China Village
2710 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85016
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Address :
2710 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ, 85016 - Phone (602) 956-9840
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Chinese Cuisine
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
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Jennifer G.
We are new to Yelp so I have never left a review, but it has been so helpful to us in the recent past, I feel compelled to start. I'm new to the neighborhood, so a good Chinese restauraunt is an important find. I was really happy with our experience with China Village the other night. We've been doing a lot of take out lately, and it's been hit and miss ( except with my Yelp leads), but the whole experience was satisfying. We called at 9:30pm and yet the food was fresh and the gal was very friendly. We just had basic Beef Brocolli, Lemon Chicken, Sweet/Sour Pork & Chicken Fried Rice, but it was very satisfying. And when I asked for hot mustard, they gave us the good stuff in little cups, not packets. Their dishes have a distinct flavor that is very good, not overwhelming at all, but not just the same old...
(5)Robert L.
Finally, after 3 years in Phoenix we find great Chinese food. I had the Peking Duck which was excellent. My wife had the spicy shrimp dish and my kids the orange chicken- all very good. Love that they start you off with hot tea. The service is super friendly and my kids had a great time. Inside is totally old school so if you are looking for new and trendy, this isn't it. Prices are super low too and you will not go away hungry. We'll be back.
(4)Busy B.
Best Chinese place and the friendliest service. Yummy Mu shu chicken, rolled up vor you at the table. Inded , yhe service with the bowtie is a great assest (isn't he the owner?). Also, this is a place that listens when you request spicy. Just because you're white, a lot of restaurants will adjust the spicyness, not here they'll a comodate the customers wishes.
(5)Soo Jin M.
So far its the best Chinese food I've had in East Valley. So far... I got the General's chicken and my friend go the sweet and sour pork. They seem to over-fry, the chicken and pork morsels in the dishes were a little tough and the fried wanton had a dark-gray center. But I could see the potential in the sauces. If only they would control the fryer a little, it would be almost excellent.. The prices look pretty decent. I'm going to try Jade Palace next and see how they compare to pick my go-to place!
(3)Rhombus A.
Sizzling rice soup and the Family Style Tofu. Add that together with the fact that the staff here are the NICEST PEOPLE on the planet. It's gone up one more star.
(4)Julia H.
We have eaten at china village and had their takeout for 15 years. Love it. Mu shu is fun to eat in. Kung pao is good too. We can eat in with wheelchair access no problem. The bar is not in use, but I wish it was. It is tiki room cute. Very vintage look. Mai tais are cool.
(5)Thane E.
Another fine dinner at China Village. I ordered Ma-Po bean curd for dinner. I had enough to share with my dinner mate. The service was excellent as usual. The hostess was very concerned that my group enjoyed their dinner.
(4)Christine T.
Thus far, this is the best Chinese restaurant I've found since moving here from Chicago. If you're looking for something more on the authentic side, you'll have to keep searching... but if you seek Americanized Chinese food, it's pretty good. Your best bet is having one of their lunch specials which features an egg roll, a fried wonton, egg fried rice, plus entree for $7-8. The portions for it are generous and the food is made to order and fresh. I have also been to this establishment for dinner with a couple of my friends eating family style and everything we had was rather tasty. Although the decor is outdated and reminds me of a stereotypical 80s Chinese restaurant, what they lack in decor they make up for in service. Their staff is friendly, patient, and kind. They even recognized my friends since they've been there a few times now, which is always a plus. Only disappointment for me is their lack of Cantonese style chow mein and chow fun. Now if only I could find a place with amazing fresh chow fun... The search continues!
(4)mike h.
Almond Chicken,Shrimp fried rice,sweet & sour pork and egg rolls. good food modest price.
(4)M T L.
My husband and I just moved to the area and we're trying to find a decent delivery place. I called and the gal informed me the delivery driver hadn't shown up, no big deal we got take out - we ordered sweet and sour chix, yui shan, and some wings. Everything was overcooked, over sauced, and overly sweet. Of course we expect sweet and sour chix to be sweet but the poor chix was swimming in a sugar thick broth. There wasn't a vegetable to speak of in the yui shan chix, it was bland, rubbery and swimming in a thick heavy syrup. Yuck - we will not go back and will never order delivery. Yuck, Yuck
(1)Ryan L.
VERY COOL PLACE. It looks like its right out of bladerunner or pulp fiction. The service is probably the best on the planet. The food is probably not the best but. The people are very nice. Order the moo shoo Its cool how the Waiter puts it together at your table. He calls it "Chinese burrito" I also like the garlic shrimp but its very garlicky.
(5)Perry M.
Love this place. What can I say and it is not because of the fact that I can walk to it. Now granted the only reason this place doesn't get 5 stars is because of the fact that it desperately needs a remodel. The food is excellent and the service is seriously so good, you almost want to tuck one of your little Asian servers in your pocket and take them home with you and make them an indentured servant of some sort or slave. But on a serious note, this is one of those hidden little gems you almost don't want to yelp about due to the fact that you don't want a ton of people to find about it and ruin it.
(4)James C.
Ok First time here today, Food was awesome staff was way cool and the lady that processed my credit card was hilarious lil old lady haha this is definitely the closest to NY - NJ Chinese i have had in a while im definitely going back to this place when i want food on the go Thanks China Village
(5)William F.
We just stumbled into this place on a trip to Phoenix last weekend. Maybe it's a matter of taste in view of the other review on this page, but we thought this place serves GREAT Chinese, with excellent attentive service and excellent prices, (although I'm used to LA prices and Phoenix is generally more economical across the board.) We opted for the fixed menu dinner, which we usually do not do, and the selections were very good. The moo-shu pork was my favorite, although the rest of the dishes were also outstanding. There is a wonderful garlic chicken dish. They put a little hibachi on the table so we could cook our own little skewers of beef. We liked the very hearty soup. I did not notice any of the downside aspects noted in the other review. The outside is not much to look at, just a rather plain free-standing building, but the interior decor is right out of the 50's, like the old style Cantonese places back then. They play quiet Chinese music in the background, a nice touch that enhances the experience. Plenty of parking and a bar if you like that sort of thing. Thanks for a great evening, China Village ! UDATE: Dropped in again a few months later- just to see if the quality stayed up- and it was as good as before. They even recognized us from months earlier. We had the fixed menu dinner for six and they were very cooperative in making some changes based on our tastes. Thanks again.. China Village.
(4)Austin V.
Oh how I miss the days when China Village was good. Don't even bother going here now. The meat is hard to chew threw, the fryer way too hot, and every dish uses the same bland brown sauce. The orange chicken was the dish I always got, but the poor thing as been reduce to a plate of grizzly, overly deep fried, dog meat with some orange sauce on top. Trust me. Don't waste your money here. I'm actually surprised they are still open!
