Chinese food options?

codeman671 · 12-22-2022, 02:14 PM

Looking for chinese food options close to Gilford. It seems to be slim pickings.

Any experiences with Shanghai in Laconia or China Garden in Belmont? Not looking to go out towards Moultonborough for it.

I did pick up takeout at Eastern Paradise at the Ridge on the way home one night last week. It was ok, but didn't wow me.

Major · 12-22-2022, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

Looking for chinese food options close to Gilford. It seems to be slim pickings.

Any experiences with Shanghai in Laconia or China Garden in Belmont? Not looking to go out towards Moultonborough for it.

I did pick up takeout at Eastern Paradise at the Ridge on the way home one night last week. It was ok, but didn't wow me.

Our feeling is that China Garden is the best of the ones remaining. PhuJee was our favorite. You should note that if you are looking for take out on Christmas Eve, you'll have to find another choice. The restaurant is open but not for take out.

We were going to order from China Garden, but switched gears to Lanna Thai, which is very good. A little different than Chinese, but just as appetizing!

Good luck!

BroadHopper · 12-22-2022, 07:05 PM

In Tilton is pretty much about it on the WalMart side of the pond. China Garden is the best closed to home but not as good as the Green Ginger.

If you like Thai food, Lana Thai is very good.

ishoot308 · 12-22-2022, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

Looking for chinese food options close to Gilford. It seems to be slim pickings.

Any experiences with Shanghai in Laconia or China Garden in Belmont? Not looking to go out towards Moultonborough for it.

I did pick up takeout at Eastern Paradise at the Ridge on the way home one night last week. It was ok, but didn't wow me.

No personal experience with Shanghai, but a coworker of mine who is also a Gilford resident says Shanghai is the best around here….

Merry Christmas!

Dan

8gv · 12-22-2022, 07:22 PM

Shang Hai is yummy but not cheap.

Nothing is cheap these days so I just go with yummy.

Biggd · 12-22-2022, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

In Tilton is pretty much about it on the WalMart side of the pond. China Garden is the best closed to home but not as good as the Green Ginger.

If you like Thai food, Lana Thai is very good.

I second Green Ginger!

Overlake97 · 12-23-2022, 01:32 AM

I third Green Ginger (Chinese) and Lanna Thai. Vong’s in Tilton is also a good Thai option.

Meredith AK · 12-23-2022, 10:48 AM

I realize this place is in Concord, but it's our go-to place anytime we're traveling back home. The Tea Garden is located on Main Street in Concord next to the Holiday Inn downtown. Easy 4 minutes off exits 15W or 14 from Rt93. I've traveled extensively to China, and found the hot-and-sour soup at Tea Garden to be the absolute best I've tasted. Very reasonably priced menu with very authentic taste.
Regarding local lakes region Asian cuisine, Green Ginger would also be our choice.

ishoot308 · 12-31-2022, 02:45 PM

Codeman,

Just an fyi to let you know that I personally tried Shanghai last night as take out…I think there are better options….

Dan

thinkxingu · 12-31-2022, 03:10 PM

Depending on where in Gilford, I think Lee Wah in Moultonborough might be worth the drive.

The last half dozen times we ate there were awesome.

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Heaven · 01-02-2023, 08:21 PM

Saigon & Tokyo in Dover, has the best General Gau's I have ever had

codeman671 · 01-03-2023, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Codeman,

Just an fyi to let you know that I personally tried Shanghai last night as take out…I think there are better options….

Dan

Thanks Dan. We tried China Bistro last week, it was decent. I will say their beef teriyaki was excellent. It was worth keeping on my list.

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Originally Posted by Heaven

Saigon & Tokyo in Dover, has the best General Gau's I have ever had

I am very familiar with Saigon, I lived in Dover for many years and still work down here. They have great beef teriyaki as well, the rest has been so-so lately. Lots of back stories with that place, covid took its toll on them. They aren't expecting to reopen the dining room, staying takeout only. Short on help and some other issues I have heard. Jenny is still getting by though.

