I was 15 years old when I first discovered this place, and I am now 37. For the most part, I have lived in Bakersfield. I know taste buds change over time, but the taste and the quality of this place have gone down so bad on the bright side they do offer free samples but the server struggled to find a shrimp that was micro size for my daughter. The jalapeño chicken was something I hadn't tried it before, and it was good, so I decided to try it to go. The bbq pork was so dry and well overcooked, and the coconut shrimp I asked to go was undercooked. You taste the batter, and let me tell you, uncooked coconut shrimp batter taste awful. The chowmein was so oily, it looks great under the glass, but once you're home and you start eating, you realize it's so thin and oily. The place was dead. No one was eating inside or outside, making my transaction go by super fast. It was clean but with fewer tables than I remember. I will always remember how great this place USED TO BE, but unfortunately, I will not be returning to this establishment. Please note that this review can not be taken out on the cooks since the cooks are trained by the owners, and the server was also taught to serve the portion you get. Complete rip-off portions compared to price and quality of food. P.s. The egg rolls 2 for 2.80 are also bad, but the thing that takes the cake on the worst thing is the sweet and sour sauce, which tastes like vinegar. read more

Do not sleep on this establishment! Local business, Yummy comfort food when you are craving Chinese! There is a ton of options, I regret not ordering soup and egg rolls. This wasn't my first time eating from there, but more imperative due to COVID-19 read more

China Bistro - Beef and broccoli, orange chicken, veggie chow mein, mixed vegetables - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Used to come here often, food was good and the staff was very attentive and friendly. The last two times I was there the lady that helped me was probably the worse customer service person I've had EVER at a restaurant. She was there both times. Older lady, yelling at everyone....staff and customers alike. Ordered the same food as usual that is ordered 100 times before and she either could not understand English....AT ALL, or just plain decided to be so negative. Right mid order I just told her never mind and left! I don't know how a business would keep a person like that employed when it was actually hurting the business. As I left she started yelling at the next person in line who also walked out! I know these reviews mean nothing to the owners, because why else would she still be there! I guarantee I'm not the only person having issues with her. After about a month I said lets try it one more time, only to walk in and see her actually putting a customer in his place...AGAIN!! Just turned around and left! Never again! This place has SO many negative reviews I wouldn't waste your time!! Go to the China Bistro on Coffee and Hageman area, which is owned by different people. ALWAYS courteous and food really good too..... read more

Great food, tasty, and lots of it. It's my go-to takeout food. Servers are nice and courteous.

COCKROACH in my food!!! DO NOT EAT HERE DISGUSTING. The manager would not refund me my money, only offered to replace my food like if I'd be eating there again. read more

China Bistro is the competition for the "other guys" and I have my pros and cons with food here versus the other place and I happen to like China Bistro's orange chicken versus the other guys. Don't get me wrong, they are neck and neck and I go back and forth w the competition, but for some reason that orange chicken has me coming back. I have been here about a dozen of times now and I read some of the other reviews, but I have never had a bad experience here. The food is cheap, it's quick and the chicken is always crispy. You can't expect this fast food place to be top notch as it is a fast food restaurant. Food never tastes bland and is always flavorful. I have not tasted everything on their menu, but everything I have tried has all been good. I like the location and I love that there are tables and chairs to eat outside on a really nice day. Cleanliness is not always the best inside, but it's a high volume traffic during lunch time so you can expect there are a lot of people coming in and out, I've eaten here on slow days also and the restrooms were clean as well as the seating inside. read more

The food has really improved here lately. They have changed some dishes and the chefs are really killing it. We tried the black pepper chicken and it was amazing (they have had this before but this seemed like a new recipe). We also had the spicy fish, their "new" orange chicken and the bbq pork. All were very good the pork was a little dry but we did pick up dinner a little late so had we gone earlier I'm sure it would have been fine. I'm giving this 5 stars not because it's the best Chinese food in town, but it is the best in the fast food Chinese category. read more

Been going to the China Bistro on Coffee Rd. For years. Their food has always been very tasty and the portions are huge. Their prices are reasonable, you absolutely get your money's worth. Service is good and I would say ambiance is average. Don't believe they would disappoint. read more

I've recently moved here to Bakersfield and trying out a lot of asian cuisine nearby. In my opinion, this is by far the best for chinese fast food around here. I've been here a couple times already and the food here is BOMBBB!!! It's so good! The customer service here is also great! The ladies in the front has always been approachable and since I've been here a few times, they remembered me! The environment is very clean and spacious. It does get busy during rush hour though, which is understandable, but the wait time is usually not bad. I would definitely come back! read more

Memories....back in the day China Bistro was my go to fast food Chinese restaurant. Fast forward to today. I do not come here too often anymore. Just not convenient for me anymore. Recently, though, I got the opportunity to drop by. Got some takeout for the family. Everything in their food warmers looked full and fresh. Always nice to see cause who wants to eat old food that's been in the warmer too long. Anyways all the entrees I brought back were finished. Food was all tasty, but portions were smaller than I usually receive from the competition for similar tasting food. I'm sure I'd return if I was hungry and in the neighborhood. read more

China Bistro - Interior looks cool - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Ordered through the yelp app and the restaurant even called to confirm and make sure when I was getting there so the food would be nice and hot. The employees are very friendly and the food is great. read more

Never ever will i go too this tasteless place again bland bland food no variety either yuck save your money and time .

