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    China Legend

    4.0 (70 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:20 pm

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    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Singapore Noodles
    Mojdeh S.

    How I heard of this place: My mother-in-law asked us to stop by China Legend for a takeaway order of her favorite dish. Type of cuisine: Chinese fast food with an authentic flair. Ambiance: Set in a strip mall near Walmart, the establishment seems to cater more towards take-away pick-up orders, rather than in-house dining. A handful of tables and chairs are available at the walls on either side of the entry, though one table hosted a box of soy sauce packets, etc. Fluorescent lighting overhead, a counter with menu overhead leading back to a dark kitchen, the space doesn't come across as being anything that exciting. The service is friendly and quick. What I ordered: Singapore Noodles, which seemed to not exist on the menu. What I loved: The heat of the dish we ordered, the creaminess, the perfectly cooked vegetables and noodles. Why I loved it: The space is unassuming, but the service wonderfully friendly, the food great and the location easy. Cost: Average.

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    Great food! My go-to meals are sesame chicken, beef and broccoli, and egg drop soup! Always delicious and ready 15 minutes after calling in the order. The place is primarily for to go orders but there are 4 small tables inside.

    Pork fried rice ... orange chicken yummm
    Martinez J.

    the rice is good, the orange chicken is good, the place is clean, ambiance is china vibes service was quick

    Bourbon Chicken
    Mandi W.

    Really not good. Not sure why the reviews are as good as they are. I got chicken and mushrooms, my son got Bourbon Chicken, and my daughter got Wonton Soup. None of which was good. The chicken and mushrooms came with stringy, and gristly chicken, so much of it I had to spit out. My son's Bourbon chicken tasted like they poured a bunch of maple syrup on it and it was making him nauseated so he couldn't eat it. My daughter ate her soup, but the broth was bland and not much flavor at all. Service felt rushed, and the guy seemed annoyed because we were trying to decide what we wanted since we've never been here before. A gentleman came in and spoke to one of the ladies in the front and he was looking for some empathy since he said he's going into surgery on Monday, and the lady looked over him to speak to a lady who was sitting in the dining area. I felt so badly for him. The place is very small. 4 tables to seat 4 at each one. They keep the door open and it's humid, so it's not the best area to eat. With the fantastic reviews and coming here from the airport, I certainly expected better. What a shame.

    Chefs specials!
    Charlie G.

    I have seen China Legend on Yelp searches, and they have a higher rating than most other Chinese take out places. Since I was in the area today, I stopped by to see why. I found them easily in the Walmart shopping center on Gunn Hwy... and went in. They have some tables and chair for dining in, although they currently have them all shoved up against a wall due to pandemic. They also have a plexiglass pickup box at the counter to protect themselves and to protect their customers. System works well! A young lady took my order for the Lunch Special Sesame Chicken, and told me it would be ready in about ten minutes. Seven minutes later, I had my food. I did ask for chopsticks since they were not included... and received them without an issue. I also asked if they minded if I sat inside and ate, since I was on my motorcycle, and did not want to drive home to eat. She said sure, no problem! Very friendly and helpful. The Sesame Chicken was hot, crispy and very good... the pork fried rice included in the special was good also, and had more flavor than some of the other local places I have tried. The eggroll... YUM, it was one of the best eggrolls I have had in quite a while, really crisp, large, and loaded with tasty filling. The fortune cookie was crispy also... I have had stale ones from some of the other local places. China Legend is not the closest Chinese food to me, but I suspect I will be coming here more often... as it was definitely better! Highly recommended!

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    Roxanne D.

    Sorry....l no pics to post. As soon as we got home, we started eating. I will definitely post pics the next time for sure. Yes....there will be a next time. It's so important to have that "go to" Chinese spot. You always know what you are going to get. And you can always count on some great food. I enjoyed the General Taos Chicken with Pork Fried Rice and an Egg Roll. The Egg Roll was soooo good. I will be getting 2 next time. The chicken flavor was awesome. The spice was just right. When you can warm up Chinese food the next day and it still good, you know you have found a winner. It was so good for lunch. My husband is very picky when it comes to Chicken Wings. He enjoyed their wings. Was made he only got 1 order. Lol. He also had the Chicken Lo Mien extra spicy and it was really yummy. I enjoyed it also. Overall great food. They definitely take pride in the food they prepare. Check the, out the next time you are in the area.

    Shrimp fried rice and chicken and broccoli.
    Manu T.

    Oh my god... Ever since this Asian spot; (Asian Best)(Look it up: LEGENDARY); in my hometown (York, Pennsylvania) closed, I've been searching for someone that could mimic the quality of their food. This is my personal favorite and China Legend lives up to the hype and good ratings. I can't believe I had to come all the way to Tampa to find such amazing takeout. Staff was friendly and the store was super clean!! 6/5 stars.

