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    China Chili

    4.0 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Seafood, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Garlic Green Beans with Fried Tofu
    John B.

    This review is for two take out orders. The first time I ordered by calling the restaurant, the second time I used Door Dash. Both experiences worked very. I ordered dinner the first time and picked it up and had it delivered the second time. I have now eaten the duck, three chow meins, rice, green beans, a vegetable dish, egg rolls and crab puffs. Every dish has felt clean and tasted clean. No chemical after taste, no excessive saltiness. I have been impressed with the food here.

    House Chow Mein
    Gayl B.

    We did take out here with a great assortment of dishes: Crab cheese puffs Peking duck with bao and plum sauce Tangy lemon chicken Spicy garlic eggplant Fried rice with vegetables Vegetable Chow mein House chow mein Peking duck was fabulous! Crab cheese puffs were excellent (just not enough of them). Loved the lemon chicken, and although I don't like eggplant, this spicy garlic was great disguising the eggplant! Both chow meins were yummy. Can't decide which one I liked the best. I didn't feel like a needed to drink a lot of water after eating which sometimes I feel like after Chinese food. That's a good thing. Definitely going to make this place a go-to for Chinese food!

    Judy L.

    Go-to Chinese comfort spot China Chili serves up Cantonese, Szechuan, and Hong Kong-style dishes in a classic, no-frills setting. I've been here for both lunch and dinner, but lunch is my usual, fast, easy, and always hits. My favorite: House Special Chicken (not spicy) -- yes, I'm a wimp but it's flavorful and perfect every time. Service is always quick and friendly, which makes it an easy go-to.

    Honey Walnut Prawns
    Jennifer R.

    Our family has been coming to China Chili for years, and it continues to be one of our favorite go-to spots whenever we're craving authentic, flavorful Chinese cuisine. The food is consistently outstanding, and the warm, attentive service keep us coming back time and time again. On this visit, we ordered the sautéed whole lobster with green onions and ginger, beef lo mein, shrimp lo mein, walnut shrimp, and fried rice. Every dish was prepared beautifully and packed with flavor, but the lobster was truly divine. Perfectly cooked, incredibly tender, and infused with the aromatic flavors of fresh ginger and green onions, it was one of those dishes that leaves a lasting impression long after the meal is over. The beef and shrimp lo mein were equally delicious, with rich savory flavors and generous portions, while the walnut shrimp was perfectly crisp with a delicate sweetness that balanced the dish beautifully. The fried rice was the perfect complement to everything on the table. We also enjoyed a few sake bombers, which are hands down the best we've had anywhere. They are always perfectly prepared and have become a must-order whenever we visit. They pair wonderfully with the food and add an extra touch of fun to an already fantastic dining experience. What truly sets China Chili apart is its consistency. Whether it's your first visit or your hundredth, you can always count on exceptional food, attentive service, and genuine hospitality. The staff is welcoming, friendly, and always makes us feel like valued guests.

    Orange chicken
    Denise D.

    $100+ We called for take out dinner and I had been to this restaurant in January and the food was good so I expected it to be a 4 or 5 star experience. The best thing on our $127 (before tip- for takeout?) meal was the green beans... with the fried rice and orange chicken earning a 3 star. Everything else was not good with the worst thing on the menu being the sichuan beef not even edible. I wouldn't feed that to my dog. Nothing was spicy" and we ordered spicy for everything except the sesame chicken and the rice. The hot & sour soup was tasteless ... my husband ate a little of it but I ended up flushing what was left down the toilet. The crab puffs were flat... 6 of them for almost $9 ... stupid. This was disappointing. Then at the pickup they expect a tip with the minimum being 18%... wow. I'm being generous with the 2 stars.. my family says 1 is more like it.

    Beef chow fun
    juliet s.

    The place is sooooo goood the food is actually mouth watering.The service is so fast ,they hate to have dirty plates in the table they grab them immediately. The servers are super sweet and nice.Always asking if you're ok.The ambiance is like a throw back place is so cute.

    Kung Pao Shrimp
    Joy T.

    This place has been staying steadily in business for awhile. And always busy when I am dining here. Spacious inside, with aquariums of fish and decor that let's you know you are at a Chinese restaurant. Staff is always helpful and fast. As is the food, hot and fast. Which is always an easy best to return. Their Kung Pao shrimp is always satisfyingly good. Jumbo prawns sauteed with dried chili peppers, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts and spicy Kung Pao sauce, then topped with peanuts. It comes with soup of the day and a vegetable roll, as this is their lunch special. Doesn't break the bank and tasty all around.

    Tangy Lemon Chicken
    Destiney S.

    Had lunch with some coworkers (about 7 of us) and we all had a lunch special. I chose the tangy chicken again (sauce on the side) it was soo good! Service was prompt and friendly. Love getting lunch here!! I hope to visit more often this year cause it never disappoints

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    Melissa K.

