21 Best Chinese Restaurants near Castroville

“My first time here and I've been walking by it for years now. Li Yuen Chinese Restaurant located in Castroville is a small little place with a few tables. They have really good lunch and dinner specials. I got the sweet and sour chicken lunch plate and it came with fried rice, egg roll, soup, and sweet and sour chicken. The portions were generous and the food was delicious! I would recommend coming here for Chinese food. #LetsGuide“

“New to the area and I give them 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ I ordered a combination plate half fried rice half chow mein and salt and pepper chicken extra garlic add peppers…. Very very tasty. I’ve tried other restaurants in the area and this one is my favorite!!!“

“One of the best Chinese food I've ever had. I had the pork chow main pork fried rice and sweet and sour pork was amazing definitely coming back.
Great service came early morning so it wasn't pack very fast service. And the prices are great.“

“Decem and QQ gave us the BEST service we have EVER received. No exaggeration. They provided our group with such a wonderful experience and ALL of our food was amazing. We had chow mein, wings, Mongolian beef, sweet & sour chicken, rice, wor wonton soup, ginger tea, and the sesame seed dessert balls (I don’t remember what they were called). Above all, they treated us like family. We will absolutely be having more family dinners here. If you are reading reviews to see where you should go to eat this is THE place to go. P.S. You must try the chicken wings!“

“Mandarin Garden Review

Currently traveling and wanted Chinese food, looked at the reviews of all the Chinese restaurants in the area and chose this place based on other people's experiences!

Small House Wonton Soup: White fish, charsiu, lots of plump handmade pork wontons, carrots, zucchini, napa cabbage, mushrooms, and bok choy in a clear, light broth. Hearty, and good for about 3 people. 7.5/10

Beef Chow Fun: Wok stir-fried wide rice noodles in soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, ginger, green onion, perhaps a little shaoxing wine and sugar. Well seasoned with the distinct taste of wok-hei. Generous with the beef. Not too much mung bean sprouts and shredded carrot, which I appreciated. Amazing, I was very pleasantly surprised. I grew up eating beef chow fun and it is my go-to order at Chinese restaurants, and this is one of the best I have tasted. 9.5/10

Mongolian beef: Requested to be non-spicy. Looks amazing, lots of beef, good texture, but flavor was okay. Had just a slightly off taste that I personally didn't like. Tasted like the meat is just a little old or sitting in the marinade for too long and the flavor has oxidized. 6/10

Walnut Honey Shrimp: Huge shrimp pieces deep fried in a light batter and tossed in a light sweet mayo sauce, and topped with perfect lightly candied walnuts. So so so good. 10/10

Ice Tea: Tastes like McDonald's sweet tea but less sweet. Not bad, just not my cup of tea (no pun intended). 6.5/10

Overall, I enjoyed this restaurant. Big portions. Very fair price. Clean restroom. Hard working and attentive staff with big smiles. Thank you for a great meal! I would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a quick and hearty lunch or dinner.

这个饭馆的做饭很好。 我最喜欢你们的牛肉炒粉！好吃了😋 你们的家人很努力。一定要好好休息。“

“I was pleasantly surprised by the food. The menu offered a wide variety of items I hadn’t seen before, and the orange chicken was truly unique, and my wife loved the stuffed eggplant. While the presentation could have been better, the clean, open atmosphere more than made up for it. The restrooms were spotless, and the tables were so clean you could practically eat off them. Another standout detail was that both the water and ice were filtered—a small touch that speaks volumes about quality. Overall, I would definitely recommend this restaurant and look forward to going back.“

“Best place ever. Super friendly staff and amazingly delicious food!“

“The meals are so filling, fresh, and delicious ! The service is warm and the atmosphere is spacious and welcoming. It was our first time visiting after our shopping trip and was so satisfied with the taste and servings 🫶🏾 I recommend all of their dishes, they literally can’t disappoint 🔥🔥🔥“

“Super fresh creative Chinese food that is reasonably priced. Best in the area. Highly recommend“

“Good customer service, prompt and attentive. Food is good, could be better. However, the floors need to be mopped and scrubbed with some soap and water. Looks like it hasn't been throughly cleaned for months. Also the restroom needs a deep cleaning, if the restroom is dirty, most likely the kitchen is dirty too.“

“Great food, the best in town. I have been eating here for over 25 year, probably one of their original customers as I worked near by.“

“Greatness 💯🔥. Very friendly. Good good food.“

“I enjoyed the food, the wait was a little long, but there was some language barriers, the waitress was nice but didn't quite understand some of our questions, the hostess was very helpful and answered our questions about the selections on the menu, and made sure our order was right. I loved the design, pictures, and overall atmosphere of the restaurant.“

“Been coming here since I was 7 years old .. some of the best times of my life have been in the China garden the food is fresh and the atmosphere is relaxing

Wheelchair accessibility: It is very easy for people with disabilities to get in and out the door entrance and the workers are very respectful“

“Chef Lee's is hands down the best Chinese restaurant in town! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. Their General Tso's Chicken is crispy and tangy, the dumplings are handmade and packed with flavor, and the hot & sour soup is the best I've had. The portions are generous, and the service is top-notch—friendly, fast, and attentive. Whether dining in or taking out, the experience is always fantastic. Highly recommend this spot for anyone craving authentic and delicious Chinese cuisine!“

“They have great lunch specials. They are also very accommodating for people that are in a lunch break. In the past, I worked in the agriculture industry and we would call ahead and they would have the plates already on the table covered keeping warm. The staff they have had in place for many years and they do an amazing job.“

“Excellent Chinese food. Superior and less expensive to a Chinese restaurant I patronized in downtown Salinas.“

“We have coming here since it changed hands. We really enjoyed the previous owners and the new owners are keeping up with expectations.We usually get takeout and they are always very happy to help us get everything in the car.The food very good, including the Mongolian beef, snow peas and bbq pork, wonton soup and the house fried rice to name a few.Give them a try. I think you’ll like this place.“

“This Panda Express is pretty much what you’d expect. The food is reliable, the flavors are consistent, and most of the time it’s fresh. Every now and then some of the less popular items can sit too long and end up a little cold, but when it’s fresh the flavor is great.

Wait times are usually around 5 to 10 minutes, which isn’t too bad. I usually get the Bigger Plate with Orange Spicy Chicken, Walnut Shrimp, and Beijing Beef, and it always hits the spot.

Overall it’s a solid and dependable place when you’re craving Chinese food on the go.“

“This isn't your ordinary Panda Express. The owner or the GM is breaking All the rules for a Panda Express of the past! The food was freshly made with vegetables you haven't seen before. Crunchy broccolini and the like. The steak bowl sirloinAppeared and tasted like Angus!! We ate there three times and it was consistent, you may as well have been in a three-star Chinese restaurant. SIX STARS for a Mall resteraunt!?“

“The patient's breast hearing sleep is off the hook. They got the best best Chinese food that any other Chinese restaurant has they're friendly. They're courteously. They're clean respectful. You know, anybody reads this R your knees to go there and find out themselves. You have to give you for $10 to give you a quality of food that is so good. You get filled up.You want more but you can't because you're too full“