Blue & Fly Asian Kitchen

Our favorite restaurant in Omaha. We’ve been dining here for years and the service and quality of food are excellent. This is a go-to restaurant that we love to take family and friends who are visiting from out of town. Everyone is always so impressed with how remarkable the food is. There are menu items you cannot get anywhere else and always cooked to perfection. We love Blue & Fly and so fortunate to have this incredible, family owned business, here in Omaha!

Absolutely incredible food and an even more incredible staff! Will definitely be back for the food, but most definitely for the service. Recommendations are the Chongqing Chicken, Sweet and Sour Pork, Red-Braised Pork Belly, Double Cooked Pork, and the Salt and Pepper Ribs. Oh, and the crème brûlée. Honestly, can’t go wrong with anything!

My son and I went here for lunch and were very impressed. The service was great and the food looked and tasted wonderfully! The people next to is for bulgogi... smelled so great - we need to go back and try it.

Today was my first time eating in at Blue & fly. I’ve had their food delivered and have also done take out. Their peanut butter chicken is my absolute favorite. I had been craving it for weeks and finally had time to take myself out and grab lunch. I can’t wait to go back. Everything I had was a 10/10.

They have a huge menu which allows you to get whatever dish your heart desires. My wife liked the Cashew with chicken. Only complaint was that it could have used more cashews. I had the Triple Delight Combo which had plenty of tender meat -- chicken, beef, & shrimp -- and veggies. Both were good, solid entrees! However, we were disappointed in the "Fried Rice" that came with the meals. Absolutely NO vegetables, meat, eggs, etc. were present. Maybe they have a different definition of fried rice than any other place we have ever been. Service was great. The Egg Drop Soup was fine and we liked the crispy strips that came on the side. There were several other diners and people picking up to-go orders. So it is obviously a popular restaurant. But the poor quality "fried rice" demands a one star reduction.

The food was good. Had way too much celery and carrots in the Hunan chicken. Abby, our waitress was very knowledgeable about the many entrees. She was friendly and attentive.

I love this place so much. This a great family owned resturaunt that has so many other options than Omaha normally provides. It's nice to have an authentic Chinese place that servers more than just "sugar chicken". Really friendly staff and prices are great. Go there (and xie xie B&F).

The food was well-seasoned, but it also wasn't diverse in flavor. There was no kick in the flavor that made the dishes stood out. The string beans were delicious tho, very fragrant with the garlic. However, the hot and sour soup, was a bit disappointing since the smell of bamboo shoots in the soup overpowered all other flavors and the soup wasn't sour and had no spicy kick to it. The pig intestines with chili oil was interesting since I expected a crunchier texture for the intestines, but it was rather soft. Service was amazing because all the staff were very friendly, quick, and good with checking in on customers during the meal. The place was cozy and when I was there, almost all the tables were filled.

It has been a minute since posting last time. Blue & Fly is still 5 stars!! . I have been wanting cumin beef or cumin lamb for a while now. I think Blue & Fly has the best in town. I also got Chung king chicken which is spicy. The chicken was excellently deep fried. And I love green beans. What I really like to talk about is the space renovation that expands the restaurant with more seating and tables! It seems so much more spacious than in years past. . One other great thing about Blue & Fly is the parking lot it shares with a few of my fave retail shops. There is a ton of free parking. I like to go shopping and then walk over or Blue & Fly for a relaxing dinner.

If you're craving bold, authentic Sichuan flavors in Omaha, Blue & Fly is a hidden gem worth visiting. I recently tried their Salt and Pepper Fried Fish and Chongqing Chicken, and both dishes hit the mark for anyone who loves crispy texture and a real kick of spice. The Salt and Pepper Fried Fish was perfectly golden and crunchy on the outside, with tender, flaky fish inside. The light seasoning with chopped green and red peppers added just enough heat and zest without overpowering the delicate fish. It's a simple dish done right -- not greasy at all, and very satisfying alongside a bowl of steamed rice. The Chongqing Chicken is a must for spice lovers. It's a classic Sichuan dish that brings that authentic numbing heat thanks to plenty of dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns. The fried chicken pieces were juicy inside and crispy outside, tossed with garlic, green onions, and a generous amount of dried peppers that deliver that signature tingle. It's exactly what you'd hope for from a proper Chongqing Chicken -- intense, fragrant, and addictive. Portions are generous, service is quick, and the flavors are unapologetically bold -- just the way good Sichuan food should be. Highly recommend if you're ready for something spicy, crispy, and truly authentic!

