Wei-Li
945 Center St, Auburn, ME, 04210
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Address :
945 Center St
Auburn, ME, 04210 - Phone (207) 344-0022
- Website https://www.weilirestaurant.com/
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Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : 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 : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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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Casey J.
Since moving to Rhode Island, this is the type of stuff my dreams are made of. Next time I make the drive home I am going to park my butt and Wei-Li well before I say hello to my parents. I've never eaten anything from there that isn't delicious! I love that they do not use any MSG and how everything is so fresh. Next time I go up the 95N you'll know where to find me.
(5)Chuck F.
Meh. Certainly nothing special, for take-out at least. We picked up a decent assortment of apps, proteins and sides for a group of six. I guess the common thread with everything was its blandness, even the General's chicken tat was ordered HOT. There are plenty if other choices out there that are a lot more convenient to get in and out of.
(2)Bryan T.
I have been searching for good Asian cuisine since moving here from Connecticut. Thank you Wei-Li! Great food. I have never been disappointed here.
(5)Steff D.
Wei-Li is absolutely some of the best Chinese food in Southern Maine. Chinese food, in my opinion, always feels a little greasy and mass-manufactured. And I'm always hungry hours later (what's with that?). Not so with Wei-Li. They were named one of the Top 100 Chinese Food Restaurants in America a few years back. They use NO MSG in their food. And they really do thoughtfully prepare each dish to order. They are super catering to people with dietary restrictions, including vegetarians, vegans, people with gluten alerigies, or even just people trying to eat healthier. My favorite? Their spicy bean curd with veggies and an order of spring rolls (I lied, it's usually two or three orders of spring rolls. Thanks, Wei Li, for never making me feel like a fatty for my order). Before I was a vegetarian, I LIVVVVVVED for their crab rangoon! To top it all off, the staff always seems to be some of the genuinely nicest people in the food industry.
(5)Monica R.
Prices seem a bit arbitrary. I ordered a 4.95 meal, yet the delivery guy charges 9.00 almost double! Other than that the food is decent, definitely not (authentic)
(3)Michael F.
Great! Can't say enough about this place. Food is is great. Customer service is outstanding.
(5)Jeff H.
Good food, good service, reasonable prices, varied menu. Best option for Chinese in Lewiston / Auburn.
(4)Stephen G.
Amazing chinese!
(5)Jaime M.
Wei-Li is possibly the best chinese restaurant in Maine, and one of the best I've ever eaten in anywhere. The food is always fresh and flavorful, and never mushy or overcooked. The sauces are subtle and delicious, unlike many Chinese restaurants that feature syrupy, gooey, overly-sweet or salty dishes. The staff is friendly and the wait is never too long. I'm amazed to have such a quality Chinese restaurant right in my very small community.
(4)A. W.
Horrible. The "Amazing Bean Curd" did inspire wonder: I wonder how anyone could eat this. Not spicy hot as labeled, it was saccharine. My dining partner could not stomach for than a bite or two. My Lo Mein was almost entirely noodle, almost free of cabbage and the spare selection of vegetables. The noodles seemed stale. The brown sauce lacked flavor. I cannot recall a worse rendering of this staple dish. The spring rolls, also lacked flavor, and featured an absurd proportion of wrapper to filling. How this place won an award, I can't imagine. Even in Lewiston you can surely do better.
(1)Jeff A.
I have been to Wei-Li many times and will continue to go there. I think it is the best Chines Food place there is. They do not us MSG, the food is healthier, they have a clean building, a clean kitchen, and great service.
(4)Erica E.
Today was the first time I've had anything from Wei-Li. I wish I could have given them 5 stars however I can't because my order was wrong. I ordered the sweet and sour chicken lunch special with pork fried rice and an egg roll. After using my 1/2 hour lunch break to go pick it up, (along with my co-workers order that was correct), I got back to my work place and found that I had been given chicken and broccoli with pork fried rice and teriyaki beef. I still ate it because I didn't have time to go back and have it corrected and it was still delicious. I hope the next time I order it will be correct. I'd love to try the sweet and sour chicken!
