Ling&#x27;s Buffet

Everything on the menu is great but I especially like the seafood special and the beef broccoli…read more The staff are friendly and they are super fast! It is family owned and a great little spot if you are craving Chinese food. They do have some small tables but it is mostly take out.

Best Chinese for like 20 miles around…read more. I haven't had a bad experience yet, get takeout once a week. For over a year so far.

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Old disgusting pork fried rice. It tasted like GREASE

China One

3.8(61 reviews)

2.6 mi

Everything went well.Delicous. food. Friendly hands on owner. Clean simple. Takesome homeread more

We were in town and decided to have Chinese food for lunch. Found this place nearby and decided to…read moretry it out. Overall we were sadly disappointed. The gal working the counter seemed uninterested and couldn't even feign a smile. The interior itself was bleak, with faded signage above the counter and a few wooden tables and chairs around the perimeter. But we were not here to make friends with staff or have a romantic dinner, we were here for the food, but still... I ordered the General Tsao chicken and the better half ordered the Sesame Chicken; with an order of pork wontons to split. The food came out hot and fresh, albeit bagged into to-go containers even though we were dining in. The food was not hateful, just average. Albeit both dishes had ample chicken pieces, they were kind of large overall; especially in the Sesame Chicken. My General Tsao had ZERO heat to it (and they advertise it as having heat). It was actually on the sweeter side, like an Orange Chicken would be. We decided to taste test each others dishes and the taste was nearly identical, hmmmmmmmmmm I wonder why. The side of yellow "pork" fried rice that came with the main entrees was palatable, but nothing great with tiny pieces of pork hidden within it and some not fully cooked pieces of onion. The pork fried wontons were actually fairly decent, but the sweet & sour dipping sauce was straight up from a bottle. I usually consume all my Chinese food in one sitting, but since it wasn't very fulfilling I packed up half of it to go. I later ate the other half for dinner, after spicing it up with some red pepper which helped make it pop. I doubt we will ever eat here again, but if we do for some reason I'll update this review of two stars (it could've been better).

General Tsao Chicken w/ pork fried rice.

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China Garden

4.1(38 reviews)

3.1 mi

I'm not a huge Chinese food person, but when I do China Garden is normally what I want. Yes, it's…read morethat classic greasy really filling Chinese style takeout, but it's good, definitely better than your average big Chinese food franchise. Plus, the service is pretty consistently fast. They have a really easy to use online ordering portal- I use to do big groups orders, like 15-17 people through them and they always had everything ready at the exact time I requested it, if not sooner. Their traditional orange chicken is great, and I really like the sweet and sour chicken. I've had the shrimp before but it usually comes breaded and is half bread half shrimp which wasn't the best. The steamed dumplings are fabulous. But most things I've tried here have been real good, and they have a huge menu.

China Garden was actually the first restaurant I tried when I came to Lakeland, and I still…read morefrequent it. It's not my favorite spot for Chinese, but it ALWAYS hit's the spot. The customer service is always really great, and the food is good too! It's in a great location, right next to Publix, so I always can do some shopping while I wait.

Sweet and Sour Shrimp

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Mayflower Chinese Restaurant

4.3(59 reviews)

5.6 mi

We were in the vicinity and desired some Chinese takeout for the trip home. Yelp gave this place…read moregood reviews so we went for it. The parking lot sucks, but that won't detract from my review of the food and service. Once inside it a fairly nondescript establishment with a couple of tables in the lobby to sit at while you wait, or eat there if you were inclined (no thanks). The place was fairly busy for a weekday late afternoon, with patrons picking up food and/or placing orders. A few folks you could tell were regular customers, which in itself is a good sign. I ordered the 'Hawaii Five O' which listed crispy shrimp, scallops, chicken, beef, roast pork and vegetables. The wife (aka better half) ordered the 'two item special' of honey chicken and chicken Teriyaki. We also ordered a side of fried pork wontons and crab rangoon. The wait was not very long and the bag felt like it weighed 10 pounds when it was handed off. On the 35 minute drive home the little lady consumed half the wontons and stated they were quite good, which I would agree with later. Both of our entrees were HUGE. They provided plenty of fried and white rice. My Hawaii Five O was very tasty and the better half enjoyed her selection(s) as well. The portions were so big that we had leftovers the following day. The next day I added some red pepper flakes to kick mine up a notch. Neither day was I disappointed. The service was efficient and pleasant enough. If we are in this part of Lakeland in the future and get a hankering for Chinese takeout we would definitely patronize the place again. Oh yeah, the Hawaii Five O at the end of the description had "lobster" listed. This was either a misprint or if there was a piece in it it was minute. Regardless, the flavors were on point.

