Heading here during Lunar New Year maybe not the best idea, but also so refreshing to see China Village full of such a great crowd. This is hands down one of my favorite spots to grab Chinese food on Solano Ave. and in the area. They also now have some special dim sum items if it's been a minute since the last time you've dined here! Did I mention also a full bar? That was a pleasant surprise! China Village was the first meal I had delivered after I came home post-birth, so it will forever have a special place in my heart :) Favorite items? Pork bao buns, Sesame Chicken Breast (always), Homemade Chowmein with any protein, and there's a dish that I've been thinking about since we've ordered it..Shredded Pork Sautéed with Dry Bean Curd. Delicious! The fried rice, the soup(s), the potstickers..there's not one item here I haven't enjoyed. This is a big restaurant and service is fast, or at least what we've experienced. Would love to actually try the Chicken Breast with Honey Glazed Walnuts, the Cauliflower with Shredded Pork, and more from the dim sum menu. Fair pricing. Metered parking on Solano, but may take a few additional minutes to secure. read more

It is our tradition to place food orders on Christmas Eve, and while our orders are usually timely, we anticipate a delay on this particular evening. Upon arrival, a substantial queue had formed, and we joined the line to await our turn. Several individuals approached the front desk, informing the staff that they had pre-arranged orders and inquiring about the expected wait time. However, they were met with an unresponsive stare, prompting many to leave. After an hour and a half, we finally received our food, which unfortunately very cold. The person at the front was rude and unresponsive. We will not be going back and do not recommend this place read more

Free tea!!! Finally!! I have been searching for another Chinese/Asian restaurant that doesn't charge $1 for tea and this is the place. Fast service, great Chinese food and the 5 Spice seasoning wasn't too apparent/overwhelming but delicious. Fast and attentive service. This place is great for family style/sharing food, you get full off a few dishes by eating with rice. I'd definitely come back and try more dishes- the menu is huge! There's definitely something for everyone here. read more

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Loved the amazing, beautiful food. Amazing staff as well. Their Thai Tea is so good !! Seafood is good and suby was great

Had a great dinner with friends and family here. We liked the dumplings and onion pancakes from the dim sum menu. The spicy fish fillet, sweet and sour pork, and scallops w/ spicy garlic sauce were also really tasty. Didn't have to wait long for our food and the employees were also very attentive and helpful. read more

