Came here late at night around 1030 PM. First time ever. Read about how this is one of the old buildings in Downton Oxnard, so decided to check it out since it was the only place open at that time. Very friendly waitress greeted us upon entrance upstairs. We ordered to go as we had our little one with us. Food came quickly while only one other customer was present. We ordered Honey Walnut Shrimp, egg drop soup, and the shrimp corn dumplings. We liked the soup the best. Will have to return earlier in the day to and give it another chance. read more

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Overall 3.5 - is that the rule for good Chinese?Once Golden Chicken Inn NOW New Chicken .. still oldest restaurant in Ventura County in downtown Oxnard. New owners. Authentic Chinese food, Beijing pies, dumplings and more ! It's an old building ... est since 1929 I believe. So old decor , nothing fancy and there are stairs to climb. We had red Mongolian Beef and General tso. Mongolian beef had a lot of veggies but beef was tender. Tso was crunchy. The restaurant was pretty empty . I think a lot of people grab to go because we were the only guests for the longest. The chef came out and didn't speak much English but was so excited to let us know he was happy to cook for us. Free soda if you pay with cash. We had cash and our dishes were about $16 . We left tip. Parking can be difficult. read more

This place is better than most Chinese restaurants from most Chinese area such as Alhambra and Chinatown. If you're looking for some fresh and juicy Beijing pie or just dumplings you can't go wrong with this place. I would say it was way better than other place that claim to serve the soup dumplings...*Tip: I suggest not to cut it in half the juice will flow out. Just pick it up and tear a small hole and sip/suck on the juice. The black pepper steak was very peppery but has a little too much onions. Overall, I will definitely come back to try the different flavors of the pie and try their dumplings. read more

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I had lunch today at the newly opened New Chicken Chinese restaurant. This location has a long history--it was originally Golden Chicken Inn, first opened in 1929, and now under new ownership with just a name change. The interior looks almost identical to before, keeping that nearly 100-year-old charm. I ordered Mongolian Beef, House Fried Rice, and a Beijing Pie. * The meal came with complimentary soup. I asked for tea and water; however, the tea wasn't included and was later charged at $3.75. * The Mongolian Beef was ordered mild-spicy. The beef quality was excellent--tender and flavorful. Compared to other places, it was less sweet, and it was cooked more with onions than green onions, giving it a lighter taste. * The House Fried Rice was a combination with beef, chicken, and shrimp. It had a clean, less-oily flavor, though the taste itself was average rather than outstanding. * The Beijing Pie was filled with beef, chicken, and shrimp, and took about 15-20 minutes to prepare. It was full of hot juices, so I recommend biting into it carefully rather than cutting it in half. Overall, the food was enjoyable and the server's service was excellent. My rating today is 4.5 out of 5. Next time, I plan to try their dumplings and wonton soup. The only downsides: parking is street only, and the restaurant is on the second floor, which may be inconvenient for those who have trouble with stairs. Still, it was a peaceful weekday lunch, and I really enjoyed soaking in the atmosphere of a restaurant with a century of history. read more

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So glad to try NEW CHICKEN , after some dark days it seems to be BACK! I ordered the Kung Pao Shrimp which came with steamed rice and yummy egg flower soup. I enjoyed the refreshing hot tea that I was served while waiting. They seem to specialize in a "Beijing Pie" and possibly dumplings as well which i have not yet tried. I did notice the dumplings can come either steamed or fried. The menu is fairly straight forward but certainly has some intriguing and seemingly authentic dishes, that are calling my name. Pretty sure they are open late, past 10 pm, which is a huge plus if you work until 9 pm and can still get some solid Chinese. Good vibe here so far The restaurant manager is very welcoming. If you used to love Golden Chicken Inn and have been missing it, it's a green light to give this one another shot. I'm glad I did! read more

New Chicken - Kung Pao Shrimp Came with steamed rice Egg flower soup not pictured - Chinese Near Me - Oxnard, California

The star item was the Beijing meat pie. All of the food was great, but we accidentally ordered things all in the same flavor profile. Next time we will try some orange chicken or Mongolian beef. You can tell that everything is house-made-- it's fresh and delicious. We can't wait to go back! read more

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This is THE BEST General Tso's chicken I've ever had. Placed an order to go online and when I went to pick it up the guys we're very nice and welcoming. The portion size was great too! 10/10 will be back again! Best chinese food place in Oxnard hands down! read more

