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Mandarin King Chinese Food is for when you havr a craving Chinese food in Laguna Beach. Located on N Pacific Coast Hwy, I find the parking kind of hard. I guess I'm unimaginitive when it comes to chinese food. I just wanted some beef chow mein. A little greasy. I enjoyed the noodles. I greatly enjoy the small serving of rice they included. Atmosphere: 3 stars. Crowded. So is, in and out hamburger, most good places are. The ambiance is cozy and small. Service: 4 stars. They are busy and the wait is long. If you are looking for fast food it's not here. Recommend calling ahead if you want to save 20 or 30 minutes. Value: 5 stars. I paid $15 for the chow main. For the quality I felt I got my money's worth considering it is Laguna Beach. Quality: 3 Stars. I got my money's worth for the quality and quantity of food. The service was friendly, though it did take a little longer for the food to arrive during peak hours. This slight delay is the only one reason I'm not giving a full five stars. The other is the box leaked. Fortunately they put it in a bag. Overall, Mandarin King is the best value for local Chinese food. read more

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A very well over due review ... The most incredible Chinese food I've ever had and I've been eating it since I was 5 years old. Moved to other states ate at every Chinese restaurant possible and no other restaurant compares. The taste of mandarin kings Chinese food makes you feel good after. Like you had a well made home cooked meal! Thank you for sharing your recipe with Laguna beach. This is my favorite restaurant in the world. 10/10 stars. Fresh, Tasty, & Healthy read more

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Chelsea A.

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Yummy food, nice host! to go order and ready quick! Recommend! :) Thanks would go back

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Wow. Exceptional Chinese food. Crispy wontons are 10/10. Great prices. Cute and cozy interior. It's a great spot to bring your kids or whole family, and not really worry about them being loud. Everyone is friendly. Including the staff. read more

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Celine K.

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the complete lunch came w entree of choice, egg rice, a crispy appetizer and another appetizer (2). it's a good size for one person and makes for an easy lunch! read more

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Chris M.

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First of all, this place has amazing service. Everyone working appears to be genuinely friendly and welcoming, with lots of check ins on our party of 6. The venue is relatively small so the ambiance is very cozy but with a standard diner/casual atmosphere. The food was really not what I was expecting for Chinese, but it does fit with the American Chinese label. It is taste-wise only minimally spiced, seemed to have the same base sauce for everything, with slight doctoring. For example same base sauce but with a little black bean paste. There were sprouts in almost everything, including mu shu, which I had never had like that before. In fact, someone asked what mu shu is and the lady responded with Chinese burrito. The sauce was just ever so slightly sweet, so over the course of the meal my blood glucose rose substantially. Overall, the food was better than Panda Express, but really very similar. I think the fact that water was served, alongside a fork to eat with, and no chopsticks in sight with hit tea being a $1 per person option describes the place perfectly. If you are used to high end Chinese of any type, such as Sichuan, Hunan, Canton, Fuquian, etc, then you will be disappointed. For the American palate I can assume folks love this, but if you are craving authentic Chinese, this will be a complete let down. I am giving it 3 stars only due to the service quality. The chow mein was really a let down in taste and quality. I had hoped for something special and will continue looking. I would definitely take my squimish American friends here, so I may be back. I do like authentic Chinese, though. Of all types. Chinese spicy meat skewers, bbq, with offal, for example. Lastly, the place was ok clean. The bathrooms were high-touch, but not super dirty. read more

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This is a favorite local spot--we've been coming here for over 13 years and the food is as good as when we first tried it. It's a lovely family owned restaurant that's been in Laguna Beach forever and so many of us have raised our children on their fried rice and egg drop soup :) Every dish is amazing and the service is top notch whether you are a regular or just visiting. Comfortable seating and a great homey vibe. The lunch specials are fantastic and portions are huge. Win-win overall A+++++++ read more

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Michael A.

