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    True Taste

    4.3 (22 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Edison H.

    This suddenly replaced Special Noodles, but I actually prefer this place way more! Came here for malatang. You pretty much grab a bowl and choose your toppings then select the broth and spicy level. The cost is about $16/lb. Overall it's a really solid deal. They have a decent variety for toppings and also offer a DIY sauce bar. The workers speak Mandarin and English. No issues with the interaction. Edit: Updated review based off owner's response. That is good to hear Richard.

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    Jennifer L.

    So warm and comforting! The owners are so sweet and nice. Although Chinese is mainly spoken, they're really welcoming and do speak English so don't be afraid! If you're ever down shopping at 99 ranch I highly recommend!! The malatang: sooo delicious and spicy! Me and my sister shared a malatang with the original bone broth that was medium spicy! Although the ingredients are a little sparse they do try and put out the ingredients. The broth is something I've never tasted before. So spicy and soooo addicting. It tasted so different than other malatang places. There is also a sauce bar don't you worry. I do wish they did refill the malatang area a little more but they just opened so I don't blame them:) Fish: we chose sea bass but there are 3 different options. The fish was a little fried and was so delicious. It was on top of so many vegetables like cabbage, enoki mushroom, bell peppers, onions, cilantro and cucumbers. Soo good and worth it if you come with a big party. Cucumber: garlicky and refreshing just what I wanted when eating something spicy! Spicy fried chicken: this to me was my favorite. It has a kick and a pretty strong numbing spicy. Truly so addictive! The chicken were nice chunks and not small at all like other places I've tried! The spicy and the overall savoriness was sooo delectable !!

    Ping L.

    A newly opened eatery inside a mall that specialized in Chinese cuisine in both Northern and Southern cooking style including Dim Sum and various breakfast items. We visited there on a Wednesday around noon. There weren't many customers and we were seated promptly. Food came quickly after ordering. Their special soy milk was made from 5 different beans and came with no sugar or salt . You have to add sugar or salt to your own taste. It was different but somewhat less concentrate than most soy-milk. The garlic chive pan fried buns were ok. Pork pan fried buns were good but a bit smaller than those from other places. The egg plant dish was good. Their signiture dish of whole grilled fish was impressive and tasted OK! Overall portions and prices were reasonable. Service was good. Might worth a visit when in the neighborhood.

    Pork cutlet noodles
    Cherry S.

    I got the pork cutlet noodles and it was soooooooo yum. Everything was perfectly seasoned and and had great flavor. The service was great, the older lady who took my order was super polite. The place itself is super nice looking and looks clean. I will be a returning customer :)

    Malatang
    Malisa N.

    Everything was delicious and the staff are always so friendly and welcoming! I created my own malatang bowl with beef broth and medium spice, and it was SO good. The broth is so flavorful and unique tasting, I dream about eating this everyday since the first time I've eaten here lol. The dumplings were juicy and I can't wait to try the other kinds. I'm looking forward to trying more of their dishes, especially their grilled fish, as it looks so yummy every time I've seen other people order it. The restaurant is cozy and comfortable!! The owner here is the sweetest lady! Come to True Taste, I'm sure you'll love it!!!

    Kind man stopped my husband and I to tell us about their malatang (self serve ingredients/they cook soup for you). We opted for a regular menu item and got handmade pan-fried buns, pork and shrimp wonton soup, and rice cake w/ brown sugar for dessert. The soups & buns tasted incredibly clean and fresh. Perfect for a day after the rain. But the showstopper was the brown sugar rice cakes. Holyyyyyyyy molyyyy. We could eat that up all day. Warm, savory, lightly crusted but soft rice cakes. I basically danced the whole time I was eating. Fellas, bring your ladies here if you want to see your ladies do that happy dance when eating good food. Will definitely be back!

    Spicy beef bone broth malatang
    Jenny P.

    The food was amazing with fresh ingredients, and the staff was so kind!! They had fast service and so much variety! Very reasonable prices too.

    Andrew L.

    Great prices and great food. They have malatang style hotpot by weight. But their restaurant style food looks amazing and seems to be what everyone's after. The hotpot is much more limited in terms of variety compared to like tangbar but it's still really good tasting.

