We did take out here with a great assortment of dishes: Crab cheese puffs Peking duck with bao and plum sauce Tangy lemon chicken Spicy garlic eggplant Fried rice with vegetables Vegetable Chow mein House chow mein Peking duck was fabulous! Crab cheese puffs were excellent (just not enough of them). Loved the lemon chicken, and although I don't like eggplant, this spicy garlic was great disguising the eggplant! Both chow meins were yummy. Can't decide which one I liked the best. I didn't feel like a needed to drink a lot of water after eating which sometimes I feel like after Chinese food. That's a good thing. Definitely going to make this place a go-to for Chinese food! read more

China Chili - House Chow Mein - Chinese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Go-to Chinese comfort spot China Chili serves up Cantonese, Szechuan, and Hong Kong-style dishes in a classic, no-frills setting. I've been here for both lunch and dinner, but lunch is my usual, fast, easy, and always hits. My favorite: House Special Chicken (not spicy) -- yes, I'm a wimp but it's flavorful and perfect every time. Service is always quick and friendly, which makes it an easy go-to. read more

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Soooo Even tho there are tons of Chinese options in AZ. This one by far exceeds them all You know when you arrive that its going to be authentic fresh & delicious we dont live close enough to go alot.....when on this side of town its our go to .....best Chinese read more

China Chili - Excellent meals - Chinese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Had lunch with some coworkers (about 7 of us) and we all had a lunch special. I chose the tangy chicken again (sauce on the side) it was soo good! Service was prompt and friendly. Love getting lunch here!! I hope to visit more often this year cause it never disappoints read more

China Chili - Tangy Lemon Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

i haven't eaten from here in about two years, which makes me feel like somewhat of a cheater. however, the food still tasted as great as it did the first time! this go-around, i ordered beef egg foo young (been craving the dish for a WHILE, and was satisfied to have my wish fulfilled) with jasmine rice. i was pleasantly surprised to see that my order was followed exactly to the letter, and there were no mistakes or missing items. my only itch was that it was a tad greasy, but obviously no one's eating here for the health benefits. i'm proud to say that i ate my plate clean last friday. :) read more

China Chili - beef egg foo young - Chinese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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What a freaking gem. Came here for the first time and can genuinely say this is the best Chinese food spot in Phoenix, probably Arizona. Walked in and was immediately transferred back to the old school Chinese restaurants back east. We did the Phoenix dinner for 2 and substituted the pork for orange chicken. Everything was absolutely delicious. First came out the salad which was super flavorful and fresh. Fresh lettuce, noodles, amazing dressing and super tender chicken slices. It came with two wontons which were also soo good. Perfectly crisp and filled with a cream cheese stuffing that complimented the salad perfectly. Hot and sour soup was next and while that's not usually my favorite soup, it was great and had depth in the flavor. Then came our entrees, huge in size and definitely worth the price. The kung pao chicken had delicious flavor and veggies were perfectly cooked. The fried rice was not your average, it had chicken, shrimp and the most tender beef. The orange chicken was definitely my favorite. You can tell they use breast and the crisp on the outside was so perfect, sauce was sweet with a little kick, just perfect. Service was insightful, quick and friendly. I think my bf had his sprite filled at least 3 times and I was asked if I wanted another coke at least 5 The ambiance is authentic yet casual with Chinese art and tapestry on the walls, fish tank, etc. We will definitely be back. read more

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Lunch with friends, my first time here. Soup of the day brought and served. Hot & sour was pretty tasty. Noon, and this place filled up, it is popular. I ordered the lunch sweet and sour prawns. Large serving brought out quickly. Prawns were good sized, fresh tasting. Batter somewhat thick, but crunchy. Big portion of perfect white rice, a medium size, crispy egg roll. The sauce was perfect! Crisp bites of green pepper, carrot, onion and fresh pineapple complemented the prawns. Iced tea was fresh, service was pleasant and efficient. Place is spacious and clean. This is now my favorite Chinese restaurant in town, and on the return rotation list for our lunch group. read more

Excellent food and service! Please enjoy it sometime soon I have been a regular over the years

I would say they were good not great. Duck was good, mapo tofu was horse horse tiger tiger. shrimp catered to 鬼佬. Staff/service was excellent. read more

Great and prompt service. Food is excellent .Worth paying a visit if you are a first timer.

