My wife and I took my mom here and we absolutely loved it. My traditional Chinese mom instantly became a fan and went out of her way to save a menu to share with my dad for their next lunch date. We enjoyed the Moon Shrimp cake, hot sour soup, sizzling beef with black bean sauce, sautéed green beans and kung pao salmon. They quickly took us in, ordered and served food. You can really taste the delicious wok flavor in their cooking. You. Must. Order. The green beans. They're sooo delicious and you'll instantly be a big fan. Bonus is that they're not spicy so it's perfect for kids. They'll love to eat their veggies after having a bite of this. Parking is confusing, they have a lot behind that's easy to miss. I recommend parking at the end of the block and walk over. read more

Red Hot Wok - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

They are pretty good, it's a hidden spot along El Camino at Palo Alto, I would say the food is good and the price is also affordable I love restaurants that doesn't charge so much specially when you're located closed by University We ordered Squid and KangKong and other dishes read more

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The good: nice ambiance. Staffs were nice The not so good: everything we ordered was extremely salty. I've been to the other location before, and that didn't really hit the spot for me either. The restaurant is hyped up as a Taiwanese restaurant, but it's on the heavier side of seasoning. We ordered two dishes + noodle. It was not a smart idea to order both dishes with the same sauce, because we did not like the house special sauce at all. It was very salty and, according to my dad, too sweet. read more

Red Hot Wok - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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I had a great experience eating at the restaurant. My friends and I came around 5pm on a Saturday. We were the first ones here for a party of five. The atmosphere of the restaurant is wonderful. It has a feel of being seated in a patio when you are not. It has great big window that makes it feel like you are in a patio. Service was great too. I enjoyed the clay pot duck egg dish and braised pork rice. I have been to the location in Cupertino which is a smaller restaurant. I like this location better as the restaurant is more spacious and the atmosphere is wonderful. Great for groups. By the time we finished eating around 6:15pm, the entire restaurant was packed. There was a line waiting to be seated now. Overall, I enjoyed eating at this restaurant with my friends. I would come back! read more

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Great spot! Not too crowded at lunch so got the lunch special super fast. The hot and sour soup was awesome but could've been a bit stronger tasting imo. The bento box is great bang for you buck -- no way could I finish this! read more

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Food 4.5/5 Honestly one of the top Taiwanese restraints I have been to. The salt and pepper pork spareribs is a must order! Came out hot with the perfect amount of crisp. The garlic string beans and hot sour and soup were average. The three cups chicken was a little disappointing because it contained quite a lot of tiny bones, I was also hoping for a more ginger and basil fragrant in the dish. But overall, the portion and the food you get for the price is far better than most Taiwanese restaurant out there. Service 5/5 Came for dinner time on a Sunday and it was not pack. The servers were very attentive and refilled our waters. They even packed our to-go's for us. Ambiance 5/5 Not a very big restaurant but feels very cozy inside. Suitable for all party sizes. read more

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I've been here twice and I've liked my food both times! This place doesn't get very crowded on weekends which is nice, not sure what's going on with the acoustics in the main dining area but it gets VERY loud even with only 50% occupancy. Service is fast and they serve complimentary tea if asked. Dishes do not come with rice but servings are sizeable 3 cup tofu: 4/5 a little too gingery but good texture and flavor Kung pao tofu: 5/5 good flavor and texture we got it 4 out of 5 spice which I thought was really good , could've gone 5/5 for spice too Veggie fried rice with egg: 4/5 tasted like regular chinese fried rice it was p good just a little bland on its own.. needs to be eaten with something else . I did really like the bamboo shoots in the rice though Overall good food, prices and portions, I will be coming back ! note: there's a lot in the back but I always miss the entrance and end up parking around the side read more