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Move-in day, North Laguna, 1985. New in town, famished, tired and no knowledge of any restaurants in Laguna. Started south on PCH, looking for a place to eat. Saw Mandarin King, stopped and went in. They were fairly new in town too, only open about a year but felt like they had been there for decades. Now, it has been decades and it's still our #1 place to go for delicious Mandarin and Szechwan dishes. My favorite is House Special Chow Mein and nothing beats a large bowl of their wonderful, Wonton Soup on a chilly night. Friendly, family-operated and owned since day-one, MK is a gem, not to be missed! read more

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Stewart L.

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I have been taking a staycation in Laguna Beach twice a year for many years, and invariably my first meal here after my drive down is at Mandarin King. I usually do take-out, hence no photos, but the restaurant has been around for over 30 years and is family run and owned. I usually see the same staff there every visit: a man who usually handles the bills and take-out orders, plus 2-3 women who are servers and much more, and a non-Asian man who is a backwaiter. The staff converse in Mandarin with each other, and write down your order in Chinese characters. All are very friendly, due in no small part to the clientele being +99% non-Asian. A special shout out to Priscilla, who always remembers me each visit and stops to chat. Should you choose to dine here, the place is medium-sized with 2 dining rooms. One mostly has booths, the other all tables. It's been awhile since I've had lunch here, but their complete lunches are a good value; they come with an entrée, soup, rice(fried or steamed), a chicken wingette, fried wonton and a small salad. For dinner, I usually order the Family Dinner, which is priced per person (for 2 or more) and includes an entrée, sizzling rice soup, egg roll, fried wonton, pot sticker and paper-wrapped chicken. There are suggested dishes, but you can change them and the cost is adjusted. One can also order a Complete Dinner, which costs less than the Family Dinner because it offers a simpler soup and less appetizers in addition to the entree. I always always order the Chef's Special Chicken Salad, because I absolutely love their dressing, which looks and pours just like light corn syrup, but is sweet and tangy. I've asked many times what's in it, and they've given me a few hints, but I've yet to replicate it. It's the dressing that's also on the lunch salad. Worth a stop for pretty authentic Chinese in Laguna Beach. read more

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Lack of flavor and texture. Rice tasted old. Ordered Door Dash. Maybe something was lost in the delivery? TASTE. Unsatisfying.

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David C.

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Loved the fast, fresh eats and friendly service!! A little hidden gem in Laguna Beach! Will definitely be back for more. read more

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Lizzy S.

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Found this little gem and they did not disappoint! We ordered wonton & hot & sour soup, chicken lettuce cups, black bean chicken, & chicken chow mein. Food was fresh and piping hot. Everything was delicious. The chicken was tender and all dishes were flavorful. Service was outstanding. The staff were so friendly and attentive. The restaurant was clean and cozy. We will definitely be back! read more

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Keith W.

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Late lunch/early dinner today and started with mouth watering cream cheese wontons-OMG, egg rolls, kung poa chicken (perfectly spiced) moo shu beef-delicious. Service impeccable, as usual. Food was hot and meal fantastic. read more

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Catalina L.

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I have been coming here for over 15 years with my family, and the food is always DELICIOUS! The noodles are fresh and flavorful, my favorite. Definitely the best Chinese food in OC. Oh, and the service is impeccable. read more

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Jenen T.

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A traditional Americanized Chinese restaurant located in Laguna Beach, established in 1984, it has been a local favorite for years. The lunch menu is affordable around $15 per dish which includes fried rice, fried wonton, and fried chicken wing as sides. I ordered the house special beef and it was tender, sweet and tangy. The service was pretty good. We came with a big group of ~15 people on Saturday and they sat us down in the side room so we can have our own space. read more

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Katie V.

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Mandarin King is such a gem. Love that they don't use MSG and their recipes are all on point. Kung pao chicken is my go to. Crunchy egg rolls with a soft inside. Great service and a team that genuinely cares about its customers. They remember be years later and it's nice to still know these kind of spots exist. 11/10 read more

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Maegan D.

