Food was overpriced! Environment was nice. Only the Duck was definitely a must order dish. read more

Chang'an - Toasty duck cut in front of your table - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tustin, California

We went in for lunch expecting high prices for average food and were very pleasantly surprised! The prices are still high, but the food was above average; the Peking duck was definitely good (the duck soup is free, but must be ordered, was also much quite tasty) and both the fried eggplant and lychee prawns were very well done. Finished with the rice cake, sticky rice, and peppercorn ice cream; the first two were average and a bit pricey, but share the ice cream. It's a little numbing, but halfway through, we'd had enough. read more

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Hidden in the back side of the building, this is a high class Northern Chinese restaurant. The decor reflects the name, Chang An, the ancient capital of China. The Beijing duck is the showcase dish, which is lit on fire before it is served. Siced skin is served first with brown sugar dip. Then, the skin and meat came with the usual scallion, sauce and tortillas. Mapo tofu with fish maw has a really good flavor. Beef tongue is tender with a great mild flavor. Lee chee shrimp comes with large lee chee fruit. Service is very good and the staff members wear digital name tags. Expect to pay over $100 per person, so bring someone worthy. read more

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Interior is beautiful, food is not great. Servers here don't know what they're doing. Overall, not a good experience. Leaving disappointed. More details to the bad service : I asked a server to refill my ice water, the sever came back with steaming hot water. Asked another server to replace the water, the sever came back with luke warm water. I had to ask the THIRD time to get iced water refilled. The whole thing takes over 10 minutes, I was waiting thirsty. In an upscale restaurant like this, I would expect an easier time getting basic request fullfilled like getting iced water. Ordered an appetizer, it never came. In the end, server told us it's sold out. Could have let us know a lot sooner. Added a meat dish just to find out in the end it was never added either. What a joke. read more

Truly an exceptional experience, roast duck w/ flaming tableside service was well worth it, staff is impeccable and kind. This place was worth every penny Wok fried crispy chicken w/ dry chili is not for the faint of heart but incredible if you love heat. Finally the durian milk cake was amazing, capturing the best elements of the fruit in cake form. Go here while you can because this place will be booming SOON! read more

Chang'an - Roast duck w/ cucumber and cold noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tustin, California

The food was not very authentic Xian cuisine. Every dish is overpriced. Service was just mediocre. We spent almost $300 for two people, and were very disappointed. read more

Not sure why it's not rated higher. It's $$$ but it is the closest thing to eating in Beijing or Shanghai here. If you want Panda Express you're gonna be mad but this is true high end Chinese Schezschuan however you spell it food. read more

Overall experience was good, but expected better and consistent service from such a pricey restaurant. Came tonight to celebrate my daughter's 18th birthday. Kids liked most of the dishes except the squid-squid was too chewy. Mutton dumplings a little too salty. The duck was fabulously as well as the sea bass. We also ordered rice but they forgot and brought it out pretty late into the meal. I thought the restaurant would have done a little bowl of noodles or something for her since it was her birthday and they asked what was the occasion. Ambience good though. Not sure if we'll return given the high price . read more

Went here for my birthday, and they did not disappoint! We ordered ahead the Peking Duck and it was so worth it! The chef lit the duck on fire and then cut pieces for us to eat. The skin was amazing and melted in your mouth like butter. We also ordered this black tofu, which was delicious! They gave me a complimentary noodle soup for my birthday and the noodles were so chewy and the soup tasted amazing! The service was very good, all of the servers kindly answered any questions we had. Would definitely come again for a special dinner! read more

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This place is a joke. Mediocre food was super expensive price. And the server doesn't know how to serve. Doesn't even deserve a star

Chang'An's environment and ambience has always been excellent, one of the best among Chinese restaurants nearby. In the past, besides the Peking duck (its claim to fame), all other dishes were pretty awful. Our recent trip had this all changed. Besides the duck, which was excellent as always, we also ordered stir fry beef with wild pepper and pork rib. Both were very good. The stir fried beef was so good that we asked for a 2nd serving. We also ordered two deserts, picture attached. Both were very tasty. For drinks, we ordered rose black tea, which was refillable, and 2 beers. The total bill was about $360 for 4 people, tips not included. read more

Chang'an - 鸭酥 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tustin, California

