This is probably the best Chinese restaurant in the area, or at least it's our #1 favorite. The…read moreone thing that really stands out the most to us is their Sichuan Beef Stew Noodle Soup, which I've praised so many times in my previous reviews so I'm not gonna repeat myself so that I don't sound like a broken record, but it's just so good! Another thing we ordered when we visited this restaurant yesterday was the Sichuan Cumin Beef. I honestly forgot how much we liked this dish. The way they cooked it yesterday was incredible. Every bite was packed with flavor (savory, very cumin-y and spicy!) , and even the veggies were fully infused with it. It went perfectly with steamed rice. I want to give a warning though, because this dish was extremely spicy, which I personally loved. I liked it so much that I ended up ordering another one to go so I could keep eating it at home over the next few days, lol. I also want to give a shout out to the guy who was basically single-handedly running the restaurant yesterday. He saw us walk in carrying a car seat and offered us a high chair, but he flipped it upside down so we could safely place the car seat on it. Such a simple back but genius. On top of that, he was super friendly the entire time. The restaurant was pretty empty, which is pretty normal for this restaurant whenever we visit it, although they seem to get a lot of takeout orders - happy for them. The empty restaurant actually worked out perfectly for us since we had a baby with us, haha. Overall, it was a really good dining experience, and I'd definitely keep coming back whenever I'm in the area.

Really good Sichuan food with bold flavor. We ordered the pork intestines, shrimp fried rice spicy…read morebeef boiled and everything was delicious. The service was good, and the food came out quickly. Definitely one of my go-to spots for Sichuan food!

Great food and great customer service. Off the freeway and quick service. Will definitely come back…read morewhen driving through again. ​

I had such a great experience at China Palace! The food was really good, but what stood out the…read moremost was the excellent customer service. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. You can really tell they care about their customers. I'll definitely be coming back!

I accidentally found this place while sitting in traffic on Contra Costa Blvd and Taylor. I noticed…read moretheir sign, and it was perfect timing as I was hungry. At 12:30pm, at the height of lunch time, there were only 2 customers in the restaurant. I was greeted by a pleasant lady who led me to my table. I ordered their lunch special Kunpao Chicken that came with hot and sour soup, a small tasty egg roll and steamed rice. The Serving was generous and the chicken was delicious! The soup wasn't too sour, authentic but not overpowering which I liked. After my meal, I had enough delicious leftover for dinner. There were just 3 customers, including myself, the whole time I was there. It's sad because the place looks nice and clean, and the food was great. Give this place a try and I promise you won't be disappointed.

Came here by accident and wished it was closer. Service was no frills but quick and efficient…read more Westlake beef soup was fragrant with cilantro and hot in a soothing way. You don't see this soup often on menus and it didn't disappoint. Xiaolong bao was a pleasant surprise. If you are from Shanghai you know there is a specific taste that is always lacking in most dumpling places. But it's here in this Sichuan restaurant so a pleasant surprise. Garlic pea sprouts were tender and fragerent. Beef rolls had the most delicious braised beef. The salt and pepper chicken was basically popcorn chicken but came in a huge basket and pretty decent. Overall great food in a no-frills environment with decent portions and prices. Would return to try other dishes.

We travel to Mings from our home in Danville (15 miles). We have a choice of Chinese restaurants…read more MING's has been one of our favorites since our family gathered here for Chinese New Year 2006. I am asian and from my Yelp Reviews you can see i love to eat, especially good Chinese recipes. I also enjoy cooking these same recipes at home. I cannot understand many of the NEGATIVE reviews for Ming's. Since Day 1, we have always felt that SERVICE has been exceptionally kind here. For many years Ming himself would seat his guests & take their orders. Today, 20 years later, he is still present in the restaurant to greet guests, and he personally thanks patrons at their table. The negative reviews are that person's opinion, i personally do not understand how they can be so critical of this decent restaurant. Tonight we brought my 91 yo father - with his wheelchair. Ming was gracious enough to show us the ramp as we were maneuvering to the front door. We were seated in a nice booth, wheelchair out of the way. Our waiter greeted us, took our tea order and remembered that i drink COKE zero (2 cans). He mentioned some of their special plates for the day. Tea,water & drinks were present as we were looking at the menu. We ordered: Mu-siu chicken w/4 pancakes Salted fish w/chicken fried rice Prawns w/ bitter melon Salt pepper fried chicken Sweet n sour pork Steamed fish fillet w/ ginger & green onions Westlake Beef soup Soup arrived first. Hot soup served by the waiter. Great flavor loaded with ingredients, - no after taste of added MSG. Mu-siu chicken were prepared at our table by our waiter. Delicious with a good portion of chicken w/ vegetables. Presented all at once so we started eating at the same time. The remaining dishes arrived as they cleared our table of empty plates. Each dish was flavorful, Dad is on a kidney diet, i am on a heart healthy diet,, our taste buds are trained to detect excessive SALT & MSG. Each dish delivered good flavors. Honestly, my family has only enjoyed Dinners here, its a 30 mile drive and i rarely eat a big Lunch. So ive not sampled the Lunch service. I have eaten by myself, with my wife, and up to 10 family members, and never experienced a bad visit. We do frequent restaurants in SF and Oakland Chinatown, for the East Bay, MING can stand proud of his LOCAL Business. Thank You Ming for providing an option for Good Chinese Cuisine in our area.

