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Arizona, United States Food Guide: 6 Chinese food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Surprise
Find out what Chinese restaurants to try in Surprise. Surprise is a city in Maricopa County, in the U.S. state of Arizona. The population was 30,848 at the 2000 census; however, rapid expansion has boosted the city's population to 117,517 at the 2010 census, an increase of 281%. As such, it is the second-fastest-expanding municipality in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area (after Gilbert) and, between 1990 and 2000, it was the sixth-fastest-expanding place among all cities and towns in Arizona.
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6. Nan Jing
Overall Ratings
3 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By Glenn S
Friends took us here for a change of scenery. I had the happy family, which I thought was pretty good. My wife had the almond chicken and she hated it. She said the chicken was mostly grissle and fat and the flavor was bland. I took it home and ate it, but I'll eat anything. Not the best by far.
5. Golden Wei
Overall Ratings
3 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By monetkids
We have always enjoyed the dishes and consider them a very good Chinese restaurant in this part of the valley. We stopped in for New Years Eve, was about 4 pm so it was earlier, not overly crowded. However we were very rushed and moved along very quickly.Told lots of people will be coming in. Any people walking in that said they had a reservation were always told sit anywhere and were not checked off on any list or anything, so not sure about the so called, reservation. The dishes came out very fast and did get cold quickly. They have a very good menu and we see they do have family style meals now which are good values, along with daily combo meals. All meals are very fresh. They do bring to you some won ton pieces to dip in their sweet sour sauce for starters, a nice touch. We started with the 3 flavor sizzling rice soup, chicken,pork and shrimp. Came out so fast i could not get a picture of the waitress pouring the rice in the bowl. Soup was full of veggies, chicken,pork and shrimp. Good starter. Then we chose to share the Chicken pea pod, good flavors and very fresh also shared the sea scallop garlic sauce with black mushrooms. Again all very tasty and fresh. Steamed rice comes with the meals, i ordered fried rice, came out with brown rice , waitress went back and got me fried rice which looked the same as the brown rice, nothing was in the rice, just fried rice we paid extra for. Small cups of rice. We asked for tea, which is pretty much what they were giving everyone, the combo dishes that are 9.95 said tea came with it. Our dishes were priced higher than that on top of ordering a pricier soup and we had to pay for the pot of tea. Most places just give you the tea. Have to say the bus person was very nice, bringing beverages, he was asked often by others about some of the dishes and always replied i do not know anything about the menu and to ask the waitress. Maybe they should get him involved with the menu and maybe even help with waiting on some tables, He really looks like a very good helper there. We will keep coming here, but maybe not on New Years Eve.
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4. Panda Express
Reviewed By Kris S
Quite good, freshly cooked and served food. This fast food Chinese restaurant is, in my view, a better choice than many other buffet restaurant of this kind of food. No greasy, reheated, and "refreshed" dishes. I recommend it.
3. Pei Wei Asian Diner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By kpfraser19
For carry out this cannot be beat. We ordered by phone and picked up at the appointed time. My husband got Kung Pau chicken and rice. I got edamame and a side of rice. We were very happy eating at home about 30 minutes later.This location is accessible from the parking lot that is behind the storefront which faces onto Bell Road, the main road. This is in a newer area of Surprise and we love visiting now that there are some new places to try.Also neat to know, this is owned by PF Changs and is a more casual format which is nice.Recommend!Look up menu online.Call.Go.Voila
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2. China Buffet
Overall Ratings
4 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By wolf302m
I'm not fond of many buffets, but China Buffet in Surprise, AZ was better than most. There is a huge selection of items including typical Chinese dishes but also several seafood choices and a sushi bar. I was able to get a very good meal staying away from many fried foods. The sushi was constantly being made fresh. My wife isn't a fan of buffets so this was a guys thing on this trip. Next time she will come just for the sushi. I also had oysters on the half shell and peel and eat shrimp. I didn't try the crab legs. I also had some orange chicken and a few samples of other typical items found on a Chinese restaurant menu. There is a discount for seniors.
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1. Big Buddha Chinese Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By 171fredd
We really enjoy this restaurant for typical and diverse Chinese food at lunch, dinner and take out. First ate here six years ago and it has been a favorite ever since. Lunch is an especially great value! The owners have improved the restaurant and patio every year. The latest upgrade provides all new upscale decor and more space. Service is excellent.
