I had just gotten home from the gym, and after renting a movie on Apple TV, we decided to stay in for the night. The only thing missing was some great takeout, and Canton City delivered. We ordered the walnut shrimp, Mongolian beef, and chicken chow mein, and every dish hit the spot. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what we were craving after a workout. The free egg foo young was an awesome bonus and a nice touch that you don't see very often. If you're looking for a solid takeout spot with consistently good Chinese food, Canton City is definitely worth checking out. You really can't go wrong. read more

Canton City Restaurant - Chicken, chow mein, walnut shrimp, Mongolian beef, and the free egg foo young - Cantonese Near Me - Montebello, California

After several years of eating here I can finally say that I've perfected our family order. Appetizer: Dumplings Soup: Egg Flower Noodles: Chicken Lo Mein Mains: Cashew Chicken and Broccoli Beef (honestly I told my husband that the Broccoli beef could be swapped for whatever he wants because he likes fried food so this will be swapped from time to time) Side: Garlic Green Beans (these are the absolute most DELICIOUS green beans I have ever eaten) The soup gets refills. The food is freshly made and so yummy. This is not fast food it's cooked family style and with flavor. One of the few food gems in Montebello. read more

Just to keep things in context, my review is as a critical eye going to a restaurant, I have been to Chinese and Asian food restaurants all over. A wise man accepts rebuke. I had a really ROUGH and challenging but good day, extraordinary, I wanted to be treated, or experience something special, fresh, and other-culturally, I really needed that set-apart divine refreshing, like women love a mani-pedi sometimes, I needed a full wash vacuum, and wax experience, but felt like I went through an aged car wash, but with pretty good Chinese food. On the surface of Yelp and Yelp pics, this place presents as a traditional style Chinese sit down restaurant. But many of the details weren't there. The menu is beyond wide and lots of choices, this is their strength. I expected the Chinese patterns on plates my memory had, and are shown on the website, but not sure where they were. Food was quite generous, between appetizer portion having more than expected of the family dinner and the meal main dishes this could fill a family of modest eaters on the two person deal if ordering takeout. As wide and varying as the named dishes on the menu were I was quickly overwhelmed. They accomodated a substitution and we were gladly on our way. I love it when the boat I'm on keeps moving. I loved the choices, prices were a bit high. WE are in our 60's so we don't need to feed a village, my wife wanted the appetizers choice though. Things started to look familiar, too familiar. They were out of fried rice, I really wanted some old school semi-greasy fried rice, I am diabetic so any rice going in should be flavored/seasoned. I wanted my appetizers to come out BEFORE my meal, distinction is powerful, boundaries are beautiful, separation of meal stages is important to me. But, not to be had. For me, this is an imperial imperative betrayed at a Chinese place-food wasn't served piping hot, entrees had cooled a bit as we slowly had our tea, crunchy sticks, and appetizers. Then finally the lukewarm main dishes. Morning sickness, cravings, swollen ankles, and the exhausting labor of birth, would likely kill a women if they all descended at once. So, something as personal as food, to me should be orderly, individally savored, and enjoyed hot.-If it attends and expects excellence, or just really good, NEVER feels rushed. Servers were kind, but there was a lot more momentum exhibited in this place than hard-working attentive awareness and action for the customers. I really struggled to get anybody's attention a few times, and it's relatively small. This place confused me a bit, I found conflict and compromise throughout our time. Maybe they need just one older chapperone Matriarch, Patriarch to really keep things tied down and executed well. If you are casual, and hungry this is an appropriate stop. But was more of a feedbag feeling, then a departure from our everyday American experience,to a foreign soil, into Chinese cultural refreshings. Things I struggled with: Plates and dishes were exactly like Norms, Denny's, Bob's Big Boy, Pete's patio, Spires. Beige non-descript, casual, non- exotic inventive touch. Although the menu is ambitious, I miss tablecloths, and especially defined pace of delivery the true old school Chinese embraced, unique Plates and rice holders with tops to maintain temps, table cloths, wall art or color, pouring our first cup of tea for us. A intense, intentional devoted experience of service and modest thankfulness that you're there. It always made us wonder how they did it before in other Chinese spots growing up. Well, we got less than we paid for in the whole experience, I like food, but very few places would I give an ambiance score of 0. We also were overcharged a bit, but on a day I want to be treated, I'm not gonna fight, but it felt insulting. Lots of interesting stuff at this place, but the too relaxed diner feel and putting a feast on the table that probably was originally served in stages instead all at once, no fried rice available, and at these prices, it felt like "Mel's chinese diner," than a respectable, hot Cantonese meal that would remove me from the hum drum daily beat. Most days I would have settled for this, but for a turning point day? Going out for Chinese food had been something special in my childhood. But I half-expected someone walking around with a coffee pot of decaf with the orange identifier sleeve and an apron. My score would truly be 3.5. Thank you very much, this place IS a gem, but if I pay much less for an Asian buffet nearby with a newer cleaner interior, piping hot food, and attentiveness, I can't justify the contrast to my wallet or wife. read more

