China Star

It had been a while since we ordered from Lee's Palace because of my wife's dietary restrictions,…read morebut I was craving it and my wife only eats the sweet and sour chicken (no sauce...I know, she's weird ) but I ordered the Happy Family and the Lee's Sampler, and OMG, I was SO happy that I did! The Happy Family portion was HUGE and so darn good, and the Sampler was just as good! I will NOT be waiting very long before I order from them again, and their prices are ridiculously reasonable for how much food they give you! I was so happy to know their quality hadn't fallen off (it got even better, if possible) in the 2 years since I had ordered from them. This will definitely be a monthly treat for me! Thanks, Lee's Palace! You justified my cravings in every way!

This place has their kids doing homework in the corner. If you know you know. Serving amount…read more Price. Taste. All legit. Definitely should be higher than a 3.5 rating.

Pork fried rice

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China King

3.3(89 reviews)

2.7 mi

It's pretty hard to find a reliable, consistent, Chinese spot but this place checks all the boxes…read morefor a good Chinese spot. I work in lake Mary and I'm constantly trying to find good lunch spots. Look no further, this is the one. I've tried two other Chinese take outs and china king is miles better. The food is so good. Ive had chicken wings and fried rice, spare ribs, pork egg rolls. It was good every time so it's consistent. The service is great. If they say 15 minutes, itll be 15 minutes. The location isn't anything fancy but it doesn't matter because the food is worth it. Highly recommend.

The food here is terrible now, don't waste your money…read more I ordered lunch for several of my coworkers last Friday afternoon at 11am right when they opened. The food was ready for pickup fast, and the staff were super friendly; however, when got back to the shop to eat our meals it was just a mess. The fried wontons for the soup were all stale, more like super stale and inedible. The wonton soup tasted good but the wonton noodles were gummy, very gross! Everyone complained about the fried rice. Not fresh, not fried properly and had large pieces of partially cooked onions in it. The General Tso's and Seseme chicken was drenched in sauce with no crispyness whatsoever. The beef in the beef and broccoli dish was chewy, but the broccoli was cooked perfectly, so that was probably cooked fresh. The egg rolls were mushy had no crispyness to them whatsoever and tasted like nothing. This was the first time in my life I could not eat an eggroll, went right in the trash with the rice. I thought well this meal was horrible but at least the fortune cookie will be good right, nope it was just as stale as the fried wontons. What has happened to this place??!! $77.31 for this meal and it all tasted like crap, most likely, leftovers they were trying to get rid of. The only fresh item was the broccoli. Definitely won't be back again.

Fried wonton was complete garbage inedible and stale

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Was just okay

Cheng’s Chinese Restaurant

3.4(121 reviews)

3.2 mi

Cheng's Chinese Restaurant in Lake Mary is one of those reliable neighborhood spots that feels like…read morehome the minute you walk in. It has real family-run vibes--friendly staff, warm service, and the kind of consistency you hope for in a go-to Chinese restaurant. The menu has all the classics, portions are generous, and the prices are surprisingly reasonable for the area. Whether you're craving lo mein, General Tso's, fried rice, or something simple for a quick weeknight dinner, Cheng's always hits the spot without breaking the bank. Food comes out fresh and flavorful, and you can tell they put care into every dish. It's the kind of place where everyone seems to be a regular, and it's easy to see why. If you're looking for great Chinese food in Lake Mary with a welcoming feel and fair prices, Cheng's is a solid favorite.

We ordered this for delivery and it arrived fast and hot (and how cool they deliver?!). We got the…read moreorange chicken, cashew chicken and Tso Chicken. I was extremely pleased with all of these. The tso's chicken was delicious, flavorful and not too spicy. The orange chicken was tasty, although spicier than the others (which i tend to shy away from). And the cashew chicken has lots of veggies and is yummy mixed with the rice. Overall I would highly recommend checking them out as their food is phenomenal!

Nice interior and a good amount of seating

Pepper steak, Beef and Broccoli, and pork fried Rice

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L13. Beef Lo Mein Lunch Special

Shanghai Chinese Restaurant

3.6(79 reviews)

4.8 mi

We tried a couple things. here our recommendations: we had the shrimp lo mein, and it was really…read moregood and a good portion. In addition, the sweet-and-sour chicken is also a good size portion and recommend that. although the spring rolls were very crispy. I would try some other role just because I didn't like the all veggie taste so I would opt for something with shrimp or pork in it. My brother liked the beef and broccoli. I was not a fan of the bourbon chicken, but it was a good size portion. The order was correct and fast.

