Chinese Restaurants near Harbor City

“I went there on a Friday at 5pm and ordered a To Go and had to wait 50 minutes! ?The food was delicious, but the fried meat was hard and lacked meat. However, the crunchy texture of the fried food and the sweet and sour seasoning were delicious. It has a flavor that will go well with alcohol. The fried rice and Gold Beef were delicious.“

“I do like orange chicken... It's a staple that rarely is bad.... Orange chicken and Kung Pao chicken was crispy and delicious.... The half and half Rice and noodles was good but probably what setting for a few......
And the price keeps going up....“

“Best little place in town!!! So sad to see them closing, so happy I got one last fantastic meal!!!“

“I love their Porridge with pork and century egg/duck“

“Went with my 89 yrs. Old mother. She was the one that prevented me from giving this place a 5 stars. Her complaint/observation?
The food was NOT WARM enough, I asked if it could be warmed up in the microwave? They DON'T HAVE ONE.
(2 strikes) My complaint?
Hearing my Mom's bitching and complaining.
Bty, the Brazilian employee who served us, was very nice and friendly. Will I go back?
Yes, but by myself or a friend;)“

“nice place, food was delicious and good service“

“Ordered food as they were closing they were very friendly and even helped us pick combos that would be more variety and just enough for two rather than ordering one dish a la cart . They were very very kind and the food was hot and delicious. I loved the vegetables and thought everything was very good. The customer service is so great they treat you like family.

Vegetarian options: The vegetables are crisp and fresh and served in light sauce very yummy so are egg rolls no meat in the egg rolls delicious“

“The best bang for your buck for sure! I just got a three item plate (plus 50/50 rice/chow mein), an order of cream cheese wontons (cooked fresh!) And a huge soda for $18. On to the food: every single dish I've had here has been fresh, delicious and top notch. Excellent food. I really want to try the bbq pork, it looks incredible! They home make their own hotsauce. The hotter version is legit hott, and the standard version adds a unique spiciness to the already flavorful and delicious food. Every time I go here, the people are so nice and actually care about you. Do not hesitate, and check this place out. The atmosphere is quiet and it's pretty plain-jane as far as cosmetics, but they more than make up for it in the kitchen and at the counter. One of my top 5 favorite spots in the area. More reviews coming soon“

“Good food at reasonable prices.great for lunch or take out. Casual dining.“

“Just moved here and came across this place and it is hands down amazing! Love the jajangmyeon and sweet and sour pork. Spot on and hits the spot. Service was great! The waitress was very friendly and accomodating. Wish I took a pic of the food to post but it looked so good we ate it so fast haha

Kid-friendliness: Very kid-friendly. Even gave my son chopstick trainers?“

“Great hidden gem... Mostly regulars here, so I'm glad a friend brought me! everything was delicious, very typical chinese restaurant so familiar flavors... Portion size is amazing. Great value for family style eating. If u don't take leftovers home, ur a better eater than I...

Vegetarian options: They are willing to sub tofu or to make dishes without meat.“

“Had a wonderful experience last night with my family to celebrate my 60 year wedding anniversary. Food and service were the best! I always enjoy dining here because everything is delicious and they always make you feel welcome.“

“Food amazing! Server awesome! Took my girlfriend out to eat here as they have amazing food and unbeatable happy hour, our server was Samantha she was super kind super attentive and gave us great recommendations on what we should eat, we ended up trying the Mongolian beef which was super flavorful and came in a timely manner, we left very satisfied and will be returning as well as for sure asking to be served by Samantha again?!“

“I love it here. My wife and I are always talking to the owner. She's very friendly. The food is made fresh in portions for the day. Not only is It cheap but you get more than your money's worth here. I don't go to any other Chinese fast food place other than here. I'm just patiently waiting for her to come back from so I can buy some more. She should be back somewhere around August 2024 for those wondering why it's been closed since late June, she went in vacation. I've been counting down the days. I've even asked my wife to check to see if maybe she's there today lol. It's that good“

“This location is always busy. However, they can always manage regardless of situation. Quelly, the counter person is very accommodating, she even suggested the right order for the family. They always wear a smile. The whole crew were happy during our stay in the dining. They also gave us coupon for the next visit. Thank you, Chowking!“

“Great place to stop in for good food. The ladies behind the counter are super nice and friendly. I always get orange chicken and theirs did not disappoint. I’m not a big chow mein fan, but I ate all of it with my 1 item combo. Almost all of the other customers ordered the wings, they looked delicious, but was more that I could eat.“

“Incredible vegan food at a decent price with huge serving sizes! I highly HIGHLY recommend the shrimp glazed and orange nuggets.

