Chinatown Restaurant Menu

  • Appetizer
  • Cold Plate
  • Soup & Clay Pot
  • Noodle
  • Rice (bowl)
  • Chicken And Duck
  • Seafood
  • Pork
  • Beef
  • Tofu
  • Vegetable

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  • Appetizer
  • Cold Plate
  • Soup & Clay Pot
  • Noodle
  • Rice (bowl)
  • Chicken And Duck
  • Seafood
  • Pork
  • Beef
  • Tofu
  • Vegetable

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  • Ashley P.

    I was not impressed. I have been searching for good Chinese food since my move to Nashville, and people had recommended Chinatown. Finally got to try it yesterday for lunch on my day off. The staff was very nice and attentive. But the sesame chicken was not very good. The pieces of chicken were minuscule and had a weird sweet flavor. Very sugary. Also the fried rice did not have any vegetables or anything in it. It had a few pieces if egg. It was pretty boring. Also the spring roll was not as good as some I have had. They do get points for not having that bright yellow fried rice that seems to be so prevalent in Nashville. My search continues for decent Chinese food (besides pei Wei) in Nashville.

    (2)
  • Rebecca M.

    Chinatown is my go-to takeout place. The food is consistently yummy. No, it isn't the most authentic but when you are in a rush, there isn't a better place for takeout. The best part has to be the staff. They are always extremely friendly and offer free drinks while you wait for takeout. If they run out of something, they will go out of their way to make it right with you.

    (4)
  • Kelsey T.

    There is absolutely nothing better than treating yourself to great Chinese takeout after a long week, and their number is in my phone contacts! They even have a dandy way you can order online, so you can order takeout from your Smartphone from the East side, and by the time you drive there its ready. PERFECT! Their soups are classic and delicious, and I have never had a bad experience there. Sitting down dining is always a hoot, the older ladies there are sweet and funny and always attentive. I tip well every time, no matter whether its dine-in or take out. You may even luck out with the occasional free eggroll if they're in a great mood!

    (5)
  • Ben B.

    GREAT SERVICE! Very friendly, quick and never had to ask for a refill. The orange chicken was great! The sweet sauce w the fried noodles was Awesome!

    (4)
  • Nathan B.

    As a native San Franciscan/Californian, I've lived in Nashville for little over a year and the ONE ethnic food that was lacking authenticity was Chinese food. Yes, I know there are plenty of "Chinese" restaurants in Nashville, but those restaurants are catered to those who are not open to try the real authentic dishes of mainland China (Duck over rice, Peking Duck, Shanghai Dumplings, Steamed Sea Bass, Hot Clay Pots, Bean Curds(Tofu),etc). I was depressed that there wasn't at the very least a some-what authentic Chinese restaurant that would satisfy my cravings for good Chinese food until I found this place. If you're the type that loves the Americanized Chinese dishes such as General Tso's Chicken, Sweet and Sour Chicken/Pork, etc... you can still find it here. But let me warn you, ever since their reopening, their forte is NOT the Americanized Chinese dishes and instead their forte is their ability to cook authentic Asian dishes that range from Taiwanese, Shanghainese, Hong Kong, Central China, and Cantonese (tip: food in China varies by region so Chinese food is very broad). As a Chinese-American myself, I and grew up with home cooked savory Cantonese food, and great variations of Chinese food throughout California. In addition, I've lived in China and can confidently say this restaurant is the Holy Grail of authentic Chinese food that is comparible to that of the aforementioned. Before their reopening, the cooks at Chinatown traveled to all parts of China to learn the different techniques to the variouis types of cooking styles (contemporary and traditional) of Asia (mainly China and Taiwan); I know this because I asked the owners and the authenticity was explained after trying the dishes. You really can't get more authentic than that. I've spoken to other Chinese restaurant owners in Nashville, and many know the type of authentic Chinese food I'm talking about but ALL believe that Americans, especially Southern Americans, are not ready for REAL authentic Chinese food. So I applaud Chinatown for their bravery to make this move. Tips to Yelpers: Don't be afraid to try the native Chinese dishes. Ask the waiters/waitresses how to eat certain dishes if you don't know how. It's very common in the Chinese culture to start off with soup (Taiwanese Won Ton soup is goood), then move on to appetizer, and share many plates of vegetables and meat dishes amongst your party. Dine in Chinese food is meant to be served family style. I'm not affilated with Chinatown, nor have they asked me to post this review. I write this because this is definitely a gem of Nashville and want them to survive and keep serving me these great dishes (or else I may reconsider moving to the coasts for better variety of authentic food :) )

    (5)
  • Lauren M.

    I love this place. I come here for lunch almost every time I come to green hills. I've tried several different items and they are always fresh and delicious. Staff is friendly And fast. Prices are great for the food, portions are always generous!

    (4)
  • Abby S.

    This place is a rip off. They charge you $1.25 for an egg roll that is the size of a fortune cookie, and the sesame chicken looked like leftover scraps of breading that they fry the chicken in. I'm not even sure I got any chicken, it may have just been breading! And the wonton soup - I ordered two orders and the two orders was just three small wontons in some salty water. Never ordering from there again. Certainly not worth the price.

    (1)
  • Rhonda G.

    This USED to be the best place I knew for Chinese. I was always ready to introduce it to friends that hadn't been there before. Started noticing changes about 6 months ago. I think the owners that have had the place forever must've sold it. The staff is different, and the quality of the food has gone down in my opinion. I came out of there today feeling like I smelled like the place - gross feeling 3 hours after you've eaten. I really hate it because I always loved this place.

    (2)
  • Rachel S.

    If you are in your 20's or 30's, your parents probably took you as a kid to a local Chinese restaurant that had ugly plastic table cloths, dated, uncomfortably padded chairs, Chinese-inspired art on the walls, and that decorative folding "wall" that a famous actress changed behind in any movie from the 40's. Chinatown still looks like THAT restaurant from your childhood. It's kind of funny.. but I'm sure not intentionally so. Really, the best thing I have to say about my experience (other than it being very inexpensive) is that all of the food was served PIPING hot. Props for cooked-to-order food. However, the eggroll was really greasy. The "fried" rice was cooked but barely fried. The Kung Pao Tofu was in a very generic, Asian-style sauce that could hardly be characterized as Chinese. And the veggies in the dish were barely al dente. I'm talkin' considerably raw, folks! I suppose if you're out of options and want an ethnic meal (as I was and did), this is a place you can walk into whenever and be served a hot meal by nice people. But I really wish the sushi place next door had been open instead....

    (2)
  • Faith B.

    I love Chinatown! The service is always exceptionally friendly and attentive. They have a great selection of vegetarian dishes. The Curry Vegetables are fabulous - great flavor, fresh veggies. I often add fried tofu to my dishes, which they offer as a side dish. The menu is very affordable and the quality is high consistently. This is actually the only Chinese restaurant in Nashville that I go to. It's not fancy, but it's good.

    (4)
  • Brien W.

    Sorry, went here once and it was not good, and not even close on so many levels.

    (1)
  • Q Y.

    Service and environment is great here. But the food is better than anyone else in town except for the corner Asian cafe on nolensville rd and concord. Dish size is too small.

    (4)
  • Thomas I.

    I love the cozy & comfortable setting. Food is probably the best & authentic Chinese in Nashville.

    (5)
  • M J.

    I have been eating at Chinatown approximately once a week for at least the last 7 years. It is by far the best Chinese food in Nashville. The hot and sour soup is excellent- I get it as soon as I arrive home from a business trip as comfort food. The garlic sauce chicken, Kung pao and chicken in cilantro are also winners. Service is great and the owners are incredibly sweet.

    (5)
  • James F.

    Be careful over overcharging you credit/debit card!

    (1)
  • Ruiqiu K.

