Haven't been to this place for almost 8 years and good to see it's still here and doing well. Ownership may have changed in between as food quality seems to have gotten better. It's still a traditional Chinese restaurant with a very extensive menu of classic dishes. We had Singapore fried noodles, dry fried string beans, house special fried rice, scallion pancakes, sweet sesame balls and fried eggplant. All quite good, the sesame balls are smaller than the ones you might buy in Chinatown stores so more delicate - and you don't have to eat too much at a time. Only thing is the tea - we had jasmine but it's just one tea bag in a pot so there was almost no tea flavor at all let alone any jasmine fragrance. They could improve on that by at least give you 2-3 tea bags for the pot. Overall quite a decent Chinese restaurant in the area. read more

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We stopped for lunch today after doing a little post holiday shopping and returns. We were greeted and seated immediately. Shun Feng has a large lunch menu with items ranging from $12 to $15. We had the Prawn Chow Mien and Hot & Sour Chicken. The food was fresh and delicious. I love how the staff is consistently friendly and helpful. They check in on you often and keep things moving. They have a computer set up by the register to make take out orders easy and efficient. It's easy to use and our orders always come out in a timely manner. If you need to place an order to go, it's fast and effective. It's a great place to grab lunch or take out! read more

Went for something simple this time around, wonton soup and steamed rice to help feel better after being sick, and had the most wonderful experience with the staff and some guests, it was very warm and welcoming and kind and the soup and rice hit the spot, very comforting. Will be back. read more

Special Noodle is widely regarded as the most popular Chinese restaurant in the city but we wanted to try another area that would serve authentic Chinese food. We decided to give Shun Feng a chance and were not disappointed! It's a nice cozy restaurant with traditional feel and decor. We were seated at the round table and had an amazing family style Chinese dinner. The owners and managers are all from China so it makes sense the food was authentic. We ordered a full slate of items including chicken feet, mapo tofu, beef cold cuts, and much more! Food was good and came out fast. Owners were very kind and provided great service. Pro tip: Traditional Chinese folks can look at the menu by the register for a more authentic menu read more

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Visiting Santa Cruz and was craving Chinese dim sum. Restaurant is clean. There weren't that many customers as we came for dinner. Building is old and the air conditioning unit was near where we were seated, and it was loud. We ordered a few entrees of chow mein, etc., and some dim sum. It was good, but not great. The pork buns were a little dry. Anyhow it satisfied our hunger pains and glad we gave this a try. Lots of parking. read more

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Great food and friendly staff. The woodear mushroom salad is one of the best things ever. The sweet and sour soup is the best in town. And if you are feeling adventurous, ask what is on the secret menu. You can't go wrong. read more

My favorite Chinese food in Santa Cruz. Service is speedy, food is tasty, and price is good. I'm enjoying the maximum American Chinese experience -- lemon chicken, special fried rice, etc. so I can't speak to authenticity There's plenty of parking to eat in if you'd like, though it's been several years since I've done so. From what I recall of the atmosphere, it's not fancy but it is pleasant read more

This is by far our favorite Chinese restaurant in Santa Cruz! I've had season passes for the boardwalk here forever and we just discovered this place a few years ago. I'm so bad a dates, maybe 3 or 4? Years ago? But we've eaten here a million times since and always bring family and friends w us, or take Togo whenever we come into town (about 6? Times a year) we love all of the staff and the main lady (owner?) is the best! She is so cute and friendly and welcoming. Togo and eating in is both great. We are vegetarians, but most of the friends and family we go there w are not. We all love it, meat eaters and vegetarians alike. The restrooms are always very clean and the food comes out really fast and always delicious. The portion sizes are really good and the prices are very fair. Parking is also really easy for dining in as well as Togo. I wish I had pictures, but honestly lol, we eat the food so quickly when we get it that photos are the last thing in our mind lol. We usually drive in after working in our sac offices and are starving when we arrive, so sorry, no photos tonight, but I'll be sure to take some the next time we're in Santa Cruz! read more

Shun Feng is an excellent home-style Chinese restaurant that can make everyone happy! They're a small but cute shop that sports an impressively large menu with a diverse amount of dishes that can appeal to lots of different expectations for Chinese food. If you're looking for more Chinese American-style food like the classic Chinese takeaway items such as chow mein, sweet & sour chicken, egg foo young, spring rolls, and fried rice, they got you covered! However, if you want more "authentic" Chinese cooking, they have a lot of classic dishes that span from Cantonese, Sichuanese, northern-style cuisines, and more from China, so if you're the kind of person who prefers more traditional Chinese cooking, they have plenty to offer for you to! This place will probably be a legit spot for international Chinese students studying at UCSC/Cabrillo. Personally, I think the Santa Cruz area has some okay Chinese restaurants, but they are more focused on either the American style or if they are more "authentic", then they lean more towards the modern style of Chinese food, both of which are great in their own ways. However, Shun Feng stands out to me because they can do both Chinese American and classic Chinese styles very well, and they have a home-style to it that reminds me of a Chinese mom or grandma cooking for you. The service was also great! The staff was so kind to me and spoke both English and Mandarin. I actually forgot my bag there, and they held onto it for me for a whole week before I picked it up. I'll definitely be coming back again to try some more of their menu the next time I am in Santa Cruz! read more

