50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Placentia

“Took my daughter and granddaughters to this restaurant recently. I have been here before, but not with my granddaughters. My family and I love the food here. My young granddaughters loved the noodles. Everybody was happy and satisfied after the meal.“

“They recently switched to a self-serve style where you can choose your own food and pay by the pound. It’s a great change — especially since seafood is included at the same price as everything else! Lots of variety, very reasonable pricing, and you get to try a little bit of everything.
If you prefer the old way, you can still order individual combo plates, so there’s something for everyone. Great value overall!“

“Good food but a little pricey for me, would go back but not to often.“

“Compared to a few years ago, a few of the menu classics from Kawasanja are still there!And then the surprise is that there are a lot of new dishes too!“

“This was actually my first time finding out that Haidilao has an all-you-can-eat option! We tried the $32.99 per person package, and the beef and lamb were both right up my alley—nicely marbled, with slices that were just the right thickness. Even though it’s a buffet, the portions definitely didn’t feel skimpy. I’m also a big fan of quail eggs and egg dumplings when I have hot pot, so with those added in, I was already more than satisfied.

It’s also a pretty stress-free option when dining with kids. The service was, as always, thoughtful and attentive. They prepared a kids’ meal, a magic wand, and a little balloon for my daughter . When I handed my phone to my kid to watch something, the server even brought over a phone stand without me asking.“

“This place has everything you're looking for it's extremely hospitable, the owners of the ones making and serving the food and their heart and their incredible generosity come through in their food and their service. The prices are super fair and the food is so fresh and tasty. Do not be off put . By the way the place looks in the shopping center. This is one of those gem places that you've been looking for the spring rolls were amazing crispy lots of veggies inside all the veggies and meats were fresh but what really makes this place shine is Joanna and her family they truly get joy out of you having a good meal here“

“I recently visited Happy Valley Village and I was blown away by the authentic flavors and fresh ingredients in their iron-stew pot dishes! The portions are generous, and the cozy atmosphere made it feel like a perfect family-friendly spot. Plus, the staff was super friendly and accommodating, even with my allergies. With great service and prices, it's definitely a place I'll be coming back to!“

“If you enjoy Asian food: sushi, ramen, and Chinese food, this place will never disappoint you. Bring your friends and family here!“

“This place doesn’t take reservations, and the line is always long! I waited almost two hours on a Saturday evening for a party of four. It was VERY loud inside - turns out they had an entertainer named Adam who would sing Chinese and English songs. You could pay $20 for a song request.

You order everything on the tablet. There is a call button on each table to get service. The skewers are good but tiny portions. What’s really good here is the chicken wing! I also really like their malatang and golden soup. The meat in the soups is fatty though.

Credit card accepted. Plenty of parking. Bathroom in the back.“

“Parking: There’s plenty of parking in this plaza!

Pricing: Bowls start at $14.69/lb, minimum 1lb

How to start:
1. Bowl + Tongs
2. Get whatever your heart desires in your soup. Fill that bowl up with meat, eggs, corn, veggies, eggs, everything you want!
3. Grab noodles.
4. Go to cashier, order an appetizer while you’re at it. Pick a broth. Get your bowl weighed. Get your drink!
5. Make your sauce.
6. EAT! ENJOY this tasty meal!“

“We had a really enjoyable dining experience at Bao.Z and were impressed with the meal overall. The dumplings were one of the highlights of our meal. One thing that stood out during the meal was that everything felt thoughtfully seasoned and well prepared. Amazing service and great food There are plenty of other dishes we would like to try, so we are looking forward to another visit.“

“Such a cute hidden gem in Walnut! We came for their famous Hainan chicken rice and potato noodles, and both were so good. The Hainan chicken was super tender and juicy, and the chicken rice was fragrant without being too heavy. I loved having both the ginger scallion sauce and chili sauce on the side too.

The potato noodles were probably my favorite! They are really chewy, comforting, and packed with flavor. We also ordered a bunch of their fried skewers, which were crispy, well-seasoned, and perfect for sharing.

