Canton Cooks

I’ve been coming here for 20+ years and I’m finally adding my review. I have not eaten here for quite a while but decided to stop by after hearing about the ownership change. Unfortunately, over the years, the quality of food has been steadily declining. I had my usual which is General Tsao’s chicken. It was actually pretty good and I was pleasantly surprised. It’s nothing like how it was even 10 years ago but not that bad. I feel like the portion was a little smaller but it could be just me. I no longer come here very often but it’s good to know that I can stop by without much apprehensions.

Love this place. My goto for Chinese. I've tried so many dishes and none have disappointed.

I just ordered take out for the first time here and I have to say this was some of the worst Chinese food I’ve ever had. I ordered chicken and broccoli. The food didn’t seem like it was freshly made, more like a buffet style. The chicken had soggy batter on it, which was a first for me experiencing this. The egg roll and chicken wing they give you tasted stale. The fried rice wasn’t the traditional fried rice I’m use to, just white rice with some soy sauce mixed in it. The people seem nice but I will not be back.

Best Chinese food in Atlanta, hands down. Consistently delicious. (I am Chinese) House fried rice is delicious including Chinese sausage. Salt and pepper pork chops are amazing and the jalapeños give them a perfect kick. Green beans with minced pork or beef, delicious. Calamari is perfectly seasoned and also delicious! Pictures are from two separate dinners there. I honestly don’t think you can go wrong ordering anything on the menu. We will certainly be back soon to try more of the menu, along with our favorites listed above. Enjoy!

When I visited, the staff were friendly and attentive. The food was okay, though the duck was a bit bland. It’s a little pricey for what you get, in my opinion. Not bad, but I probably wouldn’t make it a regular spot.

Dinner for five was nice. Staff were friendly and service was good. We tried an assortment of dishes and they were all a step above what I was accustomed to. Menu prices were above what I am used to paying as well. When paying the check I could not understand why the cost of this meal was so much more than I anticipated. I paid, leaving what I considered to be a very nice tip for the server. Later on, I looked and then saw in small print on the bottom of the check an additional service charge of twenty percent had been added! I was not told, nor did I see anything about this fleecing on the menu. Including this "service charge" my tip amounted to about 35%. That leaves a bad bad taste long after remembering a good meal. For this reason alone I would not return to this Canton Cooks.

Excellent egg Rolls, crab Rangoon and pot stickers! Kids love this place and ask to go twice a week. Very large menu. Quick and reasonably priced. We go almost weekly at every opportunity :)

Friday night family dinner was excellent! We had 7 people and it was great for sharing. Everything was awesome! Fresh seafood. Great flavors! We had pan fried sole and sea bass, seafood chow mein, clams in black bean sauce, salt and pepper calamari, snow peas, chicken wings, crab ragoon and dragon soup. Everything was delicious!! It was a ton of food and great for sharing. Friendly service. Very helpful and happy to explain what things were. Even let us order off menu. I will definitely be back! They are open later too.

Very yummy American Chinese food. The general tso chicken was expectedly tender, crispy, flavorful, sweet and tangy, and the veggies have a great crunch to it. Perfect. Will def be back. Lunch special runs till 2:30 on week days.

Doing family-style Chinese food here is a treat! We went here for a friend's birthday (his family is from China). They give them points for authenticity and I give them points for delicious, large serving dishes. The staff expertly served our group of 10, bringing out food when it was ready for us to share. The tables and decor are nice as well. Our meal split evenly came to roughly $25 a person, including taxes and tips. I will definitely come back or do a takeout order in the future.

I frequently stop by this restaurant to pick up take out. The food is good and generally the order/pick up is without issue. My recent experience was questionable as I paid for my meal and the cashier laid my money on the counter--instead of placing it in my hand. I didn't want to jump to any conclusions but it became obvious to me as his curt attitude continued when I asked about the time it will take to get my order. As a patron, I expect better treatment. I will give them another shot,f it continues, I'm happy to take my money to another establishment.

