I think consistency, Nina and her staff keep the quality high and dishes are very tasty and delicious ! you can always choose traditional chinese dishes over american chinese dishes! read more

Food was yummy, not greasy. Family loved it. Found by accident, previous place we loved closed. Can't wait to go back

$8.95 lunch specials are incredible! You get a full meal and sides. My favorite is not on that menu and it's double the price. Black bean shrimps Yummm read more

Let me start with wishing Ming and Kim the very best and reporting that I am willing to give the new owners a chance. Except, I love my favorites. Great news, the recipe for Crispy Shrimp with black bean sauce has been shared (item #14 on the Chinese Traditon[sic] Food portion of the menu). Regrettably Crispy Chicken w black pepper and sesame oil (same part of the menu #37) still needs tweaking. No more oranges. Interior is unchanged. Willing to go back as I prepare to search out the Beef with black bean curd. read more

China Lake Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Endwell, New York

Really good! Coconut chicken-just a tad too sweet, and the pieces were too small and crunchy, but solid Orange crispy beef-very nice and crispy Mei fun with pork-very nice, yellow curry flavor Mixed fried rice-excellent Egg rolls/steamed dumplings/crab rangoon-standard and solid Definitely going in our Chinese food rotation read more

This spot used to be really good. With new owners, it's not good. Poor quality ingredients and the place isn't clean just for starters. Even the rice wasn't good. C'mon. read more

The food was delicious. The lady that waited on us was so sweet. We can't wait to go back !!!! The atmosphere was nice as well.

There is new ownership!!! The authentic flavor is no where near the same as it was when Ming was cooking. I ate at that restaurant with Ming and Kim for over 30 years. They had the best Chinese/ Taiwanese food hands down. We already miss them. They would benefit from having Ming teach them how to make his dishes. read more

We ordered house special fried rice, house special lomein, salt n pepper squid, general tsos chicken, sweet n sour chicken, and eggrolls. First, they dont have menu anywhere online. Saw the pictures of menu on yelp and turned out the prices were about $2-$4 more for each dishes. If I knew that, I wouldn't order this much...I understand there is inflation but it is deceiving when you don't have updated menu anywhere online and the ones that were uploaded as pics are $2-$4 less than the actual price. When I picked up my food, the restaurant was in complete chaos. Dirty and disorganized. Tables full of dirty dishes and old food were everywhere. Their register counter had long printed receipts from the register that was just hanging there...it was cluttered and dirty. Now let's talk about the actual food. Fried rice was BLAND. Salt and pepper squid? the squid wasnt prepper correctly. They eye/teeth on the squid was still attached on it - it wasnt even a full squid with the head. And some of the squid were soggy and suspiciously undercooked maybe? The texture was off and I kind of didnt want to eat it anymore. The general tsos chicken was tough and dry. Couldn't even eat it at all. The sweet and sour chicken was alright...nothing too amazing about it. The lomein and the eggroll was actually the best tasting out of everything and for that they got 3/10 for me. I spent about $86 ish for all of this. Was it worth it? nope. Am i going to come back again in the future? absolutely not. read more

China Lake Restaurant - If you see the little black thing in the middle of the squid I am holding...that is they eye/teeth of the squid. - Chinese Near Me - Endwell, New York

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This place was recommended by a friend. It looks pretty ordinary, but the food is absolutely superb. It is important to use the special's board. The entrees there are really great. We have never been disappointed by them. We have visited China Lake several times, and plan to go again. read more

Since the new owners took over the meals have been destroyed. Old owners were not perfect with their service. But their food was spot on. Just to test the change I ordered the Chinese chicken noodle soup. It was no where close to the previous owners quality. Wife ordered the chicken with ginger sauce. Again, it was not even close to the authentic recipes. I have worked with many Chinese and Taiwanese folks. I used to bring them there and they loved it. I would never bring them there now. New owners need to consult with prior owners to get their recipes put back into place. read more

Look, it's nothing fancy! Was looking for a quick lunch. My son's eggplant dish was excellent. House fried rice was good, not the best I've had, but no complaints. The wonton soup was excellent, the wonton dough was nice and thin, could have been homemade. I'd go back if in the area and feeling some Chinese food. read more

Have came here multiple times and they've all been decent but recently was there and it was under new ownership. The restaurant has definitely improved in quality, will be adding this restaurant into the rotation for sure! read more

Honestly nowhere close to moon star. I'm sorry i cheated on you , it will never happen again. I read the reviews and people said the garlic chicken was good. But it's not even close. Also the rice was over cooked. It's not horrible but i have to be honest...with such a good place right across the street there's no reason to go here. No disrespect just my opinion. read more

This place is seriously so delicious I crave it all the time! My favorite dish is their crispy chicken with garlic and sesame oil. Perfectly crispy with loads of flavors of garlic, ginger and peppers. You can't go wrong with their beef scallion pancake and their shrimp with black bean sauce either. Also, they set out a dangerous bowl of crispy wonton crackers before the food comes out with a sweet and sour sauce. Obviously I eat the whole bowl and then I get less stomach capacity for real food, but it's addicting! read more

