China Garden

Came today from Hollister first time trying place and it was super good! It was authentic chinese…read morefood and huge portions.

Excellent excellent surface. The servers all know what they're talking about, and they are both…read moreattentive and get the food delivered to you hot and quickly.. I had the Korean spicy chicken entrée and it was truly delicious. Best in town. Looking forward to a return trip.

House special Chow Fun - beef , chicken and shrimp and flat rice noodle Stir fry with dark soy sauce

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Eagle Restaurant

4.2(344 reviews)

2.0 mi

Always great service whether dining in or carry out. Food is delicious! We eat here often and I…read morehave never had a bad experience.

So bummed! This spot used to be a favorite... Now its so overpriced & the food just didn't taste…read morefresh at all!

Eggplant with tofu

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Dim Sum Inn

4.1(386 reviews)

1.1 mi

I bought a slew of dim sum for my wife as a celebration. I wasn't familiar with this place, but…read moreother reviews were good, so I had hope. Since another "Lordly Eggroll" place stopped selling dim sum, I had to find another place that did. I called earlier in the week to put my order in. The lady who took my call was friendly and on her game. Order taken, no need to pay in advance, life is good. I show up at the agreed time and the girl at the counter was also friendly and attentive. I waited maybe 10 minutes for everything to be finished (it was a large order for the family). Nice family owned place. Clean. The food cane out and it was perfect! Admittedly, i couldn't wait on the shu mai. I had to sneak one on the way home. Oh wow! Are they good!! In fact, everything was absolutely delicious! The sticky rice balls in lotus leaf! The Har gao!! It was all just so good!! We will definitely be coming back here for another party order!! My thanks to the company and my compliments ti the chef!!

The food and service was incredible. The dumplings were well prepared and delicious. The shrimp…read moredumplings soup was amazing. We will definitely return to this spot. The entire space was really clean and presentable. Thumbs up!!!

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Fish Fillet in Ginger and Scallion

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Noodle House

4.1(278 reviews)

1.0 mi

Look! Never judge a book by its cover. I tried it the first time this hole in wall Chinese /…read moreVietnamese cuisine is a delight the price is affordable plus it's delicious. The owners are accommodating & very nice. Spoke to the owner he told me they have been in business for 28 years! WOW! I will definitely comeback for more deliciousness. Support local businesses they're the best.

The food was actually good but the service wasn't great the lady host was giving us an attitude,…read morewas rude and shoved the sodas all rude like she was mad!

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Mongolian Beef Lunch Special

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Golden Star Restaurant

3.4(232 reviews)

2.9 mi

I love the war wonton soup. I will eat there at least 4…read moretimes a month... The staff are welcoming & pleasant when you walk in the door.

Ordered door dash. The food was really good today. We had combination chow mein…read more Plenty of meat in it with 12 shrimp. lol. Also had combination fried rice with green onion added. 12 shrimp in the rice as well. lol. The flavors were good. The service was fast. We had to share the fortune cookie because we were only give one. Wish me luck!

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Mandarin Garden

4.0(64 reviews)

0.8 mi

Solid Chinese food made with fresh ingredients Fried food…read morewas crispy without being greasy. Dishes had plenty of vegetables Portions are good Place is well kept Menu is quiet extensive too

Delish! The veggies are so fresh and perfectly cooked! The regular size is more than enough for one!read more

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Beef and cilantro soup

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China Center Restaurant

4.0(90 reviews)

0.3 mi

Passed this place more times than I can count and, given the abundance of "Chinese" restaurants in…read morethe area, always assumed it was just another case of same menu, different sign. Then curiosity finally won. I arrived mid-afternoon to a surprisingly packed house--always a promising sign. As luck would have it, one table remained, and an older woman kindly waved me over to claim it. About five minutes later she returned with a place setting, menu, and the essential opening question: "What would you like to drink?" (Water, in my case.) Three minutes after that, a younger server zipped past, apologized for the brief wait, and efficiently took my order. I went with the Sweet & Sour Pork lunch special ($13.95), which came with an egg roll and fried rice. The portion was generous enough to qualify as both lunch and a future encore at home. The egg roll and fried rice were solid. The sweet and sour pork was decent--loaded with pineapple chunks, though curiously missing the usual bell peppers. The sauce leaned a bit enthusiastically toward the "sweet" side as well. Still, it was a filling meal and I ended up boxing half for later. Friendly service, hearty portions, and reasonable prices--three good reasons I'll likely return and give the rest of the menu a spin. Value: 4 out of 5 Atmosphere: noisy, 3 out of 5 Service: 4 out of 5 Bathroom: one unisex, so it's popular Verdict: 4 out of 5

