“I usually don't eat fast food Chinese, but today was an exception. I ordered the honey walnut shrimp which I would not order again because it tasted not very fresh. Plus they only gave me six shrimps, whereas my wife got eight shrimps. I also order the honey sesame chicken breast which is something I would recommend and taste similar to the honey walnut shrimp in my opinion. Of course the portions can always be a little bit bigger as I still feel hungry after eating the two Choice plate.“
“This place is a total gem. Came in on a quiet Sunday evening to dine. Our waiter and the cook were very friendly and welcomed us in. We ordered the hot and sour soup, general tso chicken and the Mongolian beef. We absolutely loved the soup and the dishes were really tasty with a good size portion and the breading was very nice on the chicken. We will definitely be back for more good food. ?“
“Right across the street from the DMV, we were hungry for Chinese food after my son passed his driving exam. This place is located in a small strip center and serves great Northern Chinese comfort food. Manager Leo was friendly and knew many of his customers by name. I was impressed with the overall authenticity, quality and prices. Lunch specials are only $9.99, including rice and soup (none of the pics) We will be returning, and I'm a Chinese food snob!“
“I tried the pork XLB (9 pieces for $9.99) and the chive and pork dumplings (12 pieces for $10.99). The XLB were delicious! The skin was thin, and the pork was so flavorful (maybe a little on the salty side though). There was some juice inside, although I would have loved more juice! The chive and pork dumplings were just ok. It’s a no-frills kind of restaurant“
“I came here for lunch with my parents and had a great experience. We (ambitiously) ordered 4 entrees and a dessert for 3 people (spoiler alert: we didn't finish), but it was nice to try a variety of dishes. We ordered the Chef's Special Dry Chili Chicken, Pan Fried Egg with Tomato Soup, Fish in Sour Pickled Broth, Peapod Leaves, and the Golden Sesame Balls. Everything was great - freshly cooked, made with quality ingredients, and very flavorful without being overly salty or greasy. My favorite was probably the Chef's Special Dry Chili Chicken. Service was friendly and efficient. They don't have many waitstaff, but you save a lot of time by ordering and paying independently using a QR code system. Ambiance is simple but clean. Recommend a visit!“
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“We just discovered this restaurant on Yelp and decided to give it a try. Well we were very pleased with the food and the service. They use a lot of fresh vegetables in the preparation of their dishes and their Hot and Sour Soup is delicious. It was so good we went back the next night just to buy more soup!“
“My spouse and I went Asian kitchen because we were craving Pho. We both had their seafood udon and it was absolutely delicious! I also had a peach martini, and my spouse had a Japanese lager. Both were exceptionally delicious, as well! Our waitress, “Anita“ was a delight! She had a great sense of humor, and made the whole experience that much more fun and enjoyable. The environment is also super stylish! 5 STARS!!“
“One of my families favorites. Been going for years, it has always been excellent. Sandy and Shu do a great job in the front of the house and we all love the food. Favorites include Yosi's crispy fish, mala scallops and chicken. My wife loves the sesame shrimp with walnuts or aromatic shrimp. My buddy ALWAYS gets the chefs special crispy beef. It can get crowded and the food's always fresh so at peak hours you need to be patient when dining in. I order take out a lot (especially during Covid) and never had an issue. Always exactly what I ordered and pretty quick. I highly recommend it!“
“The food is tasty and the portion size is very generous. We ordered the pot stickers (delicious) chicken fried noodles (generous with the noodles but skimpy on the chicken), beef noodle soup (noodles were delicious and the meat was tender) and fried rice (tasty and very generous portion size). You can scan the QR code on the table and place your order. Do not go there expecting attentive service...once they delivered our food, they never came to check on us and we had to go to the counter to ask for the check and take out boxes. I enjoyed the food so we will be back but will adjust our expectations on the type of service we will get.“
“We have picked up and dined in a couple times now and it was time to leave a review. The food taste fresh and not overly salty or saucy like other restaurants. The fried rice is delicious. We loved the egg rolls and the house beef. But the soup is killer. I'm obsessed with the sizzling rice soup. It is the best. Packed with veggies, the broth is so good and has this crunchy rice on top. So good especially if you are under the weather. My fiancé loves the sweet and sour soup as well. The Little Kitchen Asian Cafe has definitely become a staple in our house and highly recommend stopping in or grabbing it to go.“
“This is our new go to spot! I love the garlic shrimp. All the food we've had so far is so tasty. We've tried the orange chicken, shrimp fried rice, wonton soup, garlic shrimp, egg rolls, and the cream cheese wontons. Can't wait for our next eat out night to try the chow mien.“
