Tang's China House in Sarnia

165 Cromwell St, Sarnia, ON N7T 3X4, Canada

★★★★☆
(331 reviews)
Categories: Chinese restaurant

About

Take-out only. Dining room reopening Nov 2023!

Website
tangschinahouse.com
Address
165 Cromwell St, Sarnia, ON N7T 3X4, Canada
Plus Code
XHCV+J6 Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
3–9 PM
Wednesday
3–9 PM
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11:30 AM–2 PM – 3–9 PM
Saturday
3–9 PM
Sunday
3–9 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Paid parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.2
★★★★☆
331 reviews

Most Mentioned

buffet (25) atmosphere (13) dining (12) renovations (10) server (9) food and service (8) birthday (7) egg rolls (7) chicken balls (5) appetizers (5)
5 stars
207
4 stars
60
3 stars
28
2 stars
11
1 stars
25
★★★★★
December 18, 2024

Very beautiful restaurant, friendly staff and owner. Busy Tuesday night. Food was not oily and great tasting. Our food was served in a timely matter with our table of seven. All staff came out to sing Happy Birthday.

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Celebrated our daughter’s 16th birthday tonight at Tangs! We were very impressed by the new atmosphere, it’s beautiful! The food was AMAZING! Great value too. The staff were so nice, checking in on us several times to make sure everything was fine. Our young waitress was very sweet and bubbly, and made our daughters birthday extra special, thank you for that! We will be back!

★★★★★
November 25, 2024

This is my first time here. It's very healthy and delicious. I recommend this restaurant

★★★★★
November 17, 2024

Delicious! Best Chinese food in town- don’t bother with anywhere else! We got egg rolls, vegetable lo mein, almond beef ding, sesame chicken, and pork tiki tiki.

★★★★★
July 5, 2024

First time back to Tang's in a long while. The renovations are fantastic! Wow, long gone is the darkness...making way to a beauty new bar, fresh decor (thank you for keeping the Phoenix and Dragon!), love music for First Friday downtown, intriguing artwork and clean everything. The washroom have had a makeover too! There is an accessible washroom on the main floor for those that dislike the stairs! Food was delicious, hot and our server, Karen, was knowledgeable and full of great suggestions towards our wonderful meal. Excellent menu! Thank you for a great experience! See you again soon, highly recommend!

★★★★★
June 20, 2024

I thoroughly enjoyed dining here for the first time. The food was delicious and they offer the best hot & sour soup I have ever had. It's hard to find a Chinese restaurant that exceeds my expectations, but this experience did exactly that. The restaurant is clean, well decorated and the staff are super pleasant. Worth mentioning they have a great bar and it was nice to be able to chat there with one of the owners and learn the history of Tang's China House. This is an easy 5 stars and I look forward to dining here again soon!

★★★★★
May 29, 2024

Stopped over in Sarnia for the night and was recommended to eat there from locals. So glad we did. Even on a Monday night they were busy so reservations are advised. Very high quality food perfectly prepared. Staff was accommodating. This is not your typical Chinese food. There is a reason they have been there for 54 years!!

★★★★★
December 13, 2023

The upgraded and updated “reopened” Tangs China House did not disappoint. I ate there regularly in the 1980s and by the clientele at Tangs tonight, all were customers from the 70s and 80s wanting to come back and experience the joy of eating at a great Sarnia Chinese restaurant. It did not disappoint. Felt like old times with an updated flair in both the decor and the wonderful food presented. A well balanced menu offering regular Chinese flair as well as new dishes. Sarnia surely needed this and coming back to this restaurant certainly won’t be our last. We ordered wonton soup, fried wontons for an appetizer followed by Singapore Rice Noodles, Chicken Almond Soo Guy and Beef with Broccoli and Mushrooms. Everything was prepared and presented to perfection. The soup was flavourful, the Singapore noodles had some heat and was delicious. The Chicken Almond Soo Guy was the best we have ever had. The chicken tender, the coating crispy. The Beef Broccoli Mushrooms was excellent. Tender beef, fresh broccoli, plenty of mushrooms and a lovely sauce. The portions were plentiful and we had enough to take home for a second meal (which was our plan). Our server thought we had already been looked after so didn’t attend to our table until we finally motioned to him. It was sorted out and service was fine from that point on. He was friendly and attentive. We met the new owner, Lillian (daughter of the original owners). She is lovely, bubbly and attentive. A great addition to the Sarnia community. Her brother, Steven, is the chef and manages the kitchen. Between Lillian and Steven, I am sure that the dining experience at Tangs will return to its former glory to when their parents began their venture in the 70s. Welcome back to Sarnia!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

This was an excellent experience. The food was wonderful, great service and enjoyed lovely music playing. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2024

Visiting from Montreal. Seriously good. Nice atmosphere. GREAT service. And super reasonable too. Don t miss it.