A local gem for a reason! Canton City has been around since 1958 and this weekend I found out why! Was satisfied with every dish. We also ordered a LOT of food for just a table of 4. Happy to have leftovers though! (Some dishes not pictured). ALSO, one of the few places to still have crispy noodles with sauces as a little appetizer for the table! We ordered Mongolian beef, hot and sour soup, vegetable lo mien, fried rice, crispy walnut shrimp, egg rolls (vegetable & chicken), hot tea. We even ordered some almond cookies to go! And a nice surprise is that they give you one with your check. Our server was on it. He explained a little history to us and when we asked questions about how long the restaurant has been here and what's good to order, he was happy to answer. The place was busy and full on a Sunday afternoon. Not a reservation type of place and just a good mom and pop spot to get some quality/authentic Chinese. It's also one of the few spots that still makes "egg foo young" so we had to try it! Love the fluffy texture on the inside and the crisp like a burger on the outside. Ambiance is locals and bustling but also casual and home-y, which I loved cause the food speaks for itself and I felt comfortable right away. read more

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Been coming here for over 25yrs. Family run so that means great service. Food is great. Had trouble with my iPhone camera so I only have one picture and it's a little blurry. Highly recommend read more

Canton City Restaurant - Beef broccoli, fried rice, egg rolls. Egg soup - Cantonese Near Me - Montebello, California

動作很慢，態度又很差⋯⋯我不建議來這間餐廳吃 The service from the contact person was terrible! I waited 20 minutes... and when the woman came down, she was incredibly rude and said, "Why don't you just quit your job?" read more

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Been coming here since I was a kid. Good food, good service. Place is clean, parking lot & street parking. Been awhile since we've been here (years) but we always come back. : ) read more

Canton City Restaurant - Dinner specials 5/2026 - Cantonese Near Me - Montebello, California

The egg rolls were always one of the best things on the menu but since the new management took over, it's not the same dish. Wish they can bring that particular dish back. read more

No hate. My family and I have been coming here for about 20+ years. Still have the same charm, even thought Aunty is now retired. The Pros: Service. We have never had bad service, not sure if it was meant to be passed on to the younger generation that now runs the place, but always welcoming always smiling. This is a middle of the road good old Chinese American food spot. I mean old school. Same recipes, still serving egg drop soul and crispy fried noodles with mustard/ketchup before your meal, and complimentary Tea. That being said, if you grew up eating this style of american chinese food you will love it. This is def not Panda Express personal servings, its family style dining with plates to share. Our usual order is Kung Pao chicken, mongolian beef and chicken fried rice. Their sauces are old school, very runny and doesnt stick to the protein very well. I pass on the orange chicken, orange sauce is super sweet but lacks kick. Also the chicken is never coated properly in the sauce, just lightly tossed. Again very Mid. Not bad, not the best. Best around the area yes. read more

