Someone asked a simple question — “Best Chinese food in The Wick?” — and Brunswick did what Brunswick does best: answered loudly, repeatedly, and with absolutely zero consensus on whether any of it is actually good anymore.
Still, some clear patterns emerged.
🥇 The Overwhelming Favorite: Michelle’s Wok N Roll
By sheer volume alone, Michelle’s Wok N Roll ran away with this one.
It was recommended dozens of times, often emphatically (“hands down,” “by five points,” “💯”), and sometimes with very specific caveats:
Some locals swear by the MLK location
Others insist the Publix plaza location has better food (but worse service… or vice versa)
A few longtime fans say it “doesn’t taste the same as it used to”
Many don’t care and order it anyway
Bottom line: if you ask 10 people where to get Chinese food in Brunswick, at least 7 will say Michelle’s — even if 3 of them immediately argue with themselves afterward.
🥈 Minh Sun: Beloved, Debated, and “Criminally Slept On”
Minh Sun came in a strong second, especially for:
The buffet
General Tso’s
Full-size wings (which they’ll chop in half if you ask)
Nostalgia
That said, opinions here were sharply split. Several locals said Minh Sun used to be great and has fallen off under newer ownership, while others defended it fiercely, calling it underrated or still their go-to.
One thing nearly everyone agreed on: the egg rolls still hold up.
🥉 New China & China One: Quietly Consistent
Two other spots kept popping up as reliable options:
New China — often praised for sit-down dinners and consistency
China One — especially the Publix plaza location, with longtime fans saying it’s been solid “for years”
These didn’t spark the same emotional debates as Michelle’s or Minh Sun, but they earned steady respect.
Honorable (and Entertaining) Mentions
Fortune House (technically SSI — but some are willing to cross the bridge)
Eastern Noodle
The mall food court (surprisingly defended)
Harris Teeter hot bar (yes, really)
Panda Express (controversial but honest)
“None” (a popular answer)
“Go to Waycross”
“Get on a boat and go to China” (bold strategy)
So… What’s the Verdict?
Brunswick may not agree on which Chinese restaurant is best — or even whether any are truly great — but locals are absolutely united in their passion for debating it.
If you want the safest answer?
Start with Michelle’s Wok N Roll, manage expectations, and order what you already know you like.
And if you disagree?
Congratulations — you’re officially part of The Wick.
