28 Best Chinese Restaurants near Aptos

“They are open on Sunday!Wonderful authentic Chinese food(slightly less spicy for local tastes)- locally owned and friendly. Bustling, Casual sit down and take out. Lots of conversation in mandarin between kitchen, owners and hosts- which we love. We went in a large group and tried 10 dishes. Favorites were garlic chicken wing appetizer, spicy green beans, fish stew, cumin lamb, Sichuan style chicken, and the mu shu pork. We also like led the Sichuan tofu, scallops with broccoli, Mongolian beef (Chinese fajitas), and the candied walnut shrimp.“

“Been coming here for decades for very good Chinese food! NOTE: the phone and address shown on this FB page is correct, but the "pandainn" website shown here is NOT for this restaurant in Aptos, but for a Southern California chain of 5 restaurants.“

“Nice place, with an awesome waitress that helped the perfect amount. Food was good, not extravagant but still good. The potions were much larger than I anticipated. Each thing you get comes on a big plat filled by itself. Would be a great family style meal.“

“Nothing fancy just really good Szechuan food.“

“Amazing food! ❤️ cozy atmosphere and the lady that helped us was such a sweetheart. This is will be our go-to place now in Soquel ❤️🫂“

“we tried to try different dishes each time so we tried the signature NAM Toke salad w beef medium spice yum and Maybe next time I might get it mild As I get older I can't take it as much lol And then we got the red curry pumpkin I'm so super delicious the spices here are just sublime“

“We found them by default

We came to go to another restaurant in town but they were closed because of electrical outage

So we drove around and found this GEM

We both shared a combo dish and it’s gone and good

We also ordered pork fried wontons
So yummy

We even had a lil to take home

You will not be disappointed : )

The photo is after we served ourselves“

“A very delicious but reasonable price Chinese Restaurant. The regional flavor is mainly Cantonese taste that is what we prefer. Recommended.“

“I love Canton Restaurant. The food is delicious and the service is great!👍“

“Staff was welcoming food was good especially the sesame seed chicken 😋😋 chicken wings a little over cooked but still good“

“We are locals who come here often. The owner is wonderfully accommodating. We usually order the combination plate for 2 or more people because you get fried rice, soup, egg rolls, and cream cheese wontons. We have also tried the lunch special as well. They usually get a lot of to-go orders. We have ordered a number of things, and all are very good. Their hot and sour soup is very good.“

“Hubby and I recently discovered this canton restaurant here in Scotts valley. They use no MSG at all! The food is delicious! Its fresh and full of flavor. The restaurant is clean and beautifully decorated oriental style. The service is wonderful! Every time we pop in to eat, they Always have customers. Let's support local. Im telling my neighbors and church friends about this place! I would highly recommend their wonderful ton soup. Its nourishing, fresh veggies and hot! Perfect for winter. Their ginger beef is perfectly marinated. The pineapple rice is delicious. Their potstickers are perfect! Make it a date and enjoy. Actually with valentine's coming up, it would be the perfect date night 🥰“

“It’s a bit of a hole in the wall, and we randomly came here on a whim before going to JJs bar next door for shuffle board. But, this place was amazing! Food was so delicious, service was fast, and friendly! We will definitely be regulars now!“

“Went to this place by chance. Love the food, generous portions. Had the family meal #3. Very reasonable prices. The only downside was the service. It was slow. Took too long to take our order. Had to ask for our water glasses to be refilled. Despite the service, will go back“

“Great food for a very reasonable price. I had the compound chicken and it was delicious.“

“This place has so many more shops than I thought! Everything you need!“

“This is by far the best fireplace I’ve ever been in my whole life. Their papaya salad bad Thai chow mein is to die for. Ever since we’ve heard of this place from my brother-in-law, We have been coming here ever since we Are in Watsonville (we are from Hollister).

The staff are amazing. They’re very attentive and they’re always have a smile on their face“

“I’ve been a customer over 20 years,moved away for awhile, went back and the food is as remember = excellent, the service is great and for lunch, it’s amazing. I love the king pao chicken and sweet sour pork mixed.Chinese chicken salad best in SLV!“

“The food is super delicious!“

“Okay guys it may not look like your next date night based on the outside but I promise this place has the best Vietnamese food in Santa Cruz. Their chicken vermicelli bowl is always my go to - it’s so yummy, fresh, satisfying, and always hits the spot. Their soups are authentic and the spicy beef broth is actually spicy. Get the chicken banh mi if you like delicious things because I’m pretty sure they make the bread fresh and their chicken is the best meat they have. Food comes out quick but there are limited tables available. Don’t forget to get a boba on the way out :)“

“The food was very good. My 8 and 14 year old ate until they had their fill. They serve family style so they are big portions for a family of 4-6 to share. We got a rice dish, noodle dish and 2 chicken with vegetables dishes but different flavors. We had to take some home.

Parking: It is behind the restaurant.

Kid-friendliness: The waiter is friendly and patient. The cook is also friendly, especially when my son greeted her. Serve family style dishes.“

“My favorite restaurant in Santa Cruz. Great lunch and dinner specials, and I’ve never had a dish that I didn’t like - even the black bean eggplant was surprisingly good. The service is fast and the prices are reasonable. Highly recommend!“

“The restaurant looks great from the outside, but the interior atmosphere felt surprisingly dull. We came for a family lunch with guests, and while the team immediately replaced a soup that was served cold, the service hiccups and lackluster vibe took away from what should have been a special meal. Good ambiance and seamless service make a huge difference, so the overall experience fell short.“

“Though I do not live in California anymore, I just wanted to review this place because I used to come here for years with my parents. Cindy is one of the most hospitable people I have ever met in the restaurant industry. The food is excellent, well cooked and served rather quickly. The waiters are kind and we went so often that they memorized our orders LOL. I love to get Chinese and because of this, I have eaten at many places. Happy Garden has always and will always be my favorite. I hope to one day go back there and see them again!“

“Last weekend after church we came to share a meal with my Dad and my son. As soon as we walked in we noticed how busy it was. We were all greeted by the women at the front door and got a booth right away. The drinks and appetizers were brought to our table in a timely manner and our food came out all at the right times. We tried items on their menu that we hadn’t eaten before and it all turned out great.
The only issue we had was because of how busy it was our soup got served to another table so we got our soup after our meal. Overall, we had a great meal and a nice little private booth and we will be coming back again sooner than later.“

“Came in because I was craving phô.. I have to say I was disappointed with the flavor of it so I would not order that particular plate again.. however, their spork spring rolls are really good. I just wish their peanut sauce was a bit thicker... the salt & pepper wings def were the hit of the night. I would go back and order more wings if my stomach could handle it, lol... overall, I had a good experience there, and the staff was friendly.“

“Look, it’s not fine dining and maybe not the best for a romantic date night. But if you want a reasonably priced, decently portioned, tasty meal, it’s perfect! Food is terrific for what it is. It might take a try or two to figure out your favorite dish, but it’s worth the experiment. Once you find your order you’ll want it every week!“

“Ling is the best! She is always friendly, welcoming, and has a smile on her face every time I come in. She provides excellent customer service and goes above and beyond to make sure customers have a great experience. It’s employees like Ling that keep me coming back. Thank you for your kindness and outstanding service!“