Not sure what took China Palace so long but they are on GrubHub finally. It's an absolute no brainer to order especially if you have GrubHub+ and get the fees waived. The chef specialty options are pretty impressive as they're a bit different than what you'd find in run on the mill Americanized Chinese places. Szechuan Seafood, Hong Kong Style Seafood Noodle, and other dishes are very tasty and portioned well. China Palace continues to season their food with great sauce work that sets the food apart from normal Chinese food. Looking forward to their crunchy noodle dish or shrimp with spicy red sauce in the future. Now that China Palace delivers I'll probably always order from here. read more

Once upon a time, this was our favorite Chinese restaurant for both take out and dining in. I heard they changed ownership (?) and if so, it is evident in their food. There was no pork in the pork egg rolls and the meat in the steamed dumplings was unidentifiable. The brown sauce with the chicken appeared to be nothing but soy sauce and there were no scallions. Very disappointing. We will not order or eat here again. read more

My food was not flavorful and mainly grease. It had more fry and crunch than meat. Others orders seemed to be decent. When taking an order the waitress wouldn't stand at the end of the table and was directly behind me leaving me to have to completely turn myself to make the order.. could have been placing of where I sat as she continued to hand out food directly over my head. I personally find it to be unprofessional and dangerous. This being the last item I ate, my stomach has been off since. My family has raved about this place so could have been an off night for them. Ambiance was nice as it was not very loud and definitely not packed. read more

Delicious food with a friendly inviting staff. This isn't "Chinese takeout" this is real food!! Fresh vegetables and proteins that taste like food and not some sticky greasy takeout sauce. read more

LOVE this Chinese place! Delicious food and excellent prices. They serve tea with every meal and these crispy wonton chips with duck sauce!. I love their placemats (Chinese astrology)! Staff are attentive, restaurant itself is a bit outdated, but nevertheless still a great experience. read more

China Palace Restaurant - Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Dickson City, Pennsylvania

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Have been coming here for years and don't think I will be getting a meal nor coming back. It's New Year's Eve and I have been here in the past on new year's. Not really crowded-5 minutes to be seated but 15 minutes to take an order. There is only ONE server working 12-15 tables. Finally hostess took order. FYI-restaurant is under new ownership. Table who was here before us just left because they never took order. Doesn't look promising . We are here over 30 minutes and not even a cup of soup. read more

Disgrace shouldn't even call themselves Chinese food. Look at my vegetable lo míen i called Im for a lunch special and it was my first time ordering. read more

China Palace Restaurant - Supposedly vegetable lo mean - Chinese Near Me - Dickson City, Pennsylvania

This is a must stop in Scranton. I feel like this is a roll back the clock to an era of the golden age of Chinese restaurants before they all went bad and started serving yellow fried rice. General Tso's chicken is real and brilliantly crispy on the outside with perfectly flavored sauce. The shrimp and broccoli were fresh. The dumplings were faced rate and the complimentary noodles and duck sauce are as good as you will find anywhere. My only complaint is that there was zero pork in the wanton soup and zero pork in the "ROAST PORK" fried rice. They should be ashamed for calling what they served roast pork fried rice. All things said a must stop when you are in Scranton. read more

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There is only one thing I can say about this place "fantastic " lots to choose from and prices are great. The food is delicious and you get a lot of food. I did takeout and my order came out quick. They have inside seating and the servers are very attentive. Give them a try and you will not be disappointed. read more

China Palace reminds me so much of the first Chinese restaurant I went to with my family in, I think, about 1989. The decor is clean and well maintained but late 80s/early 90s style. The tables include the classic Chinese zodiac placemats. Water and tea are complimentary. The lunch menu is on the smaller side and lunches include soup and fried rice. The prices are honestly fantastic, more in line with fast food prices than a sit-down restaurant. The food is delicious abd the service was excellent as well. Really the only thing about this place that isn't top notch is the decor, and it's just outdated. The prices, taste, service, and cleanliness are far above and beyond the buffet down the street. read more

I like to sit in a restaurant when eating Chinese. Thankfully this spot is clean and the staff is super friendly. Hot and sour soup was very good. Lunch portions generous. I found the rice in the fried rice to be overcooked. (I ordered white rice though so cannot judge that). The chicken and shrimp was very good quality. The sauces were good (I asked for a spicy dish to be extra spicy and it was not spicy at all). Overall for the area which has very poor Chinese food, it is a breath of fresh air, open Mondays and I'll be back. Prices are fair also. read more

