Ordered from Hong Kong to be delivered after a very long works day and stuck at work…read more I was very impressed when they arrived about 20 minutes later and the driver was very friendly. The food was piping hot and smelled great. We ordered the combination fried rice and sesame chicken. The portions are huge and could probably feed three people. The taste was very good and loved every single bite. I couldn't believe the sesame chicken was still crispy after being delivered. Great experience and not overly expensive too!

Came here for my Popo's 88th birthday wanting a traditional Chinese dinner. We were worried at…read morefirst when walking in because it was completely empty at 6PM on a weekend. However, my family had a GREAT experience and liked the food! The staff are SO friendly and attentive (so many water refills--I loved it) and even let us eat our cake there. The food tasted like any other authentic Chinese restaurant (Chinese grandma approved). We ordered the sizzling rice soup, dry-fried string beans, garlic eggplant, garlic chicken, mao pao tofu, gindo piguot (not sure how to spell it in English), and crispy seafood noodles. Their gindo piguot (sweet and sour short rib I think) really stood out and we ended up ordering 2 of them. I didn't love their mao pao tofu (still tasted good, but didn't taste like the typical mao pao tofu). Overall, not sure why they have a low rating and would consider coming back if I'm in the area!

To whom it may concern,…read more a soul who delights in rich umami flavors, tasty Szechuan has found a place in my heart. As you make your way to your seat the hostess brings you a small bowl of fried peanuts with hot tea, which is super generous. The menu offers traditional yet caters to the native Hayward resident who doesn't know much about the Szechuan region, I'm that resident . The booths and tables remind me of my childhood traditional Chinese restaurant back in Fresno, ca yet with a modern twist, in my opinion portions are generous as well which is inviting for a family feast...well done tasty Szechuan.

Food is good, but I wish they have the fried fish like the one in concord. And the stir fry frog…read more Their menu is pretty limited. Food tastes good tho. Service is great, serve well knowledgeable. And willing to give out recommendation. I hope they will expand their menu like the one in concord.

A beautiful setting for a celebration with exceptional service and delicious food…read more Attended a graduation lunch at Chef's Bistro today and came away thoroughly impressed. Our group was seated in one of their banquet rooms, which was spacious, beautifully decorated, and perfect for celebrating such a special occasion. The service was exceptional throughout the event. The staff was attentive, friendly, and kept everything running smoothly despite the size of our party. The food was even better. We enjoyed a variety of dishes including chicken salad, chow mein, fried rice, honey prawns, teriyaki steak, dried spare ribs, Peking spare ribs, garlic green beans, salt and pepper chicken wings, egg rolls, and basil fish. Every dish was flavorful, fresh, and served hot. A standout for me was the pomegranate margarita from the bar. It was refreshing, well balanced, and paired perfectly with the meal. Between the beautiful banquet space, attentive service, and excellent food, Chef's Bistro made for a memorable celebration. I can't wait to come back and experience more of the menu.

I was craving Chinese comfort food in the Hayward & remembered this restaurant from past visits…read morewhen we enjoyed the food. We ordered Sweet & Sour Pork, Combination Fried Rice, & Chicken Lettuce Wraps - comfort food. Portions are generous, possibly good for five people. It was as we remembered, seasoned just right & flavorful. The dining hall itself is decorated beautiful. It has an upscale ambiance. The dining experience could have been better. Servers & restaurant staff were very serious. No pleasantries were expressed when we entered or when we were seated. No smiles on their faces. It felt like that they didn't want to be there! We confirmed by the response to our tea experience. We ordered Jasmine tea for 2. When it arrived in a heavy pot, we let it steep for 2 minutes before we poured it into cups. It was luke warm, slightly warmer than tap water & it tasted like water. We requested that it be replaced. It was taken away by our server with a frown on her face, no apologies. Another server later walked by & explained it would be a couple of minutes. When the pot returned, we put a timer for 3 minutes. Now it was hot, but not tea hot, but still lacking Jasmine flavor. By this time, none of the servers checked in on us about the tea. We finally called our server. She explained that the manager's instructions were to put 1 tsp of tea leaves. If we want it darker, we should steep it longer. We did. That didn't work. Still no tea flavor. She then offered to take it off our tab & walked away. She also informed us other patrons had liked the Jasmine tea. She seemed really angry that we brought the problem of the tea to their attention. For the rest of our dining time, no one approached us. We enjoyed the delicious food but put the tea aside. It wasn't replaced or fixed. It took a while to even get the check. Food is good. Interior design is good. Service needs major improvement.

I finally got to try Asia Delight Express in Hayward for the first time!…read more You know what? I wasn't missing anything! Asia Delight Express is chinese fast food. Prepared foods are on a steam table or under hot lights. You pick a meal combo, and they serve it onto foam trays. Then they suggestive sell add-on's and drinks. The formula for success is simple: - tasty food, big portions, and affordable prices. People rave about this place on social media, so I have to come check it out. So it's Friday around dinner time. I'm cruising on Hesperian Blvd in the right lane. I pass the Valero station and realize.....this is where Asia Delight is! They have a dining area with 4-6 small square tables. But the tables looked dirty, and the whole place looked untidy. But the steam table counter looked beautiful. It was loaded with hot food and each tray seemed to be full. Two ladies and one young man were serving. The young man did a good job taking and serving orders. I decide to get the Combo B for $9.45. - fried rice/ chow mein + 2 entrees I got fried rice, black bean spare ribs, chicken w/ string beans in gravy. How was it? No flavor! I don't use the word "bland" very often. Geez, I didn't know there was a shortage of soy sauce, sesame oil and salt & pepper. Maybe chili oil will help. Would I come back? No thanks

I stopped by after a few years hoping for the same classics I used to love, especially the salt and…read morepepper fish and pork chops. The combos I picked up just didn't land the same. The fish and pork chops were mostly batter with barely any meat, and the orange chicken leaned pretty greasy. The chow mein and fried rice were also on the dry side, which didn't help. This place used to be a solid go‑to, so it's disappointing to see the quality slip. I really wanted it to hit like before, but it just didn't this time.

