Great Wall Restaurant

We tried the Great Fried Rice with shrimp, orange chicken and the banana matcha. So delicious and a new favorite! Waitress was so sweet. We already have plans for returns, the menu has so many great options.

I don't know why we never dropped by this place to try the food. We always walked by. It's a cute little spot to dine in, just inside of China town mall. I'm so glad we finally did go in to try it while craving some authentic Chinese food. Because it did NOT disappoint. Every dish we got had so much flavor. I forgot the names of what we ordered but the salt and pepper calamari rings with the chili dipping sauce was awesome, the sautéed chicken dish was so full of flavor and spice and cooked crisp to perfection. We also tried the fried intestines which that was also very tasty. Even the eggplant with fish sauce was tasty! Some stuff we wanted to try were out like the fried crab and or lobster but I definitely will be going back. They also sold tangulu (not sure how To spell it) Its covered fruit and many people stopped to buy some. I never had one before so I was tempted and got The orange tangulu dessert. It was good but I'm not into really sweet things. If you are you definitely would enjoy it.

Small tray of Beef & Broccoli for $15 is ridiculous. The food was super slimy. At least include some rice with it for God's sake. They also charged me $3 for Mexican Bottle coke but regular can coke was sent.

We tried this place for the first time. I took my dad to try some Chinese food he hasn’t had before. It was amazingly delicious! We got pickled fish soup and beef brisket radish soup and we couldn’t decide what we liked more! My dad was apprehensive at first about trying pickled fish soup but we gave it a shot and it has become a new favorite. Our server was so polite and helpful about the menu, too. We will return!

Being a rather discerning eater originally from Hong Kong, I give this place my stamp of approval. I didn’t expect to find such an authentic chinese restaurant serving food mostly from Northern China here in SLC, but here it is! One way to tell if the chef knows what he is doing is to order chive fried egg and Shanghai braised pork. They showed proper execution (both pork and egg are soft) that I would be happy with in China. Fried water spinach is again authentic. We also had leek with lamb. It is different from what I know but there is so much regional variation so I can’t comment on authenticity but it is surely tasty!!! Finally we ordered veg with tofu for a vegan and we were so surprised how authentic and delicious it was.

The service here is great and the food is UNBELIEVABLE!!! Try their dumpling soup and garlic baby cabbage! The first time we went, we ordered 4 different family-style dishes because we wanted to try a bunch of their items. We had two days of leftovers! Definitely coming back soon to try more 🥰 -Update- We went again and tried even more dishes! We would like to eventually try everything on their menu.

Food was underwhelming. We thought it would be better since it’s by the Asian store. Chow fun tasted ok; the ribs was sweet but does not match our expectations. Tried the pepper pork intestines dish for the first time and we didn’t know what to expect at first. I guess it turned out not great but not too bad either.

This was the best Chinese food I have eaten since living in New York. We ordered the spicy shrimp. Chicken and peanuts, stir fried green beans, fried pork strips and the BEST fried rice I have ever had! The service was quick and friendly. Super clean which is important to my family. Everyone in our party was happy with their food as were the others around us if how much they are of it was an indicator. The cooked peanuts they brought out were so tasty we had to stop at the market next door and buy a big bag.

I have been here several times, and I have always enjoyed the delicious flavors and the freshness of the food. The look of the restaurant inside has changed a few times. when I was there last there was a casual seating area at the back of the restaurant. There were people there waiting for takeout orders. I really enjoyed the great chow mein with the beef. Next time I might try it with chicken or pork because the beef was a little hard to chew for my liking. The noodles tasted delicious and flavorful. I always have to order the cold cucumber salad. It is a great accompaniment to any dish. I added the peanuts to the cucumbers because I really like them together so if you order the cucumbers, they will not come with peanuts. It is a strange request, but they accommodated me with no problem. They had a case at the front of the restaurant with grapes and strawberries, skewered and coated in a crunchy sugary coating. It was a little bit messy, but I did not mind because it tasted so good. The strawberries were super sweet, fresh and juicy with a thin, sweet crunchy shell. I will try the grapes next time. Thank you for the delicious food

We were taking a stroll in Chinatown deciding what to eat for lunch. Few of our first choices were either closed on Thurs or not open due to construction. We stumbled upon Great Wall and gave it a shot. The inside was a little different in a weird way. There was only three tables in the front and the back had a lounge area. I believe there were more tables hidden behind the curtain. We ordered: Fried rice - the corn in the fried rice tasted almost spoiled Beef brocoli - the beef was tender but not as tasty or fresh Garlic ribs - cut into small portions was not what I expected and a little dry Only great was the service and those fruit on a stick in the glass counter. The high prices was not worth it.