Finally!!! A Chinese restaurant that isn't a facade for cheaply made or priced food. From their hot and sour soup to the Sesame chicken, everything was great. I would have taken a photo of my meal, but it was too good not to chow down... Its a nice sit down experience that isn't tacky or presumptuous, so you can relax and enjoy your meal at your leisure. A definite stop if you crave a great Chinese dinner experience. read more

China Palace Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Dickson City, Pennsylvania

For the money I can't complain about one thing. Love that I was able to eat Chinese without going to a buffet especially with COVID. Place was clean and staff was nice. This fat guy approves! read more

Excellent. Ordered online. Minimal wait upon arrival. Hosts were masked & courteous. Ordered egg drop soup, shrimp spring roll & broccoli garlic with mushrooms. All were excellent with generous portions. I will be back! read more

The tea and crunchy crispy noodles that are complimentary with the table were good - but everything after that went down hill. Appetizers that were tasteless, scorching hot, and extra greasy (egg rolls, spring rolls, and shrimp toast); super-fishy (shrimp toast); or tremendously doughy (fried dumplings). For entree the chicken Ho Fun was bland without substance (missing any semblance of vegetables AT ALL) and included human hair; General Tzuo chicken also missing any broccoli or sauce that could coat the over-fried chunks; and beef & vegetable... good vegetables... but beef bordering on either reconstituted jerky or spoiled meat -- both slimy and wet leathery simultaneously. The two stars is for the stupendous service and clean dining room. The missing three stars is due to food preparation, presentation, and sanitation. I feel duped reading other reviews - attempt at your own risk! read more

Sit down chinese place is hard to find anymore. But this one is really good. Got the combo which comes with soup fried rice and an egg roll. General toss could have more spice, but that is more of a personal preference. Overall it was pretty good, and gets a bumb because the chinese food around here is not very good overall read more

have eaten from here before but it has gone downhill. Food was tasteless and later that night became horribly ill. since this is all I ate I am positive their food was the reason. will definitely not eat here again. read more

Best Chinese food I've ever found. I've been a regular customer for 30 years and although I haven't lived in the area for 20 of them, China Palace is always my first stop when I visit. This is real quality food cooked to perfection and the service is fast and friendly! read more

I have had dine in and take-out from the China Palace several times and have never been disappointed. The staff are always friendly and food always tastes great and comes out hot. The crab Rangoon are to die for. I love that soup comes with there combination meals and they serve hot tea in their dinning room. You can really get your money's worth here. read more

Best Chinese food in the valley. Excellent service for eatin and quick take out times.

Restaurant was not very busy when I went. Was very quiet and relaxing. Food was pretty good, nothing bad to say.

Such a good spot if you are in the mood for standard Chinese especially if you want to dine in. So clean inside and the staff was super friendly. read more

I am writing this review from Colorado. I've been traveling for the past two years for work, and I cannot find chicken and broccoli as good as this. Right now I have a Chinese food craving, and I refuse to order anything here because once you have had the chicken and broccoli here, it changes you. Every time I order from some other place, I find myself saying "What's the point?" So please, eat here, and cherish it. Because you never know what you had until it's gone. read more

New to the area so went on Yelp for guidance and found this place with great reviews. It appears that my idea of good Chinese food is different than most the other reviewers, the food was average probably below average. Ordered General Tsao chicken combo plate, the Tsao chicken was ehh, the eggroll was not good, and soup was average. I am a fan of boneless spareribs but if they tasted like China Palace's did I'm not sure I would be, very unforgettable. Not a place I would try again. Only positive thing I could say about China Palace is that lady at front desk was very pleasant and value was good. read more

Have eaten here regularly for years. Always has top quality and well-cooked choices. You can always get your food cooked "your way", meaning variations on their menu items are not a problem. There are a lot of combo choices. The service is fast, friendly, attentive and professional. The food is cooked and delivered timely, no long delays. The prices are reasonable. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

One of the Best Chinese Restaurant we have ever been to. Great service. Food is fresh. Great presentation. We'll be back. 5 Stars! read more

Yum!!! This Chinese restaurant is seriously so good. From the friendly atmosphere & wait staff to the delicious, perfectly cooked food, this place is a real winner. If you're ever in the area, this place is the way to go. They have take out as well as a huge dining area (with booths) that allow you to eat out. read more

China Palace Restaurant - Came here on New Year's Eve! - Chinese Near Me - Dickson City, Pennsylvania

I'm in town on business from Philly and given the strong reviews on Yelp I figured I'd give it a shot. It was amazingly good. Rivals or beats anything In Philly. I ordered takeout and was amazed at the amount and quality of the food. Really really enjoyable. I highly recommend it. read more

