I remember when this was Christina Wan's which also did catering and the club, Out Boating, had many of her fine meals. Though Christina is still around she retired and a sold to a relative so the restaurant still bares the Wan name and still has the best in Chinese food. What so much sets Wan's apart from other area Chinese restaurants is that it is maintained impeccable clean. Others in the area are notoriously known for being dirty and a quick check of Dirty Dining proves that. Also, Wan's tends to be more authentic Chinese, whereas others are more New York Chinese; hello General Tao's Chicken. LOL! Wan's is also one of the very few places you can get a real Peking Duck without advanced ordering, which is what I had. It came with the duck totally debone with great marination flavors accompanied by a delicious Hoisin sauce and the most delicate of pancakes. For Chinese food I can definitely recommend Wan's. read more

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Everyone says there isn't good Chinese food in Florida and I agreed until I came here! I LOVE this restaurant. The food is excellent. The service is excellent! I have ordered 5 different things and loved it all. Really great place!! read more

Wan's - Chinese Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Finally came back after it became Wan's. Overall good experience. The egg rolls were perfect. The dumplings left something to be desired. Good consistency but lacked flavor overall. Sezchuan beef was delicious. The gingered Asian pear martini was so unique and crave-able. The sesame old fashioned was perfect. We will return! read more

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Wan's has been on my bucket list of restaurants to try since hearing many great reviews about the food. There is a lunch and dinner time-frame so I recommend looking up their hours prior to arriving. When arriving, you are welcomed right away by the hostess that makes sure to get you sat quickly. Take in the decor as you are walking to your seat because it is very unique and symbolizes the cuisine you are about to enjoy. The menu contains many options depending your pallet but enjoy the fresh wonton chip that are provide with some duck sauce. I ended up getting the Grandma's Combo plate to try a little of everything. I choose a vegetable spring roll, wonton soup, vegetable fried rice and honey garlic chicken. The wonton soup was so delicious that you get to wonton dumplings, which is rare. The vegetable spring roll had a great crunch to it and was not socking in grease. The vegetable fried rice was super flavorful and a generous portion. Lastly, the honey garlic chicken was not overly coated in batter, perfectly sauced and the not soaking in grease. Surprisingly, I had enough room in my stomach to try one of their desserts that they had for the month. For someone who does not like chocolate that much, the chocolate cheesecake with caramel moose was super delicious, creamy and addicting for another bite. With a very attentive, funny staff and delicious food, finding a Chinese spot can be hard but I think I found mine. read more

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We had heard so much about this restaurant and how good it was that we were dying to try it. Unfortunately, we went on a Saturday at around 6:00 p.m. And the line was way too long. So we left and went elsewhere. A few days later, on a Monday afternoon, we decided to get takeout. We ordered the pan fried dumplings, an order of spare ribs, and the crispy tofu with orange sauce. The dumplings were delicious but we only got six small dumplings for $10. While the sauce on the tofu was zesty, it did not soak through. And so once you got through the first layer, you were eating flavorless tofu. The ribs also had a nice sauce, but they were a bit chewy. We were disappointed with this meal. But because of all we'd read and heard about this restaurant, we decided we would give it another try. So about 3 weeks later, again on a Monday at lunch time, we got takeout. This time we got the hot and sour soup, the Hunan beef, and the Singapore noodles. Hot and sour soup is one of my favorites, and I haven't found many here that I like. This is the best one I've had in South Florida. The Hunan beef was very good. (I would have loved a little bit more mushrooms in it. I had to hunt for them.) But the beef was tender and flavorful, and the dish had lots of broccoli, my favorite. The Singapore noodles also were very good with three different types of meat and veggies, and of course it was curried. Thank goodness we decided to give this place a second chance. Now, we are looking forward to trying a few other dishes on the menu. Each meal (with an appetizer and two entrees) was about $50. read more

