Shum Xing Chinese - Charlottesville

Didn’t try this place for awhile as the low star score scared me, but I got the Hot and Sour soup and General Tsos Chicken dinner and it was good!

I am addicted to the fried shrimp appetizer! It is huge ring of goodness! Crispy on the outside and melt in your mouth soft on the inside. It comes with a delish red sauce (like sweet and sour shrimp). I have been back repeatedly for just this one item! It should be street food or a new fast food staple! I had the crispy beef--very nice! The food I ordered is def cooked by someone who enjoys adding taste to traditional Chinese menu items. Great food!

The owners of this restaurant are so wonderful. They are very sweet and kind. Their food is really amazing. Being from California originally, the Chinese food has always been so great out there. After leaving and living in four other states, this restaurant right here in Charlottesville, reminds me so much of the Chinese food in my home state. Everything we have ever ordered from this restaurant, has been delicious and wonderful! We feel very lucky to have this restaurant right in our local neighborhood.

This is the 2nd time I've ordered in 2 years. The 1st time the Dragon's breath Was pretty strong that day and the food tasted kind of burnt and sour I gave the review 2 stars should have been 1. Ordered recently and the food has greatly improved. I was very happy with the quality and portions. I will go back again.

BEST Chinese Food for Forest Lakes/29 North area. We ordered General Szo's Chix with Fried Rice and Egg Roll combo dinner, Chix Lo-Mein Noodles, Fried Dumplings and Cheese Wantons...It was ALL still INCREDIBLY good, even after sitting for an hour in the bag! (The time it took from restaurant to home).