CHINA FIRST – Chinese
A Capital Circle takeout kitchen in Tallahassee doing pickup, eleven to nine, every day of the week. The menu reaches past the usual: sha cha beef, pork and chicken, twice cooked pork, emerald shrimp and emerald scallops, jasper delight, chow sam din, ocean flavour shrimp, seafood pan-fried noodles. Moo shu arrives with pancakes. Beyond that, everything a Chinese-American order needs, from Singapore chow mei fun to string beans in spicy garlic sauce and broccoli with mushroom in oyster sauce. Pu pu tray for a group. Wor wonton soup to start with. No ceremony, just a bag and a short wait.
2025 China First. All Rights Reserved.400 Capital Cir SE, Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850)656-2882 https://chinafirsttogo.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, aip, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at CHINA FIRST
Dairy-Free at CHINA FIRST
CHINA FIRST in Tallahassee has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed White Rice, Egg Drop Soup and Beef with Broccoli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at CHINA FIRST
CHINA FIRST in Tallahassee has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed White Rice, Egg Drop Soup and Beef with Broccoli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at CHINA FIRST
CHINA FIRST in Tallahassee has 4 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Rice, Steamed White Rice and Crab Rangoon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at CHINA FIRST
CHINA FIRST in Tallahassee has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Crab Rangoon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at CHINA FIRST
CHINA FIRST in Tallahassee has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Steamed White Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at CHINA FIRST
CHINA FIRST in Tallahassee has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed White Rice and Spring Roll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at CHINA FIRST
CHINA FIRST in Tallahassee has 3 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Rice, Steamed White Rice and Spring Roll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at CHINA FIRST
CHINA FIRST in Tallahassee has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Steamed White Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at CHINA FIRST
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Hot and Sour Soup | 15.3 g | 19.1 g |
| General Tso's Chicken | 34 g | 19 g |
| Crab Rangoon | 17 g | 18.4 g |
| Shrimp with Lobster Sauce | 2.9 g | 11.9 g |
| Soft Drink | 101.3 g | 8.3 g |
| Egg Roll | 42.1 g | 7.4 g |
| Spring Roll | 16 g | 6.8 g |
| Wonton Soup | 2.3 g | 4.4 g |
| Fried Dumplings | 95.7 g | 3.9 g |
| Beef with Broccoli | 31.1 g | 3.2 g |
| Fried Rice | 5 g | 2.8 g |
| Steamed White Rice | 55.5 g | 1.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Egg Roll - $1.95: Crispy wrapper filled with vegetables and pork Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Spring Roll - $1.95: Vegetable filled crispy roll Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Crab Rangoon - $5.95: Cream cheese and imitation crab in a fried wonton Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian
- Fried Dumplings - $6.95: Pan-fried pork dumplings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
Soups
- Wonton Soup - $3.25: Pork wontons in clear broth Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Egg Drop Soup - $3.25: Traditional egg ribbon soup Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot and Sour Soup - $3.5: Spicy and tangy broth with tofu and mushrooms Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- General Tso's Chicken - $11.95: Crispy chicken in a sweet and spicy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef with Broccoli - $12.5: Sliced beef sautéed with fresh broccoli Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet and Sour Pork - $10.95: Fried pork with pineapple, peppers, and onions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp with Lobster Sauce - $13.25: Shrimp in a white garlic wine sauce with peas and carrots Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Steamed White Rice - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice - $3.5: Rice stir-fried with soy sauce and vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Soft Drink - $1.5: Assorted canned sodas
- Iced Tea - $2.25: Freshly brewed sweet or unsweet tea
Frequently Asked Questions about CHINA FIRST
- Is CHINA FIRST dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. CHINA FIRST has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed White Rice, Egg Drop Soup and Beef with Broccoli.
- What can I eat at CHINA FIRST on a dairy-free diet?
- Steamed White Rice, Egg Drop Soup and Beef with Broccoli carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does CHINA FIRST have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Steamed White Rice and Spring Roll.
- Is CHINA FIRST gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at CHINA FIRST?
- Hot and Sour Soup, at roughly 19.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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