Chinese Restaurants near Aliso Viejo

“This is hands down the best panda Express I've ever been to
I do wish they weren't forced to ask for donations when they're the billion dollar corporation and they can donate on their own. I shouldn't have to do it for them.“

“Great Chinese food! Right at Laguna Beach, and the prices are pretty good! The food was flavourful and pretty authentic. I recommend going for lunch because the lunch deals are great, although the portion size is smaller if you get lunch deals. There was only one server and the service was a little bit slow, but it’s a really great location, and the outdoor seating is amazing.“

“I come here every year for my birthday. The service is great and the mushroom soup is my absolute favorite. Super fun definitely recommend.

Dietary restrictions: I’m allergic to a lot of things and ive never had an issue with it“

“This Place is an exciting experience for fans of authentic Sichuan flavors. We chose the half-and-half hot pot base with spicy mala broth and a milder herbal soup. The spicy broth packs a punch with a complex blend of spices, while the herbal soup is a comforting balance. The ingredients, like the thinly sliced beef, shrimp, and vegetables, were fresh and flavorful.

What we ordered:

- Spicy mala broth - 5/5
- Herbal soup - 4/5
- Thinly sliced beef - 5/5
- Shrimp - 4/5
- Vegetables - 4/5
- Tofu - 4/5

Service was attentive, though it can get hectic during busy hours. The staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant can feel crowded and noisy, but it adds to the lively atmosphere. Prices are reasonable for the quality and variety. If you love hot pot and can handle some spice, YinTang Spicy Hot Pot is worth a visit!“

“By chance, my wife and I had stopped for lunch at Hai Master Restaurant and discovered that this restaurant is definitely a cuisine that we HIGHLY RECOMMEND. The prepared food distinguishes their dishes from the regular Chinese restaurant and is a taste that is incredibly delicious. The owner and chef is definitely one of a kind that incorporated the taste of her original province in China with her own spin. Tammy is the owner and chef and she just hired another chef with skills preparing Sichuan dishes if you want spicy food. This restaurant is becoming more popular each day because the restaurant is more packed every time we come there. Introduce yourself to Leo who can welcome you and lead you to the different delicious dishes they prepare and the service you can enjoy. 5 STARS“

“The roujiamo in this shop is really amazing! The pancakes are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and fragrant. The meat is tender and juicy, fat but not greasy, and the seasoning is just right, making every bite full of satisfaction. After eating the whole thing, I still feel unsatisfied and want to have another one! Recommended to all friends who like authentic Shaanxi flavor, you must try it!“

“The place is incredibly clean and updated, with a modern vibe that makes dining there so comfortable.

Ordering is so easy—just scan the QR code at the table, browse the menu, and place your order right from your phone.

Food: The variety of dishes was impressive and authentic. We tried the Chengdu Dan Dan Noodles, stir-fried vegetables, garlic cucumber, fatty beef soup, and Japanese tofu egg. The stir-fried vegetables were perfectly seasoned, and the garlic cucumber added a refreshing crunch.

We ate the Japanese tofu egg with rice and stir-fried vegetables and it’s the bomb.

The service was attentive. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Sichuan flavors!“

“Our first time at Sunny’s Dumpling House. What an amazing experience, reaching them make each and every dumpling by hand. This made us enjoy the dumplings even more. We had them suggest some of the favorites and they didn’t disappoint. Try Sunny’s, we will be back, so much more to try!“

“Tanya did an excellent job. She is so kind, efficient and caring person. I, my wife and mother celebrating my birthday in your restaurant and Tanya was amazing. We usually visit PF Cheng at least twice a month and easily we fell the difference the way she saved us.“

“Great food and service. Eat there 1 time a week“

“Hello I my name is Michael and I really love mandarin king service and their foods. Starting of with the soup , the soup was so good and I really liked it , next is the orange chicken, the orange chicken was really good it had so much good flavor and the perfect crunch not too crunchy but it was super tender next is the bread and cream cheese and pepper this was for my appetizer and it made a really good flavor with a sweet and spicy sauce, last but not least is the noodles they were the top tier and had a juicy taste to it and I really like the noodles.“

“Stopped by on a weeknight and found the restaurant relatively full but I get it!

