50 Best Chinese Restaurants in Sacramento

“This is one of my favourite restaurants anywhere . . . people who live in Sacramento are so lucky! The food is so tasty . . . and it's the service. It simply doesn't get any better! Each person we encountered was focused and friendly. I'll dream of coming up with a reason to be back in Sacramento so I can return.“

“Fantastic dim sum and noodles. I got the classics, such as siu mai and xiao long bao, and a bowl of mapo tofu. The tofu was szechuan style, so it was full of that delicious numbing flavor. The food was served quickly and service was so friendly. I will definitely be back when im in the area.“

“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 .“

“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.“

“This place is amazing! The food is fresh and so delicious, the broths were very flavorful. You pick from different tiers. Each tier has a variety of foods for your hotpot and appetizers to choose from. We rented out a karaoke room for my birthday and it enhanced our experience even more! Having a private room with friends and a hotpot table created an unforgettable time. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. Drinks are also included with your meals along with a condiments bar and rice station. 10/10 recommend and I will for sure be revisiting. (Blurred video for privacy of friends)“

“Delicious noodle soups. Rice noodle is my favorite and it's pretty hard to find rice noodle soup locations. They are also inexpensive.

The cucumber salad was very underwhelming. Possibly a leftover menu item from the previous restaurant at this location.“

“Walking into ZhangLiang Malatang is like stepping into a hotpot Hunger Games. You grab a giant bowl, a pair of tongs, and immediately start convincing yourself you won’t overdo it… until you realize the bowl itself weighs as much as your guilty conscience. Everything is $15/lb, which sounds fine until you’re piling in noodles, tofu, and a casual half-pound of bok choy like it’s free samples at Costco. I had visions of a $30 monster bowl, but by some miracle (and sheer tong restraint), I walked away with a $21 creation. Under budget, baby. 💅

The proteins looked a little questionable like they’ve seen better days but hey, they didn’t make me sick, so that’s what I call a culinary win. I went with the dry pot (aka stir-fried hotpot without broth), because nothing says “Sacramento in summer” like avoiding boiling soup in 100-degree heat. Flavor was punchy, numbing, and just the right amount of spicy. It came with rice, which was cute but completely unnecessary since I also threw ramen in my bowl. Carb-on-carb crime, and I regret nothing.

There’s also a sauce bar, but honestly... didn’t need it. My dry pot was already sauced up like it was headed to a drag brunch. My friends went for the tom yum broth, which was promising but ended up with more lemongrass tonkatsu, flavorful and rich, but lacking complexity and that “Thai-level spicy.” Definitely Chinese spicy, which is basically a tickle if you’re used to Southeast Asian fire levels.

Service is minimal, because you’re basically your own chef here — grab, weigh, pay, sit. They bring it out, and then it’s just you, your bowl, and the consequences of your own decisions.

Verdict: A fun, chaotic hotpot adventure that tests both your spice tolerance and your ability to eyeball a pound of bean curd. Would I come back? Yes. Would I accidentally overspend next time? Also yes.“

“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!“

“Best seafood restaurant to eat at“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“I wanted to try Lollibowl again for many years. The last time I had dinner there was when they first opened. Many of my friends have told me that their dishes are very delicious and the portions are very generous. I decided to order lunch to go today. Yes! Their food is yummy and they filled the to-go boxes to the top. The prices are also reasonable. I'm happy I have one more restaurant added to my list in Sacramento.
I'm looking forward to returning. Lol!“

“Very good.“

“Honestly a hidden gem that we discovered a week ago. Been back already with a bigger group and it was just as good. Probably the best Chinese restaurant in sac at this point. Their duck has amazing flavor and crispy skin, the house noodles tastes fresh with a great texture and the salt baked chicken is great too with the ginger scallion sauce. They have a few really good off menu dishes too that we all enjoyed. The staff is incredibly sweet and attentive and the place is clean and comfortable. We will be back soon with more family and friends.“

“I’ve been eating here for several years Very tasty and delicious authentic Chinese food from Guilin. The price is also in a good range. I really like the crispy pork which gives rich texture. Beef is also a great option. Their soup base is one of the best in Sac area.“

“I been coming here for years. I love ordering from the Lunch Specials Monday through Saturday 11:00AM to 3:00PM. I love #1 Sweet & Sour pork served with Pork Fried Rice & Pork Chow Mein. I always order to go the Chow Fun- Chicken Chow Fun-"Dry" so good. This is one of my favorite restaurants. Tell a friend a co-worker and family this one of the best restaurant's to go too ❤️ 👍“

