China Garden
Established 2003 — a Montevallo dining staple offering a lunch buffet, generous portions, and fresh Chinese-American cuisine on Railroad Avenue.
China Garden has been a reliable fixture in the Montevallo dining scene since opening in 2003. Located on Railroad Avenue, this Chinese-American restaurant has built more than two decades of loyalty through consistent quality, generous portions, and a lunch buffet that draws a steady midday crowd.
The Menu
China Garden offers the full range of Chinese-American favorites:
- Lunch buffet — a broad rotating selection of hot dishes, soups, and fried rice, available Tuesday through Friday
- Dinner menu — full a la carte ordering with classic entrees including General Tso’s Chicken, Kung Pao dishes, lo mein, fried rice, and combination plates
- Fresh preparation — regulars consistently note that the food arrives fresh and hot, a point of distinction in buffet-format dining
A Neighborhood Institution
Twenty-plus years in the same community is a meaningful endorsement. China Garden has served Montevallo through multiple generations of University students, faculty, and townspeople. The familiar faces behind the counter and the consistent quality on the plates make it the kind of restaurant a community counts on.
Hours
- Tuesday–Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Monday, Saturday, Sunday: Closed