Wow. Authentic Chinese food in the middle of Stockton. Better than a lot of the Chinese restaurants in Pleasanton Dublin, even SF Chinatown near the Bay Area very impressive! Most impressive was the chicken feet. Moist and not oily and very sauce flavored. Not too much salt. Perfect. 8/5 One that stand out is the spare ribs in black bean sauce. Very good. Juicy pork very authentic not too oily. 7/5 The shrimp crepe was very good. Loved the sauce, soy sweet sauce . Just perfect for what I was craving. 7/5 What a treasure in the middle of Stockton. The peach tree in the front made of Jade leaves and porcelain peaches, was a welcome beautiful match for the food and service inside The servers were also mostly Chinese but not at all rude or short like usual. Very nice and attentive. Even the bathrooms were very clean for Stockton let alone a Chinese restaurant 5/5 for circumstance read more

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7/30/26 - I was pleasantly and amazingly shocked when I walked into this place!!!! My sister-in-law has been bugging me for over two years to try this place but I always say no because of its location and always looked dirty. It's right next to the smoke shop and Hammer Ranch USPS. Well, we had to take care of some heavy business and my brother was treating us to a late lunch and asked us where we wanted to go, it really didn't matter to me but I know he loves Chili's, so his wife busts out and says you know that place I have been telling you about, that's where I want to go. I know she has already eaten here either by herself or with her best friend. I know my sister-in-law very well. She doesn't drive but has now learned how to ride the bus and she loves it!!! She had been living here for five years now and just now learning how to ride the bus; and has been riding the bus for years in San Francisco. I have given you a little backstory, so on with the food!!!! I ordered my favorite Mongolian beef, it was presented very nicely and was delicious!!! My sister-in-law had the fish with bok choy and my brother had duck. All three meals were served with rice and came out rather quickly. We all enjoyed our meals and now my brother says he will agree with his wife about Oriental Chef because he too has been putting off coming here. He says that if it wasn't good, he was going to tell her to stop talking about it! My sister-in-law missed her career path, she should have been a salesperson for a boutique because she will say "you will like it" 25 times. I don't know how much the bill was but I am going to guess around $60.00 for lunch. There weren't too many customers there, but they do have a reception area where you can come in and pick up your food. The place was spotless!! read more

Hilariously old school name, wreaks 60s-70s uhmurica. But the peeps here seems to have Cantonese cred. Not high end banquet material but serviceable for most suburban palates. Picked up a call in order as this is my aunts local takeout spot. I glanced at the interior and the place looks seriously old school. Like how divey places in Chinatown SF used to look back in the 70s-80s. They do all the canto classics and even have dim sum (which the locals vouch for), and a few Chinese bbq items which sound like can be quite limited. The hot deli case when I arrived on a late afternoon didn't really have much going on. Won Ton Soup ($14/4*) Totally reminds me of the won ton soups I grew up with. Broth had good viscosity definitely layered, not monotone like most modern soups. Not salty at all which was redeeming yet surprising. Wontons were super soft (too soft for me) but the pork flavor delivered with a nice sesame oil finish. Only a few cut pieces of baby bok choy garnish. May try the Wor Won Ton next time around. House Special Fried Rice ($14/3.5*) Definitely hearty with chunks of whole shrimps, chicken and bbq pork. Rice darkened with soy and did not clump so tossed in a wok properly. Gotta eat it warm/hot tho as when it cools the rice kernels get kinda tough, like resumes being leftover rice. But when warm is kinda protocol fried rice texture. Sauteed Rock Cod with Tender Greens ($17/4.5*) Probably one of my current go-to picks when I'm delving in Cantonese fare. Love how the fish filets are so tender (velveted) and seasoned so minimally that the fish just shines. The sauce is a little sticky but still remains quite translucent and unobtrusive. I prefer a little more slivered ginger but totally a personal preference. Baby bok choy are the 'tender greens' and were cooked perfectly. This can remain a staple for me. House Special Chow Mein ($14/4.5*) I didn't think I was going to love this but I did. Thick lo mein noodles were so QQ and totally absorbed the wok hei and sauce that cooked into the noodles. Not the prettiest but the chef showed me he's from the old school which is a dying breed. But to have been able to taste this type of skill again brought some joy to me, even as leftovers. Next time I visit my aunt and uncle, I'll try and do a sit down meal here as to meet the people behind this gem. I wish there were more places like this in the Bay Area where I live. But that generation that were able to execute this type of cuisine I'm afraid are mostly gone. Round up to a fiver for transporting my taste buds back in a foodie time machine. That's gotta count for something amirite?! read more

