48 Best Chinese Restaurants near Laguna Niguel

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

“4.5/5 - My partner came here with friends and said it was really good, except for the rice. Naturally, I had to try it myself. We arrived around 4:30 a.m., and they had a happy hour dinner special, which was quite affordable. The portions were a decent size!
I ordered the Sichuan beef, which came with your choice of white or brown rice, along with hot and sour or egg drop soup. My partner went for the shrimp chow mein. Definitely ask for the wontons, hot sauce, hot mustard, and chili oil - adding these to the soup makes it sooo good.
We also shared a family-sized salt and pepper calamari, which was huge. I will say, the rice was a bit of a letdown =( more like Uncle Ben’s than authentic. However, our server was super fast, friendly, and checked in on us throughout. They also have a patio, so they’re very pet-friendly! Overall, a good spot if you’re looking for good happy hour deals!“

“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 👌👌👌“

“Golden Dragon is always my go-to spot for Chinese food! The food is consistently fresh, and the flavors are spot-on. My favorite is their beef Mapo Tofu—crispy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The service is always friendly and fast. It’s a cozy and clean environment, making it a great place for both family dinners and quick takeout. Highly recommend!“

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

“Been going here for years. But yesterday, 6/2/24, was the absolutely best food I’ve had. Generous portions, great meat to vegetable ratio, not skimpy on sauce. Great servers. Fantastic experience!!! Had mushroom chicken, angus beef and fried rice. Better than the Philly airport that held first place until now. (And l’ve been to a lot of Pandas.) Scared this won’t last.“

“The atmosphere is very peaceful here. I love the food here 😋. Ive tried at least half the menu 🙃. Food is cooked when ordered so everything is always super steamy hot when it arrives to the table. Portions are very generous and very inexpensive.“

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

“We recently had a fantastic experience that truly made our family dinner special.
The afternoon started perfectly with the hostess who kindly and efficiently fulfilled our request for a round table by the window. It was exactly what we wanted and set a great tone for the meal.
However, the real highlight of the night was our server, Melissa. She was absolutely exceptional! Melissa was incredibly friendly, polite, and courteous, and she made my entire family feel right at home from the moment we sat down.
Melissa took care of us every step of the way. She was wonderfully attentive, constantly checking in to ask if we needed anything else. Our drink glasses were never empty, and she was quick to refill our sauces without us even having to ask.
And of course, the food was wonderful as well! Everything was delicious and served piping hot.
It had been a while since my family and I had dined at P.F. Chang's, but this experience guarantees our return. Thank you, Melissa! You are truly an asset to your organization.“

“By chance, my wife and I had stopped for lunch at Hai Master Restaurant and discovered that this restaurant is definitely a cuisine that we HIGHLY RECOMMEND. The prepared food distinguishes their dishes from the regular Chinese restaurant and is a taste that is incredibly delicious. The owner and chef is definitely one of a kind that incorporated the taste of her original province in China with her own spin. Tammy is the owner and chef and she just hired another chef with skills preparing Sichuan dishes if you want spicy food. This restaurant is becoming more popular each day because the restaurant is more packed every time we come there. Introduce yourself to Leo who can welcome you and lead you to the different delicious dishes they prepare and the service you can enjoy. 5 STARS“

“We’ve lived in Rancho Santa Margarita for quite a while, and we love trying new restaurants—though honestly, we’ve had our share of disappointments. But last night was a game-changer. We decided to try Mimi’s Garden, and from the moment we walked in and saw the menu pictures, we were curious if the food would live up to them. And let me tell you—it did!

Everything we ordered was bursting with flavor, and we tried three different dishes that all turned out fantastic. The service was equally great—the waitstaff were super friendly and welcoming, and the whole experience was just smooth and enjoyable.

In short, we can’t wait to go back and explore the rest of the menu. It’s a perfect spot for a quick, light, and tasty dinner in a clean, inviting setting. Highly recommended!“

“You can enjoy dim sum without having to wait in long lines like at Din Tai Fung. A cozy, small, typical Chinese restaurant. I had beef noodle soup and pan-fried dumplings, both delicious with absolutely no gamey taste. At the corner of the opened kitchen, three old ladies were constantly rolling out dumpling wrappers. No wonder they're so fresh.“

“Food is very appetising but I find it not spicy enough.
The Lemon Iced Tea used Jasmine based tea which I didn’t quite like. It was not stated on the menu as I would not have ordered that.
Ordering is by scanning the menu which can be switched between Chinese or English. In English mode, choice of Less Salt, Less Oil, Less Spicy was still in Chinese. Staff helped to translate for me.
Pork Belly skewer was a bit too thin. I preferred the Lamb ones which was listed as ‘Beef’.
Eggplant and Braised Pork with Preserved Vegetable were good. I got more hungry as I ate them.
Sichuan style Chive n Pork Dumplings were juicy.
Will come back again.“