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Haven't been here in a long long time - maybe over 10 years? It's now Wans, but same family. My kids wanted to meet us there and we jumped in the car and met on a Sunday night. They sat at a table already when we arrived but there was a line forming so we made it in time. They had the crispy noodles that we love on the table and we were all munching on those. We ordered a few different soups and all came out quick and very good. I had mixed and the others had wonton and sour soup. We also had the crab rangoons, walnut shrimp, special fried rice, honey garlic chicken and a Mongolian beef dish. There were four of us and very satisfied with portions and service. This placed is a fine tuned machine. They know what they're doing. We drove 25 min and it's worth the drive. read more

Wan's @wans.fl Ft. Lauderdale, FL Wan Kwai Fong was a vibe! Not your average Late-night speakeasy! The DJ kept the tunes going til 2am! I enjoyed my food! Here's what I had: Red Geisha Ha Gow Salt & Pepper Shrimp Krab Ragoon Veggie Soy Noodles Egg Tart Everything was delicious! Are you coming to the next one? #Wans #FortLauderdale #DimSum #AsianCuisine #Speakeasy #Vibes #EDM #LateNight #SoloDate #LetsDrinkz #EatzWithSweetz #LetsEatz read more

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Wan's is a Fort Lauderdale treasure, and has been for generations. I think everyone worried when Christina Wan retired last year, but her nephew reportedly took over without missing a beat. Wan's is a simple place that does everything right. The food is superb. Basic chicken dishes are elevated with tender breast meat. All ingredients seem to be elevated. Delivery is blazing fast, but eating there is also a very pleasant experience. Service is fast and attentive. I drive past PF Chang's to eat here every couple of weeks. Highly recommended. Update: I got so hungry writing this review that I went back and ordered the Honey Chicken with egg drop soup. Dee-licious read more

Had dinner at WAN's the other night and it was good! We started with spring rolls and a wonton soup. I have to say the wonton soup did not have much flavor at all. The dumplings in the wonton were okay though. Spring rolls were good and we continued to order the pepper steak and veggie lo mein. Pepper steak fed me, my husband, and 2 kids. Big portion but we wished it was cooked a little more because it was on the chewier side. Veggie lo mein was so good and what I appreciate is our server letting us know if we made it into a combination dinner she could include the wonton soup since it's part of the combination dinner entrees. Saves you a few bucks but that goes a long way when a server is considerate. I definitely think we will be back soon because I want to try other items on the menu. read more

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Absolutely love the new reincarnation of Wan's! Excellent food in a family friendly atmosphere. They make some of my favorite fried rice in the area and have fast and efficient service. read more

Met a friend for lunch here. We'd both been excited to learn that WAN's had reopened and stayed "in the family". This was an opportunity to catch up and to try the new incarnation of the restaurant. We both got their combination lunches as they seemed the better deal. They included soup and a spring roll and in some cases a choice of rice. She got the egg drop soup and cashew chicken. She upgraded to an egg roll. I got their won ton soup and Singapore rice noodles. I also got the egg roll. The soup was just okay. There were 2 won tons in the soup and some scallions. It would have been nice to have a few slivers of pork as well. I liked my traditional egg roll (she did not). The Singapore rice noodles were heavy with curry and good. I took some of my entree home. It was actually better the second time around reheated and served piping hot. I don't care for spring rolls which come with the combos here, but I'm not sure I'd pay a $1.50 extra for this upgrade in the future. In fact, I think I'd skip the combos altogether. This is not the place to come for an inexpensive meal. Get the spare ribs and some of the more exotic (non Americanized) fare on their regular menu and you'll be happier. Just bring your credit cards and a sense of adventure. read more

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This was my first time at WAN's. For years, friends have told me that WAN's has great Chinese food. Now I can agree. Since my doctor told me I needed to eat more vegetables and drop 20 pounds, I focused on the vegetable options here. I was really pleased with all the offerings on the menu! A vegetarian section had 9 entrees and other plant options were present on every page. I found a tofu dish listed under "Grandma's Combo" which included stir fried tofu in a spicy Hunan sauce with broccoli, bell peppers, snow peas and mushrooms. It was very good. The Grand Ma Combos come with hot tea, spring roll, choice of three soups, and choice of rice including vegetable fried rice. All for about $17. It was delicious and very wallet friendly. My neighbor ordered fried tofu with the Chow Mein dish also listed in the Grandma's Combo section. He loved it! (His doctor told him he is obese, so I encouraged him to follow my lead.) The waiter, Eric, was very nice and attentive. The restaurant is clean and spacious. I did need to send a glass back because it was dirty. The Grandma's Combos are available from 11:30 to 6pm only. See my menu photo. read more

