27 Best Chinese Restaurants near Dana Point

“Clean, fresh vegetables in their meals. Excellent dishes, wide choice.“

“Such a great location and amazing experience! The food was amazing and the customer service was out of this world. Something you don’t see every single day and I really appreciate that. I came here on my lunch break and Ed took care of me. I placed an online to go order and he remembered my name and made sure I had all my utensils and sauces. He also offered me a cup of ice for my water which I really appreciated. He goes above and beyond in his work and I really appreciate that. Thank you, Ed. I will be back for sure.“

“It was my first time there. Lovely staff and wonderful food“

“We stumbled across Peony Chinese Kitchen and are so glad we did- it was by far our favorite restaurant in Laguna Beach! We enjoyed our meal on the patio and had a great view of the beach. The food was excellent! Fresh ingredients, cooked well and they even accommodated a special request. The family style shrimp wonton soup was superb! Highly recommend!“

“The best service ever. Delicious food. 💯 recommend“

“I love these unassuming places that make fantastic dishes.... The owner was kind and welcoming.
I ordered the Singapore mei fun it wasn't on the menu but it was probably the best that I've ever had. The mixture of shrimp and pork and chicken, the vegetables were just perfectly crisp with tons of flavor and the mei fun noodles perfectly cooked. Definitely ask for their secret recipe chili oil, you won't be disappointed!
I'll definitely be back and I will leave a picture next time, it looked delicious so I dug right into immediately! Lol.“

“Great service and the best food. One of our favorite places to go for many years.“

“Stopped in here for a quick lunch and had orange chicken, black pepper beef and some various dim sum items. Everything was good, the chive dumplings were HUGE and so flavorful we went back two days later to order more. Staff were very friendly, service was quick and the outdoor patio was nice.“

“My mother has been buying from here for more than 10 years and it never disappoints. Huge portions for less than $10 (Other restaurants tend to charge you double) and the staff are the sweetest ever. I hope they never run out of business <3“

“Good food - freshly prepared, better than most other Thai restaurants, not expensive even now. The waiters are attentive but unobtrusive. Ambiance and decor standard, but who cares, when the food is this good? I love the sauteed eggplant, and the papaya salad.“

“Been coming here since it opened and when we are visiting family in the area or passing through, this is our first choice for a place to eat! Yummy yummy and satisfying in the belly :-) We stray once in a while but consistently go with the delicious chicken lettuce warps, northern style ribs, singapore noodles, mongolian beef, salt and pepper prawns, and fried bananas with ice cream.

James (Manager/Operating Partner) is always welcoming and friendly. He is always receptive to comments we have regarding the food and service and addresses immediately if he can and makes us feel confident that they will be looked into.“

“If I could give Kaleyard six stars, I would!

I ordered through DoorDash last night, and I was absolutely blown away. I had seen this place before but had never tried it. When I came across it on DoorDash, I looked through the menu and decided to give it a chance—and I’m so glad I did!

Let’s start with the chicken egg rolls. When I took my first bite, I was genuinely impressed to find large pieces of white-meat chicken and vegetables inside. And the flavor? Absolutely delicious! The fried rice was just as flavorful, and the House Special Chicken was another standout.

But the pan-fried noodles with beef and vegetables deserve a special mention. This is one of my favorite dishes, and I’m always excited to find a restaurant that does it well. I really appreciated that the noodles were packaged separately from the beef, vegetables, and sauce so they wouldn’t get soggy during delivery. That little detail makes such a difference! Once I poured everything over the noodles and took a bite, I knew this was one of the best versions of this dish I’ve had in a long time.

Not only was every dish outstanding, but everything arrived hot! I even had some of the leftovers for lunch today, and they still tasted amazing. From the flavors to the thoughtful packaging, the entire experience exceeded my expectations.

I like to try restaurants for myself rather than rely solely on reviews, and Kaleyard made an incredible first impression. You will definitely be getting more orders from me, and I can’t wait to explore the rest of the menu.

