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    South China

    3.7 (42 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Ahmad A.

    This is my first time and experience here, and I am happy to say that this review will be full of pros, and no cons at all ! I liked everything about this restaurant, I was so happy with the experience, here's why : - Delicious food with multiple wonderful choices and large quantities that you leave with plenty of leftovers. - Affordable great prices for everyone. - Fast service and great friendly staff, specially the lady at the counter she was super nice and expert. - The restaurant is so clean and cozy. When I ate there, I felt like I was in a whole different city. Overall, this is so far the best Chinese restaurant I've ever been to in Kalamazoo !

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    Adonis P.

    I am a fan of small independently owned food spots, especially the Asian variety. Somehow this spot escaped my radar for quite a long time. I finally became aware of it when my co-worker brought in some take out from there and was bragging how good it was. SO of course I HAD to check it out! Fast forward a couple months later. South China has become my default go to for Chinese take out. I haven't dined in yet so this review is strictly about the take out. First of all the staff is super friendly. All smiles. And they remember you, and conversations you've had with them. That shows they pay attention to their customers. The interior is pleasant but nothing fancy. Simple booths and tables. Clean but simple. Some vague Asian inspired decor on the walls. Take out is pretty straight forward. Call ahead or order at the counter. I never call ahead and still have never had to wait more than 10 minutes for my order. And they tend to do a pretty steady take out business, volume-wise. And for what you came to hear.... the food is EXCELLENT! I wont say it's the best I've ever had, but it is delicious. And even more important, it's CONSISTENT! I have been eating there at least once a week for the last 2 months or so and have YET to be disappointed. Did I mention the egg rolls? The egg rolls, these are the BEST IN THE KALAMAZOO/PORTAGE area. I know that's a huge claim to make but I stand by it. I've gone and just grabbed 3 egg rolls with a side of sweet & sour sauce. They are that good. Get an egg roll. Get two. South China is a great neighborhood food spot with friendly people, great service, and delicious food! You can't go wrong here.

    Tala H.

    Went on a sunday afternoon for chinese dinner. The waitress was a bit helpful with recommendations. We ordered the shrimp fried rice which was recommended by previous members; I personally did not like it much and it was a hygiene issue (found a small hair in the plate). The second plate was mangolian beef and it was good. It was not expensive at all, so if you want a quick and cheap chinese meal try it :)

    Tai P.

    This place has been here for as far as I can remember. My cousin really likes the place so I wanted to try. Now the food did come and I ate itt before I even took a picture. The reason for that is when the food came out...An upset customer walked up to the checkout demanding a refund. No vulgar language or anything threatening, but the expected elevated voice off a person in destress. The young woman taking at the register was very polite and took the bag. Only to check it and tell him no refund. After fifteen minutes of arguing the guy finally gave up and left. I felt bad because she was very frustrated and I know how customer service is. So I went to check on her. Found out the guy tried to get a refund for a half eaten box of shrimp fried rice. Claiming there was no shrimp inside. Clearly there was shrimp inside of it, but it was no longer a quart. Another woman who had saw the part of the exchange, asked for the meal if it was gonna get tossed. We told her that's a meal you don't want. On my end, what great Egg foo young I had. Amazing.

    Cathy Z.

    So we thought we would give this place a try. Food was ehhhh...and then half way through my sweet and sour chicken I find a piece of metal in my food!!! It could of killed me...or my 6 year old son!!! Called the restaurant...they really couldn't understand us. PLEASE FOR THE LOVE IF GOD DON'T EAT HERE!

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    Great Chinese food that's tasty and well priced. Fast too! This has become our go-to for beef/broccoli and pot stickers.

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    Been getting take out here my whole life! Food is still same. They are soooo fast! And nice!

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    I'm a returning customer and each time I order they do not disappoint! Quick service, food is great, and not expensive at all.

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    8 years ago

    The best egg roll I've ever eaten!!!! So much food for the $$$. Place looks a little questionable outside but trust me, GO IN!

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    6 years ago

    Impressed with the quick service. Prices are very reasonable for the portions, always have leftovers. Worth giving a try

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    9 years ago

    They have the best shrimp fried rice in Kalamazoo. The only downfall is that they don't deliver

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    I come here whenever I get to town. Excellent food at a reasonable price! Service is quick and friendly.

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    Hot and Sour soup was the best and freshest I have had here in K-Zoo would recommend to friends and followers.

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