(2)Zachary B.
I went to this place cause I was just looking for something good to eat because my favorite pho spot was closed. The hostess is really nice, and the servers seem really nice and funny also. I like my food very spicy, so I ordered their general chicken as spicy as they could make it. The waiter asked "how spicy 1-10, or do you want 12...?" semi jokingly. I got the 12, he was calling it Presidents dad's chicken, (I guess they call the 10 presidents chicken). This stuff was SOOO spicy, exactly what I wanted/needed. They kept refilling my water because they knew it was going to be drained quickly. Definitely recommend this spot for anyone that really enjoys spicy food.
(4)Phoenix O.
I have been going to China Village for years. The outside might scare some away, and the inside is outdated, but the food is good! I usually do take out, and it is hot and ready to go about 15 minutes after order is called in. Their house special chicken is awsome, beef chow mein and beef and broccoli great, and a friend swears by the Kung Pao Chicken. The staff is GREAT, and the prices are right where they should be, for good chinese food.
(4)D Y.
americanized chinese food is pretty good here.
(2)Leslie M.
First time here, we came on a Sunday night. There was a small but steady flow of guests during our stay. The service was prompt and efficient. Now let's talk about the food...AMAZING!! Crab rangoons were standard, but the Kung Pao vegetables and egg fried rice were right on point. Everything hit the spot for a reasonable price and what seemed to be reasonably healthy; no excess grease or sodium, just great-tasting Chinese food. Definitely coming back soon!
(4)Lorena V.
Ambient - Casual dining. Inside Retro 70s. dim lighting. Service - Its okay. The only fall back is that the servers only speak a little bit of english, and at times well what you get is what you get. I guess in part it adds to the authenticity of the chinese food. :-) Food - its good. I've had their lemon chicken, orange chicken, kung pao shrimp. all of them pretty tasty. I enjoy their hot tea, although if you are going to drink something else you have to let them now, because sometimes they only bring the hot tea and that is it.
(3)Jeff H.
This place is delicious. The food is great and so is the service. The lunch special is a really good deal as well. I would recommend the Kung Pa chicken. It comes out piping hot. The location id great near Biltmore.
(5)Beth K.
I am loving my new neighborhood Chinese joint, China Garden. I am giving them 5 stars for tasty food at a great price with very excellent accomodating service (not grading for ambiance- just be aware that the dining roomis pretty outdated but still comfortable). Where else can you go for Chinese food for dinner and get a dinner special for $12 or less that includes soup and three appetizers. While we were there our waiter also brought out some little extras to try including the special of the day as well as a fresh baked macaroon. Yum! Update 9/2013 Ok, Chaina Village is still pretty cool but after trying a few more items on the menu I am less impressed by the ingredients as time goes on. Pretty sure they are using canned rather than fresh veggies and their meat is eh. Still tasty but not ideal.
(3)Steve W.
China Village is a time-warp kind of place, where red and gold predominates,the booths are comfy and private and exotic cocktails like Mai-Tais and Scorpions still exist. Sure it's Americanized Chinese food, but like the classic places(R.I.P. China Doll, Autumn Court)it has a certain charm. Add to this a nice selection of unusual dishes, good assortment of vegetarian selections and yes, even a daily Happy Hour! The staff is wonderful, bordering on the comedic. I love Tangerine Orange Beef, and they make it well. It's hard to not eat the leftovers(portions are huge and reasonably priced)a few hours later. And the next day for lunch. It's that good.
(4)Karla V.
We've been going to this restaurant for about 2 years now. As a little background story, it is family owned and operated. The family immigrated to the US but first spent some time in Vietnam, thus the Vietnamese dished on the menu in addition to the Chinese. The place is indeed a bit antiquated in decor but it really makes up for it in food-flavor. The best way to enjoy this place is to go there with a few people and eat the food family-style. Sometimes you get to sit in the big booth table with the lazy-Susan. The last time I was there, I sat with a group of 7 people and each person ordered a different dish. My favorites are the House-Chicken which is a lightly battered and fried, and then they pour a light sweet-soy type sauce over it. The hot and sour soup is also very tasty. You can order it extra spicy if you want. It has all kinds of veggies, and shrimp, pork and tofu as well. Another good choice is the fried rice they make: pork or house fried rice are quite delicious. Oh and I almost forgot the walnut shrimp. OMG! DELICIOUS!!!!!!! My pregnant sister can't have enough of that. The servers sometimes make fruit drinks that they hand out with crushed ice. I'm not sure if we get those because they know us or just because. We usually have water to drink so I can't comment on soda-pricing. The waiters/waitresses have accents because they were not born in the US. Some people should just get over that. I've been telling other friends about this place and I'll expect to go there again in the next few weeks.
(5)Missy F.
We love this place! We live super close so we walk there all the time to get our Chinese fix. The staff is always super nice and friendly - telling jokes and being playful with kids at nearby tables. They always give complimentary tea and so far, desserts (small ice cream or macaroons) at our meals. When we read reviews prior to our first visit, we couldn't believe people thought that heavy Chinese accents at a Chinese restaurant was a con.... either way, the English is decent enough that this Midwesterner has no problem understanding. Highly encourage that you give this place a try!
(5)Rebecca J.
5 stars for customer service. This is our go-to place for Chinese take-out after having tried a bunch of places in our area. The food is consistent, standard Chinese-American, always hot, with fresh veggies. Tonight, though, I was prompted to write a review. I am vegetarian and my husband is a little picky, and as such I made asked for some substitutions to our order. I ordered Mooshoo vegetable with no egg (my preferece) and veggie fried rice with added tofu and no mushrooms (hubbie's preference after finding a rogue mushroom last time). Also ordered a few other items. 5 minutes later, China Village called back to double-check that I also didn't want egg in the fried rice since I had asked for it in the mooshoo. I thanked him for asking, and no, we did not want any egg in the rice. I went to pick up the order, and the sweet little lady at the counter told me that that also made sure to take the mushrooms out of our soup, since she was worried that we couldn't eat mushrooms and didn't want us to worry about finding them. They did not have to pay such close attention to details, and I wouldn't have complained if none of these things had occurred. But because they went the extra mile, my appreciation was far greater than my dissatisfaction would have been. Support this place and show them that customer service still means something!
(5)Erin R.
