China Wok

I feel very privledged to live within driving distance of this exemplary chinese take-out establishment. Some people believe that most chinese food tastes similar, but I know for a fact that this particular place is head and shoulders above all others in the area (at least). How do I know this? When I was younger and tried chinese cuisine for the first time, I was enamored by it. I made it my mission to try every chinese place in my general vicinity. Admittedly, this is a dubious achievement at best, but after having sampled the foods of all those different places, I can say with confidence that China Wok will dazzle you compared to the competition. Like most chinese take-outs and restaurants, their menu is extensive; there is something for almost everyone, not to mention their prices are lower than or equal to the alternatives, especially when you factor in the high quality and large amount of food you get for the money. From their standard fare to their specialties, virtually all of ... more

I feel very privledged to live within driving distance of this exemplary chinese take-out establishment. Some people believe that most chinese food tastes similar, but I know for a fact that this particular place is head and shoulders above all others in the area (at least). How do I know this? When I was younger and tried chinese cuisine for the first time, I was enamored by it. I made it my mission to try every chinese place in my general vicinity. Admittedly, this is a dubious achievement at best, but after having sampled the foods of all those different places, I can say with confidence that China Wok will dazzle you compared to the competition. Like most chinese take-outs and restaurants, their menu is extensive; there is something for almost everyone, not to mention their prices are lower than or equal to the alternatives, especially when you factor in the high quality and large amount of food you get for the money. From their standard fare to their specialties, virtually all of their dishes are delicious. If you are a fan of the traditional "brown sauce," you will be sure to enjoy theirs. Their Chicken with Mixed Vegetables and their Beef with Broccoli both have cantonese brown sauce on them and they are both mouth-watering. For those that are fans of General Tso's Chicken, you are sure to be happy as well. Some people may not like the fact that they use 100% dark meat in the dish, but I personally enjoy how tender the chicken chunks are, plus the chunks are never dry. The familiar egg/cornstarch batter on the chicken has a nice, crispy texure. Their broccoli (as well as all vegetables they use in all their dishes) is fresh and tasty. As for the General Tso's sauce, in my humblest of opinions, it is one of the best I have ever tasted. Spicy but not too spicy and full of hunan flavor. One more thing I would like to point out is how absolutely wonderful their pork dishes are. If you like pork, there are three dishes that you simply must try: their Steamed Pork Dumplings (tender and juicy with delicious seasonings inside; comes with a tantalizing dipping sauce), their Roast Pork Fried Rice (I don't know how they roast it, but the flavor is out of this world and I've never eaten better pork fried rice anywhere else in my life) and their Roast Pork Egg Roll (again, the roast pork is fit for a king and the rest of the egg roll is wonderful as well). Finally, for those that enjoy meatless dishes, they have some tofu substitutes that are sure to please. One word of advice, though: their tofu tastes better when paired with certain sauces. I personally recommend their "white garlic sauce" or their Szechuan sauce. If you choose to have your tofu with brown sauce, it only tastes "okay." They also have decently flavorful vegetable dumplings which can be steamed or fried according to your preference. There are very few dishes at this place that I actually do not like, but if I had to name one, it would be their Pineapple Chicken. The dish is very greasy and doesn't taste very good at all. Steer clear of it unless you really like pineapple and don't mind greasy, deep fried chicken. If I chose to describe all the great dishes this chinese place has, I would end up writing a novel, so I will stop here. In conclusion, all I can say is that this place is the best around; their ingredients are fresh, their sauces are superb and I would be very surprised to find a person who didn't like their food. Enjoy!!! less