    With a generic name of Chinatown Restaurant, how could I not resist? Heck, even if they had named themselves Chinese Restaurant, I would still try it out. Standard disclaimer: I love Americanized Chinese food, which I consider a separate cuisine than authentic Chinese. And this place was delicious. The decor was interesting. I think it was vinyl that covered the tables. Back home, my friends who were ABC (American-Born Chinese) told me the best Chinese food were always in hole-in-the-walls, where there was almost no decor. Places where the bus boys would pour hot tea on the glass tops covering the tables to loosen up any food stains. Here at Chinatown Restaurant, they actually decorated the place. Looked nice. There were booths and tables. I was given a free appetizer of fried wonton skins. I don't remember if that was plum sauce that accompanied that, but the yellow stuff was definitely hot Chinese mustard. The oolong tea was soothing. And didn't taste strong by the end of my meal. It wasn't the type of tea where bits of leaves would fall into your cup. Perhaps it was tea from bags -- the bag didn't come with the pot. Had my go-to standard of sweet and sour pork. They offered the sauce on the side, which was a nice touch. The sauce wasn't heavy on the sweet or the sour. Made me realize that I can cut back on both without sacrificing flavor. I loved the fact that they offer some dishes as sides: I had the green beans with black bean sauce, and it was a perfect amount. I came here early in the evening, and it was filling up with families with kids. I overheard a woman who was telling her young child that the [?] were as good as those from the Chinese restaurants back home in New York. The place was pricy for me, but given its location, I was willing to let that go. Staff was so friendly. Even though I could tell she spoke Cantonese, I told her in my piddling Mandarin that I was not Chinese (because I get asked that a lot, and she asked me if I was). A definite place to treat myself to good Chinese food.

    (5)
  • Elise S.

    Definitely a solid Chinese restaurant! They had a big selection, the hosts were super friendly and nice, and the food was tasty. The Spring Roll was a little small, but still tasted good, and the portions of the meals were quite large. Great place to find when passing through Nashville

    (4)
  • Sabrina K.

    I ordered takeout, and the lady was super friendly on the phone and in person. The food was delicious and was ready in less than 15 minutes. I will definitely be adding this place to my take-out list!

    (5)
  • Elliott W.

    Probably the best chinese in Nashville. Don't make it up to green hills too often, but it is good, old school and has great, fresh made egg rolls. Unlike a lot of the Chinese that use prefab, Chinatown seems to be cooking from scratch.

    (4)
  • Mike W.

    The chicken cashew dish is what we ordered and not impressed. Shrimp in fried rice smelled funny. Perhaps they were having an off night? Leftovers were discarded.

    (2)
  • Kay D.

    Ridiculously rushed service ruined what was intended to be a nice family dinner. I ordered the edamame and hot & sour soup to come out together with the other entrees, since we ordered four apps to start. First my soup came out, followed a few minutes later by the four apps, immediately followed by my edamame. She even presented it to me by saying, "your entree" while trying to find space on the table. When the other 3 entrees were delivered just a few minutes later, the guy delivering our food just stood there, looking at our completely cluttered, full tabletop with appetizers we hadn't had time to finish and asked if he should bring it back later. Our waitress just proceeded to push and stack plates to make some room. So, now on the table: soup, edamame, 4 appetizers, 4 appetizer plates, 2 bowls of rice and 3 different entrees. We just looked at each other in shock - it was 2 hours until closing time, we didn't understand the rush. We had no choice but to roll with it. The worst offense was when our waitress actually brought to-go boxes to the table when we were clearly still eating. (And hadn't asked for boxes.) We had been seated for less than 35 minutes at this point, so we certainly were not just lingering. The pros: hot & sour soup was good, pineapple shrimp was very good, pan-fried dumplings were good. The cons: obviously the service. We'll give it another chance, making sure we are in another server's section. Also receiving negative points is the duck. My boyfriend had to cut around a lot of bones and gristle, and said that the ratio of actual duck meat to gristle was not worth the price or effort. With so many good reviews and a few dishes with promise, we will give it one more shot (asking for a different server) and hope that this was a one-time fluke.

    (2)
  • Lyndi S.

    Growing up, my family ordered take-out... kind of a lot. And one of our favorites (aside from the family-run pizza joint and KFC, of course), was the local Chinese restaurant that offered delicious thick lo mein, fluffy steamed rice, and the stuff plum sauce dreams are made of. Chinatown Restaurant, thank you for bring it all back to me! I love this hidden Green Hills treasure! The staff is extremely pleasant and helpful, and the food was just as I remembered Chinese food used to be when I was a child - oh so good. We got sesame chicken and general tso's, and a huge pot of green tea. The portions were heaping, and they were equally generous with the steamed rice. They even brought out their oobios tea for us to sample! I was so full and happy by the time we got our check, but I was longing to try the moo shoo chicken with plum sauce, and the veggie lo mein! That will definitely be next up on my list! The owner came over to us and thanked us, which I thought was a really welcoming touch to the whole experience. Another added touch was the extra fortune cookies they gave us for our to-go box, which by the way, were not the cheap-o brand - they were the original, real deal fortune cookies! Yum!

    (5)
  • Ellen F.

    Great food! Great service! Especially for lunch. I always visit this place when I am in the mood for a delicious lunch and I am on that side of town. Soup, egg roll, the works! My absolute favorite is the chicken fried rice. I don't know what it is, but it is the best I've ever had! Ever! I'd definitely suggest giving this a whirl if you are in Green Hills!

    (4)
  • David R.

    For us, Chinatown had always had the best "American" Chinese food in town but we've never been huge fans of that style. So when we heard that they have moved on to offer more traditional Chines offerings we had to give it a try. We made a slight mistake going on Chinese New Year (it was packed!) but the food was worth the wait. We only had two dishes (stir fried green beans and the crazy spicy chicken) but it's clear that they are on the right track to offering the most authentic Chinese food north of the Corner Asian Cafe in Brentwood. That said, they still have a ways to go--the spicy chicken was only mildly spicy and while both dishes are obviously Szechuan-inspired, neither had any Szechuan peppercorns. That was slightly disappointing but not a deal breaker We're eager to go back to try other dishes. It's definitely worth a look.

    (4)
  • Christy Y.

    Best authentic Chinese I have had since moving here from bay area!

    (5)
  • Ray H.

    This restaurant is one of the very few in Nashville that offers authentic chinese food. The menu offers a large selection of different style of Chinese food so chances are you'll find what you like here. The staff is also extremely friendly and helpful.

    (4)
  • Lauren L.

    I've been here several times, and the food is always really good. Plus, the people that work there are very friendly. I love eating here.

    (4)
  • Casey H.

    The hostess was very friendly but my dish wasn't impressive. For Nashville, it's not bad.

    (3)
  • Benson C.

    Great owners, but subpar Chinese food and even a bit overpriced, too. When I first moved to Nashville, my parents and I ate at this restaurant hoping that we'd be eating great Chinese food. We were greeted warmly by the owners, which was comforting. But I wasn't expecting mediocre tasting Chinese food. It's a huge disappointment if you're used to great Chinese food in Chicago, or if my family actually cooks better Chinese food that these Nashville restaurants. It's still in business, so I'm guessing some people out there must like it. I wouldn't rule this one out, but if you have a palate for great-tasting Chinese food, I'm not sure if you'll find one here in Nashville.

    (2)
  • Megan M.

    One of my favorites in Nashville when I'm craving Chinese. I used to pass Chinatown every day on my way home from work, and when it was raining, I would often be lured in. What is it with rain and craving Chinese food? I always had very pleasant experiences here with the service. Whether I called in an order to go or ate in, everyone has always been super friendly. They have good lunch specials that come with soup, an eggroll, and fried rice plus a generous entree portion. I love their hot and sour soup and fried rice. I also like their lo mein a lot and sesame chicken. I've never had anything bad here. The atmosphere is plain but welcoming and cozy, and usually not crowded. They serve wine and that makes me happy as well. :)

    (4)
  • Jon Q.

    I ordered the Chow Fun Combo and the fortune cookie should have read "You will still be wicked hungry after Chow Fun".

    (3)
  • David D.

    Oh me, oh my. I so wanted to love my chicken chow fun today, but it was really very forgettable. Chicken was nonexistent, thin, overcooked, tasteless. The flavor in the dish itself was non-existent. The noodles were thin and lifeless. I was hoping for the real thing, but real Chinese in Nashville is just a pipe dream. No, I'll have to go back to Boston or San Fran for Chinese food with state of the art flavor and preparation; I even had a Chinese meal a month ago in Boynton Beach, Florida that rivaled Chinatown by miles. Nice people, like the spiffed up décor but I don't really care what the place looks like as long as the food rocks. Of course, local folk who have never tasted authentic Chinese food may enjoy this place (it was packed today), but my memories are just too good to fool my tastebuds.

