11 Best Chinese Restaurants near Goleta

“I had the imperial shrimp entree. It was delicious,healthfully cooked and had a beautiful presentation. I have had this dish many times at other restaurants ,and this was by far the best.“

“I placed an online order with Panda Express, but when I arrived, they had no record of it. Luckily, I had my email receipt. Even though the place was absolutely slammed during the lunch rush, Yesenia took one look, said “no problem,” and got me my food right away. I even offered a small tip for the team’s hard work, and she just smiled and asked if I could leave a review instead. They were hustling non-stop with a line out the door, and Yesenia’s service was top-notch. I couldn’t recommend them more—big shoutout to Yesenia for turning a mix-up into a great experience!“

“I had the green tea ice cream and it was awesome! :)“

“I recently dined at this Chinese restaurant and was very impressed. The service stood out right away — the staff were warm, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. They made thoughtful recommendations and were quick to accommodate special requests without hesitation.

As for the food, it’s refreshingly authentic compared to many places in the area. The flavors are well-balanced, not watered down or overly sweetened to fit a “Westernized” palate. Dishes tasted like what you’d expect in China, with the right seasonings, textures, and cooking techniques. Even small details, like the way the vegetables were prepared and the depth of flavor in the broths and sauces, showed a true commitment to traditional Chinese cooking.

If you’re looking for genuine Chinese cuisine served with great hospitality, this is a place worth coming back to again and again.“

“I found this place today and it’s seriously some of the best Chinese food I’ve had outside of China! I ordered the pork mushu lunch for $11.95 and it’s delicious. The portion size is large, the ingredients are very fresh, and the seasoning is perfect. The pancakes are prepared just right and there are two egg rolls with rice also included. The owner was so sweet and greeted me with genuine interest. I can’t wait to go back! It’s really fantastic!“

“China Pavilion is hands down one of my favorite restaurants ever, and absolutely my favorite place to get dim sum. The food and tea are always delicious and the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Everything is delicious, but some of my favorites are the shrimp and chive pies, Szechuan wontons, baked bbq pork buns, and egg custard buns“

“Food was very delicious, very good service amidst a modest and simple setting. The side parking lot is a little too narrow for double parking though. Nonetheless, it will always be worth coming back to for a good tasting meal with the family.“

“The Pickle Room is a "must visit" to enjoy an old-school Santa Barbara bar. I have no idea how I've lived in SB so many years without visiting the Pickle Room. It enjoys a prominent spot downtown in a well-known historical building. It is surprisingly small. There is a bar and a handful of booths. Upon entry, you are hit by the red color and intimate size of the place. We visited on a slow night and shared the space with locals and tourists. The drinks were all good and the service was friendly enough. I would not call the Pickle Room a dive. Leave those boring fern bars behind and try an SB original. We will return.“

“Su’s Bowl had some solid chili noodles with great flavor. However, the takeout experience wasn’t the best — the noodles were clumped together, and placing the order took longer than expected due to some communication issues. Despite that, the taste was pretty great overall.“

“Great food, great service. Food comes out fast, hot and delish!“

“It’s just a regular Panda Express, though i would say some of my rice was a little bit dry but it didn’t bother me that much. Pretty cheap, good place to go if you’re a student like me. I paid $13 for a plate and a small drink, I could say that they could add more stuff to make the atmosphere less, plain?Staff was nice, another good thing is that this place is a lot less busy than the one in la cumbre since most people go all the way over there and forget there’s one in state but other than that, it’s just a normal Panda Express?“