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    Kenny's Cafe

    4.3 (394 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Serena C.

    You want Chinese food at a reasonable price and big portions, this is the restaurant for you. We actually ordered: salt and pepper chicken and beef with double mushroom with a bucket of white rice. The beef was tender and I love mushrooms. I would definitely come back. I also ordered a BBQ pork fried rice to go. It was a lot and not bad. The service was actually good, not your typical Chinese restaurant and plenty of parking.

    Ribeye Steak
    Natalie W.

    I had Ribeye Steak with Rice and Peas. For a drink, l ordered Tsingtao. It was really good. The service was great!

    Chicken Noodle Soup

    The food was not good. I got the Chicken Noodle Wonton Soup and it lacked flavor. I went early and everything was clean. The service could have been better. She tried forcing me to tip. Don't recommend.

    Beef broccoli
    Eloy G.

    Stopped by this place while visiting pacific and it was a little hidden gem! The service was amazing and friendly! The food was food and they were big portions as well. The hot and sour soup was on point and overall every meal was delicious. The ambiance was local Chinese diner with great staff. The reason for 4 stars and not 5 was small cocktail shrimp was used for the fried rice instead of the regular shrimp which changes the flavor profile and not as tasty as using the regular shrimp. I know that's picky but it makes a rather big difference in taste. I would definitely be back

    Hanh T.

    This was such an unexpected hit ! We were in the area and I was so hungry ! We found through yelp and first impression was how cozy it is . It's like eating yummy food at home . I can see why locals love this place . If I'm ever in the area I will def stop by again ! Service was quick and friendly !

    Beef fried rice
    Lindsey R.

    Stopped in on a whim during a girls' trip and was seriously impressed! I'm usually picky about Chinese food; grew up next door to the owners of an amazing restaurant in Dublin, CA and haven't found anything that measured up since. Kenny's comes close! We had the honey walnut prawns (crispy, flavorful, and generous!), beef fried rice, salt & pepper chicken (made with white meat, which I prefer), and fried wontons. Everything was hot, fresh, and delicious. Great portions, quick service, and no-frills comfort food done right. I'll definitely be back!

    beautiful d.

    I've been coming here for years!! I have had their food since I was in high school, and throughout the years I always recommend this place to all my friends and coworkers! It makes me happy hearing that they come on their own time because it means that they're getting the recognition that they deserve. Their food have always stayed consistent in the best quality, their staff are always attentive and make the place feel like home! It's always so comforting coming in and being welcomed by everyone! I always try to bring different people in, and those people bring new folks in too! Nothing makes me happier than seeing this place getting the love that they deserve with the amount of dedication and hard work they put in with every table that they serve. This restaurant will always have a special place in my heart! These photos are all taken months apart or even years a part to emphasize all the different people I've shared Kenny's with and just how consistent their amazing food is!

    Wonton and noodle soup with shrimp
    John S.

    Very friendly family atmosphere. Food was quick and fresh. I ordered the wonton and noodle soup with shrimp. It was bland at first, but with a little hot sauce, it was perfect!

    Excellent American/Chinese food, old school vibes, and friendly customer service. Prime rib special on Friday was a great cut/price under $30 for set meal. Salt and pepper fish was flavorful and fried to perfection. They also serve wine and beer, cmon! These are the businesses that should be patronized. Cheers!

    Wor Won Ton Soup
    Steve D.

    640 Crespi Dr Pacifica, CA 94044 I was recently At Kenny's Cafe for a family gathering, and the service and food were just excellent. I ordered the Wor Won Ton Soup, and it was really good. It was loaded with plump dumplings, lots of meats and small shrimps, and chopped veggies. I asked for chopsticks, but they weren't needed. I could enjoy this steaming bowl of won ton soup with just the chinese soup spoon provided. The Mgr was super friendly and came out to say hello and talk about the restaurant. Truly a local success story.

    Generals chicken
    Michele M.

    Why have I never been here before? All the years I have missed having this amazing chinese food. Upon exiting the car in the parking lot, there is plenty of parking, I could smell the deliciousness in the air. We were greeted and seated promptly upon entering and all of the staff we encountered were friendly and smiling. The restaurant itself is no frills and that is just the way I like it. It is often a sign that the food is good. We ordered fried won tons, won ton soup, generals chicken, fried rice and chow mein. Everything was absolutely delicious! The won ton soup was perfect. I told my husband that the next time I am sick, I am going to send him here to get some soup for me. The fried won tons have meat in them, which I really like as some places just fry the won ton alone. They also served hot tea and left the pot for the table. This is now going to be my go to Chinese restaurant.