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Wan's is the new iteration of Christina Wan's, reopened by the owner of Temple Street and Christina Wan's nephew. I'd been meaning to check it out, but yesterday's visit was more by accident--caught in the rain and needing a place to duck into. I ended up ordering the spare ribs, which isn't something I'd normally go for, but the folks at the bar were raving about them. And honestly? They lived up to the hype--tender, flavorful, and easily the highlight of the meal. The roast pork lo mein and the fried rice that came with it? Disappointing. Both lacked flavor and weren't worth eating, which felt like a waste of money. The hot and sour soup was solid, though. If not for the ribs, this would've been a two-star experience, but they bumped it up to a three. Hoping they refine the basics because there's potential here. read more

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This review is for a delivery order. I did not find Wan's on UberEats but saw that they do have delivery through Toast. The order was fast and well packaged. My family have been ordering from Christina Wan's for years and always was good. So looks like CW closed and now has reopened as just "Wan's". If you are interested in the story you can check out this link: https://www.miaminewtimes.com/restaurants/beloved-fort-lauderdale-chinese-restaurant-wans-reopens-22689080 I didn't order much this time just some pork pot stickers and Cantonese Pan Fried noodles with chicken. Everything was very good. So I highly recommend and will order again or visit in person. read more

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Service was excellent! Loved the dumpling sampler and the chow fun. We also tried the Peking duck which was also good but I felt the portion was extremely small for the price. read more

A very disappointing meal. The food was tasteless and the veggie fried rice had almost no vegetables.

This restaurant emeged as a Pheonix to make an old icon even better. Service was way beyond average here and the food quality was certainly elevated. For vegetarians it is a haven. I loved the eggplant, the cucumber dish (Singapore or Shanghai, wasn't sure which of the two it was named), and the green beans. My dining buddy had the chow fun and said it was very good. The place gets packed, at least on weekends so try to make a reservation if allowed. Very classy inside with a nice bar area. I'm not a huge fan of Chinese and would return to this without thinking twice. read more

So I have a friend that always takes me to Fort Lauderdale to the best food places. We went to Wan's and it was amazing. This is an old school Chinese restaurant with much more on the menu. Great drinks they have a good selection of mixed drinks and wines and they have very good cocktails. The decor was awesome and the place was vibrant. The food was amazing. We had the dumplings fried and steamed pork.on point yummm. We ordered three dishes, the chicken fried rice, which is amazing. Everything is cooked in house and I mean it had that great fried rice flavor. I love it. We also order the honey garlic chicken, and the orange chicken . Wow what a treat the honey garlic chicken was amazing. It had that flavor when you were kidding you went into a Chinese restaurant with that garlic wow it was perfect and crunchy with good portions of chicken breast inside one of the best I've had. The orange chicken was the hit. It also was crunchy with the sauce that was amazing. I added that sauce to the rice immediately. I also ordered the pepper steak, which was delicious and also had a great steak sauce perfect for white rice. The entire meal was amazing and delicious. Check out the menu. They have almost everything you want. The service is friendly. The staff was amazing. Our server was fantastic. She was always there and took very good care of us. This is a must. I definitely will come back. I want more.!!!! read more

Real Chinese food.Fresh,hot and excellent service.Prices ok,white tables. Parking lot busy.keep in mind this is authentic Chinese food,not Chinese-American,the flavor change/way to prepare some things.I will not return,but give a try,you never know if you like. Thanks. read more

