My husband has been wanting me to try this place since he often comes here for lunch. I'll admit, I was a little skeptical at first because I wasn't sure if they offered gluten-free options. But I decided to give it a try, and I'm so glad I did! When we arrived, we spoke with the owner, who was very knowledgeable about which dishes contained gluten and which could be made gluten-free. I asked plenty of questions about cross-contamination, and she reassured me that my meal would be prepared in a clean, separate pan. I ordered the Szechuan chicken, and it came out hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. We'll definitely be coming back. read more

South China - Chinese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Should have looked at their website for operating hours, and didn't know they close from 2:30 to 4:30PM, yet when we showed up a few minutes before the afternoon close, they had no problem whippin' us up a take-out family meal for 2. While waiting, we visited the guitar shop--located right next to them--which was convenient. Late lunch was quite a lot of Chin-Amer fare for a great price, honestly. It was standard stuff, but perfect for two large humanoid dudes, with plenty of leftovers for whenever. I will say their S&S Pork was made with huge chunks of swine, yet was still very tender. All-in-all there wasn't a bad bite of food in the whole feast. We weren't expecting fine dining, and recommend others should limit their expectations as well. Nice job, South China... read more

South China - S&S Pork, Beef & Broccoli, Chicken Fried Rice, and fixins'... - Chinese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Finding good Chinese food is hard here in ABQ. So when we heard about South China, we had to try it. Hole in the wall in a small strip mall off Wyoming. Service was quick and she rounded on us frequently. Once we ordered, we were given a cup of egg drop soup (delicious). Food was the perfect portion size. Spicy but not too spicy. The egg roll was vegetable. Even though it is on the opposite side of town for us, we will be back to try other options on the menu. read more

South China - Kung pao chicken - Chinese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Got a lot of recommendations to try this place so here we are. Just after lunch so seating was plentiful. Menu looked good- they had my favorite - lemon chicken. But not as a lunch special. Oh well. Ordered lunch specials Szechuan Beef & Kung Pao Chicken. First comes the Egg Drop Soup with Chow Mein noodles. Haven't had soup served like that in a long time. Our meals closely behind. Both had a nice heat level, not too much. Each came with a decent amount of meat and veggies that were cooked nicely - not over done. Service was good, she was present but not obnoxiously so. Now if I can get them to add Lemon Chicken to the lunch menu... read more

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South China is located in Integrity Plaza off Wyoming between Backroads Guitars and Then Alteration Shop. SC has 13 4-top tables that can be pushed together to accommodate larger groups if need be. There are no booths, only tables with chairs, so wheelchair users will not have any issue here. I ordered the orange chicken lunch special (L28) to go, which came with fried rice and an egg roll. For the lunch, tax, and 3.5% credit card fee, the total was $10.24 before tip. If patrons pay with cash they can avoid the credit card fee. The fried rice didn't have any ingredients, so that was a disappointment. Without ingredients other than rice and a flavoring I'm not even sure if it counts as fried rice. The egg roll was exceptionally greasy and had only cabbage as a filling. It would have been better with chicken or another meat added. I enjoyed the orange chicken, though it did seem quite greasy as well. I very much enjoyed the sauce, which had pieces of orange peel and onions. Unfortunately that was only one item I enjoyed out of the three in the meal. While I enjoyed the sauce on the orange chicken, the greasiness of the meal overall and the lack of ingredients in the fried rice and egg roll didn't impress me. I wouldn't go back. read more

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Rare to find chop suey on menu. It was delicious! My husband loved his cashew chicken. We are visiting but return to Albuquerque often and will definitely return. Family owned, friendly service read more

Local good eats. This was my third time eating here. My boyfriends family has been eating here for years and recommended it. I can attest to their good recommendation. The food was fresh and delicious. We got two dinner combination plates and the chicken wings. Even though we had a takeout order they were so kind and attentive to us. It's a small little restaurant but such a homey feel. Will definitely be my top Chinese takeout. read more

The service is fine, the food is the problem... My wife ordered chicken Chop Suey, which is supposed to have more ingredients than just white chicken and shredded cabbage, but it didn't. I ordered egg foo yung. Instead of fluffy egg patties with pork and crunchy vegetables covered in a light brown sauce, these egg patties were drenched with the sauce and one big, mushy mess that I tried to eat, but couldn't. The shrimp fried rice wasn't terrible; it just wasn't very fried. We kept the leftover rice and threw the rest out. $40 later, both of us were still hungry. Lately, every time we try 4-star+ restaurant we haven't tried before, it sucks. Here's one more. read more