I don't know why we never dropped by this place to try the food. We always walked by. It's a cute little spot to dine in, just inside of China town mall. I'm so glad we finally did go in to try it while craving some authentic Chinese food. Because it did NOT disappoint. Every dish we got had so much flavor. I forgot the names of what we ordered but the salt and pepper calamari rings with the chili dipping sauce was awesome, the sautéed chicken dish was so full of flavor and spice and cooked crisp to perfection. We also tried the fried intestines which that was also very tasty. Even the eggplant with fish sauce was tasty! Some stuff we wanted to try were out like the fried crab and or lobster but I definitely will be going back. They also sold tangulu (not sure how To spell it) Its covered fruit and many people stopped to buy some. I never had one before so I was tempted and got The orange tangulu dessert. It was good but I'm not into really sweet things. If you are you definitely would enjoy it.

Reasonably good food, but the high prices just aren't justified. Really? I have to pay $16 for sweet and sour chicken and then you're going to charge me for a small bowl of white rice to go with it?! They definitely offer some unusual authentic dishes. The interior is clean and bright. The server may or may not speak English. Pointing at the menu works great in those cases.

Food - 4 Service - 4 Value - 3 I was pleasantly surprised at this find in Salt Lake City recently. I had the combo fried rice and potstickers and shredded cucumber and had plenty of leftovers. Food came out quickly even though they seemed busy with most tables full and a steady stream of takeout orders. I'd get all 3 dishes again, but their menu is fairly extensive and has a number of other items I'd like to try too.

We had a good experience here at 7pm on a weekday evening. We didn't have to wait for a table, food came out fast. The eggplant was very good and I would order it again. It's sweet and salty in the right way. The garlic ribs, even though in the recommended category, were a bit dry for me so it's not quite my favorite dish. The golden buns were a great, basic simple dessert.

The food is super yummy and the rapidness of the delivery makes this restaurant one of the best service I ever had.

Used uber eats - ordered chicken , recd pork. Chow mein was nice , but no veggies which was disappointing (aside from the pork). Quick delivery and spring rolls were yummy.

They have revised their menu. They now have more Americanized items, named in a way you will be familiar with. I think they have kept most of their original menu just with the addition of items that will likely appeal to a wider audience. Still very good food and still possible to experience items you will not easily find elsewhere in the valley.

I'm pretty sure I am in Salt Lake City Chinatown. It's more like an Asian mall, though. This was really not the place I intended on eating at it, but I was in the mood for soup and this looked like a good choice. This is definitely a hole in the wall place. A small room with an opening to the kitchen. I would really like it to be a little more homey, if there was maybe some photos or artwork on the walls since it was kind of bare. The service was good, and it was more like eating in someone's house rather than a restaurant, which is fine with me. I will come back the next time I'm in town.

I've walked by this place every time I'm in town for work but decided to give it a try today. Order the garlic pork ribs and seafood fried rice. The fried rice was okay. The ribs had no flavor aside from the garlic pieces thrown on top. The reviews are high but it missed the mark for me.

This place is truly a hit or miss!! There was a FLY in the a choi...... the fried buns were crisp on the outside however the inside was super dry and bland The pork rib yam soup did not taste as smooth, felt like extra condiments were added to cover up non fresh pork. The yam was OK. The pork intestines were also OK, can't comment on the freshness of the intestines as it was masked by the spiciness of the peppers. Do not recommend. Service: 3/5 Ambiance: good bright lightning. Cozy small restaurant.

Very expensive for low and rundown decor and below average food. Yes it was disappointing.

