Chinese Deli

Closed by exterior fire. Don't know anything specific but it's always problematic when a…read morerestaurant burns as to whether it ever reopens.

Outstanding! Located in Torrance PO or "West Carson" a block away from Harbor UCLA Medical Center…read more On the outside, it looks like an old restaurant. They have their own dedicated lot. I was here twice, once with a group and a few weeks later with the hubby. Upon entry we were warmly greeted by the staff. The menu is rich with many choices of Chinese cuisine. My all time fave is a sweet and sour protein plate. Here they have pork. Had this scrumptious dish twice and it was still amazing even as leftovers. Check out my photos-- chow mein, scallops and veggies, sweet and sour pork, and even the complimentary dessert of tapioca. All tasted awesome! Big portions! The hubby was wowed at the generous portions of good looking food that was brought to us. Our servers were the sweetest, so attentive and kind. Even though they were masked I can see their warm smiles in their eyes. They are closed on Tuesdays but open all the other days of the week. Excellent Chinese food and service. 5 stars.

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Fried Prawns $4.95!!

Fine Wok

4.3(215 reviews)

2.3 mi•Harbor City

Unassuming and delicious. Does not have your Din Thai Fung decor, but definitely the taste is…read morethere. Ask for the hot sauce, it's not your typical sriracha, it's a homemade chili oil.

Tonight will be my last time eating at this place. It's a drive for me to get here and I've been an…read moreoff and on customer for 6-7 years now. Tonight I ordered the egg fried rice and the orange chicken. The fried rice, which is always on point, was too oily and had too many green onions in it giving it a weird flavor from what I remember. I could have lived with that, but the orange chicken was god awful. The meat they use is so fatty and when you are chewing on it, it's like you're chewing on an oyster or a snail. It's incredibly rubbery due to all the fat. My 6 year old took one bite and refused to touch it. I ate a few pieces but every one of them was a struggle to get down. 1/10 meat quality, actually gross. Will not be retuning after this experience.

Seating 03-04-2025

Szechuan beef

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Dumpling in chili oil

Lucky China Restaurant

3.5(310 reviews)

1.6 mi

Hadn't been back to Lucky China for a few years. We went for a Sunday afternoon lunch around 11:30…read moreshortly after open. The place was deserted. Seemed only 1-2 takeout order customers beat us there. The building and staff do not seem to have changed. Parking is still in a U-shape around the building on their square-rectangular lot. So parking is on both sides and in the back but the lot is one way. No lunch specials on Sun, need to come Monday-Sat for a lunch special. The curry chicken and chicken fried rice have not changed and are still very good with a good portion. Prices have gone up but are about what you expect to pay in today's economy. Only difference is that you probably get a bit more quantity than at comparable restaurants. The spicy noodle soup seems to have changed a little--brown broth instead of clear/yellow, but the quality is comparable to before. The curry is the stir fry kind and not the Indian-Japanese soupy style many other Hong Kong and Mandarin places are serving. The lady who served us seemed to be the same one who helped us a few years ago. She is pleasant and efficient and seems at least bi-lingual in Mandarin and English. Four stars because despite apparent gentrification attempts in the area, Carson is still a dangerous neighborhood and that is one of the main reasons we have not been back for a while. Definitely worth a try if you have not been here before and definitely a good alternative to driving to downtown China town or Monterey Park/San Gabriel if you live in South Bay.

If you're in the mood for Chinese, look no further. Lucky China is your restaurant of choice!!!…read more I've been eating here for over 20 years, and they have not once failed. I was reluctant to leave this post in hopes of keeping it a secret, but it's time to share this treasure. The same family from the 70's owns this restaurant which is now in their second generation of family owners, their children. Their cooking tastes like it's always tasted, extraordinary. No other ethnicities are in the kitchen cooking. To me, that says a lot about the continuity and quality of food. Trust me, this is not Panda Express with high school kids.... lol. This restaurant is authentic. Food: 5/5... my favorite is their Mongolian beef, peppered pork chops, and orange chicken. They are the best I've tasted (and I love eating Chinese). They have an old school menu with plenty to choose from, nothing disappoints. All is good. Service: 4/5... there are time where things get busy, this may cause some delays. But for the most part, food comes out hot and their family servers are working both kitchen and service. Price: 4/5.... They offer a family dinner special that serves 4 people.. two dishes, fried rice, chow mein, eggrolls, wonton soup, and fried wontonsz. A lot of quality food, for an amazing price. Rest of menu is decently priced. Food 5/5: here it is, the best in the South Bay. Hands down. Pick anything on the menu.. I'd say orange chicken, pepper fried pork chops, or Mongolia. However their sleeper dish is the "three meats king pao". All fire. Ambiance 3/5: No frills, or fluffs... basic Chinese restaurant seating. Nothing special with the ambiance... it's the food that counts. You won't be disappointed.

