What an incredible little space! Between the restaurant on one side and the market on the other,…read moreit's a best of both worlds combo. The service is always great and friendly. There are sooo many options and varieties of dishes. The food is always yummy and great for dine in or takeout. It's definitely a repeat place to go!

Food amazing. Service amazing! The guys name was D…read moresomething.. Great service thank you!

They are very friendly and helpful. The food is good, the house Lo mein is worth the try, overall…read morevery ambiance place to sit and enjoy your meal

I qualify this review by admitting that I'm not a huge Chinese food fan. This is some of my…read morefavorite Chinese anywhere. Family owned and very friendly. Food is always fresh and cooked to order. Portions are large. Normally do takeout, but ate in the small dining room on this trip. The portion of general tso chicken was huge, hot and tasty. Always happy with my meal here.

The only dinner place open at town center by the strip due to spring break hours. I decided to get…read morefried rice with yum yum sauce for the second time in one day (03/19/26). Their à la carte options are very reasonable in price! Got two spring rolls as well with complimentary sweet and sour sauce for a total of just under $8. The rice had a good texture, and the yum yum sauce is always a perfect addition! The spring rolls were perfectly crunchy and I would definitely recommend the sweet and sour sauce. The container it comes in is perfect for two spring rolls, or great for extra dipping with one! Will definitely be coming back! The staff were great!

Placed a to-go order inside the restaurant and the hostess forgot to put it in. We waited over an…read morehour, asked for a refund and the employees were very rude. Never going back again. They did not apologize for their mistake, and barely acknowledged us the entire time we were in the EMPTY restaurant. There were only two other tables. Food definitely not made with love.

Notes: 1) been here once…read more2) lots of parking Pros: 1) good food 2) decent service Cons: 1) ambiance was okay but could be better Rating: 3.5/5 The sizzling rice soup was delicious. The mu shu pork dish was not so congruent. It was not bad but it also was not the best meal that I've had. The service was decent where we would get served well but there was also a lack of people in the establishment. The ambiance also was just lacking overall. Overall: I think it's worth to try it but I would not rush to come here to taste it. Sizzling rice soup: 5/5, I was impressed and amazed. I definitely recommend this dish if you want a soup that is flavorful. Mu shu pork: not worth as it did not blend well together. The filling was too salty and had a lot going on, and the wrapping was out of place. Overall, not a good dish. 1/5

I ordered moo shu pork, it tasted like bad fish soaked in dishwater, and it's supposed to be pork?…read more They preroll the moo shu for you with plum sauce, it takes you out of the equation. You don't have to worry if you like plum sauce or not cause you're getting it. I opened one of my pre rolled burritos, the filling was thick was the sauce like gummy. In all honesty, I think the filling was just too old and not edible I order the fried add on, the chicken had been reheated several times and was chewy and over cooked. It was the best part of the meal. I had never walked away from a meal before today, and now I have. $23.00 wasted. Did I say something to mgmt? no, I hate conflict. If they should do their own food quality testing.

The food is so very well prepared and quite tasty. But please, all, be very patient with the staff…read moreas they are shorthanded and things take as long as they take. However, the great meals are well worth the wait!

Notes: 1) been here once at night…read more2) decent parking space Pros: 1) great food 2) good service 3) good ambiance Cons: 1) not a lot of servers (seems like a local place) 2) no alcohol menu Rating: 4/5 This place has really good food overall. We had a variety of meats and dishes of which most turned out really well. The soup and appetizers were good too. I think certain flavors of dishes could be more flavorful/ more optimized. The service was good for the number of workers that were present. It being a local shop. It is as expected. We still had our waters filled mostly and had our dishes served out to us in a timely manner. Food ratings Dumplings: 5/5, love the sauce and the amount Lo mein: 4/5, classic with lots of meat Schezuan chicken: 3/5, was okay. It could have been better Egg drop soup: 5/5, hearty and delicious Egg rolls: 3/5, good but not worth Roasted pork fried rice: 4.5/5, good amount of meat and rice Triple Mongolian: 5/5, very flavorful and delicious

My favorite place for lunch when I'm on that side of town. Everything is delicious!!! There's…read morebeen nothing I've had that I didn't like!

Good food, reasonable price, friendly fast service. Like a cafeteria line, pay at the register so…read moreno reason to tip. We usually get takeout so can't comment on In store.

