Summer China Diner
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About Summer China Diner
Located in Houston, Summer China Diner offers a variety of options to suit your dining needs. We're open seven days a week from 10:30 AM to 10 PM, serving both lunch and dinner. Enjoy our classic comfort food through dine-in, takeout, or the convenience of our delivery and no-contact delivery servic...
Located in Houston, Summer China Diner offers a variety of options to suit your dining needs. We're open seven days a week from 10:30 AM to 10 PM, serving both lunch and dinner. Enjoy our classic comfort food through dine-in, takeout, or the convenience of our delivery and no-contact delivery services. We strive to be accessible to everyone, providing a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating. With a rating of 3.9 stars from 134 reviews, we invite you to experience Summer China Diner for yourself, whether you're dining solo or with company.
What Customers Say About Summer China Diner
Summer China Diner is a local favorite known for its delicious and consistently good food, especially the General Tso's chicken and bourbon chicken. Customers appreciate the friendly service, fast preparation, and generous portions. Some have noted inconsistent food quality.
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Summer China Diner Houston Reviews
Went around 5 pm and place was empty so was skeptical at first but glad I gave a new place a chance Friendly servers/Owners Food didn't take long at all Awesome local spot to eat at ,got the dinner for two deal that included everything except drinks Reasonably priced had a full take out box to go because of the amount that was given Orange chicken 7/10 Beef broccoli 9/10 Egg roll 10/10 MUST TRY super well seasoned and full of flavor Rangoon 9/10 really tasty too little sweet IMO but very good Wonton soup 8/10 first time trying wonton soup and glad I did Fried rice was literally just fried rice lol 7/10 Overall id recommend this place if you're in the mood for some Chinese very clean restaurant
I popped in while shopping 'cause I was really wanting rice and egg rolls, and wow, they were amazing! So much food for $19.56, it was perfect.
Today was my first time here, it's a nice little diner the food was hot and delicious. I was accompanied by my mom and we had a 3 course meal soups, appetizers, and main course. I would definitely eat here again :)
The food was so good! They actually use real thick chicken breast for their food. Its friendly and quiet. Food comes out fast and at a great price. Will definitely return !
The food is always hot and fresh! The orange chicken is huge and the portions are great👍🏼Egg rolls are small BUT very crunchy 😋 The server is always terrific and the overall ambiance is quiet and peaceful.
I love Summer China Diner! I've never had a bad meal here. I've ordered various items for my family over the past few years and they rave about quality and taste. Today, I ordered lunch portions of the sesame chicken, general tso chicken, and cashew chicken (first time) all with fried rice. The lunch portions are an excellent value and come with rice and a soup. In the past, I've also ordered shrimp fried rice (yum), various specialty dinners (all delicious), and crispy egg rolls (love them). I always call them directly for delivery orders because it is faster and they are super accommodating. Each delivery has been hot and quick. I definitely recommend trying Summer China Diner out!
Went around 5 pm and place was empty so was skeptical at first but glad I gave a new place a chance Friendly servers/Owners Food didn't take long at all Awesome local spot to eat at ,got the dinner for two deal that included everything except drinks Reasonably priced had a full take out box to go because of the amount that was given Orange chicken 7/10 Beef broccoli 9/10 Egg roll 10/10 MUST TRY super well seasoned and full of flavor Rangoon 9/10 really tasty too little sweet IMO but very good Wonton soup 8/10 first time trying wonton soup and glad I did Fried rice was literally just fried rice lol 7/10 Overall id recommend this place if you're in the mood for some Chinese very clean restaurant
I popped in while shopping 'cause I was really wanting rice and egg rolls, and wow, they were amazing! So much food for $19.56, it was perfect.
Today was my first time here, it's a nice little diner the food was hot and delicious. I was accompanied by my mom and we had a 3 course meal soups, appetizers, and main course. I would definitely eat here again :)
The food was so good! They actually use real thick chicken breast for their food. Its friendly and quiet. Food comes out fast and at a great price. Will definitely return !
