My new comfort spot for claypot rice! Also loved the egg tofu w pea shoots. Wait can get up to 2 hours by 5pm on a weekend. Takes 30 minutes for claypot but so worth. Didn't find any bones in the eel claypot Easy to order for your table with QR code. Staff were really friendly and sweet, very obviously an appreciated spot in the community. read more

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Tons of people during late lunch hour and was able to get a table right when someone was heading out! So many take out orders were being made and picked up. With all the rush and it being just, everything came out so quickly and was delicious! You scan to view and order menu but you can also order with the waiter :) Beef chow fun, honey lemon water, and general tso chicken read more

I haven't been back to this place for a few years and thought I should give them a try again when I saw a huge line as I passed through the area. I was here around 5:15pm and the place was packed already. I ended up waiting over an hour for a table. Was it worth it? Not really to be honest. This is a neighborhood mom and pop restaurant. The owner used to be really friendly but I think over time, he's overworked and started to show signs of attitude. Their portion size remained to be large, so definitely expect left over. The price had gone up significantly but reasonably justified. The tofu dried scallop vegetable entree was about $28.95 if I recalled correctly. If you want to save a little, just order the bean sprouts without the toppings. read more

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I'm going to regret writing this review. This place is tiny but apparently very popular. 11:30 and it's packed with line out the door. Any positive review gonna... Oh well... Milk tea. Legit! Better than some HK style restaurant. Indonesian fried rice - Excellent wok air and huge portion. Bake pork chop rice - Be mindful this is not baked pork chop over rice like usual one. This one is pan fried pork chop over white rice. They add a little bit cheese and the sauce actually pretty good, like the better HK 茶餐廳 style. Suggestion? Go with fried rice and use 吉列豬扒 instead of pan fried. Big difference. read more

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I wanted my dad to experience the Clay Pot Rice here so I dragged him over from the East Bay. I asked if he'd prefer the Eel or the Chinese Sausage with Preserved Meta and he asked, "why not both?". Because neither Clay Pots comes with very much in the way of vegetables, I also ordered a plate of Buddha's Delight. Additionally, he got a hot milk tea and I got an iced one. Perfect meal with plenty of leftovers! I have one suggestion that might help the restaurant. They have three rows of tables. The middle row consists of two four-tops. Get rid of those two tables and install four two-tops instead. That way, the tables can be pulled apart and single diners won't tie up a four-top and more diners can eat at the same time without having to share tables. Great service, great food. Get there early if you don't want to have to wait for a table. Blue Sky consistently rocks! read more

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Authentic Cantonese-style restaurant located on the border of San Mateo and Belmont/San Carlos. Very limited seating, so make sure to get there 10-15 minutes before they open (or you'll have to wait for a table). They also take to-go orders, but they do cut off orders once it gets busy. The parking lot is kinda of a nightmare (narrow, so you have to make 3+ point turns to get out). We ordered 6 dishes for a party of 5. We heard they're known for their Pumpkin w/ Salted Egg and Minced Pork w/ Salted Fish, so we started off with those. We also ordered Eggplant w/ Garlic Sauce, Beef Chow Fun, Salt and Pepper Fish Fillet, and Egg Tofu. My favorites were the Minced Pork w/ Salted Fish (get bowls of rice to go with it, or just order the fried rice version) and the Salt and Pepper Fish Fillet. read more

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Ambiance: A small Cantonese restaurant with sit down tables and take out available. The tables are decently spaced out from one another but can be a little noisy and crowded during peak hours to eat. Wait time: Take out is roughly 30-40 minutes or slightly over depending on the food you order and could be longer if you attempt to sit down due to popularity and limited space available for dine in. Service: Extremely friendly staff who were both efficient and diligent with dine in guests and managing take out orders as they were ready. Food: Extremely good clay pot rice without feeling overly greasy or heavy on the palette. The chicken tasted fresh and the shiitake mushrooms provided an earthiness to the chicken along with Chinese sausage to bring a slightly sweet flavor balancing out the dish. They do offer two various styles of spicy sauce which both pair well with the clay pots and further compliment both the mushrooms and the Chinese sausage. I would definitely recommend checking out Blue Sky Cafe for good Cantonese food and friendly staff, but beware of potential wait times due to limited seating available if you are in a rush. read more

Blue Sky Café - Chicken and Shiitake Mushroom Clay Pot - Chinese Near Me - Belmont, California

