I'm from LA and I dined here with a friend while visiting Mesa and I have to say the food was…read moredelicious! I ordered the shack trio with egg and my friend ordered a pound of shrimp and 2 lobster tails and it was fantastic. I forgot to grab my receipt and I called in a few days later and their manager Nathan was able to track down the day and order and sent me the receipt. Overall fantastic service and would definitely dine here again.

This place never fails. The customer service is always great! Eva was so helpful and personable…read more She immediately came over to help me after cleaning up one of her tables. I wish I could find service like this at other places. One of the reasons I keep coming back is partially the food but always the great energy from the staff. And yes, the food is good. Great atmosphere, lively and affordable!

What can I say? This place consistently delivers fresh, flavorful, authentic Chinese food that…read morekeeps me coming back for more. I stopped by for a takeout order and picked up the Spicy Boiled Wontons and Orange Chicken, and both hit the spot! The spicy boiled wontons are packed with flavor, with that delicious sauce bringing just the right amount of heat. The orange chicken is another satisfying choice, with its signature sweet and savory flavor that makes it hard to resist. Customer service was good, and the service was super fast, making this an easy stop when you're craving quality Chinese takeout without the wait. China Chili continues to prove why it's a favorite. Fresh food, bold flavors, authentic dishes, and efficient service? That's a winning combination in my book. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to!

Come for the Peking Duck; stay for the Duck Sauce y'all!…read more China Chili is absolutely fantastic! I've ordered from them through Uber Eats and Grubhub multiple times, and I already knew I loved their orange chicken and fried rice. But when a friend suggested we actually go inside and eat there, I thought, why have I been keeping this deliciousness strictly a takeout relationship? We went on a Saturday around 3p. The restaurant is simple, casual, and no-frills. Don't come looking for romance or Instagram-worthy ambiance. This is not the place for mood lighting. You're here to EAT, and honestly, I respect that. We were seated within about 5 minutes, and our server came by shortly afterward. My friend is a regular who swears by the Peking duck with buns, so we ordered that to share. I got my Sauvi B, my friend ordered a Chinese beer, and almost immediately, delicious egg drop soup appeared. No doctoring it up, no adding a bunch of stuff. It was perfect as is. Then came the Peking duck. Beautifully presented, expertly sliced, with crispy skin and all the fixings: shredded scallions, plum sauce, duck sauce, and spicy mustard. That spicy mustard? AMAZING. So... how did I build these little masterpieces you ask? Open the bun, spread on that delicious dark plum sauce, add the duck, scallions, a little crispy skin, and a dab of spicy mustard. Close it up and proceed to mind your business because baaaay-bee... that first bite was everything! I ate approximately 7 mini duck sandwiches. SEVEN! And I regret absolutely nothing. You can also order the Peking duck with pancakes, which I plan to try on my next visit. Because yes, there WILL be a next visit. And the one after that. The service was excellent, too. Attentive without hovering, efficient without rushing us, and perfectly pleasant. Nobody was trying to become our new best friend, but nobody was rude, either. Just good, straightforward service that let us enjoy our meal. By the time we left around 4:15, the restaurant was getting busy. All kinds of people were coming in, and plenty seemed to know exactly what they wanted. You could tell this place has its regulars, and I can absolutely see why. Now, let me address something very important from the perspective of a NEWYAWKUH (yes, that's how we say it). Since moving to Arizona 3 and a half years ago, finding truly delicious duck sauce has been the bane of my existence. I know, I know. First-world problems. But if you know, YOU KNOW. China Chili has the sauces, the fixings, the flavor, and the goods. That duck sauce and spicy mustard alone deserve a standing ovation. I can't wait to return with a bigger group so I can try more of the menu. But if you're going with just one other person, the Peking duck with buns is an excellent place to start. China Chili has officially secured another repeat customer. If you haven't been, go. And if you're already a regular, I now understand your loyalty. Come hungry. Bring friends. Order the duck. And for the love of all things delicious, don't sleep on the sauces!