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Nguyen's Kitchen

I really liked this place as they cook your order fresh! You order up front and find a table. It's…read morenot a large space but they have seatings inside and outside. Prices are very friendly and they have utensils out front so it's easy access. We got shrimp garlic noodle, pork sandwich, and wings. They came with sauces and were all very delicious. I would definitely come and try again!

Please fix your phone situation for incoming calls or The Doordash app to modify orders, I came in…read moreSunday 2/23 @12:08AM.. to get to the point, I didn't want onions on my Bulgogi fries, unbelievable, they couldnt remake the order and remove the onions. Because it was from a DoorDash order so saying I had to request a stupid refund, what a total mess. Mo if you're reading this, I've been coming in here for the last five years. This is the worst out of all visits... I couldn't believe I had to have an attitude with your Manager, she was so incompetent in the situation and her best response is "I just work here" took absolutely no ownership in the situation, and was so uninterested on helping. She didn't know how to process an exchange and redo the order., and if your phone line was only working so I can call in to tell them to remove the onions, none of this would've happened, You should empower your staff and give them the authorization to do things when you're not around, so this kind of screw-up doesn't happen again. I'm irritated, This is not how I wanted to spend my weekend.

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Ruiji Sichuan Cuisine

4.3(541 reviews)

3.1 mi

It was the first time ordering from Ruiji We had the Sesame…read moreChicken, Wonton with chili oil, String beans, and Dan dan noodles all were delicious...

I especially liked the wonton and the cucumber with garlic. Food is so authentic!…read moreFood comes out fast and hot Food is delicious.

Decor

Wontons in Chili Oil /

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Spicy Spicy Fried Pork Ribs /

Canaan Cafe

4.5(256 reviews)

3.5 mi

Service prompt and friendly . Good food and tasty …read more Average pricing . Light and airy atmosphere.

I absolutely love this little spot. I originally came for the popcorn chicken and now it's the…read morereason I keep coming back. If you've ever had popcorn chicken from a good boba shop, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. The chicken is crispy, juicy, perfectly seasoned, and somehow manages to disappear before I make it home. The fried basil is the real MVP though! crispy, fragrant, and incredibly addictive! Highly recommend checking out this local gem!!!

Bar Seating (near entrance)

Braised Beef Noodle

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Dan Dan Noodle

Rice Kitchen

3.9(213 reviews)

0.1 mi

This place is so delicious. I come here every chance I get the food here never disappoint. It's…read morealways extremely hot and fresh. I requested my orange chicken to be spicy. I didn't think they could do it, but they did and it was the best thing I've ever had. sorry I didn't take pictures. I was too busy enjoying the food.

There's no shortage of Chinese restaurants in this area, but are they truly authentic? That's the…read morequestion of the day! I was googling Chinese restaurants in my work area and I have only tried one other across the street and wanted to try another mom and pop but place my order online for pick up. This place was the only one that had a website (out of the ones I searched) that you could place an order online and pay for (I could have called in an order I suppose at the other places). Located in a really tiny strip mall with a convenience store and a couple of other restaurants, parking is super tight and made me super nervous driving through it (blink of an eye). I opted to park at the USA Gasoline station next door (at a gas pump) as there were no parking spots available. When I walked in, the place looks like a complete dump (sorry, being honest here) with clutter everywhere! One family was dining in and there is one long table and two other separate tables so I would not plan on dining in (just take out). I was not worried about the food quality cause as they say, hole in the walls have the best food! So I placed my order at 11:29am & it was supposed to be ready by 11:43am; however, it was not ready until 11:55am. I got a lil nervous due to where I parked (at the gas station) so I noticed a couple of open spots in their congested parking lot and immediately moved my car. Magic happened upon my return: my food was ready! I ordered the kung pao chicken with steamed rice (brown or fried is 1.00 more). I also added on the hot and sour soup, egg roll, and fried wonton for 1.99 more. With tax, my order came to 20 bucks and some change. For the portion size, it equated to two meals for just the kung pao chicken (not the rice nor apps). As for flavor, I ordered medium on the heat level and it was not spicy and it was good but lacking a bit on flavor. The owner who served my takeout was very nice but you could tell she was a bit busy manning to go orders. Not opposed to trying this place again, but the parking situation is a major stress fest.

