Tried China Yi today, a newer Chinese restaurant in the South Bay, and came away with a positive first impression. I ordered a takeout two-item combo with Mongolian beef and walnut shrimp, which came with both rice and noodles. The noodles were better than expected, and both entrees were flavorful and well prepared. The prices felt reasonable for the portions and quality. I only tried a couple of dishes, so I need more visits before forming a strong opinion, but it seems like a promising addition to the South Bay Chinese food scene. read more

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The parking spot is good, we were able to park outside. A beautiful floral arrangement awaits us at the front of the restaurant, adorned with traditional elements as elegant as the inside of the restaurant. For anyone who takes greeting seriously, I would say that while we were seated, the energy of the staff feels more calm and chill. If you are an introvert who prefers less talk and more action, you may enjoy this place. What I respect about the staff is that they are so considerate. The moment you order, they inform you of what is in the food. If you have any allergies, do inform them beforehand! A suggestion for anyone new to the cuisine. As I mentioned in the first sentence, the place is beautifully decorated and the cleanliness is excellent. The staff are very patient and they assisted to every request. When the staff handed us the menu, we ordered Siomai, Szechwan chicken, Thai tea, and later on decided to get Crab Rangoons. However, I have stumbled upon a couple of issues. Firstly, I was unaware that it took a bit longer for the Szechwan Chicken to come. I recall that there were times where we thought our food was going to finally arrive, but the staff went SIKE! And gave it to the other table. We'll our Siomai came first. My sister was a tad bit disappointed because of how little the portions were, but then again, that was expected for me because I did see it in the menu. My sister liked the siomai, but I wasn't really a fan of it. It really depends on preference though. The siomai is cooked well, very hot and the inside has the chewy meat. Our crab rangoons came second, very crispy. I love the filling inside, extra creamy and fills you up really quick. At that moment, I have completely forgotten about the chicken because we did wait quite a long time for it to arrive. I am unsure of why. Since this is my first time trying the chicken. Me and my uncle tried the Thai Tea, which my uncle and myself agreed tasted like the kind you get at the market. It tastes a bit more watery than sweet, which isn't my kind of flavor when it comes to Thai Tea. And for the grand finale, we finally recieved our Szechwan chicken after all of the wait. The chicken is crispy to the max, spicy but not too much. My sister mentioned that it was very aromatic. The chicken was packed with strong flavor, very distinctive and unique. As a lover of crispy and flavorful food, I recommend this restaurant if that is the kind of thing you are looking for. So far, I loved the crab rangoons and the chicken. My sister and uncle both loved the chicken and share mixed feelings of the Shomai. I personally loved the crab rangoons and the Szechwan chicken is second place for me. Thank you China Yi for the wonderful experiance. read more

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I'd like to say CHINA YI is sort of that middle ground of Chinese Food BTW - If you're in China, they call this cuisine, simply... "Food" :) It's not fast food or steam-tray like you see at Panda Express or strip malls geared towards non-Asian customers who seek stereotypical 鬼佬 (Gwai Lo) who love fried rice, noodles, orange chicken and anything fried. Their menu has those items, but they're prepared better than most restaurants like this does them. The service is friendly. They're attentive. They bring out the food fresh and it's prepared custom fresh to order. I tried their lunch special which is comparably priced to a Panda Express 2 item Plate, but here you get equal to or greater than potions of the entrees, maybe less of the starch/carb base rice or noodles, but in a way it's more because you get a nice scoop of rice and a decent portion of noodles that adds up to a bigger collective portion. You also get the Egg Drop Soup, which I'd honestly say I could drink a full bowl of it, it's good and I'm love to order it alone one day and get full on the soup. The Entrees are good portions. I think I picked the wrong items I'd switch to different ones next time. I went for the Tofu with Vegetables. The Tofu wasn't the style I'm accustomed to. I knew it was Fried, but it was a tad on the thinly cut and fried so was more firm than soft. I also ordered the Sweet and Sour Chicken (maybe I should have gone for the Orange Chicken), which was fried and into small bits that were okay. My friend ordered the Broccoli Beef which looked good and the Baby Bok Choi, which looked okay ('tho my friend said it look and tasted not farm fresh and maybe aged a bit). It's about $13 for the 2 item plate for the "Column A and Column B combination that comes with the chow mein (it's the soft thicker noodles where I prefer them thinner, 脆 personally) and fried rice (which was standard, and it was fluffy fresh and good) I think this is the type of place you go to for "Family Style" to enjoy many entrees to share among many guests. Parking was somewhat easy and it probably guaranteed among the shopping complex away from Jon's Supermarket. read more

