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    Chi's Chinese Cuisine

    4.2 (1.5k reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Noodles, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Orange Chicken - Small
    Joe G.

    I can't believe I lived here all these years and I've never been to Chi's Chinese Cuisine. Really good attentive service and tasty food here. The Shanghai Dumplings are savory and the soy sauce is excellent. The Orange Chicken is really a must have. It's not your fast food or chain restaurant orange chicken, and at the same time, it didn't feel greasy or heavy. Just packed with sweet, orange flavor. The Zha Jiang Mian (Beijing black bean noodle) is quite interesting. It's not sweet, but not too salty or sour. It's savory with its sauce with a hint of the saltiness from the pork and tofu. I have to say though I thought the black bean sauce was more watery than I expected. It could be a little thicker, but it's a minor point.

    Dianna H.

    This was an okay place for Americanized Chinese food but expect sweeter flavors in all the dishes. I came for lunch with 3 others around 11:30 am on a Friday and was one of the first tables seated. It's definitely a popular lunch spot, as it filled up quite a bit by the time we left. The restaurant is a good size with natural lighting in the daytime. I had somewhat high expectations since it's so highly rated, but it definitely caters to American tastes. None of us were particularly impressed and probably won't be coming back. We ordered 4 dishes to share: Garlic shrimp ($21.55 for large) Black bean fish fillet ($22.25) Szechwan pork ($18.55 for large) Garlic chicken ($18.55 for large) Sadly all the dishes looked about the same when they were served, in a brown sauce. Only the protein and the accompanying veggies were different, though all dishes had bell peppers and onions as the main veggies. The taste wasn't that different between the dishes either, tbh. Everything was on the sweeter side, even the black bean fish which normally is a very savory dish. At least the fish was more savory than the others. Because of this, it was my favorite dish of the meal. The Schewan pork was sweet and a litle bit sour, while the shrimp and chicken in garlic sauce didn't have any garlic taste at all. Very disappointing. Even though we got large for 3 of the dishes, the portions were smaller than we expected. If I didn't know better I would've thought they were the small portion. At least we got complimentary soup (your choice of chicken corn or hot and sour), house salad, and rice with our meal since we came for lunch (11-3 daily).

    Sweet & Sour Chicken
    Jody M.

    My wife and I have been looking for good Chinese for a long time and her nail tech recommended this place.. can I just say this place is the real deal.. all of the waiters and waitresses are so nice :) especially Joe he was so sweet and made us feel right at home.. 5 stars for his customer service.. we ordered so much food and it was all so delicious.. cream cheese wontons, eggs rolls, sweet and pungent chicken, sweet and sour chicken "my personal favorite" veggie, fried rice And veggie chow mein.. if your in the area give this place a try you won't regret it! We've already been here 3 times these lol.

    Chef's Special
    Thu-Ha T.

    We had lunch here on a weekday afternoon and were seated promptly. We enjoyed the siu mai dim sum, hot and sour soup, and the scallion pancake (same with a peanut type sauce on the side) and the Chef's special that day which was ground beef or pork (I can't remember), noodles, savory sauce, scallions, and thin slices of cucumber. Atmosphere was cozy and service was attentive. Located in a plaza. The parking lot can get very busy and there are some street parking.

    Veggie Chow Mein (Soft Noodles) - Vegetables
    Anna K.

    We've been coming to Chi's Chinese for over 25 years, and it is hands-down the best Chinese food around. Truly a local gem. They have indoor seating, but we very often order takeout--and it's always just as fresh and delicious. Every item is consistently great, never greasy, and full of flavor. Our favorites are the shrimp rolls, kung pao chicken, beef and broccoli, sweet and pungent shrimp or chicken, and the chow mein. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Quality and consistency are what keep us coming back year after year. The parking lot can get busy, but it's fairly large and we usually don't have an issue finding a spot. This is the best Chinese food we've had, and we'll continue to be loyal customers for many more years to come. Highly recommend

    Entrance
    Patty L.