We ate as a party of 13 friends at the China Village located at Solano Ave, Albany near Berkely yesterday night on 5/21/26. The restaurant is located conveniently by itself across the sidewalk from parking. All you need to do to get there is cross a short sidewalk. The area felt clean and safe. When we arrived and walked in, we were greeted by many nice, beautiful and hospitable ladies who were to be our waiters and led to a private "Dragon" party room near the back. In the front were standard tables and a lot of pretty Chinese decor from Gold to Dragons. There were bathrooms separated by gender and area located near the front. There was also a fish tank full of sea-life such as Crabs and Fishes and Lobsters that were on the Chinese Cuisine's Menu. It was a very laid back vibe and very quiet and peaceful and relaxing. In the back, were we were seated, the tables had comfortable chairs and a round spinning table like something you would find at Chinese Dim Sum. The atmosphere felt very relaxed and easy-going and brought us back to feeling like we were in China or Shanghai's Nightlife. The waiter's service was great, they constantly came to check in on us and were very personable and formidable and made nice small talk with us and chatted and it felt like they were close friends which each waiter should strive to be. Our table was filled with neat napkins to wipe, put on your lap and to double as a handkerchief with, silverware, a glass of fresh water not tap as well as herbal fresh tea that was simmered just right with a hint of bitterness you would expect from fresh tea with leaves. We ordered and the food was promptly brought out almost immediately with little wait time. This restaurant is known for their fresh Chinese spark of Sichuan(Spicy) and Mala(Spicy) as well as Seafood(Seafood), once again it felt like we were transported back into the luxurious city of China. This was very authentic and fresh Chinese food, not like the fake food that is AmeriChinese like Panda Express. We ordered delicious food such as clams and oysters which were paired with a lot of extra garnish to truly bring out their wonderful shelly flavor, beautiful and delicious small crustacean prawns and shrimp that tasted fresh from the sea, Spicy Mala/Sichuan Beef as well as Fish which were pretty spicy yet savory, Yangzhou Fried Rice with the perfect amount of veggies and beef, Honeybee Lobster that was golden crisp, Orange Chicken that was not as sweet as many fake Chinese places make them so these were the authentic real deal, Pork and Shrimp Dumplings which were nicely coated and didnt fall apart, Shellfish which were deliciously chewy, Scallops which were very tasty and more. The food was very clean and fresh, they had a rich savory seafood taste and aroma and tasted like the deep blue ocean, and most of the food came with a side of unique sauce that was to be best paired individually with each unique dish. The service was great, the waiters were very attentive and attentful with their service, constantly refilling our glasses and helping us make way and navigate around our big party of guests and limited spaces to make way for new dishes to glaze our table. Everyone was full, we were not rushed and came out feeling very refreshed and sleepy as the food was so so delicious. Fair price! I attached some pictures below of what I had, if anyone is in the nearby area, I encourage you to come try the food at this delicious and authentic Chinese restaurant. Even if you are not in the immediate area, this place is worth a drive as we did coming from the Solano Area all the way here just to sample this delicious food from a mutual friend's wonderful recommendations. We are sure to come back in the near future to try their delicious other menus offerings and we are confident that we will be equally if not more impressed with their offerings the second time around as well. Thank you so much to China Village for hosting our large party and be very pleasant to be around for both service and coordination of the big dinner that took place yesterday. read more

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Visited China Village with a friend on a Thursday night before closing and received really warm services and delicious food. The restaurant has been with its original owner and chef for 40 years and the food quality and hospitality remain very high. Next time I would come with a larger group of friends to try their classic Sichuan cuisine and Northern Chinese buns and dumplings. Highly recommended. read more

We had a lunar new year feast and it was all delicious. I've come here for amazing Szechuan spicy fish and dumplings, but today went with my mom's fav egg foo young (best I've ever had) and scallop and shrimp xoxo stirfry. It ties with Great China for my fav Chinese in the area. Coming back soon for the whole dungenous crab! Seafood here is a great value. read more

China Village - Scallop an shrimp xo, Classic Wonton Soup 雲吞湯, minced chicken, and egg foo young - Szechuan Near Me - Albany, California

Delicious food. Our go to dinner for Christmas Eve. Sometimes the ordering is crazy, but it's Christmas Day, what can you expect.

I tried to this famous shop in solano.Noodle is good.Service is not sure beacause only Togo.Ambiance is cozy and good. read more

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Great food, fast service, good prices, great service too! Lunch specials are a deal and big portions

after years of ordering an thoroughly enjoying this restaurant I received an order of BBQ PORK for $19 that was not edible ! the pieces were all dime sized , not slices , like little leftover pieces that were left in the cutting board after a day of cutting it up ! the delicious moist slices that used to be served were non existent! ! some pieces were so overcooked they were mahogany color and not chewable ! when I called to explain there was no compensation offered and the excuse was they have a new Chef! I wish them well! BTW, the fried rice was ok! which saved this review from 1 star ! read more

China Village - bbq roast pork ? - Szechuan Near Me - Albany, California

Michelin recommended restaurant that has been a neighborhood favorite for many years. We came here for a special family meal and had many dishes. What was good: the tea smoked duck was the best dish we had. We also enjoyed the Singapore rice noodles, the pea shoots, green beans, sweet & sour prawns, sesame mochi balls & sweet bean paste-filled panfried pancakes. What was alright: spicy won tons, panfried chow mein topped with cabbage & meats. I was not a fan of the Westlake soup (the meat was tough & chewy), the rib eye & cilantro dish (both the beef & cilantro were hard & chewy) or the mochi ball dessert soup which had diced raw onions in it. Otherwise it was overall a good meal and there are many options. Good service, nice interior and generous portions. read more

