China is one of the earliest civilizations in Asia to master steady agriculture, allowing its cuisine to rapidly evolve, embody a distinctive flavor, and influence many dishes throughout East Asia.
Food is vital in Chinese culture. It is believed that eating good food fosters unity among families and strengthens bonds as it usually consists of many shared dishes, encouraging communal dining.
Chinese culture emphasizes the dish’s flavor, color, aroma and texture. Meals typically have fruits, vegetables, grains and meat, using tofu and soymilk as alternatives to dairy. Each region of China has its own distinct cooking and dining habits because of the varied geographical and climate differences.
Here are some of the best Chinese restaurants in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties:
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
No. 1 China
Popular items include General Tso's chicken, bourbon chicken, fried dumplings, vegetable lo mein and roast pork fried rice. It also serves a variety of seafood, pork, beef, chicken, vegetarian and sweet and sour dishes and has a diet menu.
738 S. Fleming St., Sebastian; 772-581-7288; website
Red Wok
Red Wok is a full-service restaurant offering Chinese cuisine. Its menu was thoughtfully put together to complement the flavors it offers. It is located in the historic Szechuan Palace building, a Waldo Sexton legacy built in the mid-1950s as an art studio called the Turf Club. The menu features a wide variety of chicken, beef, shrimp and tofu dishes, along with sha cha and Szechuan shrimp. Specials include Szechuan green beans, moo shu pork and chow mein.
737 22nd St., Vero Beach; 772-226-5618; website
China No. 1
China No. 1 offers an assortment of fried rice, lo mein, chow mein, egg foo young and sweet and sour dishes, along with various vegetable, pork, beef, seafood and chicken entrees. Popular menu items include egg rolls, krab Rangoon, sweet and sour chicken, General Tso's chicken and sesame chicken. These dishes, along with the house-special fried rice, are particularly known for their bold flavors.
748 S. U.S. 1, Vero Beach; 772-794-9008; website
Shandong Noodle House
Shandong Noodle House serves simple and traditional Chinese food with a Shandong cooking style, native to the northern coastal province of China. The menu features a variety of Shandong dumplings, congee, noodle soups, stir-fry and pan-fried noodles, with various vegetable, chicken, beef, shrimp and seafood dishes. It also serves Chinese, Japanese and American beer.
2089 Indian River Blvd., Vero Beach; 772-257-6775; website
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Peking Chinese Restaurant
Peking Chinese Restaurant serves authentic Chinese cuisine with an unconventional twist and takes pride in creating visually appealing dishes. The menu features chow mein, lo mein, egg foo young, pork, beef, seafood and chicken dishes. House specialties include orange beef, sesame beef, bourbon chicken, sweet and sour fish, fish Szechuan style, the Peking Triple Szechuan and the Peking half or whole duck.
1012 U.S. 1, Fort Pierce, 772-464-5960; website
China Garden
China Garden offers Mandarin, Szechuan, Hunan and Cantonese cuisine. Its extensive menu features an array of mei fun, fried rice, chop suey, lo mein, sweet and sour, vegetable, pork, chicken, beef, seafood and healthy dishes. The chef specialties include shrimp and scallops with garlic sauce, beef and shrimp Hunan style, the Four Season, the Lake Tung Ting shrimp and the Dragon Meets Phoenix.
4836 N. Kings Highway, Fort Pierce; 772-465-8883; Facebook
Chopstick Chinese Restaurant
Chopstick Chinese Restaurant offers traditional Chinese fare with vegetable, seafood, chicken, pork, beef and healthy dishes. Some of the signature dishes are orange beef, scallops with steak, the Hunan delight, black pepper grouper, kung pao grouper and coconut shrimp. Popular menu items include roast pork fried rice, fried dumplings, house special fried rice, boneless spare ribs and pork egg rolls.
222 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie; 772-873-9596; website
Chinatown Chinese Restaurant
Chinatown Chinese Restaurant uses vegetable oil only and no MSG. It also offers full-service catering with customized menus, utilizing creative plates and presentations. The menu offers an assortment of classic Chinese dishes, including vegetable, beef, pork, chicken, seafood and Szechuan special dishes. Chef's specials include the house speak steak, steak kew, seafood woo bar, ta cha chicken, walnut chicken or shrimp, pineapple chicken and double-fried pork.
3243 S.W. Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie; 772-878-6839; website
MARTIN COUNTY
Hot Wok
Hot Wok is open for lunch and dinner and has an inviting dine-in area. The menu features American dishes, traditional Chinese items, lighter fare options, and a section dedicated to Cantonese, Hunan and Szechuan-style fare. Chef's specialties include the royal delight, sesame chicken, beef and shrimp, velvet shrimp, jade scallops, butterfly shrimp and Mandarin chicken.
1117 N.W. Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach; 772-334-8339 , Yelp and Trip Advisor
China Star
China Star offers authentic Chinese cuisine in a convenient location with a dine-in area. The menu offers a variety of beef, pork, seafood, chicken and sweet and sour options. The gourmet's selection items include beef with scallops, the starlight deluxe, jade scallops, the China Star steak and the Szechuan seafood deluxe.
1501 S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart; 772-283-8378; website
Canton House
Canton House serves authentic and classic Chinese dishes with locally sourced ingredients and has a decorated dining area. House specials include orange beef, honey chicken and shrimp, prawn and scallops, roast duck China-town style and the Peking duck.
6095 S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart; 772-288-1126; website
Twin Dragon
Twin Dragons offers a variety of traditional Chinese dishes, including stir-fried noodles, sesame and orange chicken or pork, shrimp foo young and Szechuan calamari, as well as vegetable and tofu options. House specialties include walnut shrimp, eggplant with garlic sauce, half-roasted duck, ma po tofu, fish fillet in sweet chili and fried whole fish.
2389 S.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart; 772-291-2102; website
Eve Pierpont is a freelancer for TCPalm who looks out for the best things to do across the Treasure Coast. Do you have an upcoming event you want to be potentially included in this weekly roundup? Email it to her at epierpont@gannett.com. You can also upload your event to TCPalm's event page at events.tcpalm.com.
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