Chin's Kitchen

This Taco Resturaunt used to be a taco restaurant. Still can tell but Chins did a great job. Looks nice. Clean and spacious for dine in and with outdoor seating. Parking is adequate. Food is fresh and staff is always s helpful and friendly. We order noodles with little vegetables requested. Staff very accommodating. Privevid good for the value of food and experience. One of the only places like this with a drive thru in the area an added plus and option.

I use to go to Chin's often when I worked in Orange but haven't gone in a few years. My mom felt like having Chinese for lunch, she said she's been craving it because her spot was closed. I took her to Chin's and right when we walked in and she saw the food, she said this is exactly what I wanted to see. She got the Kung pao chicken, chow mein and fried rice. She loved it, she said its too bad it's so far from her because that would be her go to spot. I always get the Orange chicken, chow mein and fried rice. I love Chin's, and did I mention they have a drive thru. If you want good portions, a great price, and good Chinese food, come here.

This is the only Chinese food place I know that has a drive-thru window!!!!! Yay! I picked up Alice who works here during a Lyft ride and she recommended it and compare it to Panda Express. I ordered a “2 item combo meal” with beef and broccoli, chicken with mushrooms and fried rice with chow’mein, eggroll and drink. The veggies were all fresh and crunchy! Broccoli, celery and carrots. The mushrooms are not canned! They are fresh! Everything was delicious! I’m so happy that I met Alice!! Will definitely come back for more! 💖

The noodles taste like soap/bland. No chicken breast used on any of the dishes. Questionable looking dark meat only, that is mushy and gross. The vegetables were good. Egg flower soup was cold and salty.

I really loved the food! I got orange chicken, brown rice, veggies with beef, and chowmain. It was delicious I'm definitely coming back. It was my first time and all the staff were nice and helpful. I also loved the Mango Slushie with boba it was good especially during this hot summer. All was clean and has plenty of tables to dine in. You can also do drive thru which is awesome!

I ordered the one item combo. Bit of rice, rest chow and jalapeño chicken. (Should of taken a picture). The truth. It was more or an onion jalapeño soup. Very little chicken. Also, I have renal disease. But I like treating myself to something special onece in a while. So a message to the cook. Please!!! Cut back on the salt. Wow. Even my coworker said his lips were hurting from the super saltiness. Will i return? Sure.

I go here a lot and most of the times love it, just sometimes they overcook the chicken. But their broccoli beef and noodles 😋are all time favorite always makes me come back to this. Better chow mein then panda that's for sure.

Holy hell yeah!! This place kicked my appetite into a high gear for Chinese food! My girlfriend and I are going to be making this a regular thing for date night and date breakfast. Kinda like Panda Express, but hole in the wall combo size. Orange chicken and chow mein was going to be able to make it the #1 Chinese food of all time!

