Wow. This place is fantastic. The owner is very friendly and he has been a fremont residence since 1996. He mentioned to us that he is one of the last remaining old school residence. This place wins the neighborhood gave award every year and its great to see classic Cantonese style restaurants still open. The food is very flavorful. read more

Ok, so my theory has always been that for chinese food, the rating has to be 3.7 or less for the food to be good. The thought behind that is the service is not great, but the food is. Unfortunately, the theory failed me this time. The service was great, which should have been a red flag for me. The guy at the window was really friendly and helpful--he had us laughing the whole time. The food came out within minutes, even though we ordered 3-4 à la carte things. That should have been the second red flag. We really wanted to like the food because of the service, but the food was greasy and super salty. We ordered sweet and sour chicken, chicken chow mein, house chow fun, and walnut prawns with egg rolls. Sweet and sour chicken was average--not good or bad. Chicken chow mein was in a pool of soy sauce, way too salty. House chow fun was supposed to have shrimp--it literally had two. This too was drenched in soy sauce. Lastly, the walnut prawns were not bad, but again, we can get those anywhere else--no need to come back here for them. Overall, probably will not be back for their food. It is really sad because we really enjoyed the service. read more

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I've been coming here for about 20 years. We've enjoyed it every time. The owner is super cool. read more

The salt & pepper shrimps were so good. I loved the thick chowmein noodles. Portion was huge. I enjoyed it! read more

Eastern Winds Chinese Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Fremont, California

Ordered through the DoorDash app this evening for pickup (chicken chow mein, honey walnut shrimp, broccoli beef, General Tso's chicken, and wonton soup). First and foremost, the customer service was top tier. The owner chatted with me for several minutes about the business while I waited for my food, which made for a really pleasant experience--super cool guy. The restaurant itself was very clean, and they have a large menu with photos available if you choose to order at the counter. Overall, the food was pretty good. The General Tso's chicken wasn't my favorite, as it was a bit too breaded for my taste. The wonton soup had a great broth, though I wasn't too keen on the flavor of the wontons themselves. That said, the other dishes were outstanding--full of flavor and very generous portions. The total for all five items was $60 through the app for pickup, which I felt was fair considering the portion sizes. Overall, this is a great little Fremont spot. Definitely worth checking out. Sorry for not picturing my food. read more

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The place we wanted to try was closed so we went here, just cause it was close to work. And boy, was it the best thing that ever happened! The food was hot and freshly prepared. The spice levels were just right. The service was friendly. There was so much variety even for our vegetarian friends. We will definitely revisit. The place is essentially take out so don't expect to sit for long. We sat and ate comfortably and then left. We weren't rushed out. I had the fish and vegetables. Forgot to take the picture. read more

Stopped in for some Chinese while blazing through town on a business trip. There's only a few tables so it seems more setup for to go orders. They were very nice though. Ordered some chicken egg rolls and sesame chicken, with fried rice. The portions are huge and it came out piping hot. It was good but not great. Not a lot of flavor in the fired rice. The chicken was good though. The egg rolls were ok and a little over cooked. Not bad if you want a quick Chinese meal to go. read more

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Let's start by saying I only ordered their salt pepper pork. This is not my normal stomping grounds so I opened my trusty YELP app and had a look. I found this spot close by and decided that the reviews seemed to warrant it as a good choice......... WELP, that was a mistake. At first look they seemed promising. But then you bite in to your first piece and oh my God the amount of salt and pepper were so overwhelming. And yeah I know I ordered salt and pepper pork so what am I complaining about right? But no, you don't understand. It was just ridiculous. The onions and jalapeños by themselves seemed to play a bit better with all that salt and pepper. They sprinkled on it. But there wasn't enough of those to go around with the pork to save the dish. So I muscle through a few more pieces thinking I just got one off. Nope didn't matter.... It actually brought more issues to the surface with this dish. They were all tidbits and quite small, so it was hard to dig out some of the bone and cartilage that stays behind. And then I found a piece that had a decent amount of pork fat on it, you know the one that you see and you go oh man that's gonna be a great bite with all that flavor..... well the flavor that burst from it was the taste of old many day old oil. I know you never can tell actually how long the oil's been sitting but my God you could with this one it had to been at least a week. Yukkkkkk. So on that one bite, I had to stop. If I would've still been around the area, I might've even went back in and asked for my money back. That's how bad it was but I didn't. Unfortunately they made off with approximately 10+ dollars of my money For his poor execution of a dish. And I know I haven't tried all the other dishes but if you can't get this one right at a time when it was slow, so there were no distractions to execute a very good dish then you've got an issue. And I don't know how the heck they've got all those good reviews they do have because This is just crazy..... I'd say pick the next joint down the street if you're looking for Chinese food and give them a try before trying this one. read more

