This place has somewhat taste worthy food and decent pricing for lunch. The food is very consistent. I have only one issue but to me its a big issue. I have noticed that they only sell egg rolls in orders of four for $7 bucks. Now this may sound ok right, so what's the problem?? Well the problem is. I don't want want four egg rolls. I only want one maybe two. Can you believe they wont sell one egg roll. So, they'd rather not sale any??? The issue is they know that most people like Egg Rolls, its part of the experience. I don't like being forced to do anything. But lets look at the money they're losing. I know I'm not the only one that does not want 4 egg rolls every time I come here. lets say they sold 1 for $1.50 cent. and they sell at least 10 a day. That's $15 a day and $450 a month. That's $5,400.00 annually on top of how ever many people choose to buy 4 for $7 dollars. Throwing money away because they want to Jedi mind trick you into buying what you don't need. Id rather go somewhere where I'm not penalized for only wanting one. Blessing blockers!!!

I ordered delivery from Hot Wok Cafe, and was very happy with the results. I'd initially been planning to order from a different restaurant, but they had "normalized" the names a bit. (What Chinese restaurant doesn't have chicken lo mein on the menu?) Hot Wok had higher ratings, so I took the plunge. (Hot Wok's website looks like it hasn't been updated since 2005, but it has pictures and good descriptions and worked, so not actually complaining.) The delivery order showed up exactly at the time I requested. The food was hot and in well sealed plastic containers. (Definitely recyclable, possibly reusable.) We didn't order the most exciting dishes, so I can't really comment on the flavors. But the chicken lo mein tasted as it should. The other dishes were solid as well. Most importantly, the fortune cookies were crisp but not stale. (And mine promised a very bright future.) I'll definitely be ordering from Hot Wok Cafe again. (And now that I've confirmed the basics are good, will likely branch out to something more interesting.)

I was starved... I was desperate for some comforting Chinese food... my previous dinner plans for the evening had been foiled... and I'm a fairly busy and regularly tired toddler-parent. That's a pretty decent setup for having fair and lowered expectations. Regardless, this restaurant fell so flat for me. The "crispy" salted squid/calamari was grossly pale, soggy, and flacid. Its flavor had potential but they should omit the word crispy from their menu. The lo mein had a "raw" soy sauce flavor vs a stir-fry caramelization. The fried shrimp was fine but meager for its pricing. The only thing that was a little enjoyable were the fried wontons (with ground chicken). Perhaps we ordered the wrong things but those are pretty standard Chinese cuisine staples. Will not likely be trying this restaurant again. Just drive a little farther up the street to Chi's Chinese to avoid disappointment.

Utterly shameful and embarrassing quality of service. Told my order would take 20 minutes only to arrive and find out it would take another 3 hours. I cancelled on the spot and thought I was done with it. But then I receive a call 4 hours later with some lady screaming at me over the phone, asking why I haven't picked up my order yet. When I explained what happened, that I had already cancelled my order several hours before it was even started, she said 'whatever' and ignored me until I hung up and called back. I'll have to call back tomorrow just to make sure they didn't charge me because I never got an answer. Busy day, I get it. But the attitude is unacceptable and I won't be ordering from this place ever again. As I said, utterly shameful and embarrassing.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30

Every dish I have had here has been amazing!! I love this restaurant! It’s my favorite! I been eating Chinese food since I was 8yrs old and I’m very critical… I’m also a Chef! So I tell you this food is definitely eat. Flavors are on point! This is Cashew Chicken in this pic! I also love the Hot Wok Seafood Soup I get it every day pretty much!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Beef with Oyster Sauce, Wor Wonton Soup, Combination Pan Fried Noodles, Steamed Dumpling 8, Beef Lo Mein, Cashew Chicken, Chicken Lo Mein, Shrimp Lo Mein
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

I've been a customer for many years, but Hot Wok Cafe has recently gone seriously downhill. After a recent bad experience, I thought I'd give them a second chance today. Nice looking TV pictures of menu items ... I ordered a luncheon special ($12 .... versus $7 a few years ago). Got a small plate of very uninspired, flavorless chop suey and a small bowl of white rice and a small, tepid soup. I usually consume everything put in front of me .... but not this time...I left over half! There must have been a management or ownership change .... they won't get a third crack at me!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

This place is one of best places to eat in Reseda. Ever since I moved to Reseda about 6 months ago, I've been trying every random restaurant I come across, and sadly, most of them are not very good. Just very average. Not so here. The food is excellent, and the lunch special, at $7.99 (as of June 2018) is an absolutely steal. You get tea, rice, fried wontons, soup, and a full entree for the price. (Served until 4 PM -- including weekends!!) I come home full and with enough food to eat nearly another full meal. It's one of the best deals around. The service is attentive and friendly. I have nothing to criticize!