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Tasty Chinese food! Located on 190th on the border of Redondo Beach and the City of Torrance. China Yi is in a large strip mall that was Jon's Marketplace, Play It Again Sports, Chase Bank, and more. Parking is plentiful and easy to get in and out. It's a cute, small, yet welcoming restaurant. The employees are friendly. I placed a to-go order with the cashier and while I was waiting, they were kind to offer me and bring an ice water cup. My to-go bag was prepared and ready quickly, probably less than 10 minutes. I had actually just missed the cutoff for the lunch special but even so the price was still good. The hubby and I shared an order of sweet and sour pork and their house chow mein. Yum! It included 2 fortune cookies. Would likely dine in with the hubby at some point and try other items. Welcome to the South Bay, China Yi! read more

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First time here and we really enjoyed it. The staff was friendly and the place was packed (we got the last table), but the turn around is quick as well. We ordered a few of the dim sum options and two lunch specials. The prices are great. We really enjoyed the shu mai, pork spare rib and lunch combos. Lots of people ordering take out as well since the restaurant is small. Can't wait to go back to their other dishes! read more

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a random friday lunch date with my parents... always a great time. China Yi just opened in March. It is a random spot in the shopping plaza, i think it took over yum yum donuts. but it works. it was pretty busy during our visit, friday around noon, which is great to see. plenty of 2-4 person tables inside. we ordered two of their lunch specials. which they serve til 3pm daily! each lunch special comes with fried rice, chow mein or white rice or 1/2 & 1/2. each lunch special comes with corn egg drop soup. (not avail for to go orders) the lunch special consists of : combo A $9.75 (one item) or combo B for $12.95 (two item, can pick from section A and one from section B) $2 extra for any seafood dish. my mom order half fried rice and half chow mein with: FISH FILLET IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE ORANGE CHICKEN i ordered half fried rice and half chow mein with: TERIYAKI CHICKEN CHICKEN W/ STRING BEANS ($1 extra) they have a pretty extensive menu for a smaller kitchen. but the kitchen staff were getting everyones order out quick. the food was good, did not feel heavy at all. the orange chicken or teriyaki chicken were not drenched in sauce, which was great. we all enjoyed our food. my parents liked it so much, they went back the next day. parking: i hate this parking lot LOL. it really should not be two way traffic. but plenty of parking , just watch where you park lol. read more

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I am always on the lookout for good Chinese lunch specials and was quite pleased to discover China Yi. China Yi is a fairly new spot in Torrance. It's only been open for a month but from the looks of all the folks dining when I came on a Friday, it is quickly becoming popular. They serve lunch specials till 3pm daily and there are two types of combos to chose from. They have a combo one for $9.75 and a combo two for $12.95. Combo one includes one item while combo two comes with two items. Any seafood dish is $2 extra. All combos are served with fried or steam rice, chow mein and egg drop soup. I came with my mom and we chose to each got a combo two. She got the Chicken Wing with Salt Pepper and the Moo Goo Chicken. I got the BBQ Pork and the Beef Pepper Steak. We both really liked the Chicken Wing with Salt Pepper. The chicken wings were served hot and fresh and were so crispy, with a slight hint of spice. My second favorite dish was the Beef Pepper Steak. This one was so flavorful. I loved the tender slices of beef, crisp bell peppers and onions all coated in a savory, pepper forward sauce. I also enjoyed the Moo Goo Chicken. Light and simple, this dish had tender chicken, mushroom and lots of fresh vegetables. My least favorite was the BBQ Pork. It was a bit on the dry side and came out slightly cold, making it less enjoyable than the other dishes. Overall, I really enjoyed lunch at China Yi! The flavors were on point and the prices are great. I will definitely be coming back. read more

