The service is good, if I do say so myself. They're attentive and bring out our dishes to our table…read morefairly quickly (times that we do dine in). Normally, we order to-go. Their pan fried buns are delicious and the noodle soups are equally delicious!

it's been a while since i've enjoyed chinese food outside of home, especially xiao long bao. i have…read moreenjoyed many in the past, which set my expectations pretty high, which were quickly met with my first bite of these xlb. they were sooooo juicy, you could see it sloshing around when you picked them up. the skin had a nice chew to it, and was well balanced with the pork filling we selected. i am the type to drench any dumpling-type food i eat with vinegar, even when it's yummy, but i just couldn't bring myself to do that with these ones. they were so delicious and reasonably priced as well. the beef wrap is skippable. it's on the sweeter side, which wasn't necessarily bad, but I was expecting a different flavor profile and this fell short of my desired taste

Came across this place while walking on Clement, craving noodles, and it did not disappoint. CQ…read morerepresents everything I love about a family-owned Chinese restaurant and is a place I'll continue to visit and support. Cucumber Salad (7/10): Pretty different from most typical cucumber salads that are sesame oil-heavy. This version was more acidic, almost like a pickled cucumber dish. It wasn't mind-blowing, but it worked well as a refreshing palate cleanser between the more flavorful entrées. Shanghai Style Sweet & Sour Ribs (8/10): Very reminiscent of American-style Chinese food. The ribs were extremely tender, and the sauce was sweet without being too overpowering. Pairing bites with rice and cucumbers kept me wanting more. The bok choy on the plate was simply boiled, and while I enjoy clean, plain vegetables, others might expect a bit more. Braised Beef Noodle Soup (8.5/10): There are many noodle options to try here, and we went with the regular hand-pulled. The noodles were good, though I personally wished they were a bit firmer. The broth had a deep umami flavour and was exceptionally well seasoned. I found myself dunking rice from the set plate into the broth and just eating that. The meat could have used a little more character, as it was just tender slices, but it didn't need much more since the broth carried the dish. Definitely a place I plan to visit anytime I'm in the area, and I'm excited to try more of the delicious dishes on their menu.

Cozy little restaurant with some funky decor. The menu seems anchored by the signature beef soup,…read morewith many different cuts of beef and types of noodles to enjoy it with. The beef rib seemed to be hands down the most popular choice. Chicken Wings: Didn't seem to have any coating/batter. Super crispy. Had a layer of fat beneath the crispy skin, so not like the rendered off Korean style. And a nice soy taste. Beef Rib Knife Cut Noodles: This looked epic. Two huge ribs sticking out a bowl of squiggly noodles and glowing red soup. It tasted great too. The beef ribs had such tender and flavorful meat morsels. Thankfully I wasn't trying to impress anyone, so I ate the ribs by hand. The knife cut noodles were fun, with a springy chewy texture. But the real star was the broth. Such slow cooked beef goodness. And some nice spices to bring out even more complexity.

So far I only have experience ordering take out via UberEats from here and I was not disappointed…read more I had the beef chow fun and it was a good portion and seemed authentic Hong Kong food. Just what you would expect for a place called HK Cafe.

Good quality food here, though prices are a bit on the higher side for the area. But honestly, the…read moreflavors make it worth it for us. I stopped in during the afternoon and noticed they offer a lunch special menu; went with the mapo tofu plate and added a lemon tea for an extra dollar. The sauce had a gentle kick, nothing overwhelming, but that signature Sichuan pepper numbing effect came through nicely. The vegetables added a great bit of texture against the soft tofu, and the pork flavor was well distributed throughout the dish. Their mushroom tofu is another go-to for me. The mushrooms are big and juicy, and the tofu has that perfect contrast, soft on the inside with a slightly firmer exterior. I also tried the French toast, which leans pretty sweet on its own. Adding syrup pushed it a bit over the top for my taste, so I'd probably omit that next time. Overall, it's a solid spot, especially since it's in the same shopping center as 99 Ranch.

if your coming here ..GET THE NOODLE #21 with wonton Trust (or any soup you want...) tell them to…read moreADD KHAO SOY MEAT! it is going to be a big bowl of food... THANK ME LATER!

