So glad to be dining at Chez Xue again! The food is still delicious, especially the fresh noodles. And of course, their green onion pancakes are a must-order -- fluffy, fragrant, and so satisfying. Despite all the recent backlash, it doesn't seem to have deterred the regulars. The restaurant still has that warm, family-friendly feel, with plenty of families and little ones dining alongside us. It's great to see them continuing to deliver consistently good food and maintain such a high standard of cooking. Definitely happy to be back! read more

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The food was just alright. The quality of the beef wasn't even acceptable. Despite the heavy seasoning, you could still taste that frozen flavor. The service was average, but the mandatory 18% gratuity was a major downside. Overall, the restaurant is extremely overpriced ( 3.5 for a tiny bowl of rice?!) and I would not recommend it. read more

Chez Xue - Cilantro Beef - Chinese Near Me - Foster City, California

Amazing, the cilantro beef was fabulous. I chose regular heat, which was hot from a San Diego native red salsa aficionado. Highly recommend! read more

2.5 stars rounded up to 3 It's an open kitchen dining with less than authentic Chinese cuisine. Most of the dishes are average at best. Quantity is bountiful though. Let's start with the order of the food being served. Soup came last... noodles came in 2nd ... anyways. Food is edible but more like Panda Express quality. If this were a take out or fast food restaurant, this can be a 4+ star restaurant. Service is friendly though. Plus, its restaurant announcements are pretty stuck up... although I don't have small ones dining with us. But the restaurant made sure you read how they feel about children in their restaurant. Will not be back. read more

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My second visit at this restaurant. First visit was during pandemic when they just opened for to go order. This time I came for dinner while waiting for my tires get fixed. It was not busy when I arrived. You can check the menu with QR code but you have to order with the server. As there are plenty authentic chinese dishes on the menu I couldn't decide which one to order, I finally ordered Changsa noodle and chili fried chicken. The food was ready pretty quickly. One thing I didn't pay attention while ordering was the chili fried Chicken. I expected to be dark meat and it was white meat whichbis very uncommon on this type of dish as I had this dish at many restaurants and all served with dark meat. I didn't pay attention to the description of the dish. It was good but I prefer dark meat. The Changsa noodle is unique as it is cooked with a lot of egg, jalapeno and black bean. It was yummy but I feel the egg overpowering the noodle. At last about gratuity. It mentions we don't need to tip but 18% is included which is a tip. It is very misleading information. If customer doesn't need to tip then 18% mandatory charge should not be enforced. Service was just ok. When we about to leave the restaurant was almost full which is a good sign. Overall food is good as it 4 stars but 18% mandatory gratuity will make me reconsider if I will be back for eat in. read more

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Wow, I was so impressed by the taste and timeliness of the food here! I only came for the Amex $50 resy deal, which is great btw, but I was very pleasantly surprised at the great portions and even prices of the menu. This restaurant gets food out FAST and the food is delicious. I loved both of my dishes, the beef and celery and eggplant minced pork noodles. These Chinese dishes are either super authentic that I don't recognize them or they're a non "mainstream" type of Chinese cuisine. Either way I look forward to going back again really soon! read more

Chez Xue - Eggplant Minced Pork Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Foster City, California

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This Chinese restaurant is fantastic. I went because it is adjacent to the hotel at which I was staying, so the convenience was unbeatable. I was with a friend, so we got plenty of food to try. We got the General Tso's chicken and it was the very best I have had. We also got the cilantro beef (pictured) and it was fantastic. The green onion pancakes were very thick, and comes with a spicy pork topping to add to the layers. Every bite of these dishes was a delight. Service was great. This place has a no tipping policy because they automatically add a 18% gratuity to every dine-in meal, or if you take it out, a 7% gratuity. I don't particularly like this setup, but the service was good enough to warrant this 18%. Overall, it was pretty fantastic, so I went back a second time for more. read more