(3)Jason H.
This restaurant is something of a boast of the area! My girlfriend had told me about this place for months. I had no idea. First it was voted top 100 Chinese Restaurants in the US. I had the dinner combo it was simple but enough. You pick entree, side, and two apps plus choice of rice. It was a bit pricey at 13.99 but taste counts. You can tell they use quality oil or it is changed frequently. I can tell they don't cut corners with the small things like tea, napkins, and quality menu. I am also delighted to know they don't keep secrets and have cooking classes which also come with a Cantonese lesson. Wei-li, I believe you have my attention!
(4)Linda B.
My husband and I went to lunch here Saturday (1-18-2014). I got the combo of Chicken chow mien with fried rice and an egg roll. My food arrived just about cold like it had been sitting out on the counter too long. It also had the flavor of leftovers in lieu of freshly cooked food. I could not eat it. Waiter was not very attentive and when he did finally come to ask how everything was I had lost my appetite. My husbands entree was mediocre as well. Very very disappointing.I will not be returning.
(1)Greg M.
Ok I'm going to bite my tongue and keep my opinion to myself regarding the food here, as I'm from Boston and have eaten at a million Chinese restaurants there, all better than here. But,if this is what the locals consider good, so be it. That said, i have also had Mai Tai's everywhere, and these are the ABSOLUTE WORST! There was so much syrup or sugar in mine it belonged more on a pancake than in a beverage glass....lastly, the decor is about as cozy as a car factory......pass on this place folks
(2)Gloria S.
Best Chinese Food anywhere. Excellent staff. Very pleasant atmosphere. Really efficient waiters. Also, take out and delivery.
(5)Cindi W.
Very simple ,good quality food. Took mother in law and hubby here. the only problem I had with this place was the Won Ton Soup was luke warm. HELLO?? Soup is supposed to HOT not TEPID. I got sick of luke warm soup at a Chinese restaurant before so I usually get really freaked when I get luke warm soup. I think places are spooked by the MacDonalds incident of burning yourself on food. HOT food is GOOD food. Ok, enough of that. I had the Pu Pu Platter for one. It was so fresh and healthy. Not greasy. Yes, it was hot. I loved every delish bite of it. The shrimp fried rice was heavenly. I got a ton. I took it home and ate it later. Super yummy. Hubby had broccoli beef. It was not hot enough. HELLO what part of hot food don't you get. Ok, well, he said it was good, could've been hotter. Mother in law had shrimp chow mein. She liked it alot. I will go back, but hey, word to you, hot food, not lukewarm...ok???
(4)Douglass K.
This is my all time favorite restaurant. They have a great staff and the food is perfection. I love the generals chicken at a 3 spicy in case your looking to buy me some. Now the only thing that is not gluten free on that is the soy sauce, so if your not Celiac's it should be okay but that's on you, don't blame me. They also have cooking classes if you want to learn their methods. I think Lilly is trying to kill me (inside joke there).
(5)Kristy H.
Great Bento Boxes! Always fresh and tasty! We usually hit it late night tKe out as the inside atmosphere is underwhelming. Seeing small children (of the owners or cleaners maybe) playing video games or sleeping in the benches is slightly odd but ... Food is good and always get friendly service!
(4)Owa S.
Meh. I've experienced better.
(2)Skye G.
Our family had a gathering here and the restaurant put tables together to host us. The food was delic and the staff was very patient as we came a bit late. They served us promptly and we even had to order more since we had more attend than we had originally thought. The place is a bit small but it was perfect for our group. They brought out hot and sour, beef wonton, wonderful green beans, a pan fried noodle plate, and much more. This is the first time I have gone here and wonder why I haven't before.
(4)Ryan J.
Best In the area and they deliver to Greene! Love this place and definitely recommend trying it if you haven't.
(5)Jean-Marie H.
We loved the service & the food! Even though it is not near to where we live, we would travel just to eat here. While not THE best chinese I have eaten, it is the best in Maine so far.