“Great Local Chinese! My husband grew up in Hong Kong and so Chinese food is a staple for us. We were looking for something new and gave Jade Garden a try. They had a great 'family style' meal that he and I shared. They offer 2 different combinations. My favorite items were the cashew chicken and the egg flower soup. The staff were very friendly and answered any questions we had. They have a large menu, so many options! I really enjoyed my experience here and look forward to returning.“

“Love this place. Been going since early 90s. Moved to North Carolina back in 2001 and yes I shipped C for four to north carolina. Worth every penny. Coming back to Sac this week for vacation. Always a place I go when visiting. In the south everybody talks about soul food. It's good and all but this is truly my soul food.“

“I highly recommend the sesame chicken, fried prawns, egg rolls, chicken fried rice, honey walnut shrimp, sweet & sour chicken, and the cream cheese ragoons. We always order some variation of these items & its always delicious! Very consistent restaurant, we eat here maybe once a week, my kids & hubby love it!! Customer service is always great as well. We were skeptical after the changed owners last year; we've been coming here 12 years or so. But I gotta tell ya, the menu stayed the same, but the food is BETTER than it was under previous owners. & I love that they finally gutted the place & remodeled the inside. We've eaten inside recently for the 1st time in about 5 years. Would definitely recommend to anyone that loves Chinese food!“

“They have great food my favorite beef and black bean chow fun, the peaking spare ribs and general chicken. It's hard to find beef black bean chow fun at other places. I have been going to highland Chinese for 13 years and the food is still good. I have tried many other places and I just can't find one that I like as much as highland Chinese. For a little hole in the wall restaurant it is very good.“

“Ate there today with My family party of 6 ..Food was SPOT ON ..ON POINT .Everyone just kept comenting on how good the food was...Our server Mary.was just a joy ..She had her hands full but she was a Professional...Thank You Mary .and Thank You to Your Kitchen staff . The food was Outstanding. We will be back“

“Had their beef chow mein and spicy crispy chicken. The spicy crispy chicken was amazing and is absolutely spicy just how it should be. They don’t mess around with the spice. Highly recommend this place food is delicious and service is awesome.“

“I was thinking the serving and the number of dumplings were not a lot considering it was only $11 but I was wrong! There were actualIy 10 dumplings on it. I was not able to finish it so I had to take it home. It could be good for two persons as long as you’re not that hungry.“

“One of my favorite Chinese comfort foods. I started coming in 1986. I haven't been here in 7 years. Scrambled eggs with BBQ pork and veggies over rice Hoisen sauce Blend chili oil, soy sauce and hot mustard and then drench the plate.“

“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 placed an order for pickup from the restaurant on my birthday because I love Chinese food. The food was good. Really enjoyed the rice and broccoli beef and the orange chicken. The one thing that stood out though was how polite the ladies were when I went in to pick up the food, and they were really nice and gave me some sesame balls to try for free. Small gestures like that go a long way for me and I really appreciate the kindness. Just came here to share that they have made a repeat customer out of me just based on how they treated me yesterday. Really great people. The food's good. I will absolutely be back!“

“This place is legit Taishanese / Cantonese food.
Got the mushroom steak, hand pulled chicken, the garlic clam, and the yellow eel clay pot rice.
The seafood is fresh, the meat is of food quality and well seasoned, the clay pot eel rice is good. I'm not much for chicken, but the chicken person liked it.“

“I enjoy the food very much. Sometimes I make special requests (no salt) and they are very great about accommodating me. Delivery is always curious and polite. The location is perfect if I choose to walk to the restaurant🙃“

“First time coming to this place, I’m so glad that they opened in Sacramento as I’m always craving for some Chinese local food such as skewers and spicy food 🥘. Price is reasonable to me that they currently have discount for students and those who shared the their promotion flyer on social media. Must try: lamb / pork belly with mushrooms/ oyster/ pancakes/ rice noodles and dumplings 🥟. Will come back soon:) good luck on your new business 🤗“

“Always try to come here whenever I'm in the area. Sometimes they are closed and get depressed. Amazing food and tastes authentic. Fresh ingredients and friendly owners. Great place❤️

Vegetarian options: There is vegetarian options. You can even request vegetarian versions of original dishes.

Kid-friendliness: Is kid friendly.

