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Lees Chinese Food in Ventura

4.1 (163) 2673 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93003, United States

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Chinese restaurant
Asian restaurant

Location on the map

Ventura, Ventura County, California, US

Phone: +1 805-648-4811
Site: http://venturaleeschinesefoo...

Opening hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:11 AM–3 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–3 PM
Thursday:11 AM–3 PM
Friday:11 AM–3 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM–9:30 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.1

163 Reviews for Lees Chinese Food 2024:

Review №1

2023-07-27 21:24:10

The Chinese food you had growing up, is still here. This is a rare treat for Chinese food enthusiasts of what some may call standard fare is now the uncommon bordering on rare variation of family owned Chinese food done the right way. Delicious.Food aside, service was atrocious, and the atmosphere hasnt changed since the early 90s, so, pretty much a classic experience. But the food is worth it.

Review №2

2022-09-20 17:44:23

The guy at the counter was nice and helpful with our order. Our food was hot and looked really yummy. The food was was ok we were really hungry so we ate it I just cant say say that it had a taste that I can say I really enjoyed. I will not be going back

Review №3

2023-09-25 04:04:53

I always get the pork chow mein from Lees because it is unbeatable in all of Ventura in my opinion. It hits the spot, the portion is generous for the price, and it is always so delicious. Thanks Lees!

Review №4

2023-09-04 01:44:43

Really? This place is amazing, honey walnut shrimp, spicy chicken and chicken chow main. You cant go wrong! Its so good! Service is amazing, delivery, amazing! All in all, this place is awesome!

Review №5

2023-05-01 18:05:11

My friend recommended this place because she always gets the pork fried rice. It was delicious! They gave a decent amount of food for the price. I would only suggest more rice that comes with the meals. The kids usually dont like spicy food but did not complain about the orange chicken. I will go again next time I want some Chinese food.

Review №6

2023-08-13 22:48:51

Ever since husband and I got violently ill for two days after eating spoiled sweet and sour pork, we refused to step foot in the place. Doesnt seem to clean inside, either.

Review №7

2019-07-06 03:03:58

Very very bland Chicken Fried Rice. The most tasteless I have ever had in a chinese eatery. Service was ok. Nobody smiles.

Review №8

2023-11-20 04:44:50

Great Chinese food made by locals. Not the most appealing inside.

Review №9

2022-12-11 20:56:01

The sesame chicken was really good and a generous amount. I usually don’t eat that much for lunch but I couldn’t stop, so good. The spring roll was good. The kids really loved the orange chicken. We’ll be going back for sure!

Review №10

2023-05-29 15:31:39

UPDATE!! 05/29/2023Friend talked me into trying this place again. I do not know why I listened to him. NEVER AGAIN!!! Panda Express is far superior then this place. I ordered Kung Pao Chicken, my usual at every Chinese restaurant. The container was half full of liquid. I was thinking, ok lots of juices to mix with the rice & noodles. WRONG!! It was oil and a few drops of.......? Save your time & money and go to Gourmet Oriental!Walked in before 3. A guy sitting, eating. Just smacking his lips away. GROSS!!! Totally ignoring me. Before I got out of the car I noticed 2 or 3 people walking out, holding nothing. Now, I realize there was no service. Again this was before 3. Oh well. They lost my business. The place looks like it hasnt been cleaned in years. Papers piled up behind the counter. Floors are filthy. Didnt get close enough to the tables. It didnt even smell like a Chinese place.

Review №11

2023-05-06 19:10:22

Very good food I go there at least twice a week. I recommend their beef broccoli and chicken broccoli. When it comes to the chicken broccoli I highly encourage anyone to try it with the brown sauce used in the beef broccoli dish. The older guy that works at the front desk will sometimes refuse to check the food to see if it’s right. It’s not his job according to him. I wonder if the owner knows about this.🤔

Review №12

2023-11-04 15:56:27

I usually call in to go orders but they always great

Review №13

2023-01-08 23:09:30

RUDE AND FILTHY.I walked in to place an order for shrimp fried rice and asked the worker behind the counter how much a large would be and he rudely replied “look at the menu”. Being someone that wears eyeglasses to read fine print, I was unable to see the prices hints the reason me asking him in the first place! No thanks. I walked out empty handed and after much thought I’m glad I did. The floors were covered in filth as if they hadn’t been cleaned in decades, and I can’t even imagine what the food would have tasted like. Furthermore, the place was empty! If I could give zero stars I would!