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

10/10; Great food, great service. New renovations look amazing!

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Amazing Chinese food!! Lily and her team have an amazing touch. The food, service and atmosphere are top notch!! Our favourite place to go in sarnia!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Had our work christmas dinner here. Food was amazing, service was amazing, and the tables were far enough apart that it wasnt crowded even though there wasnt an empty table in the building. I highly suggest coming here. Our party was for 12.

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Originally reviewed for takeout a few months ago, came back to increase my rating! We dined in last night and were blown away by how this place has been transformed. So exciting to see it packed on a Friday night, the live music was a nice touch. Can t recommend Tangs enough!!!

November 23, 2024

Gross ! Used to love eating at tangs ! Found a bug in my Tangs Fried rice discusting !!!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Outstanding food! We went for a friends birthday and we had a great time. The wontons are delicious!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Tang s China House is the restaurant for delicious and excellent Chinese food in Sarnia . The service, deliciously prepared meal, and ambiance deserves 10 stars. The legacy of the original owners continues by their children. Our family went there for supper yesterday and everyone agreed that it was the best Chinese food ever. Thanks to Steve, Lillian, and their staff for making our celebration an evening to remember.. Vegetarian options: There s noo problem to substitute a vegetable or not have it included in the dish. Dietary restrictions: You can substitute your meal with different meat for the meal that s on the menu. Parking: The street that the restaurant is on as well as a very large parking lot beside it. Kid-friendliness: Kids are graciously welcomed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Wow! What an improvement! The food is better and dine in was excellent. They suggest reservations

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

What a great experience. Outstanding. Food

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

We ve been coming to Tang s since 1970 and not only fell in love with the food but with the whole family! Hugs to all, The Earl Simpson Family

October 23, 2024

Our kids love chicken balls with honey sauce so we always get the sauce on the side. The honey sauce was so hot that it melted the bag to the container. As soon as we put the sauce on the chicken balls, it immediately turned solid, like a candy. When I called to express concern, I was advised that they noted that the sauce caramelized too much & that maybe I could add water to it to dilute it. The lady on the phone said, Im sorry theres not much I can do since youre so far away (20 mins). However, I was welcome to come back into town for a new sauce. I said well, Id like reimbursement for the honey sauce and chicken balls that it ruined. She said she was unable to do so as I wasnt putting sauce on all the chicken balls So, dinner was $70, they noticed that my order was made incorrectly when the packaged it & now that I noticed & complained, theyll correct the sauce (& only the sauce) for me to drive back to town to get. Are you serious??

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Love everything about this place first time dining in Our server was great ,lots of food lunch tomorrow ,place looked wonderful Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Amazing food, staff and decor. Would recommend 100%

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

I went here as a kid a couple of times, but then over the years I had kind of forgotten about it. I would go to ChinaTown in the former Lambton Mall Food Court, but then that one closed down many years ago. Eventually I tried other Chinese/Asian food places. The current one in Lambton Mall Food Court is decent, although it is a franchise. The one in the former Eatons Centre/Bayside Mall was good too, Hong Kong Express. The top 3 for Chinese Food in Sarnia, in my opinion, have been Tangs, ChinaTown, and Hong Kong Express. I am glad I returned to Tangs, they have been very consistent, and the value and quality is good for what you get. This is not a knock on other local ones, I am just giving my honest opinion. I know they all work hard. So, Tangs, Hong Kong Express, in my view, had the best customer service, and I am happy that a member of the Tang family continues the tradition. Maybe lunch hours could return in the future.

