Chinese restaurants

Tea House

4.2 119 reviews 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM 8012 S Tacoma Way #34d, Lakewood, WA 98499, United States

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Tea House in Lakewood, WA, is a delightful gem tucked away in a food court. Despite the cash-only policy that has surprised some diners, the flavor and quality of the food more than compensate for any hassles. Reviewers rave about the garlic fried chicken, which hits that perfect crunchy texture, and the pepper steak, which stands out for its fresh ingredients and balanced flavors. Denise C highlights the consistently delicious chicken and flavorful rice, affordable prices, and friendly service that keep her returning.

Naté Elias's experience showcases the vibrant atmosphere, mentioning the mouthwatering seafood noodle soup that many diners eagerly anticipate on their next visits. Another favorite among customers is the house fried rice, packed with chicken, beef, and shrimp; though its texture may differ from expectations, the taste does not disappoint.

Many patrons, including Kenny Sullivan and Kenneth Smith, agree that the portions are generous for the price, making Tea House a reliable spot for weekly dining. Whether you're in the mood for garlic wings or craving a hearty bowl of seafood chow mein, this restaurant offers an enticing culinary experience that shouldn’t be missed. So, plan your visit to uncover tantalizing dishes that keep the loyal locals coming back!

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Service options

Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights

Great tea selection

Popular for

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Dining options

Lunch
Dinner

Amenities

Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual

Crowd

College students

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Tea House before visiting.

Reviews for Tea House

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Review highlights

Based on 119 reviews

Tea House, a Chinese restaurant located in a food court on S Tacoma Way, is well-regarded for its flavorful dishes, particularly chicken, garlic wings, pepper steak, and fried rice. Customers appreciate the generous portions and affordable prices, making it a frequent choice for many. However, the cash-only policy combined with the somewhat hidden location inside a shopping center food court has been a common point of frustration. Despite these logistical drawbacks, the quality of food and friendly service consistently attract repeat visitors, contributing to its positive reputation among local diners.

Denise C

Jul 16, 2025

Been going here on and off for a few years. Chicken is so good and the rice is flavorful. The prices are good also. They are friendly enough for me to keep returning.

Naté Elias

Jul 04, 2025

Looking for a really good Chinese place that has pepper steak. Nobody has pepper steak out here. Came here because of the reviews 2 IMPORTANT things to know 1. It’s Cash ONLY and it’s a ATM located around the corner in the hall in case you forget! 2. It’s located inside the food court we didn’t know that and walked thru the entire shopping center several times before we found it. I almost gave up got some tacos and a torta but we found it. It was a bit of a line but it moved very fast. They give you a little keychain with a number on it while you wait. Our wait was like 12 mins. While we waited we saw her bring out a big ol bowl of their seafood noodle soup and OMG it looked and smelled so amazing. We will definitely be getting that on our next trip. The garlic fried chicken was hot and crunchy. You can definitely taste the garlic it was good and not too overpowering. The house fried rice had chicken, beef and shrimp. It was well seasoned but texture wise it felt like it had a gravy in it. Still tasty even though it isn’t what we are used to. Now for the pepper steak. What we made the trip for in the 1st place. It was delicious. The beef didn’t have a wired taste to it like everyone else’s beef n broccoli. The onions and peppers were perfectly cooked. Soft but still had a bit of a crunch to it when you bite into it. The gravy was delicious as well. I’d come back for the wings and pepper steak alone but I’m very interested in that seafood noodle soup. Check this place out. They definitely have some interesting stuff in the shopping center too.

Maylyn Rivera

Jun 27, 2025

Must try. Garlic wings and shrimp fried rice.

Kenny Sullivan

May 13, 2025

Food hits and for the price and portions hits every week for me!

Kenneth Smith

May 10, 2025

Came here because of the reviews and was not disappointed. Cash only is a bummer the ATM here charged $2.95. food is a 5 star but location location location......

Belizaire Williams

Apr 02, 2025

Great food. Bring cash. They do not accept cards. Reasonably priced. Ambiance is not much to see but the food is delicious. It is located in the B&I marketplace. I go here frequently.