The restaurant itself is open and clean. The service is fast and friendly. Given so many people I was happily surprised how quickly the food came and how attentive the service was.

The food, honestly, loved it! The portions are a good size. The flavors are spot on. They offer a grilled menu after 5pm, which is fun to eat!“

“Excellent and delicious food. Flavorful. Portions are generous. Great variety for different dietary needs. Some of best food I’ve had in this cuisine in a long time.“

“We have been looking for a good Chinese restaurant for the past two years. After looking at Yelp, we decided to give them a try. Wow we found a great restaurant with fresh good tasting food. The atmosphere is a little different with the bar area being in the center. But with the awesome service and fantastic food who cares. You have to try it as soon as you can.“

“The taste is not bad, the little boy who takes the order is not bad, but the other services are really not good. I ordered a lot and didn't even have a bowl. I asked a question and a woman gave me a stiff answer and washed it away. . . No apology at all for not providing the cutlery that should have been provided. I wasn't even drunk until I finished eating. . . The restaurants in Irvine are so popular, I’m really not afraid of them, they’re pretty awesome.

Parking: There is no ground floor, you can go underground, there are many places“

“Absolutely delicious! The owner is so kind and generous, and the food is by far the best I’ve found in South OC. I drive over 25 minutes to get there, and am never disappointed. Can’t understand how anyone can give this less than 5 stars - so happy I found this gem.“

“I recently tried Show Hotpot and was blown away by the quality of their broth!
The MalaTang here is genuinely the best I’ve had, it’s so rich and flavorful that, for the first time, I finished the entire bowl.
The atmosphere and service were also great, making the whole experience enjoyable from start to finish.
Highly recommend Show Hotpot for any hotpot lover, especially if you’re a fan of MalaTang!“

“The service is 5 stars for sure. Ed and Logan provide extraordinary service with a great attitude. It's rare to get great service from start to finish in todays landscape. This place is lucky to have these guys. The food is good, but Ed & Logan just made it better.“

“Amazing Food. We ordered quite a few dishes and everything was delicious! The Peking Duck and green beans were my favorite!“

“The best service ever. Delicious food. 💯 recommend“

“Had a Christmas night dinner here and the place got extremely busy, but the staff was able to manage everything on point!! The food is absolutely fantastic, love it and highly recommending this restaurant! Beef roll and cucumber salad with chilly sauce definitely hit the spot! Mala premium beef soup must try!“

“So good. I know of no other place near here with Cantonese BBQ, especially duck. I primarily only get the duck but I have had the honey walnut shrimp and the green beans and have never been disappointed.
I use to have to drive to Irvine to get some duck but now that Sam Woo has closed this I the only place. I would argue it is better than Sam Woo was when they were still in business.
So happy this place opened so close to me.“

“I love this place! Service is friendly, food is plentiful in a clean pleasant environment. The wonton soup is perfection and my go to order. Veggies in the soup are crisp/tender and not mushy. Pot stickers are a must order. Prices are very reasonable.“

“Their service is great, and you can feel that they are paying a lot of attention to customers.

We brought our dog with us so we sit the outdoor area, and they have been very attentive all the time.

Food is great, they are noodle house but their rice is out of question also great as well.

I'll come here soon again.“

“A beautiful spot with authentic food and delicious flavor. My favorite were the Samsa triangles, filled with delicious meat. My wife loved the “big chicken plate”, the portion was amazing and went really well with the naan. My kid loved the skewers and naan.“

“Food we chose was from the vegetarian menu. We ordered the family meal for 3 people. They even made a substitute for egg roles. Very nice employees at the Dana Point restaurant. Will be going back again.