this place used to be my go to back in my college days and i still crave it even long after graduating. ever since my last visit, the flavor hasn't been as prominent. my main reason for visiting shun feng has always been for the boiling fish but this time the flavor was lacking... it looks like they barely add any pepercorn so the mala taste is unnoticeable the rest of the dish is ok too- not as good as i remember it. green beans were good but lacked spiciness. stir fry pork belly is still just as good as i remember overall this place is still delicious but i was disappointed in the lack of mala flavor of the boiling fish read more

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Our favorite spot. Delicious, fast, kids are always excited to go there. We love the steamed buns! The owner is wonderful. Let's support our local family owned restaurants! This is not one to miss. read more

Ridiculously good customer service. Some of the friendliest and welcoming people out there. The food is outstanding. I have been 5-10 times so far and have never tasted something there that I didn't like. An amazing experience with every visit. I live in LA and when I go up to Santa Cruz Shun Feng is one of the things I look forward to every time. read more

Shun Feng - 404. Hunan Chicken - Vegetarian Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

The owners always remember you, I notice they know so many of the regulars and they remember what you like. The food is hot, delicious, and fast. Everything on the menu is great portion to share or to have left overs. I haven't had anything here I didn't like. Definitely a hidden gem in Santa Cruz! read more

Shun Feng - Vegetarian Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Best Chinese food in town! When my boyfriend and I moved to Santa Cruz from New Orleans Shun Feng quickly became our favorite place to eat! Your favorite classics and if you are adventurous try ordering from their white board. During the pandemic I was so lost and scared, I had a lot of trouble going in public. Shun Feng was a great comfort. Not just nourishing our bodies but the amazing staff helped me get through that time. Try their delicious fried chicken, I think their wings are the best in town! Try authentic spicy dishes like pigs feet, duck heads and delicious organ meats or the classics. Tons of healthy options & vegetarian friendly! I can't describe how much the staff brought a sense of normalcy during the pandemic. Now they treat us like family and although I am cooking on my own mostly now Shun Feng is still my favorite restaurant in Santa Cruz. read more

The restaurant has a rich variety of dishes and tastes great. It is really worth recommending. Whether you are dining with friends or family, you can enjoy the meal. read more

Shun Feng - Vegetarian Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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I love this place! I come in for the street noodles at least weekly (if not more). The service is always friendly, even to the point that they helped me one day when my car was having a hard time starting. Go here! You won't be disappointed. read more

Solid Chinese food for sit down and take out. They speak English and mandarin but they cook canton food. Curious I Ordered #666 crispy chow Mein special The noodles came separate with the sauce that's how it was served and That's how I know this place knows what's good. No one wants soggy noodles and this place did not want to serve one the last day before the New Year. Overall I was pleased with this dish and the simplicity of it. For $15 dollars I would buy it again if I'm craving it or try the lunch specials they have over rice. Huge parking lot and indoor Dining The brown sauce tho often replicated never duplicated. read more

Reviewed the wrong place in town when i wanted Golden City on Mission Street. This place I was going to go inside and I noticed no one was inside. Workers waiting for any customers. read more

I sat down here once to dine for the first time because I saw on yelp they have dim sum. I think it was a really hot day, so I was hoping there was AC inside. I didn't notice AC running but for anyone who runs hot maybe keep that in mind. I enjoyed the food I think I ordered 3 different things. The soup dumplings are delicious!!!!! Also, the food tasted great as leftovers. I highly recommend the soup dumplings since it was the dish that I raved about the most. The pork bun dough had an interesting taste. There's a restaurant in Salinas with dim sum and their pork buns are really good. The bathroom is clean and I like the environment of the restaurant. It's also close to some shopping stores, so after you eat it's fun to walk around in the world market. read more

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My husband and I loved the food! The onion pancakes and lotus balls were delicious! We ordered pot stickers, sesame balls, chicken and vegetables fried rice, both the lemon and orange chicken and walnut prawns to go. The restaurant guy even brought the order all neatly packaged out to my car! They were so accommodating and nice! We enjoyed everything! We will be back soon! Thank you! A+ read more

Been here a couple years ago and remembered it was good so thought I would try it again. At first some of the reviews scared me but it was better than I thought it would be. Got here a lil late, around 9pm, but the staff was polite and let us know when their last call would be and still seated us. The place was nicely decorated and calm. Got the classic broiled fish, green beans with shredded pork, twice cooked pork, and house fried rice. Everything was really flavorful! Only downside was that the fried rice portion was a bit small. read more

