Order the best Chinese near Surfside Beach, SC

Best Chinese Restaurants Nearby in Surfside Beach

El Chepo Taqueria

El Chepo Taqueria

4.5
(2k+)
• Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 6.9 mi • 33 min
"Great food! Side of Rice completely filled the box, the sour cream was authentic (could have been bigger). Empanada and Gordita were perfect! The enchiladas don chepo was so good. Nothing was spicy except the side of hot sauce. The pictures don't do them justice and the meal was affordable, too! I'll be ordering again. "
"La comida es deliciosa y auténtica. Los tacos de cabeza están buenísimos. Los menudos son increíbles. La ensalada de tacos es enorme y los frijoles están perfectos. Todo está muy fresco y volveré a pedir. Gracias."
Taco Asada
comes with onions, cilantro
$3.69
Empanadas
Hechos de masa de maiz rellenas de carne al gusto y fritas en aceite / Folding corn dough over your choice of stuffing, topped with lettuce, queso fresco, and cream.
$4.04
Gorditas
Hechas de masa de maiz rellenas de carne al gusto acompanadas de lechuga, crema y queso / Folding corn dough over your choice of stuffing, topped with lettuce, queso fresco, and cream.
$4.08
Taco Pastor
comes with onions, cilantro
$3.69
Taco Bell

Taco Bell

4.1
(3k+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 16.7 mi • 37 min
Farther away
"both Soft Tacos were tiny tho they tasted great the portion was terrible everything else was great and the Cinnabon Delights® 12 Pack came warm and fresh this location is just very inconsistent tho I continue to keep ordering from here"
"I don't know who was working tonight but this is the worst Taco Bell I've had in my life. I got 3 tacos and each one basically only half full of meat and the other half was bare shell. My 2 quesadillas were all together just 1 or 2 slices because of how poorly they were prepared."
Chicken Quesadilla
A large flour tortilla filled with a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses, grilled, marinated all-white-meat chicken, Creamy Jalapeño sauce, and grilled to perfection. (490 cal.)
$7.35
Grilled Cheese Burrito
A warm flour tortilla with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, seasoned rice, crunchy fiesta strips, Creamy Chipotle sauce, reduced-fat sour cream, and a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses with even more cheese grilled on the top. (690 cal.)
$7.36
Crunchwrap Supreme®
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, a crispy tostada shell, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and reduced-fat sour cream folded into our signature Crunchwrap form and grilled to go (530 cal.)
$7.4
MTN DEW® Baja Blast®
The exhilarating taste of DEW® and a blast of tropical lime flavor. Small MTN DEW® Baja Blast® (220 cal.) Medium MTN DEW® Baja Blast® (280 cal.) Large MTN DEW® Baja Blast® (410 cal.)
$3.4
Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle Mexican Grill

4.4
(11k+)
• Mexican • Bowls
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 20 min
"Grilled chicken and/or black beans in order were extremely spicy. Unfortunately, it was to the point my daughter and I could not eat without burning us up. Also, amount of chicken was extremely lower than what we normally get. Hoping this was a fluke. Otherwise we would not be ordering from this location again."
"Large Chips & Large Queso Blanco stale, overly salty and old Both Burrito Bowls were small with very little of the ingredients. Disappointing and expensive"
Burrito Bowl
Your choice of freshly grilled meat or sofritas served in a delicious bowl with rice, beans, or fajita veggies, and topped with guac, salsa, queso blanco, sour cream or cheese.
$14.67
Burrito
Your choice of freshly grilled meat or sofritas wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with rice, beans, or fajita veggies, and topped with guac, salsa, queso blanco, sour cream or cheese.
$14.47
Chips & Queso Blanco
Cheese in a Flour Tortilla with your choice of meat, sofritas or fajita veggies and three included sides.
$6.29
Chips
Your choice of freshly grilled meat, sofritas, or guacamole, and up to five toppings served in a soft or hard-shell tortilla.
$2.56
810 Billiards & Bowling

