Knoxville, this is the place you've been looking for if you love Chinese food! The flavors are so unique and each entree is a unique flavor explosion unlike the chain! The service was excellent. Cheerful, attentive and kind. The atmosphere is very sweet with booths made for intimate conversations and privacy but larger tables for groups. Loved it! read more

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It was not clean. The food quality has slipoed quite a bit. There are much better Chinese restaurants in the area.

Prices are a bit high. Food good no delivery option last time I went may have changed. But Asian food is all pretty much the same but these folks are good just expensive read more

Amazing service, seems like the inside has been updated some with Asian decor. The Hot and Sour soup was delicious, but the spring roll and General Tso's chicken was lacking in flavor/salt. I'll be ordering their Hot and Sour soup when I'm in the area! read more

Plum Tree Chinese Restaurant - General Tso's chicken - Chinese Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I have NEVER been more disappointed in a restaurant! I looked online to see which restaurants in Knoxville served Peking Duck. Plum Tree (cleverly) highlighted theirs. It was advertised as $40 for duck, but I paid $52.50. Overcooked, rubbery, fat not rendered, no crispy skin, a whole duck had only 4 pancakes, 2 tablespoons plum sauce, no spring onions, but cucumber! A W F U L. I could NOT eat. read more

Came here to grab takeout to take back to our hotel. Ordered drunken noodles, chicken chop suey, and steamed vegetable potstickers. Came with a side of fried rice. Food was pretty good. Noodles were spicy with a ton of chicken. Chop suey was very flavourful. I'm not a fan because it's usually bland but my husband loves the stuff. This was pretty good. Service was quick. And the girl serving us was helpful. Was a little happy I wasn't eating in. It was a little dirty with a built in couch in the dining area stacked with boxes and supplies. An elderly couple came in while I was waiting for my food. The had a bottle of sangria and a bottle of red wine and a large bowl of mussels. Apparently the chef will cook your mussels for you. Good to know. I would probably go back if I lived in the area, but wouldn't make a point if it my next trip through. read more

Nice people, and good food. We go Chinese occasionally, and I would rate them at the top, for food. The building is older, but don't that deter you. The wait staff was very accommodating. I will come here again. read more

Food and service very good. I will eat there again. We had a big group and everything was good.

Very healthy deliceous and always low prices. I have been going since college and it's the best Chinese food in Knoxville. The building is old , small , and tired but charming. Small family restaurants are the best. read more

Service is always fast and the food is awesome!! Highly recommend the egg rolls, fried pot stickers, and the shrimp Lo mein. If you like a bit of heat... try the house made mustard with the egg rolls. CHEF'S KISS! read more

Y'all, we need to fill this parking lot up and give them the money and the reason to renovate inside. Give them a reason to have multiple waiters and give them love, not just through the drive thru and take out window, but with birthday parties and get togethers! The best best Chinese food I've had in Knoxville bar none!!! read more

I hate to say it, but I won't be back. I always root for local places, hole-in-the-wall finds, but my dinner tonight makes me question how this place stays in business. This was my second visit to Plum Tree, and I came in on a rainy Thursday evening and ordered 4 entrees and 3 appetizers to go. I was the only patron in the building. My wait wasn't all that long, but just a moment after the lady (apparently the only one working in the entire restaurant) walked into the kitchen, a couple entered the waiting area. And wait they did. They sat across from me the whole 15 minutes or so that the one employee was preparing my order. I was impressed with their faith that someone was eventually going to help them, and I was surprised that when the lady finally came out with my order and asked them what they needed, she offered no apology or even a friendly greeting. The chicken in my Moo Goo Gai Pan was undercooked, and the egg rolls were just short of being crispy. The crab rangoon was delicious, but the other three entrees we ordered tasted like one of those frozen stir fry kits from the grocery store. For almost $90, this was a huge disappointment. read more

The building is definitely old and has not been updated for quite some time but don't let the appearance fool you. The kitchen is very clean from what I could see and the food was very good. Our server was friendly and attentive and we had zero problems I would definitely go again, I got the hot and sour soup which I cohost to take a photo of but it was excellent what you want from a hot and sour. Then we had the sesame chicken and the garlic chicken, they were both very good but I especially liked the sauce on the garlic chicken and the fact that it's a non breaded chicken dish. The only down side was the fried rice that came with the meal had very little to it. There was plenty of rice just not much to the actual rice itself, I think next time I go I will try ordering a separate rice dish and see if I get better results read more

Excellent egg foo young although very salty. There hasn't been an update in decor in at least 20 years. Not sure how they have a decent health rating but they do. If you can get passed the run down dining area the food is really good. I just tried not to think about it. read more

This used to be our favorite Chinese take-out place. Since the start of the pandemic, dishes like pad thai got hotter and hotter every time (new chef?), and breaded chicken, as in General Tso's, got drier and harder. We gave up and have gone elsewhere since a couple years ago. read more

Love this restaurant and staff! Food is amazing as always and hot. Best crab ragoons around too. Fried tofu is amazing in the red curry!

