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    Pacific Restaurant

    3.3 (150 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Noodles
    Open 10:30 am - 7:50 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    PACIFIC RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Menu 11/17/24
    Mark A.

    Been going here for years for the fried chicken skin. So good and good prices. Very friendly owners. Open everyday except Monday. No more buffet. It's take out only since Covid.

    Salt and pepper shrimp
    Benito K.

    I don't know why this place only has 3 stars. I live in the area and I've tried every Chinese food place in the area and this is the best place for American style Chinese food. Hands don't the best Chinese food in in the top of the hill area!!!

    Delicious!

    I came here for the first time on Lunar Chinese New Year while walking my dog and this place saved my family dinner! The food was delicious, the portions were generous, the wait was quick, and the lady was so sweet and delightful! I wish I knew about this place sooner but I'll be coming back very often from here on out! So happy and lucky that I found my neighborhood Chinese to go spot

    Ma Po Tofu
    Dexter D.

    Family dinner and we wanted an assortment of Americanized Cantonese dishes for five adults and three toddlers. One of the kids as a food allergy to shrimp so no shrimp tonight! The restaurant is clean, the servers wear uniforms and are friendly. We ordered more food than we needed and almost managed to finish it. There certainly wasn't enough to take anything home. Deep Fried Chicken Wings - 4 - Served hot out of the fryer. Didn't look like much but good flavor. Potstickers - 3 - Pretty much run of the mill. Not bad, not great. Mu Shu Vegetables - 4 - The filling was fresh and flavorful. The wrappers could have been warmer but they worked. Sweet & Sour Pork - 5 - Breaded Cubes of Pork deep fried served with a sweet & sour sauce, bell peppers, onions and carrots. Very yum. Catfish on Sizzling Platter - 5 - a nice variation from beef cubes or prawns on sizzling platter. Pork Egg Foo Young - 5 - I'm not sure that I've ever ordered Egg Foo Young as an adult. We always make fun of people who order it but this version was actually very good! It wasn't loaded with bean sprouts and the flavors were quite good. Tomato Beef Chow Mein - 3 - I really miss Chinese restaurants that have super hot burners under their woks. You need that heat so you can properly stir-fry foods without steaming them. When I was a kid, I remember the noodles, tomatoes, bell peppers and onions all had some char marks on them. No, they weren't burn't, just slightly charred, which changes the flavor slightly and adds texture. Oysters in Clay Pot - 4 - Lots of ginger and onions and I believe there was some daikon on the bottom. Very flavorful. Ma Po Tofu with Pork - 4 - Chinese Soul Food! All you need is a bowl of hot rice. Everyone was satisfied with our food. Even mom had few complaints and she's a professional!

    Oyster bowl. Ok , not a lot of extra stuff in it like other places.  $14-15; only 5 pieces
    Julia L.

    Don't be fooled like us!! Says "Grand Opening", but they're just re-opening after ripping out carpets or something else worse maybe like cleaning up after getting shut down? The moment we walked in, there seemed to be an awkward vibe. We walked in and got weird stares from everyone. Seems like only non-Asians eat here. We were the only Asians the entire time. We only came here because we live super close & thought they finally changed owners. When we first moved here we already tried their place & thought it was gross. Don't expect a smile from the waitresses, a mug face is what you'd get. (Maybe because we're Asians though). The one that serves us seems confused. The only recommendation she made, was a Fail. We were recommended walnuts prawns which is a popular dish in Chinese restaurants. How can something so simple be messed up? Stale walnuts and not so fresh prawns. Why would any decent restaurant serve stale walnuts? It's not like the place was cheap either. That dish was $14. Rice was $6 for 4 people. Usually Chinese restaurants that charge would be $1/person. At one point I was taking photos for yelp & she came out & ask if the food is good. We said the walnuts are stale and the prawns aren't fresh. She said "Oh".. and walked away. LOL. Why do you bother even asking if you don't plan to do anything about it when it's bad? If you can't do anything to fix the dish, at least discount us or something... or maybe from that moment she just realize or decided that we're not gonna be their customers ever again. Didn't even bother asking my parents if they want the food to be packed. We paid for it, we'd like to take something back even if we're not gonna eat it. It's just regular manners to ask. Most places just ask us themselves if we want anything packed, but not here. They cancelled one of our orders that she recommended which was a fish dish that never came. My dad asked for the bill, and that was that. They didn't even bother telling us that she cancelled the fish or ask us if maybe we still wanted it. Just billed us. So, I guess she didn't even have fish. Too bad this place has let us down, because we really do live so close and we always drive past this place when we go out to eat somewhere else. Love to eat close, but it's just THAT bad the vibe, the emptiness, the awkwardness, the strange service. Owners at this place, if you're reading my review... don't hold a grudge for my honesty, but think about what you can CHANGE to make it better, to get more customers, to gain more popularity. It's not about the cost, because people still go to expensive places, but you just have to be worth that price. I know it's tough owning a restaurant and all, just try to look at the successful places. To be fair, the egglant dish was decent but it's suppose to be "Spicy Eggplant". It's not spicy at all. We also requested less oil but it seems to be oilier than the Eggplant of other reviewers. The fish fried in lumps & the oyster pot dish is ok too. I went home to eat instant noodles. True story.

