South Bend Restaurant Guide

Yes, this restaurant is in a lower level, and it is "dark", but it has a nice Chinese atmosphere. And the food is the best in South Bend for Chinese food. The beef is top quality and the portions are ample. If you are with someone, order two or more dinners to share. Ask for their free Chinese tea with the meal. Delicious! I MUST say, if you want the best Chinese food south of town, this is the place! It is worth the drive, too. And they have carry-out.

I would not recommend this restaurant. At first, I enjoyed the dark, cozy, basement experience they have going until I got pregnant and found it a huge pain to get up and down those stairs. Even before my pregnancy, the dark lower level would make me nauseated or give me a headache. After sampling other chinese restaurants in different parts of the city, I found China Garden's food to taste like rubbish in comparison. The portions are big enough but prices are. I often get chicken chop suey. The China Garden chop suey usually has LOADS of onions, a few string beans and chicken that has a garbage-y after taste. Egg rolls are good if you don't mind a bit of grease. I always find myself waiting for refills in my tiny water glass. Overall, I would say this restaurant is average at best and I can't see myself ever going back.