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Came by to have lunch at Red Hot Wok, and I've gotta say, it's a solid spot to grab Chinese food. The menu is pretty extensive but we went with 3 items: combo fried rice, 3 cup chicken, and the salt and pepper pork spare ribs. We had asked for the 3 cup chicken boneless, but there was an error and it came with bones which honestly was a bummer bc I had to be super conscious about not biting into the tiny bones. The flavors are good though, just would've been more enjoyable and easier to eat boneless lol The fried rice was good, but could've definitely used a bit more flavor. My favorite was the spare ribs though, great flavor, little pieces of peppers added a nice kick, and good size pieces of meat. I'd get this again but asked for it extra crispy. It's a little hard to find because there isn't a big sign, and space next door looks vacant but once you know where it is, it'll be easy to find. Plenty of street parking while I was there. From a price and portion standpoint, I thought there's good value there. We definitely had enough to take some leftovers home. read more

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I've been to and loved the Cupertino location so I was ecstatic when I found out there was a location in Palo Alto as well. Happy to report back and let y'all know this location is just as good as the Cupertino one! Came to introduce my friends to some SUPER yummy food and Red Hot Wok did NOT disappoint. Here's everything we ordered (we loved all of them!) - Three Cup Chicken (with bones in): 10/10; a must EVERY time - Salt and Pepper Spare Ribs: probably some of the best ones I've had in a while - Tofu with Salted Egg Sauce: this is in the veggies section haha but YUM; the sauce is ADDICTING - Sizzling Beef w Bamboo Shoots: I'm not the biggest bamboo person so I'm surprised that I loved it so much - Taiwanese Sausage Fried Rice: flavor was so tasty BUT wish the sausage was a little crispier (still tasty tho) - Braised Pork Rice Bowl: shouldn't be a surprise but this was also a hit! - Mango Shaved Ice: honestly, I was a little skeptical (and so full from everything else) when we ordered this but honestly was the best way to end the meal. Balanced everything out and loved the amount of mango they gave us. Other than the amazing food, the service is great and it's a clean restaurant! Parking isn't my favorite but there is usually a pretty fair amount of street parking. read more

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I came here with two friends and it was mostly empty at 7:10 pm on a Tuesday night! Good: - Food came out fast and it's as good as I remember! - The egg tofu was so chewy and soft, and savory! - The veggies here are tasty and healthy - The fried rice was flavorful and well salted Bad: - It was hard to flag down a waiter - Not a big fan of the salted egg yolk dish in the clay pot - just had a bit too strong of an aftertaste for me Overall it's a casual place with good Asian food and predictable quality! read more

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Went for Weekday Lunch Special Food - 5/5. Soup was sweet and sour with a bit of umami, mostly from the tomato. Its consistency was standard with a good mouthfeel. Pork chops were savory with a nice bite. The seasoning was just enough to elevate the rich flavor of the pork. The cabbage side dish had a delicious umami flavor that came from shrimp and the potato side dish was soaked in a soy-based sauce that gave it a strong taste. I was amused by the fact that the potatoes were actually french fries, meaning they are being creative with whatever they have on hand. The results were yummy side dishes, so in a way, it showcases their culinary skills. Rice was fluffy and the pickled mustard greens were a great palate cleanser. Service - 4/5. Quick and courteous service. They served the soup before I even ordered; I must have a 'orders lunch special' look to me. Value - 5/5. They have a good selections for their lunch special, all ranging between $15-$17. Each comes with your choice of entree, soup, rice, pickled greens, and two sides. I really enjoyed the variety and the portion sizes were substantial. Great lunch special! Parking - Street (Free) read more

Red Hot Wok - Tomato Soup - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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This is a very unassuming restaurant off El Camino in Palo Alto that serves authentic Taiwanese food at very reasonable prices. What we got: - Minced Pork Belly over rice (Lu rou fan): Tender, flavorful chunks of pork belly with egg, mustard greens, and a bowl of rice. Delicious. - Sacha beef + veggie: Super flavorful dish, not overly salty, with tender pieces of beef - Salted duck egg yolk tofu: Fresh, silky tofu with great flavor and a departure from the "regular" salted egg yolk dishes you may be used to seeing at restaurants Waitstaff was super attentive/polite and the food came out quick. Definitely a winner over here if you're craving Taiwanese food in the area. read more

