[patfla06]

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[Michael 61]

Originally Posted by patfla06

We had lunch at Kung Fu Chef ( Southern Trace ) today.
I’m from NY. so really picky about Chinese food.

We loved Kung Fu Chef!!

Husband got Gen. Tso’s chicken with rice & broccoli
and egg roll. I got Chicken LoMein with a spring roll.
Both were delicious!!

Egg roll good (I didn’t like it because I think it had pork)
but it was good. His Gen. Tso’s was sooooo good.
My LoMein and Spring roll were delicious.

I’ve been bringing Chinese food from Tampa where I
previously lived and Kung Fu was even better.

We will be repeat customers.

Thanks for posting - I’ve heard from others that Kung Fu is pretty good.

I spent my early adulthood in San Francisco, and got spoiled on authentic and very good Chinese (mostly Cantonese and Hong Kong style). After leaving the Bay Area, I have found most Chinese restaurants lacking, and very “Americanized” with sugary and corn-starch-laden sauces. I finally bought a good wok and self-taught myself to cook good, authentic Chinese dishes, since I wasn’t finding that in most “Chinese” restaurants.

I’m going to try Kung Fu tonight, and will report back.

[Stu from NYC]

They used to own Kayame which we enjoyed.

Been to Kung Fu thought food excellent and we will be back.

[Taltarzac725]

My brother and I had my 2-24 birthday lunch there and we both really enjoyed the food.

[Michael 61]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

Thanks for posting - I’ve heard from others that Kung Fu is pretty good.

I spent my early adulthood in San Francisco, and got spoiled on authentic and very good Chinese (mostly Cantonese and Hong Kong style). After leaving the Bay Area, I have found most Chinese restaurants lacking, and very “Americanized” with sugary and corn-starch-laden sauces. I finally bought a good wok and self-taught myself to cook good, authentic Chinese dishes, since I wasn’t finding that in most “Chinese” restaurants.

I’m going to try Kung Fu tonight, and will report back.

Here’s my update —

I’m writing this from Kung Fu - Nice, clean restaurant with pleasant servers. Here for dinner. I ordered a cup of Won Ton Soup and Kung Pao Chicken.

The soup had a good, rich Chicken broth base, filled with three plump, meat-filled won tons - I was thinking this would be outstanding soup to have if sick or feeling under the weather. Very good flavor.

The Kung Pao Chicken was (actually is, I’m still savoring it), very good - Large, generous pieces of moist, well-seasoned Chicken that is stir fried with fresh, crisp vegetables. Great spices, and a decent amount of heat (though I like quite a bit of heat). The Sauce was light, and did not over-power or hide the taste of the chicken and veggies. Came with a very tasty fried rice.

I had about given up on Chinese here in TV - the places in the southern area where I live are absolutely terrible - and I have thrown away food from them more than once.

Kung Fu is a pleasant surprise - I would rate a B+ / I’ll be back - just wish it was a little closer to where I live.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

Here’s my update —

I’m writing this from Kung Fu - Nice, clean restaurant with pleasant servers. Here for dinner. I ordered a cup of Won Ton Soup and Kung Pao Chicken.

The soup had a good, rich Chicken broth base, filled with three plump, meat-filled won tons - I was thinking this would be outstanding soup to have if sick or feeling under the weather. Very good flavor.

The Kung Pao Chicken was (actually is, I’m still savoring it), very good - Large, generous pieces of moist, well-seasoned Chicken that is stir fried with fresh, crisp vegetables. Great spices, and a decent amount of heat (though I like quite a bit of heat). The Sauce was light, and did not over-power or hide the taste of the chicken and veggies. Came with a very tasty fried rice.

I had about given up on Chinese here in TV - the places in the southern area where I live are absolutely terrible - and I have thrown away food from them more than once.

Kung Fu is a pleasant surprise - I would rate a B+ / I’ll be back - just wish it was a little closer to where I live.

