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[deleted] t1_iwi1bu4 wrote

“Best food you’ve ever tasted”

Not gonna lie, the Chinese food in RI is the most mid Chinese I’ve had across the country. Obviously I’m talking about “American Chinese.” Tough chicken, rarely tender, pieces cut way too big so the breading/sauce:chicken ratio is all wrong, sauce tastes like ketchup + soy sauce, fried rice that tastes like nothing in particular but is still somehow bad, lo mein tastes like it was cooked fired with motor oil, etc. Not sure what’s up but I always kind thought Chinese food was a solid bet no matter where you went. I’d rather have Panda Express than any of the Chinese food around here.

EDIT: RI lifers mad

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longislandtoolshed t1_iwi5tyw wrote

I haven't yet been able to find a Chinese takeout restaurant that I'd ever go back to in the east bay. That said, I used to hit up China Star in Providence frequently in my college days.

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[deleted] t1_iwi6n7i wrote

Yeah I 100% agree. I’ve tried tons of them and none of them really scratch the itch, even Apsara, which I know is sacrilegious to say around here. I’ve just resolved that I’m probably not getting good Chinese that often around here. Though I’ve had the most luck with Express Panda, they also have days where they’re just off their game. I can’t recall Chinese ever being this hit or miss in other places I’ve lived/spent long periods of time/visit often. It’s gotten to the point where I‘ve just stopped trying new places because I’m tired of paying for such mediocre food.

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Thedeepone31 t1_iwixfy1 wrote

Dragon Dragon on post road is pretty consistent for me, they're my go to for cheap chinese.

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darekta t1_iwji5as wrote

Chengdu Taste will change your mind

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Critical-Paramedic89 t1_iwkv6ac wrote

They aint cheap though. Great eggrolls, but 2 bucks a piece.

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whatsaphoto t1_iwlc8jj wrote

If they're frozen and fried to order then yeah that's a rip off but if they're making them scratch in house, 2 bucks a piece ain't half bad.

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rtmudfish t1_iwj3yy2 wrote

All food in RI is mid. Rhodys will tell you that RI has the greatest restaurants you could possibly imagine! Meanwhile, they're hoping you've never imagined anything other than pizza or seafood.

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lisa_stansfield_stan t1_iwjfq99 wrote

You think Rhode Island's restaurant scene is limited to pizza and seafood?

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rtmudfish t1_iwjoqpk wrote

Pretty much. And let's not glance over RI's beloved culinary contributions! It includes such gems as clear chowder, cold cheese-less pizza, and flavored milk. lol. That's like if you let 1st graders pick the school lunch menu... But seriously, where are the Caribbean restaurants? German food? French? Russian delis? Where are the Southern BBQ joints!? Obviously I know RI has these places, but you gotta drive to Providence to find'em. And even in Providence they're considered niche, and therefore waaaay overpriced. I once asked a RI local where I could find a nice Greek restaurant. Their suggestion was a pizza joint that also happened to serve gyros. JFC

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Kiyranti91 t1_iwju7pj wrote

Providence is the capital city of the state, should it not have the most variety? I know of places that fit or nearly fit all the places you mentioned and are great, and who are you talking to that can't even point you towards Kleo's or Yoleni's? Sounds like you have some poor sources.

Not sure I expect Exeter and Burrilville to be foodie havens, of course you're going to have to go to Providence, with some exception in Newport, Westerly, and the in betweens.

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rtmudfish t1_iwlot0m wrote

I live in Smithfield. My apartment is located above a pizza place. You know the one, it's located right next to the other pizza place.

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degggendorf t1_iwjs42h wrote

>they're hoping you've never imagined anything other than pizza or seafood.

Wait what? We don't have good pizza. It's all generic Greek-style pan stuff.

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