Recently, my wife and I were invited to a Kiwanis event held at Dave Wong's Stockton. We were glad we went! The service was excellent; all of the staff were attentive, helpful, and cheerful. The dishes were on point (though I noticed that my wife didn't stop by the deli side to order take-out for later; being half Chinese of parents who immigrated post WWII, I notice this and am reserving the fifth star for when that happens. Anyway all was a solid 4 out of 5, with a nice Chinese dining ambiance all around. read more

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My best friend and I went for Dinner. Dinner was good. But they were pulling plates from the table as we are taking our last bites. They kept looking at the table as to say leave already. It was not closing time and plenty of empty tables all around. We paid with a card and when they collected the signed receipt, he came back to tell us we put 0 tip. We had in fact left cash on the table. He said oh and grabbed it and walked away. If I was a rude person (as was he) I would have snatched my tip money back. We will not be returning. *Tip is not an obligation. It is a Thank You. I tip because I appreciate you. read more

Excellent food, ambiance and service! The wait staff is very attentive. They work together so well to ensure every customers food and drink needs are met. The sweet and sour is so unique and delicious. It is hard to describe but it has a bit of vinegar and maybe lemon taste. Amazing honey walnut shrimp; I love it! Love their fried rice; it is so flavorful. They also have an egg flour soup that you never have add any extra seasonings to which is rare for me. Everything has this divinely fresh taste! I love the green onions. Whenever I come here I wonder why I would ever get Chinese anywhere else! read more

Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm. Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm. Mid! I was thinking of that one SpongeBob episode with manray. But yes I just don't think this place lives up to the hype there are better Chinese spots around Stockton that are also a lot cheaper. I wouldn't say this place is bad just not my choice of Chinese food in the area. I do like the ambiance and whatever inside. But for me it comes down to the food and everything I've had here is just alright. read more

Ooooh I haven't been to Dave Wong's since it was located on Pershing Ave. That was many moons ago. But fast toward to today, and it's good to hear that this iconic restaurant is still operating n Stockton, CA. Over 45 years and still going strong, serving up classic Cantonese dishes in a beautiful elegant setting with top notch customer service. I have to mention again, the menu is Cantonese. It's not Hunan, Sichuan or any of the other five major Chinese cuisines. With that said, Cantonese food has a delicate, milder taste than the other cuisines since the focus is on fresh, natural ingredients versus heavy on sauces, spices. We ordered battered fried string beans, fried chicken, pork ribs, egg rolls, chicken salad, ginger beef, Mongolian beef, chicken chow fun, beef chow fun, honey walnut shrimp, hot n sour soup, and wonton soup. My faves were the soups, honey walnut shrimp, and beef chow fun. The hot n sour had the right amount of vinegar giving it a subtle flavorful sour taste. The honey walnut shrimp had a mild sweet flavor with a cream sauce made of condensed milk, the walnuts were candied. Yum. The beef chow fun was classic tasting. The beef was so tender. The food was tasty but being an out of towner, I wouldn't go out of my way do a destination dinner. Our group of 14 had a room in the back of the restaurant. We made a reservation. The setup is pretty nifty, the room walls are modular on ceiling slider tracks. The wall panels slide about to configure rooms of various sizes and to create a hallway. The main dining room is beautiful, modern design giving off upscale vibes. They have booths, along the side walls, with curtains. So nostalgia old school but done in a modern style. Classic. Ambiance is through the roof. The service and ambiance outshined the food. Dave Wong is located on March Lane off Interstate 5. They've been at this location since 2002. They have a restaurant and a to-go hot food counter, just like the original location. They are in two different areas of the same building, and have separate entrances not accessible to each other. read more

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Dave wongs has lost its touch!!!!!! In the last 2 years its quality has drastically decreased. I used to consider it one of the best Chinese restaurants in the Stockton area. But tonight I had family come over that I wanted to treat. We decided on Chinese, I drove all the way from lodi spent 160 and was soooo disappointed. The chow mein and fried rice was mooshy af, the broccoli beef had a fishy flavor to it which was disgusting. The orange chicken and Kung pow chicken was like a 4 out of 10. They only thing that was good was the fried chicken aside from that it was a horrible expensive experience! Dont waste your money!!!!!!! read more

