Wan's

Mariah Matt

Wan's @wans.fl 📍Ft. Lauderdale, FL Follow @eatzwithsweetz on ig and fb for more Wan Kwai Fong was a vibe! Not your average Late-night speakeasy! The DJ kept the tunes going til 2am! I enjoyed my food! Here's what I had: Red Geisha Ha Gow Salt & Pepper Shrimp Krab Ragoon Veggie Soy Noodles Egg Tart Everything was delicious! Are you coming to the next one? #Wans #FortLauderdale #DimSum #AsianCuisine #Speakeasy #Vibes #EDM #LateNight #SoloDate #LetsDrinkz #EatzWithSweetz #LetsEatz

Harrison C. Davies

A Step Above Your Everyday Takeout! 🥡🔥🍜 Wan’s takes everything you love about classic, no-frills Chinese takeout—and steps it up big time. From the flavor-packed recipes to the surprisingly warm and attentive service, there’s honestly a lot to be thrilled about! And a special shoutout to Jesse behind the bar—super friendly, welcoming, and just adds to the great vibe of the place.

Lishaunda M Harrison (Pjiemeid)

Wans was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! 5/5 for everything. We drove from Miami, which was about a 45 min ride with light traffic. If it wasn't for the positive review from FOX 25 news this morning, we would have never of known this place existed lol. We ordered quite a bit of food so hope you're ready to read it all lol 😆....to start off, upon entering the restaurant we were greeted with a warm welcome and bright smile from the host. The establishment was clean and the decor was exceptionally oriental. My party and I were the only guests at the time so we could pretty much be seated anywhere. We chose a booth. Our server was polite and soft spoken. She asked if it was our first time here, "yes" so she then gave us the updates of what was new, popular, spicy, etc...a nice through yet briefing of the menu. She asked our beverages of choice me; green chai tea wicked good, a margarita for my homegirl (as the bartender was being taught how to make it, something I thought could have been done prior to shift), and an unsweetened ice tea for my significant other (sugars brought in a cute organized box). The menus are old fashioned (stapled papers) front and back which was fine for a few of us, however if you're into the whole scanning code you might be a bit thrown off. After reviewing a very wide selection, we were ready to place our orders. Listed below is what we decided on starting with our appetizers: * egg drop soup/wonton soup * beef spare ribs (6 pcs) * spring rolls (2 pcs) we ordered 3 * cucumber salad Main entrée: * shrimp fried rice * veggie lo mein * szechuan shrimp * garlic string beans * peking duck (1/2 size) * white rice * orange beef

Brandon Chin

Great, classic Chinese fare! Compliments to Alex for running this amazing restaurant. The host, Luca, and the rest of the team provided excellent service. The food was delicious. The Ha Gow, Singapore Mei Fun, and salt/pepper shrimp were a highlight for me.

Susan Benfatto

Since moving to Florida, I have been searching for the Chinese food of my NY youth and have always been disappointed. A FB group suggested Wan's and so I half-heartedly went. I expected something at least marginally close to the food I remembered. It wasn't. It was better. I don't know how they do it but it tasted even better than I remembered. Cleaner and fresher somehow but with all the delicious flavors. I had the BBQ ribs, which are usually dry but still memorable. These were big and fat and juicy. I had the garlic chicken. Light, crispy and very flavorful. The place is light, clean and airy. The staff were outstanding. I do miss those old round banquet style seating and the red and gold decor of my youth but this was a lovely modern restaurant with sensational food. I also had an asian ginger pear cocktail which I never had in my youth. Everything was so yummy I forgot to take more photos. Sorry.

We had on our bucket list to get to Wans after its closure and reopening. We picked a day to drive to FLL without realizing it was closed. We made the trek again and boy are we glad we did. We went for lunch with a mission of having the Peking duck. We started with classic apps of mixed soup, egg rolls, ribs, and pork dumplings. The soup was a rich broth with light wontons, extremely flavorful. Eggs rolls were classic and served hot and crisp without heavy oil, filled with crunchy cabbage mix and pork. The lightly fried pork dumplings had a light thinner textured wrap, shying away from a thick outer side. And the ribs were fantastically flavored with a beautiful glaze, plentiful, and cooked to perfection. The grand finale of the Peking duck was everything we had hoped for. For 2, we ordered the half duck which had a beautifully colored crisp skin with a moist flavorful meat to place in the accompanying wraps with a side of slivered scallions and hoisin. We ate it all and left extremely satisfied, wanting to come back very soon to sample more varied and traditional house specialty dishes.

