if I could give it a negative star, I would. I only went here because of the reviews; the picture made me skeptical bc it looks like a low quality place, I should have gone with my gut feeling, went in for pick up the lady asked if I wanted any sauce (apparently it doesn't come with it already) I ordered general tso chicken combo which comes with pork fried rice and a egg roll; I also got the crab rangoons. got it home (10 min drive) it was cold, I opened the container and it just looked disappointing, the general chicken had barley any sauce, the rice looked liked yellow Mexican rice, and the rangoons were fried into footballs, I work a fryer for my job and they were over cooked and their oil needed to be changed they were tough and very chewy, also I could only taste cheap cream cheese and onions (wtf) the egg roll was also over cooked. overall this is some of the worst food I have eaten in a while, that was the first thing I said after taking the first bite of chicken, and I am the kind of person who likes different foods and will try anything twice. on that note, I wouldn't go here if you paid me; I'm already feeling sick and I just finished eating. DO NOT GO THEREp
(1)
Andrew A.
Not sure what all the negative reviews are about but I've been getting takeout here for years. The General Tso's Chicken is totally fine and my wife and I actually think it's the best in town. This is definitely not a gourmet place but it doesn't pretend to be. It's your basic late night get Chinese food after party type of place and they do a great job.
(5)
Cora B.
I owned a Chinese restaurant for 14 years, never, Never did we deep fry our spareribs or teriyaki beef. I went there a while back n watched that happen. Obviously, I cancelled my order. It takes time to put them under the broiler, but that's the only way to cook them. Just imagine trying to digest grease ridden ribs, yuck, big time YUCK!!!!!
(2)
Sis Y.
I would only go here if no other chinese place was open. I'd even go to Chen's before I went here. Their Rangoons are mushy, yellow and bleh tasting. Their General Tso's has a generic sweet and sour sauce. Their dumplings are very doughy with small balls of pork stuffing and drip with the water they're steamed in; the sauce that comes with them is salty and not very gingery or garlicky. Their fried rice is ok. It's hard to screw up fried rice (although some do, right Chen's?) Most of their pungent sauces are homologous and plain. This place doesn't really impress me. BUT if you are in Looneytunes II you can hear them in the kitchen! That can be entertaining sometimes! I might try there again since it's been 6 months since the last try (I've only taken out meals and orders since it's kind of small in their dining room,) and see if anything's changed. I've read the first review, and I don't agree with it. China Garden is not like Peking Garden. I like the food at Peking Garden enough to make that extra trip to Jamestown. And when we brought the food from China Garden to my brother's house his wife (from Hong Kong and Chinese,) wasn't as happy with it as the food from Peking Garden. The prices at China Garden are more expensive than Peking Garden. For anyone reading this review, try it for yourself. My Mother thought it was okay but she has a more delicate palate. (I'm not saying she has bad taste she doesn't, she just likes things that are not as spicy as the things I like.)
(2)
Sarah E.
I absolutely adore this place!! I am the most fussy person when it comes to chinese food, but I was eating here at least twice a week when I was living in RI. I moved to Jacksonville, NC and tried every single chinese restaurant in that town and nothing even came close. Now I am living in Denver, CO and I STILL have not found a place as good as China Garden!!!! Yeah, it's a take out place which can be a little inconvenient, but I would rather buy from this place and eat it in my crammed car then to settle for Chens or Dragon Palace (both places have gone completely down hill over the past 10 years) any day. Their Sesame Chicken is INCREDIBLE!!!!! They use white meat, and its never burnt or over cooked like other places. Every time I come home to RI I make sure to stop at China Garden at least once or twice during my visit!! I hope you guys never change and resort to poor quality ingredients to save a few bucks like some of the other chinese restaurants in the area did!
(5)
Joe R.
The best Chinese food in Wakefield. Period.
(5)
Ben C.
I m not good with words but I have to say the food there is one of best in town. The Dompling and General tso's chicken there are the best I ever have. Best of all it white meat chicken. Cuz I have to watch out I eat these day.
(5)
Judith G.
