TAIPEI 101
121-A East Chatham Street, Cary, NC 27511 DIRECTIONS
Since 2011
Here’s The Deal:
Taipei101 is a Chinese spot specializing in cooking from the Sichuan & Taiwanese regions, plus a dim sum menu. It is a hidden gem located in a strip mall, so there is a decent spacious parking lot. Taipei 101 is the classic spot in Wake County for authentic Chinese food. Their chef prepares excellent appetizers and entrees using the freshest ingredients that will undoubtedly make your mouth water. They have Americanized & authentic menu options, so you can find something for everyone at your party. The Dim Sum menu is available all the time. In addition, they have great lunch specials that come with soup, rice, veggie roll, and an entree.
SPECIALTY:
MENU: Tossed Cucumber in Sauce, Beef Tendons in Szechuan Red Oil, Lotus Root Salad, Dan Dan Noodles, Bean Jelly, Homemade Steam Pork Buns, Beef Fillet with Tripe, Boiled Chicken with Szechuan Chili, Fried Root Salad, Cold Noodle, Bang Bang Shrimp, Jelly Fish Cucumber Carrot & Spicy Whelk
Price: Appetizer Starts from $7.99
Soup Starts from $8.99
Griddle Starts from $17.99
Chicken & Duck Starts from $12.99
Pork Starts from $14.99
Soup Starts from $8.99
Griddle Starts from $17.99
Chicken & Duck Starts from $12.99
Pork Starts from $14.99
Beef & Lamb Starts from $14.99
Seafood Starts from $13.99
Dim Sum Starts from $1.5
Rice & Noodles Starts from $11.99
Tofu Starts from $11.99
Vegetable Starts from $10.99
Chef Special Starts from $18.99
Best Restaurants by The News & Observer 2016-2021
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BANANA LEAF
1026 Ryan Road, Cary, NC 27511 DIRECTIONS
Since 2013
Here’s The Deal:
Banana Leaf is a casual eatery serving up pad Thai, lo mein & other Asian meals in a modern, colorful space. The dining area is an open space with a cozy feel. Banana Leaf is the best Chinese restaurant serving authentic dishes. The menu is large, and you can try some new every time you visit. They also have a family banquet that you can request the money for and book in advance. Now they are offering deliveries within 15 miles or curbside pickup. You can order the traditional American style dishes or go exotic with thai style seafood, house-style braised grouper, roast duck, hong kong-style spicy shrimp.
SPECIALTY:
MENU: House Special Fried Chicken Wings, Beef Chow Fun, Chicken Chow Fun, Hot and Spicy Beef, Shrimp and Egg Chow Fun with Gravy, Stir-Fried Noodles with Chicken and Pork, Pad Thai Noodles with Shrimp and Chicken, Fresh Pineapple Fried Rice with Chicken and Shrimp, Half Boiled Chicken with House Special Sauce & Chicken with Garlic Sauce
Price: Starters Starts from $3.95
Dim Sum Starts from $8.99
Soups Starts from $2.95
Chicken Starts from $13.95
Chinese Set Meal Starts from $85
Dim Sum Starts from $8.99
Soups Starts from $2.95
Chicken Starts from $13.95
Chinese Set Meal Starts from $85
Beef & Pork Starts from $15.95
Seafood Starts from $15.95
Noodles, Ho Fun, Rice Starts from $10.95
House Specials Starts from $25
Family Feasts Starts from $60
Peking Duck Set Starts from $115
Side Orders Starts from $1.5
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GOOD HARVEST
1104 Ledsome Lane, Cary, NC 27511 DIRECTIONS
Here’s The Deal:
Good Harvest is one of the best AYCE hot pot restaurants in the Triangle area. The interior of the restaurant is neat and modern. This restaurant also has two VIP rooms for some fun group karaoke. The seating is open, and the waiters are easy to work with, especially mid-week. They have regular Chinese Sichuan food and a Chinese hotpot buffet. They have a sauce bar with individual bowls or large bowls you can make for the table to vary spice, allergies (to a certain degree), and portions. Their menu is extensive, with loads of options to add to the broth. The menu has a large array of vegetables and meat to select. You can cook your food at the table.
SPECIALTY:
MENU: Sliced Beef, Sliced Lamb, Beef Tripe, Luncheon Meat, Mini Pork Sausage, White Beef Tripe, Tofu Skin, Taro, Fish Ball, Quail Egg, Fried Tofu, Fish Tofu, Tong Ho, Winter Melon, Seaweed Knot, Sliced Radish, Cauliflower, Watercress, Enoki Mushroom, Kind Mushroom, Napa Cabbage, Spinach, Lettuce, Sliced Pumpkin, Sliced Lotus Root & Rice Cake
Price: Make Your Own Pot Starts from $69.95
Mix & Match Pot Starts from $49.95
Fish Pot Sides Starts from $4
Cold Side Dishes Starts from $6.95
Charpati Starts from $7.95