I walked into the restaurant with my wife around midday and the young man asked how many, I said two... he pointed to a booth across the room and handed me two menus and went back to playing on his phone. Okay strike one He brought me a Coke and I asked for a glass, he took a phone call forgot about me and went back to playing on his phone. Strike two My wife asked him for water he never brought it... Strike three, never again. read more

Delicious food and great service! My wife and I drove down from Felton this year for "Jewish Xmas dinner" instead of staying local, and we're so glad we tried this place out. Really friendly owners, super nice customers, and a huge menu. We ordered won ton soup, chicken skewers, pot stickers, shrimp dumplings, fried rice, and eggplant. A+ all around. Happy kids, and happy tummies. We would like to give a special thanks to our server, who was really sensitive and sweet toward our little one who has ASD. She brought him his favorite dish (plain white rice) and did not mind that he wanted to take a lot of walking breaks. We're definitely putting this restaurant on our "favorites" list. Vibes are 100 percent! read more

ABC Chinese Restaurant - Yum!!! - Chinese Near Me - Scotts Valley, California

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One of my favorite hole in the wall Chinese places. Service is fast and prices are good. The hot and sour soup, eggplant in garlic sauce, and sesame balls are some of my most frequently ordered things. read more

It was .... Good? Can't decide. I didn't love the chow fun as the noodles were overcooked, and the chicken tasted like it had been frozen a while. Chicken salad was good - had a slightly spicy dressing which I liked. I'll likely be bloated tonight. Service was so-so. Was never asked if I wanted anything to drink, even though I came in with a half empty Starbucks (as it is right next door). Nothing special about the ambience. Basic tables. Clean though. Doubt I'll return. Again, can't decide. read more

Not authentic. Half of my food was drowned in salt and the other half was bland as could be. The Mongolian beef was inedible read more

This has become our go to Chinese spot in Scotts Valley! The new owners have taken this place up a notch. They are friendly and the food is very good. Besides Chinese they also have Pho and my Vietnamese wife loves it! We usually stop in for lunch. The lunch plates are not huge but they are enough food to where your not carrying out any leftovers. Soup and egg rolls are options that each add to the price. Dinner portions are also very small. Not as good a value as some other places so minus one star. I really like the Mongolian beef with fried rice. The beef is pretty sweet and not spicy at all but super tasty! It has a nice crunch from the addition of bamboo shoots... The rice has a Vietnamese flair to it, it's like "broken" fried rice! (Good broken, haha) As I mentioned they have Pho, the Vietnamese noodle soup. My wife always gets the combo that has meat balls and thin sliced beef. I always sneak a taste and it's quite good. The meat balls have a satisfying texture and the broth is very flavourful. Give these guys a try! read more

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Food is great as well as ambiance. Service a little to be desired. Rate at a 3. That's why a 4 not a 5

I ordered food lemon chicken lunch plate we also ordered Mongolian beef I hadn't eaten there in awhile. When I brought my food home it wasn't the same thing as I've ever had before. The lemon chicken tasted like plain chicken and Mongolian beef had a ton of vegetables in it like a stirfry this is not anything I've ever had before and I was informed they were under new ownership and change the recipes if you go on their website there is no notification of anything that they have changed the recipes. If I would've known they change your recipes I would've asked what the differences were before I purchase my food and let them know that they did not care that I should've known they change the recipes. I let them know you should put it on your website that you're under new ownership and new recipes so people know she talk basically told me it was too bad she didn't have to say anything read more

We went to the restaurant for the first time because we wanted to have some Chinese food. The food was average but the portions were very small and the price was not cheap! The wonton noodle soup is only enough for a 6 year old. The combination pho costs us more than a normal pho in a Vietnamese restaurant but the portion is also a kids portion. The meat balls are all slices. We didn't even get one complete meat ball in the pho. Our whole family is still hungry afterwards and I definitely won't recommend it to anyone. read more

