50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Temple Terrace

“Writing down this review because im a picky eater and I keep forgetting what I like. Honey chicken is sweet in sour chicken (deep fried in a tempura batter) tossed in a sweet sauce. I'm not a fan of the bourbon chicken (got it years ago and never tried it again since); the mongolian chicken is stir fried. Orange, sesame, and general tso chicken uses the same chicken base (dark meat chicken with lots of nooks and crannies for the sauce to hold to); orange sauce is sweet and spicy, sesame is not sweet and doesnt rely on sesame oil (which i like), and general tso is not sweet and mostly a spicy chili sauce (either there was a different dish that was sweet and spicy or this dish got less sweet over time). Lo mein is in the takeout containers while chow mein is in a plastic container and is very wet. Mixed vegetables are served in a dark sauce.“

“China Star never disappoints! Their fried special rice is my absolute favorite; flavorful, perfectly cooked, and packed with fresh ingredients. I also love their broccoli and steak, crispy and tasty egg rolls, and sweet and sour chicken. The food is consistently delicious, and the service is always friendly and attentive. This is my go-to spot whenever I’m craving great Chinese food!“

“Scallops, noodles, shrimp, a quail egg, and more await you in the spicy seafood noodle soup. It has pieces of fruit that were sweet and nice pieces of corn and carrots that caused inviting tastes. It was a delectable experience and very filling.“

“We moved here from New York we couldn't find any good Chinese restaurants as good as up there but this one here is just as good. Food is always fresh my husband is a hard one to please he only wants Chinese food from New China if you looking for good Chinese this is the place ... By the way the beef and broccoli is delicious it's prepared perfectly...“

“We went for dinner tonight on Mother's Day based on Google Reviews. The food was a beautiful, fresh, and DELICIOUS! The owner came out to see how everything was and gave us a little background story & family history (which I always love). Super friendly, family oriented. DELICIOUS! Try it!! Tell your friends. Definitely a hidden gem 💎“

“Great service, delicious food. We loved everything we ate and will be back to try more.“

“This is one of those places where I rarely ever see non-Asian people. The menu is mostly in Chinese and it’s hard to understand. This is probably why it’s not super crowded. however, this place is special. first the skewers. This is a northern Chinese restaurant and the flavors are influenced by Mongolia. The lamb skewer was delicious. The chicken skewer was delicious. Both with notes of cumin and perhaps coriander seed. The squid skewer was delicious and spicy with hints of miso. If you order a bowl of rice and five skewers, you have yourself a quick delicious meal for 12 bucks. The sweet and sour pork was unique. Not like any other “regular” Americanized one and should be tried. The mapo tofu was delicious and no holds barred. Very spicy.“

“Best restaurant to go for a family restaurant good food amazing service“

“Our server, Chase, was great, and I will ask to sit in their section every time we come in the future. The food portions seem to be smaller than what they used to be, which is a bummer. Most of the time we are able to be seated without a reservation with no wait.“

“UPDATED REVIEW - Thank you, Remy, for taking the time to make things right. We cleared up the misunderstanding, and I decided to give the restaurant another try. The food was delicious, and the portions were perfect this time. I really appreciate the great customer service—see you again soon!

Thanks again Remy.

OLD REVIEW -
I ordered beef with no veggies and even paid extra for meat — but the extra meat wasn’t there. When I raised the issue, the supervisor claimed he packed my food, but clearly something was missed. This isn’t the first time I’ve ordered from here; in the past they’ve taken care of me properly, but today was sloppy and disappointing. I hope management addresses this so it doesn’t happen again.“

