Disappointed. I have to quit giving second chances. I called in a phone order, I should take it back and ask why he gave me this. The noodles are hard, brown, looks like it sat out and the pork, well the pork looks like chicken and not fully cooked. (I did call and let him know I couldn't eat this). My dog will eat anything, I'll see what she thinks. No more second chances! read more

nasty nasty small portion and way too expensive china garden i recommend. threw up a lot

Great food and decently priced! I'd recommend trying it out for dinner or stopping by during lunch.

Sadly this restaurant took a turn down spiral...I had not been here in over 8 years but today i remembered how delicious it used be. To my surprise. No hospitality from the owner, cashier and cook. He does it. All along never smiling. Looked grumpy. Made our meals tasteless. That's too bad. Definitely not the place I used to come and won't be coming back. And the food like left overs re heated. Oh yeah and everything served in disposable plastic wear. My hot tea served in a red plastic cup. Oh come on. And if you do go there Do not use the bathroom is very disgusting. read more

Decided to take my son here today for lunch. It was empty, but we decided to try it anyways the man at the front was OK. He sounded irritated when I was asking him what was in the roles because there's no description. I decided to go with the salmon roll and my son got the bento box chicken bento box when I looked in the back. I noticed he was microwaving something I thought oh maybe he's microwaving the rice. You know a lot of Asian restaurants have a big thing of rice and I'm OK with you. Heating up the rice that way Well was I wrong? My son got his chicken and it clearly been microwaved from raw. It was so disgusting. We both spit it out. My salmon was two different colors looked very bad took one bite. It tasted so awful. I spit it out and we left. We didn't bother to take pictures. We just left. I was so disappointed. I felt like I had thrown my money away. We also got our drinks in red solo cups, which is fine but they were dirty and dusty. I felt bad because you could tell it's a very small business and only one man working, but I would never ever recommend this place for anybody please do not go. I didn't ask for a refund we just left so discussed and disappointing. read more

I was a long time patron of the Orient House long ago introducing me to sushi (rolls, sashimi, etc) and to Yaki Udon. I'm back in Modesto again and so happy to see the Orient House is still here. It moved to into the Roseburg Square, but it hasn't changed the quality or flavors I remember so well. Can't wait to go back. Oh! The owner. So sweet and kind. Always good with a chat. read more

Restaurant has 5 booths and 5 tables. No waiter you order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. I ordered the teriyaki chicken lunch. Came with a small salad, good portion of steamed rice and sliced chicken. Perfect size for lunch. Teriyaki sauce had good flavor , chicken was tender. Not bad for a $9.95 priced meal. Although I didn't order they have a selection of sushi, Chinese food and bottled beer. In the way out I was handed a fortune cookie and a free top off on my drink. Guy at the counter very nice. read more

Orient House - a table and chairs in a restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

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This was a first and last for my family here. The potstickers were crispy, nearly like a chip. The chow mein noodles were dark brown. The broccoli beef was watered down in flavor. The fried rice was just white rice with vegetables mixed in. The sweet and sour chicken and orange chicken looked like they were from the bottom of the tray and a day old at the least, as a matter of fact, I don't think anything was freshly made and wouldn't be the least bit surprised if everything was microwaved, it was just all wrong for taste and textures for Chinese food. All portions were severely undersized. Not one of us in my house felt good after eating it, any leftovers were thrown out after. I don't recommend and I would not be willing to give this place a try again. If you value your gut, you would skip it as well! read more

The food had too much msg, old chowmein, and soggy veggies. There is no real dinnerware only foam non biodegradable boxes and plastic silverware. The place is clean and the waitress worked very hard for what she has to work with. I do not recommend. 12-14-223 read more

Was walking my dog on trail nearby and my taste buds decided to stop by for a snack, Spotted this Japanese Cuisine and got some sushi, I asked if he had any deep fried rolls he said he did I ordered the "crunch roll" and it wasn't crunchy it was soggy wasn't deep fried it was cookedwon't be back again. read more

You used to get a really good combo box for a reasonable price. Now I paid almost $20 for something I barely even touched. The steam veggies really threw me for a loop. What happened to the salad? Unfortunately I won't be back read more

Orient House - Interior - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

I'm sorry but this has to be the worst chinese food i've ever had I read all the other reviews and Thought to myself it can't be that bad but I was wrong Ordered the dinner for 4 And it was definitely Not worth what I paid or even What I was expecting.I will never try this place again.And this was my first time not exaggerating.One of my children got sick from the food That explains why it was empty.Never, ever ever again, hopefully?This place shuts its doors read more

Our food was delicious! Very casual - you order at the counter, and food comes out in to go containers, and paper plates/plastic cutlery if you eat there. Will definitely be back. read more

I started coming here regularly a few months ago to grab a quick drink and bite. The business owner is always very kind and engaging. The quality of the sushi is very high in my opinion. The seaweed is higher quality than most places locally and even the imitation crab, which I normally do not like, is delicious. I also enjoy the inside of the space. It is dark and clean and overall welcoming and cozy. I have tried a new roll every time I have come and I look forward to trying them all. It is pretty busy at dinner, they take many calls from friendly locals picking up their orders. If you haven't tried them out you should. read more

Orient House - Dragon roll and beer - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

I used to come here in 1999 it was so amazing but now it's not I can go to Panda Express and get a bigger plate for same price.

We decided to come here for dinner and really enjoyed it. I had the chicken and broccoli dinner with rice. My wife had the number 2 which was Garlic Chicken, chow mein, fried rice, and fried prawns. We both had sodas with our meals. The service was great and we had a great experience. read more

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Long time restaurant with tasty food and a good selection Either takeaway or eat in. read more

The best Chinese/Japanese food in Modesto. We have tried other restaurants and none have come close to the awesome flavor of the food from here. I recommend this restaurant to everyone who ask where to eat. read more

This used to be my favorite Chinese food to eat not anymore. I have been going to China Garden and will continue going to China Garden. The menu is completely different. The portion sizes are small. You still feel hungry. The prawns Are Greasy not cooked all the way. It was just horrible cheap food. read more

Food is exceptional as is the customer service! Restaurant is very clean and all of the pricing is fair for the amount of food you get! 10/I0 would def recommend :) read more

Very friendly wonderful service and workers! The food was good, I tried chicken in foil and it was quit good, and fried rice.

Came here today and ordered for take out. While here noticed they don't have menus to look at just a board with the menu so felt awkward standing there looking while on the phone with my partner to decide what to eat. Ordered the dinner for 2 and must say I was highly disappointed the portions were so small that maybe it was meant for 2 children? Should have ordered the combo plates maybe would have been worth the price for the food we recieved. The chow mein looked and tasted old the rice was bland with no flavor and the sweet and sour pork tastes like it was red syrup with small pieces of pork in mostly breading. Service was ehhh they seemed meh about me being there didn't greet when I walked from the front of the restaurant to the back where the counter was and when I decided to order I stood there for a moment before either of the workers even looked up at me one going through mail the other cutting shrimp by the front counter. Restaurant looks interesting when you go in but tables were dirty when I sat for a minute to wait so waited in my car. Over all wouldn't recommend and won't be back $45 for minimal mediocre "Chinese cuisine" read more

We ordered two types of sushi's and a plate of fried rice, chow mien and egg rolls. It was a sit down restaurant and we sat down to eat. We ordered at the counter. When the food came out it was the smallest sushi we had ever had. The two sushi's equaled one at any of the others we have been to. The sushi was great though. The chow mien was over cooked and not great. The egg rolls were wonderful. All food was served in take out containers. I was kind of disappointed at a sit down restaurant. Second time here and last. I did not think about taking pictures. read more

Outstanding service and food. Highly recommend. I ordered the # 1. The pot stickers were great.