    First thing to be aware of, the parking is chaotic due to the number of shops in the center. Luckily, this restaurant is in the corner so street parking is an option available. Walking in, we were automatically greeted and sat in the lobby til our table of 7 was ready. This spot is ideal for a few large parties or a smaller group. Given the portions for the food, best to go in with people who like to share and then you can try several plates. Server was friendly but there was a bit of a language barrier that led to some back and forth when putting in our order. Beverages are limited but they do have some wine and beer options. I went with lemonade due to unlimited refills. To eat, I liked the chefs calamari (may be a little too salty for some), orange chicken, and the walnut shrimp. We ordered additional plates but you want to be mindful. Like I said, they're large and filled us pretty quickly.

    Chicken with vegetables and Szechuan eggplant
    Harris A.

    The staff was in a great mood and instantly greeted me as soon as I walked in. The place was packed and I could see why. The food was clean, service was quick. Definitely recommend the sweet and pungent chicken as well as the chicken with vegetable soup.

    Walnut Shrimp
    Mike T.

    Came here early, Saturday night, for dinner. This place is busy. Lots of takeout orders. Our wait was about 10 minutes. Once seated we decided on the dim sum sampler. Everything on the platter was really good and tasted like it was house made. The walnut shrimp dish was a table favorite. Crispy shrimp coated with a sauce and candied walnuts added nice crunch. The king pao was spicy but the dish still had great flavor. Unfortunately the vegetable chow mein lacked any flavor. Service was kind of slow but they were busy. Overall a solid meal. We will return to try other offerings

    Walnut shrimp
    Andy L.

    Saw this chinese place in northridge and tried date night with wife. The service was top notch , which was a rare sight for chinese restaurant. The food was good. We wanted to try a local xiao long bao place, and it did the trick for a quick craving satisfaction. Mongolian beef was on point with their sauce. Delicious, sweet, and tangy for the beef. Walnut shrimp was creamy and shrimp pairs well with walnut. Dish that goes down easily with rice. Overall, wife and I were impressed and will come back if chinese craving hits again.

    Lunch deal
    Maddie M.

    I love coming here for lunch because they have a really great lunch deal. One of my favorite dishes is the shrimp with walnuts it's hard to find that dish done well at other places, but they do it really good here. The tea is also so fresh and tasty! The restaurant itself is always super clean and nice, which makes it a pleasant place to eat. The service is just okay, nothing amazing but it gets the job done. Overall, it's a solid spot for lunch, especially if you're looking for a good deal and a clean, comfortable place to eat.

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    24 days ago

    Great food. The Mongolian Beef is excellent! Price is moderate. Parking can be a problem.

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    Their food is good. But nothing about the service makes me want to come back here. The ambience is nice. But the service is just Eh.

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    The food and service is outstanding. Highly recommend Chi's Chinese Cuisine. The ladies at the front desk are very helpful

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    13 days ago

    Food was excellent. My guest liked it too. First time we were there. The chicken lettuce wraps were very tasty. I had enough for two meals.

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    I love this place! Great Chinese food and service. I'll be back soon. Get the fried rice which is fantastic.

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    Are there vegan options available?

    yes

    What dishes are dairy free?

    everything i think

    Is the dimsum served in carts that go around or is it made to order?

    Hi Jeanne, Our dim sum is made to order. No carts.

    Do you still sell sesame balls? If so, how much are they?

    Hi Kim, We still have sesame balls on our menu. They are $6.75 for an order of 2.

    Do you take reservations?

    They do not take reservations

    Do they offer curbside pickup?

    Hi Katherine, The best way to order and receive the least amount of contact is to order through our app. Just look up Chi's Chinese Cuisine in your app store. This way,… 

    Do you have touch less delivery if I use a credit card and pay in advance, can someone leave it ob the front porch without me interacting with delivery person?

    yes if you order online

    How do I make a reservation on Yelp?

    Do they have lunch specials on the weekends?

    Yes the lunch specials are available all week.

    Do you offer any gluten-free dishes (without soy or flour)?

    Do they serve dim sum or just the sampler place on the menu? And what time do they serve it?

