China Garden - Hickory

I ordered a chicken lo mein combo with fried rice and also got my wife sesame chicken with fried rice and four egg rolls, totaling $35.20. The chicken lo mein was just okay—nothing special and nearly tasteless, hardly edible. Even worse was my wife’s sesame chicken, which was a mushy pile of breading. She wouldn’t even take a bite because it looked so unappetizing. When I tried it myself, it almost made me gag—there was hardly any chicken, and it was mushy and disgusting. I didn't even bother calling for a replacement meal because there's no way I'd want to eat it again. Now, the next day, I'm dealing with bad diarrhea, which is just great. I wish I had taken pictures, but we were so upset that I just threw the food in the trash. As for the egg rolls, they were definitely unappetizing too. That's $35 down the drain. Lesson learned: give it a try if you want, but I don't understand all the good reviews I've seen. Let me know what you think if you decide to go.

The staff here is always friendly and courteous. The food is consistently excellent and delicious. I've visited this place more than 15 times, and I can confidently say the quality never disappoints. Service: Takeout Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20

The quality and flavor of the food were fantastic. However, we had to wait an additional 15 minutes beyond the time our order was supposed to be ready, which was already 25 minutes after we placed it. They assured us that we had everything we ordered, but when we got home, we discovered that our egg rolls and the sauce for the mushu pork were missing. Since it was a 20+ minute drive to the restaurant, it wasn't worth going back. The food is excellent, but make sure to double-check your order. Service: Takeout.

If I'm passing thru Hickory looking for a quick bite and craving some Chinese, this is the spot. Go by and try a Bento box if you're feeling hungry, you can scratch that Chinese and Sushi craving all in one. The prices are very reasonable. Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

I love China Garden! Their prices are reasonable and they serve good portions. I always need a to-go box! Their spicy crab sushi is great! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Bento Box Shrimp Tempura w Tuna Rolls