I had the Singapore noodles they were excellent the noodles were very thin and the sauce had a curry after taste it was a unique flavor I never had before. I will certainly be coming back again ordering these noodles right now actually. Also had the general tso chicken that was also great nothing bad at this place. The outside looks a little rough around edges but the food is all That matters and they have a pick up window also it's great! read more

Plum Tree has been one of my go to spots since 2012. The food is average, the people are friendly, and the prices are reasonable (this was key when I was in school). The building is not the most elaborate structure, but it does have a homey feel inside. * I came here recently and ordered shrimp with lobster sauce, fried rice, and hot & sour soup. The soup is always good. It's not really hot (spicy) but it is good. The shrimp with lobster sauce is just average. The diced vegetables taste like they're from a frozen bag and the sauce is just ok. Not really sure that I can say it taste like lobster sauce. The fried rice was blah...but the taste was better with a little lobster sauce and a bit of soy sauce. * I'm probably a little bias and overrating the place since I ate it so much in school. I just have to stop by Plum Tree whenever i'm in Knoxville. read more

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Old menus that have stains all over them. They were printed partly off so you couldn't read some of the menu. The food was good tho. Had "crispy pots tickets" they werent crispy but it was good. Tue cream cheese crab ragoons were delicious. I might go back? read more

This restaurant is an overlooked gem. The Malaysian dishes are great and uncommon locally. Go for the food, not for the decor.

Craving Chinese, looked up what was close to me and the reviews for here were great, so I gave it a try. Will definitely be coming back to sample the rest of the menu. Everything came out hot and fresh. Probably the best Mongolian Beef I've ever had, and I order it pretty much at any Chinese restaurant I go. It wasn't spicy, but the flavors were wonderful! Staff were very nice. read more

It was recommended by my uncle to try Peking duck. We ordered one and it was heavenly tasty as expected. We will try the Roasted duck on next visit. read more

We decided to have some local Chinese takeout last night and were not disappointed. I started with the hot and sour soup. It was flavored very well and was some of the best I have ever had. For my entree I got the General Tso Chicken and it was an amazing choice. The chicken was flavored perfectly and I honestly think this was the best General Tso Chicken that I have ever had! I also tried my fiance's Vegetable Lo Mein and it was very good too with amazing flavor. We will be back soon read more

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Had a so so experience here. Met a friend for lunch and since neither of us had been here before we got a few different things to try. We got the crab rangoons, which came with 4 in the triangle shape (not a fan when they do them like this, I prefer the pouches, but this is just my preference), the filling is delicious though! It was savory with a good crab flavor and slightly sweet, the duck sauce on the table was ok, it was really watery and didn't have much flavor. I got the General Tao's chicken with fried rice and Hot & Sour soup, she got the Sesame Shrimp with fried rice and an Egg roll. I read the menu wrong and thought I got an egg roll and soup, so when they brought her egg roll and soup, I added an egg roll to mine. The soup wasn't good to me, when I had her try it she didn't like it either, it reminded us of egg drop soup with some brown sauce added and a few veggies. I ended up only eating 4 bites of it, so I decided to ask our waitress if I could just switch out the soup for eggroll since I didn't like it or eat hardly any of it. She wasn't sure so she went and asked and came back saying they would even though you could tell she wasn't happy about it. The eggroll was ok, it was a good size and was nice and crispy, the filling didn't have much flavor. When the entrees came out they were a good size for a lunch portion. The General Tao's was really good and their sauce had good flavor. The fried rice was ok (I really miss FL fried rice with veggies, up here they should call it Soy Sauce white rice with a smidge of egg in it). She really liked her Sesame Shrimp and sauce and when I tasted the sauce it was good. The Shrimps we're actually Jumbo's so that was a nice surprise she said. For dessert we tried the fried donuts and they were delicious. They are a good size and covered in suger. Overall the food was ok. The waitress was ok. Our dislikes were having to ask for refills on our drinks and the cups being full of ice. I normally never get refills and had to have mine refilled 3 times because of all the ice and each refill she just added more. The total for everything was about $34, with tip it came to $39. read more

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I have visited this place off and on for years. It never dissapoints. Friendy, fast, inexpensive and delicious. What more could you ask for? Evey time my mom comes to town this is where she and her friends want to go. Also, if not mentioned, They have a drive through. Call ahead and pick up at the window. Perfect!! read more

Updated: After seven years of living in Knoxville, Plum Tree remains one of my go-to places for delicious Chinese takeout. They have kept their quality up during These Trying Times and are always accurate when estimating a pickup time. It seems like the teenage kids of the owners have taken over phone orders and manning the drive-through pickup window, and they are always such a pleasure to interact with. They have kept their dining room closed, which honestly is not a problem for me. They have posted that they'll be paring down their expansive menu and raising prices a bit, but I am happy to pay a little more and help them stay afloat. read more

I ordered to be delivered and wasn't expecting too much. But wasn't I pleasantly surprised to taste such fresh Chinese food. The fried rice was absolutely delicious and the Lo Mein was to die for. I had to give a shout out to Plum Tree for making my in home dining experience, exceptional. read more

