50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Rio Linda

“Every experience I have had at this restaurant has consistently exceeded my expectations, and my mother who visits there regularly echoes my sentiment. The owner Amy goes above and beyond to ensure that her guests feel welcome and be food is delicious as well. The friday pork bun special and teriyaki/pepper chicken are all favorites here. While it isn't your typical fast food chinese restaurant, this locally owned establishment hits all the marks in terms of quality and customer service. Keep up the great work!“

“Having moved from Sacramento 18 years ago, it had been too long since dining at Frank Fat’s. Impeccable service started with the hostesses at the front door and continued at our booth in the back. With many savory appetizers to start, my family made the wise choice to order with the Combination Platter - four servings of several of the best appetizers. Entrees are served family style allowing everyone at the table to enjoy each dish that is ordered. My favorite was the Honey Walnut Prawns, perfectly cooked prawns with a nice crunch. The Hunan Chicken Chow Mein with crunchy noodles was a table favorite, as was the Mixed Vegetables Chicken. Our server was Luis who provided attentive table service throughout our delightful meal.“

“the best place for lunch in sacramento been coming here for years and years the food is always amazing and the staff is top of the line this is a sacramento staple a must try place to come eat and visit i promise come try there food and you will always come back for more“

“Great customer service. We were greeted and both my wife and I were acknowledged, no weird staff like other places we been too . The food was delicious, this place was on point and the woman at the register was attentive smiling and a pleasure to talk to . And the prices makes sense .“

“Delicious solid food in a humble little place. Yes, a tasty cheap meal does exist. If you’re down for a no nonsense sort of place that thrives as a takeout place and doubles as a restaurant this is it. I ate here twice this week while staying at a nearby hotel. Friendly service. Generous portions. Great prices. Leftovers for sure. What else do you need?“

“Okay, of you pulled this up I hope it's because you are trying to decide if you should go here. Let's start with the obvious, this is a nondescript strip center convenience store. There isn't much to indicate this is a restaurant. Service at the counter is prompt and friendly. This is to-go only. There are no seating options whatsoever. The menu is pretty simple with the Chinese classics we've come to expect. There are no combo meals or plates. Each item comes served as plate to share family style. Keep an eye out, there are no prices on the menus. An order of rice, an order of eggrolls, an order of broccoli beef and an order of sesame chicken were $75!!! Let's cut to the chase. How was the food? The rice was a big plate of dark brown rice, no peas and carrots, which is how I prefer it, there was a little onion, but the flavor was all there and it was excellent! The eggrolls are extraordinary. The order is 4 and they are massive, batter dipped and fried until golden and crispy and they are easily some of the beat eggrolls I've ever had. The beef and broccoli was exactly what it should be. The beef was tender, the broccoli was not overcooked, the sauce was flavorful. It was very good. The sesame chicken was fried perfectly crisp and stood up to the flavorful sauce. It's wasn't overly spicy. It was some of the best sesame chicken I've ever had. So while the atmosphere wasn't great and the prices were steep, the flavor and the quality was absolutely present in every dish I got here. This is definitely one of those hidden spots that only neighborhood people know about, but definitely worth checking out.“

“excellent old school Cantonese food! if I'm in the area I always make sure to do a huge takeout order and bring back to the Bay area!“

“Worth the wait. Friendly staff. Food comes out quickly. Excellent food.“

“first things first, the service.. wow.
i’ve never been to a restaurant with such great/friendly service!
ordered chicken chow mein, steamed bbq pork buns, xiao long bao, shiu mai, walnut shrimp, thai tea and wonton soup — good size portions for a reasonable price
everything was so good! highly recommend! my new favorite spot and will definitely be back!“

“Had their 5 course set meal for $40. Three people feasted with leftovers to go. Best food deal I've had in a restaurant in years. 3 entrees, soup, appetizer, rice. Way more food than 4 people can eat.

Food was way above average for a Chinese restaurant. Food was fresh, delicious, came out in like 5 minutes. Large menu. Coming back when passing by on I-80. This meal would cost double in Bay Area.

Though not truly 5 star place, I'm giving it 5 stars for VALUE.“

“Best place ever. The owners are amazing. My 2 year old son was having a tantrum and crying outside the store and the sweet lady came out with a little rice treat and gave it to him and he calmed down and said thank you. Please please please support this little treasured business.“

“Very good.“

“Decided to go eat some Chinese food this morning at east side chef the food was okay the service one waitress was very nice then you have the other one who had an attitude and also whoever thought they would charge $2.75 for a tiny cup of tea things change with time will I go back No I decided to go back again because the food was okay the first time when I went back I got a male server he was much nicer than the lady with the glasses and short hair she was in the kitchen the rice was hard luncheon specials had no shrimp in it I will not return for sure when you order their shrimp fried luncheon specials make sure you get some shrimp will be praying for them in Jesus Name 🙏 I went back to this restaurant since the last time that I was there the food is always good The service change everyone was very nice I just don't like eating out of their dinner plates I don't like the symbols on the plates so I won't eat out of the plate anymore but the food in the atmosphere was good I enjoyed my dinner there this time and the waitress was wonderful“

“I thought my first visit was just a lucky hit — everything was perfect. But after coming back again and again, it’s undeniable: this is the best Chinese food I’ve ever had.