Believe it or not this place was recommended by one of our pastors. He mentioned that the Lemon chicken was the best and a must try. I ended up visiting soon after with a party of 3. The place was pretty busy. Lots of reservations and large parties. It wasn't long before we got sat. The main dining area was packed so we got sat in the farther back area with larger parties. Server was friendly. Ordered the lemon chicken, house chowmein, egg Rolls (Chicken) and the Mongolian beef. I recommend sharing the plates if that's your thing. The portions were large and the food was really good! read more

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We got combo plates from the deli side... not good. The lack of food for the price was not excepted, it was $38 for 3 combo and each one had 2 pieces of protein (foiled chicken, pork and prawns. The rice and the chow mein were the only thing edible. The sweet and sour pork was mushy and didn't taste right, the crab Rangoon and the garlic chicken tasted old. Had high hopes when reading other reviews and being a Stockton Native but was very disappointed and will not return. read more

Friendly and attentive staff. Very large family sized portions. Perfect place for large groups to gather. The food was very tasty. Ordered 3 things for 2 of us to share and had plenty to take home after. We ordered the Lemon Chicken, House Chow Mein and Salt & Pepper Calamari. read more

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I grew up in Stockton going to Dave Wong's Deli with my mom. Whenever I'm in the area I like to grab an order of their chicken egg rolls from the deli. They are packed full of meat and flavor, best when hot! They still taste the same after 6 years from the last time I had them! Delicious read more

Dave Wong's Restaurant - Egg Rolls, quantity of 4/order - Chinese Near Me - Stockton, California

Wonderful place for a couple people, groups and I'm sure take out is good!! Walk ins are friendly and I came here with my girl friends and we were seated almost immediately as I have been in past. The hostess working was so nice to us! Wonderfully treated by everyone and immaculate service just like the last time I was here, and the time before that! We ordered a bunch of different items and all of them were absolutely delicious! We ordered the hot and sour soup, the fried chicken, the string bean chicken, the combination fried rice, the Mongolian beef (non spicy) and the cream cheese wontons. I am always pleased how each dish is packed with flavor. The ambiance for lunch was cute but casual. I would say it was a little loud but that's okay it was just us girls having fun. This restaurant is amazing and a 10/10 I'm already thinking about the delicious hot and sour soup!!! Yum!! read more

Dave Wong's Restaurant - The front of the restaurant! - Chinese Near Me - Stockton, California

I have been coming to Dave Wong's since I moved to Stockton back in the early 2000's. In the last 6 months, we have dined there twice. I don't know what has happened to the ambiance and food but It's dirty and the food tastes like it came from Panda Express?? So, the last time we went there it was closer to closing on a Saturday night, but the waiter was hovering over us to hurry up and gtfo. It was like, okay we get it we'll hurry up. We left right at closing. Last night we went there, and the food was worse, and it was dirty! Did the management change or do you have new chefs?? Bring back your old management! Because I'm sorry, that Dave Wong's magic went poof! read more

We used to take our children here when they were little. My now 33 year old daughter asked about the Chinese food place we took them as kids with the curtains in Stockton. We currently live in the Sacramento area. So yesterday, we took a trip to Dave Wong's. It was great going down memory lane with her. They even sat us in a booth with the curtains! The hot tea was flavorful. She remembered adding sweetener to the tea as a kid and felt fancy drinking it. All the dishes we ordered came out freshly prepared. All scrumptious! She already wants to go back again. We HIGHLY recommend the lemon chicken! Calamari was prepared perfectly too. Great service! read more

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Cheap drinks. America Chinese food. Nothing fancy. Spent the time with a group of friends. Enjoyed the atmosphere.

I love the combination won ton soup!! I like to make mine really spicy and sour always my fav quick grab read more

Dave Wong's Restaurant - Won Ton Soup - Chinese Near Me - Stockton, California

Best foil chicken ive had in over 20 years. Love the express option. Also a great sit down experience. I miss living in Stockton just because of this restaurant. read more

For this review I will be speaking of the deli, not the restaurant itself. We have only had great experiences at the restaurant. Walking into the deli, the floor was very dirty and even was sticky underfoot. As I stepped up to order, the cashier was completely expressionless and rudely asked "what do you want"? I noticed other customers around me were having the same experience with the staff. They were extremely rude and a very poor representation of the establishment. The food was delicious, hot, and exactly what I ordered. If the customer service and cleanliness weren't so bad this place would be five stars easy. Hopefully my experience was the exception, not the rule.... read more

Sat in the bar area. it is dark in there. had the house cab which was fine. Not a lot of beer to choose from. Just basics. had the shrimp kung Pao. it was so delicious. Ordered a small cup of rice to go with it. Amanda in the bar was very nice and we laughed a bit together so it was nice. She was very busy. I'd definitely go back... they also have a to go "deli" style you can get stuff quicker and to go only. It's around corner from entrance. read more

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The food is always exceptional! The service very accommodating, even for Take out! Always a welcoming atmosphere with enjoyable ambiance.

