"Maybe you’ve forgotten the joy of Chinese-American takeout, which is understandable since Miami lacks options. But ordering takeout from South Beach’s China Moon is a perfect way to reconnect with orange chicken on your couch. One of the chefs behind the tremendous vegan pop-up Isabel’s operates China Moon. But don’t expect many vegan options here. This tiny takeout-only spot is doing justice to the hits: krab rangoons, shrimp fried rice, and dozens of lunch and dinner combinations with beef, chicken, and pork. This is exactly the kind of restaurant you want to be within driving distance of when a Wednesday night craving for lo mein and a movie that’ll make you cry strikes. Food Rundown photo credit: Cleveland Jennings / @eatthecanvasllc Krab Rangoon Very worth ordering. The filling is generous, creamy, and you get eight of these little triangles. photo credit: Cleveland Jennings / @eatthecanvasllc BBQ Spare Ribs The great ribs are so shiny with sauce, you could use one as a source of light in a cave. The exterior has a slight crisp from the glazed sauce, too. photo credit: Cleveland Jennings / @eatthecanvasllc Spicy Chicken Wings They could be a bit spicier, but we were impressed by how crispy they stayed in transit. photo credit: Cleveland Jennings / @eatthecanvasllc General Chengs Chicken These, on the other hand, got a bit soggy after the commute home. But the upside is that the chicken absorbed the sweet, tangy sauce in the process. photo credit: Cleveland Jennings / @eatthecanvasllc Mapo Tofu We’ve had this twice. Once it was shockingly good. The other time, it was too heavy on oil. But the flavors were still satisfying both times, and the silken tofu lived up to its name. It’s not always on the menu, but if it appears, it’s worth ordering." - Ryan Pfeffer