So glad this new Fu Jin region Chinese restaurant has come to Wakefield, since its only two country 'blocks' away fom me and it has the only good New York style Chinese food I found in this state, except for a little place in Jamestown, RI, which takes 15-20 to drive to. They have all the usual 'suspects' on the menu - I just started sampling their food - but the Shrimp with Lobster sauce was fresh and delectible with huge shrimp. Also, the white Young Chow rice was steamed and not greasy. Chicken chow Mein was tasty and heatlty. They don't use MSG, and their lunch specials from 11-3 are served Mon.-Sat. with Pork Fried rice & a Can of soda, and they run from just 4.30 to 5.55 for the most 'expensive' item. They have lots of spicy options, which I also love. The thing that I worry about is that people around here don't know the 'good' from the 'bad' or fake Chinese restaurants and that they may not make it as a year-round business. So, if anyone here in RI is reading this, trust me - its terrific - despite what your fellow Rhode Islanders may have said. (These are the people who think that bread should be served with Chinese food - you know who you are.) Yes, tastes vary, but I have eatern around the world, and this is some pretty good grub for the buck . It's also convenient and fast when you just don't feel like grilling or entertaining summer guests, or you'd just rather crank up your AC and watch a good movie. This will be my summer staple for those lazy or rainy days. And, sorry, kids, I won't be a slave to my gas grill - and its less expensive and faster than a run to the supermarket. And, dears, no need to worry if I have stocked my refrigerator and I have prepped enough food for my in-laws, either. So don't bother checking on me. Now if they could only bring (at least) some wine, and show some respect and stop reading my local circulars and papers. (I do have a lending library - all you have to do is ask - and you can go read at the beach - if you don't feel like talking). For those who dread the summer people's invasion to your place, this is a great option for taking care of them and your own 'dining' needs after the beach. Who says you have to stick to greasy fish and chips all summer? (Not that I don't crave them once in a while.) I think this review served a dual 'yelping' purpose, hahaha.
(5)
Laura M.
The place is reasonably priced, we had ma po tofu, general Tso chicken, and king po gai ding. ma po tofu was quite good. It is not as fiercely hot as it is supposed to be, which for me is a good thing, and it was quite flavorful. General Tso checken was very good. It was not too sweet, which is a usual problem. kung po gai ding was quite adequate. I usually avoid chinese places because most dishes are too sweet and too oily for my taste,but all three dishes were fine. I plan to use it occasionally when I am not up to cooking dinner or lunch.
(3)
Paul G.
Can not recommend this place. The house fried rice came with carrots and peas (Chinese vegetables??), the egg rolls were so so, and the General Tsao's chicken was undistinguished (tho as another reviewer said, was all white meat). The side sauces of soy and duck sauce were in plastic packets, and they forgot the hot mustard sauce that I specifically asked for. Thumbs down.
(2)
Bobby G.
I started coming here almost immediately upon my return to RI. This is a fantastic little Chinese restaurant that stands apart from the other 3 spots in town. The other Chinese joints in Wakefield and Narragansett are almost identical. Their menus are all similar and if you ordered the same dish from each, you would be hard pressed to tell which of those restaurants actually prepared it. I grew up on those menus and do appreciate them for what they are - but now that I've actually been to other parts of the country - I know that they are very "Americanized" versions of Chinese fare. The China Garden is refreshingly different, and closer to what you may find in Chinatown in Los Angeles or NYC - and what I would call more traditional Chinese food. It's very small and I always get my order, to go, but there are a couple of tables if you didn't want to drive your meal home. The kitchen is open so you can see the chef preparing the food, and everything I have ordered has been very fresh and delicious. The girl at the counter is super friendly as are any of the other staff I have interacted with. The prices are very reasonable, and you could easily eat your fill for under $10. I enjoy their soups more than anything; especially in the long, cold, dark, New England winter. The hot and sour soup at China Garden is hands down the best in town, and for under $5 for the large - may also be the best lunch/dinner deal in South County. The subgum wonton is also a favorite of mine. It's only available in large (again, under $5) and is stocked with shrimp, pork, beef and chicken with Chinese vegetables. The wontons are fried and served separate from the soup. They are large and meaty and fried, delicious and golden with a thin crisp outer layer. I usually cut them in half or quarters and put them into the soup - but they would also go well dipping in hot sauce or whatever you like to dip wontons or dumplings in. I have had a few of the other soups as well, and they were all delicious - but the two I mentioned are my personal favorites. I also really like the Singapore noodles, Mongolian beef and Szechuan chicken. I've had all three of these on multiple occasions and never been disappointed. China Garden is a great little spot that I would encourage anyone to try. I've been coming back again and again since my first visit.
(4)
Danny L.
I gotta say after seeing the negative review I was not sure what to expect, but I have to say I was very please with the lunch special quality and price. Included soda which i a plus. I had the beef and broccoli which was as good if not better than most take out restaurants and I have been to dozens in many states. I would come back when next time I am in Wakefield.
