I haven't had Chinese in like forever, so when the craving hit I was clueless on where to go. China King had decent reviews and was on my way home so we decided to give them a chance and they definitely hit the spot. One thing you should know is that they take COVID very seriously, like above and beyond what they need to be doing. They have plexiglass installed from counter to ceiling and you talk to them thru a speaker. Hand sanitizer is at the counter on the customer side as well as their's and I saw him use it after every phone call or register transaction. They have a sliding door that they put your order thru, encased in another plexiglass box to ensure there is no contact whatsoever. I was impressed. To order you can go inside or call ahead. They must do a hell of a business because while I was waiting their phone rang non stop. There is currently no dining in. The dining area was lackluster and very generic so I wouldn't want to eat in anyways. It felt kind of dumpy and you could tell the plexiglass was a poorly executed diy project, but hey, it did the job! Now for the food. The specials which consist of an entree, fried rice, egg roll, and fortune cookie were in the $8.50 range. The platter was enough for me to have lunch the next day. The chicken was moist and the rice seasoned well. The egg roll was very plump, not my favorite, but it was made fresh and the largest I've ever seen. There is a $10/minimum order to use a credit card. They're conveniently located near my work as well so I'll definitely go back. read more

Best Chinese in my opinion! China King was recommended by the D&S Cigar employees next door. It's now my go to place. Friendly Owner who is Vietnamese provides fantastic service.. Definitely try Gen Tso' Chicken combo # C26 it's huge :) read more

Have tried many times over the years, hoping improvement. Each time disappointed. Moo Shu pork burnt Chicken chewy Egg roll bland read more

I don't get to consume Chinese food as much these days since my partner has developed a soy and mushroom allergy. Today, I was free of restrictions and I was also craving Chinese food. Stopped by China King for a quick lunch. No one was there dining in so I had the entire dining room to myself. I ordered the Hunan beef lunch special and ask for extra spicy. Lunch specials are served with pork fried rice. My order was quickly prepared and given to me and the table I sat at was clean. Pork fried rice was nothing to write home about as it was pretty bland and lacked in vegetables. I found two peas and one piece of carrot in my rice. The Hunan beef was very flavorful and had tons of umami most likely attributed to the addition of black bean. I could visually see the chili flakes in the stir fry however it looked hotter than it was and I could have gone for a few more notches of heat. The price was good, portions were large, service is quick and overall I can say I am satisfied. My only complaint, and to no fault of their own, was that the dining room smells of strong tobacco smoke but not because smoking is allowed indoors in this establishment, rather due to the cigar lounge next door seeping through the walls. read more

China King Restaurant - Hunan Beef with Pork Fried Rice Lunch Special - Chinese Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

This place used to be decent. It has been years since we last ordered from here, and thought we'd give take out a try again. Sorry to say that it was some of the worst Chinese food I've ever had. Very little flavor. I wish I could say that bland was our only complaint. It is obvious that this place does not use quality ingredients and I'm not quite confident we were actually eating chicken and beef. This one is crossed off our list..... will never go back. read more

Quick service, good food. Easy to order and pick up with a call or on- line. Great access to area hotels.

We used to really like China King until recently, we stopped to pick up our order and when we went inside the place was full of cigarette smoke and smells like a dirty ashtray!...the Wanton soup filling was spoiled and tasted horrible, my wife actually got sick after eating it, the egg rolls were dripping in grease and were not edible , Never again! read more

