I have always loved China Pagoda. Over the years, they have changed owners a few times but I have been continually satisfied with the quality of their food. I almost always order the food for pick up. The few times I have eaten in the restaurant, have been for lunch and the service was fine. The address the other two reviews: OF COURSE the food is Americanized. This is suburban, practically rural, Minnesota. I am in no way surprised that they were not well versed on vegan dining. Give them a break. What they do, they do well. ALWAYS order the Tiger Pork. Sooooo good. The fired wontons, and steamed dumplings are also exceptional.
(5)
Cuong T.
Food is fabulous, the best Chinese food in Minnesota.. Great service and the waitress Aliza is so freaking hot.. Good food n a hot waitress what else can you ask for.
(5)
Joshua I.
Decent food, good-sized portions. Complaint - ordered a Diet Coke (with free refills) and was given a can of frozen Diet Coke. Not being a complainer, I mentioned it hoping the server would bring us another that we could drink. Nope. Laughed it off and said it must be too cold. Wow, thank you for the news! The place was empty at 6PM on a Tuesday night so the service was prompt, but this just didn't fly for my wife who is a Diet Coke fiend. Bummer too since I love Chinese food, even if it is rather Americanized...even better!
(2)
Mike H.
China Pagoda has been in Chaska for a number of years. Quality of food is okay, but is very Americanized. At the time I went there, the lo mein had spaghetti noodles as a substitute. The service and attentiveness appear to be above average, and it is almost always busy. I wouldn't recommend it for those who have expereinced and enjoy more authentic chinese food.
(2)
Jessica O.
China Pagoda has NOTHING vegan on their menu, nor do they have ANY vegetarian entrees. I believe the Vegetarian Spring Rolls & the Cream Cheese Puffs from the Appetizers are vegetarian (not vegan), but literally nothing else. This pisses me off for two reasons: 1) It's stupid. What restaurant has NOTHING veg-friendly on the menu - especially a Chinese restaurant that could make frickin' BOMB veg dishes?! And 2) I have been told several times over the course of many visits to China Pagoda that the dishes under the "Vegetable & Tofu" area of the menu ARE, in fact, vegan - unless explicitly stated that it has meat (like the Ma Po Tofu with Pork). I always felt like there was a bit of a language barrier between myself & the owners/servers, so I explicitly stated, "Vegan - you know, no eggs, dairy, meat, meat-based broth, etc." They assured me that this area of the menu was vegan, so I really had no reason to continue questioning it. Well, on Saturday when I went to get take-out, I decided to ask about the vegan thing again because I've always been a little skeptical since no one acted like they truly understood what I was asking (and I know that it's quite common in Chinese cuisine to call something "vegetarian" just because it doesn't have chunks of meat in it; supposedly meat-based broths are sometimes considered "vegetarian" even though they AREN'T)... Anyway, this girl understood my question, said she'd ask the cooks (something no one else ever did), and came back to report that they use beef or chicken stock in EVERYTHING. Everything, including the "Vegetable & Tofu" dishes. I was super bummed that I had been duped into eating these non-veg items on many occasions. I understand that it was most likely not malicious on their part, but come on. I would much rather be told, "I don't know" or even have them tell me they didn't understand my question rather than be assured that "Yes, yes, everything on that part of the menu is vegan/vegetarian" when NOTHING is.
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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 : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
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.
Elizabeth S.
I have always loved China Pagoda. Over the years, they have changed owners a few times but I have been continually satisfied with the quality of their food. I almost always order the food for pick up. The few times I have eaten in the restaurant, have been for lunch and the service was fine. The address the other two reviews: OF COURSE the food is Americanized. This is suburban, practically rural, Minnesota. I am in no way surprised that they were not well versed on vegan dining. Give them a break. What they do, they do well. ALWAYS order the Tiger Pork. Sooooo good. The fired wontons, and steamed dumplings are also exceptional.
(5)Cuong T.
Food is fabulous, the best Chinese food in Minnesota.. Great service and the waitress Aliza is so freaking hot.. Good food n a hot waitress what else can you ask for.
(5)Joshua I.
Decent food, good-sized portions. Complaint - ordered a Diet Coke (with free refills) and was given a can of frozen Diet Coke. Not being a complainer, I mentioned it hoping the server would bring us another that we could drink. Nope. Laughed it off and said it must be too cold. Wow, thank you for the news! The place was empty at 6PM on a Tuesday night so the service was prompt, but this just didn't fly for my wife who is a Diet Coke fiend. Bummer too since I love Chinese food, even if it is rather Americanized...even better!
(2)Mike H.
China Pagoda has been in Chaska for a number of years. Quality of food is okay, but is very Americanized. At the time I went there, the lo mein had spaghetti noodles as a substitute. The service and attentiveness appear to be above average, and it is almost always busy. I wouldn't recommend it for those who have expereinced and enjoy more authentic chinese food.
(2)Jessica O.
China Pagoda has NOTHING vegan on their menu, nor do they have ANY vegetarian entrees. I believe the Vegetarian Spring Rolls & the Cream Cheese Puffs from the Appetizers are vegetarian (not vegan), but literally nothing else. This pisses me off for two reasons: 1) It's stupid. What restaurant has NOTHING veg-friendly on the menu - especially a Chinese restaurant that could make frickin' BOMB veg dishes?! And 2) I have been told several times over the course of many visits to China Pagoda that the dishes under the "Vegetable & Tofu" area of the menu ARE, in fact, vegan - unless explicitly stated that it has meat (like the Ma Po Tofu with Pork). I always felt like there was a bit of a language barrier between myself & the owners/servers, so I explicitly stated, "Vegan - you know, no eggs, dairy, meat, meat-based broth, etc." They assured me that this area of the menu was vegan, so I really had no reason to continue questioning it. Well, on Saturday when I went to get take-out, I decided to ask about the vegan thing again because I've always been a little skeptical since no one acted like they truly understood what I was asking (and I know that it's quite common in Chinese cuisine to call something "vegetarian" just because it doesn't have chunks of meat in it; supposedly meat-based broths are sometimes considered "vegetarian" even though they AREN'T)... Anyway, this girl understood my question, said she'd ask the cooks (something no one else ever did), and came back to report that they use beef or chicken stock in EVERYTHING. Everything, including the "Vegetable & Tofu" dishes. I was super bummed that I had been duped into eating these non-veg items on many occasions. I understand that it was most likely not malicious on their part, but come on. I would much rather be told, "I don't know" or even have them tell me they didn't understand my question rather than be assured that "Yes, yes, everything on that part of the menu is vegan/vegetarian" when NOTHING is.
(1)