Atmosphere is abysmal - this a place to order “go to.” Food is bland and gloppy - the portions are big tho! It is apparent, however, that they are making it fresh to order - for some reason it just doesn’t work out. I’ve had the Kung Pao Chicken (tasteless, no spice, colorless); beef w/broccoli (bland and tired); Mu Shu Pork (meh - but at least there was a lot of it), and hot/sour soup (very vinegary, not spicy). I’ve tried 3x, getting 6 different items, and was disappointed by all of them. At night the ambiance could best be described as “Blade Runner meets 12 Monkeys”
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 4
Tweety Hubcity
Wouldn't eat at the restaurant, but the food is freshly made and better than the Mexican restaurant next to it, haha.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 4
Mango Man
Hope they make better food I’ll come in more often
Denise Johnson
The prices online are different than the prices they charge you so watch out for that the food’s OK just a lot of celery not much meat
I saved the soup for later and it was absolutely awful. I had war wonton and it was full of sugar. Worst food I’ve ever had. I will never go back. The place is dive. The owner is rude. They lie about the prices. They’d should be ashamed of themselves.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Georgia Katnic
Pleasant experience . Surprisingly and important for me who does not drive, they do deliver! Prompt and still warm. We ordered house special lo mein and house special chop suey both very tasty. It seems it is under new ownership. Their menu is different.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sylvia Martinez
Been coming to this restaurant for at least 50 years maybe more have always enjoyed the food the original owners the grandma and grandpa that became their kids and their kids the food is delicious so since 1970 maybe even more I'll be honest a couple times recently and I and when I order it again it's okay so sometimes people have good days and bad days 99% of the time it's fabulous I have selected all that we have had their but our favorites are the pork fried rice is to die for delicious and barbecue pork and we had chicken eaters so we had to get chicken too
Stephanie Amiot
The Lo mein was soggy/mushy. The chicken in the fried rice was cold. The same sauce was used on 3 different entrees. The lo mein, beef with broccoli, kung pao chicken, all had the same sauce. Never have I ever experienced this. The service was great though.
Margaret Schwarz
So i was looking to replace my beloved, since closed, lucky star. It's no lucky star, but it does the job. They were friendly and decently fast esp during prime dinner take out time. Would order again but I continue my search for my new lucky star...
I've been a fan of Nim Chan's Kitchen for a while now, and it never disappoints! If you're looking for delicious, no-fuss Chinese food, this is the spot in San Pedro. The staff are always so welcoming and attentive, making you feel like a regular from the very first visit.
The food? Amazing! My go-to dishes are the Mongolian Chicken , the Shrimp with Lobster Sauce and the garlic pork– full of flavor and always served hot. Portions are generous, which makes it great for sharing or taking some home for later. I also love how well they package the food for takeout; they make sure nothing spills, which is super thoughtful.
This is a true neighborhood gem, and whether you're dining in or ordering takeout, you’re in for a tasty, satisfying meal. Highly recommend giving Nim Chan’s a try!
Egg foo young was excellent!
Food: 5
Service: 5
The place has a very relaxing mood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere is abysmal - this a place to order “go to.” Food is bland and gloppy - the portions are big tho! It is apparent, however, that they are making it fresh to order - for some reason it just doesn’t work out. I’ve had the Kung Pao Chicken (tasteless, no spice, colorless); beef w/broccoli (bland and tired); Mu Shu Pork (meh - but at least there was a lot of it), and hot/sour soup (very vinegary, not spicy). I’ve tried 3x, getting 6 different items, and was disappointed by all of them. At night the ambiance could best be described as “Blade Runner meets 12 Monkeys”
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 4
Wouldn't eat at the restaurant, but the food is freshly made and better than the Mexican restaurant next to it, haha.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 4
Hope they make better food I’ll come in more often
The prices online are different than the prices they charge you so watch out for that the food’s OK just a lot of celery not much meat
I saved the soup for later and it was absolutely awful. I had war wonton and it was full of sugar. Worst food I’ve ever had. I will never go back. The place is dive. The owner is rude. They lie about the prices. They’d should be ashamed of themselves.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Pleasant experience . Surprisingly and important for me who does not drive, they do deliver! Prompt and still warm. We ordered house special lo mein and house special chop suey both very tasty. It seems it is under new ownership. Their menu is different.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Been coming to this restaurant for at least 50 years maybe more have always enjoyed the food the original owners the grandma and grandpa that became their kids and their kids the food is delicious so since 1970 maybe even more I'll be honest a couple times recently and I and when I order it again it's okay so sometimes people have good days and bad days 99% of the time it's fabulous I have selected all that we have had their but our favorites are the pork fried rice is to die for delicious and barbecue pork and we had chicken eaters so we had to get chicken too
The Lo mein was soggy/mushy. The chicken in the fried rice was cold. The same sauce was used on 3 different entrees. The lo mein, beef with broccoli, kung pao chicken, all had the same sauce. Never have I ever experienced this. The service was great though.
So i was looking to replace my beloved, since closed, lucky star. It's no lucky star, but it does the job. They were friendly and decently fast esp during prime dinner take out time. Would order again but I continue my search for my new lucky star...
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Love it
Fresh and delicious
A Local Favorite for Comforting Chinese Food!
I've been a fan of Nim Chan's Kitchen for a while now, and it never disappoints! If you're looking for delicious, no-fuss Chinese food, this is the spot in San Pedro. The staff are always so welcoming and attentive, making you feel like a regular from the very first visit.
The food? Amazing! My go-to dishes are the Mongolian Chicken , the Shrimp with Lobster Sauce and the garlic pork– full of flavor and always served hot. Portions are generous, which makes it great for sharing or taking some home for later. I also love how well they package the food for takeout; they make sure nothing spills, which is super thoughtful.
This is a true neighborhood gem, and whether you're dining in or ordering takeout, you’re in for a tasty, satisfying meal. Highly recommend giving Nim Chan’s a try!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mongolian Beef, Garlic Chicken, Garlic Shrimp, Orange Chicken
Been here since the early days to serve Spanish explorers, and missionaries traveling up and down the coast. It's damn good.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 4
An amazing story eat the food is very good and tasty ?
Parking: Lots of parking
Recommended dishes: Sweet and Sour Chicken, Orange Chicken
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