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My kids love the ground pork rice bowl so I thought I give it a try. I was too lazy to go to Palo Alto , so decided to order through DoorDash . Ground pork rice bowl -- very good and comforting. The pork is essentially stewed pork and pork belly, very tender and juicy, the pickled vegetables also provides the flavor a perfect balance of crunch and tartness. The egg was a bit too tough. Clams in black bean sauce -- the clams were tiny but the taste was good and fresh. String beans -- nicely wok blistered , tender and crispy. Three cup chicken -- this was the least favorite. The chicken came with bones as advertised but the meat was tough and the chicken didn't taste as fresh. Overall a good Chinese restaurant and I Wil come back to try other dishes. read more

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Red Hot Wok is the go-to choice for Chinese food for my husband and I whenever we happen to be in Palo Alto, usually after visiting Stanford. We really like their menu selection and the service here is really fast. We've dropped in as late as 8pm on a Wednesday (they close at 8:30pm) and we've been out of the restaurant by the time they close....maybe this is also a testament to how quickly my husband and I are capable of eating, haha. Prices are pretty reasonable for the Bay Area; portions aren't HUGE though, and somehow we feel the to-go portions are even slightly smaller than dine-in. Our favorite dishes here are: - 3 Cup Pork Intestine: soo flavorful and a must-try if you like pork intestines (don't knock it 'til you've tried it!) - Stir Fried Eggplant in Garlic Sauce: the eggplant is super tender! Overall, RHW is solid and will continue to be a Palo Alto go-to, but we likely wouldn't go super out of the way to get here! read more

Nice traditional Taiwanese place that serves Taiwanese style bento boxes! We went for lunch so all got the lunch special, which we would highly recommend. The home special bento box included a variety of meats, including Taiwanese sausage and pork chop, which were both great! The pork chop was especially crispy and good. The accompanying vegetables were also a hit as well. read more

Red Hot Wok - Pork Chop Bento Box - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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I love Red Hot Wok in Cupertino and I'm so glad they opened up one up here. They have awesome lunch specials where you get a couple of nice sides. I'm regularly ordering the 3 cups chicken, salt and pepper pork, any of the noodles, green beans, lamb, anything satay. You really can't go wrong ordering here. I really like the sizzling tofu in black bean sauce with rice. read more

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So my partner said the Cupertino location is much better. Red Hot Wok is hit or miss and I've dined in and gotten take out. Their three cup chicken is pretty dry and it's supposed to be their main signature dish. Also tried the kung pao shrimp which was OK Pricy though for the portions you get. Haven't tried much else besides the shrimp toast which was pretty good. Would like to compare to the Cupertino location next time. read more

I love the Red Hot Wok in Cupertino and so I wanted to come here to try the (relatively) new location in Palo Alto. This location is better in some ways and worse in others...and I do prefer the Cupertino location. However, Red Hot Wok Palo Alto does live up to its name - delicious and piping hot Taiwanese food that is cooked super quickly! Both locations have talented chefs and efficient service. Below, I will go into detail the differences between each location: Palo Alto (here) is better: -- plenty of seating and large interior. Cupertino in comparison is much smaller. -- seems like it has more servers Cupertino is better: -- SOMEHOW the food is slightlyyyy better in Cupertino. Both my fiance and I agree. don't get me wrong, the food here in Palo Alto is great, but the Cupertino food is just next level delicious. Better cook and flavor. -- Ambiance. The decor in Palo Alto is plain in comparison. I like the homey benches in Cupertino -- special menu! I could not find the special menu at Palo Alto, while the Cupertino location has daily specials on a chalkboard. read more

Red Hot Wok - Hot & sour soup, eggplant, braised pork rice - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

On my day off work, I came here with my girlfriend for their weekday lunch special. We had the house special bento box and three cup chicken bento box. Everything was cooked well and neatly packed into a white plastic compartmentalized tray. Each bento had rice, preserved vegetable, soy sauce crinkle-cut potatoes, cabbage and carrot, and the main item. read more

