Hot Wok

This place has been on my must-try for a while, and I was so happy when I was able to go for lunch…read moreone day. The interior is nice and spacious, and they were able to sit my table of 6 immediately upon entry. Our waitress was kind, but seemed to be spread thin over multiple tables, so service was a little spotty. She forgot to put in one of our orders and we didn't get the food, but I know she was busy, so it's okay! The mapo tofu was absolutely delicious - the savory chili sauce with the phenomenal texture of the pork and tofu, it was a dish I've been craving ever since I got it. The rice pairs excellently with it, as it's quite salty, and acts as a good balance to the intense flavor. The wonton soup was classic and good. Nothing super standout, but still a good appetizers. Everyone enjoyed their food, and the portions were sizable and able to be taken home for more meals later! I thoroughly enjoyed this place, and can't wait to try other dishes on their menu.

I just HAD to share this incredible restaurant on Yelp. This is Szechuan/Western Chinese cooking…read morelike you won't find anywhere else in N. Florida! They have all the spices and spice levels down. I always make sure to have some business to do in Gainesville even though I live 40 minutes away just so I can eat here. Was in Gainesville recently so I made my usual stop in for a lunch of cumin lamb bao and beef in dry wok. Wow! It was fantastic. They'll really spice it up with lots of hot pepper and mouth-numbing Szechuan pepper corns and will not hold back if you request so (see the receipt pic I posted). I've also had the mapo tofu, cumin lamb dinner and dan dan noodles here and it's been a 20/10 every time. I posted pix of those here too. Probably the best dan dan I've ever had. If you like this style of Chinese cooking, you MUST go here! Definitely worth a trip to Gainesville or if you just happen to find yourself there and are looking for a great place to eat. If you live there, lucky you! As good as or even better than anything I've had in NYC.

Interior: open booths style

Wonton soup

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麻婆豆腐 Mapo Tofu with minced Pork

First Wok

3.9(80 reviews)

5.5 mi

The food was just OK and the service timely for a takeout Chinese restaurant. The restaurant was…read moreclean and had a hew tables setup to eat or relax while awaiting the order. The chicken and broccoli dinner was forgettable and the portions smaller than other Chinese restaurants with the price point boy the same as the competition. The General Tsao was just as bland and would not require a text home. Overall not horrible but definitely lackluster.

My husband is immunocompromised and we selected this for takeout due to a good health inspection…read morereport. It ended up being the best Chinese ever and we will order again!

Ordering counter and above head menu

The burnt chicken wings

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Seating area

Yummy House

3.5(446 reviews)

4.3 mi

Great variety of dim sum, and they still use the traditional carts on Sundays--which makes the…read morewhole experience even better. The regular menu is excellent too, with plenty of great options. The service is friendly and responsive, and the dim sum carts just keep coming! We usually end up taking more home than we actually eat. Definitely a great spot for dim sum and a fun, relaxed meal.

They have a new menu and they eliminated the dim sum carts except for the weekend! They renovated…read moreinterior now includes Bakery 1908 inside this location. (See my new review) The dim sum is now prepared during the week by special order and is fantastic! It's better than it was before. There is a 15 - 20 minute wait for them to prepare your request and they came out piping hot and delicious. Service was great and the new atmosphere is clean. Hopefully this represents the new Yummy House that is being built in Ocala on SW 27 Avenue. The price point has increased and our lunch for five items was $55 for two including a 20% tip Still the best dim sum in Gainesville

Sezechuan chicken

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China Wok

4.0(47 reviews)

7.3 mi

I go to restaurant always fresh clean environment quick and speedy service convenient frontier free…read moreparking

Love this place. Food is always very tasty and the service excellent. Great nice lunch portions…read morewhich makes it even better :)

Picture of China Wok exterior with a real rainbow above

Sweet and sour pork with pork fried rice.

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This is probably a good luck talisman or for prosperity...this is only a guess!