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First time trying this place and there is not a bad thing to say! The food was so good and definitely hit the spot for the Chinese food craving I was having! The service was 6 stars! I have never had such great service anywhere! And the ambiance felt so quaint and homey! read more

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Ammon D.

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Excellent food, service and ambiance. I'd highly recommend trying mandarin king if you want quality Chinese food in a cute roadside restaurant. Service was top notch. read more

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Brian D.

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Love this place- the food is so good and is hot and plentiful. This is a my go to place for Chinese food. Try the wonton soup- so delicious! read more

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J. R.

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Our favorite chinese hands down we always drive from San Clemente to get this food. The staff ALWAYS thank us for coming which shows just how customer-centric they are with everyone. If i ask for less sauce they always do it. Trust me i've asked at many chinese restaurants that never seem to accomplish this tiny task. I order veggie everything with bean curd and the veg is never drown out by the sauce. My husband gets the house beef and its his favorite. I started coming here when I lived in Laguna beach years ago. The restaurant is nicely kept traditional and always immaculate. read more

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Marion A.

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Love, love, love this place. A gem of Laguna, and my new go to eatery. The people are kind as can be and the food was DELICIOUS!

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Tori H.

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One of my favorite places to get Chinese takeout. I usually get it doordashed or uber eats so I can only talk about their delivery. The packaging is really good and I bet if I had the food there it would've been better, but I love the food here. My favorite is the honey walnut shrimp! read more

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Sandy W.

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Found this place from other Yelpers in the area. The staff was very welcoming for our party of eight. Service was excellent and the food was very delicious. I got the lunch combo which came with soup, chicken wing, and a crab Rangoon. The moo shoo pork came already wrapped and there were two of them. They were filled with lots of pork and veggies! Very pleasant experience at this restaurant! read more

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Jason D.

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Get anything house special or walnut shrimp. Everything is delicious and is even better when you wrap it up in a warm flour tortilla (the day after of course). read more

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Richard G.

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Very warm and inviting. makes you feel very comfortable. The owners work as hosts and servers. they have been running the restaurant for years and have perfected being skilled and gracious. They make you feel welcome like you've been invited into a very gentle home. Food is very good and with wonderful flavors and generous portions. Pricing is very reasonable. Try it if you already haven't- you'll be glad you did Richard. Laguna local read more

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scott s.

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UNBELIEVABLE how delicious this food was! I was heading down PCH and had a craving for Chinese food. My friend Bill always eats at Mandarin King and raves about the food. I just happened to be close and ordered won ton soup and the lunch special house beef. I was amazed at the amount of food AND the quality. I was full, but couldn't stop eating. I WILL be going back.... many times. read more

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Alexa R.

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10/10, great portions, so bomb. Great and friendly service, this is our new favorite spot. read more

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Kristine N.

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We stopped in here after leaving the beach and sooo glad we did. They have some amazing Chinese food and everything tasted so fresh, not super oily and heavy. The workers were SO nice and it felt cozy inside. I would 100% come back here!! read more

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AMAZING!! I was craving Chinese food and put highest rated near me on Yelp and found this spot and omg am I glad I came! Food was unreal and customer service was beyond friendly and welcoming honestly one of the most amazing experiences from start to end that I have had at a restaurant! I definitely recommend this spot! Parking is pretty easy a lot of street parking! read more

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If you're looking for an East Coast style Chinese restaurant in town this is the one for you! My family has been coming here since they first opened, great food, very friendly staff and perfect for pick up, delivery or dine in!!! Their soups are my favorite! read more

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Alexa U.

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love this place. my family has been going here for years, since i was born. their service is amazing and they are such nice people. it's family owned so their food is always made with so much love. the egg drop soup is amazing best we ever have no other place compares. if your looking for good quality chinese food , here is where it's at, best place 10/10 recommend. read more

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Natalie P.

