China Express Restaurant

The food is Always fresh & delicious. My favorites are shrimp vegetables and dry fried ribs…read more I highly recommend this place, there is always a line, but the service is quick. TRY THEM, you won't regret it.

I used to frequent this place at least twice a week. It was my "treat" to myself as the drive is…read morenot short. I normally order the thin noodles, fried fish, Mongolian beef (if not MB available, I opt for one of the chicken dishes). It's so oily now, I had to stop eating because my body wouldn't even allow me to stomach it. The servers are always nice annnd they stack my plate. I make sure to tip them!

The broccoli beef at right looks tasty

Salt and Pepper Fish, Orange Chicken and some Chow Mein...

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China Kitchen

3.8(201 reviews)

2.2 mi

Wonderful service and food. We love coming here, though most times it is a to-go order…read more We had the Walnut Prawns which were big and tasty. The fried rice wasn't too dry. The salt and pepper fish was se t back because it was way too salty, but they remade it with no issue. The second order of the fish tasted better. The War Won Ton soup was a delicious comfort food. Everything was really good. We will return soon. Thank you!

Best lunch special in the east bay! I recommend the salt…read morepepper fish with fried rice. Really good Singapore noodles as well.

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Sue's Kitchen

4.4(918 reviews)

3.2 mi

Amazing staff. Friendly very warm and Welcoming!!'…read moreSon and mom greeted me and offered me a menu. I Already knew what I wanted. Been coming here since they opened. Never met the owners though. Since I was ordering to go, I went ahead and made my order. Kao soy and Nam Khao. It was Sunday so it was quiet. Only two people eating inside at the time. Usually it's full!!! I spoke with the mom and son and we had a great conversation. Made me feel as if I was family. I loved that! Lovely intimate setting. Great for large party's or by your self as well. Great date spot for two! I highly recommend coming here for the food is really delicious! You'll be in Heaven

Food amazing Service so quick…read more Ambiance nice and quiet First time here we watched an older episode on check please bay area So glad we watched it because this food was on point. From the salad to the noodles and the green curry Definitely coming back and bringing friends and family..

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Yellow Curry & Jasmine Rice

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Veggie spring rolls

Lee's Garden

2.1(117 reviews)

0.6 mi

This was my first time coming here. I stopped by after going to ROSS because I got hungry. The chow…read moremein was good, but the sesame chicken was tasteless and chewy -- I actually had to pull at it just to cut a piece. I also ordered the fried fish, which was okay. What I didn't like, besides the sesame chicken, was that they asked for a tip when paying with a card. A tip? For packaging food I just paid $15 for? No thanks. I understand times are tough for everyone, but I don't expect to tip for takeout service. I won't be coming back.

Before I ordered I asked a customer if the food was good. He said "Oh yes!!" LIES!! Food was nasty…read moreand not seasoned at all. I just wasted my money. I was charged for an egg roll that I didn't receive. The can of Sprite was good! Never coming back here again. YUCK!! Sweet & Sour Pork, yuck! Felt like I was chewing gum. I spit it out!! Ewww! Lemon Chicken, yuck!! Chicken Fried rice, what the heck, SUPER YUCK!! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!

Noodles and rice

Sweet & Sour Pork, yuck! Felt like I was chewing gum Lemon Chicken, yuck!! Chicken Fried rice, what the heck, SUPER YUCK!!

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Silver Ocean Restaurant

3.8(155 reviews)

1.2 mi

Just heard they closed We're really going to miss them…read moreReally good food I hope they reopen somewhere close

Good thing: Fast service Bad things: Peking Spare rib smell…read moreold and the meat was tough. I felt sick (the feeling of food poisoning) and vomited after eating this dish. For Walnut shrimp, instead of shrimps, they covered each small shrimps in a thick (very thick) batter to fill up the portion. This is worse than Chinese fast food and American fast food. Worst than McDonalds. At least I don't get food poisoning after eating McDonald. Never come back again!

Tempura rolls

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Dragon rolls (tempura shrimp, avocado, unagi)

Uncle Chung

3.7(368 reviews)

3.4 mi

Absolutely love this place! Love going here and the owners are so friendly and welcoming. The food…read moreis always great and the ambiance is calm.

Rice was the most dry and flavorless Ive had in my life. Pork was burnt…read more Chowmein had no flavor and only had a few pieces of questionable looking chicken. Princess Chicken was mostly batter and not tasty. Will not order from this place ever again

The chicken fried rice had more pineapples than chicken and the chicken didn't taste all the way cooked.

This is the sweet and sour chicken which is soggy and unenjoyable.

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Vegetarian "Chicken" Salad ... this dish is always a must order! If you take it to go, ask for the sauce on the side.

China Delights

3.8(276 reviews)

3.5 mi

I have been having some major deep fried whole rock cod with sweet and sour sauce withdrawals…read more Since our longtime family Chinese restaurant closed its doors after being open since basically forever, I have yet to find another place that comes remotely close to filling that void. Enter China Delights. This was our first time here and while it wasn't my beloved whole rock cod, their fried whole flounder with a soy based sauce was good enough to stand in its place. The fish was fried crispy enough that you could eat the fins while the flesh remained tender and moist. The sauce wasn't too bad either. I enjoyed that fish so much that I probably could have eaten the entire thing by myself without an ounce of shame. And then our waitress gave me the information I needed to hear: if I want whole rock cod, call the day before to let them know we're coming and they'll have it ready. HUGE WIN! You don't have to tell me twice. Another thing I was happy to see was a variety of mu shu options on the menu. We went with the pork and were not disappointed. And bc my husband had his own craving that needed to be handled, we ordered the half roasted duck. And that wasn't too bad either. The staff tonight were warm and attentive. Not once did we feel unattended to, but we also never felt rushed. Sometimes that balance gets lost and they did it well tonight. So is it possible that we may have stumbled onto the promise of a new family go to spot? Possibly. They've apparently been open for over 20 years already, and I hope they stay open for another 20 bc finding an old-school Chinese restaurant that still serves some of these classic dishes is getting harder and harder. Now I just need to remember to call the day before bc that whole rock cod and I have some unfinished business.

