Dynasty — Restaurant in Southbridge

It's not as good as remembered... sadly, I almost didn't want to leave this review...

It hurt to experience this while holding on to such nostalgia, seeing that almost every half day away from junior high in my youth I spent here and truly have a soft spot for this establishment.

Now off to the business of this review... no pulling punches and putting out there as it was served to me.

The beef in my beef and broccoli was day old over cooked, and the shao mai were formed like gyoza and not actually shu mai at all, and to top it off, the crab rangoon had some weirdly ricotta cream cheese mixture far from what it was or should ever be... even the rice was lacking...

It left me feeling like I must have caught them on a bad day or at a bad time...

Staff was friendly and polite and mirrored my own temperament well enough, even if everything else felt cold, distant, and uninviting, much like the food. I found it odd to see more family there than patronage... Especially seeing that it was dinner time and a week day when I went and not during a rush.

Which only drove home the feeling that there was no love or passion to be found in these simple staples I had ordered, but worse yet, the 3 items purchased were far from what I felt, what I was charged for as fair in terms of pricing vs. quality... from overcooked to reheated and beaten on-demand...

Even upon taking into account all the changes in our local economy and the hardships of staying open here in town running a business on its Main St. Times are hard at best nowadays, and small businesses always seem to suffer the most in these settings.

My total came to just under 40 dollars with tip. The fact that I came in to sit in person and wasn't offered a bag to place the left over take out in was mind-blowing to me when it was time to leave.

Thankfully, I'm a seasoned veteran when it comes to this and often come prepared and bring my own with me. Another awful side effect and die hard throw back of when I was homeless.

I left after a combined 15 minutes of waiting and 10 minutes of tasting / eating... (most of which was in quite recollection sitting almost in my same spot as I've done years earlier).

While being mindful of my thoughts of those echoes of yesteryear, I continued enjoying the calm that had washed over me as I cleansed my pallet with a few sips of hot tea...

This was my most enjoyable part of my time spent there before asking for the bill and heading off to work. Thankful for the ambiance and peace. While eavesdropping to the conversations around me and the radio talking about the latest with President Xi Jinping.

In conclusion, I find myself hard pressed to ever return in person and to just forgive and forget about this outing in favor of the flavors that had once excited my taste buds and made me feel at home from my cozy memories. Where my childhood friends would congregate and so many great memories from then were made and shared while passing heaping plates of food around in merriment of better days past.

In the plus category, as far as things that appeared to not have changed much besides the carpet were the lighting and seating. Everything else mentioned is, in my most humblest opinion, has just fallen victim to the times as a side effect of growing older while living here in small town USA. I pray that as times change for the better places and pillars like this one, do as well in turn.

Writing this review again was not easy for me to do as conflicted and as torn as I am over this latest experience. To make it very clear and well understood. I'm hoping others continue to dine out here and that by chance, this was just a fluke of bad luck and not the norm.

Also, please never offer someone who can speak a little Mandarin duck sauce... lol yuck

Nà jiù tài měiguóle, tài ěxīnle.

Zàicì gǎnxiè nín lái dào wǒmen...

If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be spiritually reborn via crab rangoon, welcome to Dynasty—the only Chinese restaurant where the General Tso could actually win a war, and the lo mein has seen things. Dark things. Delicious things.

Let’s start with the ambiance: imagine if a dragon got a side hustle in interior design and decided “velvet and neon” was the vibe. The lighting is dim enough to hide your sins but bright enough to spot your ex across the room, ordering dumplings like they didn’t ghost you in 2019. Bold move, coward.

Now the food oh, the food. The sesame chicken is so crispy it could file for divorce and win full custody. The fried rice? It’s got more personality than half your Tinder matches. And the hot and sour soup? It’s basically therapy in a bowl, but cheaper and with more mushrooms.

Service? Impeccable. The staff moves like they’ve trained in a Shaolin temple of customer satisfaction. And the owner? Let’s just say if cuteness were a crime, she’d be serving a life sentence with no chance of parole. She floats between tables like a benevolent empress, making sure your egg rolls are hot and your existential dread is temporarily soothed.

Final verdict: Dynasty is the kind of place you go when you want to feel alive, full, and slightly judged by a fortune cookie that knows too much. Go there. Eat everything. Tip generously. And tell the owner she’s the reason your standards are now emotionally and culinarily...

If you’re looking for delicious Chinese food in Southbridge, Dynasty is the place to go! Whether you’re dining in, grabbing takeout, or getting delivery, this restaurant consistently delivers flavorful dishes, fast service, and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps you coming back for more.

One of my favorite things about Dynasty is the variety—they have all the classics, but I always find myself coming back for their appetizers (perfect for sharing!) and entrées like the Phoenix Chicken and Moo Goo Gai Pan. Everything is fresh, well-seasoned, and cooked to perfection. The portions are generous, and you can tell they put care into every dish.

The service is another reason I love this place. The staff is friendly, fast, and genuinely cares about their customers. They make sure you’re taken care of, whether you’re dining in or ordering takeout. Plus, they’re always improving the restaurant—the new flooring and remodeled bathrooms are just some of the recent upgrades that make every visit even better.

If you haven’t tried Dynasty yet, you’re missing out! Whether you’re craving a comforting meal at home or a great dine-in experience, this spot is a must-visit for Chinese food lovers in...