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    Sichuan Fusion

    Sichuan Fusion

    4.1
    (599 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    The chef recently added a Xinjiang/Uyghur chicken noodle which is my new favorite thing. The spice…read morelevel is quite good with a light sweetness. The chicken wings here are insane. Half of the table prefers the spicy style and the other half prefers salted egg yolk. The fish is my other favorite. Doesn't matter if it's chili oil or pickled veggies. Always fire. The shrimp here is one of my favorites. Super crispy, spicy and juicy. Veggies are standard/quite good. I usually alternate between green beans, bokchoy and cabbage. The Chongqing noodles are surprisingly light in flavor with much less spice than I expected. Service can be hit or miss in terms of speed. There's often only 1 server so please be kind/patient! They're working hard. The interior is spacious, which makes it great for group dinners.

    Came by for a Sunday brunch with a few friends! None of us had been here before so we were excited…read moreto try something new. We got there around 12pm and there were only a few other tables seated at that time. They sat us immediately and our group kept getting distracted while we were supposed to be looking at the menu to order. They were so kind and kept checking in with us to see what we wanted to order. We finally made up our minds and ordered a huge spread: Spicy Chonqing Beef Noodles, Green Beans, Scallion Pancake, Salted Egg Yolk Fried Chicken Wings, Golden Crispy Pork Spare Ribs, and the Xiao Long bao. The food came out so fast! In less than 20 minutes, we had every single dish that we ordered. My favorite dish was the Salted Egg Yolk Fried Chicken. The batter was light, very crispy, and seasoned to perfection. The chicken itself was juicy, piping hot, and kept me going back for more. The mala level in the Chonqing noodle dish was very beginner friendly. If you're looking for an intense numbing sensation with a "oh gosh maybe I should slow down" type of spice, you should ask them to make it more spicy. But, it was just the right level for me to be able to enjoy everything else with it as well. I always appreciate a family style restaurant, it makes it easier for people to try new things. I will definitely be back and bringing all of my friends and family.

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    Mugunghwa

    Mugunghwa

    4.4
    (303 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Free parking

    Had another wonderful meal at Mugunghwa today. Their parking lot was completely packed on a…read moreTuesday night. At this point, I'm just cataloguing what we're eating: Premium Galbitang - This was excellent and my favorite dish today. This was a Galbitang, but they added 2 shrimp, an abalone, and some other seafood. I haven't had beef + seafood combo outside of the soft tofu stew, but I might have to consider it more after trying this dish. Packed with flavor. Galbi Dolsot - A large portion. Nice and crispy rice. Great sear on the galbi. Highly recommend. I've talked about the banchan before - best banchan in East Bay, although the turnip kimchi is out of control (needs to be cut into smaller pieces). Seafood Pancake - Pretty good version here. Crispy and flavorful. Thick Soybean Paste Stew - A hearty tofu soup with some veggies. It came out first and I thought it was a pretty good starter. Fried Chicken - I think the chicken here is ok in terms of crispiness and flavor. Original was good. Garlic was really odd. It was basically original with some kind of puree on top (raw garlic + sugar). Not something I would get again. Beef Bulgogi - We had a better version of this the last time we came. Today's did not get enough heat. No sear on the onions or the beef.

    We came here to celebrate and was able to get a large table pretty easily. You order using the…read moretablets that are at the end of each table. As soon as you order, the Banchan is served. Let me tell you, this was the best Banchan I have had in any Korean restaurant. The chive one was my favorite but they were all good. We ordered several dishes to try a little of everything. We ordered the seafood pancake, jap chae with beef, galbi jjim with cheese (you get to see them touch the cheese table side), bibimbop, tofu soup, and bossam. Everything was unbelievably tasty. This is definitely one of the best Korean meals I have ever had. The rice cakes were nice and chewy in the galbi jjim, the bossam was so delicious, the seafood pancake was nice and crispy. I could eat here all day. The service was quick, the staff was friendly, the restaurant was clean. I will definitely be back.

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    California Fish Grill

    California Fish Grill

    3.9
    (217 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Yesterday, while browsing Facebook, I came across an invitation for two to attend a special preview…read moreat California Fish Grill's new Concord, CA location before its grand opening on Monday, July 13. I almost forgot that the invitation included two complimentary entrées, which made the experience even better! I ordered the Salmon & Swai Combo Grilled Plate with rice, choosing both the Garlic Butter and Cajun Style seasonings. The fish was cooked perfectly--fresh, flaky, and well-seasoned. The rice was surprisingly flavorful, and the Cajun Style had just the right amount of spice without overpowering the fish. It paired wonderfully with both the salmon and swai. My wife ordered the Classic 2-Piece Battered Fish & Chips. She really enjoyed the fish, saying the batter was light, crispy, and not overly thick, allowing the fish to shine. The only downside for her was the fries, which weren't quite as memorable as the fish. The restaurant has a simple, clean, and inviting atmosphere with a spacious indoor dining area, plus outdoor seating if you prefer to dine outside. What stood out just as much as the food was the staff. Everyone we encountered was warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. Great customer service makes a big difference, and I hope they continue providing that same level of hospitality after the grand opening. Overall, we had a wonderful first experience. If you're looking for fresh, flavorful seafood at a reasonable price, California Fish Grill is definitely worth checking out. Welcome to Concord, and best wishes on your grand opening!

