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Stu from NYC

08-17-2020 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Scorpyo (Post 1818853)

I like Cheng's as well. Try different items and you'll wind up with something you might like. I like the Szechuan Braised Beef. Lots of meat and just the right kick. I'm from the Bronx. Let's see....the Bronx has better Chinese food, better Italian food, great knishes. The Bronx has high cost of living (rents and homes), much higher crime rates and ugly neighborhoods. The Villages has okay Chinese and Italian food (no knishes). The Villages has gorgeous homes and just about no crime. Hmmm hard to choose between the two. Also, if you want authentic Chinese food you could have it imported from China. Ugh wait a minute I take that back. The last thing we imported from China did not work out to well.:ohdear:

So where do you get good potato knishes at a reasonable price.

Only thing we have found is Gabila at Publix price is very very high.

davem4616

08-17-2020 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1818829)

We are new here but have found several good Italian restaurants as well as a good Greek one Taki.

We've been here a few years now, IMHO with very few exceptions, you'll find that the eateries outside TV are far better than those in TV

If you like Greek food, OPA's in Orlando is the best...you cut the lamb with a spoon and you'd think that you were back in Greece....

We've tried the Italian restaurants down here...a very few come close to the ones in Boston's North End, Providence's Federal Hill, or NYC's "Little Italy"... Francesco's on 441 is good

My wife's 1st generation FBI...we do a lot of cooking from scratch using authentic recipes handed down in her family...so we generally choose something other than Italian when we dine out

If you want a great steak "Mark's" in Ocala is tough to beat...

KRM0614

08-17-2020 09:12 AM

The ones here are not real Chinese, closest is Orlando near the mall. Same with deli !

MJY10101

08-17-2020 09:43 AM

We tried a few but settled on Koyame. Always fresh and hot even for takeout!

MaxCat

08-17-2020 09:53 AM

Unfortunately the best authentic Chinese restaurant was to drive over to Cocoa Beach and go to Yen Yen's. Which I think is currently closed -- don't know if permanently or just due to the virus or if the virus was the cause of permanent closure. But if it ever opens again, it's fabulous and authentic. Sit down and fabulous. (I think the owner, who is Chinese, moved to Florida quite a number of years ago from NYC ) If closed permanently, we will have to hope for a re-opening under a new name . . . ????

JSR22

08-17-2020 10:03 AM

Gabila

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1818879)

So where do you get good potato knishes at a reasonable price.

Only thing we have found is Gabila at Publix price is very very high.

They are by far the best in the supermarket. In a restaurant TooJays is the only game in town.

Stu from NYC

08-17-2020 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JSR22 (Post 1818929)

They are by far the best in the supermarket. In a restaurant TooJays is the only game in town.

As I understand have to go to Tampa for more of a selection.

Looked at the Gabila website and they will not ship here.

bioman419

08-17-2020 10:49 AM

Yummy House in Ocala. Just off I-75 on Rte. 200. EXCELLENT!

talktome

08-17-2020 11:24 AM

Miss Kowloon on route 1! (Saugus?)

jebartle

08-17-2020 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by B-flat (Post 1818546)

Plus 1 for Koyame.

Shhhhh! Its a secret...lol

Stu from NYC

08-17-2020 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jebartle (Post 1818973)

Shhhhh! Its a secret...lol

Strange that the food is so good and everytime we have gone for takeout Sat about noon only one or two others waiting on their food.

Huskies

08-17-2020 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by yankygrl (Post 1818539)

I’m from NY, lived in TV for the past 10 years and have yet to find a good Chinese food “eat in” restaurant local. Love Sakura at Colony Plaza and Bamboo Bistro near Target but they are Asian fusion. What about you, has anyone found one? Most Chinese restaurants are take out and not all that good.

From one Nee Yorker to another try Ipanema Buffet in Leesburg across from Nisson dealer. It’s a buffet and the food is always fresh and hot.

mjpuleo

08-17-2020 01:37 PM

For more good Chinese food, try Sakura in Spanish Springs--it is hibatchi and is excellent and you get plenty of food for a decent price.

yankygrl

08-17-2020 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by donassaid (Post 1818808)

I heard that P.F. Changs was coming to the Villages? I enjoy Panda Express as much as any down here.

PF Chang’s is never coming to TV, wrong price market and no where to build there type of building. The application that is on file is from several years ago and went no where.

Stu from NYC

08-17-2020 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Huskies (Post 1819021)

From one Nee Yorker to another try Ipanema Buffet in Leesburg across from Nisson dealer. It’s a buffet and the food is always fresh and hot.

There is an Ipanema Brazilian Steak house in Ocala is that what you mean? Nothing else even close according to waze.

mjkspear

08-17-2020 02:11 PM

Yummy House is my suggestion also. Good food.

rmd2	08-17-2020 02:27 PM

I like PF Chang's in Winter Park.

Chi-Town

08-17-2020 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mjpuleo (Post 1819029)

For more good Chinese food, try Sakura in Spanish Springs--it is hibatchi and is excellent and you get plenty of food for a decent price.

Sakura is a Japanese restaurant.

JSR22

08-17-2020 03:14 PM

wrong name

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1819040)

There is an Ipanema Brazilian Steak house in Ocala is that what you mean? Nothing else even close according to waze.