Just a. Much of stuff on the table

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Szechwan Chinese Restaurant

3.8(574 reviews)

3.3 mi

Wow not bad for dim sum in the Torrance area. They pretty much have 80% of the usual dim sum items…read moreand if you dont see any items in the carts you can also ask the waiters which will put in special orders and bring them out when they are ready. The restaurant is actually pretty big with smaller two seater tables and bigger tables for 10+ in private rooms. The service is really good and waiters are much nicer than the ones in SGV. I would definitely come here to get your Dim Sum fix. Dont forget to order some of the lunch specials as well.

food: i ordered a…read morelot of dimsum here since it was my first time trying out this restaurant....so far so good the dimsum here was so good....the size of the dimsum was huge the taste was perfection you don't even need the sauce because it is already good on its own... service: your staff is very friendly ensuring that all the table with customers are taken care of....like asking for water chopsticks and straws they were very quick attending to customers with whatever was needed ambiance: the restaurant looks small outside but the place was big inside. i like that in most chinese places the people inside is loud i can't even hear myself....here it's not loud...the food was delicious the staff is friendly yes i will come back here again..... great job

Dining area

Garlic String Beans

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Fried Pork Chop

Northern Cafe

3.9(530 reviews)

6.1 mi

The first time we came was a party of four and we liked it so much we came back with just two of…read moreus. XLB: taste wise was delicious, the second time we came, the dumplings were not piping hot, but more like warm. I ate them fast to not allow them to get any colder. House special beef & tendon noodle soup: we picked the normal noodles. There was a good amount of tendon, which I love. The broth is on the clearer side but it's somehow so flavorful! I loved the noodles and overall dish! Hot & spicy beef noodle soup: we picked the knife cut noodles. The noodles were a bit too thick for my liking, but the soup was very flavorful. There was so much meat in the bowl! Spicy pork & shrimp wontons: pretty straightforward but delicious. Green beans: loved them! I will definitely be back!

Chinese pork sandwhich is a sandwhich loaded with meat. You have 1 mission, shove all that…read moredeliciousness in your mouth as soon as you can. I came, understood the assignment, and completed the mission flawlessly. I will be back to eat more deliciousness

Interior

Beef roll

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Beef roll

China Bowl Express

3.6(124 reviews)

0.4 mi

This is by far some of the best Chinese food you could get and they do not hold back on serving…read moreyou. The portions are huge the lead sometimes barely close. They are not stingy for sure and the food here is really good and they have a lot of options to choose from

$11 for 2 items - what a good deal! I recently checked out China Bowl Express when I was in the…read morearea. It's a typical Chinese fast food takeout spot with many classic favorites such as Kung Pao Chicken, Orange Chicken and egg rolls. I got a 2 item combo with half fried rice, half chow mein, along with Orange Chicken and Mushroom Chicken. They were super generous with their portions , and the 2 item combo was perfect for sharing. Overall, the food was solid. While I've had more flavorful Chinese takeout elsewhere, the generous portions and good price make this spot worth checking out.

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Eddie D.

Elite 26

181

732

2 years ago

This small Chinese restaurant may not look like much from the outside, but it's a hidden gem. Located in a tiny strip with a shared parking lot next to KFC, it has only a few tables inside, giving it a cozy feel. The lady behind the counter is incredibly friendly and nice. For a fast-food-style Chinese spot, I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the two-entree combo plate with chow mein, BBQ pork, and orange chicken, and the portions were generous. The chow mein had chunks of chicken and fresh veggies, the BBQ pork was tender, juicy, and had nice charred flavor, and the orange chicken was soft on the inside with a flavorful, crispy coating. Add some sriracha and chili oil, and you've got a delicious, satisfying meal that won't break the bank. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Tiffany H.

