City Lights of China Menu

4.1
(150+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Fried Rice

      Choose from shrimp, beef, pork, roast pork, chicken, vegetable or combination (chicken, shrimp, and beef).
      $16.95
    • Meat or Vegetarian Dumpling

      Choose steamed or pan-fried (6).
      $12.95
    • Lo Mein

      Choose from shrimp, beef, pork, roast pork, chicken, vegetable or combination (chicken, shrimp, and beef).
      $16.95
    • Sesame Chicken

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice.
      $18.95
    • General Tso's Chicken

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $18.95
    • Chicken with Broccoli

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice.
      $18.95
    • Crab Rangoon (6)

      Crispy wonton wrappers filled with a creamy mixture of crab and cream cheese, served with a side of sweet and sour sauce.
      $10.95
    • Orange Chicken

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $18.95
    • Beef with Broccoli

      Tender beef slices stir-fried with fresh broccoli florets in a savory brown sauce.
      $20.95
    • Wonton Soup

      Tender wontons in a clear broth with sliced mushrooms and chopped green onions.
      $4.95
    • Hot & Sour Soup

      Mild hot and spicy.
      $4.95
    • Kung Pao Chicken

      With peanuts.
      $18.95
  • Noodle Soup

    • Noodle Soup of Your Choice

      Chicken, pork, shrimp or combination.
      $17.95
    • Beef Stew Noodle Soup

      Mild hot and spicy.
      $18.95
    • Pickled Mustard & Pork Noodle Soup

      Rice noodles in a broth, featuring tender slices of pork and tangy pickled mustard, complemented with a mix of vegetables.
      $17.95
    • Seafood Noodle Soup

      Savory broth brimming with fresh seafood and tender noodles.
      $19.95
    • Potherb & Pork Noodle Soup

      Pork slices and noodles in a broth, typically includes various potherbs for added flavor.
      $17.95
  • Vegetables

    • Eggplant with Garlic Sauce

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $14.95
    • Moo Shu Vegetable

      Served with four pancakes.
      $16.95
    • Stir-Fried Spinach

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice.
      $14.95
    • Eggplant with Basil Sauce

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $14.95
    • Sautéed Snow Peas & Water Chestnuts

      Snow peas and water chestnuts sautéed together, often accompanied by a light, savory sauce.
      $14.95
    • Sautéed Assorted Vegetables

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice.
      $14.95
    • Tofu with Fresh Basil & Hot Pepper

      Hot & spicy.
      $14.95
    • Mr Katz's Crispy Bean Curd

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $17.95
    • Vegetables with Black Bean Sauce

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $14.95
    • Shredder Potato with Hot Pepper in Vinegar Sauce

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $14.95
    • Ma Po Tofu

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. very hot and spicy.
      $14.95
    • Kung Pao Bean Curd

      With peanuts.
      $14.95
    • Home Style Bean Curd

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $14.95
    • General Tso's Crispy Tofu

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $14.95
    • Pan-Fried String Beans

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $15.95
  • Asparagus

    Seasonal.
    • Beef with Asparagus

      Sliced beef stir-fried with fresh asparagus, typically includes a savory brown sauce.
      $21.95
    • Sautéed General Tso's Chicken & Shrimp with Asparagus

      Mild hot and spicy.
      $21.95
    • Sautéed General Tso's Chicken with Asparagus

      Mild hot and spicy.
      $19.95
    • Sliced Chicken with Asparagus

      Sliced chicken breast stir-fried with fresh asparagus, typically includes a savory brown sauce.
      $18.95
    • Asparagus with Garlic Sauce

      Mild hot and spicy.
      $16.95
    • Sautéed Sesame Chicken with Asparagus

      Sautéed white meat chicken coated in a sesame sauce, typically includes fresh asparagus.
      $19.95
    • Sautéed Orange Chicken with Asparagus

      Mild hot and spicy.
      $19.95
    • Jumbo Shrimp with Asparagus

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice.
      $23.95
    • Stir Fried Asparagus

      Stir-fried asparagus with garlic and a hint of soy sauce, often accompanied by mushrooms and onions.
      $16.95
    • Kung Pao Asparagus