We visit Lancaster, PA a few times a year. My eye doctor is located in town and he's worth the 2 1/2 hour trip as he's probably the finest retina specialist in the state. Yesterday, our preferred local Chinese restaurant was closed on a Monday so I Yelped (thanks guys) and found this nearly 5 star restaurant. With high hopes, we entered. Instantly, we were assaulted by the acrid stench of cigar smoke. I looked around, but didn't see anyone smoking. My wife said she thought the next store was a cigar shop and, BINGO, it is. Since we were starving and had a nearly 3 hour drive home, we decided to stick it out. I had Chicken with broccoli and egg drop soup. My wife had stir fried vegetables. The food was hot, fresh and well cooked. Taste too was spot on. We both enjoyed our meals. However, the tables were a little tacky and could have used a good wipe with a clean towel. I can say that they have a clean restroom so factor that in. Overall, I would give 4 stars for the food but have to pull a star for the awful cigar smell (not their fault) and the need to tidy up a bit. I recommend that if you are local (we're from NJ) this is a good take out place. Good food and fair (meaning price equal to quality and quantity) prices. I would not eat in the restaurant again as my wife, sensitive to tobacco smoke, is sniffling all day today. Cigar smoke is just too strong. Sad since I think the people who run things know how to cook! Your call... read more

I tried China King for the first time and while there was nothing wrong with the food, it also wasn't great. I ordered Crab Rangoons and Orange Chicken combo plate. The crab rangoons were good, but tasted too sweet to me. The egg roll was very tough and didn't have a lot of flavor. The orange chicken was gooey, and again, lacked flavor. read more

I'm so torn with this place. First off, the food is GREAT. I've never had a problem with that. In fact, I would love to give this place another star for the awesome quality and taste of the product. BUT... every single time I order from here, the customer service is TRASH. The entire conversation seems standoffish and unwelcoming - and in my opinion, someone who has chosen YOUR establishment to spend money should be treated with more respect. I usually try to let things like this go to give the venue the benefit of the doubt, but ALL THREE TIMES were a similar situation. Had the ordering process not been so hostile, this would have easily gotten a four star rating. Side-Note: They don't deliver in the rain. read more

Always amazing food and great customer service! We always order delivery for work and everyone loved it! Food is always delivered hot and on time! read more

Food wasn't good at all. I ordered hot and spicy shrimp and I got vegetables and 4 shrimps and it smelled weird to. No to mention the restaurant smells like beer and cigars makes you sick when you walk in. read more

Nice value for food quality. They do offer a catering menu.family owned. A little better service than a lot of Chinese restaurants . I Will be back for sure. read more

Ordered steak and onions, steak wasn't done, rice was starchy and he threw my receipt at me. Will not go back.

Delicious food and nice people! Highly recommend for quick, easy and affordable lunch.

Delicious juicy chicken, flavorful rice, perfect handmade egg rolls. Superb customer service. Very friendly and family oriented people. Reasonably priced. Beyond excellence. read more

China King Restaurant - (Half eaten) Sesame Chicken combo to go - Chinese Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Horrible. Ordered chicken broccoli and it is completely flavorless and has almost no sauce. I got a large and it is def not the large I'm used to. The shrimp lo mein is pretty good, but I'm so disappointed w the chicken broccoli! How hard is it to find a good Chinese restaurant in Lancaster!!!! read more

China King Restaurant - "large" order of chicken broccoli. This is NOT large. - Chinese Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

HORRIBLE SERVICE! Phone etiquette is horrible. Not a good look when people are trying to spend money with your business and you catch an attitude because you failed to communicate your policy of spending at least $15. Even after i was willing to spend the $15, she still proceeded to speak very negatively towards me and very aggressive even as I spoke in a calm manner. Smh. read more

Had lunch here twice so far after forgetting my brown-bag lunch at home, and I plan on forgetting my lunch at home more often now! The selection and the quality of the food are very good, service fast and courteous, and the prices are good for the regular menu and catering, awesome for the lunch specials menu, especially considering the portion size, which is generous. Highly recommended if you're in the mood for some Chinese, or if like me you work nearby and "forget" your lunch at home! read more

The food may be great but my experience ordering online and with the man at the window was horrific. My order was confirmed via text and I was at the window just about 20 minutes later. The man at the wndow seemed frustrated - with me - that he could find my order. After checking all the orders on his table and looking at my text confirmation he went to the back of the restaurant and eventually held up his hand indicating five minutes. More than ten minutes later he was appropriately serving other cutomers and when I got his attention and he pointed - I assume to wait. At that point I had had enough and said to forget about it and he yelled, "I told you I didn't have your order" as if that was an explanation. And they obviously had my order. Stuff happens but no need to be rude to a customer expecially when it's the restaurant's fault. read more