First time having dinner at Wan's tonight, and it was a great experience all around. The restaurant is beautiful, service was perfect, and the food was absolutely delicious. Chef Alex is a very talented chef and so kind and personable. You can tell he takes pride in what he does, and it certainly shows. Will definitely be back!

I can’t express how good this place is. I was met by Alex at the front door and had a nice conversation with him about the restaurant and food. I went to Wans because I saw him on social media explaining all his food. I’m from New York and had to go and visit when I was in Ft Lauderdale. Boy they didn’t disappoint. Will be going back

Cecilia is lovely she is so accommodating adding a warm inviting feeling. Wonderful evening delicious Fare Friendly charming vibes. Annie makes sure all the complimentary items are replenished Everyone is Courteous and catering to the guests. Absolutely Enjoyable Genuine Favorite Wan's

Delicious Food and Outstanding Service at Wan’s! My husband and I ordered Wan’s in Fort Lauderdale and had a fantastic experience. I ordered the Sweet and Sour Chicken combo, which came with vegetable fried rice and a vegetable spring roll. Everything was perfectly cooked, with the chicken crispy and a tangy, flavorful sauce that wasn’t overly sweet. My husband got the shrimp fried rice and sweet and sour soup, and he loved both!The food was absolutely delicious with generous portions. The service was excellent! Wan’s is a great spot for classic Chinese dishes in Fort Lauderdale. We’ll definitely order again!

We’ve always been a fan of WAN’s and Alex has done great things. The staff is very friendly and we love the food. This is our family Friday night dinner every week. Even my vegans (we have two) love eating here. We bring friends and family and always people have a great time. We are lucky to have a great local spot like this.

Calvin Wong

Oh wow, great dining experience and I am compelled to write about my experience. I am not related or work for the establishment. The service was outstanding and the food was as well. I sat beside another reviewer (we did not dine together), I just so happen to be in the restaurant and observed everything. The other reviewer posted a 1 star review just before mine to complained about her dining experience. I cannot comment on her food but her server asked her twice if she would like something else. She said no. She also took her food to-go after. Lesson learned! You cannot just go by someone's judgment of an experience until seeing/hearing the entire picture.

Janice Yambor

First time having dinner at Wan's tonight, and it was a great experience all around. The restaurant is beautiful, service was perfect, and the food was absolutely delicious. Chef Alex is a very talented chef and so kind and personable. You can tell he takes pride in what he does, and it certainly shows. Will definitely be back!

K Pucci

We had on our bucket list to get to Wans after its closure and reopening. We picked a day to drive to FLL without realizing it was closed. We made the trek again and boy are we glad we did. We went for lunch with a mission of having the Peking duck. We started with classic apps of mixed soup, egg rolls, ribs, and pork dumplings. The soup was a rich broth with light wontons, extremely flavorful. Eggs rolls were classic and served hot and crisp without heavy oil, filled with crunchy cabbage mix and pork. The lightly fried pork dumplings had a light thinner textured wrap, shying away from a thick outer side. And the ribs were fantastically flavored with a beautiful glaze, plentiful, and cooked to perfection. The grand finale of the Peking duck was everything we had hoped for. For 2, we ordered the half duck which had a beautifully colored crisp skin with a moist flavorful meat to place in the accompanying wraps with a side of slivered scallions and hoisin. We ate it all and left extremely satisfied, wanting to come back very soon to sample more varied and traditional house specialty dishes.

Aj Jenkins

Dinner was really good and the quality has held up just fine under her nephew Alex. The orange peel chicken was absolutely delicious. They were pretty busy, which is a good sign and a joy to see in this age where all of the good restaurants are closing doors. Christina was still out and about around the restaurant. Glad to see she can take a step back but still enjoy it all and it was really nice speaking to and seeing her again.

