Discover the Authentic Flavors of First Taste Chinese Restaurant
Nestled in the heart of Burlington, North Carolina, at 2262 N Church St, First Taste Chinese Restaurant stands as a cherished culinary destination for those seeking genuine and expertly prepared Chinese cuisine. For years, we have dedicated ourselves to bringing the rich, diverse tapestry of Chinese cooking traditions to our local community. Our commitment goes beyond merely serving food; it is about creating an experience—a moment where every dish tells a story of careful sourcing, time-honored techniques, and a deep respect for flavor profiles that span the breadth of China’s culinary landscape. Whether you are a long-time patron or a first-time visitor, stepping into First Taste is stepping into an environment where quality ingredients meet passionate preparation.
We understand that in today's fast-paced world, finding a truly satisfying and authentic dining experience can sometimes be a challenge. That is why First Taste focuses intently on consistency and quality across our entire menu. From the delicate balance of savory sauces to the perfect texture of freshly made noodles, every element is scrutinized to ensure it meets our high standards. Our location in Burlington makes us easily accessible, serving as a convenient and welcoming spot for family dinners, business lunches, or a quick, flavorful meal after a long day. We pride ourselves on being more than just a restaurant; we are a cornerstone of the local dining scene, dedicated to providing exceptional service alongside unforgettable food.
Our menu is thoughtfully curated, designed to appeal to a wide range of palates while remaining true to authentic Chinese cooking methods. We incorporate fresh, locally available produce whenever possible, complementing traditional imported spices and ingredients to achieve that signature "First Taste" quality. We invite you to explore the depth of flavor that awaits you at our establishment on N Church St.
Why Choose First Taste Chinese Restaurant?
At First Taste, several core principles define our approach to hospitality and cuisine. These distinguishing features ensure that every visit is memorable and satisfying:
Commitment to Authenticity: We strive to honor the regional variations within Chinese cuisine. Our chefs utilize traditional cooking methods passed down through generations, ensuring that dishes like our stir-fries achieve the perfect wok hei (the breath of the wok) and that our soups possess deep, complex broths. This dedication means you are tasting recipes refined over centuries, not just modern interpretations.
Freshness in Every Ingredient: The foundation of exceptional Chinese food lies in the quality of its components. We maintain rigorous standards for ingredient selection, prioritizing freshness to enhance the natural flavors of our meats, vegetables, and seafood. This focus on high-quality sourcing directly translates into a cleaner, more vibrant taste in every bite you take.
Welcoming and Attentive Service: Our team is dedicated to providing service that complements the quality of our food. We aim for an atmosphere that is both refined and relaxed, ensuring that guests feel valued from the moment they walk through our doors until their departure. Whether you need recommendations or have specific dietary considerations, our staff is prepared to assist you thoughtfully.
Diverse Culinary Offerings: While rooted in tradition, our menu offers a broad spectrum of choices, catering to those who prefer lighter fare as well as those seeking richer, more robust flavors. From classic favorites that everyone loves to more adventurous regional specialties, there is always something new and exciting to discover within our offerings.
Your Culinary Journey Awaits in Burlington
First Taste Chinese Restaurant is more than just a place to eat; it is a destination where culinary tradition meets contemporary dining expectations. Located conveniently at 2262 N Church St, Burlington, NC 27217, United States, we are perfectly situated to serve the community and visitors alike. We believe that great food fosters great connections, and we look forward to hosting your next meal, whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a special celebration.
We invite you to experience the difference that dedication, authenticity, and fresh ingredients make. Come and taste why First Taste has become synonymous with quality Chinese dining in the Burlington area. Our team is ready to welcome you and guide you through a truly satisfying gastronomic adventure. We are eager to share our passion for authentic Chinese cuisine with you soon.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Fast service
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
Comfort food
Healthy options
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Quiet
Crowd
Family friendly
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Menus
Appetizers
1 Piece Chicken and Cheese Egg RollUS$1.79
8 Pieces Crab RangoonUS$4.99
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings (100 Pieces)US$59.95
Chicken Wings (8 Pieces)US$6.29
Soup
Egg Drop Soup
Wonton Egg Drop Soup
Chow Mein
Chicken Chow Mein
Subgum Chicken Chow Mein
Fried Rice
House Special Fried Rice
Roast Pork Fried Rice
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Reviews First Taste Chinese Restaurant
Crystal Fuller
21-06-2026
My favorite Chinese food in town! Workers are always nice! My favorite to get is the Shrimp Fries Rice, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Sesame Seed Chicken & Wings! My husband also loves their Pork Egg Rolls & Fried Chips to eat with his rice.
