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    4.2 (109 reviews)
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    Kung pao chicken lunch special
    Christine O.

    Since our favorite Chinese restaurant closed a year or so ago I've been in search of a good replacement. We've now dined here 4 times and I really enjoy it! They have great lunch specials but their regular menu is very affordable and well priced for the size of each entree. The inside is very clean and well organized. Workers are friendly and do a good job of making sure food comes out in a timely manner. I have had several dishes including Mongolian beef, beef and broccoli, sweet and sour chicken, bbq pork, kung pao chicken as well as their wonton soup which is my favorite!, my big plus is even the fried items cone out and taste fresh and not greasy. My husband has enjoyed other dishes as well as the egg drop soup. Definitely a spot in our regular rotation. If you have not tried it, you really should!

    Marivic C.

    While I was in Torrance, I was craving some Chinese food. I was able to sit down and eat my dinner in peace. New Grand opening restaurant. I'll add this to my list of restaurants when I visit again! Quick fast and friendly service.

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    Rick S.

    I'd like to say CHINA YI is sort of that middle ground of Chinese Food BTW - If you're in China, they call this cuisine, simply... "Food" :) It's not fast food or steam-tray like you see at Panda Express or strip malls geared towards non-Asian customers who seek stereotypical 鬼佬 (Gwai Lo) who love fried rice, noodles, orange chicken and anything fried. Their menu has those items, but they're prepared better than most restaurants like this does them. The service is friendly. They're attentive. They bring out the food fresh and it's prepared custom fresh to order. I tried their lunch special which is comparably priced to a Panda Express 2 item Plate, but here you get equal to or greater than potions of the entrees, maybe less of the starch/carb base rice or noodles, but in a way it's more because you get a nice scoop of rice and a decent portion of noodles that adds up to a bigger collective portion. You also get the Egg Drop Soup, which I'd honestly say I could drink a full bowl of it, it's good and I'm love to order it alone one day and get full on the soup. The Entrees are good portions. I think I picked the wrong items I'd switch to different ones next time. I went for the Tofu with Vegetables. The Tofu wasn't the style I'm accustomed to. I knew it was Fried, but it was a tad on the thinly cut and fried so was more firm than soft. I also ordered the Sweet and Sour Chicken (maybe I should have gone for the Orange Chicken), which was fried and into small bits that were okay. My friend ordered the Broccoli Beef which looked good and the Baby Bok Choi, which looked okay ('tho my friend said it look and tasted not farm fresh and maybe aged a bit). It's about $13 for the 2 item plate for the "Column A and Column B combination that comes with the chow mein (it's the soft thicker noodles where I prefer them thinner, 脆 personally) and fried rice (which was standard, and it was fluffy fresh and good) I think this is the type of place you go to for "Family Style" to enjoy many entrees to share among many guests. Parking was somewhat easy and it probably guaranteed among the shopping complex away from Jon's Supermarket.

    Bob H.

    Tried China Yi today, a newer Chinese restaurant in the South Bay, and came away with a positive first impression. I ordered a takeout two-item combo with Mongolian beef and walnut shrimp, which came with both rice and noodles. The noodles were better than expected, and both entrees were flavorful and well prepared. The prices felt reasonable for the portions and quality. I only tried a couple of dishes, so I need more visits before forming a strong opinion, but it seems like a promising addition to the South Bay Chinese food scene.

    Egg Rolls and Crab Rangoon, old style!
    Toshi I.

    I was in the mood for Chinese food and haven't been to this location. When we entered, I was delighted to see that the booths were tastefully decorated and clean. It's not a large restaurant but there was also a good line ordering take out food as well. We didnt know what to order so we ordered from Menu A and chose the General's Chicken (my fave) along with the Beef n Pepper. The appetizers, OG egg rolls and crab rangoon served up fast and fresh, not greasy as well as the Pork fried rice. Yum! Our General's Chicken had a nice batter and the Beef n Pepper was tender. We were surprisingly impressed. Fast, fresh and not greasy. A great value with the option to dine in or take out. The staff was fast and friendly as well with several servers bringing our food. Located in a busy strip mall, we had no issues with parking. We must have just arrived at the right time with no wait. Will definitely be back!

    Outside. 5/20/26
    Lilah J.

