I have been having some major deep fried whole rock cod with sweet and sour sauce withdrawals. Since our longtime family Chinese restaurant closed its doors after being open since basically forever, I have yet to find another place that comes remotely close to filling that void. Enter China Delights. This was our first time here and while it wasn't my beloved whole rock cod, their fried whole flounder with a soy based sauce was good enough to stand in its place. The fish was fried crispy enough that you could eat the fins while the flesh remained tender and moist. The sauce wasn't too bad either. I enjoyed that fish so much that I probably could have eaten the entire thing by myself without an ounce of shame. And then our waitress gave me the information I needed to hear: if I want whole rock cod, call the day before to let them know we're coming and they'll have it ready. HUGE WIN! You don't have to tell me twice. Another thing I was happy to see was a variety of mu shu options on the menu. We went with the pork and were not disappointed. And bc my husband had his own craving that needed to be handled, we ordered the half roasted duck. And that wasn't too bad either. The staff tonight were warm and attentive. Not once did we feel unattended to, but we also never felt rushed. Sometimes that balance gets lost and they did it well tonight. So is it possible that we may have stumbled onto the promise of a new family go to spot? Possibly. They've apparently been open for over 20 years already, and I hope they stay open for another 20 bc finding an old-school Chinese restaurant that still serves some of these classic dishes is getting harder and harder. Now I just need to remember to call the day before bc that whole rock cod and I have some unfinished business. read more

This is a really good sit-down Chinese restaurant that's reminiscent of the ones my family would reserve for big milestones such as wedding receptions, baptisms, and birthdays. I love that the restaurant is spacious and that there's an essence of coziness to the space. The service here is decent -- there have been multiple times where my party has had to ask for things because food or drinks were coming out too slow or were forgotten. There's definitely room for improvement in that arena. Food is delicious here, and I particularly love the sweet and sour pork! House fried rice and beef broccoli here is also amazing. Although I've had better honey walnut prawns, the ones here are still good (just pricey considering I prefer other places over it). Portion sizes are huge, even for sharing among 3-4 people. I recommend eating here with a fairly large group - you get your best deal when sharing the cost (and eating) together. read more

China Delights - Cantonese Near Me - Pinole, California

As others have said, it's in a mall that has only 2 other businesses still open. But this place has endured and always yummy. If you're in the mood for basic, good Chinese food, this is the spot. Especially good is the sizzling rice soup... if you eat it there, the rice has a very nice sizzle. You lose a bit when doing take out but the soup is still very tasty. Also the clay pot rock cod and the string beans are very good. They now have an online ordering system which is fantastic!!! If you're in the mood for Chinese, you can't go wrong here! read more

Pleasantly surprised by portion size. The wok hay (heat) of the food. I've never been here, and now hopefully it will remain open as this will be my new Chinese spot. Ordered beef chow fun, bbq fried rice, sweet & sour pork. Definitely, did note checking out. I'll be back read more

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China Delights in Pinole is still open and still offering it's extensive menu of favorite Chinese dishes. However, the plaza it's in, Appian 80 Shopping Center is shutdown. I was there at 7pm on a Tuesday night. The entire shopping plaza was dark and unwelcoming. If it wasn't for the bright lights of the restaurant, I would of turned around and left. I came to China Delights to try their Hung Tao Wor Yee Won Ton Soup. It's a soup you seldom see in Chinese restaurants anymore. China Delights is a large spacious restaurant. Lots of round tables for groups. It could probably handle a Chinese banquet. So I ordered the won ton soup and an order of fried chicken wings. My big bowl of soup arrives, and it has chunks of imitation crab in it. Look, I understand everyone has their own recipe, but I don't want pieces of processed seafood in my won ton soup. Also, this isn't wor won ton soup, because there's nothing else added to it. It was just fried won tons, egg drop soup, and the "fake crab" meat. It doesn't alter the flavor of the soup. It was actually good soup, but I didn't like the fake crab meat. Grade (3/5). The fried chicken wings were super crispy and delicious! (5/5). Service was okay. The older lady who served me came over and chatted about the restaurant. Seems they also own Peking Delights in San Ramon. She told me her customers like won ton soup with imitation crab meat in it. So be aware, you might get something in your soup that's not on the menu. Lots of free parking. read more

