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    China Palace

    4.6 (2.3k reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Classy
    Quiet
    Good for kids

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    Francesca D.

    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.

    Orange chicken, combo fried rice, broccoli beef, chicken chow mein! So good!
    l d.

    Our dinner at China Palace was delicious and authentically Chinese, and our server was friendly and attentive. We're visiting from Los Angeles en route to SFO, and this was the perfect comfort food! Great location, easy to find, and plenty of parking. Highly recommend!

    salt and pepper tofu with fried rice from lunch special menu
    Keefe I.

    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.

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    Daniel M.

    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.

    I'm at a loss for words !!! "Tucks finds" was SPOT ON! Came for lunch .. got honey walnut prawns WOW BEST I've ever had and I've had this at many Chinese restaurants spanning from SF-SJ- Brentwood ! Not only was my entire plate made to order (super hot and fresh!) but what makes honey walnut prawns BOMB is the proper ratio- batter, sauce and prawn size AND for us OCD folks .. wow the place is clean...the silverware and table condiments were all impeccable .... 1000/10

    Honey walnut shrimp
    Kimly T.

    Very clean tasting chinese food. Friendly service, relaxing, calm and cool lunch environment. Our first time eating here and we will definitely come back soon. Thank you!!!

    Shrimp and wonton soup
    Doan T.

    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.

    Dining room.

    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!

    Christine S.

    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!

    Loriell L.

    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!

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    Food is fresh and tasty and the staff is so friendly! We'll be coming back again soon.

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    Me and my fiance come here all the time! Love the ambiance and the food is delicious.

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    Favorite and consistently order mapo tofu , and chicken fried rice. Dinning in I love feel of the restaurant and service.

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    The Food is Amazing!! The Ambiance is great and the Customer Service is A-1!!!!! The owner Wife is a Comedian

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    10 months ago

    Consistently delicious Chinese food. Our go to for comfort food. On top of the great food, the family is so welcoming!

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    6 months ago

    Food is below mid. Customer service is poor. The workers are super rude. Will not be ordering from here again.

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    Very dark inside. Unfriendly service. The woman manager likes to shout and is being too loud. Food was plain; nothing exciting.

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    5 months ago

    The food was delicious. The owners are very kind and friendly. It has been a staple for our family for many years.

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    4.1
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