Cafe Chinois - Wilmington, NC

$20–30

$10–20

My boss took the staff out for lunch and chose this place. I love the art work meaning the paintings and statues but the whole place is very scenic with art. The food is to die for as I had shrimp fried rice and some dumplings!! Definitely will be back soon.

$10–20

Both the Panang curry duck and Massaman chicken were mostly devoid of meat. It consisted mainly of giant chunks of potatoes and carrots. The flavor was very good. Wasn’t worth the 1.5 hour wait. Will try again and hope for better!

The waiting time is a bit too long since it’s not busy, Almost an hr wait for the food. But the Food were awesome and the curry tasted very rich in coconut milk. Great portion size as well. Will definitely come back.

It’s not just the excellent food… this restaurant (space) is a visual feast for the senses. The rich and fascinating decor transports you to another land and prepares your tastebuds for an adventure. Sitting inside, it’s hard to believe that you are actually in a strip mall. It’s difficult to recommend specific items on the menu because EVERYTHING is fantastic. I’m not joking. Tonight my server was John. He was friendly, accommodating, kept us informed, was attentive and a pleasure to chat with. In the recent past, I’ve also had the server Nancy who helped a (different) friend choose vegan AND gluten free options. They were not specifically on the menu but Nancy made some suggestions and the kitchen was happy to accommodate. I grew up in this town and I’ve traveled the world in search of exceptional dining experiences. This place is a gem.

$10–20

$20–30

$20–30

$50–100

The remodel and extension of the restaurant they did from the prior Thai restaurant that use to occupy this space is very nice. The service has been outstanding every time I have dined here. Every dish I have had at this restaurant is 5 star excellent with exception of in my opinion of course the Pad Thai. Before you freak out I am not at all saying the Pad Thai is not good. It is very good(I would say 4 star-ish). Pad Thai is my favorite Thai dish and it is made different depending on the restaurant so it is more a preference than good or bad. (Read my other reviews if you want to know my favorite Pad Thai). The spring rolls are very good. The ginger sauce with chicken or beef is excellent. The dumplings are great. This is a must try if you are visiting or live in the area. I personally like this style and food better than their sister restaurant Indochine. Again preference.

We had a fabulous experience from beginning to end. The staff was friendly, engaging, and knowledgeable. The staff recommended culinary options tailored to our palate. I would have never tried one of the dishes if it were not for the suggestion. As a foodie, I can not wait to have the Vietnamese Bahn Xeo (crepes) again. John patiently described the hot pepper options to us and answered additional questions about them. Later we had the coconut cake and ice cream, which were fantastic. The portion was large and perfect for sharing. The food and staff were a-may-zing. I thank them for such a lovely evening.

The atmosphere and decor is absolutely beautiful! There is so much to look at and it is truly breathtaking. The food was fantastic. We had calamari, dumplings and crab rangoon for appetizers. They were all really delicious. My picky 11 year old daughter ate everything! We had the duck with kumquat sauce and scallops in Vietnamese garlic sauce for entrees. The duck was the clear winner here. We ate up every bite. My daughter had the coconut cake for dessert and it was huge! She loves coconut cake and said it was the best she ever had. We will definitely be back, it was a great dining experience.

We loved Indochine last time we visited Wilmington and had to try the newest restaurant in the family. The drinks were tropical and fun. The tom yum soup was some of the best I've ever had. All the food was amazing though and would definitely recommend it to anyone.