Chez Xue - Chinese Near Me - Foster City, California

I noticed this place had great reviews, so I decided to stop by and give their thick green onion pancake a try. They have a no-tipping policy; if you order takeout, there's a 7% charge, and dine-in customers are charged 18%. I chose takeout, and my total came to about $17. It's a bit on the pricey side for just bread and green onions. It took about 10 minutes for them to prepare it. The verdict? The bread was warm and inviting, but unfortunately, it was a bit soggy. It was quite dense, lightly salted, and came with two cups of slightly spicy ground beef. It didn't quite taste authentic to me, and honestly, it felt overpriced--probably because it's located in a lovely neighborhood. I probably wouldn't order it again. read more

Chez Xue - Green Onion Pancake - Chinese Near Me - Foster City, California

The food here is decent, not too oily or salty. Good balance and a wide selection of items. My biggest gripe about this place is the advertising of no tip and then charging 18% service charge and tax on top of the service charge. Additionally the shaming of parents with young kids is ridiculous. Once you scan the QR code for food, you get these advisories about how parents have been charged for things their kids break in the restaurant. I understand the credit card machine is costly but definitely not the white tea cups. read more

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This is not my usual Chinese restaurant go to, but it was a pretty decent find. My mom orders from this restaurant every now and again. We ordered the Mapo tofu and cilantro beef. The tofu was served in a sweet chili, thin sauce, which packed plenty of flavor with with each bite. It was delicious. I had more mixed feelings about the cilantro beef. If you like a lot of flavor and moderate spice, then you will love this dish. I can handle mild to moderate spiciness, but I felt that this dish had way too much going on. It was just a lot of contradictory flavors, all saturated in spiciness, that was more painful than pleasant. However, my mom loved the cilantro beef, and I have to admit, it went really well with white rice. read more

Chez Xue - Cilantro Beef - Chinese Near Me - Foster City, California

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I really high hopes for this place since they had a sign at the front saying something along the lines of of, "best restaurant in foster city." Sadly that was not the case in my experience. Friend and I ordered the wonton soup and kung pao chicken. The wonton soup lacked flavor and for some reason the kung pao chicken tasted like it was soaked in vinegar. I even asked the server if it was indeed the right item, in case there was confusion when I ordered. with that experience, I probably won't be coming back here. although I must say, the place is pretty clean. read more

It's been 5 years since opening and they're only getting better. We ate here 3 times this week with the goal of not repeating a single dish and it just reinforced how unbelievably good every aspect of the menu is. Cilantro beef, mapo tofu, chili fried chicken, eggplant string bean, cilantro beef, hot and sour soup, chicken fried rice, general zwuh's, chang sha mian, mountains of godfather sauce, it just doesn't end. I genuinely have trouble understanding why folks are going to other chinese spots on the peninsula unless they're looking for really specific regional dishes not offered here (claypot, dim sum, etc). read more

Chez Xue - Mapo tofu - Chinese Near Me - Foster City, California

chez xue is a refreshing take on Chinese restaurants. It feels more modern and operates on a different speed. Both times I've worked here, the service has been phenomenal and extremely quick. Everyone is on top of it. Food comes out 5-10 minutes after you order! It's crazy! The godfathers noodle with hand pulled noodles is my absolute favorite, I love pork. The twice cooked pork was AMAZING!! Love love that dish too. Kung pao was tooo sweet. Orange chicken was good. Pork wontons could have used my flavor into each bite. Service is very quick, not sure how others are claiming the service are slow, that is simply not true. read more

We came here because we had an Amex Resy credit but we can now see why making a reservation is worth it! With 30 minutes of opening, already people were waiting in droves. They see SUPER busy, phones ringing off the hook, barely got a seat because of all the reservations, takeout orders being filled but it's all because it is truly so so yummy. We got a high top seating area which was fine and I would've given this 5 stars had we not waited so long for our food. I do think maybe it's because it was the end of the quarter and everybody is trying to use their Resy credit but it seemed like everybody and their moms were there. But when the food finally came, SO good. We got the Godfather Noodles, the green scallion pancake, garlic eggplant string bean, pork potstickers and Hunan chicken. Everything was amazing and I have no notes. Even my picky kid enjoyed it all! We will definitely be coming back and definitely make a reservation! Hopefully come on a day where it isn't so busy and have to wait so long for the food to arrive. read more

