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3.2 (157 reviews)
InexpensiveChinese
Open • 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Melissa L.

Middle of the road Chinese food on the go. Sometimes you take a chance and try something despite the iffy reviews. I think this spot has really generous portions for the price and staff are super friendly. However, with so many great Chinese food options in the 805 this one wouldn't be as memorable for me. Hot bars are always a risk as food can tend to sit out, especially if you come at an off hour. I will say this hot bar Chinese spot had a stellar assortment! One of the better assortments with over 10 main dishes plus sides and carbs. This was pretty cool. The prices are extremely reasonable for the scoops they give and the food did look appealing. The staff who helped me was super nice and he was funny. He definitely brought the vibes which made me want to like this spot even more. I felt valued as a new customer and the service was 5 stars for a to go spot. At the end of the day the food was just okay. Some bites better than others. I will say the chow mein was so tasty! While I can't put my finger on what made it special it was just very flavorful and good chew on the noodles. If I had to pick a main dish that was decent I'd say the black pepper beef. However the two chicken dishes I tried I really didn't like much. Anything with a crispy batter here is a no go for me unless it literally came right off the wok. The sesame chicken had a crispy batter by look but upon biting into it I could tell it was old, a little cold and soggy. The black bean chicken was just a little too fatty and dark meat for me. Maybe some would like it but I would pass. Veggie egg-rolls were cold but had good flavor. Overall I liked a couple bites but probably not enough to come back anytime soon. I think this spot is ideal if you just want a lot of food for a reasonable price. If you aren't took picky and want to try something new this restaurant definitely deserves your business, I just find myself to be a little pickier now a days, that if I'm going to invest in the calories, I need it to be worth it.

Chow Mein, Orange Chicken, BBQ pork

Great Service, awesome chow Mein orange chicken and BBQ pork. Can't wait to try more our next time I visit.

Combo A

I got the combo A. Super friendly staff and the food is amazing. The portions are huge and great prices. I have 0 complaints. I don't understand the low rating reviews. This is a hidden gem in the 805!

Combo box $10 which equals 1/2 the food of Family Pack (7 small pints) $60!!!  Family deal is not a deal. Go with combos.

I heard that they just reopened and wanted to support a local restaurant, but I was extremely disappointed!!! we got the family pack and assumed the containers would be quart sized like Panda Express's family pack$45. The family value packs and prices should be comparable; as competitors. however the family packs were small pint sized containers, we essentially paid $8 per pint We also bought a combo late for my son for $10. Combo plates are a better deal for volume of food. He got half the about of food for $10. Still their pricing so more than Panda Express, which tastes better and fresher. Their teaspoon serving of sweet/sour and teriyaki sauces were flavorless. $2 fee for credit card should be included in prices as running business.

Orange chicken and bbq pork
Linus L.

This place is wretched and disgusting, and stupid expensive!!! Rubbery bbq pork and orange chicken, food has hardly any flavor and no salt. Bland, super sugary and 15....FIFTEEN dollars for a box of Chinese food, which is unheard of. AND they charge 2 dollars for using your card My little brother ordered it and now hates his life. Haha.

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Delicious but gave me food poisoning. I fed the rest to my dog and she got diarrhea. Not enough pepto in the world for a return visit

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Absolutely delicious. Best service. So nice and great conversation! Really cool guy ! I highly recommend.

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Walked out after they tried to charge me 1.99 to use a credit card. Food is already over priced and the credit card fee was ridiculous.

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My favorite Chinese food place they have the best portion sizes for your money and the best bbq pork I've ever had!

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