Lam's Kitchen - Matthews

This is the best Chinese in CLT! We’ve been wanting to visit for a while and are so glad we finally did. Everything was delicious, hot and flavorful. A few things we really appreciated: takeout comes in plastic containers with secure lids. Sounds like this wouldn’t matter, but this kept the food super hot on the drive home and they are reusable! wide variety of dishes that are very authentic to what you may find in China. No more cheap, Americanized Chinese. After eating here, you’ll never go anywhere else. staff is very friendly and helpful with the menu even over the phone. this is the first restaurant that’s gotten our order 100% correct throughout this whole pandemic. So many other places forget items or don’t make it like you ask, but Lam’s got it all right! Thank you! the cheese wantons, dumplings and pepper steak are delicious!

For those looking for a takeout place this is a great place for Chinese takeout food. This is very popular and you may have to order in advance, but the service has always been great and the food never disappointed.

Best and most authentic Szechuan food in the Charlotte area. Worth the drive. We always get the fried shrimp balls (always get 2 orders! , the Szechuan dumplings (get like 2-3 orders! , Cumin Lamb, Curry Soft Shell Crab (my absolute fave! , Boiled Beef (don’t let the name fool you- it’s Effin AMAZING!! , Beef Chow Fun (duh . If you have any Boiled Beef leftover... add ramen noodles or any noodles the next day and Bam! You have an amazing lunch!

Amazing Chinese and other styles. Pro tip: get 2orders of pan seared dumplings... You'll need them! Also order early.

Having grown up in Charlotte in the 90s, I never would have imagined where, returning home after living in NYC for 10+ years, we would find our favorite Chinese cooking right. here. in Matthews. My thanks and respect to the kitchen staff: they know what they are doing. Knock-your-socks-off quality and generous portions in every take-out order. My husband and I love this local gem.