China Gourmet

"Tried this place today for the first time. I got the sweet and sour chicken and fried rice. I also added the egg flour soup. The soup is DELICIOUS! They put just a tad bit of crab in it, and it really brings out a ton of flavor! The chicken was crispy but also tender. A perfect balance of sweet and sour for the sauce. However they cook the rice, is superb! Not greasy at all, no MSG and the veggies tasted so fresh! The lady that served us was incredibly nice and welcoming. Punctual and easy to talk with. Food was so good, I ordered take out for dinner and got it before we left! Blessings to this business and I look forward to filling my stomach again and enjoying wonderful smiles while dining in."

"I've been coming to this great little place since about 2014. The flavor and the tastes have not changed. The first time I came I pulled into the parking lot and thought to myself. I don't know if I want to stay, but I am so glad I did. I've eaten a lot of Chinese food all over the place and I have to say that when I come to Salem this is the only place I will eat if I'm hungry for Chinese. The staff are very friendly. The outside doesn't look like much, but inside is a very warm and inviting atmosphere. Nice tables. Nice lighting chopsticks on the table and the food is exceptional the sauces are thick and have loads of flavor. Also the portions are huge. The vegetables here are always fresh, never frozen. I don't believe I've ever had anything here that I didn't absolutely love. As you can tell by the photos it's always done hot and fresh and if you can't eat it all ,not a problem Take it home and warm it up later. It'll be just as good. Most everyone that we see there usually takes home a box... I usually get beef and something. The beef is always tender never cuts with a fork and as I said the vegetables are crisp and very good. If you're in Salem or close and you want to eat some of the best Chinese food, stop into China gourmet..."

"Really like the fried rice at this location. Usually the chicken curry version. The curry was so mild tonight that I could hardly taste the curry. Like every thing else, process just continue to increase. This dish was $9.00 just when they reopened after Covid and now it is $14.50."

"What a fantastic experience I just had at this small family owned Chinese restaurant. It's a definite must go to and try. The flavors are very fresh and not overpowering. I had 2 dishes and both were fantastic. Way superior to any other Chinese restaurant in town. Not a huge menu, but there's plenty to choose from and I can't wait to try more. So I did circle back around and had two more dishes and this place is the real deal. The Kung Pao chicken is by far superior than any other Chinese restaurant around and the fried rice is really really light and flavorful as well. Everything I had was amazing. Pork with pea pods and gourmet seafood udon noodle are great as well. Best part they are OPEN on Monday!!!"

"Awesome Chinese, best I've had in a while. Small, but well decorated inside. Feels family run. Quick service, excellent recommendations, but I'm guessing everything on the menu is good to excellent. The gourmet fried rice and sweet and sour chicken were a favorite. The sesame chicken was delicious, but not for everyone's palette. Kung Pao was highly recommended as their number one dish, we'll try that next time. If Panda is average, this place is excellent. They use decent size chunks of meat, the breading is consistent, crispy, and the sauce perfection. They do not use msg or put sugar in the sauce. It's small, but they could handle a larger group if you call ahead and go at an off time. There's a small parking lot."