Came in for some Chinese food and ended up being surprised with their authentic dishes. We tried: Jellyfish and napa cabbage Sliced pork belly with garlic Sliced beef tendon in spicy Sichuan sauce Chinese bokchoy with shiitake mushrooms Shredded pork with scallions and soy bean paste Spicy pork intestine Chongqing chicken with roasted chili Homemade dumplings Fish with veggies in hot chili oil Some of the dishes were on the sweet side which wasn't to my preference. Of all the dishes, I enjoyed the Chinese bokchoy with shitaake mushrooms, Chongqing chicken with roasted chili, and the sliced beef tendon in spicy Sichuan sauce. Service was attentive and quick even for the big party we had. They were very friendly and accommodating for our large party.

They have a huge menu which allows you to get whatever dish your heart desires. My wife liked the Cashew with chicken. Only complaint was that it could have used more cashews. I had the Triple Delight Combo which had plenty of tender meat -- chicken, beef, and shrimp and veggies. Both good, solid entrees! However, we were disappointed in the "Fried Rice" that came with the meals. Absolutely NO vegetables, meat, eggs, etc. were present. Maybe they have a different definition of fried rice than any other place we have ever been. Service was great. The Egg Drop Soup was fine and we liked the crispy strips that came on the side. There were several other diners and people picking up to-go orders. So it is obviously a popular restaurant. But the poor quality "fried rice" demands a star reduction from my point of view.

I was disappointed when I went to dinner at Blue & Fly Asian Kitchen. Maybe I expected too much in Omaha for Asian good, but it was disappointing in service and food quality. The restaurant was half full, but server would go about her job but never looked up. It took 15 mins to take our order, she couldn't answer basic questions about the food and forgot part of our order. We ordered the homemade dumpling (lamb and carrot) which reviewers were raving about on Yelp. For $20, you got 20 mediocre dumplings. The skin was too thick, lacking in flavor and more carrot than lamb. We also got chicken lo mein, triple delight and the braised seafood and tofu casserole. The casserole came out as a spicy soup! The lo mein and triple delight were swimming in sloppy sauce. The quality was worse than Panda Express. The restaurant was located in a strip mall with Ross and a pet store. Plenty of parking, but the lot needs to be repaved.

When to blue & fly. It was not bad. They give you a lot. For what you order. I was hungry and ordered popular stuff that people order there. The best food out of all my orders was the salt and pepper fillet salt and pepper, pork chop and the salt and pepper shrimp. The pork belly was kinda bland. And no flavor. Ok over all. They have seating and a wait area. The eggplant for some reason tasted like bake banana

Wow, this was really, really disappointing. This was our first time trying Blue & Fly. We put in an online takeout order at 7:30 and it said it would be ready in 30 minutes. We got an email 8 minutes later saying it'll actually be 55 minutes. We showed up at 8:30, when it said out food was going to be ready, only to wait another 35 minutes for our food. When we had asked about the status they said they were bagging it up, and then we proceeded to wait another 10 minutes. We finally got our food a little after 9. This would be more understandable if they were slammed with orders, but the restaurant was not busy, there were no more than 10 people eating inside the restaurant and probably 5 other people waiting for their takeout orders. After all of this, the food was another disappointment. The Mongolian combo was pretty bland and also didn't ever mention having shrimp in it (heads up if you have a shellfish allergy or don't like shrimp/seafood). The General Chicken was alright, but nothing special, same with the egg roll, crab rangoons and egg drop soup. The wonton soup had a strange flavor and only 2 or 3 wontons in the soup. The fried rice also had very little flavor. I had heard good things about Blue and Fly but this was super disappointing. Maybe they were having an off night, but I would advise you to just go somewhere else.

Was really craving authentic Chinese food and stumbled upon this place on Google. I decided to give it a try and I'd say it was overall pretty decently authentic. I would have to try more food to make a solid decision on the authenticity of this place. We got some hot and sour soup, spicy beef, cold dish potatoes, and some Mongolian beef. I liked that they separated the "American Chinese" dishes with the "Authentic Chinese" dishes - I thought that was pretty cool! The service was quick, but we got our check before we were half way done eating so it seemed very rushed at the end.

I LOVEEEE this local restaurant!!! Everything there is amazing!! They work their butts off and it shows!!! Some people do not appreciate how much work you guys put in especially after the electricity going out and I hope those rude people do not get to you guys, because you all are extremely amazing!!! Everything is outstanding and will definitely be a regular from now on!! Perfect way to celebrate being single on Valentine's Day!!! You guys rock!

This is my wife and daughters go to Chinese Food place and then they bring home an entree for me. My food is always perfectly cooked with obviously fresh ingredients and I have enjoyed the quality, taste, and quantity of their food. I always look forward to my wife and daughter doing their errands and then bringing me food from Blue & Fly. Today was the 10th or so time that they brought me a to go lunch from Blue & Fly and so I wrote this review.

