China Family Restaurant at Highland

Recommended by my Chinese friends, China Family Restaurant in Highland exceeded expectations. Specializing in Szechuan cuisine, this restaurant offers a range of bold and traditional flavors that set it apart. While the interior could use some updates, this often signals a focus on delivering better food, and that was certainly the case here.Tips:Ask the server for recommendations; they know the menu well.Order family style, with no more than one dish per person to share among the table.The Experience: The staff was excellent and attentive throughout our visit. Despite encountering a hair in one of our dishes, the issue was handled promptly and professionally, which left a positive impression.The Food:Double Cooked Pork Belly (四川回锅肉): A standout dish with spice and heat that were perfectly balanced. The flavor was amazing, and I highly recommend it to anyone dining here.Vegetable Delight (素菜什锦): A good mix of vegetables, though my wife thought it leaned too heavily on broccoli. Still, it was well-prepared and a solid option for those looking for a lighter dish.Final Thoughts: China Family Restaurant offers authentic, flavorful Szechuan dishes that are far better than most people might expect at first glance. While many may be tempted to stick with typical American-Chinese options, I highly recommend exploring the more traditional Chinese dishes on their menu. Even their Mapo Tofu, which we didn't have on this visit, is well-regarded and worth trying. While the interior could use a refresh, the excellent food and attentive service make this a spot worth visiting. If you're in the area and craving Chinese cuisine, this is a great choice.

Not having any plans for Christmas I looked places to pick up dinner and found China Family.I did have difficult because their website didn't show the Airport location, so I called and said no phone orders only via Toast.Went on the Toast app and ordered salt and pepper pork chops, grilled beef, and green beans all hefty portions of rice were also included.Price was good for the large amount of food you get. Food was ready when I set the time and I knew it was going to be packed on Christmas Day so thankfully I ordered online because there was a long wait and the place isn't huge.Fresh food and service overall!

I had high expectations for China Family Restaurant after hearing so many good reviews, but my experience was nothing short of a flop. While the service was friendly and welcoming, the food was a different story--and not in a good way.Not long after eating, I found myself battling severe food poisoning that nearly sent me to the hospital. It was one of the worst experiences I've had, and to say it was disappointing is an understatement. I'm all for giving local spots a chance, but when the food puts your health at risk, it's a hard pass. Unfortunately, no amount of friendly service can make up for such a horrible meal and the consequences that followed. I tried to call the restaurant to let them know about what happened and they wouldn't answer the phone.

Tried China Family recently and really enjoyed the food. I tried the Mapo Tofu and the Hot and Sour soup. I appreciated that they had a vegetarian mapo tofu option. Both items were VERY spicy so be warned! But they were delicious. They were super understaffed on a Saturday night though and had so many online orders, so just be warned that there may be a bit of a wait. The interior is definitely nicer than the exterior as well.

I had the vegetable fried rice (no egg to make it vegan) and the vegetable lo mein (vegan as-is). The rice was better than the lo mein. I placed a to-go order and it was ready earlier than expected. The building is unassuming from the outside but looks nicer in the indoor dining area.

Food: crab rangoons were nice and hot but something about the wonton wrapper didn't taste fresh. The filling was good. The spicy chicken was great, good seasoning, and I love that it didn't have any bones so it was very easy to eat. Salt and pepper shrimp was big in size but lacking a little bit of salt. Mapo tofu could be spicier but the flavor was good. I will definitely be coming back, our waiter was also very attentive and kind.

The food is amazing, very authentic, and comes with a lot of flavor. If you like spicy food, for sure PLEAse try Beef in Chili Oil. I love that dish so much that when I pack my to-go boxes, I ask for soup containers and cook other food in the chili oil. Griddle griddle-cooked lamb was decent, and also spicy, which I liked. There's mushroom, broccoli, cauliflower, wood-ear, and lotus root in the dish. Both meats were very tender. These dishes come with white rice for the table.They were very friendly, came to refill water often, and checked if we liked the dishes. The decorations inside the restaurant are very pretty, I just wish the table/chairs could be updated to a more contemporary style.

Great authentic chinese food, good prices and portions! Highly recommend: hot and sour soup eggplant with garlic sauce mapo tofu Taste authenticated by my grandma and aunts who are visiting from china - they loved it! Service was great and the inside has pretty decorations.

I am in love with this restaurant! And I can't get enough of the Fish in special chili sauce. Spicy as heck but full of flavor and it so fresh. The friendly and helpful staff are always available to answer my culinary questions. I also appreciate the private booths if I need to get a little work done. Again, I love this restaurant!!

My boyfriend and I ordered takeaway here this week and we were pleasantly surprised! We ordered ahead of time and the food was ready not too long after. I ordered the chicken lo main and my boyfriend ordered the general tso chicken. The portions were really generous, and we ate everything so quickly that I didn't have time to take a picture! I'll definitely be back soon and will upload a photo when I do. Parking was ample outside and not a hassle at all. Service was quick inside, too. We just said the name on the order and they handed it to us. I didn't see too many people seating inside. I'm wondering if this is mainly a takeout place? Either way, it was so delicious and I have no complaints!