As a long time customer of Wong's and a fan of Cantonese American food I am disappointed with their preparation of Pork Noodle soup. I'm no expert but I have had it for 70* years. If the cooks there would rinse their noodles in cold water then adding a bit of oil before boiling them they would remove the gummy and sticky starch from them. There's nothing worse than eating raw flour. The new cooks of today cannot compare with the old timers. Seems to me they used to care. read more

Love this Chinese food restaurant. All the food is high quality and very tasty. The place has a feel like your in chinatown somewhere. Very nice ambiance inside. A perfect place to take the family, friends or a dinner date. They even have private rooms for bigger parties. They have a few private booths you can even close the curtains and have privacy in the main dinning room. The price is fair, the good is excellent, the service is great. What more can you ask for. I dont eat pork so I got the Emperors Dinner for 2 that comes with lemon chicken, garlic shrimp, shrimp fried rice and tempura fried asparagus. We got Thai chicken wings and fried prawns appetizers also. Everything was delicious. They even have a separate entrance for a deli with food to go. They are easy access right off the freeway. I love everything about this place. I highly recommend it. read more

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My first time ever coming here and the place is very nice. The atmosphere is extremely comfortable. The server Hugo really took care of us. We had the Szechuan chicken and the Kung pow chicken. They were both delicious. Can't believe I've never been here. I will definitely be back soon.It's read more

most racist place i have ever been. never have i ever been yelled at to go sit back down when asking a question. skipped over my order which was 4 items. waited 30 minutes watching every number after me get their massive orders! calling this place out because oh my lord; if you want to waste money, time, patience please go right in they will treat you like shit!! especially if you're white. i hate leaving bad reviews but no one no matter what color you are deserves to be treated they way they treat people. read more

I come to the Dave Wong's deli almost every week and usually have a great experience. Their prices are reasonable, portions are decent, and it's a convenient go-to spot for a quick meal. However, my most recent visit left me a bit confused. I stopped by for an evening dinner and was met with a rather curt interaction from the gray-haired lady at the counter. I asked for a two-item combo, which has always been an option--even just a few weeks ago--but was told it no longer exists. Instead, I was informed that I had to pay for a three-item combo and get a double portion of something, which didn't quite make sense to me. Their website states no change. See my screenshot of their online menu. Additionally, I noticed some inconsistency with how extra sauce charges were handled. Some customers were charged $0.18 per container for sweet-and-sour sauce, while others were not. It would be nice to have a clear, uniform policy on this. They have asparagus in season right now and give you small ends of it rather than full strands. No pricing found on the menu but that it's simply a "special." Another small issue is the checkout process. Whether you order ahead by phone or walk in, everyone has to go through the same line, meaning calling ahead doesn't necessarily save you any time. Despite these minor frustrations, I'll continue to come to Dave Wong's because it's convenient and generally a solid spot. A few small improvements in consistency and customer service would make the experience even better. read more

Dave Wong's Restaurant - Proof of the 2 Item Combo on their website - 3/18/25. Apparently not available at the deli in person. - Chinese Near Me - Stockton, California

When we have family get together and craving Chinese food, Dave Wong's is definitely a go to. Our favorites are the garlic fried chicken, Mongolian beef, beef broccoli, house fried rice, and wok charred green beans. The food is always on point and hits the spot. Service is always pretty friendly whether we dine in or grab it to go. read more

Placed large order for pick up. The food was hot and ready on time. The food lacked flavor , everything tasted the same. The sauce for egg rolls had too much vinegar. Disappointed read more

Fresh tasty dishes with fresh ingredients. Very accommodating wait staff. The place offers a very personal feel inside. They also have personal enclosed booths for privacy upon request. Also if you are in a hurry, they have a fast food hot item limited menu store attached. We always enjoy our visits. Fair pricing read more

Dave Wongs have been a fine dining Chinese food experience for years and I am pleased to say, over 30 years of going here and the food quality, service and ambiance has not dropped off! The original owners wanted to retire and sold the restaurant to several of the original servers ( waiters & waitresses) who still work there as working partners because he was confident they would keep the original quality of food and not take shortcuts to make their money back fast and he was right! Their private booths with privacy curtains are my favorite!!! This is a must try! My apologies, I have no pictures for you, I was way too anxious to dig into the food! Make sure to order the Chinese barbecue spare ribs! They're known for them! They're delicious! read more

