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Tea Garden Cafe

3.3 (87 reviews)
InexpensiveChinese, New American
Closed • 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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Casual
Quiet
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Chicken fried rice

Ordered by phone in advanced for pick up to-go. When we got back home the chow mein had atleast 85% oily onions, cabbage and veggies and only a few burnt noodles with chicken. I asked for light veggies. The chicken fried rice was burned fried rice, it looked and tasted burnt. I was sad to have had this experience as this spot came recommended. We will not be returning.

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Jennifer V.

if I could give this place a minus zero I would! I bit into a piece of glass and it made my tongue bleed. I called and told them what happened and the worker or owner said that she didn't believe me. I'm so glad that I was the one who ate the glass because I was going to serve it to children. Then she told me to bring it back which I had no problem with but I'm just so flabbergasted that she pretty much called me a liar. Bad form Tea Garden! never going back!

Combo #8: the best thing here is the fried wontons smothered in sweet and sour sauce
Cassie C.

Although the prices were fair, the food was not to par. I got the veggie chow mein and it barely tasted like anything. It had that yummy smell first and then I took my first bite and was disappointed. It had a heavy onion taste and that's about it. I also got the fried rice with pork and the mar far chicken and both were just as bland. With our combo was a wonton soup that tasted like lightly salted water and the wontons themselves just tasted like the beef within it. The saving grace was the crab fried wontons. Those were pretty decently flavored and that's about the only thing I would buy again from this place.

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D G.

I decided to give the place a try as I had been curious about it for a while. I went during lunch to check out the specials. As expected, there were several different combinations available. I settled on the less-adventurous choice of orange chicken, fried rice and fried wonton. The place was fairly quiet (though not dead) during the lunch hour. I was told to choose my seat, and the tables and upholstery were reasonably clean. Service was fine. Nobody really checked on me from when the food arrived until the point when I got the check. The food was decent. I chose wonton soup as an appetizer. It arrived in a glorified teacup with two wonton, which I thought was a bit skimpy. The broth was pretty bland. The orange chicken had a lighter color (more golden than brown) and consistency than I'm used to. I did like the fact that it appeared to be healthier white meat as opposed to the traditional (but to be fair, generally more flavorful) dark meat. The wonton were fried well though there was minimal filling. The rice was unremarkable. Unfortunately there was a miscommunication where I had requested more hot peppers in my chicken, but ended up with a lot of diced green bell pepper added to the chicken. Oh well. Additionally, when I requested garlic chili sauce, it was brought out in a small bowl similar to a teacup without any lid. The bowl was cold so it had probably been sitting in a fridge. In the sauce I saw several bits of rice, which indicated that the spoon had probably been in contact with someone else's food and dipped back into the sauce where it stayed for an undetermined amount of time until it found its way to me. I may return at some point but nothing about my initial visit inspired me to return any time soon.

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21 days ago

Lots of choices, quick service, food taste and quality not bad, price point could use some improvement, I do recommend though.

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3 years ago

Super clean, and the food was fantastic. Best Chinese food in Humboldt County I've ever had. DEFINITELY coming back :)

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They forget food items consistently. Very expensive for sub par food. Poor customer service.

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This restaurant has been our favorite for years. The staff is always so friendly and accommodating. Excellent to dine in or take out.

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Their orange chicken, sweet and sour chicken, and chow mein are really good. This is a great place.

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The only Chinese food place that has not been shut down due to health issues in Eureka for years now that should say enough

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6 years ago

Small portions for the price. Ordered sizzling rice soup and they give you 4 shrimp to serve 6-8 people. RIP off.

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