China Village, I would like to award you 5 stars. My boyfriend and I are in love with you. Absolutely our go-to Chinese restaurant. Why do I love it so much? Well... The service is fantastic. Especially this one gentlemen that works there, that always seems to be wearing a bow-tie. He is friendly and funny, and I get excited whenever we are seated in his section. With that said, I don't want to take away from the other people that work there, because they are all awesome too. I am yet to have a sub-par experience with the staff. They start you off with complimentary hot tea and water. It's good tea too. It's unsweetened, but if you are like my boyfriend and need it sweet, there is sugar available of course. However, I like it as is. The food itself is wonderful. The first time I went, I had a spicy shrimp dish, served with steamed white rice. It had the perfect amount of kick, and there was just enough to fill me up and and then some to take home to enjoy later. My personal favorite dish though is the beef and broccoli. Definitely a classic, but the broccoli is always the perfect texture, and the sauce is so rich and the beef is always great for this dish. Usually we get the dinner combination that comes with a bowl of soup (also good), a crab puff, a chicken wing, and an egg roll. I usually trade my boyfriend the eggroll for the chicken wing, because they are each of our favorites. This place is great for a weeknight dinner out..... Well, really any dinner out, I'm gonna be honest. Or lunch for that matter. Actually, whenever you want to eat out, just go here :)
(5)John S.
I can't tell you how many times I have driven past this place without giving it a second thought. Today, I happened to be in the area and was craving a quick Chinese lunch. This is one of the friendliest places around, and the subtle aroma of fresh Chinese food wafts toward you as you enter. Seated immediately, I waited less than a minute for ice water and hot tea. I chose the General chicken. Spicy, crispy, full of flavor accompanied by crunchy egg roll and wontons. That hit the spot! Oh the soup was good too. Service was attentive but not hovering. Got out of there for eight bucks....score!
(5)Bobby V.
Place has been here for decades. I've never had a bad meal here, and the wait staff are very very friendly. The food is excellent and they have the best hot and sour soup I've ever had!
(5)Emma T.
we ordered three entrees for delivery. it took about forty five minutes and then the delivery guy proceeded to argue with my boyfriend over how much he should tip him. after finally handing over the greasy box with our food in it, we were disgusted to see some form of batter and seeds that should have been my sesame chicken. it was ominously labeled "HCl." the food was disgusting and I can't believe how rude the delivery guy was. we paid 35 dollars for nothing but disappointment. buyer beware. we certainly won't be back here.
(1)Greg M.
Little dingy inside, but the food was tasty. Not the best chinese food I've had, but the best I've had in Phoenix thus far.
(4)Carol L.
This was a big disappointment, especially since this got a good review in the Arizona Republic. Can't quite figure that one out. I like "old time" Chinese food...but this really missed the mark big time. I love egg foo yung and order it in two of our favorite Chinese restaurants...this was like a wet sponge, with the consistency of oatmeal. Never had anything like this before. The restaurant is in need of a makeover and is very outdated. I can see keeping the charm of an older restaurant...but this really needs a facelift. The employees were very nice and helpful...but there is definitely a breakdown in the language barrier. There are definitely better choices if you like old time traditional Chinese fare.
(2)Elise D.
Delicious. Friendly. Delicious. I love good Chinese food and detest the bad - we'll definitely be back.
(5)Laura R.
After all the good reviews I have to say I was disappointed. Anything fried was overdone, and the chicken and veggie dish was overpriced and bland. The customer service was great, but the food was expensive and sub-par.
(2)Sarah S.
I studied abroad in china in college and this is the best Chinese food I've had since. The staff is incredibly friendly and the price is right!
(5)Chae M.
A quick review: I bought two quarts of soup for carry out today, Egg Flower (like egg drop) & Hot and Sour. While I waited I was offer hot tea, which was a great gesture of customer service. Since I believe my order to be ready momentarily I declined the offer. The soups were piping hot and packaged to go not sooner after. The Hot and Sour definitely had more vegetables than I am used but was very hearty. The breakout star was definitely the Egg Flower soup as my mouth is extremely happy as this one also had a great deal of vegetables. Needless to say, I will return for dine in service very soon!
(5)Kelsee I.
A great sit down restaurant where the food is delicious, the staff is nice and the prices are awesome. It's the type of place that serves delicious, neighborhood style food. The flavors are wonderful. It's one of those places that start you off with hot tea, which I love! The lunch specials are super cheap. You can probably eat here for less that some place like Panda Express and you'll get better food! The other things about Chinese restaurants in the decor. Usually it is 80s-esque decor with a pastel palette, luckily this place isn't like that. Hey, it's still not New York Chic, but it's not a disaster either.
(4)Brandon K.
Good Chinese food, great value -- especially for lunch. China Village is one of my regular haunts for Chinese food when I'm in the neighborhood. The building may look run-down, but the food and service are good.
(3)Tanya R.
I have also gone here for dinner with my boyfriend. The food and service was sooooooooo good! I ordered the moo shu pork, and they served it to me after making the wraps at my table. This reminds me of the Chinese restaurants in New York City when I was a kid. I can't wait to take my parents here.
(5)Stephen A.
These have got to be the friendliest and most jovial chinese restaurant employees I have ever encountered. Most chinese restaurants always have efficient and courteous servers, but not here. One of the gentlemen even continually makes jokes with you while taking your order. And after all these years, as I have indicated in my tip for this place, they have by far the best sweet and sour whole fish in the valley! It is a personal treat for me to come here during those special occasions that are pertinent to me; such as a birthday or other significant events. Today was no different. We just received excellent news, and my wife wanted me to treat myself, and she already knew where that would be. Yes, we can eat anywhere, and have visited many places all over. However, until there is another place in town that serves a whole sweet and sour fish that is as scrumptious as this; this will be our go to place. It's been that way for as long as we have been married. We ordered other things with it as well, such as the house special chicken, the chow fun noodles, and the house special fried rice. Everything was delicious, as always. They even gave us coffee cake for dessert even though we didn't ask for it, and it wasn't bad. The only bad thing was that they had a broken soda dispenser, and the diet pepsi was atrocious. They kept asking and verifying if we were sure that we wanted the whole fish, and what size we wanted as they have a small, medium and large whole fish. Ours was a medium and ran $24, and the large one is around $36 or more. Make sure you call ahead an hour or more beforehand, as it takes that long to procure and prepare this delicacy. All in all, you won't be disappointed with their offerings.
(5)January S.