(4)Jeremiah K.
My favorite Chinese Asian food place in the world. I have been to many many Chinese restaurants and im this one Is by far the best I have ever had. The food is fresh and delicious and not greasy at all. I eat as much as I want and still feel great after. The place it self is pretty nice with a projector with relaxing Chinese landscapes and what not playing in the background, with a fish tank and traditional Chinese decorations. Very nice! 5 stars from me!
(5)Dave H.
Consistently delicious!! The food is freshly prepared and wonderful, including the sushi. We have eaten here at least 25 times and have never been disappointed. The atmosphere lacks a bit (clean and pleasant but not impressive ... it's in a strip mall after all) but the quality of the food and the friendliness of the family who owns this restaurant make Wei Li well worth seeking out. We drive by a ton of restaurants to get to Wei Li and it's always worth the trip. Delicious, fresh food in a very friendly, happy atmosphere. Perfect!
(5)Mark B.
This is my daughter's favorite restaurant and is always her choice when she gets to choose. The family who runs it are extremely nice - well known in the local community. It is a little different - lighter/healthier than your average Chinese. There is this really lovely elderly woman that is always there who I think does not speak a word of English (the grandmother?) who always makes sure your water glass is full (cold ice water automatically as soon as you sit down)- even if you only took a few sips out of it. Strangely, that is my favorite part of the experience. Recommend the House Pan Fried Noodles - you can't go wrong.
(5)Alison M.
I had sushi, which was fairly good. I enjoyed the caterpillar roll, and some basic nigiri sushi (salmon, tuna, & yellow tail). My fellow diner had sweet & sour chicken (a combo), and the portions were great. The food was excellent. We were stuffed.
(4)Martha C.
There's something about being the only diners in a restaurant that's about to close. We didn't feel too lonely, though, because there were plenty of staff and they all kept up the conversation. In fact, I couldn't help but be a little paranoid since I don't speak Mandarin/Cantonese (see I can't even tell) that they were probably complaining about us. After reading the rave reviews and in need of some Chinese food, we called despite the late hour to see how late they would accept orders and was told that they take orders up until 9:00 p.m. (Friday/Sat). The restaurant is just a bit past the auto malls on Route 4/Center Street and you would definitely miss it if it weren't for GPS. It's not visible at all from the road and is the last unit in a collection of strip mall buildings though I wouldn't qualify it as a mall. We tentatively approached the entrance as we noted there were no cars at all except for the ones parked in back - probably belonging to the employees. I'm pretty sure that, despite the bright, cheerful dining room, the bulk of the business here is take out and I was too hungry to drive home 25 miles with hot Chinese food sitting on my lap and being seduced by the aroma. So we bravely entered and were accommodated right away with no withering looks. I noticed a big white screen and an expensive overhead projector and, judging from the plaques awarded by local community organizations, gathered that these groups conduct lunchtime meetings with presentations requiring this equipment. We also noted that we were being surveilled by a bevy of discreet cameras photographing our every move. Our waitress, the owner, graciously took our order and I impulsively requested crab rangoons since they were raved about in other reviews. Then we noticed the dinner box specials that included 2 appetizers, a side dish and a choice of rice so when she brought the perfectly crisp Rangoons, I remarked I had overlooked that and inquired if it would be possible to count the appetizer with the special. She was a bit apprehensive at first but figured since we were both ordering the special, that it would count towards our appetizer choice. BTW, the ordering system is executed with a tablet which I thought was pretty cool. Of course I had to comment on it... I ordered the Shrimp U Shang of which I had never heard - it's basically shrimp, broccoli and red bell peppers with hot red peppers infused into the sauce but with the comments of some reviewers that the food was bland, I decided to be bold and ordered it medium. Well, my bad, I'm not keen on spicy foods so probably should have stuck with the gringo version. The portions were small but, because I had eaten 4 rangoons, I was not as hungry so I took home the rest of my food. The food was presented in a portioned tray so that no dish touched the other and, since we had screwed up and ordered a regular sized appetizer, there were sections that were void of food so it did look a little skimpy. The fried rice was rather brown and didn't come with the usually egg, peas and carrots. Despite the cheap drinks, we stayed with the tap water and free tea was offered. The tea definitely tempered the heat of the main dish but I cautioned the DC about drinking water to douse the fire as we all know it spreads the heat. The matriarch of the family continuously refilled our glasses though and I really did feel attended too even though the restaurant was about to close. In no way were we made to feel bad that we were eating late. I had to remind myself that even in Portland, restaurants are typically open at least until 10:00 on a weekend night but Wei-Li is located on the outskirts of Auburn so perhaps people around here turn in early for the night. I was half expecting people to be just finishing up their meals so we wouldn't be under such intense scrutiny. We left sated and I would return but would order from another part of the menu - perhaps the "healthy" section and definitely would avail myself of a cheap Polynesian beverage.