Dinner for two after a museum visit on a Friday night. There's a good selection of both Asian and…read moreAmerican beers. The corn fritters are unusual and delicious. Chicken satay was "a bit dry" but sauce was good. Creamy coconut chicken curry was excellent: almost soup-like (in a good way), with lots of chicken, outstanding sauce, and plenty of noodles. Service was prompt and attentive but never pushy. Quite inexpensive, especially given the quality and portion sizes; we've had lots of worse dinners that cost a lot more. Definitely on the list for a culture + lunch outing in downtown Phoenix, since it's minutes away from both the Phoenix Art Museum nd the Heard.

This was nice. Service is a tad tepid but we did come late. The place looks nice, honestly outside…read morelooks better than inside. As for the food, the tom yum fried rice is excellent. Great flavors, sadly mild heat. But I would get that against if I were ever in Phoenix. The tom kha is a great portion to eat as a shared appetizer and there's a bunch of everything in there. I think their Dragon Eggs would be a lot better if the crispy version was served with sauce to the side, but they do them. Pad Thai was good. But marks for this is that everything is so affordable.

Never disappoints!! The BEST green tea and their service is always speedy. The food is 5-stars and…read morethe staff is friendly. Great lunch specials.

I. Am. Floored. As a long time customer of the deer valley location, I've never in my life been…read moretreated so badly by restaurant staff, one older woman in particular. May 15, 2026, I ordered a crispy spicy pork that turned out to be old, overcooked, beyond dry and very chewy. There was no saving it. I immediately called that night asking for a refund on that 1/3 items; I told them all about it and they apologized. They said I could go back in for a fresh one but I moved and live too far so that was not an option. I asked if I could just have a refund but they needed me in person, which I could not do. I ultimately agreed for a simple credit because they knew me and I reminded them that I had been coming to them for years, but it would be harder for me to get to that location anytime soon. They said it would be okay! *note: I'd ordered often enough and my orders were always $70-$90+. EVERY. TIME. Many times a year. I told them I moved out and I'll take a free credit of a spicy pork but was not planning to return for at MINIMUM 3ish months maybe..but they could not give me a refund over the phone. The location was simply no longer convenient anymore but I love their quality and flavor most the time. They told me they would keep my number and note that it could be a while until I returned but they said it was okay!! I say that yet again because I was promised and reassured multiple times in this phone call back in May. I even worried it would be too long but they confirmed thrice they would give me the a new free crispy pork no problems. That was that. Fast forward to today, October 23, 2026. I call deer valley location and ask if I can order potstickers and crispy spicy pork. I remind her of my credit and she FOUND my order and told me it was written down but there were no potstickers on that order. I said yes, I'd like the credit for the spicy pork and I will happily pay for potstickers. She was confused and I had to explain a couple different ways while she ultimately said okay okay and hung up. I drive the 25 minutes over there and all she has for me are the potstickers.. I ask where the crispy spicy pork is and she said she won't give it to me. She said the previous order I had was too long ago. I told her the story yet again, but she said so many people call and complain and want free food and she doesn't believe that the food was old or that I was promised a credit. But I explained AGAIN that they had told me that it would be OK. And she still wouldn't believe me. She refused to even let me order the item again!! She refused to give me the credit that was promised. I told her I understood it had been a long time and that people try to do that. She said that the pork they gave me was not old. GASLIGHTING me to thinking I was wrong. I outright told her that they sold me old pork! And she still was shaking her head no and would not believe me. No other staff would even step in when I asked for management or the owner. One girl continued to sit people around me while I was being disrespected by this mean old lady. Eventually, I told her I even had the picture because I knew I might run into this issue having been a while. She wanted to see the picture so I showed her. I zoomed in and said LOOK. It's dry and was HORRIBLE. I even showed her a fresh one I received from the Scottsdale location in comparison to the garbage they sold me. She barely believed me after I showed her the old picture with the time date stamp, but then she said she would not give me that exact item because I would simply complain again :0. Like wut. She said she wouldn't let them make me that item and repeated herself saying "I will just complain again because they will make it wrong." I said I simply wanted a fresh one this time and she said they will still do it wrong, didn't want me to complain later. She had said I could something else but not even that item anymore. Refused even though she realized I had the proof to be right. I was pissed at this point and reluctantly said maybe I'd take a kung pao chicken? But then she started ringing me up and she was going to charge me for it!!! I said forget it. You are practicing BAD business lady. SHAME ON YOU. I said I didn't even want the food anymore because I didn't trust her and her behavior left a bad taste in my mouth. The Deer Valley location shattered and burned a bridge with a long time customer turned angry at this lady who gaslit me into thinking that I was the one in the wrong.. She had recited my own order back to me reminding me that they had written me down, for a credit? Apparently not. But she was the one that told me the date it happened. That's how I even found the picture!! But then she said she ultimately had no proof??? She was accusing me of being someone who is just lying for free food.. Wow. Nasty piece of work, lady. DO NOT RETURN TO DEER VALLEY GEORGE AND SONS!! Make the drive to the friendlier and better quality Scottsdale location.