After living for 12 years in China, my standard for Chinese food has gone up and is impossibly high now. I'll admit this restaurant is definitely more American-Chinese cuisine, but my preferences still apply. So take this as a disclaimer. I saw a lot of multigenerational Asian families in the restaurant, so I assumed it wouldn't be awful. My friend who grew up near Marietta told me this was his favorite place. We went to the Roswell location since it's more central between where all our friends live. He was determined to hear my opinion. Let me say that the food wasn't bad. But it wasn't good. It was just "okay". The portions are obviously huge. I got the pan fried beef chow fun and the mapo tofu. I also tried the wonton soup my friend got as a side for their combo meal. I had hoped the leftovers would taste fine, but the noodles turned a weird consistency. The mapo tofu may have been better than the noodles. I'd rank the wonton soup #3 of what I tried. The beef in the chow fun was way too chewy. But overall, the environment of a traditional American Chinese restaurant can't be matched. It doesn't have to have new furnishings, just people who love Chinese food around a table.

I wish I had given Canton Cooks a try earlier, their food is fantastic and easily more authentic than other nearby establishments. This place is always super busy whenever I visit, and for good reason! I typically find it difficult to visit places that will serve traditional Chinese fare in the Sandy Springs area, but it wasn't until I noticed that Canton Cooks served salt and pepper squid that I decided to visit. The menu has a nice blend of Americanized and traditional options, with sesame chicken and lobster in black bean sauce on the same menu. On my first visit, I order the beef chow ho fun and the much desired salt and pepper squid. I honestly didn't know what to expect, but upon receiving the food, my world was rocked. The salt and pepper squid surpassed my expectations. The squid was tender, and fried to perfection, with a crispy outside. The seasoning was strong, lots of salt and pepper, just the way I like it. There was also a little bit of spice to round out the entire dish, it was absolutely delicious. The beef chow fun was savory and aromatic. The beef was also very tender and the noodles had a great bite to it. The bean sprouts and green onions gave the dish some great color and bite to the dish. It's a little on the oily side, but nonetheless, a very very good dish. Even their fried rice is special in my eyes. Most places have just chicken, beef, shrimp or combo fried rice. Canton Cooks had a tender chicken and salted fish fried rice, and it was a well put together fried rice. The rice itself was seasoned and the proteins gave the fried rice complexity and great flavor. It is definitely one of the more unique and traditional fried rices in the area! The food is a bit on the pricy end, but it is super worth it (rare coming from me). Their portion sizes make it so that you can easily turn a dish into multiple meals, and the overall quality is simply worth it. All the employees that work there are very nice and takeout orders are prepared quickly. Canton Cooks is easily one of the best Chinese restaurants in Sandy Springs, and if I wasn't moving soon, I'd be here so often!

E X P E R I E N C E we ordered on a monday at 4pm for to go for 6 adults. we were able to pick up within 30 mins. F O O D 華蛋蝦 steamed seabass peking duck (北京片皮鴨） 海鮮豆腐包 海鮮兩面黃 chicken wings 混沌麵 i basically order the same things everytime. and everytime for the last 7 years, it is all made to perfection. quality food. noodles are al dente. meat is well cooked and tender. traditional. authentic flavor. best in atlanta. P R I C E well worth the large portions

This is the real deal for Chinese food! Went here with my buddy from Taiwan and both of us loved our food. We both ordered the Kung Pao shrimp lunch special which came with Soup (Hot & Sour or Egg Drop), fried rice, and egg roll. See pic. Large generous portion and had leftovers for the next day. FYI My choice was egg drop soup which was better than my friend's hot and sour soup. Many other options on the menu. Fast attentive service. Pay for your order at the cash register on the way out. Located just off Roswell Road near the Whole Foods Supermarket (which is easier to spot). Lots of free parking. Enjoy!

We've been going to Canton Cooks almost every Thursday night for over 20 yrs. We were shocked when we walked in to find Tom and Cathy had sold the restaurant. Our server was quite rude and the food was just plain awful. What had been a place like "cheers" is no longer there. We will not be returning and wonder how long the restaurant can survive!

After being a regular patron for over 20 years, I was shocked to go there last night to find that the original owners Tom and Kathy have sold the restaurant. The change is dramatic and sadly not in a good way. The friendly service and great food are gone. It is like the loss of an old friend.

