China First

Chinese Restaurants in Tallahassee, Florida

3.8 (886)

CategoryChinese Restaurants Β· Asian restaurant, Delivery Restaurant, Takeout Restaurant
Address400 Capital Cir SE, Tallahassee, FL 32301
AreaTallahassee, Florida
Phone(850) 656-2882
Google rating 3.8 (886)

Hours

Saturday11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday11:30 AM–9 PM

About China First

A family owned Chinese buffet restaurant that been serving in Tallahassee for over 20 years!

China First is a chinese restaurant in Tallahassee, Florida. It is listed at 400 Capital Cir SE, Tallahassee, FL 32301, which places it among the local businesses of Tallahassee that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Google also lists it under asian restaurant, delivery restaurant, takeout restaurant, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

In cities with a Chinatown, weekend mornings bring dim sum carts or order sheets, and lines form early at the most popular spots in Tallahassee; walk-ins are standard and reservations are uncommon outside large banquet restaurants. Regional labels matter: Cantonese, Sichuan, Hunan, Shanghainese and Taiwanese kitchens cook very differently, so a restaurant's stated region is a better guide to the food than the word "Chinese" alone. Some smaller restaurants in Florida are BYOB with no corkage fee; call ahead to confirm. A tip of 15-20% is customary for table service but not expected at counter-order takeout. Spice level, MSG and allergen questions are normal to ask before ordering, and most kitchens are happy to leave an ingredient out or tone down the heat if you mention it when ordering rather than after the food arrives.

Hours are published for 2 days a week. On most of those days it is open 11:30 AM–9:30 PM. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (850) 656-2882. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, chinafirstflorida.com.

With 3.8 out of 5 on Google from 886 reviews, it sits in the middle of the range for chinese restaurants in Tallahassee. Recent reviews are the best guide.

Tallahassee is in Florida, in the Southeast, where summers are long, hot and humid, winters are mild, and afternoon thunderstorms and the hurricane season from June to November can change plans at short notice. Traffic in Tallahassee peaks on weekday mornings and afternoons, so allow extra time then. Addresses read from the street number up to the city, state abbreviation and five-digit ZIP code; the map link on this page shows the exact spot.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

patience geil 2 months ago

my boyfriend and i come here like seriously once a week, the staff know our drink orders without us having to ask at this point. we absolutely love the food and everything about the atmosphere. the staff are all very kind. i would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice quiet place to enjoy a good meal. we’ve never left unsatisfied.

Kathy Laffitte 2 months ago

China First. Word of caution: read this before choosing to eat here. Did not look sanitary. While the host was pleasant and seated us, bringing beverages quickly, it did not make up for what for looked like a lack of cleanliness and overall worn out condition of the place. 1) Plexiglass barriers above the food were cracked and looked dirty and were collecting condensation from steam that was dripping mere centimeters from the food. 2) several food items were tired, dried out and hard to chew and at least one didn’t taste right 3) Mildew collecting all over the trim of the ice cream freezer. Wouldn’t want to touch it to open it. Not sure how they passed food inspection. There needs to be attention paid to the above items, particularly if you are going to charge relatively high price. Some items were ok, but would give this an overall low rating due items mentioned above and some items on the buffet missing and not being refilled in quick enough manner at height of dinner hour.

Tylar Caldwell 3 months ago

Smh...vwhere do start? Well the staff is nice...they don't have a huge variety of things but they have some "okay" food, would i go back? Hell no ..but i say it was a 5/10 rating...the food was cold, and taste like its been sitting allday. The atmosphere very boring....πŸ’πŸ½β€β™€οΈ

nisha rhodes a year ago

5 Stars Highly Recommend, Lunch or Dinner time. It was so good my first time that had to go back. Staff very nice, Food very good, Atmosphere comfortable & clean. This is my second time first was for lunch got to go and second time went after 4pm and to go as well. Cost was $12.95 for lunch and second time after 4pm was $14.95. The Picture below is the same box. Only thing but I didn't ask would be maybe a small box for desserts be Great! They do give you a soup bowl container for soup if ask. I'm very big on Nice staff and good food. Not necessary but be cool if they played Asian music because it has a great vibe for it.

ShellBell Mc (ShellBell) 2 years ago

Do not waste your time or money going to China first restaurant buffet. Service was good. Food wasn't that good. We started noticing they were doing something at one of the tables. I was watching because they had a knife. I saw a cook come out the back and then put something on the table and then took something back with him. End up being snapped beans ( green beans ) but not sure why they were cutting them up in the dining room area. That wasn't very sanitary to me. The floor looks very dirt. Needs a good cleaning.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is China First located?

China First is at 400 Capital Cir SE, Tallahassee, FL 32301, in Tallahassee, Florida. Use the β€œOpen in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is China First?

China First is listed as a chinese restaurant and is also tagged on Google as asian restaurant, delivery restaurant, takeout restaurant.

What are the hours of China First?

Published hours are Saturday: 11:30 AM–9:30 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM–9 PM. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is China First open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 11:30 AM–9 PM.

What is the phone number of China First?

You can call China First at (850) 656-2882.

How is China First rated on Google?

China First has a Google rating of 3.8 out of 5 from 886 reviews.

Does China First have a website?

Yes, the website of China First is chinafirstflorida.com (linked on this page).

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