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A few small details kept it from being perfect, but overall, it was a memorable meal and well worth…read morevisiting. I'd happily return and would recommend it to anyone looking for a quality night out. The service is good delivery could be better.

Usually decent food good fried rice You have to specify…read moreWhite Meat, chicken or they give you dark and it cost extra Egg rolls, basically cabbage inside of a wrapper Remember when eggroll used to have pork in them

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China Taste

4.0(59 reviews)

0.7 mi

General tso's shrimp was amazing. Pineapple chicken was a delight as well. The crab ration was…read moretasty. The egg roll stole the show. The pork fried rice will not disappoint. The go to in Oldsmar' for us! The ambience of the dinning area and kitchen were clean and inviting.

We tried a new location for a quick dinner. Service was fantastic but the food was less than buffet…read morequality. Chicken and Rice Soup was good but the Gen Tsao's was tough, chicken and broccoli was bland, and the egg roll was a little dry.

China Taste interior.

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General Tso's Chicken and Chicken Fried Rice

Wooden Ladle Noodle Shop

3.7(382 reviews)

1.5 mi

Met up with a friend for a late lunch here (unintentionally on Mother's Day) and had a great meal!…read moreThe place was steadily busy with a lunch crowd until about 2, and the quality of food was wonderful. You order at a kiosk right as you walk in, which admittedly was the only negative here as it just backed up the entry way when you had two large groups trying to order at once. But there was ample seating beyond the entry for both small and large groups I ended up doing the build your own poke bowl, opting for tuna, salmon, onions, cucumbers, scallions, seaweed, and poke sauce. Everything was nice and fresh, and the portion size was about what I'd expect for the price. My friend got the classic ramen which she said was quite tasty, plus one of the boba teas. We both agreed that we'd easily come back to this place! If you can't find parking in front, there's actually a fairly large lot behind the building that still has plenty of spaces even with the busier Mother's Day rush.

Tried both pho and poke bowls, two of the main signature options, and they do not disappoint! The…read moreprice is on the higher side, but the flavors are complete and authentic. The restaurant is a simple setup with tables and booths, nothing fancy but functional. There's no one taking your food order; it's all done by the tablet when you walk in, as a self-service. Good option when you need a noodle bowl fix!

Spicy chicken ramen

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Pacific Thai Cuisine

4.2(318 reviews)

0.2 mi

Great place I found on Yelp while visiting the Tampa area. Service was prompt, polite, and…read morefriendly. My Drunken Noodles were served piping hot, had a great taste, and some really nice heat! (I asked for somewhere between medium and hot). My Thai Iced Sweet Tea with Cream was delicious and served not only as a nice drink with my meal, but seemed as a refreshing dessert as well (yes, it was that good, ha!). Lunch came to just $15.95 which I thought was very reasonable for as much food as I got. Seating includes booths, tables, and 3 bar stools at the front sushi bar. Melodic music played in the background over the course of my meal which added up to a very enjoyable experience. You need to check this place out! Hours are: (posted on front door) Lunch: Monday-Saturday. 11:30am-2:30pm Dinner: Monday-Thursday. 4:30pm-9:30pm Friday-Saturday. 4:30pm-10:00pm Sunday. Closed

Back again to my fav place to get sushi. This time we had summer rolls as apps, oh so fresh…read more Ordered my usual Toyota roll. So saucy and perfect each time. Finished dinner with some banana dessert paired with coconut ice cream. Best dessert duo! Service provided by the sweetest lady. Restaurant gives zen vibes.

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Up front Fuji roll

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Hot Tea

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3.3(33 reviews)

2.8 mi

Ordered from this place once on a whim(we usually order from China Wok) and it ended up becoming…read moreour regular place when we order Chinese once a month or so. The Coconut Chicken is easily the best dish I've had from a takeout place ever. Nothing else we've tried here honestly compares to that, but everything else is adequate. Delivery time is always quick. Sometimes there have been item or payment mixups which is why I can't go 5 stars on this one. Other than that, I really like it and will continue to order from them. Love the option to order online through their site.

We threw it in the trash; it was so terrible that it was impossible to eat. The food wasn't…read morefresh--it seemed like it had been sitting out for days. The kitchen was dirty. I won't be going back there.

We threw it in the trash; it was so terrible that it was impossible to eat.

Beef Lo Mein.

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Pork Lo Mein

Taste Of China

2.5(43 reviews)

3.6 mi

This is my 1st time trying this place off of a flyer mailed to me and am happy with the results…read more I'm glad I didn't read the reviews ahead of time or I my have skipped this one. I placed an order to go by phone and agree the lady was blunt and without much etiquette, but I'm used to that having Chinese parents that communicate in a similar manner, lol. It took about 3o minutes to deliver which is what she quoted me, by a pleasant young guy. She got all my special requests right, like extra spicy, no baby corn and white sauce instead of brown sauce. And no items were missing. I am on a no sugar nor starchy carb diet so I ordered ckicken with snow peas and curry chicken. Everything was fresh and plentiful...lots of meat and veggies! I didn't taste even a hint of sugar and it was well seasoned with spices and just the right amount of salt. \ If I was into sweet , corn starch gooped saucy dishes or fried appetizers, I don't know if I would feel the same about this place. But for my simple, health oriented taste buds, it's perfect!

my fiancé and I ordered food and picked it up. once we got home the food want wrong and not spicy…read morelike we asked. The lady I talked to on the phone was super rude and didn't understand what I was upset about. We never got an apology for the mistake. . This was the first and last time going to this location.

