16 Best Chinese Restaurants near Novato

“Food is always fresh , friendly people who work there“

“I've lived in Novato for six years. I've tried several Chinese restaurants and haven't been impressed. I've resorted to driving down to Ping's in Northgate One. That all changed today when I stopped at China Village in the San Marin Plaza. They know their stuff! Everything was flavorful and delicious. I'll be back!“

“very bad customer service. dirty forks on table. server was to busy eating her lunch to see if we needed anything. food was ok I've had better.“

“Wow, I've found my new favorite Northbay Chinese restaurant! Sat down for a to go order, and ordered a bowl of hot and sour soup while waiting, which was delish. I was pleasantly impressed with the comfortable and plush seating at booths and tables I headed home with Black Pepper Beef, Salt and Pepper Pork Chop, and General's Chicken, and we happily devoured all dishes; they were all savory, juicy, tender, and the meat was perfectly cooked. The batter on the pork and chicken was still tasty when we polished off the leftovers the next day. The only slight demerit was the service was a bit off-putting; the waiters were not welcoming when I arrived and didn't seem to be happy working there. I'll be coming back again, that's for sure and hope the staff were just having a bad day.“

“By my personal experience I do not understand the 3.8 star rating. The service is great...in the evenings anyway. The food in the trays may sometimes need refreshing but the staff is always accommodating to make it fresh. I didn't give the food a 5 because let's face it...pre-made food is never as good as everything fresh to order but the food is tasty and let us not forget we are not at a sit down restaurant.. once again the staff has been great!“

“Me atendieron muy bien y excelente“

“I've been going to this place for my lunch for the past 3 and 1/2 years whenever I'm in the area definitely stop by here The customer service is good food is delicious and always hot but one thing I will say is if you want this for a good lunch definitely want to come before noon and after about 1:00 or 2:00 otherwise there is quite a line the Kung Pao chicken is the best. During the week can't speak for the weekend but definitely worth trying The only other place that comes close is lams kitchen in Mill valley“

“As a construction worker remodeling a restaurant just across the street (for 6 months!), I ate at China Town Restaurant at least 30x. I love this place! When you walk by you may not see anyone, but customers love to sit way back deep inside, as the artworks on the walls are impressive. The dishes are delicious and filling, both for taste and freshness. As a lifelong vegetarian, there are many options for me, but my favorite is Broccoli Tofu with rice noodles.
Boom!
Oh, and the restaurant we remodeled? Already out of business. Chinatown Restaurant shows the right way to run a restaurant: it's the food!“

“Had Christmas dinner with my partner, and got there around 4:45 in the afternoon. The place was extremely busy, every table seated with people and at least a dozen take-out orders on a table, and the man at the register at the door's phone ringing about every 15 seconds. There were many people picking up orders, as well as a few wanting to dine in.
It took us about 15 minutes to be seated, and we had a reasonably nice table. While it was super busy the noise inside wasn't too loud, we were able to talk at normal volume.
Spring rolls were very good, the entrees we had (Mongolian Beef and Sweet and Sour Chicken) were ample portions of yummy food. The Mongolian Beef was simple but well made; tender beef, and vegetables cooked just right, with some crunch remaining. The Sweet and Sour Chicken was also very good; a bit brighter in terms of color, but also very flavorful.
Items came out within 10-15 minutes. Waitstaff was friendly and prompt to remove empty plates and to top off water glases. The steamed rice was just a tad dry but still good.
I'd definitely do this again.“

“Awesome food! Lunch menu is great. Too much to eat! But I’ll eat it for dinner too!“

“I don't usually review status quo Chinese American restaurants, but this one was pleasantly better quality than most in its class. Small, quiet, but everything was made fresh. Even the sea food in the egg drop soup was fresh and not overcooked/rubbery. Seasoning was well balanced in Dinner for 2 Gourmet combo. Wife and husband owned and they appear to take good food serious. Small touches like the cheese pull (I assumed mozzarella) in their cheese wonton was interesting. Their operation seems very lean and efficient. Good foods and nice people.“

“Following recommendations, we tried takeout. Be aware it takes longer than average. I ordered 4 items at 5:40 and pickup time was 6:15-6:30. I was there at 6:20. It was bagged & waiting with many other orders. There were few diners. It looked quite basic & not appealing as a destination unless bringing young children. The owner was gracious and friendly. The small wonton soup could feed 2. It was very good, tho there was a slight aftertaste of oil. I’m used to chow mein noodles being very thin. Theirs is like spaghetti—good, but not what I expected or wanted. Orange chicken was tasty. The broccoli beef had a delicious sauce over extremely tender beef and huge pcs. of broccoli. I asked for no garlic without much hope. No garlic! I was happy👍🏼 Very generous portions with no stinting on meat or fish in entrees. My one real criticism is the size of the cuts. Veggies require a knife as they’re double-size. Very awkward when eating soup. I don’t know if this represents Ping’s style or an overwhelmed cook who hasn’t time to properly prep. It’s a glaring kitchen misstep that needs correcting.
Would I return? Absolutely. Fresh and plentiful, even if I disagree with ingredient prep.“

“Very nice people good food“

“Honestly didn't have high hopes booking this on short notice for a special anniversary dinner, but the place absolutely came through. We were welcomed warmly, our table was beautifully set, and the staff had noted the occasion when I booked — which meant little thoughtful touches throughout the evening without ever being over the top. The food was the real highlight. Each course was a proper step up, with portions generous enough to satisfy and presentation lovely enough to feel like a special meal. Our server's wine pairings were spot on. The bill was very fair given the whole experience. Already locked in as next year's anniversary spot. Genuinely lovely.“

“This is the only Chinese food I eat in San Rafael. Sometimes, I crave it. Their shrimp fried rice, and chicken chow mein is the best I've tasted since I was a kid. That real authentic taste. Plus, I don't have to worry about peas and carrots in my fried rice (that's a no-no). Their rice is full of flavor. You know it when you see it because it's not white with stuff mixed in. I absolutely love this place. It's in the next city over but it's worth it...“

“The manager Javier went out of his way to make sure you help me at 9:59 PM. Most companies would be closing cause they’re closed at 10 PM and I want anybody through the door. He was amazing Angelica she helped out with no questions asked and so did Annabella. I have to have all three of these people Credit. They were amazing and I work in the shopping center, so I come here 2 days a week. If you want a great service and people actually who care about the quality of the food, which is phenomenal by the way, come to this location“