We just got food from here and it wasn't as good as it was before Covid and right after they opened after Covid. The Mongolian beef and chicken was not even spicy. read more

I really wanted to like Wah Shine but the food was underwhelming to say the least. We were going to order from China Wok in Vallejo but they changed owners and no one was picking up the phone. We looked up the highest rated Chinese near us and ordered from Wah Shine. We ended up getting chow mein, orange chicken, mu shu pork, and honey walnut prawns. The orange chicken was the best of all the dishes and had the most flavor. The honey walnut prawns were just okay and the lettuce underneath gave it a weird flavor (cabbage would be a much better bed to lay the prawns on), the chow mein lacked flavor, and the mu shu wasn't great. read more

Me and the wife have come in here a few times and I've been meaning to write a good review! We're both annoying vegans, so it can be especially hard to find good food while eating out. Luckily, Wah Shine is a surprising oasis in Vacaville for plant based eating! As you fellow vegans may know, Chinese food can have quite a few vegan pitfalls in otherwise seemingly acceptable cuisine. Fish sauce and eggs are common culprits. I hate having to be a pain in the ass and ask about every ingredient, but that's why I bring along the misses to do the talking. Our waitress is always knowledgeable about the food and they never seem to be annoyed by our inquiries. So far, all of their bean curd entrees are 100% free of fish sauce and eggs! We also asked about their veggie chow mein, which also is vegan! Awesome! No added MSG either, if you care about that. Today we had the sweet and sour bean curd, the double bean curd with hot garlic sauce, and the veggie chow mein. All dishes were very delicious as you would expect from a place like this. Each entree is priced at less than $10, and the portions are generous. I never go home hungry! I think it's safe to say we'll return in the future. Thanks for the vegan options Wah Shine! read more

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Native Fairfield local on a hunt to find our local go-to Chinese place since our usual Chinese restaurant closed and changed ownership. After a quick browse through yelp and with the help of other yelpers, we decided to try Wah Shine and YES WE FOUND OUR NEW GO TO!!!! Delicious war wonton soup, crispy sweet and sour pork, mouthwatering chicken chow mein, creamy honey walnut shrimp, and extra flavorful beef broccoli. Super friendly staff and quick kitchen. Highly recommend! It's no wonder some yelpers have been going here for 20+ years. read more

Wah Shine - Chinese Near Me - Vacaville, California

Very disappointed in finding a piece of metal in my hot and sour soup. Bitting down on a long curvy piece of metal hurts. You never would think it would happen but it does. Thank God my two daughters did not get my bowl of soup. I will never eat there again. read more

I have always had great fresh food from here.I love the Wor Wonton Soup.Always consistently good and fresh.

One of the few places with quick deliveries. The food is always so good and the staff is always super nice!

The service here is amazing. The entire staff goes above and beyond and service goes a loooong way. The food is good too.

Been going here for quite a few years. Staff is really friendly, the food is great, and service is pretty fast. I've always gone for lunch and their lunch specials always include a lot of food which is great because I love leftovers. Highly recommend! read more

Extremely over priced. Horrible quality meat. So gross. I have to say the vegetable fried rice was good but its hard to mess that up lol

Maybe an off day for them because I ordered food to go for a party and the fried rice was super hard. How embarrassing it was for us to show up to a party with food nobody could eat. Everyone went to get some rice and someone would say it's hard don't eat it might be a few days old. Really sad. read more

I've been eating at Wah Shine for decades now! I appreciate that they are friendly and the food is consistently good. We usually order it for delivery. I love that they deliver. It always gets to us quick, usually in half the time they say it may take and is very hot and fresh. It's especially great to get a couple things of soup delivered on a cold night or when I'm feeling like I need soup cause I'm under the weather. When I had teenagers living at home it was always a welcomed event when I ordered up thier favorites on a night we went out or worked late. My favorite dishes... Hot and Sour soup, War Won Ton Soup, sesame chicken and chow main. Also they have a very reasonably priced lunch combo and it nice to have them deliver to our salon on a busy day. read more

Ate here for lunch once and it was delicious! Tonight was a different story but mostly because I was comparing it to other places I've been to. Ordered ribs expecting tender, sticky ribs but there's is breaded and kind of tough and chewy. It comes with sweet and sour sauce. I fee like I should've just ordered sweet and sour pork, I would've gotten a lot more meat and not have to pick out bones. Also ordered hot and sour soup and didn't care for it but I was comparing it to a sweet and sour soup that I once had a Chinese restaurant. Not really their fault that I thought I ordered something else. This soup is very very strong. Their chow mein is really good though! Our picky two year old gobbled it up. Very important to know that the ribs are breaded. Probably should have scrolled through Yelp more thoroughly to see what they were like. Hopefully this review helps someone debating on ordering ribs or not. read more