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I'm very happy to see another Chinese restaurant n the South Bay. China Yi just recently opened. It's nothing fancy but the food is solid. We ordered pick up on a night when no one wanted to cook. Ordered the fish fillet with black bean and the tofu salt and pepper. Both these dishes come with rice. We also ordered the Taiwan style chow fun. I can see why they state they cook with less salt and less oil. You can really taste the difference in the food. It does taste healthier. The fish fillet and the Taiwan style chow fun were delicious. The tofu was good but I guess I was expecting the tofu to be crispier. The price point is reasonable but I don't think the servings would satisfy a hungry teenage boy. Would definitely have to order more dishes All and all I would recommend China Yi and I do look forward to checking out the rest of the menu and also dining in. When I was googling I found their website and looks like there may be a loyalty program? It's something to look into read more

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I'm not a Chinese food expert, but I know I like flavorful, spicy (when necessary), fresh and chunky Chinese food. I like big veggies, the kind that are big enough that you immediately recognize that it's an onion, broccoli, carrot, etc. China Yi doesn't disguise the veggies, hallelujah! I also like spicy when a menu indicates the dish is spicy, sometimes with a chili emoji. I expect to enjoy some heat, something that makes me feel like there's a party going on in my mouth. Rarely do I find where spicy means s.p.i.c.y. The Hot & Sour soup was neither spicy (as indicated by the chili emoji) nor sour, but it was hot, stove hot, so there's that. The Fish Fillet in Spicy Gravy hit the spicy mark - he loved this chef's special and commented that the hot & sour soup would benefit from whatever spice is used in this dish. Friendly? Absolutely. Swift service? Bingo. Plenty of parking, easy in and out. Decor is refined with bright but pleasant colors which is a far cry from many Chinese restaurants whose color seems to often times default to: pink. Love the ambiance here. I like China Yi and I enjoyed the broccoli beef, house chow mein, spicy fish fillet, and the egg rolls. Loads of food, and I'm grateful I was conservative on ordering just a handful of our favs. I'm looking forward to trying other dishes such as Combo Kung Pao, General Chicken, Mongolian Beef. I wish I had a code that I could use to signal to the cook that I'm thrilled with real spiciness, this girl loves feisty, spicy deliciousness. Worth a visit...or three, for sure. read more

China Yi - Broccoli Beef, look at those veggies, yessss! - Chinese Near Me - Torrance, California

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My first time here... it's good food done by very young cooks... I think that they'll be successful if their approach it's friendlier with their guests... I arrived late for lunch so I went for the menu... Fish Fillet in black bean sauce, not to die for but, good enough... rice portion for the menu is very limited but again. Enough the place is clean and modern with easy music to accompany your meals... I think that they'll fact that they charge for tea is odd, they don't even offered it to you anyway good luck to you young guys!!! read more

China Yi - Fish fillet in black bean sauce - Chinese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Tried this place after seeing signs for it while driving down 190th. I went in with tempered expectations and I have to admit my expectations were surpassed. The food was tasty, the service was fast and efficient, and the vibes were on point. All in all, a good value. read more

China Yi - 2 item Lunch Combo pepper beef & pork with fried rice and chow mein - Chinese Near Me - Torrance, California

From the outside its looks like a new Wok Wok China take out place. Its not. The seating is not comfortable the sofa type bench seating is too deep and makes it difficult to sit and get in and out. But a minor drawback to the food and service. This place is New and they Hustle here. There is a lot of take out going on. The food... had the Hot and sour soup 5+, fried rice 4, Peking fried pork chops 5 piggy buns fun 5. You wont find 15.95 soup here, my Hot and sour was 8.95 ate three bowls there and still took some home. Very deep flavor and had some heat lots of ingredients. Most soups on the menu were below 10 Fried rice was good huge chunks of chicken and pork cubes and a nice smoky flavored rice. Peking pork chops expecting red sauce was Korean style brown sauce but still had a very nice grow on you flavor my friend did not like it said it was OK. I kept eating and eating this stuff and it grew on me. Lastly tried the Piggy buns Azuki red beans stuffed in China Bao with piggy face put on cute The prices are on the down low almost pre pandemic our bill 54 total this was cheaper than Bum rice we tried last week that bill for tasteless take out was 64 before tip. On the menu they have a 43.95 dinner special for 2 or 3 people it had 11 items on it and seemed to cover the world. We were not hungry enough for that next time will bring a friend. Based on the gastronomical experience the deep flavors i give this place a recommend. I definitely will go back when i want some hot and sour soup and itch for Peking fried pork chops, This place is right next door to my Fav Market Jons on 190th. read more

