Everything here was delicious! I got sesame noodles and the surf and turf dumplings. The sesame sauce was creamy, nutty, and complex. The dumplings had shrimp, pork, and chive and they were some of the best dumplings I’ve ever had! You could tell that they even made the dumpling wrappers from scratch. I liked the decorations and ambiance and the waitress was very nice.

Came here for the first time on a rainy Saturday and this hit the hot noodle soup craving! Get the Beef Brisket Noodle Soup Combo and I added some more spice to it. Very good and great quality. We got HuTong Soup Dumplings which were very tasty. They had directions to help show out to eat soup dumplings for those who don’t. I came back again the next day and ordered the Crab Meat Soup Dumplings which I loved and also my boyfriend who usually doesn’t like seafood enjoyed it. I highly recommend for authentic food :)

My family had an extremely disappointing and concerning experience at Formosa Chinese Restaurant in Amherst. Here is what they said to me- When we arrived, our table was messy, and the seats were dirty. The waitress got our order wrong multiple times, which already set a bad tone for the evening. We ordered Singapore noodles, two hot and sour soups, a plate of scallion pancakes, and dumplings. The soups were overwhelmingly peppery, lacking any depth or balance. The Singapore noodles and the scallion pancakes were the only decent part of the meal. But things took a disturbing turn when the dumplings arrived, with a staple embedded in one of them (photo attached). We informed the waitress immediately. Her reaction? A casual “Ok” and an offer to bring a new plate. We declined, clearly disturbed, and told her we didn’t want anything more to do with their dumplings and asked for that item to be removed from our bill. That response was shocking, considering how serious this could’ve been. A metal staple in food is a major health hazard—if swallowed, it could cause internal injuries, choking, or even puncture the digestive tract. It’s not a minor kitchen error. It’s dangerous, and it should have been treated as such. Shockingly, the bill came back at full price, including the dumplings. Even worse, a tip had been added without our permission and without any indication that it was automatic gratuity. We were a small party—nowhere near the size that usually triggers automatic gratuity—and there was no notice on the menu or the receipt. We questioned it, and the waitress brought a new receipt… still with a hidden tip added again. This wasn’t labeled as “gratuity” or “service charge”—just tacked onto the bill, hoping we wouldn’t notice. That’s not only dishonest, it may also be illegal under Massachusetts consumer protection laws. If they did this to us, there’s a good chance they’ve done it to others who didn’t catch it. Between the potential health hazard, poor service, and shady billing tactics (adding tips themselves) , this was one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had. I would not recommend Formosa to anyone—unless you're looking to overpay for unsafe food and be treated with disrespect.

Best chinese in Amherst, hands down. Recommended dishes: Chicken with cashews, Mung beans with beef or chicken, Vegetable Fried Rice, Vegetable Moo Shi, Formosa Rice Noodles, Fish Fillet with Fermented Soybeans, Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce, Egg drop soup.

Oriental Flavor is a Chinese restaurant with roots in Southern Chinese cuisine, but also has dishes from all across China as well. The staff are quite friendly, restaurant is kept tidy and has decent table sizes for multiple parties. For dishes, I typically got the chow foon, which is pretty good. Kind of oily, but thats expected with how the dish is prepared. I also tried the fried squid, but it wasn't to my liking. They also have lunch combos, which comes with a soup and a smaller plate of a dish they offer on the menu. Taste is pretty similar to Chinese restaurants you'd find in Boston. Overall, a great place to visit if you are in the Amherst area.

The only thing that looked nice was mainly the menu. The red pork meat reminded me of the meat that goes on pork fried rice it was tasty for me. But everything else went downhill simply because it mostly tasted like chili flakes no other flavors. Also, the rice didn’t have salt at all it tasted like the cooked it in water and nothing else.

This place is always amazing. I used to go here as a kid. And it’s still running smoothly, although it’s more geared towards delivery and pick up since Covid. The food is always so good! You can never miss! Please, if you want good Chinese cuisine, order from here!

NEVER come here for a formal event. My group put down a $300 deposit for a group of 25-30, and got stuck ordering $150 more than we wanted because there was an unclear $450 minimum for our group. Even if this was defined, this is still an unreasonable request, arguably demand. I repeat: absolutely do not come here. The drinks, the atmosphere, none of it is worth it as it was four years ago.

Highly recommend the Biang Bang Noodles, or another dish with the handmade noodles. The noodles are made to order, and there is a good amount of meat on them. I had the Hot & Sour Vermicelli Soup, but it had minimal meat, was not sour and was not spicy (don't recommend). Small resturant with 8~ tables inside, but quick service and accepting of Allergies. All handmade noodles are NOT glutenfree, Vermicelli were made from potatoes.

Lili's is a smaller Chinese restaurant located in the heart of Amherst Center, serving a variety of Chinese dishes in store or as take out. The staff are very friendly, able to make the dishes quickly, and help cater to any needs or changes required. We tried the Biang Biang Noodles with pork, and it was a big portion for the price, and was very tasty. The spice wasn't too overwhelming, and the noodles were a good thickness that weren't too hard. The stewed pork went really well with it. Overall, a solid food choice while in the area.