Old Li‘s - Charleston

King pao chicken was weird. They used cucumber instead of celery and the sauce had a sweetness to it. The chicken tasted like it was cooked in a crock pot. The hot sour soup was plenty hot but had no vinegar in it. I didn’t eat much of the food. Just paid the bill and left.

Wow, The hot Sour soup is ridiculously GOOD. It's got a kick, but if your feeling a little under the weather this will do the trick, or even if you're not sick the soup is amazing!

I am not intending hyperbole when I write this Old Li's is among the best Asian food I have ever eaten.First, just the white rice was perfect. It was sticky enough for eating with chopsticks as intended and held its form with sauces. It came with the sweet and sour ribs we ordered. Those were amazing! Fried to tender perfection and lightly glazed. Very good!We also ordered the beef noodles. The noodles were just the right texture with excellent flavor. The cuts of beef were tender and not at all stringy or grisly as one sometimes finds in Asian cuisine. Again, absolutely wonderful!The best thing about Old Li's is a kind of hidden thing this is obviously a family owned and operated restaurant. So, the chef who made my dinner likely prepares food most, if not all, of the time. So, one can expect the same, consistent level of culinary performance whenever they may visit.

Great service and amazing food. The most authentic Chinese food you'll find in the Lowcountry and very affordable. Don't let the prices fool you because the dishes are MASSIVE. We ordered 7 dishes and 6 bowls of rice that came out to around $30 per person. We had 6 people. You have to do it family style. I don't recommend one dish per person. Doesn't make sense. Dishes are rather spicy too, so if you're worried about the spiciness level, ask first.

Old Li’s has become my favorite Chinese restaurant in Charleston for authentic Sichuan flavors. I love the eggplant and picked beef dishes. Portions are solid as well.