Food was fresh, cooked to order and delicious. Had beef broccoli and noodles, chicken and string bean. The egg rolls were fresh. Service was fast. Very polite and friendly staff. Location was very clean and in order. Prices were reasonable. Went in for lunch menu. Portions were very generous. Quality of meat was excellent and fresh. Loved this place. Will be going back. The taste of the food was very nice.

angel cardenas

Food was fresh, cooked to order and delicious. Had beef broccoli and noodles, chicken and string bean. The egg rolls were fresh. Service was fast. Very polite and friendly staff. Location was very clean and in order. Prices were reasonable. Went in for lunch menu. Portions were very generous. Quality of meat was excellent and fresh. Loved this place. Will be going back. The taste of the food was very nice.

Pauline H

Chinese takeout spot with a VERY toned down Szechuan spice. Came here for late night food and the lady was so nice!!! Dishes I recommend are string beans,Kung Pao chicken, and string beans. Im Chinese and thought the spicy szechuan chicken wasnt spicy at all, more like takeout style than actual szechuan. All the dishes need more garlic, onion, szechuan peppers, and chilli peppers to qualify as authentic szechuan food. Chilli oil on the condiments was too pickley. No this is not authentic szechuan food where everything is stir fried in mountains of spices. This is more like above average Chinese takeout with a twist and the service is excellent. Very good prices.

Daniel De Leon

I’ve been told that when in Los Angeles eat Chinese food. I’m so glad I did. Chinese Friends was a nice treasure among the Chinese restaurants I was googling in the area. The food was exceptional and the price right for the amount of food. I can not express how delicious the food was. It was not that over salted Chinese food you find elsewhere and their sweet was just right. Their presentation deserves a praise (made it that more special). The order came with a complimentary pot of steamed rice. It would have been nice to know about the rice ahead of time: I would not have ordered the fried rice but anything excess was take out. My only dissatisfaction was the fact that they had no allergy information on their food (had a sister-in-law with gluten allergy). Regardless I look forward to the other options on their menu.

I’ve been told that when in Los Angeles eat Chinese food. I’m so glad I did. Chinese Friends was a nice treasure among the Chinese restaurants I was googling in the area. The food was exceptional and the price right for the amount of food. I can not express how delicious the food was. It was not that over salted Chinese food you find elsewhere and their sweet was just right. Their presentation deserves a praise (made it that more special). The order came with a complimentary pot of steamed rice. It would have been nice to know about the rice ahead of time: I would not have ordered the fried rice but anything excess was take out. My only dissatisfaction was the fact that they had no allergy information on their food (had a sister-in-law with gluten allergy). Regardless I look forward to the other options on their menu.

Chinese takeout spot with a VERY toned down Szechuan spice. Came here for late night food and the lady was so nice!!! Dishes I recommend are string beans,Kung Pao chicken, and string beans. Im Chinese and thought the spicy szechuan chicken wasnt spicy at all, more like takeout style than actual szechuan. All the dishes need more garlic, onion, szechuan peppers, and chilli peppers to qualify as authentic szechuan food. Chilli oil on the condiments was too pickley. No this is not authentic szechuan food where everything is stir fried in mountains of spices. This is more like above average Chinese takeout with a twist and the service is excellent. Very good prices.

+1

This is a great place for pick up. Food is good and they're so quick and accommodating. Right by frwy, lots of parking. Pop in and grab dinner anytime!

Mary Jane Rogers

This is a great place for pick up. Food is good and they're so quick and accommodating. Right by frwy, lots of parking. Pop in and grab dinner anytime!

Time2danz

I ordered a beef curry and I did NOT ask for extra black pepper. I asked for extra peas like I always had in the past. I enjoy spicy but when it makes your stomach feel on fire and makes your lips burn, that's a bit much! I've ordered this in the past and it's never been a oroblem until now. I miss the old staff. I need to find a new go-to restaurant. And no I will not pay for $20 for a meal that's over spiced.

I ordered a beef curry and I did NOT ask for extra black pepper. I asked for extra peas like I always had in the past. I enjoy spicy but when it makes your stomach feel on fire and makes your lips burn, that's a bit much! I've ordered this in the past and it's never been a oroblem until now. I miss the old staff. I need to find a new go-to restaurant. And no I will not pay for $20 for a meal that's over spiced.