This is one of our regular rotations- our kids love it (toddler loves the noodles and scallion pancakes) and I love the garlic eggplant! So good!

I have eaten here a couple of times. They staff is fast and helpful. The egg drop soup was really really good. I also had the seasme chicken. Was really flavorful and well cooked. Meal came out really fast. Will definitely be going back for lunches

We ordered Almond Chicken, Triple Delight, and Mongolian Beef (no veggies). The service was absolutely amazing--friendly and attentive. The standout dish was definitely the Almond Chicken--perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The Egg Drop Soup was also incredible. The Mongolian Beef was good, though I personally prefer the crispy, charred style. The Triple Delight was very good as well. Overall, a great dining experience!

Been waiting for good excuse to make Omaha 3.5 hour drive. My acupuncture Dr John, there has told me about this place to try. One of his favorites. He is my go-to guide for Omaha dining. And so...finally, here we are for lunch. Homemade Dumplings for me. I accidentally asked for Crab Rangoon. which is on American menu. Dang. They will be good though. B having, American menu, Almond Chicken. Rangoon is/was excellent. Dumplings...I have not had many, but these are incredible good. Fast to table, maybe 5-7 minutes.

The food was really authentic, however the wait is kinda of long as we went during weekday non-busy hours. The cumin lamb was really good, the boiled fish lacked any kind of spiciness. There was some metal part in our ribs, the owner offered a free replacement and a free dessert.

The food was wonderful and the best authentic Chinese I have had in Omaha, however the young man who served us last night (Monday) was oddly rude to us. I wouldn't dare blame the business at large for the behavior of this young man. At one point one of the women at our table was taking a couple extra seconds to pick up a dumpling with her chopsticks and the server walking by stopped and was pointedly staring at her like she was dumb. When she finally looked back at him, he said sorry and walked away? It was very bizarre, as if he wanted to make her feel awkward on purpose. The rest of us could clearly see him standing there staring at her. Then later another woman at our table asked him to take an empty beer bottle away from our table and he said "I guess," before taking it and walking away. We weren't being obnoxious as a table, we were asking him as he came by to check on us. Overall very unsettling service from him. Aside from HIM, I absolutely loved the food. The dumplings were incredible, and every single dish was cooked to perfection and came out quickly. The place is modestly decorated inside, nothing super fancy. I would definitely like to come back but I hope I don't have to interact with that server too much.

The food and service here are good. I only had one entree but it was the best chinese food I've had in Omaha. Perfect lunch spot and I'm sure dinner is good as well. Great portions too. My only suggestion for the owner is to get a giant flashing florescent sign that says OPEN - CHINESE FOOD in the window so people can see it from far away. It looked closed from the outside and most people are too distracted to notice. Great spot

Why do I keep giving this place another chance? It's Chinese with Midwest standards. The Chinese food is actually really pretty mediocre or worse. Specifically, the pot stickers are fried gyoza, the orange chicken tastes of the multi use fry oil, the lo mein is bland and boring, the authentic dishes are lazy and bone in meat with small dice sized cuts - money saved for the restaurant but a chocking hazard for everyone else, and it isn't cheap. Why god on earth isn't there even one good Chinese restaurant in Omaha? This place gets good reviews constantly for their deep fried food in sugar sauces. 4/10 - won't buy again. You shouldn't either.

The service was great and the restaurant is very cozy. The food was good, but I did not get the dish I asked for. Regardless, it was good, but just wasn't what I wanted! The crab Rangoon was too sweet, they use a dough similar to Chinese doughnut dough. The scallion pancake and egg drop soup was good. My partner got that Sichuan beef and he said it was good, but the Sichuan peppers were too overpowering to enjoy the dish. We'll have to try it again since it does have raving reviews, but our experience was this!

All the dishes tasted great overall. Beef tendon and walnut shrimp were very well made. Chongqing chicken's flavor was good but the cut of the chicken pieces was in a very weird shape, it was hard to eat, and some of the chicken had many small chopped bone pieces. Wish the restaurant would provide better service. The staff wasn't very attentive, we had to ask for food and water and get refills multiple times during dinner time.

Hands down probably the best Chinese food I've ever had. Ordered for pickup- which it took about 30 minutes which wasnt long considering the food was so good! We got crab Rangoon - the shape were little triangles, so different than what we are used to, but tasted so good and their sweet&sour sauce was delish. We also ordered pot stickers, sesame chicken, and triple delight with beef, chicken and shrimp. The triple delight was my favorite with the different meat and vegetables. We will definitely be back!