    (2)
  • Kenneth S.

    On the basis of one visit, Nashville seems to finally have a Chinese restaurant worth eating at. For those who know the authentic cuisine, it is not the same as what one finds all around town just like BBQ sauce from a bottle on ribs does not make for real BBQ to those who love the smoke in the South. Of course, Chinatown is hardly new--it has been delivering the standard Americanized fare for years-which led me to avoid the place like I did so many others. But when I heard from the wholesale supplier of ingredients ingredients to Chinese restaurants in Nashville that they had hired new a new chef and revamped their menu, I could hardly wait to try. And the meny does include many things that are not for the faint-of-heart from beef tendon to chittlins. Indeed, if there is any pattern, it is that menu shows some Taiwanese dishes for the first time in Nashville. On the one visit, we tried the beef tendon appetizer, squad and pork, and pea greens. While I have had more tender, um, tendons (these were not sliced through and picked up like a line of paper dolls), the flavor with chili inflected oil was tasty. The Squid and Pork was a solid dish with some cabbage and black beans. The pea greens--long a favorite--did not disappoint--we were enraptured just to find it here. And so apparently were the number of asian patrons enjoying the food. So here is a hearty agreement with Nathan B. Now is this the best Chinese comparable to The San Gabriel Valley in California, the San Francisco Bay area, Flushing or Chinatown in New York City etc? Well not quite. But it good enough to save a trip to Marietta or Chamblee-Dunwoody for the the real deal. We are looking forward to returning...with our Chinese friends so that we can try more dishes.

    (5)
  • Neil G.

    I live in Nashville and have eaten at Chinatown numerous times plus take out dinner very frequently as we'll. I ate there tonight for the first time since they remodeled. The restaurant itself is much nicer inside and very inviting. They have a fresh fish tank like ones I have seen in other Chinese restaurants in large city Chinatowns. I ordered the Hot and Sour soup which was good as usual. For an entree I wanted fresh fish since they had live fish in the tanks. What a disappointment! There was much skin, tail, head, bones, but very minimal edible meat. This was a huge disappointment especially considering the price of more than $19. I will go back but never order the "fresh fish" again.

    (1)
  • Margaret P.

    I've been going to Chinatown for years....really enjoyed our dinner this weekend

    (5)
  • Kala B.

    I have been going to this restaurant for years, but the last few year the ownership changed hands..and so did the dishes. The soups used to be fabulous and now they use water as their stock.. They are so disappointing. The Peking duck was unrecognizable. Please address the tasteless food issues! I want my Chinatown back!

    (2)
  • Rebecca M.

    We love a great Chinese restaurant and think we have finally discovered our Nashville favorite! It's a small place, hidden in Greenbriar Village directly across from Green Hills. We went for a late lunch, which worked perfectly for us. It was not too crowded so we got great, attentive service. All meals come with complimentary fried wontons and dipping sauces, which I loved! We got the General Tso's Chicken and Szechuan Pork, both super fresh and tasty- a far cry from yucky mall Chinese food. Since we went early, we got the lunch prices, and ended up with a very inexpensive meal with generous portions. So glad we found this little gem and can't wait to return! On a side note, we took our very loud, active baby boy and they were very accommodating, very family friendly!

    (5)
  • Nathan M.

    These guys were a little behind when we came in but won us over with kindness and eagerness to please. Awesome sesame chicken too.

    (5)
  • John D.

    Took the fam to dinner tonight and was delighted that the kids enjoyed the food. Family friendly and great/friendly service. The gentleman running the restaurant told my boys that if they ate their food he'd give them ice-cream - it worked. Not the most authentic, but yummy.

    (4)
  • A.J. W.

    Very good. Reasonably priced. Everything you want when you want Chinese Food. The owner Jack is awesome.

    (5)
  • Megan C.

    Chinatown is a solid choice for a Chinese dining experience! For starters, our waitress was extremely friendly. The place was clean and, while not packed, had a fair number of diners. We tried Mongolian beef and the hot and sour soup both of which were standard, delicious Chinese food fare. While it was nothing spectacular, it was exactly what I wanted at the time and it was delicious. I think this will be my new go-to place for take out.

    (3)
  • Joe C.

    This place is very close to my work. Foods are OK. It's your typical Americanized Chinese restaurant.

    (3)
  • Claire B.

    O.K., let me start with: What Chinese food around here isn't at least somewhat Americanized? Americanized or not, Chinatown is a cut above the Chinese take-outs and buffets that litter our local landscape. Sit down Chinese restaurants (that aren't buffet) are a rarity around here, and it's nice to go out sometimes for a real Chinese meal. It does get crowded here, and when it does, there's a real atmosphere you don't expect from a tiny place in a strip mall. The food is also much better quality, and you can tell it's going to be as soon as you look at the menu. Chinatown offers steak and seafood dishes as well as brown rice. That's what impressed me: the brown rice. The only other Chinese place I know of with brown rice is P.F. Chang's. There's evidence of real cooking going on here, and I see more care going into their dishes than most of the other Chinese places I've eaten. My dish, which I asked for "spicy" came with a whole dried chili infused into it, which gave it a lovely, natural, not overdone flavor. The meat dishes have a healthy serving of vegetables, and not just the usual ones you associate with Chinese cooking. The broccoli was still green and fresh and my beef dish had fresh carrots, zucchini, and celery. I was truly impressed by everything I ate there, and I will be returning very soon with a troop of friends.

    (4)
  • John G.

    Chinatown is not my favorite Chinese restaurant in Nashville, nor it is my favorite movie set in California, but both are passable, and will do for the average day. Chinatown restaurant is your somewhat standard American-style Chinese food, all somewhat sort of tasting the same. When I went with a friend recently, I tried the lo mien, and was not terribly impressed. I plan to go back and try something more exotic and reserve the right to change my rating at that time.

    (3)
  • Muna M.

    The food is just GROSS! I am relatively new to Nashville and am on the look out for a good To-go Chinese Restaurant.. This is definitely NOT the place... Everything here was terrible... Never ever coming back here again... I had to throw out my leftovers.. the thought of eating it again made me sick!

    (1)
  • Nate G.

    Ordered cashew chicken for take out. Was terribly disappointed. Chicken was far and few between (really....no more than a few bites) and the entire box was filled with cheap filler veggies (i.e., celery). Friendly/funny owner but subpar food. Will not be going back.

    (2)
  • Jack S.

    I've been coming here for lunches for over 20 years. Very clean, quick and friendly service and better than average food. Yes it's american chinese menu and it's not New york or San francisco but it's at the top in Nashville. Try the Hunan Chicken and the spring rolls are the freshest and best! Try it and don't believe the negative reviews some have posted. Great deal for lunch especially. Good soup, spring roll and entree for under $6.

    (4)
  • B C.

    How does that saying go..."If you build it, they will come." Why doesn't that apply to Chinese food? Why does chinese food in Nashville have to be Amereicanized? Is the Nashville palate that poor that they can't appreciate good, solid chinese food that is prepared with fresh vegetables (and plenty of it) and lots of flavor? I really just don't get it. Chinatown restaurant was disappointing. More so in the fact that when we asked the owner what their best dish was, he seemed a bit bashful and replied apologetically, "Well, all the dishes are Americanized..." yes, sir. Say no more. What he's basically saying is, there is really nothing on this menu that will suit your palettes (because we are down home Chinese!) That being said, I must say that this restaurant was mostly disappointing because their food was sub par. When the fried rice was delivered, I was about to tell the waiter "Oh, I asked for fried rice, not brown rice" since that is what it looked like, but then she put the dish down and lo and behold there was ONE piece of egg I saw mixed in there. I don't care what chinese restaurant you go to, the fried rice is usually made with white rice stir fried with scrambled eggs and usually a mixture of peas and carrots, sometimes green onions. Not here at Chinatown. Just rice and the minimal amount of egg necessary to pass. could't even really tell if it was real egg. We then had the mu shu pork, some veggie lo mein and a chicken and broccoli. Mediocre at best. But the veggie lo mein - again. Where are the vegetables? This lo mein came with a couple pieces of broccoli (uncommon for lo mein which usually is served with a plethora of onions, cabbage, carrots, snow peas), two pieces of baby corn (always from a can) and a couple slivers of napa cabbage. I mean, come ON folks. I know you are serving a mostly American clientele (and judging from the reviews below, with not very discerning palettes), but still. Quality really counts and if Chinatown were to up their vegetables and their presentation, more people would come! It really would not take that much effort. So sad....