2 years ago

I have been a loyal customer of Chinese Deli for over 30 years, but after my recent experience, I will not be returning. The customer service was absolutely horrible. The servers were clueless and had no idea how to assist customers. They were unresponsive and seemed completely disinterested in helping. It's disappointing to see how much the service quality has declined over the years. Today was the final straw. I can't continue to support an establishment that treats its customers so poorly. I strongly recommend finding another place to dine if you value good service. read more

Rashina Y.

Elite 26

106

295

1 year ago

I was really craving Chinese food, but unfortunately, this spot didn't meet expectations. The rice was dry, and the orange chicken was soggy with the batter falling off as I ate it, which made it hard to enjoy. I genuinely love supporting small businesses, but the food quality here just wasn't there for me. Hoping they can improve, but I probably won't be back. read more

Mary D.

15 years ago

The owner seems rude and angry. It was like she doesn't want you to order. Totally no customer service. I ordered shrimp fried rice, lo mein, and chop suey. So far, the chop suey was very salty. Lo mein was really dry. The only entree I liked was their chicken teriyaki (I think). I think Panda Express is better if you want fast chinese food read more

Darc W.

4 years ago

Wow, great food! My Dad is 68 and bit of a critic and he was pleased with the taste. Great portions, the feels authentic with a touch of home. Price wise it's decent as well, I've been here 3 time since discovering it a month ago read more

Steve L.

430

175

8 years ago

Been coming here for years!!! The portions are so big and you get your bang for your buck! The prices are cheaper than Panda and the food is way better. I love the fried rice because it has bbq pork in it. Bomb! read more

Jenn Rachel P.

4 years ago

We've been coming here for over 25 years. Absolutely love it. Big portions, friendly service. We live out of the area and still manage to come at least once or twice a month. Highly recommend! read more

Linda J.

4 years ago

Nasty worst of the worst egg fo yon no sauce dry Stella I will never return to that garbage house and you that eat there you nasty too

Ryan H.

3 years ago

Amazing customer service awesome food been coming here forever and the mushroom chicken super good best Chinese in town

Art G.

4 years ago

Been enjoying the food since my dad brought me here as a kid.... Now I'm 57!!!! Yyyyyyyyyyyyftyuuuuuuuuuuuuu read more

Ashley J.

8 years ago

It was delicious. I loved the service there they had a good environment as well. All in all it was good.

Leahnna L.

4 years ago

The food is always warm and delicious. The shrimp soups are the best as well. Recommended!!! read more

Kevin M.

11 years ago

Found a hair in my food it was so nasty. The food was really good before i found the hair.

Narissa C.

2 years ago

Their wonton soup & fried rice are my favorites to get from here & it's just the best!

Alfredo F.

3 years ago

Food was great and fresh I recommend. It's my first time trying this and it was great

Christian C.

5 years ago

This Place owes me my star back!! one word: NASTY!

Lexi M.

4 years ago

Great food! Recommend the wonton soup!

Jay C.

13 years ago

disgusting will never happen again...

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Really enjoyed this place. The food was great across the board. I had the drunken noodles, my wife…read morehad the Pad Thai, and we also ordered chicken wings along with a few other dishes to share. Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and tasted like it was made with care. The drinks were phenomenal too--definitely one of the highlights of the meal. One warning though: do not underestimate their spice levels! Their scale is 1-4, and we ordered different dishes at a 2, 3, and 4 so we could try the range. We quickly realized we had seriously overestimated ourselves. Their spice scale is NO JOKE. Honestly, a 0 or 1 probably would've been plenty for us and still had a good kick. That being said, the heat didn't take away from how good the food was. Next time we'll just know better and order way lower on the spice scale. Great Thai food, great drinks, and we'll definitely be back--just with a little more respect for that spice level!

Hey yelpers, as someone who is picky I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! This is the only Thai spot I will…read morego to in South Bay Area. I have been going here for over 10+ years. The owner is so sweet and always kind. Please be patient it's a small family owned business and they can get really busy but the food is excellent! Some of my favorite items to order: Drunken Noodle beef (spicy) Pad see ew beef (not spicy savory) Papaya salad Chicken larb Tom yum soup Basil friend rice (I add chicken) Spicy eggplant with tofu Thai tea large You can pick level 1-4 spicy (I think) I have eaten here several time, but mostly I do to-go. I feel like it's normal-generous portions and delicious flavors. If you eat there it is small and cozy of only few tables but the food is as fresh as it can get! Tip *bring cash if possible* This is one of my favorite thai restaurant and I hope you love it as I do.