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Food- 3/5 because my brother-in-law said Szechuan Chicken was not what he expected. Everything else was good Service- 3/5. Felt rushed by the staff. We asked for 5 minutes to decide on our orders. He came back in 3 minutes. He brought the check while we were in the middle of eating our meals. Not sure what his rush was. Happy that I was able to check this place off of our list. Will go back because I loved their food. Let's hope their customer service is better next time. read more

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Good food at a good price! My family and I typically order from here during the holidays and they are consistently good. The green onion pancakes are super tasty. I will say that they have an opportunity to work on their service, they always seem to be super busy so things take a while. Other than that, solid place. read more

I have come to china village this few months and they have the best dishes with seafood the meat is always tender and mouthwatering .Is always so fresh and you can see and choose your seafood .Recommend for people who are seafood lovers!!! And also they have good servers with to talk to and will help you pack your togos orders read more

China Village - Whole Fish w/Hot Bean Sauce 豆瓣全魚 - Szechuan Near Me - Albany, California

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I have been a regular customer of China Village for many years. I am a big fan of their clay pot dishes, and last night I ordered Changsha shrimp. The meal was tasty as always. The waiters were accommodating and fun and the atmosphere was inviting. But for the first time at China Village I experienced a negative msg reaction. When I got home my mouth was puckered and dry and I had trouble falling asleep: classic reaction to too much msg. I hope this was a one-time mistake: in the past I would have awarded them five stars. read more

I recently tried China Village with a buddy. He said it was on one of the Michelin guides so I figured I'd give it a go! We ordered several dishes including the green beans, beef in chili oil, Dan Dan noodles in sesame, and pork shank. The green beans were excellent. Soft and well seasoned with the perfect kick. The pork shank in sauce was also awesome with a generous portion and tasty sauce. IMO the star of the show was the beef in chili oil. There was a super large portion that also contained some cabbage and veg. I will say say that the Dan Dan noodles were pretty underwhelming so that takes them down a notch, but otherwise the food was excellent. The vibe inside was solid. Clearly a family joint that draws in a lot of locals. The servers were nice and offered some recommendations for us. I will definitely come back for more of that beef and green beans! read more

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Great soup we tried all of them. Personal favorite was the rice soup with chicken. Worth trying. read more

China Village - Finished food - Szechuan Near Me - Albany, California

I have eaten at this restaurant for years I have always had a positive experience even when they were really busy; the waiters are always friendly and the food is always tasty and the portions are very generous. When he visited here senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont visited this restaurant which for Democratic town like this meant a lot the atmosphere is always very well lit with nice music playing and the floor and tables are always clean I recommend eating here if you like quality food and a beautiful environment. Only one less positive note: the prices are rather high but the food is worth it read more

Like others, I'm baffled at the mediocre reviews for this place. We just discovered it a few months ago and it's been outstanding every time. Every dish we've tried has been at least good - fresh ingredients, full of flavor, well-cooked, big portions. And then there are some that we can't help but keep ordering, even though we know it's a big menu and everything else is probably as delicious as our favorites. Our favorites? - 1000 pepper chicken - so spicy and flavorful, and lots of extra dried chilis if you want to amp it up - ma po tofu (hot bean curd) - different than other ma pos. No meat, soft tofu, in more of a chili oil than usual ma po sauce. - green beans - just a no-brainer. Our 8 year old daughter would eat the whole order. - cumin lamb - my husband's favorite, he insists on it every time - spicy boiled fish fillet - so much flavor, no bones in the fish - eggplant - it's kind of roasted so eat-in version is better than takeout but even takeout has great flavor - chow mein with homemade noodles - just the right amount of chewiness in the noodles read more