The front desk skinny lady is the reason it's a three star. She was so disconnected with us when we got there. Not nice or not mean. Just not there? if that makes sense. NO connection with her whatsoever. On the other hand, the other lady that was serving on us was so kind and even recommended us some things cause it was our first time eating there. The food was DELICIOUS! I definitely recommend. If the lady at the desk can change her attitude or get rid of her, then it would be a 4.5 star instead of a 3! Lastly, the place has a pleasant vibe :) read more

Ordered the Pu Pu platter. Everything was very good but not a fan of their breading in the shrimp. I had Kung Pao Chicken and wife had Cashew Chicken. Both had great flavor and portions were substantial. Waitress was not as attentive as I would have liked but none the less, good experience. read more

This one is a toughie. The hot and sour soup was a bit odd, orange-ish in color...different...not bad...just different. The egg roll they can keep...unless you enjoy cabbage filler. :(. The meal however was cooked with fresh veggies and the beef was tender and tasty. Service was excellent too, but my reviews are more about the food. I think it's a solid 4 for sure and will be back to try more. My lunch actually took about 15 to come out which In my opinion is a good thing. I hate it when my food arrives to quickly...I.e. Via the "microwave". read more

South China - Hot and sour soup. Interesting. - Chinese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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A small family run restaurant that would be easy to miss.. It's worth looking for and going to. Very fresh good value for the money. Outstanding egg foo yong. They do a terrific job with vegetables and beef. He cooks and she waitresses so sometimes service is a little slow but it is so worth it. Very generous people. Very friendly. Go four times and they will remember what you order. so worth supporting. read more

Very good service and food I recommend this place staff is so nice I lov this place I can eat it all day.

Best traditional Chinese food in Abq Super good! Family friendly. Family owned restaurant. Hidden Gem! The Orange Chicken was outstanding. Mongolian Beef Awesome. Wonton soup awesome! Real egg rolls! Thank you read more

This place is a quiet little hole in the wall. Never has a wait and they do take out. Good price for what you're getting. The service is a little slow but the family is nice. The crab rangoons are one of my favorites. read more

Place is for the birds serving raw rotten pork ribs won't replace or re cool when confronted their sweet and sour is inauthentic taste like duck sauce missing all key ingredients read more

South China - Chinese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Great people, and good food. They are very friendly people and it's some of the better Chinese in town

Great people very friendly been coming her for years food is awesome food comes our fairly quickly take out doesn't take to long

We love the food and the fantastic service. Every entree we have tried has been very tasty! I would recommend South China every time!

Stopped in for a very reasonable, tasty lunch packed with perfectly cooked, crispy, fresh vegetables. I had the Garlic Chicken lunch special and would recommend it. The women working there was also very nice. A pleasant experience. read more

What a great restaurant! Delicious food. The Dragon and Phoenix was so good. Fast and friendly service. Despite not being in our neighborhood we WILL be back. read more

My new favorite. This little restaurant has some of the best Chinese food I've ever had in Albuquerque. Everything is hot, fresh and made to order. Their egg rolls are absolutely delicious. read more

Wow this hole in the wall Chinese restaurant literally blown my mind away. The atmosphere was intimate and cozy, the owner was very polite and helpful. Though their menu might not be as flooded with tons of dishes as a main stream Chinese restaurant but their dishes are excellent. You have got to try their fried rice. I have not had anything this healthy, none greasy and yummy in a long time since my last trip to the actual land of Fried rice. I'm very impressed with the quality of food that they serve here. Will come back for more. read more

South China - Look at that. I mean it was just delicious. - Chinese Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Best Chinese in Albuquerque. Everything is good. Great prices and service. Lunch specials are amazing as well as dinner plates to share. This is the go to spot. read more

Very good. Hole in the wall type place. Had the sweet and sour pork. Excellent. Service was fast and the price was great.

