49 Best Chinese Restaurants near Laguna Niguel

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

“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!!“

“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.“

“If I could give Kaleyard six stars, I would!

I ordered through DoorDash last night, and I was absolutely blown away. I had seen this place before but had never tried it. When I came across it on DoorDash, I looked through the menu and decided to give it a chance—and I’m so glad I did!

Let’s start with the chicken egg rolls. When I took my first bite, I was genuinely impressed to find large pieces of white-meat chicken and vegetables inside. And the flavor? Absolutely delicious! The fried rice was just as flavorful, and the House Special Chicken was another standout.

But the pan-fried noodles with beef and vegetables deserve a special mention. This is one of my favorite dishes, and I’m always excited to find a restaurant that does it well. I really appreciated that the noodles were packaged separately from the beef, vegetables, and sauce so they wouldn’t get soggy during delivery. That little detail makes such a difference! Once I poured everything over the noodles and took a bite, I knew this was one of the best versions of this dish I’ve had in a long time.

Not only was every dish outstanding, but everything arrived hot! I even had some of the leftovers for lunch today, and they still tasted amazing. From the flavors to the thoughtful packaging, the entire experience exceeded my expectations.

I like to try restaurants for myself rather than rely solely on reviews, and Kaleyard made an incredible first impression. You will definitely be getting more orders from me, and I can’t wait to explore the rest of the menu.

Thank you for such a delicious meal. I’m already looking forward to my next order!“

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

“It was a great experience with great customer service. The only thing I didn't like was the green beans. I found a lot of them bad. I understand restaurants don't want to lose money, but because of this, it creates a bad experience for the customer. Don't get me wrong, my food was delicious. Also, I was impressed with the customer service. Three different girls with great attitudes were very professional and respectful. They offered me to try the new lemonade, and it was delicious. Thanks again!“

“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.“

“Super good westernized Chinese restaurant with lots options and good value. The Changs lettuce wraps are their most popular dish and definitely a must try. All of their dishes are packed with flavor and very delicious. The sushi rolls are on the smaller side so I would recommend skipping those and getting their main dishes. Beautiful interior with plenty of outdoor seating as well and friendly staff.“

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

“The Food here was so delicious. I really recommend the Xiao Long Bao and the cucumber salad. The service was very fast and kind. And lastly the inside has a cool atmosphere and has a cool feature were you can see inside the kitchen while they are making your food. Highly recommended.“

“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“

“Great hidden gem for rice‑noodle lovers in Irvine! The Xinjiang spicy noodles are rich and flavorful, and the Sichuan pepper fish rice‑noodle soup has a wonderfully fresh broth. Appetizers and the new milk tea drinks are surprisingly good. Staff are friendly and service is quick. The dining area is clean with a relaxed vibe. Fantastic value for money, perfect for casual meals or group visits. Will definitely come back.“

“One of the most authentic and yummy XLB places. The waitlist can be a bit long during peak hours, but their system takes care of it. Services are fine too, just sometimes a bit monotone as they are very focused on their tasks. Simple and clean environment while we can also buy togo frozen XLB to steam at home. All their greens and veggies dishes are wonderful!“

“I love these unassuming places that make fantastic dishes.... The owner was kind and welcoming.
I ordered the Singapore mei fun it wasn't on the menu but it was probably the best that I've ever had. The mixture of shrimp and pork and chicken, the vegetables were just perfectly crisp with tons of flavor and the mei fun noodles perfectly cooked. Definitely ask for their secret recipe chili oil, you won't be disappointed!
I'll definitely be back and I will leave a picture next time, it looked delicious so I dug right into immediately! Lol.“

“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.“

“We had a 35 person family reunion at this terrific restaurant. We have been coming here for the delicious food for a few years but in small groups so we wanted to share the experience with whole family when they were in town. The staff was fantastic especially Kenna who was so thoughtful kind and accommodating and the food was fresh and delicious like always.“

“I always seem to have a craving for this place every Tuesday and keep forgetting it's closed. If you asked me before finding this place if there was much of a difference between Chinese food spots, I would have said, no. Now I'd say go here and have the same light bulb moment I did. Best fried rice, house special chicken and cashew chicken I've had in a long long time.“

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

“My mother has been buying from here for more than 10 years and it never disappoints. Huge portions for less than $10 (Other restaurants tend to charge you double) and the staff are the sweetest ever. I hope they never run out of business <3“

“Delicious food all of it! This type of food is one of my absolute favorites lately and this place knocked it out of the park. The Soup dumplings, the shrimp and pork dumplings, the braised beef noodle soup.. Say less! Come check this place out they won't let you down!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Good food - freshly prepared, better than most other Thai restaurants, not expensive even now. The waiters are attentive but unobtrusive. Ambiance and decor standard, but who cares, when the food is this good? I love the sauteed eggplant, and the papaya salad.“