Hello Yelpers of Orange County, It's your ever vigilant foody lumberjack uncle here to spin you a tale: CHIN'S KITCHEN. First, I must clear the air - I am bias. This place is practically 2 thousand feet from my front door. My apartment's parking lot shares 2 walls with it* (see the bottom of the review for the rest of this story that is a non sequitur). So, aside from the proximity and experience of interpersonal loss (see bottom of the story) - One would want to take in the atmosphere, so Chin's is what one would call one of the quintessential "Hot Plate Chinese Fast-food" joints. Unlike many "hole in the walls" the place is a stand-alone structure with enough room for 8 tables sitting 2-4 each, and a few tables outside but it's not covered or sheltered from the rain or the sun out there. They usually have some music playing, usually 50s-90s mixed oldies with some modern stuff in there. The food on display is often colorful but appears dry in most cases**. They keep the place fairly clean and it smells like it should. **Let's get to the food: Chin's Kitchen as mentioned before has the traditional "Hot plantes, heat lamps" presentation. The standard spread is here: Chow Mein, Fried Rice, Steamed Rice, BBQ Pork, Broccoli Beef, Orange Chicken, Teriyaki Chicken, Kung Pow Chicken, Jalapeno Chicken, Mushroom Chicken, Egg Flour and hot and Sour soup and an assortment of other things like Pepper Shrimp, Hong Kong Wings, Spare Ribs (pork), and some made to order items like War Wanton Soup, Shrimp Fried Rice, Satay chicken. Here's the kicker on the food: There is nothing to "Write home about". The hotplate/lamp items are usually good if you get it on a "new" rotation. Though more often than not it will be dry and stringy. There is no real way to preserve the moisture of stuff that sits under a lamp for more than 15 minutes with the water heat conduction from beneath keeping it just below cooking temperature. If you were expecting a Pecking Duck or crispy Orange Chicken you will be disappointed. Much of the food is either made with an oyster sauce that is a little too sweet, a pepper sauce that is too heavy with spice, or doused in both and the meat itself is dry. When the rice is dry, the chow mein has undercooked cabbage, and the meat is stringy while needing a drink to chase everything down while also feeling the peanut oil as soon as the water hits your tongue you'll know the effort has been put in but not preserved. The BBQ pork when freshly made and cut is their best item, it's second only to the teriyaki chicken which is the most sold item but is usually dry due to the prasing. You want it at it's best? Get in at the lunch rush around 11:45 AM. Stick back and wait for the new stuff to come in. Yes, that means let people go AHEAD of you. Wait for the fresh stuff to get processed in and get in line and say "Oh, let me get the fresh stuff, please", and enjoy. If you are ok with it dry and just looking for some flavor and something to eat - it's a $15 3 item combo. If you want something made to order - that's always the freshest! Don't forget their catering orders you can also ask for "Freshly made", and they will leave the display food out and get your stuff started but the wait will be about 30+ minutes. The quality has dropped since COVID but this is standard across the board for everyone. Some of the best places in town went under: The Walnut Cafe, Green China, Poke To the Moon but Chin's is pulling up and course correcting. Problem is the price of the 3 item combo went from 12.99 to 15.99 in less than 5 years. A 3 dollar jump and more conservative (less) portions. They even got smaller containers over the past few years and it's just heartbreaking (for my stomach and wallet). The Service: I love the folks at Chin's. From the owner, his daughter, the ladies behind the counter, and the cooks - are all an awesome team. The only issue is many of the customers lack the common decency to acknowledge it. Chin's has been serving the community for over a decade that I've lived here and have been through good and bad times. Those at Chin's are good people and do their best. If you don't like something and you have not gobbled it down and return to replace it they'll usually honor that. If your food is unsatisfactory usually they'll remake it if it's to order. *My son chained his bike within viewing of said parking lot and folks jumped the wall and cut the chain, stole the bike, and the folks at Chin's while having CC Security footage of it - said they could not help us even with a police report to identify the thieves. My son learned a lesson that day and I never bought him a new bike, I left it up to him to do that.

Great place, great service and wonderful food ! The staff is super friendly and courteous. And they are always keeping sure that the food is fresh.

I ordered the two-item lunch special. My items were Orange Chicken and BBQ pork. I went with half rice and half chow mien, It came with a drink and an egg roll. I was pleased with the food. Portions are definitely larger than Panda. I like that the pork is chopped in front of you. It was very good. Orange chicken is a favorite wherever I go. My egg roll had a crunch/ Some places they are soft from sitting out. My least favorite thing was the chow mien. Overall, I was pleased with my meal. I left with a happy tummy.

Ok so if you just need Chinese drive thru. They could kill it if they improved their food. Chow mien is greasy. Not good. The other dishes were just ok. Rice was bland. This could be a five star drive thru if they just make better food. Haven't eaten inside. Only drive thru.

Man, oh man, I just finished having some chins along with my mom. We've had chins for approximately nine years, it's sad to see that the quality has gone down as well as the service. Today, not only my mother, but myself includedb it into this food that was as tough as rhino booty! What really bothered me was the fact that my mom wasn't able to enjoy it after paying $29. I don't know why Mr. Chen is doing with his food but he's gotta do better.

I've been here once. I won't be back any time soon. The prices are great! Especially when you have kids. But similar to other the food does not last long. 5-10mins into your meal the quality diminishes and you start to realize that it's not worth the "saving" if you're eating gloop. Anyways. 3 stars for the prices, their chow mein and rice were fine.

Food looked like it had been under a heat lamp all day and it was very greasy. I won't be going back there again.

