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THE WORST FOOD EVER
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The food in this place is so bad that the words that come to mind I can't even say, every aspect of the place is horrible, how this place stays in business is beyond me, the food actually made me sick when I left & had to throw it up, man oh man stay away big time..
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STAY AWAY.
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Stay away from this place like the plague, the food is nothing than fast food frozen, the peking duck is so bad that I can't find a comment to even desrcribe it, the lighting in the place is so bright that it's blinding, I'm not even that picky of a person when it comes to food, but the service, all I can say is what service, whatever you do stay away from this place it's that bad
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Best Chinese Restaurant Ever!
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One of the best chinese food restaurant ever! Constantly received Zagat's awards, almost always crowded, even at midnight! Salt & pepper squid, steamed fish, fried crispy pork chop, fried chicken, just to name a few. Their sambal belacan is second to none! How I missed Canton Cooks' foods..
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Best Chinese Outside of Bufurd Highway
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Want really good Chinese food but don't feel like going all the way to Buford Highway? Then look no further than Canton Cooks. I'm a big fan of authentic Chinese food (I lived in Shanghai for two months, so consider myself reasonably knowledgeable about what really is authentic). As such I'm used to labeling any restaurant where the Asian customers don't outnumber everyone else as ""fake"" Chinese food. That's not the case here (although the Asian customer do usually make up almost half of the patrons). Canton Cooks sports a huge menu of exceptional, authentic dishes, including the best seafood selection I've seen in a Chinese restaurant in Atlanta. The menu never misses a beat on anything from the dumplings (possibly the best I have ever had, and Shanghai is famous for its dumplings), to the beef stew (it's nothing like your Mom's, unless you happen to be Chinese and your Mom is an awesome cook), to the fish balls and bean thread noodle hotpot (that's balls made from minced fish- get your mind out of the gutter!). The quality of the food being established, I will say that you pay for the location (as well as the quality). Expect to pay 25-30% more than you would on Buford Highway, and even around 10% more than most Chinese restaurants in Sandy Springs. Also, if you're going during rush hour (7-9 PM), expect to wait a little while, especially if it's Friday or Saturday. Generally it won't be more than 5-10 minutes, but on a really busy night 20 minutes isn't out of the question (although it certainly isn't the norm). Another nice feature if you occasionally get a late night hankering for some eggplant and bean curd stuffed with minced shrimp or salt and pepper squid like I do, Canton Cooks is open until 2 AM, and you won't be the only person there at that hour.
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Best Chinese Food In Atlanta
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I've been to just about every Chinese food place in Atlanta (I'm a lifer and chinese is my food of choice) and Canton Cooks has by the best food of them all. The inside isn't all that great, but the food is just so fresh and delicious, I highly recommend the Bak Choy (spelling?), and the Orange Chicken. Both are out of this world great. Not the cheapest place ever but fairly priced considering each meal is enough to feed 2. Oh and if you aren't that hungry the soups are out of this world.
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Good Food Bad Service Difficult handicap access
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I have been dining there for many years because the food is authentic. There is no greeter with a smile. I have tolerated the wait staff that does not smile or ask if you need anything else because I like the food. Recently I took my disabled mother (in a wheel chair) because she wanted to eat Chinese food. There is not a curb cut in front of the restaurant so you have to go to the far end just to access the sidewalk. As I struggled to open the doors and keep hold of the wheelchair no one helped. I struggled with it on the carpet to the table. We had the usual drop the food and run service. As we were leaving no one helped with the doors to leave. It's is sad that they don't understand how important small kindnesses and a smile are.
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luscious chinese food !
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It was a good experience for me... dining at Canton Cook. The food was delicious and very tasty . I love every minute I have spen on the restaurant. Will surely come back for more ! Thank you !
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Flavorful Chinese cuisines
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I have always loved Asian cuisine. The Canton Cooks restaurant made it possible to have a taste of China near us. The food was superb. The only drawback would be the type of service. The staff was not at all accommodating. Overall, we loved the food but definitely not the service.