Delicious Hidden Gem! Food: - Salted fish minced pork clay pot rice: Star of the show! This specialty is hard to find, and it did not disappoint! The rice was perfectly crispy which added a multitude of textures. Good portion of tender meat which exploded with both meaty and salted fish flavors! - Salt and Pepper Fish Filet: tasted like asian fish sticks! large portion sizes and light flavoring - Sautéed green beans with tofu: crisp green beans! the cook knew what they were doing, paired well with the tofu Service/Ambiance: - Parking: there is a small parking lot in front, but more parking in the back lot - Service: polite cantonese employees - Seating: only a couple tables, so make sure you come early if you don't want to wait! read more

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I'm so glad we finally stopped by to try this place. Food was just very delicious Definitely recommend, we look forward to trying more plates next time . Clay pots take 30 mins to make so send that order in as soon as you sit down. We loved everything we tried, it was very flavorful and fresh ! They have some great delicious hot tea. They are very busy here, orders don't stop, they definitely know how to manage. Food is great portions, come hungry and enjoy ! My family and I will definitely be back to try other plates and will update soon! read more

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Happened to be driving down El Camino Real and stumbled upon Blue Sky Cafe. I don't often seek Chinese food but when I do, I want Cantonese-style comfort food. Blue Sky Cafe offers a variety of dishes but popular for the crispy-bottomed Clay Pot Rice with a protein or other ingredient on top that melds into the rice as it cooks with a seasoned soy sauce mixture you drizzle over the top. I ordered the chicken, shiitake mushroom and Chinese sausage clay pot. Good flavors here and generous portion sizes and almost as good as the version my "sis" makes when she surprises me! *tear* Also, ordered the salt and pepper chicken wings that were lightly coated with a starch, fried and tossed with green onions and chopped jalapeño. Simple yet satisfying. Place is small and no nonsense with nautical pics with limited seating (2-round table: 8, 7- tables for 2-4 ppl) so you may be sharing a table. Service straightforward and menu/ordering done via your phone using a QR code or if you're an old timer can place your order with staff. Blue Sky Cafe is always bustling as it serves delicious food, generous portions with reasonable pricing in the Peninsula. Expect a wait at peak hours and definitely the weekend. Street and limited lot parking. read more

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Back here again Best claypot in the bay area , this time we tried the eel with chinese sausage and it's my fav so far ! Every dish fresh , hot , large potion and so much flavor ! Customer service always us superb and attentive ! read more

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This might be our new favorite Chinese restaurant in the area. There's a reason why I've always seen people waiting outside! It's a small and cozy cafe with very well made Hong Kong Chinese dishes. The workers all spoke Cantonese of course and were very friendly. We were seated pretty quickly (it was an hour before closing on a weekday). The clay pot rice is well priced and a very good portion size for the small. My only complaint is that the soy sauce on the side needed to be dark soy (for some sweetness)! The ginger chicken was cooked well and had good flavor. The salted egg pumpkin was not what we expected but very good too!! I do wish they had chili OIL on the tables (instead of the sambal stuff)! Overall, solid place for comfort food and vibes. We will be back with friends and family! read more

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Came here for an early dinner as close to when they open and got seated right away. Otherwise, they will have a wait. This is a traditional Cantonese restaurant known for their clay pot rice and shredded chicken salad! We got both and the shredded chicken was definitely a standout dish. The clay pot rice was ok but had a lot of rice. We also got the pea shoots but it was a little bit tougher than expected. read more

Decided to stop for some Chinese cuisine with gramps and fam this Monday. We ordered: Chinese sausage claypot rice - Honestly, I think this is the best dish out of all we ordered, even though the rice is not seasoned enough and there wasn't enough Chinese sausage. The rice is not your usual claypot rice, but almost just WHITE rice. The sausage to rice ratio was like 2:5. Total bummer. Sauteed Large Pea Sprout w/ Egg tofu - Great portion, and the pea sprouts were flavorful. Sweet and Sour Spareribs Hong Kong style - Average hahah, no literally, you can't go wrong with sweet and sour. Salted Fish Minced Pork Clay Pot Rice - Again, nothing special about this dish. Again, there wasn't enough salted fish to go with the rice. Once more, the ratio of fish to rice is like 2:5. Chicken Ginger Green onion (Half) - Would not order again.. very bland and they used soy sauce like lee kum kee for the chicken.. (lee kum kee is soy sauce used for steaming fish!!!) Pass this dish when you're looking at the menu.. Honey Walnut Prawns - The batter was veryyy thick and there was so much mayo.. I wouldn't even grab a second one. Deep fried Fish Filets with Sweet Corn - Again, the batter for the filet was very thick and the filet was really mushy. May be good as western-style, but not authentic Hong Kong. Sauteed Squid Black Bean sauce - Squid was very chewy, but it was a bit fishy to me. We order through QR code, so it's pretty much self service. There was only ONE server, which is the boss. Can you believe that! And they even mandate 18% for tips! They didn't even tell us, not even on the menu! Sheesh! Also, the restaurant is pretty small, so it felt really cramped while eating. Wellll, we've got to take into account that the portions are huge and for a great value. You can see the prices for each dish in my photo below. Worth a try, but wouldn't come again. read more