The food is always hot and fresh! The orange chicken is huge and the portions are great👍🏼Egg rolls are small BUT very crunchy 😋 The server is always terrific and the overall ambiance is quiet and peaceful.
I love Summer China Diner! I've never had a bad meal here. I've ordered various items for my family over the past few years and they rave about quality and taste. Today, I ordered lunch portions of the sesame chicken, general tso chicken, and cashew chicken (first time) all with fried rice. The lunch portions are an excellent value and come with rice and a soup. In the past, I've also ordered shrimp fried rice (yum), various specialty dinners (all delicious), and crispy egg rolls (love them). I always call them directly for delivery orders because it is faster and they are super accommodating. Each delivery has been hot and quick. I definitely recommend trying Summer China Diner out!
Best General Tso Chicken in the Area! We also got the chicken fried rice with no vegetables and it was really good!
I have ordered food from here for several years. It is always delivered hot. The food is delicious, and I always use the great coupons they offer if you spend certain amounts.
This is my go to for takeout. Big portions fair prices. They are always friendly and fast. This is a hardworking immigrant family business. That much is obvious as soon as you walk in and see the whole family. I just love it
We've been getting deliver from here for years. Have always had a great experience! Consistent good food! No issues with delivery. Will definitely continue to order from here!
Every time my wife and I eat here we get outstanding service. Food is great & atmosphere is great.
Insanely good! I came here with my mother, we were not originally going to come here but the food here was amazing! Changed our minds, definitely going here again. The man was very kind, food was splendid and the environment gave quiet, friendly and calm vibes. Food for one person will be around ~10 for one dish and ~20 for two. The food is very filling, especially one dish which makes it cheap yet good quality. Everything is amazing! 100% recommend❤️
Super delicious as someone who has eaten real Chinese food I’d say this spot can be compared to the legit spots in Chinatown! I never liked shrimp fried rice in my life but I really liked it here, you can taste the quality. There is absolutely no fishiness in the shrimp at all (I can’t eat fishy food). The beef mushu is amazing, my favorite!!
This place is our go-to Friday night spot when I’m not in the mood to cook or clean. Usually order to go or sometimes dine in. The food is always delicious, my order’s always right, and the folks behind the counter are super friendly. Can’t go wrong!
Delivery is always fast and consistent. Great food.
Best Chinese in North East Houston! Someone took me here on a first date and that was the best that happened during that courtship or lack thereof. Lol Back to business - The owners are so kind and friendly. The restaurant is quiet and family oriented. There’s NOTHING bad on the menu. Simply a hidden gem.
Food has always been good love the bourbon chicken
Every time my wife and I eat here we get outstanding service. Food is great & atmosphere is great.
I have ordered food from here for several years. It is always delivered hot. The food is delicious, and I always use the great coupons they offer if you spend certain amounts.
This is my go to for takeout. Big portions fair prices. They are always friendly and fast. This is a hardworking immigrant family business. That much is obvious as soon as you walk in and see the whole family. I just love it
We've been getting deliver from here for years. Have always had a great experience! Consistent good food! No issues with delivery. Will definitely continue to order from here!
This place is our go-to Friday night spot when I’m not in the mood to cook or clean. Usually order to go or sometimes dine in. The food is always delicious, my order’s always right, and the folks behind the counter are super friendly. Can’t go wrong!
Super delicious as someone who has eaten real Chinese food I’d say this spot can be compared to the legit spots in Chinatown! I never liked shrimp fried rice in my life but I really liked it here, you can taste the quality. There is absolutely no fishiness in the shrimp at all (I can’t eat fishy food). The beef mushu is amazing, my favorite!!
Insanely good! I came here with my mother, we were not originally going to come here but the food here was amazing! Changed our minds, definitely going here again. The man was very kind, food was splendid and the environment gave quiet, friendly and calm vibes. Food for one person will be around ~10 for one dish and ~20 for two. The food is very filling, especially one dish which makes it cheap yet good quality. Everything is amazing! 100% recommend❤️
Came for lunch. Service was nice, food was good but it was SCORCHING hot!! I know Chinese food is usually hot but this is on another level. I couldn’t even eat for a few minutes. I had to crack open the egg roll and spring roll and let it breathe.