Time and time again this place continues to impress. Please do yourself a favor and GO! I recommend: - Garlic Ribs - Beef Fried Pho - Lamb with Green Onion - Spicy Noodle Soup - Sautéed Eggplant - Sweet and Sour Chicken

I feel like we have just discovered a gem!! Went to this restaurant today for the first time with a Taiwanese friend for lunch. The restaurant is small but very clean. We were greeted and seated immediately. My friend ordered a spicy fish soup (sorry can't remember the name), and I ordered the Fried Squid Rings (A59) & Seafood Chow Mein (A56). The Fried Squid was delicious! Crispy on the outside and just the right amount of tenderness inside, not rubbery at all. They put some dry seasonings on the side, absolutely enjoyed that with the squid! Both of were amazed by the size and taste of the spicy fish soup dish! It had knotted konjac noodle, potatoes, lotus root, seaweed, wakame and few other things in it. The broth was so tasty (little spicy, that's exactly why I loved it) that I couldn't stop just sipping it :P The seafood Chow Mein was good, but again the portion size surprised us...in a good way. Nowadays most of the times restaurants put very little meat/seafood in the dish...but that wasn't the care here. The item had enough seafood items for everyone to share. I'm actually very excited about this place, definitely going back very soon with my family to try other items! I just wish they had a lunch menu for weekdays with slightly lower price. Other than that...I'm super happy and satisfied with this place ^_^

This was absolutely one of the worst meals I've ever had delivered! In the first place, the seafood chow mein had three tiny size shrimp in it! The $30 braised fish didn't even come with any white rice! Spent $70 and through most of it in the trash!

Food was delish! The fav was the sautéed intestine's and beef fried noodles. The beef friend noodles was Smokey, good texture, and good flavor. The garlic ribs were good too. Service was amazing! The daughter is so cute. So nice and so helpful. If you're looking for some authentic Chinese food without the msg. This is your place.

To bolster my efforts to re-learn how to properly use my wok while cooking at home, I've started following the cooking exploits of the Seattle-based, James Beard-nominated chef/author J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, whose youtube videos provide fantastic, step-by-step point-of-view videos on wok seasoning, maintenance, and (correct) use. More than once, Lopez-Alt has referenced Mapo Tofu (or Mabo Dofu, as you're inclined) as his very favorite childhood dish and, having heard at least one other Chinese chef I respected intimate the same, I set out to find a culturally authentic platter of it. Googling "best Mapo Tofu in Salt Lake City," I was directed to, among a couple other suggestions, Great Wall restaurant in the Chinatown Salt Lake plaza off of State Street. I was on my way. I found Great Wall through the main doors to the Chinatown Supermarket, and it was literally the type of establishment that likely gave rise to the expression "hole-in-the-wall." With two empty steam tables tucked up against the walls flanking the entrance, red and green walls, and a dining room the size of a middle-class living room, it was a masterpiece of understatement. I've learned not to be put off by this, however, as some of my best meals have been had in settings of the sort. My apprehension deepened when the usual complementary water was brought to the table, but was room temperature, and had no ice in it. If it had been just a few degrees warmer, and in a bowl, I might have undertaken the traditional washing of hands and/or silverwear, but it was in a glass, and I suspected that doing so would have drawn unwanted attention. Every bit of uncertainty was, however, rewarded with a piping hot bowl of aromatic Mapo Tofu with an accompanying bowl of rice. As far as I'm concerned, nothing is better than having my food arrive so hot that I can't eat it straight away, and I was delighted. There was no question that the best way to enjoy this would be with a large spoon: a little bit of rice sharing space on my untensil with the Mapo Tofu like old friends. I started picking small bites off of the edge and blowing on it, and I have to say that I can see how a dish this delicious could invoke childhood memories. The bean sauce and red chili peppers brought a heat that charmed the dish, but didn't overwhelm the palette. A perfect amount of employed Sichuan peppercorn drew the dish's heat forward but, at the same time, provided the exquisite numbing sensation that has infatuated Chinese diners for over two thousand years. The silky smooth tofu was a perfect counterpoint to the texture of the ground pork and chopped scallions, and subtle notes of garlic and ginger seemed to close each bite the way a conductor pinches off a prolonged note. If there was any American culinary experience that would be analogous, it would, perhaps, be a piping hot bowl of Texas chili on a very cold day. Was I overwhelmed by the hospitality? No. Was the dining room elegant? Not even a little bit. Would I go back for another serving of Great Wall's Mapo Tofu? Any day of the week!

I like that they offer the ability to buy steamed rice to go. That was helpful for my dinner and the rice was good

I called in my order (checked out the menu on their website). The woman I spoke with made a few suggestions and gave me a 20-minute time to pick it up. I showed up in 15 minutes & my order was just ready. It was delicious. Chicken, pork & spicy green beans were perfectly prepared. Nice, polite & helpful staff and solid food. I'll be a regular customer.

