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Ming Tree: A Knoxville Area Gem for Delicious Chinese Cuisine and Excellent Service
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Ming Tree

743 reviews

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Hours

Monday, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Sunday, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

About Ming Tree

Welcome to Ming Tree, a Chinese restaurant located at 2754 Alcoa Hwy, Alcoa, TN 37701, USA. You can contact them at (865) 984-3888 or their mobile number +1 865-984-3888 for reservations or inquiries. Situated on busy Alcoa Highway, across from the runways at McGhee Tyson Airport, Ming Tree has been a part of the local culinary scene for many years, recently undergoing renovations to enhance its dining environment. While the exterior might appear unassuming as it is located in a small strip shopping center, the interior offers a pleasant and welcoming experience.

Based on recent customer reviews, Ming Tree has cultivated a strong reputation for both its food and its service. One reviewer who had been a long-time customer but hadn't visited since the renovation was delighted with the new modern tables and noted the consistent cleanliness of the restaurant, echoing sentiments from other reviewers. They enjoyed an assortment of appetizers, which were presented beautifully, and found the food to be tasty. A much-appreciated touch was the complimentary crispy noodles provided to diners.

Another reviewer described Ming Tree as an "AMAZING RESTAURANT" and their new favorite place to dine, a significant statement for someone who finds it hard to add to their "favorite" list. This reviewer was surprised to have driven past the restaurant for over 30 years without giving it a second thought until a recommendation from friends led them to discover this gem. Upon entering, they found the atmosphere to be casual and very pleasant, and they were particularly impressed by the immaculateness of the dining room, which features a mix of tables and booths of a medium size.

A standout feature of Ming Tree, according to this enthusiastic reviewer, is their server Rudy, a long-time employee. Rudy is described as fantastic and an excellent server, with a kind and caring demeanor that immediately makes diners feel welcome. The reviewer highly recommends seeking out Rudy's section for an enhanced dining experience. They ordered the sweet and sour chicken, a personal favorite, and found it to be "DELICIOUS!" and "absolutely perfect in every respect." The portion size was also noted to be large, advising diners to "come hungry!"

This reviewer also mentioned that their friends, who are regulars at Ming Tree, ordered a variety of dishes, including soups, egg rolls, and fried rice, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their respective meals, leaving happy and satisfied. The menu is described as offering a large selection of expected Chinese favorites, ensuring a wide range of options to suit different tastes. Ming Tree is also highlighted as being suitable for both large and small groups, as well as for dining alone.

The overwhelmingly positive experience led this reviewer to return to Ming Tree a second time, where they had another excellent experience, further solidifying their high recommendation. They conclude by stating that one can expect excellent service and delicious, hot, fresh food at Ming Tree, encouraging others to enjoy it.

Combining the feedback from both reviewers, Ming Tree appears to be a well-established Chinese restaurant in the Alcoa/Knoxville area that has recently undergone renovations, resulting in a modern and clean dining environment. The service is consistently praised, with a particular emphasis on the exceptional service provided by a long-time server named Rudy, who is known for his kindness and attentiveness. The food is described as tasty, delicious, and served in generous portions, with the sweet and sour chicken being a standout dish for one reviewer. The menu offers a wide variety of classic Chinese favorites, catering to different preferences.

The atmosphere inside Ming Tree is described as casual and pleasant, making it a comfortable place to dine for individuals, couples, and groups of all sizes. The restaurant's commitment to cleanliness is also consistently noted by reviewers, contributing to a positive dining experience. The complimentary crispy noodles are a welcoming touch that adds to the overall enjoyment.

For local users in the Alcoa and Knoxville areas, Ming Tree presents itself as a highly recommended Chinese restaurant offering a combination of delicious, fresh food and outstanding service in a renovated and clean environment. Whether you are a long-time resident who hasn't visited recently or someone looking for a new favorite Chinese spot, the positive reviews suggest that Ming Tree is worth a visit. Be sure to ask for Rudy if you dine in to experience the exceptional service that has been highlighted by multiple customers. With a large selection of Chinese favorites and generous portions, Ming Tree aims to provide a satisfying and enjoyable dining experience for all.