    Fried Wonton.. took pic b4 all gone.
    C T.

    Been coming by for a while for Chicken cashew nut chow mein, can't get that combo in SF since are go to spot closed a few yrs. back. You get a choice of house soup. We go for hot & sour. Raymond turned us on to their fried wontons. They were tasty. They have a menu for party trays . They were a hit at our family get together as well as the cashew nut chicken chow mein. Like everything else.. going up, price , quality, Our go to spot when driving along Hwy. 1

    Orange chicken, chicken curry chow mein and chicken fried rice
    Blyss L.

    Staying at the Pacifica beach hotel and walked down to Kenny's. We went in with low expectations but were blown away with the great service, delicious food and beyond reasonable prices/portions.

    Kung Pao shrimp with fried rice

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    4.6(278 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Vegetarian friendly
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    Been here twice already and it's been solid both times…read more Food is really good -- fresh, tasty, Clean and comes out quick. No complaints at all. Owner is super friendly and actually checks in on you, which you don't see everywhere. Service is on point. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again.

    I was between the border of South San Francisco and Pacifica and wanted to try a new restaurant out…read moreand I decided on this one with some friends. This restaurant is right off the Skykine blvd and the starting point of entering Pacifica where if you keep going you will hit the ocean and be one with the sunset. This appears to be popular with the locals as we saw many people came in to order takeout. The owner and waiters were nice and checked on us with our meals. We ordered four dishes the beef chow fun had good flavor and texture. The Maylaysian Curry was Cooked with chicken, beef BBQ pork, and prawns along with onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and carrots and had great flavor we enjoyed. It goes great over white rice. Salt & Pepper Pork Chop was Crispy pork chop tossed in garlic and jalapeno was great texture and crispiness but wish it had more flavor to it but overall a solid dish. And k always enjoy a good Eggplant in Spicy Garlic Sauce that was Eggplant sauteed with mushrooms and onions in a spicy garlic sauce was good as well. I hope to come back again to try other dishes. All the diners seem to be having a good time. This is a solid restaurant to come eat here. Yummy in my tummy and I hope to try the Truffle Beef Mushroom Fried Rice and Honey Walnut Prawns with Pumpkin sounds yummy in my future tummy

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    4.4(127 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    02/08/2026 1400 First time here and we were seriously…read moreimpressed. We ordered the dumpling soup and dan dan noodles, and both were . The dumplings were soft, juicy, and perfectly steamed. You can tell they're made fresh. Each bite had great flavor and texture, especially dipped in the sauce on the side. The dan dan noodles were rich, savory, and well-balanced. The minced meat sauce was flavorful, noodles had a nice chew, and the fresh cucumber and carrots added a good crunch. Not too salty, not too oily--just right. Portions were generous, presentation was nice, and everything tasted clean and comforting. Definitely a solid spot for comfort Chinese food. We'll 100% be back to try more items on the menu. Highly recommend if you love dumplings and noodles.

    The service here is fantastic. From the minute we walked in, the one waiter made sure we got…read moreseated, brought out menus for the table, and made a couple more trips to bring out kid friendly utensils, bowls, stickers, and even toys to entertain my little ones. The water cups they use here are also these cute little whimsical mugs in different bright colors. On Thursdays, locals also get 10% off for dining in! You get some complimentary salted peanuts for the table to start. For our food, we ordered the spicy wontons, the pan fried soup dumplings, the pork and tofu in golden soup, beef noodle soup, green onion pancake, and some pork dumplings. They provide chili oil, soy sauce, and vinegar at the table for you. Everything tasted fine, but I thought the noodles used in the beef soup were a bit on the bland side - it didn't really soak up the flavor of the broth. The pan fried dumplings were my favorite dish - they also provide these giant whimsical soup spoons that you can use to eat these - there really wasn't any soup inside that spilled out when you bit into it, but the ratio to bread and meat was good and tasted nice with the vinegar and soy sauce drizzled on top.

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    3.3(434 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    We came here and decided to go with the family set for 2. It ended up being a lot of food and…read morehonestly a really good value for what you get. We left full and still had plenty to enjoy while we were there. One thing I like about this restaurant is the dine in experience. They use actual cloth table covers and serve tea when you sit down, which gives it a more traditional feel. The larger tables also have lazy susans which makes sharing dishes easy and fun, especially when you come with family. The service was fantastic. They made helpful suggestions and also made sure we did not over order, which I appreciated. You can tell they want you to enjoy the meal, not just spend more money. The food overall was really good. I normally do not like hot and sour soup but they nailed it here. It was perfectly balanced and loaded with ingredients like tofu and mushrooms, super delicious and comforting. The fried rice was great and the Mongolian beef was done just right. A lot of places overload that dish with onions and green onions but this one was balanced perfectly. The sweet and sour pork was just ok for me, not bad but not my favorite dish of the meal. Even with that, I was still very happy with everything we ordered. I left feeling satisfied and taken care of. This spot delivers both on food and service, and it is the kind of place I would come back to when I want a relaxed sit down Chinese meal done right.

