Just the hole in the wall Chinese we were looking for. No frills no drama, this place hit the spot for good Chinese. Not greasy, flavorful, China Palace is sure to have what you're looking for. The only "disappointing" thing was that they did not have the appetizer sampler available anymore and the calamari was not available at the time that we ordered. But not a super big deal. When I went in to pick up, they were just direct and straight to the point, which I think is what some people confused with being "rude" in some of the other reviews I read. But in reality, its just straight up. They did seem very grateful that I came in and ordered, so I will be back when that craving strikes again. read more

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Not a good feeling :( Ordered an assortment of dinner plates, chowmein was tasty, chicken and beef plates were ok. The service though... let's just say I can tell why everyone was taking their food to go. We were literally the only ones in the place besides the employees sitting in the dining area when we walked in. Greeted by a yell from across the room, "how many." The whole dinner, In our opinion we felt as if we were being yelled at, the hospitality here is well below average and definitely not inviting at all. Short high toned responses. We felt as if the employees were upset we decided to dine in :( Mind you it's our first experience here, apologies we're not aware of the unspoken code... eat here you won't get treated kindly, facts. The gratuity will be added though :) read more

If you're looking for some quality Chinese food in the concord/walnut area, this is the spot. Local, family owned, mom and pop restaurant that does it the right way. Service is quick and efficient. This unassuming small restaurant surprised me with the quality of their food. I ordered the salt and pepper tofu and was pleasantly surprised by the crispness and fluffiness of the tofu as well as the generous portion. Especially for a lunch special combo. I also strongly recommend the Peking Chicken off the lunch special menu. Can't recommend China Palace enough if you're in the mood for great Chinese food. read more

China Palace - salt and pepper tofu with fried rice from lunch special menu - Chinese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I had a fantastic experience here! Every dish we ordered was delicious and full of flavor. We had the orange chicken, veggie chow mein, garlic shrimp, veggie egg rolls, siu mai, and veggie fried rice, and every single item was excellent. The portions were generous, everything tasted fresh, and it was clear that a lot of care went into the food. The service was just as impressive. Judy took great care of us and was incredibly friendly, attentive, and prompt throughout our meal. She made us feel welcome and made sure we had everything we needed. If you're looking for great Chinese food with outstanding customer service, I highly recommend this restaurant. We'll definitely be back! read more

China Palace - Dining room. - Chinese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I visited this restaurant for the first time and had a good order. The chicken lettuce wrap was really tasty, the hot and sour soup is good, and the shrimp with vegetables was just okay, but overall I enjoyed the meal. read more

China Palace - Chicken lettuce wrap - Chinese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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I don't think it's an oversell to claim this might be the best Chinese food in Walnut Creek, at the very least. Not the entire East Bay but definitely Walnut Creek. The food is by no means dirt cheap (nothing is anymore these days) if you don't get the lunch specials but you still get absolutely fantastic value in very generous portions and solid customer service. It's also not in downtown Walnut Creek proper which means it's in an actual parking lot with plentiful parking spots and no need to pay for it. All this to say, China Palace is going to be my family's go to for Chinese food whenever we're in Walnut Creek. read more

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Food is excellent. We ordered all kinds of dim sum. Service was attentive. It's a hole-in-the-wall type of place. Very unassuming interior. It's a great place to go, especially if it's late in the afternoon and you are craving for dim sum. read more

The experience here goes beyond the delicious food. The moment my family and I stepped in to this cute room, we were greeted by the lovely owner and her family. We were seated instantly and tended to right away. The drinks we ordered came out before we even noticed the server walk away. They gave us great recommendations of the fried prawns, and Mongolian beef that were both fantastic. We also had the chow mein and orange chicken which was fresh, crispy, and very apparently homemade. All of this food was topped with a homemade chili paste with a delicious smoky and spicy flavor. Altogether, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. The food, service, quality, and speed were all top notch. My family and I will be back! read more

