13 Best Chinese Restaurants in Costa Mesa

“I don’t claim to be a connoisseur in Asian cuisine. I do like fresh, variety, spices, sauces and appreciate courteous efficient service. My second visit. Was not disappointed. The wait to be seated is long. Would not have waited but one person in our group was visiting from out of state and insisted.“

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

“Our go-to restaurant when we are starving at night. Authentic Chinese street food with right-on-the-spot seasoning. Location is in a shared kitchen facility together with many other small businesses. Clear window showing their kitchen so you know all the food are made fresh for you. A must try place overall!“

“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.“

“So we usually have gone to the Capitol Noodle in Barranca. It was closed permanently recently so we tried this location. phe-no-me-nal.
I think this is even better than the barranca one with a more varied menu.
Thumbs up. Must go with the fam. Highly recommend the Hong Kong style crispy noodle, cold cucumber salad, fried rice and lychee drinks.
Ps. I’m very stingy sideye reviewer of things so giving 5 stars for me is not a habit. This place deserves all 5. The service here was excellent.“

“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!😋❤“

“One of the BEST Chinese food restaurants i have had the pleasure of eating at. The staff friendly. The vibe chill. The food OUT of this world! I loved every minute of eating here. I usually order my regular friend rice that I always get at Chinese restaurants but this place really made me feel like I tasting authentic Chinese food. We had the house special friend rice and chairman Mao pork belly and to say it was superb is an understatement. Please if you have a chance give this restaurant a try either dine in which has a nice cozy space with light music playing in the background or order for delivery. You will not be disappointed. 20/10 must visit! P.s sorry for half eaten food pics but thats what happens when you really enjoy the food and forget to take a pic.“

“Mian at South Coast Plaza is one of the best places I've tried for Chinese noodles and comfort food. We ordered a variety of dishes, and overall everything was well prepared with generous portions and fresh ingredients.

My favorite was definitely the Pork & Shrimp Pan-Fried Dumplings. The filling was packed with juicy pork and shrimp, and the crispy golden bottom gave it the perfect texture. This is a must-order.

The Beef Roll Pancake is another dish I highly recommend. The beef was tender, the pancake was soft and flaky instead of chewy, and everything came together really well.

The Chili Oil Dumplings were good, with a balanced flavor and mild level of spice. They weren't particularly memorable, but still enjoyable.

For noodles, the Spicy Spareribs Noodle had a flavorful broth with a satisfying level of heat. If you enjoy spicy noodle dishes, this is a solid choice.

The Clean Broth Beef Noodle was excellent. The broth tasted light, clean, and refreshing, allowing the natural beef flavor to shine. The noodles were cooked perfectly with a nice bite, and the beef slices were large and surprisingly tender.

The Chengdu Fried Rice was another pleasant surprise. The seasoning is on the lighter side, but that's exactly why I liked it—it wasn't overly salty, no meat and the flavors of the egg, vegetables, and rice came through nicely. Recommended if you're looking for a comforting fried rice.

The Beef Ribs were very tender, meaty, and rich in flavor. Definitely worth ordering if you're sharing with a group.

The Green Onion Pancake was fragrant, crispy on the outside, and not hard or overly greasy, making it a great side dish.

The Pork Intestine was well prepared with a good texture and no unpleasant smell, which is always important for this dish.

The Fried Chicken Cutlet was probably the least impressive item we ordered. It was decent and still enjoyable, but compared to everything else, it didn't stand out.

The restaurant itself was clean, service was fast, and all the staff were friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout our meal.

Overall, Mian is a great spot if you're craving authentic Chinese noodles, dumplings, and comforting Sichuan-style dishes. I would definitely come back, especially for the Pan-Fried Dumplings, Beef Roll Pancake, Clean Broth Beef Noodle, and Beef Ribs. Highly recommended!“

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

“Good food and fast service.“

“This is my favorite Chinese food spot in OC, a quick walk from Orange Coast College and Costa Mesa High School; it's convenient & delicious! They have the best prices in the area for a giant portion! I have been coming here since I was in middle school, and to this day I always receive quick and friendly service. Lunch or dinner, they will not disappoint!“

“Got take-out from here and it ended up being pretty decent. Went with the kaisen yakisoba which I was worried would be too garlicky given the way it smelled on the drive home but it was really pleasantly seasoned with a good amount of seafood. Also grabbed karaage because it was 50% off the day I went (Tuesdays). I probably didn't need this: it was nicely seasoned but the crispiness was a bit lacking and parts of it were frankly soggy.

The food court itself is pretty solid with a bunch of rice/noodle/etc options. I will say most of the things here, including this takeout and the market itself, are rather on the pricy side. However, the food was made quickly and I got a little buzzer so I could explore the market while waiting. It's overall a pretty lively place and it's nice that they have a parking garage.“

“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!😋❤“