My fiancé and I came on Saturday around 6:30 and were seated right away. The service was great and attentive! We got the same items as the first time we visited, green onion pancake, godfathers noodles, and zha jiang mian. We liked them all but the zha jiang mian and green onion pancake were my favorite, and my fiancé liked the godfather noodles the best. The portions are a good large size, so we had leftovers of all 3. The person I assume is the owner noticed me struggling with trying to cut the pancake with a spoon and offered me a knife. The service and food were good and we'd definitely come back! read more

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First time dining in. tl;dr Online menu only, but you need to order with them. Automatic 18% gratuity. $3.50 for a cup of rice (enough for 2-3 people). Generous portions. Sautéed string beans: Really well made. Perfectly fried, soft, but still with nice texture. Would order again. Sesame chicken: Delicious! Wasn't expecting to like it this much, but the chicken was super tender, while the batter had a great texture. Would order again. Beijing Jajiangmian: I personally prefer the Korean sweeter version. This one is black bean forward. Hand pulled noodles are chewy. Quite saucy and wished there was a bit more meat. Pork tofu celery : Very standard Chinese taste profile. Tasty, but not standout. read more

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THIS PLACE IS SOO GOOD. Oily, but delicious, and worth the yeet hay!! A frequent Chinese food eater, but there were a lot of dishes here I hadn't tried before so it was good to get something a little different than the usual, but also - familiar. CILANTRO BEEF DEEP FRIED PORK INTESTINE - omg BOMB - i don't even like pork intestines usually but when fried I suppose you can't go wrong EGGPLANT GARLIC SAUCE - love me a good fried eggplant!! There were some other orders for our party of 12 but honestly, everything was delicious and my kids loved the noodles and one of the chicken dishes (forgot what it was exactly) Service was quick and friendly and it was nice to see the server really check our opinion about the food. It was BAWMMBB - we will return! Recommend reservations if you come during prime lunch hour bc big table sizes are limited. read more

was in Foster City checking out some things and found this wonderful spot next to Costco. My friend said they also have another location that we ate before so i thought why not lets go. So i forgot the names of the dishes haha but ill explain it i guess . Spicy mala fish. 5/5 Spicy beef vegetable 5/5 favorite Onion bread/pancake 5/5 favorite!! Soo good! Bak choy 5/5 delicious 3 people we had more than enough we couldn't even finish half of this. Big portions for sure! Waitress was amazing i wish i got her name she lovely and super attentive 5/5 Inside was really nice and cool love the decor nice open kitchen very clean Definitely coming back with more people to try more stuff lol read more

Chez Xue - Chinese Near Me - Foster City, California

Across the street from Costco, not bad, but also meh. I thought it was funny that they say not to ask for chili sauce lol. They had quite a bit of a "rules" page before ordering. I get it, but also kinda weird. So that set the tone for the dining experience. Open dining space, kitchen is visible to the diners as well towards the back of the restaurant. The booth cushioned backings kept coming off, that was noticeable. Not a big deal, but also it's about the details. All in all things were good, but not great. I was also starving, so I was going to eat whatever. Beef burrito was alright. Green onion pancakes were soft and fluffy but I feel like I still prefer thin and a smidge crispy. Everything else was pretty standard. Honestly...I felt having some chili sauce would've been nice to have, but I guess you can't ask for that I didn't manage to get the kid's name who served us but he was attentive and polite, did a good job. All in all, would I crave this place? No. But if a friend wanted to go for a meal in the future, I wouldn't say no. read more

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I was excited when Chez Xue first opened and from the start, have always loved and will recommend the godfather noodles and the green onion pancakes. However, while the other food is solid, I haven't found anything else to be super memorable so far. The chili fried chicken lacks the pizzaz of chili fried chicken I've had at other places. The mapo tofu could use a little more flavor and spice. The space is clean and airy. Service is efficient enough and merits the 18% auto-gratuity that is put on the meal. Prices are a bit on the high side, but they have some lunch plates that might be ok for solo diners. read more