    Tasty Chinese food! Located on 190th on the border of Redondo Beach and the City of Torrance. China Yi is in a large strip mall that was Jon's Marketplace, Play It Again Sports, Chase Bank, and more. Parking is plentiful and easy to get in and out. It's a cute, small, yet welcoming restaurant. The employees are friendly. I placed a to-go order with the cashier and while I was waiting, they were kind to offer me and bring an ice water cup. My to-go bag was prepared and ready quickly, probably less than 10 minutes. I had actually just missed the cutoff for the lunch special but even so the price was still good. The hubby and I shared an order of sweet and sour pork and their house chow mein. Yum! It included 2 fortune cookies. Would likely dine in with the hubby at some point and try other items. Welcome to the South Bay, China Yi!

    Pork spare rib dim sum
    Jane S.

    First time here and we really enjoyed it. The staff was friendly and the place was packed (we got the last table), but the turn around is quick as well. We ordered a few of the dim sum options and two lunch specials. The prices are great. We really enjoyed the shu mai, pork spare rib and lunch combos. Lots of people ordering take out as well since the restaurant is small. Can't wait to go back to their other dishes!

    Michelle L.

    a random friday lunch date with my parents... always a great time. China Yi just opened in March. It is a random spot in the shopping plaza, i think it took over yum yum donuts. but it works. it was pretty busy during our visit, friday around noon, which is great to see. plenty of 2-4 person tables inside. we ordered two of their lunch specials. which they serve til 3pm daily! each lunch special comes with fried rice, chow mein or white rice or 1/2 & 1/2. each lunch special comes with corn egg drop soup. (not avail for to go orders) the lunch special consists of : combo A $9.75 (one item) or combo B for $12.95 (two item, can pick from section A and one from section B) $2 extra for any seafood dish. my mom order half fried rice and half chow mein with: FISH FILLET IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE ORANGE CHICKEN i ordered half fried rice and half chow mein with: TERIYAKI CHICKEN CHICKEN W/ STRING BEANS ($1 extra) they have a pretty extensive menu for a smaller kitchen. but the kitchen staff were getting everyones order out quick. the food was good, did not feel heavy at all. the orange chicken or teriyaki chicken were not drenched in sauce, which was great. we all enjoyed our food. my parents liked it so much, they went back the next day. parking: i hate this parking lot LOL. it really should not be two way traffic. but plenty of parking , just watch where you park lol.

    Jenn G.

    I am always on the lookout for good Chinese lunch specials and was quite pleased to discover China Yi. China Yi is a fairly new spot in Torrance. It's only been open for a month but from the looks of all the folks dining when I came on a Friday, it is quickly becoming popular. They serve lunch specials till 3pm daily and there are two types of combos to chose from. They have a combo one for $9.75 and a combo two for $12.95. Combo one includes one item while combo two comes with two items. Any seafood dish is $2 extra. All combos are served with fried or steam rice, chow mein and egg drop soup. I came with my mom and we chose to each got a combo two. She got the Chicken Wing with Salt Pepper and the Moo Goo Chicken. I got the BBQ Pork and the Beef Pepper Steak. We both really liked the Chicken Wing with Salt Pepper. The chicken wings were served hot and fresh and were so crispy, with a slight hint of spice. My second favorite dish was the Beef Pepper Steak. This one was so flavorful. I loved the tender slices of beef, crisp bell peppers and onions all coated in a savory, pepper forward sauce. I also enjoyed the Moo Goo Chicken. Light and simple, this dish had tender chicken, mushroom and lots of fresh vegetables. My least favorite was the BBQ Pork. It was a bit on the dry side and came out slightly cold, making it less enjoyable than the other dishes. Overall, I really enjoyed lunch at China Yi! The flavors were on point and the prices are great. I will definitely be coming back.

    Dana W.

    Pretty good Chinese takeout! I ordered the orange chicken lunch special and steamed veggies. Orange chicken was sweet and crunchy. The fried rice was really good. Service was quick and efficient. Ambiance feels like a traditional "American Chinese" restaurant. You can dine in and takeout.

    Tofu salt and pepper
    Dora T.

