Chef Tang Chinese Cuisine / 川豫轩 in California

"The search is over for flavorful authentic Chinese cuisine in N County because this is the best spot for this food. The Singapore noodles are outstanding, hot & sour soup was spicy without being too salty, green beans were fresh with a sweet sauce. Service was fast & friendly. Prices reasonable. Atmosphere is pseudo-dive but is offset by high-quality food. Great stuff, Chef Tang!"

"Glad to discover this good spot for Chinese food in North County, tucked away in a strip mall. I noticed they were bustling with takeout orders, so I decided to give it a try.I wasn’t disappointed! The service was friendly and efficient, the menu offered a wide variety of delicious options, and they even have a good happy hour."

"Chef Tang’s delivers exactly what you hope for in a great neighborhood Chinese restaurant—fresh food, warm service, and consistency. We ordered the orange peel chicken, moo shu pork, pineapple curry fried rice, and vegetable egg rolls—everything arrived hot, fresh, and perfectly prepared with excellent flavor and balance. The soups were outstanding. The wonton soup was delicious and generously loaded with wontons, not skimpy at all. I also had the hot and sour soup, which had amazing depth of flavor with the perfect amount of heat—bold but never overpowering. Drinks were equally well done. The Sapporo draft beer was icy cold and poured perfectly, and the hot tea selection (three choices) was served in a beautiful cast-iron teapot, a really nice touch. Service stood out. Lee, our server, was constantly moving, checking in, and anticipating what we needed without ever being intrusive. His father—the chef—was equally impressive, and you can clearly feel the pride and experience behind the food. The restaurant itself is very clean, including the kitchen. The temperature was comfortable, and there’s plenty of space with multiple seating options—tables, booths, and even bar seating. Ample free parking makes it easy. Family-owned and operated, and it shows in the care they put into everything. They also specialize in takeout, which is clearly a big part of their success. A great neighborhood restaurant—easy to recommend and easy to return to."

"After a long day at work , I stopped by for dinner, and I was not disappointed ! We ordered a plate of sweet and sour pork, which was hot, fresh, and delicious ! The lemon chicken was really good and also came out nice and hot . We also ordered some shrimp fried rice, which was just as delicious as all of our other choices for that night. This is a great place to eat if you are in the area , try it out !"

"My favorite Chinese cuisine! I love lemon chicken soooooo much! Very crispy and inside chicken is pretty tender. Never enough! Also, the atmosphere is nicely decorated, the fortune bar looks awesome! They got new Sichuan Vegetables dish, crunchy and tasty! Amazing!"

"Chef Tang did they're thang!!!! I'm from Chicago and have notttttttt tasted Chinese food thats tasted like home until tonight!!!! Please keephis magic!! Fresh, flavorFULL and just GOODT!!! I ordered shrimp fried rice, shrimp egg foo young and the chicken egg rolls. Reminded me of home"

"I tried the carb cheese wontons and they were so creamy and fresh. the waiter was so kind and helpful. Happy hour food and drinks are very affordable. Has a very nice atmosphere. :)"

"From the boss to the staff, they are all doing their best to serve every customer. They have been here for a long time. The boss's wish is to have a long-term business. He will not let any customer down. I have to give them 5 stars ."