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    China Tea

    4.4 (496 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Soup, Noodles
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids

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    Exterior of the restaurant.  Sign on the door indicates not to enter if you haven't placed your order by phone before arrival.
    Erin G.

    This was my first time at China Tea but I shop at the Publix in Lake Cay Commons regularly. I had read the door instructions that say you must call in your order before entering the restaurant. I called ahead and ordered the lunch size Mongolian beef. It is $10 plus tax T-F. They are not open on Sundays or Monday. I requested not spicy and was informed it would be ready in 15 minutes. The meal was waiting for me and she ran my card. I was in and out in under 2 minutes. Since there is no seating, the access inside is to the pickup counter only. I am not sure if it got jostled on the way home or it came like that but the beef and onions and sauce were all mixed together. I would upload a picture but the medium sized clam shell packed full of rice and beef looked all black from the Mongolian sauce. It did not look appetizing. The beef was extremely tender and it had both sliced onions and green onions. The sauce was smooth and not spicy as promised. It was all going to the same place so I guess having it mixed did not really impact the flavor. It was more than I could eat in one meal. I think it was a good value and would order from China Tea again.

    Macarena R.

    We visited China Tea on a Saturday night after a long day at the parks. We called in our order but were never asked for a name or phone number--which left us a little confused. We were told it would be ready in 35 minutes, so we headed straight there. When we arrived, we noticed the dining area is closed and all orders are taken by phone only. At first, it felt odd because no one acknowledged us, and we thought the lady at the counter was being rude. But after watching a few people come and go, we realized she had a system--she doesn't talk to you until your food is ready and she calls out your order. Once we understood that, it made more sense, but it was definitely a little frustrating and confusing at first. Now, the food? Absolutely worth it. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. We ordered the special fried rice, chicken with mixed vegetables, pork egg rolls, and vegetable lo mein. My family and I enjoyed every bite, and it made up for the wait and initial confusion. Overall, the system takes some getting used to, but the food speaks for itself. Great flavor, worth the wait!

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    Heidi B.

    Heard good things about this place and finally decided to give it a try. Glad we checked online as we didn't know it was Take out only. (Neither did a lot of people who walked up while I was waiting!) . Called and ordered and waited about 10mins after I got there. The food was very very good. Just a little different from the usual Chinese places around. We loved the moo shu pork and pancakes. The Thai basil beef was also very good. We will be ordering again!

    Rude!!
    Rohan D.

    Your absolute best choice for a break from the mediocre overpriced choices in house at the nearby Rosen Shingle Creek Resort. Just know, you need to order by phone ahead of time, and it's take out only. There are three "workers" here but the woman who owns and runs it is the one doing 90% of the work. She answers the phone, takes orders, cooks, wraps the food, takes the payment in a whirlwind of activity. I was annoyed after walking in the August Orlando heat to get here to see a little paper sign on the door saying I had to order by phone. So I sat outside and ordered and the connection was less than perfect so I thought I heard her say my order would be ready in 5 minutes. After waiting longer than that I asked her how much longer my order would take. We got in a bit of an argument because she insisted she said 35 minutes and that it would be ridiculous for her to say five minutes because Chinese food takes longer than that. She was right so I shut up. I tell you this because I want you to understand how efficient she is. She argued with me while serving up 4 customers, cooking on a few different woks and dishing up rice from an enormous steamer, answering orders on the phone including one woman who had some really stupid questions, and she still won the argument with me. And I was really "hangry." So in addition to all her restaurant skills, she's good at arguing with me. Exactly 35 minutes from my phone call, my order was ready and it was good. We're not talking about authentic Chinese food, this is just very good American-Chinese food, the egg foo yung, egg rolls, are not just good, they are a good deal (for this overpriced area).

    The throw away!!!
    Athina H.

    I have no idea what the rave reviews are all about. Went there yesterday and was rudely turned away because they do not take walk in orders and the wait would be 45 mins. I thought, wow the food must be that good. So I decided to try again another day and follow instructions by, calling in. I was deciding between two options and hade questions about one option. The lady got quite testy with me so I rapidly made a choice. Red flags all over the place but, I press on. Picked up the food and was waaay disappointed with the look of the food and let's just say....FLAVORLESS taste! The rice is to dark for my taste and throwing 4 shrimp on top to mk it shrimp fried rice (additional $4 on lunch orders), overcooked veggies on the kung pao chicken and the sauce that should be lighter reddish brown in color with ya know - FLAVOR! Not good, Not going back!

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    MICHELE M.

    Takeout only place. Call ahead orders and it can be ready 15-25 later. Loved the Mongolian beef... chicken and broccoli was flavorful as well! Wontons were a little big for my taste and the spring roll was basic, light and crispy but nothing to write home about. The only thing I wouldn't get is the orange chicken. Sauce a bit thick for my taste.

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    The food was pick up only but, very good food at a good price.we ordered at lunch time and the prices are more reasonable.

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    Excellent food, General Tsos chicken was outstanding. My Moo Shu pork also excellent. Open during hurricane day, thanks!!!!

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    Take out only Chinese off universal Blvd portions are a good large size and it's tasty

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    3 years ago

    The closest you will get to NY Chinese food. Must call to order /pick up . No longer a sit down restaurant

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    Food is good, when the place is open. Still no indoor seating. Convenient and usually pretty quick.

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    Even though it was takeout only, the food was delicious and the portions were large. More than enough food to satisfy any size appetite.

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    3 years ago

    So yummy, you can't sit inside but the food was fresh and well done. Not greasy at all. Wonderful place to try.

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    Really good food. The mongolian chicken was my fav of everything. Hubby had sweet and sour chicken and loved it. The fried rice is fabulous.

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    The Egg drop soup and wonton soup were fire. Will be coming back for sure as it is hard to find good Chinese food in Orlando!

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    3 years ago

    Service is horrible. Owner is mad at you while taking your order. Similar to "No soup for you" guy. But food is good. Only take out.

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    Ask the Community - China Tea

    Has in restaurant dining opened back up yet?

    The last time I visited (September'23), it was still not open to in restaurant dining.

    Any idea when they're opening back up? I need my China Tea fix!!!

    China Tea is staying SAFE by continuing take-out only for the time being. This is a owner-operated business and they are staying safe for all by take-out. Once this pandemic has passed they should be able to do dine in again, but get ready for there… 

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