Oriental House
4302 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY, 40207
Oriental House Menu
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Appetizers
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Soups
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Chow Mein Or Chop Suey
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Fried Rice
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Egg Foo Young
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Side Orders
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Desserts
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Appetizers
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Soups
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Chow Mein Or Chop Suey
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Fried Rice
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Egg Foo Young
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Side Orders
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Desserts
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Address :
4302 Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY, 40207 - Phone (502) 897-1017
- Website https://www.orientalhouselouisville.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:30 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
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 : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Chinese Cuisine
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
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Martha H.
Everyone has their favorite quick Chinese joint, and this is mine. Cheap, quality, and tasty, Oriental House offers both authentic and american-ized Chinese food that is delicious and affordable. Located in the heart of St. Matthews, the outside of the building may look a bit worse for wear, but the inside provides for a nice dining setting. Also, they're super speedy with carryout orders.
(5)Doug R.
Serving Chinese food on Shelbyville Road for more than 40 years and the place really looks its age. But after all those years they really know how to serve up good Chinese food. Tried their Mongolian Beef and it is the best I have had in Louisville. Huge portions seems to be Oriental House's mantra because I have never seen a dish brought out from the kitchen that wasn't piled high. Longer review on my blog at ourserendip.com/WPBlog/?…
(4)Kellyo O.
First off, this is the place you come if you want REAL CHINESE food. Only order off of the chinese menu. It is printed in English as well so you can read over it. When my family goes, we order offf this menu and share using the Lazy Susan in the middle of the table. There are usually fights on who gets the last of something and that can get kind of ugly (the 3 yr old climbed onto the table and grabbed the last of the pork & shrimp dumplings and a tarro cake and stuffed them in her mouth as fast as she could. Yup, I guess she won that one! My dad loves the duck and my grandpa used to eat the Chicken Chop Suey. It has been there forever but it is still yummy.
(4)Gregg B.
Very good. I like the tzu-ma beef and the chow hall fun. You can order off of the gringo menu or the authentic Chinese menu. Everything I have had is excellent.
(5)Jennifer S.
Best dim sum in louisville and I enjoy the family atmosphere. It is warm and cozy. Staff is friendly. The only negative I have are their bathrooms..gross. BUT definitely go for the dim sum and don't go to the bathroom!
(5)Lisa T.
Unlike most Chinese restaurant in this area, this restaurant serves real Chinese dishes. My favorite dishes is roast duck and dim sum. The price is fair, definitely come back again!
(4)Han Z.
We tried the regular dishes (instead of the dim sum). They don't have a very wide regular dishes selection, and the tastes are so-so. They specialize in Cantonese food so the siu mei are better than the rest. The restaurant interior could be better lit.
(3)Christi R.
Have lived in Louisville 2 years and had not found a Chinese place that was more than just "scratching an itch". Christmas Day it was one of the only places open in town and we lucked out. I had the hot and sour soup, and hubby had egg drop- both were very good. We ordered the Meal for Three. It included the soup, egg rolls, fried wontons, fried shrimp, sezuan(?) beef, moo goo gai pan, and sweet and sour chicken. The beef was excellent. I'm not much of a sweet and sour anything fan, but had to keep myself from eating it all. The moo goo was good, but I boxed it for my niece to have later. We also tried the BBQ pork buns off the dim sum menu...pretty authentic, and tasty. The place was crowded, with several large parties, but we didn't really have to wait, and the server was very nice and reasonably attentive despite the fact that she was dealing with a lot of people.
(4)Huntting B.
I nearly put a one star here, but it could have been even worse. But not by a lot! So in the end, 1 star! One of the previous reviews hit it on the head. Completely flavorless. The fried rice is plain and boring. All the right ingredients but somehow no taste. The pork in there was ok, but otherwise mehhh. Then there's the generals chicken. Ordered extra spicy and somehow it was less than mild. Ive never had it so plain or so lacking in spiciness. Sad face, sad tongue, sad taste buds, sad tummy :(
(1)Adam W.
Great food but horrible service! We waited 20 minutes just to be asked what we would like to drink. We started ordering two beers at once because we knew it would be 15 - 20 minutes before our waitress returned to our table. The food did take awhile to make it to us but it was worth the wait! Large portions of mouthwatering authentic goodness!
(3)Shelley M.
