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    Chuan Lu Garden

    3.5 (709 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Inside
    Jackson Y.

    We had a meeting in downtown Orlando and needed to find a place for lunch. We dropped into Chuan Lu Garden. Atmosphere: a large spacious old school Chinese restaurant with lots of pictures on the menu. Staff is really friendly. Food: we ordered: Fried Pork Chitterlings with Hot peppers -- while the flavors were spot on, the chitterlings were a little dry , ttough and chewy. 3/5 Fried Octopus - similar to the chitterlings, the flavors were good, but too much batter that makes the octopus a little too chewy and dry. 3/5 Tofu - the pungent sweet and sour sauce really overpowers the flavor of the tofu. 2/5 TL/DR: a good choice for authentic Zechuan food while you are in Downtown Orlando.

    Kung Pao Chicken $13.99 was delicious
    Scott W.

    You know the saying, "If there are pictures of the food items on the menu, don't eat there," well with our experience tonight, it was 50/50. Chuan Lu Garden didn't have the best Chinese food I've ever had; however, our entrées were great. Nancy's Stir-fried steak with vegetables ($13.99) and my Kung Pao Chicken ($13.99) were excellent. The food was right out of the Wok - hot and delicious and the rice was perfectly cooked and sticky. On the flip side the small bowl of Egg Drop Soup ($3.99), even though larger than expected was watery. The Octopus Skewer ($7.99), did not represent what was in the photo, which is a total failure. The Octopus came out when we were about halfway through our meals and it was just so depressing. Only four little Octopus over seasoned with what I believe was Coriander and salt, very dry and chewy; it wasn't good at all. I thought for $7.99 I would have received two full skewers of octopus like the photo showed; don't waste your money on this! It wasn't too busy when we arrived, we were seated right away, our table and the restaurant were clean; however, the men's restroom needs some TLC. Our server, Rachael, was great, got us everything we needed and kept our drinks topped off. Although the meal wasn't exactly what I expected, I would definitely come back for the service and delicious entrées.

    Alejandra G.

    Wonderful restaurant! The ambience, service, and food were great. I ordered the wontons and they were incredibly delicious. So if you visit this restaurant, definitely get the wontons. The sweet and sour chicken is the some of the best the I've tried. Definitely check this restaurant out!

    So good
    Lori L.

    This was highly suggested by some people and we were in the area and decided to give this place a try. The restaurant is huge and the service was really good. Food was amazing and came piping hot. There is so much on the menu. The wontons and dim sum are a must. The fried rice was very flavorful. Lo mein noodles were very generous with portions. I really liked their hot and sour soup and chicken wings. Everything was just so good and authentic. Don't forget to try all the photo ops around the restaurant!

    Dongpo Pork Elbow @tiffhuangry
    Tiff H.

    Chuan Lu Garden is a Szechuan Chinese restaurant that I've had on my to-try list for years for whenever I visit my family in Orlando. So when Chuan Lu Garden was proposed for dinner, I hopped on the opportunity. The restaurant is HUGE. From the front and even when you first enter, it doesn't appear to be until start walking through the restaurant. We had a group of 8 so we were seated at a large round table and we ordered quite an array of dishes to try. The menu is HUGE - over 20 pages of dishes/photos. While the photos are beautiful and helpful, it's hard to go through 20 pages of food/photos to settle on a final order. We ordered 8 dishes for our 8top. Everything we had was delicious - zero complaints all around. My favorites were the dongpo pork knuckle, the braised lamb belly, the sichuan style mouth watering chicken (cold), the jelly clear noodles in chili sauce and dry hot pot. The pan fried pork buns, salt and pepper large shrimp and sautéed veggies were also solid. Definitely a great option if you're bringing a large group to share in a Sichuan feast. I definitely want to try the skewers next time!

    Brittany M.

    If you're looking for looking for amazing food, with huge portions, and reasonable prices, this is THE place to be! We visited Chuan Lu at the lunch hour on a holiday, and it wasn't too busy (shocking once I get into how great the food was!) and we were sat immediately. The restaurant is very unassuming from the outside, but don't let that fool you. Their food is top tier, some of the best Chinese food I've ever had! We started with the wontons which were aaaamazing. I had tried them recently at their sister restaurant, Chuan Fu in Winter Park, and these are probably my favorite thing on the menu. Do yourself a favor.. and order these. We also tried the soup dumplings and they were pretty good! Almost burnt myself because they were so hot, but I did expect them to have a little more broth, and I ended up adding some chili oil to them to add some heat. Solid menu choice nonetheless! Now the entree.. I ordered their spicy chicken hand pulled noodle dish (the noodles are made in house!) and this dish was MASSIVE. Honestly it could feed an entire family, or at least 2-3 people. Huge portions, low price! It was around $14, giving you the most bang for your buck! I did have to wait a little while for the broth to cool down because it was sooo hot. But there were lots of veggies, noodles, and chicken. I asked for mine mild and ended up adding more chilli oil to it for some heat, so I think I could probably handle the normal spice level, but you are able to adjust it based on your preference. All in all this place is a solid choice for good eats with low prices! And great service as well.