This is by far the BEST Chinese food in town! I had the pleasure of meeting Jesse the owner! I am a very adventurous eater and wanted to try the pork intestines with duck blood and pickled cabbage so she happily showed me the menu that is authentic and true to the Chinese cuisine and not at all just your average orange chicken. I am soooooo happy that I made this choice! The pork blood was soft, delicate, and earthy. The intestines were succulent, rich, and tasted like the cleanest bacon. It was all balanced by the sour pickled cabbage and all and all I am so happy that I tried something new and true to the culture. We also had hot and sour soup, General Tso's Chicken, and combination chow fun which were all outstanding! The fry on the General Tso is impeccable, perfectly crispy, and light even after sauced. Do yourself a favor, stop by and say hi to Jesse, and try some REAL authentic Chinese food! read more

Worst meal. Three of us came for lunch. It was the worst meal we've had in a long time. My eggplant in black bean sauce was mostly eggplant skin and tough. My wife's chicken with cashews stunk so bad of rotten fish, that she asked them to do it without the sauce, which they claimed was shrimp sauce. When they brought the replacement dish back it had no cashews, still stunk and the meat was clearly not chicken. It looked like some kind of cheap fish. We left hungry and will never go back. Awful experience. read more

Super authentic Chinese food and great service! Food portions are very big and at great prices.

Service was amazing! The waitresses make sure you're taken cared of and you have everything you need. Atmosphere was clean and cozy. And the food, the food hit the spot. If you want authentic Chinese food, here's where to find it. read more

Still amazing salt and pepper wings, chicken chow fun, chicken salad, everything is tasty. This is the one of the best restaurants in Santa Cruz seriously. It's peaceful, the workers are so quick and nice. I like going here. I feel good after too read more

Shun Feng has been our go-to spot for the last 5 years! The owners are incredibly welcoming and make an effort to get to know you. I've brought friends and family over the years, and it always feels like home here. The food is also very delicious and reasonably priced! There has not been a dish I did not like. Some of my favorite dishes include boy choy and garlic, kung pao tofu, and prawns. This space is a gem to Santa Cruz! Highly recommend as a way to get to know this city. It holds a special place in my heart. read more

I have gone at least 50 times, this is some of if not the best Chinese food I have ever had. the owner is amazing and you can tell she loves what she does. As a regular she always comes over and says hi and usually is the one to take our order. It really gives the feeling of family and a respect between business and customer. read more

We came here years ago and remember liking their food. The staff was really friendly and the food arrived quickly, but sadly it was not as good as I recall it. The sweet and soup soup was lacking in flavor but it was spicy. The green beans were just a tad over done. I still ate them and I like that they were Crisp, but the sauce was overwhelming, it was just a little too much. read more

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Food service was very fast, food was hot and staff were attentive. They have a range of beverages and different dishes in each category. The restaurant wasn't too loud or too quiet either. read more

Shun Feng - Beef chow fun - Vegetarian Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

The food was so good! We've been traveling around the area from Sacramento and they served the best Beef Chow Fun :') Everything was perfect and the staff were so welcoming :) read more

The good folks at Shun Feng are the best! Great food, reasonable priced and always served with a smile. Thanks for feeding my family well! read more

Great food and services. If you want actual Chinese food then you should go here because every other place pales compared to Shun Feng. The ambiance is either quiet or some noise but never too loud. read more

The food is great! And the service is superb. I think the owner was there also and she was really nice and accommodating. Will definitely come back when visiting here. read more

This restaurant was able to accommodate my 14 person family on the fly!! They were so patient while taking our orders, serving the food, and even asking us how things were. The food was delicious, and came out pretty quick. One of the best asian restaurants that got a deal from approval from my lucky asian family! read more

We love Shun Feng, very authentic & delicious! This is our favorite Chinese restaurant in Santa Cruz, been coming here for years! We love the 水煮魚，麻婆豆腐。most places only have 辣 spiciness but here also has 麻，so we love it here! My daughter doesn't like spicy food but the 玉子豆腐蝦 really wins her heart! Enjoy! You will like their food here! read more

Shun Feng - 水煮魚，又麻又辣。 - Vegetarian Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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I have been living in Santa Cruz for over 30 years. I have lived in China. I have eaten Chinese food all over the bay area. This is the best place for Chinese food in Santa Cruz. The food tastes good, prices are good, the kitchen and bathrooms are clean and the service is great. 真的！ Order off the Chinese menu they have posted by the register for especially authentic food. The Chiba tofu and spicy cauliflower are great and can be ordered vegetarian. read more

I love this place so much! I always enjoy the food and the environment. The service is always pleasant. This is the place to come and enjoy with family and friends. read more

Delicious food and great service! The ambiance is nice and I like that Jesse's always very friendly and always remembers me!

Really good chicken chow mein. Also got sesame chicken which was bland , sauce came in separate container and was really watery and didn't have a lot of flavor . Chicken Pieces were kinda thin too. I think the to go containers are smaller than others too so you get less. A bit pricy for portion size. read more

Shun Feng - Chicken chow mein - Vegetarian Near Me - Santa Cruz, California