Tea Garden is a well-established, family-owned restaurant located in Groveland, Massachusetts. Known for its quiet, calm, and cozy atmosphere, this hidden gem offers an expansive menu featuring fresh ingredients, authentic Asian fusion specialties, and classic dishes. Whether you are dining in with family or picking up takeout, the restaurant provides a welcoming neighborhood vibe backed by exceptionally friendly, attentive service that has kept local patrons returning for decades.
Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating
Atmosphere & Dining
Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Family-friendly, Good for groups and kids
Offerings & Amenities
Onsite bar, Full liquor, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Comfort food, Late-night food, Small plates, Vegetarian options, Free Wi-Fi, High chairs
Parking
Free parking lot with plenty of parking
Payment Methods
Credit cards, NFC mobile payments
Why Visit? Key Highlights
Highly Attentive and Personal Service: Regular customers frequently highlight the sweet and kind waitstaff who remember familiar faces and typical orders even after months between visits.
Authentic and Fresh Menu Offerings: Reviewers praise the restaurant for utilizing fresh vegetables and clean-tasting ingredients, along with offering a dedicated authentic menu that mimics traditional flavors found abroad.
Dietary Flexibility: The kitchen is highly accommodating to alterations, successfully managing specific dietary needs like celiac disease and gluten-free modifications for over fifteen years.
Excellent Takeout Execution: Takeout containers are packed exceptionally well, ensuring that the food remains hot, secure, and consistently high-quality for off-site dining.
Welcoming Cocktail Lounge: The onsite bar serves popular, highly rated beverages like their signature Mai Tais alongside a robust selection of wine, beer, and spirits.
Menu and Regional Specialties
Appetizers
Item Name
Description
Peking Ravioli
Choice of lightly pan-fried or steamed; six meat dumplings served with ginger soy sauce
Spring Roll
Vegetarian
Egg Roll
Classic deep-fried roll
Barbecued Spareribs
Traditional bone-in spareribs
Boneless Spareribs
Tender seasoned boneless ribs
Fried Chicken Fingers
Crispy battered chicken
Fried Jumbo Shrimp
Golden-fried large shrimp
Oriental Chicken Wings
Seasoned savory wings
Teriyaki Steak Skewers
Grilled skewered beef
Chicken Teriyaki
Skewered teriyaki chicken
Fried Wontons
Deep-fried wonton skins
Crab Rangoons
Crispy wontons filled with cream cheese and crab meat
Scallion Pancake
Savory pan-fried flatbread
Appetizer Platter
Includes Egg Rolls, Chicken Wings, Beef and Chicken Teriyaki Skewers, Boneless Spareribs, Chicken Fingers, and Fried Shrimp
Pu Pu Platter (For 2)
Includes Egg Rolls, Chicken Wings, Beef and Chicken Teriyaki Skewers, Boneless Spareribs, Chicken Fingers, and Fried Shrimp
French Fries
Classic potato fries
Soups
Item Name
Description
Egg Drop Soup
Classic seasoned broth with ribboned eggs
Chicken Noodle Soup
Comforting broth with chicken and soft noodles
Chicken Rice Soup
Simple broth with chicken and rice
Hot & Sour Soup
Spicy and tangy traditional soup
Wonton Soup
Clear broth filled with savory wontons
Fresh Vegetable & Bean Curd Soup
Light broth with mixed fresh vegetables and tofu
Soup Of Three Delights
Large bowl of soup containing pork, chicken, shrimp, and vegetables
Steamed Wontons
Delicate steamed savory wontons
Pork & Beef Dishes
Item Name
Description
Yu-Hsiang Pork
Shredded pork sautéed with vegetables in a tangy brown Yu-Hsiang sauce
Twice Cooked Pork
Sliced pork slightly deep-fried and sautéed in a savory brown sauce
Hunan Pork With Black Bean Sauce
Tender pork tossed in a spicy black bean sauce
Delight Of Three
Pork, chicken, and shrimp cooked with fresh vegetables in a savory brown sauce
Peking Style Pork
Pork and sliced onions sautéed in a special red sauce
Pepper Steak With Onions
Sliced beef stir-fried with bell peppers and onions
Spicy Shredded Beef
Shredded beef tossed with mixed vegetables in a hot chili sauce
Beef & Mushroom In Oyster Sauce
Savory beef paired with mushrooms in a rich oyster glaze
Beef And Peapods
Tender beef tossed with crisp snow peas
Beef And Broccoli
Classic stir-fry with tender beef and fresh broccoli florets
Ginger And Scallion Beef
Beef and mixed vegetables stir-fried with a special sauce served in a hot pot
Hunan Beef With Black Bean Sauce
Sliced beef cooked in a rich, spicy black bean sauce
Peking Style Beef
Beef and sliced onions sautéed with a special red sauce
Beef And Vegetables
Sliced beef combined with a fresh medley of seasonal vegetables
Poultry
Item Name
Description
Chicken And Broccoli
Classic white meat chicken stir-fried with fresh broccoli
Moo Goo Gai Pan
Sliced chicken sautéed with mushrooms and vegetables in a light white sauce
Chicken And Cashew Nuts
Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with crunchy cashews and vegetables
Yu-Hsiang Chicken
Shredded chicken with bamboo shoots, wood-ears, and green peppers in a tangy brown sauce