I have been coming here for more than 10 years and am finally getting around to writing a review after my most recent visit. If you go at lunch time, they have many specials to choose from which come with soup and rice. My favorite items are the Beef Lo Mein and Kung Pao Chicken. On cold days or when I'm feeling sick, I usually get the Wor Wonton Soup to go. The staff always gives me good ideas of what to order on the menu and the food always comes out fast. Whenever I'm in the mood for Chinese food, this place always is my first choice.

Good service and ice cold beer.... but literally that's the only reason to go here! Miso was cold and basically French onion soup.. rolls were too covered in Sriracha and spicy sauce to eat while the other roll was overfilled with jalapeño (I normally enjoy spicy food btw), veggies in roll were stale/ water logged and actual fish was bland, did not taste fresh. Baked avocado was less than appealing. Regret paying for this horrible meal never returning or ordering!!!

I have not been to this Chinese Restaurant in many years, it was pretty good back then. I went last night and the service was impeccable. Jenny our server was on point. She poured water, sake and beers for me. She even boxed up our food to go. Unlike other places where they just hand you your box. The food was good, fresh especially the Orange Chicken. I will be going back and so will you.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50

The food is excellent but I'm giving this rating for the service. Out for dinner with my sons and everyone else around us was being taken care of except us. I had to signal to our waiter to get service. As people were leaving they were told good bye, we weren't even acknowledged. Unfortunately we won't be going back and it's sad because this was always our go to for take out or delivery.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$100+

From the moment you walk into this place you are greeted by friendly staff. Lots of smiles. Great luncheon menu selection, drinks and more. They also serve wines. You can host group meetings, get together with friends and family. Easy to get to via Metro Bus Line 166, 240, 744, 167 in the Vons supermarket lot. The food is excellent and so are the prices. Many customers speak well about it. Needs a bit of improvement in the restrooms throughout the day.

The food here is always good. The servers are friendly. This is a family favorite.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Honey Walnut Shrimp, Chicken Lo Mein
Wheelchair accessibility
One of our family members uses a walker, and they have no problem getting in. The tables are far enough apart for a wheelchair to get through.

Nice local Chinese restaurant without having to drive into LA or Monterey Park. Food was very good for a real reasonable price!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$100+
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Steam Fish with Ginger and Onions, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Combination Fried Rice
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

The remodel of this restaurant is so great! It's been a little bit since we were last here and it was very traditional Chinese restaurant decor previously. It's modern, bright, and feels spacious now. The food is just as delicious and perfectly prepared as before and reminds us why they've been a staple in Northridge for so many years. Lunch special: Mongolian Beef with Hot and Sour soup Vegetable Pan Fried Noodles add tofu

Delicious! Fast and every dish tastes good. Always go if Chinese food your desire!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Sesame Balls, Wor Wonton Soup, Combination Pan Fried Noodles, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Sweet and Pungent Chicken, Orange Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken

Just stopped in here at 9:05, right after they closed. The neon “OPEN” sign was still on, so I walked in and they told me they were actually closed, but as I was walking out, they called me back in and took my to-go order and apologized since the sign said “open”. They were friendly and helpful, and the food was delicious!
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

Last evening my wife picked up for take home. I'm not sure what happened here, but the food seemed noticeably different and tastier...better quality. I think since Pagoda Inn has closed, this place has has taken the new lead for "best in neighborhood". We had happy family and chinese chicken salad. Thanks for a nice meal! Pricing was reasonable as well.

I’ve been a regular customer of Hot Wok for years and they are always so nice and accommodating. Their Beef with String Bean is my favorite, and I love their Happy Family as well. I’m usually not a fan of Orange Chicken, but they do a great job with it. The chicken itself is very good, and their flavorings work beautifully.

Really great Chinese food in the valley, coming from a Chinese family who frequents Alhambra and San Gabriel for decent Chinese cuisine. The fish filet with ginger and green onion is absolutely delicious over rice. Also try their seafood hot pot and shrimp with lobster sauce. The orange beef is actually done really well.

This place is great for authentic tasting Taiwanese dishes. They cater to both Asian and American communities. So menus in English and Chinese. Good food. I love the steamed fish filet, 3 cup chicken is a solid dish for friends that aren’t down for traditional asian fare. The wait staff is friendly. Service is great.

I Ordered from this Chinese Place tonight my original Go to was closed called Chi's Chinese which is amazing. We ordered the beef and broccoli, it was awful, not sure what kind of meat this was, but it was not beef. The shrimp appetizer was bad also. The lo mein noodles were bland. I won't eat here again.

