About This Spot

Stepping into Din Ho Chinese Cuisine feels like finding a quietly treasured spot where time slows just enough to savor a comforting meal. Tucked away in a modest shopping center in Lake Forest, this unassuming eatery invites you beneath soft lighting and an inviting layout where the subtle hum of conversation and the gentle clatter of dishes blend into a calm, unhurried rhythm.

The pace here leans toward relaxed and familiar, making it a welcoming choice whether you're grabbing a thoughtful takeout dinner or settling in for a weekday lunch. There’s an approachable warmth in the air, underscored by attentive service that quietly anticipates your needs without ever rushing. The environment lends itself to intimate meals or casual family gatherings, where the focus feels equal parts on good company and thoughtfully prepared food.

The menu quietly carries a rich tradition, offering dishes that comfort and satisfy without pretense. You might find yourself enjoying a bowl of hot and sour soup that balances tang and spice just right, or a plate of house special chow mein where noodles carry a perfect crispness beneath familiar, savory flavors. The weekday lunch specials offer a delightful parade of classics—think tender chicken mingling with fresh mushrooms or a medley of asparagus, beef, and shrimp that feels both nourishing and satisfying. These are dishes that seem designed to feel like an honest, familiar embrace after a long day.

There’s an approachable simplicity to Din Ho’s kitchen style that conveys authenticity without flashing. The food arrives presenting its colors and textures with care, inviting you to savor each bite slowly. Whether it’s the delicate crunch of fried wontons paired with a sweet and tangy sauce or the gentle warmth of egg flower soup, these touches come together to create small, comforting moments that echo the kind attentiveness you see in the friendly, engaging service.

Ultimately, Din Ho offers a dining experience that’s quietly easy to appreciate—reliable, inviting, and threaded with the genuine hospitality that makes neighbors return. It’s the kind of place where the atmosphere supports the food and the food invites sharing, quietly promising that each visit can become a small but welcome ritual in your day.

What’s Available Here

  • IconIdentifies as Asian-owned
  • IconNo-contact delivery
  • IconDelivery
  • IconDrive-through
  • IconTakeaway
  • IconDine-in
  • IconFast service
  • IconLunch
  • IconDinner
  • IconSolo dining
  • IconWheelchair-accessible car park
  • IconWheelchair-accessible entrance
  • IconWheelchair-accessible seating
  • IconWheelchair-accessible toilet
  • IconAlcohol
  • IconBeer
  • IconComfort food
  • IconHappy-hour drinks
  • IconHappy-hour food
  • IconQuick bite
  • IconSalad bar
  • IconSmall plates
  • IconWine
  • IconLunch
  • IconDinner
  • IconCatering
  • IconDessert
  • IconSeating
  • IconTable service
  • IconToilet
  • IconCasual
  • IconCosy
  • IconQuiet
  • IconFamily friendly
  • IconGroups
  • IconLGBTQ+ friendly
  • IconLocals
  • IconAccepts reservations
  • IconCheques
  • IconCredit cards
  • IconDebit cards
  • IconNFC mobile payments
  • IconCredit cards
  • IconGood for kids
  • IconHigh chairs
  • IconFree of charge street parking
  • IconFree parking lot
  • IconParking

Location & Hours

Monday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 09:30 PM
Sunday 04:30 PM - 09:00 PM

Guest Reviews

J G 08 Jan 2026

It was a great restaurant! I would recommend this place. The place clean, organized, and the atmosphere was quite. We ate there on a Thursday around 4:30 pm. Place was not busy at all. Our waiter was very honey, friendly, professional, and funny. He made us laugh quite a few times. He made us feel very welcome. The food was also really good. Even though they gave us some soup on the house (Don’t remember what kind) but I couldn’t eat, I did not like. But it was just a personal preference, my wife and her friend loved it. The other plates were awesome. My deluxe fried rice came with chicken, shrimp, and beef. It was delicious. We enjoyed our time there, the waiter was very attentive. The restaurant it’s located in a plaza on Trabuco Rd and Lake Forest Dr. Very convenient. And you get fortune cookies and regular delicious cookies at the end.

Alison Williams 03 Jan 2026

I love eating here. Every time I have come here, both the service and the food have been phenomenal! I have especially enjoyed the egg flower soup, the orange peel chicken, and the cashew chicken, but everything I have ordered has been delicious. I can't wait to come back here with family and friends and try more dishes.

Adolfo Garcia Gutierrez 12 Dec 2025

The food is fantastic, very tasty and visually appealing. The staff makes the place even better. They are very kind and tentative to your needs. Definitely a must if you are in the are!

Reid F. Kilpatrick IV 17 Oct 2025

Found this place as it's in same shipping center as my Littles orthodontist. I needed a place to have supper while my little was at a pre-thanksgiving party with school friends. From the outside it's a very unassuming location that if you were not looking your eye would just pass over. Upon entering, there were several customers obviously waiting for take-out orders. The rest of the restaurant was about half full and we didn't have to wait at all to be seated. The maitre d took no time at all getting us a table and then immediately taking out drink orders. The atmosphere is nicely done and the authentic Chinese music playing subtlety in the background created a very cool and relax atmosphere. The booth we were seated at, which align the walls, were comfortable without being cramped or to hard. There are four-chair tables in the center of the restaurant with real linen napkins. The art work and colors also lend to a pleasant and comfortable experience. After a good 10 min was back, having provided ample time to review the menu for what we wanted. No sooner had he left with our order and the soup, sweet & mustard and Chinese dipping crackers arrived. As we grazed through the appetizers at a leisurely pace, our entries arrived. The two dishes we ordered were Sweet & Sour Pork and the House Special Beef. The first thing you notice is that these are not small portions by any means. One entrée could easily feed two people with some left over. Since it was just me and my dinning companion, we decided a family style would allow both of us to try everything. This ended up being an excellent idea as both dishes were superior. The flavor for both was exactly what the doctor ordered. Savory and delicious just the way you expect excellent Chinese food to be. A bit from each had my eyes closed and my saliva glands working overtime. We took our time and enjoyed the ambiance and the fabulous meal. It was an excellent dining experience and at the end the price blew us both away. I was expecting a bill that was far less than one should expect for the atmosphere and food we had just enjoyed, and in looking at my companion, we started to laugh, as if some small miracle had just happened. Add all this to the fact that the staff were friendly, pleasant and efficient and I would say that if you have not eaten at Din Ho, then your are doing yourself a disservice. This is a great place!

Kim the Kangaroo 21 Sep 2025

I really enjoyed their chicken chow mein. I also had the plain fried rice which was only $2.50, egg drop soup and fried wontons, which came with my lunch and they were all yummy, as well. The wontons were served with sweet-and-sour sauce, and the sauce had a nice little kick, but not too much of a nice little kick. I usually don’t like those little kicks, but this time it was really good and I even ordered extra and added some to my fried rice. I dipped my fried wontons in the sweet-and-sour sauce, too, and that tasted really good! The egg drop soup was filling and flavorful, as well. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was more attractive than most Chinese restaurants I’ve been to.

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