If I could give this place 0 stars I would, Orange chicken doesn't even taste like orange chicken, I got some other beef and it was way too salty, the spicy beef taste like medicine, the teriyaki chicken is not the best but that's the only thing that I could tolerate. Don't come here honestly. read more

Best Chinese food In OC. Better than Panda Express, Pick up Stix, etc... great customer service!!! read more

China King - a take out container with rice and vegetables - Chinese Near Me - Santa Ana, California

If I could give this place a 10 star I would .. best place to come and get food don't understand why the negative comments they are so sweet and food so delicious I've been coming here since they opened love this place read more

I've gone by this place countless time since I was a kid but never bothered to try it out... I guess you could say I was turned off by the Puyi/Little Emperor logo and the "China King" written in Rickshaw font- most Chinese take-out places have tacky names, but this one takes the cake! It's a danky little place in the McDonalds plaza on Harbor and McFadden- with an arcade next door and the famed Cafe Lu (check out my review on Yelp) in the back. I walked in and looked at the faded menu board behind the counter and was surprised... over $5 for a two-item combo? That's pricey for a place like this! I glanced at the heating lamp-lit dishes and was struck by how dull the food looked, even for take-out. I decided to get an order of orange chicken with steamed rice and chow mein. Honestly, the most bland tasting chow mein I've ever had, and the chicken was so rubbery, even the copious amounts of breading and "orange sauce" didn't help. Given the two previous reviews, I thought I'd at least give the chicken wings a try. It cost about $4 for 9 wings and a buck more for 15- what a deal! Unfortunately, I disagree with both Livingstone and Wei- the wings were not impressive at all. Think "spicy orange chicken on the bone" and that's EXACTLY what it tastes like... Slightly breaded, drenched in sauce, sticky, with a hint of spice. Big whoop. If you've got a hankering for Chinese take-out, I suggest you cross the street to the Northgate Supermarket plaza and eat at Lucky Chinese Food next to Little Caesar's Pizza... Much bigger bang for your buck, AND they have a more clever and amusing logo as well- Chef Teddy Bear! read more

Alright, before I get into my review and explain the 5 star rating let me tell you that I love Chinese food. I've eaten at many different Chinese fast food joints, mom n pop shops, chains like Panda/PickUps/etc. I have gone to eat at many REAL Chinese restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley which should technically be designated as the REAL Chinatown/area of LA. I've been to dim sum, dumpling houses, the works!!!! To the people who give this place a bad review: Let's not forget that this is a Chinese food to go style shop. This is NOT Wolfgang Puck's 'Cut' restaurant in Beverly Hills. Big Difference!!! Reasons to go to Chinese places of this style: large portions of food drenched in flavorful sauces, quick lunches without having to wait for service, decent price for the product. China King ticks all of these boxes. I have been going to this place for the last 15+ years and moved away three years ago. However, I stopped by last weekend to get my fix. The recipes have most definitely survived any ownership changes this place has experienced. My order: Egg Roll, Fried Rice, Chicken Breast/Teriyaki and Shrimp with veggies. Friend's order: Special order of Shrimp Chow Mein. All items were delicious as always. We had ordered a cup of the Hot and Sour soup and after noticing there was pork in it (we don't eat pork) we returned it and they gladly refunded that item with no issues. If you have a craving for large portions of Chinese food, sauce for days and don't want to break the budget - come here! Enjoy! P.S. Cash only (What a surprise!) read more

Better than any other Chinese food place! I've tried so many other only to be disappointed. Their hot and spicy chicken is my favorite! Ive been coming here for over 15 years due to their great customer service. If you never tried this place before you should. read more

I've been going here since High School so I may be a little bias, but I love this place! The 'orange chicken' is actually not the normal orange flavored chicken, but rather it was originally called Mandarian chicken. Not sure what the change the name or tell people its not but I don't think they list the food item names. The chicken wings are probably my favorite. I would crave for it weekly and they always give out big portions. Sadly I don't live around the area anymore, but I would have the occasionally cravings almost weekly. read more

