Chen's Kitchen
7056 Waterset Blvd, Apollo Beach
(813) 213-9128
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This is my second experience with the restaurant. The very first was when it opened. I got sweet and sour chicken. When I got home the chicken was basically burned and too crispy. It was definitely brown from being overcooked. My wife got general tso's. Neither of us were impressed. I took it as them being busy and new to the open. So I gave them the benefit of the doubt.
Come to today I figured I would try it again because I was in a bind so why not one more time. The place was busy. I saw the chicken that I was to eat next to the fryer. They have chicken and giant baskets sitting out in the open air not refrigerated. There was four baskets of chicken sitting out unrefrigerated. To me this is a health hazard. For whatever reason ignorance or such I still ordered some sweet and sour chicken again to give it a go. Before leaving with my food I was looking in the back and you could see dirt and grime and everything all around. The place is unkempt and uncared for it seems. With this in mind I will not go back at all. I encourage you to look next to the fryer and see for yourself the baskets of unrefrigerated chicken. And look through the back and look at the floor and all of the filth everywhere.
I did try the chicken went at home and again chicken was overcooked and very tough.
0 stars.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Terrible service. Shy away from
Ordering from this establishment. Staff smoking in the back of the kitchen as well.
Service: 1
Food is very bland and not worth the cost or time
Food: 1
I’ve ordered from them multiple times since we moved to the area about a year ago. The food is always good and hot with fresh ingredients. They don’t disappoint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place 🔥 the food is so delicious! Definitely coming back, the owner is very sweet and you can take the love in the food !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere is great, restaurant is clean, kind staff and delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service was outstanding as always. Their food is the best bar none.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Its ok Chinese food. Not the best but not the worst. Because it is in Waterset the prices are a little higher than other Chinese food places. I would eat there again though.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Was excited to try a new chinese restaurant and ordered the cashew chicken. When I got home I noticed there were only peanuts on the dish and no cashews. I called the restaurant and they did not apologize and just explained to me how they made the mistake. They told me to drive back to the restaurant for a cup of cashews (a 40 min drive roundtrip). The male on the phone was very rude and did not offer any other option to rectify their mistake. Thankfully doordash refunded my meal, but this restaurant did not care that they made a mistake and did not care to fix their mistake.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Egg rolls were very greasy and over cooked.
Food: 2
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
Love getting takeout from here! I’m from NJ and have been trying to find good quality Chinese, and this is the closest I have found in the Riverview area! We drive over 15 minutes down I-75 because it’s that good. The portions are great and everything is always delicious. The owner/workers are always pleasant, and service is so quick. I highly recommend if you are looking for delicious, high quality, NY style Chinese.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food ! Very fresh! I’m working up here and I’ve eating here two days in a row now! Great price they give you huge servings!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here is amazing. It is far superior to any of the nearby Chinese to go restaurants. We ordered the meal for 4 so we could have leftovers for the next few days. Each dish was cooked perfectly and still fresh and hot by the time we got home.
I've been burnt by so many horrible places around here but not anymore. We're already thinking about what we'll order next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is truly amazing. Food is always excellent and the owner is very welcoming and accommodating. Will always answer your questions. This is the closest to New York style. Roast pork with vegetables was so tender and plenty of pork!! Outstanding!! Will
Always recommend to anyone who asks!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was visiting family in Tampa today and we were on our way home to order food. We encountered this place. The ordering process was very simple and the owner was very graceful explaining. The food was absolutely delicious...we ordered Orange 🍊,chicken, Bourbon chicken, boneless ribs, special lo mein and pork fried rice. My favorite was the boneless ribs. My sister lives there and I would definitely return when I am back ..this was today 8/23/2025.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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