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THE CHEF IS FROM SAN FRANCISCO, SO YOU KNOW THIS SPOT IS AUTHENTIC! Opened in 2020, this business is CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED, this is the best dim sum spot I've tried in the 209! Unfortunately prices are similar to San Francisco too, so don't expect dirt cheap prices but for the quality and taste you cannot beat it. And the service is actually so attentive and friendly here! Dim sum all day, but if you order dim sum after 3pm then it's an additional +$1 on all items. Everything is made fresh to order and comes out PIPING HOT! [Beef chow fun $17.99] had a great wok hei flavor, don't be afraid to add soy sauce and chili oil on the table since it does need a bit more salt but the noodles are not overcooked in the slightest and the bean sprouts still have a nice crunch! Good flavor overall, I would get this again [Siu mai $7.25] and [har gow $7.25] were SO GOOD, nice meaty bites, seasoned really well and the wrappers were not overcooked, highly recommend. [Deep fried shrimp balls $8.25] were SO crunchy, crispy, a huge amount of shrimp inside, my mouth is salivating just thinking about it. Definitely need to add soy sauce and chili oil though [Bbq pork cheung fun $7.25] were GOOD! The pork inside is flavored so well and the rice rolls were chewy and not overcooked either! The sauce they add on top is also perfect, would definitely get again Pass on the [deep fried meat dumpling $5.45], the dough on the outside was a bit too dense and overly thick, almost bread like which I didn't enjoy. I wish it had a more mochi-like texture [Shark fin dumpling $7.25] had too much glass noodles inside, I thought it was still raw at first, but it was just a little mushy because of there being less protein inside. Pass [Salt and pepper wings $9.99] were okay, needed more salt and pepper flavor but they were cooked well! Would not get again [Bbq pork bun] was soft, crispy because of the sugar crumble topping and was so savory because of the delicious bbq pork inside! Highly recommend. [Salted egg yolk custard bun $8.25] were so fluffy, heavy on the egg yolk flavor, grainy but still smooth at the same time, really really good and highly recommend this decadent dessert. We also got these [deep fried custard dumplings] that had the same texture as the meat fried dumplings, except it had the most fragrant custard inside! Highly recommend. So glad we have something like this in Stockton, I'm definitely coming back! read more

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Not gonna lie I think this is probably 209 best dim sum food was taken promptly after seated and food came out fast for a party of 10 we order so much food sorry not all food plate was taken but we order dim sum and à la carte dishes. If you're looking for dim sum look no further. Trust me stop looking and go here and eat. read more

Oriental Chef - Seafood Near Me - Stockton, California

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4 order of chicken feet, 2 order of Shumai, 3 order of beef tripe, and 1 order of bbq pork. $85 after tax read more

Oriental Chef - 4 orders of chicken feet, 3 orders of beef tripe, 2 orders of shumai, and 1 order of bbq pork. $85 after tax - Seafood Near Me - Stockton, California

