I was craving Chinese food after my facial & this eatery was nearby. Thankfully there was no line and only two of the indoor tables were occupied. I looked over the variety of dishes and settled on a 2 item combo with Hawaiian Chicken & Spicy Garlic Chicken along with half & half of rice & Lo Mein. The lady who fulfilled my order was cordial. Service was nice & quick. The interior is no frills with ceramic tile used as wainscoting adorned the wall. I couldn't help but notice that the wall tiles by my table needed a good scrubbing. There were telltale signs of splatter of sauces & meals gone by. Other than that, the interior was clean. They did have a young man cleaning tables in front of their eatery. He needs to come in & pay attention to the wall tiles I chose to eat indoors since it was too hot to sit outside. When I opened the box it was overflowing! The Hawaiian Chicken was very flavorful but the Spicy Garlic Chicken was neither spicy nor even a hint of garlic flavor. That was disappointing but the chicken was tender. Both the rice & noodles didn't have much seasoning but the Hawaiian Chicken complemented it. Overall, though not fancy nor the best Chinese food you do get a bang for your buck. It's a decent meal. Would I return? Most likely but not often. read more

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Food is not as advertised. Kung Po chicken was ok. Orange chicken horrible. Chicken chop suey had mostly cabbage not any water chestnuts or bean sprouts. Flavor mediocre. I had my food delivered so I can't Sa anything about service and ambiance. read more

My wife and I visited again and we were hooked up . The food is delicious, the portions are plentiful, and the prices are very fair. The gal who helped us was super friendly and handled our order lickity split! Always fantastic and top notch quality. Do yourself a favor and visit! Never disappoints. 5 stars! Bravo read more

Cathay Chinese Food - Orange chicken, bbq pork and chow mein - Chinese Near Me - Menifee, California

It's a great local Family run Chinese Restaurant for takeout. They give you a lot of food for your Money. We can usually feed our Family of 4 with two regular Entree's depending on how hungry you are. It's not my all time favorite Chinese spot, but if you're looking to get theost for your money then it's a great place to know about. They are usually pretty quick about getting your Food ready even if there's a line, unless you order something they have to make fresh, then it can take a few extra minutes, but it's well worth the wait. It's a great quick Lunch or Dinner option I recommend trying. read more

Cathay Chinese Food - This is where you order your food from their Hot tables where they bring fresh Entree's from their Kitchen in the back. - Chinese Near Me - Menifee, California

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Service is usually good here so I can't complain about that, however today when picking up my order I noticed the noodles were brown, I asked if those were old noodles and I was told no they have more soy sauce, well when I got home and tried them, they were old! Super disappointed in the service received today read more

Located on Antelope & Newport Roads in the Ralph's shopping center, by Ross with plenty of parking. This is a fast-Chinese food restaurant where you pick your items at the counter, buffet style (which is what I was looking for). I'm surprised to see so many bad reviews, which makes no sense. I had their 2-item combo with 'BBQ Pork, Orange Chicken, Fried Rice, and Lo Mein'. Their BBQ Pork was very tender and the Orange Chicken was actual chunks of chicken which were not extremely battered and fried like the common recipe. The Lo Mein and Fried Rice were a bit bland for my taste, but they complemented the meat perfectly because they were so tasty, and delicious! Prices are very reasonable, and portions are big. Service was fast and efficient even though I went during busy hours this Saturday evening. There are a few tables inside and a couple of tables outdoors to enjoy your meal there. I had a great experience here and will definitely return to try other menu items. read more

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horrible , upset that I spent $33 dollars there, however the girls that work there are great. the food nasty! how are they open??