It's a super rainy day in Hayward/castro valley today and my boyfriend and I were craving Chinese…read morefood! Our usual spot was closed so we went on yelp and picked this spot out. I've been living in the area for 10+ years and always see this place yet I've never tried it! Today was finally the day and I hate myself for not trying it sooner!! We called in for a pick up order and we got chicken and broccoli, orange chicken, bbq pork fried rice, veggie chow mein and salt and pepper prawns. The staff packed everything so nicely in Togo box that was the perfect size! There's a lot of street parking so it's easy to pull over, pick up and head home. The gentleman working inside was so kind!! When my boyfriend went to go pick up our order, he was in the middle of cleaning and gladly handed over our order. The place inside looked so cozy and sweet, we'll have to dine in next time! The food was absolutely delicious! Nothing tasted greasy, salty, and there were so many veggies included with each dish! The food tasted fresh, smelled amazing and left us super satisfied! The salt and pepper prawns were my favorite! They're doused in garlic, jalapeños and red peppers!! Sooo delicious! The prawns tasted fresh with no fishy taste whatsoever!! I might have just found the best Chinese spot in town! I'm so happy we came and tried their food. 10/10

This is our third visit here this year. I don't know if I failed to write reviews or if they had…read morebeen removed. Obviously, my pictures were still here on yelp. I take all of my pictures with my phone, but I generally write my reviews on my laptop where I have a full keyboard to work with. The first two visits, my wife went in while I waited outside with the dog. This time, I was travelling solo. I had been out and about and decided to pick up some grub for dinner. Our first visit, we got some Chicken Wings and absolutely loved them. Our second visit, we got more Chicken Wings, but we couldn't remember which ones we had gotten the first time. We didn't enjoy them quite the same at the first time. To resolved the issue, this time I ordered two different types of Chicken Wings. Did we solve the problem? Maybe? Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings (4) - While the wings were excellent, we felt that overall, the dish was too salty. Deep Fried Chicken Wings (5) - Once again, excellent wings. Without the add-on Salt, Peppers and Garlic, these were more to our liking, though some Garlic would have been nice. Fish Fillet with Black Bean Sauce - (5) - I grew up eating fresh fish from live tanks in Chinese Restaurants. They were either cooked with Black Bean Sauce or Ginger & Scallion. Post COVID, many restaurants have done away with their live tanks. Frozen fillets will never taste or feel like freshly dispatched fish, but these were pretty decent. Assorted Seafood Chow Fun (5) - Fish, Calamari and Shrimp. Used to be a time where you could expect a scallop or two, but those days are mostly gone. While this restaurant used to have dine-in service, it appears to be take-out only now. Service was relatively fast and efficient. The food is solid. We'll definitely be back.

Came across this gem one night when my family and I noticed how many people were inside and cars…read moreparked in the lot around 9:30pm. We decided to try it next time we were in Castro Valley. When we tried dinner here for the first time, we were blown away by their menu full of protein, vegetable, desserts, and drink options! We decided to try their Kyoto spare ribs. OMG we could not get enough! Their combo pan fried noodles was perfectly crisp and full of vegetables and different kinds of meats! Our egg puffs came out nice and hot, per our request for dessert, and was a perfect ending to our meal. Music Panda and other music shows playing on the flat screens drew our attention too. Service was excellent also, to the point of one of the staff taking our take out containers we had filled, and put our containers in a plastic bag. I immediately texted my friends and family to tell them to try Garden Cafe!

Limited late night options in Castro Valley…read more Hong Kong Cafes have also been known to open late for snacks so I checked it out with my husband. We enjoy their HK milk tea and appetizers. This has became our go to late night spot for a quick date. Parking is limited but somehow it suffices for the cafe and adjacent bar.

The food is great, the family that runs the business is super friendly and the restaurant is…read moreextremely clean. Me and my kids love it! What more do I need to say?

Always come here with the fam. The food hits the spot everytime. Good food, great service, big…read moreportions and clean.

I ordered food from this restaurant just because I was hungry and been at the hospital for a few…read moreweeks now. Absolutely loved the food and it was the closest o comfort food I've had in a while now. Mainly their fried rice. Not sure what it was but I devoured it lol Already thinking of ordering again from here!!!

No complaints with my experience! I phoned in my order of egg flower soup, fried egg rolls, beef…read morechow fun (dry), and sesame chicken w/ fried rice. When I paid for the order, I was informed an order of egg rolls is free with a $30+ order (it's a current promo they're running)-- so I got ALL of that food for $40! The egg flower soup was nicely seasoned (not too bland, not too salty- just perfect) and had a great ratio of egg ribbons and veggies. Beef chow fun had tender generous portion of beef and great flavor. Egg rolls were typical- crispy and delicious. Sesame chicken/ fried rice was good, but my only tiny critique is I wish the chicken helping was bigger and the rice helping smaller. But hey, I ain't mad at it! Definitely will come back next time I'm in the area.