14 Best Chinese Restaurants in Lake Forest

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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 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.“

“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.“

“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 ordered the Red Braised Tofu With Shiitake Mushroom. I’ve never really ordered something like this but I wanted to try something new. Omg!! It was delicious. The second I smelled it, I knew I was gonna love it. It’s very very soft and smooth tofu cubes in one of the most delicious sauces I’ve ever had. The texture of the tofu and the flavor of the sauce hit exactly the right spot. So good!!! And eating it with a side of white rice makes it even better.

Also, I loved how the restaurant was decorated. It was so cute.

One very very small thing: for take out orders, I wish the forks were not so small and flimsy. But that’s not a big deal.“

“This was a new spot to try. It had a nice variety and the portions were adequate for two. I got the chicken and pork ribs. There was not much salt, which is good. The pork was a bit tougher than I would have liked. The staff was very helpful and nice. Would definitely return again to try something new. Tip: Pay attention to the signs. When they say beware of bone bits in the chicken, there will be bone bits in the chicken.“

“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 ordered for take out twice in two days. The tomato and brisket noodle soup was a bit sweet but tasty. I like that noodles were chewy just about the right texture. The brown sugar sticky rice dessert was crunchy on the outside and soft inside, which was great. I came back to order more food the second morning when it just opened. The cashier wasn’t there. The kitchen staff came to help me. They were friendly and apologetic and offered us water and extra food while we waited for our order. I liked popcorn chicken. The pan fried pork buns were juicy. Overall, the food and the experience were great. I’d come back to try more food.“

“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“

“We always enjoy coming to the Panda Express on El Toro. It’s clean, the staff is friendly, and the food’s consistently fresh. Our go-to is the teriyaki chicken with half chow mein and half fried rice. It’s a winning combo every time. I used to be skeptical about rounding up at the register, so I took some time to research Panda Cares, including using AI to review the information available. After doing that, I felt confident supporting it. I was impressed to learn that 100% of customer donations go to the charitable programs it supports, since the company covers the administrative costs. Now I’m happy to round up when I visit. Great service, great food, and a program I feel good about supporting.“

“I recently tried DinHo Chinese Cuisine and was honestly impressed. The food tastes fresh, not overly greasy, and everything feels well-balanced.

The Orange Chicken is crispy but not heavy, and the Beef & Broccoli is tender and flavorful. Portions are generous and perfect for sharing.

Service is fast and friendly. Definitely one of the better Chinese spots in the area. Will be coming back!“