Old school Norfolk Chinese Restaurant. Not fancy but good food & pricing. Been there for years.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pu Pu Platter, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Shrimp Fried Rice, Pork Fried Rice, Pork Egg Roll, Sesame Chicken, General TSO's Shrimp, Fried Chicken Wings Combo Fried Rice
Byron T.
China Wok sadly served up a disappointing rendition of Chinese cuisine. My California-trained taste buds, accustomed to vibrant flavors and noodle-packed chow mein, were left longing for more.Communication struggles from the get-go set the tone. Ordering "chow mein," a dish I know and love, resulted in a frustrating linguistic game of charades. Apparently, chow mein means vegetables only, noodles be damned. This theme of "lost in translation" continued throughout the ordering process, making me feel like an explorer navigating a culinary uncharted territory.Sticking to "typical" items might indeed be the safest bet here. My adventurous spirit, however, led me down a path of disappointment. The egg rolls, instead of crackling with crispy goodness, delivered a soggy mouthful of chewy wrapper and bland filling. The orange chicken, a carnival of overly greasy breading, drowned in a sugary sauce masked any semblance of chicken flavor. The Singapore rice noodles, cooked to the point of soggy oblivion, lacked the promised punch of curry and offered only a symphony of mush.Only the black pepper beef offered a glimmer of redemption. The tender beef and well-balanced sauce provided a modicum of culinary satisfaction, though it couldn't salvage the wreckage of the other dishes.In hindsight, the warning signs were there. The dirty dining room, the lack of enticing aromas, the outdated plaza, and the language barrier should have clued me in. But I ventured forth, hoping for a hidden gem. Alas, China Wok remains a culinary wasteland, devoid of the vibrancy and flavor that should characterize Chinese cuisine.I am giving China Wok a generous 2 stars for the decent black pepper beef. But unless you're desperate for a bland and confusing dining experience, I recommend steering clear of this take out restaurant. Your taste buds, and your patience, will thank you.
KillerKaje
The only good Chinese restaurant in the area, so happy to have found
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Chicken
Andy14484
Outstanding food. Fried rice and General Tso’s are excellent. Wife loved the Sweet and Sour Chicken.
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Fried Rice
JC Mays
Food is VERY $$$$ exercise.Food is good even if you don't get what you ordered.I'm not sure what I got, but I ordered a large garlic chicken that comes with medium-sized rice.Parking: Parking lot in very dark at night ?There is no lighting at all.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Trina D.
Most of the photos do not represent the food served.
All I can say was the food was good. I had given up on Chinese food it just didn’t taste right but this over exceeded my expectations. I can’t wait to visit them
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
james Rhoades
Great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luke Albert
Found a hair in my fried rice. Had me throwing up.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
zalene brant
Lunch is one of the highlights of the day in the office. We gather around the office lunch table and share the struggles of being therapists in none other than the good old fashion language of sarcasm. This one was chosen due to it having the highest rating on google around our office. The better the food the weirder the jokes.The disappointment when biting into a glue similar spring roll was only the start of the language that followed. Comments such as "the reviews are Lier's" and "I thought I was going to be able to enjoy going to the bathroom later." followed. The desire to find a Chinese place that is worthy of our lunch tables is still afoot.
Freedom Duynes
They don't want you in there. Tables are put up and never taken down for you to eat inside. I never seen Asians eat there. Or their kind. They must know something we don't know. Why Asians never eat at there restaurants? They are blocked off and NOT FRIENDLY.Parking: Parking isn't enough to go there. Go if you have no where else to go. Spend your money with people who appreciate you.
This preggo's cravings were definitely satisfied with the chicken lo mein! Looking forward to going back to try a few more things.
Been going here since I was 16 years old I love their food
So yummy! Always hot and fresh!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food seems to be good customer service not very friendly but cordial.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Bourbon Chicken, Fried Chicken Wings Combo Fried Rice
Old school Norfolk Chinese Restaurant. Not fancy but good food & pricing. Been there for years.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pu Pu Platter, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Shrimp Fried Rice, Pork Fried Rice, Pork Egg Roll, Sesame Chicken, General TSO's Shrimp, Fried Chicken Wings Combo Fried Rice
China Wok sadly served up a disappointing rendition of Chinese cuisine. My California-trained taste buds, accustomed to vibrant flavors and noodle-packed chow mein, were left longing for more.Communication struggles from the get-go set the tone. Ordering "chow mein," a dish I know and love, resulted in a frustrating linguistic game of charades. Apparently, chow mein means vegetables only, noodles be damned. This theme of "lost in translation" continued throughout the ordering process, making me feel like an explorer navigating a culinary uncharted territory.Sticking to "typical" items might indeed be the safest bet here. My adventurous spirit, however, led me down a path of disappointment. The egg rolls, instead of crackling with crispy goodness, delivered a soggy mouthful of chewy wrapper and bland filling. The orange chicken, a carnival of overly greasy breading, drowned in a sugary sauce masked any semblance of chicken flavor. The Singapore rice noodles, cooked to the point of soggy oblivion, lacked the promised punch of curry and offered only a symphony of mush.Only the black pepper beef offered a glimmer of redemption. The tender beef and well-balanced sauce provided a modicum of culinary satisfaction, though it couldn't salvage the wreckage of the other dishes.In hindsight, the warning signs were there. The dirty dining room, the lack of enticing aromas, the outdated plaza, and the language barrier should have clued me in. But I ventured forth, hoping for a hidden gem. Alas, China Wok remains a culinary wasteland, devoid of the vibrancy and flavor that should characterize Chinese cuisine.I am giving China Wok a generous 2 stars for the decent black pepper beef. But unless you're desperate for a bland and confusing dining experience, I recommend steering clear of this take out restaurant. Your taste buds, and your patience, will thank you.
The only good Chinese restaurant in the area, so happy to have found
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Chicken
Outstanding food. Fried rice and General Tso’s are excellent. Wife loved the Sweet and Sour Chicken.
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Fried Rice
Food is VERY $$$$ exercise.Food is good even if you don't get what you ordered.I'm not sure what I got, but I ordered a large garlic chicken that comes with medium-sized rice.Parking: Parking lot in very dark at night ?There is no lighting at all.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Most of the photos do not represent the food served.
Restaurantji Recommends
All I can say was the food was good. I had given up on Chinese food it just didn’t taste right but this over exceeded my expectations. I can’t wait to visit them
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Found a hair in my fried rice. Had me throwing up.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lunch is one of the highlights of the day in the office. We gather around the office lunch table and share the struggles of being therapists in none other than the good old fashion language of sarcasm. This one was chosen due to it having the highest rating on google around our office. The better the food the weirder the jokes.The disappointment when biting into a glue similar spring roll was only the start of the language that followed. Comments such as "the reviews are Lier's" and "I thought I was going to be able to enjoy going to the bathroom later." followed. The desire to find a Chinese place that is worthy of our lunch tables is still afoot.
They don't want you in there. Tables are put up and never taken down for you to eat inside. I never seen Asians eat there. Or their kind. They must know something we don't know. Why Asians never eat at there restaurants? They are blocked off and NOT FRIENDLY.Parking: Parking isn't enough to go there. Go if you have no where else to go. Spend your money with people who appreciate you.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2