28 Best Chinese Restaurants in Columbia

“Love this place ..Great food and services. Been going here for years!“

“The food was fresh & delicious. The serving was generous. The associate was very pleasant and accommodating with my special request. The establishment was very clean and the environment had a calm and relaxed feel. The meal came very timely. No long wait time even for other customers that I observed during my visit.“

“We were in town from out of state checking on the house we’re having built and decided to try this buffet since it’s only about 10 minutes from our new home. We loved it so much we came back again the next day before driving home!

We got there just before 8 PM on a Wednesday and expected the food to be a little picked over since they close at 9, but they were still bringing out fresh, hot dishes. Staff were constantly checking the buffet, keeping everything clean and stocked.

Honestly, we were just excited to have a Chinese buffet again since we don’t have any near us anymore, so we would’ve been happy with okay food, but everything was actually really fresh and delicious. I especially loved the salmon at dinner and the white fish at lunch.

We didn’t get to try the hibachi, but we definitely will next time. So excited to have this place so close to our new house!“

“Egg roll.chen used to be my go to Asian food. Something has changed recently. The quality of the meat is not as good as it used.to be. Not sure what changed. Even my young daughter says it's different and doesn't want to eat the chicken. Hope they rectify the situation.“

“We just finished a delicious and fresh meal for dinner from this place. We ordered Orange and Kung Pao chicken. We are not locals here and were searching for a take out place to get a quick meal. I’m glad we decided to order from this place. The food was fresh, hot and delicious. There was plenty of vegetables in my Kung Pao chicken. The fried rice was nice and fresh. Our 6 year old loved the egg roll. My husband ordered Orange chicken. The chicken pieces were massive with a sweet savory sauce. Overall we are very satisfied with our meals. The portion sizes were huge. If we were not staying in a hotel we would have saved leftovers for a meal. Definitely going to order again from this place next time!“

“I ordered over the phone. Took about 10 min for them to prepare my food (I wasn’t far) walked in the restaurant was clean. I ordered orange chicken and fried rice. When I got my food it was very fresh. The chicken was hot and steaming so was the rice. It also had a very good taste. Very impressed. I’ve been to a lot of Chinese food spots and they always miss on quality and flavor. This deserves 5 stars. Everything was fresh and hot.“

“I enjoy and come to this place often. However, I order my food it usually comes out great. They are kind and well-mannered people here. I am from New Jersey, so I look forward to eating here as the food reminds of Chinese food from back home. The woman that works the register is always kind. She knows my number and greets me kindly any time I call. The young man that helps in the front is kind as well. The kitchen seems well put together and is in order. The dining area is always clean when I walk in. I'm always in and out my food takes 15 always on time. Even when they had forgotten my shrimp fired rice one night. They were kind enough to document it in their system and told me to return during the week and I ended up going there for my lunch break and it was hot and ready for me. I have witnessed and seen customers being rude to the woman in the front. I will say this treat people kindly. They are willing to fix mistakes as we are human we all make them no one is perfect. I have cherished these people and respect their business and hope they continue to stay open as not many restaurants in Columbia South Carolina keep consistency with their food. I would say check them out and get your whole wings fried hard.“

“I always enjoy coming to this location my favorite food to get are the Mambo wings and house fried rice. Service is efficient and its not too crowded depending on the time that you go there. If you are not in a rush please please visit this location.“

“I am only vouching for the fried rice and shrimp, hits every time, never needed to order anything else“

“Oh, my, god! The food here is absolutely amazing, I got the beef and broccoli, boneless spare rib, and house fried rice for me and family. Definitely enjoyed this very much“

“The food is good & plentiful. We definitely got our money’s worth. The large order of rice was filled to the brim. Enough for 6 servings for me. The hibachi combo also came with a lot of rice. I didn’t know it came with vegetables and they put them at the base of the chicken so it looks more full with chicken than it really is but is still a really good amount for the price. The fried crab sticks are not exactly how I’m used to from NJ or PA, but still good. The quality of the food was good as well. We would return.“

“Been getting my Chinese food from here since I moved to the NE side of town. The lady who picks up the phone is always so nice and pleasant, the food is honestly always good! Never have I ever gotten cold or nasty food! Definitely would recommend 10/10. Them wings are GOODT!“

“Everything you could want for Chinese take out. General Tso’s Chicken, Beef and Broccoli, teriyaki chicken on a stick, hot and sour soup, and egg rolls were all fantastic. Our bill for all of that was $40 and we have enough left over for another meal.

