After reading through many of the reviews, I found most of them to be pre-Covid and there weren't a lot of pictures. You should know this is a family owned convenience store with a kitchen in the back that makes up the food. It also doubles as a meat market and caters to the Aisian and Hispanic market. Unless you like dining in at one of their two small tables surrounded by merchandise, I'd suggest you get it to go. They have a pretty extensive menu with reasonable prices and everything is cooked fresh on the spot. They have cold drinks, beer, and wine to purchase to go as well. As for the food, apparently they don't always have the fresh spring rolls which we wanted and their hot and sour soup is not exactly the best. Unfortunately their fried rice contains very little in the way of peas and carrots and was very mushy. The steamed rice is a better choice. Generally the food was just OK, I've definitely had better. To be honest, the Bamboo Garden food truck just 2 blocks away is better. I was surprised that while I was checking out with a credit card, there was no tip screen which was unexpected. Still...for us it's one and done. informative photos and video below. read more

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Everything here is very tasty. Servings are huge for the price. The quality and service are always on point. Def recommend!! Nothing better in the area read more

Good and fast. If you have kids to feed, portions are huge I ordered the Pork Vermicelli to go and I really appreciate that they separated the lettuce and bean sprouts. I will be trying other dishes in the future. read more

La Fogata's China Kitchen - Pork vermicelli. All green lettuce very good - Chinese Near Me - Manor, Texas

We had a taste for Chinese food for dinner. Boy did we make a big mistake by coming here. The food was very overcooked. It had a ton of salt on it. Tip: More salt doesn't make it any better, it just makes it salty. It's a shame that when I called to complain, I was hung up on. The prices are over priced for this food. I give it 5 thumbs down. The restaurant could use a good cleaning as well. Shrimp Fried Rice was awful. Shrimp Lo Mein we're bad as well. How can you mess up these dishes. ‍ read more

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Decent Chinese food and big portions, BUT The owner is a complete douche bag. Consistently one of the rudest people I've ever had to deal with, and not just me, but my wife and daughter as well. We've all come to the same conclusion, that we'd absolutely rather NOT support third guy. ***CUSTOMER SERVICE DOES NOT EXIST HERE AT ALL*** At first I witnessed him berate HIS CUSTOMERS, ACCUSE THEM of making mistakes on ordering their orders when in fact is was him, and I witnessed him over charge people and/or make mistakes on their orders and then turn it around and place the blame on them, TELLING THEM what they ordered and/or should've ordered lol. At first we'd talk about what a jerk the guy was to other people while picking up our food, and noticing he has a short or nonexistent fuse, but then we all started experiencing the same accusations and very rude behavior. Him getting our order wrong, trying to overcharge us, insisting we ordered things we didn't, and then witnessing him just walk away because he doesn't like what he's hearing. I wanted to chalk it up it up to him just being a grumpy old Asian guy and soon realized it's just him all the time and it really is unacceptable. I can completely understand him having a bad day or an off day, but it seems to be him all of the time. Despite the decent food with big portions and proper prices, it's gotten to the point that it's simply not worth it anymore and we'd rather take our business elsewhere... By the way, don't try the phò unless you want the most overcooked mushy noodles that will simply disintegrate into your soup lol... you've been forewarned. If you bother to say something, be prepared for him to shove uncooked noodles into your face and tell you to take it home and cook it yourself if you don't like it and you can do better lol LITERALLY, no joke. read more

So good! Please note, this review is just for some Chinese takeout that I ordered. We called in an order for two different kinds of chicken and an order of vegetable Lo Mein. They said it would be ready 15 minutes. We live about that far a way so after a few seconds of dilly dallying, we headed over. Some of the parking lot was a big puddle, and there are multiple doors to go in. It didn't seem to matter which we went through as the space isn't harshly divided. There was one man behind the counter of the deli section, and he quickly greeted us, came out, and rang us up. While that was happening, I browsed the shelves and noticed they sell a ton of snacks that you typically see at a Hispanic grocery. Tamarind treats, coconut candy, and mazapan! I promised myself I wouldn't get any snacks this time, but I'll definitely be snagging something on our next trip. We brought the food home, and it kept my lap toasty, so it was pretty fresh. It was delicious. Every order was correct and everyone loved their food. We'll be back for more Chinese, and probably get some Mexican food in our order in the next go around. If you're near Manor, stop on by. read more