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the food was good and the staff was kind. they allowed me to order kung pao with tofu for the lunch special. it comes with soup and hot tea. i love chinese places that still offer hot tea. will add photos soon. read more

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Came as part of a two-table (20 people) banquet. All the dishes were good! Walnut prawns were my favorite. Service was excellent, they kept the teapots filled better than most dim sum places. read more

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The food here is good and portions are generous. While I know times are tough it's always weird to me that they don't throw a couple of fortune cookies or soy sauce in the bag not matter the size of the order. The deal breaker for me was when I ordered egg rolls and there was no sauce or mustard to go with it. Who eats egg rolls just naked like that?! Bummer. read more

Consistently excellent. The wait staff are friendly, kind and helpful. I've been going there for over 20 years. I never had a bad experience. read more

15 of us Came here for a late lunch. Food was surprising good and hot with lots of gravy. Gals sat at one table. Guys on another. This is what the gals Ordered. We had the salty fish pork hash, tomato beef crispy noodles, Peking spare ribs, eggplant with pork, beef stew clay pot. Everything was really good. The people we came with live 10 minutes away so they know what to order. Sorry no photos. And the complimentary tofu soup was hearty and very tasty. This place is in a closed down strip outdoor mall. Cost is about $20 per person. Very reasonable. read more

One of my favorite spots ! The food is very good and i love the portions can't complain you will be full for sure. The staff is always on top of things and the food is always made and given really fast. read more

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I dine inside China Delights a week after Hunan Villa closed their door down. I wasn't disappointed when I dine inside China Delights. I had Chicken with Mixed Vegetables with Fried Rice. I love the proportion of my plate. I love how the food was presented on the plate. The taste of the Chicken was good. Plenty of vegetables and I ate it. I was check by my server to be sure that I was doing great. I love how my service was at China Delights. I would be sad if China Delights closed their door. Safeway is still in business and the area does not get much cars. China Delights is a great restaurant to dine inside. Keep up the great service for Pinole Residents. read more

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Hello came in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The restaurant was pretty empty when we came in. What we didn't realize was that they were closing in 35 minutes. They still went ahead and took our order for a family meal for 5. The server was very nice. The food was delicious. All the dishes were good. Even when they closed they did not rush my family out of the restaurant. My family was very happy with the food as well. We will definitely come back to eat here again. read more

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Fav local spot - to go or dine in the food is good the portions are generous! Service is quick - for pick up its usual 15 min wait from order. Ambiance is old school - comfortable though. The plaza is pretty vacant, parking is ample. read more

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I can't tell you all that I'm so Happy that China Delight is still here. With all the stores around them that closed down even Safeway too! For all that's been coming here for at least 12 -15yrs It's one of my favorites for Good Chinese Food. The waitress there has been there for over 12yrs she's been giving everyone great service. Plus it's just big enough 10 tables & a party room too! It's nice & quiet to talk even when there's a lot of people. I love their food. I hope you'll try them & enjoy the food there! I hope the area will rebuild & bring back the people to shop there! It's a hidden gem read more

If you're thinking of Chinese food and you live near Pinole, you have to come to China Delights. They offer a lot of authentic Chinese food and all of the items on their menu are good and generous in serving. I've been to this place several times and I finally was able to write a review. They have several tables and chairs for both small and big groups. The service was fast and the orders got to your table quickly. They serve lunch plates for individuals or ala carte for a big gathering We ordered the sizzling rice plate, crispy chicken wings, salt and pepper pork chop, and sauteed spinach on garlic sauce. Our family enjoyed all the items we ordered. The portions are so generous that we have to take home our leftovers. This is definitely a good place to dine for Chinese food around the neighborhood. read more

