Food is good to great, service is great. Great ol' standby for takeout! Can't really go wrong.

While I can't vouch for the quality of their large menu, I can say that our sesame chicken wasn't edible. It was chewy like jerky. I tried to find a good, juicy piece in the order, but found none that didn't require a chewing marathon. Our dumplings were good, however. Not sure I'll be back. read more

No flavor, taste! Chicken chow main, fried shrimp , BBQ pork. Tasteless, absolute waste. Very disappointed read more

Very good old school Chinese food. The hot and sour soup was decent and the portions for the entrees are large, considering the price. Better Chinese food exists in the metro area (e.g. Tasty Corner downtown) but there are no decent Chinese restaurants in North PDX so I'm glad Zhao is around. read more

I don't live too far from here but this is still a great go-to for me. Their food is totally solid especially given the prices; take advantage of their combos and family dinners. The BBQ pork is also excellent. The portion sizes are very generous which I also appreciate. Service has always been quick and friendly. I've ordered take out but they're also on Uber Eats so you can get them delivered too. If it's any consolation, they've never once messed up my order which is always a plus. I really like this place and will continue to be a regular there. read more

chewy, hard, barely any meat sesame chicken. literally spat it out into the garbage. woody chicken. the pork fried rice was also mushy and bland. it was relatively cheap though so i guess it has that going for it? read more

This spot is pretty decent. The staff there are quite friendly. The food tastes good - I tried XLB and Sesame chicken. The sesame chicken is spicier than others' but I like it hot so it works for me. The rice quality/taste is average - could be better. What I liked a lot about this place is it seems pretty clean. The kitchen is partially visible thru the windows which is also reassuring cos you at least can get an idea of how things are done in there. read more

My daughter and I went tonight to eat at Chef Zhao their food usually delicious but tonight I just can't put my finger on it. We ordered apetizers and that was good then no sooner we got that our food started coming in. I had to wait on mine. The pork fried rice did not have any peas, carrots or scrambled egg it looked like white rice with a little coloring with bits of pork thrown in. Not what I expected, to say the least I was disappointed. The rest of the food was tasty but it seemed that they were in a hurry for us to leave. We had not even finished and the bill and fortune cookies were put on the table. Then after payment we were standing by the table and she came over and started cleaning the table. Such a disappointment tonight. Guess with service like that we won't be going back. BYE!!! read more

Food is always excellent and served quickly. The Sesame Beef, Mu Shu Pork and Honey Walnut Shrimp are AMAZING! Friendly staff and great food! What's not to like?!?! read more

food was very presentable, but had absolutely no taste. i ordered the hunan twice-cooked pork, extra spicy, with a side of their pork-fried rice..... fried rice lacked any kind of flavor, and the meat inside was very questionable..... this place is a dump, charging premium prices for dumpster food ! stay away...... oh wait, one more thing.... the sneid girl working the register clearly has not been taught respect/responsibility when dealing with customers.... read more

Food was good, but we used Uber to order and they had a 2 for 1 bbq pork special. They adjusted pricing after the order to the normal pricing billing me another 14 dollars. Unethical and irritating, will not order again. read more

Really good takeout! Would definitely eat there again. Did a big order to share with family and everything was great.

First off, let's be clear, this is Americanized Chinese food, so for all those rating it as "not authentic", it's not suppose to be. That said, I ordered something like 15 dishes for a party I had and everyone loved the food (and being Chinese myself and having friends who have visited China, we understand the difference), and one person even commented that she had Ma Po Tofu before, but always hated it until now. Everything was great and nice portions (they didn't sacrifice quality for portion size, it was just right) sizes. They even gave us a free egg drop soup and free toys for our big order! Great service and food, and we'll definitely return again! read more

Favorite Chinese takeout cuisine right here, look no further in the St John's NOPO area. The sesame chicken and green beans (medium spice) were the star for our meal. I've never had house fried rice it contains all the meat but I'll probably just do veggies or one meat next time. The Lo mein I recommend for the noodle fans as it's smaller noddles and tasty. They forgot the fortune cookies last time so make sure to ask haha. I'm gonna have to compare: -generals chicken vs orange vs sesame chicken and report back bc all 3 are choice from here. Really can't go wrong. Takes about 15mins every time we do take out. It's really worth the short drive! Must must try. I think you will thank me!! read more

Chef Zhao - Delish. Sesame chicken, string beans, house broccoli and house fried rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Excellent food. I usually pick up the house fried rice (chock full of good things) and a side of broccoli, which covers my dinner and tomorrow's lunch. read more