    (2)
  • Greg T.

    less than average, chinese-american food. ordered the veggie lo mein which barely had any vegetables...maybe 3 pieces of broccoli and 2 baby corn pieces. a mess of a dish. mu shu pork was forgettable...pancakes were dry causing them the break when you tried to fold them and the pork meat was extremely dry and hard. the fried rice is a pathetic example of what fried rice should be. the one shining light of the entire experience was the hot sour soup. very hot and sour..perfect for a cold/rainy day. Is there any decent chinese food in Nashville?!

    (2)
  • Graham S.

    Solid chinese food whenever needed.

    (3)
  • Alan W.

    Chinatown offers something a little different from the cookie-cutter American/Chinese places you find all over town. They have most of the dishes you'd expect, but they're usually a good bit different, and much better, than what you're used to. Definitely go for lunch; their lunch specials include soup, a spring roll, fried wontons, and a generous entree portion for around $6-7.

    (4)
  • J R.

    Yes, it's Americanized. Yes, it's in a strip mall. Yes, it's in Green Hills. But this little place is always friendly, quiet, and surprisingly tasty without being super greasy. Sometimes they're packed, and sometimes they're empty. But it's a safe bet, and the food is better than most of the quick Chinese places in town.

    (4)
  • Tennessee P.

    Called in a take out order for sesame chicken, fried rice and an egg roll. Food was ready in less than 10 minutes, and the lady at the front & phone was very courteous and friendly. The fried rice was garbage. The pieces of chicken were really small and hard. Little to no sauce. Finally, the egg roll was like the size of a stick of gum! Now, I could easily deal with all of this for a cheapo price like $4.99 plus tax or something, but this meal was $10 and change! Ridiculous. I will not be back.

    (2)
  • Martha H.

    Mediocre food and terrible service. Really terrible. Do not waste your time or money.

    (1)
  • Joe C.

    There are not enough words to describe how delicious this place is. I've never tasted a bad dish. And since the remodel, I feel like I'm getting fancy food in a fancy place at extremely reasonable prices. And the servers are the best! Try the steam buns. Oh my! Never have I tasted something so delicious.

    (5)
  • Madeline M.

    I have been to China, so I know how authentic Chinese food tastes like. So far this is the only place in Nashville that I know serves real Chinese food.

    (4)
  • Jason T.

    Best Chinese restaurant in Nashville period! My favorite is the spicy braised tofu and scallion pancakes for an appetizer. I have yet to have any meal here that was not amazingly good! The portions are generally large enough that there is enough to take home for another meal later. The staff is extremely helpful and attentive and the food usually arrives very quickly. Highly recommended!

    (5)
  • R R.

    This isn't the tyical Americanized Chinese takeout food you usually find around here. Chinatown Restaurant is for people who are looking for- and appreciate- traditionally cooked Chinese food. Don't go here looking for Americanized dishes like general tso and orange chicken or else you'll miss out on a wonderful opportunity to try excellent Chinese dishes. We went on a busy Saturday night, but I was impressed how helpful and polite the staff was! You didn't get that feeling that they were completely overwhelmed. The restaurant was run very smoothly. The food was absolutely delicious. I tried a little bit of everything my group got, and it was hard to pick a favorite because everything was so tasty! The roasted duck was delicous, and it seemed like everyone was really impressed with an eggplant dish we had. The tofu dishes were excellent. Even if you think you don't like tofu, try it here! Same with the duck! This is a place for trying new things and experiencing different food.Take a look at the menu and do some research before you come so you don't get so overwhelmed that you just order the same old Lo Mein, orange chicken, etc. Don't be afraid to try something authentic! Also...BUBBLE TEA! I was so happy to have bubble tea again! If you have never tried it, definitely give it a try!

    (5)
  • Johnny T.

    3.5 It is what it is. Unfortunately, Nashville is not SF. We don't have the depths of certain cuisines found in other cities. In time, we'll get there. In fact, I'm sure there's some small mom & pop joint in the city serving up delectable, addictive fare. It just hasn't been yelped yet. It'll get there. Until then and that said, Chinatown offers up a lot to enjoy -- you just have to know how to order. The restaurant tries to straddle the line between authentic and Americanized and the trouble comes in trying to serve two masters. I understand the latter perspective -- it's located in Green Hills and has been around for a while. Know your audience. It makes sense. The last few years, though, have been transformative to/for Nashville. The Chinese restaurant that capitalizes off the influx of and demand from foodies (hate that word) will win big. And, again, what you get out of Chinatown is directly proportional to what you put in. Back in my Chicago days -- and before I placed a fatwa on him -- I was a huge fan of Tony Hu. Any restaurant/endeavor he opened, I was at. I'd never experienced the focus on Chinese regionality when it came to food and he served it up well. Soup dumplings, spice profiles, meat heavy, fish heavy, etc., there was a method to it all. It makes sense. China's ginormous. 'Chinese food', therefore, is a massive undertaking. So, if you do your research, find out the region(s) Chinatown best represents and the dishes that best represent that region, you're assured to have a slam dunk experience. If you're truly seasoned in Chinese fare, ask for the Chinese menu and go to town. I know all this. But, when I came in on a cold Monday night, I just wanted some Americanized Chinese food to eat with the porter that was chilling in my fridge. I ordered the garlic chicken with white rice and engaged in some chit-chat with the front of the house. She was very nice and the restaurant was packed (good sign). After long enough to make me know that my food was made to order but not so long that I got restless, I paid $10 and was on my way. Was it tasty? Yep. Did it make me weak in the knees? No, but that's my fault (see para. 2). Will I come back? (With a group after doing some research and diving in to the full offerings?) Yes.

    (3)
  • Necey T.

    I despise leaving a business one star, but my experience here was one of the most disappointing dining experiences I have ever had. Food: Worst Chinese food ever :( I ordered General Tso's chicken with white meat, and they gave us a full plate of greasy dough pieces with a heap of sauce all over it. The fried dough was edible but we wanted chicken not dough. I ordered fried rice with egg and received a bowl of steamed brown rice...I didnt expect to have great fried rice here, but I at least expected a piece of carrot or a few pieces of egg. There was nothing in the rice whatsoever, and the waitress confirmed that was the order of fried rice :/ I saw another review on here with their General Tso's chicken and it looked great! perhaps they changed chefs or ran out of chicken this time. Service: The waitress was nice, however, she didn't pay attention to our questions and food orders. ie. brought us shrimp egg rolls despite us mentioning (twice) how my mom "absolutely could not eat shrimp" (shrimp allergy). Sometimes a shrimp will end up somewhere when a restaurant serves seafood, but these eggs rolls were primarily made up of shrimp...thank goodness I took a bite before my mom did. She also got another part of our order wrong, but it was hard to get her attention (perhaps she was a little frazzled?) Ambiance: Nothing worth noting. Cleanliness:The table and floors were sticky. The floors had food and sauce all over. I am unlikely to ever return. If this is one of the best chinese food restaurants in Nashville, I won't be eating Chinese food for a longggg time. PS: As we were dining in, another customer left while shouting he was never coming back, not sure what happened to upset him, but I can relate!

    (1)
  • Marie L.

    I was having a tough time deciding how to review this one. The food just wasn't quite right but I couldn't put my finger on it. Then a few days later I got the rare opportunity to eat at my favorite Chinese place back home and that made my review crystal clear. I ordered to go and got Sweet and Sour Chicken, Vegetable lo mien, chicken fried rice and a couple of spring rolls. I don't know if the time of night had to do with it, but the sweet and sour chicken and chicken fried rice were slightly dried out. The sweet and sour chicken was tiny, hard pellets of chicken. The lo mien wasn't edible, leaving me unable to find edible lo mien in the city so far. Nashville lo mien as a whole is best described as inedible goup in my experience. The spring rolls were delicious though and while slightly dry, the rest of the food was at least edible. I can't tell you how disappointed I was, especially since I was told this was one of the best Chinese places in Nashville. Looking at other reviews leads me to believe that some of their dishes are better than others, so I will go back and try their "best" dishes. The service was excellent and the food was the most edible Chinese food I have found thus far, so I gave it that third star. I agree with other reviewers that the food is average at best.

