14 Best Chinese Restaurants in Costa Mesa

“Paradise Dynasty – Truly a Dumpling Lover's Paradise! We absolutely love Paradise Dynasty in Costa Mesa and have been there at least once a month for past few months — it's hands down our family's favorite spot for dumplings! The variety here is incredible, especially for anyone who loves flavor and options. From the moment you sit down, you're welcomed with a menu full of creative dumpling choices that go way beyond the usual. As vegetarians, we're used to seeing just one veggie dumpling option on most menus — but not here! Paradise Dynasty is truly a paradise for vegetarians. There are tons of delicious veggie options, and each one tastes unique and flavorful. It's so refreshing to actually have variety! The noodles are just as impressive — each noodle dish has its own distinct flavor and personality. From spicy to savory to rich and comforting, you can really taste the difference in every bite. Nothing feels repetitive or bland. Our kids adore this place — it's their go-to dumpling restaurant. They always look forward to ending the meal with the warm, gooey chocolate lava buns (a must-try!). And for the grown-ups, the mango pudding is the perfect way to wrap up the meal — light, smooth, and just the right amount of sweetness. If you're a dumpling fan — especially a vegetarian one — this place is a dream. We'll definitely keep coming back again and again! Also the service is great and servers actually pay attention and come check on you. Definitely recommend!“

“Really enjoyed the noodles and dumplings here. The right balance of noodle to meat to broth. All distinct flavorful. Not mushy at all.
The portions were good. Not too little, not too much that food was wasted.
We got medium spice for everything and it was fine. I saw a woman next to me sweating while eating— it made me very curious about the jump to “extra” spicy.
It’s also for expert level chopstick-age. Between the red sauces, the oil, the slipperiness of the dumplings, and the noodles, the danger of spraying everywhere, or worse yet, dropping something back into the sauce is very real. I’m pretty good but my shirt looked like a scene from Dexter. Luckily it was dark grey, but still.
You’ve. Been. Warned.
Would recommend strongly.“

“Delicioso 🤤, el restaurante favorito de toda la familia.“

“Very satisfied regular customer; my go-to for exceptionally good Chinese. The menu is based on foods found in Northeast China, and to be honest, standard American Chinese is bland to me after eating this...

Delicious, hot, fresh and made to order... I get delivery or takeout whenever I'm in town (they have curbside pick-up).

The veggie grilled cold noodle is one of my favorite foods (I add enoki mushrooms, grilled onions and cheese). Veggie pancake also delicious - both of these entrees are so much better than the description reads, I tried them because I read a review that said they are a must-have, so now I'm telling you that you must try them!

Masala salad (for veggie lovers who want a little broth), instant noodles, and veggie hot pot are all great.

The spices for the hot pot are a real zinger; be sure to add a note during checkout if you selected "mild".

The owner is very personable, she recognizes my name and makes certain my order is prepared the way I like it, even after being away for months (and I always look forward to returning). Reach out if there's a problem with your order, she's eager to correct it.

So grateful they're open until 3am and if more quality restaurants had these hours, it would be so much easier as a night owl to eat healthy!

I seriously ate here two days in a row when I first found it... I couldn't help myself! A close friend is Chinese, and I can't wait for him to visit and be impressed.

Look for the sign that says "TACOS" - they share their entrance with other restaurants and that marks the spot.

Vegetarian options: Veggie grilled cold noodle, masala salad, veggie pancake, instant noodle, veggie hot pot“

“Service was friendly and incredibly fast, but the restaurant only had a few people in it. Food was good but the glaze used was too strong, the taste of soy sauce covered the filet mignon and the garlic noodles too much. Glad I got to try this place, I'd come back to test their Pho and Dim Sum.“

“We love this place! I'll never go to Panda Express again. its healthy if you get steamed veggies instead of rice or noodles. I can get 3 meals out of it!😋❤“

“I recently visited this Chinese restaurant and was thoroughly impressed with the authentic flavors and warm atmosphere. The menu offers a wide variety of traditional dishes, each prepared with fresh ingredients and rich in taste.
The service was attentive, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. The portion sizes were generous, and the prices were reasonable for the quality and quantity of food served.
I highly recommend this place for the authentic Chinese cuisine.“

“Great Food!!! Can’t wait for remodel“

“Nothing fishy about this place. It's a small family run business. Blame covid for the price increases and there are sign posted to make you aware of the increase. it's the best food and most reasonable prices in town. if you cant afford a 11 dish then don't buy or complain about it. These reviews are for the food not whiners.“

“We love this place! I'll never go to Panda Express again. its healthy if you get steamed veggies instead of rice or noodles. I can get 3 meals out of it!😋❤“

“Best bang for your buck! The portion is stupidly enormous. For $10.99 only, you get to take home a 2-item combo that lasts you 2-3 meals. On top of that, the owner said they made their food every 15 minutes to keep it fresh. My favorite dish is their Jalapeno Chicken. Best chinese food in town! Highly recommended!“

“my #1 Chinese spot around OC. broccoli beef, kung pao chicken/beef, egg rolls, egg flower soup are my favorites. their Chinese spicy mustard is great too. and the owners are super cool they opened this location in 1980 - very hard working people.“

“It’s a treasure: a Chinese/Japanese place that provides actually safe guten free options. Many thanks to Kazu for guiding me through my choices and even having my my fried rice remade without imitation crab.

Vegetarian options: Seems to be some stuff

Dietary restrictions: They actually make gluten free work I am pretty sure. Kazu actually listened to my explanation and did his best to get me safe food. I bet it would be that way for another allergy too.

Parking: Lot gets full, but there’s a garage

Kid-friendliness: I mean, it’s tasty

Wheelchair accessibility: Looks pretty good“

“Good food and fast service.“