Wah Shine - Pork ribs are breaded and tough - Chinese Near Me - Vacaville, California

We arrived at about 3:50 pm for a bite to eat while on the road and were surprised to find that their lunch special (less than $10 for the lunch combination plates) was still available (until 4). I ordered the lemon chicken and my traveling companion got the garlic chicken. Our meals came with an egg roll (chicken, pork and vegetables), a cream cheese stuffed fried wonton, salad, egg flower soup and a choice of steam rice, fried rice or chow mein. Both plates were huge - at least the equivalent of two lunch meals at other Chinese restaurants. The soup was very tasty. The salad small, fresh and had a good flavor. The lemon chicken I have had in the past was one piece, while this came as individual pieces - similar to orange chicken. The sauce was a little sweet with the first bite, but it grew on me. I went with the fried rice, which was pretty good (though I felt the need to add soy sauce for a little more flavor.) My friend was asked if the garlic chicken should be mild, regular or spicy. It was ordered "regular" but was found to be very spicy. Good, but a little too much heat. This was a really great find and I would definitely return anytime I am in town! read more

Came here for dinner on a long day out shopping. Was greeted right when we walked in by a gentleman named Brendon. Very nice and prompt. Even though it was busy he made it known that they will try to get us seated right away and help us the best he can. We ordered on the recommendation of his; the walnut shrimp, Hong Kong chow mein, and the Mongolian beef. Delicious, the dishes were authentic and flavorful. If you're in the area, it's a must try. Service 5/5 Decor 4/5 Food 5/5 read more

Definitely not the same as before I personally won't be coming back.The chicken and the chow Neón were bland and just fatty.

Took family to dinner been a while since I have been here food was good service was really exceptionally good the 2 waitresses were all over us taking good care of us my water glass was never empty for more than a minute food come out really fast hot and tasty and the place was busy.i recomend this place with double thumbs up wife and daughter loved the food read more

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This place is fantastic! My husband and I have done delivery or takeout from here several times and have always been very pleased. The staff has always been pleasant and the delivery/takeout time fast. However, tonight we decided to dine in for the first time and we were both blown away by the service and the food. We were seated immediately and brought waters without asking. I am a vegetarian and our waitress was so accommodating and helpful in finding substitutes to the Special Dinner for 2 (which is an amazing deal). I ordered the Kung Pao Bean Curd (with crispy tofu skin), which I have had before when we have ordered delivery/takeout but it was so much better in the restaurant! Hot and crispy! My husband ordered the Cherry Chicken and said it was very crispy as well. Our drinks were never empty the entire time we were there and we were brought extra napkins without asking. A staff member offered to box up our leftovers for us. This may not seem like much, but it made us realize what poor service we have been experiencing in other restaurants! We will definitely be back to support Wah Shine and will choose to eat in rather than takeout! read more

Stopped by today for takeout. Ordered lemon prawns and chow mien. So delicious. Really hit the spot. They had redone their dining room, including new carpet. It looked sparky and new. Stop by when you get the chance. read more

Love this place. Only recently discovered it and have been here 3 times already. Great service and friendly atmosphere (not like your typical Chinese restaurants with rude waiters/waitresses). Food is also yummy! read more

This place is just great food. Excellent service. The portions are huge +protein included. Yes, yes.yes! read more

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The best customer service by far for a Chinese restaurant! The decor definitely reminds me of an authentic family owned business. There was no wait and food came out fast. Portions are definitely family size. Love the atmosphere and really great food. read more

Wah Shine - Orange chicken - Chinese Near Me - Vacaville, California

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Food - Absolutely delicious food and huge portions. We had the potstickers, general Tao's chicken and chicken chow mein, all of which were really good. Service - The staff was really friendly and attentive. They all helped out each other's tables and made sure all customers were taken care of quickly. There were many takeout orders and the staff handled those quickly as well as the dine-in customers. Ambiance - The only reason I gave this place four stars is because of the building. It's very old, not visually appealing, apparent roof leaks, etc. It's a cozy space but definitely needs some work. Price - The pricing was actually decent, which I was surprised about after reading other reviews. We had two dinner entrees, an appetizer, one soda and two large beers for $45. Not bad! Overall I thought this place was great and I will definitely be back. read more

Wah Shine - Chinese Near Me - Vacaville, California

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Food was decent. Good for a quick bite. The service was excellent. Good polite service. Water was always filled. Will come again.