I went to China Village with a group of four on a Thursday evening, and we were pleasantly surprised to get seated pretty quickly despite it being a weekday. The waiter wasted no time in bringing us hot tea and water. For our meal, we ordered the boiled fish, cumin lamb, 1000 chili pepper chicken, and a side of white rice. The cumin lamb was a hit with its perfect level of spiciness and the lamb cooked just right - juicy and tender. The boiled fish was another winner, with a mouthwatering szechuan peppercorn-infused sauce that made the soft fish even more enjoyable when paired with the rice. The table favorite was the 1000 chili pepper chicken (not pictured). It was a delightful mix of crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It came with a bunch of dried chilies, which you could munch on to crank up the heat, but honestly, it had just the right amount of spice for me. The Szechuan pepper gave it a nice tingle, which we had to take a break from - but in a good way read more

China Village - Cumin lamb - Szechuan Near Me - Albany, California

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My family come here to celebrate Thanksgiving holidays. Delicious food and great service. read more

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I've been coming here for years with my partner, and we always feel so satisfied and smug that we have this place as an option. At this point we have a definite ordering routine that we rarely deviate from, unless we come with more people in which case we get to enjoy even more variety. Our core dinner order: -Ma Po Tofu - the sauce is sooo good and flavorful. -Garlic Pea Shoots -Veggie Chow Mein with Homemade Noodle - yum, just the right amount of salty saucy flavor with chewy noodles When with a larger group we have also loved: -Traditional Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Sauce -Spicy Charred Stir-Fried Cabbage -Hot Blackbean Fish Fillet -Extra Firm Bean Curd with Peanuts -The Sesame Flat Bread (it's not flat, it's tall and fluffy) to dip in the delicious sauces It's hands down one of our favorite restaurants in the Bay. read more

A good restaurant gone to the dogs. My husband and I discovered China Village Restaurant prior to its discovery and feature on the PBS program "Check Please." We had dined there frequently, introduced our family and friends there, and threw several big family celebratory bashes for our Chinese relatives. It was our "go-to" Chinese restaurants. We had favorite dishes we would order. The restaurant closed due to a fire a year before Covid. During Covid, we ordered food "to-go." My Mom complained about how sloppy and greasy the food was. I chalked it up to Covid. My husband and I had the opportunity to return 4 years later, after the pandemic had ended. We were a party of 12 and our hostess made prior arrangements for separate checks for the entire party. My husband and I ordered our favorite dishes. Dry cooked string beans. fish with wine sauce and Chunqing Chicken. The only good dish was the dry cooked string beans. The fish with wine sauce was too salty but edible. The Chunqing Chicken was better but had too much Sichuan peppercorns so it was too salty. The service was horrendous. A member of the party, one of the celebrants, had to wait 1 hour for her seafood dish. even though we had asked repeatedly about when it would arrive. Beside forgetting her dish, the food was served piecemeal.Our beans came, and we were nearly done with it before our fish arrived, and the Chunqing Chicken did not arrive until we were done with the fish. Other members of the party also had to wait for the staff to take and bring their orders. Finally, when the bill came, it was on one check, not separate checks as agreed on beforehand. It took some time before someone broke out the bill. Given how the food service was organized before the fire vs the food service is now, it is clear that two different teams managed and operated China Village restaurant in the different periods. The old China Village that won all the rave reviews from us and "Check Please" is no more. We would not return and cannot recommend China Village to anyone. read more

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This place is just okay. Some dishes are quite good but there are some misses too. The service is also a bit lacking. They are the kind of people who just tell you what you want to hear versus being straight with you. read more

We got a pretty good takeout meal here. Ordered on DoorDash, pickup was ready early. Cost was $83.99 total including tax/tip for a DoorDash pickup order for 4 entrees - enough for 4 adults and 3 toddlers. Classic Broccoli Beef 西蘭花牛肉 ($21.49) - 3.5 stars Classic Chow Mein 各式炒麵 CHICKEN 雞 ($16.09) - 3.5 stars Specialty Lamb w/Cumin 川味軒烤羊肉 ($21.49) - 4 stars Eggplant w/Spicy Garlic Sauce 魚香茄條 ($17.29) - 4 stars read more

