China Grill

China Grill: A Hidden Gem in Salt Lake City Surpassing Expectations Coming from the San Francisco Bay Area, where there's no shortage of excellent Chinese cuisine, I naturally have high expectations for Chinese food elsewhere. During our visit to Salt Lake City, we stumbled upon a modest eatery named China Grill. Despite its unassuming appearance and the food's ordinary presentation, we were pleasantly surprised by the exceptional taste that far exceeded our expectations, making our dining experience truly unforgettable. We ordered a variety of dishes, including Singapore rice noodles, spicy beef, sour and sweet soup, and egg drop soup. Each dish was remarkable for its authentic flavor and quality, particularly the chicken in the Singapore rice noodles, which was exceptionally soft and tender—a rarity in many places. Curious about this, we learned from the owner, Mr. 颜章, that the secret lies in marinating the chicken in a mixture of soda and water for several hours or overnight. This meticulous approach to ingredient preparation showcases China Grill's passion and dedication to cooking. More than just serving delicious meals, Mr. 颜章 was incredibly welcoming, sharing with us not only his cooking secrets but also recommendations for local attractions and his personal stories. In a world dominated by fast food and convenience, finding a place like China Grill, where there's a genuine love for food and a willingness to engage with customers on a personal level, is truly rare. For anyone visiting Salt Lake City or locals in search of the essence of authentic Chinese cuisine, China Grill is a must-visit. It's not just about the food; it's an experience filled with warmth, shared stories, and delightful flavors. Updated: we came back on the second day. 干炒牛河 and kung pao chicken are good too.

The staff was very welcoming upon entering. We ordered “Togo” but the inside seating looked plentiful and clean. Food quality is excellent and you get your money’s worth. Food was hot and tasty (flavorful). They are able to accommodate for both the meat eaters and vegetarians. Would recommend trying. Price point is a little high but again meals can be shared.

This is a very small Grill but they offer quite a variety of dishes. We ate family style and lived the Shrimp dish, the Cashew Chicken, Pot Stickers and fried rice. We weren’t too fond of the Sweet and Sour Pork, but that just might be a personal choice issue. The pieces of pork were square and flat, and almost looked fake. Our service was excellent, and for how small the seating area, we felt enough privacy and space to laugh and eat.

Oh my. The Mango chicken was incredible. Crave worthy. Simple, sweet and delicious. We will be coming back here again! The staff were so nice and kept checking on us. Thank you!

Must be under new ownership again!! This place has changed hands quite a few times from phenomenal to really bad back to phenomenal and back to really bad. Everything was freezer burned and had a grey tinge to it, the beef was thin and also freezer burned. Nothing was fresh!! Back to bad!! I'm so tired of COVID and how it literally has destroyed the restaurant industry! Seems to be a never ending battle!!!