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27320 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545 China Cook serves up a quick meal at reasonable prices. Located near Hesperian Blvd & West Tennyson Rd, it has been in business since 1998. It's in the FoodMaxx shopping center. When you see the Dairy Belle Freeze, China Cook is in the plaza behind it. China Cook serves Americanized-Chinese food. They offer different combo sizes and a menu for "cook to order" dishes. The front counter is a steam table with prepared foods. The interior looks a bit old, with cushioned booths and tables. I was there on a Thursday evening after 7pm. I got a Combo B, 2 items + rice/chow mein. I asked for fried rice w/ gourmet ribs and BBQ pork. As expected it was a little dry. But the BBQ pork was fresh and moist. Also, it's a generous amount of food as compared to the skimpy servings at some Panda Express locations. Price: $11+ Free parking Dessert? Try Dairy Belle read more

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Better than Panda Express! Stumbled upon this and went into get few items. Fried rice and noodles were ok. Chicken tasted good. Service was fast. A hole in the wall. There was a homeless around but felt safe. read more

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My family has been going to China Cook probably for my whole life! I used to walk here after school with my friends in High School and get their bowls. When I was a kid, my favorite was their orange chicken and then it became their teriyaki chicken. Both of those items still hit the spot every time to this day! The teriyaki chicken has such a perfect grilled taste and has the most addicting teriyaki sauce that I could just pour on everything! It's literally my favorite place to go for teriyaki chicken! Other items I love from them is their chow mein and their soups. I looove me a good egg-drop soup. The ladies there are always nice. The prices are a little bit more and portions are a little smaller compared to other chinese foods in the area. read more

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Choryi C.

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My first time trying the place and its great. the good taste much better than the other place near here. it does not taste like too much msg and their fried rice has no meat which is a plus. They also have chicken curry that is delicious. They gave me huge portion, this is my new fav from now on. read more

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June M.

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Good food and great service with the couples who serve. Also clean restaurant. A lots of choices of food and freshly cooked.

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We ordered beef stew at china cook through uber eats and it tasted like eating pure salt and vinegar. Not edible! Stay away from this menu. No refund was given through the apps. Disappointed and I ended up throwing it away. read more

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If you're hungry and low on funds, you can get a decent sized meal here for about $10. That gets you either Chow Mein or Fried Rice plus two items from their extensive steam table. We've been to low budget all-you-can-eat restaurants with less selection. Don't be confused. You're not paying for award winning gourmet dishes, but it will cure those hunger pains. You will end up with a full belly but don't expect a ton of flavor. I asked for 1/2 & 1/2 Chow Mein and Fried Rice. For my sides, I got Deep Fried Fish and Curry Chicken. The Chicken was chopped pretty fine. The Curry was weak on flavor and heat. The Fish was pretty good. She got Chow Mein, the same Curry Chicken and Pork Spare Ribs in Black Bean Sauce. She said that the ribs were pretty tender and not super fatty. I also ordered a pair of Egg Rolls for $1.80. read more

China Cook - Fried Fish, Curry Chicken, Chow Mein & Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Hayward, California

China Cook - Pork Spare Ribs in Black Bean Sauce, Curry Chicken, Chow Mein - Chinese Near Me - Hayward, California

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Derrick G.

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The portions were crazy huge so I can see how that appeals to a lot of people but overall the food was just decent I think panda has more fresh items but still would come back read more

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Ethan F.

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In my opinion this is a restaurant Hayward needed. Their food is overall great, especially their fried fish, fried rice, and grilled chicken. Most of the time you will receive a good portion of food. Their prices are also not that bad. I do wish they would upgrade their interior with some lights however. The employees are nice and focused on serving you well. read more

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One of the best places to go! Food always tastes great and comes in big portions and the price is reasonable! read more

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Pete A.

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Used to come here years ago. The place is still here. Unfortunately that does not mean the food is still good.. very disappointed with the orange chicken. Both the rice and chow mein were very plain. Also got eggrolls which were more soggy than they were moist. I also had to go back and ask for the sauce for the eggrolls because she forgot to put it in the bag Won't be back read more

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Kia V.

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This place is so good. Large portion for their combos. I always get chow-mien with jalapeño chicken and spicy chicken. My daughter loves it. Service is good. The employees are super nice. There's also a large seating area. read more

China Cook - Combo B, this was half of the food, I ate the other half. - Chinese Near Me - Hayward, California

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Jonathan R.