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GREAT FOOD!! GREAT SERVICE!! very friendly and very accommodating. good portions and even better tasting food. definitely recommend for comfort food and a great spot for the family:) read more

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Delivery during Covid19 of comfort food that fits the spot! Flavorful, not greasy, fresh and delicious. I remembered trying them in person back when I was pregnant and loving the food. So flash forward to the current pandemic and my excitement when I realized they were open for delivery. Food arrived hot and well packaged. Mongolian beef was delicious and just the right amount of sauce. Beef strips were well done and not chewy. Chicken with snow peas was delightful with a crunch to the veggies and the sauce was yummy. Next time we will try the potstickers and a shrimp dish. Will be ordering from again very soon! read more

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Sarlyn P.

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We ordered fried rice and wonton soup to go because it was really close to our hotel. The fried rice and the wonton soup were both good and in the right temperature when we picked them up. The service was efficient and the price was reasonable. I didn't get to see the inside of the restaurant because they had a designated open area for pick ups. read more

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AJ L.

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These guys are the best! Very old school and amazing food and service, take out or eat in. Adorable place with great owners!!!

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My favorite family restaurant and Chinese food anywhere! Their family has taken care of my family for 16yrs!!! It's cozy with the comfortable booths you can spend hours in and the best Chinese food in Orange County!!! Take the time to walk to the beach just a block away. It's where I spend every birthday with my family read more

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1223 N Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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(949) 494-8992
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Hours

What time does Mandarin King open?

Mandarin King opens at 11:30 AM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Mandarin King opens at 12:00 PM on Saturday.Mandarin King opens at 3:00 PM on Sunday.

What time does Mandarin King close?

Mandarin King closes at 8:45 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Mandarin King is closed on Tuesday.Mandarin King closes at 8:30 PM on Sunday.

Mon, Wed-Fri 11:30 AM - 8:45 PMTue ClosedSat 12:00 PM - 8:45 PMSun 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Mandarin King take Bitcoin?

No, Mandarin King does not take Bitcoin.

Does Mandarin King take credit cards?

Yes, Mandarin King takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Mandarin King have catering options?

No, Mandarin King does not have catering options.

Does Mandarin King have a drive thru?

No, Mandarin King does not have a drive thru.

Does Mandarin King have a happy hour?

No, Mandarin King does not have a happy hour.

Does Mandarin King serve alcohol?

Yes, Mandarin King serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Mandarin King allow dogs?

No, Mandarin King does not allow dogs.

Does Mandarin King have TVs?

No, Mandarin King does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Mandarin King have bike parking?

Yes, Mandarin King has bike parking.

Does Mandarin King have outdoor seating?

No, Mandarin King does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Mandarin King have parking?

Yes, Mandarin King has parking options. Garage Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Mandarin King wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Mandarin King is wheelchair accessible.

Does Mandarin King have free WiFi?

No, Mandarin King does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Family Style Dining American-Chinese Cuisine Made with NO MSG Dishes Made-to-Order Dine In, Take out, Catering *Great for parties* Gluten free, vegan, low-sodium or low-sugar dishes made upon request Home of the Famous: Honey Walnut Shrimp, Spicy Peppered Fish, Mongolian Beef, Seafood Happy Family, House Special Chicken, Aromatic Shrimp, Orange Peel Chicken, and Cream Cheese Wontons

History

Established in 1984.

Mandarin King Restaurant is a small family owned restaurant that has proudly served the city of Laguna Beach and its visitors for 33 years since 1984. Today, we continue to strive for excellence by offering delicious food selections and great customer service. The restaurant's goal is to provide fresh and quality food with an inviting family atmosphere without charging a fortune in order to make new family memories and start new family traditions. We hope to share our passion for food with those who step into our doors.

Meet the Manager: Aaron F.

Starting at the age of 16, Aaron has been very involved in the family business for more than 14 years. Growing up in Southern California, he has been able to help bring the restaurant into the new era. Making the push for health consciousness, our dishes now have the option of being gluten free, vegan, low-sodium or low-sugar upon request. By doing so, we hope to give our patrons the memorable American-Chinese food dishes that were enjoyed in the past without the guilt that usually came with it.