Every dish has its own distinct flavor, exactly the way it should. And the temperature? Always piping hot — from the tea to the entrées — every single time.

Consistently delicious, served hot, and absolutely worth the wait.“

“This is my spot when I want dimsum. Place is clean, food comes out quick, and the portions are decent. Only complaint is they charge $2 per person for tea but you just get one pot for the table. Would be nice if they made it free. Other than that, no issues.“

“Drove by this place for years and finally tried it out. Got a lunch special and the price was very good for soup, egg roll, chow mein, shrimp, tea.

Food was great. Portions big--typical of Chinese food. Value can't get any better than $14 for everything I listed above.“

“This is one of those “hole in the wall” spots with really great food and decent prices you don’t wanna miss! We stopped here on a whim, and walked in to a completely empty unassuming place where they had an s Warriors game on TV (which we loved as Dub heads lol) and sat down. We ordered honey walnut shrimp (YUM) and a variety of other dishes that were really, really great! We walked out full with enough food for dinner both of us and lunch for him the next day 😂 Definitely going back - I keep thinking about that honey walnut shrimp and the pork fried rice!“

“Best Sichuan food I've had in Sacramento! And the portion sizes are super generous as well so you never feel stiffed.

The Sichuan boiled fish was delicious and the fish fillet was tender and numerous. The green beans are some of the best I've had, with amazing flavor and crunchy despite being out of season. Genuinely green beans are the hardest veggie to stir fry so if they got that down, everything else should be locked down too.

The new owners definitely fixed all the issues with the previous“

“Highland Chinese is my FAVORITE place in all of Sacramento and Placer County to get Chinese food. The service is always great and the food is consistently incredible. My personal favorite is the Braised Tofu and Vegetable Chow Mein but a popular one among my family is the Hong Kong Style Pan Fried Noodles. Egg drop soup is perfect for cold weather days or sick days. Really everything there is good and you can't go wrong“

“Let me clear this first food fresh and really good but if I am spending $16 I think there should be enough food in my plate food is good people good but good in the plate ? Very little. Over all happy with my purchase taste wise but still hungry.“

“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.“

“First their food (pork fried rice, Peking ribs, spring roll) were delicious and generous. The price is very reasonable at $42 . They were very busy with dining and many to go orders. My complaint is they brought the rolls and rice out together, 10-15 later they brought ribs out but by then our rice was cold. The only offer was to warm rice in micro.“

“I visited Wong's Canton Chinese Restaurant on a Thursday, a little after they opened around 1130 am. This was my first visit. The hostess was very kind and sat us at a table. My friend and I ordered two different lunch combination plates ( #2 and #3) to share. There was so much food that my friend was able to take the uneaten food for her husband.
The food was delicious. If you try Wong's, make sure to bring your appetite.“

“I was waiting on a late flight and happened to fall right upon this place The owner (bar tender) is absolutely delightful. The whole crowd made me feel right at home. I will recommend this to everyone, when we are in Sacramento!“

“I've lived in Carmichael for years and have finally discovered my favorite Chinese restaurant.
The veggies are cooked perfectly, the sauces yummy, not heavy and the food is delicious.
The staff is friendly and nice.
Give it a try, I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“We have been eating at SG for maybe 40 years. We like Orange Chicken and Lemon Chicken, the Won Ton soup is great and they have eggplant that's the draw for us. The prices are great and the service is great. The atmosphere is better than many more expensive restaurants.“

“Food was amazing! The portions are bigger than they appear in the pictures, which is rare to get more food than you would assume. It has been a very long time since I received customer service that great! The lady there went above and beyond and was soo nice! Only down side is parking in the area is not ideal, but that has nothing to do with the restaurant itself.

Please try this place you will love it!“

“They deserve to be busier but I’m glad it’s nice and quiet. Great service, very good food, clean and comfortable. The fried foods are done absolutely perfectly, not over greasy, crisp and moist on the inside. I do prefer the lemon chicken over orange bc the sauce on the orange was too much like sweet and sour and had no spice. It also needed some kind of fruit or vegetable to break it up but I am very happy with the lemon chicken. Glad we found this cute little hole in the wall.“

“I’m always looking for new Chinese restaurants and this was recommended on Nextdoor Neighbor. We tried it and are fans. The lunch special is such a good deal with plenty of food for not much money. But the real deal is that the food is delicious! Fresh tasty, flavorful, hot and authentic. Try this neighborhood gem…it’s well worth the trip.“

“I ordered their Cashew nut chicken from the lunch special. It had lots a veggies and the chicken had a nice flavor and was not chewy like at some other places. It came with a wonton but no sauce. The wonton was not crunchy and not very good. The fried rice was cooked well and tasty. The portion for lunch was good. I wish it was a little less greasy.“