Found this little hidden gem in the heart of Manor. Ordered two Orange Chicken & one Lemon Chicken dinners. Both were absolutely delicious, came in huge portions & included your choice of steamed or fried rice. I also ordered a hot & sour soup & an order of crab rangoon & I'm glad I did. We will definitely be back. read more

La Fogata's China Kitchen - Lemon Chicken w/Hot & Sour Soup - Chinese Near Me - Manor, Texas

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I read a review yesterday and decided to check out the Chinese food. I ordered Pepper Steak & General Chicken. I live in Elgin and when I got home and tried to unpack the food the pepper steak literally fell through the container because it was so hot. It melted the styrofoam container. I called back to the restaurant and he said I took too long to eat it and that the containers are very thin. He didn't even offer me to replace my meal & I offered to bring the food that had fallen on my floor along with the container. He said there's nothing he can do. This is unacceptable customer service! read more

La Fogata's China Kitchen - The underside of the box... - Chinese Near Me - Manor, Texas

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Quick service, friendly folks, good food....all just minutes from my house. That's saying something, especially in our little town of Manor. Winner, winner, General Chicken's for dinner! Hadn't stopped in in my year in Manor, so decided to check it out , finally. Ordered General Chicken (which included fried rice), Combo Lo Mein, and 2 egg rolls to share with my daughter. A big batch of egg rolls had just come out of the fryer, so we had great timing. They were THE best thing! Yum. Really, they were outstanding. General Chicken was good for my daughter, but a tad on the mild side for me. I didn't see the hot chili oil tucked into the rice container, since I wasn't eating that. Wish I had seen it in the restaurant (we'd been accidentally given to-go containers when we planned to eat there... We were offered plates and utensils NO PROBLEM, when I mentioned we wanted to eat in. In fact, the lady was very sweet and accommodating). Anyway, I used the chili oil on the General Chicken leftovers and it was perfect for me. The Lo Mein was really good, all the included meats were beautifully tender, & the veggies crisp-tender, as they should be. For $20 my daughter and I each got a fresh, hot dinner... AND a plate of leftovers for lunch the following day! Not bad. I'll definitely go back and explore other menu items, being sure to order a couple extra orders of those bomb egg rolls, while I'm at it. read more

Hot and delicious home crafted recipe. Unexpected how good and fresh the food was. Worth a stop.

The food is always AMAZING! This is absolutely our favorite Chinese food not just Manor...but all of Austin! They're super friendly, quick, and everything we've ever had is so yummy. Our favorites are the shrimp fried rice, egg rolls, and crispy honey chicken. Seriously, such a gem here in Manor and SO DELICIOUS!!! read more

Hole in the wall meat market/corner store in Manor. This is not a fancy sit down restaurant but there are some tables inside to sit and eat. Having just moved to Manor and never been before, we went inside and placed a to-go order. Our food took about 10 minutes, probably less, to be cooked, packed, and ready to go. We ordered the crispy honey chicken and the chicken with chinese vegetables with fried rice. The portions were huge and we had lunch leftovers for the next day. The food was AMAZING. This is the best Chinese food I've had since moving to Austin and it reminded us of what we're used to back home in New Orleans. None of that "fusion" or "healthy" stuff here. This is our new go-to for Chinese takeout. I've included a menu as you will need to know the number when you call to order or you can always go in to order and your food will be ready super fast. Definitely go! read more

La Fogata's China Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Manor, Texas

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Called to place an order and despite Yelp saying this place was open, the guy who answered told me the kitchen was closed. I suggested they update their Yelp page so folks don't get their hopes up. He began arguing with me and when I tried to ask a question, he straight up hung up on me. We're residents of manor and despite the very few food options in the area, we won't be eating here. read more