Eastern Winds Chinese Restaurant - If you can zoom in, you'll see in same amount of pepper and even salt on the dish. 11. Salt & Pepper Ribs And definitely, there's no ribs - Chinese Near Me - Fremont, California

Had the orange chicken and fried rice lunch plate. Food was good and the portions were generous. Will definitely come back to try other items on the menu. read more

Man in the register is rude and unprofessional. I asked for his opinion and he started raising his voice at me like I was inconveniencing him. read more

Small pick up and go spot. Good service. Plenty of parking. Food overall...meh -Chicken chowmein 8/10 -Sweet and sour chicken 6/10 (dark meat) -Mongolian beef 5/10 - Fried rice 6/10 Maybe I'll be back for the chowmein. read more

Food from eastern winds always hits the spot!The owner is super cool and down to earth and he's so generous with portion sizes. Always gotta grab extra sweet and sour sauce. My husband got dinner tonight and I'm super excited to dig in! This is exactly how to wind in on a Friday night. read more

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love there food. quick service to boot. but this is second time that my fried rice is so so dry I don't get it different cook. ?

Me and my fam LOVES Eastern Winds. We love their Mongolian beef with white rice, always fresh and tasty! Big fan of chicken chow mein. Service is always great, it's mainly a take out place but there are few tables with chairs enough for 8-10 people. Portions are quite generous and you'll always get fresh food that's on everything. Shout out to the owner, I can tell he cares about quality of his food and appreciates his customers. Self service to all condiments, including paper plates, chop sticks, forks, napkins. read more

It was made so fresh and flavorful. God bless America this is the only place in the world you find orange chicken and beef chow mein this good!!!! This is the best Chinese food I've had in my life hands down!!!! read more

Eastern Winds Chinese Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Fremont, California

I bit into this piece of metal in my beef fried rice, not sure if it's from their stove or something read more

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I usually order the salt and pepper ribs with combination fried rice, and the guy at the counter is absolutely hilarious. Great customer service! read more

Jay, The owner is top notch. He's very engaging and has a great sense of humor. Not only does this bring people back, but the employees that he has working for him, in my opinion, are the best in town. The cooks are amazing at what they do. I was first introduced to Eastern winds by my Uncle Allen Joe. He was 90 at the time. He said there are a lot of good Chinese restaurants in Fremont, but Eastern winds was the best. He always preferred to go there to eat. Now the wife and I can't stop going because the food is so good and fresh that I have to admit he was right. As they say, listen to your elders. They know more than you. My family and I thank Jay and his family and all his employees for putting out their best for the community. They are not the cheapest in town but worth every bite. See you soon. Jay. read more

My boyfriend found this spot because I was craving egg flower soup so we decided to give it a try. It's more of a take out spot but they have a few tables inside to eat there. The man who took our order was fun to talk to. He's quite a character. We spoke with another customer who did nothing but praise this spot and said once you come here, you won't stop coming back. He's right. The egg flower soup was so soothing and was exactly what I remembered it to taste like. Their beef chow fun was the best. The beef wasn't overly chewy & with the noodles it just hit the spot. I'll definitely be coming back to try the rest of their menu. read more

Eastern Winds Chinese Restaurant - 49. Beef Chow Fun - Chinese Near Me - Fremont, California

Take out only. Good tasting Chinese food. Give it a shot. Call direct to order and pick it up. Fast turn around.

