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Bill Lee's

1203 18th St., Bakersfield, CA
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Ranked #143 of 287 restaurants in Bakersfield
Cuisines: Chinese
Dining options: Delivery
Most recent review
- May 23, 2013
Restaurant details
Dining options: Delivery
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California Hot Springs, California
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25 reviews 25 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

We have enjoyed Bill Lees for over 20 years.Always great food and friendly service.They have great delivery.You will not be disapointed.

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Portland, Oregon
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21 reviews 21 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2013

This restaurant has great atmosphere and the wait staff were wonderful. We got the orange chicken which had a nice flavor, different than most places with more of a sweet and sour flavor than the sugary sweet sauce that is common. The Moo Gu Gai Pan was a bit bland but had lots of chicken and vegies. And the low... More

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Escondido, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

We always enjoy coming to Bill Lee's. The food is always fresh and tasty. The presentation is always attractive. We had the ribs, chow mein, sweet and sour chicken, shrimp, and pot stickers. Delicious as always which is why they are a family favorite!

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Wasco, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 11, 2012

I have been coming to Bill Lee's since I was a little girl with my grandfather. I have had many other chinese food places around the US. However, Bill Lee's seems to always have the freshest vegetables, noodles and meat. I love the pan fried noodles, they are very tasty and authentic. The service is always excellent and the hostesses... More

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Bakersfield, California
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4 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2012

Recently tried for the first time even though I've know about it forever and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Its a great place for families, too so we were glad to be able to get a decent portion of food for everyone. Tried their kung pao chicken (my fave), an order of their "cantonese style" pork chow mein. For appetizers, we... More

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Bakersfield, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2012

Went there today to try Bill Lee's one more time since it's always being voted on as one of the best in the area. Previously the food was bland. Wo Won Ton Soup - was bland! We ordered Ginger Beef, the sauce was prudgent (the portion size was also very small) & the waitress never asked how it was. I... More

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Morro Bay
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2012

the food was greasy, the decor old and felt unclean. The place was packed at lunchtime with business men mostly. I don't know how they stay in business....the food was gross. We will not return

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Bakersfield, California
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13 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 14, 2012

They really push the pork here. The lunch special is a great price, but it's full of pork items & dark chicken. The items tend to be on the bland side - needs more seasoning.

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Bakersfield, California
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86 reviews 86 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 26, 2012

This is my least favorite Chinese food restaurant in town. Soggy noodles, bland food. Great service, but that is all there is to write home about. We come here when family visits because it is what they've always liked, but we would never come here on our own. I prefer to give my business to local restaurants, but in this... More

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bakersfield
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2012

My family and I always enjoy Bill Lee's food. We have had a couple rude girls at the front, but 9 out of 10 we have it delivered.

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