3 Best Chinese Restaurants in Elk Grove, CA

“Journey to the Dumpling offers a relaxed Chinese restaurant serving various dumplings, noodle soups, and rice dishes, as well as beer and wine. Journey to the Dumpling is a vegetarian-friendly restaurant that specializes in dumplings. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. The staff can always help a guest with any menu item questions or suggestions. They have a variety of dumplings that are made to uniform perfection every time. Journey to the Dumpling is one of the places in Sacramento where you can be sure that your dumpling cravings will be satisfied. There are pan-fried Shanghai-style dumplings, XLB dumplings, noodle soups, and mandu that can be dipped into soy sauce or vinegar. They accept reservations only for larger parties of 12 or more. Journey to the Dumpling is wheelchair accessible and accepts credit card payments.”

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“Peony Palace is a little hidden gem located in Laguna Reserve Plaza and a must-stop if you like Chinese cuisine or Mongolian cuisine. The restaurant's ambiance is laid-back and makes you feel warm and invited. Their chef is excited to present authentic dishes to their guests with 15 years of experience cooking in the finest restaurants. The food comes out fast compared to other Chinese restaurants, and there is a lot more to even their basic dishes than in almost all other Chinese cuisines. They have an excellent selection of traditional dishes and Mongolian BBQ. They have tape on the floor for social distancing, gloves at the prep station, and minimal contact practices, which is excellent. Their Mu Shu Chicken includes sliced chicken, shredded cabbage, tender-crisp bean sprouts, bamboo, black mushrooms, and egg in a brown sauce, wrapped in thin rice paper. Peony Palace also has an outdoor seating facility and accepts credit card payments.”

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“Happy Garden offers a classic menu alongside a well-stocked full bar. Andy C has been the owner for over 20 years and has been cooking Chinese food. Andy C strives to provide the best-tasting food paired with a professional staff that will make you want to come back. This restaurant is dedicated to using the freshest ingredients, which is the cornerstone of their culinary philosophy, ensuring each dish attains a remarkable standard of texture and flavor. The restaurant specializes in an array of traditional Chinese styles, including Mandarin, Szechuan, Hunan, and Peking dishes, providing a diverse range of options to please every palate. At Happy Garden, customers are treated to not only the best-tasting food but also a team of professional staff who leave a lasting impression, making guests eager to return.”

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