A go-to for American Chinese faves like shredded pork w/ garlic sauce. Consistently good, but watch portions.
This popular Chinese restaurant chain offers a wide array of classic American Chinese dishes, with many patrons highlighting the "shredded pork with garlic sauce" as a standout. While generally well-received for its consistent flavors and value, some reviews point out an unevenness in quality and portion control. It's a go-to spot for many, offering familiar favorites that evoke a sense of comfort and nostalgia.
The restaurant specializes in American Chinese cuisine, with many customers praising dishes such as shredded pork with garlic sauce and General Tso's chicken. There are occasional mentions of inconsistent quality and stinginess with meat portions, and a discussion around whether bamboo shoots in dishes are fresh or canned.
"The shredded pork with garlic sauce is frequently recommended and described as a standout dish. General Tso's chicken is also highlighted as a strong offering, with one user claiming it's the best."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, appreciating its reliable American Chinese fare and specific dishes like the shredded pork with garlic sauce. However, some feedback suggests inconsistency in food quality and portion sizes.
Important Note
Some customers have noted that the restaurant can be stingy with meat portions, even when paying extra. There's also a discussion about the quality of ingredients like bamboo shoots, with some suggesting canned over fresh.
"This commenter confirmed that the green dumplings at Ollies are the best."
Positive"This user fondly recalled eating the green dumplings from Ollies during college, comparing them to a delicious version of play-doh."
Positive"Ollies was mentioned as a place with doughy dumplings. The commenter specifically enjoyed the green ones, describing them as a delicious version of playdoh."
Positive"Clarified that places like Ollie's are typically Chinese-American style, distinguishing them from regional Chinese restaurants."
Neutral"The original poster mentioned their daughter likes Chinese food, especially lo mein, in the context of seeking recommendations."
Neutral"Ollie's was mentioned as a recommendation, specifically for American-style Chinese food."
Neutral"Cheng du whole fish from ollies Sichuan is mentioned."
Positive"The user found Ollie's to have a good version of shredded pork with garlic sauce, but was disappointed by the stinginess with the meat, even when paying extra."
Negative"Ollie's is suggested as a Chinese restaurant option."
Positive"Ollie's is mentioned as a potential dining option."
Neutral"Ollie's Sichuan on 42nd street and 9th avenue was described as really solid."
Positive"This user states that Ollie's General Tso's sauce has remained the same for 30 years and mentions there is a UES location on 77th & 2nd."
Positive"The user notes that Ollie's restaurants used to be very solid for General Tso's chicken and plans to re-try theirs."
Neutral"This user expressed extreme fondness for Ollie's Sichuan, highlighting the 'shredded pork with garlic sauce' as a perfect dish."
Positive"This commenter recommended Ollie's Sichuan as a very good option for Chinese and Chinese-American food, though noted it might not fit the 'casually elegant' vibe."
Positive"This user suggested Ollie's on 42nd street as a strong contender, also stating they have the best General Tso's."
Positive"The author lists Ollie's Sichuan among other restaurant recommendations."
Positive"This user believes Happy Hot Hunan is better than ollie's, and both are too expensive, but ollie's sometimes has Chongqing chicken as a special."
Negative"Regarding ollie's, this user found the 42nd st location to be good but uneven, with experiences ranging from amazing Chongqing chicken to only fine."
Neutral"This user recalled ollie's uptown having an amazing hot and spicy shrimp dish, prepared Chongqing style, which was their first introduction to Szechuan peppercorn as a child."
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