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    4.0 (44 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Monika C.

    I took the advice of fellow Yelp buddy Elvine and decided to give this unassuming spot a try. HELLLLLLA GOOOOOD! The food was fresh and aplenty! I paid $9 for hella food! I would definitely go back, the food was pretty good for a steam table set up. This place seemed really popular with the locals! Give this place a shot, it won't disappoint!

    Nadav M.

    It does the job very well if you're in a hurry. It is Chinese fast food so keep that in mind. Customer service was nice. They explained the menu and even though they were closing we were not rushed at all. They did Had items that were out because of the time of day but it was still fair. They also sell boba milk teas which I opted for the boba and the jelly. Food is tasty and nice. Very good flavour. Some items are greasy and fried. Not the healthiest but can be comfort food for many. For what it is, they execute it well. Felt comfortable, safe, and happy with my food. Fruitvale station is near and AC Transit 1T and 54 are accessible with some city bike docks.

    Fried rice, chow mein, curry chicken, piece of fried fish, kung pao chicken, sweet chicken (orange?), shrimp w/mixed veggies
    Mia S.

    The food is delicious. So far, every surprise bag order has not disappointed. In fact, they've exceeded expectations in amount, flavor and value. A surprise bag is ordered through the TooGoodToGo app. My son moaned the entire time he ate on our first shared meal. That speaks volumes. He's a finicky guy. There's a wide variety to choose from on the steam table buffet. The staff are nice and service is fast. It's your typical fast food Chinese restaurant. There is booth style seating. However, upon my three encounters I've only seen people coming in for to go. Parking can be challenging. The restaurant is located on busy E. 14th aka "International Blvd" in the Fruitvale district.

    Chow Mein,  fried chicken. Broccoli Beef....combo meal
    Steve D.

    The other day I was in the Fruitvale District of East Oakland, and saw Lucky Chef Chen on International Blvd. I saw that it had 4.5 stars on Yelp. Maybe this place is worth a try. This is Chinese fast food. It's prepared foods that sit in warmers. The place was pretty clean, and the lady behind counter was nice and polite. I ordered a 3-item combo meal of Broccoli Beef, Fried Chicken, and Chicken Chow Mein. I'm going to agree with the Yelp score, this food tastes good and you get big servings. The chow mein is the big ropey egg noodles. I got 4 pieces of crispy fried chicken. The broccoli was cooked tender, and I had 3-4 pieces of beef. But in general, this kind of chinese food isn't too healthy. It's greasy noodles and fried foods. If you want healthy, you might order the broccoli beef with steamed rice. Or order a veggie dish with steamed rice. But if you're in a hurry or just like combo plates, Lucky Chef Chen is worth a try. I didn't see any off street parking, I think it's street parking only. located on International Blvd between 35th and 36th Avenues

    Thai Milk Tea Nasty as hell Thai tea not supposed to be brown bruh

    Nasty asf Thai tea not supposed to be brown don't taste nun like it more regular tea idk and if this is milk tea take the sign that yall sell orange Thai tea

    New name, same food
    Victor G.

    Lucky Chef Chen takes over Frannie Express' space. infrastructure, menu looks same. offerings: Chinese fast food/order from menu, Hawaiian BBQ eats: lunch special (4.99) steamed rice with one entree -Broculli Beef was fresh, tasty, not too much sodium. -most proteins were breaded, deep fried so fast. takes out: -Hawaii BBQ available for take out, didn't see it on steam table. -just take out, no dine in or out.

    Shrimp fried rice (spicy orange chicken) and bbq grill chicken with chow mein!!!!

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    Nice lady poor food, won't be back, greasy and not good the flavor. Sad but that's what I get for listening to a IG person

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    11 months ago

    The portions are HUGE and soooo GOOD!!! Food tastes fresh and is still hot on delivery.

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    The place was very dirty, flies everywhere! Fish was very cold and the rest of the food lacked flavor.

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    1 year ago

    Food was really good and i ordered off the app too Good to go really affordable pricing!!

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    2 years ago

    Food Is to die for they put a lot of attention to what is served. I love this place. Great value for the price.

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    2 years ago

    Good portion of Chinese American food.... Huge serving with its cheap cost !!! Lovely and nice cashier working in front....

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    Nice people and good food. They give large portions so much so they use tape to keep the lid closed.

