Boiled Fish 酸菜鱼 — Restaurant in Dr. Phillips

If General Tso’s Chicken is Your Benchmark for Chinese Food, This Place Might Be Too Real for You.

I lived in China for 6 years (2014–2020), mostly in Beijing, and let me tell you — this place took me right back. The boiled fish here? Not some watered-down Americanized nonsense. This is flavor with backbone. It’s not the old-school shuizhuyu your Sichuan homie’s grandma makes, but it’s a fresh, slightly creative take that still keeps it 100% authentic. And the lemon-flavored version? Bro. It’s like Sichuan heat took a refreshing spa day in a citrus grove.

Now, I wanted to take pictures. But one bite in, my soul left my body. I forgot where I was. I only remembered to snap a photo when I regained consciousness, clutching my chopsticks like I had just returned from a culinary battlefield.

Listen: if your idea of "real" Chinese food is General Tso’s — which, let’s be honest, is about as Chinese as a bald eagle doing karaoke at Applebee’s — then this spot might not be for you. But if you want that legit, sweat-inducing, lip-numbing, face-melting kind of joy only proper Chinese cuisine can...

This was our first visit to Boiled Fish in Orlando, and while the food impressed, the service left a lot to be desired. The restaurant felt new, but in a way that wasn't charming. Waitresses frequently mixed up orders, leading to frustration for several patrons. We witnessed one unhappy customer storm out after arriving early but being served later than walk-ins. Another customer returned their drink due to an error. Unfortunately, our experience wasn't entirely smooth either. Despite arriving on time, we ended up waiting an extra 30 minutes because the kitchen forgot one of our dishes.

Thankfully, the wait staff was friendly and apologetic, trying their best to manage the chaos. It's important to note that the restaurant was only half full at the time, making the disarray even more surprising.

If you have a strong tolerance for potentially messy service and are willing to wait, Boiled Fish offers some truly delicious and authentic food. However, for those who prioritize a smooth dining experience, it might be best to wait until they've ironed...

Chanced upon this place in the very beginning, craving for authentic Chinese food. Been here a couple of times and always love their service and food.

Really love their food and service. The servers are very friendly and helpful. First time I had the mild spicy fish soup (Laotan Boiled Sauerkraut Fish Soup), it was great (I like mild spicy). Other than fish slices, there were many other ingredients such as beansprouts, tofu, vegetables, glass noodles, etc.

This time round, I ordered a non spicy tomato broiled sauerkraut fish soup. I love the combination of tomato tanginess and sauerkraut!

Their fried rice is my must have! It’s one of the best fried rices I’ve had in Orlando. And there are many times that I craved for fried rice and I automatically think of this place and made online orders to pick up to-go!

Definitely a place worth trying if you like authentic Chinese food! It passed the taste tests of...