Really amazing restaurant, order from them almost every week and it's consistent, especially for takeout. Orange chicken, fried rice, crab puffs, Mongolian beef, chow mein are all so yummy. The place looks really nice inside although I haven't dined in yet. Really love this place! Thank you China Chili! read more

The food has always been very good every time we visit. Which sadly isn't that often because it's a drive to get there. If I lived closer I'd eat there at least twice a week. The service is efficient because everyone shares the load. You don't just have one server. The ambiance is your typical large dining hall Chinese restaurant. A large open room with various sized tables with the typical paper table covers and zodiac paper place mats. If you don't know the vibe you don't get out for Chinese much. On to the food. For appetizers we got the BBQ pork slices. Very good but not anything great or special. I'd stick with the pot stickers for my appetizer of choice. Get the pork in an entree or the fried rice. For our soup choice we went with the sizzling rice soup. Very good with sliced chicken breast and veggies. And the rice actually sizzles. Since unlike some other restaurants it doesn't have shrimp or pork I might choose something else next time. Entrees. The star of the show in my opinion and others is the orange chicken. Not your standard chunks breaded and fried soaked in a sweet sugar syrup but a full chucked breast breaded and fried to a perfect crisp then sliced like a katsu and covered in a slightly sweet and slightly spicy sauce with hint of orange. I could eat this all by myself and be happy. Next we got the Mongolian Beef. Average. Not great, not bad, just average. Too saucy with too many onions. Nothing compares to China Chef in Morton Grove, IL. The pork fried rice. Pretty good with lots of bbq pork. Way more than you get in the slices. My only gripe with most places is there's no place for carrots and peas in fried rice. Bean sprouts and scallions is the way to go. But here it's the frozen veg carrots and peas combo. Oh well. Next time I think it will be mu shu pork instead of Mongolian and hot and sour instead of sizzling rice soup. One other comment. Like most restaurants in AZ. The egg rolls are really spring rolls. Hard pass as real egg rolls have won ton wrapper skins, shrimp and bbq pork with a hint of peanut butter in them. Outside of NY or Chicago I've never found the real deal. read more

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Bf was gagged to hell and back for the honey walnut shrimp. Now as for me.... There's an odd vibe about this place. Not sure what it is. Love the interior with the chandeliers... and yet I overheard so many random fights from families and couples around me. If you want to listen in on other people's lives this is definitely the place? read more

The portions here are so big, we got a two person combo and had leftovers for two people. My favorite was the Honey Walnut Shrimp, wish it was crispier though. The workers are super attentive and nice. The restaurant is big with lots of seating and was busy when we came for a weekday dinner! ig: @cravingswithcat read more

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Probably the best fried rice I've had in awhile! Picked up some food to bring to the hospital. I ordered over the phone amd was ready by the time I got there. I ordered the shrimp lo mein. The dish was flavorful, the noodles were perfect, and came with a great amount of shrimp. The vegetable fried rice was also a great balance. Not too greasy. Light and tasty. Lastly, the house special chicken was very filling. The chicken chunks alone were huge. It actually tasted like real chicken too. The sauce was light and probably could've used more sweet chili flavors. Over all it was great experience. I'd bring my husband back to try more items! read more

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The location, service, and ambiance - absolutely 5 stars! However, the food is a bit ok the salty side for me, hence the 4-star rating. As the photo shows, we ordered some meat dishes and some veggie dishes. The eggplant with chicken was my favorite. The pan fried noodles' dish is crispy and flavorful. We ordered a couple vegetarian dishes for a friend who is vegan and she felt accommodated with the Kai Lan and mixed vegetables that were picked out for her. I'll probably go back only if a meeting or a banquet is being hosted there. Side note: Parking could be a bit tricky for large banquets. read more

China Chili - Chinese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Had a great first experience! Was in the area so got it to-go, 20min back home and it travels fine! Easy, friendly service calling my order in. Parking was very minimal as I was there on a Saturday afternoon. Food was great!! I personally didn't love the boiled wontons but overall everything was super flavorful and delish!! read more

Eh it's ok. The food was not terrible; it was mediocre at best. I felt like there was no real flavor it just tasted greasy. The food came out in like 3mins which was quite fast!! The service was fine. It took a bit for my friend and I to pay. Other than that, it isn't awful but I wouldn't choose to go here again. My friend didn't really like her food either. read more

China Chili - Mongolian Beef w/fried rice and egg roll - Chinese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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A very good sign when you walk in at 7:30pm and the restaurant is packed. Everything we had was amazing. The hot and sour soup and the orange chicken need to be singled out. The orange chicken may well be the best dish I have ever had in a Chinese restaurant. Service was great as well. A fantastic experience. read more

Love the peking duck here with the bao as well as the honey walnut shrimp, spicy garlic eggplant, crab puffs, and hong kong style crispy noodle. One of the servers here has started to recognize as we go here so much and they're always friendly and quick to fulfill requests. There is lots of seating here, it's clean ,spacious, and well-kept, and I've never had to wait for a table. Real family style vibe. One of my favorite spots for chinese in the valley! read more

China Chili - Chinese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Looks bad on the inside and also on the inside. Tried to overlook those two things and came here for the first time. Food was horrible. I'm really shocked that other people say this is okay. My order and my friends both had way too much sauce on them and everything was flavorless. read more