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Although the wait to get seated was almost an hour during busy dinner time, it was worth it! The server apologized for the wait. I was surprised at how much tofu/vegetables I got for a reasonable price. It could have been two meals. This was true also for my 3 companions who took home some of their voluminous meal. We all loved the flavors and left pleased with choosing this place. The service was polite and efficient. We will return! read more

Came back for a dinner with coworkers. Same experience - fast, friendly and yummy. This spot has some of my favorite string beans. They are cooked to perfection - crunchy and tasty. read more

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I came at 5:45pm on a weekday and got the very last table before a consistent queue formed until at least 7pm. The food here is great! I tried the clay pot rice which had great flavor and nicely crispy rice on the edges. The chicken wings were crispy and flavorful without being dry or overly saucy. Service is also super nice and fast. I would definitely come again! read more

Blue Sky Café - Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings - Chinese Near Me - Belmont, California

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Have been here 3 times now and can still say this is my favorite clay pot rice spot and Hong Kong style food. Every dish I've had I've enjoyed although the sweet and sour spare ribs are my least favorite mainly because it reminds me of Panda and isn't special. Small restaurant and wait time can get long for a table. Not great for big groups and the only have 2 tables that can fit more than 5 people. read more

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Went with friends from San Carlos, who love to do take out here, for a Chinese New Year dinner. Prices were pretty reasonable as it came out to just a little over $300 for 8 of us. However, the food was pretty average and left something to be desired for me. We had a variety of clay pot rice dishes, veggies, chow fun, plus salted egg pumpkin with prawns and steamed fish. It was very popular with locals, with people still waiting for tables when we left around 8pm on Saturday (but it is still Chinese New Year, so need to consider that). I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back but I'm glad that the locals in the area like it, as it's doing well for what feels like a small mom and pop restaurant. read more

This place is worth the wait! An authentic Cantonese food in a small shop with all the classics! We got the shortrib black bean claypot rice, salt & pepper fish, and mushu veggies but definitely will come back to try more. The portions are generous and service is very quick and friendly. Highly recommend and will be back soon! read more

Honestly one of my favorite authentic cantonese restaurants. My parents aren't easily impressed especially with Chinese food and when they were visiting me in the bay they said this restaurant is better than most they've tried. It's nothing fancy but it's all about the basics and the simple dishes here. The clay pot rice is perfect with the crispy rice on the bottom. My personal favorite is the salted fish with ground pork, this is a very home style dish you can't find too often in other restaurants. It gets packed quick here so get here early, the inside is pretty small too! It's definitely a hidden gem. read more

Blue Sky Café - Chinese Near Me - Belmont, California

Blue Sky Restaurant in Belmont is very good for authentic Chinese food. Really enjoyed the meal. The sautéed green beans with minced pork and spicy sauce were especially delicious -- full of flavor with just the right amount of heat. The curry beef with gravy was also very good, rich and comforting, and the chicken clay pot was another standout dish. It's a smaller shop with only about 9 tables, so there might be a wait during busy times. They use a queue system where you can put your name down, and once seated, orders are placed through your phone using a QR code, which makes the process quick and convenient. read more

Blue Sky Café - Sauteed String Bean with minced pork and spicy sauce - Chinese Near Me - Belmont, California

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Affordable and delicious! We ordered a lot of food and were so full after with a bunch of leftovers. If you are a large group, you can call and make a reservation ahead of time, otherwise for small groups you will have to waitlist on their tablet. There's a cutoff time but if you already on the waitlist they will seat you. Pretty much everything we ate was good. Our favorites were the salted egg yolk shrimp, hainan chicken. The spare rib rice could use more flavor - this was probably our least favorite dish. Service is okay - seems one person is essentially running the entire front of the house but he is definitely a little too rushed in his actions lol. But I guess that helps with table turnover. Would definitely come again! read more

