Sam’s Palace

The food was bland and not good. My chow mein was mostly bean sprouts with very few noodles, and it…read morelacked flavor. The wonton soup was ok, but overall the meal didn't leave much of an impression. The service was good and friendly. We were the only customers. The restaurant is located in an older building, so the interior felt a bit dated and not the cleanest. The tables and utensils also felt like it wasn't the cleanest.

Just what we needed! Great comfort food. Funny and friendly server. Casual environment.read more

Entrance, Amateur Art by Local Artists/Graffiti trash of locals.

Beef in oyster sauce

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Ate8 Noodle House

4.0(389 reviews)

4.5 mi

Clean restaurant, clean bathroom. Friendly service,…read moredelicious food! If you want something different from the big restaurants, try this!! They sell asian snacks too :)

Came here due to Yelp good rating and the food photos looked really good to eat! And yes, this did…read morenot disappoint! We were a bit iffy since when we came the place was empty and place is pretty big and open. However, as we were already seated,, some people started coming in. You order on the counter and they will call you when order is ready. Food came quickly. Place is nice and clean. We got the pork chop and the chicken fried rice. Both flavorful and delish! We will definitely be back when we're around the area!

Front counter

Tonkotsu Ramen

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Canton Restaurant

3.1(113 reviews)

1.8 mi

This is my second time coming. Both times have been great…read more The food is delicious. As spicy as you want it. The service is excellent. Very nice and very attentive. The ambiance is casual and calm. The egg rolls are to die for.

very very good we ordered mapo doufu, dumplings, lettuce,…read morebroccoli beef and steamed rice.

The dinner "salad": iceberg with a few pieces of shredded carrot and cabbage

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China House

I've been coming to China House since I was a kid, and it still hits exactly the same way every…read moretime. This isn't one of those fancy fusion places trying to reinvent American-Chinese food -- it's pure, classic comfort, done right. Got the orange shrimp (the star of the menu, obviously) and it was perfect: plump, juicy shrimp tossed in that iconic sweet-tangy sauce, with just the right amount of crisp on the outside. The broccoli on the side was fresh and not overcooked, which is a win for any Chinese takeout spot. Service was warm and fast, even on a busy Saturday night. The place has that cozy, no-frills vibe that only comes from being a family-run staple for decades. If you're in Lucerne Valley and craving the kind of Chinese food that tastes like home, skip the new spots and come here. 10/10, will keep coming back for another 43 years

We love this little random place in the high desert. I believe they're under new ownership, but the…read morefood is still delicious and the staff is still extremely friendly and helpful. I believe the old owner still may be the chef, but I'm not quite sure. I know this place gets mixed reviews, but we've always liked it as an American takeout Chinese food option. It's just very nostalgic of my husband a nice childhood with the flavors they offer. The war wonton soup was delicious and filled with goodies like meat and shrimp. And I get Moo Shu almost every time because it's just yummy. Honestly, we all finish our plates when we come here. I think the spice is a great meeting place for lunch or dinner when you're in the high desert my whole family will highly recommend this on any given day as a meeting place.

Pancakes

French toast with sausage and over medium eggs

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Chicken and beef Ramen

Phoenix Buffet

2.7(9 reviews)

4.5 mi

It smelled like fart and sweat but the food was good I like that name too. The service was pretty…read moregood and I recommend this place for the food

At the old Outlet Mall this little Buffet is the last restaurant in the food court!…read moreThe items they have are very limited and not what you're going to expect. The man who owns the place is very nice as he's doing all that he can to hold on to his business since most retailers have abandoned the old outlet mall. My wife and I ate there today and he did have several good things to eat, service was great but very little to choose from. Chicken wings were good, tried the pig feet since that was the other meat, it was also good. The things I did eat were good, the things I didn't try didn't look very edible? If your just in a need for some food and don't care about having just few items give him some support!

In the old food court, last restaurant standing. Hanging on by a thread!

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Panda Express

2.8(213 reviews)

4.7 mi

I'm not giving 5 star not because it's bad but because vs other panda express places. Feels small…read moreand cramped. Food is same as vs other places. It's just design layout confusing not welcoming feels tight claustrophobic and unwelcoming. Double entry Door and another entry door design adds to confusion. Staff seems not as tightly run ship vibes vs other PE. But if you or someone in your party craves or must have chinese this is your place.. order online it's faster but not sure if portion is more or less. Depends on your scooper. And come on panda express can you not be so stingy with scooping foods. Nearly most times at every PE the employees are literally picking smal small large and counting number of brocoli counting the number of meat pieces putting pack pieces that are too large come on ???? Really? What's next a scale at the cashier if it's over they take a grain or two of rice out of the box ???