When it's a late weekday and you want quick Chinese food this gets it done. It's the original Chipotle style point and pick. The portions are hearty. It's not great, but it's filling and you'll most likely have leftovers. It's a little worn down from the years, but who's really looking for fancy when you're wanting fast food.

This place is like buying a brand new car. Once you drive it off the lot you lose 15% of its value. The diminishing returns on Chin's kitchen is tremendous. I got a coupon in the mail for this place so I tried it because I'm a sucker for coupons and discounts. It's a classic hitw kind of Chinese restaurant with those heat lamps and oil hitting your skin as soon as you enter. Interestingly they also have a drive thru and they stack your food hard! I got orange chicken and teriyaki chicken with half and half fried rice and chow mein because that's what I picture for Chinese food as a baseline. Let me tell you the first bite was better than Panda Express and then the second bite was not. It plummeted hard. So yup haven't been back and won't ever go back. My stomach hurts every time I drive by this place. But who knows maybe you'll have a better experience. Good luck to your plumbing system!

I ordered Chicken fried rice, it was so bland, no flavor, and no chicken. Just dry fried rice. I also ordered egg drop soup looked good but when I tried it tastes watery. Definitely not worth the price and not coming back.

The food was just bleh. Literally don't know how much more to describe it. Usually hole in wall Chinese spots are bomb but the orange chicken and bbq pork were extremely dry. The noodles lacked flavor. Overall it's cool that have a drive thru but never again.

Was craving Chinese food tried this place out. Beef broccoli was very salty and noodles were very bland. Would not recommend.

I have been going to Chins Kitchen for 20 years in both locations. The new owners have cut the quality, quantity and raised the price. I could not recognize the protein in my Orange Chicken. It was stringy and chalky. I will not go back The restaurant and ambiance was good and the service was fine.

Ok i'm not to big on Chinese food but I have it a few times a month enough to know what a basic kung pao should taste like. There was nothing Chinese flavored about this place the service was great, and they have a drive thru which is great! like a real wow!!!

I went to order two party trays and they made them fresh and packed them up neatly. My family enjoyed the food and plans to return to eat here. The staff were friendly.

Guess I should update my review since it's been 11 years since my last and I eat here at least once a month. Chin's is solidly consistent with its offerings. The service is pretty good, the place is clean although getting a little worn down, especially the warped outside tables. Prices are going up, but that's everywhere. Food hasn't really changed, it's typical fast food served from big trays of food Chinese food. Nothing special, but it doesn't suck. I find it interesting they have a Mongolian-style cooktop, but I've never seen it being used. They continue to overstuff the containers to the max so you get plenty of food. The one major plus Chin's has over any other Chinese fast food place is their drive-thru, which I love! I probably use this more than going inside.

Just got this and i should have gone to Wendy's as I was initially was going to. Horrible fried rice is old rice no flavor no veggies. Orange chicken was gross dry, old and overcooked. Kung pao chicken well let's just say questionable way of cooking. The only decent ok edible thing was the chow mein and it was bad lol I cook for a living. I wouldn't serve this to my dog. You might potentially get sick from this place as everything was not hot or up to temp.

Been coming here since I was a kid, its my go to American Chinese spot and always will be. It's not perfect but it always hits the spot for me. I could eat 3 orders of the chowmein on my own and still want more.

This is disgusting the chowmain is greasy and my fortune cookies did not even have a note. I will never come back again either way the service was good. I don't like the food. my stomach started to hurt after I finished my plate. I need to take a fat poopy. that's why I gave it one star

The cost of the food is higher than expected and the freshness could be improved. The staff members could be more courteous and welcoming. The tables appear to be in need of cleaning and maintenance. I would not choose to dine here again. Panda Express may be a better option as it offers fresher food, a cleaner environment, and more affordable prices.

Chin's is usually my go-to for Chinese food, but today I think I'm done with this place. I just got this a few minutes ago and this is what I end up seeing. I've come across ridiculous meat to veggies ratio from other Chinese food spots and would hesitate getting meat with veggies, but this hits the damn mark. Were you even looking at what was being scooped up? This is absolute laziness and something else. This is only green beans, red bell pepper, and white rice. Damn this is frustrating!