Review №14

2019-12-15 18:15:56

First time visiting, very welcoming and the food was delicious

Review №15

2023-08-09 03:21:11

Best Chinese food in Ventura area, by far. Eat in or get your food to go!

Review №16

2020-04-29 03:07:54

Food is good/great/ delicious... Fast delivery too...

Review №17

2018-08-07 05:37:45

The food is ok. I felt a lot of things tasted the same. The vegetables did not taste fresh and the meat was rubbery way too chewy for my taste. The facility looks very dated. It is in dire need of a good cleaning. The carpet gives it a dirty look and I assume it has not been replaced in a while. We ordered one of their specials that includes appetizers and a plate. The rice arrived in a broken plastic bowl that looked like it had seen better days. There were shelves on the wall in the dinning area that were stacked with clutter possibly trash. Safe to say I will not return.

Review №18

2022-05-09 22:13:20

I was very disappointed.It use to be really delicious fresh. My experience was less then leftovers.Rice was very dry and salty one of the sauces was watery.... I could go one ! Sadly Im done this isnt the first time over the last few years.... I was hoping.

Review №19

2022-05-11 00:42:55

Oh man it’s pretty dang authentic. Ate it all in one sitting. Sesame chicken is just the right amount of spicy too; can’t wait to try the rest!

Review №20

2023-06-05 03:01:16

Take out and delivery service is spatacular. The food is hot and delicious.

Review №21

2021-11-04 01:42:21

YUMMY! Shrimps are so soft and tender. Never overcooked. I have tried almost every dish and they all are good. Go for it. Delivery fast too

Review №22

2021-05-28 18:58:42

Ive lived here for 34 years and yesterday was my first time eating Lees Chinese. I am amazed and ashamed it took me this long to try it! Food is very flavorful and the won ton soup was to die for! Im gonna be a new regular here.

Review №23

2023-07-17 16:56:58

Very delicious. 😊😇 100% recomendedded.

Review №24

2023-06-14 04:17:13

Absolutely gas, this place is bitchen. Peter the chef is an animal.

Review №25

2019-03-06 05:58:45

Sorry to rate so poor but your service is terrible. Not a good idea to stand at the front door and smoke while your customers are inside eating. I dont think I ever felt like more of an imposition coming into an establishment to try and enjoy the offering. Wont be back. Food is only so-so. Waste of time. Hope they look up from their phone to greet you. Good luck.

Review №26

2012-08-01 02:44:02

Dont judge the food by the outside decor. Actually the food is very good and they have an excellent chef. The triple Kung Pal came in huge portions with lots of beef and chicken. Worth a stop if craving for authentic home style cooking. They do have lunch specials priced at $5 and up. I like the food here and plan to come again.

Review №27

2018-12-03 02:20:19

Wednesday afternoon lunch with son, fast & friendly service. My dish was beef & vegetables, hot delicious soup. I was too full when I left. My son says he eats there all the time . I enjoyed myself, lunch & great conversation with my son. Here in the Ventura area visiting for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Review №28

2020-02-17 05:44:18

Had a bunch of people over so I had some food delivered. Ordered more food than I thought we would need. Every plate was scraped clean and everyone LOVED the food. I am so happy with this place. Great food and great service.

Review №29

2020-12-19 04:13:41

Aromatic chicken is delicious. It is breaded like sweet and sour but lighter. Cashew chicken and lettuce wrap chicken were excellent too. Grub hub delivered promptly. Everything was perfect. Thank you!

Review №30

2023-03-05 02:34:57

Have you never had a Chinese burrito? Highly recommend the mushu chicken with extra hoi sin sauce.

Review №31

2018-10-28 00:31:59

Lees is a good Chinese food place to go and eat. Its a quiet setting were you can enjoy a family meal. Theres a TV were you can watch sports. Great service. Good prices. The family specials are the way to go.

Review №32

2021-01-02 02:46:39

I love this restaurant. Everything I have ordered has been delicious. Great food at a fair price. They offer delivery which I typically use or carry out. Francis who takes orders is fantastic!!

Review №33

2019-02-16 05:08:55

Really fresh and delicious! The hot and sour soup is yummy! Happy Family was amazing, BBQ pork was s generous serving as well as the vegetable fried rice and chop suey!

Review №34

2012-10-26 01:10:12

In past years weve gotten pretty good food, but the past few times not so much. In fact, the last time we ate here, the food was terrible and we both got sick. We havent been back since. Also, the restaurant is run down, very dated, and it looks dirty. There are better places in Ventura to eat Chinese food.

Review №35

2019-11-22 07:14:27

Ordered from doordash, not even one minute after submitting the order i called the restaurant to change my entree from sweet and sour pork to orange chicken as it was my mistake what i chose and i realized immediately as i submitted the order to doordash. The restaurant answered promptly and recognized my order as just submitted and said no problem we will change youre entree for you. As they were the same price anyways i didnt think it would be a problem. But just disappointed when my food arrives they didnt change anything. Maybe a miscommunication, but i literally called the second after the order was submitted. Kinda sucks. Like what are u gonna do? Make the doordash guy take it back? Na im not a dixkhead. It was my fault.

Review №36

2017-10-09 01:40:12

Our favorite Chinese in Ventura. Not fancy, updated place. But the food never fails to be great. Owners are sweet. We usually do take out in lieu of eating in. Yum

Review №37

2018-05-04 05:49:06

I spent $85 on a party pack that included3 chicken chow mein, 2 chicken fried rice, 2 orange chicken,2 order 4 egg rolls.everything was good except the orange chicken it barely tasted like it and was super spicy. I didnt recogniza the staff they may have different owners since i last ate there a year ago. The lady was rude.as i grew up here in ventura lees was always my favorite next to mall Chinese food.i suggest go to panda express even panda buffet

Review №38

2016-04-05 02:48:08

I got the shrimp with lobster sauce. The food was ok. The old lady ran my card and told.me it didnt go through. I asked for a declined reciept and she said nothing...it ok. No charge. So I paid cash and then I checked the bank statement. It was charged. I went back, no apologies just a cash refund and the male subject who gave back the cash seemed annoyed he had to.Never again.

Review №39

2018-12-12 06:34:48

Ive been going to Lees for years. Their food is always amazing. My favorite Chinese food restaurant by far. Their Kung Pao Chicken is the best Ive had since my mother passed away. There are so many great dishes that I cant name them all, but you have to try the Orange Beef, the Pork Fried Rice, and the Wor Wonton Soup. You cant go wrong eating at Lees. Every meal Ive had there has been great. They also deliver if you dont feel like going out but want some delicious food.

Review №40

2015-01-18 03:54:05

We had very poor quality takeout. They are a few dollars cheaper than other places, but the food is simply abysmal; edible, but there is nothing good about it. Its so bad that even a Westerner can tell. A few steps below Panda Express or microwaving a frozen Chinese entree from Ralphs.

Review №41

2018-01-20 04:35:36

I love Lees, simple delicious Chinese. Usually do take out, but it is always better fresh. Our waitress maybe lacked something to be desired, but the food hit the spot.

Review №42

2020-09-06 16:10:25

All my favorite Chinese selections are ready for pick-up within a 10 minute call. Their egg flower soup is one of my most- ordered delights.

Review №43

2022-06-12 03:39:06

The food is great, but they only offer takeout now so that sucks.

Review №44

2019-05-03 22:56:52

I loved the wonton soup and egg rolls. The sesame chicken was above average, and the General Tsos chicken and paper wrapped chicken were average/good, but the fried rice was kind of dry.