Shoutout to Stockton, CA. Oriental Chef restaurant. I went for dinner with a large group of people. The majority of us never ate there before. So we were going in blind. We ordered multiple dishes.. The end verdict was ... the food was OMG delicious. Classic Cantonese. Anyways... onto the food. +Pork soup- it was simple and a good start to our meal. +Steamed sea bass - dished out from their tank. Steamed to perfection, topped with oil and sauce. Served whole. This was one of my faves. +Lobster-stir fried, chopped pieces. The lobster sauce was so yummy, you might find yourself licking the shell. +Sautéed greens- classic execution and flavor. +Chicken and green beans in black bean sauce-wok fried chicken and blistered green beans with that salty, deep black bean flavor. Mmm. +Beef and asparagus- tender slices of wok fried beef and asparagus in a light gravy sauce. Yum. + Roast duck- they only had half left. So if your heart is set on one, call ahead with your reservation. The duck was roasted to perfection having a classic crisp skin with deep flavors, moist succulent meat. +White cut chicken- a classic dish prepared well served with ginger oil. +Fried boneless chicken- Cantonese style fried chicken with its thick, fried crispy exterior and moist chicken. Eat this hot and fresh! +House chow mein - with thick noodles. Perfectly cooked noodles. A classic comfort dish prepared spot on. +Chicken salad with shredded chicken and jellyfish- shredded white cut chicken with shredded lettuce and jellyfish. The execution was a bit off; I tasted bit of shard bone. The customer service is attentive and polite with cool aloofness. However, the restaurant itself and the shopping plaza has definitely seen better days and could use a refresh. It has a neglected look. It tugs at my heart since I remember when this shopping plaza was first built. read more

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I was actually pleasantly surprised by the quality of the dim sum here. I usually don't follow the advice of local influencers as they've steered me wrong quite a few times in the past. Portions were filling and quite tasty. I used to frequent Dynasty and China Palace, but this place blows both of them out of the water. read more

I do recommend this place dim sum is fantastic also try their salt and pepper fish as well as their chow mein

On weekdays, dim sum is ordered by marking items on the menu instead of having carts come by. Everything is cooked fresh, so dishes come out in waves rather than all at once. That's a plus in my book, but something to keep in mind if you're in a hurry. A few dim sum items are also only available on the weekends. On weekends, there's a bigger selection and the carts are back, which feels more like the classic dim sum experience. The siu mai didn't quite meet my standards, but overall the quality and flavors were solid. We also ordered from the regular menu and really enjoyed the salt and pepper chicken wings, crab and fish maw soup, chow mein, orange chicken, and scallops fried rice. The only real downside is that they still use Styrofoam containers for takeout, which was disappointing. Other than that, the food has been consistently good. read more

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Food was delicious. Very busy though! Came around noon and it was packed. Service is not bad for how busy it is. read more

Oriental Chef - Seafood Near Me - Stockton, California

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I've dined in and also ordered to go. When I'm craving duck or dim sum, I order from here. They give you generous portions. I need to try more dishes to really review this place. read more

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I like their all day dimsum and they have decent dinner options, the staff are fast and can get busy during busy hours. Location is good for family's and big groups plus there's a big parking lot out front. read more

Ok let me says it's been years since we have been here!! After the new owners took over it wasn't as good as before ! But now let me say! I think the food is better than it was before!! Omg the dim sum is the best I've had in Stockton!! There baked bun are alil different but good!! Service is great!! Good to see people from before still working here!! Ambiance is ok for a little place!! But over all it's great!! Check it out!! We will for sure be back to try more things !! I will put pics up for you to see!! read more

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Oh my goodness... after Covid happened and with inflation I noticed dim sum places like china palace and dynasty started making their dim sum portions A LOT smaller, however not this place!! Dim sum size was huge or should I say like normal again! Flavor was good as well and decent prices. This place is a bit hidden tho. Only issue I had was that it could have been a little cleaner. Need to clean front doors and small little things, can make a huge difference when dining! read more

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Much improvement and the food was fresh and hot. So much to choose from and the price is so good compared to my hometown and they Bay Area. We definitely will come back when we pass by Stockton. read more