In the early-mid 1990s, with the rise of Panda Express and mall-style Chinese food, the experience of true Chinese fine dining was largely lost. China Chilli is a refreshing reminder of what Chinese restaurants used to be--and should still be. This place stayed true to its roots. No sushi. No pad Thai. No unnecessary fusion trying to please everyone. Just classic Chinese cuisine served the way it was meant to be enjoyed. I especially appreciated that they still have tablecloths, chandeliers and a family-style classic dining atmosphere, which is incredibly rare these days and instantly sets the tone. The service was efficient, the food came out quickly, and everything was well-paced and well-executed. Honestly, it exceeded my expectations in every way. Please keep this place original. Restaurants like this are becoming harder and harder to find. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Hands down one of the finest Chinese restaurants I have visited! The food was incredible! We experienced friendly service and the prices were very reasonable. Will surely be back for more! read more

The food used to be really good. Went for lunch yesterday and the food was not good at all. It was lukewarm And just didn't taste fresh and good...the spring roll tasted sour... we went at 1pm so it wasn't crowded and the food came pretty quick. Not sure what was going on in the kitchen but they need to fix it. Don't know if I'll go back Don't serve people for that you won't eat! read more

On a crowded weekend night, our group of five mid-maxed the strategy to get a table. Part of our group went way early and got on the waiting list and the others arrived not long after. We were promptly served and ordered won ton soup, chicken fried rice, orange chicken, mapo tofu, Peking duck w Bao buns and honey walnut shrimp. The soup came out and we delightedly slurped our way to a warm yumminess. Then shortly after the rest of our order arrived. The doughy buns and crispy skin paired with the warm and thinly sliced duck was a delight. The mapo tofu was silky and had nice flavoring but could have used more spice! The orange chicken had a perfectly fried skin and a generous splash of heat. The fried rice was not greasy and classic. I didn't try the shrimp but others said it was good. The packed parking lot and plentiful seating was a strong sign of excellent food. I wish we would have had a lazy susan at the table as to make the passing of dishes more convenient but it wasn't a deal breaker. This place is priced reasonably and I will return when I need good Chinese in the Phoenix area! read more

Visited China Chili, for lunch with some friends and it was super busy! Luckily we got sat really quickly. Our waitress was really friendly, and attentive. I was really surprised at how fast my food came out! I got the orange chicken, with fried rice. The orange chicken tasted good, it was different than any I had tasted before. The fried rice, didn't really taste like fried rice to me, it tasted like just regular brown rice, and the veggie egg roll they gave me was a bit bitter. Not sure if I would be back, but the service was great. read more

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Had a table for 6-service on a Saturday night. The dining room was packed with continual traffic for take out. This was a great sign! Our food was EXCELLENT! The best Chinese food I had had in Arizona. We will be back!! We started with the dumplings & fried wontons, & our main courses were Peking duck, curry chicken, orange chicken, sesame chicken, lemon chicken, Thai noodles, house fried rice, & beef with oyster sauce. Food came out quickly, abd everything was perfect! Flavorful, crispy, and the portions were perfect! Highly recommend! read more

Its easy to order and the food is ready very quickly. It always tastes great! The lunch menu has several great choices for all types of diets. The soup and small egg roll are also a nice addition to the meal. read more

Fast and speedy service with the food (even though it was super busy. The staff were all super nice and friendly. The honey walnut prawns were very tasty and the chow mein noodles were perfect. Best Chinese food I have had in years! read more

Beware of takeout from this restaurant! The Sesame chicken, 1 of 2 items we ordered had NO FLAVOR whatsoever and was served in large chunks of white and dark meat. I couldn't even see any sesame seeds! There was absolutely no sauce on the chicken just wet breaded large chicken pieces. I called the restaurant to complain and to ask for a refund. They were very rude to me and said there was nothing they could do. The employees including the manager hung up on me! We live 1 hr. away and impossible to bring the food back! (That's what the manager said to do)Unreasonable people there! read more

First Time Visit To Go First Impressions Very Nostalgic Chinese Restaurant With Vintage Decor If you grew up in the 60's, 70's and 80's this place will bring back memories. The way they make their egg drop soup brought back old school Chinese food cooking. Don't expect a modern Chinese fast food place. This place is reserved for those who love the old school vibes, vintage decor and just plain good food. Location is not far from the hustle and bustle of Park Central area businesses. Lunch special is worth it. A bit of medium heat with very saucey dishes. Service is great. Lunch specials end at 3pm. This place is good for dates and allowing for more conversations with others. read more

China Chili - Orange Chicken Lunch Special - Chinese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I usually like this place but today wasn't one. We ask the waitress if we could get the lunch menu but we were 5 to 7 minutes late. So we split the sweet and sour pawns. We got crab cake and egg rolls. This pissed me off the crab cakes look like they were flatten with a hammer and two egg rolls look like half an egg roll cut four times on a diagnol. Not a good day. I also think they over charged me. 44 dollars for sweet and sour pawns egg rolls and crabcakes with cheese and hot tea. read more

Food was horrible. Came out way too fast! It wasn't fresh at all. Just an overall horrible experience.