810 Billiards & Bowling

4.1
(300+)
• American • burger
$0 delivery fee • 6.6 mi • 38 min
"Excellent! Hard to get on delivery with this level of food. Orange Chicken Wonton Tacos - THE best! Fresh ingredients & delicious flavor. Bangin' Shrimp also very very good! Southwest Egg Rolls did not disappoint, nor the Potato Skins - both very good. First time ordering and will definitely order again. So glad we took the chance."
"Good quality and 8 slices for the price. I'll get it many more times I'm sure"
10 Chicken Wings
jumbo wings tossed in your favorite sauce, celery, choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing
$15.08
Cheese Quesadilla
warm flour tortilla stuffed with cheddar jack cheese, salsa, sour cream. Add steak or chicken $3
$13.28
Southwest Egg Rolls
Blackened grilled chicken, black beans, corn, pepper jack cheese, red peppers, spinach, southwestern spices, with Cajun ranch dressing.
$12.03
Pub-Style Pretzels
three burger sliders, cheddar jack cheese, pickles, 810 sauce (sliders will be cooked well-done)
$11.51
Beach Burgers

Beach Burgers

4.3
(4k+)
• Burgers • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 8.4 mi • 39 min
"This has quickly become mine and my daughter's favorite place to order from! The food is absolutely delicious. They have never gotten an order wrong, and everything shows up hot and delicious. This is not a restaurant to sleep on. If you've never tried it, give it a shot today! Ooooh, and get a Caramel Apple Blossom with a vanilla 1 Scoop of Ice Cream!! Sooooo yummy! I can personally attest that the Jumbo Shrimp & Fries, Popcorn shrimp, Chicken Fingers, and Burgers have NEVER DISAPPOINTED!! The fries are perfectly seasoned and cooked! Best of all, they are open super late, so if you're hungry late at night, you don't have to choose from only Waffle House, Taco Bell, or Wendy's lol"
"It's so easy to tell when food is cooked with love - y'all are all heart!! Perfectly portioned fried appetizers and the best, freshest chef salad I have had in years. Thank you for the respect and care you show your food, even late at night."
10 Wings
*HOT *MILD *BBQ *SPICY BBQ*HONEY BBQ *HOT HONEY *TERIYAKI *HOTTY-YAKI *SPICY THAI *GARLIC PARMESAN *LEMON PEPPER *SPICY LEMON PEPPER *Please specify your choice of ranch or blue cheese*
$13.98
6 oz. Bacon Cheeseburger
Beef topped with melted Cheddar cheese and crispy bacon. Served with fries, dill pickle and veggie toppings with condiments on the side.
$12.72
Cheese Sticks
Six pieces. Served with marinara for dipping.
$7.52
Chicken Fingers with Fries
Four tasty breaded chicken strips with sweet honey mustard on the side.
$12.53
St. George

St. George

American • Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee • 8.7 mi • 37 min
"Nice and hot! Chicken and fries were delicious!"
*Chicken Tenders
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$12.99
*Cheeseburger Deluxe
Ketchup, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$12.99
*Chicken Quesadilla
Seasoned chicken and cheese served with sour creme and salsa. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$12.99
*Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$12.99
Bamboo Hibachi&Wings

Bamboo Hibachi&Wings

4.5
(2k+)
• Wings • Teppanyaki
$0 delivery fee
"LOVE Bamboo Hibachi & Wings! The food Hibachi Chicken, Steak, and Shrimp Hibachi Chicken and Steak Shrimp Value Bowl Hibachi Shrimp Noodles Gyoza (6 pieces) Spring roll (3 pieces) were absolutely delicious and plentiful. Thank you so much for placing the Happy Birthday wishes stickers on grandson's food. He really enjoyed! First class restaurant in the area. Keep up the awesome work! ♥️"
"The egg roll was almost $5 and tiny, didn't look like the picture at all. Egg roll tasted more like grease than Philly cheesesteak. Taste is bland. Poorly cooked chicken chunks are huge but the portion is good."
Hibachi Chicken, Steak, and Shrimp
Tender chicken, juicy steak, and succulent shrimp, served with two scoops of plain fried rice and vegetables like onion zucchini broccoli and carrot.
$15.24
Hibachi Chicken
Grilled chicken served with fried rice and grilled onion broccoli carrots and zucchini.
$11.79
Hibachi Chicken and Steak
Grilled chicken and steak served with fried rice and grilled onion broccoli carrots and zucchini.
$13.76
Spring roll (3 pieces)
Crispy wrappers filled with vegetables
$2.62
P.F. Chang's

