




WE MADE RESERVATIONS AT THIS RESTAURANT FOR MY BIRTHDAY. WHEN WE ARRIVED WE GREETED THE HOSTESS. WE WERE TOLD IT WOULD BE A FEW MINUTES. AS I SAW WALK-INS BEING SEATED, I WENT TO THE HOSTESS AND REMINDED HER THAT WE HAD RESERVATIONS. SHE SAID THEY WERE BUSY AND WE WOULD BE SEATED WHEN THERE WAS AN AVAILABLE TABLE. I WAS NOT HAPPY AND SHE WAS RUDE AS SHE TOLD ME IT PAID TO BE NICE. I WOULD NOT GIV...
Don't miss China Cafe for lunch, dinner or take out! Always a top notch experience! ALWAYS!
Great place to eat, hang out for a cocktail or pickup a carryout. The food was fantastic and the owner you can tell takes great pride in his food. I sat at the bar to eat. Very little smoke and the service was perfect.
Keep up the good work!!!!!!
It is perhaps the best Chinese food store in the entire area. The people are very amiable and the food is consistently good. I have the orange chicken almost once a week as my reward for making it through the week. I have also dined there with friends and the atmosphere is not what you'd expect to be lying along a strip mall; it is very sheik. My only critique was that the egg roll recipe has cha...
I traveled from the East side of Detroit to experience exceptional Chinese Cuisine @ the China Cafe. The atmosphere and freshly prepared Chinese Cuisine was fantastic. I did not realize how the food could differ in such a wonderful unique way. My meal was prepared fresh and made to order with fresh vegtables & other fabulous ingredients. This was the best Chinese Cuisine I have ever experienced, ...
The food is not the best I have ever had; though the crab rangoon can't compete w/ anyone else's!!
(Golden House Chinese Restaurant in Howell, MI ROCKS!! )
The servers watch you like hawks (kind of makes you feel like you can't take your time and enjoy.)
The atmosphere is not your typical Chinese restaurant; yes, it's modern, but nice!
Odd location, you would never would know it's there if yo...
If you have never tried China Cafe, you owe it to yourself to do so! But be prepared, this restaurant completely redefines the 'Chinese restaurant' experience. From the comfortable, contemporary decor to the elegant execution of the dishes, this place has never disappointed. My husband is an excellent cook himself, so it is very difficult for us to find a place that really offers us an outstan...
I have been going to China Cafe regularly since it opened. Kelly and Susanah are fantastic people - one or both is always up front to greet and talk with guests. The food and service is consistently excellent, and it is one of the best restaurants in the area. The pricing is beyond fair, given the quality of the food, presentation, and atmosphere. Everyone I have referred this restaurant to h...
Always pop into China Cafe when I'm in the Twelve Oaks Area. I'm never dispointed!
Very clean and incredibly freindly service.
I absolutely love the food here!! They need to open more locations so I can go there more often. Kelly & Suzanna are so welcoming and friendly. They will prepare any dish that you like, even if it's not on the menu. Clearly the people that wrote negative feed back... must be jealous that their business is not doing as well as the China Cafe!!!
I visit Novi often and always make a point of having lunch or dinner at China Cafe. The owners Kelly and Suzana Chang are so wonderful at making you feel at home. The food is also very good.
I have never been dispointed.
I used work nearby for 2 years and HAD to go to this place a number of times. I can't understand all the hype about this place. I have tried almost every dish on the menu and can definitely say that it doesn't deserve it. Service is not impressive either. The decor is good though and the place does not stink.
Don't go out of your way. The rambling and subjective reviews are written by vainglorious locals who think Novi is the culinary center of the universe. In one sentence: if you think the Lions are going to win the Super Bowl, you'll think the food at China Cafe is great.
Can't say enough about China Cafe. The owners Kelly and Susana personally greet their guests and make everyone feel welcome. China Cafe is such a wonderful resprit from the national "cookie cutter" chains. Great food and warm smiles always await you at China Cafe.
Please ignore the supercilious jerkoffs who've given China Cafe a 1 out of 5 here. It's ridiculous to call this restaurant "lower than the average" typical neighborhood spot, or whatever the Einstein who made that comment said. It's always possible to have a less than satisfying experience at an otherwise consistently great establishment. Like the character who judged this place on the basis o...