Vegetarian options: Check out the menu.“

“01SEP2024 | Nice to Meet You Skewer Hot Pot is a chic hotpot restaurant. My first impression was that it was clean, with delicious food and attentive service. The prices are just right for the quality of the food and ingredients. I would give it a 10 out of 10, and we will definitely be coming back.“

“This place is super convenient for work trips. It's right next to my office!“

“What an awesome little restaurant that popped up here. Was looking to try something new and found this amazing little bao spot. The most amazing thing is how they fry these bao. The bottom is hard and crunchy and the top is soft, making a soup filled bao in either seafood, curry or the standard pork. They sell them in quantities of 6 and 2 to 3 is enough to fill me! Highly recommend a quick lunch or dinner here, you won’t be disappointed in the authentic flavors.“

“Went here for lunch, (they have amazing lunch specials on weekdays) and got my food quickly. Highly recommend trying this on your lunch break or whenever you get a chance. Food is high quality with great taste. Definitely going to be a regular here now!“

“The Hainan Chicken rice dish is best I have ever tasted in OC. The chicken is tender and moist and all three sauces were provided were amazingly good - the sweet chilli with a bit of tang, sweet soy sauce, and the ginger scalion sauce. The rice is also very tasty if a bit hard but easily soften with the piping hot chicken broth included. If you love Hainan Chicken rice, this place is definitely a must!

Parking: Lots of parking on weekdays.“

“Great food, friendly staff and clean atmosphere.“

“Very good food. Many choices on menu. Downside is they are very hard to get on phone. Also the hours they have posted online, even on this page, show “OPEN” Sunday, when we found out the hard way they are indeed NOT open. Please change your online presence to state correct days/hours. Including Yelp. This would be very helpful. Other than that, I give it “2 Thumbs up”.“

“I have been dining at Peking Dragon for over 40 years and I can say without a doubt that the food quality has always been consistently very good every time! Love the lunch specials and the Sizzling Rice Soup! If you wish a change in the dish they have always tried to please. You won’t be disappointed.“

“Hi House Chinese Restaurant offers an authentic dining experience with delicious, high-quality dishes that are truly worth every bite. The food is flavorful and prepared with care, showcasing traditional Chinese flavors. The atmosphere is fun and welcoming, making it the perfect place for a meal with friends or family. The service is top-notch—attentive and friendly, ensuring a fantastic dining experience from start to finish. Highly recommended!“

“Their bbq were okay, I agree with some review saying their meat were small and mostly were fats. I've had bigger meat with the same price. Their other dish was better. Abalone was worth trying, it tasted really good and super spicy. Mala dish was my favorite, the more I ate the more numbing my mouth got.The service was fine in the beginning but later the servers stopped coming over to check up on us. We requested some items and to go boxes, but no one ever returned. Lol.“

“I've only tried a couple of dishes, but they were really good. There aren't many Asian restaurants in south OC with flavor like they have here. I got the pork soup dumplings and chicken fried noodles. The flavor on the soup dumplings was really good. The noodles were really good also. You could definitely taste the garlic and the hot wok flavor.

The restaurant itself is decorated nicely, it looks very modern. The staff were all friendly also. It's cool to be able to see into the kitchen. I look forward to coming back and trying some more of their dishes.“

“Wow first 5 star reviews in a long time! Our server was wonderful; food delicious and with the lunch values affordable! Ribs appetizer was a standout, always is. It was my birthday and was I surprised with a "live" sparkly candle and banana wonton type dessert with ice cream and fresh fruit. My 2 daughters shared. Just a perfect time all the way around!!! The management is very pr oriented.“

“THE BEST CHINESE FOOD WE’VE EVER HAD. Delivered piping hot, even though it was close to closing. Uber Eats doesn’t tell you that, so we didn't know :( Ordered the orange peel chicken, sizzling beef Cantonese, cream cheese wontons, BBQ pork lo mein, and mu shu pork. WOW! so hot and fresh and delicious. Portions are massive! I don’t usually order Chinese food but DANG this place has made me a fan. My husband, on the other hand: Chinese food is his favorite, so for him to say this was amazing, you know it was!“

“I just wanted to take the time to really thank Pick Up Stix at the Lake Forest location. I always have had a great experience here - whether it be for the food or the customer service.

