China Palace Restaurant

Sadly when you have no competition then you don't care about the quality of your food. Lockhart unfortunately has only one Asian restaurant that I know of and it's pretty sad that this city doesn't foster growth in its business for the residents. Small town, small mentality. Bbq however, that's coming out of the people's pores here.

I think its time. I have attempted a few times to give this place the benefit of the doubt but in reality the one star shouldn't be given. Initial visit, I trialed the lunch buffet. Walked in with an older gentleman simply sitting down in front of a television on his cell phone didn't greet or acknowledge my walk in. Cool, no biggie. I was eventually greeted by a waitress who oddly ran into the restaurant as I was parking nearly hitting her. I was the only person dining in and food was cold. I politely asked if there was something wrong with the burners (since you could hear them on) I am stared at and simply told they are on. I asked if I could have my plate warmed up, even if in a microwave. She asked the man sitting down still on his cell phone playing some game app, mind you I was practically standing next to him and he said "No". Fine whatever. I was hungry and on a time schedule of errands. I was offered soup and chose both so I could determine which I preferred. The soup was HOT as to be expected yet my food was tasteless and became more cold/sticky. So I enjoyed the soups. Appeared to be a solo cook in the tiny kitchen who seemed bored. At the end of my meal requesting my check the waitress recommended ordering off the menu next time. Well next time came. I came to dine in for an early dinner with my 7yr old. I walked in with a happy meal and small drink, my son is still adventuring with certain food. I was immediately scolded at the front door by a woman "read sign no outside food!" I apologized as I honestly didn't see the small handwritten pen sign on the door. Restaurant empty. Now here we are again. I had a craving. I call in for pick up asking for a Large spicy vegetable lo mein. Employee states "uh there's only ONE SIZE" My thought was okay is that a lunch serving since it's lunch or is this dinner portion, which dinner portion is what I wanted as I am preparing a semi home made meal. The lo mein was the addition. She repeats her self as if I am a burden with what I am asking. "I said it's the same size" I had to BARNEY size my inquiry. Meaning, lunch portion/dinner portion/carton/box??? One, customer service is lowest grade. Two, if I am asking obviously I do not know what this restaurants portion size means. After the back and forth ending with this employee "I already told you IT'S ONE SIZE" No ma'am actually you did NOT tell me you just keep repeating yourself. It's very sad as I am not one to budget cost when I find a good food venue. I can splurge every day every week. Meaning, I am a dedicated customer if you are worth my time and appreciation that I am even considering your location. The sad part of it all is this what we have come down to. Poor quality in food but even more so with your customer service. Even as a parent I feel bad knowing these young people have no idea of mannerism or the understanding of people. How do they not know if I am someone with a disability and NEED the explanation? This isn't the case but it's a factor. Definitely not a needed space and should be replaced.

Good customer service and super fast, decent food, affordable. I would go back if looking for a quick not drive through type meal.

I just recently moved back in the area and have been looking for an Asian restaurant. We came from an area where Asian restaurants were plentiful and all very good. Competition was great in the area. I must say I was disappointed with the quality of the food in the area. I have tried all of the restaurants . This one in my opinion is not very good. Fried rice was just rice with soy sauce. I had a beef and vegetable dish and my wife had her sesame chicken. All things considered I will not go back. I should have known that it would not be very good when we went in a 6pm and we were the only people there. I will go elsewhere when ever can for Asian food.

We love China Palace and get food to go at least once a month. The Moo Shu Pork is a must. Great egg rolls and the bbq spare ribs are tender and tasty. Sweet and friendly service too!

Good food. Always hot and fresh. Excellent and very friendly service. Very clean. Genera Tso;s is the best around.

Ordered takeout from this place tonight. We usually dine in but got take out tonight. Spent $42 dollars on food for my wife and I. They gave me this small container of hot mustard with the meal. When I asked for a two more, the rude lady said I had to pay .55 cent for each. I have never been to a Chinese place where they charge you extra for hot mustard. We eat there at least twice a month and spend anywhere between $30 and $45 dollars each time. That's approximately $75 bucks that I spend there a month. I will never, ever go to this place again. They sacrificed a steady customer for $1.10 over two baby size mustards. Really more that that because my kids go there and have dinner sometimes on the weekends also. They are now forbidden from ever stepping foot in that place again.

Ordered chicken fried rice. Did not care for it at all. Ended up tossing majority of it. Will not be back!

Order chicken broccoli Dried chicken Brown rice gummy Egg drop soup no flavor And worst of all very stale fortune cookies!!!Wasted $37 +Never again

ordered the c chicken fried rice. look like it was old , smelled liked old oil and tasted disgusting. did not finish eating. will never eat there again and for sure not recommending