    The Foo dog
    Edwin R.

    It goes to show you, "Never judge a book by it's cover!" This place looks rather questionable from the outside, but once you get inside, you even say to yourself, should I even sit down... but once you actually taste their food, everything else that you had thought off, erased, gone, history!! I was here for a private party. While I was skeptical with each guest served on a buffet style, by the time I got back to my table and took my first bite of their homemade Pot Stickers, it was legit y'all..... it was "freakin" delicious! And take it from someone who have traveled to China many times especially, to the Southern Province of Guangzhou where each restaurants battle for the best pot stickers of their life!! I was also surprised to taste that their Seafood Fried Rice was really, really good!! It was so flavorful that I had to have seconds. I'm not even a fried rice guy either!! All in all, I love Pacific Restaurant's flavorful taste, and down to earth hole-in-the-wall ambiance. It reminded me of places I've eaten in Taisan, China, where regardless which restaurant I went to, everything was flavorful! Until then, be kind to one another and Cheers! ~ :p

    Cem K.

    I've been here once before and it...was... horrendous. Fast forward 8 years? And many reopenings I gave it a second shot after 2, count 2 separate people tell me that it's actually good after the most recent reopening. We went for lunch for their $9.50 buffet. Sounds scary....being under $10 but it really was decent! As a Chinese American, I've never had an eggfooyoung? But my brother schooled me on what that was and I had my very first one at Pacific restaurant. Not bad. They had about 12-15 items, not a lot but well worth the $9.50 that we spent with the great service. Something as simple as giving us more napkins or refilling our tea without asking makes me feel valued and happy.

    AYCE lunch buffet is now $9.50.

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    11 years ago

    Our order serve except rice, waited 30 minutes asked the waiter and she tell us it's cooking. Wow!

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    14 years ago

    Most people dislike the place, I don't eat here often but when I do I order the Lemon Chicken never had a problem with it and taste good.

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    12 years ago

    Excelent food. I tried the egg rolls, chaw fan special And it was Very good. The people are Very nice, its a good chinese restaurant

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    16 years ago

    The food was bad. we liked parf of 1 dish... out of 3. Really sad we were looking forward to good food. Not to be found here.

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    11 years ago

    Found a roach in my cashew chicken. After eating about half of it. There are no good restaurants in this part of dc

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    11 years ago

    Pretty decent food at a reasonable price. Bare-bones decor. Very pleasant and friendly staff. Have rice plates & lunch buffet

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    11 years ago

    The family dinner filled the 3 of us up and was delicious. Will come again and again. Great service

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    8 years ago

    ordered chicken corn soup, did not come with any chicken in it, only corn. 6 pieces of potstickers is $8... bit over priced

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    Ask the Community - Pacific Restaurant

    Do they still offer a lunch buffet?

    No. They are also not sure if and when lunch buffet will be back.

    Hello you can now eat in side the restaurant?

    Not at this time. To-go only. Asked when dine in will be allowed and she said she's not sure yet.

    Is there any lunch buffet going on here?

    No. They are also not sure if and when lunch buffet will be back.

    Do they still offer lunch buffet?

    No. They are also not sure if and when lunch buffet will be back.

