We have been searching for an authentic Chinese restaurant that serves Peking duck in our…read morearea...and we finally found one! And it's so close to home! Family owned and operated, this little restaurant is located in the cute small town of Norwalk. The restaurant is clean and includes your traditional Chinese deco. On to the food: we have not had anything here yet that we didn't LOVE! Yeah. Fresh ingredients, authentic Chinese spices and preparation, and prices are very reasonable especially for the amount of food you get. The star of the show for us is the duck! If you want to get the duck, you have to order it a couple days in advance and it's sooooo worth it! Service was exceptional considering it's usually only one or two of their family members working. If you're in a rush, be sure to order head and be patient. They're able to keep their prices affordable because they don't hire a lot of staff. If you're dining in, go early. If you come at peak dinner time, expect to wait a little bit. Even with only one server the night we dined there, service was still quick. This restaurant will be on our regular rotation of places to eat at!

I'm very disappointed in the food that I received. I've been going to China dragon many years and…read morehave always been satisfied but today, it was just plain awful. I ordered: Egg drop soup Pot stickers Chicken wings Shrimp egg fou young. Other than the soup everything wasn't even edible. The spring rolls were passable. The potstickers were horrible. They had a thick dough on them and very little filling. The dough seemed more than pancake batter. The chicken wings were overcooked, tough and inedible . This order was a gift from a family member for Mothers Day. I don't know what going on at China Dragon but it wasn't the China dragon I was used to. Very disappointed . I don't know if I'll visit again

Great service! Probably the most authentic Chinese I have had in along time. Very very flavorful…read moreand good. Made fresh worth every penny.

Been eating here for years, best pot stickers and hot and sour soup in town! Everything is…read moreexcellent and service is fast and friendly.

A great menu with lots of options, very reasonable prices. Food came out in a timely manner…read more Waitress was happy to answer our questions. A great small business to support!

Poor service. I had to go up for a menu and then later for my check. I'm beginning to understand…read morenow why a lot of Chinese food places don't serve wonton soup because of this place. Their wonton soup had no real wontons. They only had the pasta. They explained it was because people don't eat meat.

This past Saturday a friend and I were out and about and we stopped by China Chef on SW 9th. China…read moreChef always comes highly recommended especially when you are talking about food on the South side of town! They're open for lunch and dinner Tuesday - Sunday. We were greeted right away when we walked in and were shown to a booth. Seating is a combination of booths and low top tables. It's easy to find and the parking lot wraps around both sides and the rear of their building. China Chef opened in 1996 so they've been around a minute. The owner passed a couple of years ago. The owner's wife and his son have kept the business open. The young man who seated us and served us is the original owner's grandson. His father spent some time visiting with us too. He was more in a manager role and working both the back and front of the house. Drink orders were taken first (Pepsi products by the can) and other drinks are available as well. We ordered a couple of sodas and an unsweetened iced tea. The menu is extensive... There's something for everyone. But it more or less open with a very bold statement... "The best egg rolls in town!" We got the Mongolian Beef and Chicken Lo Mein (extra spicy). The combos came with fried rice, an egg roll, and soup. Instead of soup we both opted for the choice of an extra egg roll. I mean... C'mon! If they are the best how can you pass that up? Lol The egg rolls ARE fantasic! Served obviously right out of the fryer. Hot, fresh, and crispy! The hot mustard on the table is pretty standard... It's Iowa nice. It doesn't clear your sinuses. The Mongolian beef tasted really good. I enjoyed the couple bites I had. I'd ordered the Lo mein with chicken (extra spicy)... This did clear the sinuses! Nah... It wasn't quite that bad. Lol But they took me at my word and definitely ramped it up. Amazing flavor and the heat was perfect! He said they have a special hot oil/chiles they use in the back. The one they use for their personal meals... If a customer asks for extra spicy...that's the one they use. These guys were great and I really enjoyed my time talking to both of them! The grandson is a senior this year and doesn't have an introverted bone in his body. Not even the broken one in his arm... His dad was just as outgoing and personable. We talked about the business, it's history, his father, some recent remodels and changes, the impact of the pandemic and the current economy, etc. Little things like the cost of being able to keep the menus updated. Seems like a small thing to a customer..., but having to print new menus every couple of months to meet rising costs can have a significant impact to a small business' bottom line. Standard table service and our lunch was $30ish before tip. While we were visiting I'd asked what I should try next time. We talked about some of the standard dishes, but as we were leaving the son came running outside and up to my car... I rolled down my window. He said "The crispy duck! You have to order the crispy duck next time!" Someone had just ordered it, it reminded him, and he ran outside to make sure we knew before we left. If I hadn't liked the guy as much as I already did...that would have won my heart! And I know what I'm ordering next time...! Lol A great first visit to China Chef!

Their egg rolls are the best I've had. Service is alright, and the ambiance is the same. I love…read moretheir empress chicken & lo mein. Hope to eat there again soon!

Hidden Gem in Valley Junction. The daily lunch special is the way to go! Huge portions. You get the…read morelunch entree, rice, soup, crab Rangoon and egg roll. If you don't want the side of crab Rangoon and egg roll, can sub out for extra rice. It was a great lunch & fast service & friendly staff. Some of the better hot & sour soup I have had too.

Picked up some Mongolian beef to go for lunch today. The food was delicious, hot and satisfying.read more

Love the sausage and sticky rice! Be patient when they are busy. Great family business.read more

I absolutely love this place. My dad showed me this place, and every time I've gone, I've never…read morebeen disappointed. They are quick to seat you and serve your food. It's a little place, tucked away in the shopping strip over on the Eastside. Limited parking, but I've never had any issues. I always get their pad Thai noodles with no peanuts. I've brought family and friends there, and they all have loved it too. I definitely recommend stopping in to eat.

Loved this place when I lived in the area. Their food was always good. If you order enough, they…read morewill remember you and your order, which is a testament to their service. It has the hole in the wall, family owned restaurant feel to it. I will definitely go out of my way to visit when I am back in the state!

Got some recommendations with this place, and I was honestly left disappointed. We got the…read moreMongolian beef & sesame chicken (Which is very hard to mess up). The chicken was very chewy & not cooked recently whatsoever. The meat was very chewy and sauce was watery? The rice was not fresh & the chow mein was oily & cold. The service was quick which was honestly a red flag in itself. I honestly think you should go to the china place over by the drake area!!