    (3)
  • Joshua L.

    One of the hostess was not friendly towards us when we wanted to order lunch socials. She tried to up-sale us the regular order when we clearly told her we don't want to order lobster. The food was not as good as used to be. We will not be back

    (1)
  • Justin L.

    We met some friends here for lunch on our drive back from New York City. Like some other reviewers have said, this is NOT New York City caliber Chinese Food, however, this was some good Chinese food! I ordered the General Tso's chicken (this is my go to dish) and I was a bit disappointed. The chicken pieces that were used were very fatty and not of good quality. The impressing that I received upon entering this Chinese Restaurant was all the ingredients used in their dishes would be of high quality. While I did order the lunch special of the General Tso's chicken, that should not dictate what type of chicken is used to make up a dish. I will give this place another try the next time I am in Nashville as their Fried Rice was pretty freakin' good.

    (3)
  • Coco D.

    Egg rolls a joy as always, but....they've gotten smaller so if you're looking for nice size egg rolls this isn't the place. I love that they are made fresh, just too small.

    (3)
  • Cheery M.

    The owner is very nice to us, we have a good experience to eat there, we will back when we get chance to go to TN again:))

    (5)
  • Christa P.

    First, let me start by saying this isnt nearly as good as the chinese food you find in New York City's Chinatown - but, for Nashville, its the best we have found in town by far. I really like this place. We order pretty much the same thing every time we go. Start with the green onion pancakes and crab ragoons. Both are always hot and delicous. They aren't greesy and are served with appropriate (and different) sauces. For mains, we always order off menu general tso's beef, beef belly in hot pot and either sizzling beef or mongolian beef. The beef belly in hot pot is amazing - it comes out already boiling in this beautfiul stew sauce, large beef chucks braised down and tender and served with baby bok choy thats been still holding its form with a bit of crunch but soft and tender - so delish! For chinese food in Nashville, this is the place to go!

    (4)
  • Annabelle A.

    Overall, a solid place for Chinese in Green Hills & very convenient if you work nearby. Atmosphere: Clean, pretty quiet, & nicely decorated. Service: Polite, friendly, attentive. Food: Mixed. I've found a few great dishes that are my go-to (Mongolian beef is my favorite!) Some others have been very average (the lo mein is not that great). You get a lot for the price with the lunch specials & their egg flower soup and eggrolls are good. Note: The last time I ordered online, it didn't work. The order went through successfully online, but when I arrived to pick up my food, the worker informed me that their online ordering wasn't working. I had to waste 10 min. of my lunch break while they made my food. **Always order by phone just to be safe!

    (4)
  • Shannon M.

    Great! Ordered Crab Ragoon, Orange Chicken, General Chicken, white rice, & lo mein! Loved it! I highly recommend this place for Chinese!!! I give it a 5 star!

    (5)
  • April B.

    Yes I know they are verry busy on the Hollidays but any other day you will get the sweetest waitresses and the yummiest food.

    (5)
  • Cher Y.

    It's Nashville, Nashville, Nashville....welcome! Point is - context is key. I think a lot of the reviewers on here are used to Americanized chinese food (it's what is mainly available here) and therefore graded accordingly. Authentic chinese food is not drowned in cheap stir-fry sweet/sour/salty sauce - the key lies in its balance of flavors without overwhelming the taste buds. If one is used to eating salty food, the cuisine here will come across as bland. So if Panda Express is your staple, I would not recommend this place to you. Chinatown is a mix of both - authentic and americanized. For the geographic area, they are about as authentic as it gets without scaring the majority of diners away who may or may not have tried authentic chinese food before. Now onto the food - good mix of meat vs. vegetarian dishes, generous portion sizes. So for the Nashville area, it is pretty good. But graded on my collective experience of Chinese dining - it is A-OK. Every time the craving hits, this is my go to place. For now.

    (4)
  • Nancy P.

    Oh my goodness. Dismal, depressing. The workers were morose, unfriendly, unprofessional. The food was just not worth that. I had a sushi lunch, which was expensive, made worse by the quality. $19 for the sushi lunch. Our favorite spot, Sakura in Franklin, is $8.95 for the same lunch, and 10 times better. My son got a fried rice, his usual. He was not impressed. No one ever spoke to us, everything was done with grumpy face and hand gestures. Then it seemed as if they were unsure who would serve us, so that took a while. Our waitress never came back, ever. Despite this I left a 15% tip, and she found out right away because after I filled it out, she picked it up and looked at it. *&#%! Really? Cardinal waitressing sin. That has happened to me one other time, ever. Ironically both times when the waitresses were mediocre at best. I would never ever go back. I would not recommend at all. I like to try to find little independently owned places like that, but that was bad. I will try to find another place for our Green Hills days.

    (1)
  • Brittany N.

    First reason this gets five stars is: bubble tea. Need I say more? But more than that is the fact this is the closest to authentic you will get around here, is fresh, and super delicious. I recommend the Taiwanese pork belly, calamari, and ma po tofu--I dream about this dish!

    (5)
  • Bob L.

    This is a run of the mill Chinese food restaurant. I will say the restaurant itself is very well kept and clean and the staff are extremely friendly but the food itself is average. I ordered the Orange Chicken with fried rice and my girlfriend ordered the General Tso's Chicken with Lo Mein. The Lo Mein was very good I must say but the fried rice was on the bland side. Both main meals were good but the funny thing was both the Orange Chicken as well as the General Tso's tasted and looked identical. Overall the food was ok but I wouldn't recommend going here if you're looking for GREAT Chinese food.

    (3)
  • Kara C.

    The food was pretty good. Bubble tea is great! Service left us looking at each other every time she walked away. When we asked what was in the steamed dumplings she said idk..... Chicken? If you study the menu before you go and know what to order right away. Like as soon as you open your menu you'll be good. Will be back for bubble tea.

    (3)
  • Mark S.

    I've been here lots of times but always ended up eating the food before remembering to take pictures! Probably because I know how good it is. Went again today and it was the normal experience. Great food. Great service. Was in the mood for a potato dish that I used to eat in China so I asked the server and she spoke to the chef and he made it for me off menu. It's that type of place. If they can do it they will. Also got the chicken and tofu in peppers (can't remember the name in the menu). The sweet pea leafs which is my fav veggie. The scallion pancake and then the mapo tofu. They make my mapo with Sichuan peppercorns which is the only way to eat it as it really spices it up. Ate everything and will be in a food coma for the next day or so but it is really worth it. It might not be Chengdu but this is as close to authentic Sichuan cuisine that you will find in Nashville. Yummy yummy.

    (5)
  • Matt D.

    It has been at least 2 years since I have eaten here. 7 years ago when my wife and I were dating I would take her here to eat for her lunch/dinner break from work. It was her choice. She has always liked this place even in college 20 + years ago. It has been here a while. They have made some changes since we were last in. The decor is much more up scale. There are now 2 huge fish tanks in the back. One with live lobsters and the other with tilapia. These are there for freshness as you are looking at your dinner if that is what you order. Very cool! The menu has some of the traditional American/Chinese dishes but I was very pleased to see real traditional Chinese dishes. The service was excellent! The waiter checked on us just the right amount of times without ever being a bug. About 1/2 way through our meal I looked at my wife and told her, "this may be the best Chinese food in Nashville". I am not totally sure about that as there may be some whole in the wall place where some little Chinese lady is making XO Shrimp in the back of a small kitchen or some 5th generation chef is making braised chickens feet in a spicy brown sauce from some street cart that I would dream to be eating. Until then, I will continue to try new places. Until some other place really knocks off my socks, Chinatown is my favorite. Very pleased and will go back. I am looking forward to our next trip there.

    (4)
  • Sasha B.

    It was alright. I ordered steamed dumplings, chicken fried rice, and egg rolls with a boba tea. I have nothing to really complain about, per se, but nothing to really rave about either. It was just... average. Even though I didn't really order anything too adventurous, I was still surprised by how bland the fried rice and the dumplings were. I pretty much had to drown everything in sweet & sour and soy sauce. The bubble tea was delicious, but you can't really mess something like that up. Overall, I probably won't go out of my way to go here again like I did this time around.

    (3)
  • Charlie S.

