By DEVON ROBINSON | Sports Editor
Raise your hand if you’ve been waiting for a new and affordable restaurant to pop up near campus. Don’t be ashamed to raise it, because your wish has been granted. Brand New China King is now open at 132 University Ave. for dine-in, take-out and delivery. You read correctly—delivery; a place that close to campus will deliver to your dorm.
The brand New China King opened Friday, Jan. 15, in at a close location for APSU students, near Sorvinos and University Landing. Andy and Quing Mao, owners of the restaurant, wanted to have a restaurant close to campus that was both affordable and of quality. Andy Mao also owns China King Buffet, located on 122 Dover Crossing and has been with the restaurant since 1998.
The menu offers an arrangement different dishes cooked by the four to five chefs. The hours of the eatery are 11 a.m to 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and 11 a.m to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Brand New China King operates in a New York-style take-out and delivery service. When you walk in, you can see the restaurant is very reminiscent of what you may see in larger cities. Inside you can see imported masks from China that are said to ward off negative spirits. The style is very to-the-point, but quiet and quaint enough for a calm meal after a long day of studying or work.
You’re probably saying, “ok, the place is affordable, but is it good?” Without much hesitation I would say yes the food is very good, especially for the price. My favorite dish is the traditional General Tso’s Chicken, and I have been there often enough for this dish for the cashier to literally offer frequent flier miles. I paid $4.97 for the meal with my 10 percent APSU discount which also came with a drink to boot. It was enough food to keep me full for lunch time and to save some dinner. Yes, it is that much food.
The menu offers traditional Chinese dishes, appetizers, soups, different types of fried rice, chow mein, chop suey, seafood, chef’s specialties and much more.
The food is fresh and is made to order. Even if orders are coming in during closing time, the chefs will not leave until all orders are done.
If you’re not looking to pay $10 for a buffet and want a cheap, good meal for yourself, look no further than Brand New China King right around the corner from our very own campus.
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