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Place was very busy. Inside packed with tables looks fairly clean. Served quickly and food arrived fairly fast. The pork fried rice tasted old. Very disappointing I wouldn't order the pork fried rice again. The Mongolian beef was very good the beef was NOT chewy and just the right amount of spice. The lemon chicken was cut into tiny bit size pieces but the flavor was undistinguished. I couldn't tell I was eating lemon chicken, it was a glazed unflavored fried chicken bite. Could have used more lemon flavor. The ginger chicken chow mein was also lacking flavor. Would have been really good with more ginger and maybe sou sauce. Hubby said shu mi was delicious. The steam egg custards were absolutely wonderful! Every bite full of sweet egg custard. The baked egg custard was delicious too just a little too much bread. The steam custard was 5 stars the baked egg custard was 4.5 stars. The fried rice would be 1 star for me. Lemon chicken would and a 3 star lacked flavor but nice fried bite size pieces. Loved they attempted making ginger chicken chow mein as it's not on the menu 3 stars for lacking flavor. Mongolian beef 4.5 stars great flavor and not a chewy piece to be had. Come here for the dim sum for sure! read more

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Go to spot for dim sum in town! The food here is good, service is attentive and great, and there's typically not a long wait. A few favorites that I like to add on is Peking spare ribs and salt and pepper chicken wings. Solid dim sum spot that I recommend to others. read more

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This is the second time I have been here and its pretty good here! The first time, I just went with my hubby. Second time, went with my hubby and his brothers. We came in and was seated right he away. All the employees work there were attentive to us. We ordered beef and shrimp cheung fun, chicken feet, beef balls, har gown, shu mai, and black bean sauce shrimped stuff pepper. Everything was good. We had employees refill water for us without asking. Also, you can order dimsum all day. If you do order between 3-8pm, its $1 extra each other. Which is fine if you want dim sum at night! I would definitely come back here! read more

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The food menu is excellent and the service very good. They also offer dim sum menu to choose from. Restaurant is very clean and server is friendly. We have eaten here many times and recommend this place. read more

Good food and very reasonable price. Most specifically delicious and best service. I would eat here again. And I recommendations.

The dim sum is a must here. The food is hot and fresh and the family dinner is also a must. It is good, price is reasonable with couple of options available. I would recommend. read more

We came back from a long camping trip in Lassen and our friend got some take out dim sum for us here. Let me tell you that I was blown away by how good this place is. I have been to so many places for dim sum in LA, Boston, SF, and other cities and this really can hold a candle to some of these places. I am speaking strictly of their dim sum. The hargow was well seasoned with the fillings and the exterior tapioca shell did not tear apart like some other places. The cheung fung shrimp was delicious. The baked charsiu bao pineapple buns were exceptional. The shioamai were good but not great. Overall this is one amazing authentic dim sum place ins Stockton. It blew my expectations for dim sum and Cantonese food out of the water. I say this place is a must if you come through Stockton and craving authentic dim sum. read more

Not bad dim sum. I came during lunch time on Friday and there was no wait. No carts but they have a menu you can mark to order. The har gow, shu mai, chicken feet, deep fried taro puff, and shrimp rice rolls were good. I'd order these again. Not a huge fan of the pan fried chive dumpling - the dough was too thick. I also ordered the salted egg yolk custard bun and was not impressed. The filling was scarce and the dough was a bit dense. I haven't tried any other dim sum places in Stockton so I can't compare, but this restaurant has pretty decent dim sum staples! read more

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Great Chinese food and a solid menu. The dishes are consistently well-cooked and it's a perfect spot for takeout.

