Jade Lowell Restaurant — Restaurant in Lowell

Our first and last vist yesterday. Tucked below ground in the basement of an old mill building you won't believe your GPS when it announces "arrived."

Quickly seated our waiter was all smiles as he asked if we wanted drinks, upon our declining the smile faded.

The menu was more for Japanese food yet the restaurant's name is "Jade"...a gem prized and associated with Chinese. Their website states, "Where Asian Traditions Meet Modern Elegance In The Heart Of Lowell"

It goes on to mention a fusion, which is accurate...this restaurant is a cross between a sports bar and an Asian restaurant. The sports bar fills the center of the dining room and as expected appears to be a local watering hole for the Townies. In addition there is progressive dance music as loud as the conversations. (Read modern disco)

We were a bit rushed to order, to their credit the appetizers came fast, although not together. The fried garden roll was typical, ok. The seaweed salad, ok.

After about 10 minutes my wife's dish came, but not mine. After a long wait and filling up on fried rice and such I walked to the counter to cancel my dish which appeared to be forgotten...at that time the waiter arrived with it and I accepted the late food...a few mins into the dish and he came over to interrupt saying he had warned it was av20 minute dish as it was fried. No, we were not warned, that was a lie.

Not worth the wait the sesame beef tasted of too much vinegar and over the disco music I imagined hearing, "what do you want for nothing? Rrrrrrubbber biscuit??" The beef was like a Charleston Chew, endless biting to swallow. I'm not fussy, I like MREs...this was NOT good food, I don't care who wrote the glowing reviews, this place sucks.

We got out of there as quickly as possible, total damage? $87.54 for two, 15% tip I included out of kindness. That's $45.00 per head. There are so many better less expensive restaurants in the area.

The final insult was to demand payment via QR code...which takes you to a website that requires your email address and FORCES you to opt in for marketing 3rd party spam.

My advice? Ignore the positive reviews here, I have no idea if they are real....trust me, this one is. Keep walking my...

Jade Lowell: A Hidden Gem for Delicious Chinese Cuisine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jade Lowell is a fantastic find for anyone craving authentic Chinese food in the Lowell area. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere. Here's why I give it 5 stars: Delicious Food: Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The portions were generous, and the prices were reasonable. We especially loved the General Gao's chicken - crispy, saucy, and with just the right amount of heat! Extensive Menu: Jade Lowell offers a wide variety of dishes to choose from, including classic favorites and some more unique options. There's something for everyone here, even for those with dietary restrictions. Fast and Friendly Service: The staff was attentive and efficient, making sure we had everything we needed. Our food arrived quickly, and they were happy to answer any questions we had about the menu. Clean and Comfortable: The restaurant was clean and well-maintained, with a pleasant dining area. It's a great place to enjoy a casual meal with friends or family. Overall: Jade Lowell is a great choice for anyone looking for delicious and authentic Chinese food in Lowell. The food is excellent, the service is friendly, and the prices are reasonable. We highly recommend it! Pro Tip: Don't forget to try their bubble tea! It's the perfect way to...

Came with two friends and our waiter came to the table to talk and he was making fun of my friend who had a handle bar mustache and saying he doesn’t like it. When my other friend accidentally ordered from the lunch menu he was clearly annoyed with us but we had never been before and weren’t familiar with the menu. I ordered salmon sashimi and the last piece I ate had a bone in it so I nicely told our waiter I said it’s alright I just wanted to let you guys know and he said that’s why you get check and go. I have never had an experience like this at a restaurant before. I’m not sure if maybe we did something wrong but it seemed like they wanted us out the moment we walked in. The restaurant is beautiful but the food and service was unfortunate considering the price you pay...