The food is delicious, I return every year when I visit L.A. i recommend green curry, ginger sweet and sour fish, pineapple fried rice… you choose whatever you want because everything is really good. My pics is at 12:00 when the spot open. At this time I ordered to pick it up. 🥰🥰🥰

The most authentic and nostalgic Chinese restaurant I’ve ever known. Born and raised in the 70s in China, I’ve traveled around the world for the last 20 years and have visited all sorts of overseas Chinese restaurants. Mao’s Kitchen stands out from all the others. The food there isn’t just some Chinese food; it’s the Chinese food reminiscent of the old days, each dish with its own unique characteristics. The menu is printed on simple paper and looks aged, as if it has time-traveled to the present. It resembles an index of intriguing stories, each with a brief introduction. I was captivated, eager to discover what each story entails. Through the menu, you can feel the author’s love for the food and his appreciation for the opportunity to connect with each guest through the dishes. Every dish is alive, speaking to you, telling a story, full of life and heartfelt eagerness to share its essence with you. The first bite of the complimentary fried crackers, served in a simple stainless steel bowl, unexpectedly brought me to tears. They tasted exactly like the homemade crackers fresh out of the big frying pot that I used to have in my childhood during Lunar New Year. You can’t find the same in any other Chinese restaurant or supermarket. You could only have such food either cooked by Grandma at home or here. The Two-dollar Salad was worth twenty dollars. It was simple, ample, and nimble, so fresh that it seemed like it had just been brought to the table directly from the backyard garden. The sauce was another big surprise. I could tell the base was sesame paste, which is the traditional sauce we use in northern China, but there was also something else in the sauce that I couldn’t identify, making it uniquely tasty. The Hot and Sour Soup was not exactly the typical recipe but something more special. The large portion was enough for four people, so be cautious if you are dining alone. Mao’s Hometown with fish was again simple but surprisingly delicious. Fresh vegetables with tender sole fillet in a secret recipe sauce, cooked to perfection. There was no meat in the Hot and Sour Soup, making it vegetarian-friendly. In fact, vegetarians can always choose tofu or smoked tofu as a protein option in any dish which provides a choice. The service was great. The young waiter was polite, smart, and observant. He was multitasking but didn’t miss any gesture from each table. With a smiling face and attentive eyes, he seemed to run the place as if it were his own home. All these elements, combined with the nostalgic paintings on the wall, the old-style furnishings, and the warm ambiance, make this restaurant a place one wants to return to again and again, whether alone or with friends or family. It is a place where you can find not only great food but also peace, love, and life. Last but not least, being steps away from the gorgeous Venice Beach, the location is unbeatable. Nothing compares to a joyful stroll along the beach to appreciate the beautiful Pacific sunset after a fulfilling dinner.

This location sent me the wrong DoorDash order TWICE!

Delicious flavors and quick, friendly service in a cozy spot!

Order just two combo dinners and over the phone specified extra extra extra soy sauce and duck sauce. The person over the phone said ok got it food arrived with 4 duck sauce and 2 soy sauce for two dinner combos. Tried to call back and ask if the driver was still coming to deliver the sauces back was told yes. Waited again for another 10-15 minutes and had to call back again. Person answered with an attitude and said “they’ve gotten busy” and when I tried explaining that my food had gotten cold after waiting for 25 minutes for sauces to enjoy a meal I spent my money on they hung up. Definitely will be taking my business elsewhere.

Lunch special until 3 pm. Don't be late! $10 for combo platter with soda. Top notch Chinesse food, the best in town!

Takeout food: beef broccoli, chicken lo mein, pork fried rice, chicken fried rice. The lo mein and fried rice were cooked in a rancid tasting oil. Furthermore, the fried rice had a spice like nutmeg or 5-spice. And then, I crunched a stone in my food!!! Photos of leftover food and stone—fried rice in trash (no picture). We also were given 2 fortune cookies.

🤤omg the food is so good!!! I haven’t been here since I was little, but the food is still as good as I remembered, if not better! This restaurant is authentic and tasty - and I have been to a lot of Chinese restaurants. I think it was the General Tso’s Chicken we ordered. It was crispy. I could eat the broccoli in garlic sauce just like that all day. Scallion pancakes and fried chicken were perfectly crispy and cooked! The bottle of duck sauce at the table goes well with the wings I did read some of the other reviews commenting on the flavor or lack there of. Like, go add salt on your own plate if you want it saltier. Not everyone wants to be loaded with sodium. I think it was just the right amount of salt added. Also love that this is still ran by the same wholesome owner and staff. My family had a great time coming back! Free parking across the street!

After playing at the casino all day, my family and I decided to treat ourselves to some good Asian food, and I definitely can't complain about this spot! Yes, it is a chain restaurant and isn't the most authentic food, but the food we ate hit the spot! We went on a weekday night, and it wasn't too busy. We were sat immediately and went down a spiral staircase and under a beautiful tree for our table. When it came to ordering, we decided to order from the Chef's 3-Course Feast, which included an individual appetizer, a group/sharable appetizer, and the main course. I personally ordered the Veggie Egg Rolls and Shrimp Dumplings for the table, as well as Egg Drop Soup, Honey Chicken, and a Combo Fried Rice for myself. The soup was very balanced and tasted great, as well as the egg rolls. The shrimp dumplings were good, although the sauce could use more personality and flavor. The fried rice and chicken were great, as the chicken was perfectly crispy and not too salty. Overall, the food was definitely up to standards, and the portion sizes definitely make up the slightly above average pricing. If you just want some good (maybe not the healthiest) food to indulge on and feeling some Asian food, I'd recommend this spot for sure. Since it is a chain, the prices are definitely on the higher end, but the portion sizes, and the fact that it is in a casino justify such prices. Definitely recommend!

