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    CF Cheng

    4.0 (842 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Seafood, Noodles
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Har Gow ( Shrimp)
    Raquel W.

    I called in an order for pick-up and the food was ready within 20 minutes. It was near closing time so it was not too crowded or loud. The food portions were generous, especially the eggplant garlic sauce. The food was tasty, not pictured is the house fried rice which included eggs, scallion, shrimp and beef, it was a little oily as expected but very tasty!

    Deep fried cod with salty egg yolk
    Christine N.

    I have been craving Chinese food and we always come back to CF Cheng. We have been coming here for years. No one else makes the hand shredded chicken with jelly fish like they do! It's so good and tasty. We also got the deep fried cod with salty egg yolk. There is plenty of salty egg yolk but we wish it was more on the fish rather than on the bottom. The salt and pepper pork chop is typical like any other restaurant.

    Beef chow fun
    Melanie L.

    Friend delivered takeout and it was delicious! She indicated it didn't take long and was ready incredibly quickly. 5/5 beef chow fun. I've been looking for favorite for a while and this will def be my new go-to in the area. The noodles were thin compared to other thick and clumpy ones I've had recently. It was nice to have thinner noodles and balanced bites. Meat was tender. The onions and green onions were well balanced also and not overwhelming. 5/5 garlic green beans had huge garlic chunks. Add some chili oil it and it was perfect. This will be my new go-to for beef chow fun!

    Menu
    Tashina B.

    Kind service. Unique items plus favorites. Adding menu as of 2026. Tried them because pictures looked fresh.

    a sign in the window of a chinese restaurant
    Marsalia R.

    I called over the phone. I was able to ask the difference between the regular wonton. And the war wonton I know able to get my explanation pretty easily. The second one obviously comes with more comes with bok choy, which is really good and it comes with some meats and some shrimp I could go without the shrimp. I'm not a real big fan of the pork I don't know why however it could be beef. I'm just not sure. I really love the wontons. I could actually eat a whole thing of the wonton by itself. I was really impressed with the packaging so that way it wasn't sitting there in the juices I was able to pull it out and put it into my bowl. The wontons 5/5 The flu has taken over my house and this was the best thing to eat while sick

    Dry beef brocolli

    I got beef brocolli, chicken wings , and sweet and sour pork . I get the economy probably is the cause of the adjustments to the amount of beef, but the sauce, really. I tried mixing it and it cannot even coat half of the brocolli. The chicken wings is now half the size but my issue is, it is close to being burnt and the oil used is old. Very disappointed. Used to like this place, no more!!

    Scrambled eggs with shrimp gravy style $8.95
    Douglas Y.

    Oh how the mighty have fallen. Over a decade ago CF Cheng was the best authentic Chinese restaurant in town. I am not sure when the change of ownership took place but the kitchen has suffered greatly. The food is no longer perfectly seasoned in fact often it lacks flavor at all. The beef chow fun gravy style with greens is my go to dish. The last 3-4 times I have ordered it there is so little sauce the noodles are still white ! There are still some good things here. The pork and shrimp wonton soup is still the best wonton in Sacramento but in general the food is bland or under seasoned. If you want ok food CF Cheng can provide it.

    Chicken fried rice
    Anuja S.

    One of the top Chinese places in Natomas. It's a small restaurant with very basic ambience and doesn't look inviting but that shouldn't stop you from trying this place the service and food makes up for what masks in ambience. We ordered chicken fried rice, crispy chicken wings, chicken buns, kung pao chicken, sesame balls, and the sautéed pea sprouts. Everything was yummy, but the kung pao chicken was the best! I only wish that they wud add a little less oil. Don't miss out on good Chinese spot at Natomas!

    Sly C.

    In a nutshell; Pretty good solid chinese food The PF changs nearby seems to only be doing take out now so CF Cheng it is. Not quite sure if the owners know each other but the naming convention makes it seem so. Parking isn't a problem as it is in a good sized lot with other businesses. Not the biggest place but still has a decent number of tables. Food is filling and for sure worth the amount or price that accompanies any of the menu choices. Servers were accommodating. Overall isn't anything entirely unique but if you're looking for chinese food that's for sure to be chinese comfort food then this is a place to consider.