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    Food is always hot and ready. Portions sizes are great and I'm never disappointed with the service or food!

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    Best place in carrolwood for quick and easy Chinese food.....Best rainy day stop by far

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    Food is fresh and is prepared in a timely manner.very tasty and hot. Never have to wait. I call it in and is done on time every time

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    This is my new favorite chinese restaurant. Everything I have gotten has been delicious.

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    I love this place! The food is so good and they are all so nice! Excellent customer service!

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    Hands down the cleanest place, and best tasting Chinese food! Our go to for whenever there's no time to cook dinner.

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    Decent chineese restaurant. Still looking for a better one in Tampa. Skimpy on the mustard and sot sauce packets.

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    Best Chinese food I've had in years! The service was great and the ambiance is just what you would expect from a 5 star Chinese restaurant.

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    3 years ago

    A little pricey but I always enjoy eating here. Polite to customers when you come in to get your food.

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    Amazon food :) cannot recommend enough, best take out Chinese food in the carrollwood area

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    The best Chinese food in the area. The only Chinese food I can actually enjoy. HIGHLY recommend!!!

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    Yummy House China Bistro

    3.8(1.2k reviews)
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    I would have taken pictures, but the food was just too good to wait!!…read moreEverything here is great, but the Dim Sum is amazing. If you can get here between 11-2, they will make some of the best Asian food you have ever had. The shrimp balls are one of a kind. Yes, they are fried (like the sticky lork dumpling), but sometimes you have to make your heart work for a living! The Hong Kong steamed rice (wrapped in a banana leaf!) is a must have. The Shu Mai is another... don't ask, just eat it! I like the pork ribs, but i will admit they are a LOT of gristle...its like eating chicken feet without thinking about chicken feet! We both really loved the chinese broccoli...and if you ask - they will bring you some without oyster sauce! Don't let my weird hang-ups put you off. If you are adventurous, they have 2 full carts of Dim Sum with all kinds of great food. They even have a picture menu of the Dim Sum offerings so you can see what they have before the cart gets to your table.

    FOOD: Dim Sum Carts:…read moreThe worst dim sum I have ever eaten. Points of Reference: Toronto China Town; San Francisco China Town; and Mark's Duck House in northern Virginia (off 50 just outside DC). Menu-based Entrees: Nothing special; from bland to salty to "not freshly cooked" to "I don't give a darn." SERVICE: Very Good. AMBIANCE: Spacious interior; lots of tables; very, very loud.

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    4.4(297 reviews)
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    Happiness is a warm embracing chili oil aura eminating from your body. I asked an Asian Foodie…read moregroup for the best places to go and Bejing House was one reply by many. I waited until I was in the area and tried it. I was so impressed that I made a 2nd visit before I made this review. Located in a strip mall west of 275 on Fletcher, the menu is impressive. Once I disvovered, over 20 years ago, the treasure trove of authentic chinese dishes available at many chinese food places. I seldom order the cookie cutter American versions so many people find familiar. This place has Sichuan and Northern Chinese food. The ambiance is perfect, never too loud. The wait staff are young and pleasant. Very helpful and attentive. Plenty of free parking. My first visit blessed me with two cravable dishes that frolic in my mind joyously. The Handmade Noodles w/ Ginger & Scallìon and the Shrimp Rolls. The noodles made fresh every morning were luxurious on the palate, soft and silky with a perfect amount of heat from the chili oil and a subtle fragrant flavor that wooed the senses. The small crispy Shrimp Rolls bursting with delectable flavors was so enticing. I could devour those non-stop. I also had the Tea Smoked Duck and that is the only item I did not relate to. A bowl of seasoning is provided for you to dip your duck pieces as you ate. The duck alone had no appealing flavor. The flavor came as you dip the duck in the 5 spice. The issue was each bite tasted different, too little spice, too much spice and at times the perfect amount. I would much prefer for it to come flavored and spice by a pro in the kitchen so every bite was good. I tried a Choya Plum wine that was pleasant. My 2nd visit began with Sichuan Crispy Chili Wings. Delightful flavor, tossed with chili's, garlic and cilantro in a spicy sauce. An enjoyable amount of heat, covered in that tasty piquant and crispy sauce. The kicker was the addition of a few chunks of fried potatoes also covered in sauce. My sides were some low mein noodles and an amazing string bean dish stir fried with crispy garlic, minced pork and a chili sauce. A must try item. Again, a dish with spicy heat at a perfect pitch. The main attraction came in a small wok over a lit burner and is Griddle Fish. The same dish is also available in about 10 other protein choices. A fabulous dish that had wonderful textures and flavors. The fish however was mushy inside. Likely made with Swai or Tilapia which I detest since they live their lives in excrement. My fault for not thinking before I ordered since I had so many other choices. Delicious if you can get past the inferior fish quality. The desserts were marvelous. Cream Brulee Cheesecake and Yuzu Beignets. Rich and delectable. Beautifully balanced sweetness factor. Wife loved them! Cravable food is everywhere due to the chemicals fast food places use to trick your brain at the expense of your health. To find food you crave because of cooking mastery and the genius blend of the food, herbs and spices...well that is special. This is a special place. COME GET YA SOME!!

