Sullivan's offered the best service we've ever experienced in Huntington Beach! The owner, SuMei, is the sweetest. She shared the history of the restaurant with us and made us feel so welcome with her genuine kindness. The food was absolutely delicious! SuMei recommended we start with the onion pancake, and my kids loved it. They also couldn't get enough of the milk tea boba! We ordered the Kung Pao chicken, cashew chicken, broccoli beef, fried rice, and white rice--every dish was fresh, flavorful, and so good. To top it all off, SuMei surprised us with a beautiful platter of freshly cut fruit for dessert. My kids devoured the watermelon and grapes! We've officially added this hidden gem to our weekly restaurant rotation. If you haven't been to Sullivan's yet, it's a must-try! read more

I have been to this place a few times as a local but I say few times because it is so expensive and the quality is just not there. I only go in a pinch but it usually gets thrown away. The $23+ entrees do not even come with rice so I homemake my own. The last order I made was: Spring Rolls $13 Cashew Chicken Orange Chicken The Cashew Chicken you could tell was boiled and it was sitting in water with the vegetables. The spring rolls are supposed to have (as their menu says) ground chicken, glass noodles, carrots, onion, cabbage, and celery spice. There is nothing in the spring roll except cabbage and a little tiny tiny tiny bit of glass noodles. Cut it in half so you can see. read more

Sullivan Restaurant - Cashew Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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Not only the next xiao long bao I've ever had, but the owners convinced me to try onion pancake, and I've had it every time I've returned, which is saying something since I'm coming from Palm Springs. The owners are AMAZING, and the food reflects this as well. Feels like home. read more

I have ate 4 different entrees at Sullivan Restaurant it authentic the food so good and the service is 10 star it's a small mom and pop that deserves a lot of recognition I will definitely keep going back read more

First time visiting Sullivan's here in Huntington Beach and we'll definitely be back. We ordered the orange chicken and the sweet and sour shrimp--both were absolutely delicious and tasted incredibly fresh. What really made the experience stand out was the hospitality. The owner came out personally and surprised us with a beautiful fruit plate on the house, which was such a thoughtful touch. Great food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

Sullivan Restaurant - Orange chicken, sweet n sour shrimp - Chinese Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Second time getting takeout from here and Sullivan has converted my husband into liking green beans. when I order Chinese food, I ALWAYS order the string beans. He likes orange chicken (not Chinese imo lmao). But he actually ate his beans!! $48 for two entrees and rice that lasted us two meals AND freshly made?? We'll take it! read more

Note to self, the XLB doesn't have much juice inside. Also the potstickers are rather flavorless. Next time I'll forgo those two. The Special Wonton Soup is better than the regular because you get a nice splash of Sesame Oil in it to make the flavors pop. My base order will always be... - Special Wonton Soup - Pork Wontons In Spicy Sauce - Onion Pancake ... plus another rotating different dish each time read more

This is literally the BEST Chinese food ever!! Right when you walk in, you are greeted by the sweetest people who are genuinely so excited to serve you. The sizzling rice soup, soup dumplings, and orange chicken are the best I've ever had! I could not recommend this place enough! read more

Can't say enough about this place. Love the food and people not really sure how it has a 3.8 star.

"You will have many friends when you need them". That was the fortune in my dessert cookie tonight at Sullivan Restaurant. I am a big fan of this place. My girl and I rolled in here at for an early dinner. Pot stickers, Orange chicken, white rice. We had a feast on this fresh tasty authentic Chinese food. The service is impeccable, friendly and efficient. The ambiance is this chill beach town Chinese restaurant kind of place. The menu is extensive and everything is made-to-order and fresh! "Don't pursue happiness, cause it!" That was my girls fortune! It is almost like they know her. East here and get a good fortune of your own! read more

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The best clean authentic Chinese food I've ever had. Always friendly and makes you welcome. Feels home A+ A+ A+ read more

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The owner was very welcoming & very kind! She brought us some fresh fruit while we waited for the food we had ordered. The food was very delicious & the service was very attentive! We definitely will be back next time we are in Huntington Beach! read more

