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    China Jo's

    3.3 (211 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Asian Fusion
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Rick J.

    YELP SHORT ANSWER: Maybe, but be aware.. over priced, rude, but food is okay. LOCATION: Shopping center strip mall location, lots of parking. FACILITY: Small but a real deal open kitchen. No, not fancy but correct for the type of business. MENU: Excellent choices. FOOD PREP: Pretty good, I have watched cook , chef, owner who has serious skills and is amazing. This is not a hidden kitchen so you order, they make, you wait even on to-go orders which I don't think they make until you show up even if prepaid. FOOD QUALITY: Very good. Not too salty. WAITSTAFF: Having been here several times, terrible and rude depending on who is helping you. I believe the owner lady is argumentative to most customers not just to me. If you order from a food app, bring your confirmation order number, phone to show your PAID order, passport, photo ID, and recommendations from 20 people to allow you to eat their food. Our last order $60 order, I ordered and paid online food app and my wife went to pick up and I texted her the conformation number but she was refused the order, part of it sitting in to-go area, with our last name on order with matching confirmation number and my phone number. Said I needed to pick up as I ordered, my wife was beside herself but called me and I told lady I ordered, my phone number... Not Okay and unnecessary irritating. OVERALL VALUE: $60 to-go orders for two, way too expensive but the food itself is above okay. It's not equitable and I don't want to feels as customer I am being pranked or in a Seinfeld episode. TIP: Be prepared to be annoyed, if you don't want to deal with it go elsewhere.

    Mapo Tofu - for the price, it's delicious and generously portioned. It even comes with a side of white rice!
    Daniel H.

    I haven't been to a China Jo's in years! This one is very similar to the one we used to go to when I was a kid though. It's a very small, hole-in-the-wall kind of location. They have so much to choose from, so there's something for everyone. However I saw Mapo Tofu on the menu and immediately knew I wanted to try it. The lady who took my order was very sweet, and let me know that I could have the tofu with either minced chicken or minced pork - I chose chicken. My order was ready very quickly, and I was really surprised by how large the portion was, especially considering the price! A generous portion of tofu, a side of white rice, and a bottle of water only set me back about $15. I was only able to finish half, but make bo mistake: it was pretty tasty, and I'll definitely finish it for dinner! Overall, solid spot to grab a bite. I'll definitely be coming back!

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    I'm Asian from Long Beach California and I approve this spot. The best Chinese fast food out here. So please go !

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    Great Chinese food fast. Huge portions and fresh ingredients at a great price. You can see them cooking the food which is really cool

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    Best tasting food with great prices. Normally pretty fast. Everyone is pretty polite and awesome. Definitely a hidden gem.

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    Great restaurant. Food was great. My favorite Chinese restaurant in town. Highly recommended.

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    Love the Chinese chicken salad and chicken with vegetables soup. We've been ordering food from here for years.

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    My new favorite place! The food is great, quick service and friendly staff. I always passed by and decided to try it out and I'm glad I did.

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    No joke, I've had China Jo's so many times...but for some odd reason the food has never tasted better. On point!

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