Awesome food! We love it every time, and the portions are generous. Always a great option when you need to feed a group in a hurry.

This was by far the nastiest Chinese food I have ever eaten. The food was extremely hard, dry, and tasted absolutely disgusting. It honestly felt like it had been sitting out all day. The chicken egg rolls were even worse -- they tasted raw and undercooked, which was very concerning. After a few bites I couldn't even finish the meal. After a few bites I couldn't take it anymore and ended up throwing my entire plate in the trash. That's how bad it was. I was very disappointed and will never come back to this place again. I definitely do not recommend this restaurant to anyone. Save your money and your stomach -- you're honestly better off going to Panda Express. read more

China Bistro - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

We do take out from China Bistro. My wife gets a bowl with chow mein and orange chicken or kung pao chicken and loves it. Always comments on good flavor and generous portions. I get BBQ Pork with chow mein and BBQ Pork with fried rice. Really appreciate that the kitchen prepares to order. We highly recommend China Bistro. read more

Not bad, this is my second time trying the dishes here, I really don't care for the noodles, but the fried rice is on point. The first time i got the Teriyaki chicken and Orange chicken and for my girl i got her the Coconut Shrimp. This 2nd time I got the BBQ Pork and Pineapple chicken. The BBQ pork was a little tough in texture but good flavor. Pineapple chicken is awesome. I did try the chicken egg rolls, pot stickers and the cream cheese wontons and honestly I wouldn't buy them again. Not the best I've tried! The staff are super nice and very helpful. I would say you just have to find the right dish. The BBQ pork and Pineapple Chicken and all fried rice is my go to from now on from this place! read more

China Bistro - Coconut Shrimp - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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I've been going to China Bistro as long as my memory goes back in my childhood. It might very well be the first fast-casual Chinese food spot I ever had. I've been hooked since day one. I snag something different every time, though my go-tos include their orange chicken, kung pao chicken, and coconut shrimp. The food is delicious and filling. Their portions are generous and their prices are affordable. Couldn't recommend them more for when you have that hankering only fast-casual Chinese food can cure. Staff is always kind and quick with the service. Restaurant is always clean and well maintained. read more

China Bistro - Combo C Special - Coconut Shrimp, Orange Chicken (Mild Spicy), Spicy Kung Pao Chicken (Spicy) - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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It had been years since I had ventured into a china bistro. The last few experiences were just ok. Apparently, they are all independently owned and have a few different items. My buddy convinced us to give this one a whirl. This china bistro at the market place was crazy good. They PACK that plate. I really enjoy the half fried rice with their new vegetable noodle with orange chicken and terriyaki chicken. Crazy good, and enough food to last two meals. The unfortunate part was that it was so good, I decided to give the one on coffee a whirl and it was disappointing. Stick to the location at the marketplace. Friendly service. Good food. read more

Food is always great from this spot. i enjoy the sweet and sour chicken with half fried rice and half noodles. you do have to wait for the chicken to be cooked in the kitchen but to have a freshly made protein is always a plus! Overall, the establishment is clean, quick, and a decent helping of food every time. read more

China Bistro - Sweet Sour Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Quality of food was horrible the last time I ordered. The rice was dry, the chow mein tasted old.

We ordered takeout on a night where it was too busy to cook. We received our order fast and it was delicious. We ordered the beef and broccoli and spicy garlic chicken. read more

My husband went here to get food the place was dirty and gross. He got food and it was a waste of money orange chicken was gross the noodles were red not chow mien weird. So beef and broc was nasty. It use to be good here , I was going to call them and tell them but my husband stopped me. We through it away the orange chicken was also tough to eat, rice no good they a sell garbage food now save you're money. It sucks here. Just do us a favor go out of business. read more

I got there a little late so they had their lunch hours over but I would probably try it again during the lunch hour cause I can imagine when everything's hot and done read more

Their portions are generous and can't complain about the food. One thing I will note, I tried the coconut shrimp and it tasted too much like a sweet mayonnaise for me. I was disappointed because it seemed very popular but nope. Their siracha bottles are watered down and I was disappointed in that. I took my food home to use my own bottle. Otherwise, a good cheap Chinese option. read more

I concur with the other reviews that have mentioned that this place has gone downhill in recent months. Not sure what exactly happened, but not too long ago in the past I would have given this place ten stars because of how good their food was. Now, I only give it four stars because this plate was close to the level of quality they used to have. The last several visits, the plates have been much less good, and the portions they were giving over the last few months have been skimpy. But I digress...my favorite person who works here is the older Hispanic lady (sorry I don't know her name). She's always super friendly and kind, and she gives generous portions that I am used to from this place. The restaurant itself is kind of small, and parking can sometimes be hard to find, but usually I have no issues. The decor is minimalist but not bad. I usually order the plate I have pictured here. Sometimes I'll add a side of coconut shrimp, but again, the last few times I've gone before now have been borderline inedible. Overall, it's a great alternative to Panda Express, except when it's not. read more

China Bistro - Jalapeño Chicken, Orange Chicken (Mild Spicy), House Special Chow Mein, and House Special Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Good Food, portions are generous and cant beat the price. Convenient and always a good idea when craving some friend rice and chow mein.