    Hi Andrea, We serve dim sum all day. You can choose from a variety of items on our menu. Our Shanghai Dumplings are one of my favorites. Have a great day.… 

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    Master Gan Noodle and Dumplings

    Master Gan Noodle and Dumplings

    4.4(104 reviews)
    1.2 miNorthridge
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    I had lunch today at Master Gan Noodle and Dumpling, and everything was on point. I had the House…read moreSpecial Fried Beef Noodle and a side of scallion pancakes, which were freshly made and came out hot off the skillet. They were so good. My partner got the Lanzhou Beef Noodle Soup, which was flavorful and comforting. We both grabbed sodas with our meals, and I appreciated that they had Sunkist. You don't see that at many places, and I love a good orange soda. The portions were generous, everything was fresh, and the flavors delivered. Service was great, too. The person at the front was super attentive, and I liked the mobile ordering station near the register. For anyone searching this spot on Yelp, just a heads-up that it's located inside the Northridge Mall. It's definitely worth checking out if you're craving some good noodles and dumplings. I'll for sure be back.

    Very honest opinion: Not sure if I'm eating the same food as everyone else leaving reviews here,…read morebut I got the signature beef (Lanzhou) noodle soup combo and it was incredibly disappointing~mediocre. Server guy was chill. The food is served in a paper bowl, unlike the nice bowls you see in their pics. Tl;dr: if you're curious, don't waste your time, bafang is open 5min away Preface: I KNOW it's mall food, but for a restaurant that continuously pops up as #1 on Yelp whenever I search for food around the northridge/chatsworth area, I'm going to treat it as if it were a #1 spot. Beef noodle soup: to be very blunt, this was quite flavorless. The beef was dry as bones and looked like it was sliced with a mandoline. The noodles seemed undercooked and it felt like I was eating al dente spaghetti noodles. I got a medium spice level which didn't even seem that spicy, just a lot of cough inducing chili oil with no burn. Pan fried dumplings were ok. It honestly tasted like it was deep fried and not pan fried. Unsweetened black tea: hands down the best of the 3 things in the combo, which is quite telling. Honestly you get a decent amount of food for $15. But to constantly take the top 5 for recommended on Yelp in this area and waste my time to even look at it, it definitely doesn't belong remotely close to top 10.

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    Myungin Dumplings - Dimsum with pork, shrimp, eggs, chives and cabbage. handmade daily!

    Myungin Dumplings

    4.3(674 reviews)
    1.4 miNorthridge
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    Excellent food and great service/hospitality by Ariana. The…read moreone in K-Town was the spot Anthony Bourdain reviewed. Not realizing there was one here in Northridge close to the mall what a great find. The food was excellent will definitely be back soon. They have a few TVs in there and was watching the replay of the Dodger game, so that's good to know.

    Finally made it to Myungin Dumplings, and it did not disappoint! It's a cozy neighborhood spot with…read morea lot of heart. While the menu is concise, everything we ordered was delicious. We had the sweet and spicy fried chicken, which was super crunchy and juicy--the sauce was packed with flavor and delivered a nice, slow burn. We also tried the king buns, which were fresh, light, and surprisingly airy. Though they look huge, the dough was perfectly fluffy rather than dense or dry. The beef bulgogi was decent, though it would have been even better with a bit more char. On top of the great food, the restaurant was spotless and the service was attentive (our server was right there with extra napkins for the saucy chicken). I'll definitely be back to try the rest of the menu!

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    Myungin Dumplings - Malatang! Housemade beef broth with beef brisket, tofu, enoki mushroom, radish, cabbage, Sichuan peppercorns and topped with cilantro.

    Malatang! Housemade beef broth with beef brisket, tofu, enoki mushroom, radish, cabbage, Sichuan peppercorns and topped with cilantro.

    Myungin Dumplings - Malatang! Housemade beef broth with beef brisket, tofu, enoki mushroom, radish, cabbage, Sichuan peppercorns and topped with cilantro.

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    Malatang! Housemade beef broth with beef brisket, tofu, enoki mushroom, radish, cabbage, Sichuan peppercorns and topped with cilantro.

