China Chef Restaurant

I get it. Southern folk don't actually have a clue what actual Chinese food should taste like. Even worse, no clue about what American Chinese food should actually taste like. It's just that bad. From the weird yellow tone fried rice, to the mushy dumplings that have no flavor other than soy sauce -and msg, be forewarned, this isn't the food the proprietors actually eat. They eat nothing short of amazing while they serve the lowest level of quality at an arm and a leg price. California prices, Alabama quality for sure.

Service is sterile and the environment feels very unclean. Don't know how else to explain it.

It honestly sucks, I have a few local peeps that have eaten Chinese food outside of Alabama and agree. This just ain't it. Better to pass rather than poison yourself with msg laden food.

Great food! And freindly service!! Definitely coming back. Represents their culture with cool decorations! The food is cooked fresh and the portion is good for a big guy like me!

35 minute delay from committed time on text. The good was warm, tasteless with the wontons mostly dough.

This is a take out only place, couldn't find anything that said that. Walked in the door and turned right around and left. The plexiglass was a BIG turnoff.

I choose China Chef consistently for a choice in a supper I don't have to cook. The food is always good, it is much more economical than other places with a similar menu and I usually see 1-2 friends waiting in line. It's not much on atmosphere, nor do they have servers, but for a to-go meal, it works great for me!

Great food, nice staff. The staff is like a family and the food is delicious the food is fast and they call you when your food is ready. I definitely recommend this place to anyone and I know you will love the restaurant the ambient atmosphere is great. Definitely the best Chinese restaurant in Fairhope

Not bad. Not great.

Does the job in a pinch. But the plexiglass makes the dining experience weird.

Probably better for takeout.

The entree I ordered, lobster sauce, was so hot I had to throw it away. That dish usually has no spice, idk.

Love the cuisine. Love the quickness of getting my order. Love never having to question if my order is correct. They are our go to place!

China Chef used to not be good. Menu prices were catering to the "eat all you can for $6.99!" buffet crowd. Ever since COVID they have closed down their dine-in option and now strictly serves "to-go" orders and prices have risen. This has translated into a much better food/taste. Their hot and sour soup, for example, is simply the best around. If you haven't eaten here since COVID started, give it a try. I bet you will not be disappointed.