China Cook — Restaurant in Ontario

This is my go to quick Chinese steam table spot, because its close by and reasonably good. I usually get a 2-item with fried rice. The orange chicken is good (though I do prefer a fresh Panda Express). Its more sweet than usual but it has good flavor. The broccoli beef is good, and they are usual mindful of giving a good mix of meat and veg. I sometimes get else if it looks fresher, like jalapeno chicken or mushroom chicken.

One surprise is the soups. You have to order them, but they make them fresh pretty quick. I have tried the hot and sour and the wonton soup. The hot and sour is my favorite, loaded with wood ear mushrooms and tofu. The wonton soup is good too, but by the time I get home its so hot that the wontons get overcooked and fall apart.

The inside of this place is nothing special. Note, as of Sep 2024, this place has a B from the health department but I have gone many times and never had an issue. They also charge to use credit cards...

When I got there things started off funny I asked for double teriyaki and she put double orange chicken . 13 hour day I wasn’t trying to explain so I just ordered two extra teriyaki so I can get what I asked for . When she put my total in is where I’m not happy . She put my total in 17$ n some change I seen on the little digital display then suddenly it went to 20$ and some change instantly i realized she clicked to add tip and whatever percentage she wanted .. I was gonna tip her anyway but it’s not cool to add a tip to someone when they didn’t click to add a tip I hope someone sees this and isn’t gonna get taken for 3$ . She helped me for 4 items and rice took her 1 minute I mean I’m sure she’s worth a tip but 3$ a minute I don’t even make that much 😂 definitely not gonna let that happen again be ware they are out there scamming people for tips that they don’t deserve as much as they are...

So all the bad reviews got me curious, and I had to see for myself, and I found my experience to be wonderful, I had come in after lunch rush hour so everything had just been made fresh and it was delicious!! Me and another lady who was also her first time going there had walked in almost together and they greeted us and she told them it was her first time there what do they recommend the ladies asked a few questions first based on weather or not she can tolerate spicey foods and then made a few recommendations and gave her samples..I on the other hand new what I wanted So I ordered And was happy to know they accept large bills, although I can see that maybe a little frustrating to debit card holders that never carry cash. Overall the chow mien and egg rolls are amazing! And they really don't hold back on portions they fill up Your entire box till it barely closes! :) will definitely be...