From inside the store looking at the registers.

Typical Chinese take out. Pretty good. Nothing special. But it does appear clean. The steamed chicken and broccoli is good.

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Sweet and sour "chicken" but it's all breading

Green Mint Vietnamese Fusion

4.1(456 reviews)

4.8 mi

Stopped by for lunch to go. Cute spot with a lot of options that sounded delicious!…read more I ordered the wonton soup and the summer rolls. Both were great! The summer rolls were fresh and came with a delicious peanut dipping sauce. Service was quick and easy!

My family of vegetarian ordered the tofu bai, the tofu bun, edamame, and the summer rolls. The bao…read morewas deliciously spicy. The tofu was deliciously prepared, crunchy and delicious. The bun was light, refreshing with lots of bean sprouts and vegetables. The summer rolls was delicious with peanut dipping sauce. The edamame was spicy and delicious. Highly recommended. We had it delivered, so I can't speak to the service or ambiance, but it was quick and well presented.

Krab A6. Crab Ragoon

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Wok-N-Roll of Clearwater

3.6(57 reviews)

3.5 mi

i have been going to this staple for years. the food is solid and always fresh and delicious. Can't…read moresay enough good things. they are also quick and pleasant

Polite and good service. Food was excellent and portion generous. Overall would recommend for a…read morequick and easy experience

Hunan chicken

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Great Wall Chinese

3.6(29 reviews)

4.4 mi

I didn't expect much and I was mostly impressed…read more Let's start with this: I don't think the name 'Great Wall Chinese' inspires your taste buds. It makes me think about hiking. In comparison, the name 'China King' conjures up the thought of Dominating Wonton Soup and Roast Pork Lo Main Champion! However, 'China Taste' is another local competitor and sounds good, but I'm not a fan. Therefore, don't judge the Chinese food by its name. As far as mostly impressed... Wonton Soup: 4.57 (of 5) Spare Ribs: 4.64 Beef Teriyaki Stick: 4.89 Roast Pork Lo Mein (no vegetables): 3.81 Choose wisely. :)

My number 1 go to Asian Pearl closed. For months I was looking for a place as close to possible as…read moreNY Chinese food. I read a number of reviews from multiple platforms and decided to give Great Wall a try. I ordered three egg rolls, large pork fried rice, vegetable egg foo young and wonton soup. The wonton soup was delicious. The brown sauce for the egg foo young was on point. The pork fried rice was fresh. All the dishes were extremely hot even with the drive home. The staff was friendly. I just may have found a new go to for Chinese food!

Large Pork Fried Rice

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Jay K.

10 years ago

FINAL UPDATE: Now that I finally got a chance to try the place after it was closed I can safely say that it is some of the best Chinese food in Tampa. This is including sit down establishments as well. The variety of food is wide ranging and the flavor is out of this world. I can't recommend enough the won-ton soup, general tso's chicken, and the "dim sum". I say "dim sum" in quotes because it's really just sumai and not the all encompassing variety that dim sum is traditionally associated with. I very much encourage anyone and everyone to try this place if you live in the area and are craving some Chinese cuisine. UPDATE May 12, 2016: looks like they passed whatever health violation they had and are back open. I will give them another shot soon and update my review based on that. ORIGINAL REVIEW: There's a "closed by order of health department" sign on the door today. Not a good sign... read more

Denise P.

15 years ago

My husband and I have had such a difficult time finding a great chinese restaurant in this area. Finally we found Chef Li, their food is delicious, the restaurant is VERY CLEAN, the staff is friendly and the prices are perfect. We have been there twice and Maria has served us both times, she is wonderful. She is very polite, friendly & professional. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Chef Li for moving into our area. See you again soon! read more

Dr Sarfraz M.

10 years ago

I was really new and looking for good stuff for night. It was amazing to see owner n his attitude .food was excellent. Dr sarfraz Mughal read more

Jack W.

2 years ago

Finally found the best Chinese food in Tampa! It's our new go to spot. General Tso and egg drop soup for the win!

Allen C.

6 years ago

Best Chinese food hands-down anywhere around never had a bad meal there in the many years I've been eating there

Elijah J.

535

10 years ago

Food is great and there delivery is always within 20 min from the time we have placed our order

Angie D.

7 years ago

food was delicious! staff is always nice and now they know me by name . customer for 8+years !

George C.

4 years ago

Wish this place was more of a sit down restaurant. Good food though

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