Originally Posted By Mrs ElderP I can't tell you about "the best" but I can give you at least one close place. As you are leaving the Timon parking lot, (on harbor blvd) turn right. before the next major intersection (with Katella) there will be a strip mall with a chineese place and a Subway. There is also a pizza place right there. The subway is a standard Subway, with normal pricing. The chineese is pretty standard S. Cal strip mall chineese, w/your average 1, 2, and 3 item combos. The pizza place is NOT a chain, and I've never tried it or even checked their prices. Could be great; could be horrible. It's an easy walk for two healthy adults, we've done it a time or two. I'd hesitate before pushing a stroller that far, but I'm a wimp.
Originally Posted By alexbook The pizza place has pretty good slices. What kind of Chinese food are you looking for? Fast food vs. sit down? Fancy vs. cheap? Define "the area"? My fave Chinese place is Kung Pao House in Fullerton, which is sort of in the Greater Anaheim Area.
Originally Posted By alexbook Okay, I can't help you much there. Maybe somebody else. While you're waiting for LPers' reviews, you might want to check out OC Weekly's pick of the best Chinese restaurants: <a href="http://www.ocweekly.com/index.php?option=com_lsd&task=food&cuisine=Chinese" target="_blank">http://www.ocweekly.com/index. php?option=com_lsd&task=food&cuisine=Chinese</a>
Originally Posted By buzzlyear I don't know if its the best, but we ate at Grand China at the intersection of Chapman and Harbor, across from the Hyatt. We left the resort (PPH) and ate around 4 pm each day. The gaudy bright yellow sign is not indicative of the nicely appointed interior. We noticed a lot of take-out business. Food was very good. Their takeout menu indicates hotel delivery available w/minimum $20 order-but we did not try this. Maybe next time. I think you will be very happy with this restaurant. Lunch specials are 5-7 dollars. I saved the menu for our next trip - (714)663-8888 is their phone #. According to the menu-"The Closest Chinese Restaurant at Disneyland". We ate here around 5 times, and all experiences were good.
Originally Posted By LuLu ^^We may have to try that. I think the one Mrs EP mentioned was the one we tried years ago, confusing it with Panda Express. It was *hideous*! Maybe they've improved, but I'll never go back!
Originally Posted By buzzlyear Grand China definitely isn't a fast-food chinese restaurant with a limted menu. There are 14 different chow mein varieties, about 18 poultry entrees, 7 soup varieties, 27 lunch specials, etc. Its a full-service chinese restaurant with some authentic dishes that wouldn't be found in the fast-food type places. Too bad I couldn't scan and post the menu. Excluding specials, there are 132 items on the menu. On top of everything else, the ambiance is very nice. The kids loved the Won Ton Noodle soup.
Originally Posted By dlkozy Isn't there going to be a PF Changs at the Garden Walk that is currently being built?
Originally Posted By fkurucz ^^At least their food is consistent. I always venture timidly into the mom and pop places. Some have awful, greasy food (worse than Panda Express). Like Forrest Gump would say, you never know what you're going to get!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I'm sure P.F. Chang's is tasty enough, but I bet it's about as close to being a good Chinese restaurant as Olive Garden is to being a good Italian one, or Red Lobster a good seafood one.
Originally Posted By familyguy Um....I don't know. I guess since I've never been to China or Italy I'm not familiar with what a good restaurant in those categories is. All I know is American versions of those type of restaurants. Now seafood, I'm also not a big fan of. I think it's ok. Papadeaux is probably one of my fav seafood places. The food tends to be incredibly fresh and amazing tasting. Anyway...I digress...
Originally Posted By dlkozy It certainly will be better than most of the food that the DLR has to offer! I can't wait!
Originally Posted By buzzlyear Grand China is pretty authentic, much more than PFC. Don't get me wrong, PFC tastes good, but is definitely not authentic and is pricey. GrandChina has authentic dishes, but they also cater to the tourists/local trade with mainstream items like chow mein and won ton noodles. I tried one very authentic dish at Grand called Steamed Fatty Pork with preserved cabbage, and it was very good. The pork has about a quarter inch of fat on the top and it is delish. Anyways, I have a sensitive stomach, and anytime I find a restaurant that tastes good and I don't have stomach problems, I am happy. Along those lines, Fresh Choice is a very good franchise for those that do not need much meat, but I think they are primarily in NorCal.
Originally Posted By LuLu Fresh Choice has abandoned us down here. But we still have Souplantation (very similar) - the closest to DL is Fullerton tho. Steamed Fatty Pork - LOL! What is the preserved cabbage like? Is it similar to sauerkraut?
Originally Posted By buzzlyear Its a very unique taste. Its not like sauerkraut, its not spicy, I think I can say its a unique taste all its own, like nothing else I have ever tasted. I think they use anise and licorice for flavor also, and that may be the predominant flavor. The coloring is very dark. If your in the adventurous mood it might be worth a try...and its really good mixed in with white steamed rice...which is almost a must because the pork is rich. Does Souplantation have more or less selection than Fresh Choice? WOuld you rate it better?
Originally Posted By LuLu Just curious about the cabbage b/c I buy a kim chi at Whole Foods which is a bit like sauerkraut, but with ginger. We preferred Fresh Choice, but it's been a couple years since they pulled out of SoCal, so I don't remember specifics. We'll still go out of our way to get to a Souplantation tho, they're very good also, and they do have a large selection.
Originally Posted By Wavesprite1 Regarding PF Changs. We spent 3 weeks in China, and I would say that PF Changs is the most authentic food (mainly because of it's sauces) here in the US... the food in China was amazing.
