44 Best Chinese Restaurants near South Houston

“Review.

The food was good, average spread of what you would expect from a Chinese buffet at decent quality. I had not been to a Chinese buffet in about 15 years and I guess many things have changed to the Chinese buffet business. They do not put the soy sauce on the table anymore, they had to go packets over by the buffet line, they do not give you chop sticks anymore, and the cost has gone up considerably since I last frequent Chinese buffets. You used to go there because the food was very decent and the cost was less than you would spend at a restaurant that’s not all you can eat. This time it was me my 8 year old and my 2 year old. I assumed my 2 year old would not pay because… you know, he is two, he can’t eat much… adult buffet 16.99, Kids buffet 12.99, under 3 year kid buffet 2.99 plus 2.99 each drink. It came out to 41 bucks… lol for that bill I could have gone to a steakhouse and have a ribeye and 2 kids meals. But anyway just wanted to share this so people know what it cost for Chinese buffets now days. Now, i enjoyed it… I just wouldn’t bring the kids who would eat 1 slice of pizza 3 nuggets and a cheese stick, and the baby would eat 3 nuggets… lol
For adult at 20 bucks all in it’s alright.“

“muchas gracias por su atención, es excelente el servicio y muy rica la comida y se puede pasar una rato muy agradable con la familia y amigos.“

“Great food, great service!“

“Absolutely fantastic Mongolian beef! However, the only downsides to the meal are very small egg rolls and the Fried Rice does not have much flavor to it.
I'm still giving it 5 stars for the fantastic main dish and fresh brew iced tea.“

“Me and my wife were craving noodles, so we searched on Google Maps and found Pei Wei right next to us. I opened their website to order, and when it asked to use my location, I clicked yes. We placed the order and drove there… only to find out I accidentally ordered from the Houston (Northwest Plaza) location.

I met Zachary, who I think is the assistant manager, and honestly he’s one of the best people I’ve dealt with in any restaurant. He told me to call the other location and request a refund. I called, but the cashier said she didn’t have the privileges to do a refund. So I just made a new order in the store and accepted the loss.

When Zachary asked me again and I told him they refused the refund, he was shocked. He immediately reached out to his manager, and the next day I got a call from the Northwest Plaza location — and they refunded my order. That alone tells you the level of care and professionalism this guy has. I’ve eaten in restaurants all over the world, and I can say this is one of the best customer service experiences I’ve ever had. Zachary deserves recognition, and I’m sure he’ll be a great manager in the future.

What we ordered
- Sweet Soy Chicken Dumplings — $6.79
Tasty, solid 8/10
- NEW! Firecracker Chicken Dumplings — $6.79
Also tasty, a bit spicy, 7/10
- Thai Coconut Curry Chicken — $12.49
The star of the night. Absolutely 10/10. We’re definitely getting it again.
- Spicy Drunken Noodles (Chicken) — $12.49
Good flavor, 7/10
- Crab Wontons — $2.99
Very good, crispy, 9/10, but the sauce wasn’t my favorite
- Kid’s Chicken Lo Mein — $6.49
Decent, simple, 6/10

I would suggest adding more options to the kids’ meals of different noodle types so families can try more things.“

“Love China Garden! Food is excellent!“

“Best quality of food! Just give it a try“

“I came here specifically for the dumplings and their signature fruit infused teas and I got to tell you after an hour and a half of stuffing my fat face. They did not disappoint ladies and gentlemen. They start off by bringing you a pitcher of lemon water and the holy trifecta which consists of soy sauce Chinese black vinegar and I'm talking about some legit chili oil 🪔 that you mix to your liking. Now I like my dipping sauce a little sweeter and since I'm not a complete barbaric animal by asking for sugar I asked for a little sweet and sour sauce and mixed in with my Trifecta blend. But that's just my preference. All the dumplings I tried were amazing and rightfully so. They have two sweet older Asian but intimidating looking women that are constantly filling and wrapping all types of dumplings. I have to admit the proficiency and ninja like skills with a knife of these two ladies was awe-inspiring.
Although my absolute favorite ones though were the shrimp and pork pan-fried dumplings. Because hello you had me at fried. They had the perfect combination of steamed on one side and fried to Golden perfection on the other. Oh and they definitely a 2 bite dumplings with copious amounts of filling. I will definitely be coming back eager to try the rest of their menu.“

“The restaurant and food were amazing. Our waitress Victoria provided excellent service and she made sure we had everything we needed during our visit. The management team was great and especially manager John. He was very nice, friendly and a joy to talk to, he checked on us several times during our visit. We will definitely be returning!“

“Food is delicious!

