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    Peony Chinese Kitchen

    4.7 (194 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Casual
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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    House Garlic Chicken lunch special
    Marisa T.

    We've passed this place many times but haven't tried it. My husband wanted to stop in for lunch today. Service by a young man was excellent. Cute little restaurant. We sat outside for an ocean view. Can't beat the lunch special prices. The Tom Yum soup was tasty. The right amount of spicy & sour. My garlic chicken was very good & my husband enjoyed his orange chicken. We will definitely return when visiting Laguna again.

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    Emmanuel T.

    We finally tried this place & I was impressed! . I loved the tom yum soup I recommend it! . I had the orange chicken with the purple rice which was very tasty my wife had the garlic chicken dish the purple rice also both from the lunch special which you get plenty of food!. The service was very nice & helpful. The ambience was really nice also I loved the outdoor seating!. I will definitely return next time I'm in town!

    Sweet & Sour Chicken
    John S.

    Our nice waiter noticed me using my paper napkins to sop up the oil under my order of Black Pepper Beef Steak & offered to take it back to the kitchen to remove more of the oil. I appreciated that and thanked him for his attention. It was returned less oily and I must say the beef was plentiful, tender and tasty (though still a bit too oily for my taste). The rice was very good: cooked to perfection and not at all oily. My wife ordered the Sweet & Sour Chicken, which I sampled from her plate and was given the rest of from her "take home" container. The sauce help to make it a more flavorful dish. The chicken was tender and soft, however, without the sauce, it was bland and tasted odd. At home the next day I examined several of the pieces and wondered why, when each piece was cut in half and the sauce removed, it looked different from the white meat I was used to. There seemed to be something unusual about its fiber and structure and the way it came apart in layers. The waiter was competent and attentive and the outside environment, near the beach, was enjoyable so, altogether, my experience was "OK."

    Cashew chicken and fried rice
    Brett C.

    Peony Chinese Kitchen Kind of fancy. Atmosphere: 4 Stars. It has a Jazz music feel and a bit of a romantic vibe. There is indoor and outdoor seating. A menu for drinks. Service: 5 Stars. The waitress was very attentive and polite. The food was brought quickly. Quality: 5 Stars. The food was clean and neat. I felt the food was too clean. I was thinking that the chinese food would be dirty in a greasy junk food way. Instead, I felt like I was eating healthy. I was left satisfied in terms of filling my belly but not with that heavy feeling after eating fried junk food. Perhaps out of bad luck, I remember my fortune cookie being empty of the paper fortune note. I felt that was odd. Value: 3 Stars. I paid $15 for a lunch special. How do I feel about that? I think I came with the wrong expectations. Given the location, in Laguna Beach, everything is going to be more expensive. While not too long ago I had lunch at a Mr. Wok chinese food for $10 and left with left-overs. Peony beats Mr. Wok on quality of their food but Mr. Wok won in the quantity category. I feel that one of the biggest differences was in the Service at Peony Chinese Kitchen. IF I had gotten the food to go, it would not have mattered but I would have paid the same amount of money.

    $60 for Fried Rice x2, Orange Chicken, vegetable Chow Mein, Homemade Vegetable Egg Rolls(4), Cream Cheese Wonton (8).
    Bree M.

    I'm giving Peony a 4 because I can't give a 3.5- Food was hot, order was correct, the price is great for Laguna, and overall it was decent... with that said, the egg rolls were a bit garlicky, the wontons not super creamy (possibly made with egg to thicken?), the noodles were more of a spaghetti type noodle, and the orange chicken wasn't the typical thick crunchy chicken but more of chicken chunks tossed in Orange sauce. Might order again but maybe try different items.

    Szechwan Wontons

    This is our go/to for Chinese food in Laguna Beach. The service is lightning fast! Food is yummy. Orange chicken and veggie chow mein is our favorite order although we just tried the wontons in Szechwan sauce and they wer

    Orange Chicken
    Megan F.

    Ordered take out and it was still very hot when it arrived (via Door Dash). The portions were big and the food was packed well. We got Orange Chicken, and General Tao's Chicken. Both were delicious- crispy and just the right amount of sauce. You can pick your spice level, which is nice. Would definitely order here again.

    Kung Pao Chicken, black pepper Black Pepper Beef Steak, Chow Mein.
    Sarah Q.

    This place is FANTASTIC. Food was delicious and came out so fast and it was piping hot. We ordered the kung pao chicken, black pepper steak and chow mein. Let me preface this by saying the steak... Insanely delicious and tender I PROMISE YOU IT IS DELICIOUS! Do not sleep on the steak, the kung pao chicken was also so good I love the inclusion of peanuts adds such a good taste. Service was great our waitress was adorable and so sweet! Ambiance is beautiful you are right across the ocean at laguna and the prices are actually decent it won't break your wallet like half the other restaurants around. I highly recommend this place if you want big servings and delicious food!

    Vegetarian Spring Rolls(2)
    Chris D.

    Staff are phenomenal! Food was good but the mapo tofu didn't seem to be as nice as the last time. Still very reasonably priced and we will go back!

    (L)Kung Pao Chicken TAKE OUT
    Elena C.

    The Kung Pao Chicken was so good! Although I ordered take out from the restaurant, while I was waiting for the food the man working there was so attentive and offered me a drink while I waited. Overall great little spot to visit for a quick bite in Laguna!

    Five stars for the food, service, and ambience. We found this wonderful, traditional, Chinese restaurant a few years ago and have been eating here regularly ever since. Not only is the food delicious but the staff is fantastic. Also, they have a great happy hour, every day of the week! We would highly recommend this place to anyone who loves Chinese food or is looking to try it for the first time!

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    Ashley M.

    I don't know how I didn't take pictures of the food we got!! But it was amazing and authentic. This is the place to go if you are in the Laguna area and want Chinese. We ordered the vegetable chow mein, miso soup (phenomenal) and vegetable egg rolls. No complaints and all wonderful. They have a pretty good selection if you are vegan or vegetarian! The service was great, very hospitable and kind. The ambiance is traditional Chinese and cozy. The pricing was fair. I loved our experience and of course the food. I hope to be back!!

    Orange Chicken Lunch Special with Egg Fried Rice
    Kevin V.

    The service was phenomenal with an excellent greeting, attentive care, and continuous refills on our waters. The ambiance was great with a cool breeze and quiet atmosphere. The 4-star is because the food was fairly bland. We ordered the Orange Chicken and Mongolian Beef lunch special with egg fried rice. The fried rice was especially bland missing the savory tones I expected. The orange chicken was missing some of the citrus/zesty flavor I like. The Mongolian beef was our favorite dish with nothing to complain about. Over all, a solid 4 I would recommend if you are in the mood for Chinese food in Laguna beach.

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    Fresh and delicious food! The staff is kind and friendly. A great spot for some yummy food! Highly recommend!!

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    Ask the Community - Peony Chinese Kitchen

    I love Peony Kitchen. Can we make reservations?

    Yes, You can call us at 9497158120 or go to OpenTable for reservation .

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