    What a freaking gem. Came here for the first time and can genuinely say this is the best Chinese food spot in Phoenix, probably Arizona. Walked in and was immediately transferred back to the old school Chinese restaurants back east. We did the Phoenix dinner for 2 and substituted the pork for orange chicken. Everything was absolutely delicious. First came out the salad which was super flavorful and fresh. Fresh lettuce, noodles, amazing dressing and super tender chicken slices. It came with two wontons which were also soo good. Perfectly crisp and filled with a cream cheese stuffing that complimented the salad perfectly. Hot and sour soup was next and while that's not usually my favorite soup, it was great and had depth in the flavor. Then came our entrees, huge in size and definitely worth the price. The kung pao chicken had delicious flavor and veggies were perfectly cooked. The fried rice was not your average, it had chicken, shrimp and the most tender beef. The orange chicken was definitely my favorite. You can tell they use breast and the crisp on the outside was so perfect, sauce was sweet with a little kick, just perfect. Service was insightful, quick and friendly. I think my bf had his sprite filled at least 3 times and I was asked if I wanted another coke at least 5 The ambiance is authentic yet casual with Chinese art and tapestry on the walls, fish tank, etc. We will definitely be back.

    Excellent meals
    Kathleen S.

    Soooo Even tho there are tons of Chinese options in AZ. This one by far exceeds them all You know when you arrive that its going to be authentic fresh & delicious we dont live close enough to go alot.....when on this side of town its our go to .....best Chinese

    Bar BBQ Pork Slices
    Bill W.

    The food has always been very good every time we visit. Which sadly isn't that often because it's a drive to get there. If I lived closer I'd eat there at least twice a week. The service is efficient because everyone shares the load. You don't just have one server. The ambiance is your typical large dining hall Chinese restaurant. A large open room with various sized tables with the typical paper table covers and zodiac paper place mats. If you don't know the vibe you don't get out for Chinese much. On to the food. For appetizers we got the BBQ pork slices. Very good but not anything great or special. I'd stick with the pot stickers for my appetizer of choice. Get the pork in an entree or the fried rice. For our soup choice we went with the sizzling rice soup. Very good with sliced chicken breast and veggies. And the rice actually sizzles. Since unlike some other restaurants it doesn't have shrimp or pork I might choose something else next time. Entrees. The star of the show in my opinion and others is the orange chicken. Not your standard chunks breaded and fried soaked in a sweet sugar syrup but a full chucked breast breaded and fried to a perfect crisp then sliced like a katsu and covered in a slightly sweet and slightly spicy sauce with hint of orange. I could eat this all by myself and be happy. Next we got the Mongolian Beef. Average. Not great, not bad, just average. Too saucy with too many onions. Nothing compares to China Chef in Morton Grove, IL. The pork fried rice. Pretty good with lots of bbq pork. Way more than you get in the slices. My only gripe with most places is there's no place for carrots and peas in fried rice. Bean sprouts and scallions is the way to go. But here it's the frozen veg carrots and peas combo. Oh well. Next time I think it will be mu shu pork instead of Mongolian and hot and sour instead of sizzling rice soup. One other comment. Like most restaurants in AZ. The egg rolls are really spring rolls. Hard pass as real egg rolls have won ton wrapper skins, shrimp and bbq pork with a hint of peanut butter in them. Outside of NY or Chicago I've never found the real deal.

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    Amazing food! The Szechuan string beans are definitely my favorite. Definitely one of my favorites to get Asian food.

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    Nothing to rave about. Large menu mediocre food. Prices are decent. The food was buried in the sauces not appealing to me

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    Great food everything Is tasty and big portions. Very roomy and service is excellent! Family friendly big tables to share the time.

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    2 years ago

    The Peking Duck is fabulous!!! All was very good felt just like being back in Beijing.

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    2 years ago

    Delicious food and great service. Lunch special is big enough for two meals at a great price.

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    I'm a regular here food is quick and tasty I order here at least once a month and recommend to anyone who asks for great Chinese food

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    I've been visiting China Chili's for the past 14 years, and have never had a bad meal. Service is fast, and the lemon chicken is amazing!!

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    Ask the Community - China Chili

    Does restaurant except reservations?

    China Chili does accept reservations. Just make sure to call and find out how far in advance a reservation will be accepted.

    Do they serve dim sum?

    No they don't.

    Are they open Christmas day?

    Went there today. They are saying only carry outs in Christmas Eve and Christmas this year.

    Is the dinning room open for dinning in?

    Not yet. I just went to pick up take out last night.

    Are they open anymore? I am only getting a busy signal when trying to order...

    I ordered from them last week... I usually get a busy signal a couple times before getting through.

    Are there many gluten free options here? (Hoping for answers other than just steamed vegetables without any sauce, etc)

    Yes there's plenty of gluten free options such as any type of meat or seafood with sautéed vegetables, and more just ask them and they can make it gluten free.

    How is the Peking Duck?

    Good

    Does China Chili take reservations?

    What are the hours for Christmas Eve?

    I believe they're normal business hours.

