[dregan@choosegar.com]

So many great restaurants in The Villages but I can't seem to find a good Chinese one. Any suggestions?

[Chi-Town]

Cheng's in front of Walmart on 466 is really good. There is seating and booths, and they serve beer and wine. Portions are large with many meals to choose from. When four of us go there we share the platters for a fun variety.

As far as buffets go Evergreen in Pinellas Plaza is good.

[RedChariot]

There are n really vs Chinese Restaurant s here. Tried them all. Fried rice is not supposed to be mush! Bamboo Bistro is the best of a poor lot.

[redwitch]

If you're from a city with a good Chinatown, you're not going to find a "good" Chinese restaurant. If you're not as spoiled, Evergreen isn't bad. Ditto the one in Colony (owned by the same folks as Evergreen).

[Arctic Fox]

Originally Posted by dregan@choosegar.com

...I can't seem to find a good Chinese one. Any suggestions?

Okay, not Chinese, but give the Thai restaurant in Sumter a try. We have had several good meals there. Just remember to ask for "spicy" if that's your taste.

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by redwitch

If you're from a city with a good Chinatown, you're not going to find a "good" Chinese restaurant. If you're not as spoiled, Evergreen isn't bad. Ditto the one in Colony (owned by the same folks as Evergreen).

Absolutely dreadful Chinese food here. We always wait until we go back North to get our Chinese fix!

[Jayhawk]

KOYAME

Best we have found.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

The quality and style in particular of Chinese food is very dependent on where you come from. I'm from Boston and have eaten Chinese food in many of the major cities in the US. It is all very different. If you're from New York, you probably won't like the Chinese food in San Francisco which many people say is the best. People from Boston don't like the same Chinese food that New Yorkers like.

And then when you get outside of this country is another whole world. What we call Chinese food is nothing like what they eat in China. I went to several Chinese restaurants in The Philippines and it is completely different over there. If you order Chow Mein it's basically soft noodles with this horrible brown sauce.

You have to try around and see what you like. Koyame is very good and as far as buffets go, Evergreen is excellent.

It's the same with Thai food as well. If you eat Thai food in Thailand, it's nothing like what is served over here. In the US Thai food is loaded with sugar. There is very little sweet taste in Thailand.

[gerryann]

I like Chengs. Not as good as back home, but still good. Evergreen buffet is good.....however be aware that they use MSG (Monosodium glutamate) in most dishes. I learned the hard way. I was told 3 times by the waitress that NO MSG is used. When I saw the owner (after I ate ) I confirmed with her that no MSG was used.......well, turns out it is. They even brought out the container for the base with the ingredients that is used in most dishes. ( the waitress didn't know that Monosodium glutomate is MSG ), and pointing to the first ingredient which was Monosodium glutamate , declared it was MSG free. I have severe allergy and was Ill for 2 days......I know, my fault....I should have known better. I seldom eat out because it is used in nearly everything.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

Okay, not Chinese, but give the Thai restaurant in Sumter a try. We have had several good meals there. Just remember to ask for "spicy" if that's your taste.

I also like the Thai restaurant in Sumter when I want something exotic in a quiet restaurant. I like the atmosphere and being waited on by gracious servers. It feels special there.

That's how I remember it but it has been a little while.

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[raynan]

We're from Boston area and find that the Japanese restaurant in Spruce Creek Plaza on 441 is good. If you go before 6pm it's $13.95 for soup, salad, noodle course, fried rice, chicken and beef and shrimp (or you can pick 2 out of 3 meats or all 1). It's served hibachi style seating 8 at each table and the chefs interact with guests. I find this is the rice closest to what we are used to. We like Bamboo Bistro also. I can't stand the yellow rice they serve in FL as fried rice and haven't seen a chicken finger in 4 years.

[aln]

China Max near Five Guys in Rolling Acres plaza is best I've had....
Sorry folks, I really didn't like Evergreen at all and will not be back. Beside Chinese food should be done "buffet".

[newguyintv]

Originally Posted by dregan@choosegar.com

So many great restaurants in The Villages but I can't seem to find a good Chinese one. Any suggestions?

KOYAME! Head and Shoulders above any others in this area.

[newguyintv]

Originally Posted by dregan@choosegar.com

So many great restaurants in The Villages but I can't seem to find a good Chinese one. Any suggestions?

KOYAME! Far better than any other in the area

[zcaveman]

I am happy with Shang Hai in Mulberry. They have a large selection and a number of hot and spicy foods. I have never been disappointed.

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