I was very happy to know that Red Hot Wok opened another location from Cupertino! This is most authentic Taiwanese cuisine I tried in Bay Area. Definitely revisit often!! read more

This place was delicious, I must say. Some solid Taiwanese food in Palo Alto. - 3 cup chicken: very flavorful and saucy. The chicken absorbed the sauces, although it wasn't the softest - beef: the stir fried beef on the other hand, was so tender and cooked perfectly. - pineapple fried rice: I thought it was pretty standard, but still hit the spot and large portions. - overall great service. dishes were on the saltier side but tasty for sure! read more

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Such a delicious and comforting meal! Was really excited to discover this spot in Palo Alto. There was no wait for a table around 6pm but by the time I was leaving there were people waiting to be seated. Very cozy interior and great service- so attentive and quick. I got the shrimp fried rice, pork with kang kung, and green beans. All had such generous portion sizes and great flavor. Such good value for the food, especially in the Palo Alto area. Definitely will return to try more menu items soon! read more

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Yay! I didn't know they opened Red Hot Wok in Palo Alto (border). We came here for lunch after a morning of tennis. Luckily we were able to get a table for a party of 6 during lunch time. It wasn't too busy honestly. There's also a mix of indoor and outdoor seating. Once you sit, they hand you paper menus and will give you a few minutes to order. The service here is good - you can always ask them questions and they don't seem annoyed despite how busy they are lol. We ordered a soup, 1 veggie dish, and a couple other proteins for the table. I don't think I took pictures of everything, but everything I did have was delicious. Would do I suggest? Hmm. Soup for sure. I don't think you can go wrong with anything. Just make sure to get white rice since some of the darker sauce dishes gets salty! read more

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I could have Red Hot Wok every week. Just wish it were closer. The Taiwanese dishes here are the definition of comfort food. Everything is so delicious. My bar is pretty high for Taiwanese food coming from LA, but this is the kind of food you would find in Taiwan. Some of my favorites are their tofu with egg yolk, fried pork chop, satay noodles, leek with Taiwanese sausage, and sautéed gourde with garlic. Don't forget to save room for dessert! They have several options for shaved snow. We always top off the meal with some shaved snow. Service is always quick and there's never a wait. Good for small and large groups. read more

Red Hot Wok - Always hits the spot - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Super authentic Taiwanese flavors! One of the pillars of a "solid" Asian restaurant is if I see older Asian families eating...and that was definitely true . We got the sizzling beef hot plate which was delicious! Healthy-sized beef slices within this delicious savory marinade--I did find the beef to be a bit tough, perhaps being overcooked in the hot plate. Loved the baby corns and found myself trying to fish through the dish to find them hidden amongst crunchy bell peppers and onions (which I thought was a bit undercooked). I thought there was too much sauce for my liking and found myself trying to get rid of the sauce from the food bits. We also got the House Special Grounded Pork Rice Bowl which was so yummy! It's one of their recommended items and I found the pork to be so melt-in-your-mouth tender. There was a decent amount of fat, but the veggies help ease some of the heaviness from the fatty chunks of meat. I thought the ratio of meat to rice was a bit off (too much rice). Staff are very respectful (and move fast!) and food came out in like 10 minutes. Will be back soon! Parking was along the busy El Camino Real but there were quite a few spots. In the past, I'd drive by and there'd normally be a wait during peak hours, so plan accordingly read more

Red Hot Wok - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Yummy Taiwanese restaurant with a large variety of dishes! This is their second location; the original one is in Cupertino. We ordered their seafood sizzling plate and a squash vegetable dish. Both were delicious with a good amount of seasoning/flavor, not too salty or oily. Service was fast and friendly. We parked on the street on El Camino, but there may be a small parking lot in the rear. The side streets also have plenty of parking. read more

Red Hot Wok - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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Great Taiwanese food place in Palo Alto! Came back to this restaurant multiple times, their food is really fragrant but not too greasy. Would recommend! read more

