Canton Chinese Restaurant

This is a very old and traditional Chinese restaurant that’s clearly stood the test of time. Their dishes are packed with authentic flavors and a touch of nostalgia. The orange beef is their famous specialty—crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy. The salt and pepper shrimp are another standout, lightly dusted and fried just right for that delicate crunch. And the intestine soup is surprisingly comforting—rich, savory, and full of depth. A real local gem for anyone craving classic Chinese comfort food!

Great value, large portions and great food quality. Like the old days of Cantonese restaurants. Cuts of meat are thick, not thin with a thick coating: Orange beef is a steak and sweet and sour pork is pork chops (choice of Beijing style or American). Food was so good my family ate so much and we still had lots of leftovers!

It was delicious. Definitely loved the beef noodles, one portion was too much for two people. I had tried lobster with salted eggs🦞 served hot and seasoning well, it was around 38$ for that one. I should call 2-3 dishes. Stop by first time read the previous review and gave it a try. Worth the time and experience.

October 2024 We visited this restaurant for a couple of decades. First time leaving a review. Love their flat noodles since it was always wok fried before the sauce. The chicken and shrimp is also my go to dish. Today, they were a little overwhelmed by the lunch crowd. However, they have a strong presence of regular customers. They keep their menu prices competitive. Keep on it. Don’t loose your passion in cooking great food for the community.

Canton actually used to be one of my usual spots for Chinese cuisine back when I lived in Richardson. This was my first visit in over 20 years, so I am glad to see them still in business and serving the same goodness from decades ago. Service was better than I remember, though there was only one other table at the time. Prices are also very reasonable in addition to being BYOB. Food is decent, however nothing was exceptional compared to the countless other Chinese restaurants which have opened in recent years.

Really fantastic Chinese food. Huge menu with familiar favorites as well as a big selection of more authentic dishes. We ordered the whole lobster with ginger and scallion (yum!!), squid/prawns/scallops with Chinese broccoli, crab and shrimp soup, and sweet & sour chicken (surprisingly delicious and fresh tasting!). Surprised to read other reviews about bad service (maybe some of us need to be more understanding of different cultures and that not everyone needs to hover over us all through a meal??) but we found everyone here very welcoming. Our waiter even did the unheard of and told me we might be ordering too much food and recommended cutting a dish, which we did - I got too excited by all the options!) We took my Dad, who grew up in Richardson in the 50s/60s and he swears this restaurant is in the same building that used to house the Dairy Queen where he and his friends would hang out as teenagers! Affordable, delicious and we’ll definitely be back!

Lunch meetup on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 went smoothly! Canton is one of my favorite Cantonese-Vietnamese restaurant. I love all the cuisines I have ordered here for almost the past 20 years! It's never a disappointment. I highly recommend this restaurant. Total bill: $183 (after 20% tip & discount) Individual shared portion: $23 Here is what we ordered: 1. Fire pot: Canh Chua (sweet and sour tamarind broth with vegetables, shrimp, and fish) 2. Fish: Cod Fish with Tofu Claypot 3. Duck: Vịt Tiềm Thập Cẩm (Combination Braised Duck) 4. Beef: Beef Flat Noodle 5. Shrimp and Squid with Black Bean Sauce 6. Pork: Crispy Fried Pork Chop 7. Clams with Chinese Chives 8. Chef's recommendation: Braised Eggplants with Stuffed Fried Tofu and Stuffed Pepper Notes: Canh Chua fire pot is one of my most favorite cuisine here. They offer shrimp or fish version but I requested both with extra charge which is worth it. I always have to order the canh chua when I come here with my family. I forgot to snap a picture of the braised fish claypot. The clams with Chinese chives dish do not have shells.

Looking for a go-to spot for top quality Chinese food, dine-in or take out? Canton Chinese Restaurant is the place! Over the course of several years, Canton Restaurant has served up delicious dishes filled with flavor and love. My friends, family, and loved ones have enjoyed experiencing many meals, from this special place. This restaurant provides pictures of entrees on their menu. Some of my favorite meals include sesame chicken, combination of meats with Lo mein, combination of meats with Singapore noodles, combination of meats with fried rice, salt and pepper chicken, and so much more.

