J2C Asian Bistro

I ordered the golden spareribs with fried rice, shrimp shumai and an egg roll. The spareribs were delicious, wonderfully seasoned and crispy. Very good flavor. They are a bit difficult to eat as they contain small bones and can be chewy with cartilage type texture in some pieces. The shumai are fried and were fantastic, especially with the sweet chili sauce. The eggroll was very good too. I was not a fan of the fried rice. Overall the food was quite tasty and I would purchase it again.

Dinner date and we got the shrimp shumai and 2 chicken general tsao and everything was delicious! Although wished the general tsao was more spicy it didn't had a few tiny pieces of peppers but not spicy at all. Atmosphere is really good for date night is cozy and quaint. Service was okay could be a bit better, one of the waiters let show unpleasantrie when ordered water to start with which made me stick with water instead going for a drink. Although I do recommend going.

My parents have been looking for a Chinese restaurant that isn't buffet style for a long time since moving from Michigan where buffet isn't as popular. I figured we'd try this place together since it was on my list to try anyway, we all absolutely loved it. Really great food and loved the atmosphere. Prices are decent for the amount of food you get too, and everything tastes fresh.

I ordered the Mongolian beef off of doordash and the photos are very misleading. They show a full portion of the dish in the picture but I got a to-go box that was about 60% rice with just a little bit of Mongolian beef in it. Definitely not worth the money.

HEARTBROKEN & HOSPITALIZED: From Loyal Customer to Food Poisoning Victim ⚠️ I am writing this with a heavy heart (and a very painful stomach). I have been a loyal customer of this establishment for a long time, consistently placing large orders despite their steep pricing. As you can see from my DoorDash order history, I’ve spent a fortune here. Specifically, their Tomato and Egg dish is priced at nearly $20—an insane markup for such basic ingredients. Because the portions have been getting smaller, I even ordered two servings this time to support them. But my loyalty was met with a nightmare. The most recent meal was devastating. The ingredients tasted noticeably unfresh and poor quality. Shortly after eating, I developed severe stomach pains that lasted for days. My usual home remedies failed, and I had to go to Walmart to buy stronger, specialized stomach medication (see my receipt attached). This wasn’t just a "bad meal"; this was a serious health hazard. Why I’m posting this: Price vs. Quality: $20 for cheap ingredients that aren't even fresh? It’s a total rip-off. Health Risk: I have been in agony for days. No meal is worth this level of physical pain. Proof: I’m attaching my DoorDash history and my Walmart pharmacy receipt to prove I am a verified customer, not a "hater." I’m sharing this to warn the community. Please, SAVE YOUR MONEY and PROTECT YOUR HEALTH. I will never step foot in this place again. It’s terrifying how the quality has plummeted.

J2C has always been good; we go there regularly and I always have a good experience. Today, we went, dined in and they had a new menu, or else I just noticed it. It's lunch specials or their version of giving you a good deal for some regular dishes. Anyway, I'd tried their General Tso a while back, as we've been going there since they opened, and I didn't remember it as being my fave. But somehow it came up today and the server let me in on a secret - they've changed it, and it's very different - larger hunks of real chicken, less breading/flour - so I tried it. So glad I did, it was really delicious. It came with egg roll and fried rice, both were also good. My son got his go-to - beef fried rice - he loves it and it fills him up. Anyway, the lunch special is a great deal, very filling and just 10 bucks. Oh, and they don't have diet Coke on tap (fountain) ;). but, they do have it in cans and give you ice. So, even tho it's not a Coke place, they please the customer. Speaking of customer service; it is always superior. The place is a very modern vibe, yet still cozy somehow. And the staff makes you feel welcome. Great atmosphere all around. I will now be back even more frequently. Give their new lunch menu a try! I'm glad I did.

This place is AMAZING!! Best crab rangoons I have ever had! So flavorful. And the manager, Christian, was so kind and helpful. there was a misunderstanding about our order, and he totally made it right. Will definitely be back!

My partner and I really liked this place! We got takeout, but inside the restaurant was clean and relaxing to be in. The service was very good and we thought that the prices were quite fair considering each order was easily enough for two meals for us. We definitely had leftovers! The food was really delicious overall! We really liked the orange chicken. We didn't think that the fried rice had enough vegetables and egg, but that's ok. In the future we will just get steamed rice :) I highly recommend this place for takeout!

