China Villa restaurant

I have been meaning to try this place for about 10 years. For real. We always went to chrysanthemum down the street and I guess became wrongly stuck in our ways. Well, good thing the other guy shut down, because this place is great. We had really good, really fresh, not overly salty Americanized Chinese food. You know, it's all the good stuff you can find in Chinese places that cater to non-Chinese people. This place is definitely our new defacto local Chinese place. One other thing, they have a sign that says no MSG and I really believe it. I trust them and from eating there, I trust that there actually is NO msg.

Delicious sweet "N" sour pork, best in Marin. You get so much food for a single dinner and it is delivered hot and fresh. So happy I treated myself to our local China Villa in San Anselmo.

Jesus Requena

Food is great. Service is fast for take away

Denika Chatman (Big Nino)

This is the only Chinese food I eat in San Rafael. Sometimes, I crave it. Their shrimp fried rice, and chicken chow mein is the best I've tasted since I was a kid. That real authentic taste. Plus, I don't have to worry about peas and carrots in my fried rice (that's a no-no). Their rice is full of flavor. You know it when you see it because it's not white with stuff mixed in. I absolutely love this place. It's in the next city over but it's worth it...

Jonathan Bleier

I wanted to add this to this review. I get this all the time, and I love this place. It is so good! I got takeout and it was awesome! I got mu shu pork, deep fried orange chicken, and deep fried general Tso’s, and house special chow mein, best ever, and I couldn’t be happier! Second time ordering and I still love this food every-time. Third, forth, and you will understand why.

Emilia McBride-Lawrence

I only do pick up from this place. The food is always good and the host knows who ordered what whenever they go to pick up and she’s nice too!

Maddy S

Just had Orange chicken, green beans and won ton soup (which had a generous portion of meaty won tons and veggies). Excellent. Very to glad find China Villa.

Haig Kupelian

Nice restaurant with great items the restaurant is hidden in a remote area of San Anselmo so good luck finding it but overall great restaurant.

Ruthie D.

Delicious sweet "N" sour pork, best in Marin. You get so much food for a single dinner and it is delivered hot and fresh. So happy I treated myself to our local China Villa in San Anselmo.

J Z

I have been meaning to try this place for about 10 years. For real. We always went to chrysanthemum down the street and I guess became wrongly stuck in our ways. Well, good thing the other guy shut down, because this place is great. We had really good, really fresh, not overly salty Americanized Chinese food. You know, it's all the good stuff you can find in Chinese places that cater to non-Chinese people. This place is definitely our new defacto local Chinese place. One other thing, they have a sign that says no MSG and I really believe it. I trust them and from eating there, I trust that there actually is NO msg.

Kathy Austin

Great food for great prices. Staff very friendly. I've sampled almost the entire menu and ours all good. Quiet place to relax and enjoy a meal or order for takeout or delivery.

Jeff

The food here is great. It tastes amazing and has very high quality.

Nice people run this place, and the food is terrific. I recommend the sesame beef!

Solid ordinary Chinese food. Kung pow tofu was good. Ask for the chili sauce container because it's delicious.

Keenan Pepper

Solid ordinary Chinese food. Kung pow tofu was good. Ask for the chili sauce container because it's delicious.

Fast service while you are there but can be kinda off sometimes with their service too... for example, I was at work and wanted to order a delivery cause the delivery fee is only $2 but when I called them they told me they don't deliver till 4:30-On (called an hr to early) which is whatever. I don't mind. So I called back after 4:30 and there phone line was busy for two hours..... So being VERY hungry, I took my fifteen to leave and go there. When I showed up, he checked the phones when I asked him what was going on and the phone wasn't on the receiver. Luckily, he took my order asap, told the cook I was in a rush to accommodate me for having to leave my job cause I wanted their food (all i was willing to pay for price wise), and had it in my hands with everything I ordered ready to go in 11 mins... (was on the phone right after i put in my order so it was unintentionally timed) and honestly the food was ehh. For the price it wasn't bad at all but it could have been better. Then again, I got my food in fifteen mins so idk... But they have menus in different prices under different links online, they lag alot and it's not alot of foot traffic inside at 6pm (one person) but after the phone was back on the receiver the phone was blowing up so I think they are more known for take out. I give this three stars cause I'm willing to try them again, I suppose.