Called in an order @6:07, told to come in 35 minutes. Arrived @6:45. Don't get the food until @7:45! I don't mind waiting but an extra hour is insane. I really hoped the quality of food would have made up for the wait but unfortunately did not. read more

We love the Chinese food at this location. They have a ton of options and the food is always delicious. They do both take out and dine in and everything feels very authentic. The service is incredible. The staff are always super attentive to your needs. I always enjoy coming here. Food can be pricey but it's definitely worth it so we don't mind it especially be size portion sizes are huge. The only downside is there's limited parking up front and in the back so it can be full at times and you have to park on the street or lot next door. Overall, my favorite Chinese food spot downtown. The fried rice, Mongolian beef, chow mein and crab puffs are some of our favorite dishes. The wonton soup is also great, especially for take out if you're ever under the weather. Highly recommend this location. read more

China Chili - Chinese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

CHINA CHILI IS OVER. HYPED. FOR. WHAT. REASON? PROS: Great Service, chicken wings were on point, iced tea was delicious... that's about all I can think of. CONS: the food was not it. We ordered shrimp chow mein which came with approx 5 shrimp and loaded on bean sprouts and onion, the flavor tasted like it was bought in the frozen section at the store. We also ordered Mongolian beef, it was very mediocre I wasn't surprised by any great taste by any means. The beef was bland and it was also overloaded onions and bean sprouts. Side note, the beef was tender. The craziness of the whole experience.... NO CHILI OIL. LIKE WHAT THE?! I've heard so many great things about china chili over the years and it was an extreme let down. I've had amazing Chinese food and this does not even come close to comparing to Great Wall or Happy Food and even Canton Dragon. Over hyped by the demographic in that area. Disappointed. read more

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I love this place. Lettuce Wraps craving so searched my favorite app YELP. What to my wondering eyes should appear CHINA CHILI. Haven't had the lettuce wraps here. Oooh and I love eggplant so got the vegetarian eggplant also. While here Joy the waitress who I use to see at lunch a year and a half ago comes up and said hey long time no see. Just sweet people great food great service. Lettuce Wraps Huge & flavor on hit. The eggplant yes Jesus take the wheel foodie luv. Thank You for an awesome experience so needed after a long work day. read more

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We got here before 4:30 on a Sunday and was seated immediately. It is now 5:34 and we are about to leave. Everything was excellent. We splurged on a whole steamed fish at market price and it was just how my dad used to make it after he came back with a fresh fish. Excellent! We had pan fried chow mein which was Hong Kong style. Seafood was varied and fresh with vegetables cooked just right. House fried rice was rich and flavorful. Szechuan Green beans excellent and salt and pepper chicken that others wrote about was tasty but looked nothing like a thought. Large portions and we spent about $120 for three of us taking home enough for several other people. My husband and son said I made a great choice coming here. I actually heard about it from my cardiologist who said his Asian clients include him for Chinese New Years celebrations here. Can't wait to share it with more family. read more

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Picked up food from here for Christmas Eve since many other restaurants were closed at the hour we dropped in (9pm.) Since I was next door at Ocotillo, I could see there was a constant stream of business coming through the doors, so it's a pretty popular place. On this night, the restaurant was only doing pickup orders. The food we ordered (Mongolian beef, pork fried rice, salt and pepper squid) was ready in 15 minutes or so. During the ride back, the car was filled with all sorts of delicious smells but when I picked out a piece of calamari in the car, I was immediately disappointed. Once we got home, we opened the rice and Mongolian beef. So much oil in the Mongolian beef, and no spice at all. The dish should honestly just be called Scallion Beef. Fried rice seemed unnaturally brown, like it was dyed with a food coloring and there was rice vermicelli? In the Mongolian beef dish- which I have never seen before. Even for Americanized Cantonese, it missed the mark. Out of all dishes, the salt and pepper squid was the best. The restaurant space gives OG banquet nostalgia factor- two stars for that. However, if you are looking for good Chinese food just keep driving to Mesa or stop by Old town taste in Tempe. read more

Come in hungry & ready to share! Large delicious portions served family style. Order a few different plates for a fun culinary experience. Speedy efficient service. During the weekend it tends to get busy. Although there is plenty of seating, it is a popular place that's been around for ages. It is not trendy however the food speaks for itself. Parking may be an issues during busy times but there is an adjacent dirt lot just a building away from the restaurant. read more

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