So China was honestly a really nice surprise. We ordered a few dishes and none of them disappointed. The mapo tofu had great flavor -- nicely spicy and numbing without being overwhelming, and it goes perfectly with rice. The stir-fried dishes were also really satisfying, with a good balance of meat and vegetables (not just all veggies like some places). The overall taste feels pretty authentic, and it's not overly greasy, so you don't feel heavy after eating. Portions are also generous -- one dish can easily be shared. If you're looking for something closer to authentic Chinese flavors, this place is definitely worth trying. Good value too -- I'd order again. read more

So China Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Murrieta, California

Tried this restaurant with our grandchild; we ordered chicken chop suey and orange chicken for three adults. Food was served within a reasonable amount of time. It was delicious and plentiful; we ended up taking some of each dish home. Restaurant was clean and comfortable plus the staff was friendly and helpful with dinner suggestions. The food was reasonably priced. We will definitely return when we are craving Chinese food; lots of other selections we want to try! read more

First time dining at So China after intending to eat Mexican food next door but drove up seeing the sign so I checked Yelp and saw a high rating of 4.3 with 297 reviews so we walked in and were greeted by a friendly young Chinese woman who seated us with menus then came back and answered our questions. We ordered an original Appetizer made in-house called Sweet Potato Cheese Dumplings that were deep fried with a drizzle of sauce on it, followed by Spicy (#5 Hot) Beef and Veggies served with white rice in generous portions to feed 2 people. Delicious sliced beef that was tender and fresh veggies without skimping on ingredients. I even got a big slice of yummy fresh bamboo shoot to chew on. I'm happy to share my experience in this casual Chinese restaurant that was clean with large well lit color photos displaying the menu items. Highly recommended! read more

So China Restaurant - Beef and vegetables Beef With Veggies - Chinese Near Me - Murrieta, California

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Since a new owner has taken over,this has become my new fav Chinese spot. Food and flavors on point,prices reasonable and portions takes you to the next level. Can feed a family of 4 per order. Will be coming try more from the menu but current favorites are salt & pepper fish,Mongolian beef and house special fried rice. Highly recommended! read more

So China Restaurant - Mongolian Beef - Chinese Near Me - Murrieta, California

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A lot of people say it's better under the new owners but I just don't think it is. The food is mostly similar to before but I just feel it lists it edge But the big part is the value, I used to be able to substitute fried rice or lo mein for the white rice for a few bucks more. Now you have to order them as a separate dish at $13.95 and I don't feel you get as much as you used to . I used to get 3 meals out of my order of two dishes or one and soup and now it's mostly just one meal So what I thought was great food at an even better value just isn't anymore A lot of times I think if ordering for the convenience and value and then I think twice and end up making Chinese at home I still go sometimes, just not as often read more

I went here for the first time and it did not disappoint! The food was amazing, it was truly the best Chinese food I have tried. We got the house fried rice and the teriyaki chicken. The portion sizes are amazing for the price and it's so fresh. They also have a great Thai tea. The service was great, very nice staff and a very clean restaurant. I will definitely be returning! read more

So China Restaurant - House Special Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Murrieta, California

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Nice new remodel. Same delicious food and excellent service. Everything tastes freshly made and steaming hot

Hands down best Chinese food in Murrieta/Temecula. Everything was made to order and came out FAST. Orange chicken and Pork Chop had the best crunch. Lots of people doing take out but i suggest going in to get the freshest experience. read more

So China Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Murrieta, California

This was our first time here. We ordered quite a bit of food. Our order consisted of... fried cheese wonton, egg rolls, beef n broccoli, sweet n sour pork, house fried rice, pork chow mein, veggie chow mein and honey walnut shrimp. Everything was outstanding!! Everyone liked it!! We're really picky with Chinese food, and this place hit the spot!!! Definitely will be coming back. If youre looking for a good Chinese place, this is it. Price is right, portions are good and best of all, its tasty!!! read more

Very nice surprise. Stopped here on a whim, and it was a hit with the whole family. Spicy popcorn chicken is great! Orange chicken had lots of flavor. Garlic wings were good. Beef fried rice is as good as any other sit down Chinese restaurants in Temecula. Portions were huge! The lady that took our order was very welcoming and courteous. Will definitely be back. There is absolutely no reason to be going to the Panda Express thats in the same center. read more

Right when I walked in they looked a bit busy woking and were constantly getting calls for takeout. I was greeted with a friendly young lady who took my order and the food came out at a very fast time. I ordered takeout curry my son loved so much and ate in with their shrimp lobster sauce while I was waiting. It was so good I had to give their fried wontons a shot and it didn't disappoint. For sure I'm getting their curry again and will go back to try other things in a day or two lol We are picky eaters and this was our first time trying this place after 8 years. Too bad they don't serve dishes on plates. I would bring my whole family here for sure. This place is more takeout than dining in. read more

This is by far the best Chinese food in temecula valley. The staff is very courteous as well. 5 stars. read more

Ordered takeout,it was good food. The 4 plates could feed 6-7 ppl. ........................................

