13 Best Chinese Restaurants in Santa Cruz

Guang Zho Chinese • $
3150 Portola Dr #5101, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Kung Pao Tofu Lunch Special with Fried Rice
Mushroom Chicken and Wor Won Ton Soup
Pineapple Sweet and Sour Shrimp
Fried Rice with Beef
Sweet and Sour Pork
Chicken Chow Mein
Mongolian Beef
Orange Chicken
Fried Won Ton
Combo Plate

“A very delicious but reasonable price Chinese Restaurant. The regional flavor is mainly Cantonese taste that is what we prefer. Recommended.“

4.8 Superb38 Reviews
Canton Restaurant Chinese • $
900 41st Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Kung Pao Shrimp Lunch Plate
Ginger Beef with Chow Mein
Almond or Cashew Chicken
Chicken Veggie Stir Fry
Grilled Teriyaki Salmon
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Chicken Fried Rice
Hot and Sour Soup
Shrimp Wonton Soup
Chicken Broccoli

“Hadn’t been here in years but under new ownership.Had the special chow fun and General Tso chicken; both were wonderful. It’s been a week and I’m back. This is the best Chinese restaurant we’ve found in Santa Cruz County.Today we had walnut prawns and Mongolian beef. The waitress remembered me from last week and had the chef make the prawns spicy for me.

Wheelchair accessibility: A chair can be removed to place a wheelchair at the table.“

4.4 Superb53 Reviews
四姐 Special Noodle Noodles • $$
415 Ocean St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Jalapeno Pork Belly Noodle
Kung Pao Chicken Noodle
Combination Fried Rice
Pan Fried Steamed Buns
Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
Pork Soup Dumplings
Vegetable Chow Mein
Spicy Oil Dumplings
Chicken Chow Mein
Hot and Sour Soup

“Good... no one talks to you though... they have QR code menu and food was good but not 5 star good... solid 4 stars... maybe we didn't order the right stuff. I didn't like the scallops I ordered all other dishes good. Crab won tons and generL chicken was good.“

4.5 Superb722 Reviews
Dynasty Restaurant Chinese • $
3601 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Broccoli Beef Lemon Chicken and Combo Fried Rice
Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings 12
Kung Pao Tofu and Vegetables
Eggplant with Garlic Sauce
Combination Fried Rice
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Chicken Chow Mein
Mongolian Beef
Orange Chicken
Egg Rolls 4

“They are the best Chinese restaurant in town. Very friendly staff and amazing cook. We had some rockfish freshly caught and they did an amazing job preparing them to 3 different delicious meals including tofu fish soup, spicy fish filet in chili oil, and steamed fish. The price is very seasonable. The cook even came out to us to communicate the flavor preferences which made us feel welcomed and valued. Overall 10 star experience we recommend any fishermen to take their catch here and be surprised how good they can taste!“

4.2 Good57 Reviews
Chinese Village Chinese • $
3780 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Eggplant with Chicken over Steamed Rice Lunch Special
Alt & Pepper Chicken Wings over Rice
Green Beans with Chicken or Beef
Sweet & Sour Chicken over Rice
Shrimp & Vegetable over Rice
Kung PO Scallops over Rice
Garlic Scallops over Rice
Garlic Chicken Chow Mein
Garlic Shrimp over Rice
House Special Chicken

“I have been going to Chinese village for years.. I have to admit the prices have gone up, but definitely well worth the money. Family owned for years. Well done.

