China Sea Restaurant

Reviews

• Rose M.

  star star star star star 15 June 2026

  We are so lucky in our little village to have very decent Chinese food. The place has gone through more than a few owners over the last 25 years or so. The current owners provide delicious standard Chinese fare. Occasionally my husband and I grab lunch there as it is close to his employment. I do agree that it needs some redecorating or just plan decorating! The walls are pretty bland and it's basically one big open space with tables and one or two murals on a small part of the wall. Adding some interesting lighting, booths, background music, art work (tapestries, art by local artists that could be for sale so the restaurant wouldn't have to pay for it, asking the public school or students from Hamilton College (in the Chinese program, art program, etc.) about having students do some "Chinese Art" as it perhaps relates to their studies (Its the year of the ram or sheep), color blending, pen and ink, etc. Great for community relations and involvement.
      An industrial carpet made to withstand the influx of high school students on weekdays would be a nice addition also. I am sure the wet shoes and boots from the recent weather in upstate NY does not add to the ambiance one bit. And it must be a huge task to keep that floor looking so clean.
      The first time I came to China Sea was about 25 years ago and it was such a classic small town restaurant with nice big wooden booths. I don't remember the decor but it was really neat! Modernization led it to becoming a carbon copy of so many other Chinese restaurants. I never wanted to offend the owners by suggesting any changes but perhaps they will read this and consider making some changes.

• Steven C.

  star star star star star_border 12 June 2026

  Since my freshman year of college I always heard pretty poor things about new china sea. How the food quality was sub par, and how people got sick from it. But I've been ordering it since then, and have never been disappointed (and never got sick either). My girlfriend and I both think this is great, typical American chinese food, with really cheap prices, quick service and delivery time, and a pretty big menu.
  
  I've mostly ordered the sesame chicken and roast pork broccoli, but have at times ordered spring rolls, spare ribs, sesame noodles. All are pretty good, but I would definitely recommend the first two.

• Julia T.

  star star star star star 22 May 2026

  Hands down our favorite Chinese restaurant. The staff is very knowledgeable about allergies and they are very accommodating. I've had general tso chicken at so many places and this place literally has the best! If you spend a certain amount, you get free beverages.

• Mark A.

  star star star star star_border 21 May 2026

  In the Utica, New York area on business. Had a craving for Chinese.  Read the reviews and decided to give this place a chance. I tried the Mu Shu pork based on a review and it was good. The fried dumplings were average.

• Noel L.

  star star star star star_border 18 May 2026

  One of the best Chinese places around, for a real cheap price. Their orange chicken is to die for! My weakness is Chinese food and I've been to just about every Chinese restaurant in the area and these guys are the freshest!