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    Mark's Kitchen

    3.7 (562 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Chinese
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Shwe N.

    3.5/5 -- was otw and had the chance to try !! lov the lady she is so nice and enthusiastic as the face / brand of this establishment. food is delicious, but nothing out of the ordinary.

    DA BAT ( BOMB A** S***) wasn't disappointed at all with the flavor or the serving!!! Sheesh
    Luis R.

    What an experience!!! And a very great first time. I came in being cursed at for waiting in the parking lot for so long but when it was time to order she wasted no time getting straight to business and ensuring I got what the F*** I wanted. The meal she said I'd like was the " Bomb Ass Shit" and let me tell ya it was packed with some great flavor!!' The fried rice was so good I never been much of a chow mein person, but this fried rice was really savory. I also enjoyed the spicy beef it has some great season and the beef was cooked so well you could till this place took pride in the meats it's served and the fresh produce as well, I killed all my broccoli hahah. I had enough on my plate for two people but I ate as much as I could and brought the rest back home. Pro tip: cook and over medium egg the next morning, warm the rice on a frying pan or Nuke it, place the over medium egg on top of this amazing fried rice and you got yourself a bomb breakfast. The ambiance is spacey, relaxing and clean, before I walked in they were mopping the floors and cleaning all tables so I know how clean it is and how thorough they were to make sure it was prepared for the rush on a Friday evening. Overall I really enjoyed me Experience, people complain about the price but for me that was more than enough food for two people and the quality of meat, produce, chicken and authenticity of style of cooking, and that personality when you first come in is something you can't pay for, and an experience worth trying. I'll be back again and thank you for the amazing food.

    Yeppers
    Bruce M.

    After seeing a few posts I decided to drive over and give it a shot. Parking was a snap and plenty of room to navigate around, being noontime I expected more congestion but not today. I love walking into a restaurant with the aroma wafting through the air and with the colorful menu it's easy to get caught up looking at all the options. Being a shrimp fan I chose the spicy dish and mentioned to her that hot doesn't bother me, she said I'll be happy with the dish. I absolutely love the service and humor goes a long way when enjoying a "Big A** plate" , she wondered why I haven't been there before this, but Fresno is a very big city and I'm sure there are other places I haven't been to either. I used chop sticks for sampling which created a smile on her face and an expression of appreciation was noticed. Check the pictures and see what you think.

    Ayla D.

    Love the vibes here. She's funny everyone in the restaurant was laughing and having fun.

    Spicy shrimp, vegetable chow mein and fried rice. Orange chicken, spicy Mongolian beef and broccoli, vegetable chow mein

    Honestly we feel like we were overcharged. We both asked for spicy. My shrimp was flavorless and the jalapeños they added had no kick. I had that with vegetables rice and noodles. My husband had vegetables noodles with orange chicken and spicy Mongolian beef and broccoli. No kick and little flavor. Online menu needs to be updated as well. I questioned the price and was handed the receipt and she turned and walked away. She is a very funny lady but really not worth the hype. But we tried

    Shrimp Fried Rice- super flavorful both protein and rice.  Everything was so fresh.
    Becky S.

    Food 5/5 Fresh, flavorful, affordable and loaded Service 5/5 All fun Ambiance 5/5 Chill Parking 5/5 Enough for about 15 cars wrapping from side to back to the other side. Restaurant 3.7/5 not decorated as others, simple and good amount of seating but who cares for it when the food is what matters Mark's kitchen is a family owned and operated serving a bunch of deliciousness from regular Chinese food to a few American items for the picky eaters. Killing two birds with one stone, excellent idea. Arriving to steady customers coming and going in the early mornings from Vegas, Bakersfield, locals and of course the capital visitor (that's me) . Helen is full of spirit from arriving in, taking orders, and having the customers tried the food before paying. (Love her rules). Her upbeat spirit, the crazy menu names (lol) and the way she curses and treat you like a regular just have you feeling right at home. She is like an "EVERYONE Auntie." What you see on social media is not a front and the food is amazing as well. I'm so glad that I stopped by and give this amazing business a try and Mark's is a must MARK as a designated stop. FYI: Bring cash if you will make a big deal on paying the extra $1.50 for fee. She asked if I was getting a soda. I told her I have water. She allowed me to bring my own drink in telling to go get it. Lol

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    Megan P.

