Taste of China – Chinese
Steaming bowls of aromatic broth take center stage at this inviting retreat, where the air is perfumed with the savory scent of slow-simmered pork ribs and the piquant tang of traditional hot and sour soup. Golden-fried egg rolls provide a satisfying crunch alongside communal pots of delicate West Lake beef or zesty sour cabbage fish, creating a soulful dining experience that warms from the inside out.
Albemarle Square https://www.tasteofchinavirginia.com/xgdqpkq5/taste-of-china-charlottesville-22901/order-onlineRating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the exceptional food quality and fresh, savory flavors that define the dining experience, with many noting that every dish is prepared to a high standard. Reviewers highlight the efficient service and comfortable setting, praising the welcoming atmosphere that makes for a highly recommended and satisfying meal.
Menu
Soup
- Egg Drop Soup (for 1) - $3: Delicate egg strands in a light, flavorful chicken broth Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Sour Soup (for 1) - $3.5: Spicy and tangy flavors in a rich broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton Soup (for 1) - $3: Tender wontons served in a light broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu & Vegetable Soup (for 2) - $9.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- West Lake Minced Beef & Tofu Soup (for 2) - $13.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood with Vegetable Soup (for 2) - $12.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boiled Fish with Sour Cabbage Soup (for 2) - $14.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Ribs Soup in Pot (For 6-10) - $17.95: Wild mushroom, black mushrooms, daikon, seaweed, tofu Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Appetizers
- Egg Roll - $2.5: Pork and vegetable filling Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Egg Roll - $2.5: Crispy fried roll filled with shredded vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rangoon (6) - $7.95: Crispy cream cheese-filled wontons Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pork Dumpling (6) - $9.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Pork Dumpling (6) - $9.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Wings (6) - $8.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish with Cilantro Rolls (6) - $8.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Cold Noodle with Chili Sauce - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton with Red Hot Oil - $7.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dan Dan Noodle - $12.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sliced Beef and Beef Tripe with Hot Pepper Sauce - $12.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber with Special Sauce - $7.95 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pan Fried Noodles
- Pan Fried Noodles with Chicken - $16.95: Crispy fried egg noodles served in a broth with chicken and vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Fried Noodles with Vegetable - $16.95: Crispy fried egg noodles served in a broth with mixed vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Fried Noodles with Beef - $17.95: Crispy fried egg noodles served in a broth with beef and vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Fried Noodles with Combination - $18.95: Crispy fried egg noodles served in a broth with chicken, beef, shrimp, and vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Fried Noodles with Seafood - $18.95: Crispy fried egg noodles served in a broth with seafood and vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
Chef's Special
- Dried Fried Eggplant Szechuan Style - $15.95: Fried eggplant sauteed in green onion and chili powder Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Ball & Vegetable - $16.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork & Bamboo Shoots with Sweet Bean Sauce - $16.95: Served with 4 pancakes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken in Chef's Special Sauce - $16.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Beef in Chef's Special Sauce - $17.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Triple Delight - $17.95: Chicken, beef, and shrimp with mixed vegetables in a brown sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Fish with Green Onion - $17.95: Fried fish sauteed with onion, chili powder, and ground cumin Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Fish Fillet with Spicy Pepper - $32.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mala Combo - $32.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood & Fish
- Honey Shrimp with Chili Sauce - $17.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Shrimp - $17.95: Stir-fried shrimp, peanuts, and vegetables in a spicy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp with Broccoli - $17.95: Stir-fried shrimp and broccoli in a light sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot and Sour Squid - $18.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Meats
- Orange Peel Beef - $17.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef with Broccoli - $17.95: Tender beef and steamed broccoli in a flavorful sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double Cooked Pork Szechuan Style - $16.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mongolian Beef - $18.95: Tender beef strips stir-fried with vegetables in a sweet and spicy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Lamb with Cumin Flavor - $20.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Poultry
- Kung Pao Chicken - $14.95: Crispy chicken, peanuts, and vegetables in a spicy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- General Tso's Chicken - $15.95: Crispy-fried chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy General Tso's sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Chicken - $15.95: Crispy fried chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy sesame sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet & Sour Chicken - $14.95: Crispy fried chicken tossed in a tangy sweet and sour sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Chicken - $17.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetable & Tofu
- Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables - $14.95 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir Fried String Beans in Fresh Garlic - $14.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- General Tso's Tofu - $15.95: Crispy-fried tofu tossed in a sweet and spicy General Tso's sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ma Po Bean Curd - $15.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles & Fried Rice
- Chicken Lo Mein or Fried Rice - $12.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Singapore Noodles - $14.95: Stir-fried rice noodles with curry, chicken, shrimp, scallions, onions, carrots, and egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Young Chow Fried Seafood Rice - $15.95: Shrimp, scallops, crabmeat, fish, peas and scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Sweet Stick Rice Nut Soup - $14.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Chinese Donut - $7.95: Crispy fried dough pastry coated in sweet sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sesame Ball - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Sides
- Fried Rice - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice - $3: Steamed to perfection Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet and Sour Sauce - $2.5
- Chili Oil - $0.75
- Dried Figs - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast
Frequently Asked Questions about Taste of China
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy the exceptional food quality and welcoming atmosphere through communal pots of West Lake beef soup or savory pork ribs.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- This restaurant accommodates diverse groups with communal dishes like pork ribs soup and extensive dietary options including vegan, keto, and gluten-free.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors should expect exceptional food quality, efficient service, and a comfortable atmosphere with budget-friendly pricing and a 5.0/5 rating.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a perfect 5.0/5 rating and budget-friendly ($) pricing, guests highly recommend this restaurant for its exceptional food quality and value.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include pork ribs soup, West Lake beef soup, sour cabbage fish, crab rangoon, and fish with cilantro rolls.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Guests celebrate the exceptional food quality, fresh flavors, and efficient service, resulting in a perfect 5.0/5 rating and highly recommended experience.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This restaurant is unique for its perfect 5.0/5 rating, exceptional food quality, and communal dishes like pork ribs soup.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Taste of China is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, 22901, as indicated by the restaurant's official website address.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Taste of China offers an inviting, comfortable setting with a welcoming atmosphere, efficient service, and a soulful, communal dining experience.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include slow-simmered pork ribs, hot and sour soup, golden-fried egg rolls, West Lake beef, and sour cabbage fish.
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