China Yi - King Pao chicken has a nice kick - Chinese Near Me - Torrance, California

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I didn't know whether to give this place a 3 or 4. 3 seemed too low and 4 seemed just about there. So I gave it a 4. It's closer to a 4. The food was alright, nothing to brag about. But it was still tasty. I would say their food is tasty, but not the most delicious chinese place. I really wanted this place to sing, but it didn't. I got Mongolian Beef with Chow Mein. I thought Mongolian Beef is usually made with green onion. But this one came with bell peppers. It was still pretty good. My friend didn't care much for this place though. She's pretty selective. read more

Ate there 3 times. So good! I'm an immigrant from Asia and this food really hits the spot for me, PLUS the fact it's such good value. I have to say I notice how carefully the owner decorates this restaurant and they really aim to do their best in everything they do. The hand dryer in their bathroom is Dyson and it's also immaculate in there like the rest of the restaurant. I appreciate that kind of spirit. read more

China Yi - Lunch special with broccoli beef - Chinese Near Me - Torrance, California

Service: outstanding! Ambiance: Clean and welcoming decor. Food: 6 dishes ordered. All fresh and cooked well. Nothing overcooked. For my taste I would have liked more black beans with the string beans and a more lobster flavor in the shrimp with lobster sauce. Sesame balls, beef chow fun, kung pao chicken, and broccoli beef were very tasty. Looking forward to trying braised beef noodle soup, orange beef and ma pu tofu with pork. read more

I was excited to try this place since the South Bay could really use an authentic Chinese restaurant. I ordered the lunch combination and I wish I could say I liked the food more than I did. It came with egg drop soup, fried rice, chow mein and I chose kung pao chicken and pork chop with peking sauce for the two-entree selection . The cornstarch slurry was quite evident in the soup and Peking sauce; the thickness and glossiness were there but the flavor/seasoning, was lacking in the soup while the Peking sauce was on the sweet yet bland side. The kung pao chicken lacked spice/heat. The service was okay read more

New spot on 190th st. Very affordable prices considering the times, hence why it was so busy. Run by a very friendly and jovial owner and bustling staff. The owner definitely made the place feel more like a community and family restaurant. Seats are nice and comfy, well cushioned as they're practically sofas. Ample portions of food for the price paid, especially a lunch special evoking 2010's prices. Flavor is decent, slightly catered more to Americans while still retaining some authentic Chinese profiles. Beef noodle soup could've used more spices and a chili oil condiment on the table but otherwise the portions of beef gave it its value. Beef with broccoli was a little more on the sweet side but the pepper beef was spot on. May not be the best Chinese restaurant but it's definitely the best bang for the buck in the South Bay. read more

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Yay it finally opened I got an order of Kun Pao beef, beef with broccoli and red bean paste piggies. Specificity no MSG on each one. Person I am with has an allergy. It also came in big letters written. Kun pao beef I am reporting not to spicy salty and lots of vegetables. ( my dads report) my beef with broccoli was lots of different veggies and not greasy. The red bean paste animals were cute and sweet. I did takeout so I can't speak for ambiance but my dad did a video. It's an open kitchen. read more

Got the Chicken Chow Mein, String Beans with Black Bean Sauce and an order of Shui Mai. The noodles were cooked well. The chicken was tender. The string beans were crispy. The Shui Mai was fair. The flavor was there but not on the same level as you would get in Monterey Park. The nice owner came out to the dining area to check on me and other diners to see if we had any questions. CY is located in the same center as CVS so no issues on parking. If I were to get the Chow Mein again, I would let them know to omit the sugar. read more