Order and Pay up front at this small restaurant. Good variety of options on the menu. Friendly and Fast service. Food was priced just right. Good for a quick lunch. read more

Orient House - Unagi Roll - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

Rude guy not even a greet just a "you order then sit" mind you the place is empty our first time there and didn't even feel welcome grabbed our kids and left read more

I work in the same complex as this restaurant and it had really good reviews. I got to talking to the owner, and he was super awesome and made my order specific to me. GREAT food!! I was burning my mouth bc it was hot, but it was too good so I didn't care. read more

Everything could improve at this point!! It's went from excellent for years to shit!! Really sad!! Same owner so that's not it!! Ok probably for take out ONLY!! Do not dine in now!! War Won ton soup served with plastic spoon?? Drinks served in foam cups??? All good for take out purposes, not to dine in which explains why nobody was there at 6pm!! The soup quality itself sucks as well now!!? Grease floating at top?? What a major disappointment after all these years of great service and food!! Bummer!! read more

Eh. Most of the food was mediocre at best. Sushi is tasteless (tiger roll & crunchy roll), the sechzuen beef had a weird sweet taste and was not spicy, katsudon was mostly onions. Do not get the hot and sour soup . Btw; the staff is really friendly. That's why 2 stars read more

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Best Chinese food! Best service! Friendly, fast and lots of food for a decent price. Clean restaurant and great service read more

Orient House - Garlic chicken - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

Great food, better service and the ambience is authentic. Highly recommend. Definitely worth a try if you're in town

STILL looking for good Chinese food. The Tiger roll ( ok that is Japanese) was tasteless. Soggy and no flavor to the rice and went downhill from there. The Tinfoil Chicken has nice tender chunks of chicken, but not seasoned well. Bland shrimp. I did like the pot stickers, crispy on the outside and yummy filling. Very good customer service, the woman who took my order is so nice. The food came quickly. Extra star for the service. read more

I'm so sad, I loved this place, it was my favorite and always enjoyed the Garlic Tofu. Well things have changed, you have to order and pay at the counter, it's very dark, cluttered and the kitchen is a mess. The menu is very limited and not many vegetarian options. I really wanted to enjoy lunch, nope not happening. I guess I'm done with this place read more

I normally do not take the time to write a review I only read them, so the fact I'm taking the time to write this review should mean something! this has been hands-down the best Chinese food I have ever had! The egg flower soup was so good! This is for sure our new Chinese restaurants spot! They also had great customer service, when they found out it was my sister's birthday they brought her a whole box of fortune cookies read more

Orient House - a bag of microwave stuff on a table - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

The food here is just okay. Nothing special and we eat here once in a while to support a local business. The customer service has always been great which helps make up for the meh food. Went to get takeout for the first time since COVID and was pretty impressed by the safety protocols at first. There's only room for one person to come in there's a reasonable barrier between you and the employee. The elderly cook was properly masked. You can see part way into the kitchen from where you get your food. And then............the young cook came into view and he had his mask around his chin. I realized he was making my food. I should have asked for a refund and left the food. Anyway I told the person who gave me my order the kid wasn't wearing a mask. I won't be back. read more

Let's support our local businesses. Allen and his staff give the best customer service, restaurant is always clean and their food is excellent! So impressed picking up our order today to see they're washing their hands in between each customer.... also Gomez loves the fortune cookies! read more

Orient House - Gomez - Japanese Near Me - Modesto, California

They've streamlined their services so there's no wait staff but I ordered chop suey and I didn't care.

This review is strictly for my son, not myself. :) I am not a big fan of Chinese food. However, my son loves the Orient House. They are very friendly and always happy to see him. He loves the bento box. He loves the tempura shrimp. We have been going to Orient House since before they moved next to Yogurt Mill. I wish they had white noodles similar to those at Benihana. Alas, they do not. :( read more

We ordered here for the first time and felt the food was just okay. Not great, but not bad either. Sweet and sour pork, garlic chicken and chicken chow mein were on the dry side as other reviewers have stated. All were just mildly spicy lending them to be a little on the bland side. Their site mentions their famous garlic chicken which is the reason why we ordered it. It was a disappointment. I should also say that the chicken chow mein had just a few tiny pieces of chicken. I really had to look hard to find any chicken at all and they were cut so small about pea sized. The garlic chicken and sweet and sour pork were not in quart containers like we're used to in other chinese restaurants. They were in styrofoam containers with a portion of white rice on the side. This decreases the quantity of food which you would normally get in a quart size container. Therefore, since you get less food it makes the meal much more expensive. Unfortunately, we won't be ordering from The Orient house again. read more

Use to go to the one in McHenry all the time. Chicken in foil was awesome. Not so much here. Guy said same as old place - he lied. Will not be going back read more