September 23, 2024

Terrible. Told upon picking up order we had ordered from the old menu and items didnt apply. Ok. Sure. Gotcha. Did not receive what was ordered due to the old menu still being online. And us thinking it was valid. Nope. The egg rolls are old oil tasting and rancid in the middle. The sweet & sour chicken balls were also just as nasty. . I do NOT recommend wasting $84 on a dinner for 3. Nope. . Sincerely, Is there any good Chinese food in Sarnia?

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Tangs has always held a special place in my heart. Growing up in Sarnia ever since my brother could talk he always requests to go to tangs for his birthday dinner, hes now 30 and was also my mothers first job when she moved here from Montreal in the 90s. The new owner whome I believe is the daughter is an absolute delight. Shes always at the door greeting you on your way out, and I happened to mentioned an old menu item and to my surprise was told she can still make it :) Even though Im sad they got rid of the buffet its definitely a great improvement.the new menu is fantastic and absolutely love the bar area. Definitely appreciate them keeping the bird and dragon art as well as the carpets! The stair way to the bathrooms still give me flash backs of when I was a child. This place is definitely worth visiting for their uniqueness and food! Kid-friendliness: Most definitely

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

If youre in the mood for Chinese food in Sarnia, Tangs is definitely worth checking out. The combo of tasty dishes, big servings, and great service makes for a satisfying experience. Ill definitely be back next time Im craving some good Chinese food.

★★
September 23, 2024

We ordered take out. I am sorry to say that we were disappointed. We found very little flavour, very little vegetables and very little meat in what we ordered. We also the portions small compared to our normal place we order from. We thought we would give Tangs a try because of all the recommendations online. In our opinion we find Victory Buffet better.

★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Service time for food was very slow even though it was almost empty.

August 23, 2024

Worst place i have ever been. Food was tasteless. The service is even worst so slow and untidy.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Everything we ordered was fresh delicious and not salty

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Lily is running a fantastic restaurant. Make a reservation and try out their amazing food. I am very pleased that the restaurant is back with her and her amazing staff. Try it. You will enjoy everything.

★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

The vegetables were not cooked enough. The beef had a lot of grizzl. the pork appetizer didnt seem to be cooked enough.

★★★★
July 23, 2024

Our server, Zach, was great! He was friendly, funny, helpful, and attentive. The food and atmosphere are top-notch. However we always wait a long time for the food, thats the only negative

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

A place the family can enjoy with fast and friendly staff. My family has always come here for every celebration big and small for over 20 years

★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

The food was great, entertainment was also great. The wait was a bit long but the place was full. Will come again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

The best Chinese food I have had in a very long time..the place was very nicely decorated. The server was the best. Overall, the best experience we have had in a very long time.. thanks so much..

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Overall welcoming experience and food was delicious. Would definitely visit again !

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Wonderful environment, friendly staff, and good food. Thanks again for a great experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Exceptional food and service, our server Karen was so attentive and caring, so was Lilian the host. Dietary restrictions: They do and try to take care of allergies when brought to their attention during ordering.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

It was an amazing place the food tasted amazing and was all in all a great place, would visit agan

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

I have never tried Tangs before, this was the first time and I am extremely impressed. The food was delicious. Better than others I have tried in Sarnia or Cornuna. We asked for delivery, we live out at London Line and Airport Rd. The delivery was fast, I was quoted 5:15 and food was here just after 5pm. Delivery woman was friendly, polite, and nicer than a lot of delivery people we have had. Food was fresh and hot when it arrived. I can t say enough about my experience. Tangs is my new favourite. Thank you for everything. I m sorry I can t rate atmosphere, we didn t dine it, but next time we will.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Always good at Tangs. But I miss the buffet.

★★★
June 23, 2024

It was ok.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

great food great service. and I loved the new look in the dinning room very relaxed atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Best chinese food in Sarnia

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Very pleasant experience, and the food was great. Looks like some renovation was done since I was there last, but a little hard to tell - the lights were dimmed too far. Food

★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Smaller portions than most places. Food boring and repetitive tasting Not very fresh tasting. Very disappointed spending nearly $100 for unsatisfactory food . Food : 2/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

The food was excellent and delicious. Felt very welcoming. The atmosphere was relaxing, and you could bump into friends while having dinner is well deserving

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Good selection of Chinese-Canadian classics