“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 glad we went back here. It's been awhile. The ambiance was very nice. Food and beverage were outstanding. The $8.99 Lemon Drop Martini such a deal. Lots of good options. I had the pad Thai with shrimp added. Husband had hot and sour soup and a sushi roll. Both were excellent. Serving size of my dish large enough to have as leftovers. Service was attentive and both drinks and food came out fast. We'll be back soon to try their prix fix menu!“

“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.“

“Wowwwww… tried this place for the first time tonight for dinner and I was blown away!! I ordered the Chongqing chicken and spicy pork wontons with white rice and loved everything. Service was fast for dinner time and the cashier was so kind and helpful and even gave me some recommendations too. The chicken was just the right amount of spicy and the wontons were some of my favorite I’ve had. Portions are also big enough to share. I wish I lived closer so I could come here more often. Easy parking too. I will be back…“

“Amazing authentic Chinese duck spiced perfectly. For me it was a quiet hometown environment with attractive employees. A great place to getaway for a while. I’m not sure if they were open because google said they were closed but they took care of me anyway.“

“This place is a neighborhood favorite, and I know some people who even come here from elsewhere in Orange county! Prices are great, food portions are large and delicious, and the staff are friendly. Everything you want in a great Chinese takeout restaurant, I'm happy to be a regular here.“

“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!! 💕🥰🥳😁😋“

“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 :)“

“Good authentic Chinese foods. We had sizzling seafood combo, house specials veggies (very fresh), sizzling beef very good, shrimps in lobster sauce. For 5 people is plenty. Services is fine. There's no wait time for seating at 4:20pm on Saturday.“

“Must praise the service first. The lady in the front is super nice, answering all my questions with patience. Food looks fresh and tasty. Bought some chicken feet, quail et, and mixed veggies, averaging about $15/lb.

They also sell hotpot stuffs and provide sit-down meals.“

“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!!“

“after trying their location in south coast plaza, i had to try their irvine spectrum location!! luckily the hainan chicken rice and singaporean laksa weren’t sold out, and the hainan chicken rice was def the show-stealer. service was nice and the food was great!“

“Super affordable, great portions, and FANTASTIC taste. I love American Chinese food, and I must say, this is probably the best restaurant of this cuisine I’ve been to. I wish it were closer to where I live, because I’d go every day.“

“When:
- Monday dinner

What:
- Braised Beef Noodle Soup
- Yunnan Rice Noodle Soup with all the fixings

Experience:
- Braised Beef Noodle Soup had flavorful and tender beef that was delicious! Had the almost melt in your mouth experience. Be aware that even for a mild, it was spicy. So if you don’t like any spicy at all, this is not a dish to get.
- Yunnan rice noodle bridge was nice to see how it is all setup before you put everything into the bowl of soup. It is very hot so be cautious especially if you have little ones. The soup, noodles and fixings were good. My little one liked the soup and noodles so much that he had almost a whole bowl by himself (he’s only 3.5 yo).
- Free dessert in the stainless steel container by where the eating utensils are. Option was limited with just aiyu jelly and oranges.
- Service was friendly and food was served in a reasonable time.“

“I came here with my grandpa, and it has become one of our favorite places. My grandpa absolutely loves the fish, and I have to say they make the best eggplant I’ve found in Orange County. As someone who doesn’t eat meat, it’s one of the main reasons I keep coming back.

The food is always delicious, but what really makes this place special is the service. Joyci is amazing! She remembered us, made us feel welcome, and treated us like family. That personal touch means a lot and makes every visit even better.

Great food, warm hospitality, and a place that creates wonderful memories with loved ones. We’ll definitely be back!

Good restaurant reviews often mention the food, service, and overall experience, which helps others understand what makes a place special.“

“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.“

“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 staff here work really hard and the food is even better!!! I ordered takeout a day later by mistake and they explained MY MISTAKE- I was a bit impatient but they stayed calm and looked at what was going on in a calm and efficient manner my takeout order was right on time for the day I had ordered it!! thank you all so much great food great staff!!!“

“I’ve been to Panda Express stores all over Southern California. This was the best one to date! Staff were so kind, professional, friendly, and attentive. Excellent customer service! The food all looked very fresh and the space was super clean. I’ll definitely be back!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“I only went once but I enjoyed it sadly other people I went with did not. I liked their options of seafood lots of fish and shrimp. The popcorn shrimp was great. I loved the all you can eat sushi section that was my favorite. The sushi was really good fresh, could see the chefs cutting it. They had lots of deserts and tons of options & variety. I paid $22.99 per adult and $20.69 for the senior in my party. The total was under $70 for 3 because I went at lunch hours during M-S 11 am -4pm“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“