    Maru Ramen - Northridge

    Maru Ramen - Northridge

    4.7(1.5k reviews)
    0.8 miNorthridge
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    This was my second time at Maru Ramen, and it definitely lived up to the first. I ordered the spicy…read moremiso ramen, and it was exactly what I needed. I was fighting a pretty rough hangover, and this bowl honestly brought me back to life. The broth was rich, full of flavor, and the spice level was just right. It had a nice kick without overpowering everything else. The first time I came here, I ordered the chicken karaage. Super crispy, juicy, and easily one of my favorite things on the menu. The restaurant itself is pretty small and cozy, which I liked. One thing to know is that the parking lot entrance is easy to miss if you're driving by on the main street. It's much easier to come in from the little street behind the plaza. If you're in the mood for ramen, I'd absolutely recommend giving Maru a try.

    I was pretty disappointed with my experience here. The ramen itself lacked depth and flavor--it…read moredidn't have that rich, comforting quality you expect, and honestly felt like it was missing the care and attention that makes a bowl memorable. I don't eat pork, but I'm okay with pork broth, so I asked if I could substitute the pork chashu for chicken. What I received instead was popcorn chicken, which was unexpected and not at all what I had in mind. There was no communication that this would be the substitute, which made it even more frustrating. On top of that, I was still charged for it without any clarification beforehand. Transparency goes a long way, especially when making substitutions. Overall, between the lackluster flavor and the confusing substitution, it just didn't feel like a thoughtful or well-executed experience.

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    Hodori 365

    4.1(87 reviews)
    1.8 miNorthridge

    The name Hodori brings back so many memories from our college and young adults days, so we've been…read moreexcited to finally check out the Northridge location. We stopped by on a Tuesday for lunch, and nostalgia definitely did not disappoint. The restaurant is spacious with plenty of seating, making it a comfortable spot to enjoy a meal. The Jjolmyeon has always been our all-time favorite from the LA location, so ordering it was a no-brainer. And wow... it somehow tasted even better here! We also ordered the Yuk Kalguksu (육칼국수) and Gun Mandu (군만두), and everything hit the spot. The Yuk Kalguksu came with such a generous portion that I happily finished the noodles, enjoyed some of the rich, spicy broth, and still had enough soup and beef to box up for another meal. Talk about a bonus dinner! The mandu was perfectly crispy and paired so well with the refreshing, chewy jjolmyeon. For us, a restaurant earns a spot in our regular rotation only if it checks three boxes: delicious food, friendly service, and cleanliness. Hodori easily checks all three. In fact, I came back after work the very same day to pick up dinner for the family (because one visit clearly wasn't enough ). We ordered Galbi Ugeoji Haejangguk (갈비 우거지 해장국), Galbitang (갈비탕), Tteokbokki (떡볶이), Samgyetang (삼계탕), and Yukgaejang (육개장). I placed the order before leaving work, and by the time I arrived about 15 minutes later, everything was neatly packed and ready to go. As a working mom, finding a restaurant that serves delicious food, offers great service, and makes takeout this effortless feels like striking gold. It saves me time in the kitchen while keeping everyone's tummies full and happy. Safe to say, Hodori has officially earned a permanent spot on our takeout list.

    Always happy to support a local business, so our family decided to check out this newer-ish Korean…read morespot the other day. The name immediately brought back memories of Koreatown, so naturally we had to see what they were all about. The place is clean, service was quick, and the menu had enough variety that everyone in the family could find something they wanted - which, if you have kids, is already a small victory. I know some people have commented that the prices are high, but honestly... what isn't expensive these days? Have you seen the price of groceries lately? Restaurants have rent, employees to pay, quality ingredients, utilities, etc., so I'm not expecting 1995 prices in 2026. If the food is good and we leave happy, I'm good. We ordered a few soups, kimchi fried rice, and tonkatsu, and everything came out pretty quickly. It was a hearty meal and we definitely didn't leave disappointed. And here's the real selling point for tired parents: they have TWO large screens. One plays Disney and the other has sports. Brilliant. Everyone gets what they want, and Mom and Dad can actually finish a meal while it's still hot. That alone deserves bonus points. They're also connected to a boba shop next door, which we didn't get a chance to check out this time. But we'll definitely be trying it on our next visit. Overall, a nice addition to the neighborhood. Good food, quick service, and Disney + sports to keep the entire family happy. Honestly, that's a win in my book.

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