Ichiban

Dilligas

08-17-2020 04:36 PM

Make up your minds

I can not believe how many responders mix and confuse Chinese with Japanese. They are very different in taste and presentation. Good Japanese restaurants that have chinese are generally only adequate for chinese. Same for good Chinese that have Japanese sushi rolls....generally less than adequate. I have a hard time trusting any of those recommendations. I understand....I am from Texas, so if you recommend Mexican (Tex-Mex), you better have lived in Texas, Arizona, or Southern California before offering praise.

bpascani

08-17-2020 06:24 PM

I don't eat Chinese, because it is SO high in sodium! Used to enjoy it, decades ago, but, no more.

Stu from NYC

08-17-2020 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bpascani (Post 1819109)

I don't eat Chinese, because it is SO high in sodium! Used to enjoy it, decades ago, but, no more.

You should ask for the low sodium version

Moonrunner

08-18-2020 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Medtrans (Post 1818575)

IMHO there’s no good Chinese food here, but ok Chinese food. We go to Cheng’s On 466.

YUMMY HOUSE in either Ocala or Gainseville is superb! True Chinese food:coolsmiley: and even dim sum on week-ends. Great atmosphere and service

Heyitsrick

08-18-2020 05:20 AM

There's plenty of mediocre Chinese food establishments in the NYC area, as well. Of course, there's a plethora of Chinese food places, so you will find good/great ones. But you'll find some real duds, too.

chrissy2231

08-18-2020 06:01 AM

China Gourmet Colony Plaza

TandHSTAR@AOL.com

08-18-2020 06:41 AM

So you are from New York? We are from Long Island. Good chinese food. Good pizza. Good bagels. Lox. Have learned after 23 yrs to stop looking. Yes there are decent mentioned above foods but unfortunately nothing compared. So enjoy what is here but keep.looking. Stay safe.

bocaabend

08-18-2020 07:08 AM

Yummy house in Ocala. The best!!!!!

Leadbone1

08-18-2020 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by yankygrl (Post 1818539)

Koyame!

Stu from NYC

08-18-2020 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TandHSTAR@AOL.com (Post 1819215)

Sams does have pretty good lox. Have to purchase it in larger packages than I would prefer but it does freeze well.

Dr Winston O Boogie jr

08-18-2020 10:48 AM

Another vote for Koyame.

Dr Winston O Boogie jr

08-18-2020 10:53 AM

There is a Chinatown in Orlando on West Colonial Drive. I'm sure that there are a lot of good Chinese restaurants there. We've mostly eating in the Korean and Japanese restaurants down there.

Everyone thinks that they know what great Chinese food is. I've been to China and what they eat there is nothing like what we eat here.

Also, taste in Chinese food is like taste in pizza. It depends on where you're from. The Chinese food and pizza in Boston is very different from that in Chicago or Los Angeles.

You tend to like what you grew up with so if it's different than that you probably won't like it.

I ordered Chow Mein in Manila and was shocked that what I got. Nothing like what you'd get here.

Drammy

08-18-2020 03:32 PM

Chengs disappointed me also. Only steamed dumplings we're good.

mike1921

08-19-2020 10:53 AM

Not Chinese but Thai Rubi in Sumter Landing is pretty good and like an earlier poster said - good is the highest rating for the villages

New Englander

08-19-2020 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by talktome (Post 1818970)

Miss Kowloon on route 1! (Saugus?)

Near the Hilltop?

hipplepi

08-20-2020 06:21 AM

Chinese

last week order out from Sakura big disappointment
5 pieces of meat 8 peas very expensive.
used to eat in then ,orders were great What happened ?

Bronx boy! Pizza next..,

Medtrans

08-20-2020 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mike1921 (Post 1819968)

Not Chinese but Thai Rubi in Sumter Landing is pretty good and like an earlier poster said - good is the highest rating for the villages

Ate there last week. Pretty bad actually except the soup.

Dr Winston O Boogie jr

08-20-2020 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Sherrilee (Post 1818834)

I want chow mein like in Boston... white celery bamboo shoots and noodles on bottom!! What is the chow mein here!! I’ve thought of calling Kowloons and shipping a crate frozen here but ridiculous idea.

I believe that Kowloon has closed.

Dr Winston O Boogie jr

08-20-2020 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mjpuleo (Post 1819029)

For more good Chinese food, try Sakura in Spanish Springs--it is hibatchi and is excellent and you get plenty of food for a decent price.

Sakura is a Japanese restaurant.

Dr Winston O Boogie jr

08-20-2020 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mike1921 (Post 1819968)

Not Chinese but Thai Rubi in Sumter Landing is pretty good and like an earlier poster said - good is the highest rating for the villages

We got take out from there a few months ago. I will never eat there again. The worst Thai food I've ever had.

It's difficult to find Thai restaurants in this area. Even driving to Ocala or Orlando. There just don't seem to be a lot of Thai.

We search all over the Asian area on West Colonial Drive in Orlando and couldn't find Thai.

Dr Winston O Boogie jr

08-20-2020 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by New Englander (Post 1820053)

Near the Hilltop?

The Hilltop is closed. Kowloon is a few miles south of where The Hilltop once stood.

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