Service is always great employee's are all so kind. Food is always so good. I had a pretty big order & they got it out fast & hot & some items on the house, which is always nice. read more

Canton City Restaurant - BBQ pork,chicken fried rice, chicken lomein, spring egg roll's, broccoli beef, orange chicken, - Cantonese Near Me - Montebello, California

Since Wendy left I thought the food might change drastically. It still feels homey and family ran. I can't say it's exactly as it was when she was there. But is still real damn good. The service is A1. Definitely recommend this place. That soup is my fav read more

love tbe old school vibe and me u items, ben twice and will be back more. super cool neighborhood gem

A lot of things are just not good. Textures and freshness is not up to par. I could say more but I'm done with that place. It use to be good. read more

The food was what I expected. It was very delicious. Not to mention they're the few Chinese restaurants that still serve egg foo young.

Best food! Trying to find the right place and after 3 years... just founded. My trip from Santa Clarita, will worth no doubt. PURA VIDA!

I've been coming to this place since I was a kid. The food is out of this world and the staff is always so warm and welcoming. The place is always spotless and the I love coming here with my family. Would recommend to anyone looking for some comfort food. read more

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I've been coming to canton city for many years. Came back after years since moving. The decor is the same but clean, the food is Fresh and made to order. Delicious! Crispy veggies, great taste!! The best read more

Good service, food was very good. Chow mein with bean sprouts really enjoyed it. We also had white rice and egg food young or Yung. Good also. read more

The food is tasty. The atmosphere is nice. The service is great. The egg flour soup is my favorite.

The food was great and so was the service. Our to go place from now on. Brought back memories of a place we used to go as a child.

I'd skip it. Came here after hearing they might have proper pressed almond duck....they do not. Sorry Colin...you show me a picture of the right thing....and deliver something else. First picture -promised....second photo - delivered. That is not Pressed Almond Duck... read more

Canton City Restaurant - Waiters photo of pressed almond duck he said like they make. - Cantonese Near Me - Montebello, California

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Awesome place you get your bang for your buck for sure a must try if you've never been

This restaurant reminds me of the restaurant. My parents took us in Whittier, California, authentic Chinese food love their bean sprouts. I travel now from Fontana, California to here just to eat here and bring back memories of my childhood. read more

The appearance when you walk in seems like it's an old clean diner don't let that fool you. Is this the same cleanliness in the kitchen? read more

Delicious food. Very quick service. Been coming here over 49 years. Still my favorite.

Canton City is cozy and nostalgic. The food is delicious. Wendy our retired server we miss you. My sister and Honey Jerry brought me an my Honey David here for my Birthday. We loved the Almond Chicken, Spicy Kung Pao, BBQ Ribs, Egg Flower Soup an so much more and are all ready to come back for more...Thank you for making our Birthday lunch date so memorable Helen n David of Whittier See you Soon Canton City! read more

We have found a great old school Cantonese restaurant! No wonder it's been around 70 years. We had almond duck, chicken chow fun, egg foo young, string beans and steamed rice. We ate at lunch time and everything was really fresh. My only preference would have been for thinner pieces instead of the cubed shredded duck. We found it all really tasty. Service was quick and very friendly. Old school Far East Cafe (from the early days) and Paul's Kitchen customers will find food reminiscent of that comfort food. Easy parking in lot behind restaurant. read more

I have been going to this restaurant for over 30 years and the food has consistently been terrific . The service is friendly and when ordering delivery it is delivered in 20 -25 minutes and they phone you when they arrive at your home. Would definelty reccomend. read more

The employees are very kind, and compared to the area the boba is very cheap. The food is pretty good and the customers seem to look very pleased with their meal, highly recommended. read more

