Authentic, excellent food
Great Lakes never fails to give a good meal at a fair price (by Ann Arbor standards, which are a bit high.) This is one of the places where we eat regularly and always take visitors because the menu is interesting with excellent daily seafood and fish specials. Service is friendly and competent. There are usually lots of Asian families dining here, always a good sign.    [12 May 2004 20:29:56]

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     ­SD, Ann Arbor   

Can't do better
The menu is extensive, with many non-standard dishes all at an affordable price. Definitely the most authentic chinese restaurant in the Ann Arbor area.    [18 Oct 2005 15:31:56]

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Recommended Dishes: general Tsao chicken, chicken broccoli

     ­Piet dD, Ann Arbor resident   

Top of the Ann Arbor Chinese scene
Great Lakes is the largest and most active of the Chinese restaurants in Ann Arbor with a strong native Chinese clientele.

Food - ask about the specials - they are on an easel by the door, written in Chinese with English subtitles and change frequently.

Dim sum on weekends is good, but does not change much. Would be considered only so so by West Coast standards.

Ambiance - has not changed much in the past decade and frankly could use a makeover.

Service - excellent, attentive and cheerful.

Prices very reasonable.    [26 Mar 2006 14:25:34]

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     ­Anonymous   

First rate Cantonese
Large menu of well prepared (real) Cantonese. Especially good for seafood. Quite good dim sum.    [09 Mar 2007 09:46:39]

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Recommended Dishes: Lobster with ginger and green onion, Braised duck with assorted meats

     ­Anonymous