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Foods always amazing and it might look outdated but the staff is attentive and straight to the point. Always my go to for chinese food. Salt and pepper fish *chef kiss* the bomb dot com. Also the sautéed string beans! Always find myself coming back and ordering again. read more

I love the salt and pepper rock cod it's so delicious and light with delicious jalapeños and green onions thrown in. Also I ordered the shrimp fried rice which was also delicious. The staff is friendly and quick to get your order to you. The prices are affordable and they have plenty of different specials on the menu. read more

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Generous portions & very tasty ! They have a green menu ( you need to request it ) that features specially priced dishes as part of a discounted dinner menu ( choice of 3 soups w/ any 3 dishes for a set price like $38 ! ) There is a smallish banquet room for private parties & a spacious dining room w/ minimal no frills decor. But it's my local go-to for Chinese food ! read more

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I really wanted to enjoy my food because my coworker hyped it up I get my food it looks good I bite into the rice and *crunch* the rice is riddled with eggshells at this point I'm wondering if this was really an accident or does the cook hate their job I have left overs thinking maybe the worse is over and nope the next day I'm eating and spitting as I come across a shell Really sad especially at the price they charged for a lunch special read more

Service: friendly and quick Food: flavor was great. Meat was soft for the Mongolian beef. read more

I'm just writing about this place now but been a regular customer for the last 20 years. This is my wife and my favorite neighborhood restaurant. the food is delicious and portions are generous. We usually order off the fix price menu which offers a choice of of one of three different soups, plus a choice of three different dishes off a list of various dishes from sea food, beef, pork, chicken and vegetables. There's always leftover to take home for a second meal. the staff is friendly and attentive and always greet us with a friendly smile. I highly recommend China Delight. read more

Got beef chow fun for the first time, it was really good mixed with bean sprouts green & yellow onion, my order could feed about 3/4. Meat was tender, most meat was at the top, when I put the rest in takeout container, there was no meat throughout the chow fun. read more

China Delights - Chicken w/veggies - Cantonese Near Me - Pinole, California

Tucked in a shopping center next to the Pinole Safeway, this Chinese restaurant is a decent find! I had a large group order a variety of dishes, and our favorites were the egg flower soup (came with lots of veggies), and the chicken chow fun and chicken with black bean sauce that came with generous portions. Salt and pepper pork chop was okay but I was looking for more garlic and peppers to complement the pork that was a little overcooked. House fried rice was pretty good but needed more meat and seafood. I appreciated our waiter patiently taking our order and suggesting some great dishes like their Mongolian fish fillet that was a perfect lend of savory and spices. Restaurant is old and dated but I almost expect that with this kind of hole-in-the-wall place. read more

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Normally we go to Wojia in Albany. This place is a tad cheaper but the quality is far worse. Cannot recommend.

When I read my prior review I realized how much we enjoyed the food. I was surprised that it appeared that we never went back. I had lunch here recently. I ordered the sliced duck in a spicy garlic sauce. It came with fried rice and hot and sour soup. I liked the duck, although it sorta tasted like beef. I had leftovers. When I took them home and examined the food, something I would never do sitting at a table with 10 women, it was indeed duck. Both the soup and fried rice were excellent. The food came to the table quickly. My to-go order took forever. The prices are higher than the other Chinese restaurants I have lunch at. Despite the higher prices, I will no doubt be back. They have an extensive menu with food that I seldom see on other menus. Also, I would like to try some other dishes read more

Food is good but warning that theyll add a 20% service fee without any notice or sign visible that they do that....

