Great food, great service! Our new favorite Chinese restaurant! The fresh fish was fabulous! Plenty of vegetarian options. Don't miss the row of red Lucky Cats at the entrance. They're animated! read more

Our family of 4 arrived at exactly 11:30 when they opened and were the second group to be seated. We were given menus and while we waited 3 other tables were seated. The waiter walked by a few times and said they would be right with us. You could tell he was new and in training. Totally fine, except all 3 tables that arrived after us had been offered water/drinks and a little wonton snack. We had absolutely nothing. After 18 minutes of being seated with no offer of water or anything we stood up to leave. That's when the manager or someone came over with the trainee and tried apologizing and tried taking our order. We said sorry we are going somewhere else. They tried saying oh sorry he is in training. And I really do understand needing to learn how to do things. We typically love coming here and the food is always good. But we were ignored, and that's not right. We will probably come back, but not anytime soon. read more

Wonderful staff, warm and inviting environment, wonderful food, I just love it here! I cannot get over the portion sizes and just how AMAZING everything is. Quick service, great price point, everyone is so attentive, I could go on and on. This has become a go to spot when my dad comes to visit he is always talking about this place and it has become a regular craving for us. Cannot recommend trying this place enough! read more

Best Kung pow chicken around So comforting so flavorful and so delicious .... And now China Moon has these sweet treats that you can purchase . Dining is always great at the restaurant. However., tonight we chose takeout and Netflix. read more

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Finding a true "go-to" spot for Chinese cuisine in South Orange County has always been a bit of a challenge for me. There are plenty of options, but few that consistently deliver on all fronts, flavor, service, and quality. That search finally came to an end when I visited China Moon Restaurant for the first time. Dilemma solved. What initially drew me in were the glowing Yelp reviews, so credit to my fellow reviewers for pointing me in the right direction. The photos didn't hurt either, and they ultimately convinced me to stop by on an early Sunday evening. From the moment I walked in, the experience started strong. I was greeted warmly, and the service remained attentive and friendly throughout my visit. My server was prompt and engaging, sharing that the restaurant has been in business for over 40 years. Judging by the steady flow of customers that evening, it's clear they've built a loyal following. When trying a new Chinese restaurant, I like to keep things simple and stick to classic dishes as a baseline. Dining solo, I ordered the Kung Pao Chicken and Chicken Fried Rice. Both dishes arrived quickly and were prepared with care. The Kung Pao Chicken stood out immediately. The sauce was well-balanced (flavorful without being overpowering in amount) and the ingredients were thoughtfully composed. It featured tender chicken, peanuts, red peppers, and green onions, with a welcome addition of zucchini that added both texture and freshness. Every bite hit the mark. The Chicken Fried Rice was equally satisfying. It arrived hot and fluffy, with high-quality white meat chicken, egg and a nice distribution of green onions throughout. The flavor was solid and comforting; a quick touch of salt and pepper at the table brought it exactly where I wanted it. While I only sampled two dishes, the menu is extensive and offers plenty of options to explore on future visits. Service-wise, there's honestly nothing I would change . . . it was that good. Based on this first experience, I'm comfortable giving a strong four stars, with every intention of revisiting soon and possibly raising that rating. If you've been searching for a standout Chinese restaurant in South OC and haven't quite found "the one" yet, it may simply be because you haven't been here. China Moon Restaurant may not be fancy, but it delivers where it counts: great food, excellent service, and a welcoming, clean environment. I have a feeling it could become a favorite for you, just as it has for me. Enjoy! read more

China Moon - Chicken Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Laguna Niguel, California

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We got good togo today 9/3/26. We asked them to to make the lettuce cups with chicken with low sodium and no oil. We also got Kung Pao chicken with low sodium, no oil, light sauce. When we got home it looked so dark. I have health problems which we told them so make it right please. I can't try it, but my mom tried it and it was so salty like a salt lick she said and I could see the shine of the grease on her lips which she spit out because of the salt and grease. Very disappointing read more

I came in tonight with my family for the first time, and we have no complaints! The hostess Haley was friendly and got us seated quickly. Our server Ashley gave us great service and was super helpful with recommendations. I love the crabmeat wontons and the mongolian beef! We will definitely be back soon! read more

Excellent Peking duck, highly recommend. Order ahead as they run out often. Can't wait to come back

We love everything about China Moon. Great customer service and the food is always fresh and hot!