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Pretty bad. Customer service: They were very nice. Food: Chow mein 1/10 tastes like cardboard Kung pao 3/10 no flavor Fried rice 6.5/10 not the worst Sesame chicken 6.5/10 Has some flavor and crunch read more

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Stephanie W.

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Food is always good service is always good one of my favorite places to eat for many many years

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Great prices. Foods fresh, the popular items are tasty. Big portions and the staff are polite. Cheaper than Panda Express.

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Always a great order, I find their food fresher & better than Asian Delight. This is salt & pepper chicken wings. It's very garlicky, crispy and salty. The jalapeño adds a nice kick. They also make this boneless, and they also make salt & pepper fish and salt & pepper shrimp: read more

China Cook - Salt & Pepper chicken. Garlicky, salty, crispy! The jalapeños add a nice kick. They also make this boneless. - Chinese Near Me - Hayward, California

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Lele C.

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Best salt and pepper fish ever!!. Amazing service and food to go!! Quick stop right in hayward read more

China Cook - Wow! Amazing service and delicious food to go with it. Best salt and Salt and Pepper Fish ever!!! - Chinese Near Me - Hayward, California

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There are probably some good things in the buffet of pre cooked items. But my Thai salad was not worth it. No flavor under the tasty chicken. Soda can is 1.50 and the non working soda fountain is 1.25. Whatever the miniscule amount is that is the difference in size of a fountain drink and a can, it's a racket. The egg rolls look crispier than they are. So don't bother. Ask for double dressing is my tip. read more

China Cook - Egg roll, Thai salad, 1.50 can of soda=about ten - Chinese Near Me - Hayward, California

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Love this place, idc what people say It's cheaper and good..well most of it A panda Express set up Great location Surrounded by many other raustaraunt, food Maxx, taco Bell and L&L next door Plenty of inside seatings Clean even the bathroom Parking is not an issue BBQ chicken and BBQ pork were great options Hope that helps.. Good luck and happy yelping read more

China Cook - Alot of food for $6.90 - Chinese Near Me - Hayward, California

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Katrina L.

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We bought 3 combo from them, all of the fried noodles inside has been Spoiled . We called back and told them, but they didn't give any response. The food is bad the service is bad too. read more

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Erica L.

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I ordered the Combo B. The sides were kung pao chicken which was too spicy and eggplant with tofu which tasted okay. This was with chow mein, but I left that for my kids because I'm low carbing. Not sure if I would go back. read more

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Connie W.

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The fried rice was served sour already. Only half of what I paid for was OK. Don't recommend them. There's Asia Delight, for example, in San leandro for Chinese fast food. Always lots other locations. But idk how they are these days either. I just called public health for some spots but anyways eat at your own advisory is best. No golden rule to eating outside anymore. Very disappointing experience. read more

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Gloria N.

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Chow mein was really awful and orange chicken was old. Fried rice was hard and flavorless. Restaurant looked clean and lonely during lunch so that should have been a red flag. People were nice and polite. read more

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Jenny L.

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China Cook is a good place to go for Chinese fast food. They have reasonable prices and the food taste good given the competition in the area. We usually order the sesame chicken, orange chicken, bbq pork, fried fish and fortune cookies. They are good sized portions and are great for a quick meal to go with home cooked rice. Their other food is mediocre and a bit greasy, so we usually stick to the same choices. The staff is friendly as well. read more

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How it this fried rice? That's boiled rice with fried rice ingredients. Place has went downhill over the course of 10+ years read more

China Cook - How is that fried rice? That's literally boiled rice with fried rice ingredients - Chinese Near Me - Hayward, California

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China Cook is an oldie chinese fast food dispensary. plenty of seating, not tables and chairs. sofa lookalikes. flatscreen on far wall. long steam table. few entrees looked appetizing. offerings: scoop & go americanized chinese fast food. eats: combo B, carb & 2 entrees (6.20 + tax) -orange chow mein looked strange, passed. fried rice looked anemic, a hybrid off white rice mixture. -kao pao chicken: celery, carrots, small pieces chicken, slghtly spicy -curry chicken: mashed potato, spicy curry, celery, chicken crumbs. -tastes like neither chinese nor americanized chinese food. -neither a good value nor good quality, leftovers: -parking spaces narrowly stripped. easy to get scraped by careless driver. read more

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Kayla D.

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Best place ever, love how fresh everything is, looks n taste just like the picture I took. Always coming back read more

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Leon L.