Don't let the hole in the wall digs get you down about Great Wall Restaurant. This place IS authentic Chinese. I had a lovely chat with the owner lady (I don't know who is in the kitchen but I suspect the husband), and we rapped in my horrific Chinese. She is from Hong Kong but spent time as a child in Xiamen. The food is not that American Chinese CRAP and they are very accommodating to requests. I asked for vegetarian, and they were able to modify the Maipo tofu normally with pork to vegan. The food was delicious and even though the space is nothing to write home about, Great Wall is the real deal and the best Chinese option I've had in SLC and a long while. Pricing is reasonable and she keeps the place super clean. I'd definitely recommend Great Wall for a meal or take out. The upshot is being able to get your groceries at Chinatown market at the same time.

This was my first time here. I went in to order takeout and visually the place was clean with a friendly atmosphere. It is Sunday so only a couple tables being occupied. The staff at the counter was courteous, polite, helpful and super nice. My order didn't take long to complete and have me on my way. Upon getting home dug right in and to be honest not impressed. Not horrible but I've had much better fried rice. Edible, however pretty bland. And for what I received, value and flavor of the meal was mediocre at best. I don't want to be too hasty and say I wouldn't recommend this restaurant until I have another go and see if tonight was just a bad night. It happens.

I would give 10 out of 5 stars cause it's just above perfection. As a visitor in Salt Lake City, The food is beyond my expectations. I love spicy Szechuan food and asked the lady for extra spicy, it turned out to be one of the best Szechuan dishes I had in the US. It's so authentic and I was told that the chef really put efforts into the dishes. Appreciated! The staffs are friendly, welcoming, super helpful and nice, good experience! Food+service, strongly recommended respectfully.

Being a rather discerning eater originally from Hong Kong, I give this place my stamp of approval. I didn't expect to find such an authentic chinese restaurant serving food mostly from Northern China here in SLC, but here it is! One way to tell if the chef knows what he is doing is to order chive fried egg and Shanghai braised pork. They showed proper execution (both pork and egg are soft) that I would be happy with in China. Fried water spinach is again authentic. We also had leek with lamb. It is different from what I know but there is so much regional variation so I can't comment on authenticity but it is surely tasty!!! Finally we ordered veg with tofu for a vegan and we were so surprised how authentic and delicious it was.

Loved loved loved this place. First time walking in. My husband wanted the soup suuper spicy and they delivered, he even said he'd never be cold again. The sauce on the crab was amazing. It was my first time ever eating a crab by breaking it a part. Soo messy but worth it. The cucumbers had just the right amount of kick. Portions are definitely sharing portions. Service was amazing. Can't wait to go back and try other items!

I've been in Utah for 3 years now and that's how long it's taken to find a great Chinese spot! I'm so glad I found this spot. The food reminds me of my ama . Jenny and Sophia were so kind and attentive while we ate as well. Can't wait to come back

I loved this place. The food was delicious (definitely try their braised pork and hot and spicy noodle). Their portion size is good. The service was fast.

Amazing food and service. Shredded cucumbers so fresh and yummy. Also had sautéed Beef with green onions was delicious. Best Chinese I've ever had.

This place is awesome! We've been meaning to go here and thank goodness we finally did. The food is phenomenal but they're a little short staffed so just don't be a jerk and you'll be fine. The prices aren't bad at all and we'll worth the quality of dishes. We had the sautéed pork in hot sauce, mapo tofu, garlic baby cabbage, dried green beans, boiled fish, and the shredded cucumbers. They were all amazing with the fish and the green beans being our favorite. Definitely go here if you're looking for authentic Chinese cuisine.

好吃。地道的中餐馆。装修不起眼，但却出乎意料的不错。看得懂中文的，推荐大家吃。我是旅游最后一天发现的。一开始，觉得店面简单，怕触雷。 authentic Chinese food.highly recommended. Don't get fooled by its simple decoration.

Hole in the wall place in the same plaza as the supermarket. They don't even have proper signage yet. But don't let the simple exterior fool you. This is Chinese food and not Americanized Chinese food. The waitress is friendly and service was great. We had the yang chow fried rice. It was delicious but it did not come with bbq pork as is typical. It came with Chinese sausage instead. Also it had no shrimp. Portions are a bit small and a bit pricy for the size

Love the food. Garlic Ribs, Boiled Sliced Fish and Pickled Fish are my go to order. Service depends on the person who is on the floor. Overall, great place to sit down and enjoy the meal without getting too much attention from the staff or surroundings.