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We ordered the spicy pork wontons with spicy sauce, xiaolong bao, and the candied walnut shrimp. Sumei, the owner, is an absolute gem! She was so friendly and accommodating, definitely the kind of customer service you hope to find and we did! The candied walnut shrimp was hands down the best I've ever had in the area. The spicy pork wontons came with a luxurious sauce that was to die for, and the xiaolong bao had that perfect savory soup inside. Seriously, the ginger and garlic sauce they provided should be sold in stores because it's that good! The taste and portion sizes here are even better than Din Tai. We absolutely loved it and can't wait to come back for more! read more

We absolutely love the food and the owner is the sweetest lady ever! I wish them continued success. It's the best Chinese food in HB!

Went for dinner. No other customers were there and no one else showed up while we were there. Food was not bad but rather simple.

We've tried this place twice (second chances, right?) over the years, but disappointing food and value both times! This is a reasonably clean restaurant with a comfortable, quiet atmosphere. Service was courteous and speedy but bland food for slightly high prices, and the fact that they charged extra for rice a la carte made it a rather poor value AND dining experience both times we tried it. We like doing business locally in HB but don't expect to try this one again. read more

Wow!!!! Would have never found this Chinese restaurant without a recommendation. It's based on Shanghainese cuisine and is fantastic. It's a small owned restaurant and everything is cooked fresh to order. It comes out family style too. The owner is amazing and if she's there, she will bring out a plate of fruit at the end of the meal. read more

Sullivan Restaurant - Wonton, moo shu pork, xiau long Bao, scallion pancakes. Sorry I didn't get a picture of the egg rolls and the walnut shrimp. - Chinese Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Amazing Chinese food! This is my husband and my go-to spot whenever we're by the beach! We love the sweet and sour pork, Mongolian beef, fried rice, and wontons! Literally anything you order will be delicious. It looks like a family-owned business, which we love! We always feel so welcomed, and the customer service is top-notch. The interior is very clean and well-decorated as well. read more

We had the luck of the Irish when we found Sullivan on Yelp . We were looking for real Chinese food and we were pleasantly surprised to come upon this very good , very clean and excellent service provided by Sullivan proprietors . And no, they aren't from Ireland but came from a city north of Beijing . The owner is dedicated to making her restaurant welcoming and clean . They have a dumplings dish that was absolutely delicious and is as good as the fancy place in nearby South Coast Plaza . We will be back to try their dumplings brunch that is only available from 11 to 2pm on Saturday and Sunday. Take it from an Asian foodie like me , this place is authentic Chinese despite the interesting name . read more

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Really good Chinese! Don't let the name fool you, very authentic, high quality food. I have to try more of theme u but everything so far was great! read more

Amazing food incredible service we just love this restaurant. Pricing is reasonable and if you're too lazy to pick up, they do deliver.

Best Chinese food I have found in HB, and I've lived here over 30 years. They definitely step it up a notch over the competition, both in food quality and ambience. read more

Very disappointing!!! Food was packed with cheap filler vegetables and even those they couldn't season. Bland and twice as expensive as a good Chinese restaurant. We paid over $60 for two menu items for take out. One we tossed out after tasting it. read more

Not worth the $. We ordered 2 appetizers to go (egg rolls and chicken lettuce wraps) total 40.00 with tip. The food was ok but not worth the price. I would not recommend this restaurant . read more

Our take-out order, from this Chinese restaurant, was delicious! Don't be fooled by their name! Our favorite Chinese restaurant in Costa Mesa closed last year and we've been trying different places ever since then, but I think Sullivan's will be THE Chinese restaurant for us now! FYI: I don't think it's always the same person who answers the phone for orders, but if it's a gentleman, he may be hard to understand (and he'll have a harder time understanding you). Just remember, if you were required to speak another language, it could be tough...patience is a virtue! read more