I know why this restaurant is popular!!! The people at the table next to me were so drunk they could have been eating dog food. I'm not kidding. They kept ordering round after round. Drunks will scarf down anything just to keep drinking. And the waitress could not bring them drinks fast enough. Everyone was really happy. Thrilled. That has got to be it. And they will roll into here time after tim...
Did not care for the food or ambiance. Do not understand all the hype. It is on the low end (very low end) of typical suburban Chinese fare. There is a bar scene but that is not why we drove 15 miles. We will not return to The China Cafe in Novi.
We have no affiliation with any other local resturant. Don't own one. Don't work in one. We work hard and don't like to be conned when we spend money eating out. From the looks of the other people who have written reviews stating they don't care for this place, the owner comments on the poor reviews.... This time tou can save your time, Pal. The food in this restaurant is indefensible. It's a t...
Just went there tonight and I was impressed! I was skeptical due to some of the bad reviews on here but was persuaded to go check it out and was pleasantly surprised! Orange chicken was great as was the fried rice soup and the service was great. Orange chicken was 10.95 for a TON of all white meat chicken and I loved each piece so much I appeared pregnant on the way out haha. Check this place...
I'm looking for a Chinese restaurant where I can eat: I have an MSG allergy. Not this one! I asked for steamed tofu in Genreal Tso's sauce and steamed vegetables in rice with some kind of tasty sauce with no MSG and no oils. They say "we don't add MSG to anything" whch means, if you question them closely, that their sauce ingredients are purchased ready-made from outside and all contain MSG....
Are you kidding me? People HONESTLY think that this is a one-star restaurant? I call shenanigans- these negative reviews are likely from owners of competing restaurants trying to bring down the best Chinese restaurant on the west side. The wait staff is phenomenal - I have never reached the bottom of my glass without it being cheerfully refilled. Everything is fresh and tasty. The Mongolian ...
After reading the reviews, we tried the China Cafe. Sorry to say we have to agree with the ones that say many of the 5 star reviews for The China Cafe must be a hoax. 100% FICTION. The China Cafe is a local watering hole that happens to serve something that resembles Chinese Food. Barely.
The China Cafe serves up great reviews for their own food. Tricky Business to be sure.
Detroit News R...
We called ahead for reservations since we were a large party (6 adults and 4 kids). The staff were friendly, energetic, helpful and made us feel quite at home.
The Sea Bass was very fresh and delicious. I ordered mine a little spicy and just loved it. I'm not usually a fish eater, either. I also loved the salad that came with it. It was a yummy combination of sweet and salty, crisp and nutty.
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The food tasted old. Service was poor. The vibe was just terrible. It's like half a resturant and half a 19th hole kind of place.
Calling China Cafe 'medicore' would be a compliment.
We were tricked by the padded reviews. The food is tasteless.
China Cafe must bribe their "favorite" customers with free food or free drinks to write glowing reviews of the poor food.
Imagine being bribed with this food!
Don't do it...You will be disapointent if you eat here. food is bad and atmosphere is noisy.................
Always in the mood to try a new Chinese restaurant in the area -- I gave China Cafe a shot. I took two friends for dinner. None of us drink beer, wine or mixed drinks. The waitress ignored us after we ordered water. I'll make it simple...
The positive reviews for China Cafe -- come from the barflies.
The negative reviews come from people who like good food.
Pure and simple.
5 ...
I never post in these sites...but the review before mine prompted me to do it this time. The China Cafe is so highly rated by other members here BECAUSE of the service the owners and staff provide. I know not everybody will love the food everywhere they go. I happen to really enjoy the food at the China Cafe. In fact, I trust that the food will always be great....so usually I'll show up, sit ...
Citysearch never failed us until the china cafe.
After our very mediocre meal, I took another look at the reviews on this page. I wondered how so many customers could revel in such unimaginative food.
Over 75% of the 5 star reviews called the owners by name. There is no other example of this on Citysearch.
If you value Citysearch (and we do) -- watch out -- The deck is stacked at this...
We ate at China Cafe and we will never return. The generic sauces could have been poured from a bottle. The flavors were non-existant. We ventured into the China Cafe based on word of mouth. That is the problem. This is Chinese food for Yoopers. If you have never had the real deal; you have no way to compre the China cafe to any other Chinese food. In the U.P., there is usually only one Chinese ...