They fill your plate completely when ordering to go and do not skimp our which is rare! Everything also tastes so good and the service is always great! read more

La Fogata's China Kitchen - Beef & Broccoli. The whole plate is go is FILLED. They do not skimp out! - Chinese Near Me - Manor, Texas

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The food is really good! It's typical American Chinese, but isn't overly sweet or salty. It was fresh and tasted great. Perfect for when you're in the mood for traditional American Chinese take out food. Or you can eat there, but it's not fancy. It's located in a convenience store that has an unexpected amount of Mexican foods, drinks and candies. read more

New to neighborhood and looking for good Chinese food, so we decided to try this place out. Like most of the reviews say, this place is a bit of a dive. It is a store first before a restaurant. Basically a meat market with a space for tables and chairs. This didn't deter me. Most dive places have the best tasting food. I got an order of crab ragoons. The listed stated they came with 4, but we only received 3. Not a hug big deal since they didn't taste that great anyway. They were a little overcooked, so they were hard to eat. I love crab ragoons, so I'm always on the hunt for places with the best filling. These ragoons filling was more on the sweet side, which is not a preference of mine, so I wouldn't order them again. My boyfriend ordered combination fried rice. He said he didn't care for it, but he ate all of it. So, that one is up in the air. I ordered the chicken vermicelli with an egg roll. I love vermicelli and was impressed that they had it and pho on the menu, The egg roll was okay, not my favorite, but I wouldn't mind eating it again. The vermicelli was basically vermicelli noodles with chicken and garlic on top. Typically, the dish is served with chargrilled chicken, but it seemed that this was a leftover dish tossed on top of noodles. Though, the chicken had a great flavor, it was disappointing. Overall, I probably would come here as a last resort, if I wasn't able to get to any other Chinese food, but other than that, I would probably pass. read more

*THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT UPDATE!* (this review is about service, not the food.) My family & I absolutely love the food here. I learn so much about the owners and the sacrifices this family has made. We're very grateful there is decent Chinese/Vietnamese food here in Manor (saves me a night of cooking during a busy week). One night when my family was dining at LF's China Kitchen, we noticed another family who was complaining about the service to April (the mama of the store, my kids call her Mama April). Sparing the details, I'm going to try to REACH out to as many people as I can on Yelp: THIS IS NOT A SERVICE-TYPE OF VENUE. THIS COUPLE SERVICES YOU OUT OF COURTESY! This business is structured in a "food court" type of way. If you need something, please FEEL FREE to ask them OR whoever is nearest in the kitchen (as you would at any family-friendly food court). If you cannot find something, just let them know! I have mentioned before that this is a very different type of place, but I really appreciate the kindness and patience this family has. And I am so darn picky with many, many things. Many people do not understand the concept of this business & complain that this place has terrible service, but you must remember: IT IS A STORE FIRST BEFORE IT IS A RESTAURANT! I cannot stress that enough. Please have some humanity. I do not want this place to move away from us because there are more people complaining about service than there are people who actually understand. China Kitchen, please stay here for as long as our families are here! Your food is delicious. Side note: I heard they were going to make another menu soon with only their main Asian dishes (Mexican dishes will most likely be removed is what the owners were thinking). read more

Love this place! Favorite local spot for Chinese food and they're always so nice. We still have yet to try the Vietnamese and Mexican cuisine but I wouldn't doubt its delicious too! read more

New to the area and want to try out an new restaurant. Unfortunately I got food poisoning from this place. The chicken had a weird texture to it and I stopped eating it but I guess I ate enough to still get me sick for about 2 days. read more

