No 1 Chinese Restaurant

So I was pretty conflicted about whether to give this place 4 stars or 5… Everything we have gotten here has been delicious, and it is definitely in my top 5 Chinese Food joints of all time. General Tso’s just how I like it, plus they have some great Crab Rangoon, Corn Nuggets, Spring Rolls, and all the other staples you know and love. On top of that, they remember you if you’re in there more than 1 time, even if you don’t go more than 1x in a month, which I think is pretty special service for a Chinese place. In most others you’re lucky to get someone who even wants to take your order. Now the reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is this, and it’s a pretty big one: they don’t accept cards. And you know Chinese food isn’t something you can really pay for with the money you might have in your wallet on a typical day, so you have to use the ATM before going there, or use the ATM in their store for a pretty big service charge. Also, their menu is in the higher end of what I’ve paid for Chinese food. It isn’t outrageous, but it’s slightly higher than what I’d generally prefer to pay. All in all, a great place to go, and when I’m craving Chinese food, this is always the spot.

Pretty decent Chinese food. No delivery. Wonton soup isn’t the greatest and the lo mein is a bit greasy. Other than that everything I’ve had has been very good. Friendly restaurant.

Great food at low prices. I’ve eaten at much «higher end» places that weren’t nearly so tasty. The woman who helped me at the register was very friendly, and another worker was chatting up a happy guest while she cleared a table. It’s obvious the people who work here actually care about what they’re doing and it shows. I’ll definitely be going back, even if its only for take-​out.

I have been eating here for a large part of my life and have always enjoyed the food. They are reasonably priced and fast. The food is always hot and made fresh. Only complaint is they only take cash as payment. No cards at all.

I loved this place when I lived in Pottstown. After a while, the chicken with garlic sauce was so good that it was the only thing I ever ordered. I’d recommend it highly. You can ask for it spicy if you want a small kick.

I heard this place was a Pottstown institution, so I dragged my wife there one night. Maybe the people that swear by it belong in an institution… or maybe we do for eating in.
We ordered the house lo-​mein and General Tso’s chicken. The lo-​mein was nothing special. Not particularly flavorful, but way greasy. The General Tso’s was cooked properly, but in some weird honey-​and-​red pepper sauce. The egg rolls were soggy and the whole affair cost way more than it should have.
I give it 1 star for at least making the General Tso’s crispy and 1 star for the amount of shrimp in the lo-​mein. But there’s no way I’d go back.

Maybe I went there on a bad day. Frozen veggies and greasy Egg Foo Yung.

The BEST Chinese takeout in the area! All of the food is prepared fresh, no matter what it is. The sauces are light and lovely. Not the typical heavy, gelatinous mess you typically get from Chinese takeout. The owners are interested in their customers and get to know you on a first name basis. It’s a very friendly atmosphere! I can’t eat Chinese takeout from anywhere else because I’ve been so spoiled by No 1.