Food was good. Gave us huge portions and we really enjoyed the fried potstickers…read more First thing I noticed was that the menu prices have increased from the pictures provided here on Yelp. Prices have increased by about $2-4 each item, which isn't too bad. Second thing we encountered was an additional charge on my friend's card. The receipt stated that it was $58. We used my friend's card for the food and had extra cash so we opted out of an on-card tip. When my friend received the charge, it was $70!!! We brought it to a staff members attention and were quickly shut down by the lady that charged us. She said that it's what banks do and that it would give us back what wasn't charged??? She said to come back next month with a bank statement to prove it was actually taken to get his refund, if needed. We sat there in awe being yelled at by the team so we kept our mouths shut and left. It was MY first time here (my friend said he and his family come often and order large amounts) and that they've never had problems. Although, he did say his family tends to pay in cash. Not sure if I'd come again because of this sticky interaction.

Mapo tofu

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Cantonese Express Food

4.3(150 reviews)

2.7 mi

One of the best places to order take out. It is a true hole in the wall only a few tables and just…read moreas little ambience. The regulars don't care as long as the food is good, which it is. I'm not saying it's the best in town. But, if you have a craving for some house fried rice, chicken chow mein, beef broccoli and shrimp with vegetables in oyster sauce. It will not disappoint. As far as service expect true Asian service. You may get a quick smile and you may not. What may come off as rude to some is just them getting back to work so they can get your food to you as quickly as possible.

The Chowmien has 0 vegetables. Literal just noodles and so pale. Orange chicken is better in Panda…read moreExpress.. not worth the money.

KungPao Special w/ Chicken, Beef, Shrimp

Cantonese Express

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Sichuan Hot Pepper Chicken

Chef Lee's Mandarin House II

2.8(284 reviews)

0.8 mi

At Chef Lee's Mandarin House ll Restaurant Again Gonna Get Our Grub On Brought Cassandra To Her…read moreAppts And Now She's Treating To Lunch..!!! Yayyyyy..!!! The Fat Boy In Me Is All Excited..!!!! So I Ordered The Happy Family Rice Plate, Cassandra Ordered The Sezchuan Beef Rice Plate And An A' La Carte Pork Chop Suey..!! I Ordered A Sprite And Cassandra Just Plain Water. As Always The Lunch Crowd Is Good And People Enjoying Each Other And Of Course The FOOD..!!!

Chef Lee ll had been my go to for Chinese food for years, after several poor experiences we stopped…read moregoing. Today we decided let's give it another try after a good year or so away we were actually pleasantly surprised. We ordered the crab rangoons they were actually a bit too over cooked so this was a bit of a mis. Main dishes included sweet and sour pork the sauce was perfectly sour and sweet the pork was tender a tad over battered for my liking but crispy and fresh nevertheless. Cashew chicken was great tender pieces of chicken and zucchini and onions all sautéed in a delicious sauce topped with mounds of cashews. House fried rice was delicately fried with shrimp, chicken and beef and veggies complemented the main entrees well. Our service was pleasant and on top of refills and any other needs. The restaurant is a bit dated and in need of some tlc but overall clean.

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Crab rangoons

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The posted hours

Dynasty Court

3.9(108 reviews)

0.7 mi

Still remains my favorite Chinese restaurant anywhere. Excellent service. Food arrives quickly. My…read morefamily frequently has to get their Dynasty Court fix to satisfy cravings. Great deals for a wide variety of lunch specials for $11.99. We also often go in a group of 6-10 people for dinner and order separate items. That way we can have a big selection of food. My favorite dishes are Hunan beef (try it!) and Singapore rice noodles and eggplant and black bean rock cod. And... so much more!