We are Chinese food snobs and we LOVED this place! We shop at the Walmart in Manor occasionally, eat at the new Whataburger and have even eaten Chinese food at the Panda Place because of convenience. Tonight we wanted Chinese but didn't want to drive the 20 miles to our Go To place, so I looked at Yelp. I can't tell you the number of times we have driven past this place, never once thinking to go in. Because of the good Yelp reviews, we decided to try it out. I ordered Beef with Broccoli and egg rolls. The egg rolls were served first. Very tasty and cooked just right. I had fried rice with my entree and half way through I had to stop, there was so much food. The beef was tender, the brown sauce was very tasty without too much salt, and the vegetables were cooked just right. I took 1/2 of my meal home for a snack tomorrow. My wife, a real foodie, had vermicelli and beef. She too really enjoyed hers. They served chili oil With the egg rolls. Was just the right amount of heat, again very good taste. Both of us were very impressed with the service, the food, and the sauces. We will be back! We did notice that they had many to go orders when we arrived, and there were a number of "regulars" who came in and greeted the staff like they knew them. I think we found a new "go-to" Chinese food restaurant! read more

If you are in the Manor area looking for a meal and decide the newly opened Panda Express is an option, you are wrong. If you've heard about La Fogata and still opt for Panda Express, I think you're an idiot. La Fogata is a classic example of never judging by the location. Away from 290 by a mere mile, tucked inside a Mexican meat market, you'd probably think it wise to pass this place by. If you do, you've made a huge mistake. This little place is a gem. Food cooked to perfection, excellent menu variety, service second to none BUT, the food, OMG the food! I've never had oriental food prepared with such perfection. We've tried several different dishes and nothing has disappointed us yet. La Fogata really is the only place for oriental food around. read more

The place is simple but the food is awesome. Been eating here for almost a year and every time food tasted fresh. Never tried the Spanish food only Chinese -and it is worth it. read more

Service was helpful and nice. food was authentic. Prices were reasonable. They have lunch specials, which is what we ordered. Sesame chicken was good, not as fried as most, which I liked. Next time I want to try their Pho. They also have some Mexican options as well. read more

La Fogata's China Kitchen - Sesame chicken and steamed rice (lunch portion) - Chinese Near Me - Manor, Texas

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Found this little gem on the way out of Austin! Mom and I were starving and yelped Vietnamese food and this convenient store/cafe popped up. The hot and sour soup was amazing! The special Pho was pretty good (surprising for conv store) and the beef and broccoli that mom ordered was decent. Super nice people, good food, fast service, small home town...Viets representing!! read more

La Fogata's China Kitchen - The special Pho - Chinese Near Me - Manor, Texas

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Have a hankering for Chinese food and happen to be in Manor? Check this place out. It's a market that's also a restaurant that serves Chinese and Mexican food. The portions are yuuuge and the price is right. Oh, and the food is good. read more

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This felt like a Chicago spot in a small town. It's in the middle of a meat market and corner store. Awesome. The food was awesome and the portions were huge! I still have dinner for tonight. I got a huge coke, egg rolls, pepper steak and fried rice for under $12. My little girl loved it too. I'll definitely be back again. Plus on top of the food the staff was totally friendly and on point! New favorite spot in manor! read more

La Fogata's China Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Manor, Texas

This place is absolute perfection. It's part market and part restaurant. So you can order take out and shop while you're here or dine in. Either way the serving sizes are gigantic and they never disappoint. My family has been in Manor for over 10 years now and we use to go to Ramos next door but their service and food has become absolutely horrible over the last 5-7 years. So we needed somewhere new to eat when we didn't want to cook and we are so so so very happy that this little place came along. Wherever you want Asian food or Mexican food, this is the place to go. read more

This place is amazing! We make the drive from Austin every so often to eat dinner here just because. It's a place where the whole family can come soooo relaxed and chill to have some dynamite Chinese food! Come get some if your down for some finger licking Chinese food. Don't let the building fool you... come in, sit down and get your grub on! read more

La Fogata's China Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Manor, Texas

DO NOT ORDER FOOD FROM HERE!!!!Ordered food for delivery. Food was over an hour late but worse part was the food. I got Vietnamese plate and also some Chinese food and it was all over cooked and hard to eat and very dry. The rice was crunchy and all the food we got and sucked and none of it tasted good at all. I spent about $53 and money down the drain. They do not know how to make Vietnamese food as it was horrible and they mixed that food with Chinese food and they really don't know what Vietnamese food is. I threw out all the food and only took a few bites that's how bad it was. Some of the food tasted funky like it was already bad so this is what I get for trying something new. read more

