50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Orangevale

“I’ve been here twice now and I can’t believe how good it is. I can’t say that I know what authentic Chinese food is, but the taste is very different from the usual Chinese-American places. It reminds me of places in Chinatown in San Francisco.

I had the Kung pao chicken and Chongqing chicken (which already tells you that it’s not your usual place) and they’re very flavorful while not being overtly sweet or salty. I also get an idea of a Chinese restaurant based on the hot and sour soup and this place makes one of the best in the area. It’s different enough to notice.

I highly recommend this place for anyone who loves Chinese-American food, but wants something a bit different from the 99% of the Chinese restaurants out there. And you can also have the usual chow mein or orange chicken if you want.“

“Absolutely one of the best local Chinese restaurants in the area as you can see in the picture there is no one here at 7pm is a shame as seriously some of the best food in the area and yet maybe people just don't know? This is no Panda Express this is real true Chinese food prepared amazingly how about customer here for close to 20 years always be, if you need a night out and want delicious food this is the place it breaks my heart knowing that doordash and the likes are putting some of our local institutions out of business I hope they are not one of them but just the same if you've never been here it is worth coming“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’ve been coming to this place with my family since I was a child, and now that I have my own family, it means so much to be able to bring them here too. It’s one of those special spots that truly stands the test of time. The staff are always so friendly, kind, and welcoming—you can feel it the moment you walk in. They make you feel like more than just a customer, and that kind of service is hard to find. And the cook—he is AMAZING! You can tell he takes pride in what he does. Every bowl is cooked perfectly and tastes incredible every single time. It’s honestly part of what keeps us coming back. The restaurant is also very clean and well-maintained, and they do a great job keeping everything stocked and fresh. The Mongolian bar is always being refilled, so you never feel like you’re missing out. This place isn’t just a restaurant for me—it’s a tradition. So grateful it’s still here for my family to enjoy ❤️“

“Ate here for dinner before going to the movies last week. Food was really good and the service was wonderful. Andy was very helpful with the choice of our food. Going back tomorrow with the family to celebrate our anniversary. We moved here from the Bay Area a year ago and this place exceeded our expectation.“

“Had them twice and both times have been great. I needed one more visit to make a judgment call. First visit was kung pao chicken and it was very delicious. But I needed to try a fried plate like general chicken. The general chicken is fire! It’s not all breading! You’re getting full on chicken and the sauce is crazy! Very delicious. They are the truth no doubt.“

“This is the only Chinese restaurant I have gone to for years! Once you experience the great food amazing service and great prices, I am confident you will not go anywhere else to get your Chinese food fix!
Btw... Best hot n sour soup around!“

“This is our go-to Chinese spot in Folsom! We are frequent regulars here, largely thanks to their wonderful, welcoming service. They even recognized us on a recent visit after we hadn't been back for a while! This place holds a special spot in our hearts—we’ve been coming here since before our son was born, and we even celebrated his 3rd birthday here.

My top menu recommendations:

Hop Sing Beef

Brandy Fried Chicken

Salt and Pepper Fish Fillet (pro tip: ask for sweet and sour sauce on the side!)

Seafood Crispy Noodles

Any of their Fried Rice dishes (you seriously can't go wrong!)

The best part (and best-kept secret): You can request several menu items to be made gluten-free!

Beyond the nostalgic vibes and amazing food, the location is perfect. Snooks Chocolate Factory is just a short walk away, making it incredibly easy to grab some ice cream or handmade chocolates for dessert right after your meal. Highly recommend!“

“Nice food, quality service and clean“

“I'm always scared to try new places. The reviews were good so I decided to give them a try. Worth the 5 stars. W all had different plates and my kids said theirs were really good. They give a lot of food. I'll definitely have this on my list of to go places.“

“Ordered Black Milk Tea with Boba added, and boy, was I impressed! It was sweet but the sweetness was not overpowering, and the flavor was so pronounced, in an amazing way! I haven't ordered anything else there, that's for another day, but I know I'll be coming back for this milk tea with boba!“

“This place rocks. If you want authentic pancakes with your Mu Shi Pork and if you want authentic potstickers that taste yummy this is the place for you! Everything I ate was good and reasonably priced.