The service is very stiff, understaffed and rather rude and dismissive, I ordered off the lunch menu, I ordered Vegetable Shrimp, ( I had an allergic reaction), They proclaim on MSG is used,) however, some ingredient was similar. The food was served cold and the Won Ton soup had big ugly chucks of Pork! I cannot recommend this resturant! read more

Lots of free parking. Came for dinner and there were lots of empty tables but as we walked in, she asked us if we had any reservations- we said no and she said let me check and she walked back there for a bit and then came back and then seated us, not sure why they were empty if reservations were needed. Maybe they didn't have enough workers. We came before another party, but their order was taken first so they got their food first so we had to wait a while. They should go in order. The server did say that if we ordered steam fish, it would take an extra 15 minutes which we would be fine with however, all the other foods also took a long time. If you pay cash there is 3% discount. The food here is exceptional. The fish fillet is excellent. Noodles were delicious. The stir fry beef was tender with pretty cooked onions. Rice refills complementary. I will definitely be coming back here regularly for the food. The lady at the front said that the restaurant used to be hers but now her kids took over. Glad this place exists! Food is delicious, just have to be patient and have time. read more

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I had not been to China Moon in over 5 years. I remembered it being delicious but it was not so. The food was expensive and just ok. The service was great but I'm not sure we'll be going back. read more

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Another great dinner at China Moon. We returned after a not so great experience. I'm not sure if that was just a one off night, but the management team reached out. Tonight we opted to have the crabby wontons, and the potstickers to start. And then for our entrées, we had chicken fried rice, Kung pao chicken and the steamed fish. Both the appetizers were served hot and fresh. They were crispy and not greasy. It was the first time trying the steam fish. It took a few minutes longer, which was fine and it was served in a beautiful platter presentation. It was delicious. The fish melted in your mouth. And the sauce was delightful. When we placed the order for the chicken fried rice, we were asked if we wanted soy sauce added to it and we said yes. I thought that was just a normal ingredient, but I guess I was wrong. It tasted delicious. There were a few pieces of white meat chicken that were chewy. It is tossed with rice, egg, and perhaps a green, leafy, vegetable lettuce, perhaps it tasted good, but it wasn't my favorite. The kung pao chicken is a classic dish with red chili pods, peanuts, and chicken and a brown sauce with zucchini. I thought it tasted great. There was a perfect amount of caramelization and spice, except my companion thought it tasted a little burnt. Overall, the meal is very good. We always return. Service was great as always. Parking out front. Nice casual environment. Lots of takeout orders as well. read more

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Whenever I generally complain about not knowing what to eat (sadly often), my friends and family say "what about that Chinese place" because everyone I've taken here has loved it. Some of my favorites have been every dumpling, egg rolls, the scallops, the filet mignon chow fun, and the pork fried rice. Meat is always tender. The young lady that served us was so attentive, kind, and patient. I think the sun comes out every time she smiles. Cute casual atmosphere. They are busy for a reason. read more

China Moon - Egg Roll Sauce - Chinese Near Me - Laguna Niguel, California

You cannot taste the food because they over saturate it with sauces. Service was not professional and very over priced. I read the reviews and wanted to try them out and left disappointed, and ripped off! When the bill came, they make you pay at the table with your credit card and for tipping the minimum it states is 20% then 25% and then can you believe they put 30%!! For overpriced crappy Chinese food in a strip mall and here they ask for 30% for tip. We will never be back!!! read more

From the moment we arrived everyone was friendly and smiling. Our server Vivian was professional and really attentive for all our dinner. It was my first time here and I will be back! We love every dish that we ordered! Very clean restaurant, great job guys! read more

This is the best Chinese food I have had in ages! The owner is super friendly and the atmosphere is great. I highly recommend trying so many different dishes. The lo mein, fried rice, chicken, pork, steak, and egg rolls were phenomenal. Do yourself a favor and try them out! read more

China Moon has been a family favorite for many years. The food is always consistently very good. The sesame chicken is a favorite. Lightly breaded and tasty. Love their fried rice. So moist and delicious. read more

Good food. We have a hard time finding good Chinese. I just wish they were closer to us.