Our take out food was so good. The egg foo young was spot on and the shrimp chow me in was fresh and good . we had a late 7:30 dinner. My daughter shared how good the service was. We found a place finally. China Bistro ! read more

One day a positive winner , a week later , old pans of food , kinda dried out old. But I must love the soup , I keep going back again and again. read more

Absolutely love this to-go Chinese. And the portions are great! The Thai tea is yummy!

I used to love this place but now I get why people have been saying it's gone downhill. I got orange chicken and rice noodles. The rice noodles were my favorite until today. Idk if they gave me old noodles, but they were so nasty. They were stale and dry. They were hard to eat so they just went to the trash. The orange chicken was nasty too. It tasted old too. Plus it took so long to get our food after placing an order on the phone. So sad. read more

China Bistro - Orange Chicken and rice noodles that were nasty. - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Order a combo c with an extra small side of teriyaki chicken and eggrolls and cream cheese wontons. We got half fried rice/lo mein. The lo mein had zero flavor, tried to add teriyaki sauce on it just to give it some. They gave us a beef and green bean dish with only two pieces of meat in it, didn't tell us we would be waiting for the teriyaki chicken and had us waiting for 10 minutes. The eggrolls and wontons got cold from waiting, and the eggrolls honestly looked like the ones you can get a Costco that are frozen... tasted like it too. Overall, not great at all. Not for $40 plus tip. read more

I used to love China Bistro but something changed in a bad way? When I walked into the door the heat of the restaurant was very intense. No air moving at all? There were 2 people working one was helping a person ahead of me and the other worker walked over turned her back to me and sat there on her phone ? The food had no real flavor? Even with soy sauce it was bland ? It's sad because I would always make the trip to the market place because it was always fresh and good ? Now it looks like I will be looking for something else? Sorry but I was truly disappointed with everything, now it's just not good anymore. read more

I came in during lunch , this place is quiet on a Sunday morning very relaxing . I stopped in before catching a movie . I had no wait time at all . The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The portions are great and it's more than enough for leftovers. The food is very tasty, I can't wait to try other things on the menu . read more

China Bistro - 2 piece Chicken Egg Roll - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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I want this location to be in the rotation, but I just can't. Once-twice a year I'll go in. This week I went in for my annual fix & it was 40 min before closing, & there was slim pickings of food left and staff was looking like they wanted to go home. So I got what they had left. Then a party of 6 or 7 walk in, they start making food, then I'm sitting there watching them eat the fresh stuff while I'll eat dried out chicken, soggy beef & broccoli (which had now beef) & bottom of the barrel scraps. I feel they should have fresh food on deck at all times, it's the marketplace... people come in until closing time, so they should be ready at all times during open hours. See ya in November 2024. Posting this in hopes of changing things read more

If there was a lower rating than one, I would be giving that. Went in tonight about 730 and ordered food for my wife and I. Got a combo B with all veggies and teriyaki chicken and barbecue pork. My wife had a small amount of rice and orange chicken in a bowl. The pork and teriyaki chicken was almost inedible. I ate some of it, but I didn't like it. The veggies were good. My wife's orange chicken was also old and hard to get her fork into. She gave up and threw it in the trash. We've been coming to this location since they opened and it has steadily gone downhill. I did speak with the server behind the counter and a person that looked like maybe he was managing the kitchen. I told him that they needed to throw those items out and make new for future customers. We won't be back! read more

The food here is good!!! The real problem is the lady serving the food. She doesn't treat everyone the same and she only gives you the sauce that she wants you to have. If you ask for something different, you get the stink face. It's not like she's paying for it. She works there. Give people what they want and check your attitude at the door. I never sat down to eat because the server mad it awkward. But, the setting is nice read more

Food was made with love and attention. It was an unexpected and well received delight. I'll be bringing my family here. We love big portions and quality food anytime. Continue to impress always! read more

I do not know how this place is still operating when it consistently put out bland boring products. Came once years ago and did not like it at all, the portion was small for the price and the taste factor was practically non existent. Forgot about it then Came back years later on a for a crutch craving of Chinese take out and was met with the same experience. Although it felt like my portion was a little better, it doesn't matter when what I ate lacked any flavor. I had to dump ssoy sauce just to taste some salt. I also ordered 3 sides and yet was given two. Sad really to see this place still take up real estate in a lovely plaza read more

