Second time here for a Sunday family dinner, and it did not disappoint! The owner is such a nice, older gentleman who welcomes you in like you're an old family friend. Very hospitable. The place is just simple inside. I was told they've been here for a long time. It's a homey feel with the traditional big round wobbly tables with a lazy susan in the middle. The menu is extensive and has plenty of seafood options as well as meat dishes. We ordered a variety of both and everything was delicious. My only critique is the portion size. It's okay for a few people but for a family meal, we had to order two portions of some dishes. There's another gentleman that brings the food out and buses tables that's also very friendly. Get the dungeness crab fried rice! read more

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Our go-to dishes: 1) Macaroni & Beef 2) Fried Cheese Shrimp! Also great is wonton noodle soup, salt & pepper pork chop, and cantonese thin noodles. read more

Great food & reasonable prices! They are mostly around $13-17 per dish. The 3 of us ordered fried crispy seafood, beef flat noodles, & crabmeat asparagus soup to share, with only a small bowl of soup & some steamed rice left. The service was quick. We really enjoyed every dish, very tasty & fresh. The venue is clean, simple & functional. read more

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Our go-to restaurant when we crave Cantonese-style dishes. The gentleman who is always here is the best, and the food is consistently amazing. They speak English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Vietnamese. They are rarely busy whenever we visit, which is surprising. Go support them! read more

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Seems like a iykyk type place. In the same plaza as Garden Restaurant (popular dim sum place). Viet influenced Chinese food. No wait during weekend lunch - few tables. All Asians. Menu is massive. A little something for everybody. Noodles are around $14-15. Soups $11-12. Didn't catch how much the veggies are. Got the dry stir fry flat noodle w/ beef ($13.50) - classic Cantonese dish. The portion *could* be split in 2 but also good for one person. Depends on how hungry you are. You can definitely see the oil (not necessarily a bad thing) and the "wok" taste. It's done well. I would come back again and recommend to others. read more

The food was excellent! Quickly prepared and tasty. Our server was informative and patient. Loved the fried pork chops, combination soft noodles, Chinese broccoli. Each was delicious and seasoned well. Nothing overbearing . We definitely will eat the again. read more

A somewhat sterile and cold setting in a strip center in Garland that's surrounded by comparable and competing establishments. I visited on the basis of various reviews and was not disappointed. The food was tasty, served hot, and with a smile. The owner will more than likely greet you and show you to your table. There was a lot of unintrusive attention to service that was appreciated. On the day I visited, their internet service was down and the operations were "cash only". While I had enough cash on me to cover a basic order, I would have tried more things as they did not have a lunch menu that would be typical of the competition - soup/egg roll/entree/rice/fortune cookie - for a somewhat fixed price. Might serve them well to set up a cellphone hotspot for their credit card machine for when this happens again. Would I go again ... maybe...depends on if I want to make the trek off my normal pattern to visit this corner of NE Dallas' Asian world. read more

such good food here! the food is so fresh and tastes amazing. it's tucked into a run down strip mall so it's kind of hard to find, but it's definitely some of the best food in the area! the portions are great and the workers are kind. would highly recommend read more

Food is very good. Service is very fast. Good lunch crowd. Needs updating, new furniture. Good prices. Large portions.

Get the FRIED SHRIMP w/ CHEESE & the CRISPY PORK CHOP !!!! Not sure what maniac decided to fry cheese and shrimp, but it is amazing. Also the crispy pork chop is perfectly seasoned with onions, red and green peppers. AMAZING ! read more

Dong Hai Chinese Restaurant - Crispy Pork Chop (perfectly seasoned with fried onions and green and red peppers) YOU NEED TO GET THIS !! - Chinese Near Me - Garland, Texas

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Save your money! I paid $14 for shrimp fried rice and all it was is- Rice, bean sprouts, shrimp. So extremely skimpy. Most places- it comes, peas, carrots, egg- that's fried rice. This was really over priced for what they delivered. It had no flavor and was the most basic food I've ever eaten. I do NOT recommend this place. I'll save my money and go somewhere else. read more

Dong Hai Chinese Restaurant - This is pathetic. $14 for rice and some baby shrimp. - Chinese Near Me - Garland, Texas

First time visiting Dong Hai Chinese restaurant. We loved the clean and cozy feel of the restaurant. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The food came out piping hot. My daughter and I had to refrain from ordering other dishes because it was just the two of us. I'm so happy we did the drive out to Garland because this is definitely authentic Chinese food. The crab with ginger & scallion was the absolute best. We can't wait to return soon!!! read more

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You must try the Banh Bot Chien (rice cake omelet) at Dong Hai. It's a super simple dish but delicious. Sadly, I missed getting a picture before we destroyed it but it's tender blocks of rice cake in an omelet with scallions and a soy dipping sauce. This is the only place in DFW where I have seen that dish so definitely give it try if you come here. We also ordered the wonton soup, beef flat noodles, fried shrimp and squid, and water spinach with garlic. Everything was a hit with our table of discerning foodies. Wonton Soup - 4.5 stars - Surprisingly good. The broth was clear and flavorful. Beef Flat Noodle - 4 stars - Very solid but perhaps the least special out of the dishes we ordered. Fried shrimp & squid - 4 stars - not too greasy and the batter coating was thin and crispy. Water spinach with garlic - 4.5 stars - another simple but delicious dish. read more