P.F. Chang's

4.4
(8k+)
• Asian • Chinese
$0 delivery fee
"The only thing I order from PF Changs is their Kung Pao Chicken. It's nothing like what you get at a takeout Chinese restaurant. It's not covered in thick sauce. It's covered in delicious spices, and it is fantastic! Yes, it costs more than regular takeout, but it's worth every dime. "
"Disappointed. Small portion and very dry chicken lo mein. Chrispy green beans had no flavor. I always remember it being really good and was looking forward to having it delivered. It had been a long time since I had eaten there."
Fried Rice
Wok-tossed with egg, carrots, bean sprouts, green onion
$19.72
Mongolian Beef Lunch Special
Sweet soy glaze, flank steak, garlic, snipped green onion. Individual portions served with your choice of starter and rice or noodles.
$18.3
Mongolian Beef
Sweet soy glaze, flank steak, garlic, snipped green onion
$29.97
Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Our most popular dish! A secret family recipe featuring minced chicken with mushrooms and water chestnuts in a savory sauce, served with crispy rice sticks and fresh lettuce cups.
$16.95
KOBE Hibachi Grill

KOBE Hibachi Grill

4.7
(4k+)
• Sushi • Asian Food
$0 delivery fee
"This place is amazing every single time! Food is always delicious, hot and fresh, good portions, great prices. I have and will keep ordering here forever! They're consistent every time and I have never had an issue with my food!"
"Nothing was too great. Spring Rolls were doughey and hollow with almost no filling and were half the size of Kobe Express, The Philly rolls fell apart. Japanese Onion Soup was okay but not as good as other places. Highly recommend going to Kobe Express instead."
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
Sered with fried rice or steamed wite rice & Steak w. mushroom
$12.41
Ribeye Steak Bowl
Sered with fried rice or steamed wite rice & Onions, Zucchini and Steak w. mushroom & Shrimp w. Broccoli
$14.53
Teriyaki Chicken
Sered with fried rice or steamed wite rice & Onions, Zucchini and Hibachi Chicken
$15.28
Hibachi Steak & Shrimp
Sered with fried rice or steamed wite rice & Onions, Zucchini and Steak w. mushroom & Teriyaki Chicken
$18.82
Flaming Fin Asian Cuisine And Sushi Bar

Flaming Fin Asian Cuisine And Sushi Bar

4.8
(100+)
• Japanese • Sushi Bar
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Honestly it was a lot of food and a really good price. Three rolls for 12 dollars is crazy in this economy. The quality is pretty good too. It tastes really good and I would def order this for lunch again."
"Real chicken breast. Fresh and hot. The portion size is for two people. Regular customer from here on out."
Crab Rangoon
Deep fried cream cheese wonton with imitation crab meat.
$8.52
General Tso's Chicken
Deep fried breaded chicken breast tossed with spicy sweet sauce.
$19.32
Sesame Chicken (White Meat)
Spicy. Inside: tempura shrimp avocado. Outside: spicy tuna, masago, scallion with spicy mayo, eel sauce.
$19.45
California Roll
Spicy. Spicy tuna, avocado topped with salmon, tuna, yellowtail, white tuna, eel, masago with eel sauce, spicy mayo, wasabi, mayo.
$8.61
Beijing

Beijing

4.7
(1k+)
• Vietnamese • Soup
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Bei Jing is my go to Chinese take out, hands down! The food is always delivered hot and fresh, they always get my order right and they give plenty of sauces and utensils you'll need. I'm grateful for them and their food. Thank you Bei Jing!"
"C34. Chicken with Mixed Vegetable was very good, good size portion and fresh vegetables, sauce is light but still flavorful. C12. Sweet and Sour Chicken comes in a good size portion and always taste great. Hot and Sour Soup is the best around."
Crab Rangoon (8 pcs)
Hot and Spicy. Breaded chunks of chicken in a spicy, brown sauce surrounded by steamed broccoli.
$8.17
Fried Chicken Wings (4)
Battered chicken balls, typically accompanied by a tangy sweet and sour sauce with pineapples, bell peppers, and onions.
$11.3
Dumplings (8 pcs)
Come with chicken shrimp and pork
$8.91
C18. General Tso's Chicken
Breaded chunks of chicken in a sweet wine flavored sauce with broccoli and showered with sesame seeds.
$12.89
Aura Indian Kitchen