Wan's - Chinese Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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I ate here before when it was Christina Wan's. I was very disappointed. Since then she has retired, closed and her family reopened it. Wow the service was outstanding and the food was incredible. We started with a few appetizers and some soups. I had hot and sour soup it was very good. My wife and mother had wonton soup and they were really impressed by how good it was. Then we shared ribs, crab Rangoon and a couple of eggrolls. The ribs were really good and so were the eggrolls, now the Crab Rangoon, that was unbelievably good. It was full of crab. It was by far the best Crab Rangoon I have ever had. For dinner we shared, a house special fried rice, shrimp and lobster sauce and a cashew chicken. All three dishes were really good. I know it's a bit of a shelp to get there from where I live, but it's worth it. read more

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Had an amazing experience with the family at Wans. Everything from the spare ribs to the fried rice was perfection. We were sat right as we arrived and had drinks and wonton strips on the table immediately. The restaurant had a family friendly feel - very welcoming. Would go back again and again. Especially loved the beef and broccoli, the string beans, and the won ton mixed soup. read more

You know the food is going to be good at a Chinese spot if the wonton strips for the table are homemade! I practically drank the plum sauce, the best I have had since the old days of Peking Duck in Pompano. To start we shared an order of egg rolls and I tried a cup egg drop soup. I would have liked to add some white pepper but no shakers on the table. It was missing scallions per the menu but the consistency was exactly what I was hoping for! For entrees we ordered the orange chicken and honey garlic chicken. I thought it was interesting there was a reasonable charge of $2 to add broccoli. Personally I don't really eat the vegetables in Chinese dishes like these, they are almost like a garnish to me so I thought this was a smart move for the restaurant to not automatically add and absorb the cost. Both entrees were flavor packed and crave-worthy, so we will be back! read more

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Wan's was transcendent and I think about it almost every day after visiting. The food was killer, the staff were courteous, knowledgeable, and attentive. The restaurant was packed and had a great family restaurant feel to it. The owner, Alex, recently took it over from family and it is so delicious. Great job Alex and team! read more

Wan's - Lobster was so large and delicious. The rice. The noodles, the dumplings.... all SOOO GOOD - Chinese Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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I'm so happy that Christina decided to keep the restaurant going and gave the reins to a family member. My friend and I got together for a long overdue lunch date and I'm glad we both said we wanted to return and try the new place out. Food is still as good and I'm excited to see they have a liquor license. I'm returning to try the Lychee Martini that's on the menu. read more

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WAN's is absolutely incredible. I sat at the bar with my friend and we were greeted by the bartender Jesse. The service was fantastic, the ambiance was unique and welcoming. The bartender knew what he was doing with that gin drink, it was perfection. As for the food, 1000/10. This food is so authentic, my first bite had bold flavor and fresh! The honey garlic chicken had a nice outer crunch to it and the pieces were full of meat. I loved the vegetable fried rice, it was very delicious! The portions here are huge, I opt in for the large portion of rice so I could have leftovers. This place deserves to be on diners, drive ins, and dives. The owner was very kind, and checking on other costumers! They really care about quality of food and service. I highly recommend this place, definitely check it out. read more

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I've been looking for a good Chinese place in the area, and someone recommended Wan's to me back when it was Christina Wan's. I was sad when it closed before we got to try it, but so excited when it reopened! Apparently this place is about 60 years old, and very loved. I incorrectly assumed this was a normal Chinese takeout place, and was very wrong. It has a nicer, sit-down feel to it, with water service as soon as you sit, staff who greeted us immediately, and nice tablecloths. We came on a Saturday around 6:15 and it was already packed! We started with the egg rolls, which were huge! I got the honey garlic chicken and my husband got the sesame chicken. They came out very quickly despite how busy they were. The presentation was beautiful and portion sizes of the chicken were great. My only complaint is that the white rice portion that came on the side and served family style was pretty small. The honey garlic chicken was perfectly crispy, great quality, and the flavor was very good. It's a little more expensive than normal for Chinese food, but you're definitely getting a nicer experience and great food. Wan's could easily become a go-to for us. read more

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The food is absolutely incredible! Rich with flavor, tradition, and made with love. WAN's (Christina WAN's) has been serving up amazing dishes for decades, now fourth generation. I've been dining there for 20+ years, and the recipes/flavors haven't changed a bit. Trust me, every bite is perfection! read more

