The food is fine, but extremely oily. The employees have a tendency to be short with customers who can't understand their broken English, and they do not accept any form of payment except for cash. The ambiance leaves a lot to be desired, I avoid touching anything in the restaurant because I usually end up with something sticky on my hands if I do. If they'd treat their customers better and accept card transactions, I'd recommend this restaurant, but right now, I just can't bring myself to. read more

Used to go here until they added $100 to my check when they cashed it (they only take cash or check) this was a few years ago so maybe it is under new management? Not great food but there isn't much Asian in Cleburne. Not worth it. read more

This place is amazing every time, the food is always fresh and hot, I've been coming here since I was a child and it's never once let me down, they've stayed consistent for over 20 years read more

Very Good!! I have been going there for years and never sorry I went. they only have about 2 tables so think takeout. I like to go eat my food to Cleburne Lake a few miles from here and eat at the picnic tables. But cash only read more

Picked up an order of dumplings and curry. Tasted good and ordered didn't take long. Be aware that it's cash only.

This was our first time trying this place, just moved to Cleburne. Food was delish. We tried several things: Crag Rangoons, Egg Rolls, Fried Wontons, Wonton Egg Drop Soup, Hot and Sour Soup, Veggie Mei Fun, Roast Pork Egg Foo Young, General Tso's Chkn, and Szechuan Chkn. Will be going back soon to try other dishes. Portion size is huge. Owners are very nice. read more

I don't like to slam local businesses, but I was really disappointed in dinner here last night. The food was bland and one note, the spring roll tasted of old oil. We had Szechuan Chicken and Garlic Shrimp, but we won't be back. read more

They only took cash which they did not say over the phone when I placed the order so we had to go get cash they gave us the wrong total amount and then we had to leave again and go get more cash and the total was more then what the menu said the price of food item were read more

We walked in to order the large chicken & broccoli, small chicken fried rice, and fried dumplings. Food was made on the spot and ready in about 10 minutes. We took it home and it tasted amazing, hot and fresh, fried dumplings had great texture and delicious sauce. read more

First Wok Chinese Restaurant - Waiting area and counter to order - Chinese Near Me - Cleburne, Texas

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The best orange chicken and tropical walnut shrimp you'll find in Austin! Amazing lunch specials that are easy on the wallet and super filling. Two people can easily share a regular portion and be full. read more

I thought the food was good and good portions definitely worth trying if you wasn't decent Chinese food. Service was not bad they were nice and I can't complain the place is small and I'd always get my food to go and eat at home but it's definitely worth a try hopefully it's always good. read more

Since moving to Cleburne this place has been the go to quick dinner , really good food

When in Cleburne I usually order takeout from First Wok and have not been disappointed in the last year.The food is always fresh and hot. They do have a small dining area but I always order food to go. The orders are always correct and packaged with plastic ware for eating back at my hotel. They only take cash which can be inconvenient at times but if you plan ahead this restaurant is very consistent with the quality of their food. I recommend this local family restaurant. read more

Wow. Usually I'm highly impressed with this place, but I haven't had their food since pre-covid. We ate general's chicken and fried rice last night with crab rangoons. The wonton rangoons were over cooked and tasted terrible and my son has thrown up 5 times this morning in the matter of 3 hours. He's only 2. read more

I ate here today and asked to use rest room and the lady point to the back . As I was walking back there I was walking past food sitting on floor in big containers not covered up . I thought oh well maybe moving things around but nope they leave it setting there to use as cooking . Then as I'm eating the guy cooking started hacking up flem and spit from what I could see right by the food on floor if not in it. I couldn't eat the rest of my food from that point on and chunked it in trash . Oh also the ac isn't working so you know the food sitting out is spoiling . I could ring my clothes out it was so hot . I do not know why this place has not been shut down . It's dirty and the restrooms are right there by where they are cooking . I will not ever eat there again and I Recommend no one else eating there. read more

Tried First Wok for the first time. It almost brought a tear to my eyes! It's the best Chinese food I've had since arriving in Texas! Tried the Chicken Mei Fun and the Fried Shrimp. Both were delicious! The meat and veggies were finely chopped and the sauce flavor was perfect. The shrimp were crispy and fresh. We will definitely go back. read more

I haven't ate the food yet but went to order in person. The person stopped taking another customers order to answer the phone without saying excuse me or anything. I won't be coming back again unless the food is awesome because of the rude service Hard to understand too. read more

This place is great! Ignore all the impatient Patties complaining about the service, it's takeout. They have been in business for at least 30 years, for a reason... read more

I like the Orange Chicken call in to order if they answer the phone you're lucky hope they come back from vacation soon only place that's ok food . read more

Rude. Expensive. .50 cents for a single siracha sauce that are the size of ketchup packets. Food was average. Place smells like little Caesar's because they share a wall. Won't be going back. Don't recommend. Go to Panda Express it's cleaner there too read more

Awesome! I am from New York and this is the first egg roll I have had in Texas that comes Close to a real shrimp Egg roll! read more

