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Address: 1705 S 1st Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: (319) 338-8011
Website: https://tasteofchina.top/
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Reviews
Jenny U
We live 45 minutes from this restaurant and even though there is Chinese cuisine only 15 minutes away from us we will drive here for take out or eat in. My husband’s and my discussion over tonight’s meal was how long we’ve been coming here. He started in between 1995 and 1996 and I in 1997 when we both worked in town. ~30 years!
It’s the best General Tso’s chicken we’ve had anywhere and the recipe is consistent (other than the heat can vary a little.) That is the dish pictured. Normally it comes with broccoli but we chose to not have it. I have also ordered Gen Tso’s chicken with unbreaded chicken when I don’t want the breading. They make it for me – I have to order “Chicken Broccoli with Gen Tso sauce (and skip the veggies for me.)” When getting food for the whole family we generally order the small size and get several dishes – we like the Gen Tso chicken, sesame chicken, chicken broccoli and Mongolian beef. Plain or fried rice depending on the mood. They also make crab Rangoon that isn’t all onion flavor and good spring rolls.
I put a 4 down for atmosphere only because it’s small, 8 tables or 4 each and the walls have seen better days. We aren’t here for the ambiance. Just the food and most time we get it to go.
I love to watch them cook the dishes in their large woks while waiting on our to-go order. The staff is always nice.
… moreIt’s the best General Tso’s chicken we’ve had anywhere and the recipe is consistent (other than the heat can vary a little.) That is the dish pictured. Normally it comes with broccoli but we chose to not have it. I have also ordered Gen Tso’s chicken with unbreaded chicken when I don’t want the breading. They make it for me – I have to order “Chicken Broccoli with Gen Tso sauce (and skip the veggies for me.)” When getting food for the whole family we generally order the small size and get several dishes – we like the Gen Tso chicken, sesame chicken, chicken broccoli and Mongolian beef. Plain or fried rice depending on the mood. They also make crab Rangoon that isn’t all onion flavor and good spring rolls.
I put a 4 down for atmosphere only because it’s small, 8 tables or 4 each and the walls have seen better days. We aren’t here for the ambiance. Just the food and most time we get it to go.
I love to watch them cook the dishes in their large woks while waiting on our to-go order. The staff is always nice.
Cole Hansen
Ordered takeout. Overall the food was really good! My one gripe would be the chicken fried rice could have been a little more fried.
… moreDean Charles
Nice little place. Only seats about 25, but most of their business seems to be carry out anyway. Typical Chinese food, about average, nothing special. Don’t know if I’ll be back or not. Parking is a task; barely enough spaces for the businesses. However, the prices are very reasonable for their lunch specials. Then again, you get what you pay for nowadays.
… moreCarl U
Great food at a good price. If you like General Tso’s Chicken, they have the best with a crispy breading. I also enjoy the Mongolian Beef without green onion (white onions only). Those are my typical go-to items I order when getting Chinese food and they have the best of both in my opinion. They do have a small area with a few tables if you want to dine in but don’t expect much from the atmosphere other than a sounds of a fast-paced kitchen. If it’s a sound that reminds you a good memory you may enjoy it. For me, I’m indifferent. They have always been quick to complete orders. We’ve ordered from these same people for over 25 years.
… moreMaxcine Thomas
I think they forgot to fry my rice.
They didn’t skimp on the shrimp and the rice had a little flavor but I had to take it home to doctor it up so it wouldn’t be a waste of money.
This was my first time there; I was greeted but I had to ask for sweet and sour sauce and find the soy sauce and utensils myself.
… moreThey didn’t skimp on the shrimp and the rice had a little flavor but I had to take it home to doctor it up so it wouldn’t be a waste of money.
This was my first time there; I was greeted but I had to ask for sweet and sour sauce and find the soy sauce and utensils myself.
Shakari S
BEWARE: FEAR FACTOR
This location has rude staff, IF YOU’RE BLACK! They also have roaches as I saw a few crawl across their kitchen area while I was ordering. I immediately left and don’t plan on returning. Wish I could’ve taken my phone out quick enough for photos. The food I’ve had there in the past has also been hit or miss. If you can’t stand at the register to order & instruct them how to prepare your food. 9/10 it will be bland and full of nutrients from insects.
… moreThis location has rude staff, IF YOU’RE BLACK! They also have roaches as I saw a few crawl across their kitchen area while I was ordering. I immediately left and don’t plan on returning. Wish I could’ve taken my phone out quick enough for photos. The food I’ve had there in the past has also been hit or miss. If you can’t stand at the register to order & instruct them how to prepare your food. 9/10 it will be bland and full of nutrients from insects.
Karla Delapaz
Not it. Egg drop super thick and chicken lo mein just not good. Not the first time having taste of china which has been delicious before just not this time .
… moreMay Christensen
Hot braised pork lunch special and tofu & vegetable soup.
The lunch special portions were generous, but the sauce was very bland and the pork had been over-battered, resulting in a gooey unpleasant texture. The rice used in the fried rice had an extremely dry, crunchy texture that was hard to chew, though palatable if reheated in a microwave with a generous tablespoon of water to re-steam.
The soup was worse – so much cornstarch had been added that it was only describable as “extremely gloopy” when hot, and actually could almost stand on its own in the bowl when cold, like a gelatin. The pieces of carrots had brown along the sides, as though they had not been peeled and were only cursorily washed. A friend who got the seafood soup reported the same texture issue, with the amount of cornstarch making the soup practically inedible for her. I tried to salvage the ingredients within by washing off the caked-on broth goo and replacing most of it with a strait broth, but that just resulted in globby pieces of starch floating around in it.
These are kind people, but I feel I wasted roughly $15 of the $20 I spent there on this trip. I probably would not recommend returning.
… moreThe lunch special portions were generous, but the sauce was very bland and the pork had been over-battered, resulting in a gooey unpleasant texture. The rice used in the fried rice had an extremely dry, crunchy texture that was hard to chew, though palatable if reheated in a microwave with a generous tablespoon of water to re-steam.
The soup was worse – so much cornstarch had been added that it was only describable as “extremely gloopy” when hot, and actually could almost stand on its own in the bowl when cold, like a gelatin. The pieces of carrots had brown along the sides, as though they had not been peeled and were only cursorily washed. A friend who got the seafood soup reported the same texture issue, with the amount of cornstarch making the soup practically inedible for her. I tried to salvage the ingredients within by washing off the caked-on broth goo and replacing most of it with a strait broth, but that just resulted in globby pieces of starch floating around in it.
These are kind people, but I feel I wasted roughly $15 of the $20 I spent there on this trip. I probably would not recommend returning.
Alexis
This place is awesome! Not only are the workers extremely nice and extremely helpful but their food is delicious as well! I saw the workers help a man whose leg was injured. They opened doors for him and helped him grab sauces and utensils when his food was ready. These people genuinely care about their customers and the food they serve! Not to mention their prices are totally reasonable! They Jam Pack as much food as they can in the containers for you (picture showing kung pao chicken and crab rangoons). I highly highly recommend this place!
… moreIsabella Brauhn
Delicious!! The food was hot, fresh, and affordable—we loved it! The appetizer are especially amazing, try their super big egg rolls and the fresh steamed dumplings—you will not be sorry We’re definitely coming back!
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