Place really has changed. Don't know what they did differently but I am one to give places second chances. Food has really brought up in flavor. The new owner is super friendly and recommendations are top notch! Place is nice and we'll cleaned. I haven't used the restroom since I always order to-go. I highly recommend you getting my favorites, if it's for 2-3 people. What to order: (1) Large- Pepper steak sirloin with onions and W/ white rice (2) Orders of chicken lo mein soft noodle 5/5 guys give it a try. read more

Food was much better the first time. Service was friendly and attentive. Dining room was clean. Chicken was ice cold, but might be a dish that's supposed to be served cold. Veggie dish was very good. read more

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Finally after 3 years in DFW, I found a Chinese.... well slash Vietnamese own restaurant that actually serves good and delicious Chinese food. You can feel the authenticity. You can literally feel the grease on the wall and the tables covered in paper/plastic covers lol. The food is great and worth coming. Try their deep fried cheese shrimp. I thought it be weird but it was pretty good. Took me by surprise. I think the best thing I had was the fish maw soup and the oysters in black bean sauce. All other dishes were also great. read more

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This place is definitely underrated! Good food! We got the crispy pork, salted fish / chicken fried rice (which was probably my favorite), Chinese broccoli with garlic, and the combination chow mein! The owner was very friendly and provided good service. read more

Been to dong hai several times, and they never disappoint. The owner is very friendly and kind! The food is always a good size and tastes delicious. Always worth the drive to garland. 10/10! read more

Dong Hai Chinese Restaurant - Macaroni, young chow fried rice, bot chien - Chinese Near Me - Garland, Texas

Not sure why I'm just now trying this place but it's a hidden gem! Everything that we ordered here was pretty good. Started with wonton soup. Good flavor. Then crispy pork chops came out, loved how crispy it was also a little kick to it. Highly recommend! Beef flat noodle, cheese shrimp and crab fried rice came out together. Everything here tasted perfect. Love how big the portions are because you'll have food to take home. Will come back to try more read more

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I love the wonton soup and fried rice. The egg rolls are fire too! The vibe is chill with the essence of a hole in the wall.

crab fried rice was phenomenal, huge, fresh, so tasty. trully authentic they do clise pretty early read more

Dong Hai Chinese Restaurant - crab fried rice - Chinese Near Me - Garland, Texas

Decided to drop by this place based on Yelp reviews and the fact that they have Banh Bot Chien (Rice Cake Omelette). It wasn't too busy nor empty on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. Service came about quick and the food that we ordered didn't take long to be delivered. Our party wasn't too hungry so we only ordered two items off the menu. Both items were good and portions seemed ok, maybe even a little less than average given the prices for each dish. Rice Cake Omelette: This dish was delicious. I'd come here just for this item. The Rice Cakes were well fried before they threw them onto the eggs. Flavors for this item and the sauce that came with it made for a symphony of textures and flavors in the mouth. Shrimp with Garlic Sauce: This dish came with lots of mixed/sliced vegetables (Carrots, celery, and onions). I want to say I wanted a bit more shrimp, but still thoroughly enjoyed this dish. There was a definite kick of spice on this entrée. It was very good, but I'd likely try something else the next time I'm here. Overall, the food and service here was good. I wanted to try other items, but was of course leery of ordering items whenever I see it listed at "Market Price", which generally means it can become very expensive to order those items. I asked how much the flounder was and was quoted anywhere from $25-$30 and items like the Dungeness Crab over House Fried Rice can apparently run as much as $80 for the order. Given the portion sizes of the two dishes we did order, it seems to be a bit overpriced for what we got, but again, the food is good. read more

Dong Hai Chinese Restaurant - Rice Cake Omelette - Chinese Near Me - Garland, Texas

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In area and wanted to try new Asian restaurant in area after Church. Saw Yelp stars & reviews, took a chance & did not disappoint! Greeted promptly, as we were waited in by several gentleman who were Very nice and accommodating. Chicken fried rice with extra egg, Orange chicken & Sesame chicken we All shared equally delicious! We will be Back! read more

What a great surprise! Delicious healthy food in a beautiful atmosphere. I am telling all my friends about this place. Service was good, too. read more

Good food. We usually order Tôm chiên cheese & Bò lúc lắc. They're our favorite. We come here every week read more

The food here is awesome. Especially the fried pork chops. I also had crawfish fried rice. Big Portions and great friendly service. And their Duck Sauce is unique and wonderful. I try to eat there at least 3 times a week. read more

Crab meat fried rice under $10: 3/5. I couldn't find anything but rice, egg, and crab meat...so no veggies or anything else. Double Pleasure flounder: $32 (If I get the name correct) 5/5. They filleted the fish and fried the bones, but the bones are crunchy and edible. The fillets were stir-fried with young corns, snow peas, straw mushrooms and served on top of the crispy bones. Salty and spicy Fried tofu cubes: $9, 4/5 Banh Bot Cien: 5/5 Rice cake omelette..about $7 Crab meat and fish maw soup: 5/5..about $9 This one was easily the best crab meat/fish maw soup I've had in DFW! Enough for 5 small bowls. I would have given this place 5 stars, but my kid went to the bathroom and came back saying there was a big bug and she didn't want to go anymore. I personally didn't check the restroom. Verdict: I like their food read more

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The food here is absolutely amazing..I went two days in a row. I have told friends and family about the delicious food here... Highly recommend .. The gentleman who served us was very helpful in recommending food. A restaurant was very clean and nice. read more

The Young Chow fried rice is perfection and the wonton soup is delicious. We are repeat customers for sure!!

