Four months later and I still haven't set the apartment gate up with my phone number. I am the bane of the delivery driver's existence.With that confession tossed out there, I ordered from Great Wok tonight. I came home after work, giddy with the thought of a three-day weekend ahead, and realized the only fish I had in the house was a very unappealing frozen piece of tilapia. The woes of Lent. I can't survive off of the wilted English cucumber chillin' in the veggie drawer, so I had to give in and order delivery (I have the horrible tendency of not leaving the house once I get inside and realize how comfortable the couch is. Unless something important is going on, like a hamster fashion show or Chumbawamba's reunion tour. You know. The big stuff), and it had to be either a) vegetables or b) seafood. Chinese clearly fit these categories beautifully.I did not want a repeat of my last Chinese order, so I reexamined Yelp and found Great Wok again. Score. Called them. ...No answer. Determined to have some delicious Diocese-approved dinner (alliteration FTW), I made the fat kid in me chill out and called them again 5 minutes later, spoke to a very nice young guy, and ordered crab puffs, fried tofu with vegetables, and shrimp with vegetables. I hung up and realized I ordered enough for a small army (damn delivery minimums), and as a newly single lady that meant a lot of leftovers.The time estimate I was given was 45 minutes, and the food showed up within half an hour AND the delivery guy did not call freaking out about my gate being closed. (Yesss...I don't have to feel like an asshole.) Gentleman shows up at my door and hands me my food, and I sign the receipt thinking "This better be worth $26effing94..."Oh, it was. Shrimp that looked (AND TASTED!) like shrimp and not something my ten pound dog craps out on a walk. Crisp vegetables. Flavorful sauce and not pools of grease. Crispy crab puffs. I would have taken a picture to show the deliciousness of it all, but I began inhaling it too fast to even think about it. I have died and gone to Chinese delivery heaven, y'all. You will not regret ordering from this place...!
Reviewed by :
Brad B.
On:
2/1/2013 11:43:00 PM
Living in Ahwatukee, we usually head to Tao Garden in Chandler for authentic Chinese food. Tonight, we decided to keep it local and try out a restaurant I have driven past at least 200 times. With a pregnant girlfriend, take out was the choice. I ordered Kung Pao Chicken, Sweet & Sour chicken and the Crab Wontons. Needless to say that all 3 were a hit. I've eaten at A-Wah and Sheng Wang in NYC, as well as the Double Li in Chicago. No, Great Wok isn't on that level but damn is it good. The chicken was cooked just enough, sweet and firm and the vegatables were crisp and fresh, not soggy or overcooked. Portions are huge........if you can finish one by yourself, you probably haven't seen your feet in years. It's definitely a family run business, the loud arguing coming from the kitchen gave that away. Dead serious, this place is such a hidden jewel in the area, I will absolutely be back at least twice a month. Try it once. If you hate it, you're out 30 bucks. If you like it, well.....you know what you've found.
Reviewed by :
Ainee B.
On:
1/23/2013 5:56:00 PM
Great kungpao vegs!
Reviewed by :
Robert L.
On:
1/13/2013 10:30:00 AM
Solid four stars. Food isn't over- breaded or too sauced up. Good spice and the folks are friendly.
Reviewed by :
Jennifer D.
On:
1/3/2013 4:46:00 AM
Solid Chinese delivery - never had food from Great Wok that I didn't enjoy. The wonton soup is delicious, and I just had great shrimp in lobster sauce, too. Their vegetables are always fresh!
Reviewed by :
Jessica L.
On:
12/2/2012 10:10:00 PM
Still a solid 4 stars in my book.Ordered hot and sour soup last night and it was just OK. It was very brothy, and not as dark as most hot and sour soups. I suppose when thinking of my health, this is a great thing, but it just lacked in consistancy and the flavor was a bit odd. It had a great little kick to it, which you don't often find in hot and sour soups--so good job in that regard.
Reviewed by :
Tina P.
On:
11/20/2012 2:40:00 PM
Talk about fresh food, and great prices, this place has it all. When I first tried it, I was a skeptic, but then I had the food and I was greatly surprised by the good taste and quality of the food. I suggest the Tri Star Mongolian, it was to die for! Plus, the shrimp fried rice had plenty of shrimp, and was good in size too.I order from this place at least once a week, and I can make 3 or 4 meals from one entree.Try it, and you will be pleasantly surprised of the value and taste. :-)
Reviewed by :
Jake U.
On:
5/19/2012 8:06:00 PM
This place is hands down one.of the best whole in the Chinese cuisine really recommend it best to eat in
Reviewed by :
Marla R.
On:
2/19/2012 7:13:00 PM
A friend suggested we try this place instead of a well-known chain that we frequent, and we are officially converts.The first night we had the honey chicken and shrimp and wonton soup. The soup was full of interesting things like pork, and large veggies and a huge wonton. The honey chicken and shrimp were both great - lightly fried but not greasy, and the sauce had just enough spice to it. The portion size was very generous.The next time I didn't get to join, but my husband went with his son and they tried a different soup and the cashew chicken, as well as the honey chicken and shrimp again. The soup was also full of nice surprises and both chicken dishes were wonderful. Both of them had enough left over for another meal.The servers were very nice and the food came out very quickly and was fresh and hot.I hope the carry out and delivery orders are enough to keep them going, because both nights the restaurant was nearly empty. But we will be back again soon.
Reviewed by :
Erica S.
On:
1/8/2012 7:41:00 AM
Great food! I love all the veggies in the food especially the fried rice! Always fast delivery and reasonable prices. This is our go to Chinese food restaurant.
Reviewed by :
phoebe2010
On:
2010-09-12
we order take out quite often and the portions are extremely generous for the price. It is the best value for the money.
Reviewed by :
phoebe2010
On:
2010-09-12
we order take out quite often and the portions are extremely generous for the price. It is the best value for the money.
Reviewed by :
Mario Villacourt
On:
2009-05-19
We always go here to have a good and reasonably priced chinese food. My wife likes the Shrimp with vegetables with White sauce. They actually listen! I like just about everything. I speak some mandarin so that helps getting a good service. ...?
Reviewed by : Kate T. On: 2/15/2013 9:35:00 AM
Reviewed by : Brad B. On: 2/1/2013 11:43:00 PM
Reviewed by : Ainee B. On: 1/23/2013 5:56:00 PM
Reviewed by : Robert L. On: 1/13/2013 10:30:00 AM
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Reviewed by : Jessica L. On: 12/2/2012 10:10:00 PM
Reviewed by : Tina P. On: 11/20/2012 2:40:00 PM
Reviewed by : Jake U. On: 5/19/2012 8:06:00 PM
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Reviewed by : Erica S. On: 1/8/2012 7:41:00 AM
Reviewed by : phoebe2010 On: 2010-09-12
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Reviewed by : Mario Villacourt On: 2009-05-19