I was feeling like some Chinese food that wasn't a buffet with fried chicken and beef and broccoli. I'm a white chick but as a San Francisco transplant whose been to Beijing, Taiwan and Hong Kong, I at least have something to judge good Chinese by. This place is pretty darn good. We were given both menus, my mother got her basic "Happy Family" off the American menu and said it was good. It looked good but nothing all that different than other places have too. My dad and I got a number of dim sum plates though and those were delicious. Stuffed eggplant (stuffed with shrimp!), shrimp and chive dumplings, pork in sweet rice (the sweet rice paste was the outside of the fried dumpling; very good and aromatic too), beef spare rib bits, turnip cakes (with pork) and for dessert, some very rich and smooth egg custard tarts. $25 + $5 tip fed three people well for lunch. Service was friendly and fast.
(4)Claudette M.
Charming decor, authentic menu, well rounded dim suns and an excellent Beijing roast duck. Prices very very acceptable and service is quick and great!!! Definitely recommend.
(5)Vivian W.
Having been in Louisville for a week to visit the BF, expressed that I have not had any Asian food for the past few days so we came here for lunch after church on Sun. It was surprisingly delicious! No for reals!!! I don't mess around when it comes to food, esp not Chinese food...so yes, this place is legit. :) We ordered the Singaporean style rice noodles and beef chow fun (dry style, not the wet kind) - the flavors for both were right on. It definitely got "wok hay" (for those who are Cantonese speaking) used to described any stir-fry dish meaning the chef knows what he's doing. A well-balanced of temp, oil, food spent in the wok and everything else that makes a fabulous dish in Canton cuisine. They also served dim sum and lunch specials (on weekends as well) which is always nice. The place is totally old school but don't be fool by what you see, judge by what you eat and trust me, you won't regret it if you're looking to try some real Chinese food. :)
(4)Amanda H.
Best chinese food in the area. The portions are huge. The egg rolls are the best ever. They have a very extensive menu include Peking duck and a lot of items that I have never heard of. The mongolian beef is my favorite and I always get wonton soup also.
(4)Raymond W.
Must get more roast duck. Best Hong Kong style place around Louisville. Only place I would recommend for Chinese food still.
(5)Irus M.
I almost lost hope on finding good chinese place using Yelp review after the last experience I had. But I thought, I would give this place a try as it looks pretty 'authentic' judging from the building appearance.. ;-) ( you know..red color, chinese letters, dragons and such) So yesterday - Aug 15 we went to eat there. My 1st impression was...hey..they have different menu than what I used to see in US! which I think that's what everybody else referred as the authentic Chinese food. One of them is chicken feet! I was pretty excited to see it, though it's not exactly my favorite food - even when I still lived in my country- having to eat chicken feet in Louisville, US it's a kind of rare thing, so i ordered it. So that's one good thing about this place. Next, we ordered noodles - this is my 'basic' test to determine whether or not any Chinese restaurants worth my 3 stars review. The 2nd surprising thing is they have duck in their menu as well. I consider duck is pretty special thing to have in a menu. When a Chinese restaurant dare enough to include duck in their menu, it's better be good! cause cooking duck needs special treatment (seriously) So I ordered a quarter of duck for myself, as my Husband wasnt that hungry for us to order the whole roast duck. He ordered vegetarian eggroll for himself. The verdict was............ The eggroll was still cold inside, though the outside look brown - almost burnt. And it was tasteless without the yellow sauce they have on the table. - Not recommended. The noodles are much better than Great wall. For sure! from it's appearance and taste. Though still on the salty side. The duck............they are tender....BUT not as crispy as ones I had before. And again too much on the salty side. BUT............I happened to peek to my next neighbor table and they happened to order the whole duck and it comes with the moon cake (wrapper) - which that's what the duck is supposed to be eaten with! (well, mmm...kind of..as I think their duck still have bones in, which will be harder to eat in a wrap) So..overall, it's wayyyyyyyyyyyyy better than Great Wall...but still not the 'best' as far as I know..but yeah...I recommend it.
(3)Jules Wolfers D.
I sure miss General Tso's Chicken- has to be very spicy- and this place's dish is close enough- but not so spicy as I hoped for. I also came for the dim sum, after sampling the dim sum in NYC.. Perhaps I'm biased, because what they have do not even come close. Sorry!
(2)Ian P.
