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    China Legend

    4.0 (70 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Open 11:00 am - 10:20 pm

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    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Singapore Noodles
    Mojdeh S.

    How I heard of this place: My mother-in-law asked us to stop by China Legend for a takeaway order of her favorite dish. Type of cuisine: Chinese fast food with an authentic flair. Ambiance: Set in a strip mall near Walmart, the establishment seems to cater more towards take-away pick-up orders, rather than in-house dining. A handful of tables and chairs are available at the walls on either side of the entry, though one table hosted a box of soy sauce packets, etc. Fluorescent lighting overhead, a counter with menu overhead leading back to a dark kitchen, the space doesn't come across as being anything that exciting. The service is friendly and quick. What I ordered: Singapore Noodles, which seemed to not exist on the menu. What I loved: The heat of the dish we ordered, the creaminess, the perfectly cooked vegetables and noodles. Why I loved it: The space is unassuming, but the service wonderfully friendly, the food great and the location easy. Cost: Average.

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    Great food! My go-to meals are sesame chicken, beef and broccoli, and egg drop soup! Always delicious and ready 15 minutes after calling in the order. The place is primarily for to go orders but there are 4 small tables inside.

    Pork fried rice ... orange chicken yummm
    Martinez J.

    the rice is good, the orange chicken is good, the place is clean, ambiance is china vibes service was quick

    Bourbon Chicken
    Mandi W.

    Really not good. Not sure why the reviews are as good as they are. I got chicken and mushrooms, my son got Bourbon Chicken, and my daughter got Wonton Soup. None of which was good. The chicken and mushrooms came with stringy, and gristly chicken, so much of it I had to spit out. My son's Bourbon chicken tasted like they poured a bunch of maple syrup on it and it was making him nauseated so he couldn't eat it. My daughter ate her soup, but the broth was bland and not much flavor at all. Service felt rushed, and the guy seemed annoyed because we were trying to decide what we wanted since we've never been here before. A gentleman came in and spoke to one of the ladies in the front and he was looking for some empathy since he said he's going into surgery on Monday, and the lady looked over him to speak to a lady who was sitting in the dining area. I felt so badly for him. The place is very small. 4 tables to seat 4 at each one. They keep the door open and it's humid, so it's not the best area to eat. With the fantastic reviews and coming here from the airport, I certainly expected better. What a shame.

    Chefs specials!
    Charlie G.

    I have seen China Legend on Yelp searches, and they have a higher rating than most other Chinese take out places. Since I was in the area today, I stopped by to see why. I found them easily in the Walmart shopping center on Gunn Hwy... and went in. They have some tables and chair for dining in, although they currently have them all shoved up against a wall due to pandemic. They also have a plexiglass pickup box at the counter to protect themselves and to protect their customers. System works well! A young lady took my order for the Lunch Special Sesame Chicken, and told me it would be ready in about ten minutes. Seven minutes later, I had my food. I did ask for chopsticks since they were not included... and received them without an issue. I also asked if they minded if I sat inside and ate, since I was on my motorcycle, and did not want to drive home to eat. She said sure, no problem! Very friendly and helpful. The Sesame Chicken was hot, crispy and very good... the pork fried rice included in the special was good also, and had more flavor than some of the other local places I have tried. The eggroll... YUM, it was one of the best eggrolls I have had in quite a while, really crisp, large, and loaded with tasty filling. The fortune cookie was crispy also... I have had stale ones from some of the other local places. China Legend is not the closest Chinese food to me, but I suspect I will be coming here more often... as it was definitely better! Highly recommended!

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    Roxanne D.

    Sorry....l no pics to post. As soon as we got home, we started eating. I will definitely post pics the next time for sure. Yes....there will be a next time. It's so important to have that "go to" Chinese spot. You always know what you are going to get. And you can always count on some great food. I enjoyed the General Taos Chicken with Pork Fried Rice and an Egg Roll. The Egg Roll was soooo good. I will be getting 2 next time. The chicken flavor was awesome. The spice was just right. When you can warm up Chinese food the next day and it still good, you know you have found a winner. It was so good for lunch. My husband is very picky when it comes to Chicken Wings. He enjoyed their wings. Was made he only got 1 order. Lol. He also had the Chicken Lo Mien extra spicy and it was really yummy. I enjoyed it also. Overall great food. They definitely take pride in the food they prepare. Check the, out the next time you are in the area.

    Shrimp fried rice and chicken and broccoli.

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    10 months ago

    Food is always hot and ready. Portions sizes are great and I'm never disappointed with the service or food!

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    1 year ago

    Best place in carrolwood for quick and easy Chinese food.....Best rainy day stop by far

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    1 year ago

    Food is fresh and is prepared in a timely manner.very tasty and hot. Never have to wait. I call it in and is done on time every time

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    2 years ago

    I love this place! The food is so good and they are all so nice! Excellent customer service!

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    3 years ago

    This is my new favorite chinese restaurant. Everything I have gotten has been delicious.

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    2 years ago

    Hands down the cleanest place, and best tasting Chinese food! Our go to for whenever there's no time to cook dinner.

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    4 years ago

    Decent chineese restaurant. Still looking for a better one in Tampa. Skimpy on the mustard and sot sauce packets.

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    4 years ago

    Best Chinese food I've had in years! The service was great and the ambiance is just what you would expect from a 5 star Chinese restaurant.

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    3 years ago

    A little pricey but I always enjoy eating here. Polite to customers when you come in to get your food.

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    5 years ago

    Amazon food :) cannot recommend enough, best take out Chinese food in the carrollwood area

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    5 years ago

    The best Chinese food in the area. The only Chinese food I can actually enjoy. HIGHLY recommend!!!

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    I have been here a few times via Uber Eats where I ordered and picked it up myself. Very nice…read morestaff very attentive and super friendly. This time I decided to dine in. I was greeted upon entering and seated at a table immediately -- it took a few minutes for someone to come by my table and take an order, but they answered all of my questions. My order consisted of: 1. Unsweetened iced tea. Likely from the soda fountain but decent. 2. Pork dumplings. Served hot and steamed. The pork is well seasoned and very tasty. . 3. Duck noodle soup, ordered for an egg allergy and not spicy. So let's talk about this duck soup. First of all the broth is not that salty, but has a lot of good flavor. The noodles are perfectly cooked and the vegetables are fresh! The duck is is very very good. Some may find the duck is not tender enough however I really happen to like it. One thing other folks may not like is the fact that the duck comes partially on the bone. At least you know it's freshl! If you order this, make sure to take your time with the pieces of duck! All in all a great spot for a solid meal made to order!

    Family owned and operated this place is one of the best Chinese noodle spots in the college area of…read moreTampa. It's run by a lovely couple and they're always friendly and inviting. It's also nice because they explained the menu options a lot more thoroughly if you are a first timer. I prefer to order the braised beef noodle with the thin or flat noodles. The broth is very good very well, balanced, and not overly greasy signifying that they're not using different types of oils and MSG in their foods.

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