We just ordered food for Super Bowl & out was all DELICIOUS!!! For those complaining about the price, ummmm... all food prices have raised everywhere. We got so much food, so the value to price was great! And absolutely delicious & freshly made! Picture isn't the best but we all just dug in! read more

Kwang Chow Restaurant - Mar far chicken, fried shrimp, chicken subgum chow mean, bbq pork lo mein, chicken & shrimp fried rice & egg rolls! - Chinese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I love their Chinese food. The egg rolls are fabulous. Everything we have tried has been great.

Last visit - Dirty dirty dirty. Has gone from low average clean with nasty restrooms. Now the most disgusting dirty inside & out restaurant I have been in. Won't be back. read more

Meat was dry. Little sauce given out. Ordered the family combination for two and only got 4 crab ragoons. No sauce for them. Two tiny containers for the sweet and sour sauce. Just was disappointed with the portion size as it barely feeds two people and it's $20 per person. Won't be ordering here again kind people but this is the business of food. New to the area so I didn't know any better. Prices are incredibly high but they probably need more people to eat here. I hope they get the service it just won't be from me. read more

They had great service and the food was good. It's not a five star restaurant but if you want a place to have some classic Chinese takeout, this is your jam. I will note though for the owners, the table was very sticky, and not stable. We almost lost our food to the wobbly table a few times. Might want to check on that. The decor could use some updating if the goal is to be booming, it looks like it's from the 70's. Like an old pizza place not a Chinese style restaurant. I would maybe come back. read more

I drive by weekly and have been curious about Kwang Chow for quite some time. Had a craving for hot and sour soup and called in a to-go order. Confirmed that they do take credit card. When I get there, I'm greeted by a sweet lil azn auntie with very friendly customer service. I ended up ordering a couple more things: mapo tofu with pork, and a combo (#7) which consisted of egg foo young, fried shrimp, and chicken subgum chow mein. I wasn't that hungry--I'm just a very gluttonous person. I was offered hot tea while I waited and was checked on often. Service was quick, food was piping hot, and I could barely wait to dig in. I was not disappointed. It's decent standard Chinese food. I particularly enjoyed the egg foo young, as I don't see that on many menus. Portions are huge, so I will be eating leftovers for the next few days if I survive this food coma. read more

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I thought it was pretty good there 5 or so years ago with a nice vintage atmosphere. Went back yesterday but left immediately after seeing the new OVERLY EXPENSIVE menu prices. $20 for shrimp fried rice??? That's insane when they're typically $5 less than that anywhere else comparable. Half of the overhead pendant lights were out/not on. Too expensive to go back. Too bad. read more

This place has the best sweet and sour sauce on the planet. My favorite Chinese restaurant

Food is always really good! Staff are friendly and helpful. We usually get to go, but they serve in the restaurant as week of course. I can't say that I like the fact that they used disposable plates/containers when you eat food there, not for takeout read more

The ultimate for comfort food. Egg Foo Young with rich brown gravy. Fried Rice with no peas or carrots! This reminds me of the restaurant my family ate at in the 70's. Just like then, this restaurant only accepts cash. There is an ATM on site. We like it so much we drive across town from Beaverton, 29 miles away, just for dinner. read more

Greeted by a happy person, very welcoming! No one else was there at lunch hour! Not a good sign. I should have known better, but I ordered the Kung pao beef, very little meat and lots of celery. Not spicy at all just bland, blah! My partner ordered the egg foo young. Very little pork and some other things, not to sure what they were. It was passable, but nothing to write home about. Hot and sour soup could have used more vinegar, but was loaded with chicken and vegetables, thus the two stars! Place is immaculate, great service but what we had just wasn't very good. No we won't go back. But it always fun to try out a new old place! read more

Completely redeemed not sure what happened the last few times but absolutely nailed it didn't get it to go this time just in case all the flavors were there again and of course way to much food thanks kwang chow staff for hitting a home run again read more

This place has my favorite hot n sour soup, definitely my favorite and worth a try. Sweet and sour chicken is another go to item here for me along with the pork fried rice. Friendly staff, convenient in and out for pickups, thank you Kwang Chow Team! read more

