The rave reviews that I have read previously are accurate; China East is not your average Chinese restaurant, but it’s rather exceptional! The place is very clean and the staff were extremely friendly, patient and accommodating. I couldn’t make up my mind in what I wanted to order, but because I read great things about their boneless spare ribs, I decided to place an order along with a large Lo mein and a large Beef and Broccoli. The lady asked me in her accent, “All this fo you?” I responded “yes…me very hungry!!” Lol
So I sat down in one of the booths (about a dozen available) and waited for my food. In about less than 10 minutes, the cook walked out and had all my dishes served on a tray and it looked fabulous. Everything was served hot and the ingredients were very fresh. The food here definitely tastes “authentic!” The broccoli had a nice and crisp bite to it (with a bright green color) and the beef actually tasted like “beef!” The boneless spare ribs were also on-point and they gave me a generous portion for a small order. I also really enjoyed the vegetable Lo mein; the noodles were not over cooked and it had a really nice flavor to it. I just moved into the area and this will definitely be my “go-to” spot for Chinese cravings!
Reviewed by Thomas P. on 03/2016, courtesy of Yelp
Pleasantly surprised by this place which I overlooked for four years. Upon walking in, there were several families eating, one was a group of maybe 5-6 and they were Chinese – to me, that is a good sign about the food being served. We walked up to the front counter, told the guy it was our first time here and we looked over the menu. We ordered lo mein, fried rice, white rice, garlic chicken, orange chicken and Mongolian beef – this was more than enough food to feed a family of 4 and have leftovers, and came in under $35. About 10-15 minutes later, our take out order was ready and the guy also hands us a 2 liter of coke saying it’s on the house. Score!
We get home and proceed to inspect the food. My garlic chicken had bamboo shoots and water chestnuts (and a bunch of other veggies) – I call this out, because it seems most Chinese places I have tried out here really “Americanize” their food. Every single item I ordered was authentic and fresh! Each entrée had delicious distinct flavors, rather than just a generic blended jumble of Asian flavors. My husband who doesn’t usually like orange chicken, LOVED China East’s version! My absolute favorite was the Mongolian beef – I dare say its better than PF Changs…and not nearly as chewy.
I am completely still in shock that we have such a gem in Douglasville (which I lovingly refer to as dullsville). Finding delicious ethnic food close to home, gives me hope that maybe I am overlooking the potential of culture and diversity actually being present here…or maybe I am just on a food high because of this delicious Chinese food!
Reviewed by Ginger R. on 01/2014, courtesy of Yelp
My husband and I LOVE this place. My husband introduced it to me when we moved to Douglas County in late 2011. The staff is very nice and every time I call to put in our to-go order, she knows who it is :) And it is always hot and ready when we get there. Highly recommend!
Reviewed by Lindsay J. on 03/2015, courtesy of Yelp