“(October 2025 visit): Helen, the hostess and owner, is such a sweetheart! She welcomes you with a smiling face and explains anything on the Chinese-American menu, which is quickly served and abundant. Her plates are beautifully displayed with included side dishes, and full to the top (you'll probably need a take home box).
My only recommendation is she provide Chinese music to set the mood instead of her nice quiet classical music. BTW, the restaurant is in a quiet section of the shopping mall with no loud vehicles racing by. You can have a nice quiet conversation while enjoying your food. The restaurant provides booths or tables for your pleasure, which is a nice change from normal cafeteria-style Asian restaurants.“

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

“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.“

“Holy smokes, the name does not do this place justice. I’m not overstating when I say the food quality is Tao level. The braised beef is outrageous. Orange chicken and Mongolian beef are both excellent. I wish I’ve tried more entrees but I keep ordering these three. Truly worth a stop. They’ve been in business for 30 years. Beyond supporting a staple in the community, you’re gonna get better food than any sit down restaurant. Give this place a go.“

“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.“

“I have been coming here since they first opened and every time it is consistently made fresh and well as well they have fair pricing on lunch specials. Their broccoli beef is actually packed with beef not just broccoli unlike other Chinese restaurants.“

“This is my first time going and I rarely leave reviews however this food was absolutely delicious. I have never had xiao long bao as good as this before it’s ridiculous. The broth was great and service was very helpful. Definitely coming back.“

“Our family met a friend at PF Chang's for lunch. Our server was excellent and we enjoyed cocktails and appetizers. I ordered Won Ton soup, which came after everyone else was eating. I got my Mandarin Orange Salad first, but alas, no oranges. Our server brought me a nice dish of oranges, so that was great. When I finally got my soup, I have to say it was the BEST Won Ton soup I ever had. The Hibiscus refresher drink was also tasty.“

“Very family style, large portion and authentic Chinese food featuring various Chinese food options. The cold dishes are good choices.

You sit yourself, choose from the menu, and order from the front. They will deliver food for you. You may need to get your own utensils at very busy times.

Portion size may be too large for 2 people, so expect to get a take out box (or get your own box).“

“Excellent and delicious food. Flavorful. Portions are generous. Great variety for different dietary needs. Some of best food I’ve had in this cuisine in a long time.“

“So good. I know of no other place near here with Cantonese BBQ, especially duck. I primarily only get the duck but I have had the honey walnut shrimp and the green beans and have never been disappointed.
I use to have to drive to Irvine to get some duck but now that Sam Woo has closed this I the only place. I would argue it is better than Sam Woo was when they were still in business.
So happy this place opened so close to me.“

“Some of the best Chinese takeout in OC! Fast, friendly service and inexpensive to boot! The staff are very kind and will make dishes to order if the food you want isn't laid out when you order. Delicious, huge portions, always a great meal with leftovers after. Definitely recommend the Kung Pao Chicken! (They'll make it for you if you ask! ?)“

“I just wanted to take the time to really thank Pick Up Stix at the Lake Forest location. I always have had a great experience here - whether it be for the food or the customer service.

Recently, I decided to venture off my usual choice - Chow Mein - which I think is the best ever. Unfortunately, the new dish I ordered was subpar, I called the restaurant and spoke to a nice lady (I forgot her name unfortunately), she went above and beyond just replacing the meal. And I really appreciated it. Customer service like this is now rare - but she was so nice about it. A) didn't make me feel low or stuck-up (I hate that feeling esp when the vendor makes the mistake) - this was not the case here B) replaced the meal with another of my choice C) And added a generous extra item on the house

Thank you so much! My family loved the dinner - per usual :)“

“Best Chinese food ever! My family and I have been coming here for over 20 plus years and we would never go anywhere else to get Chinese food! Amazing food and amazing people who work here!! Anne and family are the most amazing people we have ever met! You must try!! Best Chinese food there is!! Thank you for everything you all do we love you guys!! 💕🥰🥳😁😋“

“Our food was very good, both traditional and Americanized menu items. On our last visit I think there was a staffing change over just after we ordered our food. Our server took our order, delivered most of our food and then was gone. After the meal we waited for over 45 minutes for someone to check in on our party. When we asked for boxes and the check it felt like the server was irritated that we had asked. I'm not sure there was communication between the staff going off shift and those remaining on site. With so much competition in this area, this kind of misstep is unfortunate.“

“We had take out. It was prepared quickly and ready to go when we showed up. We were feeding six so we had a good selection of food to share. Everything was great and servings were generous so we will be enjoying leftovers for a while. We will be back next time we are in California.“

“I had a strong craving for Chinese food for dinner, so I decided to take a chance and order takeout from this place. I was pleasantly surprised; the chicken fried rice and mushroom chicken were absolutely delicious. Everything was spot on, and if you're looking for authentic Chinese cuisine, this is definitely the spot. They even included some white rice, crispy chow mein noodles, and almond cookies, which made me feel really appreciated as a customer. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes soon! 10/10“

“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.“

“Michael and Kayla helped me tonight at the front. Two of the most positive people I've ever been helped by! They asked me if I need anything additional and created such a welcoming environment.