If you live in Scotts Valley you know you have choices for Chinese food. I believe this place has transitioned under two different management/owners in the recent past. Unfortunately, that transition has damaged the taste and quality of food. For example: their lunch specials. They will up charge you a $1.00 for rice (plain white rice) which usually, if you have ordered lunch specials before, comes with the main meal choice. I understand about up charging for soup or an egg roll but come on guys, up charging for "rice" on your lunch special? I went ahead and ordered the rice because what was I going to eat with my broccoli beef? If you go down the street to Chef Liu, the lunch special say $8.95, you get a complete lunch which includes the white rice and a soup. I also tried the Hot Sour Soup (add another buck) - seriously, this was so watery and barely had any tofu etc. They should stop with the nickle and diming - just create a price that includes a complete lunch. Rice and main entree for $8.95 or $9.95. Simple. Oh, one more note. Bring back the original recipe for the Chinese Chicken Salad which ABC Chinese restaurant in Scotts Valley was very popular and delicious. read more

ABC Chinese Restaurant - Hot Sour Soup...they could do better. - Chinese Near Me - Scotts Valley, California

This little hole in the wall is deceptive. You enter in a spotless very open dining area the walls are pale Cantelope color and the wainscoting is a shimmery white. My partner and I were Heading to roaring camp railroad and spotted this. I'll ordered Honey Walnut Prawns lunch special ($12). Served with choice of chow me in, white rice or fried rice! A Bargain. This is my favorite ever Chinese food dish the prawns were huge they're cooked very lightly in a tempura batter I think there's a creamy coconut sauce with shreds of coconut and honey walnuts absolutely heaven. Highly recommend. Family owned and operated. read more

2/15/25 just had takeout veggie chow mein & lemon chicken. absolutely no taste to the soggy chow menu, i would be surprised if veggie were fresh, & were few. not even pkt of soy to add...I liked the previously served (yrs ago) slab of chicken breast much better than roundish puffball nuggets the chicken is now. I fear the nuggets are bought frozen, but hope not...can't tell since putting lemon sauce on them. I've lived in Scotts Valley 40 yrs, so really miss the food from years past but know they are gone. I'm gone now too, not paying over $30 for meal this sad. read more

This review is based on a total of FIVE visits to ABC... In short, the food tastes slapdash and thrown together without passion. Consistantly 'meh' dishes for pricier than average prices. I'll be going elsewhere until I hear 100 people tell me they got their act together. Life's too short for expensive and boring Chinese food. Sorry ABC. I gave you plenty of chances to impress me. But, you didn't. PS: And the fortune cookies were stale! Really! read more

One of our new local favorites, Great assorted dishes, reasonably priced. Various Vietnamese Pho selection my favorite is the shrimp with added wontons. It's fresh and very tasty! Their chinese food selection is also very good. Their Chinese chicken salad is the best, with fresh ingredients, crunchy toppings and a very generous portion. Their combo Chow mein, Honey walnut prawns are large lightly breaded succulent prawns, this definitely a must try, so is the sweet and sour pork. Try the dim sum as it's also a very nice treat! All freshly cooked and a very nice presentation. They provide tasty fresh ingredients. Enjoy & Pop in for some great tasty Pho, Dim Sum or Chinese food dishes. read more

Ordered the Chicken Pho, combo chow mein, crab rangoons and pork fried rice! The chicken pho was phenomenal!!! Definitely going back. The rice and noodles were also very delicious and tasted fresh. The crab rangoons were a bit too sweet not really savory but maybe for other people taste:) just remember to bring cash for tip, as don't have an option on credit card read more

We called at last minute for a table of eleven. They accommodated us, and everyone enjoyed their meal. They only had one server but he worked his rear off and the kitchen was fast. Everything from hot and sour soup to egg rolls to eggplant to walnut shrimp to other dished, everyone enjoyed their meal. Nothing fancy, just a good meal. read more

