20 Best Chinese Restaurants in Santa Ana

“Ok, you must get down to Pik Up Stix on West MacArthur Boulevard! The food is incredible, the experience wonderful, and the most amazing thing about this place is the Manager, Jesus, truly, he is a gentleman as he goes “Above & Beyond” for each and every customer!

Get down here, YOU’LL LOVE IT!!!!

Thanks so kindly, Jesus, you
make this place “Magical”

Daniel F. Harb, ARRT, RT(R)
Ezekiel Capital Group, LLC“

“Really fun atmosphere, especially since they have live music on Saturdays.
My favorite dishes were the grilled chicken gizzard, perilla frog, and grilled garlic chives. The green tea beer was also very refreshing and paired well with the food.

The whole experience reminded me of the summers when I used to work on projects in northern China and go out for skewers and beer with coworkers. Definitely a memorable spot.“

“2/5/2026 = 10:30AM = 5 Star = 2nd time here , this time I order Combo B , for 2 item plate , I choose Pork BBQ and Chicken Teriyaki, so delicious 😋

12/17/2025 = 11:50AM = 5 Star = 1st time here and I order Combo B, its a 2 item plate , I choose the orange chicken and a Teriyaki chicken , both are good, it's plenty and full plate , I'll try again soon“

“What an awesome little restaurant that popped up here. Was looking to try something new and found this amazing little bao spot. The most amazing thing is how they fry these bao. The bottom is hard and crunchy and the top is soft, making a soup filled bao in either seafood, curry or the standard pork. They sell them in quantities of 6 and 2 to 3 is enough to fill me! Highly recommend a quick lunch or dinner here, you won’t be disappointed in the authentic flavors.“

“When I first tried this place, I came back several times because the food was simple, authentic,“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I visited Papa K in California and it was such a great experience! The Egyptian food is absolutely delicious – authentic, flavorful, and feels just like home. 😋 The portions are very generous, and the prices are really affordable, which makes it even better. The service was excellent; the staff were so kind, welcoming, and always smiling, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for real Egyptian cuisine. I’ll definitely be back! ♥️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ زرت مطعم Papa K في كاليفورنيا وكانت تجربة أكثر من رائعة! الأكل المصري عندهم لذيذ جدًا – طعمه أصيل ومليان نكهات وكأنك في مصر بالظبط. 😋 كمان كميات الأكل كبيرة جدًا والأسعار مناسبة وفي متناول اليد، وده بيخلي التجربة أحلى وأحلى. الخدمة ممتازة؛ الموظفين في منتهى اللطف والترحاب، ودايمًا بيستقبلوا بابتسامة، وده بيخلي الجو دافي ومريح. بجد أنصح أي حد عايز يجرب الأكل المصري الأصيل إنه يزور المكان، وأنا أكيد هرجع تاني ♥️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Truly a hidden gem of super, fast Chinese food. The orange chicken is to die for. The tempura shrimp is yum too. And the chow mein noodles are delicious. Portions are very generous and the workers are very nice too. Totally recommend! A very busy and popular restaurant with very fresh food.“

“I paid 22$ for two plates (two items combo). If you want to eat on a bugdet this is your place. One plate probably has enough salt to kill a small child. Very greasy but still tastes good even though the meat had been sitting under the heat lamp for while. When you hear cursing and yelling in Cantonese in the back of the restaurant you know its good. Not the best spot I've been to but one shouldn't complain when you aren't spending much.“

“This is such a great family-run spot with delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere. I’d definitely recommend the beef chow fun and the fried rice! Any place that can truly nail the classic Chinese staple dishes earns major points in my book, and the fact that it’s family owned makes it even more special.“

“One of my fav local places in OC! FAVORITES:🔥Wonton Soup (esp with sambal chili sauce in it!)🔥Spicy Garlic Noodles w Chicken + Shrimp🔥Salt & Pepper Fish!! 🔥 Wontons in Chili Oil🔥Cheese Wontons (Crab Rangoon)🔥huge Coconut Shrimp ⚠️Don’t come here for your usual Panda order – get their specialties, so much better than the generic stuff. The fried rice and orange chicken are both kinda plain and skippable. Salt pepper wings are aite – great flavor but not the best wing pieces. But everything I listed is FANTASTIC and I have been coming back for 10 years. Some other stuff I forgot about too.“

“It’s been awhile since I’ve written a 5 star review on fast food Chinese food. Wow! I am really satisfied with the quality of the food here! The orange chicken was fresh, crunchy and delicious. The beef broccoli was so tasty. The beef was well cooked and thick! The chow mien and rice was tasty as well. Portion size was A++++++++. Price is A+++++++ Quality is A++++++++“

“Hand-pulled noodles were super fresh and chewy, with really rich flavor. loved the mix of sauces—perfect balance, not too heavy. Portion size was great for the price, and the spot feels cozy and casual. Definitely coming back when I’m craving noodles again.“

“Food was delicious.
I ordered 1 item combo plate. The chow mein was thick how I like it and the mushroom chicken tasted great.

I did go before noon so everything was fresh.
The ladies that helped me were nice.“

“They serve big portions, my food was fresh, and good. I read some reviews and some of them are expecting 5 star restaurant food. The chicken egg rolls are delicious and seemed like they're handmade not store bought. Will definitely be coming back.“

“This is honestly the best chinese food place i have been to!! Their service is great, their workers are so kind,THE FOOD IS BLAZING GOOD!!? anyone who COMES HERE MUST TRY THE WONTON SOUP MY MOM GETS THE WONTON SOUP WITH PEPPER FISH INSIDE THE BEST SOUP EVER ESPECIALLY IF YOU LIKE WONTONS AND VEGTABLES THEY DO NOT SKIMP ON SHRIMP OR VEGTABLES...GREAT PRICE ....YUM YUM ..“

“This was my first time here and I came kind of late, so they were out of a lot of items. I ordered the shrimp fried rice, wonton soup and orange chicken. I should have gotten the family meal. Maybe next time. The 4 person family meal is $25.99 and 6 person family meal is $35.99 and they look like a ton of food. My rice and soup were made fresh and really good! I will definitely have to come again (a little earlier) and try some of the other dishes“

“Salmon Many leading nutritionist consider salmon to be one the best foods you can eat. Thanks to an array of healthy nutrients along with a punch of protein, salmon is a fantastic food for anyone looking to eat healthier or lose weight. And thanks to its flavor and texture, you can cook salmon in endless ways. Salmon is famous for its omega-3 fatty acids. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Omega-3 fatty acids may decrease triglycerides, lower blood pressure, reduce blood clotting, decrease stroke and heart failure risk, reduce irregular heartbeats, and in children may improve learning ability.” But the benefits of eating salmon extend far beyond those omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon also provides bioactive peptides. These improve joint cartilage health, increase insulin effectiveness, and control the inflammation of the digestive tract. Luckily, salmon is delicious both hot and cold. It’s a perfect family meal that pairs well with other high nutrient foods like spinach and black beans. Plus you can use spices like mustard and ginger to make the meal all the more appealing. Lastly, salmon is delicious when served cold on salads. So whether you are eating your dinner in a restaurant or eating it at home, the leftover salmon will make for a healthy lunch the next day.“

“The food is amazing, it’s full of healthy ingredients. There is a lot of spice so it is very delicious. As a person who was born in the Middle East, I consider this one of the best restaurants to go to while craving something delicious. Amazing!“

“I really like this place I walk there on my lunch break a lot and the orange chicken is really good its always fresh and they pack the box full and it's only $5. Ans plus they are always really nice and friendly and always make me feel welcome when I walk in“