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Tsai's Kitchen

3.3 (63 reviews)
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Blackberry Milkshake
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Per the owners, this restaurant grew from a food truck seven years ago. The building is small but immaculate and comfortable. Service was pleasant, you order from the table but can pay at the counter. I ordered the Hunan Chicken and it was mildly spicy and flavorful but not what I would call excellent. However what really surprised me was the hand blended milkshakes, which were top shelf. They use a hand dipped vanilla base and add the syrup. I ordered a blackberry and it was fantastic. Prices are very reasonable. It's a good place to eat in Middleton but don't expect top quality Chinese food.

Dried up tasteless some kind of meat ?? sitting on wilted lettuce. Pretty gross.  This is how I left it when I paid and left.

Not a good attempt at Asian cooking! Beef was 2 week old rolled up leather! (If it was beef?). Beef should be sliced thin within a moist glaze. I paid my bill and left the meal on the table. Convinced there is no authentic Chinese food in the valley! Seattle isn't too far away tho...

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Wonderful little place right on the 44 in Middleton! Spotlessly clean; quick, friendly service, and yummy food at very reasonable prices.

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Great food! Not greasy, very tasty. The staff is very cordial and helpful! We will return.

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The taste is very similar to Chinese food from a super market deli or Chinese frozen food from a grocery store.

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Wife and I went there for dinner shortly after they opened. Absolutely the worst service and food we have ever experienced. Stay away!!!

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8 years ago

My wife and I had very high hopes for this new Chinese Restaurant. It was pretty disappointing. Food was average-ish.

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