Stopped by a few days ago for some food and had a good time. This casual restaurant has a decent amount of seating (but still not very big) situated in Graham Plaza near Starbucks. It is a small family-owned business, and I think they are understaffed because I saw about 1-2 front house staff, I think. It seemed a bit busy as I came for dinner, and I was informed that there's only one person who cooks in the back, like wow, they work really hard to hold down this place. I found out that they served pho-- kinda surprising for a Chinese restaurant, which was interesting. I tried the Combo Beef pho, and the serving size was ample-- I had to bring the rest home! It really hit the spot since it was a windy day and warmed me up really nicely. They also provide hot tea (pretty sure it was oolong or something) upon request; tea is complimentary unless you wanted a certain kind (black, jasmine, roasted oolong etc). The staff were kind and did the best they could despite the dinner rush. My pho was a bit on the pricier side since I wanted the one with everything in it, but it wasn't unreasonable since I had a good portion. Considering the inflation rates, everything else on the menu seemed pretty fair. I looked through many reviews before deciding to come here, and I'm glad I did because now I think I found a new place to visit often. Was a bit iffy at first considering many odd reviews that I've seen, but I hope my experience to convince others to visit! Best pho in Santa Cruz County read more

A must stop for Chinese food every time I go to Santa Cruz. Order the ginger beef; not on the menu, but they will make it for you. Come hungry. Big portions. Excellent service in a casual atmosphere. read more

Although not a Vietnamese restaurant, the pho is actually excellent. The service and ambience are great as well.

My mom & I recently ordered from their website- unknowingly only a few minutes before they closed. They still graciously made our food with no complaint. The food was very tasty. I got the crab wontons and veggie chow mein, the noodles were thicker than expected but delicious. read more

Second time here. Very quiet and empty. Bf had beef chow fun which was good! I had chinese chicken salad which was good with just enough kick. Both had pork buns. Hot and yummy. Good service. Clean. Good value. A great spot for good chinese! read more

Would eat here every day. Such amazing food! High quality ingredients (you can really taste the difference -- the shrimp are huge), consistently great cooking, all at reasonable prices. And ask about their gluten free options. I have celiac and I love their shrimp in lobster sauce. read more

ABC Chinese Restaurant - Prawns Lobster Sauce, white rice, tea, gluten free soy sauce - Chinese Near Me - Scotts Valley, California

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I have gone here for 30 years. It is new owners and the service is the worst not to mention that the food is no longer good. I was seated by a young male who has the personality of an ice-cube. No one asked if I wanted water or how my food was or if I needed anything else. This is the first time that I never tipped. I will never go back again. Plus I should mention I am an older woman who was alone. As soon as the young girls came in ice-cube perked up a little. Humiliating read more

Favorite Chinese restaurant in Scotts Valley, their lunch specials are fairly priced and sure to please. I like how you're given a choice between steamed or fried rice, or chow mein as an accompaniment. In the mood for a good pho? Look no further! read more

ABC Chinese Restaurant - Vietnamese Pho - Beef Flank - Chinese Near Me - Scotts Valley, California

I'm so sorry but this place is awful. The food is mediocre at best, very little flavor, and insane prices for just the entree. The food doesn't come with a side, no rice or chow mein comes with the entree, and the wontons are just wonton papers fried, no filling. I spent $43?! Insane. read more

Love this restaurant. Tonight I asked for an item not on the menu(Kung Pao Vegetable). They made it and it was delicious! I will definitely be ordering again! read more

small portions. not cheap , chicken chow Mein had no chicken in it , and few vegis , not worth stopping here.

We ordered mu shu pork and a couple of egg rolls for takeout. Went by and picked them up and drove home. When we got home we were surprised to discover there was no hoisin sauce - never had that happen before. Drove back to the restaurant and asked the guy (same guy who delivered our order to us a few minutes earlier) and he claimed they never include it. No apology, not even a hint of one, he acted like we were wrong. Unbelievable poor customer service. Have gotten food from here before but never again! read more

The food was ok. Price was a bit high and the service on 8/10 was horrible! The person was rude, slamming plates, the worse waiter in 30 years. I will NOT go back!!! read more