Kasai Sushi Bar & Kitchen

4.3(88 reviews)

3.1 mi

Great spot right off of 43rd. We went on a Friday night. It…read morewas a little busy but we were immediately seated and our server came right over and was attentive and quick with her service. The food was prepared quickly and was delicious! The Hawaiian roll was amazingly delicious and is one of my favorites. The tofu cubes were the perfect crisp but I was hoping for a little more flavor. Maybe I will get a dipping sauce next time to give it a little more taste. The restaurant was clean and well-maintained. The whole experience was great! We definitely plan on going back!

We've been to Kasai a few times before and this Saturday was our first time bringing friends with…read moreus to have early dinner. We reserved booth seating and our server was Adam, who I think is also the manager. Super nice and quick service. He took our drink and food orders after giving us a few minutes to check the menu. My husband was hungry so he ordered general tso's, veggie spring role appetizer, veggie roll with soy paper wrap, an iced jasmine tea, and a Coke with no ice. My order was easier - Chirashi Dinner and iced green tea. Our friends ordered a bento box and pork steamed buns. The restrooms were clean and stocked; happy about that. Our orders arrived around 10 to 15 minutes later and they were all correct, as well as delicious. Everyone liked their food. We spent around $100 including generous tip. We will be back again :)

Chicken skewers

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Chicken fried rice

Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodles

4.7(61 reviews)

5.6 mi

We recently visited and were honestly really impressed. First off, a little over $1 for a soda…read morethese days is almost unheard of, so we were excited about the prices right away. My husband and I shared the dumplings and both loved them. The texture was perfect and the flavor was really good. The portions overall felt like a great size and everything tasted freshly made. I ordered the pork fried rice and really enjoyed dipping it into the house made dumpling sauce, which honestly made the meal even better. Our waitress was very pleasant, and made sure we had what we needed. The vibe inside was very quiet, cozy, and romantic, making it a really nice spot for a relaxed date night. The restaurant was also extremely clean, which we always appreciate, and there was plenty of easy parking. We'll definitely be back once they add the ramen noodles to the menu!

Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle has a lot of potential and we had a good overall experience. I…read moreoriginally went for ramen, but their ramen menu is still being developed. That said, the vegetable fried rice and dumplings were both a 5 out of 5. The dumpling dipping sauce was honestly one of the best I have ever had and really stood out. The staff was very nice and pleasant. The space is on the smaller side, which was fine since we went during a slower time. We were not able to choose our table, which would have been nice, and while you are not right on top of other people, the tables are close enough that it can be hard to have a private conversation. There were a couple things that held it back. I was served a drink that was close to eight months expired. I did not make a big deal about it and still drank it, but that is something they definitely need to stay on top of. Also, the menu said Pepsi products but only Coke was available. With better inventory checks and a more updated menu, this place could easily be a five star spot. It is just not quite there yet.

Signage

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Pumpkin cakes

Mr Han's Restaurant & Night Club

3.9(189 reviews)

4.8 mi

Iconic Gainesville Chinese Dinner Restaurant. Ask for the…read moredish ants on tree as an appetizer. Great Sunday dim sum. Old world ambience. Tiki Bar!!

I have been going to Mr Han's Restaurant for almost 29 years. Their team are so warm and…read morewelcoming. Their food is amazing. They have a variety of Chinese American food as well as authentic Chinese dishes.

Indoor dining room

Shrimp and vegetables

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Bar area

China Bowl

3.9(50 reviews)

3.4 mi

The food is the best in Gainesville, though not on the level of Yummy House ( although they've been…read morepretty inconsistent lately.) People are so friendly, they have the real deal instead of mushy all-cabbage egg rolls and have old style hot mustard. We go out of our way to get the food there.

My GoTo place for Chinese food. nice friendly staff easy to get to at Hunters Crossing.read more

Inside

Beef and broccoli - yummy!

