Flaming Mountain Chinese Grill & Skewer Bar 火焰山烧烤&烤鱼

Laura Wetter Edited a month ago

My first order from here after reading good reviews online and a few people said this was a good dish. The Mapo Tofu - Was a big disappointment, and only because the dish does not match the description and the description reads as such: silky tofu, green onions, and ground pork in a fiery, deeply savory chili bean sauce. I only ordered the dish because of the addition of the ground pork and I would not want to order the dish if it was strictly only silky tofu, which is exactly what it was. I took a picture but I don't have the option to add it yet. $19 lunch delivered with some extra rice, special treat for Friday to spend that on lunch at work, and I'm not eating about 80% of it. I will update if I try something else that is better and is as described. Love love to write 5 star reviews.

Aleen L. 2 months ago

The food is decent—after all, this is arguably the best Chinese restaurant in the entire Tampa area. The server was incredibly busy handling everything on his own, so we couldn't get help promptly when we needed it. I wouldn't recommend drinking the water here; or at least, you should check for foreign objects before drinking it. As for the food, the *Guo Bao Rou* (crispy sweet and sour pork) and the grilled fish were consistently good. I really wouldn't recommend the pickled cabbage with vermicelli to anyone who isn't a fan of sour flavors; even as someone who loves pickled cabbage, the acidity here was so intense it tasted like the chef had accidentally spilled half a bottle of vinegar into the dish. The grilled pig's trotters were delicious, though the shredded potato salad would be better with a little less garlic.

Kelly 3 months ago

One of my favorite spots in Tampa! I've been here multiple times, and what keeps me coming back is how consistent they are. Every visit has been just as good as the last. Everything we've tried has been delicious, and all of their skewers are top-notch. The Yangzhou fried rice is hands down the best I've ever had—packed with flavor and perfectly prepared every time. The sweet and sour pork is another standout dish and one that I find myself ordering again and again. If you're looking for a place that delivers amazing food consistently, this is definitely worth a visit.

Ryan Matas 7 months ago

Place isn’t extravagant but your not there for the ambiance and atmosphere, the food is 9/10 best dumplings and mapo tofu I’ve had in years, if I have time to come again I will.

Jun Sugiyama a year ago

If you enjoy spicy, authentic Chinese cuisine, this is the place to go. While the service could be better, the food is absolutely fantastic. I recently visited after a friend recommended it, and we’ve already been back a couple of times. I love their skewers,回鍋肉and麻婆豆腐. It reminded me of my mom’s cooking and made me realize how much I missed it! The price of the menu is little higher than other Chinese restaurants.