10 Best Chinese Restaurants near Palm Springs

“So pleasantly surprised! This place doesn’t look like much from the outside, but inside it’s clean, cozy, and the air conditioner was kicking. Everything we ordered was fantastic, I loved the fresh ginger in the lo mein, the lemon chicken was crispy and delish, The cups of soup for only $2.25, The service was friendly and attentive, they got us refills when we needed them, and brought our food to us quickly. I’m telling you, don’t count this place out - if you haven’t been here, give it a try. It was a really nice *affordable* meal.“

“11/5/24 - I just visited this panda express for the very first time, and I'm highly impressed with the customer service, food, and atmosphere. I ordered orange chic, fried rice, chow mein. It was packed and during lunch, but the handsome manager and entire staff were super fast and efficient. I agreed to wait for fresh fried rice, and I'm glad I did. It didn't take long and everything tasted delicious. The young man who bagged the takeout was very kind as well. Even the restroom was clean.

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“all pandas are pretty much equal because they are chains and pretty consistent across the board. but sometimes you get a particular server who is beyond helpful and friendly and tonight i have to say that alexiia was that server.

she had service with a smile, offered me a drink because i had to wait a mere two minutes for some fresh orange chicken, and then made sure my food was packed up quickly and efficiently.

just had to point out that she was great.“

“We are here for lunch to celebrate my birthday, delightful service from a lady server Susan whose recommendations were sublime, great view of the fountain lake, had delicious sizzling chili sauce pork dumpling (best dumpling you ever had in your life), Chang’s lettuce wraps, succulent garlic fried noodles, refreshing cucumber salad, divine lobster and prawn fried rice, very crispy banana spring roll dessert (ask for vanilla ice cream instead). The best P.F. Chang ever!“

“We recently moved to Cathedral City from New Jersey and have been making it a point to try as many local restaurants as possible. China 8 was our latest stop, and overall we had a pleasant experience.

The service was friendly and attentive from the moment we arrived. We started with the fried potstickers, which were crispy and enjoyable. The egg drop soup wasn't our favorite, as it included corn, which was a little different from what we're used to, but it was still a nice start to the meal.

For our entrées, we had the Chicken with Snow Peas and the Chicken & Broccoli in Garlic Sauce. The snow peas were fresh and crisp, and the chicken was tender. The garlic sauce dish was packed with flavor and definitely had some heat to it—more than we expected—but it was well prepared and made with fresh ingredients.

While China 8 hasn't quite replaced our longtime favorite Chinese restaurant back in New Jersey, it was a solid meal and one we enjoyed. We would definitely come back and explore more of the menu, especially now that we know to ask for milder spice levels on some dishes.

If you're looking for a dependable neighborhood Chinese restaurant with friendly service and generous portions, China 8 is worth a visit.“

“Wasn't a huge fan of the pho or the sweet and sour chicken compared to other restaurants but the orange chicken and chow mein were pretty good and the amount of food and quality that you get for the price is definitely worth it. The girl up front was nice and checked on our table for refills etc.“

“Wanted to try other places lately and this restaurant caught my eye, I did went an hour before closing but the cashier/waitress was happy to take my order and She was very welcoming, I took my food to-go. The food was piping hot and was very delicious, My only nit-pick is that I wished there was more food but other than that, It was worth the money! Will be coming back soon ❤🐺“

“I had passed by this buffet several times a day but finally decided to stop in and I'm glad I did. This was my first visit, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. Our group of five was seated right away, which made a great first impression.
The food selection was impressive:

everything was fresh, hot, and delicious. I especially recommend the baked mussels, white steamed fish, and dumplings-they stood out the most. The service was also great, and the staff made sure we were well taken care of throughout our visit.

Overall, a fantastic dining experience, and I will definitely be coming back.“

“There are many places you can choose to eat, but this one specific PE has one of the best teams. They're more than that, they're like a family. Working fast under pressure, a mix of different familiar faces each day, but really go the extra effort to make our evenings or lunches pleasant. Much appreciated!“

“First time dining from here, not sure the difference, but food was cooked, fresh and hot, now the downside, the food even with adding spices (red pepper) it still lacked flavor, would i done here again, i just know to add some more seasoning to my meal“