    Went because of the viral videos and was not disappointed. The lady who takes your order is really funny and energetic. If foul language bothers you; just move on this is not the place for you. The food was very good. I loved everything. Next time I think it would be worth our money to get two ; two meat special plates rather than one with three meat for the price. Great flavor, good portions, TONS of options. I'm sure you'll find something you like. I will definitely go back. I believe are said they have been open for 26 years. There is inside seating, plenty of parking, area is a bit sketch but we enjoyed our meal in the dining room without any issues.

    Bomb A** Sh*t!
    Brian K.

    The food is good and the owner is a real character. She likes to tease and joke around with the customers, but it's all in good fun! I had the chow mien noodles with beef. The noodles were cooked just right and had lost of vegetables mixed in with them. The beef was tasty and a little bit crispy at the edges. There was a lot of food, so I had leftovers. Yes, they were still good the next day! It's very casual inside, so don't expect white linen tablecloths or crystal glassware. Just good food and fun.

    Falepau S.

    Great experience! The portions are huge, the food is very tasty, and there are so many good flavors in every dish. The lady working there was so funny, sweet, and genuinely caring, which made the visit even better. There was no wait and the food came out quickly. Definitely a spot we'd come back to.

    Bomb Ass Sh!t
    KeOni L.

    Food: 5 Mics Service: 5 Mics Ambiance: 4 Mics Food: Get ready to eat at this viral restaurant. You want food? You will get fed. The places are generous and loaded. The food is pretty tasty and don't get lost in the menu that boasts over 50 items. Service: Prepare yourself... Ambiance: It's your typical go-to, hole in the wall corner Chinese Restaurant. Stop in, eat and get ready for some laughs. This lady has no filter...

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    Paulette C.

    This was my first time here and I didn't know what to order. Helen was very nice and asked if I wanted some chicken or a lot of chicken. A lot of chicken would've been $30. Some chicken is $25. She asked if I liked spicy I said absolutely so she said she was gonna put jalapeños on it. It was good food and I was able to make two meals out of it. Bring cash so you won't have to pay extra charges on a credit card.

    Pork egg roll
    Christina M.

    Food was great. We went on a Saturday before closing and the line wasn't too long. Service was super fast and food came out in about 15/20 mins. Mama is super funny as soon as you walk in you know you in the right spot. We ordered the chow mein with beef from broccoli and shrimp besides shrimp, fried rice, pork, eggrolls, and orange chicken. Total came up to about $80. Everything was good. I really liked the noodles and the orange chicken. The the rice was good nothing to spectacular. Overall great service will go again if I'm in the Fresno area.

    We may have ordered too much. Their portions are huge June 2025

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    If you're going for the vibe or to get cussed at by some little Asian lady for sure: the food: 7.-10

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    First time trying/last time buying. Went today 1045 awful no taste Mongolian Beef burnt taste old

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    Food not good and very over priced! She is know for entertaining the customer by distracting you by talking jokes!

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    9 months ago

    Food it's the best ever , customers service super professional prices are great , it's little far from where I leave but worth it

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    5 months ago

    Panda express is better the prices are outrageous 75 dollars for 2 plates a can coke and a order of fries is crazy

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    The food is great overloaded definitely will be back thank you Dog shit highly recommended for my friends n relatives to visit Mark kitchen

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    Ask the Community - Mark's Kitchen

    Does she record everybody?

    She is not constantly recording. If that helps. Actually when I went in, she was asked by a customer to record their reactions.

    Is there anything vegan?

    I think they can make any of their dishes vegetarian. Remember, it's Chinese food. It can be made without meat. Now get out there and enjoy yourself.

    Is the seafood and poultry fried in different oil baskets?

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    Is the food good and worth the price?

