The chicken lo mein was incredible! That's the only thing we got but we were very happy with it. Our son loves noodles and he enjoyed them too. The prices are decent and the portions are big when eating in. The restaurant was clean and the service was friendly. We would return! read more

China Sea Restaurant - 54. Chicken Lo Mein - Chinese Near Me - Clinton, New York

We order here often. Service is fast and friendly and always good. The wonton soup is yummy and our favorite, if you like spicy, is the Hunan chicken. read more

My mother and I ordered the sweet and sour chicken combo, the service was friendly and fast. The restaurant itself is rather empty aside from a few tables and wall decorations but you can tell they keep it very clean. We were given crispy noodles upon request and our server denied payment. Everything was delicious and I truly hope to come again soon! read more

Always great food and service. Prices are very good. Absolutely no msg and you receive a large amount of food for the price.

I order from China Sea all the time. Their food is excellent. Their staff is friendly and polite. The portions are perfect. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

For a Chinese restaurant in a small CNY town it isn't bad. You should know what to expect when ordering from these types of restaurants. The food is fine. They actually have pretty good lo Mein. A few times when I have placed an order for pickup I have had to wait for a while. read more

This is not a bad place for a cheap meal. People claimed that they got food poisoning here but nothing happened when my friends and I ordered food from here. So yeah... Pros: -Cheap -Coming from the city, this is not a bad Chinese fast food place -Down in the little town Cons: -Delivery takes a gazillion years - My theory is that they wait for at least a set number of orders before delivering them in bulk. Well they save gas money... -Inside can be better looking - so take out is preferred by me read more

Been ordering from here for a couple months now and they are very quick and consistent. Food is pretty good, never have any complaints!

Since my freshman year of college I always heard pretty poor things about new china sea. How the food quality was sub par, and how people got sick from it. But I've been ordering it since then, and have never been disappointed (and never got sick either). My girlfriend and I both think this is great, typical American chinese food, with really cheap prices, quick service and delivery time, and a pretty big menu. I've mostly ordered the sesame chicken and roast pork broccoli, but have at times ordered spring rolls, spare ribs, sesame noodles. All are pretty good, but I would definitely recommend the first two. read more

China Sea Restaurant - Sesame Chicken, Sesame Noodles without chilies, and Roast Pork Brocoli - Chinese Near Me - Clinton, New York

Honestly, I order from China Sea every single week. Sometimes multiple times a week. I was born and raised in China. True, it's not the most authentic Chinese food you can get, but it sure tastes DAMN GOOD and dimly reminds me of home. I always get Mooshu Pork and fried dumplings. Killer combination. Taste so good all the fricken' time. I'm not gonna lie, but eating China Sea on a Friday night while watching an episode of The Big Bang Theory or Modern Family is usually the highlight of my weekend. Sad but true and I'm happy so who cares. I don't understand where the rumors about food poisoning come from, and I wish the "victims" could stand out and explain. I suspect that one of the possible reasons, though, is that some American stomachs might not be able to handle sauces with such strong flavors or relatively richer grease. Maybe it's just a wrong match. I wonder about their definition of food poisoning. But not to other Americans, like my thesis mates who LOVE their fried dumplings and a Hamilton police officer, who asked me to translate for him to the delivery guy to express his appreciation for their food. By the way, the manager delivers every single time. More often than not, delivery takes around 30 minutes like they always promise on the phone. Occasionally it takes longer than expected on weekend nights but that's understandable. Now the restaurant has expanded considerably and I guess it should be a good place to eat in as well, even though I haven't tried that myself, because of geographical limitations. To hell with rumors and try it yourself. And always be cautious about the danger of overgeneralization. read more

This place is trash every time I go I find hair in my food or the chicken isn't cooked right I hate it

My favorite place for General Tso! Really nice staff and great food! I love the $5 dollar lunch special, it is well worth it.

Good food fair prices. Quality food. Their wonton soup is chicken broth instead of beef which threw me off but tasted good nonetheless. It's a fast take out Chinese place nothing special but 5 stars because for what it is meets all expectations. read more

In the Utica, New York area on business. Had a craving for Chinese. Read the reviews and decided to give this place a chance. I tried the Mu Shu pork based on a review and it was good. The fried dumplings were average. read more

One of the best Chinese places around, for a real cheap price. Their orange chicken is to die for! My weakness is Chinese food and I've been to just about every Chinese restaurant in the area and these guys are the freshest! read more