Thank you for such a delicious meal. I’m already looking forward to my next order!“

“Watching TV and saw Pad Thai and had to have some. Wanted chix/shrimp and couldn't get any of the platforms to give me that option. Pad thai near me got me to Thai Dara 2 and my order had lots of both perfectly cooked shrimp and big white meat chicken pieces. The order left me with enough for dinner. I will definitely be back.“

“This place is amazing!!! Authentic food with such a wide variety of options!! Everything is cooked to order and tastes so fresh and amazing! Portions are well worth the price too! Also, the lady who runs the place is insanely nice and has amazing customer service!!“

“This place is honestly the most DELICIOUS place I’ve gone too! Me and my partner go here so much cause it’s amazing!! The price is great for the quality and just a yummy meal🤭🙏🏻 THANK YOU LOC!!“

“Super affordable, great portions, and FANTASTIC taste. I love American Chinese food, and I must say, this is probably the best restaurant of this cuisine I’ve been to. I wish it were closer to where I live, because I’d go every day.“

“Came here shortly after they opened. A lot of the food was not yet cooked but I was told they could quickly make whatever I order. I got a 2-item combo with string bean chicken and a steak entree. Sure enough, my order was ready in less than 10 minutes. Service was friendly. Food was on-par for what you would expect for a Panda Express. Restaurant was clean. Plenty of free parking.“

“I’ve been to Panda Express stores all over Southern California. This was the best one to date! Staff were so kind, professional, friendly, and attentive. Excellent customer service! The food all looked very fresh and the space was super clean. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Received their well produced menu with multiple pages of food options in the mail. Great marketing as it motivated me to try China Bros. Had the Kung Pao Beef and it was delicious. Large portions at a very reasonable price. I'll be back“

“Pick Up Stix on Oso and Antonio never disappoints. The Wonton Wednesday deal led to a Wonton Wednesday tradition for our family. We regularly order the Drunken Noodles with Chicken, the Grilled Salmon with rice and veggies, and House Tofu on rice. It is all so good (as reported by those who eat each respective meal, I can really only speak to the tofu and wontons).
Tonight, as usual, despite there being multiple customers in the building, and several people coming in for pick ups, my food was ready quickly. The staff are friendly and attentive, and make sure we have everything we need. I especially appreciate that the way our food gets packed up when ordered to go; it is packed in such a way that I have never had a spill in my car.
Love the food, love the vibe, so grateful for this delicious and affordable tradition.“

“Amazing service and food quality, though I must admit some of the utensils seemed a little bit dirty when we walked in. And our evening was abruptly ruined by a rude customer throughout our time here, but nevertheless a great spot to eat Chinese food.“

“I wanna give my second ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐:⁠-⁠)
For the great service from Jaden ! Again he is just simply amazing 😍 😍 🤩 🤩 🤩

Jaden was so welcoming and professional! Nice smile and patient with us
Thank you 🙏“

“It was a great experience with great customer service. The only thing I didn't like was the green beans. I found a lot of them bad. I understand restaurants don't want to lose money, but because of this, it creates a bad experience for the customer. Don't get me wrong, my food was delicious. Also, I was impressed with the customer service. Three different girls with great attitudes were very professional and respectful. They offered me to try the new lemonade, and it was delicious. Thanks again!“

“It's pretty good as far as Panda Express goes. It's Chinese food that is priced closely to It's quality, which is to say: fair. Not much to say.

Vegetarian options: Many.

Dietary restrictions: Items are labelled with descriptions, ask staff for details.

Parking: Free parking lot.

Kid-friendliness: Kid's meal available.

Wheelchair accessibility: Door is not automatic.“

“Well I'm a little worried on account of the soybean oil, which is used to cook their fare. It's by. Wing stop and Jersey Mike's. As a former Pap John worker, I can say they make great white rice. Very Good Service. Very Good Fortune: A surprise gift , will leave a lasting impression.“

“This was my first time at this Panda location. Plenty of parking during evening rush. The nice humans behind the counter greeted me with a smile and asked how my day was. The food was especially fresh tasting and I enjoyed the new BBQ brisket option. Clean store, friendly atmosphere. Thanks for the nice experience.“

“My brother-in-law ordered food for our family from here. We had never eaten at this place nor even heard about this place… Let me tell you something: the food was exquisite! Fresh and crisp veggies, soft and tender meat, and all flavorful! This will be our go to place when ordering chinese take out!“