Taste Of China - Manatee County

Editing review: sadly this is not the same food as we previously enjoyed. Now we are searching for Chinese takeout options. Historically this used to be Best take out . We have enjoyed their consistently delicious meals for years. Ownership and/or recipes have changed.

5 Star this time Update: My previous review is: Third time in a row food it was awlful. Must have new cooks. I got Shrimp Lo mein. Had no veges, no onions. I asked for Xtra sauce and the whole thing was cold and dry, tasted terrible. Also got Shrimp egg fu Yung. Undercooked and cold. Terrible. Shrimp in both meals was tiny, used to be big shrimp. So I sent in a review and they contacted me. They asked us to give them another chance. I've been going there so long I just had to give them a chance to make it right and they DID. I went back two nights later and ordered the same thing. This time I advised them exactly what I was expecting and what a turn-a-round. It was the best ever! It was delicious and prepared exactly the way I requested. I got large plump shrimp, lots of onions and snow peas in my Lo Mein and I got my extra sauce on the side. Absolutely delicious. The Shrimp Egg Fu Yung just as delicious and cooked properly. They definitely redeemed themselves. Just make sure to be clear and concise as to what you want. And they'll come through. Definitely a five-star meal tonight. This place has always been my favorite Chinese food in Manatee County. Still is, but just be clear what you want even if the menu says it comes with something, make sure to remind them.

We had dinner twice in the past month from China Taste and it was really good both times. The hot and sour soup was as good as it is in NYC.

We ordered from the Taste of China in east Sarasota routinely when we lived there. Tried this store just now, really looking forward to it. Very disappointed with the steamed dumplings our favorite when the sauce tasted primarily like balsamic vinegar. No soy or ginger flavor whatsoever. Also ordered Shrimp Egg Foo Yung looked great, no flavor whatsoever, including the gravy.

Delicious food and great service. Lyn is great. Thanks Lyn!