The food is always delicious and the portions generous. We always have a good meal at the Oriental Chef. The two servers do a great job covering all the tables. read more

The service we received here was fantastic. There were only two other tables when we got there for dinner at around 4:30ish so that could have been why the service was so attentive, but regardless, it was great. The food was good. We ordered way too much: house chow mein, House Hong Kong style pan fried noodles (my favorite kind of chow mein), Mongolian beef, Wor wonton soup, the potsticker appetizer, shrimp and chive dumplings, and sesame balls. My favorites were the soup, beef, and sesame balls. Everything tasted good, but nothing really stood out. The gravy on the HK style noodles needed more of something- seasoning, msg, something. And the shrimp and chive dumplings were gigantic and had a thick glutinous rice type of wrap on them and it wasn't bad, just different than what I'm used to. I'm used to the dumpling skin being more similar to like a har gow. I'm really happy we tried something new in the area though. read more

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Food is always fresh & hot. I love the fried dumpling, chicken feet, beef stew tendon, hong style fried noodle seafood chow mein, salt pepper fish filet, best siu mai. Everything is so good! Stop by to try their food. read more

Fabulous Chineses food : dimsum at weekend fancy dinners with BBQ duck . Seafood and all noodles in Stockton Good seatings Lots of parking Good services Good food for all you needs read more

Best war wonton soup & black bean sauce in ribs ,, dim sum great cilantro with shrimp dim sum, the super crunchy shrimp dim sum , excellent service food served piping hot so fresh read more

This place is really good! Very clean and not as busy (at the time we went - 6:45pm). Super nice and quick service. Food portions are big so I definitely recommend coming in with a bigger group and eating family style. We had both dim sum and dinner! We ordered: - Steamed Barbecues Pork Bun - Meat Stuffed Bamboo Shoot Roll - Su Mi (Shrimp Pork Dumpling) - Steamed Chicken Feet - Deep Fried Shrimp Balls - Salt and Pepper Spare Ribs - Beef Chow Mein - House Special Fried Rice - Deep Fried Sole - Hong Kong Style Milk Tea Overall, VERY yummy dinner. I wanted to go into a food coma, i was so sleepy afterwards. Highly recommend the spare ribs and the deep fried sole! I personally think the milk tea was alright for my taste. I originally wanted the Hong Kong Style Coffee and Milk Tea drink however they were out of the coffee. I definitely want to try it next time we come back as I am a huge coffee lover. read more

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Came for dim sum on Saturday. We were early (11:15), so there was plenty of seating to choose from. Booth and tables available. They have cart service on weekends. Good selection of items. We also ordered food from their regular menu. Staff was friendly and attentive. Overall, a good experience, reasonable price for 3 people. Would recommend! read more

Food is good and affordable. I usually call and place my order. When I pick up it's hot and fresh. So yummy!!

very good dim sum, and beef chow fun quick service for a Saturday night no ambiance..lol just a good place to eat and Best Chinese food in the area. read more

Quick stop for some Dim Sum. They open earlier than their posted time and have fast service.

Love their sui mai!!! Prefer it here over china palace. All of their dim sums are high quality. Service is fast, and restroom is always clean. read more

It was dim sum Sunday, the food was fresh and delicious, reminded me of San Fransisco holes in the wall where they serve up the best dim sum dishes. James and I ordered shumi, shrimp eggplant, chicken feet, tripe and soy sauce noodles from the dim sum cart. From the main menu I ordered the fried soul fish and side of steamed rice, the fish was nice and crispy, seasoned to perfection, my favourite parts were the outer fins, it was like eating fish chips, sooo good! I'm so glad we decided to stop by and give this place a try. read more

Oriental Chef - Fried soal fosh - Seafood Near Me - Stockton, California

The timing for take out service was impeccable! The food was flavorful and delicious! Great service!!

My mum always wants to dine here when I come home to visit. In my opinion this place serves the best beef chow fun in town. The wok hei is really good. I don't know what gas range they're using, but the BTU must be crazy high. The dim sum and some dishes like the lobster are good, too. The ladies here are nice and super sweet. read more

The BEST dim sum ever! I come back weekly and nothing beats the taste. 10 outta 10! Big portions, best taste, friendly service and good price read more

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