Unfortunately their AC was out today and it was 106 degrees in my car. I didn't want to give them a 4/5 for atmosphere, but I had to honestly.

These are great people!!! Support the ma & pa businesses when they are better than 99% of what's in Sacramento County!!! Support Szechuan Garden! <3“

“The best and authentic dumpling spot in town. You can see through a glass window how they make dumplings so you know its not some frozen packaged dookie. Soup dumplings and pork dumplings were my favorite. Other dishes like chicken chowmein, walnut shrimp, and orange chicken are exceptionally good and not even comparable to panda express. Really really good food. Highly recommend.“

“Our favorite Chinese restaurant. Recommended a few years ago by a Chinese friend. Worth the drive from Roseville. Never disappointed... except once. We didn't think about it being closed on Monday! We had to find another restaurant for dinner that night.“

“This is my new favorite Asian restaurant it’s far from home but so worth the drive. From the decor to service to the amazing food…. I can’t say how refreshing it is to be able to eat clean healthy Asian cuisine. The owner is Bill and I’ve met him twice now. He’s passionate about his restaurants, yes I said restaurants plural. He let me know there’s one in Eldorado Hills and Folsom as well as this one I’m reviewing in Citrus Heights on Sunrise. It’s beautiful, clean, and the food is so very delicious! Highly recommend and give it 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Been coming here for years and years. Great food line choices - fresh and appealing, very nice people/staff, comfortable seating and atmosphere. ?????“

“This place is exactly what you want when you are looking for a local restaurant. Friendly staff, fast service, and excellent food. Everything was cooked to perfection and extremely flavorful. Rivals the best szechuan food I’ve had.“

“Consistently excellent and flavorful dishes. I have been a customer for several years and their service and quality has always been consistently great. They use natural ingredients and don't rely on MSG to create flavorful meals. I would highly recommend trying them out for take-out or dine-in. They have a casual dining area but are also excellent for a quick take-out meal during the week.“

“Great food!! Me and wife my love this place we found it about a year ago when a place we used to go to changed owners and the cook, the taste completely changed and we found Jade, the portions are massive while still having a ton of flavor. We come here atleast 2 times a month I say to everyone don’t walk run!“

“Great local place. It's been here for many years and is still as great as it was 15 years ago when I first ate here. Their General Chicken is the best I've had anywhere else. A solid choice if you are looking for good Chinese food.“

“I moved and miss this place so much. I live in portland oregon now and I have yet to find a place that even compares to blue sky. Used to go all the time as a teen and their portions are amazing and their price has barely changed since before covid. One day ill drive back down and have good chow mein again <3 :,]“

“Wow! Finally, a GREAT chinese restaurant in this part of town. I have been to a lot of chinese restaurants in my life and this one really stands out for excellent with many authentic dishes. May was our server. She was wonderful. May helped us select dishes. The food was fresh and the produce was super fresh and clean. We tried the Magic Chili Chicken, absolutely delicious and spicy. The Chow Fun was the best I have ever had, wonderful flavors. We also tried the Spicy Pork Dumpling appetizer, amazing flavors and the sauce was so good I was eating it with a spoon. We got our usual General Tao's Chicken, but theirs was so good, the flavors. Not your typical version swimming in a heavy sugar syrup. I actually felt good after eating dinner there. We are going back next week, I can't wait any longer, and we are excited to try more dishes.“

“HOW DARE you guys close on Sunday and have a day off. Just kidding LOL. We were craving Prime Wok this Sunday and my wife and I were joking it was closed, and it was actually closed.. 😂 😭

Thank you guys for the great food, see you guys Monday lol. 20 stars, 100% recommend this place 😋“

“Absolutely wonderful dining experience! The quality of the food was outstanding, and every dish was beautifully presented with great attention to detail. Everything looked elegant and appetizing, and the flavors were just as impressive.

