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Ancient China Restaurant
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- None
4 reviews for Ancient China Restaurant
this is probably the only Chinese restaurant still open in the area and there's a good reason why.....the food is DELISH!!! ....despite it's sort of hidden between a big lot and auto zone.
it's owned by Jim and Anna a lovely husband/wife team that cooks/serves the food themselves most of the time...this is a very traditional looking and relaxing place although it's non-traditional Chinese food they can sometimes provide authentic dish that's off the menu if you ask for it......it'll be seasonal / off the menu price of course...
like most older Asian restaurants this place lacks a modern furnish and decor and it's BYOB but their attentiveness and the fresh / quality food makes up for what's lacking
the price range is really reasonable for their portions...lunch usually starts from $5.50 to $6.95 and are served with rice and an egg roll and a cup of soup and there are over 40 items to choose from (if I remembered right)
my favorite is the beef and scallop and their schezhun beef also their combo fried rice and hot & sour soup they provide really fresh meat/veggies and the cuts are nice not like some of your lower end Chinese fast food places...... there are just too many to list at this hidden treasure you'll have to try them all to figure out which is your favorite I only wish this place was closer to Richardson so I can visit more often and maybe change up the oldies that's always playing on the radio
Don't let the location or the fact it is tucked away in an old strip center with Auto Zone and Big Lots deter you from dropping in for a really good lunch or dinner. I have both dined in and had take out. I often forget about this place (shame on me !) unless I happen to be in this part of Farmers Branch. (Located in the Northwest corner of Josey Ln and Valley View Ln)
I so luv the Prawns Rouge; glazed with wine, finely minced pork, green onions and their "house sauce"; wish I knew what that was. I'd order a cup of that just to drink !! It is delicious, has a little bit of a kick (which you can ask them to bring up a notch or two if you enjoy really spicy). Served with a crispy egg roll and fried or steamed rice. HUGE portion, with plenty of medium size shrimp, not those tee tiny salad size ones that you often see in this dish.
Their combo fried rice with chicken, shrimp, bar-b-que pork, beef is excellent. (You can specify any combo of the meats, or all) The dish is moist & tasty with the green onions & egg. Lots of meat unlike some chinese restaurants who skimp on this part of the entree. Again, HUGE portion, I can get 3 meals out of one order. Served with an egg roll.
And, possibly the best hot and sour soup I've had anywhere. Again, large portion even for a cup, so flavorful and spicy.
Lunch specials daily range from $5.50 to $6.95 and are served with rice and an egg roll. 46 different choices to agonize over for lunch !!
Oh, they also deliver for those who live in the area, and provide easy in and out for pick up orders.
Owned by a husband and wife, who always greet you with a big smile and provide friendly, courteous service. You can tell they really appreciate your business. I've never had an unpleasant experience here. Decor is simple, not impressive, but restaurant is sparkling clean and tidy.
Okay, now I'm starving.....but they are closed on Sunday. Arghhhhh !!!
My office gets lunch from here about once a week. It is a solid choice in our neighborhood. They have decent cuts of meat and the food is not greasy. I like my food spicy, and it is never a problem for them to bump it up a notch for me. I am a picky eater who modifies my order on a regular basis. This place is owned by a husband and wife team. She is always kind about my many requests, while he tries to tell me they aren't possible. I try to place my orders through her because it is just easier.
Yummy egg drop soup. I also like their hot and sour soup. My favorites on their menu are the chicken with mushrooms or the beef with scallops.
Take out and eat in are both fast. Very dependable restaurant.
We tried this place based on the above average reviews we read here and were sorely disappointed. The food was not good. However, the couple that owns this place were extremely friendly so it pains me to write this review. I just don't want others to have the same experience. Both my girlfriend and I couldn't eat more than a couple of bites of the egg drop soup. The fried food (egg rolls and my honey chicken entree) had a bad aftertaste that reminded me of cigarette smoke. My girlfriend got chicken with broccoli and it was okay. However, the fortune cookies were the highlight of the meal! The grammar was hilarious.