I've been here a couple of times, and it's always busy--which really shows how good it is. The menu offers a great variety, the food is always fresh and delicious, and the staff are friendly and welcoming every time. Definitely one of my go-to spots! read more

China Yi - Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Torrance, California

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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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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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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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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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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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

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

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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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

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

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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WARNING- do NOT order DEEP FRIED PORK CHOP WITH GARLIC $16.25! it is 99% bones. it is cut in small pieces breaded and fried the coating hides the bones so your first bites will be bones. Kung Pao Combination- vegetables are like for small children. There was lots of crushed red pepper on the food. $16.25 I will NEVER order from China Yi again read more

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

Very disappointing food given the reviews. There were four people splitting various dishes and none of them were anything special. Sauces were bland. Not worth returning. 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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I sow this new restaurant opening and I decided to come in to give it a try. The staff is friendly and they are quick! I ordered some dim sum and they are so YUMMY! My favorite is the Shu mai, definitely recommend! PS. Their honey walnut shrimp is so delicious, its so hard to find a good honey walnut shrimp because a lot of them give small shrimp, but China Yi serves bigger shrimp! I will definitely revisit soon! read more

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

Good food overall very fresh I just wish the staff had a bit better communication, I walked in and placed my order and sat down after ordering. I intended to eat there for the full experience, but wasn't asked after I ordered so automatically thought it was gonna be to eat there, but unfortunately, they brought my food in a to go bag nonetheless the food was great. read more

Great food, it's clean, and staff is friendly. I had orange chicken and chow main, they have big menu to pick from. Will definitely be coming back. Thank you! read more

I would like to recommend China Yi to all, great food and the service was amazing. All the employees care and are very courteous and care about their jobs which creat an amazing ambiance. All the food that we ordered was tasty and well balanced. Must see the pictures. read more

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Chow mein was really good but the orange chicken and sweet and sour chicken was all batter no chicken. The kung pao chicken had all peanuts.

If you are looking for a fresh new spot for Chinese dine in or takeout, this is it! I heard the buzz about this new restaurant and had to check it out. We ordered the chicken fried rice, sizzling beef and pepper chicken. Food was served fast and hot. The veggies were so fresh. Great tasting sauces. We will definitely 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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This Chinese restaurant is excellent! The food is authentic and delicious, with fresh ingredients and generous portions. The service is friendly and efficient, and the overall experience was great. I will definitely come back again! read more

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So excited to have a Chinese restaurant in this complex. I shared a few plates with a group and we loved all of them, super fresh and everything came out fast. My favorite was the wonton soup. I will definitely be back to try out the lunch special! read more

Trying to do too much. We looked forward to going to China Yi because everyone knows we need a good, reliable Chinese restaurant in the neighborhood. First the positives: the chicken and broccoli was done well in white sauce and it was delicious. The chow fun was cooked so that it was neither raw nor burned. The positives were the dim sum. The dim sum dishes were representatives meant to stand for actual dim sum but were actually a weak attempt. The ingredients and flavors were lacking as well as the sizes. But that is not surprising. Very few restaurants get both the dim sum and its main dishes spot on. Our advice would be to focus on making the dishes well and drop the dim sum. Leave the dim sum restaurants to do their thing. read more

Went here on Mother's Day and was disappointed we couldn't get the lunch menu but no big deal. Ordered off the regular menu and the food was good but we over ordered and again no big deal as we just had tons of leftovers to take home. Was quite disappointed that I found a hair in my take home food so ended up throwing it out. Waste of $$ read more

Bought the Seafood Delight on Easter Sunday to go. When we opened the container, the vegetables were mushy. Went back after a few days to give the place another chance and ordered Kung Pao Chicken. After paying and getting ready to leave, I mentioned to one of the guys (possibly the owner or manager) about the disappointing mushy vegetables. Instead of appreciating the feedback to improve the quality of the food, I got a furious feedback. He angrily told me that he read my review about the mushy vegetables and told me to "go to other Chinese place" while simultaneously motioning with his hand for me to go away and leave the place. Surprising attitude for a newly opened place (has been opened less than a month when I was there) trying to establish a clientele! read more

Service was great but don't order the chicken and broccoli, it's gross. Unless you like slimy and sloppy.

Delicious lunches. Huge portions. $9.95 single entree. $12.95 double entree. One oder can feed 2 people easily. Great Mongolian beef, Kung pao chicken, chicken green beans, sweet and sour pork, honey walnut shrimp to die for! read more