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    Rising Sun

    3.8 (226 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Seafood, Noodles
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:40 pm

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    RISING SUN ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Orange Chicken with Chow Mein
    Reagan B.

    Great food and friendly staff. This is my go to spot for Chinese food, they always provide good portions and the food is always very fresh.

    Michael Y.

    I have been here twice, and each time has been a fantastic experience. This is a much better restaurant than its appearance. From the outside, it looks like your typical chinese takeout, but the food and the service far surpasses any chinese fast food I've had. This is not Panda Express, the food quality is much better. There's a lot of variety and the food itself is flavored extremely well, and the best part is there is no MSG used. The lunch special is good value and the portions are quite good. If you decide to eat in, there's plenty of seating inside and outside. The line for the lunch combo during noon can get long, around 5-10 minutes wait at times, but it's sporadic, you never know when the wait will be shorter or longer. We got the black bean fish, eggplant tofu, teriyaki chicken and BBQ pork, all of which was delicious. The lady in front is pleasant, and friendly. At the current price of the lunch specials, it is one of the best values in Lake Forest and we'll continue to come here regularly because of it.

    Bob A.

    Been coming here for years and the food is always the best in the area. Lunch is always hot and ready.

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    Ed L.

    Rising Sun is a hidden gem in the Foothill Ranch Marketplace, next to the KD's donuts. Many have driven passed it on the way to/from Ralph's supermarket without paying any attention. It is where I go for decent Chinese food in this area. Usually we would order the house special fried rice, garlic eggplant with tofu, a meat dish, and a soup. We are usually satisfied when we put chopsticks down. They have a few lunch special items available between 11am and 3pm. After being closed on Sundays for some time, Rising Sun is now open for dinner on Sundays, 3:45-8pm. It's a move I like very much. It now also has tables for dine-in customers but we usually order our food to go, a leftover habit from the pandemic days. For anyone new to the Rising Sun, they identified your to-go order not by name but your phone number. One last thing for the local folks, Rising Sun accepts Shop & Dine Lake Forest gift cards, so support our local business when you are in the mood for Chinese food.

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    Cristian B.

    I came with a hunger and oh boy did they fulfill that stomach appetite. The service was great. She's very friendly in the place looks very clean. I should eat there sometime. The food was delicious and the spices just right.

    Thai Curry Chicken ($13.65) 
 
 Happy Family ($14.95)
    Ray L.

    I have the gift vouchers that can be used in 99 locations in Lake Forest, CA. I noticed that Rising Sun Chinese food restaurant is one of them. After visiting the OC library at Foothill Ranch, I took my family to dine in on Saturday. It is the small business and I like to support because the front desk staff is very friendly. We ordered the following items for 5 people (3 adults and 2 kids). Thai Curry Chicken ($13.65) with rice Happy Family ($14.95) with rice Salty & Pepper Pork Chop($14.95) with rice We waited 20 minutes and were surprised to see the big portion size of Salty & Pepper Pork Chop. My kids liked Thai Curry chicken a lot. We were satisfied with the entrees we ordered. The only thing I don't like is that the restroom is not open for the customers. If you would like to buy lunch or dinner to go , Rising Sun is a good one to begin with. Just give it a try with 3 entrees I mentioned above. You won't feel disappointed. Will go back definitely.

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    Tracy Y.

    Hands down my favorite place since Sam Woo disappeared. Im a simple person. Bbq pork fried rice with some orange chicken. And trust me ive tried many spots for a quick go to.

    Orange Chicken $8 (lunch)

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    I love these guys. Super friendly, big portions, good value and tasty food. Cream cheese won ton are a lovely treat.

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    Don't come to this place close to closing time. The food liked dried and old. So we walked right out...

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    Very average food, sweet & sour chicken was old. Poor service - wasn't given any napkins & there were none on tables

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    It's ok and that's it. Not the best chinese food I've ever had. service sucks too, nasty little dirty place. I don't recommend this place:

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    It might take longer, but order the food fresh off of the menu. It's worth it. Very pleasant people.

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