Chinese Restaurant

It’s still so hard to rate Chinese food after eating at Kwan’s for so many years, but China Gourmet is a wonderful hidden gem in north central Salem. The service is great and the restaurant is cozy yet small. The food is delicious and flavorful and was fresh and hot. Pot Stickers were amazing. So was the Kung Poa Chicken and the Garlic Sauce Chicken. BBQ Pork fried rice was as expected and we will try a different fried rice next time.

I've been coming to this great little place since about 2014. The flavor and the tastes have not changed. The first time I came I pulled into the parking lot and thought to myself. I don't know if I want to stay, but I am so glad I did. I've eaten a lot of Chinese food all over the place and I have to say that when I come to Salem this is the only place I will eat if I'm hungry for Chinese. The staff are very friendly. The outside doesn't look like much, but inside is a very warm and inviting atmosphere. Nice tables. Nice lighting chopsticks on the table and the food is exceptional the sauces are thick and have loads of flavor. Also the portions are huge. The vegetables here are always fresh, never frozen. I don't believe I've ever had anything here that I didn't absolutely love. As you can tell by the photos it's always done hot and fresh and if you can't eat it all ,not a problem Take it home and warm it up later. It'll be just as good. Most everyone that we see there usually takes home a box... I usually get beef and something. The beef is always tender never cuts with a fork and as I said the vegetables are crisp and very good. If you're in Salem or close and you want to eat some of the best Chinese food, stop into China gourmet...

Food isn't terrible, Like I don't think it will kill you if you eat it. Otherwise it's very lackluster. Safeway quality chinese food. The pan fried noodles were good, the fried chicken was a 3, but even the sweet and sour sauce was watered down. The kungpow chicken and the cashew chicken were soup kitchen level entrees.

Some of worst chinese food I've had. Almost completely flavorless, yet still burned my tongue. One vegetarian option on the lunch menu, no veg soups. The spring roll was bland, and the duck sauce to go with is was the worst I've ever had. The meal was only bearable once I basically drowned it in chili oil and soy sauce.

I have driven past here almost daily for several years and finally decided to give them a try for lunch the other day. I was not disappointed! I was seated right away and offered tea. Everything came out quickly and was hot. The portion sizes are on par with every other Chinese restaurant I’ve gone to, but the chow mein is the best I’ve had! I am a garlic lover, and I could see the minced garlic in the vegetables. The breading on the sweet and sour pork was perfectly done, though I would have liked more of the sauce (personal preference, my husband would have thought it was just right). Prices are reasonable, and I will definitely be back. I’m disappointed I haven’t tried them sooner!

The owner is very hospitable. I thought our orders will take long because they were short staffed but we got it pretty fast! And food is great! Did not disappoint!

Not Chinese restaurant anymore? No signs that it’s 21+ the lady was very rude. When we walked in we thought she was another customer because she was sitting at the bar on her phone. Overall wasn’t a good atmosphere.

Canton Garden was absolutely delicious. We got the family dinner and it could easily feed four for a very fair price. Our server was pleasant, kind, quick, and very professional with a smile on her face and a sense of humor. She treated us with exceptional 5⭐ service the moment we walked in. We will 100% be back

Went for the lunch special specials. Wife got the daily special (sweet sour shrimp, pork chow mein, pork fried rice) and i got the conbo 4 (see menue photos). Restaurant had 10 to 12 tables full. Our order was taken quickly, hot tea came out right away. Moments later, our food arrived. Good quantity for the price and was filling. The menue items were fresh, tasty, and did not disappoint.Place was clean and the servers were friendly even though they were clearly busy. Upon my request, they brought out hot oil and chilie paste. They do have saracha. Personal preference though for golden crown chow mein instead(less celery). Oh, the fortune cookies are fantastic, something to look forward to as we finished the pot of tea. Overall, lunch was very good and will go back again.

Always have great Chinese food! We never get a bad entrée from here. The prices are good and the service is great..

Best BBQ pork I have had to this day. shrimp was not overcooked.excellent pork fried rice and almond chicken chow mein. Egg flower soup was good also.

Discovered this spectacular restaurant at the start of the pandemic and it's been our favorite Chinese food ever since. The Chicken fried rice is delicious and has bean sprouts in it 😋 Their chicken chow mein is great and has the biggest pieces of chicken. We have NEVER been disappointed with any of the dishes we've ordered from John's Chinese restaurant!!🤤😋

Absolutely LOVE this place. Hands down the best chinese food in Salem especially when it comes to quality and service. The food is incredibly flavorful. I enjoy that they have combination plates as an option as it is a great way to get some variety for a wonderful cost! If I could give more than 5 stars I would

We came in on a Sunday right after they opened. We were the only customers when we arrived. Excellent food, amd service We had Happy family, lo mein teriyaki chicken, broccoli beef, and orange chicken. All excellent quality. The orange chicken isn't the exceptionally sweet intensely orange chicken. But quality is very good. Maybe for a child it won't be quite what they were hoping. Overall, we highly recommend this restaurant

The food and service were perfect. We got our food quickly and it was hot and delicious. The servers were great. The restaurant is dated, but it serves the purpose just fine. The prices were very reasonable and we left full with another meal's worth in to go boxes.

I really liked the Mongolian beef. The portions are so big, you will not go away hungry. The service is definitely 5stars ! Lin and YE was two wonderful host and waiters. I will definitely be back here again.

We hadn’t eaten and it was late and many restaurants were closed but I’m glad this one wasn’t. The service was great and the food was even better. We ordered the lettuce wraps which were absolutely my favorite part of our meal. I ordered some orange chicken and some veggie rice. The orange chicken has a mild to moderate spice level depending on your tolerance but was really flavorful. My partner ordered the chicken chow mien and really liked it as well. The best part were the portion sizes. We ended up eating left overs for two days because we had no idea the portions were so big. Everything was hot and flavorful.

Best Chinese food in town! Seriously try the general tsao chicken best I’ve had ever!!!!! Service is so fantastic, very clean place. You won’t be disappointed! Egg flower soup top notch!

Soo happy we dined in for dinner at Yan Yans! The food is always great. I have picky kids and with Yan Yans they are always full when they finish eating! We will definitely be back in soon!

We stopped on our way home and found this gem. Their food was delicious and their service was pretty quick. We ordered Singapore noodles and Pad Thai noodles with a special request. We loved it and hope to be back soon.

AMAZING!!! I have never been a fan of Chinese food until i found this place. Food is always fresh and hot. Huge portions even for their lunch time menu. The prices are great for the amount of food you get. Owners are so sweet and funny. Highly recommend this place.

My family and I are new to town and my 2 year old and I decided to check out this place for lunch today. Coming from a food service background I was blown away! Tag teaming at its best. Both ladies were helping with all the things and engaging with my toddler. We arrived right at 11am and there were already 2 tables seated. By time we were leaving there had already been 10+ to go orders. We got two lunch specials the Chicken Lo mein and the Broccoli Chicken. Both portions were huge and super fresh ingredients. This is definitely a new favorite spot!

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!👍 😊