Wah Shine is by far the best Chinese restaurant in Vacaville! I'm saying this because I've tried others who don't compare. I've been here more than a dozen times and received great service. The food portion is huge! Come in for their lunch special you get a soup m salad. read more

The food was great. It was our first time coming into this restaurant! The fact that they had cocktails was pretty awesome. If you are into some good food and good time, this place will give you just that. read more

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This place is absolutely fantastic. Truly a small business local Chinese food joint, the inside is fairly spacious and the staff is friendly and responsive. The food. Let me just tell you now....if you're craving Chinese and looking around for a spot to try....stop looking and come here. The portions are large. The flavors are fantastic. The food is brought out quickly. Staff remains attentive through your meal without being too intrusive. We ordered the Sesame Chicken and Honey Walnut Shrimp with the dinner addons of wanton soup, egg rolls, friend rice, and cheese puff pastries. Every Thing. Was. On. Point. I was blown away by how fantastic the soup was and skeptical about the cheese puffs, but they're also extremely tasty. The sesame chicken was easily the highlight of the table and my wife really liked her honey walnut shrimp. This place is worth a visit, and worth multiple return trips. read more

I have been going to Wah Shine since a little kid. I really love this place! Food is so good. I like sharing the Special Dinner with my family which comes with whatever entrees you want and rice/chow mein, soup, and fried won ton. My favorite entree ever is Prawns with Lobster sauce. I literally cannot get enough. Thank Wah Shine for all the great food! read more

Great service and good food. A must try if your in Vacaville and you want some good Chinese food. Restaurant is nice and clean and the waitresses are very attentive. We received our food in a timely fashion and enjoyed our time there. read more

Wah Shine - Chinese Near Me - Vacaville, California

I love their food except for their veggies Al dente is one thing but crunchy like they just came out of the fridge and hard to chew is another. This is especially true with carrots. Their veggies have always been crispy but they've gotten progressively more so. My last takeout meal had all the veggies, including the zucchini and broccoli rock hard. I'm okay with a little Al dente but rock hard and difficult to chew is unpleasant. read more

Great food generous portions and great service. This restaurant has been a staple in Vacaville . One that has stood and stood out past the hands of time. read more

Poor customer service provided by Amy. This was a phone order, I provided Amy with my debit card information, instead of admitting that maybe she took the information down wrong, she led with your card decline. Amy you're very low class, and unaware of how not to piss off customers who continued to patronage this business in the middle of a pandemic. Based on this interaction with Amy I will no longer be patronizing your establishment. PS Amy you took the card number down wrong. read more

Outstanding service. Welcoming, fast, friendly, professional staff. The soup and salad to kick of the lunch combo were both very good. The main course not so much. The fried rice was cold. Actually cold as if it had spent time in the fridge and missed a trip to the microwave. The meat was unevenly butchered and cooked making some pieces inedible. Portions were decent and I would have gladly traded the bonus egg roll and cheese puff for a more well prepared main. read more

Great portion at a reasonable price. These are our usual go-to on the menu: - Hot and Sour soup or Sizzling Rice soup - Beef chow fun (dry) - Honey walnut shrimp Their portion size are always great and flavors always consistent, both dine in and take out. Service is fast and friendly. If you become a regular here, they actually remember your order. Order over the phone takes 10-15 minutes, never disappoint. Parking is easy, they have a private lot. read more

In some ways, I wonder if Wah Shine is at a disadvantage considering I'm visiting from New York, where, of course, the Chinese food is the best in the country (and in some cases the worst, to be fair). Anyhow, it's not a bad restaurant at all. I was with my parents and we ordered several dishes: Beef Chow Mein, Orange Chicken, Hunan Chicken, and then calamari and dumplings for appetizers. With exception to the fried calamari, nothing wowed me. I felt that it was just typical Americanized Chinese food, done better than most places. My only complaint is that the Hunan Chicken is extremely similar to Orange Chicken. The menu didn't have a description for it, so I simply assumed it would be prepared Hunan style. Needless to say, it wasn't. The only difference between the two dishes was orange peels. Oh well, I should have asked. Next time I won't assume. read more