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Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Wheelchair Accessible : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : 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.
Teagan M.
if I could give it a negative star, I would. I only went here because of the reviews; the picture made me skeptical bc it looks like a low quality place, I should have gone with my gut feeling, went in for pick up the lady asked if I wanted any sauce (apparently it doesn't come with it already) I ordered general tso chicken combo which comes with pork fried rice and a egg roll; I also got the crab rangoons. got it home (10 min drive) it was cold, I opened the container and it just looked disappointing, the general chicken had barley any sauce, the rice looked liked yellow Mexican rice, and the rangoons were fried into footballs, I work a fryer for my job and they were over cooked and their oil needed to be changed they were tough and very chewy, also I could only taste cheap cream cheese and onions (wtf) the egg roll was also over cooked. overall this is some of the worst food I have eaten in a while, that was the first thing I said after taking the first bite of chicken, and I am the kind of person who likes different foods and will try anything twice. on that note, I wouldn't go here if you paid me; I'm already feeling sick and I just finished eating. DO NOT GO THEREp
(1)Andrew A.
Not sure what all the negative reviews are about but I've been getting takeout here for years. The General Tso's Chicken is totally fine and my wife and I actually think it's the best in town. This is definitely not a gourmet place but it doesn't pretend to be. It's your basic late night get Chinese food after party type of place and they do a great job.
(5)Cora B.
I owned a Chinese restaurant for 14 years, never, Never did we deep fry our spareribs or teriyaki beef. I went there a while back n watched that happen. Obviously, I cancelled my order. It takes time to put them under the broiler, but that's the only way to cook them. Just imagine trying to digest grease ridden ribs, yuck, big time YUCK!!!!!
(2)Sis Y.
I would only go here if no other chinese place was open. I'd even go to Chen's before I went here. Their Rangoons are mushy, yellow and bleh tasting. Their General Tso's has a generic sweet and sour sauce. Their dumplings are very doughy with small balls of pork stuffing and drip with the water they're steamed in; the sauce that comes with them is salty and not very gingery or garlicky. Their fried rice is ok. It's hard to screw up fried rice (although some do, right Chen's?) Most of their pungent sauces are homologous and plain. This place doesn't really impress me. BUT if you are in Looneytunes II you can hear them in the kitchen! That can be entertaining sometimes! I might try there again since it's been 6 months since the last try (I've only taken out meals and orders since it's kind of small in their dining room,) and see if anything's changed. I've read the first review, and I don't agree with it. China Garden is not like Peking Garden. I like the food at Peking Garden enough to make that extra trip to Jamestown. And when we brought the food from China Garden to my brother's house his wife (from Hong Kong and Chinese,) wasn't as happy with it as the food from Peking Garden. The prices at China Garden are more expensive than Peking Garden. For anyone reading this review, try it for yourself. My Mother thought it was okay but she has a more delicate palate. (I'm not saying she has bad taste she doesn't, she just likes things that are not as spicy as the things I like.)
(2)Sarah E.
I absolutely adore this place!! I am the most fussy person when it comes to chinese food, but I was eating here at least twice a week when I was living in RI. I moved to Jacksonville, NC and tried every single chinese restaurant in that town and nothing even came close. Now I am living in Denver, CO and I STILL have not found a place as good as China Garden!!!! Yeah, it's a take out place which can be a little inconvenient, but I would rather buy from this place and eat it in my crammed car then to settle for Chens or Dragon Palace (both places have gone completely down hill over the past 10 years) any day. Their Sesame Chicken is INCREDIBLE!!!!! They use white meat, and its never burnt or over cooked like other places. Every time I come home to RI I make sure to stop at China Garden at least once or twice during my visit!! I hope you guys never change and resort to poor quality ingredients to save a few bucks like some of the other chinese restaurants in the area did!
(5)Joe R.
The best Chinese food in Wakefield. Period.
(5)Ben C.
I m not good with words but I have to say the food there is one of best in town. The Dompling and General tso's chicken there are the best I ever have. Best of all it white meat chicken. Cuz I have to watch out I eat these day.
(5)Judith G.