China King... guys... you've let me down. Came here on a Saturday at a little before 9pm. Asked for a 2-item combo with teriyaki chicken, and the guy said they were sold out. What he rather meant was that it was an hour before closing time and the cook was already washing pots and pans, so he didn't want to make some. Quite disappointed in the customer service that night. Also, seems like the portions got a bit smaller. I mean, if you're really trying to clear up the trays an hour before closing, why didn't do your usual scoop, and not a semi-chipotle scoop? Anyways, bad experience on a Saturday. read more

I eat at Dragon Bowl across the street a lot and decided to try this place before work. Food wasn't great and they charge for using a credit card AND soda refills. I hate it when restaurants nickle and dime their customers. No thank you. First and last time here. I rather keep going to Dragon Bowl. read more

Place is disgusting! I honestly don't even know how they're open. This place cannot compare to the location in Anaheim! Owner needs to pay a visit to this Santa Ana location before the place gets shut down. I will never waste my time coming from South OC again. read more

I honestly love this place, i had a choice to eat something for the rest of my life, i would choose this china king. It is very good, and i always crave for their orange chicken and their wings read more

This is a Chinese fast food restaurant so expect the normal "Panda Express" type foods like beef with broccoli, orange chicken, chicken with mushroom, pepper chicken. I love their spicy chicken wings. It's really yummy. I crave for it sometimes when I work. There's something special in their sauce. It doesn't taste like orange chicken or honey chicken. It just tastes very good (especially when you get a piece that's a little crispy). I'm not telling you to drive all the way to this restaurant to check it out, but if you're in the neighborhood try it out and tell me what you think. read more

Kevin is super nice!! Food is always hot and fresh!!! Egg rolls are big! Fast service!

I love this place I've been coming here since I was a baby. They are always so nice and and great service. The food is delicious I love their broccoli and beef and their steam rice. The chow mein is also so delicious it is never too oily it's just right. I totally recommend. read more

My dad loves this place he says the spicy chicken is the ticket!! Lol he drives from Huntington beach to go and get his fix.

love this place!!! Been eating this since I was a kid and it's still here! When something tastes good and people like it, it stays around.

The BEST there is! My dad's been coming here since his 20's and he's brought all my siblings ever since we were able to eat, he's 50 now so that should say it all! They always remember us when we come in to order, our favorite chinese food place no other compares! They are always so sweet, give great portions and the food is always hot & ready and the chow mein taste like no other. Deserves more stars honestly! read more

I've been coming to China King for about 20 years and they never disappoint! Yeah this like your "Panda Express" type of restaurant except this is Panda Express before they even existed AND China Kings food is much much tastier and they're not "chipotle" sized servings. They always give a pretty generous amount of noodles and sides to be honest. My favorite are their Chowmein, Kung Pao Shrimp, Glazed Chicken Wings/Legs, Orange Chicken and Beef Broccoli! Honestly, you get the best bang for your buck at this Chinese Restaurant. They're not stingy with their servings and in my honest opinion, it's the best Chinese food in town. read more

Wonderful service, awesome prices! Food was pretty greasy though and honestly wasn't very good. But the service was great!

Looking for some good ole' chinese take out food that's worth every penny? I have been going here since I was high school (pls refrain all the dinosaur jokes haha) To this day I still come here for some crouching tiger hidden dragon Chinese food! Weapons of choice: - Fried Rice & Chow Mein - Chicken Wings (no one in town makes it like them...glazed and crispy to perfection!) - Broccoli Beef - Orange Chicken (Glazed perfectly without the tangy orange peel flavor) - Hot & Sour soup They offer party trays too! A quick in and out stop for food! But be aware and warned...."food coma" automatically included w/ all meals at no additional charge! read more

Service was Good But the food was Terrible! It tasted old & dry like it was from the day before. I couldn't eat more than 2 bites. I threw it out .... No Good. It didn't even taste like Chicken! read more

Was not a big fan of their Chinese food. Food was the most bland chinese I ever had. They were cheap with the meat amount and give you a lot of rice tho. read more

They need to work on their food. Orange chick dry and has no taste . Chow main is not that bad