Sunday ... that is the day to go to Plum Tree. A married couple from Laos bought this restaurant a little over a year ago and have given it much more flavor than in the past. The Pho, which is a Vietnamese noodle soup, is prepared with noodles, herbs (such as cilantro and basil), and served with beef broth and is a great choice. The Pho is typically an entree style soup, so be careful not to over order. The sweet basil shrimp and the schezuan chicken are other good choices for entrees here. However, note to self that the schezuan is not visually stimulating, but tastes quite good. They also have sweet tea, which is very refreshing! The only thing that I would not order is green curry. The sauce they had for green curry looked more like a watered down pea soup, rather than the creamy green curry it should be. Definitely go visit Plum Tree it is inexpensive and good! read more

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Great lunch specials at this little hole in the wall! Lots to choose from on their lunch menu. $6.75 for General Tso's Chicken, Fried Rice, and an Eggroll. Not bad. The food was good and our server was super attentive. Our food arrived in lightning speed and in generous portions. Don't judge a book by it's cover. There is plenty of intimate seating in the back. We will definitely be back to try their dinner menu sometime soon. read more

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It's the neighborhood Chinese takeout place that punches above it's weight for food quality and menu options. No, it's not the newest building and it's not the cleanest looking place. But the staff are warm and friendly, and the food is a great option when you can't look at the kitchen (you know those nights). read more

I have alway gotten a great meal every time I come. I would highly recommend Plum Tree, it is definitely some of the best Chinese food in Knoxville. read more

All I got was crab Rangoon because I was craving it. The shell wasn't fresh at all (not warm and pretty chewy just from not being fresh) so unfortunately it wasn't the best experience BUT the staff was very friendly, restaurant was clean, and the filling was delicious. I'll definitely give them another try! read more

We ordered Chinese this evening as we have in the distant past and as in the past expected it to be good. IT WASN'T! While my Moo Goo Gai Pai was edible, the Moushu pork was totally uneatable. We have had this in the past from other places before, and KNOW how it's supposed to be prepared and tonight it was simply tasteless. It didn't even look as though it had been fixed correctly. It was so bad only the rice was able to be eaten. After spending this kind of money for what in the past has been delicious food, this was truly disappointing. If they had still been open by the time we started trying to eat this, I would have brought it back for a refund. I would truly suggest you search elsewhere to go for Chinese food. If they have fallen this far, don't spend your money here. read more

I have been coming here since I was a child and the food definitely improved. Christine and co. Make amazing food. Favorites: the egg drop and hot and about are amazing. Get the egg drop when you have a cold and you will instantly be healed. They make everything by scratch including the egg rolls and crab rangoons. For lunch get the basil chicken or general tsos For dinner get some noodles. The best mee goreng In town. Pad thai is great too On Sundays get Pho. It's enough for four people. Please give this place a try! read more

Plum Tree Chinese Restaurant - Mee goreng - Chinese Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Super poor quality! Ordered the "authentic" tofu and seafood soup, ended up with egg drop with bits of shrimp. No egg listed as an ingredient on the menu, but the main feature in the soup! For $16+ an order, feel ripped off and anything but authentic. Hope you can improve. read more

Plum Tree Chinese Restaurant - Super sad! Ordered the $16+ tofu-seafood soup, ended up with egg drop with bits of shrimp. Terrible! - Chinese Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Oh, Plum Tree. I love this place. The outside of the building is pretty rough but just don't look too closely on your way in. Inside, you'll find a tiny hall with booths that go to the ceiling. Not fancy at all but really cozy. I go here for lunch once a week and always get the green curry with veggies. Perfect spice level for me. Their menu is HUGE and not at all limited to Chinese food...I wish I could speak to more of it in this review but I can't stop ordering the green curry. Cozy place with good food and lots of options. Definitely give it a try if you haven't already! read more

They charge 21.95 for Peking duck, it was so dried out and old and when I mentioned it the waitress dismissed my complaint and we were stuck paying full price. The BBQ pork also isn't traditional Chinese style it's chunks of dried out over sauced pork. So sad we wasted 50 dollars here read more

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Excellent Chinese, Thai and Malaysian food. This was some of the best oriental food I have had in the u.s.....I have been to China, Thailand and Malaysia. The Malaysian food is a different style than I have had at other Malaysian restaurants in the u.s....very tasty. Their Thai food is perfectly seasoned. They did not ask how spicy to make the food...good for them! I think food should be served as it was intended to be spiced. The exterior of the building is run down, but the interior is clean and nicely decorated. Seating is enclosed booths....retro. Really nice place for excellent oriental food. read more

Don't let the exterior of this building scare you off, the food is incredible! We have tried the Pad Thai, crab Rangoon, the general Joe's chicken, Mongolian beef everything was very tasty! Well priced. Called an order in, guy said. "Ok, bout fifteen minutes" in a perfect asian accent that i find so charming when i order take out. Well worth a try! read more

Went here with maybe too high an expectation considering the reviews. Would not come here again because the food was not very tasty. Staff provided great and friendly service!! But the food was mediocre. read more

Plum Tree Chinese Restaurant - Roast duck and shrimp with lobster sauce. YUM! - Chinese Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee