ordered take out for 9 people and it only took them 20 minutes to get everything ready. the food is okay. not the best but no one complained. the lemon chicken was fried as a filet and then cut into strips. not the usual way other chinese restaurants do it. the eggsplant dish was eh, it was a bit too salty and it was a tag mushy for our liking. but nothing cant fix with a good bowl of rice. read more

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It's been over a year since we visited Mei's, and I hoped it would still be great since it was my son's favorite. Unfortunately, our meal was disappointing. All three dishes had a similar soy sauce-based flavor and were lacking in vegetables. I understand that many restaurants face challenges, and I hope Mei's can improve. Until then, you might want to try the Chinese food at Von's Deli, as it could be a better option. read more

My most recent Mei's Chinese Restaurant venture was a "to-go" experience. The occasion...our Anniversary. Order roughly 20 minutes before pick-up time and the order was indeed ready. Ordered over the phone with Kelly's Sister (apparently Kelly left prior to Covid-19) and as I ordered I confirmed the prices. I arrived to pick the order up and the Restaurant only had 2 tables occupied and no one at the register. Within 2-3 minutes Kelly's sister came out of the kitchen area and asked if the order was "to-go". The bill was $94.15, so I gave her $94.25. She took the cash into her register and didn't bother giving me the change. We ordered: CRISPY GARLIC BEEF - $18.95 (3.5/5 - normally a 5/5 but having it "to-go" resulted in the "crispy" beef being not so "crispy"!) WOR WONTON SOUP (FOR 2) - $14.00 (5/5 - really enjoy this Soup...always delicious) WALNUT SHRIMP IN SWEET SAUCE - $20.95 (5/5 - FABULOUS) BLACK MUSHROOMS WITH NAPPA CABBAGE - $16.50 (5/5 - first time for this dish...very yummy) ORANGE CHICKEN - $16.95 (4/5 - again, normally a 5/5, but something was lost in the "to-go" order translation.) The overall "food" experience was still really very good, the service...well, let's just say Kelly's presence will be missed, and the promptness of having the "to-go" order ready on time...enabled Mei's Chinese Restaurant in Pismo Beach (Shell Beach), on this occasion and in this Yelper's opinion, to earn this "highly recommend" 4 Star review. read more

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The best in the area. We get it for take out at least twice a month and have never been disappointed. 5 stars!

We had high hopes since we have lived in Avila for 2 years and tried Mei's for the first time yesterday. We ordered takeout with the Chicken lo mein which was good, and honey walnut shrimp which was excellent( the only positive). We ordered General TSO chicken which had very small pieces of chicken that were dry and hard and the sauce had zero flavor. The Mongolian beef with meat that was so chewy and gristle like we had to throw most of it out. It also lacked any flavor with a very watery sauce with more onions than meat. Overall everything besides the shrimp had the exact same taste and was lacking flavor. Very dissatisfying after spending $92. read more

This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in Pismo Beach! Amazing food and great customer service. It's my go-to every time I visit Pismo. Give them a try! read more

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While it seems to be impossible to find Chinese food in the area as good as we get in the Fresno/Clovis area, Mei's was good. Not great, compared to The Great Wall in Clovis, but good. My husband likes pan fried noodles that are crispy and bean sprouts on his chowmein and while I ordered, in person the pan fried noodles, they were limp, soggy noodles. I got Kung Pao tofu and there were only peanuts, celery and onion in it. No bell peppers or snap peas. Very boring dish. I will try them again and have a lunch special. Cute little place, quite busy! read more

The food here is really good all the time that is why we come here but the waitress the older lady was rude and she was slamming everything on the table like she was mad. We brought my sister in law and she noticed she was being a b for no reason. I'm not sure if I'll ever come here again but unfortunately this is the best Chinese restaurant in the San Luis Obispo area read more

Chicken with Black Bean Sauce, Honey Walnut Shrimp and Chicken Chow Mein was ordered. Food was actually really good, better than expected! If ever in the area again, will definitely be back read more

Mei's Chinese Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Shell Beach, California

My family used to go here when I was a kid! I moved back a few years ago from LA and was so happy to find out it's still family owned and still delicious!! My husband and I love the Ku Ting Crispy Chicken, the Orange Chicken (tastes home made and fresh), the Chow Fun with Beef - my husband talked me into this one and I'll never go back to lo mein! The beef with broccoli is great. The Egg rolls are super fresh and delicious- totally hit the spot. If you're in the SLO area - this is the best spot for sure. Portions are great, service is nice and always pretty quick for how busy they get. It's a casual spot- great for family, group gatherings, or just take out! read more