Came for lunch. Service was nice, food was good but it was SCORCHING hot!! I know Chinese food is usually hot but this is on another level. I couldn’t even eat for a few minutes. I had to crack open the egg roll and spring roll and let it breathe.
If I could give 0 stars I would! I was highly disappointed in the experience today. I decided to try this place because I was in the area and wanted some fried rice. The rice was bland and mushy, just basic steamed rice. The chicken had a really weird texture. I tasted this food that's all as you can see by the picture, spoke with the waiter and he asked if I wanted something else. Then he proceeded to say he would ask the manager first, came back to say the manager said no. I then asked to speak to the manager and he walked off. He avoided the table, no manager ever came out. I asked again for the manager and he says the manager is not there. They make no attempt to satisfy their customer. WILL NEVER VISIT THIS ESTABLISHMENT AGAIN. Save your money and find something better to eat. I had to pay for a plate full of uneaten food that was left there because IT'S NASTY! Do better.
I ordered pepper steak and received beef with onions and green peppers drowned in sauce. Not a flake of pepper anywhere. Chinese "restaurants" like this one do this frequently. They send you whatever they want, despite your order. Very frustrating and frankly, upsetting. Luckily I was able to receive a partial refund from the 3rd party app I ordered through. They sure put up a fight, though. I will not be ordering from this place again. I encourage others to be wary of this place and their crooked practices.
If I could give 0 stars I would! I was highly disappointed in the experience today. I decided to try this place because I was in the area and wanted some fried rice. The rice was bland and mushy, just basic steamed rice. The chicken had a really weird texture. I tasted this food that's all as you can see by the picture, spoke with the waiter and he asked if I wanted something else. Then he proceeded to say he would ask the manager first, came back to say the manager said no. I then asked to speak to the manager and he walked off. He avoided the table, no manager ever came out. I asked again for the manager and he says the manager is not there. They make no attempt to satisfy their customer. WILL NEVER VISIT THIS ESTABLISHMENT AGAIN. Save your money and find something better to eat. I had to pay for a plate full of uneaten food that was left there because IT'S NASTY! Do better.
I ordered pepper steak and received beef with onions and green peppers drowned in sauce. Not a flake of pepper anywhere. Chinese "restaurants" like this one do this frequently. They send you whatever they want, despite your order. Very frustrating and frankly, upsetting. Luckily I was able to receive a partial refund from the 3rd party app I ordered through. They sure put up a fight, though. I will not be ordering from this place again. I encourage others to be wary of this place and their crooked practices.
We ordered take out and I am extremely disappointed. My order of Mongolian Beef was not even Mongolian beef. They sent me the worst, most bland, flavorless broccoli and beef I've ever had the misfortune of eating. It's almost impressive how flavorless it came out. The shrimp curry was also disappointing but was at least edible. The sesame chicken had no complaints from anyone but the "Mongolian beef" was so awful, I'd never come here again.
We will not be coming back to this place. The food is overpriced for to go orders that are small portions. You get charged extra for fried rice with absolutely no flavor. The chicken was inedible, none of us could chew it. Service was good but the food was so bad that we will stay away.
We ordered take out and I am extremely disappointed. My order of Mongolian Beef was not even Mongolian beef. They sent me the worst, most bland, flavorless broccoli and beef I've ever had the misfortune of eating. It's almost impressive how flavorless it came out. The shrimp curry was also disappointing but was at least edible. The sesame chicken had no complaints from anyone but the "Mongolian beef" was so awful, I'd never come here again.
We will not be coming back to this place. The food is overpriced for to go orders that are small portions. You get charged extra for fried rice with absolutely no flavor. The chicken was inedible, none of us could chew it. Service was good but the food was so bad that we will stay away.
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14243 East Sam Houston Pkwy N Suite 800, Houston, TX 77044
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