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    Chef's Experience China Bistro

    3.6 (715 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Honey Walnut Shrimp
    Christine V.

    Came here to meet up with my old coworkers. Food was absolutely amazing and the watermelon martinis were to die for! Service was great - will come back.

    Shrimp  & Shrimp Noodles
    Kim D.

    This location has plenty of parking in the back and you can also enter the restaurant through the back. It's a large restaurant with a banquet room, a little private seating area, as well as plenty tables to bring your family and friends. Wait staff is always very courteous, professional, and attentive the food is delicious. We ordered the combination chow mein, chow fun, sweet-and-sour shrimp, fried crab wonton, shrimp and crab egg rolls, shrimp dumplings and their margaritas are fantastic. This is a community gem.

    Sonia V.

    My Favorite Restaurant since 2004, Love the food, I recommend to try different plates. Amazing drinks and the ambience is Great! Also the service always been amazing, thats why i keep coming back it has everything!!

    Sizzling Salmon
    Roger B.

    Great service, Food was hot and freshly made! The ambiance was relaxing and chill. If you enjoy great authentic Chinese food this is the place to check out!

    Orange Chicken Lunch
    Chris H.

    Very good solid spot! Food was good I really enjoyed the salt and pepper squid very good appetizer to start with. Orange chicken was also a solid dish not soggy had a good crisp to chicken. Other dish's like chow mien and beef broccoli were good nothing to complain about with food and service. Staff were very nice and helpful even with our kids running around. Sorry about that guys we will be back with no kids next time lol. But very good spot parking in back of building the ambiance was good nicely decorated water fountain was not on maybe it was being worked on but that would be really nice to see working with maybe some koi inside. Also looks like you rent out a space for parties so look into that!

    Theresa M.

    This is our 4th-5th time here for the last 2-3 years but never did I think of giving out reviews before lol I just keep forgetting and so sorry about that. The parking is behind the building so you will enter on the back of the resto. The place has a nice feel and decor to it. I just wish that they would focus a little bit and improve on the hallway entrance since the first thing you can see is the kitchen and the toilet as soon as you get in. For me it's a little eye sore considering the interior has so much character and personality. Anyways, the food were still as great and the staff were very attentive and fast too. Well actually there were only 5 tables occupied since we went there a little early like 1130.... By the time we left, the place was half full already. It is a pretty big place and They also have a private room if you want to hold a private event and a full bar as well. I have to say I still highly recommend this place. They have been here for almost 15 yrs I think since we move to Hayward. It's worth trying to dine here. Im sorry it took time for me to poat my review and also I know I took pictures of our food order but can't seem to find them right now. They might have been on my other phone. Will post as soon as I find them.

    They have very bad customer service

    They have very bad customer service When I went the restaurant one Chinese guy I think he has the Manager. He didn't do any good service for me.

    Crispy shrimp dumplings
    Dianna P.

    I needed a comfort meal for a cold day so I ordered Chef's Experience off Uber Eats after wanting to try them for years since the front stands out over in downtown Hayward. The main reason I went with them was because I really wanted a hot and sour soup and theirs was the only one that was a decent price to order as a side so I could order lots of other dishes as well! The hot and sour soup hit the spot for that craving. I also got the XLB (they were ok, kinda on the small side), Lemon chicken (also ok-I do like that they put the lemon sauce on the side so the chicken doesn't get so soggy), fried rice was good, chicken chow mein was perfect, and crispy shrimp dumplings (basically shrimp in wonton wrappers) was indeed crispy. I do like that the meal overall didn't taste overly greasy or salty-sometimes I didn't feel super bloated after this meal as I sometimes do after chinese food lol.

    San S.

    $10 salt and pepper fish...happy hour, 3pm-6pm 8/10.. missing tartar sauce. Haha Services is on point. Nice bar area and spacious for good family din dinner. I come for their garlic spicy wings.. 10/10

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    The food is always great! The service is wonderful and I love that it has a great bar! Highly recommend it!

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    I have been a customer for over 17 years. The food has a great taste and I always have great service.

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    I love this restaurant. They have dim sum and regular meals. Service is great. Nice looking restaurant.

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    Great portions, good tasty food, & huge restaurant that could accommodate both big and small parties. Also, full bar!