This place is a classic Chinese restaurant that caters mainly to non-Chinese people. In fact a quick survey of the dining room as I sit in the foyer waiting for my take out order reveals only one Asian person out of about 25 and he looks more Mongolian than Chinese. The food here is good. I have eaten here a few times and have always been pleased. The place is really old and kinda worn out inside, which I think is part of the charm. They offer a fairly varied menu but when you choose to eat at a place like this it's for the standard fare: fried rice, noodles, chow mien, wanton soup, egg rolls etc. China Village serves it up hot and tasty! One of the other things I love about this place is that all the front of house staff are older Chinese ladies who seem to do as much vibrant chatting in their native language as they do speaking to the clientele. They are fast, efficient and friendly and if you order a large soup they will dish it out for you and your guests. Really good service. I wouldn't want to look too closely in the nooks and crannies of this place as it needed remodeling about 20 years ago, but as I erstwhile stated, for myself the grungesqueness is part of the appeal somehow but you'd not catch me eating errant rice grains off the table. Eat in or take out I have always enjoyed their food and am a repeat customer! China Village: it's about the food not the decor. Though the place is lit up outside like a Christmas festival! Enjoy!
(4)Jessi Q.
I work in an office building near the Biltmore, and my coworkers and I have ordered here often. We love Chinese food, and the food is definitely delicious. However, we have issues every time we place an order by phone. The first time, I was told that the lunch special has soup, but that it would not be included on delivery orders. I then asked if the price would be less since part of the special would not come with the meal but they said no. I let that roll off my shoulder and accepted the delivery order. The second time, the lady said they didn't deliver to our office and said the order would only be available for pick up. I explained that we have had delivery ordered before, but she said they were too busy and that we should call back later. My final straw - 5 of us were ordering and 3 of us had credit cards. She said we should put the whole order on one credit card because they don't make money by running more than one. I am baffled that this restaurant would rather save money on credit card fees than to accept different methods of payment. Needless to say, our weekly office Chinese order will be from a different establishment.
(1)Leslie M.
The employees working here are the sweetest Chinese restaurant employees I've ever came across! I've been going to Chinese restaurants since I can start eating, and I've always known service at Chinese restaurants to lack severely! This place is outside of this norm! Me and my sidekick was hungry and I pulled out my yelp app and saw this place at four stars. I've been craving fried rice so why not? When we walked in, the hostess greeted us. Our waitress was an older lady that reminded me of my late grandma and she was so sweet. We ordered the Kung Pao chicken and house special fried rice. For drinks, they had happy hour beers for $2.75 and Mai Tais were $5 so I got that. That Mai Tai was strong, but good. Another employee came by and asked us if we liked the food. It was fresh and delicious! The fried rice was amazing and it fulfilled my rice craving! When we were done, they gave us fresh, warm macaroons along with a fortune cookie. The macaroons were so damn good and something I've never been given at a Chinese restaurant so it was a nice surprise. I was highly impressed for not just the food but the spectacular customer service! They made us feel so welcome there and I will definitely be back!
(5)Adriana M.
Love this place!!! Food is delicious and service is great!!! I wish it was closer...will continue to go every chance I get!!!
(5)Sam W.
We were visiting from Los Angeles and craving some authentic Chinese food and the China Village did not disappoint us. The food was delicious! Highlights: - The roast duck was succulent, the skin was light and crispy and the meat very tender. - Lychee martinis were a blast. - Food service was quick and staff was friendly
(5)Kirk S.
My girlfriend and I went there on our lunch break. The lunch specials were so reasonably priced i wasn't expecting all too much. In addition to hot tea I received two fried wontons, an egg roll, fried rice, and egg drop soup with my generals chicken. Our server made the experience though. Roger was super attentive and super hilarious. If you go make sure to request the mini-chopsticks!
(5)Joseph S.
The Short: A downtown Chinese restaurant still holding onto archetypes linked to 'the good old days.' The Pros: - Friendly and personable staff. - Food comes out fresh and hot. - Vintage decor. The Cons: - One refill maximum on soda. - Staff members barely speak English. - A singular ingredient often overpowers flavor of food. - Restaurant policies are designed for you to eat menu items the way they see fit or spend tons of $$$. ***EX: All items come only with white rice. You have to spend $1.50 for a small cup of friend rice. No substitutions.*** __________________________________________________Â____ The Story: I haphazardly found China Village on my way to a concert at the Rhythm Room. I wanted something in my stomach before starting my night of music and debauchery. Before even checking my trusty Yelp app, the restaurant caught my attention with its folksy outside décor. Its exterior resemblance to Chicago's China district convinced me that it would, at the very least, have the basics of (American style) Chinese cuisine mastered. So, ignoring the old idiom, 'never judge a book by its cover,' I parked my car and walked into what ended up being an antiquated social environment. First, I'd like detail the food. The menu is laid out in a similar manner to any local Chinese restaurant across America. I always wondered why these are so similar. Is there a database they buy them from? Does the Chinese government teach its citizens how to sell to Americans prior to getting their passports approved? Is it a subliminal demonstration of the Red Dragon's united might? More than likely, the answer is I just eat too much Chinese food. China Village lost some points with me from the very start with their policies. First, sodas, which run $2 for a comically small cup, are limited to a single refill. This is often the highest profit item for restaurants and the owners plan to keep it that way with their authoritarian statute. Second, all items come with white rice. No substitutions. You can purchase a small cup of fried rice for $1.50, but you are still getting a large serving dish of white rice. God help you if you don't eat it all! The judgmental looks I got put me back in the mindset of a preschooler getting lectured about starving Ethiopians for not finishing dinner. The dishes are presented in an alluring manner but lack any true substance. I ordered the house chicken, which on the menu boasted a plethora of ingredients. Expecting an orgasm, insert childish laughter here, of subtle and complex flavors; I was surprised when all I could taste was garlic. That's it. It didn't have a hint of poultry, nor a snifter of spice, or even a splash of citrus. Just garlic. On the bright side, I no longer stay awake at night in fear that the kid from Twilight will break through my bedroom window. Not because he played a vampire in a movie, but because all actors are soulless creatures that live off the blood of others and are repelled by garlic. It's just a scientific fact. Lastly, I'd like to detail the atmosphere. The entire décor of the restaurant has been well taken care of but appears as if it hasn't been updated since the '80s. The staff, while genuinely courteous, followed too many stereotypes to not be deliberate. Every decision I made was met with a compliment pertaining to my ability or intelligence. No one spoke more than a few words of broken English and all the servers were women. I'm just an old chunk of coal. I don't know how to tell authentic Chinese cuisine from that being altered for American tastes. I'm not privy of the social markers indicative to Chinese hospitality. I do know when front is being put up. I'm understand that just because someone talks or acts a certain way doesn't mean they are creating traditional delicacy. The reason for this front became alarmingly apparent while watching fellow patrons of China Village. The less English a hostess spoke the more they were tipped and the happier the customer appeared. It was an experience for them; especially those over 60. The workers and owners of this establishment are merely responding to an economic incentive. People are awarding them for acting a certain way. Maybe this reminds them of 'the good old days' when an Asian American was only from China or Japan. There's a chance customers don't realize they are sending hegemonic messages. Overall, I don't think this is done with some malicious intent in mind, but it's not something I want to support. The food here isn't really that tasty, and because I'm not into the pageantry being displayed, there is very little reason for me to come back.
