Northern Kentucky, also known as "the Southern Side of Cincinnati," features attractions and restaurants just south of the Ohio River. Kentucky residents can choose from a number of Chinese restaurants in the area, and Ohio residents can take the bridge south over the river for some Chinese cuisine. Classic Chinese dishes as well as restaurant specialties are available at these Northern Kentucky Chinese restaurants.
Located in Lakeside Park, Kentucky, near the Kentucky-Ohio border, Oriental Wok has been serving Kentuckians since 1977. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner each day, except Saturdays, when only dinner is served. The restaurant offers items such as chicken lettuce wraps, teriyaki salmon and volcano chicken. Dinner entrees include moo shu pork, Beijing surf and turf, peppercorn scallops and beef and broccoli. Entrees come with white, brown or fried rice. The restaurant offers original cocktails such as the Asian pear martini and Volcano Hawaii --- featuring rum, vodka, fruit juice and "flaming lava rocks." Oriental Wok features a banquet hall, which can host private functions including rehearsal dinners or wedding receptions.
Oriental Wok
317 Buttermilk Pike
Lakeside Park, KY 41017
859-331-3000
orientalwok.com
Located in Florence, Kentucky, in the northern tip of the state, Memories of China operates Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Patrons can enjoy appetizers such as chicken lettuce wraps, pot stickers, wonton chips and tempura shrimp. The restaurant serves classic beef, chicken and pork Chinese entrees including Mongolian beef, cashew chicken, Kung Pao chicken and moo shu pork. Memories of China also serves rice and noodle dishes such as chicken, shrimp or beef fried rice; chicken, pork or vegetable lo mein and a wonton noodle soup bowl. Party trays are available for patrons hosting an off-site event. Appetizer, entrée and rice or noodle trays serve up to eight guests each.
Memories of China
1035 Vandercar Way, Suite 800
Florence, KY 41042
859-371-6888
memoriesofchina.com
Hot Wok in Fort Wright, Kentucky, serves from its expansive menu seven days a week. For starters, diners can choose from honey boneless spare ribs, Thai rolls or crab Rangoon. Classic soups such as wonton, egg drop and hot and sour are available as well. Hot Wok offers entrees such as chicken lo mein, beef with garlic sauce, Szechuan jumbo shrimp and vegetarian lo mein. The restaurant's signature dishes include grilled chicken Cajun style, Thai basil chicken or crisp chicken in a lemon glaze sauce. Hot Wok also serves sushi including fried shrimp roll, snake roll and California roll.
Hot Wok
3420 Valley Plaza Parkway, Suite C
Fort Wright, KY 41017
859-341-7700
chanshotwok.com