My brother and mom rave about this place, so maybe my wife and I caught them on a bad day...we eat out a lot, and love Chinese food. Let's face it, how much different is one Chinese place from the other one that's less than 5 miles down the road? Apparently, they are different... I don't mean to disparage anyone, but my experience with this place was far below the (albeit "Hyped") expectation based on the other reviews. PROS 1. Food was ready very quickly. 2. Ordered for 4 for less than 40 bucks...prices were reasonable. 3. Got a 2 liter bottle with my order...not sure why, but OK, thanks for the ginger ale! CONS 1. Person on the phone seemed oddly annoyed by my call, with a sharp "what else?" after placing each item in my order. Ok...that's a nitpick, but he really did seem annoyed... 2. Shrimp and Snow Peas combo had 3 shrimp...3! The dish was comprised of half snow peas and half water chestnuts in a brown water sauce. It was runny like water... 3. Pork Fried rice and Chicken Fried Rice were clearly "fried" up with NO flavoring agents at all - heck I would've even taken some good old MSG - anything to give it some taste...bland as plain white rice. Also, it didn't have the eggy bits or the diced onion, peas and/or carrots that you usually find in fried rice. No veg at all... 4. Pork Egg roll was clearly not pork - and no, I'm not expecting big chunks of pork, but this egg roll did not even have those little pink bits of pork that are in EVERY PORK EGG ROLL I HAVE EVER EATEN! It was cabbage in a won ton skin... 4. Chinese food leftovers are some of the best reasons to order Chinese...we threw the leftovers in the garbage. I think the worst part is that people ordering Chinese are used to getting the SAME general food regardless of which Chinese place we go to. The sesame chicken I had last month is basically the exact same as the sesame chicken I had a year ago...and while some may applaud China Sea for going their own way, they should probably stick to the same "recipes" that every Chinese place I have ever eaten in has stuck to for at least 60 years. I'm really not a food snob, but I must admit writing this makes me feel a little better, because it was a really crappy meal. I understand that I'm in the minority here, and that's cool, it happens. Just know that this place is susceptible to a bad day here and there...I don't hate them for it, but just thought someone should know. As for me, I'll go down the road few miles into New Hartford and get my Chinese there... read more

Had lunch there. Food was edible, but not even good enough to match the area average. Took 20 minutes in an empty restaurant to get my food. Ordered General Tso's. It was brown and runny. Looked more like mucous than the traditional sauce I've had elsewhere. Chicken was hard and crunchy. Pork lo-mein was almost tasteless. Sadly, I won't be eating there again. read more

We are so lucky in our little village to have very decent Chinese food. The place has gone through more than a few owners over the last 25 years or so. The current owners provide delicious standard Chinese fare. Occasionally my husband and I grab lunch there as it is close to his employment. I do agree that it needs some redecorating or just plan decorating! The walls are pretty bland and it's basically one big open space with tables and one or two murals on a small part of the wall. Adding some interesting lighting, booths, background music, art work (tapestries, art by local artists that could be for sale so the restaurant wouldn't have to pay for it, asking the public school or students from Hamilton College (in the Chinese program, art program, etc.) about having students do some "Chinese Art" as it perhaps relates to their studies (Its the year of the ram or sheep), color blending, pen and ink, etc. Great for community relations and involvement. An industrial carpet made to withstand the influx of high school students on weekdays would be a nice addition also. I am sure the wet shoes and boots from the recent weather in upstate NY does not add to the ambiance one bit. And it must be a huge task to keep that floor looking so clean. The first time I came to China Sea was about 25 years ago and it was such a classic small town restaurant with nice big wooden booths. I don't remember the decor but it was really neat! Modernization led it to becoming a carbon copy of so many other Chinese restaurants. I never wanted to offend the owners by suggesting any changes but perhaps they will read this and consider making some changes. read more

When it comes to Chinese Food in CNY there is no place better than China Sea. All of us in Clinton feel the same about this place. When you first go inside you may be put off a bit because it's not super modernized and updated but the food speaks for itself and it's untouchable when put against any Chinese restaurant in Oneida County! read more

Hands down our favorite Chinese restaurant. The staff is very knowledgeable about allergies and they are very accommodating. I've had general tso chicken at so many places and this place literally has the best! If you spend a certain amount, you get free beverages. read more

Used to get take out once or twice a month but over the years the Sesame Chicken stopped containing chicken and became fried dough for $9.95. Tried it intermittently afterwards with the same chicken less outcome. read more

The Good: Decent, not gross Chinese food in the Village of Clinton, which is otherwise devoid of non-American/Italian options at present. Reasonably priced. Does a pretty good job with bean curd for vegetarians. The Not-So-Good: Ultimately, the place is mediocre. The space is uninviting if you actually want to eat out. A completely average Chinese takeout spot. The menu is a standard American Chinese menu. Nothing particularly interesting, but expansive enough. The food seems good but not great. I enjoyed the General Tso's bean curd and the sesame bean curd, which had good flavor without being too greasy (though I'm pretty sure they use the exact same sauce). The kung pao dish had no chilis in it, which made it taste not at all like a kung pao and more like a bland stir fry in nondescript brown sauce. I tried it again, extra spicy to no effect. Given the general lack of spicy food in town, though, perhaps they're catering to a presumed blander palate. The restaurant's interior is pretty depressing, so I've just done take out. This is disappointing, since its location on Park Row is prime and the space could truly be great with a bit of effort. The idea of going here for a romantic date has become an inside joke of sorts between me and my partner (she issues an emphatic veto every time). I'm glad there is at least some Asian food in Clinton, but would happily trade this spot for Thai, Vietnamese, or (dare I fantasize) Burmese. Or even a better Chinese restaurant. While I'm clearly uninspired on the whole, China Sea really isn't bad. It's a great option for local take-out in a pinch, but I'd rather cook at home or go out for Cambodian or Thai in Utica if I have the time. read more

If you're in the Mohawk Valley or live here, this is the only place to go for Chinese food. It's a little run down on the inside but it's 99% takeout orders here so you gotta expect that. The food is good and people that work there are very pleasant. read more

the portions are very good, a little pricey (college town) and the place could use a good scrubbing !!! when we were there a small boy was running around in his bare feet !!! if the put some $$$$ into the building , it would be great. I'd go back if I had to. read more

Good service, clean, mostly well-prepared (sometimes a dish is a bit overcooked, like the General Cho's, but mostly it's good). They offer delivery if you are up at Hamilton College. I would recommend it. read more