    I'm very happy to see another Chinese restaurant n the South Bay. China Yi just recently opened. It's nothing fancy but the food is solid. We ordered pick up on a night when no one wanted to cook. Ordered the fish fillet with black bean and the tofu salt and pepper. Both these dishes come with rice. We also ordered the Taiwan style chow fun. I can see why they state they cook with less salt and less oil. You can really taste the difference in the food. It does taste healthier. The fish fillet and the Taiwan style chow fun were delicious. The tofu was good but I guess I was expecting the tofu to be crispier. The price point is reasonable but I don't think the servings would satisfy a hungry teenage boy. Would definitely have to order more dishes All and all I would recommend China Yi and I do look forward to checking out the rest of the menu and also dining in. When I was googling I found their website and looks like there may be a loyalty program? It's something to look into

    Broccoli Beef, look at those veggies, yessss!
    Sharon P.

    I'm not a Chinese food expert, but I know I like flavorful, spicy (when necessary), fresh and chunky Chinese food. I like big veggies, the kind that are big enough that you immediately recognize that it's an onion, broccoli, carrot, etc. China Yi doesn't disguise the veggies, hallelujah! I also like spicy when a menu indicates the dish is spicy, sometimes with a chili emoji. I expect to enjoy some heat, something that makes me feel like there's a party going on in my mouth. Rarely do I find where spicy means s.p.i.c.y. The Hot & Sour soup was neither spicy (as indicated by the chili emoji) nor sour, but it was hot, stove hot, so there's that. The Fish Fillet in Spicy Gravy hit the spicy mark - he loved this chef's special and commented that the hot & sour soup would benefit from whatever spice is used in this dish. Friendly? Absolutely. Swift service? Bingo. Plenty of parking, easy in and out. Decor is refined with bright but pleasant colors which is a far cry from many Chinese restaurants whose color seems to often times default to: pink. Love the ambiance here. I like China Yi and I enjoyed the broccoli beef, house chow mein, spicy fish fillet, and the egg rolls. Loads of food, and I'm grateful I was conservative on ordering just a handful of our favs. I'm looking forward to trying other dishes such as Combo Kung Pao, General Chicken, Mongolian Beef. I wish I had a code that I could use to signal to the cook that I'm thrilled with real spiciness, this girl loves feisty, spicy deliciousness. Worth a visit...or three, for sure.

    Fish fillet in black bean sauce
    Miguel M.

    My first time here... it's good food done by very young cooks... I think that they'll be successful if their approach it's friendlier with their guests... I arrived late for lunch so I went for the menu... Fish Fillet in black bean sauce, not to die for but, good enough... rice portion for the menu is very limited but again. Enough the place is clean and modern with easy music to accompany your meals... I think that they'll fact that they charge for tea is odd, they don't even offered it to you anyway good luck to you young guys!!!

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    3.8(572 reviews)
    5.4 mi
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    4.3(392 reviews)
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    This restaurant is a family owned business in redondo beach located in a plaza with some parking…read more The food here is alright, not the best Chinese food I've ever had. We got the combination fried rice, Singapore style noodles, pan fried buns, and Xiao long bao. The fried rice wasn't very flavorful and didn't have the distinct wok hei taste that I was looking for, I was a bit disappointed in this dish, 4/10. The Singapore noodles were good, the curry flavor was strong. But kind of like the fried rice, I wish it was cooked for a bit longer to get it dryer and crispier, 6/10. The pan fried buns had an interesting wrapping, it was green and tasted like cilantro or parsley. I don't particularly like herbs, so I didn't like the taste as much, but the filling was good! 6/10. The Xiao long baos were definitely the highlight. They were juicy and full of soup, very delicious, 8/10. The service was super fast and the staff were very nice!

    We love trying different dumpling restaurants so we came here to eat! The staff was very nice and…read moreattentive. Seems like a small family business. This place has only 8 tables so either you come on a good day when its empty which we did but it can get filled up quickly due to a large party or families. We ordered the cucumber salad appetizer...pan fried nappa pork dumplings and pork scallion buns.....and They had nooooo FLAVOR. The cucumber salad was diced to oblivion ..we might as well have gotten spoons instead of chopsticks....no spice just drenched in water and soy sauce....no garlic...no szechuan pepper oil. The dumpling and buns had no flavors....no ginger...no seasonings... my wife had to put SALT IN THE CUCUMBERS! ....yes!.... SALT!.... Parking was plenty...

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