Quick and so tasty…read more I stopped in on my way home from work and had my order taken in less than a minute. I was told I could have a seat and it would be about 15 minutes, it was more like five. The kitchen was on fire! I had the dinner combo kung pao chicken with fried rice, an egg roll, with a small wonton soup. It was so good! I know I'll be back.

Shrimp with garlic sauce.

Hawaii Five O unpacked w/ the crispy shrimp; and a few fried pork wonton.

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Hawaii Five O packed

Peking House

3.4(135 reviews)

2.0 mi

I love the stir fried bean sprouts! The Chinese food is one of my favorites in Lakeland. Dishes we…read morego for are the orange chicken, sesame, chicken, general tso chicken, bourbon, chicken, and lo mein.

Everything. The food was terrible. Everything was overcooked. We tried it twice with the same…read moreresult. Don't waste your money.

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Beijing

3.9(9 reviews)

4.4 mi

I didn't get a chance to eat so this rating does not apply to the food but basically to the place ,…read moreyou feel like your going into a jail or you are in the hood, no tables and you order through all these see through acrylic windows , I have no idea if it's because the paranoia of Covid but it's extremely ridiculous

We have tried the Chinese places around us and Bejing is, by far the best. Orders have always been…read morecorrect, always done in the time limit (to be honest, we are rarely there when they tell us it's ready, so by the time we get there, it always is). The LoMein is delicious with beef, Chicken and cashew, bourbon chicken, Gen Tso....it's all good. We have never been disappointed. Give it a try..it is take out only.

Lunch Special: Shrimp Lo Mein, Pork Fried Rice, and Egg Roll. Enough for two people.

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Shrimp Lo Mein Combo (egg roll is included too)

Xing Xing Kitchen

2.8(11 reviews)

6.6 mi

First time trying this place while visiting the area. Let me start off with the absolute rude lady…read moreat the front counter, just a nasty attitude overall towards myself and as I sat and watched her interact with other customers. Secondly, I placed a simple small order since I've never eaten here before, (2) shrimp rolls and two prepared drinks. My total was a little less than $13 and after leaving the restaurant, not only did I not receive shrimp rolls, but the one (whatever it was because it wasn't shrimp) made me sick I tossed the other one in the trash! I was so disappointed I decided to look the restaurant up, (something I wish I would have done prior to ordering from this place), and was not at all surprised by the many reviews of rude service, poor quality and over charging, which the over charging part did not apply to my order. I will never patronize this business ever again, as I travel through the area often, I am committed to not patronizing any business that has poor served and quality. Just sharing my experience, do as you please!

Best place to get delicious food! Great price and quantity. The service is quick and friendly!…read moreVery clean every time.

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Green Tea

4.2(47 reviews)

11.8 mi

I love this place. They always give you generous portions and the food is always hot and fresh. The…read morelunch specials are mostly $9 and include your entree, fried rice and an eggroll or drink. You can even save time by ordering online! You can get a different fried rice if you like, some others may just be extra. I love the chicken and broccoli, honey chicken, chicken on a stick and egg drop the most, but you can't go wrong. I have a friend that moved to Port St. Lucie that craves this place because I took her.

For a take-out Chinese restaurant in the Winter Haven / Lakeland metro area this place gets the 5…read morestar rating - GREAT! This is what many would consider a hole-in-the-wall place, but don't be fooled by the lack of "ambiance" here as the food was delicious (as well as plentiful). There is not really a dining area per se, but if you want to eat in they do have two old tables in the lobby. We ordered our food to go. While waiting we observed at least 6 pick-up orders and just as many walk-ins placing their orders and hanging out. We ordered Kung Pao Chicken and Sesame Chicken as our entrees. Each came with a pork egg roll or soda (your choice), with fried rice or an upgrade to Lo Mein. We both chose egg rolls, with the better half getting fried rice and my upgrading to the Lo Mein. A 15 minute drive home and the food was still hot and fresh when we dove into it. Both entrees were LOADED with chicken! I have been looking for a decent Kung Pao Chicken since the scamdemic forced our favorite Chinese restaurant of 30+ years out of business. I may have found it here. No zucchini filler, plenty of firm peanuts, very small diced celery and carrots, and a nice zing to the spice level (I would prefer it to be even hotter, but no chili peppers located within). We also obtained side orders of Crab Rangoon (8 count) and Pork Fried Wonton (10 count). We had been on the hunt for PORK fried wonton all these years and finally found a place that serves them! They were delicious! The wife enjoyed the Rangoon a lot (I am not a fan of cream cheese). All of the food was great and they stuffed the to-go containers to overflowing - BURP!