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My favorite Chinese
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I have been going to this restaurant since i was a little girl. Its aways the same and nothings change. I love the food here. One word amazing because its authentic Chinese. I would recommend Peking Duck, Fried Calamari, and Duck noodles. Those are my all time favorite dishes that i have to get
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Great AUTHENTIC Chinese food!
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The wonderful fact about Canton Cooks is that it is Chinese food by Chinese people. It is not an American Restaurant, therefore, it does not feel like one. If all you are interested in are fried eggrolls and General's Chicken, this may not be the place for you. On the other hand, if you enjoy experiencing culture through food...well this is definitly your kind of restaurant. The staff is friendly and generous. I felt comfortable asking for menu explanations and was able to understand their knowledgable reply. They are gracious even when serving very large parties. So if you can't get to China, go to Canton Cooks! \r Oh, remember for your large groups to order family style.
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Opened till late
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When you are very hungry and out of options, this is the place you still want to avoid. The service is very horrible. The server cannot even speak english and refuses for me to order what I wanted in the first place. Even before the food comes out, they put the check out a couple of times and expects for us to pay. Do not eat the rice or sauces they provide because they reuse them. I know from experience.\r \r
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Canton Cooks = Canton Crooks
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I didn't like the soup I ordered and waiter refused to bring me anything else because ""YOU MIGHT NOT LIKE IT EITHER!"" Manager wasn't on duty. That sertainly made my satureday night. Old, worn out place should serve good food and have a good service to compensate.
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Great Food, Bad Servcie
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The food is good but the service is absolutely horrible. As soon as you get your food they bring your check, They DON'T CHECK ON YOU, THEY DON'T REFILL YOUR DRINKS, THEY DON'T GIVE YOU A LIST OF BEVERAGES, THEY DON'T ASK YOU HOW YOUR MEAL WAS, THE TABLE AREA IS CROWDED AND YOU HAVE TO HUNT DOWN A WAITER TO GET THEIR ATTENTION. Love the food but the service is a huge turn off!
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great Chinese food!
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I've been hearing the buzz about Canton Cooks for a while until I finally got to go there myself. I went with my friends' family and it was awesome. They ordered food I've never heard of or seen of, but it tasted so good. They provided us with great service and there was no wait. It's open late and has great food. Great to dine with a group of friends so you can sit at the big table and try your friends dishes too.
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Awesome Authentic Chinese Food in Sandy Springs, open til 2AM
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Crythensamum tea, pan fried pot-stickers, chicken noodle soup and house Chinese style Chow mein, that's what I usually order when I get there... The restaurant is always packed, you'll be guaranteed to wait for at least 20 minutes. There is a regular menu and Chinese menu, you should try ordering from Chinese menu. I don't know about others but the service was excellent, food came out within 15 minutes, water and tea was re-filled before I noticed it is getting low... when I ordered soup, the waiter equally divided for everyone in the group without asking. The great thing is open til 2 AM.
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Bad service to anyone not Asian
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Food is good but service and treatment to any other cultures other than Asian & those they perceive to be well off financially is horrible. Don't expect any kindness or loyalty no matter how long you've been a patron.
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Not Your Typical Chinese Restaurant
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The food at Canton Cooks is freshly prepared, not spooned out of vats like most ""Chinese"" restaurants. The service is decent and the decor is very plain. While the prices are higher than the typical Chinese restaurant, that is because the food is freshly prepared and of a much higher quality. It gets crowded so get there early!
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Good food, fast service, expensive bill
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This place provides real excellent Chinese food. The service is very fast. Of course the cost for customers is also high. If you do not care money, go ahead to try this Chinese restautant.
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Definitely the Best of Atlanta
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I don't even live near there and am willing to drive the miles just to eat at Canton Cooks. I used to work near it and every Friday we'd order from them. It was something I looked forward to all week long. They have the best Chinese I've ever had and I've lived in many states over the years. In fact, it's so good that after you've had it, you'll not want another place again.
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