Delicious Food, Always Fresh Awesome service (from the Hispanic ladies and a couple of the young adults) Don't call order ahead, you'll just waste your time; order in person. Love the Chow Mein, Hot & Sour Soup, Mushroom Chicken, Teriyaki Chicken, Jalapeño Chicken, Veggie and Chicken Eggrolls, and Fried Fish read more

Always loved this place and its always a good place to get some solid Chinese take-out. My favorite dishes are: Orange chicken: Lightly crisp and tossed in a nice sweet and savory glaze. Coconut shrimp: Lightly battered shrimp with a creamy coconut sauce. Broccoli beef: Tender beef with fresh crunchy broccoli Egg drop soup: Flavorful and always steaming hot. Vegetables aren't too inviting but nonetheless it's warm and tasty. Love the huge portions. Half fried rice and half chow mein a must!! Great for family meals or a quick food option. read more

China Bistro - Combo C: Orange Chicken and Coconut Shrimp - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Food was excellent but one thing that sets them above the rest... I ordered online and have a back injury so wanted delivered. Hit pick up by mistake. Called the restaurant to fix it. The manager got on the phone and asked me to text him my address. I did and who do you suppose showed up at our door? The manager himself! Talk about stepping up and representing your establishment. Great food and great customer service and reasonable prices. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

The food from China bistro is always good and very consistent, it's been the same for over 10 years at least. The orange chicken always comes highly recommended. Their chow mein is also very good it's always full of flavor. The fried rice on the other hand is always just a little bit dry but that could be just from sitting in the pan for a little bit too long. The one downside from this place is just the prices over the years it's always gotten a little bit more expensive I don't mind paying for quality when the quantity of sufficient but here you may leave a little bit hungry if you bring a big appetite for what you're paying. read more

This place has amazing food, amazing service, and is in a great location. Definitely the move over Panda.

The ladies working the counter were super sweet. The food was okay . And they make boba. read more

China Bistro - The egg drop soup I ate. - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

So I'm not sure if it's just me or is this place a hit and miss? There are times that I come here and the food is really good and there are other times that it is not good. Knowing I'm taking a chance every time I eat here, it's like a roller coaster ride every time I take that first bite. Lol. So I have to give it 3 stars and nothing more. If you eat here hopefully you catch them on a good day. read more

China Bistro - Combo B Special - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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My husband and I had lunch at this Ming location, we been there before and never had that extra cost and I know food has gone up so prices go up for the consumer, which I get it...so I think that one they took our order they should of said if you order any seafood items we charge an extra $1.50 per item ordered, if they would of told me We would have not ordered any seafood, my husband ordered pepper chicken w/ veggies and spicy fish he said veggies tasted old didn't look fresh , we arrived home and my husband has an upset stomach. We will never go back. read more

China Bistro - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

It seems like they've upgraded the menu, the environment has become cleaner, and there are many more set meal options. The taste has also improved. This is now my favorite Chinese restaurant. read more

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China Bistro is a solid 4 stars for fast food Chinese flavor. They're consistently good and the portions are what the people apparently like. The employees are nice and selection is decent. read more

I got 2 teriyaki chicken bowl. They didn't have any taste chewy and really awful service was okey I didn't want to go back

I love this restaurant the staff is very friendly and very nice the food is always very fresh and excellent prices it's very reasonable for the amount of food you get no where else but china bistro in the market place in bakersfield ca. I love you guys keep up the great work read more

I would give negative stars if that were an option. I will no longer be going back. We have eaten here for years on and off. This is the 2nd time placing an online order. This time we showed up at the appointed time and were told our order was not ready yet. The person then proceeded to fill the orders of everyone in line until the food ran out. My husband then went and inquired again and she told him they had been busy. Once the food was refilled again, she proceeded to fill everyone else's order and not ours. By now we have been there 1/2 hour waiting. A man from the kitchen had come in front to help and he finally filled our order. I asked about the egg rolls in the order and he then included them otherwise we would have left without them, I will be asking the credit card for a refund of the tip. I'm not leaving one for that kind of service. The food was honestly the worst we've had there which shows how understaffed they were and the restaurant was dirty. Not going to be returning. 40 minutes past when we were to get our food. I'm sorry but I could have driven to a better place by then. read more

So good! Made quickly and the people are nice. We had Combo A, Fr/Cm/Sr Bowl, Potstickers, Cream Cheese Wonton, and Boba Thai Tea. The vibe was nice, quiet, and clean. Would recommend. read more