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China Wok

3.1(60 reviews)

1.2 mi

I have been a returning customer for years now. Tried other Chinese restaurants, but no one can…read morebeat this place. Food is fantastic, good portions, fast delivery,and clean, excellent

I am very sad that I have to post this review. I have been going to China Wok since they opened,…read morethey were my go to for great, fast Chinese food. Previously on the last two orders, I wasn't happy with the flavor profile, it seemed to have changed. I decided today to give them another chance. Boy, am I regretting my decision! I ordered a beef and broccoli combination dinner, roast pork lo mein, and wonton soup. Wonton soup was good. The beef and broccoli and lo mein were horrible! Everything tasted of fish sauce and celery, even the egg roll. I took a few bites and threw everything away. I will not be returning and do not recommend this restaurant.

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Steve T.

3 years ago

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Ling's Buffet adorned with a beautiful koi pond. From the moment I stepped in, I was greeted by a serene ambiance and the inviting sight of the pond. The food selection was exceptional, with numerous stations offering a vast variety of freshly prepared dishes that tantalized the taste buds. The service was prompt and friendly, adding to the overall enjoyable experience. Whether you're a fan of traditional Chinese cuisine or seeking new flavors to explore, this restaurant truly delivers an unforgettable dining experience. read more

Angelica A.

9 years ago

We always LOVED Lings. It was our go to place for crab legs and their Chinese food has great taste but now they have done away with the crab legs and oysters on bar. so I gave it 3 stars instead of 5. We would still go just for the other food offered BUT the price is too high. Guess we will now go for lunch only because of prices. read more

Melissa C.

12 years ago

I really like going here and being able to have a variety of items served on the buffet to choose from unlike another restaurant who has a buffet and it is the same small variety of things all the time. The sushi here is so good, it is my favorite and the main reason that I keep going back here again and again. read more

angie h.

9 years ago

Food Inspector found roaches everywhere, look it up. Also, All you can eat crab legs? Ha! Good luck getting those , they bring one pan out every half hour or so and one person grabs them all. The rest of the food is mediocre at best and it's dirty. NO GO. read more

Stephen D.

146

107

9 years ago

5 Stars!!! I have been trying to get my wife to come here with me for what seems to be ever and we finally went. I felt this place was reasonably priced and there was a great selection. I can not wait to come back! read more

Nina G.

13 years ago

Another great find for eating. Had dinner with friends and family. I was not dissapointed in service or hospitality. Will come again. The food was great and that's what would keep me coming back. read more

Alex R.

2 years ago

Came here again thinking it will be better then last time but they disappointed me again never coming back again please do not come here!!!

Michelle M.

13 years ago

Really..really good food!!!! Everything was good!! Very clean, staff was very. Friendly! Will definitely be back.

Marina B.

183

3 years ago

Horrible all the way around. Just don't. Pick any place on random and it will be better than this place

Terica W.

1 year ago

In Lakeland, this is the Chinese place we all love. Great options! Always clean and plentiful. read more

Ed S.

3 years ago

One of our favorite buffets Good always fresh with good flavor Love the variety Edward read more

Carlos S.

3 years ago

They don't have as much as others,, it's clean,,,,and they charge 5.85 for a drink

Billy W.

104

114

8 years ago

don't waste your money. eat anywhere else but lings, the food has gone downhill.

Maurice S.

13 years ago

GOOD CHINESE!!! Will come back because service and food was great.

Dale C.

153

14 years ago

Good selection, clean restaurant. Good food. Big seating area.

Nefla I.

8 years ago

Finally some decent Asian food in the South!

Retro G.

6 years ago

Are they offerin the full buffet yet

Ronnie M.

13 years ago

Always good

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