    The food is actually kinda decent for the price. The fish and chips was salty but they fried it…read morewell. 3pc for $15 is also hard to beat. The poke bowl, on the other hand, was pretty bland. I mean I guess we can't compare to actual poke places... There's an app sign up offer for a free everything protein bowl with the purchase of a drink. Highly recommend doing that. The bowl on its own is $13. Food aside, the staff was pretty nice. Nothing against the staff.

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    Skates On The Bay

    Skates On The Bay

    3.5
    (3.3k reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$$

    The venue was amazing, as we sat near a large window overlooking the bay, while watching fishing…read moreboats return with their catches. Our waitress was amazing, displaying a constant smile, she helped us make entree selections suggesting that we skip the seafood platter type dishes, which we can get anywhere and settling on their specialties like the Black Cod and Swordfish. The food was amazing as my Cod came with a maple sauce and Bok Choi. I marked "ambiance" down a star as the venue needed updating. I say this as I observed the dirty, matted down carpet on the way to the restrooms. Overall, we had a great time celebrating our anniversary at this outstanding restaurant that we haven't visited in about eight years.

    The first bite made me feel like Anton Ego eating Ratatouille and it reminded him of the warm home…read morecooked meals his mother made. Breathtaking views. Absolutely stunning and very romantic. My date and I were strolling through the trails and ended our night having dinner here and perfectly caught the sunset along the San Francisco Bay, truly romantic. The host was welcoming and picked the perfect seat for us to enjoy the golden hour. Our waiter Gregory was also superb, warm, welcoming and I really enjoyed the meal he gave me more details on. Both my date and I truly enjoyed the tasty food, the way all the ingredients harmoniously paired with one another. What more do you ask for if the California Sunsets take you on an ethereal experience pairing it with superb food and company.

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    Hong Kong Cafe

    Hong Kong Cafe

    3.9
    (234 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Amazing food and great service! The staff was friendly, the restaurant was clean, and everything…read moretasted fresh and delicious!

    A 5:30 dinner on a Tuesday evening. Hong Kong Cafe appears to be the better restaurant for a…read morereasonably priced family meal. We took advantage of one of the set menus. Last time, we got the $88 dinner and added three dishes. This time, I ordered the $168 dinner. I found out after I placed the order that instead of picking from the left side for the less expensive menu and the right side for the more expensive menu, we can select from either side for either menu! We also added one dish because my wife insisted that we needed more veg! Our server presented us with a bowl of House Soup. It was a great way to get our stomachs ready for the deluge of dinner about to happen! Whole Roast Duck - 3 - We had dinner the previous night at another Chinese restaurant and had a Peking Duck. It was odd that the Peking Duck was more moist than our Roast Duck. Yes, the fatty parts were fatty but the non-fatty parts were dry. Braised Beef Stew - 4 - Lots of beef. Excellent sauce. Missing Tendons and Daikon. Honey Walnut Shrimp - 3 - Even under the flavor of the sauce, I could tell that some of the shrimp weren't as fresh as they should be. No one else said anything so I let it go. Peking Rib - 5 - If I drank beer, this would be an excellent dish to nosh on while doing so. Crispy Fried Flounder - 4 - The flounder was okay, but the fins and tail didn't get super crispy so we could enjoy them as chips. The other thing that may have made it better for us might be a sweet and sour sauce. Chicken with Mixed Mushrooms - 4 - Yep, I'm a mushroom freak. I could care less about the chicken, but mushrooms? I'm there. Stir-fried Clams in Black Bean Sauce - 4 - These were okay. My wife said she got a bunch of empty shells. That happens sometimes. No idea what other people got. Chicken Chow Mein - 5 - got the skinny noodles fried soy sauce chow mein style. Yummy! Snap Pea Beef - 4 - Beef was tender. Could have used more snap peas. Overall, a decent dish. I also included pictures of the two "set" menus. Note that $88 comes with a 1/2 Royal Chicken while $168 comes with a whole Roast Duck. Service was okay. Food came in spurts. Soup. Wait. Two dishes. Wait. Wait. Wait. Most everything else. Wait. Last three dishes.

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    02.21.2025 | Garlic Eggplant w Cod Fillet $18.50
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