Oriental Delight in Dover is my choice down here.

steve-on-mark · 01-03-2023, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

Thanks Dan. We tried China Bistro last week, it was decent. I will say their beef teriyaki was excellent. It was worth keeping on my list.

I am very familiar with Saigon, I lived in Dover for many years and still work down here. They have great beef teriyaki as well, the rest has been so-so lately. Lots of back stories with that place, covid took its toll on them. They aren't expecting to reopen the dining room, staying takeout only. Short on help and some other issues I have heard. Jenny is still getting by though.

Oriental Delight in Dover is my choice down here.

if you want to drive just a little further south, Szechuan Taste in Exeter has been our go-to for years!

codeman671 · 01-03-2023, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

if you want to drive just a little further south, Szechuan Taste in Exeter has been our go-to for years!

I used to love it when I worked in Exeter and lived in Newfields. Its a helluva drive from Gilford though!

Heaven · 01-03-2023, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

Thanks Dan. We tried China Bistro last week, it was decent. I will say their beef teriyaki was excellent. It was worth keeping on my list.

I am very familiar with Saigon, I lived in Dover for many years and still work down here. They have great beef teriyaki as well, the rest has been so-so lately. Lots of back stories with that place, covid took its toll on them. They aren't expecting to reopen the dining room, staying takeout only. Short on help and some other issues I have heard. Jenny is still getting by though.

Oriental Delight in Dover is my choice down here.

I have enjoyed IKKO dover on Saturday (or is it Sunday) sushi specials (affordable, used to be)
. How's the sushi at Oriental Delight?

Givemethewholeclam · 01-08-2023, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

Looking for chinese food options close to Gilford. It seems to be slim pickings.

Any experiences with Shanghai in Laconia or China Garden in Belmont? Not looking to go out towards Moultonborough for it.

I did pick up takeout at Eastern Paradise at the Ridge on the way home one night last week. It was ok, but didn't wow me.

We make the drive to Portsmouth about once a month. Kim Lai is very good. We tried numerous one closer to home, none come close to Kim Lai.

codeman671 · 01-09-2023, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Heaven

I have enjoyed IKKO dover on Saturday (or is it Sunday) sushi specials (affordable, used to be)
. How's the sushi at Oriental Delight?

I hear the sushi is very good. I don't eat sushi often so I can't really speak from experience, just what I have heard from people I am dining with.

codeman671 · 01-09-2023, 04:52 PM

Last night we ventured over to Green Ginger in Tilton.

The food was very good (although I am just getting over covid and I don't have all my taste and smell back yet). Portions were odd, some larger than expected but most were smaller. The pupu for two looked like a 1 person serving. The lo-mein was small but priced less than I see elsewhere. The beef teriyaki was great, so were the other items we tried. And we tried a lot...

The scorpion bowl was a waste. Premade, poured from a gallon jug and served in a large glass, it looked more like a margarita.

Biggd · 01-09-2023, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

Last night we ventured over to Green Ginger in Tilton.

The food was very good (although I am just getting over covid and I don't have all my taste and smell back yet). Portions were odd, some larger than expected but most were smaller. The pupu for two looked like a 1 person serving. The lo-mein was small but priced less than I see elsewhere. The beef teriyaki was great, so were the other items we tried. And we tried a lot...

The scorpion bowl was a waste. Premade, poured from a gallon jug and served in a large glass, it looked more like a margarita.

I've never eaten in dining area, just take out which I've enjoyed.

chillininnh · 01-10-2023, 11:46 AM

I like the food at Shang Hai, no need to travel far IMHO.

codeman671 · 01-10-2023, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chillininnh

I like the food at Shang Hai, no need to travel far IMHO.

That's our next stop.

john60ri · 01-26-2023, 08:25 AM

Still missing the Phu Jee whenever we're up there.

codeman671 · 01-26-2023, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by chillininnh

I like the food at Shang Hai, no need to travel far IMHO.

I didn't realize Shang Hai was take-out only these days. We tried to go last week and no-go. Ended up back at Green Ginger.

