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    Tommy's Kitchen

    3.4 (50 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Totally comfottable ordering from here. They takr they're precautions seriously. They're food is also delicious.

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    The restaurant is not much to look at, it's pretty run down but sometimes dives have good food so I ordered nonetheless. I got the shrimp and broccoli with vegetable fried rice. The shrimp were jumbo sized and cooked well with decent flavor. The broccoli was also good. Extra points for putting mushrooms in the rice, not all Chinese places do that and I love mushrooms. There was also two pieces of some kind of mystery vegetable. I have no idea what it is so I didn't eat it but it was pale yellow in color, kind of roundish and looked chopped up. It almost resembled a firm unripe avocado inside. If anyone can tell me what that was that would be fantastic lol The rice is definitely on the greasy side and rather than make it yellow style it appears to be brown in color from whatever they season it with. The total is $6.15 plus tax which ended up being $6.68. The options with the lunch special are only soup or soda. No egg roll option like the place I usually order from. I just got the soda. The portion size was average but definitely below what I am used to at my usual place. At China House they pack the containers so full you can barely close them and you can order the same thing for about $6 including tax with the option of egg roll, soda, or soup. Aside from the place being not so clean it reiked of cigarettes and the guy taking my payment upon exit was clearing the plegm from his throat as he spoke to me. Um gross! The food wasn't bad but I will stick with my usual place, thanks!

    Beef and eggplant with garlic sauce and brown rice. Little bit spicey !

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    Was happy to find this chinese food joint open late on a Sunday. Had the hot and spicy shrimp, was on point.

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    The place has decent food, but can use a makeover. The inside seems a little dirty and the kitchen can probably use a good cleaning.

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    First time trying the spot , drove all the way from Queens with the boys . It was 10 of us , we got…read moreseated right away. It's first come first serve basis , no reservations. Loved the service and food !! Still dreaming about the Hot and Sour and Crispy Beef.

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