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China Moon

4.4 (1.6k reviews)
ModerateChinese, Seafood, Soup
Closed • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:45 PM
Updated a few days ago

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Kung Pao Chicken
Steph G.

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.

Orange Chicken
Maritza S.

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.

Complementary fried wonton strips with dipping sauce.
Monica A.

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.

Super fresh .. Wonton soup
Desiree P.

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.

April 16 2025 menu.  Lunch menu included
Nancy W.

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.

Cashew nuts chicken
Betty G.

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.

The art on ceiling inside restaurant is gorgeous. Stop by for a look!

The food is always so good here. Don't skip out on the xiao long bao. It's yummy. The servers are really sweet and patient. They recommend some of the best stuff too. The restaurant itself can be a little loud because of how busy they get. So, if you hate noise, order for pick up. Bit, don't snooze on this place. It's a hidden gem!

Michelle N.

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!!

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2 months ago

Our absolute favorite! The staff and food are wonderful and it's always a positive experience.

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2 months ago

Great food and very friendly service. The best sweet and sour chicken! The egg rolls are also great tasting.

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Superb food and service! One of our favorite places to relax and enjoy a meal, or celebrate a holiday.

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China moon is amazingly good, it's around the corner from me so convenient for sure , the portions are huge and price reasonable

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3 months ago

Amazing food and service! Our family loves going there for dinner especially on special occasions.

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2 months ago

The food is so good! We got take out and the order was perfect and delicious. Best Chinese food in OC

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2 months ago

Delicious food and attentive service. Advise a reservation since it's popular. Good location with parking.

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Excellent food, great service and we can always get a table. A neighborhood gem and we're grateful to have you here! Keep up the great work.

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Ask the Community - China Moon

Is there any dairy in the Cashew Nut Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, or Sesame Chicken? We're planning to dine soon and want to know what are the safest options for someone with…

Hi Nick, No, we do not have dairy in the Cashew Nut, Kung Pao or Sesame Chicken. Please let your… Read more

Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible?

Yes

Do you offer classic Peking Duck?

Yes we do! Please call ahead and reserve a duck. You can choose from the traditional crepes or the duck buns. Ducks are limited each day.… Read more

Can I be assured there will be no nuts in my food if I let you know ahead of time when ordering?

Absolutely. Please let our staff know when you place your order. Thank you and we look forward to serving you!

Is this a dim sum restaurant?

Nope.

Can we have mushu beef instead of pork?

You'll HAVE to ask the restaurant; no one's going to know their ordering policies. Call them.

Do we need to make reservations?

Reservations are always recommended! Please call us at 949.249.6868 any day except for Tuesdays. Thanks and have a great night.

You still don't offer delivery? Is there a reason? Now with so many delivery apps available, it's hard to find a restaurant that doesn't offer delivery.

We currently are partnered up with ChowNow. Please visit eat.chownow.com Thanks!

Do you offer outdoor seating?

Yes we do! Please call and make a reservation at 949.249.6868 We are closed every Tuesdays. Thanks… Read more

Hello! Your battered shrimp dishes (sesame shrimp, for example) that are listed as gluten free- what type of flour is used for the batter? thank you!

We use corn starch to batter our sesame and aromatic shrimp! Thanks for asking.

Are there dairy free and gluten free options?

Yes indeed. Anything in a white sauce is dairy and gluten free. Our white sauces are all chicken based!

Do you cook with MSG?

Hi Nicole. I’m in charge of all the sauces at China Moon and I assure you that we use no MSG. Happy… Read more

Is the Orange Chicken the same recipe that was at Mandarin Place? It was by far the best Orange Chicken I've ever had and I've been looking for some as good ever since.

Yes! It’s the same recipe and hasn’t changed since the beginning of time. Come by and give us a try!

How can I order China Moon for delivery?

Currently, there are no options for delivery. The best way is to either walk in or place an order over the phone. Thank you!

Any steamed bun dim sum options offered here?

No, unfortunately not. We do have Shanghai Dumplings and potstickers as dim sum items!

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