I pointed out to an employee about the dirty floors but she just shrugged me off saying we were…read morebusy! In N out has 4 times the customers and never have I found floors liked this!.. There was no line when we came In and I could see there were enough employees. This particular branch has been going downhill. We always stopped for our dinner here on the way back to california but I guess this was the last time. In N out is cleaner and cheaper and delicious.. sorry to the owners but someone has to check on this branch.. employees are not as nice as the other branches too.

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Panda Express

2.9(20 reviews)

1.1 mi

Great for catering large parties as long as no one is gluten free or vegetarian. You get plenty of…read moredelicious food for the price and it comes with plates, cutlery, and serving spoons. They even gave us sauces and fortune cookies. It is such a steal. Very easy to do online

This store is always clean, the staff are always friendly and helpful. It makes a big difference…read morewhen you are greeted with a smile. The food is always fresh as well.

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PanPan Wok

3.7(122 reviews)

32.6 mi

Probably the worst Chinese food I've ever had in my entire life. Do not get the chow mein. It was…read moreabsolutely disgusting. The chicken smelled strange and was also absolutely disgusting. Worst $12 I've ever spent on a meal.

I love this restaurant. The food is tasty and fresh. The Service is great from the minute you…read moreenter. The restaurant always appreciate to be clean.

Emptiness

Beef & Broccoli/Chicken Teriyaki w/fried rice and Kung Pao Chicken/Black Pepper Chicken with Noodles & Fried Rice.

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Different choices

Young Dim Sum

4.2(198 reviews)

32.6 mi

Been there a couple of times. Dim Sum service was speedy, friendly and professional even when the…read moreplace was full of customers. They serve in restaurant as well as pick-up. I have eaten in Chinatown in San Francisco and also in Los Angeles, this place compares well! Food is really good and fresh. Parking area is huge (near the Von's supermarket and lots of other businesses) family friendly, wheelchair assessable, with clean restroom.

My daughter and her bestie were talking about dumplings, so they looked up this place and wanted to…read moretry it. I had no idea it was even here, It used to be a sushi spot, so we figured we'd give it a try :) I wasn't sure what to expect, but we were pleasantly surprised We've been to a lot of dumpling places so I'd say we can tell good, mediocre and bad and we thought everything tasted pretty great. Everything came out fresh, hot, and really good. Spicy wontons were delicious. Our server was super sweet. She was taking care of us, another big party, and a few smaller tables but still made sure our drinks stayed full, checked on us often, and made sure we had everything we needed. Great service. We ordered: Pot Stickers (totally forgot to take a picture) Fried Pot Stickers Soup Dumplings Spicy Wontons Cucumber Salad Glad we gave this place a try :) If you're craving dumplings, it's worth checking out. We'll definitely be back.

Xiao long bao

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Beef roll up pancakes

House of Joy

3.7(300 reviews)

32.2 mi

A recent service appointment next door at the Victorville Hyundai brought me out to House of Joy…read moreagain. The lunch specials here are still very delicious and a great value deal. This time I chose Shrimp Egg Foo Young. Their egg foo young is a little different here, closer to a Japanese Okonomiyaki. It is crispy with lots of shredded cabbage and water chestnuts. It came with a corn egg drop soup, cream cheese fried wonton, fried or steamed rice, and a vegetable egg roll. Shrimp had a nice snappy texture. Service is attentive, polite, and efficient. The menu is extensive so there will be many choices. Be sure to request their Korean menu as well for even more selections.

Food/delicious Service/attentive…read moreAmbience/The place seems empty most of the time. This is probably not a plus for the restaurant, but it is definitely a plus as a customer. You can always walk in straight to a table. However, just like any local business I wish more people could come and enjoy this place. Definitely one of the best Chinese food spots in the high desert

Bland

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Tea for two

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Jeff H.

2 years ago

The sweet and sour pork here is incredible! Perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and the sauce strikes the ideal balance of tangy and sweet. The portion size is generous, and every bite is packed with flavor. The staff is friendly, the service is fast, and the place is clean and inviting. This dish alone is worth coming back for--highly recommend it to anyone who loves delicious comfort Chinese food! read more

Christopher G.

11 years ago

Love this place I try to come here like once a month, great Chinese food for not being a big name. Orange chicken is the bomb and fried rice always taste fresh. If you haven't tried it yet make sure to take time to get some good Chinese read more

Mitchell D.

9 months ago

It's not here. Out of business. Gone girl. Sayonara. No longer in business. No more to say 85 characters

Joe H.

8 years ago

a+++++ finger-licking good. panda palace by stater brothers in barstow read more

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