I tried the lunch special. The Chow Mein was the least appealing Chinese food I have ever had while dining out. I looked and tasted like the chow mein that we had to eat as kids all the way down to the crispy noodles. Now the Egg Foo Young was quite good as was the Hot and Sour soup and the fried rice. So maybe it just made a partially bad choice. read more

Pro: Missed the rush and our party was seated immediately. Con: We we're seated in a cozy little spot by the entrance to both the Lounge and the Bathrooms. It was that sweet spot where you could hear both the house music and the Video Lottery Machines in the lounge. Bonus: No Windows. Double Bonus: Fake Brick Wall. It felt a little like eating in an institutional kitchen. Pro Huge Portions of food at a decent price. You pretty much get all you can eat rice so you will not leave hungry! With a Togo Box, yes. Hungry. Not possible. I wish the menu mentioned items that should be shared due to the portion size. We all ended up getting excessive amounts of food. Plus Apps. It worked out for us as we all planned on sharing our dinners. But we should have only ordered 2 items at most. We took home 2 Large Togo Boxes of leftovers. Everything was great minus the 3 items that we we're told would be spicy and were not hot on any level but still tasty. The rice was moist and fluffy. All the sauces were good. The 2 BBQ Pork Apps we ordered were good size portions. The Crab Puff App was definitely in house made and yummy. The Bill after 5 Dinners and 3 Apps. No drinks. $97.00 not too bad. Did i like the food? Yes We're the employees nice? Yes. Was the service prompt? Yes! Was the place clean? Yes. Would i come back... Uh. No thank you. read more

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We've been customers for 20 some years. Unfortunately, it's not the same. Dining in used to be an event. Now you are served from to-go boxes (tacky) but ultimately a good idea, since we always have left-overs. They seem to have a steady stream of customers, of which I'm glad, becasue I want small businesses to succeed always. The inside and outside are not curb appealing however, I will continue to get my Chinese food from Kwang Chow but to-go only. read more

Service ok food not so good Mar Far Chicken was not good at all rice very sticky I didn't like it and I would not recommend it

Been there twice and was very pleased with the food and the service and the price, their serving platters are to go containers so you already have them when it's time to go. We will be back, I would highly recommend the HAPPY FAMILY, sauce was to kill for... read more

Evidently "new owners" shameful they took great food and "ruined" it. I'm sure this place is doomed.

I have been eating here for over 15 years. I've tried other Chinese food establishments but nothing had ever compared. They truly are 'THAT GOOD' ... Best part? Anything you order with chicken isn't like many other Chinese food restaurants. They use actual white meat chicken chunks! They may not accept credit cards but if they know you, they'll let you write a check. They also have an ATM machine that only charges 2.00 for use. I adore Kwang Chow. My Dad, my Mom, my Step Dad, my Sister, my sons father, my almost husband and most importantly my son all love it here. We'd travel miles out of the way just to eat their food, it's that amazing. read more

Their egg rolls are sooo good! And the shrimp is too! Everything was fresh and delicious.

I am so sad to leave this low rating. Have been going to this restaurant whenever in the area for at least 30 years. Excitedly went there last night and the food was simply foul and couldn't eat it so spoke to nice waitress who brought out the owner. He was angry and loud an very rude. Would not consider retrieving the situation. We left out plates practically full after trying each item. I will never go here again. read more

We have eaten here fairly often in the past. Food and service were always pretty good. You need cash though as cards are not accepted. We went there tonight because we hadn't been there in a while. Apparently, there is new ownership. The food was still pretty good and served hot. Wait staff were attentive. There are a couple of things that just don't work for us though. Instead of plates, food is now served in styrofoam clamshell containers. That is fine for take-out and leftovers, but when I'm eating in a restaurant, I really kind of expect my food to be served on a plate. Especially if I should need to cut something with my utensils. Also: We got water with our meals. The water glasses were not clean. Both of our glasses smelled like beer. My girlfriend asked for a clean glass and it smelled like beer as well. This means that we must take Kwang Chow off of our preferred restaurants list. I need to reiterate: The food was at least four star quality, but dirty glasses and no plates only merits a couple of stars. Too bad, We used to like this place. read more

I've been coming here nearly my entire life. It's always the same staff working there. The daily special is my go to. Fried rice, sweet and sour pork, chicken chow main, and fried shrimp. I can get three meals out of one order. Their egg rolls are enormous and incredible. They are the best I've ever had. The inside could use some updating, but I usually get it to go. This is certainly a Milwaukie institution. read more