(2)Nia D.
I thought I would never come here and boy am I glad I changed my mind to give it a shot. I would have missed out big time. I started with the New Hong Kong on 24th street & Indian School Rd. and because their restaurant is filthy and it stinks we ended up walking out. We just took a chance on China Village because it was getting late on Easter night. And because the other place was dirty in things they shouldn't be that actually go into peoples mouths China Village ended up being a great experience from the moment I walked in. And I checked out the bathroom (FIRST). A dirty bathroom means a dirty kitchen. And the first thing I noticed was how clean it was. And the floors even had shine and the walls were clean and everything I looked at appeared to be clean. The bathroom was a nice sight to see before ordering anything to go into my mouth. NO FILTH FOR ME, I PASS. China Village takes pride in their business from what I can see. Now I went to eat Chinese food because I was craving Egg Flower (or Egg Drop) Soup and for 6.25 (the large bowl) that bowl was a perfect size it didn't feel like a rip off at all. The taste was great and perfect on the salt seasoning. Not too much salt being that I don't eat salt in my food that's added. And the wonton chips were freshly fried and that was shocking to discover. Now the vegetable egg rolls were perfectly seasoned and fried they didn't seem greasy at all. They were great and they had pretty colors on the inside. The Lo Mein Shrimp was very good and the shrimp was the larger size pieces and that was nice to see. Sorry about the blurred picture because it was hard to get these photos in without them knowing. I had to be too quick. The sweet and sour chicken was absolutely perfect and amazing. The batter that was on the outside shell was perfect because it was not doughy at all. That shell was the perfect thickness and the crispy texture was so perfect I was in heaven. That shell was thin but the crispy crunch was actually exciting in taste. I had to chew slow to enjoy the perfect crunch and taste. That sweet and sour chicken was so good that I can't stop thinking about the shells thickness, taste, and crunch. The sauce itself was not too sweet it was perfect and it didn't taste like sugar overdose either. It was perfect in my book. And the rice was not dry or over cooked and it wasn't sticky. I found the rice to be fluffy and moist and the pieces weren't clumpy. The rice came on the side separately. The service was prompt and friendly. And I was surprised that these people seemed genuine in trying to be respectful and friendly. Now I did witness a side of someone getting upset over not collecting $1.50 from a mistake which is a red flag. And that was the stuff the other reviews delayed my visit. But they were still nice and respectful and very helpful and they overall want people to be happy there. So in my opinion they will get my money and my visits with more money. And the cleanliness is a super motivation for me to keep my money there besides the fact that the food truly is great. So enjoy and go for it because they're worthy despite whatever hick ups people write about. They're trying to do things right and that bottom line is clear even if they charge for every little thing. I have to respect that because they are running a business not a charity. Enjoy and remember always check bathrooms before you eat and that will help keep you safe from sickness and nastiness. Nia P.S. When I took my first bites I gave my husband two thumbs up. And then I just noticed in most of the photos people gave thumbs up gestures. CREEPY because I never do that. :-O It's cool they'll still get my money. ;-)
(5)Julie B.
The place definitely looks iffy on the outside, but I'm so glad I stopped in! Typical Chinese restaurant atmosphere, dark but nice. My mom went to the bathroom and said it was very clean. The food was amazing- I ordered the Hawaiian chicken and the crab wontons and my mom custom ordered something with seafood with a dark, spicy sauce (I'm not sure what), with brown rice. My main review is for the awesome gentleman who served us. He was SO NICE and was so willing to work with my (admittedly difficult) mother who didn't want anything sweet, can't eat meat, doesn't like this, doesn't like that. He was so tolerant and they were able to whip her up a custom dish with shrimp that she just loved. That alone would make me come back. Another plus- the food tastes EXACTLY THE SAME when reheated in the microwave two days later! How often does that happen? I will definitely be back!
(4)Deni G.
Nice Little Find Found this location based on fellow "yelpers" recommendation for egg drop soup and the yelpers were right, of course, this egg drop soup could be the best in town. China Village has great lunch prices. Seating is always prompt, service quick and the staff is very personable. The food is good,the portions are big and the service is awesome. Food is always hot and ready fast. If you go a couple times,they remember you. Really good place for a quick bite.
(3)Erin S.
Some of the best Chinese food I've had in a long time! Everything was delicious! We split the hot and sour soup, chicken chow mein, orange chicken, and eggrolls. The service was amazing. So friendly and never had to wait for a drink refill. Will definitely be back again!
(5)Jaclyn B.
I can only speak for the take-out service, since I haven't dined in (yet.) Friendly and easy to understand on the phone, food was ready very fast and came out HOT! I appreciated that they serve up the take out orders in a box as opposed to a bag. Why haven't more places thought of this? I had the vegetable moo shu and it was fantastic. The vegetables weren't oily, just well seasoned and cooked perfectly. My boyfriend had the general tso chicken and said it was maybe the best he's ever had. It wasn't overly breaded like many are and, I quote, "You can tell there's actually chicken in there." Apparently they have a good happy hour which I plan to check out. $5 scorpion bowls? I'm in.
(5)Stuart R.
This is the best place for Chinese I have ever been to (and I've been to many in various states)! The food was extremely good and the food arrived very quickly. The service was fantastic and the servers were very interactive and entertaining. The place looks a little older, but everything was excellent! The price is decent and portions are a good size. Upon finishing, they provided complimentary dessert and gave additional suckers and high fives to the kids. Definitely worth the 5 stars!
(5)CJ J.
This is a solidly good Gringo Chinese restaurant. (AKA not the most authentic Chinese I've ever eaten, but certainly pretty decent when you're in the mood for standard fare like General Tso's chicken, chow mein or beef and broccoli.) Another plus: this is one of the only Chinese restaurants in the Arcadia-Biltmore area that delivers. I'm giving China Village three stars for inconsistency. The first time I ordered delivery from them, my (vegetarian) Pho was quite literally amazing. The broth, which came in its own plastic container, tasted flavorful and comforting. But the really incredible part was the fresh veggies I received in a separate styrofoam container. (When you eat Pho, the broth is intended to be poured over the veggies, which then cook in the hot liquid.) They were so fresh and beautiful that they looked as though they jumped out of the pages of a culinary magazine. Due to the freshness and selection of the produce that came with the Pho, my meal was incredible. I don't know who was cooking in the kitchen at China Vullage that day, but I don't think that person's been back since. Ever since that first Pho order, subsequent orders have just been "meh." And no other dish comes close to equalling the quality or complexity of that first magical Pho order.
