China Garden Restaurant

4.3(1,163)

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Location & Hours

Address

1602 Leeland St
Houston, Texas 77003
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 11:00 AM

MondayClosed

Tuesday3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thursday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Saturday3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

SundayClosed

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Contact Information

(713) 652-0745

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About China Garden Restaurant

No-frills eatery serving classic dishes including sweet & sour chicken, fried rice & lemon chicken.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on October 8, 2025.

4.3/5

Based on 1,163 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Maria Yeahquo

a month ago

This place was right beside the Tru hotel we are staying at, so we decided to try this place after reading all of the positive reviews. All of the food was delicious and the portions were good. The eg...

Truc Luong

5 months ago

I got everything people recommend here. Lemon chicken, egg roll, and wonton soup. The cornbread and egg roll are good. My lemon chicken was fine, it was warm while it is only 5 mins back to the hotel....

Fredy Guzman

4 months ago

China Garden is a true hidden gem in downtown Houston. It’s one of those classic hole-in-the-wall spots that might not catch your eye at first, but once you’re inside and the food hits the table, you ...

URENDA21

2 months ago

First time trying this spot. Love the lemon chicken. Nice decor inside. Has its own parking lot which is great considering its downtown.

Kai Brown

3 months ago

for anyone wondering like me, this is their egg food young… $25. It looks and tastes like nothing. That’s not to say it’s bad but it’s not almost 30 worth of money. It looks quickly thrown together an...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant generally provides a positive dining experience, with many customers enjoying the food and service. The average rating suggests a satisfying experience for most patrons.

Customer Favorites

Lemon chicken, egg rolls, and cheese wontons are frequently praised items. Spicy chicken with fried rice is also mentioned as a delicious choice.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant is described as a "hidden gem" or "hole-in-the-wall" with a nice interior decor. The service is often described as attentive, quick, and friendly.

Value & Quality

Portion sizes are generally considered generous. Food quality is mostly positive, with dishes described as delicious and flavorful, though one review found a dish overpriced and lacking in quality.

Areas for Improvement

One review mentioned that a specific dish (egg foo young) was overpriced and quickly made. Another review noted that the wonton soup only had two wontons.

Recent Trends

More recent reviews highlight the convenience of the location and the consistent quality of certain menu items. One review expressed concern about value for money on a particular dish.