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Ive dined here twice and contrary to other reviews (which gave me low expectations) the food and service were not that bad. I do admit for the price point, it is a little absurd however. Of course, I do agree with other reviews that if you are going to make the trip, you will certainly dislike it if you don't reserve the roast duck beforehand. I think it is some of the best roast duck I've ever had: not too fatty and sliced thinly enough where I'm not sick of it after one bite. I also like how they added the wood-fire smoked portion, which wasn't there when i first dined here. It really has a different flavor and gave us the joy of trying two dishes in one. Unfortunately, I think only the duck is exceptionally done here. Ive tried a lot of their other dishes, and although the presentation is beautiful, they were all pretty lack luster for the price you'll end up paying. My favorite dish other than the duck, was the old Shanghai style smoked fish. I think the glaze on that dish was excellent. I also enjoyed eating the eggplant as well (but I also just love eggplants). The twice cooked lamb was good when I first went, but when I came back I didn't like it as much anymore. The short ribs were good but not worth the price. The pan fried dumplings and mapo tofu were a bit lacking in my opinion overall. The peach green tea is very fragrant, I think it's a must if you're looking at drinks. I would give it 4 stars mainly for the friendly and enthusiastic service (they really expressed they took pride in their food) and I do think you should try it at least once for the tableside duck roasting and carving presentation! read more

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They are literally doing one-time business. First, food tastes really average for a $200+ per person restaurant, one of our green vegetables dish first came with a very thick and long hair in it, we noticed it immediately when they put on the table. And the second time they brought it, the vegetables are super hard to bite off and chew. Second, service is quite disappointing. For those seafood we ordered, they never tell us the price per pound, and never confirm the quantity and quality with us. Based on fish bone length and head size, it should be approximately 1.1-1.3 lbs, but they charged us 3 lbs. (My friend joked they were charging us by weighting the whole dish, including the soup and the bowl....) Also, they never provide us a detail receipt on what we ordered and the price for each dish. Until we suspected, they excused that we have to wait for the manager returns to get the receipt. Eventually, they provided it to us, but they have cleaned up the table and we lost the fish that we want to argue about. Last, they force their customers to pay minimum 25% tips on after tax price. Yes, you are paying tips for tax. Remember, this is an average $200+/person restaurant. read more

We booked a private room for our friends birthday and the host stated that it was $150 per person as the minimum which we were completely okay with. We barely ordered anything, 2 king crabs, 2 Peking ducks, and some dishes and the bill came out to about $3500. It's expensive in my opinion, but that's not the reason for the 1 star review. The servers demanded 25% tip and tried to force it upon us when we didn't receive excellent service to begin with. Our party noted that we were okay with tipping 20%, but the servers went back and forth slightly arguing with us that if you book a private room you have to pay 25% tip and they tried to over charge my friends credit card with the 25% tip. We noted this rule was not vocalized to us when booking the room and they stated tipping was mandatory in California. After going back and forth, they let us leave with tipping 20% because we stated no one told us about this rule. To be honest, it wasn't about the money. We will gladly tip more than expected IF WE CHOOSE TO. The issue that it was expected, the food was mediocre, the service was whatever, the demand for tip afterwards was disgusting. read more

The Peking duck is one of the best in southern California. I like mushrooms fired with vegetables, that's so tasty read more

I went there once on a business trip a few days ago, and the overall feeling was pretty good, whether it was the taste of the food or the service gave me a more comfortable feeling.The environment is more elegant and cozy, and you won't feel very noisy read more

Came to Chang'an and had the Duck, Truffle noodles, and Soup. Overall the presentation & duck in my opinion was a 7/10 . The duck itself was very rich in flavor and the pear that was included in the wraps complimented it well. However I don't know if this was a language barrier but I was under the impression that the soup was included since it was apart of our "duck". When offered, it seemed like it was apart of our course rather than a additional purchase. Just a warning to anyone who decides to come here. Ambiance was fancy and service was nice. read more

First time here. Won't be the last. Very pretty and quiet atmosphere though lighting a bit too subdued. Awesome friendly attentive service and such a great menu. One of the best racks of lamb I have ever had. Lots of interesting dishes. Superb Peking Duck though the "tortillas" or rice wraps are a bit chewy. Expensive but worth it. read more

Peking duck show was ok, food is average and pricey. Waiter's response when I showed them a piece of fishing line in our wonton soup that i was about to feed my baby "Oh no, I'm sorry I will let the chef know I can replace the soup for you!" We didn't need the soup to be replaced and they just brushed it off like nothing ever happened! read more

Chang'an - In our wonton soup, might of come along with the krills that they put into the soup! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tustin, California

Finally visited this restaurant on the weekend for the roasted duck. The food is average quality but the service was not good. Servers and impolite and inexperienced. Will not go back again for sure. read more

I finally got around to trying Chang'an and was very pleasantly surprised. The food, service, ambiance were all incredible. Yes, it's expensive compared to at typical Chinese food restaurant but this isn't a typical Chinese restaurant. Definitely worth a shot and definitely have to get the duck (which you have to preorder) read more

The food was amazing!! All dishes came out quickly as well. The ambience was comforting and the decor is beautiful. Highly recommend. read more