I ordered the Scallion and Garlic Chicken. This type of dish is one of my favorites, so I like to think of myself as something of an expert or at least semi-pro. All that to say this was one of the best dishes of chicken rice I've ever had. While I didn't realize that it's a portion for the table, I made every effort to eat it all and was left happily defeated. Now back in the hotel, I'm lying recumbent as I nurse a food baby and am grateful to have leftovers sitting in the fridge, for either a midnight snack or savory start to my Sunday. The food came out relatively quickly. The place was extremely clean and well-lit, and the young lady who took my order was extremely professional and cheerful. Overall, I would give this my strongest recommendation and will make a point to return even if doing so would require its own trip or a significant detour from another route. Great stuff!!!

Usually I start off talking about ambiance and service but my god the food here was EXCELLENT!! I personally had the Jalapeño Chicken and BBQ Pork Buns and both dishes were delightful. The chicken had just the right amount of spice where you noticed it but it didn't overpower the food. A co-worker had the Pad Thai and it looked delicious as well. There is an extensive menu and if I lived near there I'd be trying something different on a regular basis. As for the ambiance, it's a small little restaurant in a strip mall where you will overlook it if you don't know what you're looking for. Not much parking but it wasn't overly busy either. Nothing fancy here but it was clean and with how good the food is, it doesn't need to be fancy. The service was what you would expect. The waitress checked on us regularly and was friendly.

J2C used to be one of the best places in Lexington, but since the change in ownership, it is mediocre, at best. My last order was sub par and missing items. They are priced higher than other places that have better food. Sadly, I won't be returning.

Best Chinese food in Lexington. The Mala HotPot with real Sichuan peppercorns hit me every time. The chicken dishes are all REAL chicken with minimal filler. Even good on DoorDash

This was an absolutely delicious lunch. I highly recommend the braised pork belly. Atmosphere is quiet and comfortable

Great restaurant hidden away in Lexington. Staff was friendly and nice and very courteous. The food was also very good. We got an assortment of things to try.

The food was great and the service was really decent. I was a bit disappointed with the decor and ambiance but it's the food that matters and it's good. Easily located and ample parking.

So initially I thought this restaurant specialized in carry out only. I did get my to go in mins, but it's a sit down, kinda fancy restaurant to my surprise. I got the hot chicken with fried rice to go of course. Tax and tip was around $20 bucks. When I got my food outta the bag, I was disdisappointed in the portion size. Then I tried the food. The hot chicken isn't your avaverage hot. It's notches above what most Americans would consider hot. It was really nothing that I got excited about. This is authentic Chinese food mind you! The rice was somewhat bland. Overall, the quantity-quality was disappointing. This isn't a bang for your buck restaurant. I will not be back.

The food was incredible!!!! Authentic Chinese with little "filler". I got ALL chicken in my dish ... veggies were an accent, s it should be

For local Sichuan food it's pretty good for pick up or delivery(which adds quite the cost). I would recommend it as sufficient but nothing special. Did the trick for Chinese craving.

Last night we actually ate in the resturant, have always got it to go Very clean inside and service was great. Everyone meal was really good,veg fried rice,orange chicken,pepper steak,egg rolls& pot stickers...I got the black pepper short ribs and ask for hot. They were hot and there were bones in every bite which I didn't enjoy so I won't order that again but love their food

Everything was very tasty! We came in with a group of four on a Friday at 5, and were sat right away. I was a little disappointed that there were no beer/ wine options, but the food menu had plenty of options! The portions were a good size, though I do think prices were still a little high. We will definitely be visiting again!

Great service! Even better food. We enjoyed the orange chicken, Mongolian beef, low Mein, and hot and sour soup!

We're longtime fans of J2C, but a pickup order this weekend left us bitter and disappointed. The general Tso's chicken here has been the best we've ever had - crunchy and moist chicken with an incredible sauce. Last night, our order may have been the worse we've had in Lexington. The recipe has changed and it was so bad. The fried rice also had a new recipe that was bland and greasy. Pad Thai was sticky, greasy, and again- just bad. Not sure if there is no management or maybe this was a fluke evening, but another trip like this one will result in us permanently leaving this place. The high prices here were always justified by fresh, Flavorful food that surpassed typical fast Chinese. Now it's overpriced and not much better than mall food court Chinese. Really hoping for a better experience the next time we feed our family on $60 of Chinese food.