    Chris A.

    I had been hearing that this was one of the best Chinese restaurants in town for a little bit now, so one day when I needed takeout, I decided to stop here and get some stuffff. I placed my order online, and then came over here to pick it up. The thing about Chinese food, you never order as much as you should have. You always want more. That fact will never change. I forget exactly what I ordered, but I got like five things and then just dived in with the misses. The short time I was in the restaurant, it was absolutely beautiful. Obviously decorated to feel very upscale and like the restaurants you see in the movies. Huge tables in huge rooms with huge lazy Susans on them. Very neat. So anyway, I think we got some sesame chicken as a main dish. Beautiful, orange color with not too much broccoli thank goodness. Crispy, sticky, just good. No issues here. Then I got a few dim sum items. Some sticky rice in a banana leaf, some fried dumplings, some steamed fluffy buns, and some classic pork/shrimp shumai. The rice was ooey and gooey, which might not sound nice to an amateur, but trust me, it was very nice. The fried dumpling, maybe skip it. The fluffy buns were the epitome of what you want in a fluffy bun. Very succulent pork with a great sauce, just so good. And same for the shumai, textbook. Overall, no complaints. I loved this place and will have to make it a point to come and try it dine-in next time!

    Shrimp Chive Dumplings
    Jo D.

    Dim sum is one of my favorite foods! They even had a robot to greet you and bring you your check when you're finished. I ordered a hot tea to start with, and it was very refreshing. The chive and shrimp dumplings were my favorite. The barbecue pork buns were loaded with meat and my family loved that. We ordered the spicy hot pot for the table and it was not my favorite. They used a lot of spicy peppers and you couldn't really taste the seasoning or the spice. It kind of just tasted like you were eating something very smoky. The dumplings in the chili sauce was a little disappointing. It lacked flavor and didn't taste fresh. We ended our meal with the lava buns and they were my second favorite. They were warm, fluffy, and the inside had a sweet yellow custard. It was a great way to end a meal! The restaurant was big, but there was a weird smell as soon as you walk in. The staff was nice.

    Amy C.

    Had a delicious dinner here as usual. Ordered a few dishes to share family style. We always get La zi chicken. I enjoyed the salt and pepper fish. Our waitress was pretty good with service today.

    Pork Belly
    Beatrice P.

    I really liked this place. The it is a very large space with lots of windows. The server was very kind and helpful. The food was authentic Szechuan Chinese. I love the Lai chicken with Szechuan peppercorns. I could skip the pork belly next time. I will definitely be going back.

    Roast Pork Fried Rice - to go
    Jenna H.

    We are huge fans of Chaun Lu at our house. Typically we dine in, and it's our tradition to visit pub Christmas Day. Service is always quick, and the food is fresh and delicious. I love the sour and spicy shredded potato dish, the Yang chow fried rice and the dan dan noodles. The La Zi chicken is a must try with the numbing sichuan peppers. They also have a great hot and sour soup. It's a little dark inside, but they have a robot that brings your check!

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    Jasmin T.

    If you are looking for a good szechuan food this will be a perfect place for you! I've always passed this place for years and never went in. One day, my friends and I decided to try this place and explored szechuan for the first time. It was amazing! We enjoyed our food and the staff are always nice! We have pretty much ordered every meal in the menu and everything was so good! Best szechuan in Orlando

    Chicken Fried Rice
    Patrice R.

    Fun restaurant to visit with my family and young grand daughters. The service here is always good. My grand daughters especially enjoy the bao rolls (pork filled) and the egg drop soup. My favorite is the chicken fried rice but there are many entrees on the menu to satisfy everyone's cravings. Portion sizes are generous so there's enough to share or to take home for lunch the next day. Any time I've eaten here, the food is served fresh and hot in a timely manner. The prices are reasonable as well. The large goldfish pond and fountain keep my grand daughters occupied while waiting for a table. The hostess gives my grand daughters some fish food to feed the fish which delights the girls. The robot that delivers the check to the table is also a novelty to see. The restaurant could use some upgrades, particularly the rest rooms. The facilities are clean but very dated. This restaurant has become one of our family's favorite when we're in town. We'll be back!

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    I am allergic to MSG. Does their food contain, MSG?

    Do they open on Chinese New Year eve?

    Yes

    Do they serve Dim Sum all day every day?

    Yes, but I believe a more limited dim sum menu compared to the weekends.

    They serve dim sum now, anyone tried it?

    I've tried multiple options of their dim sum, loved all of it! My favorite is the steamed pork buns.

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