This place will always have a special place in my heart. Whenever I'm craving Chinese food, this is the first place that comes to mind and the one I always go back to. The food is consistently great, the portions are huge, and the prices are very affordable. One of the main reasons we keep coming back is Leo. His service is amazing -- always friendly, welcoming, and very accommodating. He really makes the dining experience even better and makes you feel taken care of every time. The restaurant does get packed during lunch and dinner, which just shows how good the food is. If you want a more relaxed visit, I recommend going around 2 PM, which is usually when we come. Overall, great food, great service, and a place we will keep returning to. read more

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One of the few Chinese places open this week! The shrimp chow fun noodles were really good--very flavorful and loaded with lots of shrimp. The chicken or beef with broccoli was also tasty; a little on the salty side, but the meat was soft and well-cooked. They've been out of wonton soup for about a year, which is disappointing. Service is really quick, you order at the counter, and it's very clean inside. There is lots of parking available. Not too loud. Can hear each other talk :) read more

The food I was craving today was spicy food. The most loved dish has to be the hot, spicy chicken and juicy pork xiao long bao these dishes satisfied that hunger for spice and heat. Not crazy hot for those who can't handle overly spicy food, but they do have an awesome kick, and the crunch on every bite of the popcorn chicken is satisfying. As the porn dumpling, it's a good starter for preparing for the popcorn chicken. The dumpling is bursting with a soft, delicate flavor, giving time to appreciate the craftsmanship behind it. The server was very informative and polite, even explaining what's popular if someone comes in with no idea what to order . The place is big and clean, perfect for family and friends gatherings. If you don't want to stay and just want to order takeout, I recommend trying the crunchy popcorn this is a definite must try. read more

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I am in love. They remodeled the interior so it looks so nice now, before it looked total mom and pop. This is still my go to take out when I'm craving an Asian fix. We called them like 20 minutes before they closed and they still took our order! Love this place. The food is delicious! It's worth the extra money to pay. I don't even usually like shrimp but the pork & shrimp spicy wontons & honey walnut shrimp are my favorites !! read more

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Great food super tasty, I highly recommend this place. Lunch prices is great I definitely will come again.

Food is authentic and tasty. Service is very casual but attentive. Ambiance is casual and not fancy, and always populated by Asians which indicates to me that this is a great place to eat. A good idea to ask questions about the food..... I was surprised by huge delicious shrimp which still wore the shell and was a terror to eat. My bad. But I have been there several times and always happy. read more

Worst customer service ever. I waited for 2 hours after telling me my food would be ready in 40 min. Their response was that we wanted the food not them . The reason we even waited was because I thought my business meant something to them but clearly it didn't. I understand that it gets busy but don't promise what you can't deliver. On top of their poor service they all profile ... I came to find out tonite that my father had walked in there a couple months ago excited to try a new place given we love Chinese food and he was greeted with a we are not hiring right now amigo you racist pieces of ....a friendly reminder that you need the Latino community ... please don't let this establishment waste your time or treat your loved ones poorly because of they way they look. read more

All of the food we ordered was very well prepared, and fresh.However,it mostly tasted "bland"; no distinct flavors.Excellent for people on a restricted diet.We plan to try another Chinese restaurant in our area. read more

Made a reservation, walked in and was seated right away. The ambience of the restaurant is really nice cozy place to eat. To drink we ordered Diet Coke, which was ice cold. For dinner we had lemon chicken, pan fried dumplings, and salt and pepper shrimp. The taste of the lemon chicken was really good, the salt and pepper shrimp was amazing and was very tasty. I love the pan fried dumplings as a side order I like to eat. Our waiter Leo was very friendly and nice. He gave us hot and sour soup and Diet Coke on the house. If you're looking for a Chinese restaurant, I recommend Hai Master Kitchen. read more

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We ordered take out from Hai Master. I ordered on the phone it was ready in 20 min A+! Can't give a thorough review until o try more dishes. We got the beef broccoli and appetizer spring rolls. Both were very good no complaint. The beef dish could have used a bit more beef, definitely heavy on the broccoli but it was very tasty. The sauce was very good not too heavy was well balanced. Both meat and broccoli were cooked nicely with right amount seasoning and tender meat. I will go back to try more dishes but a bit pricey for amount I would have enjoyed steam rice with the dish. I thought it was a bit pricey not to add it on the side. It did feed two people though again heavy on broccoli. read more