Review №45

2019-12-16 05:07:46

Eating in Chinese restaurants from New York Chinatown to Ventura to China too many many places and just has to be not only the worst Chinese food Ive ever had but they too busy to accommodate you you have to wait there dont pay attention to what you order much better if your adventure I dont remember the name but theres another Chinese restaurant at the end of Main Street near Ventura Avenue in the shopping center with Vons its next to a donut store theyre excellent they give you big portions they get the order right and Id go there Id even go to a dollar Chinese place where the food is better than here I would not recommend this place at all

Review №46

2018-05-12 19:54:42

2.7 miles away and they called to tell me my business is too far to deliver. Ridiculousness. Horrific business plan if you offer delivery yet under 3 miles is too far.. I could jog that delivery.

Review №47

2017-03-30 01:08:56

They always have good hole in the wall Chinese I food and vegetarian options from tofu, eggplant in garlic sauce, and veggie mushu. The honey walnut shrimp is good too. Nice people and always satisfies our Chinese food cravings.

Review №48

2020-08-06 02:32:12

Amazing food! Been going out of my way to order here for over 10 years. Truly, second to none for Chinese food.

Review №49

2019-03-16 18:53:06

Same old same old. Really depends on when you show up. Hope you get the fresh tray. When you do Its amazing and youll walk away happy. If you dont, youll be bummed out on Chinese food for a bit.

Review №50

2018-10-10 00:58:58

Awesome place. Food is downright delicious and the staff here are absolutely heartwarming and amazing people:) this is easily my top pick Chinese restaurant in the area😊

Review №51

2020-03-09 13:31:10

The restaurant is a small, but the service is great and food is delicious and flavorful. And the price of the food is reasonable We have been going here for years.

Review №52

2019-11-23 17:53:18

Place looks a little shabby but the food was absolutely delicious! I highly recommend the teriyaki beef strips, barbecued spareribs, and the shredded garlic pork.

Review №53

2019-11-02 07:44:31

Super delicious 5star yummiest takeout, highly recommended. Made a special memory with my daughters having your delicious dinner in our store, thank you❤❤🤗

Review №54

2018-09-09 21:27:51

We order the dinner for 3 and bring more than half home dad has been going since he was a kid the food is great old school Chinese not like these chain restaurants you get everywhere else.

Review №55

2015-06-16 03:04:27

As everybody says, there is not much to the place, but THE BEST chinese food i have ever had! service was fast, food was hot and delicious. a must go.

Review №56

2021-08-17 06:35:11

Dont judge a book by its cover! The food is so good!!!! Been eating here for years and its always good food!

Review №57

2020-10-23 03:19:42

The first time I went it was really good..... But not today. My chow fun was a bunch of mush, couldnt even finish it

Review №58

2017-08-22 05:19:56

Good lunch menu. Can vary with different cooks. Staff is fast. The soups are good and I love the wontons they serve you!!

Review №59

2019-04-27 02:23:31

Great service, yummy food. Servings size, plenty of left overs!!! Thank you for a pleasant experience.

Review №60

2019-07-20 04:38:41

Excellent service, very cordial and food was brought out piping hot, flavor was on point if I could put more start I would ☺

Review №61

2020-07-12 20:05:52

Very good vegetable lo mein...overcooked sweet n sour chicken. Hope s&s chicken is better next time. Very friend staff & fast svcs

Review №62

2018-03-17 19:50:58

Ordered online at 11;30 said it would be here for noon. called 3 times and was told on its way.. called at 1 to cancel and they said they have no order for me.. almost amusing.. Clearly dont understand enough english to deliver reliable service. Dont waste your time here

Review №63

2021-09-20 18:26:59

Really good food, good service, could smile a bit more though!

Review №64

2012-06-12 03:25:25

Best Chinese food in Ventura! For $12/person you can eat like a king... and the won ton soup is amazing!