Ming Tree Location

2754 Alcoa Hwy, Alcoa, TN 37701, USA

Customer Reviews

4.0
743 reviews
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Tessa G
Aug 31, 2024

We ate here the evening of 8/30 and really enjoyed it. Our server was an older gentleman and he created a lovely experience for us. Even though we only wanted an assortment of our favorite apps, everything was presented beautifully. I’ve been coming to Ming Tree for a long time but hadn’t been there since they renovated and I loved the new modern tables. Everything is very clean as other reviewers have described. The food was tasty and we really enjoyed the complimentary crispy noodles.

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Alan Harlow
Oct 25, 2024

AMAZING RESTAURANT! My new favorite place to dine (it's really hard to make my "favorite " list). Unbelievably, I have driven past this restaurant for 30 years or more and never given it a second thought. Two weeks ago my Maryville friends suggested we have dinner here and I'm so happy they did. The restaurant facility itself is very unassuming, especially viewing from the outside. The Ming Tree is is in a small strip shopping center and is located on busy Alcoa Highway, across from the runways at McGhee Tyson Airport. Once inside the dining room the atmosphere is casual and very pleasant. The restaurant is immaculate. The dining room is a medium size room with a mix of tables booths. My friends quickly introduced me to Rudy, our server, whom is a long time employee. Rudy is fantastic and an excellent server. If you're lucky enough to sit in his section, you'll immediately appreciate his kind and caring demeanor. I ordered one of my favorite Chinese dishes; sweet and sour chicken. Needless to say, it was DELICIOUS! Absolutely perfect in every respect. It was a large portion, so come hungry! My friends all have their favorite Ming Tree menu items and entrées. They ordered a variety of food items, everything from soups to egg rolls and fried rice. Everyone enjoyed our respective meals and without doubt, left very happy and satisfied. The menu here offers large selection of Chinese favorites, everything you would expect from a good Chinese food. Ming Tree is excellent for large and small groups. It's also perfect for dining alone. I have since returned to Ming Tree a second time and had another excellent experience I highly recommend Ming Tree! You can expect excellent service and delicious, hot, fresh food. Enjoy!

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Jason Lam
Aug 24, 2024

It looks like a Chinese restaurant, but it really isn't. The staff were friendly and all, but it was odd to not see 1 Asian person in the entire place besides myself. I shrugged it off and went ahead and gave the place a solid chance because let's face it, it's really all about the food anyways. The prices were not cheap, it was over $15 for a to-go order of Beef and Broccoli with white rice. It must be a big portion for that price. I went ahead and ordered it and waited around and scoped out the rest of the place. Lovely oriental art hanging on the walls, it would appear the restaurant owners must be Chinese. I took a peak into the kitchen through the door window and still saw no Asian people. Let me add that I was raised in a Cantonese restaurant, and I sample Chinese cuisines all around the world during my military travels. But let's get back to the food. When I received my order, it was a pretty small bag and smelled nothing like any beef and broccoli I've ever had before. It didn't smell Chinese. Needless to saw, it was horrible quality, and it was clear they used alternative ingredients that weren't Chinese or Thai. They charged an absurd amount for a stingy portioned sized container that they didnt even fill to the top. There was far more veggies than beef, and I'm not a fan of having bamboo chutes included in that dish. This is probably the 2nd worst Chinese restaurant in the world that I've eaten at (this small place outside the Vatican in Rome, Italy still holds the title for worst).

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Cheryl Evans
May 26, 2023

Stopped here for dinner after all day flying. What a wonderful surprise. We were seated right away. The restaurant was clean. Our food was good. The only bad part was our spring rolls were still frozen in the middle. But they apologized and brought new ones. Service was good and prompt. I recommend visiting if you are in the area.

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Donna Athas
Mar 22, 2025

Food was excellent. Our server is great! Definitely will be back! I had sesame chicken 😋 my brother had pork chow mein. Great menu!

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