So glad this new Fu Jin region Chinese restaurant has come to Wakefield, since its only two country 'blocks' away fom me and it has the only good New York style Chinese food I found in this state, except for a little place in Jamestown, RI, which takes 15-20 to drive to. They have all the usual 'suspects' on the menu - I just started sampling their food - but the Shrimp with Lobster sauce was fresh and delectible with huge shrimp. Also, the white Young Chow rice was steamed and not greasy. Chicken chow Mein was tasty and heatlty. They don't use MSG, and their lunch specials from 11-3 are served Mon.-Sat. with Pork Fried rice & a Can of soda, and they run from just 4.30 to 5.55 for the most 'expensive' item. They have lots of spicy options, which I also love. The thing that I worry about is that people around here don't know the 'good' from the 'bad' or fake Chinese restaurants and that they may not make it as a year-round business. So, if anyone here in RI is reading this, trust me - its terrific - despite what your fellow Rhode Islanders may have said. (These are the people who think that bread should be served with Chinese food - you know who you are.) Yes, tastes vary, but I have eatern around the world, and this is some pretty good grub for the buck . It's also convenient and fast when you just don't feel like grilling or entertaining summer guests, or you'd just rather crank up your AC and watch a good movie. This will be my summer staple for those lazy or rainy days. And, sorry, kids, I won't be a slave to my gas grill - and its less expensive and faster than a run to the supermarket. And, dears, no need to worry if I have stocked my refrigerator and I have prepped enough food for my in-laws, either. So don't bother checking on me. Now if they could only bring (at least) some wine, and show some respect and stop reading my local circulars and papers. (I do have a lending library - all you have to do is ask - and you can go read at the beach - if you don't feel like talking). For those who dread the summer people's invasion to your place, this is a great option for taking care of them and your own 'dining' needs after the beach. Who says you have to stick to greasy fish and chips all summer? (Not that I don't crave them once in a while.) I think this review served a dual 'yelping' purpose, hahaha.
(5)Laura M.
The place is reasonably priced, we had ma po tofu, general Tso chicken, and king po gai ding. ma po tofu was quite good. It is not as fiercely hot as it is supposed to be, which for me is a good thing, and it was quite flavorful. General Tso checken was very good. It was not too sweet, which is a usual problem. kung po gai ding was quite adequate. I usually avoid chinese places because most dishes are too sweet and too oily for my taste,but all three dishes were fine. I plan to use it occasionally when I am not up to cooking dinner or lunch.
(3)Paul G.
Can not recommend this place. The house fried rice came with carrots and peas (Chinese vegetables??), the egg rolls were so so, and the General Tsao's chicken was undistinguished (tho as another reviewer said, was all white meat). The side sauces of soy and duck sauce were in plastic packets, and they forgot the hot mustard sauce that I specifically asked for. Thumbs down.
(2)Bobby G.
I started coming here almost immediately upon my return to RI. This is a fantastic little Chinese restaurant that stands apart from the other 3 spots in town. The other Chinese joints in Wakefield and Narragansett are almost identical. Their menus are all similar and if you ordered the same dish from each, you would be hard pressed to tell which of those restaurants actually prepared it. I grew up on those menus and do appreciate them for what they are - but now that I've actually been to other parts of the country - I know that they are very "Americanized" versions of Chinese fare. The China Garden is refreshingly different, and closer to what you may find in Chinatown in Los Angeles or NYC - and what I would call more traditional Chinese food. It's very small and I always get my order, to go, but there are a couple of tables if you didn't want to drive your meal home. The kitchen is open so you can see the chef preparing the food, and everything I have ordered has been very fresh and delicious. The girl at the counter is super friendly as are any of the other staff I have interacted with. The prices are very reasonable, and you could easily eat your fill for under $10. I enjoy their soups more than anything; especially in the long, cold, dark, New England winter. The hot and sour soup at China Garden is hands down the best in town, and for under $5 for the large - may also be the best lunch/dinner deal in South County. The subgum wonton is also a favorite of mine. It's only available in large (again, under $5) and is stocked with shrimp, pork, beef and chicken with Chinese vegetables. The wontons are fried and served separate from the soup. They are large and meaty and fried, delicious and golden with a thin crisp outer layer. I usually cut them in half or quarters and put them into the soup - but they would also go well dipping in hot sauce or whatever you like to dip wontons or dumplings in. I have had a few of the other soups as well, and they were all delicious - but the two I mentioned are my personal favorites. I also really like the Singapore noodles, Mongolian beef and Szechuan chicken. I've had all three of these on multiple occasions and never been disappointed. China Garden is a great little spot that I would encourage anyone to try. I've been coming back again and again since my first visit.
(4)Danny L.
I gotta say after seeing the negative review I was not sure what to expect, but I have to say I was very please with the lunch special quality and price. Included soda which i a plus. I had the beef and broccoli which was as good if not better than most take out restaurants and I have been to dozens in many states. I would come back when next time I am in Wakefield.
(4)