Review №65

2018-11-27 22:22:48

Excellent food the service not so good today can you use another refill on iced tea other time service has been very good

Review №66

2016-12-08 12:29:55

Ive been referred by a local. Hole n wall ma n pa place with good Chinese food and price that wont hurt your wallet willbe back next time in town

Review №67

2017-01-10 19:41:11

The food was amazing.I eat there all the time and the food is great.Great service

Review №68

2018-06-25 20:48:29

Food was average at best, i travel the USA & Canada for work & all you can get delivered to hotels is Chinese food & pizza. & check your order i was missing some things

Review №69

2022-02-01 06:02:29

Been going for years,always good, best war wanton soup!

Review №70

2022-01-01 23:12:20

Best Chinese food in Ventura. Always good food and excellent service 👍

Review №71

2017-01-12 16:29:55

The food was amazing. BEST Chinese food in Ventura.I would recommend it to anyone who loves good food.

Review №72

2016-06-07 00:20:29

They didnt deliver after they said they would. Food has never been great there. Only tried to order because Peking was closed lol

Review №73

2021-03-04 20:11:40

Great customer service & pick up time Great food really good 👍

Review №74

2020-01-18 02:25:45

Amazing food! Quick delivery!! Our new favorite restaurant !

Review №75

2022-04-11 11:36:02

Great General Tsao Chicken! Prices are good too.

Review №76

2021-09-20 09:37:02

Sometimes they are great others not so great. They great outnumbers the not soSo I give them 4 stars

Review №77

2015-06-07 03:35:03

Like the place my grandfather used to take the whole family to when I was a child fond memories the best Ive had in twenty years!

Review №78

2017-09-27 16:12:39

Great place for lunch, kung pao chicken with fried rice is awesome. Hot and sour soup!!

Review №79

2017-06-17 04:17:02

Good food, good prices, friendly service and ample parking!

Review №80

2019-09-09 04:49:54

Small place. Very tasty Chinese food. Probably my favorite in Ventura.

Review №81

2020-09-19 01:49:27

Best place around! I cant praise them enough. You should go here!

Review №82

2019-08-28 22:04:30

The food is always very good and the staff are courteous..

Review №83

2022-08-18 02:31:51

The food was great and very tasty

Review №84

2019-11-26 03:06:21

Moving from a central city from the middle of california to Ventura very great surprise great food.

Review №85

2018-07-10 00:18:53

Wonton soup broth tastes like water no flavor.... egg rolls were alright...

Review №86

2018-06-12 04:58:16

Food was tasty but we felt like we had inconvenienced them by our arrival time.

Review №87

2022-05-11 04:11:34

Fantastic Chinese food, & wonderful, friendly staff!!

Review №88

2019-07-06 02:58:48

Food is mediocre. Ive definitely had better

Review №89

2022-10-30 21:13:57

Rude guy at counter. Not away to treat customers.

Review №90

2018-09-13 04:04:06

Very dirty place, the table are always sticky the floors are filthy, the service is not good

Review №91

2019-06-19 05:56:51

Ordered tea and was Lipton. Not even green tea. Food was good.

Review №92

2017-06-27 18:34:43

I found multiple huge chunks of eggshell in our fried rice. Cant say Id be eating here again.

Review №93

2019-03-08 06:48:12

Our only favorite Chinese Food Spot . Delicious 😋

Review №94

2020-02-03 23:38:31

Very Good here. Always Fresh with Good prices

Review №95

2019-06-09 05:17:57

Good food but the silverware was crusty

Review №96

2019-02-25 04:35:55

I have been going here my whole life! Good stuff!

Review №97

2018-06-20 23:49:07

I like their food and take out sometimes.

Review №98

2018-03-18 02:41:59

Chicken tastes like mcdonalds whole meal was terrible

Review №99

2021-05-13 15:51:36

Didnt knew its there, tasty food.

Review №100

2018-08-20 22:10:14

Good food, great prices

Review №101

2021-12-05 02:40:03

Lunch specials great value.

Review №102

2017-10-14 20:02:02

Doesnt look like much, but the food is good.

Review №103

2016-12-30 06:07:15

I know its basic and cliche, but the orange chicken is amazing.

Review №104

2019-05-26 01:12:40

Great food! Great service.