Parking: Free parking, but try to be quicks because Sac PD like to give parking tickets on competitive parking areas like Broadway.“

“My favorite go/to to satisfy my Dimsum craving. Clean. Fast service. Filling small dimsum plates. Only thing is tea is $2 per person but only one tea pot. Comp tea could have been better. Management should consider offering tea for free. This would be a good service to customers.“

“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.“

“I think they have the best chow mein in town. And they make really good hamburgers (and perfect fries) for less than any of our local chain store/fast food places.Their broccoli beef is super yummy too. So to their fried rice. I haven't tried much else from their extensive menu but I suppose I should because I like all their food that I have tried. I am also very sensitive to MSG and have never ever gotten a headache after eating their food; and I react quickly and painfully to even a trace of that stuff in my food.
This is a take-out location. There is no seating for eating there, but they are fast with any order. Call your order in and it'll be ready when you get there.“

“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!“

“I come here regularly with my family (both Togo and dine in). Their food is delicious and authentic… even my picky Chinese father loved the food here. I’d recommend this place 100%.

They like certain things to be as fresh as possible for togos so they may not finish some of your Togo items until you get there… to avoid veggies and saucy things from getting soggy. So you might have to wait a bit for your pick up. But trust me, it’s much better this way… in terms of the quality of the food; don’t expect it to be like a quick in and out and you’ll be fine.

Here are our go tos: won ton soup (with or without noodles), chicken chow mein no veggies (kids), Peking pork chops, fish filet with string beans, seczhuan shrimp, baked sea bass (30 min prep), and maybe a salt and pepper dish.“

“Best snackz! I've introduced so many humans to this place. It's well worth the visit! You'll be back.“

“Wanted to try everything on the menu however our stomachs were not up for the challenge. Went in during lunch time and it wasn’t too busy and we were quickly seated. Ordered something from pretty much each section of the menu and each dish had its own unique flavor. The standout for me has to be the green beans and the shrimp pumpkin salted egg dishes. However the other dishes were equally as wonderful. Great environment to dine in and very clean. Also, the waiters there were extremely sweet and welcoming which added on to the overall dining experience. Can’t wait to return to try other dishes off the menu, I’m pretty sure it will taste delicious!“

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

“We were traveling to Lake Tahoe. We passed through Sacramento and ate Asian food called Yum Cha Cafe (on the right side of the Shunfa SF Supermarket on 65th Street. We ate their roast duck, barbecued pork buns, shrimp balls, and barbecue. , fried noodles, siomai, their roast duck is so famous and really delicious. Very good seasoning, very fresh, plump and elastic meat. This is the most valuable roast duck in this area. I only had it in Hong Kong last time. I'm so happy today. I tasted such a good taste again. My family and I are very happy. I recommend it to everyone. You must try it. It's incredible.“

“Why do the serve spaghetti at a Chinese restaurant? It taste good though. Smothered in cheese. I think the sauce is sweet and sour sauce. Happy hour drinks take forever to prepare and service needs work. Minus one star. Try the giant pork leg too.“

“Extremely surprised how clean, comfortable, new this place is for a spot in Sacramento. Definitely a vibe here, Cantonese influenced, food is delicious and tasty as would expect from a Cantonese establishment. They play Cantonese and mandarin songs which also makes it feel like you’re in Hong Kong eating/ dining. This plus they got karaoke rooms, pretty awesome concept! ??“

“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.“

“Good food each time. I've been visiting this location for over 10 years and my last visit on 9.7.25 we dined in. I went with the General Chicken Combo with Chicken Chow Mein 🔥 My lady got the Broccoli with Chicken Combo with Pork Fried Rice 😋 Both came with soup and an egg roll. Bomb food. Can't go wrong. Highly recommend 👌🏼“

“I love love this place food is delicious and the people are great everyone is friendly and they give you lots of food I've been eating here for like 10 years“

“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.“

“Beback rating- yeah

I used to work around this area a few years ago. On one occasion I decided to try their food. I was not disappointed with their shrimp fried rice the most and have visited them a few more times.

Today I was I. The area for another reason. Their sign said open from 10am till 9pm. Well, the owner pops in a little past 11am. Not good normally, but I do remember two older people running the place. So, a little grace was needed. Plus, knowing my past experiences with their food., I didn’t get irritated. Yes, this is truly a mom and pop kinda place!

I’m glad I was patient as the fried rice was savory as usual, one of the best around town. This is one of those places where you get rewarded for not judging a book by its cover.“

“It was my first time having dinner at Gold Coast Cuisine inside one of their karaoke rooms last night. The room is very comfortable with music videos while enjoying our yummy dinner. All the dishes we have are very fresh and delicious. The service is excellent as well. The karaoke system is great. We have fun after the delicious meal.

Vegetarian options: Good selection of vegetarian menu

Parking: Although the parking lot is busy, many spaces are available within a short walk.

Wheelchair accessibility: The restaurant is wheelchair friendly“

“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.“