I got blue and fly take out a few weeks ago and I was thoroughly impressed with both the breadth of their menu - both Americanized Chinese dishes as well as more classic Chinese dishes - as well as the promptness of the delivery. I had the garlic green beans, which were incredibly delicious, as well as the broccoli delight, which was good and an interesting new dish for me to try. I definitely plan to come back and keep exploring more of their menu.

Had blue & fly today. Been a couple years since I've been here. I need to make it a more frequent visit as the food is amazing ! I wanted a good scallion pancake and they delivered big time. So perfectly flaky and delicious! Also ordered the shredded pork in spicy garlic sauce. So fresh and the flavors were so good! Nice and spicy as I also added some hot chili oil. They have your typical American Chinese food but they have lots of options for authentic, real Chinese. Can't go wrong here !

Great little restaurant. The food was fantastic and our server did a fantastic job. We have gotten take out a few times since our last visit.

this location has been my main one for a few years now, it's a great place with wonderful service. the restaurant is always clean, cool and very welcoming, and i really love how they decorate the space! it's very comfortable, whether you're dining-in or taking-out. my favorite snacks here are definitely the crab rangoon's and the milk buns, but all of the entrees i've had here are fantastic!

This is by far the best and freshest Chinese restaurants in Omaha. The staff is always so friendly and you get so much food, definitely worth a visit.

I love how authentic their food is and their flavor is spot on! The ingredients are fresh and would highly recommend their Chongqing chicken and fish with pickled cabbage (for spicy lovers). It's clean and the waitress are quite friendly.

The food was delicious, the service was fast and my waitress was kind. the overall ambiance of the place was great. I recommend the egg drop soup and pot sticker. pretty much anything you there is gonna be good. I will be returning soon!

Pleasant surprise! Great hidden gem across from Nebraska Furniture Mart / next to Ross.

I trust the Eater 38. For those of you that are not familiar with that term, Eater is a food and libation website focused on topics and locations by city. If you're coming to a city, your best resources are Yelp, Eater (the Eater 38 is the 38 best spots to try in that city), and the locals. That brings me back to Blue & Fly Asian Kitchen. It's listed in Omaha's Eater 38, reviewed well on Yelp, and I'm recommending as a local. My wife and I tried it for the first time, over lunch. Chinese food is notoriously ordinary, standardize in menus, and seldom spectacular. Blue & Fly certainly doesn't fit that description. The menu has many familiar favorites, like the Sesame Chicken and the Shrimp Kung Pao we tried, but the quality, taste, and presentation sets this Chinese fare apart, far apart from the average. For example, The breaded chicken was crispy, in spite of being tossed in a in mildly sweet sauce and the shrimp in the Kung Pao was clearly fresh a perfectly cooked. The crisp, fresh veggies in both dishes also exceeded expectations. Presentation of our lunch portions was simple, attractive, and appetizing. The service was genuine, knowledgeable, and prompt. Blue & Fly belongs on the "lists" mentioned above. It belongs on your "must try" list also!

Best orange chicken I've ever had -- fresh orange zest made all the difference. Get the dumplings, too! Service was excellent. Will be going back!

Food was stellar! The waiter walked us through the whole menu and recommended some fabulous options! The ambiance was great with clean and nice furnishings.

Service was great! Food was great and I don't normally eat Asian food. Will definitely go back.

Ordered my takeout at 409 pm. Was told order would be ready by 515 pm. Order was ready at 523 pm. I'm sure the food is delicious but service needs to improve.

I tried their sesame chicken and pork dumplings, everything was very fresh and flavorful!

Don't know why this place isn't on top 100 they have great original Chinese food everyone in their besides myself usually is Asian everything I've tried is amazing except the lettuce wraps chicken was disappointing obviously an American Chinese dish

This was the absolute worst 'Mongolian Beef' I have ever had. meat tasted bland, boiled and old. no green onions, just a TON of yellow onions, some mushrooms in beef broth. fried rice had NOTHING in it but rice. costed $16.88 and was HORRIBLE

Food is excellent !!!! I have been there 3 times in a month and it's been good. Took the family and they really liked it ...

Called in to see if they allow service dogs (as a courtesy) because the ADA requires businesses to allow people with disabilities to bring their service animals onto business premises in whatever areas customers are generally allowed. They said we'd need to prove the dog was a service dog. Requiring proof is against the law, the only two questions that can be asked are if the person has a disability and what tasks the service dog performs to aid with the disability. Didn't end up going to the restaurant because we didn't want to deal with pushback when we arrived.