A friend of mine had been telling me about this place for some time and we finally had the opportunity to stop in after a long day of antiqueing. I was a little leary upon entering due to the old decor...it reminded me of an old pizza parlor or diner...and the fact that they don't take credit and/or debit (like come on, it's 2017), but the food smelled amazing. We were greeted almost immediately and cheerfully, and brought water and tea right away. My friend and I ordered one of the family dinners and I was surprised at how much food we got for just $27!! We easily had enough for 4 or 5 people. Everything was delicious, but the egg rolls were phenomenal. I had never had anything like it, and don't imagine that I will again until I make it back to Kwang Chow. Although they could stand to change with the times, I will still be back regardless! read more

Kwang Chow Restaurant - Those giant fried egg rolls were the best! - Chinese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Been going for years, I live right down the street. The food has definitely changed since Covid. Every item we used to order regularly is now lacking in flavor or just not the same. I can't say the food is bad, it's just not what it used to be. read more

My husband and i have always been big fans of Kwang Chows, their food is so yummy. The restaurant is not fancy but the food and customer service is great. Their prices have always been reasonable, portions are huge always leftovers for later. We like family dinner B the best, our favorite things are the BBQ pork, fried shrimp, egg rolls and the red sauce on the table. We started going there was in 1996. Its kind of looks like a dive, stop in, give it a try the food is so amazing. read more

My go to place for an egg foo young. I recommend this place. I also like calling for my to go order. Check them out.

There are new owners and the food is beyond disgusting. Oh and I was guilted in to tipping on a carry out order, the ladies behind the counter were unbelievably pushy and rude. Never thing back again! read more

*****Cash only Restaurant***** Low Mein noodles are not included in any of their combos that cost $11.95 between $13.95 and you are stuck with Chow mein noodles. No substitutions. Soup costs extra. Combination appetizer costs $12.95 that includes one giant egg roll, several shrimp, and about dozen bbq pork. Combo Low mein was okay but could use more flavor. Sweet & Sour Chicken was more like orange flavor chicken. With three adults, one with a combo plate, appetizer, our meal was $51.00 I was disappointed that you couldn't substitute different noodles. Seats needed to be replaced as the padding was shot. Last time visit to this place. read more

First impressions; Friendly service and flavorful tea. I ordered fried shrimp and had a choice of steamed rice or pork fried rice, i went for fried rice. My date ordered kung pao chicken with steamed rice in a small cup of hot and sour soup. She said she's had better soup but it was good. Back stepping, the restaurant was fairly busy Friday evening just before 7pm. There were booths available. This is an old place, but well kept up and very clean on our visit. Back to our meals. Kung pow chicken was very flavorful fresh with a little bit of heat but not burn your face off. (I tried it, and I'm a wussy when it comes to hot stuff) My date did comment, "There is an awful lot of celery here." She later commented, "There isn't a lot of chicken, but what there is was dark meal, tender and good." The shrimp, all 15 pieces, were actually very good, firm and fresh tasting, a little bit greasy, but what do you expect, they were FRIED. A good proportion of shrimp to batter. They took the shrimp tails off, shame, because I love fried shrimp tails. Pork fried rice needed a dash of soy sauce to liven it up. The red sauce at the table was too runny and the mustard was tummy. My fortune cookie read, "Your lucky number for this week is nine." (that's kind of an odd fortune) Would we come back, yes. read more

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This place did not season any of their food... I ordered Chicken and Broccli, it was literally bland boiled chicken served on a plate There isn't even any salt or pepper on this food... Soggy cardboard would have tasted better. read more

Kwang Chow Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Discovered this place years ago, and it's still one of the VERY few Chinese restaurants I'll eat at. It's not much to look at exterior or interior wise, but the service is wonderful, and the food portions they serve are enough to feed a small village. You can tell the place is pretty aged, and they've been doing things a certain way for a long time, which gives it that small-town familiar feeling. It's Americanized Chinese food with an incredibly plain setup, and if you're a miss Priss who can only hate (and not appreciate) the simplicity of that, then this is not the place for you. Lucky for me, I'm easily pleased, and usually order the #8 Combo (subbing out the mein for pork fried rice) and I'd be lying if I said it doesn't leave me a state of fullness and bliss. The sweet and sour pork is just absolutely juicy perfection every time. If you're feeling extra, get a side of deep fried jumbo shrimp (yeah, not the place to go if you're a calorie counter or a weight watcher). They always bring you tea, which is fabulous, and goes so wonderfully with everything. Anytime I get take-out here, the leftovers last me 2-3 days. Score. They also let me have as many fortune cookies as I want. Double score. This place totally has my 5 star vote, and likely always will. read more

