China Pavilion
$ • Chinese, Coffee Shops, Dim Sum
Hours:
1202 Chapala St, Santa Barbara
(805) 560-6028
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The quality of the food has gone way down. Very disappointing as I have been a client for almost 20 years.
China Pavilion is hands down one of my favorite restaurants ever, and absolutely my favorite place to get dim sum. The food and tea are always delicious and the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Everything is delicious, but some of my favorites are the shrimp and chive pies, Szechuan wontons, baked bbq pork buns, and egg custard buns
Worst service
Ordered the Gen Tso Chicken
Burnt to the crisp covered in sauce ..
Very Disappointed
Not a returning customer
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Hours
| Monday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9PM 11:30AM - 2:30PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5 - 9:30PM 11:30AM - 2:30PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 3PM 5 - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 9PM 11AM - 3PM |
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China Pavilion is a welcoming restaurant offering a pleasant dining experience. The menu features authentic, flavorful Chinese cuisine, with dishes like beef and broccoli, honey walnut shrimp, and whole steamed fish highly recommended. Fried wontons and vegetable pot stickers are crisp and flavorful, while chicken fried rice, chow mein noodles, Kung Pao chicken, and Mongolian beef are fresh, well-seasoned, and delicious. For vegetarians, the Kung Pao tofu is a specific recommendation. Portion sizes are generous, and sides such as rice are available. The restaurant has a long history of providing reliably good food, making it a great bet for dining. It is convenient to get to, with free parking for the first 75 minutes. While the service can be hit or miss due to being short-staffed, the food truly stands out, with many dishes being some of the best ever had. The owner is super nice and apologizes for any wait. The lunch specials offer good value.