Chez Xue - Mapo Tofu - Chinese Near Me - Foster City, California

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Dang, it was BUSY in here when I came even though it was a Wednesday. There was a ton of people coming in for a table all at once, and a crazy amount of takeout orders were also flying out of the kitchen. We still got our food in pretty good time! We ordered the fried tofu, which came smothered in a spicy sauce with mushrooms (and of course, went great on top of rice). The star for me was the braised green bean noodles, though. They were pretty savory but didn't get heavy on the palate, and I appreciated that the green beans were just the way I like it- very soft but still a tiny bit crunchy. Service was also excellent, especially from the server who told us he was new to the job! He checked up on everyone despite there being so many people. Overall impressed with this restaurant, and I'm glad we checked it out! read more

Chez Xue - green bean braised noodles - Chinese Near Me - Foster City, California

Pretty solid spot for Chinese food! We stopped by for their cilantro beef and ordered the godfather noodles (spicy ground pork mixed noodles) and stir fried pork belly with lotus root as well. Everything was pretty good but the cilantro beef was our favorite with lots of fresh herbs and crunchy celery to balance out the minced beef. The dishes can be a bit oily but good to eat alongside rice. It is a bit pricey though since rice is extra and for the noodles we opted for hand cut noodles which were an additional cost. As others have mentioned there is a 18% service fee in lieu of tip which is obvious when you walk in. read more

Chez Xue - Chinese Near Me - Foster City, California

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Pretty decent northern Chinese place. Very very clean and good service, the waiters are very attentive. I came here with one other coworker and left very very full. Unfortunately my coworker seemed to get food poisoning but I was fine. Cilantro beef - great flavour. Eggplant string beans stir fry - this was my favourite. The eggplant was stir fried to perfection, lightly crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. Very tasty and string beans really well done. 5/5 Pork belly - I always love pork belly. This one was ok. Flavour was nothing special. Meat could be a bit softer. Would come back. read more

Basically fed me rotten food. Had really severe food poisoning the night of.Basically fed me rotten food. Had really severe food poisoning the night of. read more

I've been meaning to order from here for years. My friend ordered take-out from here for my birthday. The food was very good. The winner was the cumin beef. 5/5 The onion pancake was a little more bready than I'm used to, like the naan of onion pancake, but it was still good. 4/5 We also ordered eggplant which was pretty tasty. 4/5 Something newer for us was cilantro beef which was tasty. 5/5 We liked the care taken for the packages - they had cut vents for all the containers so the food wasn't soggy. I would like to come back and try godfather's noodles. read more

Came here on a business trip. It was close, and I was hungry after a workout. Got the grand father's noodles and hot sour soup. Make sure you stir the soup, the flavors are in there. Heavy in the white pepper. And huge portions. The noodles were a little bland and could use more sauce. Again huge portions and should all be shared. The place is large and clean, food comes out fast and owner seemed nice. Decent for a bite, but I wouldn't come back. Cheers. read more

Yum! We ordered the beef burrito, pot stickers and spicy beef noodle soup. They were delicious! The menu is through a QR code, they do paperless menu! But, the server will still have to take your order because you can't place it online. They do not accept cash payments. Card only so that was another thing to keep in mind. Also, they automatically applied 18% gratitulity to your bill regardless of how many people you have. Overall, this place is still nice to go for their food if you don't mind all that. The service was good. We went when they were near closing. So it was quiet. read more