“One of our family's favorites. We love to start the meal with a glass noodle soup hot pot. Fun for the kids. The interior is pleasant, and a relaxing, intimate vibe. The owner is a sweet woman who welcomes us each time. Sometimes we ditch the kids and have a date here too. We've tried probably half of their chicken and beef dishes in the Chinese menu and they all hit. On the Thai side, satay skewers and the curries are yummy. Delicious, good portions, and much better value than spending the same money at a chain restaurant.“
“I dined in recently for the first time and absolutely LOVED my experience. I think my server’s name was Kim, it was a young lady with the pretty tattoo on her neck. But she made me feel welcomed and comfortable after telling her I never been here before and didn’t rush me like other places. Her recommendations were great, my favorite was the Changs Spicy Chicken but get it extra spicy! And the shrimp dumplings are a must try! 10/10 for the food and service. I will be back soon!“
“Am from NY and SF Chinatown; must say the roast duck, chicken had one of the most flavorful preparations I've ever experienced A must try in my humble opinion With Sam woo closed , this is a worthy successor to the bbq scene in OC U can't eat atmosphere, but the food is delicious“
“I have done enough fine dining in my life to take it for granted. I also own two businesses in food service and can often look at an item and know whether it was purchased from US Foods, Sysco, or Restaurant Depot. There are plenty of restaurants that serve frozen entrees, and the chef opens packaging and reads the prep label before plating it. Not here. Not at PF Chang’s. Their chef has real talent and the “back” (kitchen staff) do an extraordinary job…we have never been served a bad meal (and I’m a particular eater). They are consistently good, which isn’t as simple as it may seem.But today I am taking time to write a review because the service was so spectacular. It’s my youngest daughter’s 28th birthday and Michelle (our server) literally made it perfect. She was fast, accurate, predictive, professional and was neither hovering or out-of-sight. But in addition to providing superbly attentive service, it was her manner that made the difference. Truth be told…it had been a brutal day and we almost cancelled dinner because nobody was feeling “up for it.” We all suggested rescheduling (not one of us wanted to go) but it seemed kinda obligatory and so we dragged ourselves here. Thank God we did. Michelle’s bubbly personality lifted us all up out of our funk and before long we were all giggling and thoroughly enjoying ourselves…even Michelle seemed to be having fun. This girl fixed a horrible day and all it took was a genuine desire to please and the well-honed server skills only a restaurant veteran can appreciate. Michelle is a rare gem…she’s got the X Factor.The manager at PF Chang’s hires very well. His staff (both front & back) provided us an exemplary dining experience that is worthy of 10 stars. Do yourself a favor, go dine at PF Chang’s, play with items on the menu you never tried before and yeah…try some of the bartender’s specialty libations. Do it on a day when you’re down and stressed and need some simple Asian attitude therapy. The staff at PF Chang’s sets the customer care bar so high…other restaurant workers need to charter a plane just to see it. Tell em Bruce set you. You can thank me later. Thanks for saving the day Michelle.“
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“I would like to give a special thank you to Manuel thank you for your superior customer service going above and beyond to ensure I got the best service and quality of delicious food. The wait time for my fresh food was phenomenal. The restaurant was clean and Manuel greeted me with a smile, and welcomed me through moment I walked through the door. Thank you for making sure I got my birthday reward that really meant a lot to me. I highly appreciate you and recommend this establishment to who wants fresh good quality food excellent customer service and a clean atmosphere.“
“Such a delicious and pleasant experience. We were greeted with warmth and smiles. Service is outstanding!! The cocktails were perfect and our wine was great. Oh the food was amazing! Tip if you are thinking Peking duck request at time of making reservation as it is prepared fresh and served by chef at table side. Very impressive! It is a great family dinning menus portions are generous, fresh and unique! Excited to go back......“
“This place has plenty of parking, very clean and the employees are so happy and helpful. Food is hot and fresh. Large selection and plentiful. I really love everything, but my fav is Pork fried rice. Food is seasoned perfectly. Service is fast and priced fairly. Loads of almond and fortune cookies and fried noodles. Drinks are also bottled or fountain and a nice variety Highly Recommend.“
“Saw a few negative reviews on this place but decided to go into this without a biased opinion. First of all this is fast food Chinese style run by an independent owner and not a large franchise. So can hopefully expect better value and lower price point but not lower quality The service is efficient if not friendly. The ambiance is simple and impressively clean...I have been to quite a few mom and pop shops and have never seen one this sparkling. As for the food they give very large portions even if in a smaller food serving container. The friend rice run of the mill, the lo mein noodles were soft as well as satisfying (much more than the P. EXPRESS), the veggies well sauteed, and as for the bbq pork...well some was overcooked and dry and some were more tender. So a little mixed feeling on the main course but overall a solid spot to fix the need and always try to be supportive of the neighborhood vendors.“