We’ve now dined at Wan’s twice since its 2025 revival, and both experiences cemented its place as a local favorite for American Chinese fare—delivered with remarkable efficiency, warmth, and a noticeable upgrade in protein and produce quality. First Visit: We arrived just after 7pm to a packed house, with a 15-minute wait for a table. Despite the crowd, service was smooth and never rushed. Here’s what we ordered: • Hot and Sour Soup: Generously filled with tofu, mushrooms, and pork. Good vinegar tang, but missing the pepper heat—remedied with a side of chile sauce. • Egg Rolls (Appetizer): House-made, crisp but bland, mostly cabbage. The only dish we wouldn’t repeat. • Szechuan Pork (Main): Tender shredded pork and vegetables in a garlicky brown sauce. Savory but mild; extra chile sauce brought it to life. • House Fried Rice (Side): Excellent wok hei, well-balanced mix of egg, shrimp, and meats. Total comfort food. The standout here was the fried rice and the overall quality of the proteins and vegetables. Second Visit: Returning earlier—5:45pm after the early birds—the dining room started quiet but filled quickly. Once again, service was sharp and efficient; we enjoyed a larger meal and still finished comfortably in under an hour. • Thin-skinned Fried Pork Dumplings (Appetizer): Absolute must-order. Crispy, juicy, packed with pork flavor—far superior to the egg rolls. • Ja Ja Mian (Main): Hearty noodles in a mild, pork meat sauce—Cantonese-American take on zhajiangmian. Good texture, but like other mains, benefits from extra chile sauce. • Eggplant with Garlic Sauce + Shrimp (Main): Sweet, glossy sauce, perfectly cooked shrimp, and fresh, tender eggplant. Adding chile sauce balances the sweetness. • Crispy Baby Bok Choy with Garlic (Side): The sleeper hit—light, fresh, perfectly sautéed, highlighting excellent produce. • Cocktails: Both the Mai Tai (classic, dark rum-heavy, and strong) and the White Sesame Old Fashioned (smooth, nutty, Japanese whiskey) were generous and well-crafted. What Didn’t Work: • Egg Rolls: Only tried on the first visit—bland, mostly cabbage, and easily skipped. • Spicing Overall: Our only real complaint. Most dishes are mild by default, clearly tuned to the local palate. Want more flavor? Just ask for their chile sauce—they’re happy to oblige. Food Quality: The proteins and vegetables on both visits were a cut above what you’ll find at most neighborhood spots—shrimp are plump and sweet, pork is tender, and every vegetable tasted crisp and fresh. Atmosphere & Bonus: Wan’s is always clean, comfortable, and buzzing with a loyal, mostly non-Asian crowd. Christina Wan herself was greeting guests on our second visit—officially “retired,” but clearly still part of the weekend magic. Bottom Line: Wan’s sets the standard for service, consistency, and ingredient quality in SoFlo’s American Chinese scene. Skip the egg rolls, focus on the dumplings, mains, veggie sides, and cocktails, and don’t be shy about asking for more spice. After two visits, we’re already looking forward to the next.

Hidden Gem for Chinese Cuisine - Christina Wan Restaurant Review I stumbled upon Christina Wan restaurant after work, and it turned out to be right across from my current residence! Although I had to wait for around 5 minutes before anyone noticed me, the friendly Asian lady at the bar took my order promptly. I opted for their house rice, mandarin beef, honey garlic chicken, and some egg rolls. The food was quickly delivered, and the packaging was excellent. The egg roll was decent, but the real star was their house rice - absolutely delightful! The mandarin beef was good but lacked a bit of salt and had too many onions. As for the honey garlic chicken, it was okay, but I'd explore other menu items next time. I found the ambiance cozy and inviting, typical of Asian restaurants, with a classic yet elegant decor. I plan to dine in next time to experience the full atmosphere. Overall, I rate Christina Wan 4 stars with the potential to reach 5 on my next visit if the seasoning improves. I'm definitely returning to savor more dishes.