This place is good, came here while we were passing by Bakersfield. We were not disappointed! Everything was fresh. The orange chicken had a slight crispy texture to it and was not soggy. The broccoli was cooked perfectly and the beef was very tender. Everything was flavorful. read more

China Bistro - Broccoli with Beef and Orange Chicken with half rice and half chow mein. - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Minute Rice really? Orange Chicken and Peppered Beet have no flavor . Worst Chinese fast food delivery

This use to be one of my favorite spots. The lady's are really rude they have messed up my order and the food just seems to be not as good anymore. I will not be back after this. Really disappointed. read more

This location has a new owner which was the best thing that ever happened to this restaurant. The food is decent but I totally believe it depends on what you order. If you order from the trays its eat at your own risk with when the food was actually cooked. You can older from their menu which has a lot more of a selection to choose from and they make that food to order. The woman that work up front are very kind. They weren't just trying to get you in and out the door. We had all of our kids with us and they stopped and talked top all of our kids which I thought was very nice. At this location there are a lot of food choices but for something quick and easy this place is a wonderful choice, especially if you are going to eat before a movie since it is right next door to the theater. We will be coming to this location again especially since my kids love Chinese food and it isn't going to cost you an arm anda leg. read more

China Bistro - 2 item Beef&Broc with BBQ Pork - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Really good portion sizes with amazing tasting food, fast and polite service. Many choice to pick from!! Definitely try the pineapple chicken so good!! read more

Came here for the first time with work friends and it was really good! Service was good and food was delicious! Prices are pretty reasonable as well. Definitely coming back with the family! read more

Wow, portion sizes are huge here! My husband & I don't usually eat at Chinese to-go places but randomly went into one yesterday night before hitting up the movie theater. They have combo meals, where you can pick 1 item, 2 item, or 3 items. Each combo plate comes with either fried rice or chow mein. I ordered a 2 combo plate for only $6.55 and my husband had the 3 item combo plate for $7.55. Can't believe how much food they gave us; so generous! :) Food quality and taste was what you can expect from a fast-food Chinese place, about a 3 star, but super friendly service, and plenty of seating. It was quite busy on a Friday night too! read more

China Bistro - 2 item combo, 3 item combo - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I love the garlic tofu. I love the vegetables. Good portions for the price. The employees are not too patient. They are there to get orders out ASAP. So kinda know what you want when you walk in. (2015) It's now 2017 and I still love you his place. It's a place you can count on. Still same menu, same flavor, and probably same employees. Lol. I don't really care about the attitude some of them might have cuz I forget about it the second I eat! 2018- yeah, still love the food but the rude people who work here are becoming worse. They automatically give you what they think you want. They don't like being wrong. Whenever I walk in now, the tofu is never made. So they make more but it makes the other meal I order suffer. It's cold and hard. :( This last time we were buying 2 plates plus 1 side to make it easy and not complicated for the employees. The 1 side was pork. There was plain and bbq. We asked for 1/2 of each since it was the same price. She said no. Ok so we didn't get the extra side. Now I use "Spinz" it's an app to get discounts. They had the posters plastered all over the restaurant. They knew what it was but tried to fight with me on the $3- discount. They pretend that they don't know what it is. What was more irritating is a customer behind us, asked to have something 1/2 and 1/2 and they said SURE!! I'm really thinking they hate me cuz I have tattoos or something. I look Asian. Maybe they think I'm the wrong kind of Asian???? read more

The customer service is always spot on, especially kind during Covid-19. The food portion is more than you pay for and quick as heck. I wanted a quick place to pick up some delicious Hot and Sour Soup and China Bistro never disappoints. I've had the family meal several times and my boys eat it up (even the vegetables). Nothing better than soup on a cold evening, especially when you don't have to cook it. See you soon Cindy! read more

November 2, 2019 as of 11:40 am I called them through the sign language interpreter and I told the person that I am going to order several dishes thru Uber Eats. I had to call them for a specific ingredient due to allergic and the person is really rude then asked me to call back later!!! Actually it's NOT busy at 11:42 am and I'm surprised the person is a liar working for China Bistro! I'm not going to support China Bistro ever and will share to all social media! Shameful on you China Bistro and you lost more than $50!!!!! read more

I've been a loyal customer here for the past 2 decades. Food is always great and comparable to Panda Express. Combo B is my favorite. They've refurnished the inside within the last few years. The only food that they should consider improving in my opinion is the sweet and sour chicken. Aside from that, you can't go wrong with any other entree. read more

Service was better and new items are good. Back to being my fav cheap Chinese place in town.