My daughters make it a priority to eat here every time they are in town. They love the broccoli beef and the chow mein. I decided to finally try it and ordered the barbecue pork fried rice. Each time we have ordered, the service has been friendly, accurate and fast. The food tastes fresh and I feel it's a good value for the price.

they used to have sirocha on the table. I asked for 4 tiny cups and was told that after 2 cups, it's $1 per cup. it's disappointing because we went way out of our way to go there. I guess it's Panda Express moving . that way I won't have to pay to get my food like I prefer it.

I saw this place next to concentra so I decided to go try it out. I got the the three item combo with bbq pork, beef and broccoli and orange chicken. The orange chicken was dry and hard, bent a few forks. Beef and broccoli was over sauced and tasted like maybe its uncooked. Finally the bbq pork was over cooked to the point that the inside was black. The place was clean with plenty of of seating and the service was great. Definitely dont recommend this place.

We ordered 2, 2 item combos. All of our food was room temperature which means the warming trays aren't warming. Bbq pork was dry and over cooked and didn't really have any bbq on it, the beef in the beef broccoli wasn't cooked at all! The wings were bloody at the bone. The food was not good. 2 stars for the staff who were very nice.

Food was raw. The beef in beef and broccoli wasn't even slightly grilled, just sauce coated raw meat. Empty resturant, no other customers.

I have never had Chinese food as flavorless and bland. I ordered BBQ Pork and Spicy Chicken. The pork was dried out and hard with no barbecue flavor at all, the teeny slivers of chicken had pieces of cartilage in it Top Ramen has more flavor than this chowmein. Bummer, I work close to this place and love the drive thru concept but would never come back, couldn't eat more than a few bites... it was that bad! . I don't know how places like this stay in business, what a disgrace, I just threw away $16 for lunch.

Dropped in here today because 2 places I normally go to were closed and a 3rd spot only took cash. While I prefer paying cash, I had none on me. I ordered a 2 Entree Meal... Mandarin Chicken Wings... BBQ Pork... Chow Mein... (Opted no rice) It came with a small soup Got the Hot and Sour... I added a large drink. In all, reasonably priced at just less than $12. Nice. The food was absolutely excellent... Fresh and very flavorful. The staff was friendly, informative and accommodating. I will be coming here often... Especially when they reopen their Mongolian BBQ grill. Highly impressed for a place I never have a second thought before. Wonderful surprise.

This was a horrible experience. The orange chicken was hard and inedible. The noodles Had so much onions it was disgusting. I spent 30 dollars on 2 meals we could not even eat. Im really upset and grossed out.

Don't try it, it's really not good! We had high expectations for this place as the physical location has eye appeal. The food is extremely bad. Orange chicken is bland and not really what it should taste like. The beef broccoli has an excessive amount of what tastes like fish sauce. Egg rolls are super greasy. The noodles and rice were the highlight. Just save yourself and try a different place for Chinese food.

I love this place. One of my favorite for chinese food. Highly recommend the teriyaki chicken

Food is always hot & and delicious! Love that there's a drive thru. they are always friendly and pack the plates!

It's fast Chinese food and good for what is is. I've experienced great service every time I come here. A great go-to for those looking to grab a delicious value meal. The egg drop soup is my favorite. Worth s try!

Just no. Drive through Chinese food that's been sitting for hours. Nothing is good here. Tried several times because I live close.

The best chinese food place ever. I haven't been to a place quite like this one. I have been going there since I was little and still continue to go. Def one of my favs and recommend to everyone!!

Haven't been here in a while & today I craved for Walnut Shrimp so I came in to order to go. They raised the price of the Walnut Shrimp from $10.99 to $12.99. I know Walnut Shrimp isn't the best here but it was decent. However, the Walnut Shrimp tasted bland & nasty today. I also got Broccoli Beef & Spicy Chicken. The beef didn't taste like real meat, broccoli was overcooked & salty. The spicy chicken is not even a bit spicy and there were about 2 small pieces of chicken & the rest was onion. I'm very disappointed. I will not come back!

Really good Orange chicken and hot and sour soup. Lady servicing the drive-through was super nice! Did not care for the noodles--they were orange!!