“Ordered to-go from Liang’s Bistro pretty much by accident. I was in the area and wanted Asian to go but not Chinese or Ramen or Sushi. Limits the options, yes. Went here hoping it was more than a typical Chinese takeout shop. It turned out to be a bistro, as it is called, with a pretty and warm interior, table-side service and an impressive wine storage along one wall. The restaurant features an open kitchen with a large but not overwhelming menu. I chose yellow curry chicken, Thai basil with tofu and a pad Thai dish as well as shrimp lettuce wraps. Everything was delicious even though it was an hour before I made it home for us to eat dinner. What I like best is they do a little of everything - Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese and even noodles and poke without offering so many of each kind that you know it’s going to be awful. The manager took great care of me, mentioning that this is their second location after a long stint in Tampa and that the business is owned by a Chinese individual who is adamant about serving Asian food, rather than just his country’s dishes. I liked it and look forward to taking my family and friends. Feels comfortable and is affordable. I spent $62 to feed four people and we have leftovers in the fridge.“

“Best Chinese food I’ve had in a while just like back home (Boston). Staff is friendly food is fresh never disappointed.“

“Delicious! I had sweet and sour chicken, and it was such a light, crisp batter that made the dish was so tasty! My husband had pepper steak and all he should do was rave. The egg rolls were crispy and dee-lish, as well as the pork fried rice. A delightful dinner. The staff was present, but not overbearing and the chef came out to check that all was to our taste. So nice!“

“Was my first time ...the best Chinese food I have ever had ..Very large portions to share ..They have a desert cart that comes around...will definitely be back with the family! 5 stars from me for sure!“

“I went to Lan Zhou Noodle House and loved it! The food was really tasty, especially the stir fry was amazing. The staff was friendly, and the restaurant smelled great and it felt welcoming!“

“Great customer service and friendly people!“

“This is the best Chinese takeout spot in Tampa! When I moved first moved from New York I tried a few horrible places. Thankfully I found Ming Garden. The chicken wings, fried rice and boneless spare ribs are amazing!!They can also make things spicy which I love!!“

“Great spot in Tampa. Food was very delicious and cheap for the amount. Came here for lunch today and got exactly what I was looking for. Has a lot of unique options and the people here are nice. Great place and definitely recommended to try out.“

“Worked at a Chinese restaurant for years, it's actually so difficult to find authentic (Americanized) Chinese restaurants that aren't corporate or taste fake. The best tasting Chinese takeout I've ever had in Tampa and they are always flexible with orders.“

“I visited there because of the great reviews and I'm very pleased. I had the Szechuan Beef Combination and loved it. It was just spicy enough and very tasty. The portion looked small but there's quite a bit of food packed into those small packages. I used to go to Wok and Roll on Kennedy but it closed so I'm glad I found a Chinese takeout place I like even better. I highly recommend China Wok in South Tampa 🎉“

“Stopped in for lunch and ordered the grilled bourbon chicken. At first, I wasn’t sure since the sauce was light and the chicken looked underdone, but it actually turned out decent. My coworkers ordered the Spicy General Tso and the Firecracker Chicken kids meal, which they really enjoyed. Overall, not bad for a quick lunch option, though my coworkers aren’t very picky about their Asian cuisine.“

“I'm completely satisfied every time I eat here. The food is always cooked to perfection. There fast and very friendly. I think it's the perfect place to get your next meal. Also, I have to say, everything I've tried so far has been amazing in taste and quality!“

“Tasty Chinese food,would totally recommend!“

“Save yourself do not eat here! This is quite possibly the worst Chinese food ever. The egg roll had very little contents and what was there was mushy. My wonton was cloudy and wrappers with little to no filling.“

“The food is excellent my usual Chinese restaurant I go to shut down for a 3-week long vacation and we tried this place the place is small parking is a bit tough put the food is amazing they keep things clean everything is hot and fresh and they are extremely
friendly“

“Ordered to-go from Liang’s Bistro pretty much by accident. I was in the area and wanted Asian to go but not Chinese or Ramen or Sushi. Limits the options, yes. Went here hoping it was more than a typical Chinese takeout shop. It turned out to be a bistro, as it is called, with a pretty and warm interior, table-side service and an impressive wine storage along one wall. The restaurant features an open kitchen with a large but not overwhelming menu. I chose yellow curry chicken, Thai basil with tofu and a pad Thai dish as well as shrimp lettuce wraps. Everything was delicious even though it was an hour before I made it home for us to eat dinner. What I like best is they do a little of everything - Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese and even noodles and poke without offering so many of each kind that you know it’s going to be awful. The manager took great care of me, mentioning that this is their second location after a long stint in Tampa and that the business is owned by a Chinese individual who is adamant about serving Asian food, rather than just his country’s dishes. I liked it and look forward to taking my family and friends. Feels comfortable and is affordable. I spent $62 to feed four people and we have leftovers in the fridge.“

“Favorite Chinese in the area, always very polite and efficient!“

“We ordered delivery from Hong Kong a few weeks ago after an exhaustive search for *good* Chinese food. We were really pleasantly surprised at the quality, so we ordered again last night.