Service was amazing and the food was great. I placed an order for 18 meals to go for my crew. They had just opened, gave me soup why I waited. Never had service like that after dumping 18 orders in there lap in the first 10 minutes of being open. Definitely going back. read more

Didn't get to dine in the space but ordered ahead for dinner on a weekend and only a 15-20 minute wait. By the time we came to pick up the order was already ready which was great! There were some spots in the front but driving around it looks like there might be parking in the back? Will need to check another time. | WHAT WE ORDERED | + Mongolian Beef + House Fried Rice + Chicken Lo Mein Noodles + Salt & Pepper Squid I saw the wontons & chili sauce and hot & sour soup on the menu so I have those bookmarked to try another time. For the above it was ~$60 with tip so not the cheapest Chinese food around but it can last two people 2-3 meals each so not too bad when you think of it that way. _________________ All of the items were really solid to order! The squid came in longer/thicker strips but had a great crisp and was still crispy hours later. The house fried rice was seasoned well and had nice chunks of the various proteins and was not skimpy at all. The mongolian beef was your standard but the cuts were on the thinner side. Nice veggies and crunch but might try another beef next time. Lastly the noodles had me hesitant at first as they were on the lighter side but after trying them they had good flavor and paired well with the chicken. Overall $60 does sound pricey but the items were good and had nice portions where the price was justified. read more

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I would rate Chef Zhao two stars if not for their shrimp dumplings and orange chicken. Everything else they just kind of phone in. Fried rice is always dry and flavorless as is the chow mein. Sometimes the white rice taste and feels like it's been sitting all day. I can't speak to atmosphere at the restaurant itself. Seems like they mostly do take out and the seating area is really small. read more

You know that delicious smoky flavor and aroma that results from cooking in a wok? That's when you know you're eating something legit. You won't find that here. The flavors are bland and the sauces straight from Sysco. I've given them 3 chances, but they disappoint every time. They're not awful, but NOT GOOD either. Someone previously reviewed them as spectacular. Bruh. I'm giving that reviewer Don vibes. read more

Chef Zhao - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

A well worth restaurant with friendly workers, good food and beverage at fair price. Cleaned well inside and out . Good atmosphere / ambiance; has a nice out door back yard smoking patio , with adult slot machines inside. Food , beverage worth every penny. read more

Great neighborhood restaurant with consistently delicious food! Thanks for being in the neighborhood!

New to the area seeking a flavorful quick bite, I went in to order and the little panda from the lucky box was a huge hit when I got hime. This was an excellent lunch for our busy Saturday. Will be back! read more

Chef Zhao - Pork Fried Rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Ordered to go. Everything arrived very fast and was delicious. Each dish can serve about 1 1/2 - 2 people read more

Chef Zhao - Pork Fried Rice, Chicken Lettuce wrap, Tofu with Vegetable, Orange Chicken, White Rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Chinese Food, particularly Cantonese, is bland, in my opinion. But not at Chef Zhao's! I placed my first order last night. Not only is the food extremely good, but the portions are large and the price is very reasonable. Highly recommend Chef Zhaos! read more

This place is just okay--the service is fine as is the atmosphere; it's the food that I don't enjoy. It's bland. Nothing is wrong with the freshness or quality of food or generosity of the serving; it's just bland food. I can take or leave this place. If my colleagues want to treat me to lunch here, I'd go. If I had to pay for my own lunch, I'd probably go somewhere else. Nothing is wrong here--it's just okay. read more

This is one of the places that you question whether you should go or not but after you do you are completely happy you did and upset that you wasted so much time deciding on going! We went during a weeknight around 6 PM and there were probably five other tables. With the door being close to where we were seated it was kind of drafty due to it being so cold outside. I think that is the only thing I could find wrong with dining there. They have a nice beer selection and their menu is wonderful. We were so indecisive because everything looked so good. We got the eggrolls to start off with and they are huge! Wonderfully seasoned and the fried exterior was excellent. It was so crispy yet light. The two entrées we decided on were Mongolian chicken and the Kung pow trio. Each of these were absolutely amazing. They come with a side of rice and a free small cup of soup. They also give hot tea at the table with the waters. The tea tasted very nice and was great due to a cold evening. We would definitely return to this place again. The service was quick and smooth and we were able to pay right at the table. read more