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Dinner with coworkers tonight we settled on Tangs.for some of us we remember going as kids and were happy to see the large dragons still on the wall. Service was fantastic especially our main server Karen who did a great job! Food took a little while to arrive but everything is fresh and tasty so didnt mind the wait at all. The new owners have done an amazing job with renovations with a keen eye to detail that keeps that authentic feel to the dining room. If you havent tried it yet we highly recommend it, you wont be disappointed!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Wow!!! The renovations have made this once dated atmosphere, a place that literally makes your eyes pop and your mouth to a nice smile. The staff is always very friendly and accommodating. I ve never been there without the owner personally greeting you and taking time throughout your meal to talk to you and make sure your experience is nothing short of fantastic! Thank you Lily for all your efforts in recreating a wonderful Sarnia landmark. Vegetarian options: They are very accommodating and can make almost all their dishes into vegan or vegetarian ones. Parking: There are some spots along the street in front of the restaurant but there is also a large public lot with both paid and free parking available.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

First time dining in for my husband s birthday. We all agreed this is the best Chinese food we have had in a long time ! We will definitely be back just a short drive from our downriver home !

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Wowza! I ordered six different dishes for a family gathering. All dishes were cooked to perfection. We especially enjoyed the Singapore Noodles, and tried something new: Shrimp Fiji. Not only was it delicious, it was beautiful to look at. The interior of the restaurant is amazing, it will be our go to for our family gatherings. You won t be disappointed.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Was visiting Sarnia, walked around the downtown area for a while and just happened to stumble across this little gem. Was alone but was seated in the dining area. It was quite spacious and gave off a fantastic welcoming vibe. The food selection was extensive, and it all looked great. My choices were delicious. The staff was super friendly, and the owner, Lilian, came by to check in on my meal and experience. I got to learn the story of Tang s China House directly from her. She is very passionate about Tang s and Sarnia. My interaction with her rounded out a fantastic solo dining experience. Thanks Lilian, and best of luck back at Tang s! And Lilian is a good example of how friendly people from Toronto can be

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

First visit to Tang s this week, and I think it s best to think of the restaurant less as a provider of Chinese food, and more of an establishment in which to enjoy Cantonese cuisine. Our table ordered appetizers and a main dish each. My soup was very good, and the lo mein excellent. The dining room is spacious and yet cozy enough for a good conversation. Wait staff are attentive and helpful. I appreciated that each dish was made to order. We had a very good, leisurely dinner, and I look forward to visiting or ordering take-out again. Thanks, Tang s!

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

I had a beautiful dinner there the other night. Food was absolutely delicious, service outstanding, atmosphere was surprisingly stunning. Oh! And I highly recommend the pear mule for a cocktail. Looking forward to going back.

★★★★
March 23, 2024

Good place!

March 23, 2024

We ordered takeout...picked it up! Tasteless...all if it Plain fried rice...terrible Honey garlic ribs.. No hint of garlic...meat tough & fatty Vegetable and almonds..tasteless Spring rolls...yuk Lomein.. Worst ever... Breaded shrimp..taseless Sorry... tried to support local...Ibwill not be going again

March 23, 2024

So I ordered a curry chicken and an order of wings for takeout. It s so not like before and almost 30.00. There were big chunks of green peppers hardly any chicken and the wings were not the same either. Waste of money. Literally threw it out. I ll stick with the Victory buffet for eat in or takeout from here on out. Very disappointing!!!

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Everything was great! Staff was excellent! Ordered dinner for six & there was lots of food. Would definitely recommend Tangs as a great place to go. Parking: Free street parking.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Best Chinese food ever!

March 23, 2024

Decent food if you can get an order 6:30 on a saturday and you cant get food for pick up....

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Beautiful service and nice and clean

March 23, 2024

Ordered a dinner for two. It wasnt ready on time and the order was wrong. Was really looking forward to trying the food again and what a disappointment. Very cheap portions and our chicken dish had a strange cinnamon flavour. Disgusting is an understatement.

★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Tangs is normally very good but over the last few months every time I call for take out, Ive either been hung up on or turned away. Literally last 5 months. I tried for take out and havent got it. Doesnt matter if i call at 2pm or 4pm or 6pm Recently had a reservation for a work function and made reservation in advance and it was lost when we arrived Still accommodated us but these interactions havent sat well with us.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

The best Chinese food I ever had . This is coming from someone about who even travelled to china and ate some authentic Chinese food and lived most of my life in Toronto ! I cannot wait to pick my order tonight for dinner ! The owner and her daughters have an outstanding customer service ! Keep up the good work !