The kung pao three flavors is not flavorful, not spicy and and no salt. The egg Foo young with chicken was tasty but not salty, which is good of you don't eat salt. Might go back and try one more time...hmm maybe it needs a little more garlic. I don't know, not great but not too bad either …

Great tasting, high-quality food. Reasonable prices, very quiet, pleasant atmosphere.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicken Lo Mein, Orange Chicken

We almost always order to go from this restaurant, but very please with the food quality. Never had a issue with ordering and food ia ready on time. Of course we are return customers because we like the flavor.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Food is top quality. Best Asian food in the valley and the owners are very polite and professional. Excellent restaurant!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Best Chinese food in the Valley!!! Constantly delicious !! Love there king pow chicken and cashew chicken . Truth is everything is good . Definitely worth trying if you haven’t before. Hope you enjoy it as much as me and friends and family !!

I live in Santa Clarita, where Chinese restaurants are terrible. (Still can't figure that out) My husband and I found this restaurant by reviews in Northridge and decided to try it. Great food!!!! Sometimes service can be a little off, but

We always order by phone and pick up to take home. The order was taken by a young girl of about 12 years old. She told me the bill would be $56 and some change. When I picked up the food, the bill was $62.09. I did not want to argue with a

First and last time I will ever go. Told them I was a vegan. I ordered the house salad..it was delish until I had a shrimp in my mouth. I could not eat anything else I ordered. Good thing I'm not allergic to shellfish. Will never go again

Reason for 3☆☆☆ This is always our place for Chinese food. All dishes were very good except the cashew chicken. Cashew were burnt #:( therefore making the chicken taste funny. Should had order the 3 cup aromatic chicken, always delicious.

I'm picky with Chinese food but this restaurant is the best I've ever had. There's plenty of sauce and it's not watered down or tasteless like most places. I recommend it and I will order from them on the future. Great job!

First I would like you to know that I am originally from Brooklyn NY, and I know what great Chinese food is! I relocated to the San Fernando Valley, CA where I lived for over 20 years, and now I live in the Dallas TX area.

Bless the staff for their patience. I witnessed some of the rudest patrons while I was here. Saw too many geezers touching things they shouldn't have. Food was amazing.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Always delicious, great luncheon specials. Very clean and excellent food. We have been going there for over 20 years and never had a bad meal. Great service, very attentive and polite. Reasonably priced meals.

One of my favorite Chinese restaurants in the valley. It's a small family run, hole in the wall restaurant. I have dined here for years and it never fails to provide consistently great food and service.

Lina did such a great job getting my order together! And it seems the portions are more generous, the quality very high on everything. This is the place we should be supporting during these tough times.

I really like Hot Wok, they have something for everyone. Authentic three cup chicken for me, and then lunch specials for the western palette. Good, cheap, friendly service. Happy to go here every time.

I hope we have well passed the times when people wince when I mention a restaurant in a shopping center/ strip mall. When you decide to go to Hot Wok the first thing I want you to know is that all

Super awesome place, one of my favorite Chinese foods in the valley! If I could bathe in their braised pork belly I would. Thank you
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Enjoyed lunch, need to explore more items on menu
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Awesome food...e vent for the beef broccoli which was plain...great service and very reasonable prices...shu mai was off the chain
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

Love this place. Best Chinese food in the area
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Very delicious food i highly recommend if you happen to be in the area I drove all the way from Lynwood to get here to eat.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Loooove this place! Very family friendly and portions are generous. Been coming here for over 15 years and I recommend it always!!! Best service and selection of foods.

This restaurant has a large menu with many authentic Chinese dishes to choose from. The food was very tasty and the customer service was excellent! Highly recommended!

The staff were very friendly!!! The food was amazing and definitely filled me up. The portions are large and the prices are great. It's my new go to!

Ordered for delivery. Arrived early and still piping hot. Generous portions and very delicious. Love this food!!
Food: 5
Service: 5

Great place for a big group to share food with one another. Friendly staff, too. Definitely order some wonton and the honey walnut shrimp More

Tried the Mandarin lamb this time along with cashew chicken. Both were fantastic!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

First time trying it such an amazing place food is really nice and savory.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Excellent Chinese food!! Must try is the 3pot chicken and Chinese meatballs! Don't forget the sesame balls for desert!

The best Chineses restaurant in the San Fernando Valley. The shrimp balls and walnut shrimps are very good.

Not sure I’ve ever had such tasteless Chinese food before. Absolutely not.
Food: 1

We love this place.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Best Chinese food in the valley. I would live here if they would let me.

Their dim sum (I got har gaw and siu may) is soooooo goooood

Very polite staff. Food was ok and prices were reasonable.

Chinese chicken salad garbage and no fork
Food: 1

First time, good food and nice service.