China Yan - Dover

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China Yan

China Yan
3.8 / 5 (4697 reviews)

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China Yan presents a varied dining experience, with opinions swinging widely among its patrons. While some diners criticized the greasy, low-quality offerings and lackluster buffet options post-COVID, others celebrated the flavorful dishes like Zha Jiang Mian and generous portions, particularly the renowned beef teriyaki. The attentive staff and efficiency in service earned praise, although the ambiance and utensil choices left something to be desired. Many customers have found a reliable favorite in this restaurant, appreciating the authentic Chinese menu alongside American-Chinese staples, proving that for some, China Yan remains a hidden gem in the community.

Last update: 01.06.2026 from: Kasey

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★ 3.8 / 5 from 4697 reviews
john-huntington-haun-2
06.08.2024

Some of the food was ok most was not good at all they have styrofoam plates and plastic utensils and no one felt right after eating there. Friendly staff though.

sarah-zelonis
06.08.2024

Ordered the chicken chow mein dinner special with chicken fingers for myself and got… mini pork spare ribs maybe? instead. Rice was soggy and had no flavor and the chicken fingers were also mini sized and mushy. My husband at least got his correct order, General Tso’s chicken which he could barely eat as it was mostly just fried breading, same with the crab rangoons which he describes as terrible and had to spit out. Highly disappointing after waiting over an hour.

cathy-mccarthy-1
06.08.2024

Had a takeout order last nite. Horrible. The Sunday buffet had just closed. We got the picked over leftovers from that buffet it seemed. The egg roll was chewy like it was refried. The ribs were were little bits, ragoons, chewy and dry... I could go on... but it all ended up in the trash.

kasey-krueger
06.08.2024

My boyfriend and I were hungry, tired and craving crab rangoons. At 9:30pm, we ordered rangoons, golden chicken fingers, beef teriyaki, pork fried rice and beef lo mein. Our food was ready in 15 minutes. When I tell you China Yan has the best beef teriyaki I’ve ever tried, I am not exaggerating in the least. I don’t even like beef teriyaki but I was fighting my boyfriend for the last piece. There must have been 200 chicken fingers stuffed in our box. Rangoons were perfect, pork fried rice was a massive portion, and beef lo mein (it’s chow mein but New Englanders call it lo mein) was fantastic. Literally the best Chinese I’ve ever had. Thank you for making our Christmas ???

joanne-mitchell-fire
06.08.2024

Food was awful fried rice very bland,orange chicken was bland egg foo young over cooked and pupu platters were skimpy and over cooked. My husband got very sick after eating it.

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As a guest, you can use the WiFi of the place free of charge.

You can watch major sporting events on a screen / TV right in the restaurant.

The diner and its rooms are wheelchair accessible and thus reachable with a wheelchair or physiological disabilities.

You can also pay for your dishes with the common credit cards.

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