Upon revisting this place, I don't remember why I gave this place a 3. We ordered the lunch specials this time and the portion size was just right, however it's unfair to call the fried rice that was served, fried rice. It was more rice with soy sauce and well that's it. No vegetables or egg were added. The rest of the food was fine but nothing that will bring me back. Oh well, we tried it again. The decor is still nice.
(2)Troy W.
When I first admired the cool architecture from the road, I thought "that looks like an oriental house". When I looked up and saw the words "Oriental House" radiating from the neon sign, my thoughts were validated. I was, but one man in a party of 15. A little of everything was ordered and we ate "buffet" style. I found their eggplant to be very good. I can't base too much of my rating on the food as I really didn't get to massage the menu myself. I rate four stars based on the ambiance and the prompt, friendly service. I'd like to return as part of a smaller party soon.
(4)Shal V.
Possibly the worst Chinese food I've eaten in a long time. I was craving something spicy so I got the Szechuan Chicken. Imagine my surprise when I opened the box and saw an unrecognizable, slimy dish. I thought "maybe these guys prepare it differently or I got the wrong order". As I started to dump the contents onto a plate, I saw specks of red chilli (which was their attempt to make the dish spicy) but this was an unfamiliar-looking, viscous blob with chicken, baby corn and some other veggies thrown into an unpalatable, insipid mix. The very first bite elicited a baffled "what the heck is this dish?" Not only was this not Szechuan Chicken in any avatar but this was also a dish devoid of any flavor whatsoever. I quickly poured a generous amount of soy sauce, added some Sriracha sauce and stir-fried the whole thing in a pan to make it fairly edible but it was still hard to look past the gelatinous coating created by the sauce. My wife had the fried rice which was average (how can you mess up fried rice?!!)...I'd eat the Chinese food at the mall before I venture anywhere near this place.
(2)alan b.
Surprisingly good Asian food. Basic chineese fair, but reliable and tastey
(5)Erik D.
Very awasome lunch buffet. Low price, can get busy at lunch time try to show up early. Good food and friendly staff.
(5)will c.
Terrible.
(1)Lane L.
The building is nicely decorated in the Chinese theme. For a Sunday night it was pretty busy. The service started out poor. The table wasn't set. The napkins and utensils were left on the table for us to set. The food was pretty good. We had seaseme chicken and mu-shu pork. As we were finishing the waiter was much better and interacted with out kids entertaining them. They even got 2 fortune cookies and a sucker.
(4)Emily Y.
For a big-little town, my husband and I were very excited to discover a place that offers dim sum. The dishes and dim sum hit the spot, and are a great substitute when you can't get mom's authentic Chinese cooking.
(4)Judy p.
Apr 8, 2015: As always, SERVICE was quick in all respects. Authentic Chinese dining. Down informal tables & Chinese chairs. $9.85. Dinner Meal #16, Fried Whole Flounder with separate serving of steamed rice: TO DIE FOR: the sweet soy-ginger sauce. Fried-crisp fins. Flounder was up to 1/3" on each side of the bone. Meat came off the bone easily. Flavor not fishy. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. If not for the oil residue from the frying, this would have been a 5* rating. $5.55 Hunan Beef with steamed rice and egg roll. EXCELLENT VALUE, EXCELLENT flavor. 3rd time to get this, and consistently great!
(4)Jen W.
I am very excited to find a Chinese restaurant that serves southern Chinese dishes I've grew up eating. Check the authentic chinese menu!!!
(4)Zachary H.
I went here with a friend and had the duck based on Kelly's review. It was fantastic.
(5)Jorge A.
I was amazed at the amount of food in our carryout box! We ordered the dinner for two special. The Mongolian beef was better than the sweet & sour chicken. Over all I'd give the place a 3.5 until I try their duck and pork dishes. We did the special dinner to see the quality of their discount dishes, we weren't disappointed. I recommend this place for your Chinese cravings.
(3)Michelle M.
This place has been around for years!! Can not go wrong stopping by here for lunch or dinner!
(4)Victoria T.
This place has been around for a very, very long time. I can recall drunkenly shoveling sweet & sour chicken and lo mein into my gullet back in the 80's. The joint has never changed. Those tables are the same tables that your mom and dad held hands over while anticipating the night of giddy ugly bumping that would eventually result in the commitment to your college tuition. The stains on the well worn carpet were put there by your grandma who was just a little too tipsy. There's history in that dining room. The menu has also stayed the same. The food is hot, fresh, and tasty. The menu is diverse enough to offer something for just about every palate and the staff is friendly and welcoming.