I've been coming to this restaurant for a few years now, and I have never been disappointed with their service. Today was the first time I ordered salt & pepper chicken wings for a party. I've never had wings from this place, but I knew I enjoyed every other dish I've had from here. Needless to say, I was not disappointed! Maybe a pro tip: I ordered these a few hours in advance online. Fried food normally takes time to cook properly, so giving the restaurant time to plan for the order might have helped. The wings came out perfect! They were so tender and the seasoning was excellent. I've been to the Chinese places in National city for their salt & pepper chicken wings (IYKYK) and THESE wings were very good! read more

So China Restaurant - 6. Spicy Chicken Wings - Chinese Near Me - Murrieta, California

Under new management now but the owners are wonderful and very nice people. They have their own version of taste on the food but still very delicious. And don't even get me started on their generous servings. I dined in today and ordered the lunch special and they served it on a plate instead of the usual to-go box. I was their first customer to be served on a plate for dine-in :) can't wait to go back and eat there again! read more

So China Restaurant - Lunch special General Tsos Chicken (Spicy) with veggie roll. They also served me a Corn Egg Drop Soup - Chinese Near Me - Murrieta, California

This place has been consistently good over the years. Definitely a solid consistent Chinese food option

This place is a gem!!! So glad we found this place! Apparently they've been around the area for 6 years now. We were looking for Chinese food that's not necessarily for to-go but wasn't looking for anything fancy either, and boy oh boy are we glad to have found So China Restaurant! There were plenty of parking the plaza is huge and can accomodate. The place itself has no frills. Bare minimun decor with their green walls. There is a counter where you order food and large print menu on the wall. They also have brochures for menu too. Other than that, there are only 3-4 tables and a line of chairs for people who are waiting for their food. We ordered the orange beef and salt and pepper pork chops, both came with rice. While we were waiting for the food, we received a surprisingly nice and crunchy appetizer. It was crispy wonton skin with sweet and sour sauce. It was delicious! Not long after, the food came out; they make these fresh so it does take a bit of time. The wait was definitely worth it! They gave us paper plates and utensils to enjoy the meal. The honey beef is amazing! it was perfectly coated in the orange sauce and it was still crispy and so delicious with rice! The salt and pepper pork chops were deep fried perfection! it was coated perfectly in crunchy breading and small pieces of spices and garlic. The portion is more than fair considering the price. And of course they don't mess with the flavors either. This is what we've been looking for this whole time! We don't need too much frills and all that. just plain old good Chinese food. It was so comforting and satisfying, We couldn't finish everything so we took a good portion home for tomorrow's lunch. They don't have free water here, not sure if maybe their beverage machine was out of order and they don't want to serve tap water? You can get either bottled water or soda or arizona tea. Overall, great tasting food that reminds us of childhood. Definitely will bring the family back here to enjoy more of the delicacies offered. They also offer delivery! read more

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This place is officially my new favorite Chinese takeout! The food was hot, fresh, and packed with flavor -- exactly what I was craving. I got orange chicken, kung pao chicken, beef and broccoli, egg rolls, chow mein, and crab rangoons], and every single thing was delicious. The portions were generous, everything tasted freshly made, and nothing was greasy or soggy like you sometimes get with takeout. Pickup was fast and easy, the staff was super friendly, and they packed everything perfectly (sauces, utensils, the works). I swear I could eat their food every day. If you're looking for Chinese takeout that's consistently awesome, this is the spot. Can't wait to order again! read more

Amazing food and all fresh to order. You know you go to most Chinese restaurants and food sits for awhile or when it comes out of the kitchen you know it's not hot or fresh well this place rocks man !!! I would show a picture but I ate it all lol read more

Ordered many hours ahead. Arrived for pick up and had to wait another 30 minutes. Awful service. Food was bland.

Heading back to Riverside from San Diego we stopped here to grab some lunch and it didn't disappoint! You order at the counter and they bring everything to your table! Big take out business while we were there eating! The amounts were huge and we have enough for dinner and then some! The food is fresh and you can see it being made in the woks be the counter in the kitchen! The lobby is very simple nothing special! You go for the food!! read more

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My new favorite restaurant.. Not only is the food great, but the service was excellent! I would recommend everyone go here for awesome Chinese food! read more

First time coming here our serve was Mr Yi was so helpful choosing the food we were looking for there was another girl was really great was as well! Food came in 10 mins fast serving!! Big portions of food for a good price! Love the place it's so clean!!! read more

So China Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Murrieta, California

Stopped in for lunch before going to Albertson's next-door. Incredibly impressed by the portion size of the lunch special. It was delicious! I had the Mongolian beef with the chow mein and white rice as well as egg drop soup. Great price for quality cuisine. The restaurant is immaculately clean, and service very friendly. Highly recommend! read more

I get the same thing every time I order here, broccoli beef lunch special. I have been eating here for many years and I am telling you there is no better Chinese food anywhere than So China... The owner/cook is so kind and their prices are reasonable. I wouldn't go anywhere else for Chinese food. They are usually closed on Tuesdays only so I make sure I do my errands on Wednesday but I see they are closed today (Wed) too, so that is upsetting... I'm glad I looked because they were my plan for food today :-( read more

Really enjoyed eating here! The food was delicious, the service was fast, and everyone was very friendly. One of the best Chinese restaurants we've been to. Highly recommend! read more

Tried this restaurant for the first time and it was amazing. Everything we ordered was excellent. I definitely recommend this restaurant.