I almost missed this spot entirely--tucked discreetly into a strip mall, hiding just behind Safeway…read moreon the right like a little secret waiting to be discovered. I actually had to circle back to find it, which already made it feel like a bit of a hidden gem. Arriving around 1:30 pm, the dining room was completely empty at first glance. For a moment I wondered if they were closed, until I noticed the doors slightly ajar. Not long after stepping in, I was greeted and invited to sit wherever I liked, which added a relaxed, unhurried feel to the whole experience. I went with the Mango Beef Special Lunch Combo ($10.99) The dish came with generous crisp vegetables, chunks of mango that paired nicely with the zesty savory beef. The fried rice and chow mein leaned a bit on the mild side flavor-wise, but a touch of chili oil and some of the entrée sauce brought everything to life. The combo also includes soup of the day and your choice of appetizer, making it a well-rounded plate. Portion-wise, it's more than fair--especially for the price. In fact, it easily undercuts most nearby Chinese spots and even fast food options, in the later case being obviously fresher and more balanced alternative. This feels like the kind of place you root for. I'll be back to explore more of the menu--and honestly, I'd take supporting a quiet local kitchen like this over a fast food chain any day.

Front desk

Lunch special kung pao chicken

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Grace R.

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13 years ago

I been coming to this restaurant for many years and I would have to say that the food is amazing. The sizzling plate is delicious, if you come check out this place you have to try it. The only bad thing about this restaurant is that it's always packed and loud during the weekend and sometimes the male waiters tend to be rude but other then that it's a great place to eat!!' read more

Kristal G.

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8

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15 years ago

This is some of the best Chinese food I have ever had. The Orange Chicken is the greatest. Free steamed rice with meals is light and fluffy. Come hungry the portions are good sized, and prices are very reasonable. Much better food than the buffet style restaurants that leave their food out all day. read more

Jair R.

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1

0

3 years ago

In my opinion I believe that this food place has gone away this place taste so nasty to the point we're it makes me wanna throw up not sure if it was just my food but it was disgusting read more

Bob B.

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5

16 years ago

Terrible and Horrifying. OH MY!!!! I am amazed this place is still open and it hasn't been shut down by the health department.

Tania D.

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6

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3 years ago

My favorite place ever. I've tried many Chinese restaurants and it's not the same like this one. I love coming here.

Tanya R.

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5

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5 years ago

Does anyone know where the old owners went? Do they have a new spot? I miss their food.

Brenda R.

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1

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14 years ago

Just awful. I will definitely never be eating their food again.

Joel R.

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12

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15 years ago

The best chinese restaurant in salinas!!! Enough said!!!

Vanessa C.

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1

0

13 years ago

Food has no flavor I don't recommend to anyone

Jasvant P.

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3

11 years ago

really nice food and friendly service.

Brina G.

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9

0

15 years ago

great food ;) and fast service

Nikki J.

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18

43

13 years ago

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Food was good. Gave us huge portions and we really enjoyed the fried potstickers…read more First thing I noticed was that the menu prices have increased from the pictures provided here on Yelp. Prices have increased by about $2-4 each item, which isn't too bad. Second thing we encountered was an additional charge on my friend's card. The receipt stated that it was $58. We used my friend's card for the food and had extra cash so we opted out of an on-card tip. When my friend received the charge, it was $70!!! We brought it to a staff members attention and were quickly shut down by the lady that charged us. She said that it's what banks do and that it would give us back what wasn't charged??? She said to come back next month with a bank statement to prove it was actually taken to get his refund, if needed. We sat there in awe being yelled at by the team so we kept our mouths shut and left. It was MY first time here (my friend said he and his family come often and order large amounts) and that they've never had problems. Although, he did say his family tends to pay in cash. Not sure if I'd come again because of this sticky interaction.

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3.4

(232 reviews)

I love the war wonton soup. I will eat there at least 4…read moretimes a month... The staff are welcoming & pleasant when you walk in the door.

Ordered door dash. The food was really good today. We had combination chow mein…read more Plenty of meat in it with 12 shrimp. lol. Also had combination fried rice with green onion added. 12 shrimp in the rice as well. lol. The flavors were good. The service was fast. We had to share the fortune cookie because we were only give one. Wish me luck!

