Ning Ye Chinese Restaurant

When it comes to Chinese food, I'll admit I'm very hard to please. Maybe it's those three trips to China that spoiled us, or maybe it's my Chinese friend who was a cook in the Chinese army. I don't know, but it seems that I'm always disappointed when I go to most Chinese restaurants in Grand Rapids and have almost given up on Chinese restaurants in GR altogether. At best they never seem to be authentic and at worst they seem to coat everything in a sickly sweet gravy (this is quite ubiquitous no matter the restaurant--read, "buffet"--you go to). But I was HAPPILY SURPRISED at the level of authenticity Ning Ye has brought to their food. Their menu is quite varied and they will make anything to order. We described the dishes we love best (dried chili chicken, and twice cooked black bean sauce pork) and they make them both deliciously! My husband and I are ecstatic to find a good Chinese restaurant so close to home. (Note: we do love Wei Wei Palace as well--the only other Chinese restaurant we find authentic in G.R., but it's quite a drive for us) FINALLY! This is our new go to restaurant for Chinese--so exciting!

Great service.  Very friendly family owned business. Unfortunately the food seems like a watered down Americanized version of Asian food.... very bland.

Best Chinese and Korean food in the area. Simple storefront restaurant run by the friendly owners. Great for takeout too.  They will make foods hotter or milder if you ask.  Try the Twice-cooked pork and the Crispy Mandarin beef--fabulous!

We love Ning Ye!