“The Egg Foo Young was amazing!! Big, fluffy, flavorful egg patties with bean sprouts and green onion, perfectly cooked. The accompanying sauce was delicious with carrot, zucchini, broccoli, onion, mushroom, bok choy, and celery. Also loved the Katsu chicken. Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy inside. Generous portions, reasonably priced. Also must give a shout out to the wait staff. Pleasant, friendly, and accommodating. Recommend.“

“Had their Broccoli Beef Combination .. good portions and tasty. Take out only.“

“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 !“

“I love this place! They provide high quality meals, they have a nice menu, The chief cook in that spot is a professional, I love a lot tasting all their food. The food is always tasty, the service towards the clients is agreeable. I go often to this restaurant and I not even once was unhappy. I recommend it to all my friends.“

“Excellent quality and flavor. We ordered Siu mai, steamed pork and soup dumplings, but the real stars were the shrimp and pea shoot dumplings. I was definitely surprised about this location at a ghost kitchen and food pick up spot located in the north downtown area. Be aware that this is a automated/screen order venue that only accepts mobile payments and no cash.“

“Found a new local favorite pho place! This place is tucked away in a plaza but totally worth the find.

The pho broth is on point, but they have a secret sauce that is mind slowly delicious!

Would come back and be a regular here!“

“We ordered for the first time tonight and I am so upset that we haven’t ordered from here before. The food is so fresh and flavorful. The shrimps were plump and everything felt so fresh and of high quality. We will definitely be eating here again.“

“Panda Express has solved the big chain issue of different service and tastes per loction. Have dined at many locations and staff is always friendly and good is consistently good. As a Panda fan, one goes to a new location with the tastes buds geared upfor what they have come to expect. Not disappointed.“

“Quick service with a smile! Reasonably priced! My food was super hot just like I love it!“

“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.“

“Simple eating area with nice lighting & very clean. Generous portions with an abundance of flavor & wide variety of specials on the menu! Service was fabulous, food was delightful, & surprised how fresh everything was! Will absolutely be coming here again!“

“We wanted to try some Chinese food and found this little place. We ordered the pan-fried noodles with beef and the sweet and sour pork. The noodles were good, but I was disappointed with the sweet and sour pork. Most of what I ate was batter. There was very little meat in the dish.“

“i went there with my brother last night and it was great, i love the place, very clean and very affordable, food was awesome, ive been finding and asking for a chinese restaurant that can go beyond my duty schedule and now i finally found one here in Sac,, at last i can say now these place may lessen my craving for the city where i stayed for at least 2 years, Flushing, NY...hehehe...“

“Yesterday was the first time we went to this excellent restaurant. But It is absolutely not the last. We enjoyed the evening a lot with the generous service, with the fine dishes and booze and with the modest charge. We will definitely return there in a short time.“

“This is my go to spot for Sunday dim sum. Pretty solid offerings and the staff are friendly and helpful. They take a minute telling you all the options they have on their cart and if you are looking for something else, they will track it down for you. Consistently good food/service for the last 8 years I have been going.“

“Very nice clean restaurant. On today's visit I ordered the orange chicken and chicken chow mein, and a side order of Mongolian beef.

The orange chicken was great. The glaze had a crispy crunch like you'd want if you were eating fried chicken. The sweetness was low but balanced with the orange flavor and had pleasant subtle flavoring. Total perfection.

The chicken chow mein was cooked perfectly. The noodles were lightly coated and the flavor was light but perfect and balanced well with the orange chicken.

The Mongolian beef was excellent, came with a healthy dose of veggies, and had multiple flavors that danced on the tongue. The oils added an enhanced but light subtle flavor. In my photos I took a photo of the dish, and half the dish so you could see the oils. The oils were also great to lightly toss my chow mein with the veggies to enhance the flavor even more. The only down side was their was zero spicy and hear factor to the Mongolian beef. Your grandparents could safely eat it. Im used to my Mongolian beef being spicy with a good kick of heat to my palette. However this is my first visit to lucky wok and I am factoring in I should've asked as some restaurants customize heat to the customer's request and use mild to low spicy/heat by default.

The combination plate also comes with a soup of the day for free on dine-in orders only. Today's soup of the day was an excellent egg drop soup. It was delightful. Full of subtle flavor, and that wonderful broth which is rich and thick.

There was plenty of seating and the interior has a nice chic vibe and atmosphere. The ac was just right for comfort. The staff was friendly, polite, and attentive.

I'd recommend this spot for a family outing, or for lunch or dinner on the go as they specialize in take out and delivery.“

“Food was sooooo good!! Will definitely go back.“

“The clams and black bean sauce were delicious as was the fresh fish in black bean sauce. I can only tell you that I've been living here for 9 years and it's the first restaurant that I have found that is authentic cooking that it was just delicious.“

“I have been ordering here for over 2 years and my experience is always the same. Quick and professional service delivered to my front door within 45 minutes. Food is always fresh. The only thing I have ordered that I wasn't 100% pleased with was their chicken wings and that was because the bread on them was too thick for my liking. Other than that I would recommend this place to anyone looking for an affordable, tasty chinese food experience. A personal favorite is the BBQ pork fried rice which comes with a bed of yummy pieces of pork on top.“