    We stopped here after shopping at the mall and Parnassus Books. The atmosphere was very pleasant and comfortable. The employees were all welcoming, warm, and helpful. The food was amazing! I had the pan fried dumplings and they were the best I had ever had. I also had the General Tso's Chicken which was also great. The portions were large and everything tasted fresh. Finally the prices were slightly higher than normal Chinese restaurants but this was a much better experience in a nicer part of town so it was definitely worth it.

    (5)
  • Tracy F.

    In a town where great Chinese food simply does not exist, Chinatown is pretty darn delicious and the closest we've got. We ate here for lunch today after 18 months of living in Nashville. How it took us so long, we'll never know! We came after an intense workout and were HUNGRY, so we were able to sample quite a few items on the menu and enjoyed nearly everything we ate. I chose the Mongolian Chicken lunch special, which came with brown rice, egg drop soup and a chicken spring roll. It was a great deal for less than $7, and while the portion was small, everything that came with my lunch was freshly prepared and piping hot. The soup was nicely flavored and not too salty, but the Mongolian Chicken was greasier than I like, especially because I asked for the dish to be prepared with as little oil as possible. The fiance ordered Black Bean Chicken - a favorite of his from his lifetime of living in NYC - as well as the steamed dumplings. He very much enjoyed his chicken, though remarked that something was missing that made it different from what he's used to. However, he did like the nice pop of spice that Chinatown added to their recipe and said he'd order the dish again. The fiance was also excited for the steamed dumplings, which he thought might be similar to the soup dumplings he misses so much from NYC. They were indeed similar, though smaller and less soup-filled than the ones he loves. Again, though, he'd order them upon returning to Chinatown. Though we both enjoyed our food, we were a little put off by the service we received. We found our waitress to be flippant and unfriendly, and we never received the soup noodles, oranges, or fortune cookies we saw other tables receiving when ordering similar items. Considering we ordered from both the lunch and dinner menus and paid a nice (though reasonable) price for our lunch, we were disappointed that we didn't receive the same treatment as the other customers in the restaurant. Regardless, for Chinese food that actually tastes like Chinese food, we'll be coming back soon for more.

    (4)
  • Austin H.

    A year ago I ordered from here and was blown away by the quality and service. Since then I've gone back three times, each time hoping for that same experience. I usually order either General Tso's or Sesame Chicken (basic americanized dishes, I know). A couple little things before I address the food- I always order to-go and haven't been given utensils or napkins since my first visit. It's not a big deal of course, but the little things go a long way. The last three times I've ordered, the meat has either been such low quality that it's tough to eat or so deeply fried and such small pieces of chicken that there's almost no real food. I've gone out of my way to give this place more chances time and time again and I would love to have a reliable Chinese restaurant in Nashville, but I'm left feeling like this is not it. Unfortunately, I don't know of any great alternative. Their friendly staff and my first experience are the only thing salvaging a two star rating.

    (2)
  • Alyssa L.

    I recently got take out from here - pan fried dumplings and Mongolian chicken. As I've only tried it once, I'm hesitant to give too stellar a review, but the food was great. I'm not a connoisseur of Chinese by any means, but I found it all more than satisfactory. The service also really pleasant. I agree with earlier reviews that it's maybe a little overpriced, but it's a lot of food, easily enough to make two meals of my one order. I'll definitely eat here again.

    (4)
  • Kaleena 'Kala' H.

    Sometimes it is hard to find a decent Chinese restaurant to go to. But after visiting Chinatown for my first time yesterday, I am hooked! My fiance and I were both craving Chinese food recently after I finished my shift at work, so we decided to visit Chinatown and have an early lunch. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, and I loved the environment of the restaurant. Our waitress took our order (I ordered Chicken Fried Rice and an order of dumplings, and he ordered Sweet and Sour Chicken and an order of crab rangoons) and even brought us wonton soup and an egg roll on the house! Wonton soup is one of my favorite soups and it was delicious, and so was the egg roll. Our food was brought to us very quickly. I had never tried crab rangoons before, so I was definitely excited to try them. Both the rangoons and the dumplings were delicious! The chicken fried rice was amazing...I almost couldn't finish my plate because the portions were so big. My fiance's sweet and sour chicken looked quite appetizing, and it was nice to see that they put the sauce on the side instead of slathering it all over the chicken like I see in typical Chinese restaurants. All in all, I had a great experience and hope to visit again soon!

    (5)
  • Sam L.

    #1 or #2 for most authentic Chinese food in Nashville. Complementary soup was large portion when we did family style for 6 people. Sautéed sweet tea leaves and bok choi was tasty and delicious. Pork belly was a great cut of meat and the fat was buttery smooth. The chitlins with tofu could have used a little more spiciness but overall was well done. Bubble tea is also available and good.The roast duck should be avoided; overcooked and dry. Also more bone than meat/fat combination. Overall, the food is excellent for the reasonable prices. I hope they keep it up.

    (4)
  • Kerry L.

    Just so so Chines food. Went there several times and decided not to be there any more. They charge rice and hot tea at very high price, unbelievable !

    (2)
  • Queena W.

    Is very good place 。Best chinese restauran in Nashville 。Comback soon 。lobster is very good.

    (5)
  • Lu X.

    I used to go to Chinatown a lot when I was a student at Vanderbilt. Chinatown is conveniently located near the mall at green hills; the service is fine. The food is OK, though I remember one time when I found the pork went bad. The same people have recently opened another restaurant on Charlotte Pike, next to K & S international market. The newer restaurant is called the lucky bamboo restaurant. It is bigger than the already crowded Chinatown and offers a wider variety of authentic Chinese food. I tried the new one recently and prefer this place over the old Chinatown. As always, ask for the Chinese menu if you want to try real instead of Americanized Chinese food.

    (3)
  • S F.

    Felt like we were herded in and out like cattle. No thanks.

    (2)
  • Alyssa B.

    This restaurant was recommended by so many friends as the BEST Chinese around town, so I decided to give it a try after 3 years of living in Green Hills. I was pretty disappointed. I ordered Chicken Fried Rice and it was not great what so ever... We also had Mongolian Beef and that was much, much better! I would give it another try and would NOT order chicken fried rice!

    (3)
  • Ying M.

    This is the only Chinese restaurant in Nashville I will frequent. It gets five stars due to the fact that is so much better than anything else around here and because BUBBLE TEA. I've spent a decent amount of time in China (on my own, not on one of those micromanaged tours where they won't let you order your own food), which doesn't make me an expert, but does give me a good frame of reference for what mainland Chinese food should taste like. The Chinese food on the menu at Chinatown is basically a greatest hits of Chinese cuisine- a few Szechuan dishes, Shanghainese soup douplings, Beijing duck, and some American Chinese favorites. Not much Cantonese food to be found, but I'd actually they rather not try to do that AND all of the other stuff they're doing. Anyways, Chinatown offers a mixture of authentic and American-influenced dishes at reasonable prices with good service. The xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) are decent and can't be found anywhere else in the area, at least as far as I know, and I was happy to find that the twice cooked pork had the same flavor profile as the twice cooked pork I used to eat in Shanghai. The dishes here aren't overly sweet or cornstarchy; my only quibble is that I wish they could serve food at something closer to the spice levels I'm used to. Having heard a customer berate the owner for serving "inedibly spicy" kung pao chicken, however, I understand why we can't have nice things. I'm interested to see how they continue to balance the need of the average consumer to eat what they think of as Chinese food with their apparent desire to become the kind of Chinese restaurant that has a fish tank (all of the real fancy Chinese restaurants I've been to have fish tanks). ALSO IMPORTANT ADDENDUM THIS IS THE ONLY PLACE IN TOWN TO GET DECENT BUBBLE TEA AFTER THE SAD DEMISE OF FAT STRAW. There are a couple of other places with boba, but they have in my experience been pretty gross. Chinatown is serving bubble tea somehow in conjunction with Quickly, which is a popular chain of bubble tea restaurants on the coasts. They have items like pudding tea and lychee jelly that I've never been able to find here/generally outside of Asian immigrant communities before.

    (5)
  • Kat T.

    The first and only authentic Chinese restaurant I have encountered in Nashville so far. I am Asian, raised and bred in Asian so I know what good authentic Chinese food is. And they are it. My husband ordered a whole fish, deep fried with their house sauce. It is amazing. So much so that I needed to steal a bite from his plate while he wasn't looking. He is a generous guy who always shares his food with me but not this time. That tells you how good that dish is. I ordered a Tofu Clay pot good for this cold weather, also very delicious. The thing that touched me the most about this restaurant is the hostess and the waiting staff. They are nice, genuine, organized, attentive. Makes me feel right at home.