Such a hidden gem! The flavors were amazing, portions were huge, and everything came out piping hot. Perfect comfort food when you're craving classic Chinese dishes. Great service by Judy! Thank you :) Highly recommend! read more

China Palace - Chinese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

We were in the area and I was craving for Chinese food. With 2.1k reviews for an average of 4.5 stars, I thought it was going to be good...but it was regretful at the end. The service was ok, the food was ok, and definitely was just ok with the price they charged! We ordered four dishes, including the shrimp wonton soup, fried rice, general Tso's chicken, and tofu vegetables. The shrimp and wonton soup was not that flavorful. The average price of about $20/dish was painful. Did I order the wrong dishes. I don't know, but I agree with another reviewer, I won't be coming back since the price was so high for just simple dishes at a normal Chinese restaurant. read more

China Palace - Shrimp and wonton soup - Chinese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Small little family business. Husband is cool but the wife and daughter are not welcoming. We only came here for the jjiajiamyun and wifey always says they hand pull the noodles. Ugg... no all their noodles should be hand pulled then. Not returning to this place. Food is OK but owners are annoying enough for me to not come back. We've been going here since they were Korean owned. I always tipped well but whatever I did, must have pissed off those little ladies. read more

China Palace is seriously one of the BEST Chinese food spots around. When the world "shut down" 4 years ago, my Husband & I were on the hunt for some GOOD Chinese food. We Googled restaurants nearby and China Palace popped up. We decided to try the Meat Combination Chow Mein, Meat Combination Fried Rice, Orange Beef, Beef & Broccoli, and Potstickers... and BABYYYYY Everything was fresh, flavorful, hot, and loaded with portions. The Orange Beef had the perfect balance of crispy, sweet, and spicy, and those Potstickers? Gone in minutes. Ever since then, China Palace has been one of our go-to comfort food spots. Definitely one of those places that earned repeat customer status from the very first order. read more

OK we've been on the hunt for an authentic Chinese restaurant in Concord. We stumbled upon China Palace. When we walked in we were greeted and we sat down. The owner Judy was very engaging and she asked how we found out about the place. She proceeded to tell me that her husband makes the sauces from scratch etc. And her nephews are the cooks as well. She was super friendly. We asked how long she's been there and she told us 13 years I can't believe I've never even seen this place .. She was so engaging . We ordered honey walnut prawns, Mongolian beef, chicken chow mein, steamed rice and general tsaos chicken . We ordered 2 beers as well.This place did not disappoint!! The honey walnut prawns and the chicken had a glaze on it but the batter itself stayed crispy the whole time! A lot of times it can get soggy. Everything had lots of flavor . We definitely will be back, we can wait to try other items on the menu read more

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China palace was very kind and accommodating to our timing request & vegan modifications for our employee event lunch. The food was delicious but plain because we had to modify for vegans so that is a factor but everyone loved the food & requested it again next year! read more

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Great food and amazing service the best Chinese food place ever amazing selection of food and drinks

The food and the service were both great. I really liked the beef fried rice, salt and pepper pork chop, and Mongolian beef. Our server was very attentive and friendly. read more

Walked in here for some hot and sour soup, and had some fried rice and Sichuan chicken. The food was typical and nothing to write home about, but the service was kind, prompt and caring. It showed in then greeting their patrons and asking about them courteously. Stop by and support this restaurant if you're in the area! read more

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Another fantastic experience at China Palace. Hands down our favorite Chinese restaurant in the East Bay‼ Judy , the owner and her family always treat us like family The food is phenomenal and plentiful The setting is small and very cozy. read more

China Palace - Front Cover - Chinese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

This used to be my favorite Chinese food place in our area! We went here recently for take out and ordered 2 orange chickens and fried rice. The chicken was very disappointing. The chicken pieces were tiny and the breading was huge comparatively. The fried rice was fine but lacked a lot of flavor. Wish I had a better experience. read more