      Mild hot and spicy.
      $16.95
    • Jumbo Shrimp & Scallops with Asparagus

      Jumbo shrimp and scallops stir-fried with fresh asparagus in a savory brown sauce.
      $24.95
    • Tofu with Asparagus

      Tofu with asparagus typically includes soft tofu and fresh asparagus stir-fried in a savory brown sauce, often accompanied by garlic and ginger hints.
      $17.95
    • Duck with Asparagus

      Sliced duck sautéed with fresh asparagus in a savory sauce.
      $21.95
  • Pork

    • Moo Shu Pork

      Served with four pancakes.
      $18.95
    • Shredded Pork with Hot Pepper

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $18.95
    • Sweet & Sour Pork

      Tender pork pieces in a tangy sweet and sour sauce.
      $17.95
    • Shredded Pork with Garlic Sauce

      Shredded pork sautéed with mixed vegetables such as water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and mushrooms in a spicy garlic sauce.
      $17.95
    • Pork with Black Bean Sauce

      With green pepper and onion.
      $17.95
    • Sliced Pork with Plum Sauce

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice.
      $17.95
    • Sliced Pork with Fresh Basil & Hot Pepper

      Sliced pork stir-fried with fresh basil and hot peppers, typically includes a blend of aromatic spices in a lightly spicy sauce.
      $17.95
    • Twice Cooked Pork

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $17.95
    • Pork Hunan Style

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $17.95
  • Seafood

    • Triple Delight

      Jumbo shrimp, beef and chicken with vegetables.
      $20.95
    • Shrimp with Vegetables

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice.
      $20.95
    • Kung Pao Shrimp

      With peanuts.
      $20.95
    • Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $20.95
    • Szechuan Shrimp

      Shrimp sautéed with a mix of vegetables, typically including bell peppers and onions, in a distinctive spicy Szechuan sauce.
      $20.95
    • Scallops & Jumbo Shrimp with Garlic Sauce

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. very hot and spicy.
      $22.95
    • Shrimp with Garlic Sauce

      Shrimp sautéed with a variety of vegetables including broccoli, carrots, and water chestnuts, enveloped in a spicy garlic sauce.
      $20.95
    • Shrimp Hunan Style

      Shrimp sautéed with broccoli, baby corn, and mushrooms in a spicy Hunan sauce.
      $20.95
    • Shrimp with Cashews

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice.
      $21.95
    • Shrimp Curry

      Shrimp simmered in a savory curry sauce, typically featuring a blend of onions, ginger, and a variety of spices.
      $20.95
    • Sweet & Sour Shrimp

      Succulent shrimp in a tangy sweet and sour glaze
      $20.95
    • Jumbo Shrimp with Fresh Basil & Hot Pepper

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $20.95
    • Shrimp with Spicy Tomato Sauce

      Shrimp sautéed in a spicy tomato sauce, typically includes a blend of herbs and spices for added depth of flavor.
      $20.95
    • Kung Pao Squid

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $19.95
    • Fresh Squid Country Style

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice.. mild hot and spicy.
      $19.95
    • Scallops with Vegetables

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice.
      $22.95
    • Fish Fillet with Black Bean Sauce

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $19.95
  • Lamb

    • Hunan Lamb

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $20.95
    • Kung Pao Lamb

      With peanuts.
      $20.95
    • Lamb with Black Bean Sauce

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $20.95
    • Lamb with Scallions

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice.
      $20.95
    • Tangy Szechuan Lamb

      Sliced lamb stir-fried with a tangy and slightly sweet Szechuan sauce, typically includes vegetables such as bell peppers and onions.
      $20.95
  • Rice & Noodles

    • Fried Rice

      Choose from shrimp, beef, pork, roast pork, chicken, vegetable or combination (chicken, shrimp, and beef).
      $16.95
    • Lo Mein

      Choose from shrimp, beef, pork, roast pork, chicken, vegetable or combination (chicken, shrimp, and beef).
      $16.95
    • Singapore Rice Noodles

      Thin rice noodles stir-fried with shrimp, chicken, bell peppers, carrots, and green onions, seasoned with curry powder.
      $17.95
    • City Lights Homemade Noodles