“Yu’s garden is located in the same ranch 99 plaza but on the right side.It is a small chinese porridge shop that has limited seating but very easy and fast takeout options for ppl who are on the go.They have a bunch of side dishes laid out at the counter and you either tell them you want two or three per bento box. Each box comes with a bowl of porridge or rice whichever you choose.The way to order is you go to the back and point or tell them which one you want and you can order multiple bento boxes of your choice. ($11.50 pretax for 3 side dishes)This place has been here a long time and is a known local shop that has served Irvine folks.Parking is ample but may get packed cuz of the plaza.10/10 would recommend!“
“Ginger is an amazing owner!! she's literally the most welcoming restaurant owner i ever met. Not only her food is delicious, they offer GLUTEN FREE dishes which i have been struggling to find. We ordered the orange chicken and egg fried rice (both are GLUTEN free and YUMMY) will come back again.“
“Extremely tasty noodle dishes - All noodle dishes we tried were really excellent. Also, the sticky rice dessert is super tasty! I agree with some of the other reviews that the staff could really try to be friendlier. However, who cares about that if the food and price are great?“
“Good experience. Friendly staff. This Chinese food was better than any we've had so far in the RSM area. Orange chicken had thick breading and Kung Pao was not spicy enough. Fried Shrimp was excellent. One speciality noodle dish was very good and different. Had a touch of curry. We will go again. Kid friendly.Kid-friendliness: Staff was very nice to our 3 small children, 5, 7 and 9. Our 3 are pretty well behaved though.Wheelchair accessibility: Good spacing between tables.“
“FOOD- 5 Stars Service-3 Stars Ambiance-3Stars Don't expect a good service in this Restaurant as they really busy , and sometimes even rude., try to kick your ass out , to serve the nx costumer, Food quality , I should say a place to go around Lake Forest Area. Ambiance- No ambiance.“
“Hard to explain how happy Asia Buffet makes me. I'm a little biased because I grew up eating "panda express" buffet style Chinese food. From the elevator music, heat lamps, and diverse crowd Asia Buffet felt like home. Nothing fancy, no judgements, no BS. This is hard working comfort food. I was impressed but my expectations were pretty low going in. There is way more variety than I expected. Pizza, french fries, fish, sushi, ribs, chinese, korean, dessert, ice cream, and more were an absolute delight to the senses. The garlic bread was a sleeper hit - buttered on both sides by the way. Everything was actually pretty decent. Two highlights were the shrimp (2 kinds) and crab. A welcome surprise for this price point. Another hit were the fried chicken wings. 5 spice seasoning and juicy on the inside - blissful. The large evening crowd meant high turnover for the food, so new trays were coming out constantly. A cool aspect was how diverse the patrons were. I love to see folks from different cultures and walks of life dining together. This is a place I would normally pass on, but for many community members it's an important local spot. I was admittedly afraid of...stomach complications. Thankfully, we were fine! Will definitely be back to feed the soul. Also dip your donuts in your ice cream and come back and thank me later.“
“Food is good. Order was wrong but they corrected without a problem because it was their mistake. Thanks so much for being open on Christmas day/night. It was super busy with to-go orders and also for dine in but that’s okay. This restaurant is nice and they did their very best.Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian options and pescatarian options available.Parking: No issues with parking“
“Relatively fresh and tasty, and much better than the typical Panda Express in the area. Entrees are made fresh to order. Their lunch specials available from 11 to 3 pm are the best if you are on your own. Dinner entrees are available but a little more pricey but with a lot more food (bring a friend or partner to dine). I especially like their take on Orange chicken served with Chow Mein. Doordash and to-go available.Parking: Shopping center parking. Now that storefront spots are capped for either 15 or 30 minutes only (except handicap spots), so if you are dining in, be sure to park in the broader lot.Wheelchair accessibility: Nearby storefront parking available. Single manual door. Wheelchair accessible counter.“
“We've been searching everywhere in south OC for good takeout and finally found our go-to spot! Fresh food, nice service, and great price. We had chow mein, spicy pork, king pao chicken, beef and broccoli, and shrimp won ton soup. All tasted fresh (nothing was mushy or swimming in gravy, my pet peeve), the portions were very generous, and it came out to under $30. Nothing to complain about and we hope they stick around for years to come!“