This food here is quite good. One killer item that isn't on the menu is Moo Shu Chicken: tasty and clean (for those watching what they're eating), the Dan Dan noodles are top notch, the garlic green beans are a great side dish with an of the dishes, and all the chicken items are excellent. The food here sits somewhere with uber traditional Chinatown-type (stronger) seasoning and more mainstream (moderate) palate sensitive seasoning. The menu is ample. The dining area has plenty of seating for couples or big families and the restaurant is very clean. Leo is the star of the show here. Not sure how he does it, but he's a presence there, every day. He's super friendly, outgoing, gets to know his customers - this is a hang for locals and always super busy - don't let that keep you from stopping by. You'll keep coming back. read more

A travel day meal before flying home. Spectacular service and gracious host who helped with menu choices and answered so many questions. Food arrived in a timely manner, full of bright colors and flavors. Got to try new things in a new place. What more could I ask? read more

Oh man this place is still so good. The Orange peel beef was a huge surprise. Very crispy and flavorful, definitely order. Most everything else was worth trying but I think the key with this place is to go when it's not too busy. They don't have a ton staff so you may be waiting on ordering or getting food once it gets pretty busy. Other than that, a solid Chinese spot. read more

Hai Master Kitchen - XLB, spicy crispy fish, Szechuan fish - Chinese Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

Oh man I don't think I've ever had Chinese food as good as this. The workers are very welcoming and will give you great suggestions if you are not sure what to get. This place is always lively and busy every time I've come. Also they give you free hot and sour soup (AMAZING) during lunch read more

I didn't get to try everything that my workplace ordered from Hai Master Kitchen. But what I did try was so good! I liked the fried rice, honey walnut shrimp (duh who doesn't love this), and the eggplant with tofu (don't sleep on this dish!) Shout out Leo, who helped us get our order sorted out and the gentlemen that was kind and delivered even though he couldn't speak that much English. read more

Highly recommend this place. Really flavorful food. We love the orange peel beef and ribs! Will be reordering that again next time! Delicious read more

Hai Master Kitchen - Smoked ribs a must. Highly recommend! - Chinese Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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We've been coming to this Chinese restaurant for a while now, and it's become one of our go-to spots. The portions are generous, the food is consistently delicious, and the prices are very reasonable -- especially for how much you get. One of our favorite dishes is the wonton soup. The wontons are flavorful, and we love that they include plenty of fresh vegetables in the broth. It feels hearty and comforting without being too heavy. The service really makes the experience even better. The waiter is always super nice, friendly, and welcoming. If you're looking for tasty, satisfying Chinese food at a great value with warm service, this place is definitely worth visiting. read more

Food was excellent, great taste and quality, everything was hot and freshly cooked. The Jasmine Tea was hot and fresh, the flavor was good. Service was excellent and the food was served at a good pace. The waiter also sings too, not to much, just enough to complement our meal. We will return! read more

Hai Master Kitchen - Menu and the singing waiter - Chinese Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

Went here with family. I ordered the salt and pepper fish fillet. Very tasty and yummy. Service was fast and friendly.

Best Chinese food I've found around. Delicious sichuan peppercorn flavor in the dry chicken dish and the mapo tofu. Everything has been fresh and delicious. Leo is also very kind and very attentive. Ask him for recommendations if you are not sure what to get! read more

Another day, another order! We've decided this is our new go to spot My favorite item here is the salt and pepper shrimp, such thick pieces of shrimp and so so flavorful! Everything we've tried so far is so good, and we're looking forward to trying the rest of the menu! Leo even recognized my husband over the phone when he called to order. Delicious food, excellent service, and excellent pricing. read more

Hai Master Kitchen - Salt and Pepper Shrimp, egg fried rice, Mongolian beef, egg flower soup - Chinese Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

A fantastic underrated spot for a quick and delicious lunch special! They offer a variety of Chinese dishes as part of their affordable lunch special, I tried their kung pao chicken and portions were great for the price. It's also not too crowded, so service was quick and our server was very friendly. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Hai Master Kitchen - Kung pao chicken lunch special (big portion) - Chinese Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