The restaurant itself is spacious, bright, and very comfortable, creating a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. From the food quality and presentation to the overall dining environment, everything exceeded my expectations. I would definitely come back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an excellent dining experience. Five stars!“

“We did take out and were very pleased with our food and we have high dumpling and bun expectations. It may have been our poor ordering, but the mapo tofu was gross. The bbq pork buns were solid. We're saving the soup dumplings for next time!“

“This has been our favorite Chinese restaurant since 2024. The food is excellent, making this our preferred place for dining out.

The staff is on the smaller side but they are very kind and handle orders effectively. We've enjoyed many celebratory moments there.

We have never experienced a unreasonable wait time for food, they are actually pretty quick, and the staff has always been kind, so I don't understand why people are quick to lash out on this business.“

“Great spot for a classic Chinese meal! The portions are huge and the prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you get. Everything tasted fresh and hit the spot. A solid 4/5 experience—definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a satisfying, affordable dinner.“

“Every dish from this restaurant is both authentic and very well prepared. Highly recommended for Chinese enthusiasts, foreigners, and simply those looking for some good food. Excellent service, delicious Asian cuisine, and a great night out with friends/family.“

“Our homestead is within walking distance, I’ve tried most of the different options and not been disappointed. Huge portions Wonton soup is great and the shrimp chicken and pork dishes are excellent chow mein and bbq pork fried rice is very good.“

“I had the beef stew special tonight. 🔥👌🏼Bambu has been one of my go to spots for 10 years plus - never been let down, never.“

“1st time getting takeout there. Staff was very nice. Very expensive. Food was ok. Lemon chicken tasted good but the chicken was old, chewy and dry. Sweet and Sour pork was ok and had no pineapple in it which was odd. Chewy and not great tasting pork. Chow mein was good. Broccoli beef was good. Really 3.5 stars so 4 stars os generous. We won't be back. $55 for 4 items is insane. Sorry.“

“We got an assortment of dishes for a decent-sized group (15) of family, and everyone truly enjoyed the food. Some even said it was the best they ever had! The food was ready very quickly and they accurately predicated the timing so we got to bring it home hot and fresh. The portions were large enough to split amongst multiple people (2-3 each), but they don't come with rice so be sure to order some with your dish.“

“Outstanding top quality entrees , excellent attentive service. Quiet peaceful environment.“

“Its actually really good coming from a person who had more than 50 hotpot price is good and taste is the best. The worker or owner(not sure) was very nice and i loved it. It was worth driving 25min to try it. I got a lot of ingredients but it was $20. I got szechuan soup base. Only thing is that they dont have peanut sauce. 마라탕맛이고 정말 맛있어영 꼭 드세요 가격도 다른 가게 대비 좋습니다.“

“Overall, it was a decent experience. However, the portion sizes were somewhat disappointing, and the noodles were overly salty.
The dumplings were good, the service was decent, and the atmosphere had the charm of an old-school Chinese restaurant. I expected much more based on the reviews, but in the end, it was still a reasonably enjoyable meal.“

“Delicious authentic Southern Indian food. We were introduced to it by our friends. We love every single thing we tried. We are repeat customers. You order via a tablet they place on the table for you. Very convenient as it allows you time to look through the menu and keep adding whatever you want without having to wait for anyone to come take your order.“

“My family had a wonderful experience at Asian Bistro! The owners were so nice and brought my husband a Pepsi Zero from their personal stash, even though it isn't on the menu.

They have a separate gluten free menu and they take care to prepare the gluten free dishes in clean pans and oil. I ordered the gluten free lemon chicken and vegetable fried rice, which were both delicious. My family ordered several dishes from the regular menu and really enjoyed them.