Aura Indian Kitchen

4.7
(50+)
• Indian • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
$12 off on $80+
"Portion seemed smaller than a few competitors, but it was an illusion due to efficient packaging. There was plenty of food. The Chicken Tikka Masala was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The spice level was right on point, and I'll absolutely be ordering again. The Garlic Naan was soft, hot, and garlicky."
"The Chicken Biriyani was excellent. Truly the best biryani I've had from any restaurant in the entire area (and ive tried them all) they use breast meat and it's very tender. The dish is well seasoned, even the rice, and it's got a nice heat level. There's also a lot of chicken in it. It's mostly hidden underneath the rice but there's easily enough for two adults to share. I get this dish at every Indian restaurant and nobody else comes close to as good as here. The Garlic Naan is perfect, easily the best I've had. The Lamb Tikka Masala was quite nice also. It's creamier than others and the lamb was tasty, only downside was that there was only 4 or 5 pieces of meat in it. Probably because it's lamb, so I'll stick with chicken next time. But I highly recommend and suggest this restaurant! I've tried every Indian restaurant here and nobody else is even close to as good as this. Easy 5/5 stars and I can't wait to try new dishes next time."
Butter Chicken
Crispy vegetable samosa topped with chickpeas, yogurt, mint and tamarind chutneys, fresh onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and a sprinkle of Indian spices.
$23.36
Jimmyz Hibachi

Jimmyz Hibachi

4.7
(100+)
• Japanese • Hibachi
$0 delivery fee
"The bowls could have had a bit more meat in them. Didn't get extra sauce as requested. Other than that, very good!"
"rice hard no flavor in steak or chicken wouldn't order again. only plus it was fresh"
Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl
3 rolls to order
$10.29
Hibachi Steak Rice Bowl
Regular
$12.49
Hibachi Steak Deluxe Plate
Choose any two deluxe plate proteins
$17.8
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Crab, cucumber, fried to tempura shrimp with Jimmyz special sauce
$4.58
Nine Spices hot pot and Korean BBQ

Nine Spices hot pot and Korean BBQ

4.4
(20+)
• Chinese • Korean
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"oysters were HUGE. much larger than photo"
"Shrimp rice noodles (Mushroom Soup) Beef rice noodles (spicy Soup) Overly oily. The setup was poor quality. Fatty beef and very few vegetables. The Kimchi salad leaked during transit and stained my kitchen countertop. The Cocoa Milk Shake was the only decent thing, and it's not what is advertised because it doesn't have any ice cream. Never again will I order here."
Fried Dumplings(Pork)/8pc
Tender beef strips with vegetables and a savory sauce, served with rice.
$8.89
Beef rice noodles (spicy Soup)
The crab legs are tender and delicious. Drizzle them with lemon juice and dip them in butter. It’s an absolute treat!
$18.07
Steamed Dumplings(Pork)/8pc
Juicy oysters topped with vermicelli noodles and fragrant garlic with a hint of scallion.
$8.83
Stir-fried beef (With Rice)
Thick udon noodles, tender beef slices, green onions, and coriander in a spicy broth.
$17.95
Blaze Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

Blaze Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

4.4
(30+)
• Korean BBQ • Barbecue & Smokehouse
$0 delivery fee
Beef Bulgogi Bibimbap
Served with Premium Meat, White Rice Includes 3 Sides: Kimchi, Fried shumai, Edamame
$19.62
Fried Dumplings (8Pcs)
Served with Premium Meat, White Rice Includes 3 Sides: Kimchi, Fried shumai, Edamame
$9
Beef Bulgogi Bento Box
Served with Premium Meat, White Rice Includes 3 Sides: Kimchi, Fried shumai, Edamame
$19.54
KFC

KFC

4.4
(3k+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee
"We got the order to go. We got two 3 pc. Chicken Big Box Meals Extra crispy that were buy one get one free, a 5 pc. Tenders Big Box, two of the chicken little sandwiches, and we had ordered a chicken pot pie but it was going to take another 15 minutes. They were slammed so on the fly we changed to a 3 pc tender meal with coleslaw and macaroni and cheese. We also got a family size coleslaw. Everything was good and hot but we realized when we got home that we were missing an individual mash potato and gravy and two individual coleslaws. Lots of food and good portions. Good and hot. We didn't really need the sides we were missing. Just double check your order before you leave so nothing is missed. They were so busy we aren't faulting them and we will eat there again."
"Loved the pot pie, but for the last two times there has definitely lacked Chicken. My first was full of chicken. Now you are lucky to get 4 tiny bites!! Very Fresh.. expensive for what you get ..still tasty.. Thanks to my driver got it here post haste!! Still warm.. Thank you! The Cole Slaw was a treat too!!I want to order again, but with some certainty there will be more chicken. I think this would be easy enough for me to make. Reasonably priced.. but huge fees for delivery and a service fee for napkins, forks, knives that I don't need. Thank you for the tasty meal!"
3 pc. Chicken Big Box Meal
Order online and enjoy 3 pieces of our world-famous fried chicken in your KFC recipe of choice. Includes your choice of 2 sides, a buttery biscuit, and a medium drink. Cal.: 380-2340
$15.15
Famous Bowl
Mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, chicken nuggets and a 3-cheese blend for a savory comfort meal. Cal.: 590
$7.63
Pot Pie
Creamy chicken pot pie with tender bites of fried chicken, diced potatoes, peas, and carrots in a savory sauce, baked in a flaky, golden crust. Cal.: 720
$8.96
Chicken Sandwich
Extra Crispy chicken breast filet on a buttery brioche bun, with pickles and just the right amount of mayo. Cal.: 620-650
$6.54
Joyu Sushi