    (5)
  • John S.

    For a Chinese restaurant in Nashville, this is as good and authentic as it gets and would deserve 5 stars. However, since I am Chinese, and having been to real chinatowns in bigger cities (heck, even Memphis has quite a few authentic places), I can only give it 4 stars. Now for the food review, the food is actually really good and authentic. A while back I even got a special Chinese menu, but last time I went I asked for the special menu and didn't get it (although they seem to have combined menus)... I haven't tried any "Americanized" Chinese dishes here, but all the dishes I've ordered have been spot on and delicious. Even my parents were impressed when they came to visit. Some good chinese dishes: Dou Miao Mei Cai Kou Rou Hui Guo Rou any kind of "Bao"

    (4)
  • Wc N.

    China Town is hands down the best Chinese restaurant in town. Best Kung Pao chicken!

    (5)
  • Katie I.

    I'm not really a fan of Chinese food, but this is probably the most decent & authentic in town. They recently had a remodel and menu change. The previous dish I used to get, black bean chicken, is about 15 times hotter than it was before. The wonton soup and rice was all the same, but both dishes at the table were super super hot. Next time I will ask them to hold the spice. I do not care for the spring rolls. Super fried and greasy.

    (3)
  • Richard R.

    Chinatown used to be wonderful. Excellent food, friendly staff, and we loved going there. Then they changed. About the time they remodeled (about two years ago), they changed chefs. What was once delicious, now is just average. We used to love their General Tso chicken - it was so unusual in that it was so very lightly breaded and so flavorful. Their egg drop soup was exquisite. Since the remodel, we kept on trying it again, hoping it will be as good as it was. Last visit was yesterday and it will be our last. Alas, woe are we as it is now just another average Chinese restaurant in Nashville.

    (2)
  • Darlene O.

    For Nashville, this is one of the better Chinese restaurants I have found. Sure beats Golden Coast off of West End. YUCK! I stumbled upon this restaurant after getting my nails done and sightseeing the other stores in the shopping plaza. It is a small, cozy family owned business. The owner is very nice. This restaurant has great lunch specials. Not the best Chinese I have had, in comparison to other Chinese restaurants, but if you are looking for the non-greasy Chinese staples, i.e. General Tso's Chicken, Beef and Broccoli, this is an excellent restaurant to try! If you are looking for a buffet, a pretty decent one is August Moon (in the same Hillsboro Pike/Green Hills area) or there is one in Antioch off the corner of Bell Road and I-24 (in the same parking lot as the Olive Garden but I forgot the name).

    (4)
  • Sally B.

    This is far and away the best sesame chicken in nashville, at least for my taste. I ordered it extra spicy. It had lovely crunchy pieces and this is what I love! It was, however, not spicy at all.

    (4)
  • Noel B.

    This is, hands-down, the best Chinese restaurant in Nashville. I almost didn't want to write this, because I don't want to have to wait for a table when I come to Chinatown, but, hey... I think the secret is already out. So, I'll add my endorsement: 5 stars, well-earned!

    (5)
  • Bob S.

    I gave them another try after i heard that changed chef, it been a couple of years. I got a order to go.... Egg Rolls - Greasy!!!! Inside was liquid grease!!! Fried Dumplings - Definitely frozen and not good frozen. Did not put any sauce in my bag and did not put in the chilli oil that i requested. So that made them more inedible. General Tao Chicken - more breading then meat!!! and the breading was too greasy. Really no Fortune cookie!!!! If you can not get your to go business right!!!! Stay out of the to go business. Wont be back.... why can some one not open a decent Chinese Restaurant?????????

    (1)
  • Annie S.

    I had give up on Chinatown after it changed owners a few years ago. Recently, however, I've been back and very pleasantly surprised. Don't know if they got a new chef or what, but the flavor is back and I can't wait to go again. I've had the little steamed buns--more like dim sum dumplings, which were excellent. The pork with black bean sauce was fantastically spicy, and the lo mein was flavorful. The best review, though, is the number of Asian diners that now crowd the place. You can't get a better recommendation than that. If you, too, thought the place was a washout give it another try.

    (4)
  • Mark T.

    Had a horrible experience last time and said never again, but recently, it was late, we were tired, so on a whim we did takeout. Glad we did because the meal was MUCH improved. The egg drop (egg flower) soup was back to normal; temperature was just right, and tasty. The combination fried rice was solid, and the noodle dish my wife had was good. Overall a nice meal, and we'll definitely try it again.

    (3)
  • Molly G.

    The best Chinese food I've found in Nashville. I always get the kung pao and it's always great. The owners are super friendly, portions and pricing are good, too.

    (4)
  • Jim G.

    I do not have high expectations from Chinese food in Nashville. With absolutely no disrespect meant to the town which I visit frequently and like very much, there just not a large enough selection for me to expect excellence. I ate at Chinatown tonight, and found it very enjoyable. My

    (3)
  • Kristin S.

    Amazing service. I work close to here so I just walk over to pick up lunch and I must say these people are amazing. I mean, AMAZING people. Every time I have ever been there they make me feel so welcome and the food is awesome! If you like Chinese food for a decent price... I definitely recommend this place for a quick lunch or dinner. Lunch portions are like dinner, definitely worth the money. I just love this place!

    (5)
  • Shawn H.

    This place is great! The people are so friendly, and the food is great! I got the General Tso's Chicken, I ordered it extra spicy and when the owner brought the mountain of food, she said that I was very brave. I soon knew what she meant. It was so spicy! I loved it. The food was very quick and hot. The atmosphere isn't P.F. Changs so do not over expect, but who cares what the inside looks like as long as it is clean (which it was) and the food is good (which it was). I believe that newer places is bumping these mom and pop stores out. This place is great and it deserves to stay!!! My wife and I since moving from Alabama have been looking for a good Chinese place. This is it, we have been to other places and there food is processed and typical Chinese, in that everything is deep fried and just terrible. This place shines above the rest!

    (5)
  • Stephen D.

    Extremely friendly staff! I placed an order to go, and they made me feel right at home, offering me complementary hot tea with pleasant smiles. The chicken lo mein was pretty good! This is my first time, but it will definitely not be my last!

    (5)
  • Steve C.

    Probably the best Chinese food in Nashville. The chef understands the concepts of subtlety and layers of flavor. Best Kung Pau shrimp I've ever had. Been going here for the last 15 years or so, and the current iteration is clearly the best.

    (5)
  • Yifei W.

    Menu selection is pretty big. Food was tasty. Ordered peking duck, green beans, ma po tofu and braised pork. Only thing I didn't like was the ma po is supposed to be extremely hot. It was about as hot as a jalapeno pepper. Went around 7pm on Friday. Place was packed but service was good.

    (4)
  • Gregory H.

    This used to be one of my favorite Chinese restaurants as the food was really authentic. I don't know what has happened but my last several visits have left me very disappointed. We had to send out hot and sour soup back the last few times as it was cold when served. We got combination chow fun noodles last trip and they were tasteless (no seasoning) and you had to HUNT for the protein. Supposed to be chicken, shrimp and beef but in a whole order I found 2 tiny shrimp and the chicken was in little pieces about the size of a pencil eraser. The beef was nicer little slices like an inch square but you only got 5 pieces. Only veggies I found were onions (green). They used to serve a great ginger lobster dish for about $25 sometimes less if on special and that was a favorite. Now the Lobster dish is $33 and change which is too much to get very often. The time before my last dining experience we got a stir fry chicken dish (I forget the exact name on the menu) and while it had more seasoning (spicy) it was short on protein - had to hunt for the chicken - all veggies no chicken. I think they are doing this to control food costs but I would prefer they raise the prices $1 or $2 and put the protein back on the plate.

    (2)
  • Em S.