This place has a great ambiance. The decor and the setup is beautiful. The service was great and the food was delicious. They really give you big portions. This definitely a great spot to come and enjoy with family and friends.

Casual Dim Sum place frequent by the local elderly Cantonese community. No frills but full of flavor!

For a hole in the wall .. great place for take out or sit down .. locals come around 10 Cuz that’s when the spare ribs over rice comes out ! Simply the best Har Gow & shrimp Cheung fun … why ? They’re generous with the shrimps .. a shrimp in every bite, fried items r great but I would skip the Buns .. too much carbs, not enough filling, bun tends to be on the drier side

My family has came here a couple times and it was my first time! There noodle soups are pretty cheap compared to other places outside of Chinatown. Each bowl is roughly $10. Both my sister and I got their beef brisket & wonton noodle soup. My mom got their pig feet noodle soup. We shared a plate of liver & kidney, this was so good; I love the soy sauce they use for this dish. The portions were just right for the low price you pay. Wontons were plump and full of ground meat & shrimp! Brisket was pretty tender, I just had a couple pieces that were to tough to chew. I would totally come back for a cheap meal!!!

Food was great given the price. Beef brisket was tender and flavorful. Wontons were handmade and super fresh

I use to work in Tacoma in late 1990s and early 2000s and came here for lunch frequently. It was good food and great service then and still is now. I moved to Oregon in 2005 and have since moved back to Pierce County. Today, April 10, 2025, I came by for the lunch special - combination plate of sweet and sour pork, pork fried rice and almond chicken. It was delicious with plenty of food...I am taking some of it home for my dinner tonight. The staff members are awesome! It was the same enjoyable experience that I remember way back when! I will - for sure - be back! :)

The service and decor is amazing. It’s classic American Chinese restaurant. They were very kind to our Sox month old. Of what we ordered my favorite was the general tso chicken. It was very crisp. We got 8/10 spicy which I liked. Hot and sour soup was pretty good. Lots of veggies in it which was tasty though different. Crab Rangoon were pretty good. My wife got Mongolian beef which was too sweet for her. We also noticed an old Sue Kidd sticker. I’m curious to see her review. We’ll be back to try more menu items.

Owners were super duper nice, and the prices are great. Unfortunately the chicken katsu was....not good. It was thin, dry and mostly breading. The spicy chicken was better. The tonkatsu sauce was just bottled teriyaki sauce. I hope they get better at making chicken katsu as I really want to go here again, their prices are incredible.

I am giving it 1 stars because the service was decent enough for takeout. The general tsao chicken was sweet, the rice had too much pepper and not enough flavor. The egg rolls were small bland, and flavorless. The gyoza were over cooked and bland.

Everything was perfect. The food being delicious is one thing, but they also add tons upon tons more amount of food on your plate. You would think the food would be expensive with the quality and quantity of the dish, though it’s super duper cheap for how it is. $100 worth of food was enough to feed me and my family for dinner, tomorrow’s lunch, tomorrow’s dinner, and maybe the next next day’s lunch again. It’s incredible of the amount they give you. It’s such a steal. Customer service was amazing too. They’re super nice, helpful, and even funny lol. The atmosphere just felt as if everyone is enjoying their meal and it’s such a positive feeling being inside the restaurant. Please, give this restaurant a try, and enjoy !!

Great dimsum. No carts just order from menu. Old converted Mexican restaurant, medium small space. One big round table probably to seat 7. About 8 or 9 4-chair square tables. Love their dimsum, got the pork, fish and tofu pot good too. Salt pepper squid tasty.

I love the wide variety of food for a great price. The people who work here are super nice. *Everything is ordered to-go.* My favorite go-to dinner options are the Lucky Dragon Special with pork fried rice and an order of their pan-fried noodle. For less than $25, this feeds my family of 6, and we always manage to have leftovers. I've attached photos of their latest menu as well.

I've been a loyal customer of this Chinese restaurant for over 15 years, and every visit reminds me why I keep coming back. This place is a true classic—it never goes out of style. The warm, family-friendly atmosphere makes it perfect for sharing special moments. The freshness and quality of their dishes are unmatched. My absolute favorites are the wonton soup, always comforting and delicious, and all their noodle dishes, which are packed with authentic flavors and cooked to perfection. This restaurant beautifully combines tradition and culinary excellence. Hands down the best Chinese restaurant in town . Highly recommend it!👍 😊

Maybe this is a New Jersey thing, but I asked for chicken wings & I got baked crispy wings instead.. Only thing that was good was the fried rice lol

I ordered 2 large shrimp lo mein and 1 shrimp chow muh fung and they had pork in one of the containers of the shrimp lo mein I called the restaurant and they said tell the Islamic people I'm sorry and it's ok it was only one piece of Pork and it's nothing they can do about it. What the hell! We won't be ordering from them again.