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Had a great birthday meal with my family. All staff came to sing happy birthday. I was so surprised and it was wonderful. Just wonderful.

★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

I would of rated Tangs 5 out of 5 however I waited over an hour for my food when my wife recieved her food after 45 minutes. The waitress was very friendly and the place has a great atmosphere. Hopefully next time the service is quicker possibly they had some issues in the kitchen or need more cooks.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

This was our second return visit to the newly reopened Tangs China House. It was an all around amazing dinner particularly the Black Pepper Beef with onions tossed in warming spicy black pepper sauce. Try this as an app. the Chicken & Chive fried Wontons, served with sweet chili mayo dip, delicious! A little wait for our food but everything is so fresh, well worth the wait. Looking forward to our next visit, will try a couple more dishes. Reservations highly recommended.

★★★
February 23, 2024

Food tasted a little bland but good.

★★
February 23, 2024

Prices skyrocketed and no longer off buffet.. no substitutions on the dinner for menu options. I see no reason to choose Tangs over victory buffet.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

amazing fresh food nice upgrade love this place and it s tradition. Can t wait to be back in Sarnia for this!

★★
February 23, 2024

The beef dish was inedible, tough on crisp noodle; sent it back. They offered nothing. Chicken special dish void of flavour, no point. Appetizers were good. Waitress tale of the customer who tipped her $60 yesterday when she gave us the bill, tacky! Value for $120 for two, simply not there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

We had take out a couple of weeks ago for the first time. Food was plentiful and delicious!! We found out they were open for Christmas Day dinner and decided to try it. Lilian, the owner, is perfect! She is friendly, warm and very welcoming! Shruika was our server and did a fantastic job! She explained that they were very busy with take out orders and service would be a bit slower. Very much appreciated being given the heads up. The food was fantastic and we will definately be ordering and going back for dinner. Congratulations on a great restaurant!!!!

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

We ordered take out and it was absolutely delicious and hot. Definitely going back again . Food

January 23, 2024

good food, customer service is deplorable, today they arent even answering their phone

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Great food and service is great

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

a winter holiday meal tradition for many sarnians. classic chinese-canadian entrées. they are getting/ making more vegetarian options- hooray!

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Tangs is back to being my favourite Chinese restaurant! Ordered take out a few times now. Dinner for 3 was enough food for dinner and leftovers for everyone. The food is absolutely fantastic. Well seasoned and well cooked. Our dine in experience was fantastic. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The owner went out of her way to make us feel appreciated as customers. We were lucky enough to get Karen as a server. She was fast and kept us laughing and enjoying our in dining experience. We will definitely be constant repeat customers.

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Had the opportunity to visit Tangs China House in mid November just as their dining room was re-opening. What a treat! Renovation looks great, food was delicious and service was terrific. Thanks to Lillian, Steven and the whole Tang Family and crew for a wonderful and memorable night. I ll be back for sure. .

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Be sure to tell your servers if it is your birthday. Their singing is fabulous!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent! Great Fried Rice! Will be back for sure! Tangs Chow mien & Chicken Fried Rice!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best Chineses food I have ever eaten! Loved it!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent Chinese Food and great value! Probably the best I ve had!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The best in town .forsure .very friendly staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very pleasant service as always. Food is delicious. Definitely the best in Sarnia. Just wish they would open their dinning room as Ive always enjoyed eating there.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best Chinese food in town. Everybody is stuffed and we even have left overs. I wouldn t go anywhere else!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This place has a great buffet and lots of choices! Vegetarian options: You can order vegetarian options. Dont know much about it as im not vegetarian. Dietary restrictions: If you want something custom made, you just have to ask (cant do this at the buffet, however). Parking: Big parking lot thats paid parking plus parking on the street Wheelchair accessibility: You can access the store in a wheelchair

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I was visiting from Toronto and decided to give it a try. Amazing food, service and you can tell the owner really cares about her business and the food shes making. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food always!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Tangs is always a safe bet for Chinese food. Been going for years, mostly takeout and its always what is ordered, hot and delicious. Their family dinners are good value and the single plates are fine. I typically order a family dinner and add on the extras. I encourage calling and ordering for pick up.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

