Worst Chinese Food Ever !!

[Chatbrat]

My wife went o the Evergreen to pick up some special dishes for my birthday.
1) got a whole steamed Fish @ $22.00 one bite went into the disposal
2) steamed dumplings--totally tasteless
3) wide noodles- into the disposal
4)wife save the Peking duck--totally bland
$67.00 for take out --total garbage--stay away from this joint--go to KOYAME--even though its on the other side of the Villages

Only good thing to say is never again-

[jnieman]

My wife went o the Evergreen to pick up some special dishes for my birthday.
1) got a whole steamed Fish @ $22.00 one bite went into the disposal
2) steamed dumplings--totally tasteless
3) wide noodles- into the disposal

$67.00 for take out --total garbage--stay away from this joint--go to KOYAME--even though its on the other side of the Villages

Only good thing to say is never again-

Koyame is the only place I will go. Have tried all of the others including the one in Colony. It seems they need to step it up a notch on the flavor. I find their food tasteless. It is like the sauces are watered down. Maybe I just like mine a little spicy as they call it at Koyame.

[Chatbrat]

To be exact:
steamed dumpling (pork) $5.95
steamed whole fish $22.00
peking duck $13.95
Hot $ sour soup $2.50
Chow Ho (beef) $8.95

Came to $57.08 include Tax--wife gave $10.00 tip--never again

[New York Transplant]

Try the Shang Hai Chinese at Mulberry. Delicious!

[Chatbrat]

The duck just hit the disposal,too

[Madelaine Amee]

Koyame for us, owners are from NY. We were used to Joyce Chen's in Boston, nothing like that here.

[Chatbrat]

We have never experienced any food that was consistently inedible--my wife tried to save the duck-all I can say once shame on you--twice shame on me-its not going to happen again

Honestly folks--give this place a wide berth--especially if there are better places--any place will be better than the Evergreen

[golfing eagles]

We have never experienced any food that was consistently inedible--my wife tried to save the duck-all I can say once shame on you--twice shame on me-its not going to happen again

Honestly folks--give this place a wide berth--especially if there are better places--any place will be better than the Evergreen

Believe it or not, the worst Chinese food I ever had was in China---9 straight days of the same crap for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The meat would not pass FDA inspection for dog food. The veggies were at least 3 days past peak and often brown instead of green. It was the only vacation I ever lost 12 pounds on.

[jblum315]

I agree. Chinese food here is a disaster. I don't see why a community of 100K people can't attract and support a decent Chinese restaurant it doesn't have to be fancy

[RickeyD]

Believe it or not, the worst Chinese food I ever had was in China---9 straight days of the same crap for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The meat would not pass FDA inspection for dog food. The veggies were at least 3 days past peak and often brown instead of green. It was the only vacation I ever lost 12 pounds on.

:a20:

[justjim]

OP, you might try China Gourmet at Lake Denton Plaza. We have not tried it yet as it hasn't been open very long. I sort of expect it to be similar to the one in Colony which I wouldn't grade more than average at best. But worth a try.

[ladygolfer123]

Koyame is well worth the visit!! Love their food!! You won't be disapointed!!!

[kcrazorbackfan]

We stopped in and ate at the China Buffet by Publix on 466 the other night; IT WAS NASTY; no going back there. This place probably won't appeal to some of you, but we've never have a bad meal at Panda Express by Home Depot.

[jnieman]

Believe it or not, the worst Chinese food I ever had was in China---9 straight days of the same crap for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The meat would not pass FDA inspection for dog food. The veggies were at least 3 days past peak and often brown instead of green. It was the only vacation I ever lost 12 pounds on.

:a20:

[RErmer]

:a20:
Then again, in Hong Kong there was that basket of dead whole, fully-feathered chickens outside the rear of a restaurant in 90 degree temp. I will never eat chicken in Hong Kong/China again.