Ordered beef and broccoli, walnut shrimp and orange chicken. The staff brought out egg drop soup and wonton(?) sticks after we ordered. The egg drop soup hit the spot as it was a chilly day. Food arrived pretty quickly but it was visual apparent that some of the items were going to miss the mark. The orange chicken had a lot of fried batter, not much chicken, and was barely coated in sauce. Had a couple pieces to see if it got better but it was largely not worth pushing through the batter to finish. The walnut shrimp was overly sweet and did not have the coating found at most chinese restaurants. It wasn't BAD but it tasted a little off, maybe to appeal to more american palated? Beef and broccoli, a classic that is hard to mess up and to Canton City's credit, the dish was fine. Nothing stellar but comfortable execution. Located in the heart of Montebello I can see it's appeal, it is good for where it is. But in a similar vein, there is incredible chinese food 10 minutes north of here in Monterey Park and I cannot phathom why someone would choose this over the restaurant over there unless they were time/location bound to this specific spot. read more

Canton city is my favorite restaurant ever. They give you the egg drop soup with the crunchy noodles. You get free tea and delicious cookies at the end. Everything I've ever ordered has always been super delicious. read more

Ordered Honey walnut shrimp. Found it swimming in overly sweetened honey sauce Resulting in shrimp becoming soggy very quickly. Tried it. Wont be coming back to try this again. read more

Arrived at Canton City on a Sunday afternoon around 12:30. The dining room was already pretty busy but we were promptly seated with choices of booths or tables. A friendly young lady came to out table and delivered crispy dried noodles and a dish of red sauce and hot mustard. She took both our drink orders and food order. With in minutes she returned with drinks and cups of delicious egg flower soup. Our food followed shortly after the arrival of the soup. The food was hot and tasty and the portions were substantial. Service was excellent at this establishment as the servers promptly fulfilled our requests. The inside of the building was neat and clean but obviously an older place. I've driven by this place hundreds of times but todays visit was my first. I would definitely return if in the area again. read more

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First timer. Ordered fried shrimp, egg roll, chicken chow mein, rice, sweet n sour pork to be delivered. It's the family dinner number 2. Food arrived on time and beautifully packaged. I don't care for styrofoam packaging and prefer the Chinese cartons and this is how it was packaged. They also brought soup, almond cookies and fortune cookies. The taste was incredible. Fresh, flavorful and large portions sauces were yummy. This is my new favorite Chinese food establishment. You will surely be pleased. Thank you Canton City and all the other yelpers that recommended this place! read more

Great food. Traditional Cantonese food and they give you a lot! Reasonable prices and great service. The restaurant is clean and the staff is attentive and efficient. read more

Been coming for years the food flavor only gets better, thank you cantón city. Egg Rolls read more

Canton City Restaurant - Take out - Cantonese Near Me - Montebello, California

I use to love this place before I got lil bugs in my white rice. the food good and service just watch out what you eat

I haven't been here since before the Pandemic so I had no idea Wendy was gone. It was sad to not see her but had I known I probably wouldn't have stopped by. The food was good. Maybe the portions were smaller but I never ordered anything outside of chow mein, fried rice, and egg rolls. The chow mein was made w/ sprouts instead of noodles. I had my doubts but I ended up loving it. The vegetable fried rice was spot on, but sadly the egg rolls were basic at best. The service wasn't Wendy service, but these people are young. Hopefully it gets better for them. As for the vibe, it was fucken dead. Just and maybe 3 more people outside of the help. Not sure if ill be retuning anytime soon though since I don't live close by anymore. read more

Phone in order asked 3X for extra chives in soup and NO chives were in soup and to top it off The chicken in the soup tasted spoiled. When I called to inform them it was stated to me that next time they would put chives in soup. ????! I asked if they can compensate me a soup for next visit and said No ... once Yelp was mentioned he changed the his mind and said I can have a free soup..... gave them a 2nd chance ... Never again will eat there. read more

Canton City Restaurant - Wor Wonton Soup with PLASTIC - Cantonese Near Me - Montebello, California

Food is great. Service is great. Food was made promptly even in lunch rush hours. Place is clean. Can't wait to go back. They have pretty good lunch deals. read more