They are only doing take out right now. Renovations are underway. You have to use the side door off the parking lot to enter. I called in an order for pick and while waiting for it I got to meet Lisa the new owner. Very nice lady.The food is as always delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food awesome hot fresh great flavor

★★★
December 23, 2023

Very disappointed in the food I ordered Pork vegetable dish that you could hardly even find the pork.very small slivers of it Chicken fried rice was not Atheniac Very tasteless .tasted like white rice doctored up a bit .lemon chicken was the only thing tat I liked Food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

What can I say? Im a little bias of the Tang and Lee families. Ive been going here for over 40 years (its been a long time since my last stop) and Ive always had a great meal :)

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best Chinese takeout food weve found within an hours drive of our home! We go out of our way for it. Looking forward to the dine in part re-opening

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food is not tasty. I ordered lo mein, garlic broccoli and chicken fried rice. Everything was so dry and bland. I couldnt taste seasoning or any flavour at all! There was no soya sauce, hot sauce or cutlery in the bag. It wasnt good and I couldnt afford to not eat it because with tip it was over $40. I wont be back and I do not recommend. The lady was very, very nice on the phone and in person. But the food is a hard pass.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Customer service is so friendly and genuine. Food is hot fresh and delicious. Our family loves Tangs we highly recommend them.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The Best in town ..fresh ingredients ..highly recommended..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Phone staff, very friendly and accommodating (placed a short notice order, which they rushed for me), kitchen staff VERY EFFICIENT!. Orders came and went without issue.... well organized. All this while undergoing renovations! Cant wait to go back when they open their dining room....

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I ordered and canceled because it was too far but I felt like they deserved the 5 stars because of how nice the lady was on the phone

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Been supporting Tangs for 40 years. But I cant anymore. The staff is incredibly nice but the price and the lack of food is sad. I understand costs are up but seriously if I pay $70 for a dinner for 4, I at least expect a packed container of rice. It barely fed 3 people. Definitely no seconds. The portions are smaller than ever and the price is higher. I was pissed that on line it said $54, but when I got there it was $62 plus tax. I always tip but hell no on this order. You are spending money on renovations but we dont care about that. As a long time Sarnian Ill give you some advice. Change your ways or you will be closed in 2 years. We will not support you. Trust me on this. We are a different breed. This isnt Toronto..yet. The staff is incredible. Please make the portions the same.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very good evening at Tangs service was awesome, food was delicious had a great experience there, so glad there open for dine in, definitely well tell people of Tangs being open

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

So we have ordered front Tangs before and it was not that great. In fact, when we want Chinese food we go out of town for it. Well, not anymore. It is under new ownership and is getting a complete overhaul. Their food is awesome . We ordered the chicken balls which were some of the tastiest I ve had in a long time. The egg rolls that were cooked just perfect and the filling was not dry or chewy like most egg rolls. We ordered the sweet-and-sour sauce with the rice and chicken, which were also very fresh, the black peppered beef, which, in my opinion, has been the tastiest black peppered beef I ve ever tasted, not overpowered with pepper or spices. All the food that was ordered was fresh and very tasty. I m sooooo excited that when I get a crav for Chinese I can now order from Tangs instead of driving out of town. I will be definitely going to dine in as soon as the renovations are done, as for the food very well done thank you for a wonderful dinner.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A Sarnia staple, locally owned and operated and the level of care shows it. Their red sauce even avoids the harmful red dyes that most places have, so that tells me a lot about the food quality. We had an event here and the food and staff were amazing!