Cathay gives you a ton of food for $11.99! Actually, it's incredibly really. Large chucks of chicken, even larger pieces of BBQ Pork. The only reason this isn't a Five Star review is because the taste is missing something. It's not bland, just lacking in a signature taste. The flavor comes from the condiments. First, Five Stars for this family run business. They're very friendly and try very hard to remember you from previous visits. There are a few tables inside if you want to dine in, but this is basically a grab and go set up. We ordered two, three plate items last evening. We could have ordered just one, given the overly generous portions. Wow. Each styrofoam box seemed to weight three pounds each. That is not an exaggeration. They were huge! See photos. We will have leftovers for days to come. Get this, our tab including two egg rolls came to $31.78, including taxes!! Three and a Half Stars, rounded up to Four. read more

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This small take out restaurant has plenty of seating inside and out. Service was amazing. Staff was patient. He also gave heaping full of food. I got one 3 entree combo and one 2 entree combo. It was enough to feed 6 people. I got only orange chicken as that's the only thing we all can agree on to eat. The orange chicken was good. Server said it's better than Panda Express. I say its comparable to it. read more

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Food taste horrible don't recommend ppl to come here . Bland food . Meat looks old . Has no flavor

I found this restaurant to be the best I have ever been to in Southern California in the past 50 years. The food is delicious and the services are outstanding. read more

This place get full. For the location it's pretty much the best you can get. I love that give good portions! read more

Hubs and I split 3 item combo. Mushroom chicken, beef and broccoli, and kung pao chicken. Food to fill your belly, plenty of mediocre Chinese fast food that is. The kung pao was the worst of the three- sweet and not spicy and absolutely no resemblance to any kung pao I've ever had. Also ordered veggie and chicken egg rolls. Not good. Added a star for quantity but cannot recommend. These type of Chinese restaurants should really advertise as Chinese-inspired or better yet, Chinese uninspired. read more

Cathay Chinese Food - 3 item combo - Chinese Near Me - Menifee, California

Haven't been here in years but thought I'd give another try and it's still mediocre at best. Good value for combos but food is bland and doesn't make you feel any reason to come back. Pass on this one for me. read more

I was so disappointed in this Chinese food place that we ordered food from we got the three entrées re-ordered orange chicken, teriyaki chicken and beef broccoli and cream cheese wontons. The only thing that I really enjoyed eating here was the cream cheese wonton dips with the red sauce. The orange chicken was so Brady. They put way too much bread and I barely can taste the chicken. It tasted so bland. I did not like the sauce for this. The beef and the beef broccoli was super salty and I really did like the broccoli only. im so sad that it didnt turn out to be good! the lo mein had a weird aftertaste! i will order from a different chinese restaurant next time unfortunately. read more

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This is the best Chinese food place in town. The front lady is so friendly, and being very patient to introduce you the different food flavors. Great price, great taste. If you are looking for Chinese food in town, I recommend you try this place. read more

Cathay Chinese Food - Chinese Near Me - Menifee, California

I have gone to this restaurant for years now, and the food is always delicious! Yes, there may be times when you may get unlucky and get a batch that's not fresh, but it's not bound to happen every time. The noodles are thick and DELICIOUSLY made, the chicken is tender and perfect no matter what kind you get. The inside Is small and cozy, promoting a great sense of community and family. This place is especially good for large portions and multiple boxes. The workers have always been nice, and sometimes very generous with their portions! Although I believe they may have decreased the size of their boxes recently, this will always be my number one Chinese Food spot. 10/10, will steal your heart. read more

Cathay Chinese food? What happened to customer service? I just left there and the older Latina woman working there was rude. I asked if they could make the spicy garlic chicken and I would wait for it. This lady was like we're not making it right now and tried to serve me a spoon full of dried bits that looked overly dry and had been in the heat lamps for at least an hour and half. Like I am not a rude person but when someone responds with we're not making it now and didn't even ask the cook. The other girl was trying to ask for me and said he will wait for it. But this lady was just rude. Hopefully you can get some better customer service from your staff. You can reach out to me anytime. I will tell the truth about her customer service. read more

