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    Tommy's Wok

    4.0 (760 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Missy M.

    I keep coming back for more!!! I tried new items, and I have fallen in LOVE with their wonton soup. The broth is so rich and full of wontons, meats, and vegetables! I can't wait to eat in person one day, I door dashed my food again, and the food always comes so fresh! I can't imagine how well the service in person is! This is hands down my favorite Chinese restaurant in this area! I love how the staff always marks off my items, and puts their initials! They really do care!

    Menu - July 2025
    Eric S.

    Love Tommy's Wok. If you're craving for fast, tasty Chinese in Carmel, look no further. Takeout can be ordered from the back door (enter through the parking lot). The front side that is parallel to mission bistro is meant for folks dining in but I frequently go through there by accident. Adding updated menu photos for everyone!!

    Broccoli beef
    Gina L.

    We are visiting the area and I n couldn't decide on what to eat. So I came onto Yelp and found this place. This is FRESH Chinese food at a reasonable price! My husband and I arrived about an hour before closing. The spot is small but there was plenty of tables open for us. We ordered veggie egg rolls - they were fresh inside and not soggy. Then we shared an order of broccoli beef and a bowl of rice...again it was fresh and not overly saturated with sauce and sodium. The weather was chilly so we were also served some tea. Appreciate this place and recommend it!

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    Bryce S.

    Down one of the corridors, in the back, is Tommy's Wok! Yesssss, real Chinese! This small restaurant packs a good punch. Service was great. We ordered the Sweet n Sour Chicken, Orange Chicken, and Chicken Chow Mein. First, the Chow Mein was wonderfully cooked. Vegetables had a snap, not over seasoned, perfectly cooked noodles. Chicken was juicy and seasoned well. Awesome! The orange chicken and sweet n sour were done perfectly and juicy. Not over sauced with fake dyes! Perfectly breaded! *Better than any in SLO County!*

    Snow White Chicken
    Ginger W.

    It's very hard to find an affordable fresh fast meal in Carmel. Tommy's Wok satisfies that and depending how you order, can be a healthy option as well. I had the Snow White chicken and really enjoyed it! It had lots of fresh veggies, perfectly cooked tender chicken and a light flavorful sauce. It can with a cup of hot and sour soup and a large serving of fried rice and chow mein noodles. .

    Ashley H.

    My husband and I were in town for the day and being newly local to Monterey there are so many places we've yet to try. We weren't looking for something high end on this particular day and Tommy's wok was the perfect find. This restaurant was difficult to find, down an alley way and a very small "hole in the wall" style joint. Inside is no frills, just seating with the kitchen off to the side. We were seated promptly and given menus to look over. I ordered the orange chicken combination plate which included a soup, chow main, fried rice, and the orange chicken for $10.95.... What a screaming deal for that amount of food. The food came out quickly and tasted good. The serving size was large and enough for two meals. We needed a to go box and enjoyed our left overs the next day. An 18% gratuity is added to the check for a party of 2 or more which I feel is fair given their low menu prices.

    Orange Chicken
    Cassy S.

    Tommy's Wok is tucked in between two buildings. We arrived right before they opened. We were seated promptly and ordered. The service was fantastic and our waitress was great. The food was also very delicious packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. Definitely recommend if you are craving Chinese food. This is your spot!

    Cheese Crab Puffs (8)
    Laura M.

    We went to Tommy's Wok on a Friday night while visiting Carmel. We got the orange chicken, cheese crab puffs, and chicken chow mein. It was the best Chinese food we've ever had! The service was extremely quick even though they were busy; we got the last open table. We will definitely go back next time in Carmel.

    Some of the tasteless huge chunks in the garbage.
    Anya T.

    I've been to this restaurant to eat many times and the food has always been very delicious if eating inside, also excellent service. This time I ordered two hot and sour soups to go, if you can possibly even call it a soup. What a disappointment and a waste of money. It wasn't edible at all and I had to throw it out. It was 3/4 giant chunks if not more of boiled chicken and giant pieces of tofu. The rest was extremely over salted broth and a random white onion in it., one small piece of green onion. I don't recommend a to go order at all.

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    Tareq B.

    This a great small family owned Chinese food. Reminds me of the good old days . The price is very reasonable given the Carmel By the sea location. Literally 50% less than any restaurant you can eat in town. The service is quick , friendly and the interior is with no frills .

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    Hole in wall, but food is so good. Reasonable pricing for the portions. Would come back again!

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    Food was good and I'm a picky eater. Friendly service. Good price. I would definitely come back again.

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    Small place, food was excellent! Good service. Food was fresh and hot. No thick gravies.

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    Tommy's is the best. I drive from Monterey because the food is always quality. The service is always good and the prices are reasonable.

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    The go to place for take out in a Carmel. We are never disappointed. Very popular, so call ahead!

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    Are there gluten free options?

    Yes!

    Does this restaurant accept reservations?

    No but never had an issue getting seated

    Do they still have dim sum on the menu?

    Why You dont you have combo dinner for one?

    Because it's not cost effective lol. For all of you broke cheap people, just stay at home and stop complaining. If you can't afford to go out to eat don't even waste your gas money lmfao

    Has this place changed owners in the last couple of years?

    No, go every Fall for 10 + years.

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