Chinese Restaurant in Santa Barbara, California

When you're looking for authentic Chinese food, visit Yen Ching Restaurant in Santa Barbara, California. Our Chinese restaurant is dedicated to providing you with amazing food and service.

A Genuine Chinese Dining Experience
At Yen Ching Restaurant, we want to introduce you to a genuine Chinese dining experience. By providing you with authentic Oriental cuisine, you do not have to fly halfway around the world to the exotic Orient of Asia to enjoy it.

Choose from a wide selection of affordable and traditional dishes on the menu, as well as from our all-you-can-eat buffet and lunch or dinner specials. All of our ingredients, dishes, and preparations are freshly served with your dining experience in mind. For your convenience, free delivery or take-out is offered after 5:00 p.m., and we also offer banquet and catering services.

Dedicated to Authentic Chinese Cuisine
Yen Ching Restaurant has been a locally owned business since July 1986 and is one of the oldest establishments in town. The name of our restaurant is derived from the ancient name of Beijing, which has been China's capital for more than 3,000 years. We dedicate ourselves to bringing you some of the best Mandarin and Szechwan cuisine.

The current owners of Yen Ching Restaurant are Joe Tzeng, a Master Chef with more than 25 years of experience serving traditional Mandarin and Szechwan delicacies, his wife, Mei-Li, and 2 side partners. These proprietors have more than a century of combined experience in Chinese cuisine and hospitality.

Visit our Chinese restaurant in Santa Barbara, California, or contact us
to request more information about our menu items and specials.

Hours of Operation: Daily, 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Proudly Serving the Cities of Carpinteria, Lompoc, Santa Maria, & Santa Ynez Valley

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