Jason Perlow

We’ve now dined at Wan’s twice since its 2025 revival, and both experiences cemented its place as a local favorite for American Chinese fare—delivered with remarkable efficiency, warmth, and a noticeable upgrade in protein and produce quality. First Visit: We arrived just after 7pm to a packed house, with a 15-minute wait for a table. Despite the crowd, service was smooth and never rushed. Here’s what we ordered: • Hot and Sour Soup: Generously filled with tofu, mushrooms, and pork. Good vinegar tang, but missing the pepper heat—remedied with a side of chile sauce. • Egg Rolls (Appetizer): House-made, crisp but bland, mostly cabbage. The only dish we wouldn’t repeat. • Szechuan Pork (Main): Tender shredded pork and vegetables in a garlicky brown sauce. Savory but mild; extra chile sauce brought it to life. • House Fried Rice (Side): Excellent wok hei, well-balanced mix of egg, shrimp, and meats. Total comfort food. The standout here was the fried rice and the overall quality of the proteins and vegetables. Second Visit: Returning earlier—5:45pm after the early birds—the dining room started quiet but filled quickly. Once again, service was sharp and efficient; we enjoyed a larger meal and still finished comfortably in under an hour. • Thin-skinned Fried Pork Dumplings (Appetizer): Absolute must-order. Crispy, juicy, packed with pork flavor—far superior to the egg rolls. • Ja Ja Mian (Main): Hearty noodles in a mild, pork meat sauce—Cantonese-American take on zhajiangmian. Good texture, but like other mains, benefits from extra chile sauce. • Eggplant with Garlic Sauce + Shrimp (Main): Sweet, glossy sauce, perfectly cooked shrimp, and fresh, tender eggplant. Adding chile sauce balances the sweetness. • Crispy Baby Bok Choy with Garlic (Side): The sleeper hit—light, fresh, perfectly sautéed, highlighting excellent produce. • Cocktails: Both the Mai Tai (classic, dark rum-heavy, and strong) and the White Sesame Old Fashioned (smooth, nutty, Japanese whiskey) were generous and well-crafted. What Didn’t Work: • Egg Rolls: Only tried on the first visit—bland, mostly cabbage, and easily skipped. • Spicing Overall: Our only real complaint. Most dishes are mild by default, clearly tuned to the local palate. Want more flavor? Just ask for their chile sauce—they’re happy to oblige. Food Quality: The proteins and vegetables on both visits were a cut above what you’ll find at most neighborhood spots—shrimp are plump and sweet, pork is tender, and every vegetable tasted crisp and fresh. Atmosphere & Bonus: Wan’s is always clean, comfortable, and buzzing with a loyal, mostly non-Asian crowd. Christina Wan herself was greeting guests on our second visit—officially “retired,” but clearly still part of the weekend magic. Bottom Line: Wan’s sets the standard for service, consistency, and ingredient quality in SoFlo’s American Chinese scene. Skip the egg rolls, focus on the dumplings, mains, veggie sides, and cocktails, and don’t be shy about asking for more spice. After two visits, we’re already looking forward to the next.

Frank Ciuffetelli

Went dinner on a Sunday evening. Ordered the spare ribs appetizer, the pork chow mein and schezwan chicken. The fried noodles with sweet & sour sauce and hot mustard that were provided, were very good. The wonton soup and vegetable spring rolls were both quite nice as well. The spare ribs tasted good, but were just not the least bit tender, almost too tough to eat. The entrées were lacking taste. Maybe its what we ordered, but they really were a disappointment. In my opinion, if you don't do the simple things right, risking something more than that is not worth it. All the food was served piping hot, which was very nice. Service was attentive and very good and the facility is very nice. There is a bar available with cocktails and mock tails.

Dr. Jean Carlos Cruz

Hidden Gem for Chinese Cuisine - Christina Wan Restaurant Review I stumbled upon Christina Wan restaurant after work, and it turned out to be right across from my current residence! Although I had to wait for around 5 minutes before anyone noticed me, the friendly Asian lady at the bar took my order promptly. I opted for their house rice, mandarin beef, honey garlic chicken, and some egg rolls. The food was quickly delivered, and the packaging was excellent. The egg roll was decent, but the real star was their house rice - absolutely delightful! The mandarin beef was good but lacked a bit of salt and had too many onions. As for the honey garlic chicken, it was okay, but I'd explore other menu items next time. I found the ambiance cozy and inviting, typical of Asian restaurants, with a classic yet elegant decor. I plan to dine in next time to experience the full atmosphere. Overall, I rate Christina Wan 4 stars with the potential to reach 5 on my next visit if the seasoning improves. I'm definitely returning to savor more dishes.