(4)Sarah C.
This is one of very few Chinese restaurants that my parents consistently enjoy going to (being that they are of Asian descent). The food is authentic and delicious. I always get the flat noodles with beef - it's a good go-to. The service is always quick and the workers are friendly. The only downfall is the appearance (tables, chairs, etc) - it could benefit from some minor tweaks inside.
(4)Hillery B.
In my experience there are two kinds of Chinese restaurants in America, inexpensive and expensive, and there are good and bad and authentic and inauthentic in both camps. This place looks like what you expect to find in an inexpensive Chinese restaurant: it has an aquarium, red carpeting, ornate decor, and no table linens. This is not fine dining, but on my visit the silverware, tables, and chairs were clean and inviting. (I could have done without the widescreen TVs, but at least they were set at a low enough volume that my meal was not disturbed.) What drew me in--and I've been warned away from several Chinese restaurants in Louisville--was a menu with Americanized and authentic Chinese offerings. Plus a recommendation from a friend. I was greeted warmly upon my arrival and offered any table I wanted. I took a while looking over both sections of the menu and was delighted to see Singapore Noodles as well as my guilty pleasure favorite, Shrimp Toast. The table is set with silverware, but my waitress offered me chopsticks after I ordered. She was very kind and may have overestimated my potential once I ordered an "authentic" entree (watching me try to eat rice with those things is a total joke, but noodles I can pretty much handle). My food arrived quickly enough, but not so fast I might worry it wasn't made to order. And it was all delicious! I'm not going to tell you I've never had better Chinese food--I lived in NYC--but this is better than I expected to find between there and San Francisco. For what it is, this place is a serious find so they get five stars from me. And I'll be back for the dim sum. Oh yeah, my fortune said, "Sell your ideas, they are totally acceptable," but here I am giving them away...again.
(5)Sean C.
Love it, it's such a surprise to see an authentic asian restaurant in Louisville. It's much better than any places we tried in Indy, and it's similar in terms of taste and quality (esp its roast duck, yumm) to those places in CA. Can't wait to go back soon.
(5)Larry B.
Absolutely the best authentic Chinese I have had since Hong Kong . The Hong Kong noodle soup is spot on and the dim sum is excellent . Order from the authentic menu and you will be amazed . Don't be afraid to try traditional Chinese ! Very fresh ingredients and a great staff. It's my Louisville go to Chinese restaurant . Bravo !
(5)Sandy A.
So glad to have found this place. I have been here almost a year and a one of my only complaints is the lack of decent Asian food. This place has the real deal Chinese BBQ and roast pork not to mention congee. They have the usual Americanized menu AND an authentic menu.
(4)Joseph S.
In my opinion this is easily the best Asian/Chinese restaurant in Louisville. For nearly a decade I have been going here and the food & service have never failed me once. This is a family run establishment since the 1970s with employees who have stayed for many years. The interior takes me back to earlier days and in a good way. Nothing too fancy, but clean and old school. No WiFi either so leave your laptops at home, maybe talk to the person you're dining with instead. Prices are very reasonable too. Their menus have everything you can ask for, whether it's playing it safe with General's chicken or ordering traditional Chinese fare (this is why many Ameri-Asian families come here to eat). If you like duck they serve different varieties here, on occasion I have even ordered orange duck which is "off menu" but I have never been told no. My favorite dishes are orange chicken, bourbon chicken, lemon chicken, General Tso's chicken and the various duck offerings. So I guess I'm not exactly adventurous! In any case you will not be sorry if you choose to dine here. Ask for Michael if he's working, he is extremely knowledgable on all the dishes served and can answer any questions you have.
(5)Mia Z.
Awesome Chinese restaurant! The ambiance is delightful, the prices are very reasonable, the service is super friendly, and the food is fantastic. The only downside is that the bathrooms could use some attention...a minor issue. LOVE this place!
(5)Laura C.
Thank you, O House, for existing. Despite your offensive name, it is refreshing to find a restaurant of any Asian cuisine that is good enough that people of Asian descent actually eat there, and is also affordable (side eye at some Japanese restaurants). Being from the west coast, being Asian American, and having lived in several major cities with plenty of options for excellent Chinese food, I was worried that I would starve in Louisville. But some Asian American friends, also bitter that we live in Kentucky, tipped us off to your delicious existence. We love your dim sum. We love your salt and pepper seafood dishes. We even love the Americanized stuff you sell. Thank you, O House.