December 23, 2023

Liked tangs havnt been there there since the buffet left

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great meal, fresh, tasty, appetizing ! Thank-you !!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Friendly. Quality fresh chinese cuisine with a great atmosphere. The place to go for Chinese food In Sarnia.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Tangs have been re-opened by the daughter of the original owners. The restaurant has been updated with an amazing bar area and inviting dining space with just enough original left to keep it just like we remember! Amazing food & service to continue the legacy! Thank you Lilian & Karen for an enjoyable grand re-opening evening! Kid-friendliness: Tangs has always been a great family restaurant & this still stands under new ownership. Wheelchair accessibility: At street level so easily accessible.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The food was very fresh and tasted excellent. The best Chinese food I have had! The service was excellent , all of the staff were excellent and so friendly. My family and I will definitely be back!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Such a gem! Great friendly service. You gotta try the lemon chicken!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We tried the 6B Family Dinner. The dishes all came out at a nice and steady pace. The amount of food was perfect for six people. Each dish had its own unique flavour, and we loved every single item. The Jar Doo Wings and the Chicken and Chive fried wonton appetizers were a highlight to our meal. Both our server Jolene and the owner Lilian were wonderful hosts that helped to create a welcoming and enjoyable environment. We are so happy to be supporting another amazing local Sarnia business, and we are very much looking forward to returning.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We order takeout, and we haven t had Tangs for a long time , it was awesome taste and will definitely be having it again. Hope to check out the change at the restaurant

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Went to Tangs restaurant yesterday with some of our family. The egg rolls, beef & broccoli, chicken fried rice and all the other dishes we tried were all delicious. Lillian has created an amazing menu. We all agreed it was the best chinese food we have ever tasted. Congratulations to Lillian and her excellent staff.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I would love to give it more but this restaurant doesn t start takeout orders until 5 pm? By then it s already getting late. Maybe in the future they will open take out orders to 3 or 4 pm? Going out to dinner in winter exposes the possibility of catching all types of illnesses.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing food, service (Karen) and atmosphere. Very welcoming and a terrific experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We went for supper on Tues./Dec.12/2023 upon finding out that the daughter of the Tang family had bought it . After calling to see if reservations were needed, and were told no need. They are open from 3 pm to 9 pm.. They had a great choice of dishes and also dinners for 2 to 6 people. We chose the dinner for 2 and 2 bowls of soup. The service was great and the food was very tasty. Some people might say it was expensive, but when you consider what 2 meals at a burger place is, I would say this was well priced and made to order. We thanked the server and as we left, the young Lady who owns the place was at the front and also thanked her for the great food and service and wished her all the best in her endeavor.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Awesome food and service. Highly recommend. The only recommendation Id make is to have the old dinner for 2,3,4,6 options. When dining in without a buffet, its hard to order quickly with a bunch of people ordering single items. Food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Very impressed with the freshness, quality of ingredients and flavors of each dish being distinct and delightful! Excellent quality service as well. Will definitely be returning customers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Lovely. Best in Sarnia. They get busy, be patient. They are the best people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Took my Mom out for a pre Xmas dinner and had a lovely dinner. Service was fast and the server was prompt and polite. Dinner was very tasty and flavourful. Would highly recommend if in Sarnia and looking for a great Chinese food restaurant. Thanks again! Parking: Lots of free street parking.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

We always order Christmas Eve, never disappoints. Fresh, hot and delicious always! Friendly service. 5+

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The food was prepared perfectly and deliciously it was ready before they told us it would be and I will go back

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good combination plates and food in general...used to really like their buffet preCovid

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Fast and good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Beautiful Chinese food!! Fast service & friendly staff! I have ordered for along time and enjoyed every meal!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Ordered a family combo for takeout. We made some substitutions for a couple of items with no problems at all. The portions were great and the food was hot, fresh and absolutely delicious. Would definitely recommend. Best Chinese food I have had in the area

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Tangs China House is NOT authentic Chinese food, it is the typical American/Canadian-Chinese food. It doesnt even have Chinese on the menu. However, the people who are there do speak Cantonese. The service is quite slow, as we waited almost 30 minutes for the food to be done. The restaurant itself seems to a time capsule of the late 70s/early 80s, as evidenced by the decor and the music played (Teresa Teng, for example). It also has an interesting history and various awards posted on a wall.