The server was kind and the atmosphere was welcoming. If you're in the area, come here!!“

“most people would probably label No. 1 Chef as a hole in the wall but I would rather label them as a hidden gem ?. Been eating here for about 5 years now and it’s still exquisite every single time. I really enjoy the authenticity and proper quality of their dishes. Thank you No. 1 Chef for always keeping your food fresh and delicious.“

“Best steam table Chinese I've ever had. The only lady behind the counter was efficient with the line that was in there.

Bbq pork was tender and delicious, grab some hot mustard. The orange chicken is something we don't usually order but was great here, still crunchy. Egg foo young was made fresh to order and surprisingly wonderful, airy and the best use of water chestnuts I've seen. The lady even chopped it up for us with a huge cleaver so it was easier to eat. The fried rice has chunks of bbq pork and egg and the chow mein had chicken and egg. They have both Sriracha and chili oil. It was enough food for two plus leftovers

It's been open for forty years and is inside a cute, kitchy building. Parking lot is tiny and one way, enter from KFC around the corner“

“I stayed at the Fairfield Inn and looked for a Chinese restaurant nearby so my family and I could try it out.
A la carte menus are basically large plates of food that can be shared by 2 to 4 people.
Personally, I found the seasoning to be perfect, and my wife and elementary school children were very satisfied and ate their fill. Fried rice and meat dishes are the best☆
The staff at the shop had a warm personality and the service was attentive, and when I told them I was Japanese, they even gave me chopsticks.
I ordered a little too much and ended up with some left over, but I was able to put it in a take-out container and take it out. They also provided white rice as a service.
There were many take-out customers, and several groups came to pick up their orders while they were eating.
The location of the restaurant is also close to various other restaurants, so you can eat with peace of mind in a safe place. This is a recommended restaurant if you want to eat Chinese food in Los Angeles.
I would like to stop by again when I come to Los Angeles.“

“This is by far the best of the combo chinese food restaurants' orange chicken. And i really like the flavor of their chow mein, it's more garlicky than other places which are more bland. But i usually go out of my way to go here if i get the chance.“

“This was our first visit here and we really enjoyed the food. To start we had the crispy crab/cream cheese wontons. They were creamy and full of chunks of crab meat. For dinner we shared the Sweet & Sour pork, Mongolian Beef and the Veggie Low Mein. It was all super tasty! The low mein had tons of freshly sautéed carrots, brocolli, zuchini, cabbage and snow peas in a great sauce. The Mongolian beef was super thin and tender sautéed with green onion in a rich sauce. The sweet and sour pork was very traditional but you could see and taste the quality... no skimpy cuts of pork or over breading! I was wonderful! The manager (or owner, not sure) was offering a free garlic noodle dish to any table with a check over $50... we had never tried garlic noodles before but they were so simple but so rich with a buttery garlic sauce that they paired perfectly with the rich sauces of the other dishes. Service and atmosphere was wonderful. We will be back to try more! *Bonus they had a large TV (no sound but with subtitles) playing the World Series!

Vegetarian options: The table next to us was a large all vegetarian group. They had tons of options on thier table which they all seemed to enjoy.

Parking: Parking available behind the restaurant with a direct back entrance.“

“love their shrimp fried rice“

“Just love the food there always cook just right and quickly brought to you very little waiting time

Parking: Nice lot to park after lunchtime because it does get full during this time but other than that you call find parking there's about 10to 12 spots and handicap spit also“

“Went in for pick up on a Friday night. Was busy, was able to order at the counter and wait 15 mins for order to be ready. I ordered the garlic broccoli, shrimp steamed wontons and cold noodles. The portion sizes were great and all 3 were under $40.
The broccoli had so much garlic it was almost overwhelming. If you are so so on healing stay away from this as it will kick that flu season in the guts! The cold noodles were okay, just wanted more sauce options and other veges in them. Wontons were tasty and good portion size. It was a good go to. With so much choice in Gardena this is up there.“

“불맛 짬뽕 맛집~~“

“Incredibly fresh, not greasy, lovely wood detailing in the dining room. Had the chefs filet which was tender and amazingly black pepper with onion. Also the black bean shrimp was fantastic with bell pepper and chili.