Ive been coming to eat here for years, the quality has gone down. There is no flavor in my food. I think they had changed ownership recently so the items have also changed. The noodles are just plain there are no veggies in it and the sauce they gave me is bland. It doesnt even taste like sweet and sour sauce. If you want cheap food and quantity you can eat here, but its sad to say that the original flavor and ingredients have left when they changed ownership. This is the last time I will be coming here. read more

Cathay Chinese Food - Lo mein and chicken - Chinese Near Me - Menifee, California

Please save your money and DON'T EAT HERE!!!. Threw away two entrees. Found a roach in the noodles. I called the owner to let her know, was placed on hold and they hung up on me. read more

Cathay Chinese Food - Chinese Near Me - Menifee, California

The portions were large. The food arrived quickly. Unfortunately, the food was totally bland. I ordered three types of chicken. One was supposed to be Kung Pao. I could not taste ANY spice. The 'fried rice' had no taste either. It had about a tablespoon of carrots and peas added to brown? rice that never saw a wok/frying pan. Overpriced as well. Never again will I order from this restaurant. read more

Yum! Tasty Chinese food!! Different from other fast Chinese food places, but in a good way. The Orange Chicken was not heavily breaded and was made with large, juicy chicken; it has a nice thin crispy outside and delicious sauce. I also had the Garlic Spice Chicken. This was a pleasant change if you like spicy, garlicky and sweet all in one, yum!! The Chicken Egg rolls were a nice treat too; loved the crunchy cabbage in it as well. To drink I had the Thai Iced-tea. Deliciously creamy and sweet. Perfect match with the Garlic Spice Chicken. The portions are huge! Enough to feed two people in one meal. The staff here are super friendly! read more

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I was welcomed right away by a very nice lady. I ordered 3 items and it came with rice and noodles. She was kind enough to let me do half and half. I chose beef and broccoli, mushroom chicken and kung pao chicken. She did give me some suggestions. Also some things to try next time. She gave me some extra sauces to go to try as well. I have to say the food was hot and delicious. But the star was definitely the mushroom chicken! Very surprising. I would absolutely order a whole plate of it next time. Highly recommend! read more

Cathay Chinese Food - Three item plate. Half rice half noodles with Beef with broccoli, mushroom chicken and kung pao chicken. Delicious! - Chinese Near Me - Menifee, California

Pretty typical take-out--exactly what I was hoping for. I wasn't a huge fan of the sweet & sour chicken, but the spicy garlic chicken and orange chicken were delicious. I'd definitely order from here again. I didn't see the inside of the restaurant, but the service was great. read more

Cathay Chinese Food is, without a doubt, the best spot for Chinese food in Menifee. From their flavorful broccoli beef to their perfectly cooked almond chicken, every dish hits the mark. My family has lived in Menifee for 35 years, and we've been coming here for as long as I can remember--it's a family tradition at this point. The food is always fresh, and the flavors are consistently amazing. If you're a fan of that classic chop suey-style Chinese food, look no further because Cathay does it right every time. One of my all-time favorites is their vegetable egg rolls, which are crispy and packed with flavor, and the cream cheese wontons are to die for. Cathay has been a staple in the community for years, and it's easy to see why--it's the perfect spot for anyone craving authentic, delicious Chinese food. I highly recommend this place to anyone who hasn't tried it yet. Trust me, you won't be disappointed! read more

Best place ever!! I miss living here I shall be back soon enough I always stock up on the BBQ pork everything else is really good. It's just I have to pick and choose when heading back 5 hours back home. This place I highly recommend. The people have always been nice, the place is clean, and everything about the food is all around good. You really can't go wrong read more

I ordered the 3 item combo with broccoli beef and orange chicken. They have very flavorful broccoli beef and the best Thai tea. Service was fast and friendly. They have seating indoor and outdoor to sit down and have your meal. The price is reasonable for the amount of food. I was very pleased. read more

This place has always been amazing for takeout. The staff are nice and very fast with orders. Food is amazing at a very low price with a wide variety of chin dishes. Even seating is great having a well decorated space to enjoy your meal. If you need affordable fast and delicious takeout, this is definitely the place. read more

Brought family visiting from out of town here for dinner. The man with the mask was extremely rude when I asked a simple question when I was paying. I don't know if it was a race thing or because my card declined because he was super nice and chatty with every single customer after us as we sat down and ate inside and observed. It was quite embarrassing with the attitude he displayed toward us and that my family had to witness it. We will never be back, the quality of food went downhill and the prices are jacked way up anyway. read more

Awesome!! The best ever ! Been going there for many years.. love this place.. reasonable prices and lots of food!!