Portions were generous, prices were reasonable.“

“Had the best food at Smoke Queen Barbecue: the tri tip, chicken, sausage, ribs, and delicious sides were all fall off the bone fantastic. Try the sesame slaw with spicy cucumbers, macaroni and cheese and fries. We loved the banana pudding, bread pudding, beers on tap, all with a great smile and playground to enjoy with our family. If you haven’t tried Smoke Queen Barbecue, you are missing out. So scrumptious!“

“I love the food ,Very Delicious,Different from others,very tasty ,yummy,Fantastic food ,Healthy,Great service !👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍“

“Really enjoyed the Shunde-style hot pot here! The broth was flavorful but not too oily, and all the ingredients tasted very fresh. The fish was especially good. Service was nice and the restaurant had a comfortable atmosphere. Definitely worth trying if you like Cantonese-style hot pot.“

“Seven Grams is a restaurant specialized in Chinese cuisine, especially dumplings and noodles. The service was good. The food was decent and pricing was pretty reasonable. We enjoyed our dinner, though nothing really wowed me.

Note: The soy sauce bottle actually contained both soy sauce and vinegar. The vinegar taste was quite overwhelming. It would be better if they were separate. I ended up skipping this and just had the chili oil instead.

* Shrimp XLB 4/5 - XLBs are soup dumplings and these came with shrimp and pork inside. They were good, but there was an aftertaste I didn't like. It was either gamey or fishy. I didn't really taste this from the other dishes.

* Wontons with Chili Sauce 4/5 - I liked the mild kick of these wontons. They were good, though the chilli sauce wasn't as addicting as other places.

* Scallion Pancakes 4.5/5 - These were very crispy and made a fun snack for the table.

* Pan Fried Dumpling 4/5 - These were good, though not outstanding. I was expecting a more crispy texture, but they were kind of soft. Some of them also had soup inside like the XLB. Not a bad thing, but not quite what I thought they'd be.

* Golden Prime Beef Noodle Soup 4/5 - This was quite spicy, maybe medium to medium high level of spiciness. It came with noodles, vegetables, pickled vegetables, and thinly sliced beef. It tasted like a comforting homemade meal.“

“Thank you so much to our server Owen and all the staff here at Yang Ming. My family came here to celebrate the life of my Cosuins husband Bo. He loved it here so much. You guys are so nice and attentive. The food is amazing and thank you for allowing us to celebrate here and deal with all our emotions. 5 stars all around . You guys are like family thank you for the sweet serving“

“Absolutely delicious lamb chops with rice! I’ve been here many times, and the flavor is consistently excellent. I’m from Inner Mongolia, so I have pretty high standards when it comes to lamb — and this place definitely satisfies my craving. The lamb is flavorful, tender, and cooked really well. Highly recommended!“

“This is my 2nd time here. The Peking Duck is the best I’ve ever had recently. The skin is so crispy, the meat is tender and there is no fat at all. Other dishes were equally as delicious. Baby bok choy was so green, the scallion pancakes were pan-fried, … just look at my photos and you will see for yourself. I highly recommend this restaurant for a wonderful dining experience. Be sure to order the Peking Duck ahead of time. Service was also very good. My husband & I plan to return frequently.“

“I came here for a meal and was really impressed! I ordered the Beef Fried Rice and the Hunan-Style Fried Pork Slices, and both dishes tasted very authentic. The flavors were rich, well-balanced, and just what I was hoping for. The service was friendly and the atmosphere felt welcoming, making it a great place to enjoy a good Chinese meal. I’d definitely come back again !“

“I always go there to eat, last Saturday I invited my family and friends there 24 guests, everyone enjoyed the foods and services of Ma's Chinese restaurant and they specially mentioned that food had constant oil and the best flavor 😋 I wanted to mention the Manager Susan she was very nice and humble very happy to meet her!!
Keep it up the wonderful work 👏 👍“

“the food was great. i got the pork with leek dumplings, Xiao long bao, beef wrap, wonton in chili sauce and chili noodles.

they were all good. the beef wrap didn't really have enough green onions and it didn't seem pan fried enough.. idk it was the first time i had it doughy. maybe it's a preference thing, idk.“

“This is one of the best restaurants I ever experienced in LA. Though it is not big the food tastes really great. I really like the red bean sticky rice fried cake it reminds me of the ones I took in Beijing. The savory tofu pudding is strongly recommended. The steamed dumplings and Wonton are amazing. Strongly recommend this restaurant it will never let you down.“

“I personally love their jajangmyeon. The best jajangmyeon I ever had was at Yong Moon Lu @ Rowland Heights (please try their gan-jajangmyeon/간짜장), but this one is pretty good too. The jjamppong is not bad either.

I will definitely come here again.“

“The best Chinese vegan restaurant around here!“

“Mian is a great spot if you love Chinese noodles. They offer a wide variety of noodle dishes from different regions of China, so you can really taste several styles in one place. It feels unique, modern, and the restaurant stays open late, which is probably why so many young people come here.

