China Pavillion

I have been going here since 1995. The place is a hole in the wall. There is a bar next door. It’s a mom’s and pops kind of place. I have eaten lots of Chinese food in the International District and this place tastes like how it would be back in China. The food tastes authentic and is served by 2 Chinese old women. Don’t let the dingy neighborhood scare you because the food is delicious and you will not regret it.

Well, the food was good.
The thing is...it's kinda in the ghetto.
We ate in the bar because the restaurant portion was deserted.
It was very lively.
If you're looking for some free entertainment, there was plenty of colorful people.
It seems that they have regulars that go there alot and drink plenty, plus the crazy dude that was outside.
Overall, It was good. I will go back. The staff was great. And there was a woman named Diana that felt like she has the southern charm and was fully in control of the crazies.
I tipped well and enjoyed the experience.

As one review stated the decor is dated and the neighborhood has changed. I felt safe with my family and wasn't worried. Parki g is cramped with construction making a bigger lot for new stuff all around and is almost done. The food/restaurant eating in the area is interesting, the restaurant rating is 3 out of 4 but uses excellent, good, etc. So rated as good by the health inspector. On to the food, we enjoyed our meal and the menu is large with lots of familiar dishes.