Me and the grandson stopped to get a quick bite ahead of a hearty dinner later. Upon entering it…read morewas very small with 3 small tables. Definitely not for eating in although we did grab a table and do just that. There was another 3 person group at another. Most people taking out. I had the shrimp with broccoli lunch special, he the shrimp in garlic sauce. The portion size was good for the price and you can have a soup or a soda side. M My grandson said he only had 3 shrimp in his but I'm skeptical about that. I had 5 which seems standard. As to the food taste, it was ok; nothing to write home about although the broccoli was cooked nicely and did the job to fill the space before an early dinner. I would come back if I am in the area for an inexpensive lunch.

Shrimp egg foo young

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Chopstix

3.3(105 reviews)

3.2 mi

Really good Chinese food. We've eaten at several Chinese restaurants in the area and I would…read morerecommend this over all the of the others.

This place was nearby where we were staying. Conveniently located off lake Mary boulevard and Sun…read moreLake, across from target. It's a very small plaza with only a handful of businesses. We stopped by at the end of the night and had no trouble finding parking. It's a typical fast food takeout place with a few tables inside. The owner was very friendly, down to earth, and happy to chat. This is a quick Chinese takeout spot, so expectations were simple, but the food turned out to be pleasantly impressive. The roast duck had plenty of flavor and ended up being one of the better dishes tried in Lake Mary, Florida, especially compared with other duck dishes that can taste just salty without much dept. What a hidden gem!

General Tso's Chicken Burger

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Shrimp with vegetables

Wah Yoan Chinese Food

4.3(51 reviews)

4.5 mi

I come to this restaurant specifically for the chicken wings with garlic sauce. They are so tasty…read moreand flavorful. They are certainly worth the drive if you have a random craving. The service at this restaurant is what you expect from a takeout spot and the seating area is similar to a typical Asian establishment. Try the wings if you are ever in the area!

If you are looking for a little Chinese takeout this is your place. Located next to Publix in the…read moreplaza it is a clean and fast way to grab a bite to take home. We ordered egg foo young, eggrolls, beef lo mein, tasty potstickers, and chicken wings. This not only was delish!! It was lunch for two extra days- good portions and made easy reheated lunch that tasted like I'd just run out for takeout! Love an easy meal that I wouldn't normally fix at home

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Rice for meal

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Dalis Lao Thai Cafe

4.6(258 reviews)

4.4 mi

This place is amazing. Brandon took our order- he's part chef, along with his wife and his father…read morein law and his kids are back there helping as well (they're 18) so it's definitely family owned and operated. Brandon's wife's family is from Laos. The restaurant has been open about 6 years. Why did it take me so long to come here?? It was my dad's birthday. So we went to lunch and shared the papaya salad with Thai style dressing, the summer rolls with extra peanut sauce, and he had the pad Thai w shrimp and I had the pad see ew with chicken. Dad had a Diet Coke (can) and I had a Thai coffee with extra ice. Everything we ordered came packaged in to go boxes- so if you don't finish- it's ok! It's ready to take home. But since we were eating there, they gave us two plates and our choice of chopsticks/fork/spoon etc. The food is made to order but still came out fast. Two to go orders were processed while we perused the menu and another to go came in while we were eating. A table for three came in during that time as well. So this place is probably more take out than dine in. The iced coffee was as predicted - sweet. But not overly sweet. The extra ice toned it down a bit. The summer rolls were huge. He was right to suggest an extra sauce for $0.50 because my dad pretty much used the entire sauce ramekin for himself. The papaya salad was great. Lightly dressed. Lots of shredded papaya with a chunk of cabbage in it, some stewed? Tomatoes. They have the option for Laotian dressing but I am not familiar with that fermented fish sauce? So I went with the Thai style which is regular fish sauce. I probably should have been more adventurous. We got the salad mild so no spice. For my dish I went with level one spice which is mild medium. You could definitely feel the heat after you swallowed the bite. I can't imagine what level 6 spice is like! Pad see ew was delicious. Those chunky soaked noodles in brown sauce with lots of big veggies. I got the chicken. Next time I'll do double meat. I like more meat. Dad had the pad thai w shrimp medium spice. It was definitely more spicy than mine but tolerable. Again- I would get double shrimp, but that's my opinion. We did not get dessert. We thought about ordering the beef waterfall- that will be my next dish. And they had some new specials! So I will definitely be back. I love the Christian atmosphere- not overwhelming and honestly you could go in for take out and not notice it. They do a great job with the food and customer service. In fact, they gave us a discount because my dad is a veteran and he was wearing his hat which reflected his service, and the owner noticed it. He thanked my dad for his service :) the discount was not expected and was a surprise! Wow! I would recommend this place. Family owned and operated. Food is great portion and delicious, made to order. I will be back.