(3)Jacob S.
I live only a couple minutes down the road from this place, and I am so sad that it took me almost a year before trying it out. The food is delicious and the most authentic-tasting that I've had in Phoenix. Egg rolls are greasy but delicious, the more "American" dishes like General Chicken are spot on, and the more authentic stuff like Hunan Beef (do yourself a favor and give it a try) is amazing. Service is heavily accented but very friendly and pleasant. They also have a decent happy hour until 7:30pm weekdays. I'll be going back again and again.
(5)Chelsea B.
We used to live close to China Village and would frequent it several times a month. Now, we try to make it in anytime we are on that side of town. I made a special trip today and it was worth it. If you're ever feeling under the weather, the soup here works miracles. Specifically : wor wonton soup, Hong Kong style. Just add half a bottle of sriracha and you'll be good to go. On top of the delicious menu, the service here is fantastic. I would go so far as to say I adore it. I haven't been here in several weeks, yet he not only remembered me, but the exact soup that I ordered. Fantastic. I haven't been in with a group; it's just the two of us that dine here. Our drinks, food, and check always arrive in a timely fashion.
(5)Briana K.
Do yourself a favor and try the House Chicken. I am not even sure if I have had anything else here. I've been coming here for 15 years and its all I get. It is AMAZING. And the staff here is so great. I have been living on the west side and really miss this gem!
(5)Lauren W.
All the ladies here are so sweet ! I suggest egg drop soup, wor wonton soup & bean curd with vegetables
(5)Brett B.
Sitting here now still waiting for our bill after another 2 hour unmitigated Christmas disaster of extremely poor service and a disorganized mess. I'm typing this review at the end of a 2 hour dinner that felt like a 7 day cruise. Yes we know Christmas here is mushuganah. But we arrived an hour after opening (early) and ordered Peking duck and 2 other dishes and some potstickers. Nothing too crazy mind you. So we arrived at 4:30. Since then we've been here impatiently tapping our fingers. Potstickers took 75 minutes to arrive - after I complained to the harried waitstaff (you could tell they were harried as I could hear them yelling in Chinese from the kitchen at each other throughout the night). After 60 minutes the waitress came out and said they had inexplicably run out of duck. The ole 86 - just 2 hours after opening on Christmas Day. Go figure. Ok we sighed...we'll get mushu chicken instead. Then we waited. And waited. And waited. We've had their potstickers here before and they were usually pretty good - but these tasted half cooked and doughy. About 1:45 minutes after ordering two dishes arrived - not the three ordered. Oops forgot the mushu chicken. What drove us truly nuts was watching many tables get served while we twiddled our fingers. Quite a few arrived 30-40 minutes after our arrival yet somehow they were served 1st. That led us to think the issue was more our disorganized and inattentive waitress than the admittedly busy kitchen. Food tasted fine - not as good as past years. Bottom line is that this will our last and final visit to China Village. They just can't seem to get it together. We didn't leave a tip - took another 25 minutes after eating to clear the table and get the tab.
(1)Gordon N.
The pleasantly spicy Hunan Beef and House Chop Suey are faves! Been going here for years.
(4)Ali G.
Chinese isn't usually my first choice when I'm having a meal out on the town... but I'd go back to this place for sure. (Now that I'm seeing some of the reviews, I'm wishing I tried the egg drop soup. But there's always a next time!) Hubby ordered the Tangerine Beef (breaded meat in a thick brown sauce with a slight kick of spice)... I ordered the Kung Pao Chicken (thinly sliced chicken in a sauce that isn't as thick with peanuts and green onions). Both were great. We also ordered the Bo Bo plate for two... which is a fun way to try several apps in one. You also get hot tea and plenty of perfectly-cooked, sticky white rice with your meal. We spent less than $40 with the tip... and we both left happy with two boxes of leftovers. (So if you don't want leftovers... definitely share!) We had to laugh at the music. It had to be Disney princess songs in Chinese.... or some sort of compilation of love ballads. Totally cheesy... but worth it for the food. And, the staff was lovely. Very attentive, definitely authentic, and sweet as can be. I haven't yelped in years, honestly... but this little spot (combined with some free time I haven't had in awhile) prompted me to log in and write a review!
(4)Chaz V.
Love this place. I've been coming here since the womb. You can't go wrong with ordering anything off the menu but my top favorites are sizzling rice soup, general chicken & mu shu pork.
(5)Eric S.
This place is great. It doesn't look like much from the outside (or inside) but the food quality and taste is great! Try the pan fried dumplings, they are soooo good.
(4)Ashley B.
This place was horrible We normally go to China Chili ( Which we will from now on) Once we got there we waited 10 mins to be sat ( No one else was there... ) When we sat down we were given 2 waters and soup (We were never asked what we wanted to drink we had to tell them) After about 20 mins of waiting for them to come take our order we ordered the Hot and sour spicy soup ( More sour then anything and was pretty bland) an order of pot stickers ( Tasted like they came out of a freezer bag and boiled?) Mongolian beef ( Was WWAAYYY over cooked and had no flavor) and the Twice cooked pork ( Very oily and greasy ...and that's pretty much what it tasted like). All in all the food was just not good.....We took everything home and by the time we did get home we decided to throw it in the dumpster because that is where it belonged..... People...If you want FANTASTIC Chinese food every time...Just go to China Chili
(1)Monica M.
I'd say it's pretty much like the chinese food back east. Would eat again.
(5)Aj H.
This place is fantastic I had the moo shoo pork dinner special that included the four sample side dishes. Great friendly staff, I'll be back for more for sure.
(5)Michele S.
Had dinner here last night from looking at the yelped reviews and we are soooo glad we did! The leeche martini was yummy! Ordered war wanton soup, egg rolls, sizzling seafood platter.... Service was great and everyone Sooo nice!!! Next time we come to Arizona we will have dinner here!!:)
(5)Old T.
Excellent and courteous Service, Eat in, Take out or Delivery, (I've tried all Three). Excellent Food_ I Will Be A Regular Here. xie xie
(5)Jason O.
Before I mention the food, service or decor I'd recommend coming for lunch instead of dinner. Lunch specials are around $6.95 & dinner is about $12.50. Granted the dinner portions are likely to be larger. From the outside of the restaurant it doesn't look like much. Inside awaits a friendly and professional staff, with a dimly lit atmosphere. I ordered the general chicken, lightly fried, very tasty. The egg drop soup is average. Ice water and hot herbal tea are a nice touch. The food doesn't seem "healthy," everything seems either fried or sauced, but is a nice treat every now and then. I would return during lunch.
