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    So China Restaurant

    4.2 (252 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    SO CHINA RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Kevin C.

    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.

    Lunch special General Tsos Chicken (Spicy) with veggie roll. They also served me a Corn Egg Drop Soup
    Jason S.

    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!

    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!!!

    6. Spicy Chicken Wings
    Michael B.

    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!

    It's small but delicious!
    Larry P.

    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!!

    Crispy wonton strips & Arizone tea

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

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    4 months ago

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

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

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    5 months ago

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

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    7 months ago

    Food is delicious! Every time I'm in this area I eat here. The food is cooked to order and tasty.

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    1 year ago

    Best Chinese food in the inland empire!! Friendly clean and always fresh, your order is prepared when you order

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    Love the honey walnut shrimp. So delicious and tasty! They make their noodles fresh and generous portion sizes.

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    Is there a special Chinese menu (for non-american dishes i.e. dan dan mien, fuqi fei pian)?

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