Hadn't been here in years. I think we tried some dishes which were not great and just never came back. Shrimp ball 5/5 Ever since caravelle closed we had been looking for a similar shrimp ball and after years finally found one here Sizzling tofu 5/5 Fried silken tofu on sizzling plate with brown sauce. Fried soft shell crab 5/5 Combo fried rice 3/5 They must have forgotten to add seasoning / salt because this was bland.

A Hidden Gem of Family-Style Feasting Having once married into a Vietnamese family (ex now, thanks for asking), I quickly learned that there's more to Asian cuisine than Pei Wei and Panda Express. Canton Chinese Restaurant is where you'll find the real deal. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by all the classics: the fish tank at the entrance (always a good sign), floors that probably tell stories if you listen closely, a light grey cash register that flashes your total in neon green like it's announcing your fortune, and--of course--the classic paper placemats doubling as your crash course in the Chinese zodiac. Now, the menu. At Canton, we go big or go home, and by that, I mean family-style. There are three staples you can't skip: 1. Cơm chiên xá xíu (BBQ Pork Fried Rice) - Think fried rice, but with smoky, savory pork that'll make you question why you ever settled for the takeout version. 2. Lẩu (Hot Pot) - Choose your own adventure here. We alternated between the tofu and vegetable hot pot (comforting and light) and the fermented fish hot pot (lẩu mắm) for when you want to make sure the kids remember who's boss. 3. Lo Mein and Shrimp Balls - A favorite for the little ones. Kids love it, but I'm not above snatching a shrimp ball when they're not looking. The experience is as classic as it gets, complete with a lazy Susan in the middle for easy sharing and quick rotations of your favorite dishes. Service is efficient--just raise your hand when you need something. This isn't your typical American spot where the server drops by every five minutes for a "How's everything tasting?" Here, you flag them down when you need to refill that hot tea or get a round two of fried rice. In short, Canton is perfect for those who want a no-frills, family-style feast with Chinese and Vietnamese dishes that deliver. Bring the family and friends, bring your appetite, and maybe brush up on your zodiac sign for fun.

This is a gem for classic Chinese dishes and some delightful surprises, all served in a relaxed, no-frills setting. Their lunch specials are a standout--affordable, generous portions, and packed with flavor. The food always comes out piping hot and fast, which I love. My go-to is the spicy Sichuan shrimp: sweet, spicy, and loaded with jumbo shrimp that are perfectly cooked. The Mongolian beef is another favorite--so tender and rich with flavor, it's hard not to order it every time. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, making it a place I keep coming back to. Whether you're dining solo or with friends, Canton hits the spot for quality Chinese food at great prices. It's no wonder I'm a regular!

This is one of those hole in the wall places that has great food! The beef flat noodles , fried rice, orange chicken and snow pea dish are all h credible !

Highly recommended by my best friend who lives locally (and generous enough to accommodate us!) for our lunch grub before parting ways. Okay, so he doesn't live so locally, the drive was almost 30 minutes which felt like eternity when you're hAngry, "It'll be worth it, I promise!" he says. Situated in a huge strip mall along with other familiar Asian specialty eateries and stores, it won't be hard to find. Parking was a bit of a challenge because there was a farmer's market kinda thing going on. My friend said it may be a good thing, otherwise, there might have been a wait to get seated. Needless to say, we were seated immediately. It's also a good thing we got here close to opening time because despite the farmers market event, more and more people trickled in until most of the tables were occupied. Extensive menu. Lots I wanted to try. But! Other than trying the fried stuffed shrimp balls, I let the rest of my party of 5 decide what else to get. FRIED STUFFED SHRIMP BALLS: Great starter. They didn't skimp on the shrimp. Each bite was so packed with flavor, I didn't even bother with the dip. Get this! CRAB RANGOON: I've had my share of this from many different spots and I yet still have to find one to impress me. This was good, don't get me wrong, but it was more cream cheese than crab. I barely got any hint of crab flavor, if at all. Delish, nonetheless, just don't expect a lotta crab flavor, though. EGGPLANTS WITH CHICKEN: The amount of chicken and eggplant were commensurate with each other. Whatever ingredients they mixed together to make the sauce is practically magic, it was really good. The chicken was tender and moist and the eggplant wasn't too greasy. SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN: This is NOT orange chicken, by any means, it is far better than that! They found a way to maintain the crisp of the chicken even after getting coated with the sauce. It was sweet and sour and savory all well put together. Recommending! GARLIC NOODLES WITH LOBSTER: By far, it was everyone's favorite dish. This was a first for my friend and his son, and they thoroughly enjoyed it. Noodles were cooked to a perfect above level al dente, the veggies were fresh and the sauce was perfect. I will admit I enjoyed the dish, but I much enjoyed watching the kid enjoy eating it! It's a must have! FOOD: 4.5. SERVICE: 5. Friendly and service with a smile. VALUE: 4.5. Really worth it! PARKING: Shared with plenty of other eateries. Shouldn't be a problem unless there's that farmers market thing going on. OVERALL: 4.75. It was a great way to end our visit! We enjoyed every bit of everything we had. Looking forward to a future visit, hopefully sooner than later!