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    4.1
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    I recommend coming here to eat northern style Chinese food. The noodles are handpulled and cooked…read morewhen order. The broth was sweet and had depth; you can tell that a lot of ingredients and spices were used to achieve the subtle broth flavors.

    If you're craving a comforting bowl of noodles, this is a great place to go!…read more FOOD: 10/10 The noodles had the perfect chewy texture, and you can really taste the difference with fresh hand-pulled noodles. The broth was rich, flavorful, and comforting without being overly salty. Every bite just hit the spot, especially on a chilly day. The portions were also very generous, so you definitely get your money's worth. They had complimentary sauces and spices for you to add to your dish as well. The only note I have is that I wish the broth was a bit hotter. SERVICE: 10/10 Our server was friendly (and honestly looked familiar???) and efficient, and the food came out surprisingly fast. Everything felt organized, and the dining experience was smooth from start to finish. The waiter gave us a run down of what sauce pairings to try out and what sauces commonly go onto specific dishes. AMBIANCE: 9/10 The restaurant has a clean, casual atmosphere that's perfect for grabbing a comforting meal. It's welcoming and lets the food be the star of the experience. If you're looking for fresh, authentic hand-pulled noodles that are flavorful, comforting, and filling, I highly recommend giving this spot a try. I'll definitely be coming back whenever I'm craving a good bowl of noodles!

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    4.5
    (1.9k reviews)
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    Went back to the time warp that is Jalgalchi…read more My friend and I spent lots of time at the new beauty collection. The purity rep was super patient - going over the different products with us and even gifting us with a little gift set and out with purchase. Michelle helped us with figuring out concealer color and breaking the tie in lip color. We ended up getting two drawings because of our purchase. On to the rest of the store. We got lunch boxes and they were meh. I like the banchan and the quantity of food, but the protein dishes were lacking in freshness - the eel was better than the kalbi, which was just lackluster at best. Will go for the sushi next time. I did score black rice and toasted black sesame seeds along with rice paper. And the gluten free baked goods of course. Until next time!

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    4.1
    (371 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Came here specifically for the Dry Pot, a brothless version of hot pot where everything gets stir…read morefried and simmered together. Noodles, meats, veggies, chiles, aromatics. No water, just pure concentrated flavor. The restaurant gets its name from simmering, one of the essential Chinese cooking techniques, and you can taste that philosophy across the whole menu. The Dry Pot lived up to the hype, but the real surprise was the skewers. Beef, lamb, and chicken, intensely flavorful and rich. I can't stop thinking about them. The potstickers were also way better than expected. Usually a throwaway order at most places, but here they were juicy and packed with flavor. The beef pancakes were fantastic. Golden and crispy on the outside, juicy flavor bomb on thes inside. Both crunchy and a little chewy (in the good way). Came back a few weeks later with friends and ordered the whole grilled fish, which I'd been eyeing since my first visit. It looked magnificent, but it didn't really pop the way the other dishes did. If you love fish it's worth trying, but the dry pot, skewers, beef pancakes, and dumplings are the stars here. We also got a few veggie dishes which were all great accompaniments...but nobody is here for the veggies. A few practical notes. They have a beer tap but it doesn't work, so if you're into beer, they've got a few options by the bottle. Parking is easy since it's in the Serramonte Center, and you can combine it with a trip to Jagalchi, Target, or whatever else you need. Both times I came there was plenty of seating. I'll be back soon, and next time I'm getting the dry pot with their handmade noodles.

    The staff here were very kind. Unfortunately, the quality of the food did not live up to the…read moreservice. Things started okay as we ordered a few lamb skewers as an appetizer which were a little tough, but had a nice cumin and spicy flavor. However, the main course was the biggest disappointment. We ordered three noodle soups and beef chow mein, and they were all extremely bland. In particular, the two fish noodle soups tasted almost identical despite one supposedly having green peppercorn and the other having pickled vegetable. Both were very under-salted and had very little flavor. The chow mein was equally bland, and the noodles were also very mushy and overcooked. I have never found myself reaching for the soy sauce at restaurants, but I did this time, not that it helped much. Overall, the meal felt very unsatisfying. Perhaps we just ordered the wrong items (maybe we should have tried their signature dry pots?) but after this experience, I'm not keen to give this place a second chance.

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    Interior
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