    Phil Y.

    CF or PF? They sounded alike. I don't know anything about the Chinese food in Sacramento, but, I gave them a try on a recent business trip. They didn't disappoint. I ordered a seafood pan fried noodle and a hand sheared chicken with jellyfish by phone. The seafood pan fried noodles came with shrimp, squid and bok choy. It had plenty of sauce. The hand sheared chicken came with juicy chicken pieces atop a bed of jellyfish and garnished with green onions. Both dishes made for a good dinner. Service was good. The guy taking my order on the phone spoke both Chinese and English. They food was ready when I arrived. It was a good place. I think they were better than the other PF place for my taste buds.

    Fried chicken
    Ann H.

    I decided to try a different Chinese restaurant and received mixed reactions toward the quality of the food. I was disappointed that they do not serve fish, lobster, and crab during the weeknights. The hot and sour soup was just okay. It was more sour than spice. The fried chicken was extremely overcooked and very dry. I was disappointed that the clay pot rice was not crispy on the bottom. The sauce was not well seasoned. No complaints on the ma pao tofu and the salted fish fried rice. Despite the mixed quality of food, I would like to dine in again on the weekends to try their seafood dishes.

    Hot and sour soup
    Annie C.

    Great authentic food! I look forward to top notch Chinese cuisine when I travel to Ca. I found this gem on yelp and glad I came. I will add this to my travel each time I'm in Sacramento. Service is slow so be prepared to be patient. The phone rings off the hook from phone orders if that tells you something.

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    The best Chinese food in Sacramento hands down. Yummmmmy garlic beef, I will be back soon to try dimsum.

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    12 years ago

    Little over average generic Chinese food but a value for price service was ok it clean and good presentation

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    11 years ago

    One of the best Chinese food in Sacramento. I recommend asking the chef what they have on their specials.

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    Excellent service. Food taste was above par, quantity and price was fair. Will come again.

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    Pretty good. A bit pricy but staff is really nice.

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    13 years ago

    Had here today - just average. The food is bland - not many spices or extraordinary flavors. The staff was friendly however.

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    12 years ago

    I think this is the best chinese food in the Sacramento area, it's pretty authentic, and the price aren't that bad.

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    11 years ago

    We tried this restaurant when we back to Bay Area from Tahoe. Fresh, tasty and excellent! Never ever find such good one at bay area.

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    10 years ago

    I love that the fried rice isn't super brown with tons of soy sauce, like other places. Excellent!

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    I was there with my family really appreciate having dined in .Good service. Will be there again .

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    Ask the Community - CF Cheng

    Is this place still heavily dependent on to-go orders? and if so, is the wait time still an hour to an hour and a half to get your food whether its to-go or dine-in?

    They do a lot of togo business because they only have a handful of tables. You are better off ordering togo if you don't want to wait.

    Is this place open for dine in?

    Yes

    Do they have curbside pickup? if so, i'd order VERY frequently.

    I order on the phone then walk inside to pick it up on the counter. They're masked up and have hand sanitizers on the table.

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    4.3
    (168 reviews)
    8.4 mi
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    We visited on Friday night around 7pm and we ordered right away on the counter. This was self-serve…read moretype of restaurant. They will buzz your buzzer and you pick up at the designated window. The service was quick - we got our food within 5 minutes of ordering. There are self-served condiments table on the right side of the pick up window. You can load as much condiments as you like. They have pickled mustard greens, pickled long beans, bamboo shoots, roasted soy bean, roasted peanuts, scallions, cilantro, and hot sauces. - A1 Guilin Rice Noodle: the noodle was very soft (but a bit too soft for me). The meat pieces were tender and good. The crackling pork pieces were super crispy and gave a nice texture to the dish. - A10 Braised Pork Dry Tossed Noodle: the curly noodle was firmer type than A1 and had a bit of chew (which was similar to instant noodle) and I prefer this. The braised pork was flavorful and delicious! - B11 Preserved Duck Egg with Tofu: the tofu was soft and was a good combo with the preserved duck egg. The egg itself didn't have very strong taste so it was very pleasant. The spicy sauce was mild for me but the overall dish was good. - C1 Old Gui Lin Boba Milk Tea (less sugar): good and milky. The less sugar version was the perfect sweetness for us. The boba pieces were chewy and good.

