Dropped in on Saturday for lunch with my little guy. We both have a soft spot for good Chinese food…read moreand this was the closest spot Yelp suggested. We received a warm welcome upon entering and noticed a clean restaurant with a few occupied tables. We ordered two lunch specials and waited a few minutes before being served our beverages and a cup of egg drop soup. The lunch specials were good portions and we had enough for a second serving each. We'd definitely come back for lunch for their reasonable prices!

Portions were generous and service was great. Awesome asian…read morefood I did have trouble fitting in the booth seating because I am a big guy so if you are big as well I suggest dining at a table

Food is sooo good. My friend and I always split an amazing Salmon. The lemon sauce mixed with…read moremashed potatoes is worth having. We are always given an appetizer that could be a meal in itself. Annie is always so pleasant.

We have been following Chef Stephen and Annie Lo for over 20 years! From Prunedale at Jim's…read moreRestaurant to now Marina at Annie's House! Their food never disappoints and they are always adding new items to enjoy! A great choice between Chinese and American! They have a big "To Go" following but if you have the chance to stay and dine in, you will be pleasantly surprised Annie will make you feel like family from the first visit and Stephen will make your order any way you like it! He has been a Chef over 45 years and worked in restaurants in San Francisco before opening his first restaurant over 25 years ago in Prunedale! Bring your family and friends and enjoy their wide and varied menu! His steaks are incredible, as well as his salads and pastas. He is now well known in Marina for his Chinese food and the place is hopping in the evening with orders to go! Special orders do not upset them and Steve is very versed in healthy eating and he will suggest alternatives if you're trying to eat a little healthier! He has helped people with clean eating with their food to go! They can also cater your next party or gathering. Just give them some good notice! One of our favorite places to go in Marina

We've been coming here since 2018, and it continues to be one of our favorite places to eat. The…read morefood is consistently delicious, the servers are always friendly and attentive, and the overall experience keeps us coming back year after year. One thing to know--this place gets very busy, especially during peak hours, so be prepared for a wait. But trust me, it's absolutely worth it. The quality of the food and service makes every minute and every dollar worthwhile. My personal favorite is the fried catfish plate. It's so good that I have to order it every single time we visit! Crispy, flavorful, and always cooked perfectly. If you're looking for great food, excellent service, and a restaurant that's worth the wait, this is the place. Highly recommended!

We arrived on a Friday around 3:30 pm, were seated righted away and greeted by our server Thomas…read more He was very friendly and answered our menu questions, offered suggestions, and brought out our drinks quickly. We decided to get the large bbq chicken and grilled chicken plates with the fried rice option. My friend added veggies to her bbq chicken plate and we each added a shrimp egg roll. Our food came out very fast and we laughed at the generous portions. Thomas made sure we had everything we needed and we had an assortment of sauces on the table to spruce up our dishes to our liking. All in all the food is good but wouldn't say we were wowed. The bbq chicken was both our favorites and I highly recommend that dish! The service was excellent, Thomas did everything right! The ambiance is low key, kind of has a hole in the wall feel, super casual. My one complaint is that the floors are SUPER slick and a major fall hazard. They have floor carpets everywhere to probably help with that but the tile sections are small death traps. (Yikes)

Had my birthday dinner here and it was wonderful, the staff were amazing checked up on us…read morefrequently and refilled our water often, the atmosphere was nice, and at the end of my birthday they all sang for us and even had a light up sign.

I loveeee this place!! Friendly and fun staff, love the decor and vide of the restaurant, and the…read moremenu selections! I am I huge fan of crab fried rice and this place has some delicious crab fried rice! And the Thai tea is addictive!

Such a local gem to the community…read more All the food tastes home made and very fresh. My favorites were the Lemongrass Chicken Wings, Chow Mein & Jumbo Salt Pepper Shrimp Their wings reminds me of San Tung wings in sf, the noodles in the chow mein has a nice bouncy texture & the fried shrimp was so crispy, I didn't have to remove the shell. Oh and the shrimp are HUGE I also heard good things about their pho. I noticed other tables around us ordered their different noodle dishes. Their drinks were yummy and I was pleasantly surprised with their options and quality of ingredients for a non Milk Tea specific establishment. The 2 women working the front were very nice & helpful. They were moving nonstop to take orders, serve tables, ring up guest, clean tables and also make drinks. The restaurant has 10-15 tables for seating and plenty of parking outside. The last point that will keep me coming back is the price. While other restaurants push towards $20 plates, QQ does a great job at keeping the menu affordable for all ages I'm sad I haven't tried this restaurant sooner.

Right away, QQ Noodle staff greeted us and had us seated. She was very friendly and kind…read more We ordered our meal and drinks and everything came out perfectly! It was our first time here and it was delicious and we will definitely be back.

Jim's is easily the best Chinese food in the Monterey Bay area…read more We live in Marina and the places here are "so so" . so we heard good things about Jim's and boy are we happy to have a great option that's not too far away. Everything we've tried has been great. And the service is excellent.