Joyu Sushi

4.9
(60+)
• Japanese • Sushi
$0 delivery fee
Pork Dumpling (Fried or Steamed)
Filling with pork, napa cabbage, chives, rice noodles in wonton wrap with citrus spicy soy sauce.
$10.99
California
Crab, avocado and cucumber.
$9.27
Spicy Tuna Roll
Shaved big eye tuna mixed with hot kimchi garlic sauce and scallion.
$12.99
South Carolina Roll
Shrimp tempura, crab, cream cheese, topped with tuna, spicy mayo and eel sauce.
$18.17
Nirvana Indian Cuisine

Nirvana Indian Cuisine

4.7
(1k+)
• Indian • Vegetarian
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
Rave Reviews
"Everything was great, as always! Butter chicken was flavorful and generous, and it comes with perfectly cooked rice. The naan was great, had some crispy parts and some soft parts, which I like. Don't get me started on the veggie samosas, I could eat a million of those dipped right in the butter chicken sauce. Everything was also packaged very well, despite how late I order, so thank you for that!"
"Excellent Food!! Great portions, fresh, and very tasty. The Kheer (Rice Pudding)is my favorite Indian Desert along with Rasmalai! The meal was terrific!! The Bread was very warm, and the whole meal was packaged to keep it that way. The Raita always cools down any spicy meal so I also order that. The Mango Chutneywas perfect. The meal selected was the Paneer Tikka Masala because I really like Indian cheese. The Basmati RICE was also delicious !!"
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken, marinated and grilled in the tandoor and then cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with onions and peppers.
$17.53
Butter Chicken
Boneless chicken served in a butter cream sauce flavored with tasty herbs and spices.
$17.62
Vegetable Samosa (2 pc)
Vegetarian. Turnovers, stuffed with a tasty potato and peas filling.
$7.5
Chicken Biriyani
Rice steam-cooked with marinated chicken and spices.
$17.28
Soho Steak and Seafood

Soho Steak and Seafood

4.2
(10+)
• Casual Dining • Japanese
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
California Roll
Fried and tossed in our spicy mayo sauce. Served with vegetables and your choice of side
$7.4
Dinner Hibachi
Choose either grilled or fried. Served with broccoli and your choice of side
$25.87
Bang Bang Chicken and Shrimp
Fried Chicken with our special sauce and sesame seeds. Served with vegetables and white rice
$24.63
Spicy Orange Chicken
Salmon, spicy tuna, topped w. yellowtail, tuna, jalapeno, masago, scallions & bang bang sauce
$26.8
Lemongrass

Lemongrass

4.7
(200+)
• Thai • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"This is the 3rd time in a month I have ordered from there and it is so good. A little pricey. I definitely recommend eating there!"
"Wow! Best Pad Thai I have ever had. The noodles were my favorite out of all the Thai I have eaten. . Spring rolls were yummy! Will definitely go again when down that way."
Pad Thai Noodle
Contains peanuts. Stir-fried thin rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, and scallions in sweet and tangy sauce, served with crushed peanuts and lime.
$19.62
Fresh Summer Rolls
Contains peanuts. Soft rice paper rolls filled with noodles, lettuce, cucumber, and mint. Served with peanut sauce.
$9.86
Fried Pork Spring Rolls
Crispy rolls filled with seasoned ground pork, taro, mushrooms, carrots, and glass noodles.
$7.61
Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich
Crispy baguette filled with your choice of protein, butter, mayo, pickled daikon & carrots, cucumber, jalapeños, and cilantro.
$12.02

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