This place does not disappoint. We got the Chicken Fried Rice and The Four Seasons, and both dishes were excellent quality. The proteins they use are great quality and you can tell they are using fresh vegetables. They're crisp and perfectly cooked.

You get a lot of food for the price you pay as well. Delivery was on time (a few min early, actually).

This is our new go-to spot for Chinese food. Please keep up the quality, great prices and portions, and friendly service!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Other than the employee insisting on lecturing on the difference between broccoli, soft versus well done, the food was good considering Chinese food in Florida, but his tone with me left a sour taste in my mouth and the place is too small that I had to wait in the car until my food was ready. I gave it 4 stars just because the food was good enough that I would recommend going there.“

“Was my first time ...the best Chinese food I have ever had ..Very large portions to share ..They have a desert cart that comes around...will definitely be back with the family! 5 stars from me for sure!“

“Wow! The service was outstanding, with our meal being delivered directly to our hotel room door. The portion sizes were also notably generous. While the entire meal was delightful, the egg roll filling was not to my personal taste. I highly recommend this establishment for its exceptional service and value.“

“Was my first time ...the best Chinese food I have ever had ..Very large portions to share ..They have a desert cart that comes around...will definitely be back with the family! 5 stars from me for sure!“

“They really know how to prepare and cook their dishes! The Boneless Spare Ribs was tender! Other restaurants in the past has been tough like shoe leather. Not New China! Portions were awesome, the General Toas Chicken was the best! The owner doesn't treat you like a number but he's friendly and patient. The staff is great too. Great job and I hope you will be there for a long time.“

“Wow! Yum! The best Chinese I’ve had in Brandon. Prices are reasonable. They didn’t charge extra for sauces. The portions were big and food was flavorful and fresh. They have a pull up window for pick up orders.

My only complaint and reason they lost a star is because there were no Fortune cookies. Big sad!“

“Excellent food! Fresh, hot,reasonably priced! Can't wait to eat there again!“

“I have already tried this place multiple times, so I feel confident giving my review. I'm surprised by the current rating, this place is five stars. The food is delicious and fresh, the portions are generous, and the ingredients are high quality. The restaurant feels clean, they use good packaging for takeout, and they have about 4 to 5 tables for dining in.

I enjoy picking up my lunch here because the service is great, and the staff is very friendly. Their lunch specials are my favorite, and I go at least once a week to get my lunch. They are also very quick at getting the food ready.

Overall, I love this place. So far, it's my favorite spot for Chinese fried rice and General Tso's chicken in Tampa. I highly recommend it, especially for days when you don't feel like cooking, have a craving for Chinese food, or need a quick lunch for the office.

The photos show the General Tso's chicken, fried rice, spring roll, and steamed dumplings, everything was delicious.“

“Best Chinese takeout in Tampa! My food is always fresh and crispy like I asked. The sweet tea is excellent, always greeted with a smile, AND THEY SELL CHEESESTEAK ROLLS!!! 😋 Also I like that the condiments you can get yourself. So when I need extra sauce no biggie or extra charge. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“My husband and I are from NY where the takeout Chinese is top tier. Moving to Tampa, I have been searching for a quality take out spot and found it!

The staff is friendly, the food has so much flavor and quality, and the prices are very reasonable. Their lunch special is the best!

We have tried a handful of different meals from their diverse menu and have never been disappointed.“

“This is my go-to take out Chinese. They're always quick with the orders. It's usually ready when I get there, and it's always tasty. The people who work their are always polite. I have yet to have a problem.Definitely recommend you order ahead. This IS the pick-up spot in my opinion. At least in my neck of the woods.

