Anise Chinese Kitchen Info
Amenities
Service options
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No-contact delivery
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Delivery
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Fast service
Popular for
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Comfort food
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Quick bite
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Small plates
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Vegetarian options
Dining options
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Restroom
Atmosphere
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Casual
Crowd
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Family-friendly
Planning
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Accepts reservations
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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Good for kids
Best KPortal Reviews
I am very picky when it comes to Chinese food but this place checked off all the boxes. I ordered during lunch time and I couldn’t believe the amount of food and options I received for the price. With my lunch special order I received a decent 5-6” plate of shrimp and broccoli, 16oz wonton soup with wonton strips, 8oz container of white rice and a mini egg roll. All for $11.00
I ordered their sesame chicken. It was disgusting. The chicken was over fried and tough to chew. The sauce was disgusting and definitely not the sweet sesame chicken flavor. The egg roll was extremely greasy. They forgot to pack my rice. When I called, a woman picked up the phone was extremely rude. She kept over talking me and the only solution she offered was to pack more rice the next time I order. Who said there would be a next time? When I asked how could she assure that, she proceeded to yell “fine we’ll Deliver it to you”. Just overall negative experience.
Anise is a gem. For $12 you get a lunch that includes entree, rice, soup, a drink and a spring roll. Fortune cookie with the check. It is near impossible to beat this combination anywhere else in The Bronx. You may find a bigger selection (Golden Corral or another buffet) but the food will be bland and poorly done. This food is done right. The kung pao chicken, was lean, crisp and without fat or gristle. The spring roll was light and fried precisely. The vegetables were beautiful and delicious from the baby corn to the mushrooms and zucchini. This is the best venue to host a business lunch in Riverdale and in the Bronx, outside of Little Italy or Throggs Neck. The other two locations will be far more expensive and have little to no parking. City Island also. I strongly recommend this for a business meeting or a delicious lunch.
The best egg roll north of Canal (I had to order a second one!)...Delicious wonton soup made with thin, delicate wonton wrappers instead of those thick, slippery tasteless kind (I ordered another bowl!)...and yummy eggplant in garlic sauce (no seconds; I was finally full!!). This place is so much better than the Hunan Balcony it replaced. Had I known, I'd have tried it years ago. I can't wait to go back. Highly recommended.
Their service is terrible. My mother in-law dined in there for lunch recently. When she paid her bill, the server came back to her table, and demanded that she needs to tip more. She was very upset with the experience. My husband and I occasionally order from them through Uber. But, I decided to order directly from the restaurant since Uber charges like $12 for tax. When I called the restaurant, the woman on the phone was extremely rude, and the price was higher than the Uber!? I asked her about the price, she sounded very aggressive and kept repeating, “ I’m so busy!” It was a very unpleasant experience. We’ll not use this restaurant ever again.
If only i could rate ZERO stars here!!! This place has the most god-awful service where they keep a watchful eye on your plate and hurry you to leave!! My wife ended up having an upset tummy because she felt pressured to eat quickly! Waiter even rudely commented on my 15% tip NOT being at 20%!!! Service is BAD BAD BAD, and the food is nowhere close to being authentic Chinese! They ought to be ashamed of themselves!!!
Anise is a pretty, large, and comfortable restaurant for eat-in dining. For health reasons, many dishes are off-limits for me. A perfect entree - both delicious and low-salt - is Sauteed Spinach with Chicken. Eating it there with hot tea and friends is lovely.
Food was soooo Good! Leaves you coming back for more!
Quick Facts About Anise Chinese Kitchen
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM |
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