Such a gem of a restaurant! Loved the service, food and authenticity of flavors. Absolutely would visit again. It was my fiancé's first time trying authentic Chinese and he hasn't stopped raving about it! The tofu and pork soup was divine and the perfect serving size. The shredded cucumber was unlike anything I have had before, and that is usually my go to dish. Unsure of the name of the pork dish we ordered but it was flavorful and melted in your mouth. Very impressed and can't wait to visit Salt Lake again just for Great Wall Restaurant!! Although there are many Chinese and pan Asian restaurants in Chinatown, I would recommend this over any others that we tried!!!

If you are brave enough, try the crispy pork intestine. Crunchy and chewy. Spicy, salty and savory. This is not a place for your sweet & sour pork or General Tso's Chicken.

It didn't look like what I ordered so I asked if that's what I got. Got my order wrong and then told me thats what I ordered. Got home and realized it's not what I ordered. Crappy people, sercice and food. No way in hell this place is rated more than 2 stars.

Loved the reviews. Didn't expect it to be in the mall nor to get food poisoning! Beware unless you would like to sick!

Clean food and amazing Chinese restaurant. Get the boiled fish. The fried rice is also great.

As a born-and-raised-in-Taiwan person, I approved this place. Been there twice already and it was always packed with Asians which is a good sign. I don't recommend 蔥爆牛肉 as it didn't taste like it. 酸菜魚 was good as well as 山藥排骨湯 and others. Would totally recommend this place to my Asian friends! It is a very American sounding restaurant and was skeptical about it but it's authentic! Btw rice is not free. It's one dollar/bowl.

Stopped in yesterday. Had the fried crispy pork and the fried garlic ribs. Both were quite good. Friendly service. I would go again

We were craving Chinese food while we are in town. Don't be fool by how the restaurant look. The food was very authentic, feel like home cooking Chinese food. The food come out very fast and good portion size. The service is very friendly. We would go back again

I complained that the broccoli wasn't fresh. I was told our broccoli is always fresh. Have enjoyed this restaurant in the past. What ever happened to "the customer is always right. I will never go back to this place again. The broccoli was a notch above putrid.

What an amazing meal we had at Great Wall Restaurant. We just moved here from NYC, and my girlfriend is firm Hong Kong, so we know really good, authentic Chinese food, and this place was really good. They are not making American Chinese food, but truly authentic, perfectly seasoned, classic Chinese cuisine. I would order every dish we had again, which is rare for me. Utah is very lucky to have this restaurant!

It was a pleasant surprise. The food was authentic and delicious. The service was pleasant. It is a little hidden gem in Salt Lake City. I will definitely come back.

Reminds me of my mom's cooking. Hidden gem for sure, tucked away in the Chinatown Supermarket building. The second you walk in, the smell hits you and you know it's going to be yummy.

Pros: Large portions of authentic Southern style Chinese food. Friendly waitstaff. Cons: N/A

This place, oh, where do I start... First of all, the service is simply amazing. We had our food like, two minutes after we ordered. Next up, the general feeling of being there: it's a really clean and well managed place. There is pictures of some of their meals on the walls, which is pretty cool, and it also has a super cute picture of two pandas at the back of the room. They obviously put work and care into how it looks, and they even have a picture of the Great Wall of china above the pandas. Next up is the food, and let me tell you, it's something else. As I said before, it comes incredibly fast and is equally good. I loved it so much! It was cooked perfectly, sliced well, and it was really fresh and organic. My favorite food was the potstickers / dumplings. Finally, the sauces. Personally, sauces are not my thing. I usually don't go beyond ketchup. But at this place, even for someone like me, the sauces were incredible! Five out of five, would gladly go again, eat here and it will make your day! P.S. I hate vegetables, and the broccoli was heaven on a plate.

Authentic Chinese cuisine cooked to perfection in a clean, modest setting. They make wonderful steamed fish and stir-fried ah choy. The cucumber salad appetizer is always crisp and perfectly seasoned. Costs are reasonable and portions are large, enough for six people.

We were just walking around and looking for a place for lunch and came across this place. We were pleasantly surprised. It's Chinese food from mainland China which was a bit of a twist. Nothing fancy but it hit the spot for us.

Came for groceries and had to try. OMG the dumplings soup !!! I am in love. So coming back to try more. Not typical American Chinese. Soooooo much better. Small place I. The mall thing center whatever it is. Come in someone seat you quick. Food made to Order and relax and enjoy. Just made me so happy. Set out for something besides the usual garbage. Live a minute and try. Family friendly.