Like most American cities, Tampa, Florida boasts several authentic Chinese restaurants serving typical Asian dishes in a variety of styles. Whether you prefer to sample dim sum appetizers or tackle more elaborate dishes like Kung Pao chicken or Mongolian beef, you'll find restaurants to suit your taste and budget in Tampa.
P.F. Chang's Chinese Bistro, a chain of restaurants located across the United States, has a location at Westshore Plaza in Tampa. Appetizer options include vegetarian lettuce wraps, crab wontons, and dynamite crispy shrimp. Entrees range from ginger chicken with broccoli to spicy chicken and Mongolian beef. A variety of gluten-free choices is also offered.
P.F. Chang's
219 Westshore Plaza
Tampa, FL 33609
813-289-8400
pfchangs.com
The Oriental Express Chinese Sushi Restaurant serves both Chinese food and Japanese sushi. Customers can eat indoors or enjoy a meal on the outdoor patio, and delivery ($15 minimum) is available within three miles of downtown Tampa. Menu options include Kung Pao chicken, chop suey, and curry chicken. Soups (egg drop, wonton, or bean curd vegetable) can be purchased by the pint or by the quart. Combination platters come with an egg roll and roast pork fried rice.
Oriental Express Chinese Sushi Restaurant
510 Jackson Street
Tampa, FL 33602
813-224-9888
orientalexpresstampa.com
China Yuan Restaurant boasts a live fish tank as well as a full dim sum menu. Fresh ingredients are used daily to create menu items that include dishes from Hong Kong, Beijing, and Szechuan province. Appetizer items include crispy roast duck, chicken lettuce wraps, and fresh soft-shell crabs. Main course choices include a variety of pork, chicken, and beef dishes. Lunch specials are served over rice.
China Yuan
8502 N. Armenia Ave. #1A
Tampa, FL 33604
813-936-7388
chinayuanrestaurant.com
China Wok serves authentic "New York style" Chinese cuisine. All dishes are prepared on site, including the home-made duck sauce. The restaurant boasts a number of fried rice dishes, including chicken, vegetable, shrimp, and roast pork varieties. Many of the menu choices are hot and spicy, including the chicken curry fried rice and shrimp with garlic sauce.
China Wok
5357 Ehrlich Rd.
Tampa, FL 33625
813-962-8889
chinesefoodtampa.com