THE BEST IN TOWN! I love Hai Master Kitchen, from the service to the excellent food. You can't go wrong here! We frequent this restaurant for takeout at least once a month. We get the broccoli beef, Mongolian beef, veggie spring rolls, egg flower soup & the veggie (or chicken) chow mein! Soooo good I've only ever had excellent experiences here! Everything is so consistent. I still need to make time to dine-in, it's on my list! But they're always so convenient to grab and go. Can't recommend them enough! read more

Leo took our order and from the first impression Hai Master was excellent. I highly recommend the Fish Fillet with Black Bean Sauce. Amazing flavor. So authentic and delicious. Five Stars from John. read more

Hai Master Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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This is hands down the best chinese food place I've been to in my life. Food was amazing, especially the hot and sour soup. The service was great, the waiter remembered us the second time we went which is always nice. read more

Great local spot! Fresh food. Consistently great. Excellent service. I return again and again. read more

Very friendly staff, great food, they are very welcoming and remember your name. Highly recommend read more

Hai Master Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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Came here with the family based on good reviews. Opening the door to walk in it was absolutely filthy. Didn't look like they ever wiped down a thing. Walking toward our table I noticed numerous small gnats/flies at the table indicating poor levels of cleanliness. If this is what the public area looks like I don't want to know what it looks like in back. I walked out without sitting down and won't be back. read more

We have a HUGE family and they were able to accommodate us, no sweat. We took up two tables on a Saturday afternoon. Servers were courteous (our host Leo was so kind), answered all of our questions about different dishes, and accommodated our myriad requests. Including a request for a high chair. Everything I ate was delicious. There was a spicy kick to the Mongolian beef but wasn't too bad. We also had: -The honey walnut shrimp -Xlb (xiaolingbao, not sure if I spelled right) -Eggplant tofu -fried rice -Wonton soup -bao buns -garlic string beans I want to come back to try more on the menu! read more

The food at Mai's is very good. The service is fast and the food comes out very fast! I am surprised it is not more crowded. If you are looking for a fast alternated to Classic Chinese worth a try! read more

We love Hai Master! We eat here regularly and the food never disappoints! Favorite dishes include cashew chicken, wonton soup, honey walnut shrimp, beef broccoli, and chow men. Happy to have our favorite go to Chinese joint so close to our home. read more

The kung poa chicken and the beef and broccoli were nicely cooked. The prices were not what was on the menu and it took a while to get us the food. The saving grace is the food was good. The place is a little messy but not bad. read more

Food was delicious-- Orange chicken, spicy wontons, vegetable chow mein, and house fried rice were all fresh, hot, and tasty. Leo was an excellent and attentive server. read more

Very disappointed with the way Leo handled the situation with my order. I placed an order for shrimp fried rice, orange chicken, chicken chow mein, and kung pao chicken. Everything was bland and the shrimp was undercooked. I couldn't believe the shrimp fried rice had zero flavor along with the kung pao chicken. The orange chicken was soggy, and the egg flower soup was disgusting and tasted like nothing! The website also states you get a free egg roll with your lunch order and I didn't receive one. When I mentioned this to Leo he argued with me when it literally list on their website that the meal comes with an egg roll. All the positive reviews are fake! There's no way people enjoy eating this bland food and the customer service is even worse read more

Service at traditional Chinese restaurants is notoriously bad, but Leo at Hai Master Kitchen goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome. The food is pretty solid. They do a good job with spicy fish dishes like Szechuan Style Spicy Fish Fillet. I had tried the Fish Fillet with Preserved Vegetables and was surprised to find that it was spicy (there was no indication on the menu), while the Fish Fillet with Pepper and Black Bean Sauce wasn't (though it was supposed to be). My husband, who does not like eggplant, enjoyed the Eggplant with Tofu, which is really saying something. Portions are pretty generous and we were able to get a couple of meals out of our order. Chow mein and potstickers were pretty standard - though the potstickers definitely tasted like they were housemade, including the wrapper, which was nice. We recently moved into the area and this will probably be our go to Chinese restaurant. Parking in the lot. read more

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This place is 100/10, family owned business. The food was amazing, extremely flavorful and made with lots of spices and love. The ambience was inviting and comfortable. The employees were very attentive to us and would consistently check in on us while we waited for our food, they gave us egg tofu soup meanwhile we waited. Leo was extremely friendly and made lots of conversation with us and even spoke to us in Spanish! Made us feel extremely at home! Our new favorite place out here in the OC! read more