I tried this place with my mom, and it was amazing. I've never noticed this place, I've shopped at that shopping center for years. The food was great it was all hot and fresh, I've never had such a good chow mein outside of Chinatown in San Francisco. The vegetables were done perfect and the meat was amazing, the sauce is amazing. The egg rolls are to-die-for I don't know what these other people are talking about, I used to work in a Chinese restaurant. They make awsome crab rangoons as well. The wait staff is super friendly, it is such a good Hidden Gem I will certainly be back for more, in fact that's where I'm eating lunch today :-) read more

I read the reviews and was excited to go get takeout but when I went inside it smelled really bad and I ordered Mongolian beef but when I got home it was only half full and tasted questionable I also ordered Eggroll which didn't taste good and was soaked in oil and found hair inside!! Big disappointment will never ever be coming back read more

I've been going to this place for about a decade and a half now and they never fail to wow me! Best Chinese food joint in town and that's no exaggeration! Pepper steak and wontons are to die for. Also the best egg drop soup I've ever tasted read more

Best Chinese restaurant I have been to in Albuquerque!!! Got the dinner special with Orange Chicken and Beef Lo Mein (with my wife). It came with Chicken Fried Rice and way more food than any two humans could eat!!! Dinner also came with Soup, Egg Rolls, Fried Shrimp, and Cheese and Pork Wontons. I searched Yelp for Chinese food before we came, and could not be happier with my choice. SOLID 5 STARS read more

This quiet little place has been one of my favorites for years. The exterior and interior are unassuming, the food is the star. It's good, inexpensive and plentiful. My favorite dishes are the garlic chicken, pork chow mein and the hot sour soup. The hot & sour soup is different from most others. It's slightly sweet and has lots of veggies you don't see in other hot & sour soups. The garlic chicken is savory, garlicly and slightly spicy. It's run by a single family and often their young daughters are tending the register and/or waiting tables. They're always very friendly. read more

Best Chinese restaurant in town! Have been going here for 20+ years and they never disappoint. Family friendly, outstanding prices, portions enough for two meals, fresh vegetables, egg-drop soup tasty, egg rolls and wontons superb! read more

This is the first time I have ever written a review for anything. South China is a special case. The food and service were both amazing. I ordered the shrimp with vegetables. The shrimp was juicy, (each one was completely deveined) the vegetables were fresh and the sauce was so delicious. It came with a huge portion of non-greasy fried rice, egg flower soup, crunchy noodles and an egg roll for a little over 9 bucks. The owner was so sweet and accommodating. She noticed that I ordered a seafood dish and told me that the egg roll had pork (which I don't eat) and offered me the vegetarian egg roll instead. South China is a hidden gem. This is my new favorite Chinese restaurant. I highly recommend it! read more

The best Chinese restaurant in Albuquerque. The fried rice is amazing. The prices are cheap the food is delicious and the portions are huge.

Amazing food, great service, great prices and huge portions. Pretty much all the things! Check out this fantastic hole-in-the-wall - you won't regret it. read more

This is my favorite Chinese food restaurant. I often frequent Ho Lo Ma because it is closer to my house, but it is not nearly as good as this place! This is a family owned restaurant. The woman who works as the server and cashier is very kind and hard-working. The food has wonderful flavor and the portions are large. I really enjoy that the vegetables here are always artfully cut and plentiful and the meals are beautifully presented. I especially love the general Taos chicken as well as their teriyaki chicken. The sauce on the teriyaki chicken is like no other that I've had- very delicious!!! The meals are served in the restaurant with complimentary egg drop soup. I happily pay for the soup when I order food here to go because it is delicious. This place is a hidden gem tucked in a strip mall. I really really enjoy it!! read more

great food. I highly recommend the pot stickers. we went last night at the suggestion of my step daughter, and we were not disappointed. everything we had was delicious and we'll definitely be back! read more

Hole in the wall. Wasn't expecting much. Orange beef was excellent. Fresh flavors & tasty. Hot & Sour soup was a little too sour, but tasted freshly made. Go eat read more

The best Chinese food I have had in a very long time at a wonderful price. Delicious, crispy, sweet-spicy orange chicken, different but delightful fried rice, and the beef lo mein was great too. That's just the main course! Before that, the hot sour soup, egg rolls, and wontons were a fantastic starter to our meal. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

Everytime I come to town, my relatives bring home South China and its always delicious! I've had orange chic, sweet and sour chic, pepper steak, and more and every single dish is excellent especially for the price! Wish they were in Vegas! read more

If I could I would give it zero star. Place stink for first. Ordered Mongolian beef which didn't taste not look like one. Fried rice? Are you kidding me. Call it Mexican rice. No sorry no nothing. Charge me full amount and I didn't even eat the food. Just taste it one piece of meat and that's it. My girl egg roll was soked in oil. Terrible. I'm from Washington so we have a lot of Chinese restaurant all over the place but this one is a big joke. read more