First off, this spot is very safe during Covid. THEY DO NOT TAKE CREDIT CARDS. Only cash. The back is literally totally sealed off from the dining area, which is no longer used. Plexiglass cover from desk to ceiling. Plexiglass boxes with doors on each end to pay and receive your food. You have to close the cash door before they will open their's. The Wonton soup had zero flavor and the wontons were super mushy and flavorless. The Moo Goo Gai Pan was just ok. The pork fried rice did not appear to have any pork in it and many pieces of rice were very hard. Maybe other things are better. read more

Despite the negative reviews I decided to check the place out. The service was fast but the food did not taste fresh. Will not be going back. read more

This place is fast but I don't feel so well after eating there chicken on a stick or whatever it was lol but no really the service in good but the food no bueno maybe it was the shrimp in my shrimp lo mein read more

For Chinese food, they are the best in Cleburne. The store front is very minimalist, with five table tops, an ordering counter and the rest of the space taken by the kitchen, which you can clearly see all the way to the back. I like the atmosphere, it gives it some authenticity. I also like being able to watch them cook the food while I wait. The food comes out quickly, and the portions are somewhat large. They only serve the food from disposable styrofoam fold-over containers or cups, with plastic forks, and spoons for the soups. I would imagine that makes for easier take-out when your full and want to take the rest to go. read more

Good food. It's a bummer that they accept only cash. No credit card or checks accepted. But, they stay busy.

Food is always hot and fresh. Flavorful and they are polite even if there is a language barrier as I sat here and witnessed while waiting on our food. We've lived here more than a decade and we have never gotten sick from eating here. read more

Great food and service. Someone complained about no AC, AC would be useless, they have an open kitchen, the AC would never be able to keep up with the heat from all the cooking. I had the General Tso's Chicken, the best I have ever had. The pork rice was fantastic. The egg roll could not have been better. This meal was worth every penny and more. Plus you get plenty of food, the portions are very generous. I will be eating here much more. read more

I just want to say is that this small town does not know how lucky they are to have a Chinese restaurant make fresh food to order. This place makes some great grub. Nothing fancy or pretentious about this place. Reminds of the great Chinese eats on the east coast. read more

Stopped here on my way to get a $5 hot-n-ready pizza next door and changed my mind. Kind of wish I hadn't. The selection is decent but nothing I wouldn't find at any other Americanized Chinese restaurant. Ordered the two staples that I get from any restaurant like this: General Tso Chicken and a side order of Crab Ragoon. Both were not that great; the chicken was fairly bland and the ragoon had little filling or flavor. Actually, it reminds me more of the quality you would find at a cheap buffet. "Best in Cleburne"? That might be, but are there any others? I will put it at 3 stars because at least it is cheap, but do yourself a favor and spring a couple extra dollars for something better or plate up a buffet and get the same thing you will get here with more variety. Most disappointing part was the staff had a table set for themselves with traditional food that looked way better than anything available in the menu. I know that this is a small town in Texas so likely nobody would ever order things like that, but nevertheless made me sad read more

You want fancy and pizzazz go somewhere else. You want large portions made fresh and served hot then this is the place. Best for takeout also CASH or CHECK ONLY! The Steamed Dumplings, various Lo Meins and veggie stir frys are mine and my families favorites! read more

Was working in beautiful Cleburne and craving Chinese food. Discovered this place by chance. The exterior and 8bteriors could use a rehab. The young order 5aker was beyound rude. She treated me as if she was doing me a favor. Zero social skills. The food was equally horrible. I gave them 2 stars hoping they would replace the mean unprofessional order taker soon read more

Pros: Great Chinese dishes, made while you wait. I'd suggest calling ahead of time, but be sure to confirm exactly what you want, as their English is broken but they have never got my order wrong. I typically order sweet and sour chicken, my wife gets something different each time however, and she has yet to complain. I really enjoy the fried rice... Cons: Cash or check only, not a problem, just plan ahead. read more

I don't understand the bad reviews for this place?? I've been eating here ever since I was a little one! This place is awesome I've never gotten sick and they give HUGE portions! I will always get first wok when I'm in Cleburne! read more

My absolute Favorite Chinese food Customer service is on point. Portions are over sized I eat here weekly

Food was good and service was fast. Lower rating because owner/cook was yelling at his family/workers the whole time.

Eat here at least once a week, always to go. In the review it says they take Credit cards, they do not. Have eaten here since it opened, they even know me by name and what I order. Very good for vegetarian, which my family is. I really love first wok! read more

I'm really picky when it comes to Chinese food. Chinese restaurants that I will eat from are few and far between. First Wok is great. Not too greasy and generous with their portions. Plenty of vegetarian options too. read more

This is the best Chinese takout around! The prices are reasonable, the portions are plenty, the selections are exhaustive and the service is phenomenal. Always friendly and helpful! read more

Don't judge a book by its cover. This place has great food for the price! I love eating here for some quick chinese to go. The only downer is the place itself doesn't look that nice which is why it is always to go. read more