*2026
Ive been coming here for almost 10 years and the food never fails to impress me. Always so flavorful and very affordable. Yesterday was my first time dining in for my dad's birthday and it didn't disappoint. Plates were overflowing with food, staff were very friendly and attentive. Love it! If you've never tried their food it is a must.“

“We ordered online. The process was easy and we were able to pick up through the drive thru. The food was great. I had and combo meal, and my husband had the Singapore rice noodles. Both were spicy and very tasty. The portions were generous enough to get 2 servings out of each meal. This place is great!“

“The food here is delicious that you will be back to try more dishes. Passing thru but when we do we stop here it's the best. The cook is the artist here, delicious for sure!“

“Clean. Remodeled December 2021. Ample parking. Great food. Friendly and caring staff.“

“The best place to eat a delicious Chinese food, the people who serve it are very beautiful and friendly, you eat well, they serve you well and also cheap and the soup they sell (Vegetable Soup) 100% recommended for 10 years I have been attending with my Family for what a good restaurant it is.“

“We went 6/24/22 for lunch. The food & service was outstanding. The food was fresh and wonderful. The service couldn't have been better. Definitely plan on your back.“

“My childhood spot will always be Timmy Chan’s 🔥
The wings, fried rice, and lemonade still hit the same every single time 😮‍💨💯
If you grew up in Houston, you already know this place is part of the culture. Fast, fresh, and always satisfying. Definitely a 10/10 childhood comfort food spot ❤️🍗🍚“

“I've been a customer here for years now. Typical American Chinese fast food menu but the taste and quality of the food served is what makes it stand out compared to all the other drive thru oriental fast food places within a 10 mile radius of the South Houston/Pasadena area. I have yet to be disappointed by anything off their menu. Attentive, professional staff at the drive thru order station and pick up window. There is dine in available but I've only ever picked up food to go. I drive here over the three other businesses closer to my home. Recommend. Atmosphere I never give 5 stars unless its an exceptional dine in experience. Fast food joints can never rate 5 stars for this reason.“

“They offer an extensive selection of food at very reasonable prices. My dad and I went for lunch and the lunch portions are very generous. Pros: there was no wait time to be seated, our server was courteous, generous portions. Cons: while my dad loved his orange chicken, my dish was good (grilled red fish) but didn't really have any seasoning. It was topped with grilled onions which were very good. I would be willing to go back and try a different entree.“

“A needle in a haystack? Out of all Chinese restaurants, this one has been the BEST. Very friendly staff, amazing food, and crazy good prices. I've been coming here for about a year, and the lunch specials are definitely the best value. My wife loves the vegetarian options, and I love trying all the lunch specials. If you're looking for something decent and affordable, I highly recommend checking it out!“

“This is a pleasant location for enjoying well-executed bao and dumplings. The dishes are thoughtfully prepared and deliver clean, satisfying flavors. Overall, the experience is solid and enjoyable, making it a worthwhile stop for tasteful bites.“

“What a delightful find! This unpretentious little restaurant really surprised us. First impression: Clean as a whistle, big menu, exceptional prices, friendly and helpful staff. We had s/s pork, human beef, shrimp lo mein, fried rice and eggrolls. Yum to all. Delicious traditional prep, huge portions. We took home twice what we ate. Atmosphere OK, tables and chairs, order at the counter. When you go WOK right in and tell John we sent you.“

“Star Chef has a variety of dumplings you can order. They have steamed (vegetable, pork, or chicken), pan fried pork, and deep fried pork or chicken. ThI've tried all of the ones that Star Chef has and enjoy each one. You can get a mixed dozen for $9.99 plus tax but it's a good portion. They also have an excellent WonTon soup! Their customer service is impeccable and they go out of their way to make sure you have a good experience each and every time.“

“Super friendly gentleman greeted me and personally helped me select a menu option. I went with one that was loaded with vegetables, chicken, and seafood. It came with a generous side of tasty rice. To be candid, I was shocked to find such a pallet pleasure, at such a reasonable price.
I absolutely do recommend this place for your asain food cravings. I was the only one inside, but the drive through was constant and steady, appearing to be a local drive-thru favorite.“

“Absolutely delicious. I got the general chicken with fried rice and 2 egg rolls.

I have to start off by saying it was the best fried rice I've ever had from a restaurant. The rice was soft, and just a little chewy, not overly mushy or crunchy, cooked just right. The flavor was lightly sweet and eggy, unlike the fried rice I have had from other places that was dry and drowned in overpowering soy sauce. It was great both on its own and paired with the chicken.

And now the general chicken itself was perfect. The meat was juicy and tender, there was plenty of veggies (I especially loved the crispness of the water chestnuts), and the sauce was spicy and full of flavor; it tasted a bit like sriracha.

The dinner meal portion size was very generous, too. I didn't take a picture because I was not expecting to leave a review, but I was starting to feel full halfway through it.

The wait for my food was on the longer side, but I know that's because it was being made fresh, and the wait staff was very friendly and kept me updated.