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I had the wonderful experience of having lunch at Chang'an! I've eaten dinner there before, which was delicious and beautifully served, and unlike any Chinese food I've ever had. (This is not chow mein or orange chicken, but food traditional to elegant restaurants in China - a very different kind of cuisine! ) Now that Lunch Specials are being served, it was a great opportunity to try new dishes. The menu is reasonably priced and the food just as delicious! I had beef shank - flavorful and tender, pork soup buns - with a sauce that was amazing, and a delicate tofu dish with a vegetable called Toon. It was a great meal and a great introduction to new tastes! The staff is welcoming and friendly and the servers delightful in describing the dishes. The atmosphere is calm and warm. A great experience all around! read more

I have previously had dinners at Chang'an - which is an exceptional experience - and I'm also happy to say that they are now offering a special lunch menu that is just as delicious with just as exceptional service at a very reasonable price. The food is not your typical "American Chinese" food. Instead, they offer a selection of traditional foods with tastes that are always a happy surprise. Whether it's a beef, poultry (OMG, their duck!) or seafood dish, noodle soup, bao or - my new favorite - their duck wings, each is somehow familiar and, at the same time, new and exciting. Even better is that the portions are large enough to share - or bring home for later! The restaurant is beautiful (you should even check out the bathroom!) and it's quiet - no matter how full - so it's always a lovely place to go for real conversation. Their wine selection is excellent and they offer a variety of teas that are also a pleasure if you're a non-drinker (like me). And definitely try their desserts. They're delicious! If you have a special occasion, meeting or event, Chang'an should definitely be on your list to consider - but first go with friends, family or work colleagues. You'll love it. read more

This is definitely a restaurant on my block list. The restaurant has really high end decoration. However the food and service doesn't match the money you spend. I went for a dinner with group of friends. We ordered many dishes. None of them are below $50, but I don't remember what I ate there. The food tastes just ok, like 6 or 7 points of 10. None of them are perfect comparing with the high end restaurant. I wouldn't suggest anyone to waste the money there. Not worth! So disappoint. The management is not respecting the customers. I understand the most famous dish is the Beijing duck, but their house rule is no more than one duck per table regardless of the number of people. Not sure how does this rule come out, but definitely not reasonable or smart. If I have a group of 12 people, it means at least two of them won't be able to share it. It just doesn't make any senses. Overall, this is worst experience I had in a "high end" restaurant. Please be respectful to your customers. read more

Chang'an - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tustin, California

The prices were so high that we almost walked out without ordering, but then we figured, "oh, what the heck, we're here, might as well see what we can afford." I ordered a rather small (for Chinese restaurant) dish of combination, medium shrimp (8) asparagus, carrots, jicamas (lots!) pimento pieces and cashews, in lovely seasoned clear white sauce. ABOUT $40 My husband ordered Barbecue pork ribs (about 6 smaller sized, looked to be "baby" ribs about 2" inches) excellent. ABOUT $48. We splurged on a-pot of excellent peach-green tea. EXACTLY $28 We got 2 bowls of steamed white rice, not on menu.. ABOUT $9 We tipped $20 Total of about $149. We also received due to Chinese holiday, an adorable Tiger head for each of us. NO CHARGE We rate this very poor value, good food, but not enough at any price. Nice efficient service,friendly staff. read more

Best Peking duck in OC. The service was incredible. The decor is classy and upscale. We truly enjoyed every dish we ordered. They are not cheap, but you get what you pay for it. We will definitely go back. read more

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Came for my husband's 73 year old birthday. Wanted something special and we surely got it with the star of the night: roast duck. The service and attention we received was excellent. For the birthday boy, the restaurant presented him with a bowl of long life noodle soup. That was a nice touch. We ordered dishes that went well with the roast duck. Old Shanghai smoked fish, black fungus onion salad in vinegar, individual wonton soup, stir fried shrimp with snow peas and cashews, sautéed pea tips with garlic and stir fried truffle shrimp with noodles. The ambiance was elegant, clean, spacious and romantic. Perfect for couples and special occasions. read more

Chang'an - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tustin, California