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Tasty food on the go. Service was fast and was able to freshly cook salt and pepper shrimp every time. I recommend!

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Pablo H.

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I've been in the bay area for the last nine months and this is the first time that I have really good Chinese food. The portions are generous, the quality is delicious, the food is fresh, the service is fast and friendly, and the prices are very affordable. I get a rice/noodle combo with two items for $6.90. The BBQ pork is so good and the orange chicken is not all breading like at most other places. For another $1.20 I get 2 crab Rangoon (the best I've had in years) or 2 egg rolls. Where else can you get lunch/dinner with enough food for leftovers for around $8? I've already been here twice this week. China Cook is definitely my new favorite Chinese restaurant in the Bay! read more

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Stan T.

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This is my go to place for their Chicken Curry and Orange Chicken! Chicken Curry is just good with all the trimmings(potatoes/carrots/onions) and the Orange Chicken is crispy! With all my visits, service was courtesy and friendly! I'll be back! read more

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Sione M.

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Was pretty hungry and a bit strapped on cash so i figured it was either McDs or i try China Cook. Honestly China Cook was a very Good Option. I ordered Combo A with Fried Rice and Orange Chicken, Small Egg Drop Soup and a Medium Soda for less than 10 bucks. The Entree portion of the combo was slightly lacking but the soup made up for it. My chicken wasnt hard and the rice had a decent flavor, soup could use a bit more salt but good otherwise. I will definitely be coming back for lunch next time. read more

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I've been here a number of times and it always disappoints. With their low prices, I'd love to say you get what you pay for. But somehow, you don't! read more

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DISGUSTING! Found a dead fly in my FOOD! You have no idea how disgusted I felt...... will no longer eat from this place!!!!!!! read more

China Cook - FLY IN MY FOOD! - Chinese Near Me - Hayward, California

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If you are short on coin in the Hayward area and are starving, this is your spot. $8.00 can probably feed 3, maybe 4 people. That's all that should be expected though. I tried the bbq chicken per a review I read......again, if you are short on coin in Hayward, this is your spot. read more

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Carmen W.

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I happened to be nearby and though I'd usually opt for Hawaiian or boba at Quickly's, but I thought I'd give it a try because why not.‍ And wow. What a mess. The portions are unreasonably priced for their quality and the crab rangoon is so greasy it hurt my teeth. But what really got me was the abomination they called a chicken egg roll. Not a single piece of chicken in sight. Just a bunch of unseasoned, steamed vegetables.I ask the server if it was supposed to be a chicken egg roll. She shrugs me off, "There's a LITTLE chicken in there" The attitude was uncalled for and disrespectful, never mind the false advertising. I won't bother trying anything else from here. You'd have to pay me, seriously. read more

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Thet P.

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I will be reviewing this spot as my expectations of a fastfood chinese spot. Cuz i will never come here for a proper chinese family meal. This places acts more of a togo. Ambience - pretty nice for a takeout chinese spot. Neutral. No comment and the line moves quick for lunch. Quality - I still can tell MSG in it but pretty good spot when i need a quick filling lunch. Why not?!? As long as i dun get dizzy afterwards. I dun like their chow mein or fried rice so i usually get white rice instead. Special bowl is filling me enough. Price - 5$-9$ i believe. Not bad. Depending on what you get. I usually spend less than 6$ here and I am super full afterwards (asian girl tummy size i guess :P) -1 star because I am not hooked to this place. I rarely rate 5 unless I am addicted there lolz. read more

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They get 4 because their BBQ Chicken is amazing. It is juicy. Their food is authentic. They give large portions for the amount they charge.

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No emotion..no smile ..make you feel you have to hurry and choose..still no smile. I ordered close to $59.00 for my family today..one order was for a child..when she added one fortune cookie to it ..I asked her if we each can have a fortune cookie also since we ordered, 5 adult meals..she said no.. but if I want them it's 10 cent each...seriously I said I added a tip $5.00.. Just stared like ..pay or don't pay for it..I said wow..I told her I want to delete my $ 5.00 tip.. sad customer service..guess they don't care..it's just a cold business for them.. Take note of their business logo..Hummm ..no need to say more.. read more

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Janice P.

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Been coming here for years, love the food. Chow mein and the bbq chicken also the Thai salad is very good

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my dad gave me the honor of picking our dinner spot and I am upset with my choice of china cook restaurant. The portion size was average and flavors could be bolder. read more

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27320 Hesperian Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
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(510) 265-0222
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Hours

What time does China Cook open?