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4.1

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I love a place that doesn't forget your face, even if it's been a while since you've last stopped…read morein. This is that place. It had been months since I last stopped in, but, judging by how Lin immediately knew my order, you would've thought I was just in yesterday. It jjust goes to show that she cares and puts forth the effort to deliver exceptional customer service!! The food is good, always fresh, and hot!! The portions are AMAZING!! I always order a 2 Eggrolls, and for my Patient, just a small side of Orange Chicken 'cuz my Patient doesn't like chowmein or rice ... crazy, I know. It comes PACKED in the standard, white paper take-out container. & for me, I always get about a scoop and a half of chowmein and Barbecue Pork on top. Lin NEVER disappoints!! She ALWAYS remembers to ask about sauces, and she NEVER forgets the fortune cookies!! (I LOVE fortune cookies for the cookies themselves, LOL). Definitely worth stopping in!!

My work catered from this place and I was actually surprised at how good it was. I wasn't expecting…read moremuch, but it was actually tasty. I was also starving and had been moving earlier that day, but I enjoyed it. The noodles were good and the beef and broccoli had good flavor. Now whenever I see this place, I remember that day and smile.

Hong Kong Express

3.0

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This place is on the quiet side of town but I just happened to pass by from errands. I walked in…read moreand it smelled nice, was CLEAN! I mean food area, tall clean separation glass and a well stocked soda fridge. The pork fried rice is tasty. The chow mein is thick and you have to chew! Chicken zucchini and mushrooms... Yum! I also enjoyed ghe vegetable egg rolls. If you are around the area, stop by. It is not bad, a two item combo for $8.07... They trying to have panda express prices but I get it, they use seasoning lol.

The food was not good, the rice was stale and the broccoli looked pretty old as well, the service…read morewas good but definitely not going back

Lucky Star Fast Food

3.7

(71 reviews)

Ever since we've moved to this city 2 years ago, Lucky Star will always be my go-to for Authentic…read moreChinese food Now its not holy grail, but the portions are my fav part (especially when the food is soo good)! Happy Sunday

The food was pretty good. However, I highly recommend you'd pay extremely close attention to the…read moreregister at the end of it before you pay! I ordered the bowl combo. It is $8.49. I was charged $10.72 at the register. That means that they charge charged me a base of $9.90 instead of $8.49. But here's the kicker-- when I called to ask them if they could refund the $1.48 it to my card, they said that "I had to show them my receipt by driving all the way back there." Most places will understand there was a mistake and refund it over the phone. I told them that they had not given me my receipt and that they need to just take a look at my bank account because the charge is on there. They said "no we just have to see the receipt In person." Also, when I was at the register, there is a subtle pressure to leave a tip for them just dishing up the food. The cashier weights and stairs while you decide how much to tip on the receipt. Unfortunately, I left a dollar tip in because I was so busy. I didn't realize I had already been charged already way too much! I'm not sure if these people are racist or not because I am not Vietnamese. The owners are Vietnsmese. Also, the lady I spoke with on the phone that said I had to come in with my receipt--her name is Lee. But as soon as she told me her name, she said I'm not gonna be here tomorrow. You're just gonna have to tell someone else your story.

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Best service I went with my pregnant girlfriend and my son I had the best service ever love the…read morefood and the people that work there!!!!

Just not very good. No respect for the ingredients. Everything bathed in sauce so it all tastes the…read moresame.

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I don't really know why people are expecting fine dining as this is a very fast food casual spot. I…read morethink they really pack in the meals with items and are very generous for the price. One combo plate can easily be shareable between two people or saved for another time. I really like their orange and kung pao chicken. I can't wait to come back since I don't live too far! Service was wonderful and they were really fast! Highly recommend if someone needs a quick meal.

This is your average Chinese American Express food place. The portion sizes are good and the price…read moreis reasonable. The food was served at a good temperature and quickly.

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