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    Gator China

    4.3 (29 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Chicken with broccoli and white rice
    Alyssa M.

    The food came out PIPING hot and was pretty tasty! Pretty standard for American Chinese food, I wouldn't say it was anything special but it hit the spot. It came in pretty large portions and the leftovers held up well. The service was fairly quick and the ambiance was alright, though I think it's meant to be more of a takeout place.

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    Chris D.

    RE LUNCH Was in the neighborhood and in the mood for some Chinese. This is a fairly new place in a new Publix shopping center. So I figured it would be a better choice than the usual dingy strip mall takeaway spots. (But there wasn't really any difference.) For a new place, it wasn't so clean. The floors, windows, tables and sills were dirty, but not filthy. (Lost Star) There was a brisk lunch trade during my visit as noted due to the offered Specials for $8 that include lunch portion entree w fried rice and soda. I ordered the Lunch Shrimp w Mixed Vegetables in White Sauce. The entree was very good, especially since the GENEROUS portion of veggies and shrimp were PERFECTLY cooked in a flavorful sauce. The fried rice was BLAND and thankfully there were soy sauce and chili sauce packets available that I HIGHLY recommend you take with you to use -- or you could opt for just plain rice instead. A SOLID choice for vegetarians for something quick. Definitely an option to place your order, go pick up a few things at Publix and then collect your food afterwards. Lunch Specials are a good deal these days.

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    Lekesha M.

    Food was good and the rice was even better! I always get extra shrimp and add egg to my shrimp fried rice. The shrimp were pretty big ! Will for sure go back. The ambiance was a little dull but the food made it for it. Service was great.

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    Delia S.

    Welcome back, Gator China! It's still my favorite chinese restaurant in town. I was so sad to see them closed for so long while the new shopping plaza was built, but they are finally back and are just as scrumptious as ever. I think their wonton soup is the best in town and their chicken dishes are not super oily like a few other restaurants in town. There is limited indoor seating. It's more of a takeout place. Be sure to come for lunch from 11-3. Great combos!

    Broccoli & Veggie Fried Rice Platter

    This is a veggie friendly meal, something i wanted to try and it was delicious! Tonight I ordered a "Broccoli & Veggie Fried Rice Platter" with a Spring Roll, and it was only $10! I have also tried other entree's such as Sweet & Sour Chicken, Beef & Broccoli, Chicken Wings, Chicken & Broccoli and each meal was very flavorful! This location allows pick up orders, and dine in orders. It is very clean and the restaurant clerk and cooks are very nice!! If you are in the Alachua county area give Gator China a try!!

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    One of the best budget friendly places in Gainesville and the food is good too. My favorite is hunan chicken.

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    Lunch special is great, the service is quick! The parking scan be SUS. But still 10/10

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    Best Chinese takeout I've ever had. Portions and taste are excellent. Quick, efficient, and clean

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    Good food, delicious and lots of choices we've had take out several times and service is fast

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    Very good Chicken lo mein and big portions Beef and broccoli was also very good. Fast services

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    I used to live in this area, but moved away. I forgot how good the food is here, and the busy…read moreFriday night does not lie. A mother and daughter are waited on by a sincere, but fast-paced, quick-talking attendant. She is answering the phones, taking orders, and ensuring all the pick-ups get to the right person. The sizzles and scrapes coming from the open kitchen clue you in to their know-how and speed. A man in brand new Gator tennis shoes walks in, and the tattoo on his arm hangs as he looks up to the pictures of the food above the counter. Mandarin tidbits and discussion bounce off the walls, in the back, more clinks and scrapes and smells emanate from this Asian hotspot! A lady in a cowboy hat, red hair and a tie-dye walks in and orders her food, and the attendant can be heard saying "Hey baby, how you been?!", phone rings, sizzle, door opens...Friday night at China Wok is lit!! I got the sesame chicken and a few egg rolls...I know already how good it will taste, and how much food I will get! Worth the drive to Tower rd... call ahead, or order in house and observe the happy people!!

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