Chez Xue - Chinese Near Me - Foster City, California

Let me start by saying I have seen this place so many times and had no idea what it was. Looking on Yelp for dinner and I can across the reviews. Sounded good so we thought we would try it. Reviews are all over the show. Our experience- Yes the signs are confronting and no they don't substitute or alter. They know their food and what taste they are after. I can appreciate that no problem. We orders 1 Godfather noodles 1 Orange chicken 1 green onion pancake 1 potstickers Ok so for two people, this was dinner and lunch the next day. With pancake still left over. Godfather noodles!! This is where it's at. Get the hand cut noodles! Don't worry if they appear sticky and weird, mix the sauce and let your tastebuds go on a magical journey! They are this good! The orange chicken! Oh yeah! This is some outstanding flavors. No it is not like Panda thank goodness! It's sweet but savory, it's good quality chicken pieces and a lot of them. It's beautiful orange flavors! Yum! Potstickers are delicious but definitely shadowed by the amazingness of the other two entrees. Green onion pancake - I wanted to love this. I didn't. Don't get me wrong it was delicious. It really was, but I think it or I needed something more saucy with it. To soak up something. It was soft and tasty and a lot of it. We got too much food but it was so good! It reheated well. We will be back. read more

Chez Xue - Godfather noodles - hand cut Potstickers Green onion pancake Orange Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Foster City, California

Solid authentic Chinese food with a wide variety but some misses. I order from this place at least twice a month. Really solid spicy options. Great portion size. Super flavorful food Occasionally it seems like their cook will have an off day and just overcook something or be too light on seasoning. Still tasty most of the time. read more

This place was a great place with great food. The place looked clean And the service was excellent. Food was served fast and hot. The atmosphere of this restaurant was great. I definitely would eat here again. No cash tips as they already Put the % tip In the bill which makes it easy. Credit Card only and no cash. read more

I came here with my parents and they really really love this place! It was like a comfort food place where you can share many dishes with your friends and family. The portion is pretty decent for the price and the flavors were really good. I especially enjoy the honey walnut shrimp dish and the Mapo tofu. However, I wish the staff was more attentive and more organized. Overall would come back here again and definitely a great place for Chinese food! read more

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Chez Xue: Sit Down, Shut Up, and Stay Quiet Tonight was the night Chez Xue broke me. We had a 5:30 reservation, right when they opened. We were the 5th table. We placed our order at 5:40. By 6:15, not a single table had been served, while takeout bags were flying out the door. I asked a waiter when he passed by, "Excuse me, when can we expect food to start coming out for dine-in? I haven't seen any dishes served yet." The waiter, the one man running reservations, phone calls, seating, and orders, snapped back: "The people before you didn't even ask, why would you?" Then: "Everyone else is quiet, you're the only one asking. If you can't wait, come back next time." I explained again that I just wanted an estimate so I could manage expectations. Then, the part that truly gutted me, he turned to my 65-year-old mom and told her to "contain me." I'm 38, sitting in a restaurant with my own kid -- and I'm told to be silenced like I'm the problem. Later, the older Chinese waitress came by quietly, almost whispering, "It was good you asked. We're not allowed to question them." That broke my heart more than the rudeness to know even the staff are silenced, expected just to endure. Chez Xue has been part of my life for years -- my go-to for hosting friends, grabbing takeout, and family dinners after school. I've forgiven the highs and lows because the food always drew me back. But tonight proved something food alone can't fix. Turns out, I'm just not obedient enough for Chez Xue. Are you? read more

The food was tasty and spicy... cilantro beef and the boiling hot fish filet are a must order! Found out this is sister restaurant to Michelin recommended 'Wonderful' in Millbrae. The best part is... the two waitresses are REALLY cute!!! (and nice!!) read more

Chez Xue - Boiling Hot Fish Filet - Chinese Near Me - Foster City, California

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Good restaurant I stopped by for the lunch special. They have several meat dishes with rice. I also added some pot stickers. Everything was very tasty! This restaurant is interesting because it's a digital menu so you must have a smart phone. There is no tipping and they add a service charge, something I hope becomes standard everywhere. The inside is pretty austere and kind of feels like a cafeteria. My only complaint is that the lunch plates should include a vegetable like broccoli. The portions were large enough to take some home. I really like the innovative way this place runs a restaurant. read more

