New Island is a new restaurant in the Warwick area located at 3301 Post Rd. We sent out a mailer introducing ourselves and the owner kindly reached out. She was gracious enough to offer recommendations, her first being their General Tso Chicken. 

We placed a large take-out order for two General Tso Chicken combinations (with white meat) an order of Singapore Rice Noodles, Pan Fried Dumplings, Beef Teriyaki, a Large Chicken Fried Rice and 2 Wonton Soups. 

There was not a single thing that we sampled today that did not impress us. New Island is doing something very special right now. They have a really nice General Tso Chicken. When we seen on their menu that they offer a cup of their General Tso sauce as a side order, We figured they believed their sauce is amazing. Indeed it is excellent. 

General Tso Chicken is by far the most ordered American Chinese dish across the board. They stood out today in a big way. They prepared it with an interesting twist selecting to use Golden Fingers as the white meat substitution. Generally I don’t go for golden fingers, but this really surprised me. They did a fantastic job. Mike adds that he prefers a more traditional preparation of the white meat option, but was two thumbs up on the sauce and their Pork Fried Rice.

I enjoyed their Pork Fried Rice & Egg Roll. The Beef Teriyaki also receives higher than normal marks for the reason they glazed the beef teriyaki so nicely. The Pan Fried Dumplings added a nice touch. Feed back on the Wonton Soup was very good, full of vegetables and great flavor. 

Brian had the Singapore Rice Noodles and adds: 

“Let me start off by saying the reason we went to New Island today was courtesy of their owner reaching out to us in response to our mailer. They opened about two months ago, and after eating their food we would like to help get their name out there. Not to be confused with ‘The Islander’ The restaurant is nice, very traditional, very clean inside. I went with an order of the Singapore Rice Noodles for lunch, which featured chicken, shrimp, veggies and the thin rice noodles in a yellow curry sauce. Not too spicy, but enough to keep me happy, it was a solid lunch for sure. I was lucky enough to try some of the General, which was by far one of my favorites. Their sauce is outstanding, and we ordered it with white meat (obviously), which ended up being golden fingers doused with sauce. This was a polarizing move between our contributors, one that I personally loved. Definitely a Top 5 contender for best General, and we’ll have to go back soon to get another taste. Hats off to New Island, and we wish her much success with New Island, go check them out!”

We are happy for New Island. They are serving quality Chinese Food. They should be proud, We wish them great success. We would certainly recommend a visit to our readers. 

Enjoy, 

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Fu Ming in West Warwick has been serving their followers for many moons now. I dabbled with Fu Ming plenty of times, but keeping in line with our values I decided it was time for a revisitation, this way I could provide the most current and accurate review.

On the menu today was a Szcheuan Chicken combo with white rice and egg roll. Brian went with their Special Combination General Tso Chicken, which comes along with Beef Teriyaki, and Crab Rangoon.

My combination received a thumbs up. One of my favorite things in life is water chestnuts. The dish had plenty of them which gave it great texture along with the fresh white meat, and flavorful sauce. The egg roll passes. From a portion perspective they certainly hit the mark. Clearly the food was prepared with care.

Brian adds: “Overall a solid spot, glad we could add it to the list. I’d say their crab Rangoon was the best feature of the combination. I messed up and forgot to order white meat for the general (a rookie mistake at this point in the game) I got a few pieces white and dark meat. This really reflected the difference between the two, the white pieces being very good and the dark pieces not doing it for me. The beef teriyaki was serviceable. Overall, Fu Ming seems like a consistent spot. My top recommendation is the crab rangoon, or the classic play of a Pu Pu Platter for two.”

I feel Fu Ming is distinct and predictable. They deliver what you would come to expect after you have been enough times. We appreciated our visit.

On a side note, our Lunar New Year Instagram celebration went off without a hitch yesterday. We wish everyone a prosperous 2019. We continue to look forward to providing you with the most comprehensive guide to Chinese Food in the state of Rhode Island.

Enjoy,

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To wrap up the last week of January Chinese Food was certainly on the menu consistently last week. All places that have already been reviewed. We have a new list for the month of February. This list includes brand new reviews. We can’t wait. Enjoy the gallery below 🙂

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Today we did a standard take-out mission from Han Palace in Warwick. I know Han Palace well, they always do a fantastic job. Being a staple in the Warwick community for many years, they stand the test of time, every time.

I went rogue with a D1 Chicken Chow Mein Combo. Brian went with D24 the General’s Chicken (white meat) AKA a total layup. Both combos came with Pork Fried Rice and Egg roll, respectfully.

