Mobile’s love affair with Chinese food stretches from cozy family takeouts dotting neighborhoods to bustling buffets filled with Gulf seafood.
Here, Southern hospitality and Asian comfort food come together in delicious, memorable ways.
1. China Chef
China Chef is the classic comfort kitchen—big plates of sesame chicken, mountains of fried rice, egg drop soup, and staff who remember your favorite order year after year.
Lunch specials are generous, the dining room is sparkling clean, and the whole operation runs with the speed and grace of a much larger restaurant.
2. Golden Bowl
Golden Bowl serves up American-Chinese favorites along with surprises from their chef’s “secret menu.”
Regulars love the hot and spicy chicken, tender Mongolian beef, and extra-crispy eggrolls.
The staff are quick to suggest something new, and the kitchen can accommodate just about any dietary need or spice level.
3. Ichiban Buffet
With sushi, hibachi, endless stir-fried options, and trays of fresh seafood, Ichiban Buffet’s sprawling spread makes it Mobile’s birthday party central.
Families, work groups, and friend squads flock for a communal lunch or dinner, and the dessert bar is a must-stop for adventurous kids.
4. China Doll Seafood Restaurant
An institution in Mobile for over 40 years, China Doll marries Gulf Coast seafood with Cantonese classics, turning out dishes like salt-and-pepper shrimp, sizzling catfish hot pot, and oyster lo mein.
The vintage décor, retro cocktails, and friendly, nostalgia-loving crowd make dining here feel like stepping back in time.
5. Chang’s Garden
Tucked away in a casual strip mall, Chang’s wins loyalists for lightning-fast delivery and spicy beef stir fries.
Their family dinner specials feed a crowd, and the portions are so big you’ll have leftovers for lunch. It’s neighborhood comfort at its best.
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