13 Best Chinese Restaurants in Costa Mesa

“We came here because DTF had a 3 hour wait and we really didn't want to wait around. We were pleasantly surprised by the flavor and quality at Paradise Dynasty. Definitely recommend this if you don't want to wait for DTF. Personally, I think it's comparable. The cucumber appetizer was very flavorful and refreshing. The classic pork xlb was on point. Thin wrapper but sturdy enough to be picked up by chopsticks. The tuffle xlb full of truffle flavors. It's a must get if you love truffle in general. The garlic xlb was my second favorite as a garlic lover. The crab xlb was OK, I love seafood but I think it's the soft texture that threw it off a bit. I feel like it needed some texture, maybe from shrimp, to hold it up. We enjoyed the salted egg yolk lava xlb but we agreed it belongs in a bun to truly shine. The rice cake dish was probably our least favorite, a bit underwhelming in flavors.“

“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.“

“This restaurant offers an authentic dining experience. The food was absolutely delicious, with traditional and authentic style. The flavors were rich and balanced, and the portions were generous. The service was excellent. My server even brought me some of their dishes to try for free! For the quality and authenticity, the prices were very reasonable. I’ll definitely be returning!"“

“Like all the reviews say, score the pad see ew! Also went for the green beans appetizer and soup as well.

Their food is so flavorful! Initially I was taking it to go but quickly changed to dining in to enjoy the atmosphere. I kid you not they had the food ready within 5 minutes.

Super clean, super fresh, very fast. Plenty of parking and the overall perfect dinner spot. Good portion size for the price.“

“The portions are overflowing, food is delicious!!!!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“The portions are overflowing, food is delicious!!!!“

“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!“

“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.“