New Chicken - General Tso chicken! - Chinese Near Me - Oxnard, California

Another amazing meal prepared by Lee! This time we chose the pan-fried sole dumplings, orange chicken, and of course, the ultimate dish here, lamb and green onion Beijing pies. The dumplings had so much flavor, and as recommended by the server, pan fried was the way to go. Thank you New Chicken! read more

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Love the food at the original location in Monterey Park. Very happy that we don't need to drive 3 hours for great dumplings and pies BUT we will not be back until you start taking credit cards or digital payments. Last time we came at lunch and were told credit card machine was down. Luckily we had cash. Drive from Ventura and the first thing we were told was need d to pay in cash and that is policy now. Did not have enough and was not going to drive to an atm. We really want you to survive on a Oxnard built you won't if you don't take credit cards. It's 2025, people don't carry large amounts of cash. Please reconsider your policy read more

Food had a dirty oil flavor and lacked seasoning. I live around the corner and waited over 2 hours for my delivery only to find an $80.00 dissapointment. read more

First time going since Golden Chicken Inn closed. Was hesitant but saw other reviews & thought we would try it. It was absolutely delicious! The food was fresh & hot! Service was amazing! Complete different than Golden Chicken inn but worth the try! The chef & staff were very friendly! Definitely going back! read more

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Very nice service, clean and a lot of seating. Food was some of the best I have ever had. The Bejing meat Beef and three delicacies meat pies were very good, made to order. read more

New Chicken - 3 delicacies Bejing meat pies, Chicken with Snow Peas and Sizzling beef. - Chinese Near Me - Oxnard, California

Went here for lunch today - great food -great service - great prices. Our server Mario was amazing. Highly recommend this spot for lunch. You won't be disappointed! Can't wait to come back and try more dishes read more

Love the historic ambience and the manager was super friendly, spending time with us, giving us the full story. I especially enjoyed the shrimp fried rice and the sautéed garlic green beans! Just note that it's up one flight of stairs in case anyone in your party may have mobility issues. read more

I came here around 3pm and it was very quiet. I was greeted by a super nice gentleman who explained the menu to me and provided recommendations. I got different dishes to try and I was really satisfied and happy with the food. I totally regret not trying the dumplings. I will be going back just to try the dumplings. The pork fried rice was my favorite. I did take my food to go but next time I will go and dine in. I think my kids would enjoy the really cool set up. read more

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Didn't disappoint!!! Being around since 1920s. Little hole in the wall - upstairs. One chief so please be patient when dishes come out. We had the fried rice with noodles and I added pineapple . Mario is super friendly and chatted about the restaurant's history. The patties were amazing!!! Big portions also!! read more

New Chicken - Patties and fried rice - Chinese Near Me - Oxnard, California

A new hidden gem in downtown Oxnard. The Beijing Pies were fresh and flavorful. Each had a distinct flavor that slowly introduced your taste buds to a wonderful new experience! Our server, Mauricio, was helpful in explaining the restaurant's history, the authentic preparation, and how the Beijing Pies would be an amazing experience. I have to say we were not disappointed! read more

This could be a 4-star rating. Mainly I have tried this only once. The portions are plenty and each dish includes steam rice, which I preferred. The food is tasty. In regards to spicy, it is more aroma than hot and spicy. The beef, chicken were both tender. Chicken dishes I ordered, were white meat on Chicken with Brocolli, Spicy Chicken. The Chicken Chow mein, not sure it was all white meat, I did not eat that dish which my family did. I prefer noodle to be thinner, these are more round and thicker, even more thicker than spaghetti. It is worth another visit to try more items on the menu. Wish I didn't have to walk up the stairs to the restaurant :-) read more

Went to try it out for the first time this weekend. Decor is same as Golden Chicken Inn. But the food is exactly the the type of Chinese food that we need more of in the 805. Their Beijing meat pies are delicious! i recommend the beef or pork three delicacies pies. That means either beef or pork as the first "delicacy" with the other two ingredients being shrimp and green onion (I preferred the pork w three delicacies, but the beef with three delicacies was also good if you don't ear pork). Each Beijing Pie order comes with four pies. So delicious. I had leftovers the next day and they were equally good. Their dumplings are plump and juicy with several fillings to choose from we had the shrimp and pork, very good! We also had theBlack Pepper Beef which was solid, and Chicken Fried Noodles, which were just okay. They're wet, not crispy pan-fried. For appetizers, they brought out a clear soup with veggies and a bit of egg, and some fried wonton strips. Come for the nostalgia, and enjoy trying their Beijing Pies and juicy dumplings. Will definitely be back. read more

