CHINESE

ASIAN SUPER BUFFET
3900 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 712-0899; www.asiansuperbuffett.com
The items change daily, but with seven buffet lines, you're bound to find many of your favorite Chinese dishes such as sweet and sour chicken or beef and broccoli. American fare like pizza, garlic bread and apple pie increase your options. Mongolian barbecue dishes are cooked to order and allow diners to choose their own meats and vegetables. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Mon. — Sat, dinner buffet all day Sunday. Credit cards. $


AUGUST MOON
3635 Prytania St., 899-5129; www.augustmoonneworleans.com
August Moon offers a wide variety of Chinese and Vietnamese selections from curry to moo shu pork to Szechuan dishes. The crispy lemongrass shrimp features jumbo shrimp pan-seared with onions and minced lemongrass and served with vermicelli and nuoc cham sauce. The extensive menu is broken down into helpful categories such as chef's specialties, popular chinese dishes and low-cholesterol items. Brown rice is available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $


CHINA DOLL
830 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 366-8822
Cantonese cuisine is the specialty at China Doll. House specialties include the crab rangoon, a fried wonton filled with crabmeat, spices and velvety cream cheese. Lunch combinations abound, complemented by shrimp fried rice and choice of egg roll or cho cho, a crispy wonton made from pork and shrimp. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$


CHINA ORCHID RESTAURANT
702 S. Carrollton Ave., 865-1428
Familiar favorites fill the comprehensive menu at this American-Chinese restaurant. The empress chow mein, for instance, has crispy thin noodles topped with scallops, shrimp, chicken, beef and vegetables in brown sauce. Vegetarian options abound, and the budget-friendly prices appeal to families and college students alike. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $


CHINA ROSE
3501 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, 887-3295
China Rose offers many Chinese seafood specialties. The Lomi Lomi combines jumbo shrimp, pineapple and water chestnuts wrapped in bacon, fries them golden brown and serves them on a bed of sautéed vegetables. The Seafood Festival is a round-up of shrimp, scallops and Chinese vegetables cooked in light white sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $


CHRISTINA'S EMPRESS OF CHINA
429 Wall Blvd., Gretna, 392-3939; www.empressofchina.net
Elegance and comfort converge at Christina Tsang's restaurant. Chef's creations include the Empress poached salmon served atop fresh ginger and scallions. The Tangeri beef is flash-fried beef and orange peel served with a sweet, peppery sauce. Christina's also offers lunch specials of sweet-and-sour chicken (with sides of either fried or steamed rice, egg roll and tea) and family-style suppers with dishes like moo shu pork with plum sauce. Reservations recommended for four or more. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $


CHUN LEE RESTAURANT
1100 Elmwood Park Blvd., Harahan, 733-8562
An American-style Chinese restaurant with 25 years under its belt, Chun Lee is still going strong with its newest addition to the menu, sesame chicken. Mandarin chicken and General Tso's chicken are both served with an egg roll and fried rice. The Chun Lee Special Platter inlcudes balamaki, fried shrimp, rumaki shrimp, an egg roll, paper-wrapped chicken, ribs, a fried wonton and barbecued pork. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $


DOUBLE DRAGON
8236 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse, 433-4333
Seafood is the specialty here, especially in dishes like salt-and-pepper soft-shell crabs or whole deep-fried red snapper served with Hunan sauce. For fowl, General Tso's chicken is a popular choice. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $


EMPIRE Café
1633 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 951-8686
Empire Café's buffet lays out a variety of regional Chinese dishes with no wait. Best of all, it always costs less than $10. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $


FIVE HAPPINESS
3605 S. Carrollton Ave., 482-3935; www.fivehappiness.com
Five Happiness specializes in regional Chinese cuisine for dining in, pick-up or delivery. Daily lunch specials include a choice of soup, shrimp fried rice and fried wonton. For dinner, try the Triple Dragon, a trio of chicken, beef and shrimp simmering in hot garlic sauce. All dishes can be altered for preferred spice level. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sun. Credit cards. $$


FONG'S CHINESE RESTAURANT
2101 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 467-9928
Fong's has long been a popular Kenner destination for Chinese cuisine. Regional dishes use a great variety of shrimp, pork, chicken, beef and vegetable ingredients. Staple appetizers include wontons and crab rangoon. The Triple Treats platter includes beef, pork and chicken stir-fry with Chinese vegetables like bok choy, baby corn and snow peas. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $


JUNG'S GOLDEN DRAGON RESTAURANT
4417 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 887-6081
Jung's offers generous luncheon specials combining fried or steamed rice plus an egg roll or fried wonton starting at $5. Jung's offers dishes like Empress chow mien, which includes shrimp, chicken, pork and beef sautéed with fresh Chinese vegetables in brown sauce served over crispy pan-fried noodles. The shrimp with honey pecan is Gulf shrimp sautéed with Chinese vegetables in a sweet brown sauce and garnished with crispy honey pecans. Delivery available. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards.$


MANDARIN HOUSE
3501 Severn Ave., Metairie, 779-0888
Known for its popular seafood bar, which boasts boiled shrimp, crawfish, king crab and more, the buffet at Mandarin House offers roughly 300 items including Chinese dishes, sushi and dessert. Meat dishes range from barbecued pork to teriyaki chicken. Cakes, cookies and fresh fruit satisfy the sweet tooth for dessert. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $


RED STAR CHINESE RESTAURANT
8330 Earhart Blvd., 861-1933; www.redstarchineserestaurant.com
Red Star is a favorite for delivery Uptown and Mid-City and for diners to drop in for house specials like the beef and scallop combination with brown sauce or the spicy ta-chien chicken with vegetables. The kitchen also has a lighter menu of dishes prepared with no addedsalt, sugar or corn starch. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $


TEA GARDEN
1918 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 833-9455
Whether you're looking to feed yourself or your whole family, Metairie's Tea Garden is a good choice. Many classic Chinese dishes can be found on the menu, from daily lunch specials such as moo goo gai pan to General Tso's chicken. Family dinners such as kung bo shrimp and sweet-and-sour pork are a bargain at just over $10. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $


TREY YUEN CUISINE OF CHINA
600 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 626-4476; 2100 N. Morrison Blvd., Hammond, (985) 345-6789; www.treyyuen.com
The Wong brothers bring the Orient to the Northshore. There are ambient touches like fishponds and a pagoda-style building, but the food is why loyal patrons return. Try the crawfish with spicy lobster sauce, which features crawfish tails, pork, peanut oil, garlic, ginger and egg wok sautéed and served over a bed of rice. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$

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