All there food or meats look like chopped up cat or dog food with different colored sauces over it it's nasty I would not recommend very bad service
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Hot Sour Soup
Zane Bueno
So, I have been in the area for three years but never tried this because I have to be in a certain mood for takeout Chinese food (I don't get drunk, but this is perfect hangover food for most people).
After checking for authentic food items like Mapo Tofu or house made dumplings to test my theory of this being Amerinese food or not (standard Chinese food in America - check out the documentary, "Searching for General Tso's Chicken" to find out more about why most Chinese takeout restaurants have the same menu), I decided on a dish that tests sugar content and ingredient freshness and how plentiful.
As expected, the sauce was very sweet (to satisfy the American palate), and they didn't have more authentic Chinese dishes. You get a good portion which is what people want, sometimes more than authenticity.
PROs: the food was piping hot and plentiful. The mushrooms and pork were plentiful as well, which you would expect given the fish name, "Pork and Mushrooms". You won't be disappointed by quantity, even though the prices are higher than many. I love the old-school takeout container, and the modern container is great for reusing. The woman taking the order was extremely friendly and polite and was refreshing compared to many customer service people today.
CONs: Not a place for authentic Chinese food (not expected). Too sweet for me (I got mine extra spicy knowing it would likely be sweet). Pork, carrots, and pea pods were overcooked (maybe even pre-cooked before adding to the heat for final prep), and fried rice was dry (likely pre-cooked) but you could add it to the sauce, which softened it.
Overall, a great movie night or late night food that can be shared. The place is really set up for takeout, although they offer tables, but not with any thought to design, just tables to sit at. Inventory is visible at the front and stored behind cheap sellinh items of jewelry and trinquets, which is also standard in a lot of these type places I've been in. All in all, I wouldn't dissuade anyone from going here, as long as you adjust your expectations and know what to expect.
I'll go again but ask for "not sweet" and made fresh. Let me know your experience and whether you are a foodie or not.
Parking: Just a few spots.
Kid-friendliness: Nothing to deter kids.
Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice
Shaun Dodgins
So we come here a couple years ago and got some terrible service, and we felt like it was because we didn’t want the precooked buffet, HOWEVER We ordered off the menu and it was SO GOOD, well ONLY because the food was good we went back! Now time after time we get AMAZING FOOD, phenomenal service, and the price is fantastic for what you get. This is one of those diamond in the rough “hidden gem” kinda places. I highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Broccoli Beef, Wonton Soup, Fried Rice, Black Pepper Chicken, Hot Sour Soup, House Fried Rice, Chicken in Garlic Sauce
Israel Alarcon
I walked in for the first time ever, a bit skeptical after seeing the sign for seafood boil. Having lived in Toccoa for two years, I had never given this place a chance. That was a huge mistake. We used to drive all the way to Oakwood or Buford for seafood, but now I can happily say we won't need to again.
This hidden gem, just five minutes away, served delicious seafood that was literally finger-licking good!
As a side note, I didn't expect the massive amount of food in the order. We ordered a large, anticipating a decent portion, but we were still surprised by the enormous platter they gave us. The potatoes were so tender, I almost mashed them!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joan N Lester Sullens
food was fresh and hot. the lady was great. very good customer service.
5 🌟
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Broccoli Beef, Black Pepper Chicken, House Lo Mein, Hot Pepper Chicken and Hot Pepper Steak from Hot Bar, Grilled Pot Stickers
Eric Pham
Great portion and food! My wife love their crawfish! Very friendly.
My family and I often call in pick up orders to go from China Lin. It is consistently delicious. The food is always freshly prepared and appealing. This small "mom and pop" restaurant is one of our frequent go to places to pick up supper.
My husband and I always order off the menu, but our son likes to pick out various choices from the hot bar that is available at the counter.
From the hot bar, you can choose a side of rice or lo mein along with three different entrées out of about 10-12 options for around $10 per plate.
No matter which entrées we choose from the menu or hot bar, the food portions are very large. We always have plenty to eat for supper and enough left over for lunch the next day. Most of the entrees from the menu are around $10-11 each. An egg roll costs around $1.59. The potstickers are about $7.50.
This restaurant also has a small dining area; however, we always pick up our food to go.
We highly recommend this place! You will not be disappointed if you like great Chinese food full of flavor for a great deal!
They recently added a low Country boil option to their menu, which we have not tried yet, but plan to do so in the future.
The Mongolian chicken and hot spicy chicken in this restaurant is delicious and the cashiers is very kind and friendly , and the price was decent is was very cheap than every other chinese restaurant i’ve been to.你哥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K S
I got general tso chicken. It felt like I was eating rocks. It was so hard and dried out. My face is still hurting from trying to eat it. Crab rangoon tasted like I was eating rubber. I took the food the back. The lady at the cash register blamed me for my food being hard, dried out and, rubbery. She said, I took to long to eat the food thats why the food was hard, dried out and, rubbery. I live about 3 minutes away. My food should've never been hard, dried out and rubbery within the time for me getting home and eating. I have worked in food service and customer service. I know when my food have been sitting in a warmer for hours. I WILL NOT GO BE BACK THERE EVER!!!