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    3.8(995 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Although it's a little old and not in the best atmosphere of the facility I brought many different…read moregroups to this place after first experience of this place 3 or 4 years ago. Since my parents live in Hayward I bring my family here very often as well. Hard to find a good HongKong style restaurants unless I go to San Francisco or Oakland but in Hayward area this is it. Food has been consistently good and dimsum is offered in their entire opening hours. I wish they open more than just Thursdays through Sundays.

    My family celebrated my dad's 87th birthday here. When we arrived, the restaurant was busy, but…read morethere were still seats available. My sister had reserved our tables a few days in advance. The staff told her we wouldn't be seated unless our entire party was present. About 4 people were late, but they still seated us. The restaurant kind of felt old and somewhat dirty. But hey, it was my dad's birthday. I wasn't paying for lunch. We occupied three tables and ordered from both the lunch and dim sum menus. I enjoyed dishes like shiu mai, pork buns, walnut shrimp, fried rice, fish, and fried noodles. The sesame balls were tasty, but the service was slow, and I had to follow up on our order. I didn't care for the bun with the hot dog or the other noodle dish. Later that day, my daughter mentioned she had found hair in a pork bun and that her cousin had eaten it. She also said every item he picked up had hair on it, which was disappointing. I didn't confirm this with my cousin, but it would have been helpful to have someone inform the staff. Fortunately, no one at our table found hair in their food, which was a relief. Overall, the food that I ate was fine, but I wouldn't make a special trip from San Jose to visit again...unless it's a fambam family treat.

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    3.8(331 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    Ordered from Hong Kong to be delivered after a very long works day and stuck at work…read more I was very impressed when they arrived about 20 minutes later and the driver was very friendly. The food was piping hot and smelled great. We ordered the combination fried rice and sesame chicken. The portions are huge and could probably feed three people. The taste was very good and loved every single bite. I couldn't believe the sesame chicken was still crispy after being delivered. Great experience and not overly expensive too!

    Came here for my Popo's 88th birthday wanting a traditional Chinese dinner. We were worried at…read morefirst when walking in because it was completely empty at 6PM on a weekend. However, my family had a GREAT experience and liked the food! The staff are SO friendly and attentive (so many water refills--I loved it) and even let us eat our cake there. The food tasted like any other authentic Chinese restaurant (Chinese grandma approved). We ordered the sizzling rice soup, dry-fried string beans, garlic eggplant, garlic chicken, mao pao tofu, gindo piguot (not sure how to spell it in English), and crispy seafood noodles. Their gindo piguot (sweet and sour short rib I think) really stood out and we ended up ordering 2 of them. I didn't love their mao pao tofu (still tasted good, but didn't taste like the typical mao pao tofu). Overall, not sure why they have a low rating and would consider coming back if I'm in the area!

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    4.5(335 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    To whom it may concern,…read more a soul who delights in rich umami flavors, tasty Szechuan has found a place in my heart. As you make your way to your seat the hostess brings you a small bowl of fried peanuts with hot tea, which is super generous. The menu offers traditional yet caters to the native Hayward resident who doesn't know much about the Szechuan region, I'm that resident . The booths and tables remind me of my childhood traditional Chinese restaurant back in Fresno, ca yet with a modern twist, in my opinion portions are generous as well which is inviting for a family feast...well done tasty Szechuan.

    So when ppl here say the portions are HUGE, they're really not joking. We ordered the chili fried…read morechicken, fish in hot chili oil, and the eggplant with garlic sauce and took home a full ass meal after we'd finished (over) eating. All dishes came out as we hoped/expected with both the chicken and fish providing the nummy sensation that is unique to Szechuan cuisine. We threw in the eggplant order because we wanted some veggies and something that didn't overtly threaten to numb our palettes and were very happy with that as well. Chicken was fried well and not dry at all which was a lovely experience. Fish was also flavorful and enjoyable to eat, although perhaps the least memorable of the dishes. I wouldn't NOT get any of the dishes again and might elevate the chicken as a must get if you're there for the a Szechuan experience. Well probably come back the next time we get a craving for that nummy feeling.

