Hunan Bistro

I really enjoyed my visit to Hunan Bistro. The ambiance was beautiful—loved the decorations and furniture. We ordered General Tso’s Chicken, and it wasn’t overly sweet like at most places. The Eggplant in Garlic Chili Sauce was superb. We also got the House Special Fried Rice. It was simple but so tasty. This will be my go-to spot for good fried rice from now on! The staff were also very friendly and attentive. Great experience overall!

You might not find this place without knowing that it’s there. FIND IT!. You’ll be happy that you did. These people care about the food they’re serving…Scallion pancakes and egg rolls were excellent and paired with flavorful sauce. Pork fried rice was classic and delicious. Dry pot frog legs extra spicy with vegetables were fresh and fantastic. I’m a sucker for crispy duck. This wasn’t a regular 5 spice duck. It was special. Thanks for a great experience

Recommended by a few friends and decided to try it out. We ordered cumin lamb and fish soup with preserved veggie. Both around $22-$25. Lamb tasted a bit interesting because its lacking the meat texture. The fish is good though. I would recommend that and they can make it less spicy! Everything is good just a bit pricey and portion is small.

This place just open a month ago and I was totally surprised that the food was pretty good! The portions are huge especially the fried rice! The wait staff were very friendly and pleasant! We were there around 5 pm and too busy but by the time we left, the place was pack! We had the following: Salt and Pepper Shrimp (cooked perfectly with awesome spices) Spicy Dry-Pot Beef (spicy and very favorable) Eggplant with chili garlic sauce (great flavor and eggplant was very tender) Sautéed celery with dried Tofu (the tofu pieces were kinda hard and wasn't enough celery) Pork Fried Rice (the pork was very tasty and the rice was perfect texture) Beef Noodle stew with Soybean Sauce (the noodles were cooked perfectly, not too soft, great soup too) Very nice place to hang out with friends! If you're in the Rochester area, you need to try this place!

Great food. Great serving a very pleasing atmosphere. We had the private room, so I cannot comment on the standard dining room experience. Staff was attentive, they were quick to take our orders and answer questions. The food was received in a timely manner...even for a dinner party size of 11. I would go back.

Good chinese food is hard to come by. The food has great balance and was not too salty or, in most cases, too sugary. We ordered Pork Fried Rice, Spicy dry pot Pork Intestine, Eggplant with chili garlic sauce, and Chongqin Spicy Chicken. Everything came out fast and hot. Every dish had its own unique flavor and portion are right on with the prices. Will definitely be making stops here when in Rochester. If you are a visual menu ordering person, some of the dishes do not look like the pictures on the menu.

I am writing to share my positive experience at Hunan Bistro. I particularly enjoyed the finely made eggplant dish. Additionally, the pork rib specialty dish was excellent and had a satisfying tangy flavor. The staff were very friendly and accommodating! I highly recommend Hunan Bistro and look forward to dining there again soon!

I ordered the sweet & sour chicken, which came with fried rice, 2 chicken wings, and a crab rangoon. Overall, the meal was very enjoyable • Sweet and Sour Chicken - Excellent. The batter was crisp and golden, and the chicken was juicy and tender. The sauce had a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess • Fried Rice - Average. Not great, not terrible • Chicken Wings - Nicely cooked with a light, crisp batter. Minimal grease • Crab Rangoon - Crispy exterior with a creamy, flavorful filling Tasty food, and the staff were also pleasant. Overall very satisfied. Would happily visit again

Four of us had dinner at Hunan Bistro last night. The wait staff is outstanding. The atmosphere of the dining room is warm and inviting. Two of us got Mongolian Beef and every bite was tender and delicious. One got Sesame Beef and also was delicious. I know that's what Im ordering next time. The 4th got a whole fish, head and all. We were told it was a Yellow Croaker and he thoroughly enjoyed it even with the many small bones. The prices are very reasonable for the quality of food. We are eager to go again. They have been open 8 months.