Try Ichiban good buffet with excellent mongolian bbq.

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

Here’s my update —

I’m writing this from Kung Fu - Nice, clean restaurant with pleasant servers. Here for dinner. I ordered a cup of Won Ton Soup and Kung Pao Chicken.

The soup had a good, rich Chicken broth base, filled with three plump, meat-filled won tons - I was thinking this would be outstanding soup to have if sick or feeling under the weather. Very good flavor.

The Kung Pao Chicken was (actually is, I’m still savoring it), very good - Large, generous pieces of moist, well-seasoned Chicken that is stir fried with fresh, crisp vegetables. Great spices, and a decent amount of heat (though I like quite a bit of heat). The Sauce was light, and did not over-power or hide the taste of the chicken and veggies. Came with a very tasty fried rice.

I had about given up on Chinese here in TV - the places in the southern area where I live are absolutely terrible - and I have thrown away food from them more than once.

Kung Fu is a pleasant surprise - I would rate a B+ / I’ll be back - just wish it was a little closer to where I live.

You mean to tell me you don’t enjoy China Chef in Magnolia Plaza?

I have no idea how that place stays in business.

[Dotneko]

We tried it a couple of weeks ago and loved it also! Too bad they are so far away from St Cats.

[Stu from NYC]

Bamboo Bistro is also good and we do like Kayame for takeout when in the area.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by patfla06

We had lunch at Kung Fu Chef ( Southern Trace ) today.
I’m from NY. so really picky about Chinese food.

We loved Kung Fu Chef!!

Husband got Gen. Tso’s chicken with rice & broccoli
and egg roll. I got Chicken LoMein with a spring roll.
Both were delicious!!

Egg roll good (I didn’t like it because I think it had pork)
but it was good. His Gen. Tso’s was sooooo good.
My LoMein and Spring roll were delicious.

I’ve been bringing Chinese food from Tampa where I
previously lived and Kung Fu was even better.

We will be repeat customers.

Agree, we've ordered carry out at least once a week since the opened. Unfortunately, none of these Asian places seem to be able to keep the same cooks indefinitely, and that always changes things seriously. But for now, completely agree with both their dinner offerings and lunches. If you happen to like Mu Shu (chicken, pork, or shrimp) they do have very good Mu Shu. If you go to Ocala occasionally, definitely check out Yummy House if you like Chinese... long standing reputation for keeping same staff same recipes and cooking methods.

[sdeikenberry]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Try Ichiban good buffet with excellent mongolian bbq.

Respectfully, asian cuisine should never come from a buffet if you truly want good asian food...quantity vrs quality. Asian buffets by nature of sitting over heat sources produce over cooked and soggy veggies...not quality asian food.

[Michael 61]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

Agree, we've ordered carry out at least once a week since the opened. Unfortunately, none of these Asian places seem to be able to keep the same cooks indefinitely, and that always changes things seriously. But for now, completely agree with both their dinner offerings and lunches. If you happen to like Mu Shu (chicken, pork, or shrimp) they do have very good Mu Shu. If you go to Ocala occasionally, definitely check out Yummy House if you like Chinese... long standing reputation for keeping same staff same recipes and cooking methods.

I second Yummy in Ocala - very good Chinese - worth the drive to Ocala

[Pinball wizard]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

I second Yummy in Ocala - very good Chinese - worth the drive to Ocala

They have Dim Sum on Saturday and Sunday for lunch.

[buster21]

You all are making me hungry! I know I’m off topic but I’m making a lot of Jamaican dishes lately. Coconut milk is my new best friend! I have a great recipe for Jerk ( not that kind of jerk) paste. It’s from a video from America’s Test Kitchen called Jerk Chicken. You could put this stuff on an old sneaker and it would taste delish!

[msilagy]

Koyame was sold and rumor has it the food is not as good. KUNG FU CHEF is excellent! They were the owners of Koyame when the food was just as good as Kung Fu Chef.