3.7 stars This establishment is definitely good quality and affordable chinese food. Typical mom and pop shop/family business. Extensive menu that had a lot of pictures! Great for family eats!

Tasty food. Lots of good option. Reasonable price. Nice staff. I like their fish tank

Flavorful family style Chinese food with a diverse menu! Seems popular with dine in and take out. The hostess (maybe owner) is jolly and friendly.

This restaurant also offers Vietnamese dishes that are so delicious!!!! I'd go back. John was friendly

Best Lobster we have had anywhere Without question the lobster at Canton in Dallas in a Ginger and Onion sauce is absolutely the best and most flavorful we have ever had. We typically order the lobster with extra onion and Jalapeno and it's around two pounds and has been pre-broken into pieces. We still use picks (which we bring) and lobster crackers which they supply. For New Years 2025 we pre-ordered a large lobster for the two of us, and it was around 4 pounds a massive beast that we were not able to finish completely so had the remains for dinner the next night (still fantastic). We do order a side dish usually noodles of some sort as well. Over the years we have tried many of Canton's dishes and have never been disappointed with anything they have served us. Canton is all about the quality and deliciousness of the food. The restaurant is not fancy, but if great Chinese food at very fair and reasonable prices is more important than décor then this is the place for you.

My family and I love going here to eat! The restaurant serves family style so we always order a variety of dishes for everyone to share. We love the beef flat noodles, organdy chicken, and fried rice. The restaurant isn't too big. They have big round tables that can sit 8-10 people. The food always comes quickly so you don't have to wait too long if there is a wait. I'd recommend definitely if you're looking for tasty Chinese cuisine!

It's been years since I've been here and I'm not sure if my taste buds have changed a lot, or the food has, but pretty much everything we ordered tasted the same. The service was adequate--basic--but fine. The food just wasn't up to par. Edible, but nothing that would bring me back. Each dish honestly had the same, kinda thick, brownish sauce. Salty, greasy. If you're looking for very basic Chinese food, fried rice and sesame chicken kinda stuff, I guess it's fine. But if you want flavors and freshness and craveable food, this isn't the spot.

The food here is good, large portion family style, and not too expensive. The inside could use a renovation. Like other older Asian restaurants, you pay at the front, and the servers just bring out the food, you have to wave to them if you need anything extra.

This food was a culinary experience in Dallas. Real Chinese food in full Effect. Lobsters was tasty. I suggested to come with friends to share different plates.

Canton is your traditional Chinese and Vietnamese restaurant their Vietnamese hot pot country car and come to a time is absolutely fabulous. I highly recommend know that you were going for authentic Chinese. You are not going for Bougie.