Review №105

2023-08-18 19:43:01

Great place

Review №106

2018-03-05 02:55:58

That was our 1st meal at Lees Chinese food it wont be our last

Review №107

2018-01-31 05:59:02

No the best service but the foods ok

Review №108

2020-01-04 05:19:09

Great food great prices

Review №109

2019-01-06 05:39:51

The best Chinese food take out in Ventura!

Review №110

2017-05-19 23:59:23

Refused to deliver 2.6 miles but claim to have delivery.

Review №111

2019-05-31 02:24:41

Best War wonton soup in the country

Review №112

2019-07-22 21:32:41

Always delisious! I go for the lunch specials.

Review №113

2018-01-19 18:34:16

Love the foods price very well

Review №114

2018-05-31 22:49:02

One of Venturas Best Kept Chinese Secrets

Review №115

2020-07-19 18:46:36

They have been here forever. An institution.

Review №116

2021-01-23 00:47:30

Very nice great food

Review №117

2016-06-28 21:47:11

I think that the shrimp is no ka oi.

Review №118

2017-10-25 12:55:19

Good food,not the friendliest

Review №119

2018-12-11 01:44:02

Good food. Iffy service.

Review №120

2018-05-27 00:18:16

Awesome. Cheap, hot, tasty.

Review №121

2017-09-14 20:13:44

It was actually better than it was before

Review №122

2019-08-04 09:33:37

Great won ton soup

Review №123

2017-01-22 04:35:08

Pretty good Chinese for non-Chinese folks.

Review №124

2023-02-16 02:45:20

Food was great

Review №125

2023-06-14 04:16:41

Place be bitchen

Review №126

2016-12-23 09:17:56

Shrimp Fried Rice and Szechuan Chicken

Review №127

2019-03-16 03:15:52

Great tasting food

Review №128

2017-12-17 23:24:03

Good food

Review №129

2018-11-15 18:06:57

Love their food.

Review №130

2017-10-15 21:07:52

Not bad

Review №131

2019-09-16 18:24:51

Very rude customer service

Review №132

2019-02-23 05:36:19

Not clean at all ....

Review №133

2020-01-26 20:24:51

The soups are no good

Review №134

2022-04-21 00:08:48

Quality!

Review №135

2018-09-23 00:38:46

Great survice and food

Review №136

2018-04-03 21:27:34

Very good food

Review №137

2017-01-22 02:36:43

Awesome food!

Review №138

2017-09-05 00:48:44

I love chinese food

Review №139

2021-08-27 23:46:36

Food taste excellent

Review №140

2019-10-01 00:43:54

Love this place♥️😇👍

Review №141

2017-11-21 21:50:13

Really great Chinese food

Review №142

2019-06-18 15:56:51

Excellent food.

Review №143

2018-11-20 06:20:45

Great for takeout

Review №144

2018-10-17 15:48:39

Not too shabby.

Review №145

2018-09-04 18:02:07

Thnks

Review №146

2019-02-02 04:27:39

Yummy

Review №147

2019-09-16 18:29:08

Terrible service !

Review №148

2019-02-20 00:39:21

Always good

Review №149

2017-07-18 00:09:44

Excellent Chinese food

Review №150

2019-09-27 18:01:53

Best Chinese food

Review №151

2018-12-23 22:27:12

Yum

Review №152

2018-05-05 05:20:33

Great food!

Review №153

2017-01-21 00:55:53

Great food. .

Review №154

2018-02-25 02:30:45

Review №155

2021-05-19 02:06:47

Great food

Review №156

2020-06-28 17:26:49

Review №157

2019-11-26 05:03:43

Review №158

2019-06-19 20:24:35

EXCELLENT Chinese food.

Review №159

2023-11-30 04:20:06

Very good food good service 👌

Review №160

2018-01-01 16:23:49

If you want to stuff yourself with food, this is the right place, very delicious food, the place is not the nicest but it is clean

Review №161

2020-07-12 19:33:53

It is a very dirty place, it is not clean.

Review №162

2019-10-29 07:45:09

Soup 😋

Review №163

2018-03-28 03:41:45

Its a shame