(4)Vani P.
The people and service was very good. The food was not. In my own opinion, it was very bland. I ordered the house specialty chicken. I'm not sure if this is possibly considered 'real chinese' if it is, that may be why it's not my cup of tea. I honestly took two bites, boxed it up, went to a place I like, and fed the food from here to my dogs.
(2)Cheryl C.
We love coming here. Hole in the wall feel, but the prices are reasonable and the food is very good. They make little improvements to the decor as they can. The place is clean and the staff are very friendly. I can't find anything not to like.
(4)Reece R.
I went to China Village for the first time today. I was going to order my regular Mongolian Beef from Pei Wei, but I had a hankerin' for an egg roll and some egg drop soup, too. It was lunchtime during the week, so I figured I could find a place with a lunch special which included all of those things. I came across great reviews for China Village on Yelp, and did not feel compelled to look elsewhere. I couldn't find a comprehensive (or solely take-out) menu online, so I ordered carry-out inside the restaurant. The building is lilac, and boasts 2 signs out front. The aroma once stepping inside was delicious! I was greeted immediately upon my entrance, and asked the hostess for a takeout menu. She was very kind, warm, didn't rush me, but waited at the register while I decided what to order. I did not find exactly what I was looking for. The lunch menu had 20 entrée possibilities, ranging in price from $6.50 to $7.75, which included a vegetable egg roll, fried wonton, and fried rice. No soup. There was a rather comprehensive soup section in the menu (sizzling rice, wor wonton, hot & sour, egg flower, corn & cream, vegetables & bean curd, seafood), ranging in price from $6.25 to $7.95: one size only. I asked the hostess if they had a smaller size soup - as I wasn't about to pay $7 for my lunch and another $7 for a gallon of soup - and she said that the smaller size is $5 and that it's better to get the larger size (demonstrating the difference in sizes with her hands). To me, $5.00 was still too much, so I abandoned the soup idea at that point. I settled on the Mongolian Beef lunch special, and it was ready in no time. Seriously, I read one email on my phone, and was in mid-response when my order was ready! It also smelled heavenly. Upon returning to the office, I opened up the package, and actually laughed. From reading other reviews on Yelp, I was expecting a feast of sorts. Instead, I could barely see the egg roll, and the rice serving was a firm scoop. One of the compartments in the serving tray was dedicated to sauces and fortune cookies (which I don't consider food). I felt cheated, but the aroma was so inviting that I did not lose hope. I tried the egg roll first. It was light, juicy, and so so so flavorful! I had never tasted one like this before. My perspective began to change. I am, traditionally, one who goes for cheap food, which frequently runs the risk of being nasty and/or dry. So, it was very possible I was out of my element with China Village. After finishing the egg roll, I wished that they had included an entire compartment of them! (Or just made them 12 times larger.) Next up was the main entrée. It had onions and green things (sorry, that's the best I can do) in it, which I quarantined to the non-food compartment. The beef was thinly sliced and perfectly tender. I felt ashamed eating it out of a Styrofoam container with a plastic fork. The sauce was a savory, slightly sweet, gravy. The fried rice had little highlights of egg in it, nothing else. It, too, was perfectly moist. After I had finished all of the beef, there still was ample sauce and rice left. Until I ate it all, of course. :-) So, bottom line? Although it was not what I was expecting (or looking for, to be honest), I would not hesitate to go there again. It provided a level of pure food-eating-pleasure which I had never experienced with Chinese cuisine before. I would highly recommend!
(5)Farzana S.
I can't believe I've never reviewed China Village on here. My family and I have been coming to China Village for the past 23 years - they've had locations further north and we found this one a few years ago. The food is authentic, people are good and it's all around a great experience. It's a real charm and one of Phoenix's best.
(5)Rich S.
Some of the best Chinese food around and the prices are also very good. I've been going to this place for 8 years and love it. I always have Mongolian chicken and brown rice. The staff are all very nice. Highly recommend.
(5)Casey K.
Last Friday, I wanted some Chinese food (american-for those who want to know) so me and my bf decided to hit this place up due to it having a high rating. Boy, was it good! When they seated us, we were served promptly with hot tea and water (I asked for hot tea but she told me they automatically give it to us) the tea was delicious. I ordered the house special chicken and bf ordered Thai chicken which was the special of the day. Mine was really tasty and he enjoyed his too. Very well portioned for lunch. Didn't leave us hungry or bloated. We will come back! Also, our waiter was very nice and funny.
(5)Victoria F.
Excellent food and service. They stay open till 9:30 pm and are very accommodating. We had almond chicken, chicken fried rice, beef broccoli, and sweet & sour chicken. We all enjoyed our meal. I recommend this place to eat.
(5)Liz L.
Really enjoyed this place. Great food and friendly staff. Food was great! The sweet and sour pork was crispy and the sauce was delightful! My favorite part of the night was devouring the Ragoons. They had such an amazing flavor to them! Good price, Good food, Good people!
(5)Molly I.
Best Chinese (American style) food that I have had in Phoenix. I live in Tempe, but I find myself driving out here to have some spare ribs, sweet and sour pork, chow mein, and hunan chicken. Such a delight in this desert where Chinese food is... not great. It's a bit of a wait sometimes once you order, but definitely worth the wait.
(4)Nancy H.
Stay away. It is dreadful. Starting with the greasy apps and on to the Thai Chicken made with frozen French fries. when I asked the manager he said because fresh potatoes take to long to cook. Really??
(1)Lori W.
I was in town -- will be moving there soon -- and looking for some good Chinese food. I haven't had any in years. Anyway, I spotted China Village and decided to give it a try, and am so happy I did. Hot tea is brought without having to ask for it (just like they all used to do!), and the food was great. Plus, the people were absolutely delightful! Wonderful service and so friendly. I can't wait to go back!
(5)Patricia B.
The food is delicious!!!! My family and I all got a dinner special it comes with soup spring rolls chicken wings... a lot of food for like 13 bucks a person! Everyone is so friendly very chill atmosphere. I am definitely coming back.
(5)Jr O.
We drove very far (per recommendation of our fellow YELPERS) The people are very nice The people took our order quickly The food came out quickly However it WAS AVERAGE-PAR Chinese food. I'm pretty sure we passed about 10 Chinese places on the way here that would've done the trick.. We are full & we are satisfied. Family of four ate for $32 bucks..(I had water to drink) We won't be going out of our way again:)
(2)Jeff T.