We love this place. Good food, nice service- and inexpensive! Lots of food for little cost. Great local place for that soul food.

I have been coming here for more than 30 yrs . A noticeable difference in portions this time I got a bowl full of rice with hardly any of my chosen entree . And before they would allow me to have two entrees (small portions of each) in a bowl and now they say only one entree . They were always known for their hearty portion sizes now with this economy it's gotten to them too. read more

They have prepared food on steam tables so service could be fast. I don't know why but at 4 pm they on a Saturday they had a rush of people. But if your vegetarian I would not recommend this place. My husband is vegetarian and their was no dish available on the steam table, you can order but their is only 2 choice's Buddha feast and vegetables delight not sure what the difference is we ordered the Buddha feast and it's a lot of veggies in an oyster sauce ... very bland flavor. The 3 dishes my husband picked for me we all chickens that were deep fried. My husband says all the chickens were deep fried. I had to go walk all the way to living spaces to use the bathroom because they won't let you use their bathrooms with a big sign it's because of Covid, which makes no sense because they let you eat inside with their tables. Food was just ok nothing I would come out for again read more

Cathay Chinese Food - 3 item combo - Chinese Near Me - Menifee, California

I'm 36, I've been eating here since I was literally a kid. It's my absolute FAVORITE Chinese place on the planet. When I come back to visit my home town I try to eat here as often as I can... So, you might imagine my surprise when I got my food today and was disappointed. One item was wrong. The kung pow chicken great, but the noodles really sucked. Ya'll like changed the noodles. They were different, no flavor, not the same cabbage and carrot. I added sweet n sour sauce to idk, give it something and that didn't help. Really disappointed. The egg roll was good though. read more

Ordered food today to eat inside and asked for cup of water. The cashier is charging me .25 cents for the water. All restaurants have happily provide courtesy water but not Cathay. Since its not giving me that courtesy of free tap water, I will no longer give them the courtesy of my business. For .25 cents more they want to milk from me, they lost lots of money for driving me away. read more

Used to be really good, unfortunately my husband got food poisoning from the bbq pork!! We had to toss the rest of the food.

Just a simple Note to self when making future orders. There was no peanuts in Beef kung pao, different version of kung pao. House fried rice - kinda like brown rice mixed in with carrots, peas, 5 shrimps chunks of chicken, and extra cooked bbq pork. More like american type of fried rice. Not really authentic asian fried ricr read more

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I can't even give this place one star. Since the new people took over the food is very bad and dry tasting. New cooks do not cook good at all. I will never go there again. I loved the old owner, he had great great cooks and service. I will go to another competitor now. They don't even cook the food on the menu. They want to sell you something else . Also their food is not cooked complete, it's raw or over cooked. The orange chicken was raw. read more

We call this place 50/50. Half the time the food is excellent and the other half of the time it's lacking the thing taking it over the top. Portions are good size and the staff are good. Usually there is a crowd, waiting in line. This time the food wasn't that great. The orange chicken did not have the same flavor. Coating wasn't as sticky. Also of course no egg fu young. We have come down here different days to see if we could figure out the 50/50 code but to no avail. read more

Found this place during the week long power outage in the area. It was surprisingly good! I'm quite critical of Chinese food coming from Chinatown NYC & San Francisco. Local Chinese doesn't reach the levels of these 2 American Chinese food usually but this was close and definitely worth a try. Quick service for take out and lovely people. We've gone back a couple of times and always enjoy. read more