I totally loved my Chicken Chow Mein. For what can often be pegged as a bland dish, Han Palace does a phenomenal job making it come to life. Their Pork Fried Rice and Egg roll is amongst the best out there.

Brian loved the General, and shares the same sentiment about the rice and egg roll as I do. Having had the General Combo many times I can totally recommend the dish to anyone. It’s really top notch. I don’t like bell peppers with that dish, so I order mine without.

This area of Warwick has two legendary spots. Most people pick one or the other. I’ve been to the other Restaraunt “The Islander” many of times, and will properly give them the attention they rightfully deserve in the near future.

Go to Han Palace in Warwick, you can’t miss.

Enjoy!

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Today for lunch we did take-out from Red Ginger in Johnston. They have been around for 20 or so years now. The last time I had Red Ginger was in or around 2009/2010 

I knew exactly what to expect, and what I expected is exactly what I got. They do a good job with their General Tso and Pork Fried Rice. We also did a round of Steamed Dumplings. I can’t measure places by their Dumplings as it wouldn’t be fair. To put it short I like what I like, not top priority at Red Ginger. They are good, but not the best out there. 

They have served the Johnston area with pride for many years. Red Ginger is a nice place with a really great & friendly staff. Red Ginger is a solid restaurant. They are uniquely themselves, they have great reviews on the internet, and a loyal following.  

Enjoy, 

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Today we did Hong Kong in West Warwick. For a place that has been in business for a very long time, it was appropriate to visit it sooner rather than later for a current review. Ordered today was a General Tso Combination, Sweet & Sour Chicken Combo, Wonton Soup, and Beef Teriyaki. 

The General Tso was very very sweet, almost candy sweet. Brian & Mike enjoyed it, I look for something less sweet. I digress. The shining star for me was the Pork Fried Rice, egg roll, and Beef Teriyaki. They shined very brightly. Rice is so important. It can separate a good place from a great place. Hong Kong has great fried rice, plain and simple. The Beef Teriyaki was super tender and not at all chewy. Feed back on the Sweet and Sour Chicken was high praise. 

I am happy with our visit to Hong Kong, I would certainly recommend a visit. Do an order of Wonton Soup, Beef Teriyaki, and a Sweet & Sour Chicken Combo. 

Enjoy, 

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This will be brief as we have reviewd China Dynasty is the past, anything more it would be redundant. Ordered was Wonton Soup, Dynasty Wings, Pork Fried Rice, Steamed Dumplings, and Chicken Moo-Shi. Dynasty is always great.

The goal of this site is to tell you where to go and what to get. You go to these places per recommendation for targeted dishes. The Chicken Moo-Shi is done different here, and all food is subjective. It was certainly fresh and had nice flavor, but elementally not what I look for out of Moo-Shi. Different is good, and just because it’s different doesn’t mean it’s not good. But Dynasty does a lot of things great. I’d make Wonton Soup, Dynasty Wings, Pork Fried Rice, Beef Lo Mein, all top priority if going here for an inaugural visit.

Enjoy,

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Another day, another luncheon combination. I went with the Moo Goo Gai Pan lunch combo with white rice. As an often overlooked dish, Moo Goo Gai Pan is rich with vegies, and for protein it includes chicken (white meat) Although it is on the bland side, it is still flavorful and a staple in American Chinese Cuisine. Would I lie and say I wasn’t envious of Brian & Mike’s selection of the General Tso (white meat combo) no I wouldn’t. Having had that dish from Kwong many of times I know what I was missing. They do such a great job with their General Tso.

I highly recommend going to Kwong Dynasty. It’s an awesome meal, it’s always consistent.

Enjoy

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Red Rice again was perfect. They have set the bar so high. They consistently deliver the highest quality and standards. I’ve never had a bad meal at Red Rice.

Per the standard I started with an egg drop soup, and steamed dumplings. I went with the General Tso lunch combination. Although it is dark meat, Red Rice is so good at what they do that the dish just stands out amongst the best General Tso’s out there.

I’ve toured the full circuit the past 10 days, and I circled back to Red Rice. With a fresh memory of all the diversity of Chinese Cuisine in Rhode Island, Red Rice still stands on it’s own. It’s why it’s the best in Rhode Island.

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King’s Garden is one of the few places in Rhode Island that does Dim Sum. I’ll explain more about Dim Sum towards the end.