Ordered the scallion pancake, cucumber salad, eggplant seafood clay pot, and the fried fish filet. Based on these dishes and my extensive eating Chinese food it felt very remiscent of a NYC chinatown diner. Reasonably priced, beautiful interior and middle of town location. Service was friendly but not overbearing. Give this place a chance if you want a more traditional sit down Chinese food experience. They also offer American styled take out Chinese food (think beef and broccoli )to which our neighbors adjacent were eating and seemed pleased with. You and your Midwest friend will enjoy this place

Have only ordered take out. Experience has been wonderful. Online ordering system is easy. Food is prepared fast. Requests are honored. Had asked for hot mustard and chili oil on the side. They gave me a huge portion of each! The staff is always friendly and prompt at the front desk. The food is solid Chinese cuisine. I love chow fun and it can be a challenge to find places that serve the broad flat rice noodles. Here, it's perfect. Beef and broccoli was a huge portion and reasonably priced. The chili oil was a must, and was so glad they provided it. I have also had several vegetable dishes which were good. Veggies weren't overcooked. Sauces were a little watered down but that's likely from the vegetables as they released water. Overall, this is my go to restaurant for quick, solid and consistent take out food. Highly recommend!

Waited over 20 min for anyone to come to our table. Once a waiter arrived he said, "I'm checking on you... do you need anything?" We said "we have waited for 20 min for water...perhaps? And no one has taken our order". He brought us water and walked away. We waited another 6 min. And then got up and left. WORST SERVICE EVER! Too bad. We are link g forward to good food, but never got to try it.

Excited to have some Hunan-style dishes in town. Staff was really attentive, space is situated in the heart of Miracle Mile, and a menu that leaves you asking for me. We came during the first week of opening, and ordered all the suggested dishes. Overall impression was it was solid. Many dishes were a bit salty which doesn't help with the already favorable punch. Look forward to re-visiting and trying other dishes

This place just open a month ago and I was totally surprised that the food was pretty good! The portions are huge especially the fried rice! The wait staff were very friendly and pleasant! We were there around 5 pm and too busy but by the time we left, the place was pack! We had the following: Salt and Pepper Shrimp (cooked perfectly with awesome spices) Spicy Dry-Pot Beef (spicy and very favorable) Eggplant with chili garlic sauce (great flavor and eggplant was very tender) Sautéed celery with dried Tofu (the tofu pieces were kinda hard and wasn't enough celery) Pork Fried Rice (the pork was very tasty and the rice was perfect texture) Beef Noodle stew with Soybean Sauce (the noodles were cooked perfectly, not too soft, great soup too) Very nice place to hang out with friends! If you're in the Rochester area, you need to try this place!

Was looking for a place for a quick dinner after a business meeting in Rochester and I came across this chinese restaurant. The place well decorated with traditional Chinese decor and painting and contributed to a favorable ambience. I ordered a spicy Beef Noodle soup with a stir fry vegetable dish. Both entrees were good. The beef noodle was really spicy but truly authentic.

Excited to welcome an authentic Chinese restaurant to Rochester!! The flavors are great, food is well cooked and most importantly, authentic! The staff was very nice and service speedy. Everything was decorated meticulously and we really enjoyed the experience. We will definitely be back!

AMAZING! I am so picky about this kind of cuisine and this place is the best I have had so far. We got many dishes and they were all phenomenal. The beef lo mein had so much depth of flavor. The Rangoon's were a tiny bit sweet but not too sweet and also had flavor depth. We also had the red braised tofu (which had delicious bamboo root in it), beef tips, general tsos, and sweet and sour chicken. All delicious! The owner is incredibly sweet. It was our first time here. We had our three year old with us and the owner was so sweet to her. Very clean establishment. Highly recommend

I always go to Sushi places, but they closed for July 4th so I give this place a try. Disappointed for the following reasons: Ordered ribs. The sauce flavor was fine (sweet and sour plus some garlic taste), but the meat quality was terrible. Not really rib, but meat scraps. Size was not matching the price they charged. I swear you are able to find something better at Rochester with this price. Fried rice had no flavor either. Atmosphere looked good, and waitress was polite, but I definitely do not plan on another visit. Going back to my sushi places.

Super grateful to have come here when this place opened recently. Thank you again to our consultant who took us out to eat here!! Food - amazing!! Great selection of the core Chinese dishes including pork chops and potatoes in a great garlic sauce, an amazing soup that hit the spot, shrimp, egg tofu fried with vegetables and wood ear mushrooms, sweet and sour fish, beef chow fun, and more. Food wasn't too salty and has good variety. Service - Food came out quite quick. Highly recommend getting their coconut drink to sip on while waiting and chatting. They Ambiance - modern with East Asian influences in the art style and seating. Definitely the closest one can get to authentic Chinese cuisine here in Rochester without having to go up to the Twin Cities. Hope it stays around!! Definitely will be back.