I have frequented China Cafe for several years now, for three reasons: their service, the food and its value. To me, a great chef is defined by his sauces. This is what separates Kelly Chang's food from the other Chinese restaurants in town. From the savory oyster sauce with his sea bass, to sweet , or the spicy five pepper shrimp, it's tough to choose from the menu, so I often ask Kelly to su...
My wife is Chinese. We lived in China. We went to the China Cafe in Novi based on positve reviews @citysearch. What a terrible letdown. The food is not Chinese. I could go into detail about each item -- but what's the point? The fact is: This resturant would be laughed out of China. Laughed out of L.A. & NYC.
Don't be fooled. There are 53 reviews (until this one) telling people how great t...
I love chinese food, and have lived all over this country. One of my favorite dishes is the aforementioned Mongolian Beef. I have looked all over my general area (Dearborn, Westland) with little sucess on finding this dish the way I preferred it prepared. Looking for a new chef, I ventured to this board and it's recommendation as to "top" dining Chinese in the Detroit area.
I must say, ...
After reading numerous reviews here on CitySearch we decided to give it a try on a whim one day. We were in the area and stopped by for some takeout. This place was HOPPING, it was a Friday evening around 5:30pm. The phones were ringing off the hook, it was unbelievable. Looked like a call-center for a large corporation! It only took about 20 minutes to get our carry out order (not bad consi...
I went there today after reading all the great feedback from this site.I found the place just so-so.Nothing to rave about-the food was just medicore.Service was not the best I had to hunt someone down just to get some water.And the place wasn't even busy.Would I go back....NO!
Fantastic service and a great place to have few cocktails and a bite of food with the many regulars that frequent the bar every night.
Ps. They also serve a fantastic shot
I found China Cafe to be the best tasting Chinese food I've found in the states. The wait-staff was more than friendly from entry to exit, always attentive but not bothersome. The food was plentiful (I've never left without a doggy-bag), and the taste was beyond expectations. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. I highly recommend China Cafe to those who are looking for value and great Chine...
To me there is no other Chinese resturant to go to. The food is the best I've tasted, ever. Don't get me wrong, I still like to grille a juicy steak on my own, but you really have to eat this food to be able to describe it. The taste of the various dishes leaves your pallette and appetite fulfilled to the max. As a sales rep also, I have used China Cafe for events. Besides these accounts as...
With all due respect, WAY too much hype on this one. Food was good but not great. Overpriced given the quality and portions. Wait staff was less than attentive, bordering on rude. Perhaps others see something we didn't!
Although you wouldn't suspect it from the exterior, this is a really great Chinese restaurant. This was my first time eating there and I was glad to discover that they can back up the hype. The restaurant was busy during the lunch hour but we were seated and served quickly. The General Tso chicken is really excellent. The hot and sour soup was pleasently more sour than the typical fare one wo...
I found China Cafe on Citysearch and realize it's rated high for a reason -- EVERYTHING is good here and the staff is super friendly. If you live far, the drive is worth the experience. The owners are right at the bar...you've gotta love that!
We ate here tonight...and it was definately worth the trip. We ate a late dinner, so the place seemed more like a bar with some tables...but it was a cute place. The waitress recommended the dinner for 4 for us..and it was more than enough for 5 people. The food was absolutely delicious! The hot and sour soup, crab rangoons, mongolian beef, general tso's chicken, hawaiian chicken, and the chicken...
I went purely off of the reviews on city search even down to what people ordered and they were all right!
This is the best Chiniese in the metro area!!! Not only is the food consistantly good, the service is excellent and the owners are so welcoming! I wouldn't go anywhere else!
I didn't even like Chinese food until I went to the China Cafe. Now it is "My" place to go. Suzanne and Kelly, the owners, and their staff make sure you are right at home. Everything on the menu is great but don't be afraid to ask Kelly to make a suggestion or just "make me something beef (or chicken or whatever)" for a delicious surprise that isn't on the menu. His recipe book is more like an...
Try the sesame chicken, it's amazing. It is a little on the expensive side but worth the money. They are also closed on Monday.
We are so very pleased with the meal we just had. The service was wonderful, the food was wonderful. There is nothing bad about this restaurant. I was so surprised at the prices, very reasonable.