This place is the definition of a hidden gem…read more Tucked away in a random corner, it's easy to drive right past it and never think twice. From the outside, it doesn't look like much, and inside it's tiny tiny. maybe 6 to 8 tables total. Honestly, it could use some updates or a bigger location, but don't let any of that fool you. The second you walk in, you get that old-school family restaurant feeling. The kind of place that's been around forever, where the same family is working every shift and knows half their customers by name. No room for a Togo box hidden storage, no trendy décor, just people focused on making great food and taking care of their customers. The owner was incredibly kind and even brought us a complimentary order of their veggie rolls to try. They were absolutely delicious and such a thoughtful touch that made us feel genuinely welcomed. And the food? Absolutely incredible. Every single thing we ordered was packed with flavor, fresh, and cooked perfectly. Not one dish disappointed. It's the kind of restaurant that reminds you why local family-owned spots are worth supporting. If you're looking for fancy, this isn't it. If you're looking for some of the best food around in the Monterey area, this place is a 10/10 and well worth the visit. Don't judge this place by its location or appearance, the food speaks for itself.

Our second time coming here. If we lived anywhere near here, we'd be regulars! This is some of the…read morebest Chinese food I've ever had . We're from the Orange county California area and traveling back from Santa Clara for the world cup, we were driving and realized we were close to passing here again during lunch time and we just had to stop again. We got the meal deal for 2 people. Orange chicken, veggie fried rice, wontons, chow mein and dumplings. Delicious! Cozy little corner place that you can tell has a lot of history behind it. Our server was I didn't catch her name (so sorry) was courteous and cheerful as we chatted and let her know we were returning customers. If you're hungry and nearby or simply passing thru, do yourself a favor and have a bite to eat.

Vegetarian food is great, this is my 2nd time stop by. Located in Gonzales…read morecity...............................................................

Had Special Noodle back up in Cupertino, but this one may the best of them all! Whichever sister…read moreruns this one is COOKING for real. Best soup dumplings we've had in YEARS...including DTF. GREAT WOK-hay on their eggplant & green beans. And their Pan Fried Pork Buns (生煎包) remind me of Yang's in Shanghai. Paper thin skin on top, and crispy doughy bottom... absolute MASTERCLASS! Edit: spoke with the manager when paying and found out this was the original HQ! No wonder it's the best haha

I am writing to share my deep disappointment with my recent experience at Special Noodle despite…read moreits strong reviews. My husband and I stopped by to order food to go. Upon entering, an employee named Jason motioned for us to walk over, handed us an open iPad, and walked away without any explanation. As first-time visitors from out of town, we were unfamiliar with their ordering system. When I asked for assistance finding a specific dish listed on their website, he rudely told us they did not offer it. He then made a comment in Mandarin or Cantonese to a colleague, and both men looked at us. At that point, I returned the iPad and let him know we would not be ordering. As a mixed-race couple, with my husband being permanently disabled, we were left wondering if this unwelcoming behavior was motivated by discrimination or if it reflects the restaurant's typical customer service. Regardless, the interaction was extremely uncomfortable and disrespectful. Fortunately, we went to Yan Flower nearby instead, where we received kind, welcoming, and excellent service. Yes, the food was good too! Sometimes food isn't the most important thing you receive from a restaurant, don't get me wrong it is a strong motivator, but for me, service is everything.

The place is nice and clean. Thumb up. Food was decent and…read moreservice is fast. It is located right in front of hotel continental.

Should have figured a place on cannery row would be a rip off, but reviews were somewhat positive…read more The food is way overpriced for what you get. Dumplings are clearly frozen, not homemade. The service woman was terrible. Hiding on her phone in back the entire time. They do not give water. You must pay for a drink. It's entirely self service so don't bother tipping, you are already overpaying for frozen Dumplings and no service. Do not recommend.

This is my favorite Chinese cuisine place in Monterey. I usually order Chef's Special items, which…read moreinclude Sichuan Style dishes. This time, my partner and I got the Sichuan cold noodles, fish soup with pickles, and eggplant in garlic sauce. The noodles are a great texture, and the sauce super flavorful with a little sweetness and numbing spice. The fish in the soup is super tender, cooked to perfection. The soup has a little spice, but it's mild and balanced with the pickled veggies. The eggplant has so much flavor, sweet and umami. We also love ordering the Dandan noodles, cumin lamb, and shredded potato. These dishes are very similar to ones we ate while visiting the Sichuan province in China. They offer all of the familiar favorites as well like chow main, fried rice, and Mongolian beef (but I highly recommend trying some specials). The service is friendly and efficient. The food comes out quickly. You can also easily order for pickup on their website. The inside of the restaurant is cozy with plenty of seating. I will continue eating here whenever I'm craving Sichuan flavors (which is often).

Super good food very fast service they move some tables together so we can have large group of 8…read morepeople together The salt and pepper fish is amazing good value The ginger beef is very tasty and good quality of beef They have some parking in the back and you can enter through the back door so that helps if you can't find parking on the main street Simple, classic good vibe exactly what you want from classic Chinese restaurant nice decoration simple paintings on the wall. Everything is the definition of a good restaurant.