    No the food was not worth the price, even if they charged half of what I paid. I would not be returning

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    8:30 pm

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    It was our first time to this establishment. There was a lot to choose from on the menu. It was…read morevery clean and everyone was very friendly and nice. Our server Mercedes was very kind really knowledgeable and fun to talk to. We had the original double eggs and they were amazing. We also had the burger that has a brisket on top with jalapeños mac & cheese on top and it was really good. Good sized portions and we shared everything. We will be back!

    Decent food, but the microtransactions leave a bad taste in our mouth!…read more Our party of 12 spent about $450 before tip on appetizers, meals, cocktails, and beers... but then we got hit with a $10 "cakeage" fee for bringing birthday cupcakes. They didn't make them, refrigerate them, plate them, or serve them. Apparently the cupcakes were just undocumented pastries crossing the Colton's border. It's not the $10 folks, it's the nickel-and-diming. Ranch? 50¢. Reservation? There's a fee. Birthday cupcakes after dropping $450? Another $10. What else is on the secret menu? Extra napkin, 75¢? Another lemon in my tea--do I need financing? Second straw--hard credit pull? We've enjoyed Colton's food, but we'll be taking a break due to their nickel and diming policies. There are too many good restaurants around town that value their customers to spend $450 and still get shaken down for cupcake money and ranch fees!!

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    4.4(83 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    8/08/26 Getting…read morelunch. Ordered a grilled chicken avocado sandwich no mayo, paid for it and went to pick it up. Arrived, greeted, very kind workers, I also asked if they had breakfast burritos. They were not on DoorDash. The worker was kind and said they do. Ordered a ham breakfast burrito for tomorrow also. Waited inside for it to be made... Music playing. Safe and clean with lots of seating inside. Shortly later, order called. Worker very kind. Already paid for lunch. Paid for lunch & received all with food day wishes!! GREAT!! Lunchtime! Chicken Avocado sandwich is WOW DELICIOUS! Fresh avocado, Tasty chicken,. Cheesy let fresh bun! Dipped in. BBQ sauce made it even better!! Tasty Crinkle fries dipped in ketchup too!! Lots of crinkle fries. = lots of leftovers! Breakfast burrito looks Great for tomorrow too! I'll add it after having it tomorrow morning. Definitely a hidden gem! Convenient lunch order! Great service, Great lunch & I know, Great breakfast too!! Highly recommended!! I'll add breakfast tomorrow after having it!

    This burrito was a disappointment. It was more beans and rice than anything else. The asada was…read morelightly sprinkled in the middle of the burrito. A majority of the bites did not have meat in them. I ordered two asada burritos and they both were made the same way. Too bad, I had high hopes for this place.

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    4.7(334 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    I would have to start with this is definitely not JPot. If you think that you're coming here for…read morethe same experience, you're definitely are not going to get the same thing. Yes it's soup but beyond that the experience in the presentation is completely different. It was a little quieter and more laid-back it felt a little bit more upper class. I feel like I would have to come here two or three times to fully find what my favorite things are. I tried the spicy miso broth. But if I come back, I'll get something different and I'll probably have to try a few before I end up finding my exact favorite. The experience here was more about timing and what you're cooking instead of making a soup with everything in it and then eating it. I would have to say that everything that I had was good. Not really big on tofu and their money bags tasted OK a little bit sweet in the end. The corn was really sweet to me. I like both of the mushroom types that they had their my wife only liked one of the two. My broth came out amazing. I added cilantro, green onion, and their hoisin sauce along with some lime. We also got Ramen noodle. It didn't seem like it was gonna be a lot of food. I felt like we were gonna be hungry by the time we got done eating everything. But it turned out in the end we were both full and not needing anymore. I would say this is a little bit more expensive than JPot. But I think this would be a nicer place to bring a date to overall experiences and presentation is better. I would say the service here was really good. We were well taken care of. I always say that you should make reservations if you're gonna come. We walked in when it didn't look like it was full or busy, but we still had to wait 30 minutes to be seated. At least there's a little bit to walk around and do around here so you have other shops and places to see if you have to wait. Overall, I would give this a five star review. But my honest opinion is I would rather eat at JPot. But I might only be saying that because I have my favorites over there and I didn't leave here creating a favorite in my mind. I left here thinking next time I come back. I'm gonna try different stuff. Again everything is good

