Hong Kong Garden Chinese Restaurant

This place is peerless. The best Asian cuisine and takeout I’ve ever had. Don’t let the somewhat generic appearance fool you. This place is the real deal. I go with my wife and share meals and we almost NEVER finish the whole thing. I’ve yet to try something i didn’t love. Truly one of the best parts about living right outside Lancaster City, I kid you not.

Food was tasty but nothing exceptional. Huge portions. 2 people can definitely share a meal. The servers were great and the owner came out to talk to us and make sure everything was good. She was very nice.

Don’t understand all of the great reviews here. Brought the family on Saturday night for dinner– the place is desperate need of a refresh. Carpets are filthy, etc. we ordered the hot and sour soup, tofu with blackbean sauce, and beef with Hoi sin sauce. Hot and sour soup was excellent but the entrées were flavorless. The portions were large and the staff was very friendly, but not enough to earn a favorable review based on the lack luster food.

Standard issue Chinese fare. I eat lunch here a few times a year. A favorite of the blue hair crowd (which means I’ll probably be eating there a lot more in ten years or so). Pretty darn good and run by nice people.

There are a few things about this place that keep drawing me back.
The décor is dated but this is one of the things I admire. The dining room is one big open area with tables, booths and larger tables that each feature a lazy susan.
They are usually busy during lunch and tends to a mature crowd. The wait staff are efficient and professional and have been staples at this restaurant for a long time. You can tell this place has been here for years and that they have a loyal customer base. The wait staff recognize the loyals and are on a first name basis with some of them.
Mostly everything on their lunch menu is under $ 10 and is served with fried rice. There are many dishes to choose from including typical Chinese dishes you would expect to find but also with a few unique dishes. Fried noodles and hot tea are complementary. Both duck sauce and hot mustard are made available at each table. The meals are nicely portioned and leaves you with a full, satisfied stomach. The dishes are prepared well too. I have not had something there that I have not liked. Servers utilize carts to serve customers which is another old school characteristic that I enjoy.
All in all, this is a restaurant that I have always had a positive experience at. Management is friendly, staff is efficient and professional, the restaurant has a preserved dated look, the food is prepared well, portions are nice, and prices are affordable. I recommend this restaurant for all these reasons.

Wow! I haven’t had great chinese food since 2001. Hong Kong Gardens hit a homerun for me and my family!

Best Chinese restaurant that I’ve ever ate in!
My wife and I have been going there regularly for many years and everything that we’ve ever tried is always excellent!
The proprietors are very friendly and knowledgeable, and the wait staff are extremely accommodating !

This is a great Chinese spot that reminds me of home… where there is good Chinese everywhere. Their soups are amazing especially their vegetable ones. It was so good I got a large to take home and bring to work. I will definitely be going here again.

Really good chinese. The place has the décor, feel and service of a nice restaurant but the prices are normal and reasonable. We didn’t have to wait to be seated for dinner. Food tasted fresh and portions were large. We took home leftovers. I really liked that I didn’t have to drink a gallon of water during the night like it happens to me after having chinese at some other places. Will be back to get our chinese food fix.

Best Chinese place I’ve ever been to! I can’t believe I’ve lived in Lancaster for 30 years and I didn’t know about this place. The food is absolutely delicious and the service is excellent. The man at the front that walks you back is very friendly and welcoming. Portions are absolutely gigantic and the dinners include dessert and soup and an egg roll! Starting with my soup, it was a freshly made wonton soup with great flavor and ingredients. The egg roll was easily the best I had ever had, I’m not a big fan of egg rolls but I ate the entire thing. There were real whole shrimp inside it. I ordered Mongolian beef, and the beef was so tender it melted in my mouth. Pretty much every other Chinese restaurant I’ve been to, the beef is always rubbery. Not here! You can tell they use the freshest highest quality ingredients they can find. Our server was extremely attentive and even asked me if the food was spiced to my liking. Amazing place, I will be back for sure! I can’t go anywhere else for Chinese now. It’s been there since 1980 and there’s no question why. Great food and great service go a long way! Check it out, you won’t be disappointed.

This place is outstanding. It’s like an old traditional Chinese restaurant you’d find in a big city in their Chinatown. Food is authentic and amazing. The hot and sour soup is a must. All food is freshly prepared and to order. Have not tried take out but it seems they have a thriving take out business. We chose to eat there bc of how far we love, but the place is a super clean more upscale Chinese restaurant.

Beautiful atmosphere and very friendly wait staff. U can tell they truly love what they do! The food came quick, which was great for a lunch service. I got the orange beef, and it was done perfectly and so tender. I’m so glad this place is 2 minutes from me!

We have eaten there numerous times in the past and it was very good, last night it was horrible. We had very poor service; they forgot our appetizers, drinks, silverware and gave us the wrong food. There were carts of dirty dishes left sitting in the dining area one right beside our table. The food was bland, room temperature and did not get any better on their second attempt to prep it. The sauces were all thin and tasteless and the protions were no where as large as they have been. The staff were all young and preoccupied with their smart phones, they seemed less interested in customer service then what is acceptable. 4 months ago I would have recommeded this resturant to anyone after last night I would tell them save their money and go to a local «strip mall» chinese take out the food would be better.

By far the best Chinese food I have ever eaten. The service is equally as good as their food. I’m saddened by the fact that I’ve moved across the country and now live in Los Angeles. Every time I come home to Pennsylvania, this is one stop I make! I’d love for them to open up a restaurant in Burbank. Nothing out west comes close!

Hong Kong Gardens is definitely on my «best places in the world to eat list.» You think I’m kidding?
Have been eating their Hot & Sour Soup since they opened their doors [sometime around 1980]. Grew up in Lancaster, PA and served in the US Air Force all over the world. Have eaten Hot & Sour soup in 5 different countries, Tacoma, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, San Antonio, Phoenix, Charlotte, Honolulu and several smaller US towns in between. None make their Hot & Sour soup better than Hong Kong Gardens.
So three cheers and salutes to the chefs here!
I’ve only ever ordered the soup. You all can knock yourself out on the rest of the menu.

Excellent food and very reasonably priced. Unlike some Chinese restaurants which focus on delivery or takeout, this place has ample seating in a cozy environment. The staff are very friendly and service is prompt. This is an ideal place for a nice family meal. They also accommodate large groups which can be nice. We recommend it to anyone!

Oh my goodness…
I was here on Saturday night with my girlfriend and we had the best experience! The waiter was extremely nice, the atmosphere was welcoming and friendly, and the service was fast.
The eggrolls were hot and extremely fresh. The portion sizes were incredibly large. We also tried the fried dumplings for appetizers and they were cooked very well. We ordered two dinners but we could have easily gotten away with one dish. VERY impressed. We will be returning to this restaurant.

They have the best Chinese cook in town!
The sautéed stir fry chicken and green beans is my favorite.

I have searched, but there is no one that can even come close to the superior flavor for the Chinese food at Hong Kong Gardens. Hot and Sour soup made to order, outrageous!
Sizzling platters are fantastic and no skimping on serving sizes. Always enough to enjoy the next day.
Family owned and delighting foodies for over 30 years!
Way to go Steve and Susan!!!

I always treat my boyfriend by taking him here for a dinner every so often. The staff is always so nice, the location is incredibly clean, and the food is great. I’m not a huge fan of Chinese, but this is the place I go to when I feel like it.