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My wife and I tried Chinese Kitchen a few days ago . We each ordered the Chinese chicken salad and…read moreorange chicken, chicken lettuce wraps. Enjoyed the rice quality. We both thought our meals tastied exactly like what we would expect from PaddaExpress with double the price. Clean, serve was okay.

Lunch special, brocolli beef.

Salt and pepper calamari appetizer with fresh jalapeños

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The Little Kitchen Asian Cafe

4.3(1.2k reviews)

8.2 mi

the team at little Asian cafe has been terrific. really appreciate the expeditious manner in which…read morethey take care of customers, and their chicjen fried rice product is very tasty!

Stumbled upon this little Asian restaurant and was pleasantly surprised. They had pretty much…read moreeverything you'd expect on the menu -- orange chicken, Mongolian beef, egg drop soup, hot and sour soup, and more. The orange chicken was delicious. The batter wasn't overly thick, the texture was great, and the sauce was honestly better than Panda Express. The Mongolian beef was juicy, flavorful, and well seasoned. I also liked the vegetables that came with it. The soups were really well made and exactly what we were craving. They gave us the option of brown or white rice, and both were cooked well. Our waitress was amazing; she's super kind, attentive, and helpful throughout the meal. The inside was a little dark, but the windows were open so there was still natural light coming in. Overall, we'd definitely come back to try more things on the menu.

Entrance

Orange Chicken and beef Chow Mein!!

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Thai Bros

4.1(555 reviews)

1.1 mi

Wow. Fantastic. Having been to Thailand two times, traveling from Batong to Bangkok to Chiang Mai,…read morethe food at Thai Bros is as authentic as anything thing we have found stateside. We traveled from Los Angeles to try this. We had Green Curry, Thai Beef Salad, Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, Summer Rolls and Tom Yum. All excellent. The food was made fresh. Nothing had been pre-made. Spicy, crunchy, tangy and a little sweet. Classic Thai spice but not overwhelming. It's hard to find fresh prepared Asian - this place is it. Enjoy!!!!

This business has been sold and has a new owner. It used to…read morebe a very successful and busy restaurant, so many take outs and so many people waiting to seat down and have a great Thai food. It's quiet now and food is not do great! They served me mushed up pad Thai and served a horrible cheap peace of meat instead of ribeye steak to my husband. It was bad! One man serving us was just pissed off from beginning but the lady serving us later was very nice. Felt so bad to tell her that the food is horrible. We're not going back!

Lobby

Spring Rolls

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New Mandarin Garden

4.0(433 reviews)

5.0 mi

Food was outstanding! Service was good!…read moreAmbience poor Cheap paper napkins at table for dining Paper menu Lack of communication with waitstaff Mixed our chicken curry leftovers with our son's vegetarian tofu dish,not acceptable!

Was really excited to find a local Chinese restaurant with a pretty good amount of Gluten Free…read moreoptions. We ordered the GF Orange chicken, GF Shrimp Curry and it came with white steamed rice. **We did call ahead to ask what they used to make their fried items gluten-free and they confirmed that it was cornstarch based. We were pleasantly surprised with the flavor of the food and crispiness of the orange chicken. The shrimp are well cooked in the onion and other veg in the curry were a great burst of color and flavor! The service was interesting, it had some comical moments (1) it seemed like the original individual who was attending to us maybe he was New as we had to repeat ourselves many times to him and then (2) the waitress who then served us definitely worked with "urgency" - it came off a bit pushy throughout the meal. While some interesting moments though staff was kind and all was well. The restaurant was clean and felt open and the seating was comfortable.

Inside

Cantonese chow mien - terrible !! Extremely salty- unable to eat it.

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Sunny Dumpling House

4.2(873 reviews)

7.6 mi

Came in on May 13, 2026 around 7 pm. I just had a random…read moresevere cravings for dumplings, so I just looked for a highly rated one on Yelp since I am not from the area. I had the most amazing time at this restaurant! The restaurant was pretty packed but got seated immediately. I was craving dumplings and their dumplings were amazing and juicy but the stand out for me was the beef noodle soup! It had the best textured noodles that I've had for some time and really tender beef slices. It was perfect with the chili oil that they had on the table. I loved that they have frozen dumplings that you can take home and I will definitely plan for that next time.