    As a Taiwanese Mexican man who grew up with his Taiwanese grandmother, I was really excited for…read morethis place. The food through pictures looked amazing! Even when it was brought to the table- the food looks good and promising! I was sat right next to the kitchen and to my astonishment, everyone in the kitchen was speaking Spanish!! I always say, THE BEST CHINESE FOOD is always prepared by CHINESE PEOPLE! Nothing against Spanish cooks, but if I'm coming for AUTHENTIC CHINESE FOOD, I want to know that there's someone back there who grew up eating the food they are preparing! With that being said, you can absolutely taste the Spanish influence! I have NEVER had fried rice that is covered in CILANTRO!! What?! The fried rice tasted like Spanish rice. We also ordered the General Tso chicken NOT SPICY. I heard the cook tell our waiter, "you gave them them the wrong one, you gave them the spicy one, did they say anything about it?" My white rice also had a dead bug in it!!! We didn't say anything because we already knew we would not be coming back here. So we just paid for our $83 bill and left, unsatisfied.. and went straight to Dairy Queen for chicken tenders Very disappointed as I had high hopes for a good Chinese restaurant.

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    Lan Zhou Lamen - Braised Beef Noodle Soup

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    4.2(205 reviews)
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    I have been here a few times via Uber Eats where I ordered and picked it up myself. Very nice…read morestaff very attentive and super friendly. This time I decided to dine in. I was greeted upon entering and seated at a table immediately -- it took a few minutes for someone to come by my table and take an order, but they answered all of my questions. My order consisted of: 1. Unsweetened iced tea. Likely from the soda fountain but decent. 2. Pork dumplings. Served hot and steamed. The pork is well seasoned and very tasty. . 3. Duck noodle soup, ordered for an egg allergy and not spicy. So let's talk about this duck soup. First of all the broth is not that salty, but has a lot of good flavor. The noodles are perfectly cooked and the vegetables are fresh! The duck is is very very good. Some may find the duck is not tender enough however I really happen to like it. One thing other folks may not like is the fact that the duck comes partially on the bone. At least you know it's freshl! If you order this, make sure to take your time with the pieces of duck! All in all a great spot for a solid meal made to order!

    I got the Duck Lamen, chicken skewer and cucumber in sauce appetizer. I must say everything was…read moredelicious. The broth and noodles was really good and slightly different from ramen but I have absolutely no complaints. I wasn't a huge fan of the duck, but I think I just don't like duck in general but I wanted to try something new. The egg in the Lamen was SO GOOD and the chicken skewer had tons of flavor. No complaints about the cucumber appetizer either. Not too salty, but still flavorful. The only thing I didn't really like was the flavor of the sweet tea and lemonade it was a bit strange. Everything else was really good tho. I'll definitely be back.

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    I had it at 4 stars, but I had to go 5…read more I don't care. They are 5 stars. Every single dish I ordered was great. Ordered online and everything was ready in 15 mins. What more do you want?? See the pictures below. That was all $65 and then tip. I just don't get how it can get better? But then it did. Went to go pick up the food. They put it in a branded insulated bag with handles, come onnnnnn. They have it going on here. If you are doing takeout, why would you go anywhere else. Dishes were PACKED OUT, flavorful and heated up the next day just as well. It's a win on all fronts. Great food. I'm a ride or die fan now. I will support you all until the end of time. It's you and I forever China Wok!!

    When we arrived we thought this was a order to go Chinese restaurant but when we walked in we saw…read morethat they had seating to the right which made it better so we could enjoy our meal. You can order your food and sit down and enjoy a fresh delicious meal, just like other Chinese places the food is fresh here and made to order also prices are reasonable. The ambiance is good and they keep the temperature inside cool also its clean and not warm like other Chinese restaurants I have been too, what I like is the food was good and you get big portions but also they bring you the food after you order but you do have to order in the front of the restaurant. Very nice people and Good food, I recommend eating here.

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