Red Hot Wok - Bamboo shoots and pork - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

This place was recommended as a hidden gem for bento boxes, so we decided to check it out. We opted for takeout, and even during lunchtime, it wasn't very crowded. If your total is under $25, they only accept cash and won't take credit cards. So, instead of ordering just one bento box as we had planned, we ended up having to order two. The food was tasty, clean, and generously portioned, with the Taiwanese sausage being especially delicious. There's plenty of seating inside if you prefer to dine in, and there's also a parking lot in the back, making it convenient to park. However, I can't say the overall customer experience was great. It would be much better if they made the payment options more convenient. If I don't have cash on hand, I probably wouldn't go back. read more

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Ordered take out (which came out on time) and the food was on spot. The portion was consistent with dinning in. Besides our must-order house special grounded pork rice bowl and moon shape shrimp cake, the lamb in satay sauce was an amazing find. read more

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This location seems a lot less busy than the original Cupertino one, but the menu and quality are consistent -- I came here in a large group so got to sample several different dishes, all of which were solid. Generally, we tend to order one dish per person plus a bowl of white rice and an order of lu rou fan (house special grounded pork rice) to share, which comes out to be a good amount of food at a reasonable ~$20 per head. I particularly enjoy the STIR FRIED SILK QUASH WITH SALTED DUCK EGGS ($16.95), which I don't see at too many restaurants. The HOUSE SPECIAL GROUNDED PORK RICE BOWL ($12.95) is also a popular must-order, and incredibly flavorful albeit perhaps a little oily and heavy given the generous sauce serving. The fluffy MOON SHAPED SHRIMP CAKE ($16.95) is another bestseller that's definitely worth a try, but I actually prefer the simple BAKED EGG WITH SHRIMP ($16.95). Otherwise, I personally prefer other dishes to the three cups clay pots, but those tend to be crowd favorites so we usually always get one anyway -- I recommend the chicken. The mango snow ice also makes for a super refreshing + sweet but relatively light dessert, with a good portion for sharing! All in all, while this isn't necessarily the most memorable or special Asian food in the area, it's a tasty, no frills spot at good value, and (admittedly without much competition) easily the best local option for Taiwanese food read more

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The overall rating is only considering food, not the service or price My opinions: - Deep-Fried Pork Chop: (9/10 - Great) - Three Cups Chicken: (6/10 - Fine) - Too many bones. I know that's not uncommon in Chinese cooking, but this was just too much - Salt and Pepper Crispy Cuttlefish: (8/10 - Very Good) - Sizzling Beef: (6/10 - Fine) - Bamboo Shoot Chicken Soup: (5/10 - Average) - The flavor profile tastes more like "Ginger Soup w/ chicken" - Stir Fried Green Beans: (7/10 - Good) Wife's opinions: - Deep-Fried Pork Chop: (8/10 - Very Good) - Three Cups Chicken: (7/10 - Good) - Salt and Pepper Crispy Cuttlefish: (7/10 - Good) - Sizzling Beef: (7/10 - Good) - Bamboo Shoot Chicken Soup: (7/10 - Good) - Stir Fried Green Beans: (7/10 - Good) Son's opinions: - Deep-Fried Pork Chop: ("1 Billion" - Amazing) - Salt and Pepper Crispy Cuttlefish: ("45" - Okay) Other notes: - Had this both as takeout and in the restaurant - Their parking lot is a little awkward to get in/out of - Cash is preferred - Staff was friendly and accommodating read more

