Gary Chee A Tow
First impression walking in here I was confused where I was, then saw many people being seated to a private area with reservations, the host then handed me a small menu with some dim sum items and various fried rice dishes and a few other items he said there was no cook available to make the main dishes so it would have to be this limited menu this was on a Saturday night at dinner time.
The restaurant itself is a very unique place and was like going back in time I would recommend to come here for drinks or just to experience the uniqueness at least once it would be a fun place for some cocktails or something.
The food here on the other hand is not so great.
Ordered Hawaiian fried rice and fried rice showed up in a spam can with spam in it and was not good, they do have spam fried rice on the menu so somebody messed up my order, shrimp har gao(dumplings) had mushy shrimp in it had to spit it out and didn’t finish it not to mention the dumplings had no taste just the taste of steamed chlorinated water, ordered some pork buns but quickly canceled it, the salt and pepper shrimp was not bad but still lacking in flavor, it was fresh and that was a plus.
My server was great and food came out quickly, I guess they are having problems with having a full time cook if they would make improvements to the food this would be a cool place to visit.
… moreJenny Tammera
Amazing! I ordered take-out food from here thinking it was like a standard American Chinese food place. There decor was unique and eclectic and charming! I thought I was getting 4 dumplings, but I got 18 dumplings! I watched other people get their food and the portions are bigger than I expected for their cheap prices! I ended up choosing to eat it there instead of carry-out. I lived in Asia teaching English for a while, and these delicious dumplings are authentic and homemade and brought back so many good memories! Thank you for a wonderful meal!
… moreJacque B
I love the food. I would suggest if ordering to go never add extra meat of any kind. They will charge you, but the extras are not there.
This is the second time its happened. I picked up today and checked the order while there this time. The manager was polite. Takes my food to the back and must of just talked because when he eventually came back it looked the EXACT SAME. I wasn’t going to argue about it. Went home and go thru my food and found 8 shrimp.
Just order the regular if you gonna order. I should of took a pic. My husband ordered steak fried rice. I will let you be the judge if this looks like $7 worth of extra steak.
… moreKevin Grant
We had not been hear for dinner for many years and I am sorry we waited so long. What a great experience. We were seated right away and the service was perfect. The won ton soup had a great flavor with ample won tons. They even added one extra so we each had 2. The meals came right on time, hot and just the right amount. Throughout the meal the owner stopped by to say hello and encouraged us to check out the Tiki room after the meal. Wen topped in to the newly created room and sat in the Elvis corner with appropriate mood lighting. We each tried one of their new cocktails and enjoy spending some relaxed time in a unique setting. This is a classic, old school Chinese restaurant that you have to try. Take pictures and enjoy the experience.
… moreDexter Rhodes
Being next to the Tiki
The Pagoda has the same affect with the drinks, food, Atmosphere etc.. I enjoyed just hanging out and eating at the Pagoda.
Food was tasty, drinks was good, serv was great ..
… moredayan mederos
If you are in the mood for some authentic chinese food pagoda restaurant in Baymedows will satisfy all your cravings. Place was big and had a very authentic feel. Not too fancy but the quality of the food was great. They offer a wide variety of chinese dishes including Dim Sum. We really liked the Peking duck. We will come back !
… moreDesire Jordan
I always have the best time here. Their Pain Killer drink is a must try. Beautiful presentation on their drinks. I love the chicken fried rice! Not a place to come to get full though. Kind of miniatures of potstickers, etc. But still everything is delicious. Great service each time I’ve gone and a reservation is required. I would suggest being specific about seating in your reservation as well. I like all the seats outside of sitting at the bar.
… morelacey schmidt
We came here 2 weeks ago for The Hidden Tiki Room and LOVED the small plate foods and the drinks were amazing (and I don’t even like rum)! So had to come back and try the food in the dinning room side. THE BEST Asian food IN JAX! We live in Oakleaf and now we will always drive there for food!!!! The server, who I believe is the owner, was THE BEST!!! We LOVED her. She sat and chatted with us while we finished our wonderful drinks after dinner! Such a sweet person! We can’t wait to go back!!!
Only took pics of my braised tofu, not my husbands chicken. Portions were sharing size!
… moreCharles Young
The Pagoda is still run by the same family after 40+ years. It is a restaurant in front and a “secret” bar in back. The private room in back is where all the 20 – 40 year old singles hang out on Baymeadows Road. Same chef in the restaurant after 40 years. He can customize anything on the menu for you. Go early if you are meeting up in the Private room. Seats and parking lot fills up fast.
… moreAndy Edwards
Amazing food, atmosphere and friendliest staff. The drinks are top notch, if you can get into the Secret Tiki Temple, do it!!
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