(4)Suzanne B.
In over a year of coming to Oriental House for my Chinese food fix, I have yet to find anything I really dislike about the place. Everything from the decor to the food to the very affordable prices makes it something I love. Blink and you miss this place: situated between a PNC Bank and a gas station on Shelbyville Rd, it's easy to miss the Chinatown-style facade on the one-story building. Keep your eye out, though, and you'll see the place, along with the ample parking in the lot. I've often come here and made a meal of the soup for 2. Usually Sizzling Rice, but I branched out on my most recent visit and got the pork and pickled cabbage soup. I'm glad I did, because I found a new favorite on the menu! This place is great to come to with a group. A number of the specialties can be ordered and shared. One friend and I almost always get the turnip cake, which tastes something like a latke and goes well with anything. Service is always fast and courteous, and the wait has never been bad when I've visited. This place should definitely be on your list of local Chinese restaurants to try out!
(5)Ben W.
If you were a kid in the 80s and 90s in Louisville and you ate at a Chinese restaurant, you went here. Somehow, it's still here, in all its black, red and gold gaudy colors. Step inside, and not much else has changed - but it's still a bustling family restaurant. Food-wise, one table will be ordering chop suey, and the next will be ordering the beef tripe and chicken feet. It's a testament to how Oriental House has drawn new people to the cuisine with Americanized favorites while retaining its foodie cred with a much-sought after "authentic" menu. Recently I had their BBQ pork buns (bâo) - and was told by our very helpful waiter that the chef had been tinkering with the recipe so they were very soft and sweet and savory on the inside - and they didn't disappoint! Portions are large, with some nice touches like freshly sliced oranges with my Beef with Celery, and a rose cut expertly cut out of a carrot. Possible downsides for you are that this place can be hopping on a weekend night, so come expecting a cozy if noisy atmosphere, but quick and knowledgeable staff. Only real issue was the front of the restaurant was incredibly drafty and cold the night we went - a lot of takeout traffic and a set of doors that wouldn't stay shut. 3 stars only because of that.
(3)Anna L.
I love this place. This is my must go to place in Louisville! Its so cheap for such good food! The service is okay because a lot of times they just gets too busy. But the food is very fast, tasty and authentic. And the more people you go with to share the dim sum the cheaper it is per person. Good for breakfast, brunch and dinner!
(5)Kelly Y.
Oriental house has the best Hong Kong style roast duck in this area! It is so good and consistent, I have to get it EVERY TIME I go there. Another one of my favorite is the turnip/radish cake. It is the next best thing to my mom's version. My husband has grown to love their beef chow ho fun; fried taro dumplings and haam sui gok. And I also love their steamed riblets, too. Their food just has that authentic Cantonese flavor that I crave and miss. Even the leftovers sitting in my fridge smells like home!
(5)Mark W.
I've been here a few times, it's OK. Never have stayed for dinner - always take out. I like that this place has Dim Sum all day, every day. The dining area looks hole in the wall-ish which can be good. The authentic Chinese is pretty good. The American Chinese is not that good. So definitely order off the authentic menu - don't go for the "Chinese buffet" staples... My favorites:Snow pea sprouts, beef noodle soup
(3)Thom L.
UPDATE: Went back again and food was still great but how dirty the restaurant was could not be avoided. Even though we went near the end of the night, they should be cleaning the floor throughout the night (food on the floor, dirty unused tables). The bathroom was really bad. They have an A grade on the door and made me wonder the last time they were inspected.
(3)M Y.
I visited on a Sunday for the Dim Sum and would definitely go back! Seems authentic to me. They have a regular american-ized menu and they offer a traditional Chinese menu as well.
(4)Maurini S.
After waiting for a while to be seated (5 mins) - they weren't crowded, but the staff seemed quite busy (understaffed, maybe?); we then waited an additional 7 mins before water, cutlery or menus were brought to our table. We came for the dim sum. It's kind of limited and leans more towards the pork instead of seafood end of things. You also order off a picture menu not as the cart goes by. As others have noted, the prices are very good. We had: Char Siu Bao (BBQ Pork buns) - good, the dough was kind of 'yeasty' tasting; Stuffed Eggplant - very good; Siu Mai - OK; Lo Mai Gai - OK, sticky rice was super sticky; Water Chestnut cakes - good; Taro dumpling - good; Sweet Rice dumpling - good Shrimp and chive dumpling - very good
(3)Thuy N.
