Panda Express

Finding good Chinese food is extremely difficult. After extensive research (I don't want to get…read moreburned), I finally settled for Yum. And I tell you, it didn't disappoint. It was not great or amazing, it just did the trick. Yes, the wonton in the soup could have been better. Yes, the pork in the egg roll could have been tastier. Yes, the fried noodles could have been fresh, but overall, it was edible, fresh, clean, and tasty enough.

Great food, pleasant and friendly staff..never had a bad meal there. Clean restaurantread more

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China House

4.5(25 reviews)

21.3 mi

Never had any issues. Been in Branford for 4 yrs and we Love the food here. Service was great as…read morewell.

The lady who runs this place is so rude and cold, and the food itself was good but a bit overpriced…read morefor basic Chinese. For a small town Chinese restaurant I have been to much friendlier than this. It's not worth our time and would never go back if the owners make you feel unwelcome or bothered by requests.

Really good!

Parking around back by ice machine.

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China Wok

3.9(16 reviews)

0.7 mi

Great food, good portions. Fast and efficient service. I enjoyed the food it was hot and fresh.read more

The food was really good and the staff were very accommodating. They were friendly and helpful. I…read moreordered General Tso and Wonton Soup. Both were great quality. I totally recommend this place!

Is just bread no Chicken , REALLY BAD FOOD

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Hong Yip Restaurant

2.8(13 reviews)

2.5 mi

Okay, I've eaten here a handful of times now and I can now recommend this restaurant. They also…read moreoffer delivery which is rare these days. I am super picky when it comes to Chinese-American food, but this place honestly reminds me of the small family restaurants I used to find in Brooklyn. Also, it's SO hard to find restaurants (outside of NYC) that make good tofu, and Hong Yip has nailed it every time. I've tried the Mapo Tofu, the Sesame Tofu, and the General Tso's Tofu and they were all amazing. I keep going back for the General's Tofu with vegetable fried rice on the side. I eat a mostly vegetarian diet, so I haven't tried many of their meat options. I did enjoy the Crab Rangoon, the Shrimp Rolls, and the Spring Rolls however. I wasn't a big fan of their Lo Mein noodles because of the sauce, but I'm picky about sauces though. That's a small thing, and shouldn't stop you from trying their Lo Mein because you might enjoy it. All in all, I would recommend Hong Yip if you're in Lake City and you're looking for good Chinese-American food. I usually call in my order and it's ready when I arrive. They have been super consistent. Friendly folks that work here, too. Support your local businesses!

THE WORST Chinese food we've EVER eaten!! Wish we could get a refund but we ordered thru DoorDash…read more The food was very bland, virtually no seasoning. The Lo mein noodles were overcooked & mushy. The "gravy" on th beef pepper steak was colored water. NEVER again!

Garlic Chicken Wings with French Fries

General tso's tofu (small)

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General tso tofu (small portion)

Sakura Buffet

2.8(40 reviews)

0.5 mi

My hubby loves all the seafood on this buffet! Lots to…read morechoose from and it always seems fresh! Bourbon chicken, egg drop soup and Chinese donuts are yummy!

We love coming here before until this taller skinny lady server wearing black circle glasses…read morestarted working there who has always been rude to us for no reason (Update: she's no longer wearing glasses now lol, apparently a lot of people also reported complaints about her and described her as the lady wearing glasses lol so she decided not to wear her glasses anymore so she wouldn't be recognized) . My first encounter with her was when I asked for a refill of my iced water which had very little left on my glass but this server said; "there's still water!" I said yes I see that but there's very little left. She then proceeded to get the water with an attitude staring at me with a raised eyebrow the whole time until she got my water which was really irritating and uncomfortable. Then came our latest encounter with her was Sunday August 16, 2026 at dinner time and she was our server again. Everything was going well until she started refilling our drinks again. She suddenly approached us holding a glass of sweet tea instead of getting the pitcher, she refilled my drink first and spilled a lot of it on the table we were like "whoah!! Careful!", she just proceeded pouring what's left on that glass of sweet tea she was holding, God knows where it actually came from. She did not bother cleaning and wiping her mess on our table and did not bother to apologize. We were all pissed off with this kind of immature and childish behaviour. She was so nice to the table next to us but to us she was plainly rude. When it was time to pay, my friends wanted to give her a $5 tip. I told them No! Give her $2, that's what she deserves. I am very generous in giving tip only for those servers and staffs who are nice and happy to provide their service to us! When she came to our table and saw the $2, she said; Oh my God! Just $2??!! The audacity, for you to expect a good tip whilst being rude to us! Hell you don't deserve any tip in my opinion. Please know that tip is not mandatory and you don't expect to give us a shitty service and expect a good tip. My tip for you girl; "if you don't like your job being a server, please just quit and look for another job where you don't interact with people.

