One of my favorite Chinese restaurants in the world could not recommend their orange chicken, lo mein and egg rolls more!! Despite living almost an hour away, I try and get there as often as possible! read more

Quang greeted me with warmth and humor blaming the wind for creating an "automatic door." Telling him I am vegan hastened a list of options. I chose mixed vegetables he threw in a rice all for $9. Given I had driven from $18.50 Mediterranean wraps in Burbank I was relieved. The entre was quite delicious! I'll be back to the cinematic quirky neglected dusty oily space that carries the years in its gaping fortitude... read more

Ordered the food to go. Orange chicken, Garlic beef. Rice, And Vegetable Lo mein. Cash only, food is fresh to order and was good. I will definitely come back and try something different. The gentlemen that took my order was very nice. When I went in to.pick up the food he said he had been there 21 years. Its an older building but clean. I can't wait to try egg rolls next time!! read more

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I've been to Hot Wok once before and Quang is a fun, quirky man who is the be all end all at this small Chinese food restaurant in North Hollywood. He takes your order, disappears into the kitchen, then 10 minutes later brings you the food to go and, on occasion, allows you to stay and eat onsite but there are no more plates or service ware since Covid started. That all doesn't matter because-- THE FOOD IS REALLY GOOD!!! This is homemade Chinese food, wok-prepared and only using fresh ingredients, made by what would be your parent or grandparent if you were Chinese and very fortunate! Tonight's garlic chicken comes out piping hot, the large cut pieces of green pepper and onion and nice squares of chicken breast all covered over in a brown garlic sauce. I really like the quarter-size and thick water chestnut slices and crunch they provide too. It's tasty and needs only the tiniest amount of soy sauce. The wonderful and soft white rice that accompanies it sops up the sauce at the bottom of the pan and becomes something great in and of itself too... I'm a sucker for anything that's old school and personal and that has stood up to the test of time and Hot Wok and Quang himself? They have done just that... the NoHo neighborhood changes all the time, what with a Raising Cane's and a Starbuck's being the newest additions just across the street, but Hot Wok and its sole proprietor are still churning out great classic Chinese food. Worth your time! PS Mon-Fri 11AM - 7PM, Sat closes at 6PM read more

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Food was delicious and fresh. Service was exceptional! Our new go to place for take-out Chinese!

Amazing food, amazing service, amazing experience all around. The owner cooked our food to taste, and was very friendly to us while we were ordering. Unbeatable food and unbeatable price. read more

Hot Wok - 7. Chicken Lo Mein 8. Orange Chicken - Chinese Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Everything changed for the better when I came in here. I needed major food for major individuals and I left having a much happier day and happier stomach. I might come back here 5 times a week. read more

The food was delicious and savory and the owner couldn't have been kinder. It's hard to find a good egg drop soup. Great food, GO! read more

Randomly found this little gem on yelp. And wow it's amazing. Everything was made completely fresh and you can tell in the flavor. The owner was extremely friendly. I would highly recommend this place for Chinese food! read more

Really great Chinese food. I can't believe I never noticed this place before, I feel like I found a hidden gem. Large portion sizes and delicious, affordable food. I got two meals plus wings for under $30. That's crazy today. Plus, it was freshly made. The owner was so kind and friendly, very personable. He told me the orange chicken is great and I'm glad I listened because it really is. The wings were also so juicy and some of the best wings I've had. It's take-out only and cash only. I didn't realize it was cash only at first so I went to the liquor store next door to get cash and I came back with two drinks without a bag. The owner of the restaurant was shocked. He didn't give you a bag for the drinks?! What kinda liquor store owner?! And gave me a small bag for my drinks, haha. He's a funny, nice guy. I'll be back. read more

Brilliant I'm so glad I finally made it happen to order dinner here and meet Quok! Now that I know how easy it is to call and pick up I will definitely be back. I called my order in, got three entrees and rice, it was ready to be packed up when I arrived, and super hot and freshly cooked. My friend was running late for our dinner plans and it was still hot a half hour later (I did insulate the containers). I appreciated the friendly service and the food was great, my favorite was the kung pao shrimp but the tofu veggies were nice too. I also appreciated that even with take out, it's packed so we didn't end up creating a pile of unnecessary plastic waste. I will definitely be back! read more

I just walked in here for the first time and left immediately. The older man who was working here was very rude and had very bad hygiene. I do not recommend this place read more

I grew up eating Kwons food and im so happy this place is open after all these years. One man show. I hadnt been in noho for 20 years and its the only thing that remains the same. Still 2005 prices read more

Amazing lunch specials. Service is great and consistent. Kung Pao shrimp lover forever.