But what is better than the food are the people behind the plate. This appeared to be a family run restaurant with mom and dad running the kitchen and their son and daughter helping out up front. The kids were so well mannered. This is a business worth supporting and the folks who have left negative reviews need to do some soul searching and find some perspective in life.“

“Highly recommended! The food is absolutely delicious! My favorite is the wonton soup, it’s so flavorful and comforting. They serve generous portions at a very affordable price, so you definitely get great value for your money. I hope more people give this place a try because they truly deserve the support. You won’t be disappointed! 👌“

“This is the best Chinese I’ve had in the metro area of Columbia. Most Chinese restaurants have greasy entrées and fried rice and lo mein. Everything I’ve had here is good from the spring rolls to the crab Rangoon to the entrées and the gohan.“

“Pros: Closet thing to NJ Chinese Food. I’ve lived in SC since 2018 and at point I just didn’t eat Chinese food because everywhere was so nasty but this place gives me a touch of home. They do have the best Cheese Wontons /Crab Ragoon. Honey wings are great, fried rice is always a hit . Wings taste really good. The front desk guy is really nice and remembers his customers. I remember one time it was raining and I was in my car and he came out and bring it to me without me evenings asking (which I wouldn’t have lol but i didn’t know it was ready). This place can get busy but my food is ALWAYS ready and I typically order for 5 people.

Cons: Price is a bit high in my opinion. Be careful when you try to buy certain things without rice because they charge you as if you got rice. Not all Prices reflect on their actual menu, I had to call this out at one point. I typically don’t see any of them wear gloves, which does bother me a bit.“

“love their food they know me by NAME!!!!!“

“One of Best spots in Columbia. Great service and food.“

“Very good great service and nice amount of food for a good price 😋“

“The atmosphere was inviting and relaxing, the reception was warm, and the waiting time was short. The food was excellent overall, though it could have used a bit more salt. However, the flavors of the rice were rich enough that I hardly noticed the lack of salt. The wings were juicy and well-spiced. Overall, it was a great choice for lunch.“

“I usually don't leave reviews but this place was really good. I was surprised by the variety of options they had. Their hibachi had a lot of food, really good portions. I also tried the oysters and they were really good!!! The staff was very kind, the food came out fast. I wish I lived in the area to go back often!“

“My first time was the lunch specials (recommended by a friend). Fantastic.

Tonight I got dinner takeout.
Egg rolls
Wanton Egg drop soup
Roast pork lo mein
Coconut shrimp

It was all fantastic. I will be eating their food again soon.

Tip: Call in your order. Doordash prices are about $2 more per item.“

“The lady who takes orders on the phone and works the register sometimes can be alittle rude but their food is always delicious and they are the only place in Columbia that has emperor's shrimp! It's my absolute favorite! Try them out!
The egg-roll express on Decker Blvd!“

“Food was delicious. Customer service was outstanding. Our order was taken with no problem. It was available with exceptional speed of service. They also allowed me to purchase an extra order made by a disgruntled customer that he ordered and did not want. Thanks!!!“

“This is the best place in the area if your looking to fill your Chinese food fix like have to its better than my all time favorite Hong Kong in hartsville sc but , now I have 2 great places this place has great staff and great food at a great price Will make it back on regular p.s the honey chicken is outstanding“

“Great food but that night service was terrible! not the same staff that normally is the . Girl had attitude arguing with the lady beside me.“

“We had lunch here the other day. I had a sushi combo with nigiri, sashimi, and a spicy tuna roll. They were very yummy. My wife had a build your own wok bowl, but wasn't as tasty and was a bit bland. I would definitely go back for sushi, as I think that is more their specialty here.“

“We have ordered from China King for years, and they always have wonderful food and service. The delivery is amazing (call restaurant directly to order). They've delivered to our home, boat, marina, etc. They've returned a missed call. Seafood is always fresh, meals always tasty.“