Judy and her husband make very tasty Chinese food. The egg rolls were as good as they get, and my Szechuan chicken was delicious. They have a large menu and make excellent tasting food. I'm looking forward to trying other dishes! read more

I honestly don't know where to begin. The owner gave me aunty vibes lol and I love that! I felt like I was home. She made sure I was ok and the food was prepared properly. I ordered the crab puffs (crispy, flavorful and a good size portion). The sweet and sour pork came right out the wok! Hot crispy with fresh veggies mixed in. And last but not least, the bbq pork fried rice, the star of the show! That reminded me of my childhood favorite restaurant (Golden Palace), ironically this place is called China Palace and that's what caught my eye. Needless to say, I'm glad I paid a visit because the service was awesome and the food was amazing! read more

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Open for 13 years and counting, the best hot and sour soup around, super flavorful! Honey walnut shrimp were so crunchy and perfectly flavored! Staff super friendly and welcoming, highly recommend read more

Went to my favorite china restaurant today, and it just feels like home. There were three other customers in there in there we were sitting across the room from each other and we all started talking about how good the food and the company is there. One gentleman said it's like going to his mom's house to get good food. He's a truck driver and said he comes there every chance he gets!! Great food and great service!!! Thank you read more

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First time here ... the food and service were amazing. Food better than most Chinese food around here.

I've lived in Walnut Creek for the past three years and have mostly had great experiences with local restaurants, which is why this one stood out for the wrong reasons. I was raised in Oakland eating some of the best Chinese food you can find, so I know what good Chinese food tastes like. Unfortunately, this place was just mid, especially for how expensive it is. What made the experience worse was the customer service. The staff was incredibly rude, and what really concerned me was the way they responded after my partner left feedback. Harassing customers for leaving a review is not professional and is not a good way to run a business. Feedback should be taken as an opportunity to improve, not something to attack customers over. A better approach would have been to reach out and try to remediate the situation or address the concerns raised. Because of this experience, my office and my family will not be ordering from this location again. The issue isn't just the price, it's the lack of respect and basic customer service. read more

I randomly walked into their restaurant because I was craving hot and sour soup. I ordered it to-go. They were so kind and peaceful and allowed me to get some work done while I tried my soup and I will be back. I've never been here before and glad I found this place. Good quality soup and ingredients. I will be back! Thank you read more

China Palace - Chinese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Good food, hearty portions, good service and reasonable pricing. Been going for years now and quality is till there.

If you're ever looking for some good homestyle, Chinese food come to the China Palace in Walnut Creek near BevMo great parking and amazing service food is delicious with plenty of food for leftovers. read more

China Palace - Judy's and Jason's is the best food in all the land! - Chinese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Absolutely delicious! The food was so flavorful that I didn't need to add any soy sauce at all--a rare thing for me. Every dish was well-seasoned and tasted fresh. The customer service was also excellent. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. Great food, great service, and a wonderful overall experience. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

China Palace - Inside - Chinese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Didn't have a chance for the second time to try the food. The Service is absolutely horrible unless your a regular, they are NOT very welcoming at all, especially if you are a person of color unfortunately, twice I have watched the indifference of treatment with people of color specifically black people. They seem to not want them there which is unfortunate. My wife and I went in and yes we happen to be black, and we were not greeted, and when our order was taken it was with what came off as disgruntled and rude. However we had another couple with us, who happened to be white, unbeknownst to the server and owners, my friends wife noticed it first, how they spoke to us , how long it took to serve us etc , etc it's sad and disgusting to be disrespected and discriminated by yet another group that are minority's as well wow. The ambiance is non existent, old and outdated. read more

China Palace - Entrance - Chinese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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The food , service , and ambiance was great!! I was looking for a spot as I no longer work in sf, n was use to a place thier, I can say the food is savoring, n with abundance of joy , as u can till the cook takes pride in what he is making!! Definitely recommend n will be my favorite spot now!! read more