As an 86 yrs old prof who loves food, I have travelled in most countries in the globe , e.g. China 4 times, Russia 4 times, Malaysia, Turkey 5 times, Iran, Egypt, Libya, all of Western Europe, Belarus, Uzbekistan (14 times), Tajikistan (3 times), . have eaten in China Lake for over 25 years. I judge the Chef to be the best cook in the world . read more

Authentic Chinese Food. Great Tasting, It is so good you'll be wanting more. They have everything and more. Very friendly staff. Awesome Food. You have got to try it. My Favorite. read more

Just went back again tonight. Amazing food. Chinatown and flushing can't beat this place. Worth the 360mile drive from NYC just to have a piece of heaven (round trip). Pass on the sea bass. Stick w flounder. New dishes this time: salt n peppa pork chop and shrimp in black bean sauce. God damn! They ran out of salt n peppa squid tonight which is usually my fave. Going back tomorrow. I went back again for lunch this time sticking w the legendary crispy flounder and salt n peppa squid. This is the most tender squid you will ever eat. My mouth was having a party and all my favorite flavors were invited. Jumbo Shrimp in black bean sauce... who brought fire works to the party!! The 2 star reviewer who was ordering hot n sour soup, you should be ashamed of yourself. That's like going to Peter Lugers, ordering a chicken salad, and giving a 2 rating cuz you wanted more MSG. Please stick w moon star or some other fast food Chinese joint if you gonna order that crap. As for the comments on the long wait times, it's true unfortunately but great food takes time. The chef, despite his constant yelling, cooks every dish as though it was for the NY Times. He could easily pump out dishes quicker but I thank him for not doing so. Take your time my man - I'll take consistency with a side of perfection. read more

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Interesting "experience". Most of the tables were dirty when we arrived. The woman had to clean one off for us. Then she gave us silverware fried noodles off another table. Noodles were a little stale. There was only one other table occupied, but we waited 10 minutes to receive menus. The server up-sold me on a dish I wasn't considering ordering "black bean curd". Ultimately I think I would have been happier with something else. My dining companion was very happy with her chicken dish. You can tell that the quality of food is very good. They just don't seem too concerned with moving quickly or keeping things tidy. I would eat here again and try some different things. read more

China Lake Restaurant - Black bean curd. Not bad. - Chinese Near Me - Endwell, New York

Even after all these years, I still come back for their traditional Chinese food. My favorite is the pork with shredded tofu. The owner is still as sweet as ever. read more

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This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in Binghamton. The food is delicious and different from all the other Chinese restaurants. There's a secret menu with more authentic options. The regular options are much tastier and flavorful compared to other restaurants in the area. I love the people who work here. It is truly locally owned. They're always so nice and the food is always fresh. read more

I had the worst experience ever! I had a lunch special in which a wonton soup was apart of the deal. The broth of the soup was good up until I bit into a nasty old wonton. It was sour and spoiled like dead meat. Worst part was the General tso. The rice was burnt and the chicken was also burnt read more

So good! Right across the street from Moonstar, and honestly, the two are pretty comparable. Authentic, delicious Chinese food. The more people you come with, the better, because you can order family-style and share everything (some tables even have lazy Susans). We had the beef tendon in chili oil, baby bok choi, snow pea leaves and three flavored chicken. Rice is included and we barely broke $40 for five people. Win! read more

I live in Chicago. Used to live in NYC. I've spent a fair amount of time in San Francisco and LA. The point is I've had a fair amount of Chinese food -- good, bad and ugly. I grew up near Binghamton, and my parents still live nearby. The quality of the Chinese food in the area has always been suspect. Let's be blunt: this is a takeout/delivery place in a down at the heels strip mall. To say that it has decor would be a joke. It has 3-4 tables in a fluorescent lit room. The best you can say is that it is clean. Why would you eat here? It has some of the best Chinese food I've eaten anywhere. Anywhere. The chef is a master. If he ever leaves or sells the place, the story may change. But right now, it's almost worth a trip to upstate New York for the food. read more

The best beef noodle Although I left that area, I dreamt about going back for another dinner read more

This place has really good chinese food. It has a "chinese" menu and an "american" one. I've tried almost everything on the chinese menu and it's all great! Their peking duck is probably one of the more authentic tasting ones in the area (it's also super cheap - like 20$ for a whole duck). You need to order one day in advance, however. It's a little greasy too so if you don't mind that then you will love it! I recommend buying a cucumber or two and cutting it up thinly to eat with the peking duck (along with the pancakes/scallions/sauce that come with the duck) The setting is not so nice, and the service can be slow. I recommend getting takeout over sitting down. If you sit down try to go on a weekday or during the day on a weekend (as long as there are less than 2 tables already sitting down you should be fine!) read more

I just got to eat here on a visit. It is certainly modestly decorated, but the emphasis is on the food. It was busy, and the owner was hustling to keep up. The shrimp with black bean sauce was tasty. Peking duck (which has be ordered in some days in advance) was really good, as was a spicy pot of clams in black bean sauce. I understand that crispy squid is good, as well. Considering the location- not in a big city, this is an exceptionally good restaurant. It might not stand out in NY chinatown, but that is a high threshhold. I'm ready to go back for more. read more

