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    KungFu Chef

    4.1 (119 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    N10. Shrimp Mei Fun 虾米粉
    Ramón Y.

    Finally, a Good Ethnic Restaurant -- With Some Caveats A neighbor recently told me about what they considered the best restaurant they've eaten at in The Villages -- a Chinese restaurant. They were so impressed on their first visit that they brought another neighbor along the second time, someone who owns a fine‑dining restaurant and is essentially a Michelin‑level chef from Washington State. He loved his dish as well, which definitely raised my expectations. Today, my spouse, two friends, and I decided to give it a try. As someone Asian, I'm not easily impressed by restaurants claiming to serve "authentic" Asian cuisine. I look for specific flavors, presentation, and a level of authenticity that matches the culture they represent. When I walk in, I look at what people are eating and who's working in the kitchen and dining room. Our server greeted us with a very thick accent and struggled to understand our questions about the menu. We found ourselves repeating things several times, which made ordering a bit challenging. When I began placing my order, I told him my first dish -- Shrimp Mei Fun -- and before I could continue, he immediately turned to my spouse for his order. I had to stop him and let him know I wasn't finished. The food came out quickly, but during the wait, no one checked on us or offered drink refills. When one of our friends' dishes arrived, the server said something none of us understood, and she seemed frustrated that we didn't respond. Our friend eventually realized the dish was meant for her -- except it wasn't what she ordered. She asked for Kung Pao Chicken but received General Tso's. She decided to keep it, and fortunately, everyone else's orders were correct. Now, the food itself? Delicious. Truly. If I were rating only the dishes, this would be a solid 5‑star review. But service matters, and unfortunately, the service fell short in several ways -- communication issues, no follow‑ups, and an incorrect order. Because of that, the best I can give is 3 stars. I would return, but only for takeout -- and I'd double‑check the order before leaving. It had the potential to be a great spot to bring my Sunday golf group, but after today, I don't think they could handle a party of 16.

    This is the what the restaurant says is beef but tasted and looks an awful lot like chickent

    I went to this restaurant in The Villages today for my birthday and I am really disappointed. I ordered Szechuan Beef and I drove 11 miles one way as per other reviews I thought this was supposed to be the best Chinese food in the area and Sadly I was mistaken. So, after I got home and I tasted my meal I thought that it did not look like beef at all and then after tasting it, it did not taste like beef to me at all it tasted like chicken. I called the restaurant and I spoke to the owner and I was thinking they made a mistake and gave me chicken instead of beef. I took a screen shot of the dinner and texted it to her and she said that my dinner was indeed beef and not chicken. If there was a mistake made I would be disappointed but I would accept it and I certainly was not going to drive 22 miles to go pick up a replacement but for the restaurant owner to tell me it is beef and if what she gave me was beef (which I highly doubt) I have never eaten beef that both tasted and looked like chicken before so the other scary thought is, if that is true and again that is a big IF then what kind of inferior meat are they using for the beef dishes. I also read an earlier review where the customer said the restaurant substituted their pork dish for chicken on more then one occasion so apparently this is not the first time the restaurant has substituted a protein. I know what beef looks and tastes like and I have ordered this dish at many a Chinese restaurant in the past and I have never questioned whether the Beef Szechuan was Chicken or some other kind of protein. So, long story longer! I will not EVER go to this restaurant again! This was the worst birthday meal ever, what a waste of money and not what I ordered . I also want to mention that this dish is supposed to be spicy as its a Szechuan dish and it was not spicy at all not even a little bit so the two words I would use to rate this meal would be Major Disappointment I am also posting the screen shot I sent to the owner which she had requested that I send for proof and she doubled down and still denied that it was chicken. I added a screen shot, the photo on the right is from the internet, a food blogger, as this is what Beef Szechuan is supposed to look. Look at the different texture of the protein in each and you be the judge.

    Pork Lo Mein
    Roy B.

    We had Sesame Chicken and Pork Lo Mein. The chicken showed up like warm. 2 minutes after we ordered. That was someone else meal that got ghosted or something. We complained it was cold and they popped it in the microwave. We were not happy. We also believe it was actually orange chicken as well. The lo mein was good. The service was not.

    Egg roll was extra, not part of combo
    Lori L.

    Food is always good there. Regardless if eat there or pick up. Service is great, even when they are busy. Went for lunch. Not too noisy, but regular strip mall ambiance.

    Mike L.

    Absolutely delicious Chinese food. Service is excellent and very attentive. Ambiance is cool with a gorgeous mural on the wall Recommend as one of the better Chinese restaurants in The Villages

    Hot and sour soup, spicy chili, oil, hot tea
    Jerome W.

    Just finished up at the Quest Diagnostics lab; it was noontime and we were feeling a need for Chinese food. As usual the restaurant was quite busy, although we experienced no delay in being seated. We decided to reprise an earlier meal that we had really liked: The appetizer that consisted of eight pieces of batter dipped, deep fried chicken wings and drumsticks. My wife and I split this order of appetizer between the two of us for lunch, and we each had a cup of hot and sour soup. The hot and sour soup needed to be warmer, but it had its usual rich and luxurious flavor. For added taste enjoyment, I asked for a small bowl of the house chili oil to add to my H/S soup. Had enough of the house chili oil to also use some on the wings. The wings were really hot and fresh, and they hold their heat throughout the meal. (Photo is H/S Soup, chili oil, hot tea)

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    The food was very good, and they served good sized portions. The service was attentive and pleasant. We will be back for sure

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    Nice tasteful decor, clean, quiet, great food and service every time. We live 40 minutes away, well worth the drive.

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    Food was good but there were 4 of us. Two got there's first. 3rd 10 mins later 4th 5 mis after that Just need to get better at timing

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    Wife and I go here frequently. Never disappointed. Large menu. Quality food. Highly recommended.

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    Bamboo Bistro - The Boat of Four Seasons

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    This was our 2nd visit to Bamboo Bistro and were disappointed both times. Our first visit was for…read moredinner - the sauces on the entrees were covered in a dark gravy - not sauce and had little taste. The 2nd visit was for lunch for Bento boxes as the reviews for those seemed good. Very disappointed in the quality and taste other than the hot and sour soup. The miso was OK but thin. The sushi was old and dry with no flavor - obviously sitting around waiting to be used. Dumplings were OK but cold. Teriyaki was grilled chicken chunks that were overcooked and hard with a mild thin sauce poured over it. The tempura was OK but not crispy. We were looking for a decent place to go for a Bento box and Bamboo Bistro is not it. Obvious they assemble meals there instead of cooking to order. Mediocre at best.

    I'm always disappointed when I have to leave a negative review, but this one earned it. The staff…read morewas so sweet so this is an extra sad post for me. Our total was about $37 for pickup, and unfortunately the food wasn't even close to being worth that price. The coconut shrimp were the biggest letdown. They arrived soggy, bland, and lacked any real seasoning. What really confused me was that the coconut wasn't part of the shrimp--it came as a separate dipping sauce. I expected coconut shrimp to be a complete dish with the coconut incorporated into the coating, not something I had to assemble myself. It felt unfinished and odd. The vegetable lo mein was just okay. The noodles were cooked fine, but there were very few fresh vegetables mixed in, making it feel more like plain noodles than vegetable lo mein. For the price, I expected a much better balance of vegetables and flavor. Overall, nothing tasted fresh or memorable, and the meal didn't justify the cost. We left disappointed and, unfortunately, won't be back.

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    Samantha our waitress serving lunch California roll and a salmon roll.

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