21 Best Chinese Restaurants near Dana Point

“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.“

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

“Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Very close to the beach, close to center of everything. I personally thinks it’s more for American palate. Not for Chinese palate. But given it’s in a touristy place, I think it’s very very good Chinese food, speaking as a Chinese eater. lol.“

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

“Oh my gosh! This is actually such a hidden gem, came in expecting the usual chewy meat or cold rice and came out with some BOMB orange chicken, steaming hot rice and some actually good Thai tea with boba, the cashier was SUPER sweet, letting me try samples and overall just being super kind and patient with me. Love this place and will DEFINITELY come back.“

“Lots of reviews mention Panda Express as comparison.
I see why, as it’s very close to Panda, but with much more generous serving sizes.
The shop certainly doesn’t have the ambiance of Panda nor the number of item selections.
But my Orange Chicken was tasty, noodles very good, fried rice was OK, spring roll yeh. For $9, it’s a bargain.
Recommended.“

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

“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.“

“Great food, great service. We liked their cocktails, I had a blackberry whiskey drink and it was amazing. Can't go wrong w the lettuce wraps or the wonton soup. Hubby joined the Chang's reward thing and we get good little incentives. Definitely will be back.“

“These are the types of food joints I look for! Authentic owners and flavor. I enjoyed the Chicken Tom Yum with some Sticky Rice and Prik Nam Pla.... But they actually serve you up with a full spice rack anyhow as they should!

The soup was flavorful plenty of protein and encapsulated all of the ingredients, sticky rice done to perfection!“

“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.“

“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!!“

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

“Unexpected great food, very unassuming place. They don’t serve alcohol, but we got a beer at Ambers to go and enjoyed it with our meal. They didn’t have music playing but since we were the only ones there at the time, we played our own. Hot and sour soup and Szechuan Beef were 👌👌👌“

“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.“

“The kung pao tofu became a favorite dish of mine upon the first try! Obsessed. Their food is fresh, tasty, and hits the spot every time. The staff is very nice and helpful. Great spot for Chinese takeout or a comfy meal. Great lunch specials!“

“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.“

“First time going here. 10 am on a Sunday. It was empty. We just went during our lunch break. My friend wanted to come here.

I am very picky about chicken (I have the palette of a 12 year old) and I wanted to ask which chicken dishes use chicken Breast only. The cashier did not understand me, but she pulled out her phone with a translator and was able to confirm for me which dishes had only chicken breast. I went with the cashew chicken.

Again there was a language barrier and misunderstanding, a full tray of cashew chicken was going to cost me $30. I tried to explain I'm not very hungry I was hoping for something smaller and cheaper. She recommended the lunch special. I got a tray with fried rice, noodles, and cashew chicken for about $20 also had ordered a boba.

Unfortunately the boba was going to take 20 minutes to make and I only get a 30 min lunch break. I ended up getting just a mango slushy without boba, but it was good.

The cashew chicken was delicious and had lots of cashews and I think squash? But the chicken was lacking. They use very thin, very small, pieces of chicken. Not sure if it was actually breast or just the skin. The dish should have been called cashew squash because of how little chicken it had. But it was delicious!

I will come back another time when I have more time to choose and prepare what I want to ask ahead of time to translate it.“

“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.“

“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!“