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Wow! Amazing! It was our first time (found on Yelp) and I could not have been happier from start to finish!!! We were cheerfully greeted by Leo, who wasalso was our server. The restaurant was clean, bright and comfortable. The food we ordered was amazing ! We started with a cup of hot and sour soup "on the house" that was very delicious. Our lemon chicken was perfect, the proportion was generous, and my husband and I ate every yummy bite! The beef chow fun was out of this world delicious, the best tasting I've ever had, the chow fun texture was delicate and flavorful. Leo was friendly, kind and I enjoyed his singing along to songs playing in the background (BoomeWe will be back! So many scrumptious looking dishes! read more

It's always a treat to dine at Hai Master. From the comfortable and friendly anviance, cheerful and welcoming interaction with Leo to the delicious and fresh food. My wife and I have never eaten anything that we don't like there. Leo is amazing with the wY in which he interacts with his customers. He makes everyone feel like close friends or family. I am impressed with his memory about customers, which makes the experience even more welcoming. I highly recommend Hai Master. read more

I arranged to catch up with my friend, PM, either for a movie or lunch, depending on our schedules. This time, lunch worked out, and though PM initially suggested another Chinese spot in Laguna Hills, a quick Yelp check led us to Hai Master Kitchen. Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=n8vFQgtTlGMvTNv1eMh53A&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ Arriving just past 12:30 pm, I snagged the last available table, with PM joining about ten minutes later. The parking lot, as anticipated, was tight due to the lunch rush. Our host, Leo W, was incredibly welcoming and attentive throughout our meal. Their lunch specials caught our eye: - Single item ($9.99) - Two items ($14.99) Each special came with a choice of soup and steamed white rice. PM opted for Egg Drop Soup and Lemon Chicken with Beef Fried Rice, while I went for Hot & Sour Soup and Beef Chow Mein and Lemon Chicken. Lemon Chicken/Beef Fried Rice - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=GcP8GhrAPobz3cajODXxHA&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ Egg Drop Soup - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ZEk6t8n4NXg-iH7Povm_4Q&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ Beef Chow Mein/Lemon Chicken - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=3lRiDZ-ufQwNuI4FhxX_HA&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ Hot & Sour Soup (Very savory) - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=xPNFEesfvypHHvcq1M64Zw&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ The bill, including tip, tallied up to $38. Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=qJW52tDkhAHj7YobQuRmgw&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ Overall, it was a delightful first-time visit. Generous portions, reasonable prices, and attentive service characterized the experience. The restaurant's ambiance was typical for a Chinese eatery, with modest décor. However, the napkin situation was a bit stingy--only one per customer, with extras available upon request. As someone prone to messiness while eating, one napkin just wouldn't suffice! Napkin rationing - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=P8mzEYky5g0YBFarEOPmhA&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ The Hot & Sour Soup was a standout, and my Lemon Chicken with Beef Chow Mein didn't disappoint in flavor or portion size. Perusing the menu, I noted several other tempting dishes to try: - War Wonton Soup - Sweet & Sour Chicken - Chicken with Black Bean Sauce - Sesame Chicken - Orange Peel Chicken - Green Onion Beef - Sweet & Sour Pork Loin Slices - Eggplant with Garlic Sauce - Salt & Pepper Shrimp - Szechuan Style Spicy Fish Fillet - Water Boiled Fish Fillet with Spicy Chili Oil Sauce - House Special Fried Rice - Beef Chow Fun (Rice Noodle) Plenty of options to explore on future visits! Looking forward to my next visit! Confucius says... - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=VgS-GY7EJCAwVIxXCvmhGw&userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ Big Aloha! Food: 4 Ambiance: 3 Service: 4 Value: 4 read more

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We do like supporting small businesses and it is nice that their lunch menu is available on Saturdays. However, our first order was definitely closer to 3* than 4*. We ordered Mongolian Beef (lunch special) and House Special Chow Mein (regular menu). Everything was ready promptly for pick up and the lunch menu price is very reasonable. However, when we got home, we could see that they either left out or don't include the soup + spring roll in 'to go' lunch menu orders. The Mongolian Beef was okay but very little sauce. The House Special Chow Mein (which includes shrimp, chicken, and beef) was just okay. Our experience didn't really match all the great reviews we read but maybe we caught them on an off day. read more