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| - Easily the tastiest and most authentic Chinese food in the University Heights area, and at a reasonable price. I took off a star mainly because they only accept cash, which is pretty inconvenient.
Admittedly, I have only had two of their dishes (Kung Pao chicken and cashew chicken), but the flavors slay the other Chinese-carryout restaurants in the area. Perhaps the biggest compliment to their quality, however, is that a lot of Chinese students from Case eat here. When you hear the Chinese language being spoken in front of the counter and not just behind it, that says something about the food's authenticity, I think. (They specialize in Cantonese-style dishes, by the way.)
The signage outside is so meager you might wonder if they did this intentionally, just to prove to the world, "Only weak businesses need signs." Seriously, I have to think that Google maps and Yelp are the only reasons anyone new to the area knows about this place.
The inside is quite humble, between the folding tables (which they keep clean, I should note), out-of-service vending machine, and home-printed wall menus. On a positive note, Richie's usually empty, which means you can expect your food rather quickly.
Contrary to what some reviewers have written, the bathroom isn't actually out-of-order like the sign on its door says. You just need to ask for the key. Weird, I know. But this is Richie Chan's, and you're here for one thing: good Chinese food.
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