China Pavilion (Chifa Lung Wha)

The Chinese food and dim sum at this restaurant are subpar—likely the best you’ll find in South Florida, but don’t expect authentic flavors if that’s what you’re craving. The service is hit-or-miss and often slow, though the restaurant is clean and bright. Dim sum is below average, and with recent price increases, it’s hard to justify the cost for what you get. My family has been coming here for years, but we mainly visit out of tradition, not for the food. It’s great for large groups, but overall, the dishes are a bit too oily and salty for my taste. Parking can also be a hassle, especially during peak hours. The one thing I love, though, is their steamed oysters—they're always fresh and flavorful.

I love this place—it’s got that real, no-frills, family-friendly vibe. The servers? Fast, polite, and on point. It’s simple, it’s chill, and yes, it’s worth the wait. But let’s talk about those crispy shrimp wrap thingies—so good, I’d consider writing them a love letter. And the short ribs? Let’s just say I left feeling like a well-fed piglet at a feast. 9/10 would waddle back again! It would be a 10/10, but I didn't like the heavy heapings of corn starch on the beef with noodles, and the chicken is too pale for this Afro-Jamaican lady‐-- I like my food with more color. Ooooh, and I almost forgot about the pineapple buns... sheesh! Let me stop writing before I want to drive back.

$6.50 for Tsing Tao beer, $5 for a wonton soup, $18.95 for a chicken curry. $32.58 for one dinner before tip. $38.44 for a bland meal. The best part was that the beer was ice cold. Congratulations you have a working fridge. The water in the tea tasted dirty.

Tasty! Tasty! We came for lunch. It was very lively inside and the service was great! Everyone is very kind and the food was delicious.

Best dim sum place in the area by far. If you want to experience real Chinese food, this is the place to go. Come in the morning for Dim Sum but beware it's packed on the weekends so expect a wait. The dinner is great too. Prices are fair and good value for what you get. You'll know this place is legit because lots of Asians dine here. Been a regular here for years and expect to continue as long as they're in business. P.S. Expect the pineapple buns to be sold out unless you arrive at opening time which is 11am. If they're sold out, the golden lava bun is a good substitute.