This place serves the blandest, most unhealthy food with a side of attitude. Tried it 2 years ago and remember that the fried rice was undercooked and crunchy. The BBQ pork was edible but not great. The orange chicken was a never again dish. Fast forward and within 2 years, twice I have walked in to take a look and left with nothing. Except the feeling that these are the most unhappy employees on earth. Anywhere else you choose to eat at the Marketplace is a better choice. read more

We always have come to this place since college and still love it!! Macdalena and Cindy always give great portions. read more

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Food is always good and flavorful, everytime I go it seems like they are putting out a new batches of food so you know its fresh, Great portions too! Better than Panda. read more

Customer service is important to me and this place is really lacking. I feel like if you go in business where you work with people, you should have people skills or hire people who do. It's almost intimidating to order here. They have similar options to Panda Express, but much less fresh tasting and a lot more greasy. Oh and you can't get vegetables instead of rice or noodles like at Panda Express. So that's a complete deal breaker for me. The kids like it though, but that's not saying much! They have good prices so that's a plus :) read more

What happened to this place, it used to be such a great place? I ordered two meals online to be delivered last night, and grub hub brought them on time, but when they arrived they were not what I ordered and were very over cooked and dry...basically not too edible. Also we didn't get soy sauce, chopsticks or fortune cookies. read more

Service is terrible. You feel rushed to order. My mom ordered the orange chicken it was tough and hard like a bad batch of beef jerky. Definitely will not be coming back. read more

Not like it used to be. Worst dinner yet. My family totally agrees with me. It will be a long time if We ever go back. Disappointed.

The China Bistro is a quickie serve Chinese restaurant in the marketplace. While I'm not much a fan of food that sits under heat lamps then is served who knows how long later... This place is pretty good! Catch- I only order 2 things when coming here... Spring Eggs rolls and Egg Flower soup. The egg flower soup is the best I've ever had anywhere, period! It is made fresh to order. Crisp peas, carrots and mushrooms. The egg cooked perfect. I love it. The spring rolls are pretty good most the time. Just depends how long they've been sitting out under the lamps. My friend did not like his combo plate at all when we came. Just his opinion. Not basing my review off that. I loved what I ordered. China Bistro, 4 stars. read more

China Bistro - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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I ordered Chinese food last week from them and let me tell you you the food was delicious. I have always been skeptical to try new places but this was worth the money. The only thing I didn't like was the pineapple chicken something about the sauce they used was nasty and the egg roll sauce was nasty as well. Literally everything else was amazing. I would give them 4 stars b/c of the sauce and pineapple chicken but everything else was to good so they deserve the five stars read more

China Bistro - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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This has always been one of my favorite places for orange chicken, the food is good. The service is TERRIBLE!!! The last few times it's been an older lady who takes our order , no personality could care less if I'm there or not just rude and made us feel rushed. The cashier has been two different young girls who act just the same, sign here and just go. So rude I will not be back despite I actually like the food I won't do business with them again. Treat people with respect smile once in a while, be grateful people come to your place of business. read more

Best fast Chinese food in town. Bamboo is good too, but this place is superior in every way.

What has happened to this place?!! The food is now horrible and so is the customer service. When this place opened in the late nineties, the food was good and the owner was so nice. read more

Ordered family dinner special. Teriyaki chicken and orange chicken. The food was bland at best. The orange chicken tasted like zero but of orange and no flavor. The sauce was probably a corn starch slurry with no flavor. I expected something more since there was a line. The one star was for cleanings. read more

China Bistro - Family meal - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Went in tonight because our regular place was already closed. Walked in. No one in Dining room. But employees very busy on the phone with orders. Barely even noticed I was there. After about 5 mins standing there I was able to place order. Again had to wait to checked out due to deliver orders and phone orders being taken and served before me. (An in person customer) Paid for order. Once I arrive home half the order was missing. Ordered 2. 3 item combos. Ended up getting 2. 2 item combos. VERY POOR Customer Service!!! Guess I Will Continue to Go to Our Regular Place. Never Here Again. And Spread the Word!! Diner Beware!!! read more

China Bistro is a nice place to catch a meal before the movie. The Kung poa shrimp I highly recommend. It is spicy and yummy. Its stirred up fresh in the wok when you place your order. The place has been remodeled and is nice. However, they forgot to put the bathrooms on remodel list, and they need work. Overall, eating experience is good for an inexpensive meal and movie. read more

Just realized today that I could have China Bistro delivered. Yay! That worked well and was very fast. I love their wonton soup. I also enjoy getting any meals with the fried rice- noodles combo. Overall, they have a good selection and I think that the food is tasty. read more