Kayla and Michael ate careful to keep things stirred and package everything so it stays warm. As soon as Kayla asked for something from the kitchen the kitchen team was on it and by the time I was stepping out after paying it was ready. Food looked super fresh and well stocked. No dry chicken or dull eggrolls. Its rare to see such a cohesive team keeping everything going! These guys are great!!“

“kindness. Moved to Irvine from the San Gabriel area. In comparison, the food here is delicious and the price is very reasonable. It feels cheap and the food tastes delicious. Of course, it may be that I am too hungry. Overall, I am very satisfied with this meal. Good reviews. Will come again.“

“The new management of this restaurant a
Have made dramatic improvements! The food is now fresh and flavorful, without being salty. Vegetables are just perfect - tender crisp. And the new spicy chicken/pork wontons did not disappoint either. Ask for the house chili oil if you like spicy. Interior is renovated to be very bright and clean. Perhaps the brightness could come down just a touch, but overall, I think dining in will be a much better experience, now. So happy there is a great local Chinese place in my neighborhood again!“

“Chinese food not bad. Orange chicken was ok, fried rice good, and chow mein not good. I think at certain times of the day the food is good, and sometimes meh. Over all give it a try. Good place for chips, gum, and energy drinks, and doughnuts..“

“My family orders from Diho Siam probably about once per week. Would absolutely be 5 stars as I love their food and the employees are super friendly, but it’s really disappointing how dramatically they’ve raised their prices (literally from last week to this week). Orange chicken went from $13 to $18 overnight, cream cheese wontons went from $9.50 to $12.50 etc. To raise prices so significantly really sucks for your customers.“

“One of my favorite places when I’m craving noodles or soup. Good food with big portions at a great price. I ate here last year and the service wasn’t very good and the place felt smaller, but when I visited this week, they’ve improved a lot. The two ladies serving were very friendly and attentive. The customer service was so much better this time, and I’ll definitely be back. I recommend ordering the wontons in chili sauce, braised pork with sticky brown sauce, and braised beef noodles everything was delicious. Totally worth it!“

“The food here is amazing and they give you your money's worth. I am used to going to panda express and getting a 3 item plate and still feeling hungry afterwards. I ordered a 2 item plate from here and was unable to finish the whole thing. Now I have some tastey leftovers. The quality of the food is also very good!“

“I looooove the family meal deals!!!! Thank you for good house special chicken, fresh rice (I know a lot about rice and they always know how to make fresh good rice I like white and brown both!!! HOUSE SPECIAL CHICKEN is the best ever try it!!!!!!!!!! Good service delivery or pick up is always prompt and fresh, dining inside is great and chill, too!“

“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.“

“China Bros is some of the best Chinese/Asian food in the area. They are usually quite fast with orders and the staff is always friendly and attentive. The restaurant has kind of fast food seating and has a lot of take out orders coming out of this locale, so best to stay out of the high volume times or expect a bit longer wait times. Although I believe that they do tend to prioritize folks in house over those calling in. Prices are a bit high for this type of cuisine but about average for the area.“

“I love eating here. Every time I have come here, both the service and the food have been phenomenal! I have especially enjoyed the egg flower soup, the orange peel chicken, and the cashew chicken, but everything I have ordered has been delicious. I can't wait to come back here with family and friends and try more dishes. ♡“

“We just had a great experience at the Panda Express in Lake Forest! Staff member “Jury“ helped us out and what a guy! He was super friendly and my kids said it was the best time they ever had at a Panda Express lol. Food is fresh and tasty, and staff members are courteous and helpful. What more could you want from a Panda?“

“Really great noodle restaurant in Los Angeles! I love Chinese Bamboo Spicy Noodle Soup. Oh my god! It hit me home whenever I tried it! would highly recommend the restaurant! They really have authentic Chinese noodle soup which you cannot find anywhere else. I always go there when I am in LA.“

“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!“

“The food was good took Chingon there on our first date it was so romantic I wouldn’t change a thing the lady was throwing food at us telling us to get out Chingon ate everything 5 out five me and him are now 10 years toghter with our first born named Ramirez“

“I just ordered my panda express here at this location. The gentleman Who took my order had such a great attitude he treated me with respect and was able to accommodate to all my needs five star service best service I’ve ever had at a Panda Express I was scared was gonna feel like a burden, but instead, I felt the opposite I felt welcomed and appreciated. I wish I got his name.“

“This restaurant offers rich shrimp broth noodles with fresh ingredients and great service. The staff is friendly and helpful, making the dining experience even better. The Signature Trio Shrimp Noodle is a must-try, and the spicy option adds a nice kick. Perfect for seafood and noodle lovers!“