It's hard not to be a little biased- I moved here from the west coast where I've experienced some great authentic Chinese/Korean/Thai/Japanese food. But for the sake of the Birmingham community, I'll throw previous experiences out the window. It was hard for me to decide between 3 and 4 stars. 3 stars because it wasn't mind blowing. I had the Kung pao chicken with white rice and was very happy about my choice. It didn't blow me away, and didn't make me want to pull my tongue out (haha). The employees were super awesome and very friendly. What makes this place worth it, the lunch menu price. $5.80 for rice, chicken, veggies and soup. Great deal! If you're in the area and don't want to spend more than 7$ on lunch, go for HUNAN!
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Victor C.
I ordered the shrimp and broccoli with the sauce on side with steamed rice. It was an overall good experience! The broccoli was firm and very green, not mushy. For a lunch menu, I didn't expect a lot of shrimp, but I was pleasantly surprised about the portion! I didn't count but there were about 6 medium/large shrimp on the plate. My only complaint about the food was the rice wasn't as fluffy as I prefer, but it was cooked through... Just didn't taste fresh like everything else was. The service was fast and the waitress handled the large group I was with. I'll be back!
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Melanie N.
Definitely not a good place to sit and eat but the portions are big, the food is cheap, and the service is fast. They deliver to dorms too.
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Shanell R.
I had a one night stay in Birmingham. I needed a quick bite... It was fast. The sesame chicken soggy and all the breading fell off once the fork touched it. The rice was bland. Lastly, the lady servicing me was rude. She ignored my request for additional duck sauce because the tray was empty. She proceeded to give me 2 packets and wanted to charge me for more. Sauce is cheap and needed for this bland food. An unhappy traveler, I should of went to Zaxby's....
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Michelle J.
I am sick with sinus/head cold nonsense and went to Hunan after my yoga class for the healing power of Hot and Sour soup. I also decided to get a spring roll as it was only less than two bucks. I was impressed that the spring roll wasn't greasy. The mushrooms in the soup weren't mushy and the broth wasn't slimy. All of that to say, everything was better than what I've had elsewhere. The employees were all polite, efficient and in good spirits despite the fact it was late at night. Thanks for the service :)
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C. D.
This is one of our favorite places to eat Chinese food. They have a large menu and really good food. It's better as take out unless you can handle the really LOUD ding dong of the door opening and closing over and over and over. My family can't enjoy dining in as everyone seems to hold their ears the entire meal... So we get take out :)
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Clay C.
This place has great food!! Although, last time I went there I got yelled at by one of the women that works there. I called in a pickup order from a menu I found online for this place (The online menu and actual menu are completely different- I'm guessing they re-did it) They didn't ask for a name over the phone so when I got there I had to describe what I ordered. I think it was partially a language barrier that she wasn't understanding what I had but she got very mad at me and raised her voice quite a bit. I would still eat there, it was just a little too reminiscent of the soup nazi on seinfeld.
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Adam e.
Nearly flavorless, thin sauce. Portion size is ok, and it is relatively inexpensive, but unless you're starving to death, go elsewhere. Hell, even if you are starving to death go to one of the other restaurants within a tenth of a mile.
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Peter L.