The food is very tasteful but the price is kind of high. If you're willing to spend $30 on yourself to eat this is a very tasteful restaurant to try

My all time favorite Cantonese restaurant! Featuring many variety of Chinese and Cantonese dishes, which caters towards everyone. The food is top notch here and has been consistently great over the years. I highly recommend the Salt and Pepper Squid, Hong Kong Style Steak, dou miao vegetable, and pan fried sea bass. Can't go wrong with the fried chicken wings either. Service is quick even when the restaurant is busy. If I lived closer, I'd go all the time!

We come here at least once every few months which is a lot for us since we like to try so many new places We always get the dragon soup, Peking pork, salt and pepper squid and fried sea bass We also ordered mapo tofu and snow pea leaves this time With hot tea, total came around $250 which seems like a lot in my opinion but the food is still good enough that well be back The dragon soup has crab in it and its tasty but it's kinda pricey for a soup. I love the fried sea bass but I think it's like $40 or $60 alone so will probably skip it next time. It is a really nice and crunchy texture and comes with a ginger sauce though. The noodles are good and worth their price and have a ton of toppings. Their mapo isn't very spicy but it's a good size portion and consistently delicious, making it one of my favorite things to order here Peking pork is worth it with tons of pork & sweetness. It's a sweet, sour, savory dish & texture is kinda crispy with the sauce on it and tender on the inside. This one is located in the Petco / whole foods shopping center so there's a ton of parking

Pretty good. 3.5 stars. Got the egg rolls, veggie fried rice, and spicy garlic chicken. Egg rolls were thick but filled with pretty much only cabbage. I don't mind that but for people that like having at a 1:1 pork to veggie ratio, it might not be for you. Veggie fried rice was a little bland but there were a lot of veggies which I appreciated. Spicy garlic chicken was not spicy at all but still really good. All the food was big portions and pretty decent. It is more expensive than you would expect.

Canton Cooks was amazing! I was blown away by the amazing food, FAST service, and huge portion sizes. The staff are also all so friendly. The standout was definitely Mongolian Beef. I will be back

This place is awesome authentic Chinese restaurant in GA! They've been in business for a long time and food is consistently awesome!!

The bbq duck is delicious everything else feels just ok because the ingredients taste basic and canned vs fresh and healthy. I will say that the service is very good.

Wanted to eat here on a Saturday night, but the place was packed! Came back instead for dinner on a Monday. My partner and I ordered crab rangoons, Chinese broccoli w oyster sauce, beef chow fun, and salt & pepper squid - TASTE: 4/5 - my absolute favorite was the salt & pepper squid, perfectly seasoned with a little kick! Crab rangoons always hit the spot, and the gai lan wasn't bitter. Thought the beef chow fun was okay; I'm lucky to eat it home cooked often, so my bar is fairly high lol TEXTURE: 4/5 - again, the squid was wonderful: super crispy on the outside, and not too chewy on the inside. The crab rangoons were crunchy too, and the gai lan was crisp. I think the beef chow fun could've used more sauce and green onion garnish PRICE: 4/5 - reasonable prices. This all came out to ~$64 SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - there are only four crab rangoons in an order, but the rest of the dishes were generous SERVICE: 4/5 - we arrived at 5:30pm on a Monday, and basically had the place to ourselves. Our waiters were attentive, and provided us dim sum recommendations too ATMOSPHERE: 3/5 - standard furniture and decor, reminiscent of hometown Chinese restaurants PARKING: 5/5 - plenty of parking in the Hammond Exchange plaza

Consistently good! We brought friends for their first time, and they really enjoyed everything.

The food came out so quickly and the waiters were attentive and asked what we wanted quickly. When we werent ready they came again soon after making sure that we didn't have to wait. My favorite dishes were the chicken wings and mongolian beef. The wings were crispy and seasoned well and the beef was sweet which I prefer. They give unlimited amount of white rice. The general tsaos, seafood noodles and beef chow fun were also good. We ordered 4 main entrees and an appetizer for 6 people which was enough food!

May not be the cleanest but food is always consistent, food comes out quickly and customer service is good Food: The prices have definitely gone up recently (as similar to everything) and there has not really been an item on the menu that we do not like. But our favorites are: beef/seafood chow fun (dry) and salt baked shrimp with head on-- both of these = close to $50 with tax and tip. Timing: We usually order togo and the food does come out within 10-15 minutes... fresh and ready to go!