Parking: Plenty of parking in the back same property as the restaurant.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessibility perfect first floor.“

4.2 Good51 Reviews
Yan Flower Chinese • $
617 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Broccoli Beef 芥藍牛 & Sweet & Sour Pork
Kung Pao Chicken with Peanuts
Chicken Pork Fried Rice
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Combination Fried Rice
Sweet and Sour Pork
Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken Chow Mein
Steamed Pork Bun
Spicy Wanton Soup

“love everything about Yan Flower. great food, best service, best price. totally a wonderful place. Wouldn't go anywhere else“

4.1 Good93 Reviews
Mandarin Gourmet Chinese • $
1010 Cedar St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Honey Walnut Shrimp
Schezwan Prawns
Orange Chicken
Mongolian Beef
Teriyaki Beef
Lemon Chicken
Eggplant Tofu
Fried Rice
Chow Mein

“Great food for a very reasonable price. I had the compound chicken and it was delicious.“

3.9 Good35 Reviews
Shun Feng Restaurant Chinese • $
420 River St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

dry-fried pork intestines 干煸肥肠
special chicken 山东特色炒鸡
Special House Fried Rice
Steamed Soup Dumplings
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Chinese Onion Pancake
Sizzling Rice Soup
Westlake Beef Soup
Hot & Sour Soup
Shrimp Shao Mai

“The food is super delicious!“

3.9 Good124 Reviews
Chloe’s Kitchen Dumplings • $
2301A Mission St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Them's the Dumplings Aka Pot Stickers
Ginger & Scallion Steamed Dumplings
Kung Pao Chicken Dumplings
Spicy Kimchi Dumpling Soup
Walnut Shrimp Dumplings
Spicy Korean Dumplings
Thai Chilli Dumpling
Pork Belly Noodles
Pickled Vegetables
Kung Pao Dumplings

“We order so much stuff :)
Absolutely delicious will make this a stop anytime in town! Garlic Shrimp was a special and I LOVED it. Sesame balls were one of my favorite. Service was amazing loved all the pictures on menu :) if you are in area stop in and be prepared to be WOWED!“

4.5 Superb127 Reviews
Chinese Garden Chinese • $$
3780 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz
3.4 Good30 Reviews
Tam's Restaurant Chinese • $
2403 Mission St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Broccoli with Garlic Sauce
Salt & Pepper Fish Fillet
Shrimp with Garlic Sauce
Sweet and Sour Pork
Chicken Fried Rice
General Chicken
Orange Chicken
Mongolian Beef
Walnut Shrimp
Won Ton Soup

“Had one item from the lunch special, General Tao's Tofu, which I highly recommend. The other dish was Snow Peas, Broccoli and Blsck Mushrooms (one of my favorites) which was nicely cooked (not over cooked) but could have benefitted from a little tastier sauce. However we mixed the two dishes together and loved it. Portions are generous and easily shared by two or three! Service was outstanding. We sat on the patio and we're handed menus within moments. Order was taken within minutes of arrival and the young lady who took our order was great about helping us "veganize" a vegetarian dish. Food was delivered piping hot in less than 10 minutes. I'd have no problem returning for lunch. The patio area means well-behaved and leashed dogs may accompany their humans. I do wish they had more vegan items available (like Daiya, Gardein etc.). Nevertheless, the lunch special is a bargain.“

3.5 Good42 Reviews
Betty Noodles Chinese • $$
431 Front St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Betty's Super Soup with Green Onion Pancake Appetizer
Korean Fried Wings - Chef Selection
Kimchi and Chicken Dumplings
Spicy Szechwan Noodle Soup
Spicy Kimchi Noodle Soup
Spicy Ginger Noodle Soup
Salt N’ Pepper Prawns
Black Pepper Fried Udon
Spicy Curry Noodle Soup
Special Spicy Chow Mein

“Absolutely the best noodles and soup I've had and probably best restaurant period. Everyone in my friend group adored it. Everything from the soup, to the chow mein to the curry and the wings was delicious. My bubble tea was great also. If you're in town you gotta stop by at Betty “

3.9 Good123 Reviews
Monster Pot Hot Pot • $
431 Front St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Curry Noodle Soup

“Came in because I was craving phô.. I have to say I was disappointed with the flavor of it so I would not order that particular plate again.. however, their spork spring rolls are really good. I just wish their peanut sauce was a bit thicker... the salt & pepper wings def were the hit of the night. I would go back and order more wings if my stomach could handle it, lol... overall, I had a good experience there, and the staff was friendly.“

3.4 Good14 Reviews

You May Also Like