We did a good sampling of dishes. We started with a Wonton Soup & Steamed Dumplings. Both in which were enjoyed. The dumplings were tiny, & bite sized, good none the less. Also ordered was a Beef Lo Mein combination (23) it came with Pork Fried Rice & an egg roll. King’s Garden does a really nice job with their Beef Lo Mein & egg roll. Although the rice isn’t our favorite, it is so unique to them that we could pick it out of a line up blind folded. The rice is good no doubt, We would eat it any day. We just like something slightly different than what they offer.

Dim Sum- For the table: Shanghai Dumplings, Pork Buns, Sesame Red Bean Balls, & Chicken Feet.

The Pork Buns are delicious as are the Shanghai Dumplings. It would be recommended to save the Sesame dish for the end of the meal as it feels more like a dessert.

King’s Garden has been a fixture in Chinese Food Cuisine in the State of Rhode Island for decades. It’s certainly a place that you have to go visit. Although ownership has changed over, it is still of very high quality.

Enjoy

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For the reader who has never had Dim Sum before, it is small snack size dishes served in steamers. If you look at a Dim Sum menu for the first time you will see tons of different options. Ask for guidance, your waitress or waiter will be happy to help 🙂

I did one of my all time favorites pairings: Steamed Dumplings & White Rice. It’s a total comfort dish for me.

I used to go to this place called Little Chopsticks II in West Warwick, it was owned by Carlson. I basically grew up at Chopsticks. I’d get that paring of Steamed Dumplings and White Rice often. Typically on a Tuesday night Chopsticks was quite, just like Silver Crystal was tonight. It was super nostalgic! Little Chopsticks II went out of business years ago. I wanted to find the right opportunity on this site to mention them honorably, as they had been voted Best In RI many times in the late 80’s into the early 2000’s. I miss Little Chopsticks II. At any rate, I’ve been to Silver Crystal plenty of times. They have a really big Dim Sum menu, a lot of people in Rhode Island go here for that reason alone. My Steamed Dumplings were fresh, and the rice was great as well. I’ve had plenty of dishes from Silver Crystal including General Tso Chicken, Lo Mein, & Sweet and Sour Chicken to name a few. It’s a charming place to eat in, the staff is always friendly. I enjoyed tonight for the good food, and nice memories. Check out Silver Crystal in West Warwick, especially if you like Dim Sum.

Enjoy,

We hope everyone has had a great start to 2019. February 5th will ring in the Chinese New Year. The year of the Pig (Boar) It is the twelfth and last cycle of the Chinese Zodiac/ Horoscope. 

For the first of the year it was only appropriate to visit and dine in at our #1 rated Chinese Restaurant in Rhode Island, Red Rice. From there it was take-out from Dragon Palace, China Inn (Pawtucket) Wasabi, China Dynasty, New Asia House, and to ring the closing bell we visited Khoo. 

2019 will be an exciting year. We have a lot of things planed for ChineseFoodInRI.com and we want the readers to feel apart of it. On February 5th we will be selecting a random winner who is participating in our contest on Instagram to win a $25 gift certificate to Red Rice. We will continue to provide you with the best Chinese Food related content.

Thank you to those few who are following us while we are still in the building phase. We look forward to growing this website and culture in our state with you. See our gallery from all the places visited the past week!

All the best, 

Chinese Food In RI

 

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We wrap up our 7 day stretch of Chinese everyday for the first week of the year today at Khoo. Khoo is Killin’ it! Formerly know as Jack’s Penang in West Warwick, they have a new menu and they are doing great job over there. I had the Chicken in Oyster Sauce luncheon combo with white rice. Mike had the General Tso luncheon combo (with white meat) and Brian did a large order of Hot & Sour Soup. Feedback from both of them was high marks. My Chicken in Oyster sauce was excellent, all the vegies where fresh, it was a clean healthy dish and a nice way to close out day 7. Khoo offers a lot of unique dishes that are of Malysian origin. They are really noted for their soups and curry, but their Chinese menu is respectable.

Visit Khoo for Lunch or Dinner as they offer combination plates for both times of day. Nice restaurant inside, good service. Try something new.

Enjoy!

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Being on our Top 5 In RI it comes to no surprise that China Dynasty delivers in a big way. We did 3 combination plates. I did the Sweet & Sour Chicken combo (hold the sweet and sour sauce- substitute it for a half a cup of Dynasty Sauce on the side) Brian & Mike did the Dynasty Wing combo. Both combos came with their amazing pork fried rice, and one of the best Egg rolls you can find.

China Dynasty is a real special spot. Their Dynasty Wings and Dynasty Sauce is just next level, out of this world, crazy, stupid great. Their menu is so traditional and they offer so many great dishes. Each dish is done the right way, amazing flavor, amazing everything.

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China Dynasty Menu