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I am not a fan of Chinese food but this is a new go to on my list of lunch time options in Oxnard. I ordered the chicken with snow peas, suggested by Mario, and it was delicious. The food was hot and fresh. 4.5/5!! read more

i ordered off of uber eats ordered a steamed rice but got a fried rice there was no sauce or anything that came with the dumplings i ordered so was a bit thrown off about that. food is pretty ok definitely have had better read more

Had a great time eating here with my friends. The manager Mario is spectacular; extremely passionate, knows the food well. Great service and you can really tell that he cares and loves his job. Fried rice 4/5 a little wet (could be a bit more fried) - tastes very northern Chinese style. Kung pao chicken 4/5 a bit oily but solid. Lamb dumpling - very different. Lamb was great, a bit messy to eat but good. Chow mein beef with egg on top - 5/5 best I've had. Noodles were perfectly cooked. Rose tea 5/5 must try. Delicious. The rose tea and chow mein were my personal favorite. Please get permanent utensils. Otherwise atmosphere is very authentic and pleasant. *please note that as this is a historical sight and is on the second floor, it does not have handicap access. read more

Had a great time eating here with my friends. The manager Mario is spectacular. Fried rice Kung pao chicken Lamb dumpling Chow mein beef Rose tea The rose tea and chow mein in particular were amazing. You absolutely have to have the rose tea. read more

I did want to try it out and see if it lived up to the OLD Golden chicken Inn ...no it doesnt . They try but fall short but i will be back to try another plate and see if things get better . read more

First time here, didn't realize how much history this restaurant has in this community. Really great food, good prices and great time. Please enjoy! read more

Juiciest meat pies ever. The wrap is chewy, crispy but soft and the filling is flavorful and moist with the right ratio of green onion. Could eat everyday. My partner enjoys speaking with the general manager. Please support! read more

This is located in an old building in downtown Oxnard - it's upstairs was empty we we ordered takeout - Communication was rough there and the food was mediocre compared to other Chinese takeout in Ventura County read more

We saw that the Golden Chicken Inn has new owners and it's now called New chicken. The food is so delicious. Better than I expected. The manager Mario, is very friendly and welcoming. We tried the Sizzling Beef, Kung Pao chicken, and Omg the beef and green onion dumplings are the best. The chow main is the best I've tried yet. Definitely the new best Chinese in town! read more

I lived in San Francisco for 5 years and understand the complexities of authentic Chinese cuisine and culture. This historic restaurant ranks up there with the best of the best! I ordered the lamb & cilantro Beijing pie, house chow mein, general Tso's chicken, and pork & cabbage boiled dumplings and it did not disappoint. Everything was piping hot and extremely flavorful 10 out of 10! I believe our host was named Mario - he was very attentive and knowledgeable about the local history of Ventura county. He understood how to effectively communicate each dish and what it entails. Great food, service, and unique atmosphere. HIGHLY RECOMMEND AND WORTH THE TRIP!!! Will definitely be coming back. read more

Give New Chicken a try! The food is made fresh and so delicious. We have ordered here several times now and the Beijing Pies are our favorite. read more

I got the General Tso's Chicken. It was extremely flavorful, crunchy, and perfect amount of spicy. Probably the best I've ever had! I will for sure try more of their dishes. They're definitely carrying on the centuries old legacy of fantastic Chinese cuisine in downtown Oxnard. read more

We have tried to order take out from this restaurant 3 times. Each time they screwed up the the order. No one speaks English. I would not ever consider ordering from them ever again. read more

Food was not good..better places to eat in oxnard. Food was not tasteful at all. Service was so so

Went to this spot with my girlfriend for a late night grab of food , we were greeted instantly with hospitality and kindness from the manager, we ordered the meat pies which were amazing and while waiting was offered some tea and wonton egg drop soup which was amazing , overall great food and experience will definitely come back again ! read more

Hands down our new spot again for sure!!! Manager was awesome and food was great! We ordered so much food and all was so tasty.

Food was super good! My boyfriend and I especially enjoyed the wonton egg soup. Staff and manager were extremely nice and welcoming despite getting there 30 minutes before their closing time read more