Looking for an affordable AND delicious sit-down restaurant in Palo Alto is like unicorn hunting. Tho, you can easily find overpriced and mediocre food. So, *hands up* emoji when you find one. Soft opening last week is Red Hot Wok in the former Mandarin Roots space. Red Hot Wok is a local Cupertino fav and this is their second Bay Area location. They're open for takeout, delivery (HungryPanda), indoor dining, and patio dining. M E N U Taiwanese Cuisine - same lunch and dinner menu. Affordable pricing with the most expensive dish at $21.95 (salmon clay pot). Lunch Bento Box Special: Choice of protein, rice, two sides, and soup ($16.95) available Tuesday - Friday, 11 am - 3 pm. Complimentary tea for dine-in. Soft Opening Special: Complimentary Baobing, Taiwanese shaved ice dessert; choice of mango, matcha, or taro. Dine-in only. F O O D * 酸辣湯 Hot & Sour Soup (Small - $12.95): https://tinyurl.com/wwmv946s The Taiwanese-style hot and soup hits on a cold drizzly day! The soup was rich, savory, tangy, and mildly spicy (could be spicier). It's chockfull of soft tofu strips, crunchy wood ear mushrooms + bamboo shoots, silky ribbons of egg, and small slices of bacon. Even the next day, the soup maintained a good viscosity and wasn't watery. * 月充蝦饼 Moon Shaped Shrimp Cake ($16.95): https://tinyurl.com/2wme8hk9 One of Red Hot Wok's most popular app for good reason. Think a crispy shrimp ball in a cake form - a layer of shrimp paste draped with two thin wrappers and fried to a golden brown. The shrimp cake is crispy on the outside with a seafoody bouncy center, served with a sweet chili dipping sauce. *滷肉飯 House Special Grounded Pork Rice ($12.95): https://tinyurl.com/2n5ctxrt A Taiwanese staple, the Lu Rou Fan was generously portioned with steamed white rice crowned with saucy, savory braised and gelatinous pork belly, tangy pickled mustard greens, and a soy egg. Minor gripe: heavy handed on the sauce as almost all the rice was covered it in. *三杯肥腸 Three Cups Pork Intestines ($18.95): https://tinyurl.com/3nku7tps I usually go for three cup chicken (be careful of the little bones) but I'm glad we went for the pork intestines this time. It was bomb! The intestines were deliciously rich and chewy, and braised in a sweet and savory broth until it transforms into an umami-rich, sticky glaze. The basil leaves added freshness and a kiss of anise and pepper flavor. So good with rice. * Complimentary 芒果雪花冰 Mango Snow Ice: https://tinyurl.com/bd4t4tyd The mango flavor snow ice (shaved sheets) was refreshing, sweet and smooth, topped with tart diced mango and a drizzle of condensed milk. It does run on the sweeter side so good for sharing with a group if you don't have a major sweet tooth. S E R V I C E Friendly, warm, and welcoming. Fast food service. Sue, the owner(?) was very kind and you can see the smile behind the mask. I asked for boxes to wrap up the leftovers and she insisted on wrapping it up for us even though she was busy. A M B I A N C E Same casual décor and 90s vibe from when this space was Mandarin Roots though the lights are blinding now. The outdoor patio is like an extension of the restaurant and covered from the elements. P A R K I N G The restaurant has their own private lot in back but there's only one way in/out (to fit one car) so personally, I prefer to find street parking on El Camino Real. Overall, I'm glad to see Red Hot Wok make their way to PA serving affordable and delicious legit Taiwanese fare. And, with O2 Valley and MJ Sushi also opening in the last several weeks, hopefully more wallet-friendly restos to come! read more

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Date of Visit: 7/9/2023 Red Hot Wok is one of the most popular Taiwanese Restaurants in the Bay Area. The original store located in Cupertino was opened for many years, and the second store in Palo Alto was newly opened this year for a few months! Bamboo Shoot Chicken Soup $13.95 We ordered the chicken soup with bamboo shoot, the chicken was boneless with bamboo shoot in slices. I personally prefer chicken with skin on and bone in for soup. Pork Intestine Clay Pot $18.95 If you like pork intestine, this is a must-order! Flavorful pork intestine in a clay pot with sauce and basil, super good with rice. Loofah Clams $17.95 Loofah with clams is good too! Chewy and sweet loofah with fresh clams, is the best supplement to all other meat dishes. Rice Bowl with Meat Sauce $12.95 This is one of the most popular rice bowls in Taiwan, with pork belly marinated in sauce, and a marinated egg and pickles on top. Shrimp Fried Rice $15.45 Ordered this to-go for my lunch on the next day. Tasty fried rice with shrimps, carrot, fried eggs, and green onion. Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/red-hot-wok-palo-alto read more