Great quality food , clean and great service . We had the shrimp with walnuts the shrimp were huge and so fresh . Everything was hot and cooked perfect . read more

By far the best Chinese food place in the Scranton and surrounding areas! I've been ordering from here for over 20 years and can honestly say I've never had one bad experience. They have the best quality, menu selection, and flavor of any Chinese restaurant. Their menu offers some different dishes than their competitors. They're always friendly when I call or stop in, and NEVER screw up an order! It's always great whether you eat in or take out. If you eat in they give you a nice tea as well as some crunchy noodles with a sweet sauce for dipping- completely complimentary. Consistently perfect! read more

The food is very good. The prices are fine. The only issue: the owners/employees bring their own kids to the Restaurant and the kids run between tables treating the whole area as a playground and come to patrons. I came to the Restaurant with my husband to relax from my own kids and not to be in a playground. read more

We came out of the restaurant hungry. Could not eat anything. Dumplings were under done and no taste. Chicken was like cheap frozen and did not taste well. It had a powdery consistency. Service can be better. read more

While on the road, I rely a great deal on yelp. This place had some of the most glowing and spectacular reviews I had ever read, with exemplary words like "the best ever", and causing interstate dreams of craving. I thought perhaps these reviews had been bought. Went here anyway, hoping for great, but open minded. The food was a solid average, in my estimation, but my sister thought it deserved 4 stars. If I could have rated it 3.5 that would be perfect. It's a very old fashioned place -- lunch special just under $7, selection of traditional entrees that all come with fried rice and choice of soup ( wonton, egg drop, hot n sour). With all those folks raving about chicken & broccoli, thought I would try something of that ilk. Got beef & broccoli, sis got diced chicken & shrimp. They bring tea, duck sauce & thick fried chow mein noodles to nosh on. Service prompt, and polite. Bathrooms very clean. Nice Chinese soft / lite pop music playing - the staff all Chinese. The food however, not as authentic - very deeply set in the Chinese American tradition. Meat is heavily dipped in corn starch before fried in wok, or coated in breading before deep fat fried. Soup good but not stellar, it was adequate, fine. Main course was tasty and fresh, my beef had a very nice garlic taste in the brown sauce, broccoli fresh. The fried rice however very dry, the peas especially old & mealy -- as if it had been prepared long before and reheated. My sis was well pleased, but my tummy sore - too much msg? Sodium? It tasted good, and was hot, cooked to order-- and my bar pretty low for a Scranton , PA suburban resto in a strip mall. We live in NYC where great Chinese food abounds. For this price in NYC, our lunch would have been a Steal and the quality good enough to do well - but it is by no means the best, most amazing, dream worthy Chinese food in the country. It's a bit tough to find, by the way -- it's behind the community bank, across the highway from the huge Home Depot. read more

Best chinese in the world. Been there for years. Even the water somehow seems better. I wish I could figure out why it is so much better than the others. Maybe there is some special drug in the food. No clue.. but yeah. If you like chinese.. this is the place. read more

In town for a few days from California. Decided to get some take out for dinner and tried China Palace. Was not disappointed!!! So delicious! I got the broccoli chicken and a side of hot and sour soup. Was hot, fresh and really tasty! Can't say enough good stuff. Really really good! Will go back before I head back home :) read more

I always enjoy it here. The prices are good, the portions are huge, and the food is delicious!

Love this place!! Wish they delivered. They make Kung PO the right way. Excellent Hot&Sour soup. Had many entrees there. Reminds me of the better places on Long Island I had as a kid. read more

Terrible food. I got the low mein and there was no sauce. It was literally just noodles and a few vegetables. I also got the general tso's chicken. I asked for spicy and instead there was no spice at all. The only good part of the whole meal was the white rice. Most likely will never order from them again. read more

Yum. I have stopped twice for lunch when I was in the area. Great lunch special. Soup and meal for 6.95. Very fresh food. Great service. I Will Be back. Shrimp and broccoli was fantastic. Fried rice was loght, not yellow and greasy as many places are. read more

1/18/2015- we are visiting for the weekend. just tried this place based on the rave reviews. As we entered we noted that the place is under new ownership. The service was spot on and the food was decent. No complaints, just not exemplary . I got the chicken and broccoli. The smaller portion came with white sauce ( garlic and cream). It sounded as though the larger portion would have come with a different sauce.My friend got a brown sauce on his meal that was very tasty so I'd try that combo if I came again. read more