(4)Jen A.
Wei-Li really is as good as it gets. Great food, a fantastic variety, and best of all run by one of the nicest families. The service is top-notch every single time. We've made Wei-Li one of our regular spots for going out, due not only to the freshness and quality of the food, but because it's a perfect place to bring our two young children (4 and 8). Within the last year Wei-Li has started offering sushi, which is all made fresh at the dining room sushi bar and is really fantastic. My husband and I love it and it's great to be able to get it in L/A. I like the healthy options on the menu, as well as the standard fare, and they have kids' meals that are really appealing as they contain some familiar American foods (yogurt, mixed fruit) along with a few Chinese favorites. I can't remember ever having a bad meal here and as I said before the service is so great that it's an all-around very pleasant dining experience. Anywhere that makes it easy to eat with our kids gets a huge thumbs up. Recently we met my folks there and my father commented how quickly the staff whisked tables together for us the moment we walked in the door, and how attentive they were throughout the meal. My dad's not a very expressive guy so for him to notice and actually comment on it says a whole lot! We've eaten here just as our family of four, up to fifteen people for a birthday party and we have never had any trouble getting seated and served with the same excellent service. Really, I can't say enough about it - everything is made so easy and pleasant that we don't think twice, now, about suggesting it when we're making plans. The staff knows our kids and we always end up chatting with them when we're there, which is really nice. We run into them at Blackie's all the time, too, buying produce! There's a real feeling of community there which I love. The food! I already talked about the sushi, which is great - my husband and 8-year old son get the vegetarian options, the Vegetable Roll and the Haiku Roll are favorites. My top choices are the Caterpillar Roll and the Toussant Roll. Delicious! The kids adore the fried dumplings and the beef teriyaki, and my daughter talks all the time about getting noodles there. I love the Energy Soup (great for cold season) and the Hot and Sour Soup. For standard fare we enjoy General Bean Curd (you can request any meat dish with tofu instead), any of the Dinner Boxes, and their fried rice is really exceptional. I typically don't like fried rice due to its greasiness but Wei-Li makes theirs so it's fluffy and flavorful without being too oily. Hmm, anything else? Parking is easy in the lot outside, the place is intimate without being stuffy, decor is lovely, bathrooms are always sparkling clean, and they have a big fish tank in the back which is a hit with the kids when they start getting restless. They have a big projection television that helps keep the kids contained, playing interesting things about Chinese antiques or acrobats or just lovely scenery - it's not so distracting that it takes away from the meal like you'd find in a sports bar. It's a nice perk, though, and adds to the "ease of use" factor. Oops, I just had to edit because I forgot to mention take out and delivery! They offer a 10% discount if you pick up, which is awesome, but they also deliver to the house which is very convenient. Any time we've ordered out the wait time is only 15-20 minutes. They do a great job packing up the food, nothing arrives smooshed or leaky. Quick, easy, and awesome. I can't say enough about this place. As you can tell from my review we are regulars, we don't eat out a whole lot but when we do this restaurant is at the very top of our list!
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