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I would consider this mid-level Chinese and judging it on that criteria results in a 4.5 (rounded up to 5) star review. The place is clean, nicely appointed for a strip-mall, and inviting. We were seated promptly despite the restaurant being quite busy. We ordered some wonton soup, (surprisingly good) some chow mein noodles, (my wife enjoyed them) beef w/broccoli and moo shoo chicken. All of the entrees came with white rice. The food was fresh, plentiful and quite tasty! The service was no-frills but prompt and friendly. China Yi is a welcome addition to the area, especially given a dearth of solid Chinese food offerings. We certainly can see returning here next time we're in the mood for it... read more

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Poof and poor! Ordered beef chow fun 干炒牛河, came with shrimp and pork chow fun?!Where's the beef? We don't consume pork meat. So that whole order went right in the trash bin. Too inconvenient to drive back to confront the order. Sigh... sadly Just by looking at the noodles, we lost our appetite! Services were also poor. No hello, no smiles just what you want? mission felt! read more

China Yi - Supposed to be beef chow fun? As seen in this photo no beef! Pork & shrimp! - Chinese Near Me - Torrance, California

Well, I picked this place randomly but it turned out to be very good. My wife immediately said she liked it after a few bites of the Shrimp Fried Rice and she said her Chicken Chop Suey was good as well. I had the Mu Shu Shrimp, which very good also. But I did not like the way the egg was cooked into the dish. Further, when many Asian restaurants are not providing rice with the meal, rice was provided. My wife wants a return visit read more

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Nice, clean place. Friendly people. Some good food and some okay food. Might totally be just me based on my own tastes and experiences. The good: 1) wonton in chili oil: nice dumpling, not too thick dough, could be much spicier 2) crab rangoon: most places just do the cream cheese. At least you get crab with a K. 3) shui mai: not the normal ones or the ones in the photo even. These are more of a bulb with a long neck. Doesn't taste like the typical one either. I believe I was told it was by a chef who worked at a 2 michelin star place and formerly Ding tai fung. We also got 2 lunch specials. Orange chicken was different. Maybe too sweet. Came with fried rice and chow mein noodles. The chow men was decent. The shrimp in lobster sauce was bland. I would probably try the pork, either the salt/pepper or the garlic if I were to go back. I'd also stick to the appetizers and dim sum. read more

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Hubby and I thought we'd give the new restaurant a try and it did not disappoint. When you walk in, the smells are delicious. The decor, seating and tables are really comfortable and modern. The menu has so many choices to offer. We were greeted immediately and even the owner came by checking on everything. The meals we chose were really flavorful and so much food. We'll definitely be back! read more

China Yi - Chinese Near Me - Torrance, California

Newly opened, so interior is clean. For a newly opened store, thought they would be more friendly to new customers. One of the servers was a bit aloof. If they could be more service oriented, may bump the star given that food is okay. They charge extra for credit card use in store (at least when I went). read more

Have been craving the Honey Walnut Shrimp. Went about a week after they opened. There is seating in the front of the restaurant, but you can order takeout, which is what we did. We ordered the beef with broccoli, honey, walnut shrimp, sweet-and-sour chicken, and Chef special chow mein. All of the food was really good, and had a lot of flavor. They do separate the sweet-and-sour sauce from the chicken when they give it to you to go so it does not get soggy. The portions were a bit smaller than what I expected and the total with a boba drink and all 4 entrees was about 80.00. read more

It's great to have good Chinese food in the area. Our first time there was for dinner on Tuesday. Not busy. The menu is extensive and the restaurant is clean. After we ordered, the food was served quickly. My biggest issue was with the service. we entered, no one welcomed us. We were just asked "take-out or eating here"? After our response that we were eating in, the attendant gestured to a seating area, without saying anything. The food was okay. read more

New restaurant right on the border of Redondo Beach and Torrance. It felt very authentic, and the food was excellent for the price--especially the lunch specials, which come with chow mein and fried rice. We were looking for a budget-friendly spot without sacrificing quality, and this definitely delivered. 5 stars. read more

China Yi - Chicken with hot garlic sauce lunch special. A little sweet and mildly spicy. Recommended - Chinese Near Me - Torrance, California

Excellent food! Nice ambiance. Great to see a new and authentic Chinese rest locally. Much better than most in the area. Well worth frequenting. I'll be back! read more