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Simply put - It's about quantity, quality is a different story. I had ordered from Wah Shine once before, a three item item to-go order which overall I was relatively happy with. (Beef Chow Fun, Sweet & Sour Prawns, but the Egg Rolls - "M'eh") After my initial visit, I thought that I just may have found a Chinese restaurant that just might make my list of "Go-to" spots BUT after my second visit it was just not meant to be. The last order left much to be desired especially after dishing out sixty dollars for such a mediocre meal. The customer service was good, no problems, friendly, personable and helpful in answering my usual plethora of "I'm new here," questions. The issue I have is more with the overall quality and consistency of the food. The order: Lemon Chicken - Okay; dry; good portions Sweet & Sour Pork - Alright; mushy meat; good portions; did not taste fresh Photo - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wah-shine-vacaville?select=N6nG_rAw-Yfkdrnw8He0OA Beef & Broccoli - "M'eh..."; meat was stringy; good portions; did not taste fresh Pork Chow Mein - "M'eh..."; meat was stringy; good portions; did not taste fresh Egg Rolls - Should have been labeled "Nothing BUT Cabbage Rolls" ('Or as I call them, "Krauts in a Blanket.") Zero meat. Photo - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wah-shine-vacaville?select=7ZlmHEvlugQ0KxRu6QhXcg Sczchewan Eggplant - Good; cooked perfectly; good portions; NO HEAT - not spicy Steamed Rice (2 orders) - Okay Total: $60 One word: Inconsistent I was surprised at how hit & miss the dishes were but mostly miss. The best item was the Sczchewan Eggplant but unfortunately for being a spicy dish, the eggplant had zero heat. - "Uhm, this is the spicy Sczchewan Eggplant, is it not?..." It was cooked perfectly, good portions, but missing the kick. - "Where's the heat?" The Sweet & Sour Pork and Lemon Chicken were just "alright," but did have decent portions. (The pork was a bit on the mushy side and the chicken, dry.) The Beef & Broccoli along with the Pork Chow Mein were amazingly "M'eh," at best. The meat in both orders was stringy and did not taste fresh but again, good portions. (Here, quantity is king.) For the money, highly disappointed in the overall quality. What I anticipated and hoped to be good especially after my first visit was more mediocre, middle-of-the-road. The most disappointing item of the meal was the "Cabbage Rolls," extremely passable. (DO NOT PASS GO, DO NOT COLLECT 200 YEN!) Waste money. Photo - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/wah-shine-vacaville?select=in2tOQaCdnMarOv9jbxSiA Overall, Wah Shine is a very luke warm, "Eh," wavering between two - three stars with its so-so quality, Chinese food served in bulk. However, for about the same $$ with smaller portions I'd make no hesitation ordering from Yen Xing. Yes, it's pricey BUT given the huge difference in consistent, overall quality, no contest. I would pay good $$ for quality over quantity every time, at least you know what to expect. If I was feeding a bunch of prepubescent teens whose only criteria is that it can fill their gullet then we're ordering Wah Shine! However, if you expect more than bok choy in bulk you may want to reconsider. The food reminded me of what one might find in an AYCE Chinese restaurant less the food troughs, where the stir fry is served with a shovel. I have not been back to Wah Shine since but I may give them another try and stumble in after a night of drunken debauchery... 'Maybe that's the problem, eating while sober? I'm kidding, I could never be THAT drunk. Again, clichés exist for a reason, "You get what you pay for." ('Or to the contrary, "You don't get, what you DON'T pay for," like quality.) Final rating: 2 1/2 stars (Rounding up due to the customer service - 3 stars) - Big Aloha! Food: 2 ("Hit & miss"; meat - not fresh; quantity vs. quality) Service: 3 (Friendly; personable; helpful) Value: 2+ (Overpriced; inconsistent quality; good portions but not so good ) Ambiance: 3 read more

We came on a Friday evening and order 3 ingredients tofu, mongolian beef, mandarin chow mein, sol fish, walnut shrimp and white rice for 65 - Free fried wantons! not the flat kind, the puffy and warm, still soft yet crispy kind! With lots of sweet and sour sauce. Unlimited just like chips - Free hot tea! YES! Definite bonus for Chinese restaurant - We love ordering 3 ingredients tofu! High recommendation. 3 different textures of tofu, silken, crispy and regular. lol, with mix veggies. deLish! - Crispy noodles with the mongolian beef and lots of green onion. Yummy. Chili too. - Mandarin chow mein is combination. Lots of shrimp! - Best crispy sol fish and sauce. so crispy you can eat the tiny bones! We always get this. - Lots of walnut shrimp. Sweet! about 17 more or less. generous with the walnut. - Aside, come during lunch, their specials are great! - Coming here for many years, I'd say this is the best Chinese restaurant in Vacaville. Although the restaurant may appear outdated, the family service and taste make up for it. read more

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Great food fast service! I highly recommend this Chinese restaurant. We will definitely be back!

I always order for pickup. Their wonton soup and shrimp egg foo young is delicious. I order ever chance I get. Honey walnut shrimp is good as well. Salt and pepper ribs weren't so good. read more

This is our go-to chinese food place. Usual order is broccoli beef, chowmein, fried rice and of course Eggfuyoung (its a must have!) Pricey but worth it. Portion size is fair. read more