First time visiting...will certainly not be the last. Amazing food, simply delicious. Interior was small but very clean and inviting. Service was very good. Super convenient location right off Broadway lots of parking or walking distance from Rupp. You will not be disappointed. Go give them some love.

I have wanted to try this place for a while. I finally did. The food was amazing. I got the twice cooked pork, fried rice. My son got the golden ribs and fried rice. I also ordered the green beans as a side dish. We also had egg drop soup and dumpling soup. The food was fresh, delicious and plentiful. The 4 of us shared the different entrees. That was plenty for us and we had one small take home box left for someone's lunch. The service was great. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I really like that they have a special house menu. Prices are great. I will be going back next week. I am so glad I found this little gem in lexington.

Good food, large servings, very good quality, and good prices. The atmosphere is actually very nice considering that it's in a strip mall, but the staff needs to match the ambiance. Our server wearing grey sweatpants and a hoodie made for a less than desirable experience. Salt and pepper on the tables would also be nice.

No kick at all. I went in and had the lunch special which consists of an appetizer and a main course. I had hot & sour soup which was pretty good and Mongolian beef which I asked for extra spicy. Bland, extra bland is what I got. Whoever wrote the review claiming this place had some zest got a different cook or owner! Food tasted okay, and price at $9.95 for the lunch special was nice, but bring your own hot sauce.

We decided to order Chinese food for dinner. My friend told me that they aren't open for dining but you could order ahead . Which is what we did so I can't say what the inside looks like or comment on table service . However having said that when we arrived one of the employees was waiting at the door for us and was super friendly . We ordered beef lo-mein (no vegetables with the exception of mushrooms ) that wasn't for me but for one of my friends. We also got sweet and sour chicken . The food was piping hot even by the time we got it home . I have to say not only did the food look good (we all eat with our eyes first) but it was really good as well ! I'm born and raised in New York so I'm used to authentic Chinese food from Chinatown in the city. I have to say this was pretty close and I'd definitely recommend ordering from here .

Food is delicious and fresh. The owner is friendly and gave good suggestions. We did not wait long for our food because we came during off hours around 3pm. We tried pork skin, hot pot, fried rice and tofu. We like them.

Order take out and we was very happy with the experience. The food was all fresh and portion size was reasonable. Believe will be our go to spot for take out.

Nice place but don't order the beef soup, it was mostly bad cuts of beef. It's the part that you would trim away before cooking.

I am not very impressed with this Chinese place. I got take out and when I got home, my pad thai had very, very LITTLE chicken and the noodles had almost no sauce. I got something else, but it was so unremarkable that I forgot what I got...: Won't be going g back!!!

We were NOT impressed by J2C. We were served bland food that tasted like it had been microwaved and not made fresh. I had the spicy eggplant and beef and it had cold spots and very hot spots. It had zero spice. No heat, no garlic, no flavor at all. My husband's dish was also bland and boring. The server did not check on us one time after taking our order and there were no other diners in there. We even had to walk up to the counter to wait and pay since apparently she was in the back microwaving to go orders or something. I believe she was the only person working. A $59 lunch disappointment. Should have gone to Panda Cuisine or Wind instead. I was excited about this place, too!

Fried rice was inedible and so was their pepper steak. Steak pieces had no flavor. Tasted like cardboard. I hate when my money is wasted on bad food.

This place is running takeout only, and their website notes that as of this writing there are no plans to reopen for in-person dining. As a takeout place, they offer a suitably generous lunch special which includes a good sized takeout container plus a spring roll (or alternative). They have a small veggie selection and only one of those makes it into the lunch specials, which I tried. The garlic sauce tofu was a bit sweet for my taste, even with the "extra spicy" box checked. I also would have chosen some different vegetables given the choice. The spring roll was mostly cabbage and black pepper; the fiber is always welcome. It was fine, but not as good as I might have hoped. There are one or two dinner options I thought worth trying, but I'd like them more if they expanded their menu.