    Limited English, but was able to get by without any issue. There's no service charge here; you…read moreorder at the counter, grab your food when it's out, then bring your tray back up. Interior is somewhat dimly lit. They have tables off to one side of the restaurant, with a lot of space being taken up by the worker / behind the counter area. I had the Beef Brisket Rice Noodle Soup. The meat isn't the type of meat I like (lots of tendon/cartilage), but it has good flavor. I really did not like the pork in the Pork Rib Rice Noodle Soup. It was super tough! I did enjoy the flavor of the soups though. It seemed like the broth was high fat content. I really liked the self-serve condiment bar. This was one of the highlights for me. I'll be a returning customer.

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    Ryujin Ramen

    4.3
    (3.8k reviews)
    5.7 mi
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    My roomie recommended Ryujin, and after a tough workout, this really hit the spot. We went to the…read moreSacramento location. To drink, I had the Thai tea. Always a go to go me. This had the perfect balance of sweetness. It was light and refreshing and balanced the rest of the flavors of the meal. I started with the seaweed salad. It was a solid seaweed salad. Good seasoning and texture. It was a good portion size as well. Melissa and Jonathan had the gyoza. They were stuffed full of meat, but I felt like the seasoning was a little less than and also they were unevenly cooked. I still tried one though because a gyoza is a gyoza. As my main, I had the karamiso ramen with a spicy miso based broth with seasoned ground chicken, veggies and chili threads for an extra kick. I enjoyed this bowl of ramen. It was the perfect level of spice. I am partial to ground meat in ramen, so I liked that this was an option. The veggies were cooked al dente which I appreciated, and the broth was filling and flavorful. The noodles were thin which is my favorite type. Attentive service here. OUr water cups were always filled no matter how hot the ramen was. Solid meal here.

    Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted and seated immediately. The decor is simple and…read morefairly elegant, I liked the seating with an open bar type of area. I got the Karamiso ramen, the spice level was okay, but upon tasting the broth, you get a rich flavorful punch of pork flavor with sourness. I like the richness of the broth and sour flavors so I was drawn to it. My wife got the Aka Red Tonkotsu ramen, the broth was definitely lighter, and the spice level was abut the same as the one I got. The portions were generous, we were not able to finish our ramens unfortunately. But I must say, for the price, it's worth it. I would like to go back and try their tan tan men.

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    Journey to the Dumpling - Midtown

    4.4
    (787 reviews)
    5.7 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Locally sourced ingredients

    Went for lunch and ordered a couple of entrees. Good size portions. Best soup dumplings I've had…read more Great service. Definitely will be back

    Okay sooo I really thought my friend was exaggerating when she said this place easily eat another…read morewell known dumpling franchise for her...but uh she proved me wrong pretty easily. We went by on a Sunday around 12:30 and were able to join the yelp wait list as we parked and get a table for 3 easily. Fair warning if you are a larger group and come at peak times, join the waitlist early or be ready to wait a bit! The interior is bright, lively with a ton of bright light and decorations. There is a good amt of seating but let me tell you, it fills up FAST. The menu is EXPANSIVE with tons of options for omnivores and vegetarians alike. I will admit the impossible siu mai grabbed my attention pretty fast because I had never seen a vegetarian siu mai before sooo we had to order it. My friends shared the pork xlbs and we got the garlic green beans and the garlic noodles to share as well! Honestly, it was like being in a flow state between the garlic noodz and the green beans alone; highkey could eat multiple plates of just those two back to back to back l o l The siu mai was also delish but the other two dishes were somehow better. The soy/vinegar and chili oil they give for dipping is so good and hits that perfect note between salty/tangy/spicy. Prices are fair for the quality and I would love to go back and try more of their vegetarian options! I appreciate that this a spot that both vegetarians and their omnivore friends can go~ Have to go back to try their desserts including the egg tarts that sold out!

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