Great service, good size portion, and overall would go again. Got the dumplings and they were good

Blue & Fly is great every time we go. It's our favorite and we're willing to make the extra drive to get there. The food is always hot and fresh. Staff is friendly and efficient. Prices are fair. Really, it's outstanding every single time.

I've only ever gotten delivery from Blue & Fly but every single thing we've ordered has been phenomenal! The fried rice is perfection & has just the right balance of veggies to the rice and protein. My boyfriend LOVED the sesame chicken he got the other day--he cannot wait for the next time we place an order

I have been here multiple times over the years. This place is always busy with dine-in and take-out. They are always courteous and the food is delicious!

Blue & Fly has an extensive menu-- everyone should be able to find food they will enjoy. Most recently Bookguy enjoyed takeout of triple delight, a combination of shrimp, chicken, and beef with water chestnuts, carrots, broccoli, and mushrooms. He's been on a triple delight kick lately, trying it at different places. He liked it but couldn't really compare it to anywhere else. We would have to do a taste off with the same dish from more than one place at the same time. Probably not going to happen! It came with rice--he selected fried rice, not steamed. I ordered crab Rangoon because I wasn't ready for a meal. They were a different shape-more of a triangle rather than the typical corners sticking up. They were tasty, but I like mine with more crunch. After seeing all the offerings on the menu, I'm looking forward to trying something new.

I met friends at Blue & Fly on 10.11.24. I made a reservation early in the week, they were very accurate. We were greeted, seated & our waitress was lovely. They have a wide-ranging menu. We have one person who tightly restricts her diet so this was a good choice. The food was delicious. I had the Sesame chicken, it came with a choice of soup & rice. I had the Hot & Sour soup. I brought 2/3 of my regular portion home to finish over the weekend. The lunch portion was about 1/3 less & my friend took half of hers home too. The other guests were delighted with the food too. The crab rangoons were tasty, lots of filling. We were pleased & are adding it to rotation. The ambiance is typical Asian themed, though tasteful & not too noisy. Thanks for having us.

How have I not heard of this restaurant before now? Maybe because I always went to Three Happiness for my Chinese food hankering, before the great fire of 2020 that broke my heart. Well here is proof that something good can come from something terrible, because Blue and Fly is incredible. Ordered takeout (dining room currently closed), and went with Shredded pork with Scallions and Soybean Paste, Peanut Butter Chicken with fried rice, egg drop soup and egg rolls. All of it was delicious, but the shredded pork blew everything out of the water. The texture was perfectly tender, with a savory hoison-like taste to it. It was hands down one of my favorite Chinese dishes I've ever had. Everything else was great, the PB chicken was well-sauced and the portion was generous. The egg rolls were large and crispy, and the egg drop soup was delicious (and very affordable!). Definitely will be revisiting this gem, although I don't know if I'll ever want to order anything other than the Shredded Pork!

I recently visited Blue and Fly Kitchen based on a friend's recommendation. I went on the weekend around lunchtime. The restaurant was starting to fill up, but I was seated right away. Our server was very polite and responded to me and my friend in both Mandarin and Cantonese. I went with the Beef Chow Fun after being told it's the "best in Omaha" by my Chinese friend. I disagree though. Beef Chow Fun is my favorite dish throughout my childhood, and I've tried this dish at over a dozen different restaurants. Overall, I was extremely disappointed. The flavors were different from your typical Beef Chow Fun and likely due to the different vegetables they use at Blue and Fly Kitchen. Here, there's cabbage, carrots and onions when normally it's bean sprouts and onions. It also lacked the smoky flavor you normally have from a properly cooked Beef Chow Fun in a high heat wok. What was the most disappointing aspect of the dish was that the noodles were still clumped in layers together (similar to their packaging when you buy them at the grocery store) and if you pull apart the noodles, some are bare without any flavor. Additionally, the noodles are supposed to be darker in color, coated with a shiny soy based sauce. Lastly, the reason I make a comment on the vegetables in this dish is because nearly half of it was cabbage and there were minimal noodles. Overall, I am disappointed at the meal I had at Blue and Fly Kitchen. While the staff was friendly and quick to provide their services, it did not overcome my disappointment in this dish. I would not recommend Blue and Fly's for their Beef Chow Fun at this time. However, they have several other authentic Chinese dishes on their menu that I would be interested to try and will return.

Hidden gem. I tried the peanut butter chicken (I love trying new things) and it didn't miss. My wife and I will definitely order again. Staff very friendly , food fresh .

I'm picky about Chinese food and this restaurant did not disappoint. In fact, it's my new favorite Chinese restaurant. it was absolutely terrific. Perfect! The waitress was friendly and efficien. we thoroughly enjoyed our visit