Sullivans, although it doesn't sound Chinese, is one of the best Chinese restaurants in town. Sue Mae goes out of her way to make everything so delicious !!! The ambience is amazing, with beautiful Chinese decor ! read more

We ordered take out....had to ask for chopsticks...got home to find no condiments, fortune cookies or napkins... ruined my romantic evening in. read more

The Yelp reviewers had nothing better to do, so they deleted my review. In summary, the food here is very bland and tastes very Americanized. In addition, the service was inattentive. Normally I would give this place 2 Stars. However, the owner and other worker seemed hard working, so I will give them a hall pass. Nonetheless, I won't give them a second chance bc of overpriced, mediocre food. read more

Food tastes pretty good. Disappointed with the amount of ginger & vinegar provided for the XLB. Kind of pricey - $79 for 5 total items. read more

Sullivan Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Love this place. I am a fan of the mu shu pork and the dumplings as well as their honey walnut shrimp, egg drop soup, fried rice, cream cheese wontons, orange chicken, egg rolls.. really everything is good. They are open later too and plenty of seating inside and clean! They will be celebrating 13 years in march. I'm stoked I live in walking distance. Thanks for always having a smile! They are authentic and the taste is delicious.. every dish is packed with flavor! I'm such a fan read more

I hate giving bad reviews to mom and pop restaurants, but this place is just not good. Came here on the recommendation of a colleague. We should've been wearier when it was a Friday and the place was empty. The (semi) good: xiao long bao and beef chow fun. The skin on the xiao long bao is thicker than it should be, but overall quite juicy. Beef chow fun was not as salty and oily as it looked, so it was enjoyable enough. The bad: hot and sour soup had a funny taste to it, like the bamboo shoots have gone bad. Also the chicken tasted like rubber. The kung pao shrimp was gross, either the shrimps were freezer burnt or they were spoilt. Nice friendly service from the lady in the kitchen, whom I presumed to be the owner. ~ $70 pre-tip for two people for mediocre Chinese food. How sad. read more

Sullivan Restaurant - Xiao long bao - one of the better dishes of our meal. - Chinese Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Favorite Chinese Restaurant must order walnut shrimp, salt & pepper fish, Mongolian beef, garlic prawns. Don't forget fresh onion pancakes. We order so often, we get free fruit! Take out for pick up is quick & convenient! ! read more

First time here and I'll be back! We tried the spicy pork wontons, pork Zia's long bao, and the wonton soup. All were very flavorful! The proprietor/owner was very kind and explained her favorites to us. read more

Delicious traditional Chinese. I love the family restaurant feel. They're not just another franchise restaurant.

So friendly and great energy from the staff. Really invested in making it a good experience. Great onion pancake. Best spicy wontons. Rly great shrimp. Loved it! read more

I ordered pick up here tonight and it was quite horrible. I got the happy family dish, combination fried rice, and the general tso chicken. The fried rice and the happy family dish had a very fishy smell, I think it was the shrimp in addition the chicken was a bit mushy and nasty smelling, the fried rice was stale. We ended up taking a bite and throwing away everything I walked in and there was no one eating there that should've been my gauge to run. Will never return. The only good thing was the Thai tea with the Boba. It's hard to mess that up. Oh and my order came out to $89 oh my... sidenote the gentleman who helped me was nice. read more

This place has excellent food. The sweet potato fries are the best I have ever had. I would say it's cheaper to buy food here than fast food/better quality. We were a party of 10 and we had great service and excellent food. R waitress was very nice and patience. I would highly recommend this place. read more

Not the best name for a Chinese restaurant but the food really good and the service is impeccable. read more

Sullivan Restaurant - Sooo gooooood - Chinese Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

I ordered soup and the dry noodles for the egg flower soup where stale. So that was not good. The restaurant is very clean will go again and try something else. No fortune cookie or almond cookie was included in my order. So that was disappointing. read more

Still has incredibly good and kind service but the food quality seems to have gone downhill. The meat is of a lower quality and the food lacks flavor overall. Still a great local spot to get your Chinese grub on. read more