Luke’s Inn

My all time favorite for Chinese food. Always good and fast service with great food quality. I could eat pork chow mein sandwiches from Luke’s every day. The inside décor is a bit dated and nothing to rave about but it is clean and everything else is excellent so all good. I even enjoy stopping for a drink in the bar area where there are always friendly patrons and great service. I have nothing bad to say about this place and the food is always awesome!

My boyfriend and I go here almost every week. The service is super fast. We usually get the combo General Tso every time and it’s great. Though, it does make you feel sleepy after eating it and puts you in a food coma probably because of MSG, but it is so good. The drinks are good too. I have tried the chicken fried rice a couple of times and it is good but I wish it had a little more spicy too it. The spicy mustard is good too!

Luke’s is great for takeout. The best fried rice I have ever had! Combo plates are great. The only complaint I would say I have is consistency. I’ve ordered many different days and different times as sometimes the quality is better than others, but still great!

I acknowledge that ordering Chinese food on Metacom Ave– or Chinese food anywhere for that matter– is a huge gamble. But we had a craving, the reviews were solid so we went for it. OH MY GOD YOU GUYS IT WAS AWFUL. I mean, really, really gross. The lo mein smelled and tasted like dirty dish water. The hot and sour soup was an abomination with tons of spongy, crumbled pork floating around. WHY? Even the egg rolls were gnarly. How do you mess up an egg roll??? (Answer: with brown lettuce and shrimp) Shrimp, is that even what that was? Sweet Jesus I am scarred for life.
I don’t like leaving bad reviews, I really don’t, but Luke’s Inn left me no other choice.

Service is friendly, fast and always on point. In my opinion they have the best asian food around and the drinks are even better. Prices are fair and I never left disappointed.

I’ve been going to Luke’s Inn for years. My favorite is their combinations plates. There are plenty of options to pick from. The pork fried rice is some of the best around. Very busy on Friday and Saturday nights.

Saturday, February 1, 2014
Hey guys! Laura here, and it’s good to be back.
Mom and I decided to kick off our return to the food blogosphere with a visit to Luke’s Inn. My friends rave about it and my sister and her friends were so impressed when they went the first time that they rushed right back for more!
Also, we’ve been driving past the place for the last few decades. Might as well park the car and go in, right? You only live once!
When we got inside, we were greeted by a hostess who sat us in the sunken dining room. Decorated in the typical Asian flare, Mom and I were pleased and just knew by the décor that the food was going to be extra delicious. You can only eat at so many Asian buffets; sometimes you just want to sit down and be served.
Since the Polynesian drinks come in fancy glasses, Mom and I just had to start with a cocktail. I chose the Head Hunter ($ 5.50) while Mom went with the Love Potion ($ 5.50). Mom’s drink came in a fancy glass with what looked like a sexy mermaid on it while mine came in a coconut. Both drinks were flavored with the tropical combos (pineapple/​rum/​coconut, etc.) that we enjoy.
For our meal we decided to split three things: the pan fried wontons ($ 6.50), the General Tso’s chicken ($ 9.95) and the much-​anticipated house chicken wings ($ 7.50). The General Tso’s chicken comes in various degrees of heat, and although I originally chose spicy, Mom’s face suggested that we go with the medium. After all, she’s seen me collapse over a plate of buffalo wings before. I’m not as young as I used to be; despite my love of heat, I can’t handle it!
We hadn’t been waiting long before our server returned with the food. All of the dishes looked and smelled amazing. Mom and I decided to try the house wings (also known as «sticky wings») first because of the many suggestions by friends and family. Each wing was coated in a sticky dark sauce packed full with Asian spices. The meat was extremely tender and the taste was fantastic. Now if you know anything about me, you’ll know that there are three things about eating that I don’t enjoy: 1) Bone-​in chicken; 2) Using my hands to eat; and 3) Getting sauce or anything sticky on my hands. The house wings were so good that I threw caution to the wind and dug in. The meat fell off the bone and the sauce was so good that I didn’t care about getting a little messy. It was worth it.
Next up was the pan fried wontons, a last minute decision which was a very pleasant surprise. We had been torn between a few other menu items but finally Mom settled on the wontons and I’m so glad she did. Accompanied by a cup of soy sauce, these crispy little pillows had a crêpe-​like exterior. Once you bit into the soft dough there was a definite egg taste much like a crêpe or one of those big baked pancakes you may remember from Bickford’s. The wonton was soft and stuffed with delicious tender meat and tasted out of this world. You won’t be able to leave these alone; Mom and I kept popping them and each time we did we would talk about how good they were. It was a different spin on a classic dish and a definite must-​try appetizer.
Finally there was the award-​winning General Tso’s chicken. Luke’s Inn only uses white meat in their chicken dishes, so those who dislike dark meat have nothing to worry about. Served with a cup of white rice and a side of broccoli, this chicken was lathered in a Hunan sauce. The nuggets of chicken were thick and juicy and the sauce was tangy and served with medium heat (as requested). This was the only dish that we finished completely. It was absolutely fantastic and one of the best chicken dishes we’ve ever eaten.
The portions at Luke’s Inn are great. You can feel comfortable ordering a few dishes to try and splitting them with a friend. The service was excellent and the restroom was clean and tidy. Our bill came to $ 39.21.
Will we be back to Luke’s Inn? Absolutely! Luke’s Inn had the tastiest Chinese food that we’ve had in years. Maybe even the best ever. The food is excellent and a cut above what you’re used to. The sauces can’t be beat and are definitely a standout. If you’re looking for an old-​school Asian restaurant with new-​school flavors, Luke’s Inn is the place for you.
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I come here probably like twice a month. today i came in with my friend because i needed to get a gift card. we sat at the bar and had drinks which are very good for the price you pay.
my favorites here are: general tso chicken, sweet n sour chicken, lo mein
low cal entries that are good are the skinless chicken tender and you can get a side of broccoli instead of rice so there is something here for everybody
anndddd!!! they do karaōke starting at 9!!! i want to check it out but yeah i love lukes inn. i feel werd when i go to any other place for chinese

Wow, I grew up walking distance from this place and it used to be the go-​to Asian eatery. Haven’t eaten here in years but dropped in as I was in area. Food and service were both below average. Food was brought out to our party of 3 in separate 15 minute intervals. General Tso’s chicken was tough and had no flavor. My wife’s Mo Shu pork was served with supermarket flour tortillas and were cold. Overall disappointed to see the business decline so much.