ORDER - Sizzling Beef - Chives with Clam Meat The Sizzling Beef was decent. The outside breading part was crunchy and also a bit chewy which is a texture that I enjoyed. I will say that I was expecting the sauce to be on the sweeter side. Over time, I think I got flavor fatigued from the sauce but it was alright. The Chives with Clam Meat was pretty good. The chives were soft and the clams were cooked well! An overall pretty solid dish that I would recommend! It did come with rice which personally I think was a bit on the dry side but that was alright! Overall, the food was pretty decent, just lacking some pizazz to bump it up to a higher rating. VIBES Very family-style restaurant. There are round tables which are good for sharing food and also standard tables for smaller parties. Pretty decent amount of seating! A very traditional or more comforting style of restaurant with a very home-like feel. SERVICE Service overall was alright. They were pretty fast in getting our food out, there just wasn't anything that stood out to be really good or really bad. Not too much personal connection or warmth but it was efficient!

Beware....they now automatically tack on an 18% tip for themselves. Very distasteful. I will be going less now.

Overall an ok place to eat. I really liked their egg roll and I had the Combination Fried Rice for lunch, it was pretty average. Service was ok, but very impersonal. Jeng Chi is in the same center and much better all around.

Always good. Never have had a bad meal here. My favorite is the war wonton soup. The lunch portion is huge. Service is prompt.

Me and my family have been going to Canton for 13yrs. We are the definition of a great repeat customer. After calling yesterday to confirm they were open today at 3 we arrived only to be told that the restaurant was closing for an hour so the staff could take a break. To make things even more annoying the person that answered the phone yesterday was the hostess that basically pushed us out the door today. She wouldn't even let us wait inside. She has worked there for about 10 years and knows us. She offered no apology for the confusion or alternative accommodation. I've literally spent thousands of dollars at this restaurant since 2009 and to be treated this way is so insulting. To bad because I love the food but this is a terrible way to treat a repeat customer. Time to find a new go to Chinese restaurant that actually cares about my business.

This place is the worse when it comes to customer service they have no respect or worse SHAME! The owner had the audacity to ask for a bigger tip when he didn't deserve it.. all he did was take my order & had the lady's do his dirty work. While eating my meal he disrupted me and complained about the tip! I tipped his employee as well & but I wouldn't be surprise if he took it from her. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE!

Food was great. Regular restaurant but lots of wonderful Asian choices. Will be going back to try more.

Great owner and servers! So sweet to our little children. Food is great too. Crispy beef and garlic lobster noodles are standouts. Crab rangoons need more crab in them though. I found the prices to be very economical for the high quality of the food. Ambiance isn't what you pay for here. It may have been a Dairy Queen in a previous life? Fish tanks are an attraction for the kiddos. I love this place and recommend it over any of the other Asian spots in this strip center mecca. The woman owner is a great joke teller too.

The nicest people working here. My first time having a late lunch with a party of 7. All the food came out fresh and hot. I was surprised when we got the bill because it was very reasonable. I have found my new Chinese spot.

Great place...huge variety, very good service Great for common American Chinese also all the authentic Chinese dishes

We tried calling 3 times to order and they did not pick up, so we ordered through DoorDash or some 3rd party. When we got to the restaurant, there were only 2 people there but they hadn't even noticed they received our order. They rushed to make our food and sent us on our way, but they forgot one of our dishes and gave us one incorrect item. Portion sizes were fine, but the taste was also very bland. To be honest, I would choose a place like Panda Express over this. We will not be going back.

I've found my spot for Honey Walnut Shrimp! Everything we ordered was great. I especially liked how the food was not too salty. The restaurant itself is very casual. It was warm, so will dress lightly next time we come. Service was friendly.

Bad service very bad. order pickup but they make me pay more to pickup my food. I order my food by yelp and she said it not match her price and does not let me pickup my food, and said unless I match her price.So who make the price on yelp is me or the restaurant owner. It just not make sense. I just pay the price base on yelp I wish I could have the power to change the price. So ridiculous.

Pretty decent family style Chinese food. We came after a graduation and had a party of 9. We ordered the Chinese broccoli, beef chow from with gravy and without gravy (without gravy was more delicious), tofu, orange beef, salt and pepper squid, shrimp balls, and soup. I think everything for the most part was good. I did not like the shrimp balls. It had a bad taste to it, almost of if it was expired and stale. The orange beef was good but it had way too much sauce. I recommend the beef chow fun with no gravy, there was more flavor!