[KennyP]

I agree. Chinese food here is a disaster. I don't see why a community of 100K people can't attract and support a decent Chinese restaurant it doesn't have to be fancy


Would be nice to get a PF Changs, but wont happen inside the villages

[joec3]

Best Chineese food in the villages Cheng’s Chinese Restaurant | Order Online | 4050 Wedgewood Ln, Lake Lady, FL | Chinese Delivery, Chinese Takeout (http://www.chengsfl.com/)

[dbussone]

My wife went o the Evergreen to pick up some special dishes for my birthday.
1) got a whole steamed Fish @ $22.00 one bite went into the disposal
2) steamed dumplings--totally tasteless
3) wide noodles- into the disposal
4)wife save the Peking duck--totally bland
$67.00 for take out --total garbage--stay away from this joint--go to KOYAME--even though its on the other side of the Villages

Only good thing to say is never again-



If you download the app "What the Health FL?" you would avoid at least the Chinese restaurants that get shut down for serious violations. Evergreen and their Colony store have generally terrible ratings by the health dept.


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[TomPerry]

Went to Bamboo Bistro at Rolling Acre Plaza Saturday night. Food was very good.

[Nucky]

We stopped in and ate at the China Buffet by Publix on 466 the other night; IT WAS NASTY; no going back there. This place probably won't appeal to some of you, but we've never have a bad meal at Panda Express by Home Depot.

We tried The Panda one night when we were to tired to search out another restaurant and were very pleasantly surprised...it was fine....Drive Thru Chinese....a new concept. :eclipsee_gold_cup:

[biker1]

Spent a week in Beijing to give some talks for work. I was wined and dined at what are presumably very good restaurants. By the end of the week I was requesting steamed vegetables. Came back a bit lighter also and there is virtually nothing I won't eat. I did enjoy the flight over and back in first class.

Believe it or not, the worst Chinese food I ever had was in China---9 straight days of the same crap for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The meat would not pass FDA inspection for dog food. The veggies were at least 3 days past peak and often brown instead of green. It was the only vacation I ever lost 12 pounds on.

[RickeyD]

Then again, in Hong Kong there was that basket of dead whole, fully-feathered chickens outside the rear of a restaurant in 90 degree temp. I will never eat chicken in Hong Kong/China again.

One summer about 30 years ago I was walking around Chinatown NYC and saw an open unrefrigerated box truck fully loaded with skinned ducks hanging from hooks. Truck was still there on my way back to work an hour later. The almonds don't fall too far from the tree. :shocked:

[rubicon]

I agree. Chinese food here is a disaster. I don't see why a community of 100K people can't attract and support a decent Chinese restaurant it doesn't have to be fancy

Some would disagree with me but I keep asking why a community this large can't attract a decent restaurant (period)???

[Madelaine Amee]

Some would disagree with me but I keep asking why a community this large can't attract a decent restaurant (period)???

Staffing .............. for one.

I contacted the new Rose Plantation for a luncheon reservation and was told they could not get a cook/chef for lunch. I believe, they have now found someone competent.

In their online listing for help they stress that RETIREES are encouraged to apply. What does that tell you.

[Polar Bear]

Some would disagree with me but I keep asking why a community this large can't attract a decent restaurant (period)???
Yes. Some would. ;)

[collie1228]

For those of you who think there is no decent Chinese food in The Villages, have you tried Bamboo Bistro in the Target mall across from Jim's Golf? It's our go-to restaurant. It's Asian fusion cuisine, including Chinese, Japanese, sushi and others with an extensive (not expensive) menu. Every person I've taken there or recommended it to also like it. The food quality and flavors are great, and the service is excellent. The ambiance is good as well. Try it, you'll like it.

[Chi-Town]

Really good Chinese restaurants are hard to find everywhere. Average seems to be the norm. Cheng's on 466 is good, and the portions are large enough for sharing. Went to Evergreen last month and had no complaints. Will definitely try Bamboo Bistro.

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[Taltarzac725]

Believe it or not, the worst Chinese food I ever had was in China---9 straight days of the same crap for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The meat would not pass FDA inspection for dog food. The veggies were at least 3 days past peak and often brown instead of green. It was the only vacation I ever lost 12 pounds on.

Where in China was this GE?

I supervised a beautiful married law student at the U of MN Law Library. We called her Joy because her Chinese name was hard to pronounce. She was very fit. She was from China along with her husband.

We were recataloging part of the Foreign Language collection.

Where is Evergreen?

[Polar Bear]

My family likes Cheng's too. But we have very 'Americanized' food tastes...heheh. So I would not venture a guess how it would appeal to an authentic Chinese food connoisseur.