Authentic schezuan Food with really great service. We had spicy mixed vegetables and Mao pao tofu. Loved it

Returned after a long time since we're not in this area often. Things have changed some it seems. My wife and I started with egg rolls. They were small and overcooked to a dark brown and a little too crunchy. Taste was OK, but my wife commented that we've had better at Chinese buffets. We shared a Hot & Sour soup, which was tasty but so spicy that we could not enjoy it. We each sipped it 2-3 times and left 95% of it. Shame. Then we ordered the General Tso's and the Orange Chicken, both with fried rice. Both were tasty, but also tasted so similar that there was not much noticeable difference. One of them was very light on sauce, so it seemed like just a plate of chicken nuggets. The fried rice fooled me it was so white and not seemingly fried, but taste was OK. The service was great. We left satisfied but a little disappointed that it did not measure up to our original visit.

I came in late but the service was good. Most importantly, the food was great. One of the best Cantonese dishes I ever had in US including China towns in big cities. Very good dining experience

We went there last night. Food were excellent. Everything we had were very flavorful, some dishes can be on the spicy side, so if you're not into spicy dishes, let them know and ask for recommendations. The seafood Tofu pot was our favorite. Our waiter were very patient and knowledgeable. We will be back!

Stopped by Lexington for a day and needed to grab some dinner in the area. My hotel was central to a bunch of restaurants.... mostly fast food joints. I headed to Yelp and filtered places that had 4 stars or greater. It took me to J2C. J2C had 4.5 stars so I had to try it. As I arrive, the dining area was of contemporary decor and a nice open seating environment. On a Wednesday evening, there were ample customers dining. I took a look at the menu and it was your typical Chinese menu. I typically order General Tso's chicken at most Chinese restaurants I dine at so this wasn't going to be an exception. I also ordered an egg roll as an appetizer. The food came out in respectable time. I bit into my food and I have to say that this was the most delicious take on Chinese food. The chicken had a fine crisp to it prior to getting to the moist center of the white meat. The flavors just oozed taste and I was hooked. I give reviews not only on the food and the restaurant ambiance but also on the dining experience. The service really matters and what put this place at 5 stars was that the service here was top notch. They stopped by to check on me and how my food was but not in a pushy way.

Closed! Except for curbside only. From out of town and drove 30 minutes to find that out. How about updating you website?

Well, they have reopened, pity really. They used to be exceptional, but now they are terrible. Salt & Pepper ribs were oily, and the fried rice was bland. If you are thinking of going, just don't. Try Chengs instead.

It is a decent Asian place to have food. I went here with my Chinese co-worker as he suggested that this is one of the very few good Asian place in town. I got the Kung Pao chicken (Lunch special - around $8) which was good. It wasn't anything extra-ordinary but it did its job. The lunch special came with complementary pork/veggie rolls or soup. I got the pork roll and it was pretty huge and satisfactory. The lunch special also came with fried or regular rice. My friend suggested that this place is known for its Hong Kong cuisine and they have a special section in the menu for it. Planning on trying the HK cuisine next time.

Ok. Coming from So. Cal, I was not planning on eating any Asian food in Lexington. I'm so glad I changed my mind. This is some of the best Chinese I've had. I recommend the Ma Po Tofu and the Kung Pao chicken.

Great food! They used to own Chengs and I've been looking for their delicious food for years. Glad to have found them.

I ordered chicken lo mein and it was dry compared to other lo mein I've had so just not my favorite. I have also tried their sesame chicken which was pretty good and would get It again.

Get lots of food, quick service. Amazing crab Rangoon dumplings. Will be getting again.

Take out only today, no dine in, so we left. Hopefully we can try again when visiting Lex.

I ordered the salt & pepper beef ribs, which was always my fav before, since they just reopened with a new owner, but it was so much oily than before it didn't have the salty coating it had before, it also had white onions and none of the spicy peppers it used to have. The fried rice was also horrible it tasted stale had zero flavor, and didn't seem cooked right. If you were gonna reopen with some of the same menu items then you might as well have used the very loved recipes of old, after you went to the trouble of buying the place.

