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    China Lee

    3.8 (53 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Asian Fusion
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    CHINA LEE ATMOSPHERE

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

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    We're here at China Lee. The ambience is good serves good fast very friendly and food is also good too. There we go.

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    2 years ago

    Standard takeaway Chinese. If you are in a hurry, don't feel like cooking, and are starving to death, it's pretty good.

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    2 years ago

    Andy and Peggy will be the nicest you meet. They are hardworking. Their food is yummy. The prices are fair.

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    4 years ago

    Best Chinese food! Just like New York or Philly Chinese food that you get their China towns! This place is the real deal!

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    5 years ago

    Best Chinese food in Knoxville, end of story. I used to live nearby, but I drive from Corryton now rather than eat anywhere else.

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    Good food, fast. Very convenient. Great place to get steamed dumplings......................................

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    8 years ago

    This place is amazingly good!!! I love there coconut shrimp and the orange chicken! Egg rolls are great and their Rangoons.

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