chizzle Wizzle

Not sure whats happened but i think the cook may need to learn from who cooked before him and pay attention to details on ingredients and techniques .one last chance from my end hopefully they figure it out because l love this resturant

Anjelika Rogers

Fast service while you are there but can be kinda off sometimes with their service too... for example, I was at work and wanted to order a delivery cause the delivery fee is only $2 but when I called them they told me they don't deliver till 4:30-On (called an hr to early) which is whatever. I don't mind. So I called back after 4:30 and there phone line was busy for two hours..... So being VERY hungry, I took my fifteen to leave and go there. When I showed up, he checked the phones when I asked him what was going on and the phone wasn't on the receiver. Luckily, he took my order asap, told the cook I was in a rush to accommodate me for having to leave my job cause I wanted their food (all i was willing to pay for price wise), and had it in my hands with everything I ordered ready to go in 11 mins... (was on the phone right after i put in my order so it was unintentionally timed) and honestly the food was ehh. For the price it wasn't bad at all but it could have been better. Then again, I got my food in fifteen mins so idk... But they have menus in different prices under different links online, they lag alot and it's not alot of foot traffic inside at 6pm (one person) but after the phone was back on the receiver the phone was blowing up so I think they are more known for take out. I give this three stars cause I'm willing to try them again, I suppose.

The food was good but it was hard to believe this business passed their sanitary health code inspection. Unfortunately the restaurant is very dirty and run down. It desperately needs renovation.

They seriously need to fix the menus. I supposedly order a dish that costs 8 bucks. Went there for pick up & came out with -19 dollars on my bank account. I also asked how much would it be if I added veggies to my plate they said about 15 bucks total so I said no just have whatever I ordered first. But I guess it didn’t make any difference. Bad service

No. Just don’t. Spent $80 on very soggy very gross general tso’s / orange chicken / king pao chicken. Tried to improve a few dishes with an air fryer but failed. Never ordering ever again.

Ross Johanson

No. Just don’t. Spent $80 on very soggy very gross general tso’s / orange chicken / king pao chicken. Tried to improve a few dishes with an air fryer but failed. Never ordering ever again.

Michelle Eastman

The food was good but it was hard to believe this business passed their sanitary health code inspection. Unfortunately the restaurant is very dirty and run down. It desperately needs renovation.

Diego Pineda

They seriously need to fix the menus. I supposedly order a dish that costs 8 bucks. Went there for pick up & came out with -19 dollars on my bank account. I also asked how much would it be if I added veggies to my plate they said about 15 bucks total so I said no just have whatever I ordered first. But I guess it didn’t make any difference. Bad service

I just ordered take out and ended up throwing it away after 3 bites. General Tso’s was mushy and tasted like old fryer grease. First time trying, won’t be back.

i just ordered $80 worth of food for the kids and the lady refused to give us more than two fortune cookies. she said she has to charge for anything beyond that. the food is very average—the egg rolls are super soggy. and definitely don’t eat there: the place is freezing and the heat is off.

This restaurant has real lemon chicken breast strips on their menu and has for many years! We just ordered this dish and was so disappointed that we got lemon chicken nuggets 😔. We called to inquire and was told that it was the same thing! Not the same thing at all.

Khash Kiani

i just ordered $80 worth of food for the kids and the lady refused to give us more than two fortune cookies. she said she has to charge for anything beyond that. the food is very average—the egg rolls are super soggy. and definitely don’t eat there: the place is freezing and the heat is off.

Cynthia Silva

This restaurant has real lemon chicken breast strips on their menu and has for many years! We just ordered this dish and was so disappointed that we got lemon chicken nuggets 😔. We called to inquire and was told that it was the same thing! Not the same thing at all.

Holly Phillips

I just ordered take out and ended up throwing it away after 3 bites. General Tso’s was mushy and tasted like old fryer grease. First time trying, won’t be back.