China Garden — Restaurant in Swansboro

I really wish I could give zero stars. I grew up here and always went there, but I’ve been gone for many years. Moved back home two years ago and definitely had to check it out. I always get the exact same thing every time I go there and it is always amazing. One time it was very old and I called and told them about it and they do not like that. Do not tell them they messed up or it’s a problem. 😠 After reading some of the other reviews, I actually feel a little bit better. Because I honestly thought that maybe they just didn’t like me. Maybe they were just being mean and hateful just to me and maybe the lady was just very grumpy because she didn’t like to see my black face when I walked into the restaurant. That’s really how I felt! But reading the other reviews it’s just her demeanor and how she is all day every day. Hateful. And every single time I walk out of there spending my money I regret it thinking. Why do I come here and let them make me feel this way?? Nine times out of 10. I have that feeling when I walk out. A few weeks ago, I decided to go back it was actually my birthday and I just got back from Florida… And as soon as I walked in, I already knew I should walk out. Her and her son I believe he is definitely talking about me And she would not come up to the register to even ask me what I wanted. I was so very mad at myself that I didn’t walk out right then because I should have. She then stepped back to allow her son to do it because she definitely was not going to do it. And so he walked over with the same grumpy, horrible distasteful attitude. And again I should have walked out. Looking at my order on the counter thinking walk out now! I don’t deserve to be treated like this! I got my order mad with myself yet again. I walked out of that restaurant, knowing full well that I will never ever ever walk in there again!!! They will never treat me that way ever again. Especially as much money as I spend with them weekly!! It won’t ever happen again. Now, when I drive-by, I don’t even look over there. They no longer even exist to me. If you are gonna have a business, you should definitely be mindful of your customers and the way you treat people. I don’t even know if it’s racism as much as it is just being hateful people. I love the food, but I will never spend another dollar in that establishment!! And after reading the reviews I feel so much better that is not just me! They should definitely read these reviews and maybe make some adjustments but honestly, I don’t think...

12-30-2024 Update: Nothing has changed. I came here because another preferred restaurant was closed. The usual grumpy lady is still grumpy. Her little TV was more important than eye contact and a simple hello or thank you. Bringing my rating to 1 star. Too bad.

I can’t do more than three stars with any Chinese restaurant around here because it is nothing like the quality and taste of the Chinese food from up north. Some dishes here at China garden isn’t bad but I started going to other locations because their pricing has gotten ridiculous. 3 to 4 dollar difference from other locations and some dishes at other locations are better tasting. I notice the dishes here have gotten bland and almost tasteless. They are also getting skimpy with the meats. When I get shrimp and broccoli here I get three shrimp sometimes only two. That’s pathetic! Other places I’ll get 8 to 10 and it’s cheaper! Chicken and broccoli has little bits and shredded pieces of chicken. At least I think it was chicken. This place was a steady Chinese food location for me but no more. Thanks for going up on your prices. Maybe you have your reasons, but I have mine. They messed up my last order also. I asked for beef teriyaki or beef on a stick I think they call it. She repeats my order and says terriaki chicken. I corrected her and said no no not chicken. Beef! Beef on a stick. I still get chicken!! If you let them know they messed they get upset and not apologetic at all. She will yell out into the kitchen like that will satisfy me but I don’t get an apology at all. No offer to correct this or maybe a replacement. lol. Typical. The Chinese lady at the counter is rude and absolutely miserable. I hope she sees this post and realizes she has a problem because I read the same issue on many other reviews about the grumpy rude miserable Chinese lady at the counter. If you don’t like it here in America go back to China. I just checked many reviews after I wrote this post and noticed soooo many people complaining about how rude the Chinese lady at the counter was. I mean I couldn’t believe the amount is complaints. I do hope someone there realizes she is ruining this business. She needs to sell out and retire maybe? Maybe she is going through...

So this place. Wow. What can I say. So my co worker and I entered this place. He ordered his food. You can tell right away the lady taking the order is not friendly at all. She ended up yelling at my coworker to read the menu. So I start ordering my food. Gave her my credit card. There is a paper on the table window that says be patient card machine is slow. So I patiently wait. After a while she get my card throws it on the table and says it doesn't work. But her attitude and the way she did it made me not want to eat here. So I told her to cancel my order. She seemed more upset and went back and yelled at her staff to cancel the order. So the only reason I gave it a 3 star is because my coworker said it was okay. We refer to this place as the...