      With shredded pork and vegetables.
      $17.95
    • Chicken Pad Thai

      Traditional Thai noodles with chicken, peanuts, and fresh lime.
      $17.95
    • Combination Rice Noodles

      Stir-fried thin rice noodles with chicken, beef, shrimp, and a selection of vegetables, typically seasoned with soy sauce and other spices.
      $17.95
    • Pan-Fried Noodles of Your Choice

      Choose from shrimp, beef, pork, chicken, vegetable or combination (chicken, shrimp, and beef).
      $19.95
    • Cha Chiang Mein

      Spicy bean paste sauce with pork, mushrooms, water chestnuts and bean sprouts.
      $16.95
    • Shrimp Pad Thai

      Classic Thai stir-fried rice noodle dish with shrimp, tossed in a savory and tangy sauce.
      $19.95
    • Seafood Pan-Fried Noodles

      Shrimp, scallops, and calamari sautéed with a medley of vegetables, served over crispy, pan-fried noodles.
      $21.95
    • Chow Foon

      Choose from shrimp, beef, pork, chicken, vegetable or combination (chicken, shrimp, and beef).
      $17.95
    • Taiwanese Rice Noodles

      Thin rice noodles stir-fried with a mix of vegetables, often including carrots and onions, complemented with a selection of meats such as chicken and pork.
      $17.95
  • Duck

    • Crispy Duck (Half)

      Half duck marinated and deep-fried, resulting in a crispy exterior while maintaining a tender interior.
      $32.95
    • Twice Cooked Duck

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. hot and spicy.
      $18.95
    • Duck Strips with Black Bean Sauce

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. hot and spicy.
      $18.95
    • Duck Strips with Garlic Sauce

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. hot and spicy.
      $18.95
  • Appetizers

    • Meat or Vegetarian Dumpling

      Choose steamed or pan-fried (6).
      $12.95
    • BBQ Spare Ribs (3)

      Tender, glazed pork ribs with a savory barbecue sauce.
      $13.95
    • Crab Rangoon (6)

      Crispy wonton wrappers filled with a creamy mixture of crab and cream cheese, served with a side of sweet and sour sauce.
      $10.95
    • Scallion Pancake

      Crispy, golden-brown pancake infused with fresh scallions, offering a savory and aromatic start to your meal.
      $10.95
    • Steamed Pork & Chive Dumplings (10)

      Tender dumplings filled with seasoned pork and fresh chives.
      $12.95
    • Fried Chicken Wings (8)

      Eight pieces.
      $13.95
    • Beef On a Stick (4)

      Tender marinated beef strips skewered on sticks, served in a set of four.
      $13.95
    • Spring Roll

      Choose shrimp and pork or vegetable.
      $2.50
    • Beef Egg Roll (1)

      One piece.
      $2.50
    • Edamame

      Steamed and salted young soybeans in the pod, a classic and healthy appetizer.
      $8.95
    • BBQ Pork

      Tender slices of barbecue pork paired with crisp green onions, glazed in a savory sauce.
      $12.95
    • Fried Wonton (6)

      Crispy wontons filled with seasoned pork, served with a savory dipping sauce.
      $9.95
    • Vegetable Tempura

      Crispy assortment of veggies lightly battered and fried
      $11.95
    • Shrimp Tempura (4)

      Four pieces.
      $15.95
    • Crispy Squid

      $12.95
  • Cold Appetizers

    • Sesame Noodles

      Noodles coated in a sesame and peanut sauce, typically accompanied by cucumber strips and topped with scallion and sesame seeds.
      $8.95
    • Cucumber Salad

      Choose spicy or not spicy.
      $7.95
    • Bean Curd with Mashed Garlic

      Silken tofu served with a topping of mashed garlic, typically dressed in a light soy sauce and sesame oil blend.
      $9.95
    • Seaweed Salad

      Delightful mix of fresh seaweed, tossed in a savory dressing.
      $8.95
    • Spicy Chinese Cabbage