Located in the Asian District of Mesa, Asian Cafe Express is a true dive in a strip mall next to…read moreH-Mart. They were highlighted in the Phoenix Magazine years ago. For years I have driven 25 minutes for takeout and never regretted it. High decor -No, limited selections -No, quiet -No, great food -Absolutely, incredibly friendly and pleasant staff -100%. Our typical order is a large General Chicken with extra sauce and Malaysian fun chow. The general chicken is perfectly breaded, deliciously flavored, slight bite and an uncious taste making you want more. The Malaysian fun chow has wok fried wide rice noodles with a hint of char, shrimp, bean sprouts,onions, veggies and a light but savory taste. Another home run! Don't let the exterior or inside decor persuade your judgement. Hands down the staff is second to none and the food is fabulous. Asian Cafe Express is an incredible value for the food quality and portion size. Trust me, if you give them a shot, you will also be ordering here for years. To the staff, fabulous job and thanks!

A Mesa Asian District Gem Worth Seeking Out…read more Asian Cafe Express is a lovely strip mall gem near H-Mart in Mesa's Asian District, and after 21 years in business, it clearly has a loyal following for good reason. We brought in a fresh lobster from H-Mart to try their "bring your own seafood" cooking option and chose the garlic onion stir fry preparation. It's $14.99 for anything under 2 lbs and $7.50/lbs for anything over. It came out excellent, served over crispy egg noodles with classic Asian flavors and plenty of wok-fired goodness. We also enjoyed the Peking pork ribs, which were deboned, tasty, and slightly sweet; the stir-fried green beans, which were fresh and well prepared; and the garlic spicy chicken wings, which were especially flavorful and highly recommended. The red bean drinks were traditional and satisfying, with soft, nicely soaked mung beans and no milk. Service was friendly, efficient, and personal, handled by a couple of ladies who clearly know the restaurant and their customers well. While we were there, plenty of regulars came in for takeout and several tables were happily dining in. Overall, we really enjoyed Asian Cafe Express and were surprised we had not stopped in sooner. Highly recommend, especially for the "bring your own seafood" cooking option and the garlic spicy wings. We will definitely be back.

Super cute place! We wandered in for dinner and it seemed to be one of few options in the plaza…read more Truthfully not a fan of Asian fusion spots so I didn't have the higher hopes but I will say I would happily revisit! The service is very attentive and kind and FAST! The food (we had edemame, potstickers, corn, Asian salad with shrimp ) honestly it was all good. We even got welcome popcorn as it was my first time- I will say they like things spicy lol! The salad was refreshing and delicious and I appreciate a healthier option at an Asian spot (it's usually always meat teriyaki's and noodles etc). We ended with the key lime pie which was as you would expect! It's a super casual fun spot with quick food and great service- also quite a variety of options on the menu (they even have fries)! Would definitely go again!