First time there. I found the food to be your normal average Chinese food. Everything was good. I had hot sour soup, crab rangoon, fried pork dumplings and hunan beef and egg roll. The rangoon was pretty darn good and rest was just Chinese food that's same as any other Chinese place. I'll order again sometime for sure. It is abit on the higher price Chinese places.

Food is delicious. Unfortunately, the experience while placing my phone order was not great. The person who answered the call seemed unaware that the item I requested was on the menu and spoke in a rude tone, as if I was ordering something incorrect. I understand mistakes happen, but a bit more patience and politeness would go a long way, especially for customers ordering for the first time. For reference, the order was placed on Feb 13 around 1:45 PM for crispy tofu with General sauce.

Tried Wans for the first time. The general’s chicken was moist, but overly breaded and not too flavorful. The Hawaiian shrimp was pretty good. The wonton soup only had three wontons and the insides were a bit unusual and the soup was pretty bland. Overall, wasn’t overly impressed after hoping they would become our go-to place for Chinese.

Do not go expecting authentic Chinese food. Supposedly the best South Florida has to offer but there is no spice at all. If you like Szechuan this is not the place for you. Couldn’t tell you the last time I saw fried Chinese noodles with duck sauce and mustard. But they put them on the table here. If you like bland food- though perfectly cooked which I greatly appreciate- this is the place for you.

LZ Green

Do not go expecting authentic Chinese food. Supposedly the best South Florida has to offer but there is no spice at all. If you like Szechuan this is not the place for you. Couldn’t tell you the last time I saw fried Chinese noodles with duck sauce and mustard. But they put them on the table here. If you like bland food- though perfectly cooked which I greatly appreciate- this is the place for you.

Carol Reynolds-Srot

The first time we went it was so crowded we had to go elsewhere. So we got takeout lunch. The dumplings were delicious but small ($10 for 6). The ribs were flavorful but it was a bit hard to get the meat off the bone (6 ribs for $19). The orange crispy tofu was sweet and spicy but the sauce was not soaked through the tofu, as it should be. Food was decent but pricey. It cost almost $50 for one appetizer and 2 entrees.

Joseline Schwach

We have been ordering from this restaurant for over 4 years, has always been consistent and delicious!! we ordered take out tonite after the reopening for the first time, I wanted the hawaiian shrimp and my husband got general chicken, I asked to replaced the white rice for fried rice and they said no I offered to pay extra or an up charged and they told me they couldn’t do it. Well the white rice was ok no flavor at all and unfortunately the shrimp also didn’t have any flavor the hawaiian shrimp used to be creamy and sweet now it literally was shrimp with cream like the can of cream was just thrown on the shrimp, seriously very disappointed I would have been fine w the white rice but being that my dish was just shrimp w cream my whole meal had no flavor. Bring the old chef back.

Maybe it was the dish I ordered but very mediocre at best. Spring roll was mushy inside, egg drop soup was not filled with enough egg, shrimp with lobster sauce was below average. Would not return to the place. Small portions that didn't taste good and high prices. Not a great recipe for success.

Amy Swayzee

Terribly disappointed tonight in our first visit after reopening under new ownership. The inside of the egg rolls was unidentifiable mush and the dish described as Chinese bolognanse was loaded with frozen peas and carrots. The server was inexperienced and didn't seem to care. No manager visit. Not asking for a free meal but at this price point I expect quality not frozen carrots.

Mary Moline

The service is excellent we had a very good server. But the food is horrible and it is very salty and so much msg it’s sickening and the portions is very small, and I don’t know why people would say it’s good food. I don’t think they have had real food. And the tables are tilted to where you can barely even eat. But I want to say cudos to our server I think he should own the restaurant