Egg roll spring roll Chinese Dount

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Red Ginger Asian Bistro

3.9(155 reviews)

0.8 mi

Great service and great food! And plenty of food! You can't…read morego wrong here! Friendly staff too. It gets a little crowded at lunch, but worth the wait. Get you oriental or sushi fix here!

Service is great! 2 out of the 4 entrees I have gotten. Have been really good. Meat seems fresh,…read morenot rubbery.

Crunchy LA roll (left), Futomaki roll (right)

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Tip Thai Cuisine

4.6(96 reviews)

37.8 mi

The food, service and ambiance are excellent!!! We come here often. I love their soups and fried…read morerice dishes. My husband loves it all!!!

We went on a Sunday about 5 PM. The food was very good and prices were fair. I would definitely…read morecome I ordered the tip tie fried rice

Salad

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China House

4.4(5 reviews)

48.8 mi

Some of the best Chinese takeout I've had, anywhere. The menu is fairly textbook but the food is…read moreoutstanding. Extremely flavorful entrees with rich sauces and egg rolls so enormous they're a separate meal entirely. The employees/ owner are wonderful people who have made so many meals for us every time we pass through. They are constantly engaged in vigorous efforts to cook, clean, and interact with positive (and unfortunately a few negative) customers.

Absolutely love this place! You get a lot of food for the money. The meals are always tasty and…read morecooked to order. You are always greeted by the owner and she repeats your order so there's no mistake. Even cooking to order, the service is fast. I've tried several different dishes based on the pictures and I've enjoyed them all. Stop by and eat happy!

Double rainbow over China House! Clearly a sign, other than the actual sign.

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Fu King Chinese Restaurant

3.5(44 reviews)

2.5 mi

The food is always plentiful, hot and delicious. The value is great we always have enough for 2…read moredays. I love that the fried rice is brown not yellow and that the eggrolls are crispy and not all cabbage as I often find at other places. This has been a go to for us for 30 plus years. The cat comments I have read show that Lake City has a few less educated people than we need. My favs are the lemon chicken and sweet and sour anything. The egg drop soup is wonderful-if you have a cold get a quart and feel better!

Love the fucking Chinese restaurant. Food is always good and employees are pleasant. The Chinese…read morereally need to think hard when naming their restaurants. I mean really, I've been to the Wong Kok as well as the Fu Mi and this one just joins a long history of hilarious names that they give their businesses. I don't know if they ever resumed indoor eating after covid 19 but I havent been back since indoor dining was taken away. Open up and I will be back folks.

Classic decor

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Bill Lewis of Vero Beach stopping in for a Fu King shirt in Lake City, Florida.

China One Restaurant

4.0(11 reviews)

1.7 mi

This place used to be good to eat from but once the old owners left and me ones came in they have…read morean attitude and food just ain't the same.

Ordered last night and everything was delicious! We had the pepper steak, beef w broccoli, and…read moreGeneral Tso chicken w fried rice and lo mein, egg rolls and crab rangoon! Service was excellent! Thank you China1!

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Misael R.

2 years ago

Its just ridiculous that they have to put ice on the crafted drinks without taking any consideration about the well being of someone when they feel sick, read more

Mike S.

11 years ago

I visit here usually a couple times a week and they seem to always be quick, friendly, and the food is fresh!

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