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    China Cafe

    4.0 (87 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Noodles, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Joe H.

    They did an awesome job setting the place up for take out only; free hand sanitizer, plexiglass between the cashier and the customer, floor tape helping you keep 6 feet apart, option to use your credit card without having to sign (and yes i verified the amount was correct using my online banking) The food was delicious; I often like to order 2 appetizers: crab rangoon (which comes with a delicious sweet+sour sauce) and a small wonton soup- enough for a lunch time medium appetite. Both were delicious, and for less than $8 its a thrift great lunch. Conveniently located in the village of Manlius; plenty of free parking including handicap spots so you don't need to be one of those jerks that parks in the fire lane :-)

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    Angela H.

    Went during lunch and got shrimp lo mein. Prices are decent and I have no complaints. Will return!

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    Pippa K.

    Probably one of the best Chinese take out places in CNY that I've tried, even arguably one of the best Chinese food places in general (restaurants and buffets included). It seems more authentic and flavorful, and their Kung Pao chicken and beef Chow Fun never disappoint. We ask for our dishes to be extra spicy, and they fulfill the request for the most part. Service is good and China Cafe is now our go- to place for Chinese food!

    Alice H.

    Tips: I can only speak to the take-out. I have not eaten sitting down at the restaurant. Overall, disappointed with the mild flavors, could use more. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- I got a recommendation from a friend to try out China Cafe because it had great tasting food. I called in a take-out order for dinner one night on the way home from Toggenburg Mountain. I was unfortunately very disappointed with the food. Maybe it was because I had take-out and the food wasn't as great quality for the drive home. Eggplant with Garlic Sauce - The flavor isn't quite there. I've had some great eggplant garlic sauce dishes around the Syracuse area and China Cafe didn't measure up to some of them. 21 Cafe is by far my favorite. Szechuan Boiled Fish - The fish wasn't as flavorful as I'd like it. I could taste the chinese numbing spice, but not much else. Crispy Chicken - batter was too thick and tough If I find myself in the area I might give China Cafe another chance by dining in, but I wouldn't want to order away again.

    Beef Brisket Stew. (Family dug in too fast!)
    Mr D.

    So it's hard to categorize this restaurant. From a review stand point it can be viewed as both a take out restaurant or a sit down restaurant. Now I know a lot of take out places have tables that most people don't use, but this restaurant is filled with people looking for authentic Chinese cuisine. There are also many who come and go for take out of their favorite American Chinese cuisine. For the most part my family and I come here and eat at the restaurant. The service is always good. And the food is top notch. Yes they have your favorites like Beef and Broccoli, Garlic Chicken, and Sweet and Sour Chicken. While I will agree that all of those are delicious, I come here specifically for the more authentic dishes like Beef Brisket stew, Chinese Broccoli, and the numerous fish dishes. All crafted with the best possible flavors. They are very good about both speed and accuracy, so if you bring your family here, you will be chomping down on exactly what you ordered fast. The prices are extremely fair for both a sit down restaurant or if you use them as just a take out joint. I can't really find any issues with this restaurant, so if your looking for good Chinese food, come here!

    Kung pao chicken with side of rice. This is the lunch portion you get either a complimentary soda OR egg roll  OR Soup.

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    Only tried this place once so this is a very small sample. I thought the food was average at best. Dry and underwhelming.

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    Great food - always. We have never had a bad meal. Ask for what you want, and they do it. I recommend.

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    I'm from the area and this is my local go to place for Chinese food. Ran by a friendly family and the food is good every time, no problems.

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    My favorite and go to place for Chinese food in Manlius! Always good good and quick service.

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    Great, great food. Always delicious and well prepared. Fast service too. Clean restaurant and ample public parking.

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