Will never eat here again food was horrible the first time and the second time I Called to order delivery and they told me " he doesn't feel like delivering" then called me back to ask if I want to pick up and was very rude and laughed and hung up on me. I don't know who runs this place but I will never recommend it or eat here again. Chicken was questionable as well either not cooked or something. read more

Use to come here for years and years. It was the best Chinese in Lancaster PA. I haven't been here in 4 years...decided to come back..huge mistake. Had General tsos and beef and broccoli. Both dishes under cooked and ZERO flavor. Fried rice was was terrible and the egg roll sucked. SORRY won't be back I was a patron for about 15 years..What a dissapointment... read more

Best chinese food in Lancaster hands down. All I have to say is: this place prepares the best beef chow fun I've ever had in my life.

Stopped in tonight for a small house fried rice and one eggroll to go. There were people waiting no problem. Nearly a half hour goes by and I'm watching orders being confused and people waiting a really long time. One guy walked in , placed an order for a special kind of egg roll and got his order right away. He did not call ahead and that seemed really unfair to everyone else waiting in line. Finally after half an hour of waiting, the cook looks at me and asked me what I ordered and hadn't even begun to make it. I said don't bother and walked out. Always got good, fast service and good food but after today I don't think I'll be back in a really long time. read more

I am originally a NYer and this is the best Chinese food that I have had in Lancaster. They are also very nice people.

The food is very good but one time our Sesame Chicken order included uncooked chicken and rude staff.

Most definitely my favorite Chinese restaurant in Lancaster, China King is great for eating in or taking out. My personal favorites are the chicken fried rice and the wonton soup, after I ate here it felt like no other restaurant could get either of those quite right. The staff is both efficient and friendly, and the prices are very reasonable. Even more reasonable once you've tasted the food! read more

China King offers not just great food but awesome friendly service. This is the most friendliest Chinese Restaurant I have ever been in and glad we found it. John and Shoi are awesome people and they make an amazing Chinese meal (and affordable too). Definitely will not go anywhere else in the area. read more

We ordered combo plates. I got General Tso's Chicken and my husband got Sweet and Sour Pork. Both came with Pork Fried Rice and Egg Rolls. The food was good, but not great. I tend to like my GTC spicy and this didn't have much heat. I'm sure it's because most people in Lancaster like their food a little on the bland side. Rice was decent, but also a tad under seasoned. They deliver which makes it a nice alternative to pizza. read more

Best Chinese food in Lancaster. It comes at a great price and served by the nicest people you will ever meet. You'll leave with a smile on your face and a full stomach guaranteed. The steak on a stick is delicious as well as the chicken in garlic sauce. read more

Food is good but POOR Customer Service on take out orders so I have to give it 2 stars. If you don't mine rude people but good food. But don't order the beef and broccoli it taste funny. read more

Horrible customer service. I called in an order to have my dinner delivered. They told me it would take 20-30 minutes. 50 minutes went by and I called to see where my order was. They told me the driver was on is way and they were sorry for the delay. 15 minutes after that I get a call from them saying I was out of their delivery range and I needed to come pick up my order. After explaining how frustrated I was that they didn't tell me that when I ordered, didn't tell me that when I called to find out where they were and then wouldn't deliver it even though they made a mistake, they said I couldn't talk to a manager and simply offered to refund my money. I waited over an hour and then had to get dinner somewhere else for my family. I am an understandable person and would have understood the delay if they would have admitted their mistake and then delivered my food. Completely disgusted with how they handled it and it looks like other people that wrote reviews found them to be rude as well... They've lost my business for sure. I gave them 1 star because you have to give them something. They don't even deserve that. read more