Recently, I decided to venture off my usual choice - Chow Mein - which I think is the best ever. Unfortunately, the new dish I ordered was subpar, I called the restaurant and spoke to a nice lady (I forgot her name unfortunately), she went above and beyond just replacing the meal. And I really appreciated it. Customer service like this is now rare - but she was so nice about it. A) didn't make me feel low or stuck-up (I hate that feeling esp when the vendor makes the mistake) - this was not the case here B) replaced the meal with another of my choice C) And added a generous extra item on the house

Thank you so much! My family loved the dinner - per usual :)“

“This is my first time here. I didn't even know it existed.
I had the three flavor kung pao , substituted chow mein noodles for the rice with a side of tempura shrimp.
I loved how the kung pao was caramelized.

The chow mein noodles were not over cooked nor under cooked.

The tempura shrimp seasoned just right and fried to the right crispness.

All in all it was full on foodgazism to the hilt.

The best I can say is bye bye Panda Express and hello Little Chopsticks.

If you're looking for fresh Chinese food this is the place. If you're a foodie give this place a try.... you just might enjoy it. I know I did.

I'm sure the food delivery services pickup here. Check you local listing first.

I know I'll be back to eat again.

Until then if it ain't gonna bring you to foodgazism then don't put it in your mouth or on the tip of your tongue.“

“I really enjoy the food here and often get takeout, but the prices have become much higher. Just six months ago, I ordered the same dishes for $6 less. It's now June 2024, and I'm quite disappointed about the price hike. This will probably be my last visit since I can find similar dishes elsewhere for a better price. It's a shame, but I have to consider my budget.“

“We were looking for a trendy breakfast but accidentally drove in this plaza with several Asian restaurants open (8:30ish). We saw a couple eating outside the Kingfu Master, and decided to give a try. We tried a few items on the menu, and to our surprise, they are outstanding! We then order almost everything on the breakfast menu. My kids, wife and I appreciate the authenticity of the food they offer. The cashier is little bit unenthusiastic but gets her job done. The place is clean. Overall, a great spot for breakfast.“

“Some of the best Chinese takeout in OC! Fast, friendly service and inexpensive to boot! The staff are very kind and will make dishes to order if the food you want isn't laid out when you order. Delicious, huge portions, always a great meal with leftovers after. Definitely recommend the Kung Pao Chicken! (They'll make it for you if you ask! ?)“

“Great service and the best food. One of our favorite places to go for many years.“

“I tried this restaurant for the first time today with one of my groups. They had lunch specials you could choose from. I had their mixed veggie dish which came with white rice and a choice of soup. The veggie dish was good. It had bok choy which I love. I had their sweet and sour soup. I enjoyed that as well. The wait staff was not friendly but warmed up to us at the end.
Since we had a big group, we sat in the big dining room with many tables set up for big parties. There’s plenty of free parking.“

“Hidden Gems in Santa Ana!! Their noodles was super flavorful and very, very tender. And was surprised me wa their skewers, it’s not like any other skewers at the other places. The taste was very refreshing, but also flavorful. The whole restaurant was very clean and the staff was very very nice. Overall a great experience. Come to try if you are near the area.“

“Do you have that restaurant you go back to years later the core memory flavors are still present when you visit again?

This is the restaurant for me!

I've been going here for years due to my family living in the area. It is tradition to either go to the restaurant or get take out.

The hot mustard and sweet and sour sauces on the tables were always a highlight.

I do wish they had more vegan alternatives but they do a pretty decent job.

Highly recommend! Support local!“

“The cauliflower rice is a great option. Great menu....“

“I had a random craving for curry and had recalled seeing Thai Dara 2 when I was in the area a while back. I gave it a shot and I was so pleased. I ordered the panang curry with unspecified spicyness and it was perfection. Great temperature, calming music and gracious hospitality from the host. I think I’ll be craving curry more often :) or I’ll try one of the noodle dishes next time! Thank you for the lovely meal! I felt nourished and cared for.“