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    4.5(924 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    The definition of hole in the wall. You'd probably pass right by this spot if you weren't looking…read moreout for it. Luckily, I heard tremendous things leading up to my visit, so I finally made an effort to try it for myself. Let me just start out by saying: This is as good as soul food gets. There's a reason Joe Rogan shouted this spot out on his podcast several years ago. My group was immediately greeted by Chef Paul himself upon our arrival. He sat us down and got our drinks going right away. Another lady then took our orders. They had a Lamb Shank special going, so I decided to snag their last one of the day. We did wait a little while for the food, but it was well worth it. You can tell they put a lot of effort into bringing out fresh and flavorful plates for their customers! The Lamb came out glazed in thick, flavorful sauce and topped with parsley and onion. It was phenomenal. I didn't realize one could make Lamb taste THAT good. It was super flavorful and moist, and I wish they could keep it as a staple on their menu. My sides were Braised Cabbage, Chili Beans, and Cornbread. They all tasted great, but the Chili Beans really stood out for me. I love how they had a little kick that really upped the flavor profile. My grandma got the Fried Chicken with Potato Salad, Collard Greens, and Cornbread while my brother went with another special of the day: Turkey Wings and Cornbread Stuffing with Gravy and Mac & Cheese on the side. There were ZERO complaints among us. Every single one of our orders were exceptional. Chef Paul was attentive to every table in the restaurant, and he was constantly checking on us to see if we needed anything. I can now see why this restaurant gets so much praise. Chef Paul does it right! Thank you for such a delightful meal.

    Well, this is THE chicken place this side of Humboldt, TN, with all due respect to my Grandmother …read more The fried chicken is breaded, but not too much, fried all the way to the bone, but not burnt, & flavorful. In a word, delicious. The Mac N Cheese is baked & hot & tasty. My wife really liked the Collards & enjoyed her chicken thighs. Servers are very attentive. This place is really small & the ambiance is Dayton, OH funk (think Roger & Lakeside) which made this former Gem City resident happy. They only have a few tables so most of their business seems to be take out. Everything is cooled to order so there is a wait, but it is well worth it. I will be back to try the catfish. 5-stars

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    Fried fish snapper, with potato salad and Mac and cheese with side of cornbread

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    4.2(103 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    This was a cute and highly organized spot to get hot food and coffee. I absolutely LOVE…read morechilaquiles. I decided to try this place due to the pictures and reviews. The staff is very nice and I got my food, to go, very quickly. I loved the fact they had more than sauce to choose from. I chose red and verde as they told me the poblano can be spicy, and other times not. Depends on the poblano. Next time I am going to try the poblano sauce and eat there. Not wise to take chilaquiles to go. Had I ate there I would've had more of a crunch. But, that's on me not them. Will definitely come back! (Oh wish they had rice but understand that may not be traditional)

    I need to be honest--we came here expecting to really enjoy it because of all the positive reviews,…read morebut unfortunately, we left pretty disappointed. The photos online don't fully represent what the place actually looks like. The restrooms were in very poor condition, to the point that I didn't even feel comfortable going inside. When we first walked in, there was no greeting or direction from staff, and it wasn't clear whether we were supposed to seat ourselves or order first. Another frustration was that there were no prices listed on the menu. It's difficult to order when you have no idea what you're spending or how much the drinks cost. I ordered a large Americano, which only came with two shots of espresso. For that size, I would have expected three or even four shots. The coffee wasn't very strong, and instead of fresh half-and-half, they only offered the small packaged creamers. My parents ordered the Number 3 and requested it on a plate. The eggs were overcooked, the beans lacked flavor, and the potatoes were not crispy at all. We also found it odd that it wasn't served with bread or even a tortilla. I ordered the Number 1 as a torta, and I would say that was probably the best thing we had. The chorizo was flavorful, and overall I'd give the torta a 7 out of 10. Unfortunately, the atmosphere and overall food quality did not meet our expectations. Based on our experience, we won't be returning.

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