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I've been a fan of Lilly Queen since I was in high school, roughly back to 1998. I've also compared chinese food in China Town New York, China Town LA, Chicago's China Town, and Boston's and Seattle's asian districts. I grew up here in Paris Texas and have always known that China Star is "the place" to eat Chinese food. But I was never impressed with them (I'm fairly picky). It isn't "bad" food, just not excellently home-cooked Chinese recipes. The family that owns Lilly Queen is friendly and keep their food authentic, though remain mindful of how Americans like their "Chinese" food.
We ordered food to be delivered. We got shrimp lomain, rice, egg rolls. And everything tasted absolutely terrible.. This place shouldnt even get 1 star. Im disappointed we spent 33$ on that crap
Their traditional dishes like Beef/Broccoli, Mongolian Beef, House Fried Rice, Seafood Delight, and Sesame Chicken will be the best in Lamar County. If you want OVER-Americanized dishes, then the Panda Express chain is your best bet. If you want decent food with a buffet I'd suggest Golden China over China Star. China Star is just what folks in this town are "used to" having. But it is actually pretty poor food, in the grand scheme of things. Lilly Queen used to have a buffet, but no longer do.
The only negative thing I can possibly say about the restaurant is the actual environment. It's in a shoddy neighborhood and the building could use a little paint. However, do not let this deter you from your trip there.
As other reviews have mentioned, the atmosphere is not classy. However, again, if you've visited ANY major China Town in the US, from New York to LA, you'll know what I mean when I say "this place has an authentic, home-style, traditional, Chinese atmosphere." lol. It's like a snapshot of a Chinese market area. This is what a good Chinese restaurant is SUPPOSED to look like (kinda crummy, dingy, stale, musky, dark/dim, etc.)
I travel a lot. I've eaten at Chinese restaurants from sea to shining sea. Of all of the Chinese restaurants I've eaten at in my lifetime, Lily Queen is the absolute best tasting. The quality of food is spectacular, especially if you order from the menu. I completely recommend this restaurant to any local or traveler.
My partner is also of Chinese decent and Lilly Queen is the only place in Paris he wants Chinese from. Now if we can just get a good Indian place in town, we'd be set!
Worst food I've ever eaten
The food was nasty and expensive not worth it at all. I give them a thumbs down do they even have Chinese people cooking this crap they call food. They need to close the store down and go back to China and learn how to cook.
Lily Queen Chinese Restaurant is a US Restaurant based in Paris, Texas. Lily Queen Chinese Restaurant is located at 1905 Lamar Ave, Paris, TX 75460, USA.
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