I'm not a huge Chinese food person, but when I do China Garden is normally what I want. Yes, it's that classic greasy really filling Chinese style takeout, but it's good, definitely better than your average big Chinese food franchise. Plus, the service is pretty consistently fast. They have a really easy to use online ordering portal- I use to do big groups orders, like 15-17 people through them and they always had everything ready at the exact time I requested it, if not sooner. Their traditional orange chicken is great, and I really like the sweet and sour chicken. I've had the shrimp before but it usually comes breaded and is half bread half shrimp which wasn't the best. The steamed dumplings are fabulous. But most things I've tried here have been real good, and they have a huge menu. read more

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China Garden was actually the first restaurant I tried when I came to Lakeland, and I still frequent it. It's not my favorite spot for Chinese, but it ALWAYS hit's the spot. The customer service is always really great, and the food is good too! It's in a great location, right next to Publix, so I always can do some shopping while I wait. read more

China Garden - C. General Tso's Dinner Combo Plate - Chinese Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

Great little Chinese takeout spot. It's nearby, so it's super convenient and nice to have a takeout place that serves good food at a reasonable price. Staff are always friendly and helpful. This is one of the better takeout places in town. read more

best cashier and super funny too also food is always top tier for me and my family .Restaurant is also clean and neat also .

We come here once a week because it's just that good. The food is always fresh and flavorful, the portions are generous, and the service is fast and friendly. You can tell they really care about their customers. The atmosphere is simple but comfortable, and it feels like a neighborhood spot you can always count on. Easily one of the best Chinese restaurants around--highly recommend! read more

Cheap and Delicious, their lunch and dinner deals are affordable and plenty (I would know, I'm a college student). The cashier and I became good friends from how often I visited and ordered, there's plenty of options to choose; there are several cooks in the back making the food. The Dine-In area is ok but I recommend getting it to go while being in the comfort of your home eating a the delicious food while watching a show, you will be filled ! Service is fast and online/phone orders are just as easy. Go China Garden!! read more

We live in Bartow and drive to this place because it's the best Chinese restaurant in the area and believe me I have tried every Chinese restaurant in the Bartow south Lakeland area. The food is always delicious and when the older gentleman is cooking it's especially tasty. The inside is a typical Chinese restaurant they all look about the same to me except for the bigger dine in types. The service is typical nothing out of the ordinary used to have a really friendly girl there but I haven't seen her in a while. I love hunan beef and shrimp but everything I've had has been really great. read more

Well, it was NOT great. It was just like any other tiny Chinese food restaurant ... same old faded pictures on the wall, same menu as anywhere else, mediocre food. I had the Gen. Tao's Chicken. Nice portion but not much flavor; certainly didn't taste particularly fresh. Totally forgetable. The lady at the counter was very nice, and service was fast. The seating area was small-diner style but without any service (e.g., if you buy food-to-go, you can sit inside and eat. I probably won't be back, but it wasn't too bad. Okay meal for a good price. read more

Wanted to continue my fiancées Christmas Eve. Tradition but the normal place we go to was closed. Seen the reviews on this location and it didn't look bad. Chicken came out tasting freezer burned and the boneless spare ribs tasted like they were covered in tomato sauce. I will not be returning. read more

We really enjoyed takeout from China Garden! It will definitely be our new go-to Chinese place in south Lakeland. read more

China Garden - Sweet and Sour Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

Quick service and friendly. It was very busy. We got take out. Very nice place good food good location with lots of parking