Very good food and service! I love their hot and sour soup and moo goo gai pan. Great lunch prices!

My family and I came here for lunch. The service was fair and took care of us adequately. The food we ordered was okay, it was a mix of Canto and Vietnamese seasoning. The price was not bad, but we did expect more of a Canto flavor to the food.

Food is really good. All I have tried so far like the flat noodle with seafood, stir fry beef and bamboo shoot, pork in garlic sauce, etc. have all been very tasty. EXCEPT one item which was the Shrimp Balls. Out of like 7 times I ordered it, there were at least 2 times they tasted very old. I am not sure if the problem was with the shrimp balls themselves or the oil they fried them in, but they tasted very off I had to throw them away. If I had ordered them in the restaurant, I would have complained but for togo, there was nothing else I could do. Don't order Shrimp Balls to go if you don't like the gamble.

This restaurant is in a Chinese strip mall so I was disappointed with the food. We ordered the beef with snow pea leaf but they ran out of that and replaced with Chinese spinach. I was hoping for a garlic sauce but it was a thick brown sauce. The fried rice was average.

Unfortunately I would recommend passing on this option. I was in the area and wanted some take out. I was craving Singapore noodles but my first option was closed. I searched for other options and found Canton Chinese. Pictures of the food looked good and I found something that looked similar to Singapore noodles on their menu. I called to place my order but somehow the person I was talking to convinced me in to ordering Cantonese noodles instead. When I got to the restaurant, there was clutter pushed to one side of the room. It looked like they were using the dining area for storage. If I were dining in, I worked feel uncomfortable having to look at it. I didn't love my order. Compared to other restaurant's Cantonese noodles, their noodles lacked flavor. I regret getting them but based off of how they tasted I don't have much confidence in their other dishes.

This place used to be good now they serve old meat, use low grade quality food and the cooks don't even care about the seasoning. We ordered to go and got food poisoning!

We are longtime Customers for over 30 Years of Canton Chinese Restaurant here in Richardson. For most of our Visits either Lunch or Dinner we always enjoyed the Foods and the Service. Now we are recognizing , from Monday to Thursday there isa new Chef in this Kitchen and not anymore the Chef / Owner of Canton. We , from here on out will only patronize on the Weekends when the Chef / Owner is in the Kitchen. Big differences in the Quality of individual Dishes , like Cheesy Shrimp or Cheese Lobster. Hope they make changes soon so we can go back in mid Week.

Really good shrimp egg fu young on the lunch special. Nice sized shrimp without the tails! Egg roll tasted a bit greasy. Good service, although my friend ordered orange chicken and got orange beef.

They OVERCHARGED everything on their menu - a simple veggie dish - $15 ($11.99 on the menu) Roasted duck (half) - $16.99 ($11.99 on the menu) Sour soup with shrimp - $20 Steam rice was cold Service was alright Overall food was not too bad but nothing special. Our first time here and we will never go back. Shady business and we called them out on the discrepancies and the cashier lady in the front said that "WE CHANGED the price but we haven't updated our menu" that is straight up False advertisement and illegal! For other customers, please always double check your receipt, make sure it is itemize and match with what they advertise - otherwise you will get scammed! I dont recommend this place.

We Canton! You have to try the Chinese style fried wontons. My son always asks to order those as a meal because they are so good. Sometimes, we grab an extra order and reheat it in the air fryer later. The eggplant with pork was so flavorful and the eggplants were perfectly cooked. We also enjoyed the combination pan fried noodles. It's important to let it sit for a few minutes to allow time for the gravy to soften the noodles. This dish was packed with shrimp, squid, pork, beef, chicken and vegetables. The beef was so tender in the beef and Chinese broccoli dish. Overall, a fantastic restaurant.

Why have I not ordered from this restaurant before??? I have been missing out on some of the classic dishes! What I love love love is that they honor the request if you ask for no added Msg. The food is delicious and the portions very generous. We ordered some of our faves. Sautéed eggplant, beef flat noodle, sautéed snow pea leaves with garlic, salt and pepper pork chop.... Everything was delicious!

