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    China Lites

    3.8 (225 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    CHINA LITES ATMOSPHERE

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

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    This meal is $12.
    Matt L.

    Find a better and more affordable all-day special. I'm here at least once a week, but lately 2-3 times. Food is tasty and doesn't weigh you down. Family-run, Lowe key atmosphere. Hands-down the best friend rice you're going to eat. Just don't take my seat next to Selena.

    Plenty of clean plates in the kitchen.
    Eric H.

    Currently it's not possible to get the full experience at China Lite. The main dining room is closed off and it's filled with to-go boxes and containers, leaving the front dining room a bit of a mess. Unfortunately when dining in, everything is also served on paper plates. As with many restaurants, they're short-staffed and there's no one to wash dishes. I had the XLB dumplings, Garlic Chicken Chow Fun Noodles, and Beef with Garlic Sauce. Over all the food was fine; nothing really stood out to me as amazing, but the Dumplings were my least favorite. The skins were pretty thick and the pork did not have the best flavor. I would skip them next time but I would order the Noodles and Beef Garlic again. The prices are reasonable. The Service was friendly and I appreciate all the hassle restaurants are going though to open back up. I hope China Lites gets the staff they need but until then I'll just stick to the takeout.

    Shaun D.

    I just moved to the area and found Chine Lites and will pick up food to go regularly. The food is wonderful and the prices are reasonable. Quick service and a friendly staff. Always fun to chip in to feed their large fish in the aquarium! If you are in the area I recommend them. A+

    Egg roll
    Jackie H.

    Ordered through UberEATS as it was the only Chinese food open late on a Thursday and it was just alright! The chow mein and broccoli beef were pretty yummy and not that much different from any other Chinese food stand you order from. The fried rice was whatever but definitely not your typical fried rice. It just seemed to lack flavor. I'd definitely order from them again as it was pretty filling and delicious, but nothing in particular stood out.

    What is this? It was chewy and gooey and it grossed me out.
    Kaori T.

    I REALLY want to like this place. A star for the decent service and a star for the price. Lunch specials are certainly cheap but this is a prime example of getting what you paid for. I've been here twice and the salt and pepper fish was extremely floured up yet the fish still tasted too fishy. YIKES. Then I had the chicken with broccoli and there was a really spongy, chewy but unbreakable white opaque indescribable object that in my years of existence I still can't figure out what it is (pictured). I was extremely disgusted but because of the service I didn't want to complain. Also the hot and sour soup was one of the worst I've ever tasted. I'm so sorry!

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    2 months ago

    We order to go, my wife has tried the food before, service was great. Will come back to eat inside next time. Prices are reasonable.

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    I got extremely sick after eating here! Be cautious! I guess you get what you pay for.

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    Consistently wonderful and delicious. Love the staff. Such yummy comfort food. 10/10 recommend.

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    Service is ok, food & ambience not a pleasant experience. The food is edible , however not tasty.

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