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    Ming Tree Chinese & Thai Restaurant

    3.3 (83 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Thai
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Sesame Chicken
    Jeremy R.

    This is the best Chinese in the area by far . The service is second to none. The restaurant is very clean and the food is always amazing. This is a very piece full place to eat.

    A nice helping of rice, not much flavor to it though.
    Jon L.

    Picked this one up on my way, as I was surprised to see a drive through window. First, I had the hot sour soup. Hot and sour soup can often have a really thick, tart taste but this one was well balanced. I didn't really enjoy the texture of the meat that was in it, mainly because I couldn't tell it was even shredded pork. I also had the Mongolian Chicken and Imperial Chicken dishes (didn't taste much of a difference between the two). Decent flavor all around but each dish only had a couple pieces of chicken each. Could also use something for a crunch factor, because the entirety of the dishes were a bit mushy. Overall, not a bad Chinese food restaurant, and one that I would return to, though flavors weren't really interesting enough to be memorable.

    Generals chicken

    Pretty average Chinese food. The wonton soup had no green onions and very little meat in the wonton. Generals chicken typically has breading that is through milk wash first and then flour - this was more of a beer batter from a dredge. Very "meh". The sauce wasn't spicy and was too sweet. That's just being a bit nit picky. I'll probably pass next time - but there aren't too many decent Chinese places around. This one was a solid "meh".

    My shrimp toast was burnt and I had an unknown charge on my bank card right after my order was charged. I called back to resolve the issue and was treated like a lunatic that didn't have proof of it on my bank printout. I offered to bring in a copy and was told I still wouldn't get my money back anyway since she didn't have a receipt for the charge. Well isn't that a convenient way to scam money off your customers. I will dispute this with my bank but I will NEVER order this overpriced crap again.

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    2 months ago

    Always very clean and the food is fresh and consistent. Please keep up the good work. Best Chinese option in Maryville/Alcoa/Blount County.

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    4 months ago

    Always what we expect. Wonderful crew. Have gone more deftly this past year, and they never dissappoint!

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    11 months ago

    Our favorite Chinese restaurant! Always consistent, excellent service, and great tasting food! Love the Thai food too!

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    8 months ago

    Very tasty food. Their Hot and Sour Souo is the best I've had in this eastern Tennessee

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    1 year ago

    Really enjoyed the flavors. Great service great food definitely will be back when I'm in this area.

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    1 year ago

    Ming tree is one of the best in the area! Always comes out fresh & tasty and the service is good

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    4 years ago

    We have eaten many a Chinese meal....this was good and fresh Will stop again the next time in the area

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    3 years ago

    Great service. Great food for the price. Location is easy to find and the options to choose are great.

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    5 years ago

    Pretty good place this food is my weakness i got it on my birthday which makes it extra special.

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    7 years ago

    Not exactly great in flavor or price. Service wasn't that great either. The place can also use some deodorizing.

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    8 years ago

    Great Asian food...perhaps the best hot-n-sour soup ever. Egg rolls good, not great. All the dinners are wonderful.

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    5 years ago

    Amazing service- fast and attentive to our large group. The food was stellar! Everyone in our party said their meal was perfect.

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    Seems like they were closed for a few months not long ago. Now this. They used to be super busy but…read morenot as much anymore. Come on, do better. This health score is not good. https://www.wate.com/news/food-for-thought/10-pounds-of-food-tossed-during-inspection-at-maryville-restaurant/

    Thanks to our Knoxville Yelp Elite buddy (when that was a thing) who is also gluten free for…read morerecommending this as a place that "might" have vegan options! We were greeted promptly and cheerfully and seated. When we asked our server for possible vegan options he grabbed us a vegan menu. Practically unheard of in the Knox area! We ordered both the asparagus and peanut & avocado rolls to share. The peanut & avocado roll is outstanding and something I look forward to ordering in the future! He got the Mixed Vegetable in Vegan Brown Sauce and added tofu. He was asked if he wanted fried or steamed which is a nice touch. I got the Broccoli Mushroom with Tofu. Both were delicious. I got a 4 out of 5 spice level which was perfect for me. If I'm feeling especially risky, I might try the 5 level one day! Our server was very helpful and answered my questions about the menu for "next time". They have brown rice...yay. Also the Fresh Mango with Sticky Rice also happens to be vegan...sometimes restaurants that serve this "coconut milk" dish also add regular milk, but the kitchen confirmed it's "just" coconut milk. We've driven past the building hundreds of times, and it's a rather unassuming building. But, once inside, you're transported to an Asian decorated restaurant that reminds me of others I've been to. We went at dinner and the portions were huge and we left stuffed, and decided next time we'll share one dish with an extra order of rice and get the sticky rice. They also have a lunch menu, which doesn't have any vegan options, but our server said you can order from the dinner menu at lunch.

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    My first review for my hobby: Bert's Feast or Flop, where I review my experiences with restaurants…read moreand fast food places to determine whether they are a FEAST or a FLOP. I wanted to start with Thai Cuisine in Maryville because this place deserves more business. Food: 5/5 The food tastes amazing! Everything was cooked perfectly, tasted fresh and you can tell it was made by a chef who truly cares about their cooking. The portion sizes and presentation were excellent and very filling. This was my first time ever trying curry, and I was extremely impressed -- I loved every bite. If you're ever curious about trying curry, get the Yellow Curry. The spice levels range from 1-5, and I got level 2. It had great heat without overpowering the flavors. I also had a bite of my mother's Tornado Shrimp, and it was fried and sauced perfectly. It's hard to sauce fried food well, but Thai Cuisine does it perfectly every time. The vegetables were cooked to perfection too -- they had a great crunch without tasting raw. Lastly, the potstickers are the best in Maryville! ‍ Service: 5/5 The service was professional and super friendly. Our server, Yolanda, was incredibly helpful when it came to deciding which curry I should try and what protein paired best with it. The pacing of the service was excellent because we had time to enjoy our appetizer without feeling rushed into our entrée. You can also tell the cook(s) is passionate about what they do. Atmosphere: 4.5/5 The restaurant was very clean, and the vibes were exactly what you'd expect from a Thai restaurant. My only nitpick was that we were seated next to another group even though there was plenty of space in the restaurant where we could've had a little more room to ourselves. Value: 5/5 The portions absolutely matched the value of what we ordered. I know eating out can get expensive nowadays, but this place is absolutely worth the price they charge. Final Thoughts I absolutely adore Thai Cuisine in Maryville and the employees who work there. They're always friendly and always deliver great food. This will always be one of my go-to spots whenever I'm craving a fresh meal. I just wish this restaurant wasn't so hidden because more people deserve to discover and try it. I'd love to see them move to a more noticeable location someday. If you love Thai food, this is the place to go for a guaranteed great experience! FEAST Overall Rating: 5/5 Would I Go Back?: YES

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