Hot food great service. Exotic Asian food. Best Cantonese in the DFW. Been to Chinatown SFO, NYC. Not too pricey. ChowFun combo flat noodles the best. Orange chicken combo lo mein. 5 stars!!!

Comfy, family-style restaurant with a homey feel. Exceedingly efficient service! Our waitress came to take our orders a few minutes after we sat down. We ordered a bunch of items, and they came out one after another, all within about 10 minutes of ordering. I'm still baffled at how they cooked everything so fast!! What we ate: - Crab meat soup (comes with pickled lettuce/carrot) - Whole lobster stir-fried with ginger, scallion - Salt & pepper shrimp (comes with pickled lettuce/carrot) - Combination lo mein - Mongolian beef - Rice - Water spinach My favorites of these were the shrimp and Mongolian beef (goes really well with rice!). Crab soup was delicious as well! This was enough for 3 people with a lot of leftover food to take home, for an affordable and reasonable price! Fast service, good food, issa good time! :)

So my family and I have been going here for over 15 years literally.... Since we've moved it takes us awhile to get here , it's been a hit or Miss with the food . The service is always great because the servers know us very well . Today I found out the older lady is no longer there she has retired , sad to see her leave . Anyways the food was ok today the sizzling oysters is one of our favorites but today it was chewy , we always spend a lot of money bc we love to eat . Our bill came and the lady added gratuity to our bill 15 years we have NEVER HAD IT! I am not sure who she really is seen her a few times and she usually tells our kids corny jokes but not today thank goodness! But i asked why she add gratuity she said bc other restaurants are Lol what ????? I would have left a bigger tip but i was annoyed by her . The restaurant was hot , table was dirty and sticky , spoon was dirty . I dont know what happened but before they were the BEST now I am not so sure .

Our name for Canton Chinese is "Yummy Chinese"! We pass several Chinese restaurant to support this business. Sesame anything is a strong recommendation. Sherry, Gina, Jackie, and John always make our visit friendly and fun. Located in the Chinese shopping center on Greenville, you won't go wrong.

Very Unprofessional, the food was alright but the service was terrible. They were not specific that a dish contained shrimp,and my friend had a shrimp allergy so when they brought the plate we told them that we though the plate only had chicken or pork. They were very hesitant on bringing out a new plate. They brought a "new plate" out without shrimp but it was the same plate with shrimp still inside!! If we wouldn't have seen it my friend wouldn't have a severe food allergy. The waitress decided to give me an attitude because I decided to not tip them and was yelling at me in Mandarin. The fried rice didn't even have anything inside of it, it just tasted like pepper and rice.

Good comfort and stable Chinese food that have been around for a long time. My go to dishes are the combination flat fried noodles with sauces, and wonton soup. The fried pork chops is a hit or miss but when it's a hit, they're delicious. Throughout the year, we tried different stuff like hot pot, fried sea bass, clams, sizzle beef, snow pea leaves, fried tofu with shrimp, green beans, mapo tofu. Some are hit and miss but overall the food hit the spot and it's my go to comfort Chinese food.

First time here and celebrate Chinese New Year. The food was very good and authentic. Our hostess was a hoot and told jokes throughout the night. Price was very reasonable. Will definitely come back.

Canton has been part of Richardson for ages. Pretty consistent ok chinese food. Not mind blowing amazing, but not terrible either. Craving some chinese food and not having been here in a really long time, I figured I'd order some takeout from here. I ordered some crispy shrimp with cheese and an order of beef pan fried noodles. When I came to pick it up and pay for it, the bill came out higher than expected. The menu posted on their website says $10.95 for the shrimp and $9.50 for the noodles but my total was about $28. I was fairly hungry and didn't really feel like making a fuss over a few bucks during this tough economic situation, but just beware and make sure you ask for the pricing beforehand. I don't know if their menu prices are out of date or if there were some charges that I wasn't aware of, but I wouldn't want anyone else to get a little sticker shock. So, food is about average and the math is a little below par.

We would definitely order again the beef flat noodle, szechuan shrimp. The other were good as well but we wouldn't mind trying something else. They gave us another pot of rice after we ate the first one. They were nice overall! None if the foods were spicy, so if you need the extra kick, use the condiments on the table.