This immediately became a favorite spot for my friends and I. Its a cozy little spot with easy parking right on the street out front. I highly recommend going family style on a few different plates to try more from the menu!! I've never found a single thing from here I don't love. Also always end up taking him leftovers! read more

Mei's is 10 out of 10. We had the whole place to ourselves for a bit before it picked up for the dinner rush. We started with appetizers and moved on to a boat load of shared plates for our main meal. Everything came out hot and tasty. We are already taking about a return trip to Mei's in the near future! Dishes that were exceptionally good: Sweet and sour chicken Szechuan eggplant Potstickers Chicken and broccoli read more

I used to love this restaurant, but recently it is gone way downhill. I ordered a chicken dish and there were three maybe four pieces of chicken. Very disappointing read more

Five of us had a great dinner at Mei's in Shell Beach. First time in three years finding a good Chinese Restaurant. Moved to SLO and everywhere I tried the Chinese food was not up to par. Very glad friends suggested we meet there very good food and service! read more

Really really rude server. Soup was extremely watery, very small portion of chicken that was overly fried. Rice taster old/leftover. Restaurant looks like it has seen some better days as well, wouldn't recommend coming here read more

The best Chinese food we've had in SLO County. Small place, awarded annual best in SLO numerous times. I usually Get takeout once a week. Friendly staff with efficient service. read more

Mei's Chinese food is excellent!!! It is everyone in my family's favorite Chinese restaurant in the area. Everything is consistent and delicious each time we order from them!!! We cannot wait to order again!!! read more

Ordered kung poa chicken and magnolia beef. Food portions were good. But the food was terrible. Reason for portion size was it was all onions. Kind of reminded me " where's the meat". Both dishes tasted the same. Onions, celery, a few pieces of green onion and chicken or beef that was hard to find. Fried shrimp Appetizer was all batter. I dissected the appetizer and found a very small shrimp. Fried rice was rice with soya sauce - not fried. Which was very tough and had no taste. BBQ appetizer was black with a red outer edge. Bill was $60 for two. Sixty for a pile of onions! read more

We arrived just before noon and we were not the first people in the restaurant. It was a cold day and the restaurant was chilly. My wife and I came back to try the Kung Pao Chicken for lunch. We both agreed the soup broth (egg drop soup) was very good. It had a deep flavor. The entrees was mildly spiced, which i liked. The sauce was slightly sweet. Plenty to eat: onions, celery, etc., the chicken is not cut into small pieces. Rather, it is cut into long thin pieces. Perfect for cooking in a wok. It is served with a fried rice and a egg roll. read more

Mei's Chinese Restaurant - Kung Pao Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Shell Beach, California

Cmon guys ... I work hard and you don't even include rice with my meal! This is horrible. I'm a local and work with lots of other locals. This news is going to spread. Shame on you Mei. I just moved from NYC, home of good Chinese food. If you don't include rice, you're a joke. I bet your grandma would be very disappointed in you. Not real Chinese at all. Shame on you. Wow. I just have to update after actually tasting the food and this is super embarrassing and I hope no one ever thinks this is what American Chinese food tastes like. 0 spice, HORRIBLE TEXTURE, and literally the ugliest same shade of brown for every dish. Wouldn't feed to my dog. read more

Very friendly service. Food was only ok compared to other places we dine regularly for Chinese food. Not bad, just not great. We might go back to try other dishes to find maybe a special dish to get when we stay in the area. read more

Best Chinese Restaurant on the Central Coast!!!! Never fails to impress us on all their delicious food. My favorite is the Pan Fried Noodle Combo. Huge portions. Enough for 2 meals or sharing plates. They also have the best Egg Flour Soup you have ever tasted. Very casual and small eating or takeout establishment but best when ate right off the wok!!! Can't rave enough. Worth the 5 hour drive read more

Mei's Chinese Restaurant - Pan Fried Noodles with Shrimp, Chicken & Beef - Chinese Near Me - Shell Beach, California

5 out of 5 stars, I guarantee you won't be disappointed, nothing was bad.it my go to when in Pismo.

