let us know that "the water has an awful lot of chemicals in it" when he noticed the kids sitting next to the fountain and one of them had stuck a finger in the stream of water (aka "Tell your kid to get his fingers out of the stupid water fountain."). There is no children's menu and they do not serve child size portions. Service started out decent but after the food was served it was hard to find the waitress for refills and such. As far as food, everything was pretty tasty. We had a variety of plates overflowing the table. Several different sushi rolls (everyone really liked the Key West), edamamme (can't really jack that up), salads, tofu pad thai, lo mein, some kind of green beans, and chicken and broccoli. Beware that they charge you for rice with the entree meals. She asked if we wanted fried or white with the chicken and broccoli so you would think it was included but we were charged $2.50 for it. I guess that they have some kind of signature dessert that consists of a cheesecake layer with chocolate cake and chocolate mousse which sounded delicious. However, they had already sold out of it. Overall, a decent meal but make a reservation and leave the kids at home.
(3)Ryan M.
Very nice find in downtown medina. The decor is very feng shui. Plenty of options in the menu including Chinese and sushi. We had the tuna/avocado and spicy tuna roll for an appetizer. Both very tasty. I had the red curry entree - also very good.
(4)Kevin S.
An open letter to the good men and women hosting and hostessing House of Hunan: Smile though your heart is aching Smile even though it's breaking. When there are clouds in the sky you'll get by. If you smile through your pain and sorrow Smile and maybe tomorrow You'll see the sun come shining through For you. Light up your face with gladness, Hide every trace of sadness. Although a tear may be ever so near That's the time you must keep on trying Smile, what's the use of crying. You'll find that life is still worthwhile- If you just smile.
(4)Bob B.
Clean, efficient, good food in Medina. Great booths! - nice back support. MUCH better than the Fairlawn location.
(3)Paul W.
Oh House of Hunan Your food is tasty Your location is neat Medina Square? It can't be beat! People might ask me why .... Six words. Fun glasses ... Filled with Mai Tais. Publc service announcement: Don't steal the Mai Tai glasses. Buy them.
(4)Scott F.
Grabbed some takeout at the request of my Chinese-speaking, Chinese-food-craving daughter. The bar area is nice, and I enjoyed a cold Kirin beer while I waited. The food quality was good. Chicken fried rice was excellent. I ordered the moo shu pork for myself. The flavor was good, but the wrappers were a little stiff and, most disappointingly, they didn't include any hoisin sauce! How can you miss that! Still, pretty good overall.
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