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China 1

3.4(22 reviews)

0.5 mi

China 1 you have gained another customer! I was recommended this taste Chinese restaurant because…read moreit was nearby my job. Another things that sold me was their lunch special price! Once I previews their menu online, I called and ordered. My coworker and I ordered the 8 piece Fried Chicken Wings with Chicken Fried Rice. Beef & Broccoli with Chicken Fries Rice. The Beef & Broccoli was apart of the $7.98 lunch special, but the wings entree was built (10.98), most wings don't come with a meal. All in all the service was great, only a 25 wait for Call in orders, which gave me time to clock out and get there. And the food was flavorful and fresh! I call that a win win, I will return again!

Good food, consistent service, and quality. My go-to Chinese takeout choice. The food is cooked to…read moreorder and still hot when I get it home.

Beef & Broccoli with Chicken Fries Rice.

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Chinese Donuts-$3.50 for 10

Garlic & Ginger

3.9(271 reviews)

7.2 mi

Well, it's been 3 years since we have been able to visit Garlic & Ginger after our youngen…read moregraduated. However, we are in Gainesville this week and decided to get food to go. Wow, again, not disappointed! We love this place and wish we lived closer. Owner is super nice, Staff is awesome, restaurant is super clean and the food is always delicious. We visit every time we are in Gainesville. Their prices are super reasonable for the quality and quantity. We appreciate the care they put into making our experience with then super awesome each time. Wishing them blessings!

The service was great, and the atmosphere was very quiet and plenty of tables were open. They have…read moreoptions for meat lovers and vegetarians, and made sure to let me know about the spice scale of their food. My friend and I ordered the short ribs and a fried chicken dish. That was really awesome, great flavor, and came out with shareable portions. Was it my favorite restaurant in Gainesville, no, but if I wanted to take a group of friends out, I would come here again. Cool that Gainesville has a Korean barbecue option, and I will definitely try again!

Pajeon combo

Soon Dubu jigae

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Seafood tofu stew. Came with rice

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Kelly B.

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6

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11 years ago

Awful customer service for greasy and cold Chinese food! I used to go here because it was close to my house but now you couldn't pay me to go. I once dropped a cup and said I would pay for a new one and the lady threw the cup at me because I interrupted we texting. Horrible! read more

Jack D.

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10

3

9 years ago

I've been going to Hot Wok for over 4 years now and I can confidently say that this is the best Chinese takeout spot by far.. i'm not just talking Gainesville either. Hot Wok is *literally* the best Chinese spot! Order now and thank me forever. read more

Rosa B.

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14

117

4 years ago

Consistently delicious and short wait times. Call ahead is even better!! The General Tso's chicken is always incredible. Thanks again!!

Logan f.

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63

0

20 years ago

Great Chinese take out place, probaly the best in town.

Jeanne B.

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14

0

11 years ago

The food is very good, but the restaurant is filthy.

Kevin H.

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8

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16 years ago

One of the best Chinese takeouts in the area.

Chrisian C.

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2

3

11 years ago

It was good. They got everything I asked for.

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So we got a coupon for this place at the food festival, and we've been putting off visiting for a…read morebit until the other night. First off, I had no idea this place was even here. It's super close to shopping, so if you've been shopping, come try this place! They have different options, and personally, I tried the lo mein with the teriyaki chicken and the orange chicken, which were both cooked perfectly. The flavor was well balanced, not too little or too much. The chicken was fresh and fat free. The portion of my bowl was on the larger side, so I was happy to save some for lunch the next day. We tried their cheese rangoons and apple wontons and were even more impressed. I loved the creamy balance of the cheese with the crispness of the rangoons, and the apple was a fun fall burst of flavor that I saved for the next morning's breakfast! Overall, we were quite impressed with this place. The staff were super nice, and the restrooms were clean and well attended to. We definitely recommend this place for a quick bite to eat after shopping.

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