Food is usually good at China garden period and I'm sure it wouldn't have been had. We got what we ordered period period it was Sunday afternoon I ordered. Broccoli and I'm An egg roll period period I handed the cashier, a $50 bill. And waited for my order. I waited and I. Waited, I thought on a Sunday afternoon.They wouldn't be too but I was wrong period they didn't have the sauce for the Beef broccoli period I wasn't told that I wasn't told that I wasn't told that I wasn't told that I wasn't told that I waited. And suddenly somebody left from the store. And I was told that they were on their way to get the sauce. I can wait for the sauce period While I was waiting, I went home to tell my wife. The situation and she said just take whatever they have available. I'm sure it'll be fine period when I went back to the restafront. Not only was our order not ready. The order they handed me consisted of fresh, uncooked broccoli with rice. No explanation was given. My my change was inaccurate and I wasn't offered any alternatives from the menu. Period period I love the food They usually produce period what happened? Then I don't know but uncooked broccoli with rice wasn't what I expected. I wasn't offered any explanation. No apapology no substitution. They merely took my money, Handed me the uncooked broccoli. Me and went back to the kitchen. Is there beef broccoli? It is the best that I've had in this local area period and it hurts not to be able to get the food but paying $50 for raw broccoli and a small bin of rice to me. Is not only ridiculous and an insult. It shows their lack of caring about themselves and their job. I asked to speak with the manager who wasn't there that day. I've been back to speak with the manager twice. He's never in, or so I am told. I don't buy my Chinese there any longer. I have to drive farther but I refuse to endorse their practice of poor service and manners. Their till/cash register count had to be off. How many 50 dollar bills could they take in on a slow Sunday afternoon? They denied ever seeing my 50 dollar bill. Maybe it's somewhere with my favorite Chinese take out. It's a shame for such a small incident to blacken their name but the truth should be heard. It makes a difference. Just a few simple things they could have done.would've made me happy,offer me something different. Offer to return my money. They could have apologized for not having the Food available that's a part of almost every dish they make. They had been opened for a couple of hours. I would have thought they would know if they had the basics to operate . Simple things that make a restaurant a good restaurant. A place people will recommend to their friends instead of being a "farmers fresh vegatable stand. With dry rice for dessert. read more

Very nice people food not up to my quality standards. I am from up north in Michigan. They have the best Chinese I've ever had next to China. read more

Love this place delicious food Egg RollGeneral Tao ChickenPolk County food is moderately priced

Always delicious food, served really fast--no complaints! A former Chinese student told me that it's the best in Lakeland.

Good flavor, efficient staff. I have ordered take out quite a few times and I have never been disappointed. The cooks and staff are friendly and helpful. read more

Great food, great costumer service. I called 15 minutes before they closed and they still took my order.

By far my favourite Chinese place in Lakeland! The lunch special is a great deal and the menu is expansive. There are a couple of dine-in tables, though I prefer to get take out. The food is absolutely delicious. I've come here multiple times and have gotten many dishes and they have all, without fail, been great. From fried dumplings and egg rolls to General Tso's, every dollar spent has been worth it! read more

Great customer service. Food was delicious. Lots of options yet affordable and very tasty!

Great Chinese food for good price, especially lunch specials. Super fast and really fresh food! Come hungry because they give you a ton.

By far the best food in the city! The service was fast and friendly. The staff goes above and beyond to make our meal truly enjoyable. if you want a safe bet that your food is always great, go-to China Garden." read more

Typical "NY Style" take-out restaurant found all over Polk County under different names (China One, Bamboo Wok). Large menu of standards running $7. Soda by the can $1, tea (no refill) $1. I ordered Szechuan beef and steamed rice, egg roll. The white rice goes from cold (cooked) to a wok to heat (so is it not less healthy/fried?) Entree was nicely spicey. Food very hot. Portion large. Egg roll tasted horrible--one of worst I've had. Owners speak great English--which is nice if you request specialy order. 14 year old son mans the front counter. Painted an unappetizing green. No pics on the wall, used furniture. Mom who was working front counter also walking around with a plunger and rubber gloves (kinda yucky but probably needed). Only open a week so probably needs time to get it all together. I'm much happier around the corner at China ONE (Edgewood). *While I stand by my honest review, future reviewers might be advised you may get "attack emails" under the "compliments" button, from people related to this business. (11/3/12) read more

awesome food awesome service they know me by name I wouldn't go anywhere else for me food cashier is super friendly

Very happy with China Garden. Food was good and portions were big. Good crunchy egg rolls. Pan fried dumplings were good. read more

China Garden - Very good. - Chinese Near Me - Lakeland, Florida

Great take out and great value. My wife loves the cashew chicken. I usually get the general tso and it is my favorite in the area.