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When in the mood for a nice place with great service to grab Chinese food, look no further. Wan's is it. Service is great from the moment you walk in the door. We started with the pupu platter which had a good amount of food for two. The highlight was the ribs. They also have combo platters offered early in the evening that include a soup and 2 spring rolls. I had the hot and sour soup and the shrimp in lobster sauce. The soup was good and it was my first time having shrimp in lobster sauce. It was good - very interesting textured sauce. We had a lovely dining experience here. Pro tip: get there before 6:30pm to take advantage of the combo platter and avoid the lines. read more

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An absolute amazing experience from entry to exit Wan's is a multi-generational establishment that excels in every way possible. The ambiance is fantastic bright clean and upscale feel with plenty of space the restaurant was buzzing with patrons on the Thursday evening we visited. It is clear this is a local favorite. The service was fantastic as well with multiple members of the Wan family stopping by to check in on us and ensure that our meal and experience was top notch. The food was the brightest star of the show, every single dish we had (we ate family style and ordered multiple dishes) was amazing. Truly exceptional and I don't say this lightly, possibly the best Chinese food I have eaten in the US. With all of the positives they certainly could charge more than they do but the prices here are also very reasonable. TL:DR - If you get the opportunity to patronize Wan's do not pass it up! read more

We've now dined at Wan's twice since its 2025 revival, and both experiences cemented its place as a local favorite for American Chinese fare--delivered with remarkable efficiency, warmth, and a noticeable upgrade in protein and produce quality. First Visit: We arrived just after 7pm to a packed house, with a 15-minute wait for a table. Despite the crowd, service was smooth and never rushed. Here's what we ordered: * Hot and Sour Soup: Generously filled with tofu, mushrooms, and pork. Good vinegar tang, but missing the pepper heat--remedied with a side of chile sauce. * Egg Rolls (Appetizer): House-made, crisp but bland, mostly cabbage. The only dish we wouldn't repeat. * Szechuan Pork (Main): Tender shredded pork and vegetables in a garlicky brown sauce. Savory but mild; extra chile sauce brought it to life. * House Fried Rice (Side): Excellent wok hei, well-balanced mix of egg, shrimp, and meats. Total comfort food. The standout here was the fried rice and the overall quality of the proteins and vegetables. Second Visit: Returning earlier--5:45pm after the early birds--the dining room started quiet but filled quickly. Once again, service was sharp and efficient; we enjoyed a larger meal and still finished comfortably in under an hour. * Thin-skinned Fried Pork Dumplings (Appetizer): Absolute must-order. Crispy, juicy, packed with pork flavor--far superior to the egg rolls. * Ja Ja Mian (Main): Hearty noodles in a mild, pork meat sauce--Cantonese-American take on zhajiangmian. Good texture, but like other mains, benefits from extra chile sauce. * Eggplant with Garlic Sauce + Shrimp (Main): Sweet, glossy sauce, perfectly cooked shrimp, and fresh, tender eggplant. Adding chile sauce balances the sweetness. * Crispy Baby Bok Choy with Garlic (Side): The sleeper hit--light, fresh, perfectly sautéed, highlighting excellent produce. * Cocktails: Both the Mai Tai (classic, dark rum-heavy, and strong) and the White Sesame Old Fashioned (smooth, nutty, Japanese whiskey) were generous and well-crafted. What Didn't Work: * Egg Rolls: Only tried on the first visit--bland, mostly cabbage, and easily skipped. * Spicing Overall: Our only real complaint. Most dishes are mild by default, clearly tuned to the local palate. Want more flavor? Just ask for their chile sauce--they're happy to oblige. Food Quality: The proteins and vegetables on both visits were a cut above what you'll find at most neighborhood spots--shrimp are plump and sweet, pork is tender, and every vegetable tasted crisp and fresh. Atmosphere & Bonus: Wan's is always clean, comfortable, and buzzing with a loyal, mostly non-Asian crowd. Christina Wan herself was greeting guests on our second visit--officially "retired," but clearly still part of the weekend magic. Bottom Line: Wan's sets the standard for service, consistency, and ingredient quality in SoFlo's American Chinese scene. Skip the egg rolls, focus on the dumplings, mains, veggie sides, and cocktails, and don't be shy about asking for more spice. After two visits, we're already looking forward to the next. read more