Very rude ladies who answer the phone for to go orders. They charge extra for every single thing. I didn't want meat in my fried rice so I asked for garlic egg fried rice and they wanted to charge me $2.00 extra for garlic?!??? That's absolute crazy. I used to love coming here but they have seemed to become way too greedy with extra charges. There are way too many great spots in Stockton with similar food to get charged extra for nothing and rude service. read more

I've been coming here since I was a kid and it continues to feel like home whenever I'm in the area. Try the lemon chicken, egg rolls, Szechuan chow mein, and tidbits. Everything is incredible here. read more

I love the food here and the ambiance! The food is priced well, always fresh tasting, and I love the seating area where u can close the blinds for a private experience, if u choose. It's always nice when I come I will be back soon! read more

Decent Chinese food in Stockton, black pepper jumbo prawns were delicious. The garlic fried chicken was very good too. Fast efficient service and overall good food. read more

we ate there a month ago for the first time and it was delicious. Same time of day like at lunchtime. after a appointment in Stockton, we went there Thursday, July.9 I ordered a lunch special consisting of pork, fried rice, almond chicken, and four prawns. fried the prawns were good. The almond chicken could've been called celery 80%, almonds stale. about five of them in the mix. -very cold and not tasteful maybe four pieces of chicken all served in a "dip-sized" bowl. The shrimp were good cause they were fresh out of the fire. The rice was non-appetizing. It tasted like nothing and was cold. Also very very disappointed. I doubt I'll be back. Carol Nagie. also the waiter never smiled and acted like we were putting him out!!! read more

The best Chinese food in Stockton and I've tried probably all of them. Non compare to this Cantonese style of cooking. I can say the food was better under previous ownership but it is still satisfying. read more

I stop here for lunch when I'm in the area and wanting Chinese food. They make food consistently in the deli so you know it's fresh. When you walk in, you can see all the food lit up under the heat lamps. You take it they take your order and the order is up in about five minutes. I got their lunch combo, chow mein, fried rice and garlic fried chicken for $8.30. It's a good amount for that price. You gotta check it out. read more

Dave Wong's Restaurant - 3 item combo lunch - Chinese Near Me - Stockton, California

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Dave Wong's is good Chinese Food! We don't get good Chinese food...where we live... so we have to Stop in Stockton anytime we're driving through. The service is also Excellent!! Nice & helpful staff. Great mood & ambiance. Nice Bar to enjoy too! read more

The good: Service and price was on par with what one would expect for an upscale-ish decor type of Chinese restaurant. Decent selection. The not so good: The food taste was just ordinary. Nothing mind altering or memorable. Tasted like your typical cheap Chinese food. Ordered beef chow fun dry and got a wet goopy dish with overly soft noodles. The beef was good. read more

1st off I can't believe I hadn't written a review of Dave Wong's...I have been coming here for years and moved away. Came here last week and to be honest I was generous with the 3 star. To start service was very awkward. Not very friendly, didn't speak great English to understand her and almost zero personality. To start my daughter asks for a drink menu they don't have one even though they have a full bar. Then she asks how about some specialty drinks she couldn't tell us and said they didn't have any? For this part to be honest 1 star. Food was just ok...over sauced and not greta flavors like I remembered. Atmosphere and ambience inside is always good but the lack of service and flavor in the food wouldn't have me rushing back. I remember this place as such a treat and left this week feeling ripped off of a memory. read more

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5/5 experience at Dave Wong's! This was our first time here and we couldn't have asked for better service. We chose the bar area in order to be seated faster, and we are so glad we did! The bar room is so cute and clearly a local favorite. We were enjoying watching others mingle with the staff as if they're there every night. Our food was fantastic! We asked our waitress for recommendations since we had never been there and we were happy with our plates. I think my favorites were the fried rice and the egg rolls (not pictured). My lemon drop was also great! Overall, we really enjoyed our experience and would love to come back! read more

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It has been several years since I have been here. This used to be the BEST Chinese food but the quality has gone way down. First time in 10 years that I have sent food back. We didn't have them replace it. Most of the dishes had a funny taste. It seems like they are using cheaper ingredients. Service was polite but slow and we got left at our table for 20 minutes. I have been here over 50 time but I don't think I'll be back. read more