[ahayward65]

:a20:

Were you on an escorted tour with meals provided? Also how many years ago.
I, myself did one in the early 90's and our food was bad also. We ate in restaurants with locals but when we looked at what they were eating is was not anything like our food. We even asked to try something else and offered to pay but they wouldn't do it. Very strict orders for dealing with Americans. They even searched our hotel rooms after we checked out to make sure we had not taken anything. Ha ha, the towels were the size of napkins and linen as rough and scratchy as wool.
Enjoyed the trip anyway and saw China before the enormous changes that have occurred in the past years.

[Challenger]

Went to Bamboo Bistro at Rolling Acre Plaza Saturday night. Food was very good.

My favorite Asian restaurant in the Villages.
Class act

[Challenger]

We tried The Panda one night when we were to tired to search out another restaurant and were very pleasantly surprised...it was fine....Drive Thru Chinese....a new concept. :eclipsee_gold_cup:

We think Panda is a good quick meal alternative.

[dbussone]

Where in China was this GE?

I supervised a beautiful married law student at the U of MN Law Library. We called her Joy because her Chinese name was hard to pronounce. She was very fit. She was from China along with her husband.

We were recataloging part of the Foreign Language collection.

Where is Evergreen?



Evergreen is in Pinellas Plaza off CR466A.


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[Mudder]

Atmosphere at Koyame and Bamboo Bistro very different from each other, but quality of food at both is excellent!
And the yogurt place next to Bamboo is great too!

[Aloha1]

If you download the app "What the Health FL?" you would avoid at least the Chinese restaurants that get shut down for serious violations. Evergreen and their Colony store have generally terrible ratings by the health dept.


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Evergreen is GONE from Colony. Now relocated to Pinellas. Caveat Emptor!

[Daddymac]

Chinese, pizza , bagels. 3 Necessities of life, and you cannot get good ones here . :pray::pray::pray:

[Bonny]

Evergreen is GONE from Colony. Now relocated to Pinellas. Caveat Emptor!
Evergreen has always been on Pinellas. It was a buffet, now it's meals, no buffet. China Gourmet is in Colony.

[CFrance]

I thought Evergreen originally was a take-out-only in Colony. Then the same owners opened the buffet in Pinellas Plaza after the plaza was built. Then they closed, refurbished, opened as a restaurant. I could be wrong.

[Northwoods]

Koyame is the only place I will go. Have tried all of the others including the one in Colony. It seems they need to step it up a notch on the flavor. I find their food tasteless. It is like the sauces are watered down. Maybe I just like mine a little spicy as they call it at Koyame.

Another vote for Koyame!!!

[dietpepsi]

To be exact:
steamed dumpling (pork) $5.95
steamed whole fish $22.00
peking duck $13.95
Hot $ sour soup $2.50
Chow Ho (beef) $8.95

Came to $57.08 include Tax--wife gave $10.00 tip--never again

what did they do special for a tip on carry out?? carry it to the car? I NEVER tip on carry out!,, unless they do something to earn it,,, I do try to tip the gal that brings the food at McDonalds,,, sound to me like your upset you got some bad german shepard beef!,,

[RickeyD]

CHINA BUFFET in Southern Trace:
Worse than the 2 day old food Evergreen tossed into their dumpster last week. I'll take Evergreen any day over the crap China Buffet serves every day.

[golfing eagles]

what did they do special for a tip on carry out?? carry it to the car? I NEVER tip on carry out!,, unless they do something to earn it,,, I do try to tip the gal that brings the food at McDonalds,,, sound to me like your upset you got some bad german shepard beef!,,

I tink I tink I tink it was putty kat

[Yung Dum]

My wife went o the Evergreen to pick up some special dishes for my birthday.
1) got a whole steamed Fish @ $22.00 one bite went into the disposal
2) steamed dumplings--totally tasteless
3) wide noodles- into the disposal
4)wife save the Peking duck--totally bland
$67.00 for take out --total garbage--stay away from this joint--go to KOYAME--even though its on the other side of the Villages

Only good thing to say is never again-

If you think that was bad, you should have tasted my wife's first (and only) attempt at Chinese cooking. It tasted like slug vomit, if you can imagine what that must taste like.
The fortune cookies were store-bought and delicious.

[Chatbrat]

Rickey D--you probably hit the nail on the head--the food was most likely several days old & warmer over--no taste, no texture, no color & no separation--everything was sticking together

[golfing eagles]

Rickey D--you probably hit the nail on the head--the wood was most likely several days old & warmer over--no taste, no texture, no color & no separation--everything was sticking together

Remind me never to smoke food with that WOOD:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Chatbrat]

Changed WOOD to FOOD--sooo solly

[twoplanekid]

Another vote for Koyame!!!