This is a really good sit-down Chinese restaurant that's reminiscent of the ones my family would…read morereserve for big milestones such as wedding receptions, baptisms, and birthdays. I love that the restaurant is spacious and that there's an essence of coziness to the space. The service here is decent -- there have been multiple times where my party has had to ask for things because food or drinks were coming out too slow or were forgotten. There's definitely room for improvement in that arena. Food is delicious here, and I particularly love the sweet and sour pork! House fried rice and beef broccoli here is also amazing. Although I've had better honey walnut prawns, the ones here are still good (just pricey considering I prefer other places over it). Portion sizes are huge, even for sharing among 3-4 people. I recommend eating here with a fairly large group - you get your best deal when sharing the cost (and eating) together.

SHRIMP EGG FOO YOUNG

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Dumpling House

4.5(103 reviews)

2.0 mi

First time trying Mongolian dishes. Had beef khuushuur, beef dumplings, and milk tea with…read morebutter... Amazing tastes, staff very friendly. Would highly recommend and wiil return.

Oh man... I just love this place! I didn't realize that they offer set meals until recently when I…read moreordered inside the restaurant. This option is only available at the restaurant so you wouldn't expect to see it online. It's a small family own restaurant. Super friendly staffs. They were able to take another one of my orders close to kitchen close time. Greatly appreciate it.

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China House

3.0(347 reviews)

4.3 mi

The service is always fast and efficient. The food has great flavor. We go specifically for the BBQ…read morePork fried rice. It's soooooo good

I think the "3-star" Yelp average is correct for this place…read more On a Saturday evening, I drove up to Pinole just to try the Hung Tao Yee Won Ton Soup at China House. It was near 5pm, and the dining room was empty. They said most of the orders were for takeout and delivery. So I was seated right away, and they offered me hot tea. So I ordered the Hung Tao Yee Won Ton Soup, and also "Salt 'n Pepper Prawns" as listed under House Specialties on their menu. For $15.95, it's a huge bowl of soup. It could be enough for 2-3 people. Hung Tao Yee Won Ton Soup is fried won ton in thicken egg drop soup. I added pepper and a splash of soy sauce, and it was perfect. Grade (4/5). However, the Salt 'n Pepper Prawns were not perfect. They were served deep fried, with jalapeño pepper slices. I asked for "in-shell." So they were deep fried with the shell still on. That usually means they'll have more flavor. These prawns were mushy and had a slightly fishy aftertaste. This suggests that they were frozen and not fresh. China House didn't season them enough to mask the off-taste. Other restaurants add a coarse salt and maybe a dipping sauce. The batter coating tasted fine, but the prawn itself wasn't good. Grade (2/5). Service was prompt and attentive. Restroom- 1 Women's restroom, and 1 All Gender. China House has a big screen TV, and they were showing a basketball game ( NY vs Houston). Free off-street parking lot

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Dining room

Tsing Tao Restaurant

3.7(290 reviews)

1.9 mi

Food was great and awesome portions. I ordered the orange chicken, wonton soup and rice.read more

Good portions and lowest priced full service Chinese food in the area. Only regret is very little…read moreseasoning in entrees. Yes I can add my own salt, but it's not the same as when it's cooked in.

Indoor seating

Sweet & Sour chicken extra crispy!

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Jose C.

88

231

58

10 years ago

My family has been coming here for about 20 years now It's my moms favorite Place the owners even know my mom well. When I do go eat here on occasions I usually get Chow Mein Chicken Fried Rice and it comes with a Spring roll. The portions are big so if you come here you will get a good meal for a reasonable price. read more

Nun Y.

18

102

183

13 years ago

i love the lunch plates for 5 bucks! made to order so its fresh. the place can get pretty busy. i was invited here many times for lunch but always skipped.. not sure why but i was def missing out! read more

Mm C.

3

16

10

9 years ago

New owner bad choice the are crazy people yelling the costumer bad actitud last time the two cooking men fighting echoes and cut the one of the ladies hand crazy ‍ never back again read more

Tina E.

20

9

0

11 years ago

I have been coming to this restaurant for over 20 years. I love the food. The owners are very friendly. The price is great and they serve a lot of food read more

Christine R.

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23

0

16 years ago

They got good prices and a lunch special. Been coming here for many years, always good customer service and great food.

Robert A.

28

1

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11 years ago

Food was delicious!! Came out fast and the owners are very kind and friendly .I would highly recommend .

Carl L.

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1

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11 years ago

Do not go by the menu here on line, its not the same St the restaurant. I was disappointed.

Sandra P.

0

2

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7 years ago

Best Chinese food around. love coming here and taking all my friends here.

Chandelier M.

105

133

14

14 years ago

I no Chinese food .. And this place is bomb trust &believe :)

Dave M.

0

4

0

14 years ago

good food, decent prices

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