The place was nice inside and quiet. We came here for lunch and there were 6 of us. The duck was ordered a day ahead which is required. It was a full duck that was lit on fire at table side and sliced by a skilled chef. The duck was prepared 3 ways. The duck skin was sliced first and pair with sugar that you dipped the skin in and ate. That was the first time any of use experienced that method of eating duck skin. To me, the skin was not as crispy and very oily. The rest of the skin was left on the duck. One way offered was original and the other was smoked. The smoked duck could have stayed longer under the glass for a stronger smoke taste. It was paired with a flat wrap that was steamed instead of the bao. Plum sauce, sliced scallions and pear was to be used in the duck wrap. The pear was a pleasant surprise and different. The bones were made into a wonton soup that we choose to do, and it was delicious. We also ordered 3 other dishes, but they are small plates. The duck wraps given was 10 when there were 6 of us and at least 2 per person should have been provided. There was more duck left than the wraps. Once the food came, not much attention was paid to us, or they would have asked us earlier if we wanted more wraps. By the time they came to check on us, we just finished and made ready to pay and leave. The potions of food were not plentiful for 6 people and way over-priced. The tea price shocked us for it was $28 a pot. Nothing special about the tea. Did not have much of the flavor we were expecting. We wanted to try this place and we did. Not sure if it's worth coming back. One time try it seems. read more

If you want my honest opinion about this restaurant, I would tell you don't bother and save your money go to elsewhere. In the scale of 1-10, the interior decoration of this place is worth 10, the food is about 1, and service is 0. It is quite sad that after we spent almost $800 in here for 3 of us, I can't name one dish that's delicious. And all I can think about is how long will this place last? I don't understand how the management runs this place, if you can afford to spend so much money on your interior, why don't you hire some real chefs? And train your severs stop chit chatting in front of my face? And also train your servers about your menu because they have no idea about the food that they brought to my table. That's right, chefs don't know what they are cooking, so of course servers had no clue about what they're serving. read more

The duck was really good and I had the best sea cucumber ever! But I felt bad for the koi. :(

Phenomenal food and service. We were blown away with it all and had the best experience. We will be back soon to try other items. read more

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Well I kinda liked the food, but I didn't really love all the food though... I suggest it as a four star because when I wanted a dumpling soup WITHOUT green onions. But they really put green onions on it and I actually don't want onions. Also, I want some water. While I was eating, my daughter wanted to drink some water. But after some food got served the water didn't come yet though. This is why I think this restaurant is a four star. read more

Food was exquisite. Beautiful restaurant and service was excellent. The duck was delicious, moist and lean. It is definitely worth ordering.The lychee shrimp was unique and delicious. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal. read more

Everything about my visit to this restaurant was exceptional. The atmosphere is friendly and very welcoming. The food was sublime, with very traditional Xi'an's taste. Roasted Duck is highly recommended. The chef will cut the duck in front of the table, just as a show. The texture of the meat is tender and juicy. Wrap the duck meat and green onion, seasoned with sweet soy sauce and natural crystal sugar, the sweetness of the pear, the crunchiness of the cucumber, and the juicyness of the meat all pop in a single bite. It really a enjoy. Every single dished is perfectly seasoned and cooked! It seems your can never get wrong when you order at Chang'An The place requires reservations, as well as the roasted duck. The place is easy to park. Highly recommended! read more

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Roast Duck must be preordered along with RSVP. It was def an experience and a show. The ambiance and interior decor made you feel like you were not in the woods of Tustin, and it was a really nice getaway. However, I don't think the price point of the food was justifiable. That's my main takeaway. However, it was an experience, but maybe not one I would revisit. read more

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this place have authentic higher quality Chinese food with great ambience and service ( for Chinese restaurant standard, may also helps if you go during less crowded time ). I think a lot of people that gave bad reviews are skewed by the higher price and their understanding of Chinese food. Take a look at the menu on their website before you go to make sure you are comfortable with the price, they have small-medium size portions so order a dish or two than you normally would, and enjoy the taste of the dishes with an open mind! read more

Bad service, forcing me to eat and finish the plates so they can clean up. Rushing dinner time with my family. 2/4 people at my table threw up from the food..don't know what you guys have in your food. 2/10 , experience servers are very loud with no manners/class read more

We celebrated Christmas Eve dinner here and ordered the set dinner for 7. Since it's a very pricey restaurant we were expecting more in food and services. The environment and atmosphere was okay. The waiters needed to be more trained. The food was okay according to the price. Nothing special to bring us back, sorry. read more

Chang'an - Duck tongue in tea jello - Asian Fusion Near Me - Tustin, California

Came for my birthday on Saturday. Preordered a tableside duck and arrived with high expectations. I always drive by the restaurant but since you can't see inside from the street I never thought much of it until I saw it highlighted on some random food blog. Quite honestly the interior is beautiful. Service is attentive and accommodating. These were the very first two things that jumped out at me. Then I realized it was full and all the patrons were chinese. Always a good sign at a chinese restaurant. I was getting hyped by the time I sat down. The duck did not disappoint. Best presentation and best tasting peking duck. The other dishes we ordered failed to match the duck but in truth we had to order dishes we thought our kids would like so we didnt get to try any spicy dishes and the menu had many of them. It was pricey but an enjoyable birthday dinner from beginning to end. Come for the duck and the ambiance. read more