My wife ordered the szechuan beef noodle soup and garlic broccoli and they were both big hits!…read more We have been missing out on this place when eating nearby for the kiddos, so I need to post and let others know the food here is awesome and you should come in, too. We will definitely be back!

It was happened two weeks ago. I placed a to-go order here, and the noodles were completely sour…read moreand inedible. When I called to complain, the host told me I had to bring the full noodle dish back to the restaurant in order to get a refund. I actually took the time to drive back and return the food exactly as requested. They took the food and mentioned all refund was handled by owner and he was not in that day. Hence they asked me to wait for couple days and promised the refund would be processed. It never happened even after two weeks. I tried to call few times but they never really picked up the phone and can't reach them. It's bad enough to serve spoiled food, but making a customer drive back to return a ruined to-go order and then lying about the refund is completely shameless. They literally took the food back and kept my money. Avoid this place at all costs.

My 74 year old dad was craving some good old-school Chinese American food for his birthday. We've…read moretried so many places in south OC nothing has come close to Chinese takeout in the 90s. We've tried hole in the wall restaurants and fancy restaurants. This is what we were looking for and our search is over. This place is amazing. I placed an online order and picked it up 30 minutes later. The order: orange chicken, sweet and sour chicken, garlic shrimp, chow mein, fried rice, and egg rolls. And everything was fantastic. Very kind staff and reasonably priced. The inside is cool and clean. I'm so thankful that my dad got what he wanted for his birthday and we'll definitely be back. Thank so much!

I'm always looking for new Asian restaurants to try because they are comfort food to me. This was…read morenearby and the reviews seemed promising though the more recent reviews seemed highly critical. I was hopeful but ended highly disappointed in what I ordered. Mongolian Beef & House Chicken Special were both extremely salty. I'm not convince it was an Asian person that cooked these up. Asian food is usually subtle with salt. This was so terribly salty that I feel so guilty to feed my children this for dinner but it's too late to get something else. The beef was also overcooked and tough. The crispy rice soup was a fail. It's just soup with rice - nothing crispy about it. In short, it's soggy rice reminiscent of porridge. Fast food Panda Express would have been better quality. I hate to leave such a sad review for a local business but there's clearly a lot of improvement needed. This was disappointing enough to be a one and done experience - I wouldn't try this establishment again.

We went for Sunday lunch around 12pm, it was packed but the wait was fast. Service was quick, and…read morethe portions were generous. There were only 2 of us, so we ordered 2 main dishes and one appetizer. For an appetizer, we got the shredded tofu salad. The two mains we got were House Special Sichuan-Style Fish with Pickled Cabbage & Pork Belly with Preserved Vegetables. - Tofu Salad: light and filling (we chose this rather than ordering rice). 4/5 - House Special Sichuan-Style Fish with Pickled Cabbage: Love this! Great portion of fish and the pickled cabbage. 5/5 - Pork Belly with Preserved Vegetables: Pork belly on top was very soft and just melted in your mouth. There's more pork below it with the preserved mustard greens, the meat below is more meaty and less fatty, which gave a great balance. 5/5 Overall, we would definitely come back again to try their other dishes. Follow @hangrytrails.us on Instagram for more SoCal foods!

First time , not disappointed. Ordered fish w shiso,…read moresautéed ong choy, frog. Like the fish, juicy and tender with rich flavors but not salty. Not a big fan of frog, but my friend enjoyed it. Very busy place, fast pace, but decent food and service. Maybe more comfortable and cozy in winter.

I ordered Kurobuta Pork & Soup Xiao Long Bao, Sauteed String…read moreBean W/garlic, and Shrimp Fried Rice. I enjoyed everything. The green beans were a bit too salty but they were good. Shrimp fried rice complimented the meal. I ate the xiao long bao with vinegar/soy sauce and ginger dipping sauce. It was yummy. I would come back. I'd like to try the crispy beef rolls next time!

Craved soup dumplings and saw people were comparing it to Ding Tai Fung, so I came to try Mimi…read moreGarden with some expectations. Some compared it to Din Tai Fung, and I was really looking forward to it. The ambiance is nice with an open kitchen which looks pleasant. The service while eating is good. But overall, the dishes were just mediocre. Sweet & Sour Pineapple Pork | Total miss! Strong porky odor, really bad. Zha Jiang Noodles | Very bland, barely any flavor Beef Roll | The only decent dish, but the wrap is extremely greasy Soup Dumplings | Average, nothing special I shared my feedback about the food quality with a different staff when paying, but got completely ignored...

