EMERALD GARDEN – Chinese
Emerald Garden has held its spot on Kerry Forest Parkway in Tallahassee serving straightforward Chinese-American cooking, dine-in or takeout, since long before anyone thought to rate it online. The kitchen turns out the genre's favorites: egg rolls, crab rangoon, shrimp lo mein, beef with broccoli, sweet and sour chicken, chicken wings, and a Hunan beef with real heat behind it. Portions run generous and prices stay modest, and ordering skips any account requirement, which keeps the lunch rush moving. Regulars single out the fried appetizers and the reliability of the cooking meal after meal. It never needs to reinvent itself.
2910 Kerry Forest Pkwy Tallahassee, FL 32309 8503202126 https://www.emeraldgardenfl.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at EMERALD GARDEN
Dairy-Free at EMERALD GARDEN
EMERALD GARDEN in Tallahassee has 23 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Plain Lo Mein (Large), House Special Soup and Four Seasons. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at EMERALD GARDEN
EMERALD GARDEN in Tallahassee has 16 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Special Soup, Four Seasons and Amazing Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EMERALD GARDEN
EMERALD GARDEN in Tallahassee has 27 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Plain Lo Mein (Large), House Special Soup and Seafood Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at EMERALD GARDEN
EMERALD GARDEN in Tallahassee has 9 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Subgum Wonton, Honey Wings and Shrimp Roll (1). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at EMERALD GARDEN
EMERALD GARDEN in Tallahassee has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Scallops, Mixed Vegetable Soup and Crispy Sesame Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at EMERALD GARDEN
EMERALD GARDEN in Tallahassee has 8 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Four Seasons, Fried Scallops and Fried Jumbo Shrimp (5). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at EMERALD GARDEN
EMERALD GARDEN in Tallahassee has 4 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Scallops, Mixed Vegetable Soup and Happy Family. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at EMERALD GARDEN
EMERALD GARDEN in Tallahassee has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Roll (1), Fried Dumplings (8) and Spring Roll (1). 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 EMERALD GARDEN
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Pu Pu Platter (for 2) | 40 g | 101.4 g |
| Happy Family | 5.9 g | 95.3 g |
| Subgum Wonton | 5.9 g | 79.4 g |
| Chicken Rice Soup | 73.2 g | 46.5 g |
| Club Seafood | 4.9 g | 43.9 g |
| Seafood Pan Fried Noodles | 24.4 g | 42.8 g |
| Chicken w. Orange Flavor | 81.9 g | 37.6 g |
| Bar-B-Q Spare Ribs | 0.3 g | 29.4 g |
| Honey Wings | 2.9 g | 28.7 g |
| Chicken Fried Rice | 64.6 g | 27.6 g |
| Shrimp Roll (1) | 2.2 g | 25.4 g |
| Boneless Spare Ribs | 0 g | 23.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Special Dishes
- Fried Chicken Wings (4) - $10.2 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Wings - $11.2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Scallops - $10.2 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Jumbo Shrimp (5) - $10.2 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Egg Roll (1) - $2.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Roll (1) - $2.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Roll (1) - $2.1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spring Roll (1) - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Roll - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Dumplings (8) - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Dumplings (8) - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pork Wonton (10) - $6.99: w. Sweet & Sour Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bar-B-Q Spare Ribs - $10.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Spare Ribs - $9.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Beef (4) - $8.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Chicken (4) - $8.5 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Wonton (8) / Krab Rangoon - $7.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cold Noodles w. Hot Sesame Sauce - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pu Pu Platter (for 2) - $16.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chinese Donuts (10) - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sesame Ball (10) - $7.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup
- Egg Drop Soup - $4.25 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Wonton Soup - $4.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Rice Soup - $4.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Noodle Soup - $4.95 Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Drop w. Wonton Soup - $4.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Sour Soup - $4.95 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp in Sizzling Rice Soup - $10.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Vegetable Soup - $8.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Special Soup - $11.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Hot & Sour Soup - $11.5 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable & Tofu Soup - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Soup - $11.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dragon & Phoenix Soup - $11.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Fried Rice
- Roast Pork Fried Rice - $8.2 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fried Rice - $8.2 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Fried Rice - $8.2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Fried Rice - $9.2 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Fried Rice - $9.2 Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Special Fried Rice - $9.75 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Fried Rice - $12.24 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Chef's Specialties
- Crispy Sesame Shrimp - $16.24 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Club Seafood - $18.2: Lobster, krabmeat, jumbo shrimp, fresh scallop deliciously sauteed w. assorted Chinese veg. in special white wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Happy Family - $18.2: Lobster, pork, chicken, beef, shrimp, scallop, sauteed broccoli w. vegetables in tasty brown sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empress Chicken - $15.24: Deep fried chicken stir-fried in chef’s special sauce and served w. vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- General Tso's Chicken - $15.24: Chunks of chicken lightly fried w. hot bean sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Chicken - $15.24 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Orange Flavor Beef - $16.24: Tender fillet of marinated beef delicately sauteed, seasoned w. imported peels Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Chicken - $15.24: Dark chicken meat specially prepared & blended w. a mouth watering brown sauce covered w. sesame seeds & garnished w. broccoli. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Subgum Wonton - $16.24: Sliced fresh chicken, roast pork, shrimp, vegetables served w. crispy wonton Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dragon & Phoenix - $16.24: Two separate dishes. Jumbo shrimp w. chili sauce & General Tso’s chicken balanced on the other side Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef & Scallops - $17.24 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- A Galaxy of Shrimp - $16.24: Sliced prawn, broccoli, straw mushrooms & carrots in delicately flavored egg white saue Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken w. Orange Flavor - $15.24 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef & Shrimp Hunan Style - $16.24 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Beef - $15.99 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Pan Fried Noodles - $16.24 Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Garlic Chicken - $15.24 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Four Seasons - $16.24: Shrimp, Chicken, beef & roast pork sauteed w. fresh vegs. in brown sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, High-Fiber, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Amazing Chicken - $16.24 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Can Soda - $1.5
- 16.9 oz Soda - $1.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Sides
- White Rice (Small) - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice (Large) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plain Lo Mein (Small) - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plain Lo Mein (Large) - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about EMERALD GARDEN
- Is EMERALD GARDEN dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. EMERALD GARDEN has 23 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Plain Lo Mein (Large), House Special Soup and Four Seasons.
- What can I eat at EMERALD GARDEN on a dairy-free diet?
- Plain Lo Mein (Large), House Special Soup and Four Seasons carry the dairy-free tag, out of 23 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does EMERALD GARDEN have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegetable Roll (1) and Fried Dumplings (8).
- Is EMERALD GARDEN gluten-free?
- 16 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 EMERALD GARDEN?
- Pu Pu Platter (for 2), at roughly 101.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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