This place is the definition of okay. Not good, not bad, just okay. Came in for lunch on a Tuesday. Arrived at about 11:20 and the place was empty but I figured since it was early the lunch rush hadn't come yet. There was only one server and no music, which made me feel kinda awkward. Luckily I brought my headphones. Upon opening the menu I was pleasantly surprised by the cheap lunch prices! $7.25 for a lunch special that comes with the appetizer of the day, rice, soup, and an entree. I ordered the lemon chicken with fried rice. The soup of the day was egg drop soup. I have no complaints - it tasted like basic egg drop soup. As for my meal, the portions were extremely generous. They gave me an entire chicken breast and a large scoop of rice which I didn't expect given the low price! To my disappointment, the food was actually quite bland. The fried rice had no flavor and the lemon chicken was drowned in an overly sweet sauce. Later came out the chicken wing. It was one small chicken wing with a side of sweet and sour sauce. I took one bite and left it to the side - it was terrible! Overall, I wouldn't claim this to be the "best Chinese food" as I've seen in some reviews, but it is also not the worst. For the price that you're paying it's really not bad. However, if you like rich flavorful food I suggest you go somewhere else. My advice to management would be to add more spices and to also play some music! read more

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Amazing Chinese food. It's fresh and high quality. I went back for their won ton soup two days in a row. Very delicious.

Hey! Pleasantly surprised! Went in at the last minute, and they were kind enough to seat us. The pho was simple but clean and yummy tasting. Definitely going back. They deserved more stars than they have on yelp! read more

I was looking for a tasty bowl of pho and didn't want to drive over the hill just to bring it back all luke warm. ABC to the rescue! We order 4 different bowls of pho and they were all delicious! It really hit the spot when you just want some soupy viet comfort food on a chilly day. The portion was good with a very generous amount of meat. Love the wide to-go bowl so the noodles were not packed in. The broth could use a few more hours on the stove top to achieve the deep flavor but a great local option. Kudos to the chef! read more

ABC Chinese Restaurant - Pho Dac Biet - the combo! - Chinese Near Me - Scotts Valley, California

This was our first take out from ABC. We had the phô, so everything that you would need to complete your phô was provided and plenty of it. Lemon, basil, fresh sprouts, hoisin, sriracha chopsticks and even phô style spoon. The was plenty of broth for the noodles, the same amount of meat you would expect of dining in the restaurant, and all the flavor you were expecting when you ordered it on the phone. Nice to know I can get my expectations met with the take away food. Thanks Trisha read more

Horrible service. Waiter completely inattentive, lackluster, and far too curt. Seemed resentful to be waiting.

Both ordering online and eating in are great here. Fast service either way and the food is always amazing! I also appreciate that they wrote which box was which so I don't need to open all of them to see. read more

ABC Chinese Restaurant - three boxes of chinese food - Chinese Near Me - Scotts Valley, California

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My place to get shrimp dumplings and egg rolls. Staff is nice and friendly. Their other menu's are also good.

Given the glowing reviews, when we placed a carryout order yesterday, we were really looking forward to our first Chinese meal since the start of the pandemic. Everything about placing the order and picking it up went very well. The restaurant looks much better than it did years ago, I was able to place a "custom" order on the phone, the staff were quite competent and friendly, tried to please. The banquets are nicely sized and fairly well spread out, allowing reasonable distancing. The main dishes we ordered were generous servings, and we got the impression that everything was clean and well run. That's the good news. The not so great news was the food. My wife's sweet and sour pork was really disappointing -- chicken was very overcooked, the only seasoning was the sauce, which she hated. I had to add hot sauce to my dish, a combo chow foon, which I had requested extra spicy, and which was far less satisfying than I'm used to for that dish from other restaurants. The spring rolls, which we shared, were also disappointing, virtually no flavor other than the dipping sauce. If you're looking for Americanized food, you may love it. We didn't. read more

A super sweet accommodating and hard working new family are the new owners. Couldn't be nicer and they kept our favorite waiter David who anticipates every need! We come for the delicious Pho and it's always fresh and high quality! INCREDIBLE RESTAURANT that truly serves the community! read more

Worst Chinese I ever tasted pure garbage wouldn't feed it to my dog disgusting and overpriced. UGH !