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It's hard to appease the masses, but China Cafe has done a superb job. Stop in for a pleasant dining experience with your family, a drink with your friends, or carry-out for a quiet night at home. The food is consistently tasty, fresh and top quality; and the service prompt and friendly. You can count on China Cafe for continuously raising the bar. Always a new emerging dish on the menu, a recommended wine to sip and a "Cheers" like atmosphere with plenty of regulars. Key ingredients to this magnificent "diamond in the rough" are co-owners, husband and wife, Kelly and Susana Chang. Come into China Cafe and experience Asian fusion at its best.

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5 Star Rating - World class 2 reviews – Review China Cafe

(248) 449-4888

24299 Novi Rd
Novi, MI 48375

Editorial Description by Citysearch
The traditional Chinese fare is a local favorite at this suburban strip-mall find.
Rated 9.5 out of 10 by Citysearch.

2 Reviews of China Cafe in Novi

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Owners Kelly and Suzana are the best!  5 Star Rating - World class

I visit Novi often and always make a point of having lunch or dinner at China Cafe. The owners Kelly and Suzana Chang are so wonderful at making you feel at home. The food is also very good.
I have never been dispointed.

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The best!!!!  5 Star Rating - World class

This is my favorite. They have the best hot and sour soup and have very unique dishes. My favorite is shrimp and green beans. The owners are always there to make you feel welcome and comfortable

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The Food was worse than the service. 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

The food was worse than the service. The service was terrible. I don't dine out to meet the owner of a restaurant. I dine out for the food. The last thing I want are the owners defending a poor meal and telling me to come back and try it again. No Thank You.

Posted 09/23/08 at 3:52pm

One of the best restaurants in the area 5 Star Rating - World class

I have been going to China Cafe regularly since it opened. Kelly and Susanah are fantastic people - one or both is always up front to greet and talk with guests. The food and service is consistently excellent, and it is one of the best restaurants in the area. The pricing is beyond fair, given the quality of the food, presentation, and atmosphere. Everyone I have referred this restaurant to has thanked me for giving them a new favorite place to eat.

Posted 09/21/08 at 9:32am

Great Asian Fusion 5 Star Rating - World class

Always pop into China Cafe when I'm in the Twelve Oaks Area. I'm never dispointed!
Very clean and incredibly freindly service.

Pros: Very Consistant
Posted 08/04/08 at 10:45am

Graded = D 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

We were amazed at the variety of the reviews. So we drove 15 mins to Novi. After a very run-of-the-mill meal, we realized we had been fooled. 'The decor is okay, I'd grade it: C. The service was fair. Another C. The resturant was rather empty which added to the forlorn feeling of the dinner. The bar action was more happening than the dining area. The food is way, way, below average. D-. Mark us down as two more people who do not understand the hype for this place. They must survive on the bar. Overall grade: D.

Posted 07/22/08 at 7:46am

No Thank You 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

We were visiting from out of town and invited by a local friend to try "the real deal" in Chinese Food. Even our local friend finally agreed: this is really not the real deal. There seems to be a war about this restaurant between the 1 star and 5 star group. We are not taking any side. However, The China Cafe is nothing more than a 1 star dining experience. It made us realize the suburban Detroit area must have a dearth of good Asian places to eat if locals think this is terrific.

Cons: Innocuous Food
Posted 07/21/08 at 2:17am