First time eating here I paid $30 at canton cooks, but there was no apology for the disappointing experience. The shrimp lo mein and crab rangoons lacked flavor and substance. The noodles were oddly flavored and thin, while the crab rangoons had minimal filling. Despite the hefty bill, the absence of an apology added to the disappointment.

Like most Chinese restaurants, the service is extremely quick and efficient. The food comes popping out of the kitchen and is always hot. One of my friends had the shrimp with Chinese vegetables; he loved it, and felt like the portion was way too large. Another friend had the beef with Chinese vegetables and felt the same way, lots of food for too much to eat. My third friend, had what he thought was going to be a light lunch, just a bowl of chicken noodle soup, but it turned out to be a huge bowl of chicken noodle soup, and again more than he could eat. I had the shrimp egg foo yong, which was a dish that I remembered from my childhood in Birmingham, this was very different, completely smothered in gravy. Again, all that I could possibly eat, and then some all of the dishes, come with soup and fried rice, a chicken wing, and an eggroll. Unless you are , prepared to do a take away of the leftover food, I suggest that you share entrées. Good food and lots of it.

The salt and pepper squid is the best in Atlanta. The service is excellent, the food comes out very quickly. Many of the customers appear to be of Asian descent so you know it's good quality and traditional style food. In fact the bill is written in Chinese, doesn't get more traditional than that. As far as the ambiance, it's a chill place, you can go alone or with a group and have a family style meal; it's like being in your own dining room. Just do it.

This is the 1st time my husband and I have been there and probably the last. Service and food were both so so. My husband ordered the twice cooked pork. Instead of using regular sliced pork, they used "char siu" pork. The pork was extremely thick and tough, and the cabbage was very hard. What bothers us the most is that the final price on each dish did not match the pricing on the menu. The price of each item ended up approximately $1.50 more than the menu price. We attempted to ask one of the servers but they were so busy we figured we would let it go and just not come back again.

I used to go to Canton Cooks II quite often to both dine-in and take-out. I have always been happy with their food. Parking is perfectly adequate as it's in a large strip mall. My wife and I went to Canton Cooks for dinner on a Sunday night and to our surprise it was slammed. We only had to wait about 15 minutes so that was good. They were cleaning up tables very quickly as people left. My wife had the sesame chicken and I had salt & pepper shrimp. Both dishes were very good. I can't give it 5 stars as it is pretty basic Chinese food. They have a rather large menu at this Chinese restaurant, but we tend to stick to the more standard American Chinese dishes. Overall I very much recommend Canton Cooks. Not sure why the second location closed and I think that has contributed to this one being even busier. Expect the place to be busy, but it's worth a wait since the food is extremely reliable and really good quality/flavor.

Dined in with a party of 14. The restaurant provides authentic Chinese food. We ordered a few dishes to serve friends and family . The dishes are family shareable portion which makes the experience communial.

Is this restaurant better than the area's other Chinese restaurants? I used to think so. But it really isn't. I think I mainly like the memories of Christmas eves-past, when Canton Cooks was filled with families my daughter knew from her JCC camp. Driving through Sandy Springs we still stop by. And after every meal, like a broken record, my reaction is always "Eh. It was all right...." We got the $45 "Gourmet" Special. (Gourmet?!) The hot n sour soup was flavorful, but missing mushrooms and other ingredients that would give it character. I appreciate that they used white meat for our chicken and cashews. (It's generally made with thighs.) But the taste was sort of bland. Shrimp with vegetables was good, though there was an overload of broccoli and a paltry amount of other veggies. So, despite a meal that's no better than "all right" will this be the last time we'll go to Canton Cooks? Probably not.

Started out great. Food was very good. The last two times there not do great and server cashier not at all friendly.

Still delicious.. they never let me down. They are consistent. My chicken is always cooked perfect. And my rice is always fresh!!!

