Quality, Fast and Generous Portions This is our go to for a quick, tasty meal. We live in the 5 Points neighborhood and China 1 is very convenient and friendly. read more

Everything was good , food and service. I recommend if you want good chinese food! Good prices

I haven't ever written a review for a restaurant before but recently China one has become really good. Their honey Chicken and beef lo mein is great. You just have to pick the right things from their menu. Prices are also super cheap. read more

One year later... My new go to Chinese place is Golden Dragon. They were closed yesterday. My girlfriend picked up China 1. She got me Szechuan beef which deserved an updated review. GOLDEN DRAGON Pros: They have orange beef The quality has been better than China 1. Cons: It's more expensive. I was ok with that because they were actually giving you more meat than vegetables. I've had a handful of experiences where it was not good because there was someone new in the kitchen. CHINA 1 Pros: Cheaper (but for a negative reason) Open on Tuesday Cons: No orange beef My Szechuan beef was almost all vegetables and no beef. My girlfriend got chicken. Substantially more protein, but then we both noticed a problem with both of our dishes, which was... No flavor and a weird texture. After tasting both dishes, I realized why. The sauces were watered down and then thickened with cornstarch to a point where it was flavorless and gummy. It's saddens me to write this review because I used to love China one. It was my go to Chinese restaurant. One year later, the prices are still the same, but spending $14 on a dish that has almost no meat in it and a sauce that is primarily water and cornstarch, I will not be from there again. Two years ago, I could have honestly said that Golden Dragon was a superior choice even at the price point of $20 for a dish but not anymore. Golden dragon is using cheaper cuts of meat and they are putting less meat in that $20 dish. Combine that with inconsistency (always wondering if your $38.50 order / $42.60 delivery / for two people will be edible), it's not really worth it either. If you must order takeout or delivery for Chinese food, then I would suggest Golden Dragon But the better option is to just go to Trader Joe's and get the same stuff for a fraction of the price. read more

This is one of the best Chinese takeout places I've ordered from in many years. The portions of each dish are plentiful, the white rice portion is larger than expected and the ingredients are fresh. They seem to have a good amount of business. We had to wait a while for our order but for good reason. They were busy! My only gripe is that they seem to have a bit more MSG than I am used to. But not so much, it was unbearable. If I come back to Athens, I will gladly order takeout from here again! read more

Used to be one of our favorite take-out places in Athens, but the last 3 times we have ordered pickup, the wait time has been crazy long. They will quote us 20 minutes, and it ends up being an hour. Literally. I hope they get their service figured out, because we love the food and the good prices. read more

Food is not that good. There are much better Chinese restaurants. Place is out dated, food is very American. I was very unhappy with my order. I ordered the buffalo wings with fried rice and they were awful. Not buffalo sauce and fried rice was soggy. I also got the Mongolian chicken with vegetable lo mein. They just combined the two into one box instead of giving me two separate items. The hot and sour soup is nothing like any hot and sour soup I've had before. I wouldn't recommend this place read more

My go-to spot for Chinese food in Athens! It's incredibly close to my apartment, so it's a no brainer I go here. Close proximity AND delicious food? Can't be beat. Food: I usually order the combination Mongolian beef with white rice. I used to order it with roast pork fried rice but they changed it recently and now it's only chicken fried rice. The chicken that comes with the fried rice isn't that good so I'd avoid it if I were you. The white rice mixed with the Mongolian beef sauce though? Divine! Instead of an egg roll that comes with the combination, I swap it out for a canned drink. By the time I'm done with my food, I am so full. It doesn't look like a lot, but trust me, it's enough. You won't get any leftovers but you won't be feeling hungry after a meal either. Today I also ordered their Singapore pancit. It's an unsung hero for sure. It has rice noodles with green onions, white onions, roast pork, chicken, shrimp, and egg. If you're ever drunk or hungover, this will give you life. I highly recommend their food! Price: I bought the combination meal and Singapore pancit today for $17.17 total. I got a drink included in my combination meal, so it's a bang for your buck. If I had just gotten one entree, it'd only be around $8 each. Service/Atmosphere: I usually am helped by a young girl with glasses or an older woman who always has a hat on. Both aren't talkative but they always make sure my order is right whenever I have special requests. They're quite patient with me. While they may not smile all the time, they're good workers! It's always pretty quiet when I go inside too since most people order to-go (like myself) so it's not hard to hold conversations in there when I do decide to come with my boyfriend or friends. Overall: Great place with great food. While it's not my absolute favorite Chinese restaurant ever, it is my favorite in Athens. It satisfies my cravings and it's often open late hours! The reason I docked a star is that the fried rice isn't that great with the chicken and I have gotten sick there once. Sometimes they can skimp out on the protein portion too. Unfortunately I had no picture of my combination meal since I scarfed it down as soon as I got it, but I can't wait to open my pancit for later! read more