Went there for the first time the other night and will be back. :clap2:

[Trayderjoe]

If you think that was bad, you should have tasted my wife's first (and only) attempt at Chinese cooking. It tasted like slug vomit, if you can imagine what that must taste like.
The fortune cookies were store-bought and delicious.

:1rotfl: Hope your wife doesn't read your post.....:duck:

[jnieman]

Evergreen is GONE from Colony. Now relocated to Pinellas. Caveat Emptor!

I don't remember Evergreen ever being in Colony. I always remember it being in Pinellas.

[dbussone]

I don't remember Evergreen ever being in Colony. I always remember it being in Pinellas.



You are correct. Evergreen is a family spinoff of China Gourmet in Colony Plaza. Both frequently have unsatisfactory ratings by the health department, and both have been closed at various times for failing to deal with serious violations.

The current rating for China Gourmet is 43 (out of 100). Evergreen currently has the highest rating I have seen it given. 93!


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[bluedog103]

We stopped in and ate at the China Buffet by Publix on 466 the other night; IT WAS NASTY; no going back there. This place probably won't appeal to some of you, but we've never have a bad meal at Panda Express by Home Depot.
Panda Express? You have to be kidding! That's about as far from Chinese food as you can get. I spent most of my working life in downtown NYC and got used to having Chinatown, with its dozens of restaurants, close by. Having several Chinese colleagues who helped me handle the menus, some of which were not in English, was a positive too. Some restaurants were good, some were bad but all were better than Panda Express.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Panda Express? You have to be kidding!

No, I'm really not a person that kids around. Why do you think I'm kidding? Have you eaten there before and you're surprised that there is another person that likes it, or are you one of those that only eats at the hooty, snooty places and looks down on those that find enjoyable food at a place you wouldn't dare be seen in? To each their own.

[nututv]

Did you tell them about your dissatisfaction? It appears you didn't, and just went to feeding the grinder.

[Chatbrat]

Having been in business, I kinda of know the mentality of the people who serve that kind of junk--there are always plenty of newcomers & tourists to keep them in business--they will never do anything to make it right-my wife still has the receipt & wants to go back & speak to the owner/mgr

I told , don't do it --its not worth the aggravation

[capelion]

Our favorite Chinese restaurant is Chengs which is located on 466 in front of Walmart. We have been customers of theirs for years and have never been disappointed.

[golfing eagles]

Panda Express? You have to be kidding! That's about as far from Chinese food as you can get. I spent most of my working life in downtown NYC and got used to having Chinatown, with its dozens of restaurants, close by. Having several Chinese colleagues who helped me handle the menus, some of which were not in English, was a positive too. Some restaurants were good, some were bad but all were better than Panda Express.

Ever eat at 4-5-6 on East Broadway just off the Bowery and Canal St.? Menu in Chinese, waiters do not speak English, but probably the best Szechuan in the city. And of course there's always Wo Hop's

[nututv]

Having been in business, I kinda of know the mentality of the people who serve that kind of junk--there are always plenty of newcomers & tourists to keep them in business--they will never do anything to make it right-my wife still has the receipt & wants to go back & speak to the owner/mgr

I told , don't do it --its not worth the aggravation

1. Should you have possibly let them know first. I run my own business also. If I goof (and we all do on occasion) I'd like to know before being smeared on the net. Maybe they would have made it right having been given a chance?? You never know.
2. Your wanting a refund for food you threw out last week?

[Chatbrat]

I told my wife to stay away from the place-she went because she thought she would be treating a special dish--they deserved to be smeared- it was nothing but warmed over old food-I know ok food this stuff should have been trashed--also I never said I wanted a refund-this place is in my tail lights-I don't want any other villagers to get screwed !! This is beyond agoof--,IMHO<this is their game plan--

[Brucieboy]

I stay away from any restaurant that doesn't have cats hanging around the back door! :icon_hungry:

[cmilioni]

OP, you might try China Gourmet at Lake Denton Plaza. We have not tried it yet as it hasn't been open very long. I sort of expect it to be similar to the one in Colony which I wouldn't grade more than average at best. But worth a try.
We went last week for lunch special. Sesame chicken was not crispy, kind of rubbery. Vegetables were pretty bland. Wouldn't recommend.

