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    China Stix

    3.6 (328 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Seafood, Soup
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    CHINA STIX ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Shrimp fried rice, beef fried rice, edamane, pepper steak, and wings

    I found this place on someone's Instagram post viewing. So I had to try it out, it is hard finding Chinese food in Houston. When we first entered it was semi busy but after we placed order it started picking up, to me that's an great sign that the food is good. We ordered wings, shrimp fried rice, pepper steak. I was really surprised because the steak was tender. I will definitely go back and try other items

    Eggroll cheese puff

    WTH is this! Saw this place on Social Media & order carry out. The food is horrible. First, the entire place smells like burnt grease. The rice is over cooked and sesame chicken is too breaded! Way better Chinese cuisine in Houston. Don't waste your gas or money

    Shrimp and crawfish rice with spring rolls
    Angel T.

    The shrimp and crawfish rice was greasy with limited shrimp. The vegetable spring roles were mushy and stale on the outside. Not at all fresh.

    Chicken Lo Mein
    Jando S.

    There is a time and place for everything, even Americanized Chinese food. I fully recognize that I'm not the target audience for this, I still can't get over how mediocre my meal was. TL;DR: This it not my bag. (#1) Situated in the Vanderbilt Square strip along Holcombe, China Stix is one of West U's only options for Americanized Chinese food. It's easy to compare all the legit Chinese options just a stone's throw away down the road (#2), but there are some some days for some folks where general tso's and sesame chicken just sound that much more appealing. I ordered, in Spanish (#3), and got a cornucopia of items from general tso's with side of egg drop soup, some sesame chicken, lemon chicken with fried rice, and a little beef and broccoli finished off with a slew of fortune cookies. I also threw in some beef and broccoli, kung pao chicken, chicken lo mein, and some thick egg rolls and hot and sour soup. Despite the serious variety, it was all a wash. The food was pretty horrendous. The general tso's was either too mushy or too tough, the lemon chicken and to some extent, the sesame chicken was extra thick with the sauce and was too overbearing. The lo mein was bland all throughout and the beef with broccoli tasted very off. The fried rice was also a miss and the egg drop soup was almost too cornstarchy to swallow down. Even the fortune cookies were stale. The service was the only winner for me and I learned they're popular destination for folks looking for a reasonably priced lunch. While I would likely never come back for more, I'm glad they serve as an option for people who would. Lastly, I've never listened to so much Bad Bunny in a Chinese themed establishment in my entire life. Here's to new experiences. ___________ (#1) Perhaps "not my cup of tea" would be more appropo? (#2) Hu's Kitchen? Bao Shi Yi? Cooking Girl? (#3) Chinese? Please. No mames.

    Rangoon
    Stella F.

    The name of their game is bang for your buck! Their combo meals include your entree, rice, egg roll and Rangoon! The egg roll was not my favorite but it was my first time trying a Rangoon and I loved it! I got the king pap chicken which was very good but the general tso's chicken my friend got left a bit to be desired. All in all I'd order again to hit the fast Chinese food craving

    Orange chicken
    Nathaniel F.

    TLDR: Awesome eatery! Very fast, economical, and tasty! I order China Stix about 2-3 times per month. I usually order online because they are very fast (the food is ready in ~5 minutes from calling ) and I think the portion sizes are slightly larger. The food is very tasty too! I usually go for the sweet & sour soup with either Kung Pao chicken or Mongolian beef. You can't go wrong with either of those! Featured below is the orange chicken (which in full disclosure wasn't my favorite since it was very "saucy", so I'll stick to my usuals next time). As I said above, I love the convenience of ordering online, but the store has a charming ambiance! There's a sleek modern feel to it and the chairs are fairly comfortable. The bathroom is also pretty clean although, as a general principle, I prefer my porcelain throne at home. My one tip: if you're eating in-store during the day, sit with your back to the sun. The windows on the building & car windshields across the street can be a little... bright.

    C7. Hunan Chicken
    Nina K.

    Stopped by after work for a quick meal. I ordered the hunan chicken combo which was ready in less than 5 minutes. Everything was fresh and hot however I've had better versions of hunan chicken with more flavor. The hot and sour soup was good, just wish it had more tofu. The fried egg roll and cream cheese wonton were decent - nothing special. For some reason, they were blasting explicit rap music inside the restaurant which isn't my go to choice when trying to enjoy a meal. I'd get it again in the future but I'd like to explore other places near my work as well. Also, they charged $2.95 for some extra steamed rice.

    CS1. Orange Flavored Chicken + Vegetable Egg Rolls
    Gustavo R.

    I've been going here since I was a child. Service? QUICK!!! Ambience? Made for fast-casual dining. Food? This was my childhood version of the popular new chain, "rice box." Plenty of similar flavors as well. Orange Chicken | 6/10 No way around it - it's not as flavorful or fresh tasting as a few other orange chickens I've tasted recently; however, it still gets the job done if you're craving it! I'd still recommend getting something else (maybe General Tso's is the closest similar recommendation). Fried Rice | 6/10 Decent fried rice. Nothing too special! Vegetable Egg Rolls | 7/10 Lightly fried, flaky, & good! Fortune Cookie | 7/10 Mine told me that my friends are mirrors of myself.

    a plate of noodles with meat and vegetables
    Linh T.

    If you want Americanized Chinese foods, this is definitely the go-to place for it. This is like one of those comfort food places for me, not something traditional, but something that's just usually pretty easy to eat. Don't expect amazing quality here, but for the price, you really can't beat the taste and the good portion sizes. I always have to get the House Special Fried Rice and the Chicken Teriyaki Bowl (it's actually not teriyaki by the way, so don't expect the teriyaki taste). I got the Chicken Teriyaki Bowl and the House Special Lo Mein this time. I usually order delivery, or if I'm in the area, I would eat in person and order extras to bring home.

    CS12. Sauteed Chicken, Beef, and Shrimp In Mandarin Style Combo

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    I loved the food, fresh and better than DFW.Specially the shrimp fried rice, highly recommended

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    Food always consistent and good. Shredded pork a winner for sure. Food prepared quickly as well.

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    Service and price were great! Daniel was very attentive with helping me with my order!! Will be back!

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