Okay I have been on the hunt to find the PERFECT cream cheese wontons and today I came across the best wontons yet!! I devoured them so fast that I didn't take a picture! They are made to order fresh and have the best balance between sweet and creamy! The actual wonton wraps were perfectly cooked and tasted more like they were air fried rather than deep fried. I also ordered the vegetable chow mein and it was good. There are A LOT of fresh veggies included. The noodles seemed like they were shredded a bit but don't let that deter you from trying! read more

Great Chinese fast food... my go to when I need my honey pork & egg food Yung fix! Their fried rice is also tasty with your choice of protein. read more

I've had So China twice at home and today I decided to stop by and pick it up myself. When you first walk in the restaurant it's bright and clean. Their menu is easy to read, I liked to self order and check out screen they provide. As I sat and waited for my food, I can't help but notice the lady working the front counter. She's fast & precise. She answered the phone quickly, accepted orders asap and was very kind with the customers that came in for pick up. She was extremely patient with an older gentleman who had trouble finding the details for his order. She never rushed him or gave him attitude. That was lovely to see. She even ran out to find a customer when she noticed something was missing from their bag. Talk about commitment lol! I would definitely recommend this place, the prices are fair for the tasty food you get! & obviously the staff are amazing. read more

Went again today and had the Mongolian beef and it was fantastic! I asked them to make it spicy and it was the perfect heat for me. The noodles and fried rice were fresh and delicious. I had enough for dinner! I love that they make it fresh as you order. Can't wait to go back again! read more

So China Restaurant - Kung Pao chicken lunch special - Chinese Near Me - Murrieta, California

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Great sweet and sour pork and chicken and vegetables. First time visiting and food was great and great service. I will be coming back again. Most likely sooner than later. read more

Good quantities of food. Ordered lunch special orange chicken- worth the short wait. Came out piping hot and it was delicious. Egg roll is good and not mushy inside. Egg drop soup was tasty but looked unfortunately unappealing and unappetizing due to added food coloration. First time here... this will be a good go too read more

So China Restaurant - The egg drop soup. Tastes good however the coloring is too much and looks unappealing and unappetizing. - Chinese Near Me - Murrieta, California

this is my favorite restaurant in town. I've been coming to so China probably once a month for the past 3-4 years and the orange tofu is so amazing. They are my go-to for takeout birthday dinner or special occasions. I think the ownership has changed and I do miss the old tofu recipe, but the new one is alright too. This place is so good and their portions are good still even with the changes. read more

I visit Temecula for work and I always order from So China on door dash. I finally had some extra time and stopped in and it confirms why I love this place so much. The staff is so incredibly kind, the food is made fresh, and I'm pretty sure the Honey Walnut shrimp is a small addiction of mine at this point. It's tucked away in the shopping center but completely worth stopping in. You get a big plate of food that usually is two meals for me and they have a heavy hand when it comes to portions. I will always order from here when I am in Temecula. read more

So China Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Murrieta, California

Came here with my wife for the first time it was soo good!!! Food had so much flavor! Customer service was really good we got a lot of help from Mr Yi! Big portions of food we had to take half of it home! Thank you so much! read more

Excellent food quality and great taste! The prices are very reasonable and there is enough food for another meal with the leftovers. I had the Kung Pao lunch special and my wife had the garlic shrimp. Both excellent. read more

My wife and I are big fans of Chinese food so we wanted to try So China as it is the closest to our home. As we entered we were met with warm smiles and friendly greetings. We ordered a couple of our regular dishes as we do in other Chinese restaurants for comparison. The Hot and Sour soup was as good or better than most. Excellent flavor while not over bearing and a light spicy heat. Also, full of the filling that goes into H&S soup. The Vegetable Chow Mein was very flavorful and cooked to a good consistency but was little light on the vegetables which is why they didn't get a 5 on the rating. The Vegetable Egg Rolls had a very crispy shell and good flavor. And finally, General Tso's Chicken which was very good. Our order was to go and came out in less than 10 minutes and was still hot when we got home. We were told that the restaurant has been under new management as of Sept,2025 so if you see any old reviews that are not positive, take that into account. We recommend you give So China try. read more

Delicious food and good service! No wait time. Huge serving for one plate. Staff are nice!

Because it's in an unassuming strip mall I had mid hopes for this restaurant. We stopped in and immediately could smell the fried rice cooking and I knew this place would be legit. We decided to order the family meal. There was a ton of food and easily fed 5 of us. Really solid take out. For me the fried rice is the best in the valley. Really decent prices, nice staff and clean establishment. Food was ready in 10 mins and piping hot. read more

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