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Tried a few dishes here and was pleasantly surprised by both the flavors and portions. Good spot for Chinese comfort food in Foster City. Godfather Noodles - Bold and savory with a good balance of spice and sauce. The noodles had a nice chew, and the portion was generous enough to share. A standout dish that carried a lot of flavor. Green Onion Pancake - Crispy on the outside and layered with a chewy interior. Nicely seasoned, not too oily, and perfect for dipping. Honey Walnut Prawns - Big prawns with a light, crispy coating. The honey glaze was sweet without being cloying, and the candied walnuts added a good crunch. Rich, but very satisfying. General's Chicken - A classic, done well. Crispy batter that held up under the sauce, which was tangy and slightly sweet. The chicken pieces were tender inside and not overly breaded. Service was friendly and efficient, and dishes came out fairly quickly. Prices are reasonable considering the portions, and it's a nice mix of both American Chinese favorites and more unique offerings. Overall, Chez Xue is a solid choice for Chinese food in Foster City, with the Godfather noodles and prawns being the highlights. read more

Had 3 dishes with no drinks $85. Note they ADD an auto service fee to BOTH eat in and take away 18%/7% respectively. Food portions are fair, however dishes are a bit on the greasy side and under flavored. The other note--they WILL not provide any type of extra sauce/salt/soy sauce.... With all the other options of Chinese food, probably won't return. read more

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Chez Xue has become our go-to extended family dining spot. A few times a year a few cousins will converge on the Bay Area, and we'll go with everyone (sometimes including two nearby aunties) to enjoy a meal at Chez Xue. A lot of us eat everything, but there are a few vegans, so we get a good mix of meat and vegetable dishes and everyone is happy. They have a some long tables for groups. I really enjoy the godfather noodles, which are covered with a delicious, vibrant, spicy meat sauce. The sauce is also served as a side to the green onion pancakes, which are thick and multi-layered. We also like the beef noodle soup (my wife's and daughter's favorite) and potstickers (my son's favorite). This restaurant is also the setting for a memorable ordering mishap. It was only our family of four, and I decided that the Boiling Hot Fish Filets sounded interesting so I added it to our usual order. A giant bowl of fish, napa cabbage, and spicy sauce arrived at our table, and I got a dirty "why is this bowl so big?" look from my wife. I really liked the fish and especially the slightly numbing spiciness of the dish but we needed multiple takeout containers to take it all home, and I ate fish for many meals that week. In any case, I'm sure we'll be back soon, and next time I'll know to bring a crowd to enjoy the fish with me. read more

I used to think their food was quite tasty, and the restaurant being across from Costco was easy for me to grab a quick dinner. Then came the weird and rude email marketing tactics and newsletters. I cannot condone such disrespectful behavior towards others. Furthermore, other emails use tactics such as "Chez Xue is closing!.....if you do not come and order our chicken." The chicken would cost $1. Some emails mocked what people ordered as side dishes versus entrées. I'm just one person, I'm not going to eat three dishes. In addition, the owner's harsh tone towards his staff and patrons needs major adjustment. Very bad atmosphere for anyone dining in. I won't be coming here again. There are better Chinese restaurants in the Bay Area without being subject to random tantrums. read more

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This place is not for you if you are picky with your food or if you don't like to follow rules. Want to ask for substitutions? Not allowed. Want to tip based on your preference? NOPE. 18% is automatically charged for dine in and 7% for take out. With that said, I will gladly obey their rules because the food is just that goood! My must order item is the Shanghai Zhajiang Mein with hand pulled noodles. The yummy sauce just clings to the perfectly chewy noodles and I haven't had another Zhajiang mein as good as this one anywhere else. It's also one of the few non spicy options here. Some of my other favorites include their cumin lamb and chicken gizzards with pickled beans. Dishes range from $17-25. Service was very good. Our table was checked on multiple times and tea was refilled quickly. read more

Chez Xue - Chinese Near Me - Foster City, California

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Highly recommend this spot for Chinese food. Godfather noodles are definitely unique and a must try, and the classic general tsu (tsao) is a winner. The food comes out incredibly fast and fresh. We ordered way too much food for 2. Will return! read more

Chez Xue - Chinese Near Me - Foster City, California