Parking: Small parking lot, plenty of parking at 730pm Sunday“

“Pleasantly surprised with this little gem. 11 bucks for 3 meat option and everything was enjoyable. The BBQ chicken was the stand out with the teriyaki chicken a close second.

Next time I’m down there this will be my go to lunch.“

“Haven't tried it yet, but I've seen great reviews online and will definitely go when I get a chance.“

“Vanessa N. was so sweet greated us with a smile and a wonderful personality.. She was so calm and professional easy to talk to. My wife and I enjoyed Vanessa recommendation. Definitely will be coming back again. We enjoy the food. Great portions, very clean kitchen and bathroom Music and Air-condition set perfect. Not to loud actually carry a conversation at your table and still able to hear your spouse or friends. Vanessa really added a special part to this great restaurant. Prices are very reasonable $ Ask for Vanessa N if you want amazing service. Thank you for making are first visit amazing.“

“Honestly this place was surprisingly good. I definitely recommend it since the price is decent and you get a ton of food. The quality of the ingredients are great. You can see garlic in the noodles.

Honestly, this restaurant was surprisingly delicious. Definitely recommended as the prices are reasonable and you get a lot of food. The quality of the material is good. There is garlic in the noodles.“

“I’ve been coming here for years and have never been disappointed by the food quality and service the girls have provided me! If your around and want some really good Chinese you gotta come here; of course it won’t be like the regular Chinese plate that you get to choose what you want on it this one comes with one serving and it’s well served!! ???“

“First timer. Recently moved to the area and was looking for a nice Chinese food spot. Decided to try and they did not disappoint. The female worker was so accommodating. It was 30 min before closing and they cooked up our food fresh. The orange chicken was on point. Besides the food we also tried the Matcha Green Tea and Thai tea Boba so delish. Will be returning soon. Definitely recommend.“

“I've been coming here for a few years and the food is always great and the service is always wonderful. They're so helpful and welcoming. It's just a straight up, old school, Chinese restaurant serving up the classics. Portion sizes are pretty big and always tasty. I have not had a bad experience here yet. Nothing bad to say about this place at all.“

“I just love rice kitchen lunch special you can not beat! When ever I order dinner I always tend to order overboard b.c I just love their food and I don't mind having it the next couple days either! Food is made fresh always!

Vegetarian options: They offer a wide range of vegetables!“

“As a Chinese Korean whose parents had a jja jjang myun place in Korea and whose family friends were the Dragon restaurant owners, this is the most authentic and traditional jja jjang myun and jjang pong I've had in a long time. Jin Ja Roo!“

“Best in the South Bay! 👍🏽👍🏽“

“A Local Favorite for Comforting Chinese Food!

I've been a fan of Nim Chan's Kitchen for a while now, and it never disappoints! If you're looking for delicious, no-fuss Chinese food, this is the spot in San Pedro. The staff are always so welcoming and attentive, making you feel like a regular from the very first visit.

The food? Amazing! My go-to dishes are the Mongolian Chicken , the Shrimp with Lobster Sauce and the garlic pork– full of flavor and always served hot. Portions are generous, which makes it great for sharing or taking some home for later. I also love how well they package the food for takeout; they make sure nothing spills, which is super thoughtful.

This is a true neighborhood gem, and whether you're dining in or ordering takeout, you’re in for a tasty, satisfying meal. Highly recommend giving Nim Chan’s a try!“

“The Best Buffet in the area! ? Rotation is on time so everything is Hot! Waiters are very kind and go beyond their duty to take care of you & your family. I advice to please bring cash for their Tip ?