My only regret is that it took me so long to try this place! The owner is so sweet and the food is cooked to order. Service is fast and prices are good, but most importantly the food is delicious. This is my new go-to spot for Chinese, hands down. read more

Kwan the owner is amazing! He took my phone order and made the food himself for my wife and I. The food quality was excellent and tasted delicious! Just what we were hoping for! The ambiance of the restaurant was very authentic and quaint. I would definitely go back! I live in sherman oaks so North Hollywood was only a 10 min drive for me and totally worth it. We ordered the orange chicken, chicken lo mein noodles, shrimp fried rice, veggies, egg rolls and dumplings. Definitely plenty for left overs and it reheated excellent! Must go if your in the area! read more

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Quong, the owner, is the absolute best. Treats every customer like family. My fiancé has bad allergies, and Quong made the perfect plain chicken and broccoli for him. My cashew chicken was delicious, a good balance of savory and sweet with equal amounts veggies and chicken. He gave us a huge container of rice and triple checked that everything was okay. We don't even live super close to North Hollywood, but we will be making the trek just to get more food from Hot Wok and to have a good conversation with Quong. This meal made our day! read more

Best Chinese food around and the owner is the best really good guy and hooks it up! Super fast too!!

Hot Wok is a small restaurant in NoHo that serves up some of the best Chinese food in the valley. Since the pandemic, it's carry out only. Prior to, it was dine in as well. Over the years I've come here, I've only met one staff person, the owner, no one else and he's hilarious. I have ordered several items on the menu, never disappointed. Some of my favorites are the Shrimp Lo Mein, Veggie Fried Rice and Beef & Broccoli. The prices are the cheapest around. read more

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This is not fair. I'm super hungry Let's go. A quick review with more to come for sure. For now, 4 Star = I'm a fan LOCATION/ PARKING THIS IS TO GO FOOD ONLY * Yes. There are tables inside, but take it and find a spot to eat elsewhere. There's some street parking and immediately behind for quick pick up. !! I'm trying to remind myself to eat slowly, but failing !! Hunger is real. SERVICE - Excellent There are reviews here claiming poor or hostile service. I think this might be an attempt to keep all new people away. The owner was VERY NICE and said that my dish would take a few minutes to prepare because he had other orders ahead of mine. Ok no problem waiting. BUT IT WAS STILL VERY FAST! Barely time to watch a news segment about dogs waiting for adoption playing on the in-store television. FOOD VEGETARIAN option number one for me is always LO MEIN. soft oily saucy tangy fat noodles - Like the ones I'd get from the Chinese spot on the corner in NYC. I would like more bean sprout And onions, but I didn't ask. Next time. $7 If I'm honest, this is enough food for two meals of noodles. I kid myself into believing I'm carb loading for running, and I walked here - so I can eat the whole container. I'll go through the whole veggie menu here if I can. Summer goals. PRICE affordable. Prices aren't updated, but affordable adjusted for inflation since old photos. CASH ONLY. read more

Could it be that I have found a delicious Chinese restaurant in my area? I dare not hope, but I think I just did. I'm recovering from food poisoning (NOT from this place) and was looking for something light and easy on the stomach. I found Hot Wok because they have a shrimp and vegetables in light sauce that seemed not so intimidating. And it was delicious! Like surprisingly good. I believe you can tell everything about a Chinese restaurant based on the way they prepare their shrimp. And this place takes time on their shrimp. It's good quality, cleaned and tender. The sauce was light but also so flavorful and delicious. I usually dread Chinese food nights at home because it's all been mediocre (at best), but now I can't wait to order from here and try more things on the menu and introduce it to my family. read more

Very dirty, disgusting and full of insects and spider webs covered in grease. I don't understand how this place is still open.

