20 Best Chinese Restaurants near San Anselmo

“I've been going to this place for my lunch for the past 3 and 1/2 years whenever I'm in the area definitely stop by here The customer service is good food is delicious and always hot but one thing I will say is if you want this for a good lunch definitely want to come before noon and after about 1:00 or 2:00 otherwise there is quite a line the Kung Pao chicken is the best. During the week can't speak for the weekend but definitely worth trying The only other place that comes close is lams kitchen in Mill valley“

“The food was absolutely delicious, and I genuinely enjoyed every bite. Everything was flavorful and well prepared, and I had a great dining experience overall.

That said, I found the price to be very high compared to the portion and what you actually get. The food was definitely good, but at this price point, I’m not sure the value is there for me.

I really enjoyed the meal, but I’ll have to think twice about whether I would come back again because of the price.“

“If you're in and around Sausalito and want some pretty good Chinese (not the absolute best but good enough), then check this place out. Does get busy at times, but nice for lunch. Food portions are decent, and the staff is super friendly!“

“You can't top Dj's Chinese Cuisine in Larkspur. The lunch specials are indeed a good value for a Marin restaurant, and I'm all about disorganization. Plus, Joanne's been serving up plates and sass as the resident waitress mama for decades. She's like Flo from the 1970s sitcom Alice, minus the English - or rather, she's saying it all in Chinese. Funny, tough exterior, gem of a person once you get to know her.“

“I have been coming back to Ming's again and again for years. It is outstanding. Ming is a genius. It is some of the best Chinese food we've had. Szechuan chicken particularly outstanding: Smokey Rich delicious. Kung pao chicken also outstanding. Ming. Thank you!“

“How nice to finally have an excellent Chinese restaurant in San Rafael. Nicely decorated, friendly and efficient service and delicious cuisine! Give them a try, you won’t be disappointed.“

“Loved everything there, especially my daughter. Will always come back!“

“I went there to see if I could eat there, but it was a take-out restaurant.
However, I ordered delicious food and enjoyed it when I got home.
I was grateful that the friendly staff told me about nearby parks where I could eat and explained things well.
There is also a parking lot, so park comfortably.“

“Following recommendations, we tried takeout. Be aware it takes longer than average. I ordered 4 items at 5:40 and pickup time was 6:15-6:30. I was there at 6:20. It was bagged & waiting with many other orders. There were few diners. It looked quite basic & not appealing as a destination unless bringing young children. The owner was gracious and friendly. The small wonton soup could feed 2. It was very good, tho there was a slight aftertaste of oil. I’m used to chow mein noodles being very thin. Theirs is like spaghetti—good, but not what I expected or wanted. Orange chicken was tasty. The broccoli beef had a delicious sauce over extremely tender beef and huge pcs. of broccoli. I asked for no garlic without much hope. No garlic! I was happy👍🏼 Very generous portions with no stinting on meat or fish in entrees. My one real criticism is the size of the cuts. Veggies require a knife as they’re double-size. Very awkward when eating soup. I don’t know if this represents Ping’s style or an overwhelmed cook who hasn’t time to properly prep. It’s a glaring kitchen misstep that needs correcting.
Would I return? Absolutely. Fresh and plentiful, even if I disagree with ingredient prep.“

“Food is always fresh , friendly people who work there“

“Little Mandarin is under new ownership, and it is better than ever. I've gone there for over twenty years and the food under the new ownership is even better and less oily. The restaurant has been updated and modernized, and is cleaner. Best of luck to the new owners.“

“very bad customer service. dirty forks on table. server was to busy eating her lunch to see if we needed anything. food was ok I've had better.“

“Honestly didn't have high hopes booking this on short notice for a special anniversary dinner, but the place absolutely came through. We were welcomed warmly, our table was beautifully set, and the staff had noted the occasion when I booked — which meant little thoughtful touches throughout the evening without ever being over the top. The food was the real highlight. Each course was a proper step up, with portions generous enough to satisfy and presentation lovely enough to feel like a special meal. Our server's wine pairings were spot on. The bill was very fair given the whole experience. Already locked in as next year's anniversary spot. Genuinely lovely.“

“Very nice people good food“

“I have been to a LOT of Chinese restaurants. The General Tso and Sesame Chicken at Shang Hai Kitchen is by far the best I've ever had. Also their fried rice so so light and delicious.

10/10 would recommend. Fantastic food.“

“Let me start by saying — I’m a tough reviewer ( evidence below). 90% of the time, I give terrible or fantastic reviews, and this doughnut shop firmly lands in the “fantastic” category (the kind that restores your faith in humanity and fried dough).

Everything on the menu is pure deliciousness. My kids loved anything with sprinkles or chocolate, leaving a trail of sticky smiles behind them. As for me? I fell head over heels for their apple fritters — crisp on the outside, tender insid. And don’t even get me started on the plain old-fashioned doughnuts — simple, nostalgic perfection that somehow tastes like a Sunday morning hug.

Highly recommend — but be warned: once you try these doughnuts, there’s no going back to ordinary ones.“

“Wow, I've found my new favorite Northbay Chinese restaurant! Sat down for a to go order, and ordered a bowl of hot and sour soup while waiting, which was delish. I was pleasantly impressed with the comfortable and plush seating at booths and tables I headed home with Black Pepper Beef, Salt and Pepper Pork Chop, and General's Chicken, and we happily devoured all dishes; they were all savory, juicy, tender, and the meat was perfectly cooked. The batter on the pork and chicken was still tasty when we polished off the leftovers the next day. The only slight demerit was the service was a bit off-putting; the waiters were not welcoming when I arrived and didn't seem to be happy working there. I'll be coming back again, that's for sure and hope the staff were just having a bad day.“

“By my personal experience I do not understand the 3.8 star rating. The service is great...in the evenings anyway. The food in the trays may sometimes need refreshing but the staff is always accommodating to make it fresh. I didn't give the food a 5 because let's face it...pre-made food is never as good as everything fresh to order but the food is tasty and let us not forget we are not at a sit down restaurant.. once again the staff has been great!“

“Nice spacious dining room with warm tones. Great food. Love the many dim sum options as well as other dishes available. Staff is friendly and helpful. We enjoy this place when in the area. Look forward to next visit soon.
Plenty of parking.“

“I would like to express my appreciation for Maria’s exceptional preparation of my order. The thoughtful note “have a good day” truly brightened my day. Thank you, Maria! My order was successfully prepared at 1:24 p.m. on August 29, 2026.“