Notes: 1) only had takeout…read more2) went drive thru Pros: 1) fast service Cons: 1) some good food but majority was okay Rating: 4/5 (unable to fully rate because of drive thru) The ordering was quick and easy. They had our order done fast and on time. Service overall was good. Unable to comment on the ambiance but the drive thru option is nice and the restaurant didn't look bad from the outside. The food was majority just okay. The best dish is definitely the lo mein. The bao was okay. The twice cooked pork was okay. The beef stirfry was okay. The honey chicken was decently good. It was all relatively just an okay meal. Food ratings: Lo mein: 4.5/5, best dish there. Almost perfect with the seasoning and taste Bao buns: 3/5, pretty common tasting, nothing unique about it Beef stir fry: 3/5, pretty normal tasting, nothing unique about it Honey chicken: 4/5, was pretty good and unique Twice cooked pork: 2/5, tasted okay, not a lot of flavor overall between the meat or the veggies

Refreshing chicken dishes! Service was fast and the cups of soups are only $1 on Sundays- perfect…read morefor a starter. Portions are large- you certainly won't leave hungry (and will probably have leftovers). The chicken with vegetables needed sweet and sour sauce, but the mandarin chicken was seasoned wonderfully. Great for a chill spot with lots of options.

For years I've driven past China No 1 in Northport and never once stepped inside--until today…read more After eating there, I'm honestly scratching my head trying to solve the mystery of why it took me so long. I called in a takeout order, which is something I usually avoid. Let's be honest--takeout food often rides home like it's been trapped in a sauna. Fried food turns soggy, sauces disappear, and by the time you open the container it looks like it just survived a long trip through the Amazon rainforest. But since I ordered the Shrimp Szechuan Style with grilled vegetables, I decided to roll the dice. About ten minutes after picking it up, I got home and popped open that 21st-century "Tupperware" container--and the food was still steaming hot. Not warm... not "microwave revival" hot... I mean fresh off the stove hot. The first bite was magical. It had that love-at-first-sight feeling... or like that first date when you get butterflies down in the gizzard meeting someone special. The shrimp were fresh, the vegetables were cooked just right, and there was plenty of sauce--no dry "Sahara Desert" situation going on here. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and satisfying. This meal absolutely delivered. Now when you place your order, the lady on the phone might not be competing for any Southern hospitality awards--but she was efficient and clearly knew what she was doing because the meal was spot on. When I stopped inside, the restaurant was also very clean on this late Saturday afternoon, which is always a great sign. Maybe I've been hanging with the wrong crowd because nobody has ever mentioned China No 1 to me. Their loss. Turns out the best Chinese takeout in Northport has been hiding in plain sight for years... and the only mystery left is why I waited so long to try it. All these years of driving past this place... turns out the joke was on me!

On a road trip with my sister and she had a cravin' for Chinese. Found this restaurant in a…read moreshopping mall (ESSEX SQUARE Marketpkace) driving through Northport, Alabama. We went in at 1 PM on a Saturday. There was no one eating in. There were several takeout orders while we were there. The server was friendly and very efficient. Service was fast. For an appetizer, we tried the Crab Rangoons. They were delicious. Then we both got Hot and Sour Soup. It lived up to the hot part (heat wise). It was so hot that it was still warm even after we had almost finished with our entrées. My sister got the Moo Goo Gai Pan and I got General Tao's Chicken. Both lunch specials came with an eggroll and pork fried rice. The fried rice was especially good. The portions were generous and the food was good. This is a small shop with several tables inside. Definitely give it a try if you are in this area.

Today, I met a friend for lunch at China Bob's, one of those local gems that never disappoints. I…read morewent with the Spicy Shrimp with Szechuan Sauce and a side of fried rice. The shrimp and mixed vegetables were spot-on--fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right. As for the "spicy" part... well, let's just say if you've been eating hot food as long as I have, you're not breaking a sweat unless there's an actual fire in your mouth. Still, delicious all the same! Now, fair warning--this isn't fine dining. Your meal comes on a plastic disposable plate, and drinks are sold by the bottle. Prices are very reasonable, but if you're hankering for a refill, you'll have to buy another bottle. So sip that water or Pepsi slowly and make it last. The dining area is spotless, the service is quick, and the staff is friendly as always. Sure, there can be a little language barrier now and then, but if this old country boy can figure it out, I promise you can too. So grab your chopsticks (or a fork, no judgment here) and swing by this clean, quiet spot next time you're in the area. China Bob's always delivers a satisfying, no-fuss meal that'll leave you smiling -- and maybe wishing it was just a little spicier.

Cashew chicken lunch special was great! I get takeout from here at least once a month. Large…read moreportions even with the lunch specials, so it was enough for two meals.

One of my favorite restaurants in Northport! If you're not sure what you're hungry for, this is…read morethe place to be. You have two menus, Mexican or Chinese. I've had the Chinese twice, their sushi rolls, chefs kiss. I can't wait to try their Mexican cuisine. The service is great and the beer on tap is ICE COLD! I love the atmosphere, it's clean and comfortable.

We ate here today for the first time and it was so good the waiter "Jime" he was great! Fast…read moreservice checked in often and the summer rolls and pho were my favorite