The food was absolutely delicious! The owner is super friendly, made me feel totally welcomed. It's a small but cozy establishment. I will definitely will be back to try other items on the menu. read more

Wow. Just amazing Chinese food. The gentleman who owns Hot Wok in North Hollywood is right there to take your order which he promptly sets about cooking himself, and fast! The owner/chef is the only person there, and his name is Quong Ngo. He is warm, kind, and personable. He is a very experienced chef who knows what he is doing and he does it very well indeed. His delicious authentic Chinese food comes in generous portions with low prices, roughly $9 per chock-full, steaming hot container. He will ask you how many people you are feeding, and you can feed a family of four easily for about $38.00! The yummy food in this clean, small restaurant is take-out only, and he takes only cash, but you will be delighted with how scrumptious everything is. Please be sure to tip him well, because he is a treasure. :) He has a big menu, but he is careful to tell you which dishes are available that day and which are not. Treat yourself to his cashew chicken, beef broccoli, fried rice, and chow mein noodles. Each dish is so savory you probably won't need any extra seasoning like soy sauce. He recommends you taste the food first before adding anything. This is our second time getting dinner from him, and we didn't need to add a thing to either tasty meal! It's always been easy to find a spot in front on Lankershim to park. Just be sure to bring a couple of quarters for the meter. Hot Wok is a must-go if you relish excellent Chinese food! read more

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THE REVIEWS ARE TRUE ABOUT THIS OWNER. He is a complete a$$hole. First impressions of the place, don't let the A rating deter you. Go inside. NO AC. doors wide open. bugs flying around. Dirty disgusting ceiling and vents. I have no idea how they have an A. The manager/owner looked at me and said in the rudest tone "what do you want?!" I let him know I was picking up a food order. He said "well it's just me! so you have to wait!" i walked out. As I'm getting in my car he said something, I wasn't even paying attention. Literally looked at him and said "never mind! i'm going somewhere else!" he then yelled back "good! go!" DONT GIVE HIM YOUR MONEY. Go elsewhere. read more

Delicious for fast food Chinese! Owner is super friendly. Cash only and big portions.

Came in here tonight for the first time and it was great! Understand it's take-out and cash only, but the quality of food and price is worth any inconvenience. We ordered the beef-lomein, orange chicken, beef and broccoli, and steamed dumplings. Everything tasted delicious. The best part was the friendly owner, who is also the restaurants only employee (and the cook)! This place is awesome!! Tasty local Chinese food in North Hollywood!! read more

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Our new go to for Chinese takeout!! Food is fresh and really hot as it is made to order, so we called ahead. They are open 6 days a week and I believe only the owner works there mostly so be sure to tip if you can. He was very generous with the portions for the price. My favorites were the broccoli beef and lo mein, however, my partner's favorites were the cashew chicken and fried rice. Orange chicken is just always a must for me to order, but surprisingly I loved the broccoli beef most. Definitely coming back as a frequent customer. There is a ton of metered parking right out front. read more

Hot Wok - 5. Cashew Chicken, 11. Broccoli Beef, 20. Shrimp Fried Rice, 22. Vegetable Lo Mein, 8. Orange Chicken - Chinese Near Me - North Hollywood, California

This hole in a wall restaurant is pretty straightforward and seems to be run by one man. The portions are plentiful, and very affordable. The food itself was not the best Chinese food I've ever had. The chow mein and mixed veggies were four out of five. The beef and broccoli was three out of five. The orange chicken was the least favorite and I would give it two out of five. A few things to note before visiting: - I suggest ordering by phone ahead of time and asking for the total. - It's cash only so bring cash. - Parking is limited to street parking. - The menu he has displayed is from ages ago with prices and menu items that are no longer the present day items or prices. So make sure you ask what is available and confirm the prices with the owner. - There is no dining in -- only to go orders. read more

I'm glad I found this place but wish I found it sooner. Authentic Chinese food! This place is only to go and CASH only so prepared. The food takes a little while because it's cooked fresh but worth it! The owner is super sweet and funny ! I've been here already a couple times and it does not disappoint! The lo mein are really good noodles, not to thick. The kung pao chicken is so good but don't be fooled by the chilis it's not spicy. read more