All in all, I am 100 percent coming back, and I am telling my friends and family.“

“First time eating here I ordered take out pretty large order it was fast also. I love egg drop soup and they did not disappoint. I absolutely loved this place. It's hard to find good Chinese Food in the City. Definitely will return. The ladies at the register were nice also“

“best roast duck anywhere. I have been eating their wonderful food since I was 10 years old, I'm 60 now!“

“Love their food, best food and always friendly. Give them a chance and believe it will change ur liking for GREAT Chinese food“

“Ist time visit. Got the cheese puff appetizer. Fried pork dumplings.
Both really good, but would be awesome if the sauces that came with both were served warm. The cold sauces cooled down my food too fast. Coke to drink. Total bill with 20% tip was 24 bucks.
I want to try the house special fried rice on my next visit.
Great service. Not crowded at 7.30 Sunday evening.“

“It's location puts it a little off of everyone's Culinary map, but we found the food to be very enjoyable here. Given the options for Asian food fast casual in the greater Heights area. Their menu is a mix of Chinese, Vietnamese, and even one or two Thai entrees.

I thought my wife's bún and my phó were perfectly fine and I would order either again.

Don't forget this place. It is really nice and convenient.

You can make an outing of it. Gas on Patton. Car wash across the street. Nail salon. And then grocery shopping at Fiesta. LOL.

We also had spring rolls and a mango smoothie.

We will be back.

Nice people.“

“I come here all the time food is always good, hot and fresh. Not to mention they provide you with a lot of food, works out great to bring for lunch the next day. So bring a date, friend(s), your kids or by yourself I promise you won't be disappointed. Hope to see you there

Thank you Wok D'Lite“

“The facility is nice and spacious with a warm and friendly atmosphere. The quantity of choices isn't enormous, but the overall quality is very good. The Mongolian beef is phenomenal but the servers are amazing. Definitely worth a return trip.“

“Inexpensive Chinese food. If this is something you enjoy, China Ocean will not disappoint. Egg rolls are good, and their green beans were great. I had orange chicken, it was good. Service was fast and friendly. There's a lot of places to eat in the downtown underground, and this one is decent enough to eat at more than once. Not impressive enough for five stars, but it is good.“

“Great atmosphere enjoyed the music it was live!“

“I went through the drive through and ordered some vegetable fried rice with extra vegetables and two egg rolls. They gave me enough to feed three people and the vegetables were hot and delicious! The egg rolls were also delicious. Big bites of broccoli, carrots and eggs. Definitely will be back!“

“Food taste pretty good but the service is a little slow.“

“It's hot and fresh.
It's a little light on real Chinese American flavor, if they used more herbs and spices in their recipes it would be a 5 star experience.
The egg rolls are the best thing I've had on their menu.
Nothing was bad about the food, just nothing outstanding.“

“Exceptional food taste and quality! The service also exceeded expectations. 100% recommend this restaurant.“

“Delicious food, great customer service & restaurant is always clean. Love this place!“

“Yang's kitchen has great food and outstanding takeout service. I did read a bunch of poor reviews, but after eating the food Im taking them as the person having a bad day. The orange chicken was hot and delicious, spicy chicken wings were out of this world!!! Cool way to separate yourselfs from the others was the wheat fortune cookie. :) Overall I cannot complain bout anything I will be returning. Keep up the hard work!!“

“5 stars for exceeding my expectations.This is my 2nd visit. Small place hidden inside the tunnel. The first time, I came here for lunch a few weeks ago and ordered the Vermicelli with Chicken. It was good. Portion was great and the char grilled chicken was awesome. Nothing bad to say about it except that I wish it would in a bowl.This my first time trying the Pho here and I am seriously surprised. I came in with low expectations but the broth is as good as some other places in Houston.Broth was flavorful and not bland. Noodles were not overcooked. I ordered the beef, and it came out to be a combination, like the dac biet at other restaurants. Good portion of different meats and it didn't taste old or rubbery. Overall, great lunch spot for Vietnamese food.“

“Maybe not the most exquisite but what I have had here has always been great.

Now I haven't lived in the area for a good while, not even the state to be honest, but I'm coming back and I will be stopping in here as soon as I can.“

“Great prices! Great food! Large portions! Love it and I make it my mission to return to this place every chance I get. I wish we had a restaurant like this where I live.“

“The only issue I ever have here is the CHOW MEIN :( Any time I order during a specific time slot, the chow mein is usually PERFECT consistency & flavorful. If I buy at ANY other hour the chow mein is either flavorless (but edible) or over cooked to the point its GUMMY & inedible 😭 The consistency was like playdoh going down my throat 🥲😂 This leads me to believe I only like the chow mein when one specific employee is on shift & I need to figure out their schedule so I can have perfect panda every time LOL. Give that guy/gal a raise!“

“I have dined in twice and ordered via delivery twice. Good service but a little slow. The food was good and taste fresh. When ordering this evening, my experience was not so great. I ordered the crispy shrimp walnut entree which was hit and miss with sauce on the mainly breaded shrimps not enough sauce especially on the bottom . NOTE: There plenty of walnuts pieces on the dish. Also,I ordered the crispy fish pieces which were good but the container was not ventilated to prevent moist fish. I think I will stick with the dine in experience and not do take out. Overall, I do like this food and restaurant.“