      Mild hot and spicy.
      $8.95
  • Soup

    • Hot & Sour Soup

      Mild hot and spicy.
      $4.95
    • Wonton Soup

      Tender wontons in a clear broth with sliced mushrooms and chopped green onions.
      $4.95
    • Egg Drop Soup

      Silky beaten eggs swirled in a savory chicken broth, creating delicate ribbons of egg in a clear, flavorful soup.
      $4.95
    • Creamy Chicken & Corn Soup

      Minced chicken and sweet corn in a thick, creamy broth, often accompanied by egg to enhance its texture and flavor.
      $5.95
    • Vegetable Soup

      Choose chicken or vegetable broth.
      $4.95
    • Bean Curd & Spinach Soup

      Silky bean curd and fresh spinach in a clear, savory broth.
      $4.95
    • Velvet Crab Meat & Asparagus Soup

      Crab meat and asparagus are combined with egg whites in a lightly thickened broth, creating a smooth and satisfying soup.
      $7.25
    • Combination Seafood Soup

      A mix of scallops, shrimp, crab meat, and various vegetables, typically simmered to create a rich, savory broth.
      $8.95
    • Shrimp Wonton Soup

      Shrimp wontons served in a seasoned broth, typically includes scallions and a selection of vegetables.
      $8.95
  • Chicken

    • Sesame Chicken

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice.
      $18.95
    • General Tso's Chicken

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $18.95
    • Chicken with Broccoli

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice.
      $18.95
    • Kung Pao Chicken

      With peanuts.
      $18.95
    • Orange Chicken

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $18.95
    • Sweet & Sour Chicken

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice.
      $18.95
    • Chicken with Cashews

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice.
      $18.95
    • Chicken Hunan Style

      With broccoli, snow peas, straw mushrooms, carrots and baby corn.
      $17.95
    • Moo Shu Chicken

      Served with four pancakes.
      $18.95
    • Szechuan Chicken

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. very hot and spicy.
      $18.95
    • Chicken with Garlic Sauce

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $17.95
    • Lemon Chicken

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice.
      $18.95
    • Chicken Curry

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice.
      $18.95
    • Chicken with Black Bean Sauce

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $17.95
    • Sliced Chicken with Fresh Basil & Hot Pepper

      Tender sliced chicken, fresh basil, bell peppers, snap peas, baby corn, and carrots stir-fried with hot peppers.
      $17.95
    • Sliced Chicken with Vegetables

      Sliced white meat broccoli snow peas carrots in light white sauce
      $18.95
    • Chicken with Snow Pea

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice.
      $18.95
  • Beef

    • Beef with Broccoli

      Tender beef slices stir-fried with fresh broccoli florets in a savory brown sauce.
      $20.95
    • Sliced Beef with Scallions

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice.
      $20.95
    • Beef with Green Peppers

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice.
      $19.95
    • Shredded Beef with Hot Pepper

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $20.95
    • Beef with Snow Peas

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice.
      $20.95
    • Kung Pao Beef

      Stir-fried beef with celery, bell peppers, onions, and peanuts, typically served in a robust and spicy Kung Pao sauce.
      $20.95
    • Orange Beef

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $23.95
    • Sliced Beef with Black Bean Sauce

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $19.95
    • Shredded Beef with Garlic Sauce

      Shredded beef sautéed with a mix of vegetables, typically including celery, carrots, and mushrooms, in a savory garlic sauce.
      $19.95
    • Beef with Fresh Basil & Hot Pepper

      Includes sauce on the side and steamed rice. mild hot and spicy.
      $19.95
    • Beef Hunan Style

      Sliced beef stir-fried with broccoli, mushrooms, and carrots in a spicy Hunan sauce, typically featuring a blend of chili and soybean paste.
      $20.95
    • Tangy Szechuan Beef

      Szechuan beef with a tangy twist, stir-fried and infused with a blend of spicy Szechuan sauce, typically includes vegetables such as celery, carrots, and onions.
      $20.95
    • Moo Shu Beef

      Served with four pancakes.
      $20.95
  • Chef's Specialties

    • Crispy Fried Shredded Beef

      Shredded beef crispy fried and sautéed in a special spicy sauce with vegetables.
      $20.95
    • Seafood Delight