    This star is strictly for what happened today. I believe in context. My family & I have been going…read moreto Tam's for OVER 25 years! Before Covid, this place was bustling with customers. After Covid, almost NO customers, and quite frankly I've wondered how they've lasted this long. Today, I placed my order, over the phone, and I should have sensed something then. The owner, IN ALL FAIRNESS, has been kind, decent, and pleasant. Hell, I remember us talking about his mom before she passed. But, today, he was so agitated. Walked in. And as I have done everytime, "Hey! How's it going?" An incoherent statement that I could not make out. Sorry. Excuse me. "I don't want to be here." Ummmmm, like on earth, or just at work. AND THE ANGRY DIATRIBE STARTED!!!!! He began to tell me about the exorbitant cost of his property tax, water, and PG&E, which is CRAZY!!!! I offer, "Maybe downsize to a smaller building." In a huff, "I own the building." Then I said, "Well shit is high because of the idiot in the white house." Then I said, "Ohhhhhh you're a trumper!" Ooooooooo WHY DID I SAY THAT He got all in his feels (as they all do), trying to say that is not why. Hmmm. Oh really???? Cuz when BIDEN was in office, shit wasn't this high & I NEVER HEARD YOU MENTION THIS! And you were nicer. So as far as I'm concerned, YOU DID THIS & I HAVE ZERO SYMPATHY FOR YOU!!!!! His ass was alllllllll damn upset, two minutes earlier. Why do you D.A.M. say the same stupid shit? "I didn't vote for this." No, SIR....WE didn't vote for this, but be mad at the right people! Not your fucking customers! I'll be going to Soul Rice! So I suspect Tam's is going under soon!

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    Top Pot - Beef Tongue (must try!)

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    4.6(432 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$$

    Came here for lunch right when they opened. It's first come first serve sitting, so be there when…read morethey open if you can. It's AYCE and located near the beach by a little shopping area in Pacifica. Beautiful area. The hosts greeted us with their great smile and sat us down right away. We chose the BBQ pot (half bbq to grill your meats and soup like shabu). I had the coconut pork bone soup and my hubby had the mushroom soup. Both were very tasty and the spice was spot on. They had a variety of meat choices and yes prime beef ribeye! You can either grill it or drop it on your soup. You can also create your condiments to dip your grilled meats. The rib eye, beef belly, pork belly were my favorites. You can tell the meats were of high quality and were fresh. You only need to grill the rib eye medium rare and wow it's amazingly delicious!!! Also they have a wide variety of appetizer, vegetable, seafood, tofu, I can go on! The Kalbi ribs as one of the appetizer was one of the best Kalbi I ever had. The marinate was sooo yummy and the meat was tender! The service was also amazing! They checked on us constantly and our orders came so quickly, it was unbelievable. Yes we were stuffed and happy! The green tea ice cream at the end cleansed our palette and it was a great dessert to end the meal. Afterwards we walked a few steps and the view of the beach was mesmerizing! This place is one of the best grilled and shabu place I have ever been. Wish we had one like this in SF, but the scenic drive to Pacifica is worth coming here. Mark this restaurant in your bucket list as a must try. You will not regret it!

    We had family visiting, so my husband made a reservation for a party of 14. He called a few days…read morebefore, and I was glad that they were able to accommodate such a big party. Our reservation was at 7pm and the restaurant started to fill up. It's not that big inside, but they also have a few tables outside. Each person had their own burner, but since I was sitting at the end, I had to share it with my mom. Not a big deal since I always like the broth that she ordered. All of us ordered half hot pot/skillet, so we can enjoy both types of cooking. I liked that one person was in charge of ordering for their group to minimize confusion and multiple orders. The food came out quickly for us to cook. I really enjoyed the New Zealand Lamb and all the vegetables. I wasn't a big fan of the sauces that we were able to customize at the sauce station since they were just normal Asian sauces. Overall a great place to come for AYCE. The price was also reasonable - $41.99 per person for 90 minutes. There is free parking available since it's located in a plaza. Our family had a great time which is all that matters.

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