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China Chili

4.0 (1.1k reviews)
ModerateChinese, Seafood, Soup
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Vlad V.

I've been to China Chili three times now, so I can safely say it's my favorite Chinese restaurant in town. On my most recent visit, I stopped by on a Friday evening for dinner. They have complimentary parking in the front, side, and back of the restaurant. There aren't a ton of spots, but there's street parking close by too. Ambiance (3.5/5): Like most Chinese restaurants, China Chili is pretty no frills. Which isn't a problem for me at all, I'm there for the food. It's a spacious restaurant with both regular tables and circular tables that rotates (good for large groups sharing dishes). Service (4/5): Fantastic service is also not something I expect at a Chinese restaurant. Yet again, I'm there for the food. With that being said, service, while not overly friendly, is typically pretty efficient. Which I always appreciate. Drinks (4/5): Pretty much your standard soft drinks, tea, and a limited selection of alcoholic beverages. My favorite option is their buddha beer which you don't see in a lot of places. It's a lager and it's in a buddha-shaped bottle. It doesn't get much better than that. Food (5/5): The first time I came was for one of my favorite dishes... Peking duck. There aren't a ton of spots in Phoenix that have it, but out of the ones that do, China Chili serves it at a high level. You can go with either crepes or baos (additional surcharge). The duck is absolutely to die for. Flavorful, juicy meat with crispy skin that fits in perfectly into your mini "sandwich" with green onions and Hoisin sauce. For a reasonable price too. Their food outside of duck is of a similar quality. I especially like their flat noodles with beef. Even classic dishes like sesame chicken have a twist here. It's sliced chicken rather than fully breaded chicken. Just as good as the typical way, the sauce is delicious. My only complaint? They give you a pretty small helping of white rice with your dish. Outside of that, the portions are generous. Everything I've had at China Chili has been a hit. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

Garlic Green Beans with Fried Tofu
John B.

This review is for two take out orders. The first time I ordered by calling the restaurant, the second time I used Door Dash. Both experiences worked very. I ordered dinner the first time and picked it up and had it delivered the second time. I have now eaten the duck, three chow meins, rice, green beans, a vegetable dish, egg rolls and crab puffs. Every dish has felt clean and tasted clean. No chemical after taste, no excessive saltiness. I have been impressed with the food here.

House Chow Mein
Gayl B.

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!

Judy L.

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.

Orange chicken
Denise D.

$100+ We called for take out dinner and I had been to this restaurant in January and the food was good so I expected it to be a 4 or 5 star experience. The best thing on our $127 (before tip- for takeout?) meal was the green beans... with the fried rice and orange chicken earning a 3 star. Everything else was not good with the worst thing on the menu being the sichuan beef not even edible. I wouldn't feed that to my dog. Nothing was spicy" and we ordered spicy for everything except the sesame chicken and the rice. The hot & sour soup was tasteless ... my husband ate a little of it but I ended up flushing what was left down the toilet. The crab puffs were flat... 6 of them for almost $9 ... stupid. This was disappointing. Then at the pickup they expect a tip with the minimum being 18%... wow. I'm being generous with the 2 stars.. my family says 1 is more like it.

Tangy Lemon Chicken
Destiney S.

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

Kung Pao Shrimp
Joy T.

This place has been staying steadily in business for awhile. And always busy when I am dining here. Spacious inside, with aquariums of fish and decor that let's you know you are at a Chinese restaurant. Staff is always helpful and fast. As is the food, hot and fast. Which is always an easy best to return. Their Kung Pao shrimp is always satisfyingly good. Jumbo prawns sauteed with dried chili peppers, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts and spicy Kung Pao sauce, then topped with peanuts. It comes with soup of the day and a vegetable roll, as this is their lunch special. Doesn't break the bank and tasty all around.

Beef chow fun
juliet s.

The place is sooooo goood the food is actually mouth watering.The service is so fast ,they hate to have dirty plates in the table they grab them immediately. The servers are super sweet and nice.Always asking if you're ok.The ambiance is like a throw back place is so cute.

Dining room
Melissa K.

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.

Excellent meals
Kathleen S.

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

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

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

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5 months ago

I looooove this place. Best orange chicken in Phoenix in my opinion! I came to town after moving out and definitely had to make a stop here.

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Always good food. The lunch specials are right on the money. I've been going here for years.

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Tasty family style Chinese cuisine. Great prices and fast service. Always a good time !

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Ask the Community - China Chili

Does restaurant except reservations?

China Chili does accept reservations. Just make sure to call and find out how far in advance a reservation will be accepted.

Do they serve dim sum?

No they don't.

Are they open Christmas day?

Went there today. They are saying only carry outs in Christmas Eve and Christmas this year.

Is the dinning room open for dinning in?

Not yet. I just went to pick up take out last night.

Are they open anymore? I am only getting a busy signal when trying to order...

I ordered from them last week... I usually get a busy signal a couple times before getting through.

Are there many gluten free options here? (Hoping for answers other than just steamed vegetables without any sauce, etc)

Yes there's plenty of gluten free options such as any type of meat or seafood with sautéed vegetables, and more just ask them and they can make it gluten free.

How is the Peking Duck?

Good

Does China Chili take reservations?

What are the hours for Christmas Eve?

I believe they're normal business hours.

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