We've been looking for that "goto" Chinese restaurant - and we've finally found it on Citysearch. Good value, great service, and (get this) better than PF Changs. The dinner for two special: soup, egg rolls (chicken), crab rangoon, large platters of Mongolian Beef and General Tso's Chicken - $30. Can't beat it. Some of the best crab rangoon I've ever had. Service was prompt and friendly, location...
i've been here a few times and i have to say that this place is the best place to get great chinese food, and its hard to find it here in detroit. The food is savory and light, as opposed to most chinese restaurants. But the best part is the value. If you havent checked it out, you definitely should if you live in the D.
Warm and friendly service, with great Asian hospitality. The food is dilicious and the price is fair. Most Chinese restaurants do not have bars, it's amazing that China Cafe has one with good service .
the food was fantastiic the aptmosphere was great had a get time you should definitly try this place
Great Food & Conversation. The Real China Cafe Experience is to come early, have a Diet Pepsi with Lime at the bar, relax, strike up a conversation with other patrons and/or the owners. Excellent Starters !!! Son John Paul and I do two orders of Crab Rangoon to get started. Try my one of my favorites, "FunkyTofooBalls" (my name for it). Fish Specials come with a Wonderful salad.
This restaurant is the closest thing to "Cheers" in your neighborhood, without Cliff and Norm.
My husband and I discovered this place when they opened, soon after we moved to Novi. We highly recommend this restaurant to all.
We have been to several other chinese restaurants in the area, including the chain on Haggerty. When it comes to comparison.... the bottom line, there is none. China Cafe ...
I have been to a lot of chinese restaurant .This one is by far the best ,the most friendly restaurant i have ever been to.My boyfriend and i had lettce wrap for appetizer,their lettce wrap is the best lettce wrap i ever had.For dinner my server nancy suggested general tso's chicken and asian angel hair pasta with shrimp in some kind of spicy garlic sauce.let me say this"we were in heaven".
When you see it on the strip mall it isn't something you'd think would be a restaurant you might want to come back to, but once you enter you can tell from the atmosphere that you will be back again and again. After moving to Novi, I didn't have a favorite restaurant, until I tried CC. I've been going again and again ever since, which says alot from me since I'm a very picky Thai gal and there is...
The best chinese food in town!!! I've been to almost all in town and China Cafe still out does them all. Great owners, people, atmosphere, FOOD and prices. I'm a lifer....
I travel to Detroit often and make a point to visit the China Cafe each time. Meals are unique, fresh and consistently great. The hosts are wonderful and make you feel comfortable even when dining alone. Don't miss the opportunity to take advantage of this unforgetable dining experience!
If you like Chinese food this is the place. From the lettuce wraps to the stir fried rice noodles evrything is top notch!! Great atmosphere and the service is great. If you are in the Novi area China Cafe is a must.
Chine Cafe does a great job acros the board. Kelly and Susanna make you feel at home and the service is great. I reccomend ordering off the board for the house specials. I had the Beef and Ausparugus last week and it was fantastic. If you like Chinese food China cafe is a must
I live in Wisconsin, however I travel to Detroit often. I always make it a priority to visit China Cafe when in town not only for the fantastic food but for the overall ambiance and friendly atmosphere. There is no doubt this is the best Chinese restaurant I have ever been to... anywhere.
You can rely on the consistently high quality service and value at the China Cafe. I highly recommend this restaurant for a food and service experience that can't be beat. The staff is friendly, the food is outstanding and it is no longer a secret.
There is nothing I can write to explain how good the food is at China Cafe. The only thing I can say is you have to experience it for yourself!!!
There's typical "Chinese" food and then there is China Cafe, where even the traditional dishes are second to none. For the adventurous, Asian fushion is way to go with familiar items reaching the palate in ways rarely associated with traditional Chinese cooking. Fear not when venturing off the menu - may the won-ton be with you!!
This is my favorite. They have the best hot and sour soup and have very unique dishes. My favorite is shrimp and green beans. The owners are always there to make you feel welcome and comfortable
I have eaten at many Chinese restaurants and never have I received such professional, friendly service. The food is incredible and the prices are more than reasonable. I also believe that the atmosphere is comfortable. I would and have recommended the China Cafe to friends, co-workers and family and they have all responded positively to the food, prices and service.
I have to say that China Cafe is the Best chinese food in Michigan, from the friendly service to the awesome food, you will not find a better place. My favorite is the General Saui Chicken and the Orange Chicken. Our kids ask to go there on their own because they love their rice. I recommend this place to everyone.
