chinese restaurant recommendations?

Oriental House has not been mentioned, and it's also right on Shelbyville Road (near Fairmeade, next light east of Hubbards Lane). It's been around for 50 years and its Chinese-American menu is good and as traditional as it gets, and they, too, have a really interesting authentic menu for those who prefer. We like it a lot, but Red Pepper still gets my nod for No. 1.

It was, actually. The OP said they didn't like it. :p

[Robin Garr]

Oriental House has not been mentioned ...

It was, actually. The OP said they didn't like it. :p

D'oh! I guess that was so unbelievable that my mind boggled and rejected it.

We are looking for a Chinese restaurant near St. Matthews. We don't like Jade Palace, Oriental House, or Emperor of China. We live right next to King Wok, but I don't really like that either. Any suggestions for a Chinese place (nothing fancy, just regular American Chinese food) in St. Matthews? Don't like Lemongrass either. My parameters would include Hurstbourne Lane to the Stonybrook part of Taylorsville Road to Breckenridge Lane, including US42, and as far as Crescent Hill, but no further. Thanks.

What Chinese places do you like? Maybe someone could give a rec. if they new of a place you enjoyed.

If you don't like Jade Palace, I'm not sure Sesame would be any better. Jade Palace was a bit bland but very fresh. Sesame has more flavor, though both our dishes tasted the same and everything was swimming in thick sauce. Red Pepper seems to fit in between the two. Can't say I was crazy about it, but it wasn't bad either. I'd probably make a return trip to Red Pepper, not so sure about the others.

I'm still hunting for a place that hubby and I can agree on, he's pretty set on General Tso's Chicken as his usual. The place in Norton Commons smells incredible so I'll have to give it a try soon...it's a lot out of the way, but if it tastes as good as it smells, it will be well worth the drive.

I finally made it out to Norton Commons to check out Tea Station Chinese Bistro. It's a winner! The hot and sour soup was incredible! Had enough heat to warm, but not scorch and was sour enough to catch your breath if you inhaled at the wrong time, but not so sour it would make you pucker. Everything was very fresh, the flavors were excellent and portions were just right...and it's all MSG free. I tried the Twice Cooked Pork and my friend had Curried Chicken. They were both listed as hot dishes, but were not very hot...fine by us, but those that like really hot stuff should request the heat. The food was great, really like the cheese wontons. Lunch prices are very affordable, around $7 and includes soup, fried rice and the cheese wontons. Dinner prices were in the $10-$12 range, the most expensive thing I saw was a duck special for $15, so it's very affordable. They do some sushi at night, have a large selection of hot teas as well as bubble tea.

The bistro is rather small, maybe seating for 30-40 people at most, but they do outside seating in warmer weather. It's very well decorated and they don't skimp on bistro-style presentation, even at lunch time. The service was very good, there was one server and the owner working, both were on the ball and very friendly. I'm looking forward to going back, I'm debating about going back today!