If you’re a noodle lover, this is definitely a fun and unique place to try. The prices are affordable, and the overall quality is solid. If you live in the Rowland Heights area, it’s worth stopping by at least once to check it out.“

“OC Friends - looking for an amazing new Chinese food place or longing for a place to bring you food better than the long lost Yen Ching? Look no further than Royal Wok Orange. Ordered: Egg drop soup Cream cheese wontons Egg rolls Beef chew mein Honey walnut shrimp ORANGE CHICKEN❤️ Chicken fried Rice THEY KILLED IT!“

“This is the best lamb I had both in China and in the states. The owner is so nice and kind and treated us so well.

We ordered stew lamb, grilled lamb, Mongolian home made pie. They are so delicious!!! Not to mention the price, the quality with this quantity makes Mongolian Home Made Pie such a great choice!

I highly recommend.“

“Clean place, good food, plenty of parking, plenty of seating, and you have a choice of fountain drinks or a cooler of bottled and canned drinks.
And let me tell you...this place packs those containers FULL, the lids needed to be bent to be closed. Amazing, I will definitely be back.“

“They make authentic Guilin rice noodles here. So you order the noodles through the QR code and you can get the condiments to add to the bowl. We had the Golden Broth Beef Brisket Rice Noodles and Premium Signature Noodles. Added a fried egg and Secret Recipe Braised Tofu. Quick service and would return.“

“I'm always looking for a good place to get a 2-item combo and I think I've found my go-to. I've got a couple others closer to home, but this is worth the couple extra minute drive as the orange chicken and general tso's were both very good. The orange chicken was crispy, had a good orange flavor, and wasn't overly sweet or covered in a sticky sauce, just good flavors and a nice crispy skin. The general tso's delivered just a hint of heat and other good flavors. The chow mein is pretty standard fare. But the portions were great for both the 1 item and 2 item combos I got and I'll be back.“

“Soft opening right now.free drink and discount.“

“​When we pulled up, the parking lot was completely packed, which we took as a great sign for the food! Luckily, we found a spot nearby. Since there were only two of us, we got seated right away, but bigger groups definitely had a bit of a wait.
​The black bean noodles (jjajangmyeon) were incredible, the noodles were so chewy and had the perfect texture. The sweet and sour pork was really good, too. Honestly, I’m just thrilled I don’t have to drive all the way to Koreantown for great Korean-Chinese food anymore! So happy to find a spot close by that completely hits the spot.“

“​I was in charge of ordering Chinese food for a big crowd for my aunt's birthday party, and since KBP Asian Bistro was close by, I gave it a shot. Honest review: seeing how quiet the restaurant was at first made me second-guess my choice, but I'm so glad I stuck with it! Everyone at the party devoured the food. It was amazingly fresh and flavorful, and the orange chicken was easily my favorite. We had zero leftovers, which speaks for itself. I'll definitely be coming back here for all my Chinese food cravings!“

“It was our first time here. Wanted to try somewhere different. It’s more affordable than the places back in Garden Grove. When we first got sat, we were very confused on what to do. Tan came over and helped us out a lot. I observed other workers just pacing around but Tan was the only one hustling from table to table to assist. Food was great. Grill size is a bit limited which was my only complaint. But definitely recommend coming here“

“Ate here with some friends a day or two ago, one of them suggested it was great and indeed it was very good food! I got sesame chicken, beef & broccoli with fried rice and lo mean, which was soooo amazing and the portion they gave was THE BEST considering I love me some good Chinese food!! 👍🏽
I was super FULL when I took this picture, just to give an idea of how much they give you on a 2-item plate!! Highly suggest 👌🏽“

“This place is AWESOME. I will eat everything on the menu, but then again I am biased towards delicious fried dumplings, thick sliced beef shank in super spicy Mala noodle broth, popcorn chicken, and everything tasty under the sun. 100% will eat here repeatedly if and when given the chance.“

“We had a wonderful meal at Fengmu in Rowland Heights! The tabletop skewer grill makes dining here a fun experience, and the bright, modern interior provides a comfortable setting to enjoy a meal together.
We ordered a wide variety, including lamb and premium marinated steak skewers, beef tendon, pork cartilage, grilled scallops, and whole squid. We also tried grilled Chinese chives, zucchini, potatoes, corn, steamed buns, and seitan. There’s plenty of variety for sharing and trying something new.
The cold noodles, eggplant fried rice, and stir-fried rice cakes with fish cake rounded out our meal, with banana cheese adding a sweet finish. A great spot for anyone who enjoys grilled skewers and a table full of different dishes to share. We would happily return!“