This is my go to place whenever I crave some Hong Kong style wonton soup ( I grew up in a Chinatown where all the people were from Hong Kong and they made the best food!). You might also want to try #47, which is a flat rice noodle sauté on a high heat wok with beef. It gets all that smoky flavor from the wok which I love. But don't expect the beef to be anything better than any other Chinese fast food restaurant. Do yourself a favor and try some fried taro cake as well! Deep fried seasoned taro batter with pieces of Asian sausage inside ( taste a lil bit like bacon). Yum!
(5)Ka-Lin H.
Another "eh" restaurant for me. Raised in California, I have high standards when it comes to asian food. I came here during lunch time to have some dim sum and a duck noodle soup. I don't even remember what I ordered for dim sum, so it was probably not good and not bad. So on to the duck noodle soup. The broth was mediocre. Nothing else to say besides that. It's like chicken broth.. but instead they probably used duck bones to make the broth.. and literally that's it. just duck bones. Nothing special. The DUCK was delicious though. Pretty impressed for a place in louisville to have a good chinese roasted duck. They give you a fair amount of duck for the price you pay. So... let me get to what i hated about the soup.. They put lettuce in the hot soup. Gross. I just couldn't get over it. It just did not go together. Anyhow.. I would come back here if I lived in louisville.. only to get their roast duck though.
(3)Michael F.
This is an old school Chinese with new wave food. The service is excellent and Fay, the owner, makes you feel special. I seem to always know someone dining whenever I go.
(5)Cynthia D.
If you are looking for Dim Sum in Louisville, go no further. Extra points for vintage, retro interior that is just that old that it's hip again. This is a long standing place for Chinese fair. My mother remembered going here as a teenager.
(4)M S.
I'll give this two stars, rather than one, because the place looked clean and the waitress was polite. The food, however, was horrible. The soup tasted like unseasoned tap water, the meat was mealy and flavorless, the rice wasn't seasoned at all, the filling on my hum bao tasted like diet koolaid, somehow. I spit out my food into my napkin and went home hungry.
(2)Jeff F.
KEEP AWAY FROM THIS PLACE!!! On a normal night their service is slow, but the food has always been good, so we usually overlook it. For many years my family has eaten dinner on Christmas night there. Because of last year's 3 hour Christmas dinner there, we decided to try and carry out this year. I placed our order at 2:53pm, and asked that it be ready at 6:15pm. Got there at 6:15 for pick-up, and had to wait 20 minutes to get to the counter to pay, and then found out that our food was not ready. Then stood there for another 20 minutes until the woman behind the cash register would stop answering the phone long enough to take my money. She told everyone that called in orders that their food would be ready in 20-30 minutes. I was appalled that she would blatantly lie to everyone calling in orders, and I let her know it. At the same time all of this was going on, they kept taking the names of people that came into the restaurant without reservations. The fact that people made reservations days or weeks in advance was completely irrelevant to the staff. I wish that there was a rating lower than 1 star!
(1)Lianna N.
Decent and cheap dim sum.
(3)Thao T.
One of my all time favorite Chinese restaurants in Louisville. Large portions, decent prices and lots of amazing dishes to choose from. I always pick some random ones I've never tried and have never been disappointed. If you like korean bbq, try the Oriental house BBQ, large plate of beef short ribs (you would pay twice as much in a Korean restaurant for less beef). It's just meat so order a some Chinese broccoli with tilapia to compliment your dish. The stuffed tofu is amazing as well. If you're in the mood for soup, don't settle for your boring hot and sour, try the fish maw soup, fish congee or the sizzling rice soup. They throw the rice in as the soup comes out and it makes a fun sizzling sound. You can't go wrong with the dim sum menu either. Though the chicken feet is not as good as Jade Palace's.
(5)Melanie K.
Lunch, Dinner, and Dim Sum Brunch! I have tried the Oriental House several times as I head out for errands on Shelbyville Road. I have now eaten several menu items and interacted with many staff. I really enjoy the food here as a viable Chinese option. We are usually quickly sat, quickly served, and have a great meal. This is solidly in my restaurant rotation.
(4)Paul S.
Best dim sum I've had in Louisville. Definitely going to make this place a once a month spot. Great service too.
(5)John S.