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Most people come here for the clay pot rice and I can confirm that those were great. They take a while to make (20+ minutes) so order that first. I've tried both the chicken as well as Chinese "bacon" one. I prefer the chicken version as the other one tasted a bit heavy. I also thought their HK milk tea was terrific--not super sweet and you can ask for no ice. The tofu with broccoli was just okay--I didn't like the seafood gravy mix on top because of textures and a fishy taste. read more

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FOOD: 4 SERVICE: 4 AMBIANCE: 3 VALUE: 4 We have been waiting to try this restaurant for sometime now. Since they close their lunch at 2:30, we have missed their lunch cutoff (around 2:10PM) before. We arrived for lunch around 2PM and the restaurant was still full. So, we were afraid we would miss the cutoff again! So, we talk to the host and tried to order as we see several tables were ready to pay and leave. The host assured us that we will make it to eat. Having looked at the menu already, when we sat down, we were prepared to order from the QR code on the table. We ordered: Wonton soup- generous shrimp portion in a thin wonton wrapper in a soup with lots of cabbage. Really tasty morsels of shrimp with some crunchiness. Runny Egg and Shrimp Chow Fun - one of the classic Canto chow fun dishes. Plenty of "wok air" with lots of shrimp and the egg running all over. Egg Yok pumpkin - I think it was really Kombucha Squash with shrimp in two kind of egg batter (regular and salted egg). Crispy, salty and sweet. Sweet and Sour Pork - my wife is the connoisseur of this dish. She said this is probably the best right now in the Bay Area. Sweet and tangy with pork ribs, and the pineapple and veggies were not overcooked. We will be back to try their dinner service soon. Can't miss HK/Canto style restaurant! read more

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A small unassuming spot in Belmont! Located in a small plaza, plaza parking is available along with street parking. If I were to recommend a Chinese spot in Belmont, this is the best pick! The cafe has a limited number of tables, but they are quickly able to turn tables around. There is a kiosk to enter the waitlist. There was a wait to get seated, for a party of two we waited about 40 minutes. The host was very kind and very attentive. Food came out quick, and service was fast as well! 10/10 Large Peasprouts with Egg Tofu A great shareable plate for a family! They don't have a smaller portion, only a large serving. 10/10 Chinese Sausage Claypot Rice What makes Claypot rice special is how they cook the rice, they definitely got the texture and firmness just right and their sweet soy is a perfect pairing! read more

Blue Sky Café - Sauteed Large Pea Spout with Egg Tofu - Chinese Near Me - Belmont, California

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This Cantonese restaurant was highly recommended by many of our friends, and we definitely understand why. Quality food at affordable prices, we couldn't go wrong! The restaurant only has a couple tables which is why there's usually a line waiting outside. They're famous for their clay pot rice and we finally gave it a try. It was perfection, crispy and flavorful, the eel clay pot rice was delicious! I was also pleasantly surprised with their eggplant, it was so soft and the spicy garlic sauce was spot on! The fried shrimp and pumpkin was so delicious, definitely give it a try! The shrimp is coated in a salted egg batter which was a really nice touch. The chicken with green onions was also one of my favorites! read more

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This is one of my fav place for cantonese food, the only downside is that the lines are always very long :/ hard to get a seat

One of my favorite Cantonese restaurants in the Bay Area. The claypot rice is a must-get here. I love the umami flavor of the sausage and pork as well as the fragrance of the rice. We went twice, both at around night time on the weekend. And they were for sure packed. We had to wait in line for around 30-60m before getting seated. But trust me, it's worth it. This place offers one of the best claypot rice in the Bay Area in my opinion. The portion sizes are decent as well. read more

Blue Sky Café - Clay pot rice - Chinese Near Me - Belmont, California

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Very small place but delivers good food. Service is typical of a small and fast Chinese place. Can be slow at times and servers moving quickly to deliver plates and tend to takeout orders. Luckily, they do take reservations for parties of 5 or more. If you come during peak hours, there will be a wait (I wouldn't necessarily wait for a table here - maybe max 20 minutes)? It is in a small plaza but the parking lot spaces are somewhat tight. There was a QR code on the table for the menu as well, which was nice. You can also order takeout, but there was almost an hour wait for that as well. I believe they may have stopped taking take out orders too at one point in the evening around 7:30-8pm on a Saturday. All the food was good. Not the absolute best in the Bay/other Chinese places, but they do have generous portions for the price you pay. I didn't take a picture of the clay pot rice, but a medium could be shared among at least 4-5 people with leftovers. Beef stew was tasty and soft - what you'd like and expect in a good beef noodle soup. Fried pork chops were fried well and crispy, and a good amount of green onion sprinkled over - these were definitely not as salty as some other places, which is nice if you're into that. Sweet & sour was good too, with some pieces of cartilage or bone in some pieces so be a little cautious. read more

