This was the highest rated Chinese restaurant in Ocala and we wanted to go for Chinese New Year…read more There are three tables when you go inside. It's definitely geared more for takeout. They say they're NY-style Chinese food, but I think it's really just American Chinese food. They have all the things you'd expect from a takeout Chinese place. I ordered the Kung Pao Chicken. I had got the quart so I could enjoy leftovers. Immediately after eating the food, I had an awful stomachache. It was so oily! If you're not as sensitive to oily food, I am sure it's fine.

Food portions is a lot Service was quick…read moreAmbiance was typical Chinese take out but clean

Ive had great experience twice before, with their General Tso chicken…read more That said, I ordered General Tso last Friday. Within a few hours I was sick to my stomach on Friday night, all day on Saturday, and 3/4 of Sunday. That said, I didnt eat any other food. I drank water only. After my dry leaves on Sunday afternoon, I experienced 3 violent vomit episodes. Immediately my nausea went away. I looked into the toilet. All I saw were the food items that made up the China Wok General Tso chicken meal. I dont think I'll eat here anymore. For everyone else, eaters beware !

I went back and forth on the score on this one as I think the place, overall, is average for…read moretakeout Chinese food. I see the other reviews and I disagree with some of the points. On food taste, I prefer FIrst Wok down the street. It is also average but they are a bit bolder on their flavors. But for sheer value, I don't think you can beat China Wok (see pictures). When I picked up the box, it felt heavy. After loading up a plate (pictured), there was still enough for 2 more meals. Sure, a lot of fried rice, which is not the best for a diabetic like me, but also an ample amount of the chicken. As it is only marginally different from First Wok, this would be the spot if you are seeking value. Food is good, but standard. The atmosphere is like any other Chinese takeout restaurant. Minimal tables and chairs and a larger counter to order. Cooks in the back manning the woks. The daughter of the owners served me and I was very impressed to have someone I would guess around 12 handling this duty so well. I talked to the parents for a bit about how impressed I was. We homeschooled and all of my daughters got honors in college, so I can really appreciate someone who takes time to teach their children.

Friendly atmosphere, variety of food for a good price. Clean place, Some of the food cook t the…read moremoment. We love it.

This buffet is still the best chinese buffet in North Florida!!! Still full of amazing, always hot…read moreamd fresh food. It is so worth the drive from Gainesville The staff are always friendly and make sure your table is cleared right away, drinks are kept full too. Their music can be heard during these busy times

I had the beef lo mein with brown rice and egg drop soup…read more I ordered an egg roll as I always do. It was so hot it was hard to eat but so good. Hubby had chicken chow mein with brown rice and egg drop soup This place is always consistant and the food is always made fresh. It is always clean & the servers are great The egg drop soup is the best either of us has ever had

Finally, a Good Ethnic Restaurant -- With Some Caveats…read more A neighbor recently told me about what they considered the best restaurant they've eaten at in The Villages -- a Chinese restaurant. They were so impressed on their first visit that they brought another neighbor along the second time, someone who owns a fine‑dining restaurant and is essentially a Michelin‑level chef from Washington State. He loved his dish as well, which definitely raised my expectations. Today, my spouse, two friends, and I decided to give it a try. As someone Asian, I'm not easily impressed by restaurants claiming to serve "authentic" Asian cuisine. I look for specific flavors, presentation, and a level of authenticity that matches the culture they represent. When I walk in, I look at what people are eating and who's working in the kitchen and dining room. Our server greeted us with a very thick accent and struggled to understand our questions about the menu. We found ourselves repeating things several times, which made ordering a bit challenging. When I began placing my order, I told him my first dish -- Shrimp Mei Fun -- and before I could continue, he immediately turned to my spouse for his order. I had to stop him and let him know I wasn't finished. The food came out quickly, but during the wait, no one checked on us or offered drink refills. When one of our friends' dishes arrived, the server said something none of us understood, and she seemed frustrated that we didn't respond. Our friend eventually realized the dish was meant for her -- except it wasn't what she ordered. She asked for Kung Pao Chicken but received General Tso's. She decided to keep it, and fortunately, everyone else's orders were correct. Now, the food itself? Delicious. Truly. If I were rating only the dishes, this would be a solid 5‑star review. But service matters, and unfortunately, the service fell short in several ways -- communication issues, no follow‑ups, and an incorrect order. Because of that, the best I can give is 3 stars. I would return, but only for takeout -- and I'd double‑check the order before leaving. It had the potential to be a great spot to bring my Sunday golf group, but after today, I don't think they could handle a party of 16.