We had a mini-reunion, with a party of eight. We were seated immediately (we had a reservation) and were well cared for throughout the afternoon. Everyone enjoyed their food, and there was plenty to share (and some to take home). All delicious. Bryon was listed on the receipt as our server, but we were treated to alot of service by others, too. Thanks to China Moon for such a good time. read more

This review was for a take out order. The food was ready for pickup when promised. The BBQ Fried Rice was decent in flavor and plentiful in size, but should have had more pork in the order. The Ma La Beef was mediocre. While the sauce was flavorful, the beef was chewy and tough. I won't order it again. I had higher expectations for their food and was a bit disappointed. I sincerely hope that my next take out order is better than this. read more

The food is not as good as it once was. Ingredients are coarsely chopped and not uniform. There's a lack of taste in many of the dishes, such as Szuchan dishes, where there was no heat. The staff is excellent. Cost cutting in the kitchen? read more

Ambiance very nice decor, clean bathrooms, needs some pleasant Asian music. Staff. We felt service was not consistent. They seemed to have enough staff for the small eatery but we didn't see them much and they always rushed off very quick. Food. We didn't not like the food. 1. Ordered pot stickers. Because the small bits with us were hungry and wanted something to feed and occupy them while the good cooked. This food took literally forever. We finally got them and they were good but needed a little more flavor or salt. 2. We wanted to order the rest of our food and my daughter finally stopped the woman and said can we order lunch. 3. Strange things. No fried rice. No egg flower soup and won ton soup Is a $2.00 upcharge. 4. Hot tea is $2.50 a person. ! 5. We ordered lunch specials. Orange chicken (1 hot 1 mild). and white rice. One won ton soup. 2 hot and sour ( needed salt) or more seasoning. Cashew nut chicken and rice. 6. Lunch came. Both Orange chicken came with the hit dried red peppers in it ! We pulled them out and it still tasted mild so the bits could eat it anyway. However. The orange chicken was dried out hard lumps. Reminded me of cooked chicken feet ( I don't eat that). It wasn't good. 7. The cashew nut chicken didn't have a chicken sauce, it was dark and just a butload of soy sauce. The chicken was dark meat which I don't eat. The sauce was awful. We told her to take it back and take it off the bill. 8. The won ton soup was good actually with lots of vegetables. We will try another restaurant next time. Hoping for good Chinese food. It's hard to come by these days. Or maybe just go for Thai. read more

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We had an excellent dining experience here. The restaurant is very popular and reservations are a good idea. The venue is very clean and has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The food was fresh and delicious from spicy wontons, Kung Pao chicken, Peking duck and honey walnut spring were all amazing. Isabelle was taking great care of us and she's very helpful with recommendations and friendly! read more

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Had a DoorDash order of veggie fried rice and egg roles. Everything was good until I almost choked on a piece of plastic in my rice. So disappointing. read more

Visited China Moon on the week of Chinese New Year and they had a Special Menu for the celebration. We come here every couple of months when craving Chinese food since it is convenient located near our home and we are so happy that service and food is always pleasant and pleasing. Even though restaurant is always busy we have never had to wait no longer than 5 minutes of wait time and food is always worth the wait & the staff is so friendly and welcoming they make you feel at ease. Ambience is cozy with dim lighting not much of privacy separation from other guest if you're not seated at inner booths located in the middle of the restaurant. Overall restaurant is fairly tight and small for the amount of seating they have, but I guess understandable for the demand & how popular it is. Are go to order is fried rice, lo mein noodles, walnut shrimp and sometimes orange chicken or beef broccoli. And we always like to start with wonton soup always delicious. Food is always fresh and serve steaming hot. read more

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China Moon in Laguna Niguel is a highly regarded, family-run restaurant serving American-style Chinese cuisine, that is a cozy, reliable spot for fresh, high-quality, non-greasy dishes. Popular for its attentive service and dishes like sesame chicken and crispy duck, it is popular with locals. read more

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We wanted a more quieter evening tonight so we decided to visit China Moon. Not a whole lot of people in the restaurant when we got there. Service was good and food was brought out quickly. Fortunately we got there a bit early because the dining room was full in less than an hour later. I had my usual, three ingredients taste, sautéed shrimp, beef, and chicken with mixed veggies. This dish is always good. The shrimp was a bit fishy but not too bad. Hubby had the cashew nuts chicken. The flavor was good but it would have been better if it was made with white meat. We do not like dark meat chicken. We checked with our waitress Lucy later and she confirmed that it is dark meat. Lucy suggested that we can request for white meat next time and the kitchen can do it. Lucy has been there a very long time. We have had her a few times before and according to her name tag, she's been there since 2009! Speaking of being loyal. Overall, we had a good meal. Thanks Lucy and all other staff in the dining room, especially the food runner. He was super fast in bringing us what we needed: our food and the chili sauce! They are all very nice and efficient. read more

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We had a wonderful meal at China Moon; the food was delicious, and the service was excellent. Mushu is my favorite :) We will definitely be going back! Highly recommend. read more