I am very particular when it comes to Chinese food. I have had a variety of Chinese food from fast food, traditional, etc. over the years. However China Garden has some of my favorite Chinese take out food. The sesame chicken is delicious. The chicken is not overcooked or undercooked but just right. I absolutely love the egg drop soup. Honestly some of my favorite egg drop soup I have ever had. The staff is extremely friendly and the service is very fast. I highly recommend going here. read more

While my roommate said the chicken lo mien was "ok" and the eggrolls were "not bad", I was rather disappointed when I ordered Mongolian beef, a $7 meal that charged and extra 70 cents to change the rice to lo mien - and got a pile of onions with a tiny portion of actual beef. I separated the onions and beef, and the result of my plate, if broken into eights, was four-eighths lo mien, three-eighths onion, and one-eighth beef. I drove all the way back to the restaurant with the food divided as such, and when I walked in the door, the chef approached me, saw my food, and turned away muttering under his breath in what I assume is Chinese. The young lady who ran the register came up and - while not being rude about it- was completely flabbergasted that I had any issue with paying $8 for a large pile of onions. She said no one had complained about it before - to which my reply was that maybe I had gotten an unlucky serving. She shook her head no, and said that this was the way they always served it. To which I replied that I would not be eating there any more, and once again requested a refund. If I wanted a plate full of soy sauce sauted onions, I could have done that for $2 or less myself. The chef was very rude about it as well, so I won't be going back. As I said, the young lady at the counter wasn't rude, just baffled. Since my roommate rated it as ok and not bad, I'll give it a 2. read more

I was told by a friend to check this place out. As a vegetarian, Polk county lacks in decent chinese takeout for vegetarians, especially in this area of town. I really enjoyed their general tso's tofu and their spring rolls. Also, the food isn't too greasy or anything like that. I'm really happy with the service too. read more

I'm new to Lakeland but in this area I find this Chinese restaurant to be very tasty and affordable I get the same dish everyday almost for lunch I like the shrimp lo mein with only scallions! The best part is the noodles are the perfect size not too thick, the sauce is very savory. Also they devein the shrimp which is a read more

Went there today. Order taker was rude and short with me while taking my order. Give me a stated wait time of 15 minutes for my food. After 30 minutes of waiting I find out that they have totally forgotten my food and told me it will be another 5 minutes. When I asked for a refund the food showed up and they refused to give me a refund. Had to make a scene before the rude order taker gave me a refund. As I walked out she started to insult me. Will never visit this place again and I suggest you don't either. read more

I always order from here and never once had an issue. The young teen who runs the front is ALWAYS nice and very polite. The food is always hot and yummy. This place reminds me of New York. I haven't had good Chinese food since I've moved down to Florida but this place brings me closer to home each time I order from there. read more

Ok. General Tao chicken good. Order then walk over to Publix and shop while they make your order.

I have been trying to find my favorite place and I think I might have found it. The rice was perfect my lomien was perfect with pork and shrimp yummy. Egg roll was cooked perfect. Price was great portion wad generous 6.50 for lunch. I can't wait to try something else read more

I became violently ill after eating the pork and vegetables meal. Multiple rounds of intense vomiting and diarrhea.

They are absolutely awesome! The staff is amazing and they make really great food. I've been coming here for 2 years now and I have no complain. read more

I gave this place two chances. Both times my orders were absolutely wrong. I didn't ask for substitutes or something that would be an honest mistake for a busy kitchen. i made a simple order from a normal menu item to get a completely different menu item, during non rush hours. this didn't happen once, but both times i have gone there. the first time they were polite enough to correct the issue, the secnd time they argued that it was in fact what i ordered . Im sorry but beef and broccoli sounds nothing like moo goo gi pan. read more

Always clean and food is cooked fast. The workers are very nice and speak very great English

Excellent taste fresh ingredients and crisp flavor - Great Eggroll, Wonton soup & combination specials. Good prices and friendly staff.