Dali's Laos in Sanford is one of my regular go-to spots. It's a small place inside with a few…read moretables if you want to eat there, but not a ton of seating. They package everything to-go whether you're dining in or not, which honestly makes it really easy to take your leftovers. I order the same thing almost every time because it's that good: the drunken noodles and the fried spring rolls. The food here is always incredibly fresh, and you can tell everything is being made to order. You will wait a bit if you order at the counter (because they are making everything fresh like I mentioned). If you're in a hurry, order online for pickup. If you like drunken noodles, you absolutely need to order them here. And if you've never tried drunken noodles before, this is a great place to start. You can choose your spice level with every dish, from no spice all the way up to super spicy, and their spicy is actually really spicy. I've also tried the massaman (yellow curry), which is really tasty, even at the lowest spice level it has a little kick to it. The wonton soup is good, the pad thai is good, and honestly I firmly believe that anything on the menu is probably going to be good. The portions here are HUGE - they are really generous with the amount of food you get. Service has always been super friendly as well. You order at the counter and grab your food when it's ready. Prices are really good for how much food you get, and the quality is consistently great. This spot is a constant go-to for me

Front counter

Spring roles with peanut dipping sauce.

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The Nine Heathrow Thai Grill & Kitchen

4.0(75 reviews)

4.6 mi

Came to The Nine for Magical Dining this year, because their menu was really creative. Not only did…read morethey not play it safe, they didn't even play it safe for a Thai place. Crispy duck curry and lychee snapper?? How wonderful. This menu easily made it into my top six this year. I didn't get a sense of the ambiance, because I got the whole meal takeout. I kind of didn't get a sense of the service, but I will warn all y'all to always scrutinize your bags before you leave the restaurant. They forgot one of my apps. I would have been so mad. Good catch, me. The food was incredible. Perfectly cooked coconut shrimps, crispy egg rolls with a ton of nice filling. The crispy duck was very tender and packed with well-cooked veggies, and the snapper was awesome. Just a touch of sweetness from that lychee. Very good with the white rice. Overall, a little good, a little bad, but it scored all the points needed in the part that matters, the food. I was very happy about this place's menu during MDM, and I hope other restaurants look at it in awe and show their same courage.

Pros: First of all, I love all restaurants that participate…read morein Magical Dining. It helps support the city. The food was very interesting and very flavorful. We got an excellent crispy duck curry and a lychee red snapper. Awesome stuff. Cons: Unfortunately, it looks like the support of the city didn't translate into the city supporting this place. I think it has closed. Very sad. =( Tips: N/A

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No 1 China Wok

4.1(52 reviews)

3.1 mi

Honest opinion. I am very critical of Chinese food. Good…read morefood. Comfortable, modern, very clean. Different from all other Chinese takeouts in a good way. It got ambience which other takeouts do not. Lots of respect to them.

Talk about presentation!! I love the way everything was neatly packaged! That speaks volumes to me…read morebecause it means you took your time and actually care about the way my food is received. On top of that, the food arrived still warm to my house. The taste of my orange chicken was delicious. There was enough sauce for me to reheat as I appreciate because I can never eat it all in one sitting. The bourbon chicken was good. A little different flavor than I'm used to be but still tasty. I also thoroughly enjoyed the veggie fried rice. So fresh and huge pieces which was a big surprise. Will return and order again

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Wings with 30. 本楼炒饭 House Special Fried Rice

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Li's Garden

4.1(94 reviews)

8.7 mi•Wekiva Springs

Online order was fast, and ready ahead of time when I arrived early. The girl answering the phones…read morespoke perfect English. The food reminded me of New York style Chinese food which was great! I would go again.

If we want take out Chinese in Apopka/Wekiva area... this is the place. I don't even have to…read moresecond-guess if we want to get Chinese takeout we already have this number in our phone ..... and they usually have your number stored in their phone and your previous orders or sometimes they ask you if you want any previous orders. It's a varied Chinese takeout menu go online or ask them what they have. The lunch combos are great. I usually get either an eggroll or you can ask for a wonton soup instead I love wonton soup so I usually always ask for the wonton soup . My two favorite dishes are the chicken with broccoli. That normally comes with a brown sauce, but I always ask for the White sauce because I prefer it with white sauce so you can always ask them to modify something and they will let you know if they can do it. The only dish I order is the Mei Fun ..... which is basically like the very thin noodles that are white and then you can get chicken or pork or shrimp or like the mix altogether. It always comes very hot. I love it. My wife usually gets bourbon chicken she likes to get the regular rice not with a lot of vegetables, like I said, they usually will modify what you want if you ask them. It's a great place .... it's in the PUBLIX plaza so if you wanna stop by and get something at the store or you can do that too or anything else.