Incredible Chinese spot in Sandy Springs!! My favorite dish is the beef chow fun and Canton Cooks does it well, reminds me of the authentic Chinese restaurants I've eaten in my past. I changed it up a bit and ordered some egg rolls for my appetizer instead of some soup and was not disappointed. The egg rolls are large & in charge! Quite a big appetizer if you are eating by yourself, but great to share with the table. You'll need to ask for the duck sauce if you like it or the hot mustard pairs well, too. Our table ordered: -Beef Chow Fun served dry (my favorite!) -Fried Pompano -Salt and Pepper Squid (my gf's favorite!) -Sautéed Snow Pea Leaves - always good to add a veggie on the table, and this is one of the tastier ones -Sweet and sour pork -White rice (comes complimentary with the entrees) Overall, enjoyed a great dinner with my party of 6. There was plenty of food to go around and some leftovers to take home!

IDK why I've been sleeping on this restaurant for so long. I did do takeout several years back, but I should not have had let that experience (it was good but nothing great) keep me from this amazing food. I came here twice in the last couple weeks and the food was phenomenal both times, and the service was quick and not overbearing, i.e., precise. Fish maw soup, Peking duck, fried sea bass, lobster, beef chow fun, snow pea tips, fried squid... It goes on and they are all stupidly delicious. Can I say fucking delicious? That's just really the review. I did try their general tso's chicken out of curiosity and it was nothing special (but you could see how well it was executed), so steer clear of the American Chinese food and stick to the Cantonese stuff.

Looking for a homey Chinese restaurant with amazing and delicious options of Chinese food? Canton Cooks is it! My family has been going to Canton Cooks since I was in high school and the food has remained unmatched and unchanged (in the tastiest way possible!). This restaurant is perfect for family-style meals, afternoon lunch dates, dinner dates, or even coming on your own to enjoy a nice bowl of fresh egg drop soup and some beef chow fun. Pro-tip: during lunch, they do have lunch combos/specials that make the food a little more higher value. Of all the Chinese places I've tried, Canton Cooks' egg drop soup wins it out. From the texture, to the taste, to the amount of egg--ALL PERFECT. The perfect ratios for my waiting taste buds. Not pictured, but any and all of their chicken dishes are absolutely scrumptious-- from the classic sesame chicken to their hot braised chicken wings, I recommend trying any. Pan fried beef chow fun (dry) is my boyfriend's favorite dish and loves the amount that gets served here. Things I also love ordering: salt & pepper fried squid plus sauteed snow pea leaves -- great if you want a different protein and of course a veggie option.

3 people ordered lunch, and they automatically added 10 dollars of tip on my bill without telling me. When I found out , the lady at the register still argue about that's what they do. That's stealing money!!!!!!!! Check your bill before you pay!

Food used to be good and when I went to their website and looked over the menu I decided to do take out for lunch. my choices were both $7.95 each so I went into restaurant to order only to find out that the lunch prices had been increased by 60%to $12.95 each. When I said that was not the price listed in the menu pictures on their website hostess said those were old prices from years ago and they didn't want to change website. No other explanation or apologies. I cancelled and left.

Excellent service and good quality food. Good selection to choose from moderate prices. I recommend the restaurant.

Well this restaurant was recommended to me. I tried it twice. First time vege fried rice and second time it was egg foo young. Because I don't pleasure myself by writing negative reviews , I'll just say it's not for me.

Love that their lomein is made from thin noodles. Staff is always friendly. Steamed pot stickers are awesome!

I've seen this place tucked away in the shopping plaza and decided to give their rice a try. I ordered the house fried rice (pork, chicken, and shrimp). The rice is fluffy and flavorful. The added veggies in the rice is a nice touch. I tried the crab Rangoon and wasn't pleased but it's hard to make a flavorful Rangoon and not make it taste like all cream cheese. I would definitely recommend the rice. The service is nice and ambience is small and clean.

Food is decent, nothing special and definitely not great. The moo shu pork was kind of bland, basically just chopped cabbage, egg, the precut carrot slivers, and some rather dry pieces of pork. It only had two small pieces of green onions, and the dish was, overall, pretty flavorless. Also had the hot and hot sour soup, which was a bit thick and slimy. I always thought that Canton Cooks II was better...... i still think so.

Came here for an early dinner today (Sunday). I wasn't all that hungry, but ordered the pan fried noodles with chicken. Within 10 minutes, the meal was served piping hot! Decent price for the amount of food served. This is enough for two people to share. The pan fried noodles started out crispy, and, as it's supposed to, the noodles got less crispy as they soaked up the sauce/gravy. The sauce/gravy was not too salty, like many Chinese restaurants serve it, so this was a huge plus. Service was quick and efficient. After I was done eating my noodle dish, I was given slices of an orange and a fortune cookie top off the meal. No complaints here! Food and service were great!