I tried the food several times. I don't think it is great but it is much better than Panda Express or any Chinese fast food take out places I still missed Seafood Port. It is still by far is my comfy food to go place. Seafood Port served big portion and the food was good. China Yi is lack of the food essence than Seafood Port. They are so stingy about the chili oil and this restaurant is owned by mainland Chinese. Their cook and food preparation is not like seafoodport or any close to Hong Kong style Chinese food. read more

Just tried the new China Yi. Lovely decor and yummy Chinese food. Sit down restaurant. Plates are good sized and about $15. Good selection of dishes. Will be back. read more

China Yi - Interior. - Chinese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Went Last night, 4-2-26, had to try, new in the neighborhood and all..Very small, yet able to handle about 30 diners..The menu was plentiful, prices in line & the food itself was ok to good..I will say, we weren't blown over, yet we'll give it another chance in the coming weeks..Clean, good service, in what use to be yum yum donuts.. All & all a 3.5 out of 5.. Worth giving them a try.. read more

We recently moved to Torrance from the east coast. We have had difficulty finding s good moderate priced sit down Chinese restaurant in the area. We went to lunch at China Yi today. The food was good, moderately priced; and very clean. t read more

I was very excited to see this new Chinese restaurant. I ordered fish filet with black bean sauce to go at 7pm on a Thursday. The staff were very attentive, and the decor of the restaurant is modern and very clean. My food was delicious, and very generous portions. The entrees come with rice which I appreciate. I am looking forward to coming back to try more dishes soon. I have been looking for a good Chinese restaurant. Forgot to take a photo but will next time. read more

Surprisingly delicious Chinese food! I've been looking for a place like this ever since moving from New York. We ordered "Dinner B" for three adults and one teen, and it was more than enough food--very generous portions. Every single dish was amazing! The restaurant was very clean, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. We were honestly too busy enjoying the food to take proper photos--this is the only one I managed to get! The shrimp were big and juicy, the vegetables were fresh and perfectly crunchy, and both the chicken and beef dishes were excellent. We'll definitely be coming back--can't wait to try more items on the menu. Thanks for such a great meal! read more

China Yi - corn egg drop soup, chichen with string beans, shrimp with lobster sauce, Mongolian beef house chow mein - Chinese Near Me - Torrance, California

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Been several times, food and service is great. Haven't seen a better Chinese spot in the South bay. read more

China Yi - Singapore noodles, pork in hot garlic sauce - Chinese Near Me - Torrance, California

The quality of the food on the menu is a little bland. The owner needs to push his chefs to boost the flavor level of all the menu offerings. Portion size is standard. The only positive is the price. Dishes are priced 20 to 25 per cent less than other area Chinese eateries. Can China Yi evolve, stay tuned. read more

One and done! So wanted it to be good, but it wasn't. We won't be back. Food is terribly sweet. The amount of corn syrup in our Mongolian beef was ridiculous. Flavor overall was good just super sweet. I ordered the salt and pepper shrimp and the star anise spice used was overwhelming, I could not eat it. I had to send it back and ordered honey walnut shrimp. When it was brought out the water gave me a nasty look and the shrimp tasted like deep fried cardboard. So very overcooked and rock hard. Finally the dumplings tasted ok, but clearly these were frozen and not freshly made. All of our entrees were disappointing. So much wanted this to taste good since there isn't much good Chinese food in the area. I did like the ambience of the restaurant, something most Chinese restaurants lack, but the furniture is very uncomfortable. I've never commented before on furniture but this deserves a mention, Also the noise from the kitchen is very loud. Service is typical for Chinese, you have to request everything you need, and once the food is brought they don't come back. So we wanted it to be good, but it wasn't. We won't be back. read more

Delicious fresh food, great service, good location and affordable menu options. My mom and I shared a "to go" 2-item lunch entree (mongolian beef and teriyaki chicken) and savored it; the beef and chicken were good quality tender cuts. My mother who is very picky ate it ALL. We'll be going back to try the braised beef soup which I hear is amazing. read more

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Friendly staff, great food and reasonable prices, I highly recommend this place for great authentic Chinese food. Be sure and try the hot mustard! read more