China 1 - Singapore pancit - Chinese Near Me - Athens, Georgia

You know when you just want the quickest, most delicious takeout? You think you'll eat half of it tonight and then rest of it for lunch tomorrow. Well - not here. I got the General Tso's chicken with fried rice and oh my goodness - it was sooo crispy and delicious. It was exactly what I was craving and more. Highly recommend! read more

I normally don't hate chinese food but this looked good at first, but man this tasted like an old crappy fridge that has NEVER been cleaned. The food tasted old and reheated. The food was not "not" edible but boy it was a TASK. I threw most of it away, I feel like I wasted my money and fear of a looming sickness. The service was great. I'm starting to feel a little sick just smelling my breath. Good luck but HEED MY WARNING!! read more

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This is the best Chinese food in all of Athens. I have never gone here and been disappointed. I would recommend to anyone, it got my fiancé to like Chinese food and she had not before this! read more

The older lady took my order over the phone and misheard 'a Philly egg roll' as 'three egg rolls' despite me repeating it twice. Got that corrected and when I arrived at the restaurant to pick up my order, they had indeed given me the wrong egg roll. I made sure to point out the mistake, and they charged me the price difference. However, I had to wait again for my correct order, which meant that the food I had already received got cold due to their mistake. Won't be coming back. read more

Their chicken sticks are amazing. Everything I've eaten from them has been delicious and fresh. They also listen to any changes you ask them to make to your order. Even when you order online they read the notes! read more

It is NOT POSSIBLE to criticize anything about this place. $42 including tax for about one week's dinner for one person. The portions are ginormous, the food tastes great, and the service is NEVER hit or miss. Reliable service in 2022 at 2020 prices... that says it all. We love the beef with broccoli. It never advertises and it doesn't need coupons to be excellent value. read more

China 1 - Ginormous party tray portion for $42 in 2022. And it tastes great too!!! - Chinese Near Me - Athens, Georgia

They are super nice. Their fried rice comes with vegetables like onions and carrots which I like. I got the shrimp and broccoli and it was good. read more

China 1 - Lunch size shrimp and broccoli with fried rice - Chinese Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Our go-to spot! Im never disappointed. The portions and prices are great and the food is so tasty

I tried the General Tso's chicken and Egg drop soup. Delivered but still fresh. Great and affordable meal!

I ordered pepper steak with lo mein noodles. Paid close to $10 for this. Open the container to only have exactly 5 pieces of steak and a crap load of bell peppers and onions. Not worth $5 let alone $10. Staff was not polite at all very dry and one male employee was bouncing a ball in the restaurant while I waiting for my basic veggie lo mein dish. First and last time going there! read more

Good for quick, cheap, chinese food. It's not the best but again, its take out chinese food that you can get for under $5. I've gotten their curry chicken and thought it lacked flavor. Anything with pork should be avoided because it is extra greasy and felt like I just eating burnt pork, Their beef dishes are usually okay. I get the mongolian beef and thought it was decent. I would come back because it its cheap and easy way to get my chinese food fix. read more

For chinese food in Athens, you can't really do better for the price. Standard American style chinese food read more

China 1 - Menu - Chinese Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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We have been in Athens for 13 years and have tried just about every Chinese place out there. We recently found China 1 in the shopping center at 2026 S. Milledge Ave. and it is our new favorite. Very inexpensive with the best food. We routinely drive there from the west side for food and are always glad we did. read more

China 1 - Front counter at China 1. - Chinese Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Unbeatable Chinese take-out at reasonable prices. The fried rice and lo mein are meaty and delicious. They can almost stand alone as a meal without an entree. I always order from the counter, takes about 10 minutes. The dining area is small, so not much capacity, but the quality of the food is worth the drive from anywhere in the Athens area. read more

5 stars. WOW. Are you kidding me? I love this place. They love me. If you're looking for authentic Chinese dining for a killer rate, eat here. I imagine if Kim Jong Un could poop it would taste like China 1. read more

After reading these reviews I was very skeptical about trying this place. However China 1 pleasantly surprised me! The atmosphere is definitely lacking, but if you're just wanting great Chinese food to go I would highly recommend trying this place! I got a pint of chicken lo mein and an egg roll - perfect portion size and very satisfying! My friends got the sesame chicken and fried rice and it looked picture perfect! Each of our meals were incredibly cheap for the size and quality. I will definitely be coming back! read more