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We tried coming on Saturday around 6:30, but there were about 10 tables ahead of us, so we gave up and went to Vesta in Redwood City. I was really craving Blue Sky though, so we went back today on Wednesday around 5 p.m., just after they opened at 4:30. We walked right in, sat down, ordered, ate, and were out within 45 minutes. The meal was very satisfying, everyone was full, and we even had leftovers to bring home. read more

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Great food. Salt and pepper pork chop is our favorite. Very authentic Con: long wait, even for take out. If you come thirty minutes before closing time, you will be turned away read more

I've always been interested to try this place. I almost always see a full parking lot and a group of people waiting outside. We came on a Sunday afternoon and there was a crowd outside. We were told wait time would be approximately an hour. We came back on a weekday and there was a handful of folks waiting but the wait time was bearable. Make sure you enter your name and party on the list when you arrive. Our server was this friendly and kind lady, I think her name was Lisa. We had Salt & Pepper Shrimp which was delicious. Take caution when biting into it as it can be very hot. We put in for a clay pot order since it takes time for them to make. The Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms & Sausage was good and still good the day after since the portion was generous and we took home some leftover. Our server said we should try the Swamp Eel Clay Pot Rice next time. We had the Pea Sprout with Garlic which was this very generous serving of flavorful greens. The Steamed Pompano with Black Bean Sauce was our favorite. It was delicious. We wanted to try their Yang Zhou Fried Rice which was also very flavorful and we got to enjoy leftovers for another couple of days. We will certainly be back to try the other items on their menu. read more

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My go to place for eel claypot rice and salt and pepper porkchop, and spicy string bean with minced pork. . I have been coming this restaurant for many years. It is a very busy reataurants. I can accommodate large group as they have 2 big round table. As the owner recognizes us, everytime we stop by , he know we want to have ell claypot rice. My other favorite dish is chicken salad. It is boiled chicken mix with wasabi oil and sprinkle with sesame seed and fried wonton. The eel claypot has chinese sausage and I think it is fresh water eel. I like the bottom of the claypot which the rice become harden and crispy. Salt and pepper porkchop is cooked perfectly. Sometimes it is a bit salty but overall it is good. String bean spicy is just a kick which is good. Sometimes they have grass jelly (Kuai Leng kou) for sell and house chilli. One of the reason the restaurant is famous beside the taste of the dishes, I think is the price. The price is reasonable. read more

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Food so authentic and good it has me speaking Cantonese 佢哋嘅食物好正，我哋特別鍾意啲陶鍋、鹽酥豬扒，同埋佢哋嘅鹹蛋黃南瓜。 5/5 粒星會為我去參觀 read more

