Red Ginger Suntree — Restaurant in Florida

I spent 4 days in downtown Tampa for the FL Bar Exam and got spoiled having okonomiyaki and bao (with different meat fillings, red bean filling, coconut cream filling, but also a breakfast bao, hamburger bao and bbq bao). When I returned to Viera West, I wanted bao badly but a nearby search in Grubhub found this place (but no bao pics on the app) so I was confused. Still, the menu intrigued me and the reviews revealed why it’s priced higher than Hop Bo, Thai Hana and my more local Asian restaurants. On Sunday, I had made rice in my zojinshi and stir fry mushrooms,zucchini and cabbage in my wok but I was missing meat so I resolved to get some on Monday.

On Monday afternoon, I placed a Grubhub order for pickup on my way home from work. The restaurant is located in the strip-of-stores plaza next to the ALDI plaza in Suntree so I took US1 North then Pineda to Wickham. Pickup was simple with not much of a greeting but I was still in my work clothes with badge and even I don’t talk to LEO/cops when off-duty so I get it. While waiting for my packaged dinner, I noticed the bar had 2 elderly couples being regaled by the younger male bartender.

There were tables in the room to the left of the hostess lectern; the tables were stylishly set with white tablecloths, cloth napkins and water goblets awaiting a dinner crowd. It looks like a fine place for a date night if this food is as good as the reviews, I thought.

I decided to try 2 menu items I’ve not had before: zhong’s dumplings and shredded pork peking style. I was NOT disappointed. I’ve no idea who Zhong is but these 5 dumplings bearing his name were sweet yet spicy, seasoned with scallions, and filled with meat. I can definitely see why they’re $12/$13 per order - they’re the bomb!

As for the shredded pork Peking style (which I added atop my own cooked white rice despite my order coming with their white rice because I really just wanted the meat; I’ll eat their rice later), it was also sweet-spicy delicious (I ordered medium spice, but I think I’ll go spicier next time). The amount in the photo is not even half of what was in the flat to-go container. I thought I’d eat seconds but all 5 dumplings, a portion of shredded pork Peking style, stir fry vegetables and white rice was filling enough. I’ve got enough pork for leftovers.

In my package was a card about the quality of their food (perhaps one reason for the higher price point), which was appreciated. It also had a QR code for their menu so I used my phone’s camera to pull it up and lo and behold! They serve steamed pork dumplings like the dinner bao I had in Tampa - which is what I was looking for all along!

Maybe if the Grubhub app had a photo (hint, hint) or the hostess offered a physical takeout menu, I would’ve ordered this on Monday before even leaving the restaurant. Oh well, looks like I have another order to place...

My wife and I wanted to have a nice sit-down meal. We used to live very close to the restaurant. And have frequented often. We looked online for their menu and saw traditional Chinese fare. So we went about 3PM on a Sunday. They gave use the lunch menu and I asked for the dinner. Reviewing it was lacking in what we saw online. I ordered from the dinner menu and was thinking that I would receive a large portion. What I got was a lunch portion and charged the dinner price. the service was subpar at best there were only 4 other customers dining in and 2 pick up. One would think that a simple task of checking water wouldn't be a laborious task especially if you were adding a 20% gratuity. Additionally, we ordered a Togo items. When the bill came, they have suggested a 20% gratuity on the full amount. Historically I don't pay a gratuity on take out. Then she felt insulted that I only tipped on our dine in portion. realistically I could have gone to a straight take out place got more food for less and about the same service. It is a shame that what was a good place to go has now an overpriced establishment. Just a suggestion if you have items online have it on your menu. when someone orders from the dinner menu and charged that price they should be told if it is anything else. It is sad that the choices of sit-down (not buffet, Japanese, sushi, Thia, Vietnamese or take out with 2-4 table) Chinese restaurants are so limited in Brevard County (there might be 6 not counting 2...

There are few places in town that offer whole fried snapper, crispy Peking duck and Shanghai noodles. Ok, who am I kidding, there is only 1! Red Ginger! Peking Duck is one of my favorite foods EVER! So knowing they carried this got me to stop by REAL FAST! Crispy skin, with juicy brown meaty goodness that melts in your mouth. So many delectable things to choose from on their vast menu… we just couldn’t decide so we just ordered… well, everything we couldn’t choose between. The service was kind, and attentive. They were even able to make some customizations upon request. The atmosphere is inviting and the establishment was very clean. Crispy wontons with sauces were the complimentary appetizer. They might look simple, but the sauces had so much flavor! Loved this little surprise. The wonton soup was truly the best I can recall ever having. The wontons were huge and the broth was like a warm hug. The whole snapper was SO crispy. I could eat that everyday honestly. Super tender white meat (but be careful of the bones if you have never had it! Not a meal to be rushed.) The beef and broccoli was also excellent! And red ginger has been the only place we have found that have crispy Shanghai noodles (my husbands favorite) I truly can’t wait to go back! There were so many other tantalizing offerings on their...