Asian Legend – Chinese
This vibrant eatery captures the spirited energy of a traditional night market, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of toasted sesame and the irresistible sizzle of the griddle. Skilled hands craft a symphony of textures, from the shatteringly crisp shells of shrimp-filled crullers to the chewy, golden layers of beef-wrapped onion pancakes and succulent pan-fried dumplings. It is a sanctuary for comfort food lovers, where every plate of salt-dusted wings and creamy crabmeat rangoon invites a lingering, communal feast.
516 East William Street, Ann Arbor MI 48104 https://asianlegendannarbor.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
What to order at Asian Legend
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwanese Pork Pan-Fried Dumpling | 24.5 g | 72.2 g |
| Shrimp Pan-Fried Dumpling | 15.6 g | 56.5 g |
| Crispy Shrimp Roll (3) | 43.4 g | 29.6 g |
| Squid w/ Sate Soup | 80.9 g | 27.7 g |
| Fried Cruller w/ Shrimp | 43.9 g | 26.3 g |
| Ginger Clam Soup | 41.4 g | 20.1 g |
| Egg Drop Soup (Pt.) | 41.6 g | 18.2 g |
| Combination Shaved Ice (Choose 4 Toppings) | 217.3 g | 17.9 g |
| Sweet & Sour Chicken Lunch | 49.5 g | 17.2 g |
| Szechuan Chicken Lunch | 48.5 g | 13.7 g |
| Taiwanese Sausage | 16 g | 11.9 g |
| Sweet and Sour Shrimp Lunch | 10.3 g | 11.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners appreciate the fair pricing and approachable menu, frequently highlighting the experience as a reliable choice for a casual Asian meal. While celebrated for its value and unpretentious atmosphere, guests find the straightforward service and accessible flavors make it a practical option for those seeking a decent, everyday dining experience.
Menu
Appetizers
- Egg Roll (1) - $1.75 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Shrimp Roll (3) - $6.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crabmeat Rangoon (4) - $4.95: Fried Wonton filled with cream cheese and crabmeat Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taiwanese Pork Pan-Fried Dumpling - $8.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Pan-Fried Dumpling - $9.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepper Salt Chicken Wings - $10.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Tofu - $9.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Pancake - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Onion Pancake Wrapped w/ Beef - $12.95
- Fried Cruller w/ Shrimp - $11.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Taiwanese Sausage - $9.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Soups
- Egg Drop Soup (Pt.) - $2.5 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, Lectin-Free
- Wonton Soup (Pt.) - $3.5
- Hot & Sour Soup (Pt.) - $4.25
- Vegetables & Tofu Soup - $7.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Pork & Salty Cabbage Soup - $7.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Pork Stomach & Mustard Green Soup - $9.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Oyster & Mustard Green Soup - $9.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Squid w/ Sate Soup - $9.95
- Ginger Clam Soup - $9.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
Lunch Specials
- Mixed Vegetables Lunch - $8.25: carrots, waterchestnuts, broccoli, baby corn, mushroom, peapods, green pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Lo Mein Lunch - $7.95: Vegetables, Pork, Chicken, or Beef Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Kung Bao Chicken Lunch - $8.5: carrots, waterchestnuts & peanuts with hot pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Sweet & Sour Chicken Lunch - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Chicken with Broccoli Lunch - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cashew Chicken Lunch - $8.5: carrots, waterchestnuts in brown sauce Dietary tags: GERD-Friendly
- Chicken with Mixed Vegetables Lunch - $8.5: carrots, waterchestnuts, broccoli, baby corn, mushroom, peapods, green pepper Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: lunch
- Orange Chicken Lunch - $8.5: green & red pepper, onion with orange peel and hot pepper Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: lunch
- Szechuan Chicken Lunch - $8.5: Chicken with shredded carrots, celery in Szechuan hot sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Soy Free Available at: lunch
- General Tso's Chicken Lunch - $8.95: chunks of boneless chicken slightly battered stir fried with fresh garlic in sweet brown sauce served on a bed of broccoli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: lunch
- Szechuan Beef Lunch - $8.95: Beef with shredded carrots, celery in Szechuan hot sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: lunch
- Beef with Broccoli Lunch - $8.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: lunch
- Beef with Orange Flavor Lunch - $8.95: Beef with green & red pepper, onion with orange peel and hot pepper Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: lunch
- Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables Lunch - $8.95: Scallops, carrots, waterchestnuts, broccoli, baby corn, mushroom, peapods, green pepper Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: lunch
- Sweet and Sour Shrimp Lunch - $8.95: pineapple, onion, carrots, green & red pepper Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: lunch
Beverages
- Milk Tea - $4.5
- Taro Bubble Tea - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Mango Bubble Tea - $4.5
- Peach Bubble Tea - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Almond Bubble Tea - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Red Bean Bubble Tea - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Papaya Bubble Tea - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Honeydew Bubble Tea - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Coffee Bubble Tea - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Green Tea Bubble Tea - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Mango Juice - $4.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Guava Juice - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Soy Bean Milk - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach
- Sweetened Iced Tea - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Lemonade Slush - $3.95
- Soda (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange) - $1.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly
Desserts
- Red Bean Shaved Ice - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Green Bean Shaved Ice - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pineapple Shaved Ice - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Taro Shaved Ice - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Soy Free
- Combination Shaved Ice (Choose 4 Toppings) - $5.95: Toppings: Red Bean, Green Bean, Taro, Jumbo Tapioca, Grass Jelly, Lemon Jelly, Egg Pudding, Strawberry, Watermelon, Pineapple, Condensed Milk, Peach Jam, Passion Fruit Jam Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
Frequently Asked Questions about Asian Legend
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customers find the service straightforward and the flavors accessible, though the 3.0/5 rating suggests a merely decent, everyday dining experience.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Diners consider this budget-friendly ($) restaurant a reliable value, praising its fair pricing and approachable menu for a practical everyday experience.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly Chinese restaurant is a reliable, unpretentious choice for casual dining, though it maintains a moderate 3.0/5 rating.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Asian Legend specializes in Chinese cuisine, featuring traditional night market comfort foods like pan-fried dumplings, onion pancakes, and shrimp-filled crullers.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Asian Legend offers a vibrant, unpretentious night market atmosphere that is reliable and practical for a casual, budget-friendly meal.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- With a 3.0/5 rating, this budget-friendly eatery is better suited for casual, everyday dining than for special occasions or dates.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features a wide variety of Chinese dishes including dumplings, pancakes, soups, and numerous options catering to 25 different dietary needs.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- This budget-friendly Chinese restaurant offers a casual, unpretentious atmosphere with straightforward service and reliable dishes like pan-fried dumplings and onion pancakes.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant has a website at https://asianlegendannarbor.com/ which can be used for information and potential online ordering.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, pescatarian, high-protein, low-fat, and low-cholesterol diets across various menu items.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Asian Legend?
- Taiwanese Pork Pan-Fried Dumpling, at roughly 72.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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