Great ambiance and food. They have a huge front room and table that seats 13. The food was great, but we didn't do spicy. Our favorite was the smashed cucumber salad. The fish dishes looked good.

Hunan Bistro has saved me as I'm always craving Szechuan food since I moved here. Although they serve a lot of the Americanized Chinese food that I think serves well for the city's demographic, they also have great Szechuan staples. A few of my favorites: Szechuan poached fish, cumin lamb, and eggplant with chili garlic sauce. I think anything on their chef's special list is amazing. The portions are huge, and we always have leftovers for another meal. The staff is always so great and attentive. They also have a great lunch special. One of me and my husbands fav places in Rochester.

We were here on Sunday, 8/31/25 - wasn't terribly busy at all. First impression was that the restaurant was really handsome and clean, and they greeted us as soon as we arrived. Our server was at the table shortly after we were seated, and our sodas and rangoons were on the way! The rangoons were piping hot, loaded with filling, and served with hot mustard and sweet and sour - and they were delicious! We got Ta Chin Chicken and General Tso's Chicken, and an order of Yangzhou Fried rice. The food was plentiful, perfectly prepared, loaded with flavor, and arrived very quickly! We saw our server exactly enough - drinks stayed full, and plates arrived and went away when they were supposed to, but we weren't hurried or interrupted - it was a nice, leisurely meal, and we really enjoyed ourselves! We will absolutely be back - this will no doubt become our go-to Chinese choice when we're in Rochester!

Best house fried rice in town hands down!! And loaded with meat and several shrimp. Very clean and great atomosphere. Chicken lo mein also good!

I wanted to try this so bad. It was well worth it. I had the best waitress ever. She was so polite, kind and well worth the tip. Brianna. She is so worth the wait to sit in her section. I loved her kindness and help finding the best tasting dishes.

Friendly service in a nicely decorated space. The lunch specials were plenty of food at a great price.

This place is great- very fresh, authentic and delicious. We had the Hunan chicken and the Szechuan chicken with egg rolls. Service was outstanding. Beautiful decor and very clean. We will be back!

Excellent menu with some unique dishes. We absolutely loved what we ordered- Fragrant vegetables and Mongolian beef with dumplings and ragoons. Atmosphere is very nice and the booths are nice to have quieter spot. We are coming back. So much to try. For sure want to try the greens beans and pork, scallion pancakes and Japanese tofu. This will be on our frequent rotation!

Our new favorite restaurant! We had it to go, so hot and delicious. Amazing flavors, like the old days. Coming back for sure over and over again.

Lovely atmosphere....beautifully decorated. Best egg rolls! Owners topped to talk with us. She was so friendly. We will be back the next time we're in Rochester.

As a mainland Chinese, this Chinese restaurant is very authentic. Golden fried buns dipped in condensed milk are a snack I often eat in China, and the beef noodles have a very strong flavor.

the first time i dined here, maybe three months ago, was spectacular! today, just meh. nothing was great...well, the thai tea was, but at $6.50, definitely not worth the price. i may, or may not, be back...

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. My wife loved their chicken with vegetables dish. I asked for extra hot version of their hunan beef dish, and got it. It was excellent. We both enjoyed the fried rice. 2 minutes from our hotel. Food was reasonably priced, and was delivered quickly. Solid five stars.

Everything was excellent for my family that eats Asian cooking quite regularly. The vegetables were not overcooked and the heat level was as expected. Service was very attentive and the environment was conversation friendly. Will certainly be back the next time I am in the Rochester area.

Great food! Reasonable pricing and wonderful service. Rochester needed an authentic Chinese restaurant. Went with several friends and we all loved the experience. Please come and support this place!

The ambiance is comfortable and well done without being tacky. The service was friendly and prompt, but the highlight is the excellent food at great prices. Check out the lunch specials served seven days a week, and the dinner menu looks just as good.

My wife and I like Chinese food, so we decided to try this one shortly after we heard they had opened. We came for lunch and I had the Mongolian Beef with fried rice and egg drop soup. She had the shrimp and assorted vegetables with fried rice and hot & sour soup. She commented that her soup was very good! I liked the egg drop, but I have had better egg drop soup. We both liked our meals! I thought the Mongolian beef was the best I have had in Rochester. My wife commented that her meal had a lot of shrimp in it. The decor is very nice. The price was reasonable. I would certainly recommend it!

This place was an amazing experience for me and my family. The short ribs are exquisite, and I will be coming back again soon