I go here all the time because to me, it's one of those old-standby comfort food places. Large extensive menu: Their Ma Po Tofu is unique. It uses a variation of black bean sauce instead of hot pepper sauce, but it's pretty tasty. My favorite soup is the Bean Curd and Vegetable soup. Too lazy or hot out to boil your own veggie broth? They throw large chunks of stirfry veggies and tofu into a clear brine base and this brings out all the veggie flavors. It's also the cheapest soup on the menu. The curry chicken is good too. It's made with yellow curry powder (Singapore-style), onions, and green peppers; definitely clears out your sinuses. Short wait - most elsewhere if you call or stop in, they will quote an average 20min or longer wait time. At Hunan Wok, the average wait time is 10-15min, no joke. Since I live nearby I can phone in my order and by the time I get there it will be ready for pickup. Large portion sizes. If you order one of the Chow Mei Fun dishes, they really pack it into the plastic boxes resulting in literally 2 lbs of food. Even the small fried rice orders are overflowing out of the carton. And if you're not a fatty like me, one of the main entrees should be good for two meals. The downside is you might need to order an extra side of rice or one of the small fried rices. Ok prices, especially considering the portion sizes. The prices have gone up in the past couple of years, but here's the protip: Vegetables are the cheapest base, and Pork is the cheapest meat. Chicken is next up on prices, and the beef and seafood remain premium. The potsticker dumplings (you get 8 per order) are tasty but sort of a ripoff (just remember to take yourself to Costcos next time and buy a big bag of frozen ones). Hours: they close at 10pm on weekdays and 10:30pm on weekends. A lot of nearby places are done by 9pm, including the food places in the same shopping center (firehouse subs, the wing place, papa murphy's pizza, camp taco). Location: It's next to retail establishments I like to frequent. So while I'm waiting for my order, I can run over to Publix to pickup some drinks and dessert, or walk over to the Gamestop and chat to the staff there about videogames. If you have pets at home, there is also a Pet Supplies Plus two doors down. If you just want to wait, then you can hang out on the bench in the restaurant and read one of those free indie papers. I don't ever use their delivery service since I live 10min away so I can't offer feedback on that, but from what I hear, it gets subpar reviews (limited area, long waits).
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Taylor G.
The food was terrible quality and had a bad taste. It's pitiful, I had a chef special general tso's chicken. The chicken was substituted for Pigeon or some funky ass dark meat substance, definitely not chicken. The shrimp eggroll was not tasty or flavorful just tasted like 12 day of oil. The fried rice was more like white rice cooked with a splash of soy sauce, the vegetables in the rice looked and tasted like astronaut food. Im new to the area and 1st Chinese joint i came across and I needed delivery. I felt like it was a safe choice for $14 I got my head busted on some bunk Chinese food, now 5 hours later my stomach is hurting like food posion. Also they only give plastic utensils to certain delivery locations so beware. I would eat road kill before I eat this garbage again. I almost forgot; the driver called me when he arrived and asked me to come out and get it he stated he didn't know which door to go too. WTF really f*** you and my delivery charge plus my $2 cash tip. Oh and the pic is random Chinese food I saw sitting out for a week or two lol!!
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Birmingham, AL, 35209
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Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
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.
Spencer P.
It's hard not to be a little biased- I moved here from the west coast where I've experienced some great authentic Chinese/Korean/Thai/Japanese food. But for the sake of the Birmingham community, I'll throw previous experiences out the window. It was hard for me to decide between 3 and 4 stars. 3 stars because it wasn't mind blowing. I had the Kung pao chicken with white rice and was very happy about my choice. It didn't blow me away, and didn't make me want to pull my tongue out (haha). The employees were super awesome and very friendly. What makes this place worth it, the lunch menu price. $5.80 for rice, chicken, veggies and soup. Great deal! If you're in the area and don't want to spend more than 7$ on lunch, go for HUNAN!
(3)Victor C.
I ordered the shrimp and broccoli with the sauce on side with steamed rice. It was an overall good experience! The broccoli was firm and very green, not mushy. For a lunch menu, I didn't expect a lot of shrimp, but I was pleasantly surprised about the portion! I didn't count but there were about 6 medium/large shrimp on the plate. My only complaint about the food was the rice wasn't as fluffy as I prefer, but it was cooked through... Just didn't taste fresh like everything else was. The service was fast and the waitress handled the large group I was with. I'll be back!
(3)Melanie N.
Definitely not a good place to sit and eat but the portions are big, the food is cheap, and the service is fast. They deliver to dorms too.
(3)Shanell R.
I had a one night stay in Birmingham. I needed a quick bite... It was fast. The sesame chicken soggy and all the breading fell off once the fork touched it. The rice was bland. Lastly, the lady servicing me was rude. She ignored my request for additional duck sauce because the tray was empty. She proceeded to give me 2 packets and wanted to charge me for more. Sauce is cheap and needed for this bland food. An unhappy traveler, I should of went to Zaxby's....
(1)Michelle J.
I am sick with sinus/head cold nonsense and went to Hunan after my yoga class for the healing power of Hot and Sour soup. I also decided to get a spring roll as it was only less than two bucks. I was impressed that the spring roll wasn't greasy. The mushrooms in the soup weren't mushy and the broth wasn't slimy. All of that to say, everything was better than what I've had elsewhere. The employees were all polite, efficient and in good spirits despite the fact it was late at night. Thanks for the service :)
(5)C. D.