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Blue Sky Cafe definitely lived up to its high Yelp ratings. It offers delicious Cantonese Chinese food at low prices and huge portions. The only drawback is that it is such a tiny restaurant, very popular with a loyal following, and even on a Wednesday night, we had to wait 30-40 minutes just for a table near closing time. This is a testament to their popularity & success, no fault to the restaurant, but they should definitely look into expanding or moving into a larger space. Blue Sky Cafe has been on my radar for must try Cantonese Chinese comfort food for a long time. The problem is that I am usually off work on Mondays, and they are closed on Mondays, so ive never been able to sync up. Fast-forward to this week, and I'm off on a Wednesday, they are open on a Wednesday, so tonight's the night. Arriving here, the parking lot, strip mall that this restaurant is located is pathetic. No lights, no parking, and barely any signage. It's like a treasure hunt just finding this place. Once found, we were greeted with a 8-party waiting list that spanned around 30-40 minutes. So, this place is pretty popular, so, this place is really undersized! 30-40 minutes for casual Chinese food is a really, really long time! So, we sat in the car, since there is zero place to queue, wait, sit, stand, shelter while in line. You literally have to either stand in the cold, dark parking lot or sit in your car. Pretty archaic & uncomfortable. Once our number was called, things got right down to business. There are two larger banquet-style tables that seat 8-10, and the rest are tables that seat 2-4. Decor is primitive & sparse. No TV, weird EZ listening music, and not much else to look at, you come here to eat, not for the ambiance. Even the bathrooms are located outside in the business center complex and pretty cold. Come here to eat, then leave, not a place to hangout or get cozy. No alcohol, no karaoke, no fish tanks, no bar, and no loitering. Get the menus, and everything sounds good. Prices are extremely fair. Host, waitress, and runners were all friendly & efficient. Bonus, as always, if you speak Cantonese (I do, sorta), they reward you with friendly small talk & comraderie. Since we are vegetarians, we chose simple soy sauce noodles & the green bean, tofu, mushroom stir fry. Waiter warned us that portions were huge, so we stopped there, though I contemplated a third dish (glad I didn't). After only about 10 minutes, everything came out fast, hot, and delicious! The noodles were so abundant & flavorful. Not too greasy, like most Chinese restaurants make them, but actually & pleasantly on the drier side so that we could taste all the flavors of the black mushrooms & green onions & soy sauce & white onions. The portions were HUGE. Hardly made a dent in the dish despite two hungry diners, so we have takeout for the next two nights. The green beans & fried tofu with mushrooms was one of the best dishes I've had in a long time. Great flavor, not overly saucy, the green beans were still crunchy yet cooked, the tofu was abundant and perfectly cooked, and there were generous portions of mushrooms and a hint of garlic flavor to round out the journey. Such a good dish, well-executed here, and served generously. The food here is amazing, and I cannot wait to come back to try more. Service is very good & friendly for a less-expensive, no-frills, family Chinese restaurant. Food is very tasty, not greasy, not salty, no hints of MSG, everything tastes fresh, clean, and flavorful. The dining room and the parking lot and especially the long waits & lack of anywhere to sit other than you car, leave a little to be desired. Perhaps this restaurant could better be enjoyed as takeout or to-go, but if you have a little patience, a car to sit in, and don't expect much from the interior, then you can wait like we did and be rewarded with some excellent Chinese Cantonese comfort food. Will return soon to try more dishes, Blue Sky Cafe will be on my Peninsula rotation for good, inexpensive Chinese food from now on! read more

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Finally tried Blue Sky Cafe for some Cantonese food - been wanting to check it out for a while. Affordable with huge portions, but the space is pretty small, so we had to wait a bit. Food was satisfying and hit the spot! read more

Blue Sky Café - Chinese Near Me - Belmont, California

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Do not order to-go from their website as they do not look at the orders come from their website. We ordered around 10am and when arriving at 12pm, the restaurant said that they neglected our order and needed 10mins to cook it. After waiting another 35mins instead of 10mins communicated and constantly checking with them, they finally gave us the food. I do not recommend this place unless you have plenty of time to waste. This restaurant is also very tiny and noisy inside. Waiting time for dinning is extremely long. Many people waited outside left during our 35mins waiting. read more

My inlaws came to visit so I made a reservation at Blue Sky for a party of 8 on a Wednesday at 7:15pm over a week in advance. This place is very small and old school so I had to call in to make the reservation. On the night of, I called to order the large clay pot rice, but nobody answered the phone. I placed the order online instead, but put in the comments that we would be dining in later. When we arrived, the place was packed and there were a bunch of people waiting outside. Unfortunately, the owner had no recollection of my reservation, but they were able to seat us within 15 minutes, which I appreciated. We ordered several dishes to share, including chicken with shiitake mushroom clay pot rice, chicken ginger green onion, braised oxtail with red wine sauce, steam pompano with black bean sauce, sauteed large pea sprout with egg tofu, pan fried salty fish and minced pork, and sauteed string beans with minced pork. All of them were pretty tasty minus the the oxtail stew. It was way too sweet! The highlight was definitely the clay pot rice. It's cooked very well and had lots of crispy rice on the bottom of the pot. The owner even offered for us to move to a round table since we were sitting at a long table, but we politely declined. It was very nice of him to offer and apologize for the mixup. Overall, Blue Sky serves quality and authentic Cantonese food. Just know that this place gets very crowded and the usual wait is about an hour (even for takeout!) so plan ahead. read more

Blue Sky Cafe is clearly a local favorite. I stopped by on a Friday morning and, just 15 minutes after opening, the place was already packed. I was seated at a shared table, which speaks to how popular this spot is--and honestly, it added to the lively neighborhood vibe. I ordered the beef stew wonton noodle soup, and it did not disappoint. The broth was rich and comforting, the beef was tender and flavorful, and the wontons and noodles were perfectly cooked. It was a pretty big serving so I took about a third home. It was exactly what I was craving on a cool morning. I'll definitely be back. read more

Blue Sky Café - Beef Stew and Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Belmont, California