No 1 Kitchen

Absolutely love this restaurant. One of the best in the entire area! I get the fried dumplings and the beef & broccoli meal with lo mein. It comes with an egg roll as well all under $15 which is a great deal. The staff are super nice and passionate about their food.

We frequent this establishment atleast once or twice a month and while it’s always a 4 out of 5, today was most definitely a 5! We had General Tso chicken, sesame chicken and kung pao chicken combo platters for all (3). The crispy chicken was done so well and it all was very flavorful. This is the only place I order my Chinese takeout.

I live in the complex behind this place but since have moved far away. Whenever we go to Syracuse for any reason we stop in and get our old usual. Recently a lady stopped me coming out with food and asked if it was good, I replied "Doesnt say #2 kitchen for a reason" ive been on this planet 40 years, theres no better place.

There are two Chinese food restaurants within walking distance of each other in Manlius. #1 Kitchen, and China Cafe. As someone new to the Manlius area and looking for the best option, I prefer #1 Kitchen. I ordered the same meal from both places; Sesame Chicken, rice, veggie spring roll, and crab Rangoon. #1 Kitchen had better sesame chicken and rice, but China Cafe has better Crab Rangoon and spring rolls. Moving forward, I will definitely be choosing #1 Kitchen!

This little family-run business is a great find! The food was fresh and delicious and plentiful! The pork with Chinese vegetables had many pieces of tender pork with no fat or gristle. The vegetables were delicious and included homegrown zucchini. The pupu platter was huge! And, it included one of my favorites, shrimp toast, which many other places don’t offer anymore. The prices are very reasonable, running a few dollars less than what we’ve paid elsewhere. I think we have a new favorite!