I am definitely a fan! Came here for dinner with a group of 12 on a weeknight. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. Our group ordered the following: San Choi Bow Steamed Sea Bass Salt & Pepper Fried Squid Salted Fish Fried Rice Beef Chow Fun Snow Pea Shoots Western Style Shrimp Chicken Wings Seafood Hotpot Wow! Everything was excellent from start to finish! The dishes came out fast. They were flavorful and seasoned to perfection. Portions were generous and our group of 12 ate every single bit of it. We all left full and satisfied. Prices were very reasonable. Will definitely return!

twice this month Canton Cooks Sandy Springs did NOT give me the dinner I ordered. Extremely frustrating when I returned home and did not get what I ordered. Check your bag before leaving.

Food is absolutely delicious. I've tried a few things but the veggie fried rice and the egg rolls are my favorite.

We've been here several times over the years. This last time, wasn't so great for my husband & I. The hot & sour soup was good. We ordered shrimp w/vegetables but found it to be bland. Perhaps next time we'll try a different dish.

I don't know why I haven't written a review, been eating here for over 10 years, before u even moved to Atlanta. Childhood memories of visiting my uncle who lives in Sandy springs & going to canton cooks. Well it still hits the spot. Canton cooks & Hsu's are my go to. I drive from Buckhead to Sandy springs at least once a week to get canton cooks. Its funny cause I'm not a fan of canton cooks 2, I only go to that location for the chibestybibe in chicken with scallions. I mainly only get Cantonese food here, but I have tried some other items, shrimp & broccoli, fried rice both were excellent. My favs are 1.steamed sea bass 2. Whole lobster with ginger & scallion sauce yummmmmyyy 3. Banchan sauce with yang chow fried rice & hot oil 4.Egg rolls when fried fresh it's phenomenal 5. Pan fried pompano 6. Snow pea leaves 7. Whole Chinese chicken with scallion sauce ( not on menue have to order a day in advance)

My parents are the biggest critics and we love this place. Although it is pricey the quality of the food is just spectacular. All of this was $100 including our tip. The lobster was fresh and cooked perfectly. They fry it and then toss it in the sauce. The chow fun was great cause they added all types of proteins in it. It was the perfect consistency because sometimes chow fun can be too oily. The star of the night was the sea bass. I get it every single time I come. It's so simple but the sea bass is so fresh and they steam it perfectly. It just melts in your mouth and the sauce balanced it out nicely. You honestly don't even need to eat it with any rice. I've also had their shrimp fried rice and it was good but nothing special. I definitely recommend coming here for a real authentic Chinese cuisine! I love it here!!

I'm extremely unhappy with this establishment. I placed an order around 6pm on DoorDash thinking I would get fresh food since it was dinner time. I thought wrong. My order arrived in a timely manner but, the quality of the food was so poor & cheap. The wonton soup I ordered was old. There was much accumulation on the top while tasted horrid. I've never seen that in wonton soup before. On DoorDash, their soups are $6.50. They don't have a smaller portion. Super expensive. Additionally, the sauce the sesame chicken comes in is super thick and goopy. It didn't taste authentic. The pieces of chicken were very big and chewy. I'm so upset I wasted my money on this meal. I ate one bite of everything.

Best egg rolls !!!! Friendly family owned

I've been coming here since I was a child, I honestly think this is probably the best Cantonese restaurant in Georgia. It never disappoints, service is quick, food always tastes great, and prices are super fair. For me, must order dishes are (sorry I mostly only know the cantonese names for these dishes: Seafood with egg sauce ho fun Fried sea bass Clam in black bean sauce Stuffed fried tofu (not on the menu) Fried Intestines Beef chow ho fun Fried oysters Peking (?) Pork chop These are just a few of my staples, but pretty much everything I've tried here is good. I just came last night with a table of 10 people and we all left full and happy. Had a few first timers with us too and they were thoroughly impressed. We ate everything so quick, I totally forgot to take pictures