“This restaurant came on my fyp so we de used to try it. I've only tried jajangmyeon once so I can't tell if what we had here is really good. We ordered jajang, sweet and sour chicken sauce on the side, walnut shrimp, salt & pepper pork and supposedly schezhuan beef but came out as beef broccoli. Didn't complain about the beef since it's freshly made. We love everything and portions are big. Atmosphere is super old.. hard to explain but clean and dingy at the same time. We will definitely come back if we're in the area. A must try.“

“The food is amazing, but staff can be rude at times. I went here to eat while carrying some grocery bags and they were very judgemental. Nothing rude was said, but staff gave judgemental looks and clearly wanted me out of there as quickly as possible. This did mean I got my food and check quicker than any restaurant I've been too before. I don't know if it's some sort of taboo to bring groceries into a restaurant, but it was only a couple bags and I don't have a car so I couldn't put them anywhere.“

“Amazing food, and even better service! Our waiter Caleb was so friendly and made me feel like a kid again. I have been depressed for 5 years and I think my experience here today has cured me. I found my meaning in life and I left a large tip for Caleb. Thank you Cafe Patio. I will be back soon“

“I am so grateful for the amazing staff here! Unfortunately I am allergic to seafood and didnt know that most of the dishes were made with fish or oyster sauce. When I told the staff I was allergic they went out of their way to change/create a dish i could eat so I could participate in dinner with my family. The service of the staff was phenomenal, thank you so much for your care and consideration.“

“Great food, I’ve been coming here since I was a kid. Recommend“

“Everything we ordered was very good, we had fried shrimp,egg rolls, pork egg foo young, cashew chicken & chicken lo mein hot tea and lemonade , the service is very friendly and attentive, we were greeted by everyone that seated & served us. Its in a strip mall in La Habra on 1 ave. & Leffingwell rd. Since 1972 so if you are craving some good American chinese food this is your place, stop by and give it a try.“

“Express Wok has been our family’s go-to takeaway for Chinese food. We’ve been coming here for YEARS!Their Orange Chicken, Sweet Chili Chicken and Teriyaki Chicken are some of our favorites.Annie’s customer service is amazing and she always has a friendly greeting when you walk in.It’s a popular spot so they are constantly cooking dishes to replace those that are running low.Good value and great portions! The food is so tasty and yummy.“

“Love this place! The orange chicken is AMAZING!!!“

“Wow talk about amazing service! The food was just as good as the staff. I’ve never had such good hot & sour soup. As someone who has been to China before this is the most authentic and delicious experience I’ve had in SoCal. Will definitely come back soon!“

“Food: 4*
Service: 5*
Ambiance: 3*

Stopped by here for dinner and we were not disappointed. All the food was fresh, tasty, and ample. We were a party of 8, so we ordered and good amount of food. Everything was great. The orange chicken was not as sweet as others and was really good.

Food break down:
The hot and sour soup was delicious, tasty and hit the spot.
The sliced fish in Szechwan sauce was fantastic. The fish was perfectly cooked and the heat was the right amount of spice and flavor.
The pork and cabbage dumplings were juicy and tender. I wished I ordered two orders of this.
The combination sautéed noodles was great as well. A good mix of pork, chicken, and seafood with a nice light sauce. Very tasty.
The pan seared green beans were delicious. Tender crisp with “the breath” of the wok which was slightly smokey. Always a favorite.
The combination fried rice was tasty and a good balance of flavors. For the rice lovers.
The braised eggplant was a surprise hit. Eggplant can be bland but this wasn’t. It had a nice blend of spice and flavor, and was a hit.
The beef with broccoli was delicious as well. Tasty and packed with tender crisp broccoli.

The service was great. The owner lady was attentive, helpful and gave good recommendations (sliced fish, hot and sour soup). The ambience was dated, but clean. No A/C made it hot while eating. All in all a great meal.“

“Excellent food & service. Our after church Lunch Bunch often patrons Chens. We are guaranteed to be greeted with a warm smile, and accommodating to host our party, no matter what size.
Makes the experience to the next level of customer satisfaction.

Blessings 🙌“

“Honestly, Twin Panda Bowl was so good. The chow mein, spicy chicken, and orange chicken were all amazing and had so much flavor. The service was great too, and everyone was really nice. Everything was just perfect, and I’ll definitely be coming back again. I highly recommend this place if you’re looking for some really good Chinese food! 🥡🔥“