China Cook opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does China Cook close?

China Cook closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Payment methods

Does China Cook take Bitcoin?

No, China Cook does not take Bitcoin.

Does China Cook take credit cards?

No, China Cook does not take credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does China Cook have catering options?

Yes, China Cook does have catering options.

Does China Cook serve alcohol?

No, China Cook does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does China Cook allow dogs?

Yes, China Cook allows dogs.

Does China Cook have TVs?

Yes, China Cook has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does China Cook have bike parking?

No, China Cook does not have bike parking.

Does China Cook have outdoor seating?

No, China Cook does not have outdoor seating options.

Does China Cook have parking?

Yes, China Cook has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is China Cook wheelchair accessible?

Yes, China Cook is wheelchair accessible.

Does China Cook have free WiFi?

No, China Cook does not have free WiFi.

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Specialties

We offer quick service with plentiful, good tasting food, at a very competitive price. While we don't offer delivery, we are a quick stop off Tennyson and Hesperian which offers lots of convienience if you are short on time! We are always able to do custom made orders and foods, if you don't see them on our steam table so please ask!

History

Established in 1998.

This restaurant was opened in 1998 under previous ownership and we took over ownership and leadership 2014. We would like to become a staple name in the area for quick, good tasting Chinese food that you can come to for lunch or dinner. We also provide catering and we're always open for special orders so feel free to call and ask!

Meet the Manager: Gier C.

Hi, I am one of the restaurant managers and Social Media manager! I am here to help address questions and help resolve any problems anyone may have.

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My family celebrated my dad's 87th birthday here. When we arrived, the restaurant was busy, but…read morethere were still seats available. My sister had reserved our tables a few days in advance. The staff told her we wouldn't be seated unless our entire party was present. About 4 people were late, but they still seated us. The restaurant kind of felt old and somewhat dirty. But hey, it was my dad's birthday. I wasn't paying for lunch. We occupied three tables and ordered from both the lunch and dim sum menus. I enjoyed dishes like shiu mai, pork buns, walnut shrimp, fried rice, fish, and fried noodles. The sesame balls were tasty, but the service was slow, and I had to follow up on our order. I didn't care for the bun with the hot dog or the other noodle dish. Later that day, my daughter mentioned she had found hair in a pork bun and that her cousin had eaten it. She also said every item he picked up had hair on it, which was disappointing. I didn't confirm this with my cousin, but it would have been helpful to have someone inform the staff. Fortunately, no one at our table found hair in their food, which was a relief. Overall, the food that I ate was fine, but I wouldn't make a special trip from San Jose to visit again...unless it's a fambam family treat.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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Asia Delight Express

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.

Salt & Pepper Shrimps

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China Kitchen of Hayward

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.

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Garden Cafe

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.

Hong Kong French Toast with Peanut Butter / 西多士

Spacious Inner Area

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Hainanese Chicken over Rice

Tin Fu Restaurant

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.

Salt and pepper tofu lunch special

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Elite Dumpling

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!!!

I ordered the House Chow Mein, Chicken Dumplings with green chives, Steamed Pork Buns and Sesame…read moreChicken. The dumplings were ok but I didn't care for the sauce that came with them. House chow mein wasn't bad. The sesame chicken was ok but I wouldn't get it again. The bbq pork in the bun was good but the bun itself was not. Food isn't terrible by any means but it's just not my cup of tea.

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Hong Kong BBQ

Always the best Hong Kong bbq Roast duck is my favorite…read moredish there soo delicious And the taro dessert drink is sooo goood ! Tiffany always has the best service as well Delicious

Ordered some to go Crispy Roast Pork: very tasty…read more Will try the roast duck tomorrow and add to this review. Tip: when you get two BBQ items; ask for the two item combo, it's a few pennies cheaper. Ha! Will write more.

Sweet a Hot And Sour Soup- on the house

Ordering counter inside

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BBQ Pricing as of June 2025

Storybook

You know... I really like this place…read more Their menu is very small - which is honestly how all menus should be that way they really pay attention to detail. I found out I'm a much more picky eater than I thought because every dish that I was interested in had just one thing I wasn't fond of.... But that's a me problem. Not of them problem. So I grudgingly settled on a Greek salad with the Funghi pizza...both were utterly fantastic. Every ingredient on that mushroom pizza absolutely worked. The only suggestion I really have is to also add a risotto that has cheese... I wasn't brave enough to try the vegan risotto even though I really really wanted to.

