Sunny Wok 8756 E State Rd 70 Bradenton

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Sometimes you just want inexpensive but good Chinese food for lunch or dinner. There are literally dozens of little Chinese restaurants in our area. While many are very inexpensive, very very few serve good tasting food.

Having moved here from the DC area where great Chinese restaurants could be found at almost every street corner, we were shocked to find the quality of the Chinese food here was severely lacking. So, after having been to at least a dozen contenders, we found this little restaurant hidden off State Road 70 in that shopping center that houses a big Goodwill store. The owner says he has been at this location for 12 years. How did we not see this place in the 5 years we have been here? I guess it would have helped if his main sign wasn't obscured by the façade of the shopping center. If you don't look straight on, you'll never see it.

When you walk in the door, you'll note that there aren't many places to sit down. I count 3 booths and three small tables. You'll stop looking at the floor space when that whiff of sensational aromas come swirling out of the kitchen located just a few feet behind the counter. Frankly, its more of a take out place than a sit down diner. However, if you choose to eat there, the owner will provide you with metal silverware rather than the plasticware provided for take out customers.

Its a typical Chinese restaurant with pictures of meals they serve. But what will surprise you is that lunch specials include white or fried rice, your choice of soup, and a selection of two dozen or more entrees at the low price of $5.95! Seriously?! A larger dinner portioned size includes an egg roll for $7.95 .

I love General Tsos chicken. I don't know what battle he fought in to earn the right to have his name enshrined forever in this tasty dish, but I am glad someone came up with this recipe. For me, I can never decide between egg drop or wonton soup, but the owner humors me by throwing in a few wontons in his egg drop soup. And as you can see here, that's a lot of food for $5.95.

My wife is a traditionalist and loves the chicken and broccoli dish. The chicken is always tasty and tender. Never been bland or dry in all the times we have been there. Unfortunately, I don't have a picture for you now. While I was arranging to take pics from my order, my wife already dug into her meal!

Besides the great food, which I will proclaim as the best around despite what the paid "best of the best" advertisements say, you will love the friendly atmosphere. After only my second time there, the owner and chef knew my order before I even opened my mouth.

Give it a try. You won't go wrong!