It's good. It's convenient, reasonable and plentiful. We'll order from here again. I like the…read morewonton soup and the lo mein is decent.

Primarily a take-out restaurant, they do have a few tables for you to eat-in. I've been very…read moredisappointed at the Asian restaurants in The Villages, their food is very bland. I was running errands in Summerfield so I stopped in to King Garden. I ordered the Orange Chicken. The lady warned me that it was hot. (It wasn't) It's probably the most flavorful meal I've had at an Asian restaurant in Central FL. The pork fried rice was good, not great but better than at other places. The reason I left 3 stars was because I asked for water. The lady said "NO" but I could buy a canned drink... I thought that was odd. As I was eating a lady behind me in line bought a water for me! She said she thought it was odd too! I'll probably come back but I'll get my food to go next time

Order tso chicken and sweet sour chicken, tso chicken crispy,not hard , this is what I wantread more

The food here is always hot and fresh. Great for a quick meal. Depending on your order size try…read moregive you extra items. My family has been going here for years!

Today we placed a larger order unsure and hoping that the food would be good and that the delivery…read morewould go well. First Wok is over 9 miles from my house and we were celebrating my son's birthday and I really just wanted thing's to be great. To our surprise everything was fantastic and the food was absolutely delicious and everyone in the house had said that this was the best Chinese food in Ocala! I absolutely agree! We ordered a variety of different things and what is different with First Wok I believe is that they pay attention to detail. Each item had fabulous flavor, meat was tender, nothing was greasy, everything was just cooked to perfection. Some of the items we had were steamed dumplings, fried wontons, egg rolls, sesame chicken, pork fried rice, boneless pork spare ribs, shrimp with lobster sauce, Mongolian Beef! When I tell you that they got the order correct and that it came to my house hot and delicious with extra utensils and sauces it did! We will be ordering again! Thank you First Wok for everything!

3/13/2026 We went to first wok last night and the quality…read morewas as terrible. Low-lights you ask? 1) Boneless ribs- best case, a random pork loin was cut up and cooked days ago. Defiantly not ribs, maybe pork. 2) The meals were not fresh... speculation... the meals were made earlier in the day and re heated in the microwave. 3) General Tao's was not crispy or spicy... it specifically calls out that is a spicy dish. It was mushy (not fresh) and my dad was sprinkling red pepper flakes on it. Terrible. There is no way it was cooked fresh 4). Going back to the so called "boneless" ribs. My uncle was up all night( using the bathroom) due to making the mistake of consuming a considerable helping of this mis-represented swill. My uncle can eat almost anything, so this is not hyperbole ... 5) Last critic is minor, we order fried rice with all 5 meals, and got white rice with one of them and the fried rice had no egg...whatever. High lights? 1) surprisingly, the crab Rangoon was really good. My thought here is that there is no way to prepare it to be reheat it in a microwave and have a chance of passing it off as editable. Finally In conclusion 1) Do not eat here unless you want crab Rangoon) 2) Advise all your friends relatives and acquaintances to avoid this place like the plague. 3) reserve recommendations to eat here for political rivals, high school bullies, and other really mean people that you still talk to.

Great place to eat!! Definitely a 5 rating!…read more Table service A1 A must try. We did lunch.. busy place

This place it's absolutely the best Chinese food around here, look clean, always pleasant and the…read morefood seems consistently good quality for the price; when ism sick I order the immune booster: House special soup. PS: Ian 1/2 Chinese and my dad was a cook in DR

Boy o boy is it difficult to find good Chinese Food. Well here it is.. This place is so consistent…read moreevery time!! Wonton Soup very flavorful, steamed dumplings perfect every time with the perfect dipping sauce with great flavor. Every meal has been great. Service is always consistent. There are no tables to really eat so it is a take out restaurant. Decorated like a normal Chinese take out.

Ordered here for the first time and everything was amazing. Customer service was great they were…read morevery friendly. Food was amazing and quick