Kid-friendliness: They have lots of Pizza ? & dessert ? for kids“

“Me and the the fam do laundry across the street so naturally the wife want her Starbucks. Always passed by this place and it just caught my eye. Don’t know why. I took a menu from the spot and kept it in the glove compartment for some time. One day I was coming down from some acid and was hungry like a mofo. Oh before I say anything more I must mention that when I saw the menu I saw they had shrimp fried rice and that is all it took to seal the deal. However, I am VERY SKETCH on my shrimp fried rice. I only get it from one spot and it’s been like that for around 13 years. Anywho. Coming down from that and I said “screw it! Let’s try it” got the shrimp fried rice and the lunch special of orange chicken. The sfr was dank! Wont compare it to the other but honestly I was impressed. My wife said the orange chicken was ok and that the chicken was hard. I tried it I loved the sauce and the fried rice…well I had just tried it so no difference. I told her that I kinda saw that coming from the chicken bc of the big menu that they have so that is the only negative but I will definitely mess with this place again! Oh the service was quick and straight to the point. The way it should be.“

“The orange chicken was so crunchy. I loved it and the noodles tasted very good and the rice had a lot of flavor.
I didn’t understand what the Chinese lady said but all I said is I wanted half-and-half and she gave me half chow mein half rice and then I told her what else I wanted which was the orange chicken and she understood so I gave her an A plus“

“The food was delicious. I misremembered the name of one of the dishes I wanted & the lady made a couple of suggestions until I found the right one. Rice was included, though I forgot to specify that I wanted it. A while back, they didn't include unless you asked.“

“My wife and I ate here on a whim, and it did not disappoint. We were on a time crunch so we decided to takeout. The three cup chicken and short rib dan mein were big hits in our house. Dumplings were also excellent. We look forward to dining at the restaurant again! Keep up the good work!

Parking: Parking is more than sufficient as it is shared with the shopping plaza.“

“I tried both the hot and sour soup and the egg drop soup, and they were absolutely delicious! The hot and sour soup had the perfect balance of tang and heat, while the egg drop soup was rich with plenty of eggs—definitely a step above other Chinese restaurants in the area. Both the Mongolian beef and Mongolian chicken were incredibly tender and packed with flavor. The cream cheese wontons and shrimp chicken egg rolls were outstanding—perfectly crispy on the outside with a savory, handmade filling. The food came out quickly, with a fantastic ‘wok hei’ aroma, and the service was warm and attentive. Prices are very reasonable, especially considering the generous portion sizes. I’m looking forward to coming back and trying more dishes!“

“Food is amazing. Only four stars because I feel it's too expensive.“

“This is gonna be the weirdest review I’ve ever left, but I was recently very ill and hadn’t eaten in days. my wife ordered a head here, drove all the way to the pier because honestly I really love this place especially the man who works there at night’s beef and broccoli and it was the first thing I wanted when I regained my appetite.“

“Food - pretty good but not great
Service - nice people but minimal service
Ambiance - clean and comfortable

I have been to many Northern Cafes and have been looking forward to this one. I noticed most of the reviews were about dumplings and realized this one is more specialized for dumplings (boiled, pan-fried and steamed XLB varieties.

I was hoping for the noodle specialties like the one in Gardena (which is my favorite in the region, 10 min more drive for me).

We ordered:
- crab dumplings- steamed, XLB style, it was pretty good
- lamb dumplings- pan fried, it was ok, a little oily
- beef noodle soup- it was ok, they only served with thin noodles, we preferred other handmade varieties at the Gardena store

We also ordered the beef rolls to go, it looked exact like the ones shown on the poster, ha ha.

Overall, pretty good if you are hungry dumplings!“

“Very clean and friendly service tooDecent price had enough food for the next day too.

Vegetarian options: They will make you vegetarian dishes. They will add tofu if you like. I had vegetarian chop suey.

Parking: Strip mall parking“

“I give the simple look 5 stars because I like small areas to eat while still enjoying my privacy away from work, and if I need a different scenery to work on my laptop. Also, the environment reminded me of my family. Food is not greasy, and there are healthy alternatives. Parking is tight, but there is street parking available. Most customers came for take outs, so I was able to find seating.

Parking: Spaces are tight to maneuver in or out that 1 vehicle can move through the corridor to exit. Just be aware if others are moving out of their spots. Since most customers are doing takeouts, you can find a spot. You can parallel park on the streets since it's quicker than maneuvering through the parking lot.“