Have you ever walked into a restaurant planning to order takeout, then decided to eat in just a…read moreminute after placing your order? That's exactly what happened to me today. Instead of being accommodating, the owner clearly showed frustration on his face. That reaction alone was surprising. Later, when we decided to order more food, he came to our table with a tablet and told us that next time he would not allow us to add more orders. Seriously? I was there with kids, and they were hungry. Because of that, I chose not to walk out and go to another restaurant, even though I wanted to. The food itself was burned, and combined with the poor attitude, it made the experience even worse. I didn't travel all the way to Key West to be treated like this. I would strongly recommend choosing another restaurant.

We did in fact come back and the food was still good. Panfried potstickers, wonton soup, pork bao,…read moreand the fried rice. Enjoyed everything, potstickers are very crispy and thick, wonton soup still very tasty. Pork bao were nice, slightly sweet pork with cucumber and cilantro. The fried rice also very good with a very nice flavor, again we over ordered but we still pretty much took it all down. Service is great, staff super nice. And if I ever come back to Key West I know where I'll make a few stops. It's very nice to have the variety in this area. Definitely recommend.

The only consistently good Chinese in KW. The others are hit and miss and greazy a f !read more

Ordered delivery from Tong's on Christmas Eve as we were traveling to Key West for the holiday. We…read morewere very pleasantly surprised with the quality and taste of the food. It arrived fast, fresh, and hot. The general tso's chicken was nice chunks of chicken breast that weren't dry. The low main had a great flavor to it, and the pork fried rice was great. The crab Rangoon also had a decent amount of filling to them and were fried nicely. I would definitely recommend this place if looking for Chinese food in Key West and would 100% return and eat their food again

If the Michelin Guide ever visited Roosevelt Boulevard, China Garden would surely earn a spot of…read moredistinction. Located near Publix on the waterside (not to be confused with the Fleming Street location), it's easily the best Chinese restaurant I've experienced. Who knew Key West had such a hidden gem? From the moment you walk in, the fresh, inviting aroma sets the tone, paired with a spotless, welcoming dining area. The service is top notch, provided by professional, knowledgeable staff, and the whiteboard in the dining room features daily specials. The "Happy Family" was outstanding, expertly prepared, full of flavor, and made with incredibly fresh ingredients. You can tell they use high-quality oil, and the generous portions and consistent quality impressed me throughout. We sampled a variety of appetizers, all delicious. The homemade wontons were a standout both fried and steamed were great, though the steamed were my favorite. The beverage selection is excellent. With its immaculate setting, fresh ingredients, attentive service, and consistent excellence, this place blends comfort and sophistication beautifully. Capping it off, a leisurely stroll to the nearby shops and grocery store next door made for a perfect ending.

Have been ordering delivery for ever here. Great food always, delivery service on time and correct…read more Thank you!