I picked up Eastern Paradise (Rochester at the Ridge) on the way north a few nights ago, still don't love it but the family wanted chinese.

Merrymeeting · 01-26-2023, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

I picked up Eastern Paradise (Rochester at the Ridge) on the way north a few nights ago, still don't love it but the family wanted chinese.

Agreed. We picked up from there tonight as we were passing by. Ok, but no where near as good as Sea Bird in Wolfeboro where we normally go.

codeman671 · 03-27-2023, 09:59 AM

We have settled in with Green Ginger as our local chinese go-to. Food is very good and consistent. It has been our Sunday night ritual.

If you go, ask for Andy the waiter. He's the man!

Biggd · 03-27-2023, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

We have settled in with Green Ginger as our local chinese go-to. Food is very good and consistent. It has been our Sunday night ritual.

If you go, ask for Andy the waiter. He's the man!

I've never eaten in the restaurant but have gotten take out many times and the food has been great.
It's far for me because we are in Meredith but it's always worth the trip.

Heaven · 04-02-2023, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Heaven

Saigon & Tokyo in Dover, has the best General Gau's I have ever had

I triple second that, yes the best

12-22-2022, 02:14 PM	#1
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,187 Thanks: 188 Thanked 690 Times in 405 Posts	Chinese food options? Looking for chinese food options close to Gilford. It seems to be slim pickings. Any experiences with Shanghai in Laconia or China Garden in Belmont? Not looking to go out towards Moultonborough for it. I did pick up takeout at Eastern Paradise at the Ridge on the way home one night last week. It was ok, but didn't wow me.

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BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,446 Thanks: 3,012 Thanked 1,072 Times in 770 Posts	Green Ginger In Tilton is pretty much about it on the WalMart side of the pond. China Garden is the best closed to home but not as good as the Green Ginger. If you like Thai food, Lana Thai is very good. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

12-23-2022, 01:32 AM	#7
Overlake97 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 244 Thanks: 145 Thanked 56 Times in 40 Posts	Ginger and Thai I third Green Ginger (Chinese) and Lanna Thai. Vong’s in Tilton is also a good Thai option.

12-23-2022, 10:48 AM	#8
Meredith AK Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Beautiful Town of Meredith Posts: 96 Thanks: 35 Thanked 39 Times in 28 Posts	Tea Garden, Concord I realize this place is in Concord, but it's our go-to place anytime we're traveling back home. The Tea Garden is located on Main Street in Concord next to the Holiday Inn downtown. Easy 4 minutes off exits 15W or 14 from Rt93. I've traveled extensively to China, and found the hot-and-sour soup at Tea Garden to be the absolute best I've tasted. Very reasonably priced menu with very authentic taste. Regarding local lakes region Asian cuisine, Green Ginger would also be our choice.

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ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 5,571 Thanks: 2,152 Thanked 4,608 Times in 1,771 Posts	Shanghai Codeman, Just an fyi to let you know that I personally tried Shanghai last night as take out…I think there are better options…. Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

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Heaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 502 Thanks: 119 Thanked 93 Times in 65 Posts	Saigon & Tokyo in Dover, has the best General Gau's I have ever had

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codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,187 Thanks: 188 Thanked 690 Times in 405 Posts	Last night we ventured over to Green Ginger in Tilton. The food was very good (although I am just getting over covid and I don't have all my taste and smell back yet). Portions were odd, some larger than expected but most were smaller. The pupu for two looked like a 1 person serving. The lo-mein was small but priced less than I see elsewhere. The beef teriyaki was great, so were the other items we tried. And we tried a lot... The scorpion bowl was a waste. Premade, poured from a gallon jug and served in a large glass, it looked more like a margarita.

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chillininnh Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 53 Thanks: 8 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts	I like the food at Shang Hai, no need to travel far IMHO.

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codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,187 Thanks: 188 Thanked 690 Times in 405 Posts	We have settled in with Green Ginger as our local chinese go-to. Food is very good and consistent. It has been our Sunday night ritual. If you go, ask for Andy the waiter. He's the man!

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