I've been going to Kwang Chow since the early 1980s. The food is exactly the same, booths are the same, decor the same, menu the same - just price changed, of course :) The same people own and work here since they bought it and it's typical big serving, fried Chinese food, but the quality is always excellent. It's a local place, low key casual so expectations are set to that level. It's a classic MILWAUKIE restaurant, for the locals. read more

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Ive been going to kwang chow for 30 years or more and they were always worth bragging about. The last two times I was there it was awful. They served our food in to go boxes. The sweet and sour sauce has changed. The food taste bland our drinks were in a can and the drinking glasses didn't even match. The rice looked burnt the chow me in was all celery. For 40.00 i should have gotten 35.00 change and that still wouldn't make up for how awful it was.wish I had gone to Safeway deli for Chinese. read more

Totally awesome greasy spoon Chinese food! Love it! Love their fried shrimp and the best egg rolls ever! We always order extra egg rolls. They have been in business for 40 years and have a ton of regulars including us. My husband has been coming here since they opened when he was a kid. I love their Kung Lao shrimp and lo mein. We always order B dinners with sweet and sour chicken ( get the sauce on the side so it doesn't get soggy) and I always sub pork chow mein because that is what I like. The red sauce they make is bomb!!! Oh so good! So what if the deep fried stuff is a bit greasy.... it is so tasty! and the prices are great! They only take cash .... no check, no no debit or credit. They do have an ATM on site. They also have video poker if your interested. Service is fast too read more

Went for quick takeout because the reviews weren't too bad but was severely disappointed. The cashier was very nice but when I got home to try my #3 combo of "pork chow mein, fried shrimp, and pork fried rice" I could barely eat it. The "chow mein" had literally no noodles in the entire box- just what I assumed was crumbles of pork and wet, slimy bean sprouts. The pork fried rice was extremely bland and had absolutely nothing in it except chunks of overcooked pork and the flavorless rice. I was given something along the lines of sweet and sour sauce or maybe what was supposed to be cocktail sauce for the fried shrimp, but it just tasted like weird ketchup. Overall a very poor experience and the worst Chinese food I've ever had. read more

Kwang Chow Restaurant - a box of rice and chopsticks - Chinese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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My family has been going here for years and we've never had a bad experience--and I mean we're the kind of people who won't go back if we have to send something back to the kitchen. The food is always delicious and hot, it's rarely busy, has good hours, and fabulous fake brick walls that look fake from afar and up close--can't beat that! The tea is good and hot, the egg rolls are massive and to die for, and you get a good amount of food. 'Good amount' in this case means that the four of us will go, get a combo, and ALWAYS leave with at least a meal in leftovers. Even when you carry-out, you still get a ton of yummy food--plus tea bags! Only downside is that the place is cash only. read more

Ok. This place is an institution. I have been going to KC since I was 18. Every time I can, I will venture here, to take part in their egg rolls, and pan fries noodles. The sweet and sour sauce is yummy, and the tempura dishes cannot be beat. As far as the atmosphere... it's a mom and pop restaurant. Same menu. Same decor... Even the same people serving me for over 20 years. If you are a snob, this place is NOT for you. WHICH is fine, because the regulars don't want your attitude here anyway, (take note, evil woman with 2 kids that left a bad review!) If you dig FABULOUSLY 70's atmosphere, you may well become a regular here. The food is what you would expect: Americanized 70's style chinese food...They dont accept visa... they have video lottery, if thats your thing....The family is very sweet, and remembered me, after I had not been there in 5 years. That's Good people...And that's why I always come back to Kwang Chow... The owners, and the egg rolls. read more

Love the food here!!! The shrimp fired rice and chicken chow mein are the BEST! Definitely will come again and recommend this place.