Hunan Place

I decided to try Hunan Place for takeaway, and I was neither disappointed nor sent over the moon. It was an adequate, fresh, and tasty Chinese food experience, but it really didn't leave me feeling like THIS is the one Chinese food place for me forever.

I ordered the General Tso's chicken lunch for pickup, opting for an egg roll and adding a small order of crab Rangoons. I had wanted fried plantains, but they were out. Such is life.

I headed over about ten or fifteen minutes later and my food was ready and waiting for me. I had considered doing dine in, but despite the menu saying that they offer dine in, I saw reviews that said they didnt. Well, if they do, it doesnt look like it, nor is there a particularly nice atmosphere inside.

However, for today and my current desires, that is fine, though it makes it less likely that I will return

I brought my food home and eagerly unpacked it. Everything looked fresh and delicious, and there was a fair amount - enough to make 2 meals of it. I separated out my servings and started my taste adventure.

The rice was the yellow fried rice you see at places like Pacific Asian Cuisine in Woonsocket. I prefer this variety to the soy sauce soaked brown that you find elsewhere. It was tasty and adequate.

The egg roll was a delight. Nice and crispy with a great filling. This was a highpoint. Be proud of this eggroll - it carried the meal to a higher place.

The Rangoons of crab were another story. Neither particularly crabby nor quite cream cheesey enough, they were still crispy and - once again - adequate.

The chicken. The star of the show. How did it fare?

Nice crisp battering, plenty of sauce, but not spicy at all. Sweet as all get out. I did not expect this since it has a chili pepper next to it on the menu.

I went to the fridge, took out my Sriracha, and I fixed what was wrong. Once I added just a little spice, the meal became something I enjoyed rather than just something I was eating.

All said?

Good food, great price, needs some spice, and the high points for me were the impression of freshness I had of the food, and that eggroll.

Low points? I needed my own seasonings, and the overall ambiance of the place is somewhat lacking.

Would I go back? Yes. It is fairly close and I like it more than a lot of the other Chinese restaurants that are near us.

The food is very good: crispy chicken, delicious boneless spare ribs, and nothing is too greasy. The containers are packed as much as they can be with food so it’s great portions.This is one of the better places to get some good Chinese food in the area.

Very tasty and fresh. Got the orange chicken lunch with hot and sour soup, would definitely recommend!

Been ordering from this place for decades and hands down they have the best spare ribs in the area. I've never had an issue with any of the food. Always delicious always hot, fresh, and quickly made.