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    I went on a Friday afternoon for the lunch special and I ordered a beef Kung pow and I ordered the…read moreextra spicy. It came with some eggrolls because I didn't want the soup and it was really good flavor. Everything was perfect. The service was great. The only flaw there was one thing that went wrong, but I'm not even tripping. I ordered a Kung pow beef and I received the Kung pow shrimp. It's OK. It was so delicious, but I'm gonna have to come back and try that beef. I walked out feeling very satisfied. My stomach felt good. It felt like good ingredients and I only paid $14 and some change and I even got a Diet Coke. Definitely gonna come back for the lunch special because I love the spice. The flavor was really on point. One thing about me is that I love spice I go to specific spots just to eat the spice. Thanks you ; I am slowly disappointed that I didn't receive what I wanted, but it's all good. I wasn't going to say anything just cause like I didn't want the food to go to waste. I don't know who made the mistake but it's all good. I just wanted to point that out.

    It's been 9 months since my last order, and I decided to give this restaurant another chance…read more Unfortunately, this experience confirmed why I stopped coming in the first place. I spent over $50 on food, and the quality was extremely disappointing. The General Tso's chicken was basically nothing but breaded chicken pieces -- no vegetables and barely any sauce. The Orange Chicken was also dry and lacked sauce, making both dishes bland and unappetizing. To make matters worse, each entrée is supposed to come with rice, yet only a very small portion was provided. At this point, it feels like this restaurant is cutting corners and poorly managed. I'm generally not someone who leaves negative reviews, but the lack of care, consistency, and food quality is impossible to ignore. This was my last time giving this establishment my hard-earned money. I'd rather spend it somewhere that values its customers and takes pride in the food they serve.

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    I have been wanting to try this restaurant for the longest time and so glad I finally got to last…read moreFriday at lunch time. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful and feels very upscale. It's probably the fanciest Chinese restaurant I've been to in AZ. The lunch menu is excellent and quite impressive! There are 8 entrees to choose along with a side for only $20. What's crazy is that a full size seafood and wagyu beef belly jjampong is a side! They're regularly $24 so it's a crazy deal to get an additional entree!! We ordered seafood jjampong and wagyu beef jjampong as sides and genghis khan beef and chili garlic fried chicken as mains. The jjampong had that great umami taste without the oiliness that's unavoidable at other restaurants. The ingredients felt very premium and fresh. Ghengis khan beef pieces were very generous and tender with a savory sauce. Chili garlic chicken was a tad salty for me but had great crisp. Service was impeccable and one you'd expect from an upscale restaurant. I can't wait to go back to try other dishes from the lunch menu. I also want to try their happy hour that's available everyday from 4-7PM. All the food items are only $7 and variety looks amazing.

    I came here with my friend for lunch to celebrate her birthday. It was my first time here, and the…read moreplace is huge! The front entrance doesn't really match the size of the restaurant, though. It looks surprisingly small compared to how big the place is inside. The restaurant is decorated with lots of red, lanterns, and even a giant fortune cookie. The food is a mix of Chinese and Korean dishes, but it's definitely more Americanized Asian food. We ordered from their Lunch Combo Special. My friend got the Chili Garlic Fried Chicken and the Seafood Jjampong without shrimp because she's allergic to it. I got the Chili Garlic Shrimp with fried rice. When our server found out it was my friend's birthday, she told us we could choose a complimentary dessert from the menu, which was so nice! My friend picked the Glazed Sweet Potato with Lemon Sorbet. The lunch combos were huge. My friend was already so full after eating the jjampong that she had to take the chicken home. I really liked my shrimp and fried rice. They were so tasty that I finished everything! We also really enjoyed the Glazed Sweet Potato with Lemon Sorbet. The refreshing lemon sorbet paired perfectly with the sweet, warm glazed sweet potato. I try, I review, and I might come back again to try something else.

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    We came here for dinner because one of my friends said that they are one of the restaurants that…read moresources their noodles from local house-made noodle vendor Samuel Hom from Phoenix Produce Co. Gotta support local when you can I say! The menu is pretty basic and has all your typical options for Americanized Chinese food. Wanting to get something that had noodles in it, I opted for the combination #1 which has chow mein crispy noodles, pork fried rice, and two tempura shrimp. Quite a lot of food and for a very reasonable price! I think the combo was around $10. If you are a fan of bean sprouts, this is your place. The chow mein had a massive pile of beansprouts on top. The noodles were indeed crispy but they was such a meager portion compared to the beansprouts. The fried rice was pretty basic but also a generous portion and the two tempura shrimp had a nice crispy batter. I tried some of the eggroll too which is one of the most unique versions I've had since the super crispy outer layer was either a different preparation or different wrap material than I'm used to. The interior was made primarily of beansprouts too. Service was good. Our food was prepared fairly quickly.

    This spot recently jogged a memory for my mom who used to work downtown and came here for lunch…read moreoften. That was over 20 years ago and she was excited to find it on TikTok after so long. You no longer enter through the kitchen but that's okay. It's a quiet little restaurant with fast service and good food. The next time I'm downtown I'll probably stop in again.

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