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3.5 (1k reviews)
ModerateSzechuan
Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Sichuan Mala Fish

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.

Scallop an shrimp xo, Classic Wonton Soup 雲吞湯, minced chicken, and egg foo young
Erica B.

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.

Keita S.

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

bbq roast pork ?
Lori L.

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 !

Pea shoots.
Lucy L.

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.

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Ashish A.

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.

Whole Fish w/Hot Bean Sauce 豆瓣全魚

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

Beef in chili oil (phenomenal)
Denzel T.

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!

Finished food

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

Cumin lamb
Toshitha J.

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

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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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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Do they take reservations?

They have a banquet room for large groups. They will reserve a large table. I don't know about small groups. It is not very busy, so it is easy to get a table mii ok at of the time.

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