December 23, 2022

Not happy went and asked to purchase more red sauce for my meal and she immediately got offend and said oh that will take along time sorry. There was like none on my meal.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The best Chinese food around

December 23, 2022

NOT OPEN FOR DINE IN

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Bean sprouts were way overdone. Almost like they were dehydrated. Chicken balls were all batter no chicken. Chicken wings were so tiny. Flavour was ok but not great. Recipes definitely need some work

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

OMG! Amazing meal, great setting, superb service! I ordered mushroom fried rice and Tangs made the best Ive ever had. Highly recommended Tangs!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

GreT food

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Omg. I cant believe this place is still open! It was amazing food until about 1992. After that it went downhill. I wouldnt eat there if it was free.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

We like tangs, Sarnia classic! The food has always been fresh and tasted delicious. We go to tangs 1 to 2 times a month, call ahead with your order and will have it ready for pickup.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Good food. Fresh, and plenty. We ordered early and walked over to pick up. No problem at all.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Top notch take out...just the thing to help cure the pandemic blues.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Awesome

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great food, thx

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Pretty good, been around for years

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great food

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

My favourite Chinese food ever

Local Guide
December 23, 2021

The food I ordered was tasteless and the most bland Chinese food that I have ever had. I ordered shrimp with veggies and noodles, got 4 pieces of shrimp with tasteless noodles and vegetables. Its like they boiled everything and then just stir-fryed it in oil without adding anything else to it. I ordered 4 dishes in total and they all had no flavour! I cant even complain about the food tasting bad because I didnt taste anything! This is coming from Someone who lives in Toronto, experienced and enjoyed plenty of various Asian restaurants and cuisines on a monthly basis, so eating food from here left a huge disappointment in my mouth. Simply put, The food here was Just plain awful!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Always a family fave

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Very busy place. Ordered and picked up at the front counter. The clerk was very professional at pickup. I just wouldnt order hot and sour soup otherwise the food was fabulous. Worth the money.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

This is the best place to go for dinner. We hope that theyll never close.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

I remember eating here 35years ago. Its still just as good today! Tangs is a part of our community!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Friendly and yummy

★★
December 23, 2021

Just ordered Pork Tiki Tiki and did not get any almonds whatsoever in it. Disappointed

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great place can not wait till you can sit down and have the buffet , takeout is great as well always hot .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Nice place with traditional style looks, calming music and great food. love it.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Good food good service reasonable price

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great place, great food and open on Christmas!

★★
December 23, 2020

Came here few years ago and ordered fried rice which came out partially uncooked and bland. But hey everyone has a bad day right? Came back to give them another chance at prime dinner time and not one customer inside. That should of been the sign to leave but I didn t feel like driving around so I ordered fried noodles and salt and pepper shrimp. Noodles looked it was just tossed together with bbq meat and veggies and was cold and wasn t very good at all. Shrimp was fine but it s hard to mess that up. Two stars cause it was edible and I didn t get sick from it and staff was friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

good food family owned and operated .im relatively new to sarnia..but tangs is my fave place to eat..great foood..n great service n great value for your money.. id reccomend them to anyone

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Great food and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Lady at the desk is always so helpful, last week I went there was right on closing time and she still welcomed us and took our order. Bad that we didnt get to dine in but I appreciate at least making us food.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Long time restaurant in city. Very nice place and atmosphere

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

GOOD FOOD ! Their Buffet is GOOD too !

★★★★
December 23, 2020

This place has been around forever. Nice family owned restaurant. Staff and delivery alike are always friendly. Food is always tasty and the quality is consistent. One of the better, if not the very best Chinese food in Sarnia.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Best chicken balls in town

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

This place is so amazing the staff and owners are awesome and the food is really good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great food has been in business for over 40 years

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

They have down sized their portion the new containers are much smaller then they used to be quality and taste are still just as good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Ordered two combo plates. Paid and waited for our dinners. They are still doing pick up no dinning inside as yet. Always good food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

BEST CHINESE CUSINE IN SARNIA!! Great for dine in or takeaway!! Wonderful, gracious staff. QUALITY AND PERFECTION EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Always remembers my Mom when we order for the past 30+ years. Keep up the good work!

December 23, 2020

I called for delivery and was told they no longer had delivery . I went directly to Tangs where I watched them take orders to be delivered. I called another evening and was told that delivery did not start until after 7pm. I called back around 8pm and was told they do not do delivery at night . I tried to order vegetable egg rolls only to be told they didnt have any and then would not have them for two weeks. I went to Tangs the same day and ordered vegetable egg rolls after being told they had none .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Best Chinese food in town, hands down. The tradition has been passed from generation to generation. A MUST TRY for any visitor. Prices on point also!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Best Chinese food in Sarnia and Lambton area!!