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    3 years ago

    Good portions! Ordered catering as well and every dish was really good! The customer service was really great as well

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    My friends and I decided to order delivery from Shan Dong, which is one of my favorite places in…read moreOakland Chinatown. This time, we ordered a few dishes to try - the classic sesame paste noodles, Shan Dong chicken, the fried rice with shrimp, and the hot spicy eggplant. Since we did order delivery on a busy Saturday night, it took a little over an hour for our food to arrive. The food was expertly packed and we were given plenty of utensils and napkins. The sesame paste noodles are one of my favorite dishes here, there's a balance of sweet and salty offered in the creamy sesame paste sauce that's so addicting. I've always been a big fan of the hand-pulled noodles which are thick, bouncy and chewy. The Shan Dong chicken is deep fried and coated in a delicious sauce. It is more of the sweeter side if you're looking for something that's spicy. I appreciate that we were given large pieces as well! The fried rice with shrimp is amazing - I love the crunch of the green onion, the softness of the fried egg, and the texture of the rice and veggies which weren't soggy and still held a nice bite. Last but not least, the hot spicy eggplant was a great choice because it's usually the trickier dish to cook as eggplant can turn really soft and mushy. I was delighted that with the way it was prepared, the large eggplant pieces still held a tender texture that did not fall apart. I also enjoyed the sauce that was paired with the eggplant, which is oyster-sauce based and added a pleasant sweetness as well. I'm always looking forward to my next visit and I love supporting Shan Dong!

    This place is just as un-fancy as it is delicious! Come mentally prepared to be kind of cramped and…read moreto eat in a somewhat chaotic atmosphere. Who cares though, because once you get your food, nothing else matters. The service is fast and efficient. The prices are super reasonable and portion sizes, generous. The noodles, dumplings and everything else we ordered was incredibly tasty and had that wok-infused flavor. This place is no frills and all taste. We ordered noodles, dumplings, some cold dishes and omitted egg in the veg dishes for the vegans. Everyone had something to eat and honestly for how much we ordered, it's tough to say there's anything you might not want to order. Just go with your gut! We came here after running the Oakland Marathon and left very happy and satisfied. (apologies for not being specific on what we ordered. I'll have to update later once I dig up the photos to post here.) Just come eat here, you'll be glad you did! My only gripe is that I don't live closer!!

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    The duck noodle wonton soup here is worth the trip. Honestly, everything here is delicious. They…read morehave fantastic ricerolls, too. A huge assortment. They close super early, so get there in time for take out for dinner (I think they close at like 6?) Parking is an actual nightmare unless you're willing to pay or walk. But that's China Town for you. Service is fast and friendly. I like that they let me practice my Mandarin. It can feel a little crowded at times, but that's the price you pay for really good food.

    Getting right to it, 4 stars because it's so affordable! However, there are some things I want to…read morepoint out that would actually make this spot more of a 3 star visit. 1. The attached parking garage charges $2/every half hour. Granted, this is no where near SF parking rates, it's still an additional fee. Street parking is super hard to find, and the streets are hectic, but you can test your luck (and patience). They use little tokens now that you have to pay for before exiting. Make sure you hold onto it because a lost token will run you $48 for the day rate. 2. The spot is poppin. It's not a complaint, that's a great thing! However it's really small inside so if there's a wait, you do have to line up in a single file line along a divider wall, where you can watch diners eat. Right next to you is the take out line for BBQ orders. It can get really claustrophobic. Tables do move fast as they're quick to bring out food, however you may be asked to just share a table with someone else. They have a couple round tables for the communal dining, or larger groups (up to 8). This is an ideal spot for 2-4 people. 6+ may cause you to wait longer for seating. 3. The tap water tastes kind of weird. They bring you a hot cup of tea too but the herbal taste is a bit too strong for me. 4. The bbq items are just okay :( I did a 3 item bbq combo with rice for about $21. You get a generous portion of meat, rice and a few pieces of steamed Chinese broccoli (gai lan). No sauce to dip or anything, but they do have a black bean sauce on the table to use. The sauce is pretty salty though, so just keep that in mind when you're adding it on. No spicy condiments on the table unfortunately. The duck was decent, but the bbq pork was a bit too lean for me. It wasn't overly sweet though so that was nice. The roast pork wasn't crunchy at all!! For some reason, they thin sliced it, instead of cut it into cubes. I love roast pork for the crunch so this was disappointing. The skin was more chewy than crunchy. All of the meats were tender though! 5. Fresh shrimp rice roll was hot and steamy and the price is cheaper than some dim sum spots ($7.50 for this one i think). However, you also get less shrimp. The sauce poured on was also kinda thin, and not sweet or umami enough. The rice roll itself had a good chew though, silky but a little thick. It holds up well while eating. The proportion go shrimp to rice noodle is waaaay off though. 6. Wonton noodle soup was good! This seemed like the crowd favorite as most everyone ordered this. The noodle could have had a bit more chew to it, but the wontons were bouncy and the broth comforting. You get a couple pieces of chinese broccoli with this too which is nice. The service was efficient and our main server was nice. She spoke english and actually smiled back. They take card payment too, so that's convenient. You really get some bang for your buck here, but I'd probably stick to taking food to go.

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