Honestly the best authentic food around. It's the real deal. Flavors explode in your mouth. Great…read moreservice and ordering. Must try this place. Owners are so sweet. Prices are reasonable.

I really love QJ Kitchen's Kung Pao Chicken - it is exactly the way I want it to be - tons of…read morechicken, not skimping, with the right amount of spice, lots of peanuts, and no random vegetables that some restaurants seem to put in Kung Pao that don't belong (you know who you are!) This is my fav, and I'll always come back for this, whether in person or delivery. I've had a number of their other dishes too - I like the pork potstickers and the spicy wontons in chili sauce, although they are a bit extra spicier than they need to be. QJ is the kind of place that knows how to do numbingly hot. For example - if you want to get the Stir Fried Chicken with Dried Chili you can burn your taste buds off. Fortunately, you can choose your spice level for lots of these dishes, so if you are going with a "mixed" crowd, you can choose different levels for different dishes and please everyone. Also, they're pretty nice people, and when our family went, they gave away some fun keychains! Not sure if that is still happening, but we enjoyed the service.

Establishment is relaxed, clean and spacious. Staff was professional and courteous…read more We ordered: 1. Tofu Rice Noodles: flavorful, good texture, tender meat 2. Mongolian beef: good flavor, tender beef, spicy peppers 3. Yunnan Ginseng Chicken soup: excellent soup flavor, tender chicken, flavorful mushrooms 4. Szechuan Smoked Duck: tender, savory, excellent TLDR: Great service, great food, great establishment, good value. Would recommend!

Enjoyed the authentic Chinese food in Lake Forest. The bridge crossing rice noodle dish is…read morepresented really well. Showing all the different components before eating. The broth is flavorful. We usually also get the cold dishes as appetizer. You get to go up to the counter to select the three choices. The server is usually generous with the amount of the cold dishes. The interior is nicely decorated and can host large groups. Most of the dishes are spicy representing the regional food of Yunnan.

This is one of my wife's and my favorite go-to spots. The food is good and tastes like home cooking…read morein the best way. We also really love the service. The front-of-house staff has always provided great service and is very attentive and friendly. We come here almost once a week. If you're looking for a good, hearty Chinese meal, I would definitely recommend this place.

Traditional Taiwanese cafe with your basic beef noodle soups, dumplings, and shareable plates. I…read morewas hungry for some chow fan with beef. I'd say it was just like every single Chinese place - pretty good. You don't get a lot of food but it's not too expensive. Parking can be tough in the afternoon around lunch time.

A friend brought us to try this noodle spot in Lake Forest…read more This restaurant is part of the Shang Shui group, which has two locations next to each other. We visited the simpler Shang Shui Noodle House(Frank's dumplings and noodles) while the restaurant next door, Shang Shui Bistro(Frank's bistro Chinese cuisine) , focuses more on elevated Hunan and Cantonese dishes. Once we walked in, we could just find a seat and order through the QR code menu. It was convenient since we could take our time looking through the options. We ordered: 1. Roasted Duck Noodle Soup $19.99 2. House Special Fish Fillet Noodle Soup $15.99 3. Pork Knuckle Noodle Soup $16.99 Everything tasted pretty good! I ordered the signature fish fillet noodle soup, which was one of their recommended dishes. My husband thought the fish soup had the best flavor among the three dishes we tried. The portions were just right, and the prices were very reasonable. For the noodles, I would recommend choosing udon or ramen. My husband and our friend chose rice noodles, but they became too soft and broke apart easily when picking them up with chopsticks. After dinner, we stopped by Frank's bistro Chinese cuisine next door to take a look. The interior is much more upscale, and they also use a QR code menu. Most dishes are around $20 and up. We chatted with one of the staff members, who mentioned that they opened in August last year and focus on authentic Cantonese and Hunan cuisine. He was also proud to share that their dishes are freshly prepared, not the typical pre-made food you might find elsewhere. Will definitely come back to try the dishes at Shang Shui Bistro next time. Sharing this spot for anyone looking for Chinese noodles or authentic Chinese cuisine in the area! Frank's Dumplings & Noodles 20651 Lake Forest Dr STE A-102, Lake Forest, CA 92630

We've been meaning to try this place for awhile now. We've tried their sister restaurant Frank's…read morenext door and wasn't impressed when they first opened. It's been awhile so I'm willing to give it another shot. Plenty of parking outside, the restaurant itself is really cute with tasteful decor. You order with a QR menu from the table. We ordered fish noodle soup, the 3 dumplings and soy sauce chicken with rice. Everything was pretty good! The fish noodle soup had a good fish profile in the soup, with a kick of white pepper which I liked. It tasted clean and healthy. The dumplings were really good. It definitely tasted like in house made dumplings. Much better quality than other restaurants in the area. The soy sauce chicken rice wasn't bad. But I thought the price was a little egregious. It should be max $15. All in all I'm glad we gave this "chain" another chance.

