China Bowl
5200 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL, 32606
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Address :
5200 NW 43rd St
Gainesville, FL, 32606 - Phone (352) 380-0088
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No
Categories
Chinese Cuisine
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
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Ken B.
Very fresh mostly made-to-order Chinese food. A few entrees, like the bourbon chicken, and the pork fried-rice, are ready for the lunch rush, but otherwise the dishes are cooked to order. One nice surprise is the food is not over-salted. You can order very healthy, say brocolli with chicken or vegetable chop suey, and you go go all-out and get the best pork egg foo young in North Central Florida. This is mostly take-out, but the half-dozen tables can seat five each, and they've always been super clean when we eat there. The lunch specials are a great deal, especially when you can get fresh vegetables for the same price as a burger and fries. A can of soda or bottled water is included. I would say that the moo shoo has too much shredded cabbage and could use better pancakes (as noted by another reviewer). Other than that, I've never been disappointed by any of the dishes. Usually the counter service is friendly, but I think a few of the staff are shaky with their English, so they tense up and might not smile when taking the orders. Face it, North Central Florida doesn't have the best Chinese restaurants in America, but this is as good or better than any other in the area (say, north of Orlando to south of Jacksonville), take-out or fancy.
(4)K S.
This place and Hot Wok on 13th are both pretty good. I prefer this place because the interior is way nicer for a lunch dine-in. I like it, I don't love it... hit them up for their lunch special. 5.60 for a drink rice and a main course with plenty of selection I think the reviews on this place are a little too enthusiastic. Good quick Chinese though.
(3)Shelley H.
If they delivered, I would give them another star because they are by far the best fast Chinese in this area. Clean restaurant, fast service, inexpensive, large portions.
(4)Jason S.
I have been to several dozen take out strip mall Chinese restaurants all across the southeast over the years and this by far the cleanest one I have every been to. I mean most of us can agree most takeout places look sketchy but the food is cheap and taste alright, but the first time I went into China Bowl I was kinda in shock at how clean it was and it even took me a few seconds to remember I was there to order food. Food taste a lot better than most takeout places. Though I must say my main reason for returning is how clean and fresh the actual restaurant is.
(5)Jim W.
I work near China Bowl and eat here at least twice a month. I usually get the garlic vegetable lunch special - extra spicy. I have yet to wait more than 10 minutes from the time I place my order. If you are looking for good tasting, fresh, fast, and inexpensive then this is your lunch stop. The food quality/quantity/taste is also consistent. Most dishes are served with fried rice. You can ask for white rice for no additional charge. The white rice is fantastic. If you are solo for lunch don't be surprised if someone sits down with you. Also, don't feel awkward to make a new friend for lunch and invite yourself to sit with a new acquaintance. The dining area can get busy at lunch rush. Even though the restaurant isn't unique in any way, I am compelled to give a 4 star rating based on value.
(4)Rohmer E.
One of the better if not best take out Chinese in Gainesville. I agree that it is way cleaner than most, but also tastier too. Reminds me of Szechuan Omei or Golden Delights if y'all can remember that far back. They are slightly more expensive than others, but the quality is better than Hot Wok. Not really worth driving out of your way for, but good if you live in the area and aren't feeling like Chopstix Bistro. They have a couple of tofu specials, including Orange Tofu which is not that common around here. They could do better frying the tofu, like coating it with corn starch, battering it like normal Orange Chicken, or frying it a little less so its not as rubbery. Its overpriced as is ($11!), but at least the sauce is tasty. Mixed Vegetables in Garlic sauce was quite good, with a nice spicy sauce. Much better than would be expected from take out. Their spring rolls are lame however...almost certainly not house made, super small, and tasteless. Still, as mentioned by others, because of the cleanliness and how tasty most of their food is I would come here over Hot Wok or any other Chinese take out in the area.
(3)Michael L.
Best fast-food Chinese in Gainesville. Practically the only one that is not overly greasy and with questionable quality meats. Love the Chow San Sin special. Fast service, never screws up my order. Decent portions and all. Only weird thing is the mu-shu, the pancakes come in a package of stuck together squares of very thin rice paper, certainly not very fresh or easy to eat, weirdly chewy like a gummy candy. If only they delivered, I'd give them 5 stars easily.
(4)Wilhelmina R.
Even though this is a place where you get food at a counter with no refills on soda and you clear your own table, it is clean and has a public restroom. The shrimp here were large and a good grade of shrimp, and that was with the 5.50 lunch special.
(5)Scott R.
For the first time ever. Yelp let me down. I have to be honest. While using yelp for Chinese take out places, I didn't find anything consistent. I didn't order much, but what I did order I didn't find to be very good. The place was clean and they were friendly. The egg drop soup had a bad after taste. The cheese wontons were almost not edible, with a really strong unpleasant taste and smell. Both fortune cookies were more then stale to the point they were no longer crunchy. They just twist like a soft pretzel. The sweet and sour chicken was mostly breading and lacked flavor. However, the can of sprite was on point. So overall. I think that's it for this place. I'm going to try another. This one is definitely not for me.
(2)Fred P.
Big Fan. I've been coming here for more than 10 years. The food is consistently very good. The place is constantly cleaned, mopped, and one of the cleanliest Chinese restaurants in town. The service is very good for Chinese take-out. The vast majority of workers speak English as their second language and don't make a ton of small talk. That being said, I'm consistently greeted with a smile and a thank you. I highly recommend China Bowl. Best take out Chinese in Gainesville.
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