In the Mood for Chinese Food? Check Out These Fort Worth Restaurants

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Fort Worth has a wide variety of cuisines for all palates, but if you are craving Chinese, then there are a few spots you should check out. Below you will find a few savory choices this city has to offer, perfect for all budgets and occasions.

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Tang’s Pacific Bistro

Specializing in Chinese cuisine, sushi, and Cajun-style seafood, Tang’s Pacific Bistro is a family-run, casual restaurant with roots in Taiwan. This Chinese eatery sets itself apart from other traditional Chinese restaurants by serving dishes showcasing exotic and authentic Asian cuisine. Their menu is made up of fresh ingredients which are prepared daily.

Tang’s Pacific Bistro has a large menu of familiar and unusual dishes to try. Try a chef’s specialty, such as the Beef with Scallops, which is a hearty dish made with large scallops and top-quality beef in a secret sauce. Another item recommended by the head chef is General Tso’s Chicken — pieces of crispy chicken coated in a spicy sauce and thrown together with red peppers and onions. Other unique Chinese dishes include Chicken With Black Bean Sauce, Moo Goo Gai Pan, Szechuan Beef, and Ma Po Tofu. Try Mu Shu, a burrito-looking dish made with sauteed green onion, eggs, and mixed vegetables, wrapped in a delicate Chinese crepe and served with a tangy plum sauce.

Lunch at Tang’s Pacific Bistro is served daily until 3 p.m. Enjoy discounted prices on appetizers and soups during the daily happy hour, which runs from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Located at 8653 N. Beach St., Ste. 237, Tang’s Pacific Bistro is open Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Cannon Chinese Kitchen

This is not your average traditional or Chinese-American restaurant. This eatery has a very warm and eclectic feel, being that it is set in a remodeled home from the 1930s and its decor consists of strikingly bright wallpaper and plush furniture. What makes it Chinese then, you might ask? Well, they utilize Chinese ingredients to create their own unique dishes. Cannon Chinese Kitchen places an emphasis on freshness and quality, and they prepare many dishes and sauces from scratch.

Their fare is served family-style and arrives at your table one by one as they leave the kitchen. Pass plates around the table with your friends and family, and enjoy the warmth and comfort of this cozy bungalow. Their menu features appetizers in the form of small plates, such as soups, various dumplings, and even a dish called Char Siu Bao — steamed sweet buns with shredded pork in a sweet and sour sauce.

Cannon Chinese Kitchen also offers family-style shared plates with rare delicacies, such as a fried rainbow trout, or more common items like Kung Pao Chicken. Also served at the restaurant is fried rice with a variety of meats or tofu. You can also add a good amount of vegetables to your order by getting dishes such as Lemon Garlic Bok Choy and Wok-Seared Szechuan Green Beans.

Happy hour runs Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with discounted appetizers being served alongside signature drinks. Choose from pork and leek dumplings, pork and shrimp spring rolls, a nine-layer scallion pancake, and mushrooms in soy paper. Try a Chinese-inspired Lychee Martini made with lychee puree, lemon, and vodka. Select wines are also offered on their drink menu at 50% off.

Cannon Chinese Kitchen is located at 304 W. Cannon St. and is open Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Szechuan Restaurant Cityview

If you are looking for a no-frills restaurant, this is the place to eat. The inviting brick facade and tall, arched entry brings you into a different time period and is reminiscent of the Great Wall of China. Patrons at Szechuan enjoy various stir-fries and noodles in a quiet setting. This place is perfect for when you are in a hurry but want to get a bite of flavorful and reasonably priced Chinese cuisine. Utilizing only fresh stocks of pork, beef, and fish in their dishes, such as noodles and soups, Szechuan aims to create a simple, yet comfortable atmosphere for you to dine.

Their menu has an extensive selection. If you come in during lunch hours, there are specials for chicken, beef, pork, seafood, vegetables, rice and chow mein, and a variety of noodles. Each category has different ingredients and flavor profiles. Enjoy Sweet & Sour Chicken, Moo Shi Chicken, and Coconut Chicken, all served with rice. Other dishes include Sweet & Sour Pork and Beef With Broccoli.

Szechuan Restaurant Cityview also serves up scrumptious appetizers such as Barbecue Spare Ribs, Edamame, Seaweed Salad, and Fried Scallops.

Enjoy a hot and savory soup on a cold day. Some unusual items include San Shien Soup, a blend of beef, chicken, shrimp, broccoli, carrots, mushroom, water chestnuts, baby corn, and snow peas. Classics such as Egg Drop Soup are also available, along with the aromatic Seafood Bean Curd Soup.

If you have dietary restrictions, then Szechuan will also cater to your needs, as they have many health- and diet-conscious dishes. Try the Black Mushroom with Chinese Cabbage, the Steamed Shrimp with Vegetables, or the Steamed Fish with Green Onion. Culinary works from this category will leave you feeling satisfied and light.

You can always choose something from the great variety of dishes after lunch hours, including those with beef, pork, poultry, seafood, tofu, and vegetables. Szechuan is a simple, tasty, and healthy option for when you want quality fast food.

Szechuan is located at 4750 Bryant Irvin Road. Business hours are Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

And there you have it! We at Hiley Mazda of Fort Worth hope that this list of Chinese restaurants will have whetted your appetite. Did we miss any other spots worthy of a visit? Drop us a line, and we will be more than happy to add them to this list.