BEST authentic Asian cuisine in Lexington! The workers are always so friendly, the food is always on time, and they deliver the food to my car window for carry out. The ginger scallion chicken is the best. It is extremely tender and full of flavor! The crab Rangoon are also a favorite appetizer. Definitely give this place a try!

I have been wanting to try this Cantonese restaurant for awhile. It has eluded me, but today was the day. It was worth the wait. The interior is modern and very clean looking. The TVs inside with baseball playing seem a little odd to me, but these quite frankly have become ubiquitous, and I'm not sure the general populace can go out to eat anymore without one. Or two. Or six. So, this is just an observation from an old man. I miss restaurants sans TVs. The service is quite good, albeit a tad slow, but you're going to get great food, so just be patient. I ordered the Singapore Rice Noodles, along with hot and sour soup. I highly recommend both. The soup comes out super hot, which is great on a cold and rainy day, and it is both spicy and sour, with a heavy onion taste. It's a fantastically unique soup. My server recommended the Singapore Rice Noodles, and the gal knew what she was talking about. It is a taste sensation. The noodles soak up all the flavors of the dish. All the shrimp, pork, and vegetables combine to form an awesome meal. The sodas in this restaurant are priced at a ridiculous $2.50, so if you're like me, you'll go with water. But, I'll definitely come back. My server recommended the duck as well, and as I said, she knew what she was talking about. I'll try that the next time I'm there.

J2C is one of the best Chinese locations imo in Lexington. I ate here last week and I had the Honey Glazed BBQ Roast Pork with fried rice and I purchased an egg roll on the side. Main entree was very delicious and hot. Egg roll was not that tasty. I couldn't really tell exactly what was in it. I would definitely eat here again but excluding the egg roll. Also, they don't provide much sauce when it is asked for.

Wow! This was soooo good. I'm finally excited to find a GREAT Asian spot in Lexington. Looking forward to trying other dishes soon.

The Cantonese dishes are all authentic. Just the price is much higher than other places. Not many options to choose from.

We placed a to go order. Food was good but expensive for what we received especially the appetizers.

It's refreshing to finally have more authentic chinese food options here in Lexington. Located next to the LEX apartments and Mad Mushroom, you may easily miss it if you're driving by on Broadway. However, you need to come and try the food options here, you won't regret it. Inside you will find a modern and clean interior with seating for ~40 people. As for the food, my favorite menu items worth trying are: 1. Pei pah tofu - fried shrimp/tofu mixture 2. Eggplant clay pot 3. Mapo tofu clay pot - tofu and ground pork in spicy brown sauce 4. Ginger and scallion steamed chicken 5. Beef short ribs with salt/pepper While the food is still not 100% authentic in flavor, it comes real close and you get generous portions with reasonable costs. I'll definitely be back and now if only there was a true dim sum place here in town...

Sick with covid July 2022 first time ever. I ordered pick up and they brought it straight to me - already paid for. Quick & very efficient. The steamed dumplings and hot/sour soup was one of the best ever. 10/10 sorry no picture

Don't be deceived by J2Cs inconspicuous location on the strip adjacent to "the Lex" apartments (next to Mad Mush & Shenanigans)- J2C is an awesome Asian restaurant! The space itself is pretty small- though not very crowded at all for a Friday night at 7:30. The servers were very friendly and very polite. I am not super well-versed in asian cuisine, so I am glad I looked at the reviews beforehand to get an idea of what to order. I started out with the house ginger salad which was bigger than I expected (always a nice surprise) and the ginger in the dressing tasted really fresh. The menu is not hugely extensive, but has good variety featuring many dishes that are not part of a "typical" chinese place. There were only a few different entree options on the menu for vegetarians, and I went with the soy sauce chow mein which was HUGE in addition to being delicious. What I couldn't finish the waitress boxed up for me in a plastic sealable take-home box - nice so your car doesn't smell like chow mein for a week :) My boyfriend got the hot & sour soup which he reported to be a good amount of spice and a broccoli and shrimp dish. The check of course was brought out with the customary fortune cookies - our one "complaint" being that our fortunes were not particularly exciting haha I noticed on the menu that there are a ton of lunch specials- would be a good spot if you work in the area Definitely check out J2C if you haven't been!!