We LOVE City Wok. We do drop off/pickup in this mall for our grandchildren who live in Irvine we live in San Luis Obispo, so it's about halfway. We get food from here every time. Everything is delicious. They make the best Honey BBQ Pork, better than any place that we have eaten. We always order a double portion to have leftovers when we get home (sometimes it doesn't make it). If you haven't tried them, I highly recommend you do so!

13 days in Palm Desert and I’m really missing my Korean Cuckoo rice cooker. I researched various Chinese restaurants in Palm Desert and was impressed with City Wok’s website claims: “our sauces are homemade. We never use MSG. We believe in Clean…” Since all dishes are supposedly made-to-order, we felt that we should be able to order something without garlic in the sauce or content. The interior has more of a California Club ambiance than Chinese Restaurant. The host and servers are friendly enough though. We ordered Chicken Satay, Steamed+ Fried Chicken Dumplings. Braised Tofu was in the online menu, but not showing on the dine-in menu, but they agreed to make it for us. Upon request, they made our dishes without garlic, including the braised tofu. The chicken satays were already marinated with garlic and cannot be changed. First to arrive were the steamed fried dumplings which were ok as European dumplings, but not delicate enough as Chinese dumplings. Parts of the dumplings with double dough were under steamed and tough – this would never have happened in a proper Shanghai restaurant as they would have steamed or boiled the dumplings more thoroughly before frying to get the soft & moist but crispy texture. The house-made sauce was very pleasant. The chicken satays were a big surprise, we expected delicate pieces of chicken tenders on skewers, instead, they were four chicken breasts, each on a stick. The garlic was light and not detectable at the restaurant but the garlic effects was still noticeable long afterwards. The breasts were not tough, on the dry side, and BBQ’d too long, burnt like Portuguese BBQ chicken instead of tender and juicy like Malaysian/Thai/ satays. The difference may be in the size of each piece, since they are so big, they would naturally have to be cooked longer. Because they were so gigantic, it was not possible to enjoy them like bite-size appetizer satays. The rice was a bit dry (not enough water) some people like their rice tough, we prefer our rice more steamy & soft. The tofu dish was OK, again, not very authentic, the bamboo shoots were the toughest I've ever had. Our server was a very nice lady and always approached our table with a smile. She alone gets five stars. The inside section where we sat felt like a fast food place – a different feel than the patio. Unfortunately, all the outside tables were taken. One thing I forgot to try was the half size, it would have been a great idea for the chicken skewers and actually everything else as we left half the chicken and tofu as neither of us enjoy this kind of left over Chinese food as it would have been two greasy on the second day.

Terribly cooked food! I have had Panda many times in different cities and they were reasonably good. However, this food was absolutely horrible and not fit to eat at all. The meat was gray. The broccoli was hard as rocks and the noodles were absolutely disgusting; they were so dry I almost choked. I will never ever get take out here again. I threw everything in the garbage. What they are serving here is garbage. It’s an abomination! Horrible! I do not recommend this facility at all. If you want a good lunch, you will be disappointed here. And it’s very expensive. Go somewhere else is my sage advice.

As far as fast food goes, this place is pretty consistent…. The food is usually pretty fresh and the serving sizes are good too. This location is always clean and well maintained. The staff here tonight were efficient and helpful, even though there was a line out the door. This happens occasionally mid week when they do a school fundraiser.

China Wok is a hidden gem that has been delighting locals for years with its consistently excellent Chinese cuisine. Tucked away in an unassuming spot, this restaurant combines a warm, inviting ambiance with a stellar dining experience that keeps patrons coming back for more. Whether you’re craving classic dishes like General Tso’s Chicken or something more adventurous like the Chef’s Special Lobster, the extensive menu has something for everyone, ensuring a satisfying visit every time. The service at China Wok is as exceptional as the food. The staff is attentive and friendly, always ready with helpful recommendations or a cheerful smile. Your meal arrives promptly, yet nothing feels rushed, allowing you to relax and enjoy the flavorful dishes in a low-key, comfortable setting. This seamless blend of efficiency and hospitality creates an atmosphere that feels both welcoming and professional. Be sure to bring your appetite because the portion sizes at China Wok are famously generous. Whether you opt for a steaming bowl of wonton soup or a heaping plate of fried rice, you’ll be treated to enough food to share—or to take home for a second meal. For those seeking delicious food, excellent service, and a relaxed environment, China Wok is a restaurant you’ll want to return to time and time again.

I decided to give China Wok another chance today after avoiding it for several months due to a noticeable decline in food quality. On my way home, I picked up an order of shrimp egg foo young and fried rice. As I drove, my car filled with the unpleasant odor of burnt food. I dismissed it as a lingering smell from the restaurant, but I was wrong. When I opened the container at home, the egg foo young was severely burnt—so much so that the onions were charred and crispy. I called the restaurant to address the issue, but the cook denied the food was burnt, and the cashier hung up on me when I insisted it was. Unfortunately, I had paid in cash, so there’s no way to dispute the charge. If you choose to order from China Wok, I strongly recommend checking your food before leaving. This experience confirmed my decision to avoid this restaurant going forward, as both the food quality and customer service have deteriorated significantly.

Saw the server today, wearing the same gloves the entire time, serving people’s food, cleaning, touching the register, the cash, then back to cleaning and serving customers without changing to another set of gloves. She is going to get someone severely sick.

Very disappointed I got here 8:553 And it took them five minutes to ask me what can I do for you? I told them what I want fried rice with orange chicken and fried rice with mandarin chicken Bana the ladies name let me know. They don’t have fried rice anymore and the day were already close. The manager of the store is Christian, but he wasn’t here , They supposed to have food into they close. I don’t know. I might be wrong, but they didn’t have a lot of of the food that they usually have they offer me white rice. That’s all they have.

As someone that has had Panda Express throughout the nation and a few outside the country, this is the worst location I’ve eaten at. My family had given it the benefit of the doubt, more than we should have just because it was close to our home. It’s either the food was carelessly made (usually the honey walnut shrimp) or the attitude of the employees. Not to mention the manager, Manny or Manuel, that I have interacted with twice. Once, when he rung my order incorrectly. I ordered a plate with a premium entree. So that would be the price of a plate + $1.50. This location manager charged me for a bigger plate and the premium entree price. I politely informed him that it was incorrect on the screen as for the prices are indicated on the menu board. He told me that the price on the screen was the price of my meal and that it didn’t go based on that, but what is on the register. I was in disbelief and didn’t want to waste any more time arguing his logic. The second time was this evening. There was a line to place orders. The same manager was serving the orders. A few minutes pass and someone that was being rung up was told that they only accepted cash. No staff nor the manager announced that they were cash only. We were informed by that one customer what was about to pay. Everyone ahead of us were rightfully upset. They have waited a great amount of time in line to only be informed that the location was only taking cash. There were no signs indicating so either. The manager yelled defensively to the line of customers, “Do you see how busy we’re are? We just found out!” He didn’t suggest any alternatives on how payments could be made or anything. What a sour attitude. This will be the last time I dine at the location. If you’ve reached the end of my lengthy rant, I hope you can imagine how disappointing it has been at this fast food place that undeservingly pays their managers a hefty salary.

They gave my order to a random then made my order again but gave me small ah portions. I’ve never gotten that little amount of food at a panda like y’all coulda hooked it up for making me wait an extra 15. All of y’all Fake and slow. I’ve worked on cars faster than the 3 people prepping food. They were all nice tho.