Wow !!! China Lake is by far the very best Chinese Restaurant in the triple cities area, hands down. Just moved back to the area after living in So. Cal. for over 35 years & the quality of food from China Lake could compete with any Chinese Restaurant in L.A. and there are some real good ones there. Kim and everyone there, keep doing things exactly like you did today.. Your food is " OFF THE CHAAAAIN." read more

This prototypical mom and pop Chinese restaurant, aside from its modest atmosphere, is nothing short of an amazing local secret. Call ahead for Peking duck that rivals the best restaurants in Beijing, or drop by for amazing crispy squid, shrimp in blackbean sauce, sesame chicken, steamed duck, or hot clams. Not the best place for a first date, but a good place to go with friends or family for a great meal. They now deliver to BU as well. read more

The shrimps and black bean sauce with garlic was probably the best Chinese dish I've ever had, anywhere! The Peking duck needs no introduction. Mapo Tofu was done very well as well. This is an extraordinary restaurant in an ordinary town of Endicott. You must go here if you're in the area. read more

3.5 stars Very authentic Chinese (Schezuan) food in a sketchy, deserted area. I still think about the crispy beef rolls (super-crispy scallion pancake, braised beef, myriad of sauces and aromatics....then rolled and sliced). It's not my kind of food but it really was delicious. I've found my safe haven near school. read more

I decided to try China Lake based on the positive reviews here and I must say that I was not disappointed! How refreshingly to get Chinese food that tastes FRESH and not highly processed. The highlight of my order had to be the Crispy Shrimp in a Black Bean sauce. My wife and I couldn't get enough of this dish! We also had the General Tso's Chicken, vegetable fried rice and shrimp egg rolls. Everything was delicious! I plan on trying the Peking Duck eventually so I'll try to make an update after I've had it. I can't say that I'll ever dine inside China Lake as the atmosphere definitely leaves something to be desired. That being said, this will be our go-to destination for take-out from now on. read more

They are a small restaurant but deliver so much food for the price. They truly care about their customers and their satisfaction. Go with your family or friends, it'll be well worth it. read more

Every experience here just continues to impress. The service is super friendly. If you're unsure of what to order, smile and ask for a recommendation. The lady with the ponytail will make some suggestions that will be sure to satisfy. Listen to her! The soups are generous and very tasty. The only meal I've had that I haven't really enjoyed yet is the Pad Thai -skip it. Everything else has been great! She really wants you to be satisfied. She has let me call in ahead of time so that our dinner is ready when we arrive if they're busy. The atmosphere isn't exciting, but the food is great is generous portions and the earnest, friendly service is refreshing. read more

This is the best Chinese food I've had ANYWHERE. I've lived in Orange County, CA, Northern VA, Rochester, NY, Idaho and Long Island. I'm part Asian and grew up with lots (I mean LOTS) of Chinese food. Kim is very nice. Sometimes the food can take a while (for take out). But it is always worth the wait! Anything you get will be a delight. Don't miss this place! read more

My family's favorite restaurant. Whenever my parents visit or it's a special occasion, you'll find us here. Shrimp and green beans in black bean sauce is my absolute favorite! We always order 2 of everything so I can take home the leftovers. If it's your first time, be warned that the owners do get into and it will be awkward. read more

I've been to CL at least 100 X since I was told about it in 09. The food is different than most Chinese restos and many dishes are excellent. The braised beef wrapped in scallion pancakes is brilliant; we order it every time. Also obligatory is their version of shrimp w/ black bean sauce, which is superior to the many others I've had. We also like steamed whole fish; beef stew; chicken w/ black pepper. On a few occasions we've pre-ordered (at least 2 days in advance) Peking duck which is good altho I've had better, and steamed duck which is unlike anything I've had in a Chinese resto, great flavor but mushy. BYO, a big +. On the - side, altho it's been better of late, it can take too long for the front end meal functions: tea, order taken, wine glasses, etc. Also, later arriving guests get a view of unbussed tables and there's no weather entrance in this all too often frosty part of the world. As I write this 12/12 I'm looking forward to my visit next Tuesday! read more

"China Late"- The food is generally good. Sometimes if it is a busy hour, it takes one hour for bringing up your ordered food. China Late:)

Best Chinese food in the area with a moon star a close second. Many inexpensive lunch specials. I love their ginger sauce. For dinner try the shrimp w black bean sauce or veg with black bean curd on Chinese authentic menu. But don't go expecting a relaxing smoothly handled dinner or if you are in a hurry It is what it is and you go for the food A mom. & pop immigrant restaurant. They work 7 days a week and the stress shows. on a good day the service comes with a smile .. other days... Not so much read more

This has quickly become my and my boyfriend's go-to spot for Chinese food. The quality of the food is impeccable, and the hostess/waitress is so sweet. Definitely has a family vibe, and always have a great experience when I'm there! Would highly recommend!! read more