This used to be one of my favorite restaurants. I live in South Orange County, and whenever I fly out of LAX, I always arrive early so I can eat at Chinese Friends schwan Restaurant. The two ladies who work there are always wonderful, and I genuinely enjoy talking to them. The food has always been great, and my favorite menu item has always been the Kung Pao Chicken. However, tonight was a completely different experience. I ordered the same dish as always, but the food was slimy. I didn’t think much of it at first, but then I realized the chicken was raw. I informed the young lady working there, and they were apologetic and they took the item back to the kitchen. When they brought it out again, I started eating only to realize the chicken was still raw. For the third time, they took it back and incredibly, they returned it a third time still raw. Whoever was cooking had absolutely no idea what they were doing. If a customer sends food back even once, the kitchen should be checking it carefully before sending it back out—especially chicken. I worked in the restaurant industry for over 14 years, and you never send the same dish back to a customer once it has been returned. You remake it fresh and inspect it carefully, especially when dealing with raw poultry. Once raw chicken is mixed with sauce, you cannot simply throw it back in the pan and expect it to cook properly. The sauce will burn before the chicken cooks thoroughly. This cooking 101. This is dangerous and can seriously harm someone. I am flying to Washington, D.C. tonight, and I sincerely hope I don’t get sick on the plane. This was extremely disappointing, especially from a restaurant I have supported and visiting for long time.

Farid Jalala

This used to be one of my favorite restaurants. I live in South Orange County, and whenever I fly out of LAX, I always arrive early so I can eat at Chinese Friends schwan Restaurant. The two ladies who work there are always wonderful, and I genuinely enjoy talking to them. The food has always been great, and my favorite menu item has always been the Kung Pao Chicken. However, tonight was a completely different experience. I ordered the same dish as always, but the food was slimy. I didn’t think much of it at first, but then I realized the chicken was raw. I informed the young lady working there, and they were apologetic and they took the item back to the kitchen. When they brought it out again, I started eating only to realize the chicken was still raw. For the third time, they took it back and incredibly, they returned it a third time still raw. Whoever was cooking had absolutely no idea what they were doing. If a customer sends food back even once, the kitchen should be checking it carefully before sending it back out—especially chicken. I worked in the restaurant industry for over 14 years, and you never send the same dish back to a customer once it has been returned. You remake it fresh and inspect it carefully, especially when dealing with raw poultry. Once raw chicken is mixed with sauce, you cannot simply throw it back in the pan and expect it to cook properly. The sauce will burn before the chicken cooks thoroughly. This cooking 101. This is dangerous and can seriously harm someone. I am flying to Washington, D.C. tonight, and I sincerely hope I don’t get sick on the plane. This was extremely disappointing, especially from a restaurant I have supported and visiting for long time.

Yande

Fried rice wasn’t “frying” and most of the food made here is underwhelming. The cashier was sweet and funny. She tried to do a good job.

Once in a blue moon, I crave Chinese takeout. I ordered General Tso’s Chicken and they delivered some sort *stir fried chicken* that could have easily been confused for tofu with an odd spongy texture. Extremely strange. Even the rice was under cooked and crunchy. Super disappointing and expensive - ended up eating a banana for dinner 💔

The food is awful. I ordered wonton soup and it tastes burned. I ordered general tso chicken, more like private tso. The chicken in the soap and the meal feels stringy---like not a hardy piece of chicken. Do not go here.

Hanna Utkin

Once in a blue moon, I crave Chinese takeout. I ordered General Tso’s Chicken and they delivered some sort *stir fried chicken* that could have easily been confused for tofu with an odd spongy texture. Extremely strange. Even the rice was under cooked and crunchy. Super disappointing and expensive - ended up eating a banana for dinner 💔

Student Loan Rage

The food is awful. I ordered wonton soup and it tastes burned. I ordered general tso chicken, more like private tso. The chicken in the soap and the meal feels stringy---like not a hardy piece of chicken. Do not go here.

Nate Thuli

Just ordered take-out from here since it was showing up highly-rated on Uber Eats. Tasted terrible with a horrible burnt flavor like it was scraped from the bottom of dirty pans. The Kung Pao chicken was completely inedible. $85 order and we threw it all in the garbage. So disappointing, especially with hungry kids wanting dinner.

Mark Shepherd

i went there January 14 2026, I ordered takeout and the orange chicken was not crispy or fully cooked, the shrimp fried rice was not fried it was only white rice mixed with shrimp, green onions, eggs and hard peas, i had to put soy sauce on it. the beef in the beef and broccoli was gummy. this is the worst Chinese restaurant in Hawthorne. do not eat here...