My first "visit" to China 1. I can't wait for this COVID craziness passes. The staff was friendly and efficient. The food was good; however, the General Tso Chicken was neither Hot nor Spicy and I enjoy Hot & Spicy. The fried rice was good as were the Spring Rolls. Would have given them 5 stars had the General Tso been as advertised. Will definitely give them another try but will ask them to make sure my General Tso is Hot & Spicy. read more

If you're looking for some filling chinese food that wont break the bank, THIS IS IT FOLKS ! I am telling ya a combination meal is the way to go!! I normally get mongolian beef, fried rice, an egg roll, AND soup for $10. You cannot get this much food at any other chinese restaurant in Athens for that price. If you are picky with food, don't eat here. If you like to eat and know how to appreciate some cheap chinese, this is your place =) read more

On a quest to find good Chinese food in Athens I tried this place. I like to order a variety of things before reviewing so I ordered spring rolls, teriyaki chicken on a stick, coconut chicken, and Singapore pancit. Well the Teriyaki chicken on a stick was a 2/5, the spring rolls were a 0/5, the coconut chicken was 1/5, and the Singapore pancit was a 2/5. The spring rolls got zero because there was nothing in them and I do mean nothing. The coconut chicken taste like mayo... I cook so I know mayo is part of the recipe but it tasted like all mayo. The Singapore pancit was bland. Overall I was dissatisfied and will not be going back. read more

China 1 - Coconut chicken (you get sauce separately) and Singapore pancit - Chinese Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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Best Chinese place in town for the food and the price! The lunch specials run for only $5. This is my go to place when I don't want to break the bank and still have decent Chinese food. read more

The food is alright, but I was eating tonight and found this big clump of hair in my food. I absolutely will not be returning read more

China 1 - Chinese Near Me - Athens, Georgia

I will go here if I have to. I love the staff. They are great people. I do not love the food. It's not the worse but by far not the best.

Love this place. Almost always a 10-15 minute wait for pickup. Cheap drinks in all sizes. Meals in all sizes. Love the shrimp egg rolls!!

The food (veggie lo mein, crab rangoon, broccoli beef, orange chicken) was good - not greasy or stale, and the phone and delivery service was friendly. Nothing amazing, but just what I expected from Chinese takeout. Some dishes came in small and large portions, which kept the price relatively cheap, too! read more

I ordered delivery from this restaurant nearly every weekend of freshmen year, so I'd like to style myself as a China One expert, however unimpressive that may be. Nearly every dish on the dinner combo menu is delicious. As referenced by another reviewer, the coconut chicken is probably the worst dish, but it sticks out like a sore thumb amongst far superior choices. The delivery time was always reasonable, and the value is top-notch. My go-to Chinese delivery joint. read more

Appears to be a small, family-run restaurant. Great quality. The wanton soup was hardy with 3 big wantons and a little pork. Fried rice and sesame chicken was very good. About $10 for the package. Plan to go back. read more

Giving this 4 stars for: decent place, kitchen was visible (and looked clean), food was good, takeout service was fast, and we have ordered twice from there and have not been disappointed. This place is our go to for late night Chinese food craving. read more

I ordered from them today and frankly was not impressed. I was so much the opposite of impressed that I came here in the middle of my meal to post this review. I ordered coconut chicken and my fiance ordered beef with broccoli. His meal was mediocre and what you'd generally expect from a generic Chinese restaurant. Mine was so disgusting that we threw it away upon tasting it. It was so greasy and breaded as to make the chicken inedible. Gross is the best word I have to describe this place. I'd suggesting picking another Asian restaurant if I were you. read more

I tried this place because of its decent reviews on Yelp in comparison to other Chinese places around Athens, however it ended up being subpar food for higher prices than it was worth. I ordered a shrimp lo mein combination with shrimp fried rice. The lo mein tasted burnt and all of the shrimp and vegetables cooked with it had the same smoky, burnt, undesirable taste. The meal ended up being $10, which I could've gone to a better, more upscale Chinese place and paid that amount for better food. The shrimp fried rice wasn't terrible. The only reason I'm giving it more than 1 star is because it could've just been a bad round of lo mein that they gave me. Not sure, but I'd recommend trying somewhere else. read more

Never going back here again!!!!!! My boyfriend and I ordered from here last night and we have been in the Emergency Room all day today because he can not stop vomiting! Doctors confirmed that it was because of the food!! read more

China One is easily, hands down the best Chinese in Athens. The sesame chicken or their wings are always hitting. Plus their fried rice is unbelievably delicious read more

For the price, the quality is subpar. However, they really do stuff the takeout box with food, so if quantity is what you're going for, come here. read more