Great food and great service. We'll be back!“

“The most generous people ever! I came in late and they served me to go with a smile! The Mongolian Beef was the best I've ever had, lots of meat that was tender, not overcooked and the Chicken String Bean was superb! The chicken was tender and the beans were as fresh as just being picked from the garden.
I'll be back, in fact I'm not going anywhere else! Oh, last comment, the price is very good!“

“We just enjoyed probably the best Pho we have eaten. Service was quick and the food was excellent. I tried the honey ginger tea and it was so good hot. The peanut sauce served with the spring rolls was warm, and the brisket in the pho was thicker cut and very lean.“

“Sonora location. Tried when first opened and few weeks ago. It was clean (new) and great service. Re-visited yesterday and totally the opposite! Counter was dirty, all food was low. It was 4 o’clock and not busy. The cook, other gentleman and waitress was very unprofessional and unsanitary! The cook, yes while wearing gloves, continued to touch dirty services and our food. At one point he had his cell phone in his hand looking at it while cooking our food. Phone back in dirty pocket, touching his hair then back to cooking our food! The conversation between the three of them were load and unprofessional. I was so ready to leave! Definitely won’t be returning anytime soon.“

“very good food and service every time we go in.. one of our favorite dining spots!“

“This was the absolute best authentic Chinese food that I have ever had. I heard about this place and flew from Dallas to try it. I was so blown away that I had to meet the master chef. He was gracious enough to pose for a photo with me. I will definitely be coming back every chance I get. If you want the best, I highly recommend dining here. You will not be disappointed.“

“Best chinese food in the Sacramento area. My wife and I were super excited to find this location near us, we will be regular and repeat customers for sure. We love spicy dishes, and we ordered some non-spicy for our kids with us, all bangers. We ordered the beef noodles, the green bean with eggplant, the pork and cauliflower, and the white fish in peppercorn soup. All excellent, very friendly staff. If you are new to Sacramento area or just passing through looking for authentic chinese food you will not be dissapointed.“

“4th time here! This time, we ate at the bar. Christine & James, our bartender/server were welcoming, attentive and friendly. Food was also awesome: chicken lettuce wraps, Northern style pork ribs, pork dumplings, sesame chicken & lo mein. We highly recommend, and we will return!“

“My girlfriend and I went there for lunch and the food was delicious and lots of it. It was a great price too. I would recommend this restaurant to all .“

“We ordered food for pickup. Food was ready when they said it would be. Their wontons are really good and their vegetable chow mein. I’d highly recommend this place - there are so many Chinese restaurants in the area. This one is worth the drive.“

“We moved to Roseville 6 months ago & we have been trying out different restaurants here. We continue to try many different places but after trying CJF , it is in our list of favorites. We go there at least every 1-2 weeks , have brought family there & recommended it to friends. Very nice !“

“Went here for the first time a few weeks back. When you enter it is very clean and modern which I liked. They take you to a table and get you drinks and then you can go ahead grab food. The food was okay and none of the seafood tasted off. The staff was nice but gave some weird looks which I was confused by but would come by pretty often to clean up plates. There was some faint music but I don't know if that was due to volume of people talking or in general. They do take a service charge of 10% I believe for groups over 6 people so be aware of that. Overall I would come here again.“

“They are very kind and accommodating. I requested to have the broccoli cooked very soft and no peas in the fried rice and they did it perfectly! I really appreciate it because it's the only way I can enjoy broccoli and the rice (digestive issues).

Prices are fair for the portions and I always have leftovers. And the flavor of the food is spot on!

Thank you Happy Inn! You're the best! I will be back again!“

“An interesting example of balance in casual Chinese dining. After a drive from Fair Oaks, I noticed how well the kitchen handles texture: vegetables retain crispness, sauces are present without overwhelming the dish, and protein portions are proportionate. Even the fried rice shows attention to timing and heat. It demonstrates how technique can quietly elevate familiar recipes.“