3.5, but I'll give it a 4…read more Takara -- ThaiSushi with personality (and a few rules you need to learn fast). First, this place is busy. If my dining room shot looks oddly empty, that's because I was explicitly told not to photograph people. Apparently someone recently went full creep mode taking pictures of diners and had to be removed by police. So yes--AI cleanup it is. I'm here for dinner, not a misdemeanor. Now, the food. The chef-owners are from Burma (Myanmar) and Thailand, and that absolutely comes through. This isn't your standard Americanized Thai-Sushi mashup. They claim to make many of their curry pastes in-house, and based on what we tasted, I believe it. But before you order, you need to understand how this place works: *Vegetables are cooked softer than most Asian kitchens *Spice is opt-in only -- if you don't ask, you're getting no chile *Levels are blunt: nothing / medium / hot / Thai hot *Even at "nothing," you're still getting fish sauce--so there's baseline funk *The crowd leans older, local, and very much the boating set--which explains some of these defaults We started with soups: The tom kha gai is excellent, but not the creamy coconut-heavy version most people expect. This leans closer to a tom yum with a touch of coconut milk--lighter, sharper, hot/sour/sweet, and very drinkable. The wonton soup--house-made chicken wontons in a clean vegetable broth--was simple and very well executed. Then things got uneven. The spicy herb noodle (tofu, medium) is listed as egg noodle with egg, chili paste, vegetables, and curry powder--but what actually shows up is closer to a yellow curry noodle stir-fry hybrid. The flavor is excellent. The chili paste + curry powder combination gives it real depth--warm, slightly sweet, properly spiced. But the default egg noodle is a problem. It comes out completely overcooked--soft to the point of collapse. When I asked, I was told that's just how it is. They also ignored the "no bell pepper" request. Which is frustrating, because the base is strong enough that this could be one of the best dishes on the menu. The obvious fix: order it with flat rice noodles instead So we pivoted. The drunken noodle (Pad Kee Mao) with flat rice noodles (tofu, no bell pepper--this time honored) was much better structurally and just as flavorful. But it's worth noting: this isn't a textbook pad kee mao. It eats closer to a pad see ew with heat--slightly sweeter, less aggressive on basil and aromatics--but with a noticeable chile kick. At medium, it was actually spicier than the spicy herb noodle. Still, this was the better noodle dish overall. The massaman curry was the service hiccup. It first arrived as chicken instead of beef. They insisted I ordered it that way--which, no--but they did remake it. And it delivered. The curry is clearly not from a paste jar--layered, slightly sweet, and consistent with everything else we had. There's a mild sweetness across the menu, but it's controlled. Next time I'd go hotter than medium. Final take: Takara isn't sloppy--it's idiosyncratic. This reads like Thai food filtered through a Burmese lens--softer, slightly sweeter, less aggressive on herbs, with chile doing more of the work than aromatics. There's a real kitchen here doing legit work, but the execution depends heavily on how you order. Defaults are tuned for a conservative crowd, not for precision or intensity. If you order casually, you may leave frustrated. If you direct the experience--protein, noodle type, spice level, exclusions--you'll eat very well. Would I go back? Yes. Would I be more explicit next time? Absolutely.

This restaurant was amazing. The drunken noodle, chicken satay, & vegetable tempura were impeccable.read more

Great meal all around. We started with the fried shrimp appetizer, which was very good and a strong…read moreway to kick things off. The chicken, shrimp, and beef fried rice was awesome--well cooked, flavorful, and easily one of the highlights of the meal. The stone crab was another hit; we loved the claws, fresh and satisfying. We also tried the spicy shrimp soup with fish, which was good and nicely balanced with just the right amount of heat. Solid food, good variety, and a place we'd happily return to while in Key West.

Being from a larger city with lots of Chinese options I can say this place is just as good as most…read more And well deserving of a higher overall rating. Really enjoyed my meal

Came here the other night with my bf. the weather was nice so we sat outside. But there is inside…read moreseating as well. To start we ordered the Thai spring rolls. They were good we both enjoyed them. We then ordered the Green Godness and The Temptations sushi rolls. They came out quickly and they were both okay. We liked our food but didn't find it to be outstanding. We both agreed we would want to come back to try more items off the menu. Very interested in their happy hour specials too they look good. Well come back soon!

Our first visit to Bangkok Happy Bowl. Amazing atmosphere, and live music (solo guitarist or…read morekeyboard) for calm dinner music. Food was 4 of 5. The massaman curry was absolutely delicious. The Thai Salad with tofu came with the BEST PEANUT SAUCE dressing ever, I didn't waste one drop. The Pad Thai was not my favorite. Although the rice noodles were perfect light density, the pad Thai sauce was weird to me, just tasted strange compared to a standard pad Thai. I didn't like it, but in all fairness my husband thought it was good. So maybe it's just me. Overall they have an extensive menu with so many options. I'll definitely come back to try something else, and get more of that peanut sauce!

This place is under rated! Staff was very friendly and I had quick service. The restaurant is very…read moreislandy so it's not too fancy. Very casual. FRESH sushi and so delicious. Crab rangoons are a MUST!! The drink I got was recommended by my server. So refreshing. Make this place a lunch stop on your trip!

Stop in this fun place for some Thai. This place was the real deal for Thai food. We grabbed the…read morelobster pad Thai and it not disappoint. We recommend you come give it a try if you visit the Keys.

Food was delivered , tasted good . Delivery driver was a…read morebit inpatient. Unfortunately we did not have any cash to tip him and when we went to get it he had already left . Other wise everything else was good .

I've been going here for six years now, make no mistake. This isn't a five star restaurant you're…read morewalking into this is down and dirty. Carry out Chinese food. It's a family run operation, & they are very pleasant to deal with. I'm happy to support them because they give great service and great food. If I didn't like it, I wouldn't keep going back so many times. I highly recommend this place. Do not let the exterior or the lobby scare you. I've been in much worse places, but usually these are the good ones.