Food is good. The fried rice with crab was $80 with 6 bowl of rice and one big crab. This was a bit pricier than other place. The noodle was good thou. For our 6 people, we had one noodle + 1 fried rice w crab and that didn't feel enough. Service was good. read more

Dong Hai Chinese Restaurant - Cm cua - Chinese Near Me - Garland, Texas

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Kind of a hole in the wall restaurant but definitely good when it comes to Chinese family style meal! We went with our friends for dinner on a weekday. Wasn't super packed but that was nice for us as the restaurant isn't too large to begin with. We ordered a few dishes and everything was reasonably priced, well seasoned and good portions! As much as I would like for this place to stay a secret, I want them to do well too so do yourself a favor and stop by if you haven't already! We will definitely be sure to stop by whenever we are in the area and craving home styled Chinese foods. read more

Great service, very good Chinese food. If you feel don't like to cook tonight, give them a call, your dinner will be ready on the go in no time. read more

Best steamed salted chicken we've had in dfw, that sauce with the green onion/ginger mixture was chef's kiss that mom wouldn't stop commenting how good it was. The chicken was not fatty, skin has its bounce, the meat has a good texture (not too soft not too tough). That was the best dish out of the 3 we got. The fried flat noodle dish was okay, onion wasn't cooked all the way through and was a bit salty for my taste. Price is also a bit lower compared to market but portion is also comparatively smaller. read more

good food. My favorite is Won ton noodle or Wonton Soup. Bot chien is good too. Highly recommend!!

It's so rare that service is friendly and attentive at these kinds of establishments. Dong Hai is an exception for sure. Always a friendly smile to go with their delicious food. My husband always gets their cheese shrimps and I always opt for their salted steamed free ranged chicken. Both are delicious and the shrimps are cooked perfectly. Their banh bot chien is delightful. This has become one of our favorites. read more

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How have I been In Dallas for 6 years and have not eaten here? I'm a failure. I was craving Banh bot chien And came across dong Hai, the reviews got me drooling so here i am. I went all out and ordered all my favorite. Started out with the Banh bot chien, And I have to say, this is the best I've had in DFW area, maybe even better than some Houston places! It is incredible fresh. The rice cake was not too greasy, the egg wasn't too thick, and the flavor... okay I'm drooling again. I also got my pan fried noodles, seafood In earthen pot, water spinach with garlic, crabmeat soup. Every single dish I ordered exceeded my expectations. Every dish had great flavors. Someone back in the kitchen KNOWS what they are doing! There are so many more dishes I want to try and I can't wait to try them all! Another thing I also love about this place, their sate feels like its homemade because it's a lot spicier than a lot of places I've been to, And it seems fresher to me as well! read more

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I love their stir fried noodles and shrimp fried rice. Those were my favorite as a kid and My dad would take me here every time I craved those foods. Plus the owners are so nice and bright. I also love their spicy chili oil so I always get extra, which is an extra .50 but nonetheless a taste of home. read more

Love this place! Searched sooooo long for decent chinese food in Dallas where we were vacationing for a couple of days and couldn't find any. Then I chanced upon this place while doing a google search and decided to give it a go since we were passing by the area. People, if you have never had HOME-COOKED chinese food, THIS IS IT! This place tastes exactly the same as our home-cooked food: no "chinese food" syndrome & not over-seasoned (salty), only healthy, wholesome dishes. After days of eating out(fried chickens, burgers, fries..), this was comfort food to us. Especially my 1.5yr old toddler. Although the rice cake was a new dish to us, the flavors were very familiar. The dipping sauce ties it all together. The beef & snow peas could do with a little more snow peas than bamboo shoots, but I love them both anyway. read more

Wow this place was so good!! The egg rolls were crispy and delicious - started with one and had to order another! Wonton soup was a standout and loved the combination fried rice. Great food, great portions, great price. Will be back! read more

This is one of my favorite places to eat!!! Some of the best Viet-Chinese food I've had and I've grown up eating these dishes. Everything we've had has been delicious and I mean EVERYTHING!! Some faves are: * Rice cake omelet with egg (5/5) * Beef tenderloin medallion (5/5) * Crispy bean curd (5/5) * Water spinach stir fried with garlic (5/5) * Crispy squid (5/5) * Seafood soup (5/5) Always look forward to coming here with family and always leave way too full. Salivating just writing this review even though we ate here earlier today and I'm still full! read more