I couldn't believe that Manor had good Chinese food when I first found this place. What can I say? My wife and I lived in China for 6 years, so we have a pretty good idea of what's authentic and what's not, and this food is pretty damn authentic! Whatever it is you like: Kung-Pao, Pho (which isn't Chinese, but whatevs), Lo Mein, Stir-Fred Beef with Broccoli - you can't go wrong. On top of that, the prices are very reasonable, at about $10/entree and portions that can feed two people easily. Before you call, make sure you know the item number from the picture of the menu. The man who answers the phone pretty much only knows the item by these numbers, so don't try to describe them to him or say their names as this doesn't really help. Also, the menu says they have stir-fried green beans. This is a myth. I am so psyched to have such quality Chinese food near my house in Manor. What a pleasant surprise! read more

I love this place! It's an unassuming little Chinese restaurant inside a Mexican supermarket, but holy hell it's delicious. Fast and friendly service, and excellent food!! My go to dish is definitely the orange chicken. It's 100x better than anything you'd find at Panda. It's a bit of a drive from Austin though... if you happen to be in the Manor area, it's definitely worth a try! read more

Food was great; ordered a shrimp pho, and shrimp spring rolls. Trying the best in Manor and I am a pho junkie. There was just one little hiccup that prevented me from giving them five stars, and that was this small piece of wire I found in my soup towards the end. Wire looked like it could have been a piece of a wired Brillo pad, used to scrub big pots! read more

La Fogata's China Kitchen - Wire found in soup! - Chinese Near Me - Manor, Texas

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I decided to give this place a try when we moved to Manor as I was in the mood for some Chinese food. Let me just say, I ordered a very safe dish, but after I ate a few bites, I was sick to my stomach that evening. There was a weird smell to the food, similar to dirty oil, and I could taste this in the food as well. I haven't been back! read more

This local dive no longer server Mexican cuisine, just Asian cuisine as you can see from the new menus. The is a hole in the wall place attached to the meat market but has great food at an awesome price. The portions are large and heaping to where I always have seconds if not thirds left over for the week. My personal favorites are the Crab Rangoon - these are amazing when they are made but even better the next day even cold, not reheating needed. They are on the sweeter side but if you're like me they it matches perfectly. My sister and husband goes crazy over the sweet and sour chicken (he doesn't even use the sauce) they can eat these in one sitting. The fried rice is good I really enjoy the combination to get a bit of everything, my hubby likes the Beef and Chicken fried rice. Last but not least the Egg Drop soup is my favorite I eat this for days, Hot and Sour is good too, that's the one that my hubby prefers. read more

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Amazing!! Huge bnb portions. Had the pork vermicelli bowl with eggroll. It was a bit different than the vietnamese style but still incredibly delicious!! And the hot chili oil that came with mb it was perfect. No fish sauce but the sauce on the pork and the chili oil definitely made up for it! read more

Yummy Chinese food! Happy to have them in the neighborhood! Fried rice is really good here!

I absolutely love your Chinese food. Your food always taste so fresh it's so delicious every time. Another delicious place I like in Austin is Hunan Lion on S Lamar. Just make the inside of your Chinese restaurant look more Asian instead of meat market looking. Just a suggestion is all. read more

Hand down the best Chinese I've had in years & it's right around the corner! Kudos y'all!!!

We had looked on yelp for an interesting restaurant recommendation while going home and stumbled upon this little gem. Atmosphere is a dive inside a meat market but the food is really good. We ordered sesame chicken, sweet and sour chicken and jalapeño beef. All were really flavorful. I appreciated that the batter was light and crispy and not thick. Would recommend to anyone passing by there. read more

Best food we have found in Manor so far. We love the pho and sesame chicken the most. It is so consistent and so much better than the other Asian restaurants in Manor. read more