MO
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Posts: 296
Reg: 07-31-08
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07-25-11 02:47 PM - Post#135364
Went here for lunch today with a co-worker (where Jay's Fine Burgers used to be). I was very pleasantly surprised. For lunch, the prices were on par, but the flavor of the food was very much above the bar. Very flavorful! I had the cashew chicken, and my friend had sesame chicken. Both were tender, well made, and bursting with flavor. No need to add soy sauce! For lunch, you get choice of soup, choice of rice, choice of roll, and choice of several entrees. The beef/shrimp versions are slightly higher than the chicken/pork versions. Average between $5.99-6.99 per lunch, drink not included. On the rolls, however, the choice is between egg roll and Vietnamese spring roll. I thought I knew what a Vietnamese spring roll was, but I was wrong! It's not fried, but rather steamed. I was a little put off by the appearance and texture. But everything else was top-notch. The place was extremely clean, staff attentive, mood mellow. I recommend!! 
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Kristale
enthusiast
Posts: 143
Loc: Allen
Reg: 01-12-11
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07-25-11 04:00 PM - Post#135368
In response to MO
Haven't been yet but I get my nails done a few doors down. The ladies there said they have tried it a few times and like everything they've had. :)
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EagleViola
newbie
Posts: 2
Reg: 09-13-09
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08-03-11 02:50 PM - Post#135903
In response to Kristale
I ate there today for lunch. Lunch prices are good and the food was very good!! They also have free delivery within 5 miles (purchases over $15.00).
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AA
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Posts: 463
Loc: Allen, TX
Reg: 07-20-09
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08-03-11 04:44 PM - Post#135916
In response to EagleViola
We tried this last week. For the price, you got a TON of food from the lunch menu. I don't know if their portions are just larger because they are so slow and are trying to attract people, but we both ended up taking part of our home. That isn't typical from a lunch special menu. We got the main entree, soup, eggroll, and they gave us a complimentary chicken salad to share. The server and workers were all very nice and everything was really good, so we'll probably go back.
That location scares me though, you really have to advertise and get your name out there or else it is easily overlooked. Plus with all the Chinese food competition there is in Allen now, you really have to stand out. Good luck!
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msb1972
newbie
Posts: 14
Reg: 09-01-07
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 08-14-11 12:15 PM - Post#136574
In response to MO
OMG..this place is wonderful! Best I have had in long time! Fresh home made food, great prices, and huge portions! Anyone else try them? If not it's a must! They deliver too!
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allen
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Posts: 1874
Reg: 12-02-05
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08-14-11 12:27 PM - Post#136575
In response to msb1972
Never heard of it, no idea where it is or what kind of food they serve.
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Joel
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Posts: 330
Reg: 10-11-06
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08-14-11 12:45 PM - Post#136576
In response to allen
Chinese food, next to Bar B Cutie.
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SB
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Posts: 1136
Reg: 09-07-03
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08-14-11 04:22 PM - Post#136583
In response to Joel
http://www.allenonline.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?...
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AA
enthusiast
Posts: 463
Loc: Allen, TX
Reg: 07-20-09
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08-14-11 05:14 PM - Post#136585
In response to SB
You wouldn't even have to search to see if this one has been talked about, you would just have to look further down page 1 
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hoofdpijn
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Posts: 143
Loc: West Allen
Reg: 03-17-06
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08-14-11 07:04 PM - Post#136586
In response to AA
We ate there last weekend. It was very nice. The portions were large on the lunch specials and the food was very fresh and perfectly prepared. Everything had good flavor. The service was good as well. Very friendly.
Unfortunately, we were the only ones in there at lunchtime on a Sunday. We kept seeing people coming up the sidewalk but they were all headed to Subway.
They gave us a free order of chinese doughnuts which really are just fried biscuits with sugar on them but they were good. We shared one with the only other patron that came in to make a to go order.
I hope they can get the word out. The food was very good and the place is nice inside. We have a spot that we usually go to for asian food but we will definitely put this place on the list of regular places to visit.
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AA
enthusiast
Posts: 463
Loc: Allen, TX
Reg: 07-20-09
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08-14-11 09:39 PM - Post#136592
In response to hoofdpijn
We were the only ones at lunchtime during the week too. I felt the same way as I did for Jay's while the owners stared out the window watching everyone going into Subway hoping that someone would come in. Like I said earlier, they really need to get their name out there. They've got the food to back it up.
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Community Manager
Posts: 3110
Loc: Allen, Texas
Reg: 01-24-00
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08-15-11 12:52 AM - Post#136595
In response to AA
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the neens
newbie
Posts: 1
Reg: 12-05-10
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08-23-11 09:37 PM - Post#137425
In response to Webmaster
I got a coupon in the mail, and decided to give them a try.....It was soooo good. I got the jalapeno chicken. The chicken was very crispy and the sauce was delicious. My husband got the general tso's and it was just as good. In my opinion, this is the best Chinese I've had in Allen. I hope others will try it because I want this place to stay open.
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lcr2004
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Posts: 2384
Reg: 03-10-05
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08-24-11 10:51 AM - Post#137451
In response to the neens
Tough location. I'll give it a try soon.
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cpage0513
newbie
Posts: 4
Reg: 08-13-11
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08-24-11 02:31 PM - Post#137467
In response to lcr2004
We've been there twice so far and it's really good food. I like that they offer fresh spring rolls as well as egg rolls. I hope they can bring in some business. Both times, we were the only customers there. I agree that the location is a tough one.
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brian0527
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Posts: 181
Loc: Allen,Tx,USA
Reg: 03-15-01
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08-24-11 07:16 PM - Post#137496
In response to cpage0513
Just had dinner there and it was really good. Now my favorite asian place in town. There were 4 tables of customers, hopefully the word will get around more for them.
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gma3
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Posts: 609
Reg: 10-17-06
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08-24-11 08:31 PM - Post#137499
In response to brian0527
Got Mu Shu chicken to go this afternoon. Very good.
The owners are super nice. Will keep them in my Chinese rotation as well; Stacy's is my other fav.... 
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allen
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Posts: 1874
Reg: 12-02-05
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08-24-11 08:38 PM - Post#137500
In response to gma3
Are the owners Chinese?
| We sittin' here, I'm supposed to be a franchise player....and we in here talkin' 'bout PRACTICE? |
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Webmaster
Community Manager
Posts: 3110
Loc: Allen, Texas
Reg: 01-24-00
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08-24-11 11:27 PM - Post#137504
In response to gma3
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BookFan
member
Posts: 50
Reg: 08-11-10
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08-25-11 10:40 AM - Post#137519
In response to Webmaster
We had dinner there last night. It was good. Huge portions - our server asked me if I liked it because there was a lot left on my plate! I had to assure him that it was really good, but I can't eat that much in one sitting.
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