This is hands down the best chinese restaurant around. The food is absolutely wonderful, very delicious and always freshly prepared. I live in West Bloomfield and work in Southfield but still make it there every week for lunch or dinner, passing several other chinese places along the way. It's well worth the drive. The owners, Kelly and Susana are great people and make you feel very welcome.
I have eaten at many Chinese Restaurants and China Cafe is the number 1 chinese restaurant in the state of Michigan. The five pepper beef is phenomenal, crab rangoon is excellent. If your looking for a beautiful evening and great prices China Cafe is the only place you should go. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kelly and Susana have a Jewel in Novi. I love everthing from the Mongolian Beef to the Garlic Chives with Pork. I entertain customers there several times a week and never before have I gotten such consistant raves from cliants about what a great lunch. Forget the mainstream chains and burger joints this place is exceptional. Great Food, Great Wine, and Friendly and Helpful Staff. Don't be su...
The China Cafe has provided one of the nicest dining experiences I've ever had. The staff was extremely polite and the food was second to none. To date, I have sampled five or six different dishes: five pepper beef, garlic and chive pork, pan fried noodles, fried rice and the Hawaiian chicken....all of them superb. And, be sure to get the Crab Rangoons....they are out of sight.
The food has kept me coming back years. The service is that of a five star restaurant. What i love about China Cafe is that you can come for an after work drink and snack or bring the whole family for dinner. Come in once and you will be hooked, there is no one in south east michigan that can compare to this place.
Phenominal food, service, and atmosphere! Five stars! The best Chinese restaurant I have been to yet! Will keep coming back and we definitely spread the word!
Bonus: Full bar and great prices to boot!
My wife and I stopped by this restaurant and we both loved it. Excellent chinese food at a good price. Don't miss the crab rangoon!!
A COUPLE OF FRIENDS AND ME WENT TO THE CHINA CAFE FOR DINNER FOR MY BIRTHDAY AND THE EXPERIENCE WAS AMAZING. THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND SERVICE IS TOP NOTCH. THE FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE. ASK FOR THE CHINESE CANOLI FOR DESERT IT IS NOT ON THE MENU BUT IS VERY, VERY GOOD.
I love this place. A strip mall location sometimes can indicate a sub-par dedication to quality but that does not apply in the case of China Cafe. Great food at very reasonable prices and excellent service. One of my favorite restaurants and most certainly my favorite for Chinese (although it is much more than that). Keep up the good work and thank you!
Delicious food that is not your run of the mill "quart to go" Chinese. Creatively prepared dishes that delight the taste buds with each visit. This is the only place that you can pick from the endless choices blindfolded, and be delighted each and every time. Had I known about this jewel before I moved to Novi, I would have bought a house down the street instead of 3 miles away!! Keep it coming a...
Once you visit China Cafe you won't go any place else for Chinese! The owners will greet you at the door and give you the best service in town. The food is fantastic and they are always offering new and exciting specials! Great atmosphere whether you dine in at the bar or sit in the restaurant. It's an all around great place that will keep you coming back for more!
Forget the rest. This is the best. An honestly run owner operated restaurant. Forget all those phony contemporary asian places and also the so called "fusion" ones. The food here is tops. Don't look at the menu and just let the owners take care of you. You will love the food.
In my opinion this place is tops for Asian. Forget about those so called "fusion" places too. This husband and wife owned and operated place is my favorite. Fantastic food, excellent service, great people. What else do you wan't? O.K. the wine list is not good, but they make up for it.
In my opinion, this is without a dought the best asian restaurant around. The food is most excellent, the service is simply great, the owners are the best. This place blows away every other asian restaurant I have eaten at in this area. Not just the Chinese ones but the Japanese, Korean, Thai and also those claiming to be "fusion" restaurants. For a special treat: don't look at the menu, let the ...
Very well prepared food in a great atmosphere with very good service. A well run owner operated restaurant.
One of my favorite places to eat. A well run operation with exciting food at fair prices and great service. Highly recommended.
Great food, great service. Hidden treasure in a strip mall.
The food here is really fantastic. The owners oversee the restaurant on a daily basis, which really shows.
Don't let the strip mall setting fool you. This place is a gem. Great food at very moderate prices. Excellent service.
I love this place. Great food, excellent service, very reasonable prices.
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