Szechuan Spicy Chicken
Classic Kung Pao style chicken cooked with vegetables and peanuts
Curry Spicy Chicken
Chicken stir-fried with bamboo shoots and onions in a moderately spiced curry sauce
Peking Style Chicken
Chicken and sliced onions sautéed in a special red sauce
Hunan Chicken With Black Bean Sauce
Chicken stir-fried with vegetables in a robust black bean sauce
Chicken And Vegetables
White meat chicken tossed with a vibrant medley of seasonal vegetables
Hung Sue Gai
Golden fried chicken breasts served with a savory vegetable sauce
Ginger And Scallion Chicken
Chicken and mixed vegetables stir-fried with a special sauce in a hot pot
Shanghai Duck
Well-roasted duck cooked with a special Shanghai sauce, bamboo shoots, and mixed vegetables
Szechuan Duck
Well-roasted duck served with a spicy house specialty sauce
Seafood & Vegetarian Options
Item Name
Description
Shrimp And Lobster Sauce
Jumbo shrimp cooked in a traditional savory minced pork and egg sauce
Spicy Szechuan Shrimp
Shrimp stir-fried with vegetables in a hot, fiery sauce
Shrimp And Peapods
Large shrimp tossed with crisp, fresh snow peas
Yu Hsiang Shrimp
Shrimp sautéed with bamboo shoots, wood ears, and green peppers in a tangy brown sauce
Lake Tung Ting Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with broccoli, bamboo shoots, and carrots in an egg white wine sauce
Large Shrimp With Tomato Sauce
Plump shrimp tossed in a vibrant, savory tomato-based glaze
Pan Fried Spicy Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp fried and seasoned with a special spicy aromatic salt
Hunan Shrimp With Black Bean Sauce
Fresh shrimp tossed with vegetables in a savory black bean sauce
Lobster Sauce
Traditional savory Chinese sauce containing minced pork and egg seasonings
Yu-Hsiang Scallops
Scallops sautéed with bamboo shoots, wood ears, and green peppers in a tangy brown sauce
Spicy Hunan Scallops
Tender scallops tossed with seasonal vegetables in a bold, spicy sauce
Vegetarian Delight
Fresh mixed vegetables stir-fried in a light white sauce with traditional seasonings
Yu-Hsiang Broccoli
Broccoli sautéed with bamboo shoots, wood ears, and green peppers in a tangy brown sauce
Broccoli With Oyster Sauce
Freshly steamed broccoli florets topped with a rich oyster glaze
Spicy Green Beans
Crisp green beans tossed in a high-heat seasoned wok
Family Style Bean Curd
Deep-fried sliced tofu sautéed with mixed vegetables in a spicy brown sauce
Rice and Noodles
Item Name
Description
Plain Fried Rice
Traditional seasoned wok-fried rice
Vegetable Fried Rice
Fried rice loaded with fresh mixed vegetables
Pork Fried Rice
Classic savory fried rice with roasted pork
Chicken Fried Rice
Wok-fried rice with tender chicken pieces
Beef Fried Rice
Hearty fried rice cooked with seasoned beef
Shrimp Fried Rice
Fried rice featuring fresh succulent shrimp
Subgum Fried Rice
Combination rice featuring pork, chicken, and shrimp
Yang Chow Fried Rice
House white fried rice cooked with chicken, shrimp, and pork without soy sauce
Steamed Rice
Classic fluffy white rice
Vegetable Lo Mein
Soft wheat noodles tossed with mixed vegetables
Pork / Chicken Lo Mein
Soft noodles stir-fried with your choice of savory pork or chicken
Beef / Shrimp Lo Mein
Soft noodles stir-fried with seasoned beef or succulent shrimp
Subgum Lo Mein
Comprises soft noodles tossed with pork, shrimp, and chicken
Garlic Noodles
Flavorful soft noodles sautéed in a rich garlic seasoning
Gai Poo Lo Mein (For 2)
Battered chicken strips blended with beef, shrimp, and mixed vegetables over a bed of lo mein
Singapore Noodles
Baby shrimp and BBQ pork sautéed in curry with thin rice noodles and fresh vegetables
Chicken Or Beef Chow Foon
Wide rice noodles with bean sprouts and vegetables sautéed original Chinese style
Authentic Menu Specialties
As mentioned in local reviews and historical menus like image_94ae26.png, Tea Garden features a dedicated selection of traditional culinary creations:
Item Name
Description
Ghou Mei Sue Choy
Eight varieties of select vegetables sautéed in a flavorful sauce inside a ring of broccoli
Sar Dear Beef
Aromatic and tasty beef sautéed with seasonal vegetables served on a sizzling hot plate
Go Jung Fun Se
Low fat green bean noodles with golden mushrooms, bean curd, scallions, and baby bok choy
Goo Loke Yoke
Crispy pork tossed with sweet pineapples, green peppers, and onions in an exotic sauce
Spicy Pan-Fried Chicken
Finely cut chicken slices lightly fried and sautéed with onions, peppers, and celery in seasoned salt
Shang Dong Chicken
White meat chicken cooked in a robust Shang Dong sauce over dried vegetable leaves and cucumbers
Chin Ju Shrimp
22 Large shrimp steamed with onions, celery, chili peppers, and a fiery dipping sauce
Jang Chow Duck
Crispy, tender, and beautifully spiced slow-barbecued duck in a special house herb sauce
Pearl River Fried Rice
Low-fat white fried rice with scrambled eggs, peapods, sprouts, and onions rimmed with baby bok choy
Subgum Bean Curd Bowl
A rich, sizzling clay pot containing fourteen select ingredients including shrimp, chicken, scallops, and pork