Ok for small orders of dumplings. I recommend going for the pan-fried dumplings…read more Because they used the same seasoned meat filling across most of their popular dishes (XLB, pan-fried gyoza, wonton, shumai)...the variation between these dishes is minimal and your palate will be numbed by the copy-and-paste flavors. They all start to taste the same. Quite disappointed at the dumpling wrapper / skin... which is as important as the filling. They over steamed / cooked the shumai, XLB, and wonton so the dumpling skins were too soft, almost mushy. Maybe some people prefer this texture? Smashed cucumber has large portion, flavor is quite light compared to Din Tai Fung and Paradise Dynasty versions. Din Tai Fung and Paradise Dynasty are more expensive, but their quality and flavor are better so I would still go there for my dimpling cravings. Staff is friendly. Maybe try other dishes besides dumplings...

Dining area.

Dumplings

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Hai Master Kitchen

4.4(456 reviews)

6.4 mi

This place will always have a special place in my heart. Whenever I'm craving Chinese food, this is…read morethe first place that comes to mind and the one I always go back to. The food is consistently great, the portions are huge, and the prices are very affordable. One of the main reasons we keep coming back is Leo. His service is amazing -- always friendly, welcoming, and very accommodating. He really makes the dining experience even better and makes you feel taken care of every time. The restaurant does get packed during lunch and dinner, which just shows how good the food is. If you want a more relaxed visit, I recommend going around 2 PM, which is usually when we come. Overall, great food, great service, and a place we will keep returning to.

One of the few Chinese places open this week! The shrimp…read morechow fun noodles were really good--very flavorful and loaded with lots of shrimp. The chicken or beef with broccoli was also tasty; a little on the salty side, but the meat was soft and well-cooked. They've been out of wonton soup for about a year, which is disappointing. Service is really quick, you order at the counter, and it's very clean inside. There is lots of parking available. Not too loud. Can hear each other talk :)

Interior

Really good E6. Orange Peel Beef 陈皮牛肉 we love the flavor!

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Peking Dragon Restaurant

3.7(550 reviews)

8.1 mi

I'm 20 years old now, I grew up eating here for every special occasion of my life. Birthdays,…read moregraduations, etc. Every single time my parents asked me where I wanted to celebrate, the answer was always Peking Dragon. It's sad to see the direction this restaurant headed. Such is the cycle of life. I'll never forget the disappointment I'd felt when my family first tried the food under the new ownership. A grimace of sheer horror akin to a child finding out Santa isn't real. This restaurant was everything I could've ever asked for and more. Shane, if you are reading this, I wanted to thank you for contributing to so many happy memories in my life. Thank you for watching me grow up into the man I am today. I hope you enjoyed owning the restaurant just as much as I enjoyed going. Just as much as all of your loyal patrons did. Maybe in another life I'll be too short to reach the counter and ask you to fish out a purple jelly bean for me. Maybe I'll get to have my dad hold me up to the fish tank so I can find Nemo swimming around. Until then, I hope you read this and come to the realization of how many people's lives you've touched; myself included. Thank you for everything Shane, I'll never forget the expression of joy on your face when we'd walk in.

Authentic Chinese restaurant in Dana Point. The decor and lighting is perfect for date night, or a…read moregroup outing. There's even a private dining room for a special event like a birthday or engagement dinner. The staff is super friendly too, and very attentive. Several different workers, not just our waitress, came to our table to make sure we had everything we needed. Loved that! Now to the food! There were so many dishes that I wanted to try! The sesame chicken was what I finally decided on, and it was so good! Slightly fried and perfectly sauced! I added a side of the pork fried rice and it was phenomenal! And at the end of the meal, you get a complimentary mini cup of Matcha ice cream to go with your fortune cookie. I really loved this place, and can't wait to go back to try everything else!