The Best! Stellar service with top tier dishes. Love ding in and take out just as good…read more Cheers and enjoy! Go Dubz (Ming huge fan iykyk)!

A group of Asian American ladies met here for lunch, and it was such a fun experience! We decided…read moreto share our individual choices family-style--much like eating dim sum--which allowed us to get a taste of every dish. We all left knowing we'd definitely be back with our families and friends. The ultimate highlight for me was a surprisingly unique Salt and Pepper Squid. I am not usually a squid lover, but this beautiful dish instantly enticed me. The squid was presented almost like cauliflower and cooked to crisp perfection, complemented by vibrant red and green peppers. What is often a tasteless ingredient was bursting with rich umami flavor! The Changsha Chicken Clay Pot was packed with flavor and tender chicken. Similarly, the Seafood Tofu Clay Pot--a Cantonese classic--was exceptionally well prepared. The Cumin Lamb was incredibly tender; while I don't eat lamb myself, the rest of our table absolutely loved it. Even the Orange Peel Chicken (or General Tso's)--a classic Americanized Chinese dish with fried chicken in a sweet and sour sauce--was a big hit with those who ordered it. Lunch was also served with their signature pickled vegetables, fried peanuts, and a choice of hot and sour or corn soup--all of which were delicious. Located in a quiet corner of the Countrywood Shopping Center, Sichuan House is a spinoff of the highly popular Sichuan Fortune House in Pleasant Hill. Over the years, the menu has evolved to suit local tastes by incorporating popular Cantonese specialties and non-spicy options alongside traditional fare. Regardless of what you order, the competent kitchen delivers consistently delicious food. Between the tasty, well-executed dishes, the clean and calm interior, and the friendly, attentive service, Sichuan House will easily make you a return customer!

We stopped here for lunch after cycling Mount Diablo. We were initially a bit unsure of where to…read morepark our bikes since we didn't bring locks, but the restaurant was kind enough to let us bring our bikes inside. We didn't want anything too spicy or heavy since it would have a desiccating effect during strenuous exercise, so we ordered the Spicy Tan Tan Noodle, Sauteed Green Pea Sprouts, and General Zhangfei's Spicy Beef and told them about our spice preferences. Both the noodle and beef had a nice kick without being overpowering, and the green pea sprouts provided a refreshing contrast.

I am amazed I have never reviewed this place before. And knowing they are closing down for business…read moretomorrow, I had to come here one more time with my family. This place means a lot to my family and I. We have been coming here before I was born. I have many fond memories of eating here with my grandparents and the delicious food they offered. And finally, I will give it one last hooray before they close the doors. It was packed today, with waiting for lunch taking about 20 minutes before my name was called. I am happy for their business they are getting in the last few days but I would recommend coming here earlier than your anticipated eating time. Family Style Tofu: My all time favorite dish. It is fried tofu in a brown sauce with mixed vegetables. For their lunch special, it came with a bowl of hot & sour soup, fried rice, a crispy spring roll and a fried wonton. All of it was delicious. The tofu was fried perfectly for me and there was ample amount of vegetables. The spring rolls was filling for being vegetarian and the fried wonton was crispy as well. The soup was extra sour, which I personally liked. Although, my one issue was the brown sauce was a bit on the salty side. Still, I throughly enjoyed my meal and had enough leftover for a second one. Ahh, Chef Choy. Been on this planet for almost 35 years and it is tough to see them go. I hope they will open again soon but if not, thanks for the memories and wishing the best for the staff.

