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    Summer China Diner

    3.4 (98 reviews)
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    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Getting really sick of paying crazy high prices for uber eats and when the food is gross you still have to pay for it. I ordered cashew shrimp with vegetables and got a bowl of 80% CELERY...it doesn't even mention celery in the description bc if it had, I would have nixed the celery. I'm a single mom and I'm sick so I have to order out....total waste of money! Panda Express would have been cheaper and better!

    Better than Winter Japan Cafe
    Fox E.

    Not to be confused with the Winter Japan Diner, which is way colder. Chinese food is amazing but American Chinese food is hit-or-miss and usually way too sugary and bland. This place serves slightly overpriced versions of the American stuff and I don't like it, but there are much worse versions of it out there so if you don't mind paying a couple of extra dollars, you'll probably enjoy the size of the takeout portions and the standard takes on the standard American dishes.

    Mixed Lo Mein - enough for 3 people. Chicken on a stick - unbeatable for that price. Egg drop soup and beef & broccoli were also pretty good
    Andreas S.

    Between 4 and 5 stars for me - the food is pretty good, the pricing is unbeatable, the portions are big enough for at least 3 meals, so honestly they are price too cheap. The food itself is pretty decent - a very Americanized version of Chinese food, so if that's what you're looking for this is your place to go in the area. The service is amazing, staff there is extremely friendly and always has a smile to offer :)

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    Coby D.

    I really wanna give this place a fat 0. Never got the opportunity to try the food. My order was take out. Please see photo below. They were very understanding and issued me a refund. (This is a picture of a baby roach on the container)

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    Danny L.

    Great place for cheap, fast, and delicious Americanized Chinese cuisine. I ordered the General Tso's Chicken Lunch Special for $6.75 (before tax and tip). It comes with a choice of hot soup (sweet and sour, egg drop, or wonton), choice of rice (white, fried, or brown), and egg roll. Despite our large group, the food came out very quick and hot. The General Tso's Chicken was excellent. The sauce wasn't too sweet and the meat wasn't dry. Portion size is fair, especially for the price. Service was very prompt. Our waitress was on top of her game. No complaints here!

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    Joseph J.

    I have ordered from this restaurant 3 times and they have been okay.(If somewhat late). But I ordered them now and not only later than usual with no text or phone call but they gave me a totally wrong order. I asked for ribs I get chicken wings. I want Mongolian beef I get pepper steak with jalapeños. If you are gonna be late just tell me so. Don't try to hide it by substituting me with someone else's order. If you don't wanna do your jobs then close the restaurant and go your lazy selfs home!

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    Tried the Happy Family. It was OK. They don't give you much though . Nee Ha give you twice as much for the same price.

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    Dined in. Great service and great ambience. Food was great! New favorite go to place.

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    Kung pao chicken and veggie spring rolls were excellent. I will be back. Large portions, friendly service.

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    It's a basic Chinese food please. The food is okay. I'll eat here because there's not really any other Chinese food place that is good.

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    The service is excellent. They are so kind and the food is delicious with generous portions!

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