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China Tea

4.4 (490 reviews)
InexpensiveChinese, Soup, Noodles
Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Good for kids

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Rohan D.

Your absolute best choice for a break from the mediocre overpriced choices in house at the nearby Rosen Shingle Creek Resort. Just know, you need to order by phone ahead of time, and it's take out only. There are three "workers" here but the woman who owns and runs it is the one doing 90% of the work. She answers the phone, takes orders, cooks, wraps the food, takes the payment in a whirlwind of activity. I was annoyed after walking in the August Orlando heat to get here to see a little paper sign on the door saying I had to order by phone. So I sat outside and ordered and the connection was less than perfect so I thought I heard her say my order would be ready in 5 minutes. After waiting longer than that I asked her how much longer my order would take. We got in a bit of an argument because she insisted she said 35 minutes and that it would be ridiculous for her to say five minutes because Chinese food takes longer than that. She was right so I shut up. I tell you this because I want you to understand how efficient she is. She argued with me while serving up 4 customers, cooking on a few different woks and dishing up rice from an enormous steamer, answering orders on the phone including one woman who had some really stupid questions, and she still won the argument with me. And I was really "hangry." So in addition to all her restaurant skills, she's good at arguing with me. Exactly 35 minutes from my phone call, my order was ready and it was good. We're not talking about authentic Chinese food, this is just very good American-Chinese food, the egg foo yung, egg rolls, are not just good, they are a good deal (for this overpriced area).

The throw away!!!
Athina H.

I have no idea what the rave reviews are all about. Went there yesterday and was rudely turned away because they do not take walk in orders and the wait would be 45 mins. I thought, wow the food must be that good. So I decided to try again another day and follow instructions by, calling in. I was deciding between two options and hade questions about one option. The lady got quite testy with me so I rapidly made a choice. Red flags all over the place but, I press on. Picked up the food and was waaay disappointed with the look of the food and let's just say....FLAVORLESS taste! The rice is to dark for my taste and throwing 4 shrimp on top to mk it shrimp fried rice (additional $4 on lunch orders), overcooked veggies on the kung pao chicken and the sauce that should be lighter reddish brown in color with ya know - FLAVOR! Not good, Not going back!

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MICHELE M.

Takeout only place. Call ahead orders and it can be ready 15-25 later. Loved the Mongolian beef... chicken and broccoli was flavorful as well! Wontons were a little big for my taste and the spring roll was basic, light and crispy but nothing to write home about. The only thing I wouldn't get is the orange chicken. Sauce a bit thick for my taste.

Kung Pao Chicken

It was pretty good for a little hole in the wall tucked in a shopping center near Epic Universe. I walked up and there was a sign on the door that said place order over phone which I thought was strange, but whatever. I called and placed the order and the person on the phone was pretty short with me. Just said "ok ok ok 15 minutes". I walked to Publix to kill some time and came back to get my order. It was pretty dim inside and it appeared that it was basically just the one lady taking orders and packing food and helping cook as well, so I can see why she was being so short on the phone. Anyways now to the important part. Kung Pao Chicken is basically my go to at any Chinese restaurant. Asked for no peanuts and extra spicy. Most Chinese places have a little pepper symbol next to a spicy meal, but it's never been remotely spicy in my honest opinion. That changed tonight. Wow they actually made my meal spicy and it was soooo good. The veggies were cooked to perfection as well. A very nice portion for the entree with a side of rice for $15. I'll definitely be back again

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Nadia M.

Honestly the best Chinese food I've had in a long time! It's order out only but we didn't know that and they accommodated us but there isn't any sitting inside. Overall place looked clean and the staff was very helpful. The waitress/server informed me that most of the sauces contain oyster sauce, making many items which don't obviously contain meat, still not vegetarian/vegan-so the items I ordered were actually vegetarian. I was very grateful to her for telling me that. The portion is HUGE- it was shared by 2 adults and still had left overs. Great price point too. HIGHLY recommend!

11.22.22 menu taped on the window - takeout only. Call in your order

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The closest you will get to NY Chinese food. Must call to order /pick up . No longer a sit down restaurant

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Even though it was takeout only, the food was delicious and the portions were large. More than enough food to satisfy any size appetite.

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Food is good, when the place is open. Still no indoor seating. Convenient and usually pretty quick.

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2 years ago

So yummy, you can't sit inside but the food was fresh and well done. Not greasy at all. Wonderful place to try.

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Really good food. The mongolian chicken was my fav of everything. Hubby had sweet and sour chicken and loved it. The fried rice is fabulous.

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The Egg drop soup and wonton soup were fire. Will be coming back for sure as it is hard to find good Chinese food in Orlando!

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2 years ago

Service is horrible. Owner is mad at you while taking your order. Similar to "No soup for you" guy. But food is good. Only take out.

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2 years ago

Great for carry out. Tried the curry chicken for lunch Lisa's really good no dine in av

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3 years ago

Best Chinese in Orlando Florida; the food quality is better than any other restaurant I've tried. This location is to go only.

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The food was fresh and tasted great. Today may be my third time visiting this week. General Tso's chicken and pork fried rice

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Ask the Community - China Tea

Has in restaurant dining opened back up yet?

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China Tea is staying SAFE by continuing take-out only for the time being. This is a owner-operated business and they are staying safe for all by take-out. Once this pandemic has passed they should be able to do dine in again, but get ready for there… Read more

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