My husband and I were in the mood for Chinese food today. We decided to try China Moon. We ordered mu shu pork and Mongolian beef with won ton soup. We also ordered the brown rice. I was impressed with their reviews. Unfortunately we were not pleased with their food. The portions were small. The Mongolian beef was just ok. It could have had more flavor in the sauce same with the mu shu pork. We could have gotten three wraps instead of two. The won ton soup was bland and there was a surcharge for that. We were also charged an additional 3% for using our charge card. Really? But at least we had our fortune cookies. But no my husband's fortune cookie had no fortune in it. Big disappointment again. My husband was bummed! Final decision- we will be going elsewhere the next time we crave Chinese food. read more

We were down in Mission Viejo and were craving some Chinese food and saw this place had good reviews. Living in Irvine/close to garden grove. I would say this place is no where near good Chinese food. My crispy noodles barely had any shrimp/chicken. The chicken was over cooked, while the zucchini was under cooked. The whole thing was pretty salty. I also ordered the hot and sour soup, which didn't have enough spice or vinegar in it to make it sour. Overall the food was really salty and disappointing. They were pretty packed for a Sunday evening. They are pretty short staffed, so it took a while for our food and check to come out. They were friendly though. Sorry South OC, but this isn't good Chinese food!! read more

China Moon - Chinese Near Me - Laguna Niguel, California

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Terrible service avoid at all costs. This place doesn't have it together at all. Website displays wrong info. Nobody answers phone. No help at all. Crazy actually. read more

We got 3 items and all excellent......especially our favorite-Peking Duck. Everything was hot when we picked up our dinner. 5 Stars.

N. Y. Eggrolls were flavorless and tasted like grease. Otherwise, the restaurant was nice and friendly staff

Really disappointed with the food. I had ordered shrimps in black bean sauce but I got fish instead. Told them this is wrong but nothing was done. Total disregard. They should have changed the dish but never bothered. Really said.should improve service read more

If I could give them a zero star I would. I was added to the waitlist and told 20 minutes. After 45 mins I called as I had waited to see the status and they apologized but were no longer taking dine orders. However, somehow the kitchen could handle me placing a take out order. Nobody notified me. I would have waited for hours with no communication. Bad business! read more

No, wait... Food excellent... Service excellent... And good value. I have been there more than once, and the quality of the food is consistent. read more

I made the mistake of trying this place again. Not sure what I was thinking but the service was actually much worse than the food. The Eggplant tasted like they had emptied an entire salt shaker into it and was inedible. Our server, for lack of a better word, Isabel, was extremely rude and inattentive the entire time. Isabel thought it would be a good idea to focus on the other tables while basically ignoring ours. The worst part was at the end of the meal after I had requested she take the charge off the bill for the horrible food. Isabel begrudgingly agreed to take it off with not as much as any type of apology. It then took her probably 10 minutes to return after gleefully chatting with other tables and walking by us maybe 4-5 times without making eye contact. Once Isabel produced her handheld POS terminal and asked me how I would be paying, I called her out on the lack of courtesy and basic manners. I asked her if she'd be apologizing for the lousy food and she literally said "No, it's not my fault." All the time she had this maniacal grin on her face that was not only out of place but a little on the psychotic side. Isabel kept glaring at me every time she walked by as if to say I don't owe you a thing and there's nothing you can do about it. After speaking with the manager (Shu) I understand how Isabel has this attitude. He was oblivious to the lack of decency and common sense displayed. He just kept repeating the fact that they had removed it from the bill without the least bit of remorse. All this time I was speaking with Shu, Isabel kept walking around with this crazed grin on her face to hear what we were discussing. I've honestly never experienced any server like her in my entire life. The best Shu could do was to tell me the next time I came in they'd seat me with another server. The next time? This speaks to the oblivious nature of the employees at China Moon. He actually thought that after that, I would be returning. Isabel was the weirdest server I've literally ever had in my life and it was clear at the end that Shu didn't have a clue about customer service or the dining experience. I would avoid this place at all costs unless you enjoy being treated like garbage by people that don't have any clue what service is. read more

Food was great, staff was welcoming, and the service was wonderful! Our waitress Ashley was the sweetest and her service was impecable. See you soon Ashely! read more

Best Chinese food in South OC. Consistently great! Excellent service too.Any time guests visit, I take them here. Try the Rainbow Shrimp, it's so delicious I order it every time. Best to make a reservation, they get very busy. read more