China One

3.6

(62 reviews)

Let me start by saying I only came here because I saw a TikTok about it. The TikToker didn't even…read moresay it was good, but I was curious because the food is already prepared and you get to build your own plate. I will say the price isn't bad -- about $14 for a pretty full plate. Now here's the problem. The food looked amazing and smelled amazing, but the second you take a bite you realize it's all a lie. I got broccoli beef, spicy chicken, teriyaki chicken, and chow mein, and somehow NONE of it had flavor. I'm honestly impressed at how four different items can all taste like absolutely nothing. The chow mein was so dry it felt like chewing noodles that had been sitting out since yesterday. Then I tried my boyfriend's orange chicken, and the chicken was SO hard I thought I was chewing on a rock. I'm not exaggerating when I say my jaw actually started hurting from trying to chew it. At that point I gave up. I didn't even want to finish the plate. I literally ended up going to McDonald's next door because I was still hungry. When McDonald's is the better option, you know something went wrong. Super disappointing because the food looks good in the trays, but the taste is a completely different story.

This is the worst food everything was cold and the broccoli beef was just broccoli trust me don't…read moreorder from here I just waisted 30$ terrible.

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We've patronized Panda Garden for awhile now, and I can only say VERY GOOD things about them and…read moremost especially their food. Very personable owner who always greats us with a smile. We were fortunate enough to have a seat-down meal about a year ago, and it was a nice experience. Albeit, nowadays, it's all to go. They really take that extra effort to pack our to-go order in such a manner that when we arrive home (about a 15 minute drive back in normal traffic) it's as if they just served our food straight from their kitchen onto our dining table... Today we ordered a few of our usual, and also tried out their roast duck and Hunan beef. EVERYTHING was absolutely spot on DELICIOUS. Duck was a little salty, but adding on a drizzle of lemon solved that issue for me personally. Needless to say we've never had a bad meal here, and have yet to eat elsewhere when it comes to Chinese cuisine.

They are open for take out during COVID. It's a small mom…read moreand pop store. They have very authentic Chinese food that is made on the spot. I got the combination chow mane and look how much they gave me!! There's a ton of meat and seafood. Definitely will come back.

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4.1

(386 reviews)

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I was a big fan of this place when it first opened and used to rave about their pho. Unfortunately,…read moremy visit on 5/2 was a huge letdown. From the moment I walked in, the service began with a bad start. The staff were chatting and joking behind the counter and too distracted to notice me. I had to grab a menu myself and ask in a loud tone if I could sit anywhere just to get their attention. Once seated, it took nearly 10 minutes for a server to come by. I ordered a boba drink and pho with brisket. The server returned after another 8 minutes to say they were out of both the boba flavor I wanted and the brisket. After I reordered, the replacement boba arrived extremely sweet -- basically tasted like watered-down sugar syrup with almost no tea flavor. The pho was even more disappointing.. the broth was watery and bland, there was very little beef, and the bowl was light on noodles and toppings. It felt like a shadow of what they used to serve. It's sad to see a spot that was once one of the best pho places in Salinas (in my opinion) decline this sharply. The restaurant was unusually empty, and the few other customers looked just as unimpressed. I understand rising food and restaurant operating costs, but cutting quality this much will only drive more people away. I rarely leave negative reviews and I don't consider myself to be such a picky eater, but this experience was genuinely disappointing. I'm not sure I'll be back.

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This is my first time eating lunch at this restaurant and it was lackluster. We stood for a few…read moreminutes before someone sat us, but that wasn't a big issue. The inside of the restaurant is nice and clean. There is a large beautiful mural on one of the walls that really stands out. We started with a tempura mix appetizer. This is the first time I have had tempura veggies that were soggy. Not crunchy at all, which took away from the taste and experience. The dipping sauce also lacked flavor. For my dish, I ordered their salmon teriyaki and crunch roll lunch. It came with miso soup, salad, and rice. The miso soup was good. The salad dressing was delicious. The salmon was unfortunately overcooked and a bit stiff. The rice was dry too and not the typical sushi rice that I am used to, so that took away from the tastiness of the meal. The crunch roll was not my favorite. The sauce drizzled on top was spicy, but I did like it. There was not much of a crunch for a crunch roll. I unfortunately did not have a great experience with the food as some items were soggy or dry and they are not supposed to be. The salad dressing and miso soup were the tastiest items I tried.

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