Ordered to-go from here for a burrito and a wonton dish. Estimated pickup was at 6pm. We arrived on…read moretime, and still hasn't received our food as of 6:40pm. Aside from us, 5+ groups piled in for pickup after us. The worker kept insisting they've already started prepping the meal, once at 6:15, then at 6:30. Yet when we FINALLY received our food at 6:48pm, the food was hot. So all in all, we waited a ridiculously long time (almost an hour more than estimated) + had staff lying to our faces about progress and how much longer to wait... I dont know if their food is good, but their kitchen and staff are certainly not ready for service. For faster *and honest* service, there are plenty of other Chinese places like Mimi Garden and Classic Chinese in the area.

I never knew this existed, but it's so awesome that the old classic restaurant New Shanghai in Lake…read moreForest is trying out some pretty interesting new things. Asian burritos are a trendy dish that honestly not enough places do, where you basically have to go all the way to Pasadena for the Panda Innovation Kitchen or Disney California Adventures offers one variety that rotates seasonally. What you get here is the classic Chinese lunch options like pepper beef or chicken and fried rice, wrapped in the convenient form of a burrito to make a very filling meal. Their sauces are also delicious, one that's a green sauce and one that's like a sweet and sour for a delicious flavor combination. Online order makes it convenient, but I will say I wish I could customize ingredients. They didn't list that there's avocado in it, which I'm not a fan of in general but also don't find it fits the flavor profile though I'm sure most people like it. It's only a few pieces and easy to navigate around. If you're looking for a new spin on the Chinese lunch special, head into New Shanghai to try their new menu with Anna's Kitchen! TIP: You can online order and they make it pretty fast.

I found me my go-to Chinese spot! New Lake offers large, high quality food at a decent price point…read more I thought initially it was pretty steep, but upon receiving my meal, I felt it was justified. I'm very simple and if I need some Chinese food I just do vege chow mein, orange chicken, steamed veggies, and now newly the sweet and sour soup. I will tell you, the orange chicken is top tier for me. It's not 90% breading like a majority of places and it tastes freshly cooked! There are even real slices of oranges in the batch. The vege chow mein is so delicious with the proper thicker noodle unlike the weird tasteless Panda Express kind (no offense). Their sweet and sour soup has quickly become a fan fav as the flavors remind me of home. Perfect when I'm feeling under the weather or when it's colder outside. My review is based solely on DD, so imagine if I actually sat down and had the food delivered straight to my table from the kitchen! Heavenly.

This was really good Chinese food until it wasn't... this use to be Thai food restaurant. I left…read morereally positive reviews when New Lake first came, not sure if the staff changed and the cooks but this was one of the worst Chinese food I have ever had. We order spicy wontons, when it was served- it was obvious that these were frozen and they just put soy sauce, I asked when they were not spicy and the waitress said they just have ketchup??? I was like why would you put this on the menu... we should have just got up and left at this point because I can tell the waitress was starting to get irritated because there seem to be a language barrier BUT my husband wanted to give them the benefit. He order noodles with shrimp and I ordered Shrimp with oyster sauce. As the waitress was going in out of the kitchen I can smell a strong Odor of cigarette smoke--- hell no, don't tell me the guy that is making my food is chain smoking while making my meal Our dishes came and wow what a disappointment- just can't catch a break.. my Shrimp w/ oyster sauce was basically egg foo young soup and my husband's noodle was over saturated with sauce like teriyaki sauce, overpowering. I again asked the waitress what was this dish and then she got snappy. Look I can honestly say this was not even close to authentic not even in the ballpark because I am Asian!!! So to insult me like I do not know my dishes that I would be ordering and to gaslight me into thinking this was even close to what I order- that is bold. Do yourself a favor and skip this place- rather eat at Pavillions since they will serve you better tasting and quality- and service!!! Cheaper too without attitude!