Qianlong Chinese Cuisine Restaurant — Restaurant in Doral

Some friends had mentioned about a Venezuelan/Chinese restaurant in Doral. We decided to give it a try, specially since they serve Lumpias (Venezuelan egg-rolls). This restaurant is supposed to be inspired or be like a famous Chinese Restaurant in Caracas. But this is far from it.

If I could give it negative stars, I would. How does anyone rate this place high, or that the food is great is beyond me.

The entire experience in one word was HORRIBLE. Starting with the service. The waitress first gets our order for fried wontons wrong, asked for chicken, and she served us shrimp. We took it in stride, ate the shrimp, no biggie.

As we are finishing the appetizers, she serves my daughter's food first since we ordered it first. But she also served the white rice that comes with our meals. More on that later.

We finish with the appetizers which were nothing to write home about. The fried wontons were minute and tasteless. The sweet and sour sauce was neither sweet, not sour. The famed "lumpias" were insipid for starters. The ground meat was minimal. The BBQ ribs were very tough.

We see our food ready to be picked up, but our waitress nowhere in site. 5-10 mins pass by and finally she decides to make an appearance. Of course by now, our food is cold. We ask her to take it back. And seems the cook did not appreciate as they were arguing about it. Food comes back, but of course our white rice now is cold. Again ask her to take it back.

Our drinks were served, but never were we asked if we needed more. If we wanted water or anything the rest of the meal. Odd really given that there are no refills, you would want to monetize it. But not surprising as service as sparse to say the least.

The main course similar to the appetizers are nothing to write home. My local take out Chinese beats it hands down and half the cost.

We did not even bother with desert, given the experience so far. Now to get our check, another eternity. The waitress went missing in action once again. As she is bringing the bill with the traditional Fortune cookies, she drops one cookie.

Instead of her throwing the Fortune cookie she dropped away, she picks it up and continues toward our table to give it to us!!! REALLY!!!! My wife flat out said NO, I do not want that. The waitress instead of offering another one, she simply turned around and went on her way.

Finally we are paying. Now to our surprise there is a 4 percent SURCHARGE on the bill for using a credit card. Or as they put it there is a 4 percent discount for paying cash reflected on the price in the menu. Now, I do not mind if you are up front about it. It is a convenience to pay with plastic. But not to say anything about it until you are being charged is wrong.

When we asked the waitress about it, she goes, oh there is a sign in the front door. But there is not a sign on the door. The sign is at the cashier, but you cannot see it unless you go up to the cashier which of course you do not do.

Overall a bad experience from beginning to end. Needless to say our first and last time...

I’m providing my personal culinary experience based on hundreds of restaurants I’ve had the opportunity to visit throughout the years, not only in the US but around the world. Unfortunately, this is an overrated Chinese restaurant that aligns with traditional rooted Venezuelan style! At first, when you step into this place, you’re are not greeted at all! The servers, without acknowledging us or even making eye contact, they told us to sit wherever we wanted. Upon bringing their menu to our table, the two young ladies who were working there acted almost like if they’re bothered by our presence, more so having to wait our table. Food is just all right and overpriced! The owner who appears on dozens of pictures displayed on the walls, seems to be more worried about adding more pics to his collection than making sure his customers are satisfied with food quality & the service provided by his staff. In fact, he even took a selfie (while we were there) with a couple who had just walked in, showing a great deal of excitement by their presence at his restaurant. Well, one thing is for certain, my wife and I didn’t get that kind of VIP treatment. I ordered a peach iced tea, but it only came with just two or three small ice cubes. I had to ask for more ice which the waiter brought later to the table. When I asked for a refill, he stated they don’t do refills! I was shocked to hear his reply considering it’s just iced tea, unless their ice tea is 100% home made, imported from India and the peaches come freshly from Georgia! What a disappointment this whole experience turned out to be. At the end, we ended up spending about $85 for slightly better Chinese food for two people and when I was about to pay my check, the waitress had the audacity to have a 20% tip already pressed on the tap card machine. I changed the selection to 15%, considering I didn’t have a lower amount as an option!!! This was our first and last experience here, as we were trying out a new dining alternative for our wedding anniversary. What a...

Qianlong offers fine Cantonese food for those who want to try something new and fresh. While traditional cooking techniques are used to make their dishes, each meal is an experience on its own.

While the restaurant itself is relatively small, it offers a homey and relaxed atmosphere that's perfect for date nights or conversations with friends. The dim lighting also gives the place an intimate feeling.

The menu contains all your classic Cantonese dishes. Their most popular ones include Peking duck, fried rice, and special wonton soup. But what makes Qianlong more special is the variety of their menu. They have a huge selection of soups, meat, poultry, vegetables, and dessert.

But what makes Qianlong stand out from other Chinese restaurants isn't just its location or healthy ingredients. It's the way the food is prepared that makes it unique. Every dish is formed with intricate attention to detail and each one of them has its own story.

The restaurant is located in the heart of Doral and is easy to find. It's close to a lot of other restaurants and shops. Parking is ok, but it can get congested during busy hours.

I would recommend Qianlong to anyone who is looking for a great Chinese restaurant. Food is not pricey which makes it a great option for people on a budget.

Additionally, the restaurant offers take-out and delivery services so you can enjoy their delicious food at home.

I would recommend starting with some wonton soup, then moving on to one of Qianlong's famous dishes like Peking duck or their fried rice.

For dessert, try their Lychee with ice cream or Nutella wontons, it's delicious.

Qianlong isn't just a restaurant, it's an experience. So make sure to stop by when you get the...