Horrible, horrible service! My other half and i wanted chinese food after a day in the hospital. We walked in since there was a deal for 11.99 (ending at 3pm) i told the lady i wanted the special (the one posted outside) she said "we can't honor that, it is past 3pm." I pulled out my phone and showed her it was NOT 3pm yet." She then said let me ask my manager. She asked her in spanish and both came back. The "manager" said they can not honor it. I said "it isnt even 3 o'clock." Her response was " well if we honor it, we have to give it to everyone else." Mind you, there was no one else in the establishment (I wonder why). Needless to say we walked out and here we are with this review. I hope the owner/GM/ or real manager sees this review and takes appropriate measures to train their employees with customer service. But my hopes are too high considering how many stars this place was rated previously. Well hope this review succeeded to not sway others to eat there.

Service was fast. But food was not good. Chicken Teriyaki and Orange Chicken were both cold, as well as the egg rolls. Many of the items in the "hot table" looked to have a film on top from not being heated to the correct temperature. Will not return. Threw away the majority of the food.

Although the side dishes were tasty, I would never return to this restaurant. I ordered the satay. Although it looked like satay, satay would include a peanut sauce. They offered me only sweet and sour sauce or teriyaki sauce and admitted to having no peanut sauce. Furthermore, the chicken was tough and dry; it was probably a roaster. The main reason I am writing this negative review, however, is that once I reached the window after placing my drive-thru order, the employee said that it would be a few minutes. I thought that this was not to be taken literally. However, it took ten minutes to receive my meal. I was not asked to pull to the side to wait so that the cars going through the drive-they behind me might obtain their meals in the meantime. I have never seen such an absurd way to handle drive-through ordering.

I've wanted this place to be good for so long, I've given it so many chances thinking it's just a bad day, but every time they remind me why i should just drive down to the mall of Orange and get the Panda Express. The veggies always look old, the chicken tastes weird, the rice is hardly fried rice. The noodles taste like metal/plastic taste. It's just weird and i always kick myself after i buy it and throw it all away. When was egg flower soup supposed to be red/orange? The kids won't even eat it and i always end up throwing it away . Hopefully things change for them in the future. Good luck

Went to this place for the first time yesterday....food looked OK so we were willing to try it. Ordered the steamed whole shrimp, chicken curry, green beans and hot and sour soup. We got home and noticed ALL the food was super bland ....needed salt (usually Chinese food is salty to begin with) and ALL THE SHRIMP WERE DIRTY....it all had the black line in them (which is Feces...folks!!). I tried to clean the shrimp the best I could and ate my meal. Well this morning I woke up with a swollen lip and jaw......it had to have been the shrimp I ate yesterday. Needless to say....you get what you pay for....terrible food....they need to look into their "food preparation " to avoid bacteria ridden shrimp ........eat here at your OWN RISK PEOPLE!!!

I LOVE Chin's Kitchen. It's without a doubt our families favorite place to get Chinese food. What makes it even better is the wonderful staff. Veronica is extra kind and makes the whole visit feel like home. I highly recommend!

Always fresh food, quick service, friendly staff and clean. Easy access and great parking.

Chinese Fast Food and a Drive Thru! Similar food to the Chin's down the street and maybe the same owner, but this one has a drive thru! This is the same place where Taco Company used to be. I am sad to say that it was not much better. The items here were pretty expensive, in my opinion, for what you get. I much rather get something similar and healthier from Fuji Grill or Flame Broiler, both of which are up the street. They do have chow mein. Two star food for me, expensive, but they do have a drive thru. An extra star for the drive thru. Beef Bowl $6.00 3 item combo $7.50 Family Packs for about $25 They also sell fruit drinks. This is not really Chinese food but "Chinese" fast food... perhaps just fast food. Service is friendly and nice but the customers are rude. Make sure you use the drive thru.

We eat here once a week. Noodles are delicious.Price is very good! Love Chins kitchen! You buy now!!!

First time here. Really tasty and fresh. Had combo B. Chow mein orange chicken broccoli beefmushroom chicken hot and sour soup egg flower soup. Definitely coming back.

this place was a staple of my childhood every time im in town i always make sure to stop by and enjoy some quality food

I have loved this place since it was at its old location. I love customer service. Broccoli beef is amazing sesame chicken my next favorite. Every time I got there they never disappoint. I drive from Anaheim past Disneyland to get this food It is that good.