I'm not sure what happen I always call to order for pick up here since 2014. But this time i place an order one hour before to pick up but when i arrive my order is not ready . And the restaurant has only 2 dining table occupied. This time I'll give this 1 star for their service. But the food is amazing I'll give the food 4 star read more

This is a solid spot to get authentic Chinese! A little hole-in-the wall in the Safeway shopping plaza. We have tried the Westlake beef soup, corn chowder, hom yee fried rice, beef stew, fried fish, and eggplant. Portions are generously sized and not too greasy. You will not be disappointed. read more

China Delight has been a true staple in the neighborhood. The staff is always so nice. They talk fast when taking your order but it's always right The food is always fresh, always plenty (you can always get multiple servings out of each dish) The price points are on target and they are reasonable The ambiance is adjacent to the normal Chinese restaurants around the country LOL.. shabby green carpet, old chairs, round tables LOL When I need my "fix" of good Chinese food, this is the spot I'm hitting up! read more

We've had very tasty, well prepared food in China Delights. My family has been dining here for years. read more

Have not been back as of 3/21/24. There are too many options for eating out. No need to be barked at and told basically "You will eat what we give you" read more

I have only ordered take out here. It was easy, I did it online and was ready when I arrived for pick up. The noodles were nice and chewy and thicker. I would recommend this place and will check out other menu items in the future. read more

Great food and customer service. They have the best hot and sour soup and it's included on the lunch menu. Try the salt and pepper shrimp too. read more

I was in recovery mode and my friend generously got me takeout from here. The two egg flower soups she gave were chock full of veggies, tofu, eggs, ground pork and the salt and pepper tofu was crispy, flavorful and delicious. They were packaged well in bags in a box to avoid spillage. I would definitely recommend their comforting soups- they are delicious, flavorful and filling! My friend swears by this place so I'll have to pay them a visit and check out my other Chinese food faves. read more

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My go to for years. Def family owned. Same workers everytime i go. Friendly staff. My order is always, the honey walnut shrimp (appetizer) then for the family if you want soup: get the wor wonton soup, House chow mein, sweet and sour chicken, mongolian beef and house fried rice and hot & sour prawns Szechuan style. Sounds like a lot but those items on the menu are absolutely delicious. Prices may vary but portion sizes are huge and worth the buck for quality over Quantity. 5 stars all around and quick turn around to bring the food out. 10-15 mins tops. read more

I've been coming here since I was a teenager. The food is always yummy. Service is always amazing more like extended family. Place is decent and clean. This is perfect for family gatherings or take out. read more

This restaurant has been standing it's ground since I was 10 years old. I can't believe how far they have gone. I am happy their food has not disappointed me. They are the only business in this dead plaza. Bank of America, little Caesar's, O'Reilly and other businesses have left. But then they are the best Chinese food I can say. Service is always nice, they know locals if you have been going for awhile. It may be slow and not many people inside but the food is great. Glad to visit this memorial restaurant. I highly recommend!! read more

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A wonderful family feast at this hidden gem in Pinole. Every dish especially the crispy fish was spot on! This is the kinda place you may pass by, but the locals know it's the place where even when you're full, you'll still eat & even while you're eating, you know you'll eat more! read more

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What a delight! We've been going to China Delights for many years. It's our favorite Chinese food eatery in the local area. I'm surprised that for all these times I've been coming here, I've never written a review until now. So, here it is! After months of no indoor dining due to Covid, its now available. So we dined in tonight. Oh what a delight it was to sit down and finally enjoy the meal again at China Delights! From the special green menu, we ordered, 3-items plus a vegetable chow mein and a side of rice. We ordered Beef With Green Pepper with Special Sauce, Prawns with String Beans, and Salt and Pepper Rock Cod Fillet. They were all delicious, tasty and too much! Lol...We ended up taking the rest to-go. Three of the best things about China Delights are the portions, flavors and prices: The serving are consistently generous. They are perfect for parties or feeding a large family clan. Portions are good and so is the taste. So far, anything that I've ever ordered tasted good to great! Try out any of their fried rice or Hong Kong style chow mein or Honey Walnut Prawns or Salt n pepper Tofu or Fish! All are delicious! And lastly, the price. The price for all the items I've ever ordered are reasonably priced. These are the three reasons that keep us coming back for more! Check it out when you're in the area! I'm sure you will not be disappointed! Tip: The menu is huge. Plenty to choose from. Although getting a take-out is convenient, dining-in is much more delightful, no fun intended! read more

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