“Came last night for their new Dinner for Love package. It was a great meal and experience for my wife and I. It was an 8 course feast that could easily feed 3 people. It is a great value as well for $158 before tax and tip and includes a bottle of white wine. It includes fried won tons that my wife loved, sweet and sour soup with shrimp inside, xia long bao with a tasty sauce, duck wrapped by server in front of us, huge grilled scallops grilled in front of us by server, fillet mignon cubes grilled in front of us by server, and ice cream for dessert. Service was superb and the ambiance was very unique with their enhanced lighting and creative table gizmos. This experience was plenty good for special occasions but the price can easily be for a simple date night. I highly recommend this place. Great food, service, and value. Also great location on PCH that is a short walk to the beach.“
“Great Chinese food. Love the house special beef and chicken. I always order two. Great Chicken Chow Mein and Egg Rolls. The orange chicken is very good. Solid wonton soup. Broccoli beef is on point. Pork Fried rice is a favorite as well. Nice people. Good for to go.“
“First time ordering food from this place. Every dish we ordered was fresh and tasty! My son loves their orange chicken so much! Such a lovely restaurant in the neighborhood. The employees are very friendly and helpful too. I will definitely visit Little Chopsticks again soon.“
“This restaurant has a good variety of authentic Chinese dishes. We got the braised pork ($14.95), lamb casserole ($14.95), and eggplant ($9.95). For the price, I have to say I was impressed! The braised pork had mostly really tender pieces and great flavor. The lamb casserole had a strong lamb flavor and delicious noodles in it! I thought the lamb pieces were kind of tough. The eggplant was delicious. We asked for less spicy, and it was perfect.“
“Love this place! Hands down the best place around with the best food and service! We asked them to make us scallion pancakes with ginger sauce n the next visit it was on the menu! And absolutely delicious! During covid when they couldn’t have dine in the put up a ping pong table to play while u waited for your food! It was so fun! My only complaint is that they bring back the ping pong table!!!????“
“I've been here several times. The food is very good. I personally like the braised pork rice bowl, The stir fry noodle with beef, and the minced beef pancake. Just make sure to choose your spiciness one ordering. I've only gotten take out so I don't know how these service inside is, but I have always dealt with the same guy at the counter and he's always been friendly. I highly recommend.“
“Linda, the owner, greeted us with a warm welcome. Apparently New Mandarin Garden restaurant has been around for forty years in San Clemente. I'm not sure if they've been in the same location for forty years but Linda's service was swift and was very accommodating with our special FURBALL guest. The food, as reviewed by many, was delicious and gave us more than a plate full. The restrooms were super clean. Since today was a rainy Easter day we opted to be in an area where Linda had allowed us to have our furball companion be with us. So super nice of the owner and again, so super accommodating! So call ahead (Jason, I think he's Linda's son gave us permission to bring our furball friend with us) to find out if you could bring your furball with you. Other than that if you're looking for good value with lots of food and be able to bring your furball, I think this New Mandarin Garden is one of the best restaurant in San Clemente!“
“Absolutely delicious Mu Shu pork, shrimp with lobster sauce and Egg Rolls. I loved all of it but I had a foodgasm when I ate the egg rolls. All the ingredients seemed fresh and the sauces rocked. This is my new restaurant fave. My only suggestion would be not to use zucchini slices in the lobster sauce. Bok choy would have been better. This was a Door Dash meal that made me happy!“
“I just wanted to share my experience at your Lake Forest, CA location today. I have a food allergy to garlic, which prevents me from enjoying some of your tasty dishes. I placed my order with Caroline, who works at this location. I usually pick up my order from here 1-2 times a month. I ordered Mongolian Chicken, and luckily Caroline remembered that I have a garlic allergy. She held off on preparing the dish until I arrived and informed me of the garlic in the sauce which could not be removed from the dish. She kindly asked if they could substitute another item for my order that was garlic-free. I was amazed that someone would take such good care of their customers and go that extra mile! Caroline and the chef at this location went above and beyond to ensure that I avoided a long night of discomfort. They alerted me of the ingredients in the dish, and I am grateful for their attention to detail. Caroline and the chef on duty on 12/13 are truly superstars! Thanks to them, I had a wonderful experience at your restaurant. Thanks Caroline - Andrew C.“
“I've been going here for 13 yearsThe quality of food and service has never taken a dip in that time.As long as they are around they will always be a staple in my culinary Rolodex -Kid-friendliness: The staff all love my two boys - They will always bring a little something for them out if They get restless while waiting for the food ?“