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This place has been around for many years and we loved it when it was Christina Wan's. Now it is just Wan's but in the same family. The last time we were there, my husband got severe food poisoning. I almost had to take him to the hospital We wouldn't chance going there again as fear that they do not practice food safety. read more

I usually don't give four stars to a restaurant. But I think WAN's Alex especially deserves it, in this case. He took a mediocre restaurant and made it wonderful. read more

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Went to Wan's for the first time since it changed hands ( formerly Christina Wan's). Didn't care for ChristinaWans but the changes made since the ownership change were significant. The ribs were much better and the shrimp fresh and plump in the lobster sauce. (I don't think you should have to pay for pork in the sauce but an extra $2 isn't bad ). I asked for brown sauce and got black bean? (A server or kitchen error) We ordered pepper steak that was very good and had pan fried pork dumplings that were very good but greasy. The wonton soup was looking bad in the yelp pictures but when I told the new owner (Alex), he knew what I wanted. Pork strips and bok choy leaves in the soup so he (without my asking) just brought it out to me. It was pretty good (certainly much better than the pictures after the additions) . When the bill came there was a $7 charge for the soup he brought out without my asking? I wasn't going to complain but he shouldn't have charged me. (It would have been the classy way to make me a friend.) the service was ho-hum (average). He needs some professional servers or to train the ones he has. Was a bit surprised to see a 3% credit card charge on the bill but that seems to be a trend. All in all WAN's is a good improvement over Christina WAN's and we probably will go back to give it another try to be fair. With a few tweaks WAN's has good potential. read more

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So this restaurant was recommended by a friend. He used to be a chef and restaurant owner prior to retirement. His recommendations always have great responses. Not this time. We tried thus restaurant on Thursday January 15th, 2026. We put in our names and they said I would receive a text when our table was ready. I received the text and we were seated. When I went to sit on the booth side of our table there was rice and another blop of something. So I went to the chair side and sat next to my wife. I'd prefer to look at her while we have conversation. We looked at the menu. Same me u as other less expensive Chinese restaurants. My wife ordered a Jack and coke and the green beans and added chicken. LOL not chicken at all. It was a mushy texture and did not taste at all like chicken. She did not eat the mystery meat. She ate the green beans and the vegetable dumplings which had a good flavor. They were pretty flat and skinny. Not much substance inside. I choose the Singapore noodles. That was a poor choice. The dish lacked flavor and had minimal curry. I have had much better at the take out only Chinese restaurants. It was served on a dish with nothing else. I asked the server if the dish came with rice and he replied would you like brown or white rice. $22 for the Singapore noodles. The shrimp within the dish were good. The pork was the typical fatty stripe you get with take out Chinese. Not impressed. Our friend that recommended said on his second visit his experience was the same as ours with the food. He original recommendation was based on the duck alone. And the cherry on top they allow pets in the restaurant. Only service animals are legally allowed in an establishment serving food. I didn't get all the photos I wanted because I was frustrated with the experience. When I asked an associate why is there a dog inside the restaurant she smiled and said it's so cute. Management did nothing about it. We will not be back nor recommend. LEAVE YOUR PET AT HOME read more

Wan's - Pet inside of Wan's restaurant. Not a service animal. - Chinese Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

I wrote a one star review and the owner responded with a totally false response. made it sound like I didn't know the difference between roast duck and Peking duck. I oredere roast duck and it was mainly bones and fat.​ read more

Amazing. Chinese food you use to get years ago at the original in emerald hills. Been 3 times in the 3 weeks Everything we've ordered arrived hot and tasted fresh. We will return return and return read more

The place was packed. It was more Americanized Chinese food but it served its purpose. Food tasted good. Big portions. Great customer service. read more

I ordered a take-out and pan fried noodle with beef was missing in the order. I realized that after being home and called the restaurant and told them fried noodle was missing. They said they can issue the refund, but they did not. read more

The food is very very good. Waitress service is also very good everybody so kind of food is good what more could you ask for?