      Shrimp, scallops, and broccoli flash stir-fried in a tasty homemade rice wine sauce.
      $26.95
    • Shanghai Bok Choy with Black Mushrooms

      Shanghai bok choy and black mushrooms, sautéed together, typically served in a savory sauce.
      $17.95
    • Shrimp with Spiced Salt

      Whole shrimp, in shell, baked with aromatic salt and gently sautéed with ginger, hot pepper and garlic. Without shell upon request.
      $24.95
    • Chicken Curl

      Minced chicken and vegetables served with lettuce wraps.
      $17.95
    • Shrimp, Scallops & Squid with Spiced Salt

      Shrimp, scallops, and squid lightly fried and seasoned with a spiced salt blend.
      $25.95
    • Peking Duck

      Served with 12 pancakes, scallions and plum sauce.
      $59.95
    • Tofu Curl

      Assorted bean curd with lettuce wraps.
      $17.95
  • Steamed Asparagus

    Served with your choice of sauce on the side.
    • Steamed Chicken and Asparagus

      Light White, Brown, Garlic, Black Bean, Szechuan, or General Tso's.
      $17.95
    • Steamed Jumbo Shrimp with Asparagus

      Succulent jumbo shrimp and crisp asparagus. Choice of light white, brown, garlic, black bean, Szechuan, or General Tso's sauce.
      $21.95
    • Steamed Asparagus

      Served with your choice of sauce on the side.
      $15.95
    • Steamed Chicken, Shrimp & Asparagus

      Light White, Brown, Garlic, Black Bean, Szechuan, or General Tso's.
      $18.95
    • Steamed Jumbo Shrimp, Scallops & Asparagus

      Jumbo shrimp, scallops, and asparagus with a choice of Light White, Brown, Garlic, Black Bean, Szechuan, or General Tso's sauce.
      $22.95
    • Steamed Asparagus with Vegetables

      Served with your choice of sauce on the side.
      $15.95
    • Steamed Scallops and Asparagus

      Light White, Brown, Garlic, Black Bean, Szechuan, or General Tso's.
      $22.95
  • Sautéed Lite

    • Sautéed General Tso's Chicken

      No batter. not deep fried. sliced white meat with steamed broccoli. with sauce on the side. hot and spicy.
      $17.95
    • Sautéed Sesame Chicken

      No batter. not deep fried. sliced white meat with steamed broccoli. with sauce on the side.
      $17.95
    • Sautéed Orange Chicken

      Sautéed chicken pieces typically include a tangy orange sauce, often garnished with fresh orange peel for a burst of citrus flavor.
      $17.95
    • Sautéed Sweet & Sour Chicken

      No batter. not deep fried. sliced white meat with steamed broccoli. with sauce on the side.
      $17.95
    • Sautéed General Tso's Shrimp

      Shrimp sautéed in a light, spicy, and sweet General Tso's sauce, typically includes a mix of vegetables.
      $19.95
    • Sautéed Lemon Chicken

      No batter. not deep fried. sliced white meat with steamed broccoli. with sauce on the side.
      $17.95
    • Sautéed General Tso's Chicken & Shrimp

      Chicken and shrimp sautéed in a spicy-sweet General Tso's sauce, typically includes mixed vegetables.
      $17.95
    • Sautéed Orange Shrimp

      Shrimp sautéed with a light, typically sweet and slightly spicy orange sauce, often garnished with orange peel.
      $19.95
    • Sautéed Sesame Shrimp

      Shrimp sautéed and typically includes a light sesame sauce, garnished with sesame seeds.
      $19.95
    • Sautéed General Tso's Shrimp & Scallops

      Shrimp and scallops sautéed in a spicy and tangy General Tso's sauce, typically accompanied by a mix of vegetables.
      $21.95
  • Beverages

    • Sprite

      12 oz Can.
      $2.50
    • Coca Cola

      12 oz Can.
      $2.50
    • Ginger Ale

      12 oz Can.
      $2.50
    • Diet Coke

      12 oz Can.
      $2.50
    • Bottled Water

      Pure and refreshing bottled water.
      $2.00

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