The Dude and I came to Chef Choy for a family brunch before Chef Choy retirement and you can…read moreimmediately feel this place has history. Real family restaurant history. You can see the generations and the dudes family has celebrated birthdays, graduations, promotions, and random Tuesday cravings for decades. As a vegetarian, I didn't get to try the meat dishes everyone else at the table ordered, but let me tell you something... the tofu string beans and fried rice were probably some of the best vegetarian Chinese dishes I've ever had. And I do not say that lightly because vegetarian options sometimes get treated like sad side salads The string beans and tofu were flavorful, savory, perfectly cooked, and honestly the star of the table for me. The fried rice was pure comfort food energy. Simple, nostalgic, satisfying. The hot and sour soup personally wasn't my favorite because it leaned a little too tart for my taste, but everyone else seemed to love it. The Fried banana bites with vanilla ice cream, caramel drizzle, chocolate drizzle, whipped cream... absolutely unnecessary in the best possible way. Tiny crispy dopamine orbs. What made this experience special was seeing families gathered together in a place that clearly means something to the community. Restaurants like this become woven into people's lives. That matters. Congratulations to the Chef Choy team on retirement. Pleasant Hill is losing a longtime staple and so many families are walking away with memories tied to this place.

Great service!! Lunch specials on the weekend, great way they package your food when you order to…read morego. Friendly and prompt service!! My favorite Chinese cuisine restaurant!

Horrible...absolute waste of $38- Orange chicken was dry &…read moreovercooked, no sauce at all. As well as no flavor. Rice was mushy & tasted like it had been cooked in a dirty pan. I regularly write reviews & this is the first time, I've had to write such a Negative One...We walked past the place & thought, let's give it a try. We were tired & hungry, took it to go. Big Mistake, if we'd stayed in the place, I certainly would have sent this Back!!. I would put minus stars if I could...

Ordered for pick up chicken chow mein. Our local favorite chef choys shutdown a few months ago so…read morewe needed a new spot. The chow mein is fantastic, not too greasy. My picky toddler finished his plate. Will be back to try their other items

Amazing food, great people, clean bathroom and comfortable sitting…read more This is my nth (plenty) time visiting this Chinese restaurant and it never failed to amaze me. The food came out best every time we've ordered and we've ordered different dishes each time. This week we came here twice. Literally writing it while I am at the restaurant because I don't want to miss out on giving them a shout out. This is to the restaurant. Please do not change anything about this place.

My first time here and I live in Pleasant Hill for the last 57 years . Staff super friendly. I had…read morethe 3 way Mongolian and the hot and sour soup. Was so good. Staff super friendly. Place was spotless. I will be back YITA my server was amazing

Great food !!! I had the Salt and Pepoer Pork Chops, fried…read morerice, and veggies. Delish

This place is excellent! The food is incredibly tasty, fresh, and full of flavor, and the service…read moreis just as impressive. Everything we ordered came out fresh and well-prepared, and you can really tell there's care put into the food. If you're a fan of the type of food you get at 88 Bao Bao, I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try. In my opinion, it's a step above, with a much wider variety of dishes and plenty of choices beyond the usual favorites. Their beef rolls are especially worth ordering, they're much more substantial, packed with flavor, and very satisfying. Another thing that really stood out to me is the space. The restaurant is relatively clean, open, and spacious, which makes the overall experience much more comfortable than some of the smaller, crowded spots in the area. If you're ever near 99 Ranch in Concord, put this place on your list. Great food, generous portions, good service, and a comfortable atmosphere make it well worth checking out. I'll definitely be back to try more of their dishes!

Pretty good Chinese spot in Concord! Dumpling and Noodle House is worth checking out if you're in…read morethe area and craving noodles and dumplings. It's one of those places that can be easy to overlook, especially with the shopping plaza across the street drawing more foot traffic, but I think it deserves a little more attention. The location probably doesn't do it any favors when it comes to people casually walking by and deciding to grab a bite. If it were right in the plaza across the street, I could see more people stumbling upon it. As it is, you might have to make a point of stopping here instead of just following the crowds. If you're nearby and trying to figure out where to satisfy a noodle or dumpling craving, keep this place in mind! A solid local option and worth a stop, even if its location makes it a little less noticeable than the neighboring spots.