Dexter Andrews

If you want to throw away your money definitely consider coming here. The food is absolutely inedible. The family all agreed food went straight to the trash. It’s a shame too because we don’t like to waste food here. Keep in mind all sales are final and no refunds.

Deveney Marshall

Walked in, interested in eating at this restaurant. It was my first time The menu was very long and I had to use the restroom I kindly asked the lady at the counter if I could use the restroom first only for her to tell me that I needed to purchase something first. As I said the menu was rather long and I really had to go so I just walked out. My intention was to buy something but not be rushed just to use the restroom. That’s not how you do business. 1 star for customer service.

Walked in, interested in eating at this restaurant. It was my first time The menu was very long and I had to use the restroom I kindly asked the lady at the counter if I could use the restroom first only for her to tell me that I needed to purchase something first. As I said the menu was rather long and I really had to go so I just walked out. My intention was to buy something but not be rushed just to use the restroom. That’s not how you do business. 1 star for customer service.

If you want to throw away your money definitely consider coming here. The food is absolutely inedible. The family all agreed food went straight to the trash. It’s a shame too because we don’t like to waste food here. Keep in mind all sales are final and no refunds.

i went there January 14 2026, I ordered takeout and the orange chicken was not crispy or fully cooked, the shrimp fried rice was not fried it was only white rice mixed with shrimp, green onions, eggs and hard peas, i had to put soy sauce on it. the beef in the beef and broccoli was gummy. this is the worst Chinese restaurant in Hawthorne. do not eat here...

Just ordered take-out from here since it was showing up highly-rated on Uber Eats. Tasted terrible with a horrible burnt flavor like it was scraped from the bottom of dirty pans. The Kung Pao chicken was completely inedible. $85 order and we threw it all in the garbage. So disappointing, especially with hungry kids wanting dinner.

If I could leave negative stars for food, I would. General Tso’s chicken was literally the smell and texture of canned cat food. Spare ribs were like soggy socks, everything was absolutely inedible. Do not go here if you care about your mental and physical wellbeing.HORRIBLE HORRIBLE FOOD!!! STAY AWAY!!!

The direct service was decent. My issue is the food is extremely to salty. Full of sodium. If you're trying to watch your salt intake this is not the place. The server asked how we liked the food we expressed our honest opinion she apologized. She didn't offer an alternative or an compensation on the entree we couldn't consume or eat. We left a $32.00 plate on the table because of the salt/sodium. After we express our honest opinion she acted as if this wasn't her first time hearing this. But, that didn't change the fact that she still wanted us to pay for a platter full of salt. Usually, we would have packed it up and taken it home for leftovers, we left it on the table. We asked her to taste it so she will know and understand our concerns. She nicely declined. Our health is more important. I truly would have liked to enjoy our food. Honestly, as a server if you know the food is prepared with too much salt you should ask the customer how can you fix it to satisfy your customers for customer satisfaction and future visits. Now, we won't be going back. I hope this review will be taken into consideration for all.

Clifford Shikler

If I could leave negative stars for food, I would. General Tso’s chicken was literally the smell and texture of canned cat food. Spare ribs were like soggy socks, everything was absolutely inedible. Do not go here if you care about your mental and physical wellbeing.HORRIBLE HORRIBLE FOOD!!! STAY AWAY!!!

Sean J

Called today for the 3rd time in as many months. The 1st time someone answered. He asked if I could hold, and after 10 minutes of waiting. I just hung up. If they don't want my business, they won't get it. Just wanted to share so that others don't call in and waster their time. Maybe order in person?

T

The direct service was decent. My issue is the food is extremely to salty. Full of sodium. If you're trying to watch your salt intake this is not the place. The server asked how we liked the food we expressed our honest opinion she apologized. She didn't offer an alternative or an compensation on the entree we couldn't consume or eat. We left a $32.00 plate on the table because of the salt/sodium. After we express our honest opinion she acted as if this wasn't her first time hearing this. But, that didn't change the fact that she still wanted us to pay for a platter full of salt. Usually, we would have packed it up and taken it home for leftovers, we left it on the table. We asked her to taste it so she will know and understand our concerns. She nicely declined. Our health is more important. I truly would have liked to enjoy our food. Honestly, as a server if you know the food is prepared with too much salt you should ask the customer how can you fix it to satisfy your customers for customer satisfaction and future visits. Now, we won't be going back. I hope this review will be taken into consideration for all.