Name: No 1 Chinese Restaurant
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No 1 Chinese Restaurant Information

Stepping into No 1 Chinese Restaurant on Cornelia Street in Plattsburgh feels like discovering a hidden neighborhood gem where the aroma of fresh stir-fry and savory sauces immediately sets the tone. The menu offers a wide variety of classic Chinese dishes, from crispy General Tso’s chicken to delicate shrimp fried rice, and everything is prepared with a balance of flavor that hits both familiar and satisfying notes. The portions are generous, making it an ideal spot whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or settling in for a hearty dinner with friends or family. The staff here are attentive and friendly, always ready to make recommendations or adjust dishes to taste preferences, which adds a welcoming, personal touch to the dining experience.

The interior is cozy without feeling cramped, featuring simple decor that keeps the focus on the food, and the location itself is convenient, tucked into a strip mall yet easy to find with ample parking nearby. Many reviews highlight the consistency of the dishes, noting that favorites like beef and broccoli or lo mein maintain their flavor and texture every time. Delivery and takeout are popular here as well, and the kitchen is known for quick, accurate service that makes enjoying a warm meal at home effortless. Beyond the staples, the menu also includes a few house specialties that aren’t always found at other local Chinese eateries, giving regulars a reason to come back and try something new each visit.

What really stands out at No 1 Chinese Restaurant is the balance between authentic taste and accessibility. Whether you’re seeking bold, spicy flavors or milder, comfort-food-style options, the menu accommodates a broad range of palates. Patrons often mention the crisp spring rolls and the sweet, tangy sauces that complement nearly every entrée, along with the subtle use of fresh vegetables that keeps the dishes feeling vibrant rather than heavy. For anyone exploring Plattsburgh’s dining scene, this spot offers a dependable, flavorful experience with the kind of approachable charm that keeps people returning week after week.

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What People's Say About Place

I ordered the sesame tofu and broccoli. Delicious! They fry it a little too hard but good flavor. I ordered it three times while in town. Way better than the Jade place nearby. My dish was far healthier and had flavor! If I ever am back in town, I will order it again.

i don’t know why this place has low ratings i love the food very nice people too

The best Coconut Shrimp in the east coast hands down! We’ve eaten there a lot and were never disappointed by the food or the fast service. Not a lot of people eat there but there’s takeout/delivery orders every minute and our orders were still ready very fast. Keep up the good work!

I love this place, this place has the best Chinese food in town by a long shot. Owner if you seeing this, tell your employees hook their biggest supporter up whenever they see that General Tso + Pork Fried Rice + Crab Rangoon DoorDash order comes through

Absolutely love this place, our go to for delivery! Had a small problem and they were super helpful and friendly. They quickly fixed it and kept apologizing.

First time trying it and it was amazing. I never have liked egg rolls, but their egg rolls were amazing. I got general tso chicken that wasn't too spicy, I got my girls sweet and sour chicken and they loved it. Only thing I didn't like was their chicken fried rice, too many onions. But overall great place will definitely be going back!

Authentic Chinese food with great price and big portion. A lot of vegetarian choices. Hot and sour soupe, vegetarian Foo young egg ( omelette with lots of vegetables), vegetarian LO mien are great choices. Plats chinois authentics, prix bas, grosse portion. Il y a beaucoup de plats vegetariens. 很地道好吃，分量足，价钱很好。

After years of dining at & ordering from Hong Kong Jade Buffet the fire created a void in our dining routine. We ordered lunch one afternoon from No 1 Chinese and have been loyal customers since. No 1 Chinese isn't just their name, it's our rating of the items we ordered the 1st time & each time since. Their lunch specials are priced fair & the quality & quantity of the items on the lunch menu are exceptional. My wife always orders their Sweet & Sour Chicken and the dipping sauce is made fresh from scratch daily. It always tastes the same which is welcoming & of comfort as no one likes to be hungry for something only to get it & have it taste different each time. We usually ask for their Chicken Fried Rice to be included rather than the plain white and seldom is there a up-charge for the generous bed of CFR. It has generous amts of white meat chicken and diced onions throughout. I also have asked for their Vegetable Fried Rice & have chicken added, or the CFR with veggies added. The other items we usually order are their Sesame Chicken with extra brown sauce and they seldom add a additional fee. The only thing that I have been disappointed in is No 1 Chinese used to provide 2-Spring Rolls when adding that item to the lunch order, but for the past couple of years the lunch orders only get 1-Spring Roll, which is how their Egg Rolls have always come when added to the lunch order. I know the dinner combo items are 50%+ larger in quantity & includes a Vegetable Egg Roll. I have read several of the other reviews and suggest when ordering any form of Fried Rice ask to have what you want put in it. Ask for veggies to be added to your Chicken FR, or extra sauce to your protein items. No 1 Chinese always accommodates, just speak up, as no restaurant likes a unhappy customer.

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