The portions, favor, freshness of the food was out of this world! Lots of flavor in the ginger beef. The beef was very well good, soft, and easy to eat. The food came out steaming hot and the potions are well enough for 2-3 people. The service was pretty average but the restaurant was decently nice and had lots of space. read more

China Village - Ginger beef and sesame chicken - Szechuan Near Me - Albany, California

The East Bay has a gem here. Very authentic and delicious Chinese food with great lunch options and some specialties like the pork shoulder! I was in SF Chinatown last week lamenting that the food I was eating over there wasn't as good as China Village. So consistently yummy! read more

Great experience here! Fresh dishes, delicious flavors, and the staff took really good care of us. Reasonable prices and easy parking made it even better. read more

China Village - Szechuan Near Me - Albany, California

I had dinner here the past weekend and I used to come here more when I lived in Albany. The service was great and our favorite dish was the string beans. read more

China Village - Szechuan Near Me - Albany, California

It's my understanding that there has been some local discourse about whether China Village is still as good as it used to be. As someone who came here pretty regularly but hadn't been back since before the pandemic, I can't speak for others but I can definitely speak for myself. The dishes I ordered were every bit as good as I remembered. Menu highlights include the Thousand Chilis Fish Soup, Sizzling Seafood Claypot, and the Cumin Lamb. China Village specializes in Sichuan Cuisine, so that's always going to be the best thing you can order. We went on a relatively quiet night, so service was very quick and extremely attentive, but the atmosphere was still there. read more

China Village - Szechuan Near Me - Albany, California

Everything was great was greeted and seated right away. The ambiance is cute and intimate. The food 10/10 I wouldn't change anything about anything I got definitely coming back read more

China Village - Menu - Szechuan Near Me - Albany, California

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China Village is my favorite szechuan food in the bay and I tried so many szechuan restaurants already as szechuan food is one of my favorite food ! I'm not sure why the review is kinda low, so I need to support my fav restaurant!! The food is delicious and consistent. I've been coming here since 2015. Everyone who I took here, loves the food The must try is 1000 Chili Chicken and Spicy Boiled Fish Fillet , sooo goodddd! But all their other food is good too. Staff is friendly and nice. Restaurant is pretty big and good for big parties. Give this restaurant a try! read more

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Not sure why there aren't more reviews or stars but this is one of the best neighborhood Szechuan places in north Berkeley/Albany. Food is authentic and rich with flavors and service is always quick and efficient! read more

We had a delicious birthday brunch that my Chinese wife thought very authentic. Popcorn chicken was yummy as was the garlic filet of sole and steamed beef. In all way too much food to finish so we took leftovers home. The wait staff was great, fast, efficient and attentive. Chin's Village is well worth a try!!! read more

China Village - Steamed beef and garlic flounder. - Szechuan Near Me - Albany, California

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The Ambiance is nice, food is delicious, service is prompting. I love the Mongolian beef and sweet and sour chicken. I like this place.

I ordered the 1000 chili chicken, something I'd ordered over the last 20 years eating here. The waitress is having a difficult time placing this one order. Another server comes over and asks me if I want BONE in or no bone... I want bone in always, as it's a signature dish here--and it's HOT! I show him the menu again of what I want. I pay, leave, get home with my to go order and it's no bone chicken scatter just a few pieces not worthy of a meal. Bland. The receipt even says bone, I'll try to attach a pic... So then I call them to say they got my order wrong after clarifying it 4x at the restaurant and the dude says they don't make it BONE In! hahahahhahaa It's even on the menu, bone in! He says they haven't changed the menus... clearly this place is under new ownership or something as somethings amiss... They are no longer a Michelin rated store, and need to take down the publications showing the old dishes if this is the case... what a joke. read more

China Village - a chicken in the hole ticket - Szechuan Near Me - Albany, California

The food is so fresh, I will come next time. Mogolian beef is so delicious. Pot stickers are so crispy. I will come next time.

Great food. Amazing service. Nice environment. It's a must go Chinese restaurant near Berkeley.