Very Disappointing First Experience…read more This was my first time dining at this restaurant, and unfortunately, it will likely be my last. I ordered two Firecracker Chicken meals at $20.50 each, and both were extremely disappointing. The chicken was dry, there was no sauce, and the meal was basically just dry chicken and rice. For $20.50 per meal, I expected much better quality, flavor, and preparation. Honestly, the food was disgusting, and I would not spend another $20 on this meal. I was so unhappy with my experience that if I could leave zero stars, I absolutely would have. The only positive thing I can say is that the restaurant itself has a nice interior. Unfortunately, a nice atmosphere does not make up for disappointing food. My recommendation: Save your money and skip the Firecracker Chicken. Based on my experience, this meal was absolutely not worth the price.

Been coming here for 20 years, seen it changed a bit but overall still very good…read more We ordered 4 items to go on a Sat., their lunches used to include a salad and eggroll; no longer. $13 for chicken entrees and nice portion sizes. However, not as flavorful as it used to be. Thai Basil chicken was really bland, and the sweet/sour and orange chk dishes for my folks had TOO MUCH breading. The only 'great' dish was the kung pao which WAS actually spicy and flavorful. It's super busy, prob. because it's the only nicer Chinese restaurant in the immediate 5 mile radius (no, I do not consider Pei Wei or Panda Express to be Chinese restaurants) and if you've only recently started going, you don't have their past awesome food to compare it to. But it's still decent and convenient.

This is a go to spot for fresh asian cuisine. Good balance of sauces and proteins are well…read moreprepared. I ask for extra veggies which are crisp. Service is quick and attentive Great for Lunch with downsized portions and Dinner. Personal favorites Crispy Beef Street Noodles Kung Pow Xiang xo eggplant

It sucks don't come here…read more For those that kept reading, it's amazing. It's basically din tai fung without being surrounded with insufferable people. My favorite is actually the lu rou which is a very home style recipe that I crave frequently and it's executed perfectly every time. The dan dan noodles are very authentic but I prefer Americanized. If you like Szechwan peppers then it might be a dish for you. Obviously the soup dumplings are the highlight and rightfully so.

When a trip to Din Tai Fung isn't in the cards, Happy Baos makes a pretty compelling alternative!…read more Tucked into the restaurant area of Mekong Plaza, this little spot serves up an impressive selection of dumplings, buns, and other familiar favorites at very approachable prices. We started with the cucumber salad, which was wonderfully crisp and refreshing, followed by the spicy wontons. Those were a particular highlight, with a beautifully aromatic sauce featuring an almost licorice-like herbal note and just enough heat to keep things interesting. The chicken xiao long bao were delicate, savory, and filled with flavorful broth. We also tried the sheng jian bao combo, which had pillowy-soft tops and beautifully crisp, sesame-studded bottoms without any excess oiliness. The restaurant can get busy, but the kiosk waitlist makes the process straightforward, and service was attentive once seated. A satisfying little dumpling destination that punches well above its price point!

I've been here many times for Dim-sum. Fast service, good prices, selection and quality. I highly…read morerecommend Phoenix Palace....very real and authentic.

Like others have said it seems very premade. Rice roll with…read moreshrimp had one of shrimp so you had a lot of rice roll to eat as a result. Got charged for tea but I didn't have any. I had read about the trick they pull. I was sorry to see that they were still doing it. Eggplant treasure was rolling around on a regular cart instead of a steam cart so the food was cold and shrimp filling was dried out.

Tourist review *…read more Loved coming across this local dim sum restaurant! No frills visually but hot food, tasteful, and warm welcoming service which is all you need ! I tried a few of their dumplings and also the beef brisket noodle soup which was lovely. Also tried their Singapore noodles and some appetizers. Their wings were super good and crispy. I would come here often as a local

I read the reviews beforehand and was genuinely excited to try this place. As someone who loves Dim…read moreSum, I had high hopes. Some of my favorite memories from visiting in Hong Kong were weekend Dim Sum outings with my host family. Unfortunately, this experience was worlds apart from that. Several dishes had to be sent back because they were simply inedible. To make matters worse, nearly everything tasted like it came straight from a frozen food distributor's catalog and took a brief detour through a microwave before reaching our table. Needless to say, I left far more disappointed than full.