I'm gonna give this place a 2.75. I really wanted to like this place because it's close to my job…read moreand on days I either forget my lunch or I want to grab something out, it'd be nice to have a go-to. In terms of cleanliness and ambiance, it needs a deep cleaning. It seems to have been in business for a while. The tables were sticky and so were the floors. The decor seems a bit outdated. Don't go here if you have an hour lunch. It will not be enough time for you to eat. We got there around 2:07 and didn't get our food until 2:40. 10 minutes to eat a very hot soup is neither feasible or safe, lol. I love that it's a family-run establishment. There was a young school-aged girl who served us. She must've been on spring break. She did make a mistake on our order. I had initially ordered one thing but then changed my mind and went with something else. She ended up bringing both. I wasn't going to send it back or ask to take it off the bill, because I felt bad. So, I just asked her if she could please pack it to go. Which she did. We ordered some calamari, which we all liked. My daughter and I ordered some soups, I don't remember what they were called. They were lacking a bit in flavor. My son ordered the Pad See Ew, which also didn't seem like it was seasoned enough compared to others we have had. I do think I'll give this place another try. Hopefully it was just an off day.

This storefront has had a lot of turnover over the years. I think it might have been a phone store…read moreat one point? The inside is pretty small, there is also seating outside the store but still inside the mall. Ordering was pretty simple, QR code. They also have kiosks for you to order to go. The parking situation for the mall really depends on time of day. There are a lot of spots, but most of them may be taken if you go during a popular meal period. They also offer frozen dumplings, but we didn't get any. I ordered the juicy pan fried pork dumplings and the shredded potatoes with chopped chilis. We also ordered dumplings, I don't recall which as I didn't do the ordering. The dumplings were good, your average dumplings. The potatoes were warmer than I was expecting but not bad. Overall, food was good, didn't stand out but no complaints. Service was good too. I would come back in the future.

We walk past this spot every time we go grocery shopping, but we have never had a chance to try it…read more Today, we finally stopped by and checked it out. We ordered the Mini Pan Fried Pork Bun, Leek with Shrimp, Pork Dumplings, and Sichuan Hot & Spicy Dumplings. If you like a thicker, chewier texture, you will probably enjoy their dumplings, since most of them were in thicker wrappers. If not, this place might not be for you. I personally prefer thinner wrappers, but their fillings were delicious and flavorful! I would not recommend the pan-fried pork bun, though. Because the bottoms were not cooked crispy enough, and the crust was too thick with a doughy texture.

This place is EVERYTHING!!!! They have never failed me. I love the spicy chicken and yellow rice,…read moreginger chicken with yellow rice, and the crispy shrimp is a chef's kiss. They give a great amount of food, so you always have dinner or lunch later. Honestly, it's such a special gem of a place; nothing compares

Love the food at Huong Tra. It is authentic Vietnamese food. Although parking can be challenging,…read moreis worth finding a spot. I have been coming to Huong Tra for many years. I am surprised I have never reviewed it. Recently, I did a small catering order with the owner. She was very accommodating and pleasant to work with. Since they do not offer a catering menu, the order is based on how many items you want. I ordered 12 chicken and 12 pork sandwiches; And 20 orders of pork eggrolls. Everything was split in halves and tasted fantastic. My guests were very happy.

This is literally my favorite restaurant in southside Berkeley. I can't even count the number of…read moretimes I've been but it's the craving I always had after a long day of classes, or a night out, solo dinner, anything and everything. My go-tos are the bone-in beef noodle soup and the fish and pickled cabbage noodle soup. The cucumber appetizer is also really good here.

4+ stars $16+t Beef Noodle Soup (thin option): a Lanzhou…read morepulled noodle soup with green onions and sesame seeds added as default. Absolutely lovely but has a mild sourness to it. $13+tx House Wonton in chili: I'm seriously enjoying these homemade wontons.

Hidden gem in El Sobrante that serves up some of the best Laotian and Thai food in the Bay Area…read more Every time we visit, must-orders are the Nam Khao (crispy rice ball salad with fermented pork sausage and fresh herbs) and Ka Soy (Laotian noodle soup). If you see Nam Khao on the menu of a Laotian/Thai restaurant, that means they know what they are doing just because it's so labor-intensive to make a salad(!) and the fermented pork has to be damn-near perfect for this salad to really shine and round out the fresh herbs and seasonings which includes lime juice, vinegar, and fish sauce. Ka Soy (the noodle soup) is a comfort food enjoyed in Southeast Asia. It's not the Thai-style where it's a curry broth and the noodles are fried, so let's not get it mixed up. Instead, it's bone broth that been simmered for hours and it's somewhat a lighter broth. The noodles are wide rice noodles in a big bowl of hot broth served with a mixture of ground pork cooked down with tomatoes along with fresh bean sprouts, scallions, and cilantro - simply a divine noodle soup that a must-try. It's not overly complex in terms of flavor, but it's a bowl of good ol' noodle soup that is comforting and great-tasting. If you haven't tried Laotian food, give Sue's Kitchen a try. try some new flavors and you may just become a regular (if you aren't already). The owners are friendly too! It's a husband-and-wife team!

We had another lovely meal at Sues. Fresh appetizers, warm savory soup and bbq pork. In all very…read moredelicious