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2022.04-15/SAT_1245: So we decided to visit our old friend, Quong at Hot Wok. Very happy he's still here. Still the best Chinese food in the valley. Nothing sitting on a buffet line under warmers. Your food is still made fresh by the order. He'll tell you what got from the market that morning and let you know up front. He's super blunt and to the point. He's a one man operation so you have to be patient. Very trustworthy that all law enforcement frequents him daily. Every time we've visited when you were able to dine in, there was always law enforcement dining, too. In fact, one showed up and called his order in for pick up. If you're looking for table service, look somewhere else. He no longer has dine-in. You can order and pick up nowadays. Also, he's still cash only! Visiting Quong for us, is like visiting my Uncle. He'll be happy to see you, then he'll tell you what he's got and he'll ask, "what you want today?". To know Quong is to love Quong. That is where you go to pick up a quick, delicious meal from a hidden gem. read more

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The owner is a character for sure and it's hot in the shop but the food is bomb. And if you're lucky, you'll get a wild story.

I love being able to support a local business and this one is great. It's run by one guy by himself, and he is super nice as well as a great cook. Today I ordered the moo goo Gai pan, beef with broccoli, chicken lo mein, and a large hot and sour soup. A large white rice came with it. Everything was really good and my 4 year old asked for seconds on her chicken lo mein. I think all of the menu prices listed are old, but I ended up paying $31 for all that food. There is still no indoor dining, but who doesn't love Chinese takeout?! Bring cash and leave a tip. He deserves it :-) read more

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The best and nicest owner. He works very hard to make everyone happy in the meals to be delicious cooks everything fresh from scratch upon order. read more

Best Chinese food in LA! The prices are great (too low even), the portions are big and the food is delicious. The Lo Mein was amazing and so flavorful. Definitely will be coming back soon! read more

Hot Wok - 8. Orange Chicken, 1. Egg Roll, 22. Vegetable Lo Mein, beef and 11. Broccoli Beef - Chinese Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Yeah, no. Filthy inside & outside. Homeless debris on sidewalk, I mean feces. I went in and started asking questions about the menu & the owner/cook guy was angry. Really, ought to get a hostess and a housekeeper. Cash only take out only. Iran out, only read more

I love hot wok. It's the most affordable restaurant I've seen in LA and it's legit Chinese food, has easy street parking, and the owner is a great dude very entertaining, they crush the panda, forget about the panda, hot wok is the best if you want Chinese American style in North Hollywood/studio City/Burbank area. We got the kung Pao chicken and house special chow mein. Meat wise Id recommend getting the chicken read more

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I've lived near Hot Wok for years and pasted by it all the time. To be honest, it's not much to look at. I always assumed it was one of those really bad American-Chinese with the buffet trays. The type of place that for whatever reason you convince yourself it will be good but is almost always terrible. When I came across the the Yelp reviews I was intrigued. I learned through the reviews that everything was cooked to order so I tried it out. Now I understand why there is some disappointment in the reviews. Let's not get caught up no semantics. When people say this was the "Best Chinese Food" they ever had they mean American-Chinese food. Orange Chicken and Beef & Broccoli. You're not getting Beef Noodle Soup, Scallion Pancakes, or any Xiao Long Bao. You will get fresh cooked to order American Chinese favorites. You know it's fresh because he runs out of things. Some complain about this, but you know things aren't coming out of a freezer for reheated from yesterday or beyond. It's one man...One wok... it's a gem! The owner/operator has been always super nice and friendly. So for everyone complaining about him being rude or unprofessional it's probably a "You" problem. read more

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This guy is the best! 1 man crew, EVERYTHING is basically $7. I've never had one bad thing here and I continue to come back. Btw no indoor seating but you'll be fine, just try it! read more

Recommend: First time trying this place. Phoned in my order (Tofu fried rice). Food was ready in timely manner. The owner was very friendly on the phone and in person. Portion was very good for $9.00. Food was hot and tasty. Cash only though. No dining inside. read more