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    Cafe China

    4.0 (65 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 7:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Shrimp fried Rice

    Little Spot in the wall , with the best shrimp fried rice I've ever tasted ! It cost $13 but I was well worth it , it was for almost 2 people . Everything was on point like a shrimp fried rice should be , they're generous with the shrimp portion , the shrimp well just right , not soggy . What got me what's all the egg they put in it !! Must try , it was my first time , it is in a shopping center plenty of parking , and like I said it's small spot spot , I will try a spicy seafood soup next time!! 5 STARS for taste and customer service , I did order and it was ready when I got there ..

    House Special Chow Mein
    Kaitlyn M.

    100000/10 this was after I devoured it and still haven't made a dent!! So delicious I got it without veggies and mild spicy was so good! Just tried it for the first time! I have to try the whole menu now!

    Irene P.

    Fried Chicken - Dry Spicy Orange Chicken - Super hard, tough and dry. Didn't even taste like orange chicken. Just cayenne pepper and Jalapeños Beef broccoli - Chewy, had to spit it out. Broccoli was probably the only decent tasting item on the plate Thai Tea - Idk what kind of tea it was but definitely didn't even taste close to a thai tea. In the end, I threw everything out

    A pest control truck working in Cafe Chins while it's open to the public.
    Juan B.

    During summer one of the kitchen staff took one of the standing fans and used it on himself while eating. While a small one was blowing small amount of air one direction. Small portions of rice cost close to 5 dollars. Ridicules. Caught pest control operating in the back of the kitchen DURING work hours. Disgusting people

    1/2 chow mein & rice with string bean chicken and spicy orange chicken
    Stephanie M.

    This place is AMAZING! I got half and half rice and chow mein with orange chicken & chicken string beans! This place never disappoints, I've been coming here for many years and they are so sweet when they greet you and the portion sizes are spot on! If you are looking for a quick take out this is the place to go! I love this place

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    11 years ago

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    5 years ago

    My favorite place to go to for Chinese food, service is great very friendly and helpful! Been coming here for years.

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    9 years ago

    The best Chinese food in this area. Warm and friendly customer service. The egg rolls were fresh and the kung pao was delicious.

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    15 years ago

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    6 years ago

    The Shrimp chaumei was so salty Omg, and there vegetables rolls tasted like in was frozen then fried.

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    6 years ago

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    11 years ago

    I grew up eating food here. Seriously my favorite local spot! It's nice to see this business be in south gate for so long!

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    12 years ago

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    9 years ago

    I been coming to this place for 18yrs and I love it, very nice people. My daughters are grown and keep going there to eat or take out.

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    9 years ago

    Food was not fresh at 2pm during lunch rush. Orange chicken tasted like it was from the previous day.

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    15 years ago

    Overall, it's pretty plain. Food was dry and not appealing. Saw it many times before while shopping at Luckys and figured I give it a try.

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