    The best Chinese food in Nashville! Granted, that's not saying very much, but here you can get both the Americanized Chinese (typically greasy) stuff as well as some more authentic dishes. In fact, this is probably one of the few places in middle Tennessee - Golden Coast buffet on West End on weekends is the other that comes to mind, and this place is superior in both food and decor. In terms of vegetarian dishes, snow pea tips are tender and well-sauteed. A wonderful light yet flavorful green vegetable dish! Sizzling tofu platter is also a good choice, as is the eggplant, and there is the usual vegetable lo mein, etc etc. They also offer bubble tea, but of course it's the powdered kind, and nowhere as close as good as the food. The booths are well-upholstered and the place is nicely decorated, making it on par with quality mid-tier sit-down restaurants. On weekends, it can be quite busy! Parking is in the shopping center parking lot, or take the # 2, #7, or # 21 MTA bus.

    (4)
  • Justin R.

    Nashville is seriously lacking quality Chinese take-out. Not that you really expect much in Chinese take-out, but you at least want to have some solid options. Chinatown in Green Hills is the closest I have found in town so far. Not only can you pick up for take-out, you can dine-in. I have done both and have had a good experience either way. The service is....funny. The ladies working the tables are great. They always keep me laughing. So the service is good, but what about the food? The food is surprisingly great. I have had the sesame chicken, general tso's, beef + broccoli, etc and everything has been delicious. Plus, the portions are heaping! My girlfriend and I always have a ton of leftovers, but thats the point of Chinese food right?

    (4)
  • Ellie Kane L.

    It's hard to find good Chinese food/resturants in Nashville and I'm not near as picky as I used to be having been raised in NY. I've found some tasty if not on the money authentically good Chinese in town and this wasn't it. Neither the service nor food was to my satisfaction. Thank God I saved via an Entertainment coupon. .............. First of all nobody greeted us because one was napping and the other was reading .... and they didn't notice us. Then, the waitress was rush rush about everything, she came back like every 30 seconds to see if we knew what we wanted to order, later kept checking to see if we were ready to pay after giving us the check .... and we were still eating. There were 2 of us and we got 2 agreed upon dishes to split. We didn't know egg-rolls came with it. I overheard someone else giving their order later on and apparently you get to choose soup or egg-roll, which I would have chosen soup if asked, but she just delivered a couple egg rolls without asking. They were tiny and looked and tasted more Thai than Chinese. The beef and broccoli had decent texture but the sauce was thin and its taste was bland. Adding soy sauce only really salted it but didn't add the missing flavor. The sweet and sour chicken had a good batter but the sauce was thin and bland as well. We will NOT be back.

    (2)
  • David O.

    Apparently my visits to Chinatown predate my getting on Yelp, or at least Yelp having Check-ins. That puts it back a spot indeed! Several years ago The Better Half and I came here with my folks on a Friday night and waited a REALLY long time for our meal. I think that had the effect of souring us on this place or at least moving it down to the bottom of the list. Having said that, for the most part in our visits here service has been swift and friendly. This visit was no exception, well, except for the waitress who kept reminding us "Lot of Food Coming!". We had ordered the dinner "Special" which includes two entrees, soup, egg roll and dessert. We joked amongst ourselves that we fatties must be the only people that order it! If anything our food came TOO quickly, within just a few minutes our table was stuffed with EVERYTHING we had ordered! But the food was delicious and we left feeling as stuffed as the table!

    (3)
  • Janet Y.

    My husband and I have been searching for a place in Nashville with good Chinese take-out. We were hoping Chinatown was "The One," but unfortunately it was just OK. We ordered Mongolian Beef and Kung Pao chicken. While it tasted healthy, we found the dishes lacked meat and flavor. The prices are ok (around $8 an entree), and all the employees are super nice. I am definitely willing to give it another try, but our quest for good Chinese continues.. to infinity and beyond!

    (3)
  • Pam N.

    I'm sure this restaurant is a great place to dine, however my husband and I were not impressed. We ended up at Chinatown because Ginza was closed and Cheesecake Factory was beyond busy. And we were starving so we were excited to finally eat. We were seated right away and looked through the menu and decided on everything we wanted to order. But we noticed the people that came in AFTER us and were seated after us already had their drink orders. Sorry but that to me is terrible customer service. And we were hungry enough to order a LOT of food. After waiting a while we were hungry enough to walk out and go straight to Chipotle. Thanks but no thanks. I'll be sure to let my friends know about the lack of service.

    (1)
  • Chris H.

    5 star Chinese by Nashville standards. They have some hard to find items, like XLB (Xiaolongbao) soup dumplings! These cannot be found elsewhere in Nashville to my knowledge. I have chased soup dumplings in every major city from DC to NYC to the Bay Area. These were certainly not the best I have ever had, but they passed the test of not having an overly thick bun. Sauteed pea leaves were really good, my favorite vegetable and well done here. Peking duck was good. Taiwanese braised pork (pork belly) was well cooked but a little under-seasoned for my liking. They have authentic dishes mixed in, like pork ear app. I liked how they served their spicy tofu dish in a boiling pot to keep it hot, and it was definitely good. The owner sat down at our table after dinner and chatted us up. They were very friendly overall, service was prompt, and I really have no complaints. We will be back for sure, too bad this place is not closer to my office.

    (5)
  • Rochelle R.

    Sadly, this restaurant let many of its customers down on Christmas Day. When I arrived over an hour after placing my online order for pickup, I arrived to find a restaurant with 20+ people waiting there for their take out orders. After waiting an 45 minutes in the restaurant, which was very chaotic, I finally was able to speak to the hostess, find my order and ask her to check the status. When she returned from the kitchen, I was told my choice was to take the order that had been sadly sitting abandoned by some customer who had given up at least 30 minutes earlier or cancel my order. Sadly, they were still taking orders when I gave up 2 1/2 hours after placing mine. I do not understand why they continued to take orders when it was very clear they were not staffed to accommodate the business. The worst part was that those of us that placed online orders had paid online. Now a call to my credit card company is also required to make sure I am not charged.

    (1)
  • Benjamin S.

    After craving some local chinese food for months, and PF Chang's being unable to satisfy my cravings, I finally convinced my fiancee to go to Chinatown, which is right next door to another favorite restaurant of ours, Ginza. Since I was last here they had redecorated the place considerably. While I like the new look, it seems a little spars in decor. That being said, onto the food! My fiancee ordered the chicken fried rice and an order of steamed dumplings, while I ordered the sweet and sour chicken lunch combo with an order of crab rangoons/puffs. my meal came with fried rice and an egg roll as well, but they also gave us some wonton soup and an extra egg roll on the house. The food was very good overall, particularly the crab puffs and, chicken fried rice, dumplings and egg rolls. The soup was okay, though the wonton was a little cold. Also the fried rice that came with my combo was barely fried and had only egg in it. At the very least it could have been fried a little more and had some seasoning and a few veggies. Such a shame, but still overall really good. Now if only they had more sweet and sour options on their menu, like pork and shrimp.

    (4)
  • Misty M.

    Great service and great Chinese food! Their shrimp is excellent along with their General chicken. Bubble tea is okay too. I'm always treated like royalty when I come here. The servers are super sweet! It's my new favorite Chinese spot!

    (4)
  • C G.

    Chinatown has changed a lot in the last year. They totally redid the interior and it's now much nicer, and they changed the menu (got rid of the sesame beef...heartbreak) and added some Taiwanese things. Like pig intestines. Which, if you're into them, they're apparently just about at the level of quality you'd want pig intestines to be at. It's also busier, but they are so nice here that I don't mind. I'll go here for my inauthentic Chinese food rather than PF Chang's any day.

    (4)
  • Philip W.

    Ioved here from new York and honestly I pretty much gave up on any food that would "taste" like n.y. As soon as I arrived with my brother in law I said that " if they give the good old crunchy noodles and duck sauce" before anything else that is a good sign. Mannn.... They brought the "fat super crunchy noodles. Awesome start! Speeding up here, the service was ridiculous from beginning to end. Nothing was forgotten and they seemed to know when to check on the table. The food tasted like home... No I'm not from China because if I were I would have asked for kung po frog legs and veges mandarin style. " Don't think that they have that. All around href! I even felt bad paying a bill of 23$ for 2 meals, soup and a nice spring roll appetizer. As I was leaving I asked the owner if any of the chefs are from n.y. or at least spent a significant amount of time cooking in restaurants there. Yep! Anyway... Great for a date or just to go enjoy with a friend. I know that people differ in their taste preference from state to to state but give them a try! Nice people that work hard to give you a great experience.

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm

Specialities

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

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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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