China Palace - Chicken fried rice, beef chu fun ,imperial chicken, orange chicken!! - Chinese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

We had such a wonderful family dinner at China Palace Restaurant! It was the first visit for my daughter, who lives in Southern California, along with her husband and my grandson, so it made the evening extra special. We ordered chicken fried rice, moo shu chicken, sweet and sour chicken, honey walnut prawns, and veggie egg rolls, and every dish was delicious. The food came out quickly, hot, and fresh, and everyone at the table found something they loved. What really made the night memorable was how kind and welcoming the staff was to our family. The service was excellent, and they made us feel so comfortable and appreciated. Sharing such a great meal together created a very special family memory for us. We will definitely be back -- truly some of the best Chinese food we've ever had! If you haven't been there you definitely must go! read more

Owners are absolutely wonderful people and the food is amazing. We had the shrimp fried rice, orange chicken and chicken vegetables. Service was fast and friendly, good hot and delicious. I have NEVER had a bad meal there in 15 years. Go there, now! read more

The food passes for my personal taste, and I was trying to not notice the interesting attitude, but twice too many I felt annoyed by the rudeness from the younger girl, and her mom backs it up. They once asked me to post a positive review since I enjoyed going there a few times and I gladly overlooked the slight rudeness here and there, but the last time was the last time. I changed my 5 star to a 1 star review because the last tasteless experience was enough for me to say, your food is not good enough for me to overlook the unnecessary attitude. If you're reading this? Your kid's attitude is unprofessional and unappealing for any work setting, and you too ma'am, especially with newer customers or clients. This is my honest review. No pettiness or bitterness, just pure constructive feedback. read more

China Palace - Mongolian beef - Chinese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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2932 N Main St Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Good food, nice atmosphere, and great service. That sums up my 1st time experience at China Palace chinese restaurant in Walnut Creek, CA. China Palace is located in the Walden Shopping Center near Treat Blvd & Hwy 680. I was in the area on the Saturday evening, and decided to give this place a try. China Palace doesn't look like much from it's storefront, but I stepped inside to find a roomy dining room. I was immediately greeted and offered a table. The server suggested numerous dishes. I decided to order Fish Filet w/ Bok Choy, Egg Flower Soup, and steamed rice. The Fish Filet w/ Veggies was very good. There was a generous amount of fish, and the bok choy was tender and easy to eat. Steamed rice was a huge amount of rice. The negative thing was I didn't like their recipe for Egg Flower soup. It didn't taste quite right. I would like to return and try their Wor Won Ton Soup. Good Food and great service! Free parking in plaza lot. Nearby anchor stores are Walgreens and Starbucks. Look for the Shell gas station on the corner, that's the Walden Center. read more

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We had a group of 10 people come in for dinner on the weekend and they were able to set up our table quickly. Our favorites on the menu were the honey walnut shrimp, fried rice, and salt and pepper fish. The service was attentive, kind, and fun (especially the Asian auntie taking orders and serving the food)! Overall a good Chinese spot for Walnut Creek - I recommend! read more

Good service and decent food. I find that some dishes are a little too salty. Egg flower soup, chow fun, and veggies were a little salty. I don't like the batter and sauce on the honey walnut prawns. Spacious dining room with a mom and pop feel. read more

We found this in Food/Wine's Yelp Top 100 Chinese Restaurants in America. And wow they were right! The food is fresh and flavorful. The beef and fish were melt in your mouth tender. The egg foo young had the nost yummy gravy. The restaurant was super clean and classic. And the service was superb. They checked up on us multiple times and our water glasses were always full. Five stars all the way!! read more

China Palace - egg foo young and bokchoy with fish - Chinese Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Omg amazing food. My mom is 92 and hardly eats, and she had multiple helpings and the kicker... great service.

Great food and very sweet people. Clean restrooms and quick service despite coming on at an odd hour. Definitely recommend!