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Just like the original location: amazing! I'm so glad Red Hot Wok is upping the competition for Taiwanese food because the Bay Area sorely needs it. I visited as a party of 3 for a weeknight dinner and we experienced a short wait to be seated. Upon seating, the service was prompt and friendly. We ordered the pineapple shrimp (a variation of honey walnut shrimp), the bean curd & pork & squid stir fry (I can't recall the name of the dish but these were the main ingredients), and a minced pork rice bowl to share family style. Our table's favorite was the pineapple shrimp but my personal favorite will always be the minced pork rice bowl. Despite being located in Palo Alto and their original location still operating in Cupertino, the prices were very reasonable given the quality, portion sizes, and quick service. My group was only small eaters so we ended up with leftovers but if you come with larger appetites, I estimate only one more dish would be needed to fill up a party of 3. Please open more locations around the Bay Area (SF and East Bay maybe?) so I can keep giving you business, Red Hot Wok! read more

Food is delicious! Ambiance is very warm vibrant, a lot of families with kids come here because of the great variety of light flavors! Service is also very fast. My first time having Taiwanese food and I was very impressed! I highly recommend the Chinese spice lamb soup. The gamey flavor that lamb is usually associated with is almost completely cooked out and you are left with a fragrant soup with very tender meat! read more

Red Hot Wok - 羊肉汤 - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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No wait to get in on a Saturday and lunch, and the food is good - lots of flavor, meat is tender, and they have a lot of items that are not seen as often at Chinese places (like the sigua). The tables are a bit close to one another, but the staff are super nice. There's smaller tables and biiiig tables for bigger parties (10-12). You can also pay in cash for a discount. read more

Red Hot Wok - Lamb on hot plate, sigua - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Really glad they decided to open a location other than Cupertino! Sad to see Hunan Garden/Mandarin Roots shut down as I've been eating at that extended family's restaurants for over 3 decades and they're all gone now! The dishes here are a good portion for the pricing; we consistently rotate through all the various 3 cup options including the intestines which they do a good job of cleaning out all the fat inside. 3 Cup Tofu is really good but can be a bit on the saltier side. The shrimp fried rice is a huge hit with my toddler along with the loofah. Definitely can't pass on their shaved snow ice desserts! read more

The Cupertino location is one of our favorite Chinese restaurants in the Bay so we were ecstatic when they opened a much closer location in Palo Alto. Our go to's include the three cup chicken (5/5) which is a MUST order. I love the savory, slightly sweet sauce, the fragrant notes from the Thai basil, and the tender chicken. It's one of their most popular dishes, and for good reason. Their Taiwanese sausage fried rice is also solid and a good carb-filler for little kids. We also like their braised pork over rice, also known as Lu rou fan (4/5): typically the pork used is ground pork but here, the restaurant minces pork belly, which gives the dish a wonderful richness that is super flavorful and homey tasting. For vegetable sides, we like the fried green beans in garlic sauce and stir fried eggplant with basil. We've also gotten the sizzling beef, which I found slightly salty but is nothing that a glass of water and a large bowl of rice can't fix. The beef fried noodle in Kang Kung sauce is also yummy. Honestly you can't go wrong here and we've liked nearly everything we've tried! read more

We really enjoyed our meal! The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out quickly. The portions were generous, and everything we ordered tasted great. Definitely a place we'll come back to! read more

A really great spot if you're craving Taiwanese food! I enjoyed their lunch bento special which came with soup, rice, the main entree, and two side dishes. We've also been here for dinner and ordered a la carte before as well. Everything is super tasty. You can't go wrong with your order! read more

Red Hot Wok - Kung pao shrimp bento and the sizzling tofu bento for lunch - Chinese Near Me - Palo Alto, California