Their service is fine. Food are absolutely unbeatable and flavorful. I love their dim sum. Recommend pan fried turnip cake, fried taro cake, shrimp and pork dumpling, Hongkong wonton soup, stir fried flat rice noodle with beef. Will try their Beijing roast duck next time I'm in.
(5)Don S.
This is the best Chinese restaurant in Kentucky, not just Louisville. Most restaurants in these parts are owned by Fujian Chinese families. That's the province across the water from Taiwan. But this restaurant specializes in Cantonese cuisine - e.g. Hong Kong, which in my opinion is China's best! This place makes up in food quality what it might miss in fanciness. My favorite dish is a bowl of beef noodle soup (ngaunamtong hofun). Beef briskets are slowly simmered into a soup with wide noodles. I sometimes will order dimsum as well, particularly if it is still early afternoon. I'm a traditionalist that likes to "yumcha" in the morning or early afternoon. Mmmmh. When visiting, you'll likely see some of the local Chinese families eating here. For a true gastronomic experience that takes you far away from the syrupy General Tso's chicken that is unfortunately so popular in America, take a cue from the families on what to eat. One caution: This place is very popular and crowded at dinner time on the weekends. There can be a wait.
(5)Lacey B.
I wanted authentic Chinese!! And i got it here!! (I lived in China for a while) the crispy duck is spot on and Mongolian is tender without being rubbery!! You must try this place
(5)Anne Marie F.
My Chinese friend introduced me to this place. They have some great dishes, and there are always Chinese patrons which I take as a great sign. I would give this 5 stars, but the carpet is kind of gross and one time there were tiny bones in my chicken fried rice. But otherwise- it's been a great Chinese take-out go-to for me.
(3)Mike L.
After dinner at Oriental House last night, I'd have to call them decidedly average. We have appetizers, soup and entrees - none of them stood out as anything special. The interior is old style - a little dated and worn. The service was fine - the waiter was attentive throughout the meal. The prices are very reasonable, but the meals lacked strong flavor, and for the most part, were bland and short on the featured meats. It could be that one must explore the menu over time to find what is better than other dishes, but we did not find the right formula during our visit to consider this as a regular spot. There are several places further up Shelbyville Rd. that are much better.
(3)Michael B.
Refreshingly classic Chinese cuisine. If the ambience of PF Chang's is what you're looking for, this may not be the place for you. Instead, you will find a cozy, old-school Chinese restaurant serving fantastically authentic Chinese cuisine. You can order off a typical Chinese-American style menu or choose their "Authentic Chinese" menu that sent me right back to my years living in Asia. I give it 4 stars on the food, but in full-disclosure they obviously put the money into the food and staffing for prompt service and not remodeling, although it does have classic Chinese furnishings which was also brought me right back . We came on a busy Sunday night, yet unlike other reviews I read, we were seated right after walking in and had drinks within a minute or two. We ordered the Rice Crepe w/ Roasted Pork served in a light soy sauce mix, the Shrimp & Pork Dumpling Soup w/ heavenly broth, Roasted Duck Hong Kong Style with sauce so good it will keep me coming back again and again (If you remember "A Christmas Story," this duck dish is served with the head so you can be sure it's a duck you're eating!), and finally BBQ Pork dim sum which was o.k. but not why I choose Chinese food.
(4)Rebecca Z.
This is pretty much the only place I go now for Chinese. Many Chinese come here and if you ask what they are eating the staff will gladly tell you what it is and even make it for you, even if it's not on the menu. We come here probably twice a month.
(5)Tori B.
LOVED this place! We live right around the corner and just tried it tonight for the first time! The atmosphere is so quaint and authentic and the service was great. We ordered a few of their appetizers which were all delicious. I had the General Tao chicken which was not too spicy but extra flavorful! Crunchy white meat, yum! The soft noodles and fried rice were excellent as well. Definitely a must try!
(5)David I.
I know there are a lot of great reviews for this place, but my experience wasn't so great. This place seems to be a place where all of the local Chinese go to eat, that's a good sign! However, they get a different menu, and I can't read it. That sucks for me. We got a few apps, steak-on-a-stick, and pot stickers. The steak was bland, and the pot stickers were GIGANTIC and flavorless. Soup came next and it was the same thing, Hot & Sour soup was not flavorful at all. Now for the good, our beef entree and chow mein entree were fantastic. I wish I could remember the exact name but I can't. But the beef was double cooked and was nice and crispy on the outside while being soft on the inside. It dissolved in my mouth. I'd come back for take-out, but not to eat in.
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