Ten Great Chinese Restaurants in Orange County

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Shame on you for recommending  Capital Seafood- as they still continue to serve shark fin soup despite the devastating effect it is having on world shark populations!

I very much enjoyed eating at Jamillah Garden in Tustin -- how does Mas Islamic compare?  It's the same lady, correct?  Her "HomeMake Noodles" were terrific. 

Mr. Ubergeek is a fine culiniphile, but like some Chinese food,I was still hungry after reading this shallow list.

Yes, I know, this is "10 Great Chinese," not the "10 Best Chinese," but the only reason Ho Toy made the cut is because it's near the author's residence.  This would be like me including California Wok...except California Wok, in addition to being the neighborhood Chinese-eria, is actually a much more solid choice, with filet mignon-grade House Special Beef; tender, dark green broccoli even during the months when broccoli is not in season; and, dare I say, equally-worthy orange chicken.

The fact that you always see a table with on-duty Costa Mesa police officers eating at California Wok speaks volumes.  Cops know food.

But still I wouldn't've included California Wok...if Irvine is the Taipei of Southern California, I'd rather have seen at least another Taiwanese in here.  Mas Islamic is uniquely OC and is a great choice...we need more uniquely OC and concede the noodle soup and porridge to the SGV.

I'll say it again, yes, I know, this is "10 Great Chinese," but when newlyweds Josh and Britney visit Orange County from Omaha, I'd hate for them to Google "10 Great Chinese" and end up in the Albertson's shopping center on State College Boulevard.

Mr. Ubergeek is a versatile and accomplished food connoisseur but having him do this list is like having Albert Pujols pitch an inning.....sure, he can throw a strike or two and retire the side, but you really need him to DH. I just hope Edwin won't be doing "10 Great Ethiopian" or "10 Great Farmers Markets."  

Golden star, former duong son is on bolsa next to quan hy

What about Long Hai in Old Tustin??

manager at capital seafood at diamond jamboree told me capital seafood in GG is related, and owned by the same family. 

How about Ten Ten in Anaheim?

Hurray for puttin Chong Qing high up on here. Their lamb with cumin is incredible and is one of the only places were "extra spicy" means "really, really face-melting" spicy.

I just wish the went heavier on the Sichuan pepper.