I decided to come here yesterday after seeing a recent positive review. Needless to say I was very disappointed. I got half fried rice half chow mien and orange chicken. Very very bland. I couldn't even finish the whole plate and I love Chinese Food. To top it off I got a horrible stomach ache and it didn't end there. Please do not eat here. Find another place. read more

Man, unfriendly service and poor tasting food (fatty chicken, not good pieces). Prices aren't great. Best thing about this place is that the food smells good and they try to get u out quick. Cash only here. This place is not recommended, unless u really want greasy, MSG-laden, blah-tasting Chinese food quick n can't go another couple miles for Chinese food at Donut Star on Harbor and Warner. (Donut Star-Chinese food is not too shabby.) read more

I just get the spicy chicken wings (a la carte) and fly on out. -- Highly recommended: - Spicy Chx Wings read more

Love This Place, I've been going here since I was a kid. Food is good for the price you pay! This place has better flavoring than other Chinese Places! Whenever I'm in the mood for Chinese, this is the place I go to. read more

I came in at about 9pm. I got chow mein and one item. the item i chose was brocoli beef. the guy there gave me ALL brocolli and like two or three pieces of meat. DON'T COME HERE IF YOU WANT MEAT. Literally the shittiest chinese food place i've ever been to. read more

Portion size was descent price was alright. I guess I'm spoiled with the amount of food I receive at Hong Kong express on Chapman but regardless the interior of the restaurant is a bit older sort of depressing and is not the cleanest the staff like at most Chinese restaurants was good at serving up the food fast but nothing special and went right back to sitting down after serving me when visibly tables were dirty as were the floors. Working in restaurants myself I am only able to imagine what the back of the house looks like when the front is a bit of an eye sore. I'm a bit of a clean freak when it comes to food and it's hard to leave a good review when a restaurant isn't on top of its cleanliness. The food was mediocre I had orange chicken and friend rice. Rice seemed older and the chicken seemed off even though the orange sauce was different than other restaurants in a good way. Better luck trying a different spot. read more

Since I am a Santa Ana homer as well. I agree with Wei. This place is where I came when I was little. The positives are the portions are great. The food is not bad either. To me I feel like a mongolian , barbarian when I eat here. The grilled chicken thigh is great. With Steamed rice and the chow mein is good too. The orange chicken is the biggest orange chicken ever. It is like the size of a golf ball. Seriously. Overall they offer a good variety of foods. You cant go wrong with anything here. Green pepper beef very good. Orange chicken good. The kung pao is kind of weak. The beef brocolli is decent. The absolute best thing they have is there wings. The wings are an item that they can put five stars next too. The curries are kind of spicy. But get this the portions are huge. You can order ala carte. Which they give you 25 wings. For 5 dollars. Orange Chicken ala carte 5 dollars and change. Best bang for the buck chinese seriously. massive amounts of food for low prices. whats not too like? read more

Let's get one thing straight from the start. I am EXTREMELY picky when it comes to Chinese food! Especially with orange chicken & chow mein! So no Panda Express or Pick Up Stix for me. Strictly China King baby! I've been a customer here since I was in elementary school. The routine would go like this: my parents would bring my siblings & me on the weekends. We had the option of heading to Mickey D's next door or having China King. My siblings would always choose Mickey D's & me being well past the age of happy meals(in reality the toys got lame during the late 90s) I choose China King with my parents. Oh man can you say deliciousness? Even to this day I get the same things! Half chow mein half steamed rice, orange chicken, & spicy chicken. I might switch it up every now & then with spicy chicken wings or broccoli beef. And sometimes I get some egg rolls if I'm feeling greedy. The portions are HUGE! OMG you can feed two people with the amount of food you receive! It runs you about $6 for a two item combo. Not a bad deal at all. A quick tip come an hour before closing for max portions ;) read more

The spicy wings are really and good and so is the orange chicken. Its a crappy place and location, but the food is decent. I would go

Been coming here for over 10 years already, staff have great communication skills, The food is great but seems to be saved for the next day, chowmeain tasted different then before, overall place needs some makeover and it will good for eternity. read more

The beast in Chinese food establishments. Can't compete with crappy Panda Express or pick up stix. Kevin is the bomb. Berry funny guy. Keep up the wonderful customer service. read more