I am so angry I ordered sweet-and-sour chicken yesterday for today and this is not sweet-and-sour chicken all I got was chicken fingers and what looks like sweet-and-sour sauce and my crab rangoons were good but a little over
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Crab Rangoons
mike taylor
Worst ragoons I've
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sesame Chicken
Alex c
Usually the food is amazing, this time not even close. The fried rice was boiled or over cooked, the sweet and sour dipping sauce was leaking through the bag when I picked it up at the store, my egg rolls were burnt. Not a common occurrence but apparently I need to start checking the bag before I leave.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
haley Smeal
If I could rate this place negative stars I would. Me and my husband went to eat here around 4pm and got a pu pu plater for two are food was dripping oil and was very bland. our crab ragoons were very undercooked. When we said something remind you very nicely the waiter got the boss which she came storming out behind him and told us that it was our fault that we did not like the style of her cooking as she said and told my husband and I if we don’t like the food we can go. It was disgusting how horribly she talked to us.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Levi P.
I've been going to China Garden for years but moved away from Orono a couple years back. Every time I'm nearby I make it a point to stop in. The quality is still excellent and the staff is great as always. I liked the old location better. The atmosphere was more authentic to me. That only takes away from the experience a bit, though. My go-to dish is Sesame chicken. I've loved it since the first time I got it, especially if I ask for it to be a bit more on the spicy side. I haven't had everything on the menu, but everything that I have tried has been excellent. I will continue stopping in every time I get the chance!
Sascha Vogel
This is a cute place and the shop is cool but I don't feel the hype for the quality and flavor of food. Not bad.. just not
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Dale Richardson
Amended 2/9/24: I moved to Massachusetts 7 years ago and there's nothing down here that even comes close.I went there when I was trying a gluten free diet. Being a vegetarian, gluten free can be difficult at times. The manager asked me about my diet and what types of food I liked, and then made me something that was meat and gluten free, and also suitable for a diabetic. You would expect that that combination would be bad, but she brought out a curried tofu dish that was outstanding. Every time I go there I am very satisfied with the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather & Shane Tambling
My kids demand to go there.Kid-friendliness: My kid go up to get their own food.
Not a lot of ambiance, but terrific Americanized Chinese food and friendly competent servers ?. Nothing is particularly spicy, but still has loads of flavor. And the appetizers/tidbits and soups are delish! Hubby and I indulge at least once a week! And Christine, the owner, is so generous that she will cook genuine Asian food not on the menu…just ask! Highly recommend, best in the area! ?Vegetarian options: Christine will make special vegetarian dishes upon requested.Kid-friendliness: Took my great granddaughter (4 years old) and they were very adaptable to ensure she enjoyed her visit.
I have eaten great Chinese food, good and bad Chinese food. This was by far the worst I have ever eaten. I have never written a bad food review. I usually just let it go. I will just warn you. If you know Chinese food… this isn’t good… some inedible… way more sugar than is ever used in any of the dishes. Chinese food is always sweet but this is beyond sweet.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Kyle Koch
pleasant surprise! authentic Chinese food, worth the price, will come againVegetarian options: excellent tofu
We have lived here a year and been searching for "our" Chinese food place. We found it!! Great food, pleasant service, we will be back often!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Fried Rice, Crab Rangoons, Meat Dumpling
I am so angry I ordered sweet-and-sour chicken yesterday for today and this is not sweet-and-sour chicken all I got was chicken fingers and what looks like sweet-and-sour sauce and my crab rangoons were good but a little over
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Crab Rangoons
Worst ragoons I've
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sesame Chicken
Usually the food is amazing, this time not even close. The fried rice was boiled or over cooked, the sweet and sour dipping sauce was leaking through the bag when I picked it up at the store, my egg rolls were burnt. Not a common occurrence but apparently I need to start checking the bag before I leave.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
If I could rate this place negative stars I would. Me and my husband went to eat here around 4pm and got a pu pu plater for two are food was dripping oil and was very bland. our crab ragoons were very undercooked. When we said something remind you very nicely the waiter got the boss which she came storming out behind him and told us that it was our fault that we did not like the style of her cooking as she said and told my husband and I if we don’t like the food we can go. It was disgusting how horribly she talked to us.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I've been going to China Garden for years but moved away from Orono a couple years back. Every time I'm nearby I make it a point to stop in. The quality is still excellent and the staff is great as always. I liked the old location better. The atmosphere was more authentic to me. That only takes away from the experience a bit, though. My go-to dish is Sesame chicken. I've loved it since the first time I got it, especially if I ask for it to be a bit more on the spicy side. I haven't had everything on the menu, but everything that I have tried has been excellent. I will continue stopping in every time I get the chance!
This is a cute place and the shop is cool but I don't feel the hype for the quality and flavor of food. Not bad.. just not
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Amended 2/9/24: I moved to Massachusetts 7 years ago and there's nothing down here that even comes close.I went there when I was trying a gluten free diet. Being a vegetarian, gluten free can be difficult at times. The manager asked me about my diet and what types of food I liked, and then made me something that was meat and gluten free, and also suitable for a diabetic. You would expect that that combination would be bad, but she brought out a curried tofu dish that was outstanding. Every time I go there I am very satisfied with the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My kids demand to go there.Kid-friendliness: My kid go up to get their own food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pork Fried Rice, Sour Soup, Crab Rangoons, Boneless Ribs, Wings, Sesame Chicken, Egg Rolls
The sweet-and-sour Chicken And the sweet and sour my
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Not a lot of ambiance, but terrific Americanized Chinese food and friendly competent servers ?. Nothing is particularly spicy, but still has loads of flavor. And the appetizers/tidbits and soups are delish! Hubby and I indulge at least once a week! And Christine, the owner, is so generous that she will cook genuine Asian food not on the menu…just ask! Highly recommend, best in the area! ?Vegetarian options: Christine will make special vegetarian dishes upon requested.Kid-friendliness: Took my great granddaughter (4 years old) and they were very adaptable to ensure she enjoyed her visit.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Chicken, Pork Fried Rice, Sour Soup, Chicken Fingers, Beef, Boneless Ribs, Chicken Wings, Wings, Sesame Chicken, Egg Rolls
I have eaten great Chinese food, good and bad Chinese food. This was by far the worst I have ever eaten. I have never written a bad food review. I usually just let it go. I will just warn you. If you know Chinese food… this isn’t good… some inedible… way more sugar than is ever used in any of the dishes. Chinese food is always sweet but this is beyond sweet.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
pleasant surprise! authentic Chinese food, worth the price, will come againVegetarian options: excellent tofu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pancake, Ginger Sauce, Noodles
Very tasty and HUGE portions! The owner takes personal interest in making sure you have a good meal.
Wonderful food and lots of vegetarian options, great lo mein and fried rice, dont miss the ginger
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ginger Sauce