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    4.2(121 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    It's a super rainy day in Hayward/castro valley today and my boyfriend and I were craving Chinese…read morefood! Our usual spot was closed so we went on yelp and picked this spot out. I've been living in the area for 10+ years and always see this place yet I've never tried it! Today was finally the day and I hate myself for not trying it sooner!! We called in for a pick up order and we got chicken and broccoli, orange chicken, bbq pork fried rice, veggie chow mein and salt and pepper prawns. The staff packed everything so nicely in Togo box that was the perfect size! There's a lot of street parking so it's easy to pull over, pick up and head home. The gentleman working inside was so kind!! When my boyfriend went to go pick up our order, he was in the middle of cleaning and gladly handed over our order. The place inside looked so cozy and sweet, we'll have to dine in next time! The food was absolutely delicious! Nothing tasted greasy, salty, and there were so many veggies included with each dish! The food tasted fresh, smelled amazing and left us super satisfied! The salt and pepper prawns were my favorite! They're doused in garlic, jalapeños and red peppers!! Sooo delicious! The prawns tasted fresh with no fishy taste whatsoever!! I might have just found the best Chinese spot in town! I'm so happy we came and tried their food. 10/10

    A hole in the wall spot in Hayward. Ordered take out for a small gathering. Called right when they…read moreopened and no one answered. About 5 minutes later they called back so we were able to order. We got the small platter of fried chicken wings and they were a hit. It serves about 10-12 people and comes with 40 wings or so. It was the right amount for us. They were good, not too oily. Will definitely recommend if someone is looking for some fried chicken wings.

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    3.3(602 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    I've driven past this divey-lookin' Cantonese spot that looks like it used to be an old KFC, so…read moremany times. I finally decided to take a peek and got some take-out to bring to a family member's house for a luncheon get-together. Given the old fast food spacing, I thought this was going to be mostly a take-out spot. But this place does have some tables in there and may even rock some table service. I did a pick-up on a weekend lunch, and the inside was quite packed, almost chaotic even. The tables are jammed together, and people are bringing parties of 4-6 in here like it is a banquet hall, some even lugging strollers in that tiny space. And with all that clusterf#@'n, there is a line of people standing, waiting for take-out literally hovering over people's heads that are eating. Friggin' insane! Total 180 from 2020...member those days. Lol But I can see why people can mob this spot. The kitchen is pretty decent, not top notch but quite decent. And even though not cheap ($17+ dishes) they do give you a good amount, so I think there is a good perception for value here Combo Chow Mein ($19/3*) I got this for family members that like noodles, and I thought it was just mid. Thick yellow lo mein noodles are stir fried with big chunks of chicken, pork and shrimp. The proteins were impressive as nothing were tiny bites. But the noodles were just meh, with little wok flavor and it just seemed a bit tacky to me, versus smooth and chewy. I wanted to try the chow fun but will have to wait til next time. The reviews seem positive for that. Half Roast Duck ($18/4.5*) I only had a few pieces during our potluck and I felt they do a good job with these roast ducks. Beautiful mahogany color on the exterior, not too crisp but also not greasy and soggy. The meat was juicy and not too salty, which I applaud. Lots of bony pieces but that is the nature of this dish, it is a nibbler's jam. Salt n Pepper Pork Chops ($17.50/3.5*) Thin cut pork chops cut into smaller pick-up pieces. It is definitely marinated in that baking soda seasoning as the meat is super tender, almost squishy. There's some starch coating (cornstarch?) but the fry is so light that it doesn't get that crisp. I like it more crisp. But not sure if the steam from the box softened the crispness, but I tried one right in the car to taste while it was still fresh. I liked the seasoning as it was salty and very garlic-y, but the exterior was more sticky and tacky versus crisp. I love Canto food so I'm sure I'm gonna be back to try more dishes. Still want to try their Wonton Soups, a simple steamed fish dish with some vibrant greens and that Beef Chow Fun just to name a few. I may even eat in but definitely on a weekday/weeknight. I'm not too keen with someone hovering above my head whilst I'm having a serious nomming session. *insert shrugged shoulders emoji*

    I can't attest to the other dishes here but their roast duck didn't disappoint one bit! We came to…read morepick up some up for Christmas, and they were selling out fast. Prices for the roasted meats are a bit higher given they are a sit-down restaurant vs. a casual to-go meats spot. RECS: + Roast duck ($34.98 whole) was very juicy and flavorful. I liked that it came with sauces. Meat was a tad too salty but not an issue

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