Soooo good spring rolls so fresh super clean ' will be back. Sleeper of high quality Chinese in this area. read more

Mei's Chinese Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Shell Beach, California

People come to Meis from all over the County. We've been going there for many years. Service is great and the menu selection is expansive.

I've been here a few times this past year. Very unusual service in my opinion. I observed if you're a customer that doesn't look familiar, they will seat you at a small table, if you're a regular, They seat you at a large table. The owner sat us down at a table for two and it was very small. And a single lady came in after us, they called here by name, sat her at a table that seats four people. She took her order first then came to take our order. Her food came up first ours came out later. Totally backwards here at this restaurant. I've noticed customers were handing the servers money and they're being very discreet about it as the servers/owners are throwy in extra food for them. I felt like I was in a movie or something or they're playing undercover boss television show. The food is pretty good though, everything is made to order and seems pretty fresh. Next time I'm going to record their customer service or customers are handing the money on the side. I kind of chuckled at first, but it is what it is. read more

Mei's Chinese Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Shell Beach, California

The food is awesome. I love the wonton soup. Made fresh every day. Everyone's so friendly and helpful about what's on the menu

Consistently delicious. Many of the dishes are favorites from my childhood in San Francisco.

In our way back home and had to stop by to pick up food. They never disappoint. The sizzling garlic beef is great, and the pork fried rice is even better. read more

Good local Chinese restaurant ! Fast service. Beef and broccoli, Chow mein (soft noodles), egg rolls and hot and sour soup all really good!!

Best Chinese in Pismo area IMO. I had Kung Pao Beef with steamed rice egg roll deep friend shrimp and hot and sour soup. Very good and served very hot. My wife had noodles with onions in a soup broth. Best she has had in a long time. We both had a house cabernet. Everything great. Service friendly and good . read more

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I live in the local area and have been coming here for over 16 years. Their food has always been good. The original owners were AMAZING! Great hospitality and catered to local customers and families. I can recall Mei taking orders holding my then one year old son. You could see her in the window preparing vegetables for opening time, waving at the locals walking by, etc. I hear the restaurant is still run by extended family but just not the same customer service. For me the hometown hospitality is no longer what it once was. HOWEVER, their food has always been fresh and good tasting. They have the same menu (prices have gone up a bit) but worth a try. Our favorite dish is the walnut shrimp in sweet sauce ...yummmmm and the Kung Pao chicken. It is a bit of a whole in the wall building and no aesthetic upgrades so don't expect fancy dining...just define good Chinese cuisine. read more

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The food here is great! Very authentic and great service. I recommend the lo mein and orange chicken.

Love this place. It's clean, workers are friendly, big amount of food and always tastes amazing.

The food was amazing! Get the egg rolls if you go there!! The pork chow mein was also good.

Long time family customers. Food is getting worse the last several times we ate at restaurant and ordered take out. Overcooked and tastes not fresh; bland and looks all the same. Ambiance needs attention all around. We won't being going back. read more

Such a wonderful locally owned restaurant! My family loves supporting small businesses so we decided to try Mei's while vacationing down the road at Seacrest Resort Hotel. We weren't disappointed! Our server, who may have been the owner, was the sweetest lady and she helped us with our order. I just let her choose for me. There were three adults and we ordered three entrees with the add ons for $7.20 each entree that included rice, egg rolls and soup and it was enough food for 6-7 people!! It was absolutely delicious, the service was amazing and we will definitely be back on our next visit to Pismo. Do yourself a favor and skip the chain restaurants and eat at Mei's!! Thank you Mei's Chinese Restaurant for giving our family yet another "must do" while in Pismo! read more

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I love Mei's! After moving from the Central Valley it has been difficult to find decent Chinese food in the area, so I was pleasantly surprised after dining here. Mei's seems family owned and operated because they have excellent service and are very kind and friendly. Also, this place is the closest thing I've found to pan fried noodles I get back at home in Fresno. The food was extremely fresh and everything we ordered tasted great! We choose one of the family style dinners since there were about 5 of us and we left with so much food to take home! read more

We've eaten here several times and it is ALWAYS excellent. The service is wonderful -- very friendly and kind. Very efficient. And the food... nom nom nom!! I usually get the steamed tofu and vegetables and then mix it with an order of kung pao shrimp. Oh man! That does the trick. Whenever we visit the area, we stop in for Mei's. read more

Always exceptional service and great quality food. Proly the best on the CC. All dishes are generous