Chef Zhao - Beautiful egg rolls. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Horrible food! Kung pao chicken had very little chicken and was flavorless. The egg rolls and the wontons in Szechuan oil tasted old and frost bitten. The chicken lettuce wrap had stuffing or batter in it. Very little chicken. I have no idea what these positive reviews are all about. Panda is better. read more

So I don't really care for the people that run this place. Actually it was one old rude lady. I drove all the way from Forest Grove mainly to come get their hot and sour soup and I didn't make it in time which I was fine. I didn't realize they closed 30 min before I got there. Leaving without anything was fine because it was my fault and I planned to do something in the area anyway after. But when I grabbed on the door and realized it was locked, the lady just shoo'd me away with her hands like really rudely, like something that you would not even do to a bum, but something that you would probably see someone do to someone homeless. Instead of coming to the door and saying I'm sorry we're closed or just pointing to the sign, it was extremely rude. Not something you do to someone trying to come in and give you business. But anyway, their hot and sour soup is the best soup that I have found in 20 years, just like the hot and sour soup that used to be at a restaurant called The Pagoda in Portland 20 years ago. This is almost spot on to what that was. I would definitely drive all the way here from Forest Grove for their soup. The other food is well made too! I took one star off just for the rude lady :) read more

This place checked all the boxes for casual dining . First and foremost the food was spectacular. Every dish we ordered,and there were many in our large group, was cooked perfectly. There wasn't too much salt, sugar , and oil to any of the meals. Crowd favorites were sesame beef, sautéed eggplant, Mapo tofu to name a few. Our server Kenny was friendly and attentive. Will definitely go back soon read more

I love Chef Zhao. Probably my favorite spot for Chinese food. It is always fresh and delicious when I get my food. I've tried a lot of things from their menu and my partner love it too. We usually get eggrolls, general t'sao chicken , sesame beef or chicken, lo mein, bbq pork, mar far chicken, Kung Lao chicken, lunch combo, and so much more. All of it has been delicious. The chicken is always crispy and the food is always hot. It's a good choice! read more

I've been here a good handful of times with my grandma (who is a big fan of Chinese food) and we both enjoy it very well every time. The food is consistent and service is great! We usually go around lunchtime on weekdays and parking is easy to find as well. read more

I've only gotten takeout but they have friendly service. The bbq pork is great, and the lo mein, mu shu, and wonton soup are always good. They call the pu pu platter "appetizer sampler" but it's the same concept. read more

Tons of vegetarian selections! Excellent house-made noodles and the BEST ma po tofu in town.

The food and staff are excellent. Quick and friendly service. A little pricey but ample portions. i would recommend it.

had a late lunch there today. our food came out fast and was absolutely perfect. the staff was extremely nice and quick. best chinese food i've had in portland. the vibe inside was super nice too. read more

We went in on Sunday, for a early dinner, the place was empty. we ordered two appetizers, soup, main...The food is always good, the waitress very nice...We were in way before the posted closing time, and yet we were rushed through the meal, from beginning to end it took just barely and hour, and honestly I think that includes the drive time. Please slow down and let people enjoy the meal read more

Get the wonton soup all the time. Always consistently good. If you order it to go they take the time to put the wontons themselves in a separate box and package the rest of the broth and things so the wontons don't overcook in the broth before you get home. Always a treat as they make their own by hand! read more

You know how you can "taste" the wok in some Chinese dishes? That delicious flavor of a hot wok infused into your food during cooking? THAT's when you know it's legit. Sorry, but this place doesn't have it. And the food itself is bland and flavorless with sauces that taste like they came from Sysco. Ive tried this place 3 times, but I'm done. It's not terrible, but I can't call it good either. read more

One of my favorite Chinese restaurants in Portland. The sesame chicken was perfect, and the orange chicken and shrimp were also good. Finding high quality Chinese food in the city can be difficult, but look no further than Chef Zhao. read more

I bought some Hot and Sour soup there last week to go. The flavor was very good but it had about 4 pieces of tofu in it and that's about all. I paid more than what was listed on your website menu. I KNOW there's a lot of ingredients in Hot and Sour soup chicken, Rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, ground ginger, Cornstarch, Eggs, tofu Green onions, toasted sesame oil, white pepper, bamboo shoots. and when you pay that much for soup you should get more than broth. I'm sure you know how to make it but you sure scrimped on mine. My name is Rich and my phone number is 503-206-7508 if you'd like to speak about this. Thank you. chicken, Rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, ground ginger, Cornstarch, Eggs, tofu Green onions, toasted sesame oil, white pepper, bamboo shoots. read more