This is one of our favorite places to eat Chinese food. They have a large menu and really good food. It's better as take out unless you can handle the really LOUD ding dong of the door opening and closing over and over and over. My family can't enjoy dining in as everyone seems to hold their ears the entire meal... So we get take out :)
(4)Clay C.
This place has great food!! Although, last time I went there I got yelled at by one of the women that works there. I called in a pickup order from a menu I found online for this place (The online menu and actual menu are completely different- I'm guessing they re-did it) They didn't ask for a name over the phone so when I got there I had to describe what I ordered. I think it was partially a language barrier that she wasn't understanding what I had but she got very mad at me and raised her voice quite a bit. I would still eat there, it was just a little too reminiscent of the soup nazi on seinfeld.
(3)Adam e.
Nearly flavorless, thin sauce. Portion size is ok, and it is relatively inexpensive, but unless you're starving to death, go elsewhere. Hell, even if you are starving to death go to one of the other restaurants within a tenth of a mile.
(1)Peter L.
I go here all the time because to me, it's one of those old-standby comfort food places. Large extensive menu: Their Ma Po Tofu is unique. It uses a variation of black bean sauce instead of hot pepper sauce, but it's pretty tasty. My favorite soup is the Bean Curd and Vegetable soup. Too lazy or hot out to boil your own veggie broth? They throw large chunks of stirfry veggies and tofu into a clear brine base and this brings out all the veggie flavors. It's also the cheapest soup on the menu. The curry chicken is good too. It's made with yellow curry powder (Singapore-style), onions, and green peppers; definitely clears out your sinuses. Short wait - most elsewhere if you call or stop in, they will quote an average 20min or longer wait time. At Hunan Wok, the average wait time is 10-15min, no joke. Since I live nearby I can phone in my order and by the time I get there it will be ready for pickup. Large portion sizes. If you order one of the Chow Mei Fun dishes, they really pack it into the plastic boxes resulting in literally 2 lbs of food. Even the small fried rice orders are overflowing out of the carton. And if you're not a fatty like me, one of the main entrees should be good for two meals. The downside is you might need to order an extra side of rice or one of the small fried rices. Ok prices, especially considering the portion sizes. The prices have gone up in the past couple of years, but here's the protip: Vegetables are the cheapest base, and Pork is the cheapest meat. Chicken is next up on prices, and the beef and seafood remain premium. The potsticker dumplings (you get 8 per order) are tasty but sort of a ripoff (just remember to take yourself to Costcos next time and buy a big bag of frozen ones). Hours: they close at 10pm on weekdays and 10:30pm on weekends. A lot of nearby places are done by 9pm, including the food places in the same shopping center (firehouse subs, the wing place, papa murphy's pizza, camp taco). Location: It's next to retail establishments I like to frequent. So while I'm waiting for my order, I can run over to Publix to pickup some drinks and dessert, or walk over to the Gamestop and chat to the staff there about videogames. If you have pets at home, there is also a Pet Supplies Plus two doors down. If you just want to wait, then you can hang out on the bench in the restaurant and read one of those free indie papers. I don't ever use their delivery service since I live 10min away so I can't offer feedback on that, but from what I hear, it gets subpar reviews (limited area, long waits).
(4)Taylor G.
The food was terrible quality and had a bad taste. It's pitiful, I had a chef special general tso's chicken. The chicken was substituted for Pigeon or some funky ass dark meat substance, definitely not chicken. The shrimp eggroll was not tasty or flavorful just tasted like 12 day of oil. The fried rice was more like white rice cooked with a splash of soy sauce, the vegetables in the rice looked and tasted like astronaut food. Im new to the area and 1st Chinese joint i came across and I needed delivery. I felt like it was a safe choice for $14 I got my head busted on some bunk Chinese food, now 5 hours later my stomach is hurting like food posion. Also they only give plastic utensils to certain delivery locations so beware. I would eat road kill before I eat this garbage again. I almost forgot; the driver called me when he arrived and asked me to come out and get it he stated he didn't know which door to go too. WTF really f*** you and my delivery charge plus my $2 cash tip. Oh and the pic is random Chinese food I saw sitting out for a week or two lol!!
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