Another first for me Glad we were able to stop by on a…read moreSunday There is lots of seating inside and outside There is a full bar A little arcade Women's restroom is clean Pizza was good and reasonably priced Our server was nice/friendly I ordered and espresoo martini and it kinda failed but I took one for the team and didnt return the drink, all other drinks we ordered were good I like how the outside patio/seating area has shelter from the sun and how the tables are not too close to each other Venue is big, clean and nicely organized

Happy hour Pepperoni pizza

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Craft cocktails

Lemon Crab

The service was great and the food was cooked extremely well! The meat had good flavor and wasn't…read moreovercooked :) 10/10 would recommend

The service was excellent. The server was excellent in their recommendations of food. Whenever we…read moreneeded help they were able to assist. The environment was splendid. Would recommend that you come.

We have another Line. You can call and text us at 510-861-0896

Yes, it comes with 2

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All Cajun!

Los Carnalitos Restaurant

Solid Mexican food spot located in a parking lot near a Target store! They have about 20 tables but…read moreit gets busy quickly. We were lucky to order and get seated right away, coz the line was soon out of the door! The service is friendly and courteous and the staff goes out of their way to ensure you're enjoying their food. These guys made the Michelin Bib Gourmand list in 2021 and 2025 and once you eat their food, you can see why. We got a steak burrito and a chorizo quesadilla which is more like a large taco. They have a bunch of dishes from Mexico City that you don't typically see in typical Mexican restaurants. The burrito was served with pickled vegetables and the quesadilla came with limes and cucumber slices on the side. They have two amazing salsas both of which are good. The salsa verde was my favorite - spicy, garlicky and on the money!! That itself should be bottled and sold! We will be back with friends!

When you walk in, order at the front, then you'll be handed a number and choose where you'd like to…read moresit. I ordered 3 tacos: lengua, carne asada, and carnitas. I liked the amount of fattiness and juices the carnitas one had. It really melts away in your mouth. The pieces of lengua were much bigger than the ones I typically get at other taco places, didn't stand out too much for me. The carne asada one was pretty well seasoned! The other plate of tacos include lengua, carne asada, carnitas, chorizo, and cabeza For drinks, we both got the guavayaba agua frescas, quite refreshing and not artificial :) Lastly, we ordered a plate of churros for dessert. Piping hot!! Nicely coated with sugar and filled with a crème (forgot what it was exactly). It got a little bit too sweet near the end for me, but it was a good dessert!

Carnitas Huarache con Carne

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Al Pastor Tacos

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SúperClub

The Yelp AI assistant recommended this Vietnamese Peruvian restaurant. Pho and Lomo Saltado?…read more What?! Must try. The small restaurant is new and has 6-7 tables. The signature pho was really good with a twist in presentation. The Lomo Saltado was fun, more Chinese forward flavor than one might get at a Peruvian restaurant. My favorite was the beef tongue taro salad. Crunchy, sweet, salty, spicy, sour and minty. Yum!

Cute little place with a lot down at the corner, some parking behind and some street parking. There…read moreare a good amount of options especially considering that they are also Peruvian fusion. The broth of the pho was flavorful and there was a good amount of meat in the bowl. I would have liked the meat in general to be more tender. It is interesting that they give you hot sauce and pickled garlic in small containers instead of a communal one on the table but I guess it is more sanitary. I like that they give you iced tea. The Viet coffee was not very strong as it usually should be but overall it was okay. Staff was friendly but didn't check in during our meal.

Super Bowl Party Combos - Feb 8 only! Mix & match wings, buns & taro salad. Free 1.25L soda + free DoorDash delivery on game day.

Cajun udon with ribeye

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Seafood Cajun Fried Rice

Acqua e Farina

Came here for lunch. Service was great. They gave 2 kinds of complimentary bread which is nice…read more It's easy to make reservations online with open table. The pasta were tasty. Noodles tasted like homemade pasta which was chewy and delicious. Street parking. There is a public parking nearby.

Food was good, nothing super special but all tasty and cooked well. Our table of 8 ordered 3 of the…read moredaily specials (spaghetti di mare, long cod and short ribs) which were all fresh and enjoyed. Staples like the chicken Marsala and linguine vongole were good as well. Prices were also very reasonable which is much appreciated these days! Best part was the service - Roberto and the bussers were lovely and attentive. Good Italian food is hit or miss on the East Bay corridor so we are happy to find a place halfway for everyone coming from Berkeley and Cupertino to have a good meal together.