Overpriced for what it is. Food was not great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
All there food or meats look like chopped up cat or dog food with different colored sauces over it it's nasty I would not recommend very bad service
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Hot Sour Soup
So, I have been in the area for three years but never tried this because I have to be in a certain mood for takeout Chinese food (I don't get drunk, but this is perfect hangover food for most people).
After checking for authentic food items like Mapo Tofu or house made dumplings to test my theory of this being Amerinese food or not (standard Chinese food in America - check out the documentary, "Searching for General Tso's Chicken" to find out more about why most Chinese takeout restaurants have the same menu), I decided on a dish that tests sugar content and ingredient freshness and how plentiful.
As expected, the sauce was very sweet (to satisfy the American palate), and they didn't have more authentic Chinese dishes. You get a good portion which is what people want, sometimes more than authenticity.
PROs: the food was piping hot and plentiful. The mushrooms and pork were plentiful as well, which you would expect given the fish name, "Pork and Mushrooms". You won't be disappointed by quantity, even though the prices are higher than many. I love the old-school takeout container, and the modern container is great for reusing. The woman taking the order was extremely friendly and polite and was refreshing compared to many customer service people today.
CONs: Not a place for authentic Chinese food (not expected). Too sweet for me (I got mine extra spicy knowing it would likely be sweet). Pork, carrots, and pea pods were overcooked (maybe even pre-cooked before adding to the heat for final prep), and fried rice was dry (likely pre-cooked) but you could add it to the sauce, which softened it.
Overall, a great movie night or late night food that can be shared. The place is really set up for takeout, although they offer tables, but not with any thought to design, just tables to sit at. Inventory is visible at the front and stored behind cheap sellinh items of jewelry and trinquets, which is also standard in a lot of these type places I've been in. All in all, I wouldn't dissuade anyone from going here, as long as you adjust your expectations and know what to expect.
I'll go again but ask for "not sweet" and made fresh. Let me know your experience and whether you are a foodie or not.
Parking: Just a few spots.
Kid-friendliness: Nothing to deter kids.
Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice
So we come here a couple years ago and got some terrible service, and we felt like it was because we didn’t want the precooked buffet, HOWEVER We ordered off the menu and it was SO GOOD, well ONLY because the food was good we went back! Now time after time we get AMAZING FOOD, phenomenal service, and the price is fantastic for what you get. This is one of those diamond in the rough “hidden gem” kinda places. I highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Broccoli Beef, Wonton Soup, Fried Rice, Black Pepper Chicken, Hot Sour Soup, House Fried Rice, Chicken in Garlic Sauce
I walked in for the first time ever, a bit skeptical after seeing the sign for seafood boil. Having lived in Toccoa for two years, I had never given this place a chance. That was a huge mistake. We used to drive all the way to Oakwood or Buford for seafood, but now I can happily say we won't need to again.
This hidden gem, just five minutes away, served delicious seafood that was literally finger-licking good!
As a side note, I didn't expect the massive amount of food in the order. We ordered a large, anticipating a decent portion, but we were still surprised by the enormous platter they gave us. The potatoes were so tender, I almost mashed them!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
food was fresh and hot. the lady was great. very good customer service. 5 🌟
That's pretty good Chinese food
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Roll
The food is great fresh and hot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is greatThe low country boilIs awesome
Parking: Limited Parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bourbon Chicken
Restaurantji Recommends
The food and staff are Excellent!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Broccoli Beef, Black Pepper Chicken, House Lo Mein, Hot Pepper Chicken and Hot Pepper Steak from Hot Bar, Grilled Pot Stickers
Great portion and food! My wife love their crawfish! Very friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Broccoli Beef, Shrimp Fried Rice
My family and I often call in pick up orders to go from China Lin. It is consistently delicious. The food is always freshly prepared and appealing. This small "mom and pop" restaurant is one of our frequent go to places to pick up supper.
My husband and I always order off the menu, but our son likes to pick out various choices from the hot bar that is available at the counter.
From the hot bar, you can choose a side of rice or lo mein along with three different entrées out of about 10-12 options for around $10 per plate.
No matter which entrées we choose from the menu or hot bar, the food portions are very large. We always have plenty to eat for supper and enough left over for lunch the next day. Most of the entrees from the menu are around $10-11 each. An egg roll costs around $1.59. The potstickers are about $7.50.
This restaurant also has a small dining area; however, we always pick up our food to go.
We highly recommend this place! You will not be disappointed if you like great Chinese food full of flavor for a great deal!
They recently added a low Country boil option to their menu, which we have not tried yet, but plan to do so in the future.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Fried Rice, Fried Rice, Roll, Broccoli Beef, Black Pepper Chicken, Sauce
The Mongolian chicken and hot spicy chicken in this restaurant is delicious and the cashiers is very kind and friendly , and the price was decent is was very cheap than every other chinese restaurant i’ve been to.你哥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got general tso chicken. It felt like I was
eating rocks. It was so hard and dried out. My face is still hurting from
trying to eat it. Crab rangoon tasted like I
was eating rubber. I took the food the back.
The lady at the cash register blamed me
for my food being hard, dried out and, rubbery. She said, I took to long to eat the food thats why the food was hard, dried out and, rubbery. I live about 3 minutes away. My food should've never been hard, dried out and rubbery within the time for me getting home and eating. I have worked in food service and customer service. I know when my food have been sitting in a warmer for hours. I WILL NOT GO BE BACK THERE EVER!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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