Vegetarian options: Mixed vegetables are great. Haven't tried their bean curds, but if everything else is an example, it should be awesome.“

“Very easy online ordering and food is quite tasty.“

“I love it!! Ive been going there since I was a kid.the service is Fast ,and I could never complain ..Fresh ,and just wonderful food.(with most that I've tried)..Philly cheese steak EggRolls🔥🔥🔥🔥chicken wings🔥🔥🔥🔥 jumbo fried shrimp🔥🔥🔥 Beef and broccoli 🔥🔥🔥“

“A take out restaurant for sure. Their food is amazing. I'm obsessed with their dumplings like obsessed.. honestly everything I've had from here has been yummy. I've been looking for a good Chinese takeout place and this is the one. Only thing i don't love is you have to pay for fortune cookies they should just throw a handful in like the rest. Other than that i really recommend !“

“This is my go to spot in Tampa, they’re always so quick and on point. The food is bomb, I always get the General Tso dinner combination (photos attached) and love the eggrolls have actual veggies in it and not that weird mushy stuff most Chinese restaurants do. 10/10 would recommend“

“food is good it has that umami flavor but the soup" i have been to Singapore Taiwan and other asian countries i have never seen them put broccoli and bell pepper in a soup“

“I came through the drive through to pick up my App order and the lady says she can't find it because the App is down. I explained that it had processed the order and won't let me cancel. She keeps telling me the money will automatically go back to my card but there's nothing she can do to help me. I ask to speak with a manager. She leaves me waiting never returns, so I drive to the window and start to ask her about this issue and she shrugs her shoulders at me. I“

“I still think Golden China on dale mabry is the best. However, this is a decent taste when I don’t want to drive far and their hot oil sauce is better. Other than that the shrimp is WAYYY TOO SMALL AND thats why they don’t get 5 stars. They may not be using saffron to make rice yellow but my other spot does. You can taste the difference in the rice. Overall not horrible compared to new china“

“best Chinese in tampa bay ♥️😀“

“I've been going to HoHo Choy since the location on Ehrlich was open. It closed about 20 years ago. Fletcher is the original, and it's still the best.

No one does giant, stretchy, delicious sesame + sweet red bean dimsum like they do. Daikon cakes are perfect. I make rice at home but sometimes... I need their veggie fried rice with extra bean sprouts.

Yeah, the krab rangoon are quite good. They aren't bready or weirdly sweet and cake-like on the outside, the way some places make them. The outside is crisp and folded into squares for a pocket of filling. But that's really low on the list of what I go for.

I know some people don't like how long something takes but the wait is worth it. They run a small restaurant, not a McDonald's. That's why the food comes out so well.

I've never seen many people eating in the dining room. It's open and calm, very basic layout and minimal decor- which to me, means a lot more cleaning. Ick. HoHo Choy keeps it simple. Take-out is made to order. Try something you've never had before! Try the dimsum menu!“

“We get takeout from here regularly - it has been consistent and fresh every time. I've not dined in, but our online orders via the storefront are quickly prepared and packaged and ready within 15 min usually. I love their shrimp egg rolls and rangoons. I'd say it's good quality for the prices.“

“China Taste on Van Dyke is hands down one of the best local Chinese restaurants around! The food is always hot, fresh, and full of flavor. Every dish tastes made-to-order, with generous portions and great prices that make it an easy favorite for takeout nights.

Their egg drop soup is especially amazing — rich, comforting, and perfectly seasoned, with that classic silky texture that’s hard to get just right. It’s easily one of the best I’ve had anywhere. Pair it with their lo mein, sesame chicken, or fried rice and you’ve got a perfect meal.

The staff is friendly, quick, and always welcoming. Whether you call ahead or order in person, the service is fast and reliable, and your food is always ready when promised.

If you’re in the Lutz or Van Dyke area and craving great Chinese food, China Taste is a must-try. Delicious food, great service, and unbeatable consistency — definitely a five-star spot!“