[Chatbrat]

It was old , left over that's why it was rubbery & the veggies were too- veggies with no color or bounce have been hanging around along time

[RickeyD]

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Waiting in line for good Chinese...No cutting !!!

[bluiiis]

OMG, I'm going there in October!

[manaboutown]

Believe it or not, the worst Chinese food I ever had was in China---9 straight days of the same crap for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The meat would not pass FDA inspection for dog food. The veggies were at least 3 days past peak and often brown instead of green. It was the only vacation I ever lost 12 pounds on.

Perhaps we were on the same tour! Ugh!

[bluedog103]

No, I'm really not a person that kids around. Why do you think I'm kidding? Have you eaten there before and you're surprised that there is another person that likes it, or are you one of those that only eats at the hooty, snooty places and looks down on those that find enjoyable food at a place you wouldn't dare be seen in? To each their own.

I ate at Panda once. Maybe it was a bad day for them or maybe it's what some people consider good Chinese food. Each to his own. If you like it, that's what you should eat. If you knew anything about Chinatown you'd know that there is nothing hooty or snooty about these places. The streets are narrow, sidewalks are extremely crowded and fish and vegetable vendors line the sidewalks. Many, if not most restaurants are tiny storefronts. There are a few fancy places but not a place I used to go for lunch on a workday.

[PaPaLarry]

I agree!!!!!!!

[Chatbrat]

In Chinatown, lots of the restaurants are specialty shops- some are noodle stores, some are duck, some are crab,snails & lobsters--while others are fish-some are Dim Sum--personal favorite was Dim Sum Hong Kong style--the food is brought to tables on carts, you pick what you want & the server punches your ticket--to keep score

[rdhdleo]

Coming from Chicago, my opinion is there are NO good "Chinese" restaurants here. The only place we go to is Bamboo Bistro which is Asian Fusion. Food is always very fresh and delicious, service is very good! The other night for $14.99 I had my favorite which is the Shrimp Moo Goo Gai Pan, the shrimp were huge and plentiful. Always take half home there's so much! Koyame is ok probably the best of anyone the others but after being there several times and the food having a burnt oil taste to it so we don't go unless were desperate. So may places here do not use the veggies I'm used to like bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, some will give you one or 2 snow pea pods, and a couple of water chestnuts. Sorry just peas and carrots in my fried rice don't cut it.

[Tweety Bird]

Wow! Seriously? Have not gone yet. Why didn't you try out the place first?

[TomOB]

In Chinatown, lots of the restaurants are specialty shops- some are noodle stores, some are duck, some are crab,snails & lobsters--while others are fish-some are Dim Sum--personal favorite was Dim Sum Hong Kong style--the food is brought to tables on carts, you pick what you want & the server punches your ticket--to keep score Can you get there by golf cart?:gc:

[Henryk]

No, I'm really not a person that kids around. Why do you think I'm kidding? Have you eaten there before and you're surprised that there is another person that likes it, or are you one of those that only eats at the hooty, snooty places and looks down on those that find enjoyable food at a place you wouldn't dare be seen in? To each their own.

There's a "hooty, snooty place(s)" in TV? Where is it? I want to try something not from a lousy chain restaurant.

[golfing eagles]

Can you get there by golf cart?:gc:

Not yet, but give the developers a few more years:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[BritParrothead]

I can honestly say, that we have had just one good Chinese dinner in all the years we have been visiting Florida!! This was on Marco Island. Superb food!!
The restaurant on Wedgwood lane in TV ? One visit only, never again. The server kept her outdoor coat on the whole time ? My chicken, nasty came with a 3 inch rusty spring embedded in it. No apology, nothing. Gross!!

[golfing eagles]

I can honestly say, that we have had just one good Chinese dinner in all the years we have been visiting Florida!! This was on Marco Island. Superb food!!
The restaurant on Wedgwood lane in TV ? One visit only, never again. The server kept her outdoor coat on the whole time ? My chicken, nasty came with a 3 inch rusty spring embedded in it. No apology, nothing. Gross!!

there's a place in Orlando/Kissimmee about 1/2 mile from the Peabody Hotel that I think was called the Emperor of China or something similar. We ate there in 1992 and it was fantastic. The chef was an internationally recognized master, they even held cooking classes there. No idea if it is still there or if that chef still runs it.