Charmay B
17-06-2026
Their attitude is a little off but the food is good period 🤷🏾♀️.. I would call ahead if you don’t wanna deal with the attitude 😂. …
Elisabeth Fiss
13-06-2026
Their shrimp eggrolls are the best ever. Very fresh and homemade, all their food is good. But, if you're an eggroll lover you'll love these!
Brittany Brackett
12-06-2026
Just went to get today on lunch break. When I got back to work and opened it there was a roach sitting right on top if my food! Disgusting!!!! Will never be back. The lady is absolutely rude too.
Grave Bait
07-06-2026
Best asian takeout in the area. Their boneless spare ribs are incredible. They are friendly and polite and even gave us a sweet calendar
Jeff North
04-06-2026
I've been coming here for about 9 years and I never had something wrong with the food or service. If you feel like eating good chinese food for a reasonable price you should consider coming to this restaurant
Sherry Harrelson
29-05-2026
I got wings and Shrimp Egg Rolls.. 10/10. Fast, hot, and delicious.
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicken Wings
Group size
2 people
Shyne Paylor
23-05-2026
Me and and kids just moved to the area and this was our second time having Chinese in Graham/Burlington area. Ughhh we will continue our search. Asked that chicken be fried hard which was not big ole wings gooey the chicken chow Mei fun the … More
TabithaNichole
15-05-2026
Normally I like this place BUT today I ordered fried scallops and they gave me imatation crab meat in the shape of scallops.
I’m pissed. For this, I won’t go back. SMH. … More
Edward Raymond
13-05-2026
Love us some first taste. There isnonly takeout. Call it in and you should not have to wait. Give them about 5 extra minutes past the time.given. More
DD loves0804
04-05-2026
Food is definitely not good anymore. Chicken was dry and over cooked, beef and broccoli was mostly broccoli. Very disappointed. Go to China one
Food: 2
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Nicole Al-Natoor
23-04-2026
Hit or miss at times....earlier in the week food is on point but starting on Thursdays it falls off....last time I ordered House Lo Mein...they tried to shortcut the meat and it was full of tofu. This was not acceptable!
Nickie
09-04-2026
First time here, I ordered Moo Goo Gai Pan. It was pretty good. I’ll come back again sometime and try more food. Service was fast and they were friendly.
Francois George
05-04-2026
Food was decent but servings were kinda small. Overall pretty good
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Donald Maggard
30-03-2026
So glad that I gave this place a chance. At first glance I didn't seem like much, but it was the best Chinese food I've had in a long time. The prices are very reasonable too.
Kody Ziagah
03-03-2026
Absolutely LOVE the food but the ATTITUDE AND INCOMPETENCE is unbelievable. If there was somewhere else with their taste I would go. Next time I will not be a repeat customer. Can't wait to start trying the rest of the Chinese places tbh.
L
03-03-2026
This place offers a great bang for your buck with great portions and delicious food. The place might not look great but the staff is so friendly and the food is always consistent in flavor and time it takes to make. Would definitely recommend if you are in the mood to stuff your face with great food! 😄 …
jessica wood
20-01-2026
All if the food I have tried here has been amazing!! Tso chicken, sesame chicken, shrimp egg foo young, chicken and brocolli, chicken noodle soup. Just take my word for it. You can't go wrong with this restaurant!!
Angela Brand
16-01-2026
Don't let the lights being out in their sign fool you. This food is very, very good!!!!!
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L A.
11-01-2026
The best food in town! I drive back into town just to have the wings here. They have the best wings and you can ask for your food to be made a certain way and they help in any way they can. More
Mike Riley
31-12-2025
That place looks like a murder scene and if I saw crime tape around that place I wouldn't think twice they are HORRIBLE!!!! They served me raw ribs!! More
Francois George
23-12-2025
Food was decent but servings were kinda small. Overall pretty good
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Papiizill 336
22-12-2025
It is the only Chinese restaurant that I eat at. I have eaten there for 20 plus years and the food has always been great. They are great people. They are great family people. I will not eat at any other Chinese restaurant. More
celetha hall
08-12-2025
So I’ve alway eaten from here when I lived here before, I just went in to grab something for lunch now that I’m back in town after 5 years away and I was eating my shimp egg roll and I just thought maybe a piece cooked a little too long and I flicked it with my nail! WHY IS THERE A BABY ROACH COOKED INTO MY EGGROLL. Adding a pic soon.
Food: 1
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 1
T. HO Haryadi
25-11-2025
For the primarily take out option, food quality was excellent and service was quick and on time, ready as estimated when ordered by phone. More
D.