I gave this place a great review a few years ago. I'm here tonight and things have changed. Horrible service. Only 2 people working. Same guy and woman who have been here for years. He's nice, she's rude. Good food but won't be back anytime soon. I like to see the rude lady's face when she sees my tip. Owners take note.
(1)Jean F.
Best Chinese in Phoenix!! 10 times better than china chili... The egg rolls are authentic and very good
(5)John T.
Not so hidden gem indeed! Flashback to 1980? Right. Fantastic service? Check! What is better than drinking zombies and letting the sweet sounds of Billy Ocean flow over you? Killing Zombies or actually being by the ocean. But alas we are in a parking lot in 115 degree heat in Phoenix Arizona. China Village is wonderful, one of the few places I would take an out of towner to. Always solid food and prices. Have not been let down yet! Go China Village! Woohoo! As good as it gets! (in phoenix Arizona)
(5)Adam B.
Trust these good reviews, my fellow yelpers and yelpees. China Village is an excellent restaurant. I rarely give a restaurant 5 stars based on a single visit, but everything about my visit was fantabulous. From the moment I walked in until the moment I walked out, they made me feel like a valued customer. The service was PHENOMINAL. The waiters and waitresses here CARE about you, and they are very social and entertaining as well. On to the food! My waiter gave me several samples throughout my meal. The first one was the special of the day, which I did like but did not order. It was mongolian lamb, and if I wasn't totally in the mood for something else, I definitely would have given it a shot. The other sample he gave me later on was peking duck wrapped in a mooshoo pancake. I'm not usually a big fan of duck and, honestly, I had no idea what it was until he told me. But when I took a bite out of it, it was like biting into heaven! I think I might have to start eating duck now!! What I actually ordered was a bowl of the Wor Wonton soup, an egg roll and hunan chicken. Let's start with the Wor Wonton soup. When I saw the price on the menu I was a bit surprised. It's over $5.00 for a small order of soup and $1.00 more for the large. I wonder why they do this? The soup is supposed to be an appetizer, not a MEAL... and that's essentially what it was. The small soup was in a LARGE transparent bowl. Transparent so that you could see all the good meat and vegetables they throw in there. I'm glad it was, too, because I saw shrimp in there and I don't like shrimp.. he had no problem taking it back to remove the shrimp. When he returned, and I tried this soup, I almost soupgasmed right there. There's only one other place where I've ever had wonton soup this good. The flavor of the broth was just absolutely AMAZING and the wontons were the perfect texture. On top of that there was plenty of cabbage and other roast pork floating around in there, carrots, scallions, the works. I had to force myself to stop eating it so that I would have room for the rest of my meal. The egg roll was average. It was definitely nice and crispy, but it was thin and it almost like eating just fried batter. I can't really reduce my review because of one egg roll though. The hunan chicken was perfect. The sauce was deliciously spicy and the whole dish was tasty. The only thing I DIDNT like about it, was the amount of those bamboo shoots they put in it. I would much rather have something crunchier like bok choy and/or water chestnuts but there were none in there. I suppose I could have asked him to make it with them, but I'm not the type of person to ask for substitutes. Overall my experience there was excellent. I was totally happy and satisfied when I left. The decor is not bad. It's not the Taj Mahal. It just a local Chinese restaurant.
(5)Sarah J.
My all-time favorite Chinese place in Phoenix. Been here over 20 times and never had a bad experience. The food is always spot on. The staff is friendly. Just a great place to go for lunch/dinner or even to go. Get the Schezuan Eggplant my favorite. I am a vegetarian so I get it without pork, which they have no problem modifying. Unlike Autumn Court down the street that threw a fit when I wanted no pork, something about it being a chef special! LOL. They also have AWESOME mai tais.
(5)Yvonne G.
I am giving 3 Stars solely because the "waiter with the bow tie" helped us get through the ordeal of a meal at China Village. I regret to say that fellow Yelpers misled me into thinking I was going to get a good meal here. Made hubby travel quite a distance to try this well reviewed restaurant. Here's the scoop: They charge 1.50 for the noodles that every other restaurant routinely puts on the table. They charge 1.50 for brown rice per person. Ordered the PHO (a vietnamese soup) which is on the menu although it is a chinese restaurant. The soup which consisted of noodles, chicken and broth was accompanied by very, very fresh basil, cilantro, jalapeños, bean sprouts and lime. Ample and fresh. The soup broth, although it was chicken PHO, had a fishy backdrop taste. Can't explain it but it was there. Hubby gave it a 7 on a scale of 1 to 10. Ordered the Walnut shrimp which was fried so much so that the batter had totally adhered to the shrimp. The crust outside the shrimp was much too thick. The sauce was nothing more than mayonnaise. The General Chicken which we had asked for extra spicy was not spicy at all. When we told the waiter about it, he brought over some "spicy oil" to add to the dish to make it spicy. Who wants to add oil to your food to make it spicy? Why not add chilies to the food while it is being sautéed as other restaurants do? When the orders came out, the server only brought out one brown rice and that we should share it until we get another one later. The order of brown rice was small enough to fit in the palm of my small hand and the rice was as hard as a rock. My culinary savvy told me that the rice had been overly microwaved and that's why it harden so much so that it was inedible. Don't restaurants keep rice in rice cookers to keep it warm??? We showed the waiter to which he said he would bring another rice, but by then we had already finished eating. I also told him that I hoped that he wasn't charging us for that rice. He said he would go back and modify the bill. I was stupefied that the reduction was not done immediately considering that I showed him that the rice could bounce off a wall. The straws I requested at the beginning of our meal never arrived and napkins were in short supply All in all the meal was second rate and I apologize to my hubby for sending him on a wild goose chase 15 miles away from our home thinking we were going to have a lovely Saturday night meal. And by the way... this is no East Coast type restaurant... FAR from it!
(3)Jennifer N.
Hands down my favorite Chinese place I've been to in Phoenix. I've gone through soooo many bad Chinese places in the Valley per recommendations from people who obviously have no idea what good Chinese food tastes like. I had pretty much given up. I was beyond happy to find this place. The service is fantastic. The staff is sweet, friendly, and often humorous. We've celebrated a birthday here and the staff was kind and accommodating. The food is delicious. The egg drop soup and lo mein are my favorites, but I enjoy everything I eat here honestly. The prices are great and the food is fresh and they have happily provided adjustments to our orders if we didn't want certain ingredients. It's not "traditional" it's definitely Americanized food, but it's a complete delight.
(4)Cooper P.
Super friendly service. My girlfriend and I went here after the Cardinals game. I ordered the hot and sour soup which was great and general chicken. I didn't really care for the suace on the general chicken but that is just me. I would definatley go back and try another dish. Its much more inviting on the inside then it looks.
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