08-11-2025
We got wings from here for Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. There were 9 of us, and only 5 of us ate the wings. All 5 of us got really sick with diarrhea, belly cramps, and vomiting within hours of consuming them.. We will never eat here again. Becareful if you do.
Service
Take out
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 1
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Ana Hernandez
29-10-2025
Good place to order take out. They do tend to get really busy some nights. Honestly good comfort food. More
Dan Totten
25-10-2025
Just glad we the customer can care enough to get back to supporting our local restaurant that has been a great contribution to the neighbors hood and community. Let's get out there and bring them back.
Tamika Cummings
16-10-2025
Food was dry and the chicken overcooked. Kinda disappointed. Maybe I went at the wrong time. 4pm on a Thursday.
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 2
Robert McLymore
15-10-2025
First taste Chinese was a great find In the area. I’m picky about trying out new places. Luckily I was able to read a couple reviews which lead me to First Taste. The General Taos chicken was excellent. Love the sauce and the fact the chicken was not heavily breaded. I will be coming back to this restaurant in the near future. I would recommend trying first taste Chinese restaurant out if you’re in the area.
Rex Strife
06-10-2025
They dont even answer the phone when you call them, show up and its empty but its 20 minutes for one plate of food, so sad... used to be worth it to go there
Stewart Johnson
01-10-2025
The dishes are hit and miss. Some days they are right on the money and some days they miss the mark. Overall I am pleased with the food and I like the service the workers provide.
Meia
21-09-2025
Their house special lo mein and egg rolls are everything! They're always busy, but it's understandable because their food is so good. I live 2 minutes away & I clearly can't get it enough🤦🏽♀️😒 …
Jeannette Dixon
18-09-2025
The best place to get food. The owners are amazing and polite to everyone. The food is delicious and cooked to order. I always get chicken with mixed vegetables with pork fried rice combination (Yummy). … More
Carlos Quintanilla
21-08-2025
I always come here Food is real good. Boneless spare ribs best i ever had. Loyal tKe out customer
Frank Peter Carpi
19-08-2025
It's take out only, but this Chinese restaurant has the best food in Burlington NC. The service is always great and they keep the kitchen very clean. More
jon doss
16-08-2025
They have the BEST Chinese style chicken wings around. The place is a little small inside. But great place to go for takeout. More
George Lawler
14-08-2025
Great food. This place is very popular and can be busy. The wings are a personal favorite. I've never had a bad meal. More
Lorenzo Serafin
13-08-2025
I'm not an objective judge of food. It's hard for me to say, "this is better than that", etc. I think there are other things to take into account, like, how hungry am I? Am I in the mood to eat that right now? How much did it cost? How was … More
James Meeks
11-08-2025
The food is always good. The chicken wings were the best until they changed them.
Bill Coupe
09-08-2025
I've had only good experiences here. Consistently good food, great wings and fast service. If you're on this side of town and looking for Chinese food, give them a try!
Sarah Evans
07-08-2025
I love this place. Friendly for everyone even a one year old feels welcome here. The lady at the front is always polite and respectful. The price isn't bad as other places. You get more meat in the tray then other locations and the taste is just way better.their chicken isn't just bread like other locations. It's perfect.
Rodrikus McGee
22-07-2025
°It's the warmth of a place the energy aura that make me rate a 5☆
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Space Junky
06-07-2025
Food is good. Service is pretty quick... mainly take out no where to really sit ..need to upgrade building... but sanitary grade was pretty high... idk.. Wings and rice were delicious. I would not recommend trying to dine in... not many tables. More
Kathy
01-07-2025
Definitely good food! General Tsos chicken and chicken and garlic sauce was amazing. No dine in. But easy to call and pickup! Kitchen is clean and the couple who work there are friendly and helpful! We would definitely order here again!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 2
David Banh
30-06-2025
Been here since i was a little kid and each time i went the food is great. The time is a little long but it’s because the food is being made fresh and hot off the stove. I will definitely keep coming back
Steve Smith
20-06-2025
Without a doubt this place has the best Chinese food in the county. Portions are always large taste is excellence. The dining area leaves a lot to be desired but for take out you will not be disappointed. Shrimp w/lobster sauce excellent, … More
Tabitha Lloyd
12-06-2025
Love this place!! Great people great food. Been going there for 15 years and quality and service has been great from day 1. Best Chinese food around!
Lady K
23-05-2025
Great Food! Fast Service !
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Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicken Wings, Sesame Chicken, Roast Pork Egg Roll, Chicken Wings 8 Pieces
Brittany Staten
02-05-2025
Customer service....eh. was ok food was fresh and ok. Needed a bit more flavor but the amount you get for the price was very reasonable!
Reviews First Taste Chinese Restaurant