I usually come here to order Chinese takeouts since I live in Fremont, and it is one of the best Chinese restaurants here. It is a very small restaurant, but the food here is really delicious and prices are reasonable especially lunch orders. I always get lunch orders and can select fried rice with no extra charge. Mongolian beef is chewy and fresh and the fried rice tastes authentic. Since I tried different dishes, I guarantee that the rest of them taste fresh! read more

Eastern Winds Chinese Restaurant - Lunch Special: Mongolian Beef with Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Fremont, California

I was in the area and decided to try some Chinese take out nearby, just want to explore something new. We ordered by phone and pick up in 10 minutes. Ordered 2 house chowfun, salt pepper squid and salt and pepper fish, hot and sour soup. They give us 5 veggie eggrolls for free. Total came out $71 including tax, a bit pricey for Chinese food to-go, but I think it's worth the money because of their quality. All dishes were delicious, especailly the squid and fish. They were both crispy but soft inside, not overly battered like most cheap Chinese to-go places. I wish their chowfun had less meat and more noodles, though. There were tons of meat and I harldly see noodles. I was planning to eat chowfun with the fish but had to eat them with white rice and save the chowfun for dinner. Overall I'm satisfied with today's order! read more

Go to place for quick and delicious Chinese food. Wish they'd bring back the salt n pepper pork chops tho

First time ordered garlic green beans & beef with mushrooms & bamboo. Flavor was disappointing. Pretty bland.

Solid Americanized chinese food made fresh to order that's 25% cheaper than anyone else in the area. I got 3 entrees to go & they threw in a complimentary side of fried egg rolls. Mapo tofu: good; beef with fried tofu: very good & beef tender; kungpo chicken: too saucy compared to the classic version, used sliced chicken instead of diced, but adequate nonetheless. The tattoo guy who runs it is no nonesense type yet friendly enough. $44.54 for 3 entrees including tax is a bargain in this era. read more

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Best Chinese food in the Bay Area! Their salt and pepper chicken is amazing. The fried rice is so delicious. The food is so fresh. The restaurant is really clean and the customer service is excellent. Recommend coming here for really good service. read more

Eastern Winds Chinese Restaurant - 13. Salt & Pepper Chicken, 36. House Fried Rice, 51. House Chow Fun, 92. Orange Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Fremont, California

This is my go to Chinese food. Always made to order lunch combos. Never disappoints all these years. read more

Eastern Winds makes great Chinese food. The salt and pepper pork ribs are delicious and crispy. The orange chicken has plenty of sauce that tastes sweet and spicy. They were busy on a Saturday night. The order took about 15 minutes. You can call in the order in advance. Highly recommended. read more

Eastern Winds Chinese Restaurant - Salt and Pepper pork ribs - Chinese Near Me - Fremont, California

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I've been a regular at Eastern Winds for years, and I can't believe I've never left Jay (the owner) a review until now! I always call ahead, and by the time I arrive, my food is ready--usually in about 15 minutes. The food is consistently delicious. My go-to order is the salt and pepper chicken with fried rice and the prawn rice noodles, both of which have incredible flavor and never disappoint. Every meal hits the spot and Jay is always so kind. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for great food. read more

We ordered food delivery for a company meeting and they did not disappoint on the flavor of the food, the freshness, and portions. It arrived almost exactly at 1230pm as requested as well. We ordered: Salt and Pepper Fish Broccoli Beef Orange Chicken Shrimp Chow Mein House Fried Rice and 2 Pupu Platters. Our employees were very pleased with the food. We will continue to use them and will come back for future events. read more

Eastern Winds is a take out Chinese restaurant. Dad it's been open for several years and survived the pandemic. I ordered a couple noodles dishes, a seafood dish, and a veggie dish. The service was prompt and the time to complete my takeout order wa less than 10 minute. Ambiance is takeout. They advertise that no MSG is used. Vegetable Egg Rolls - 4/5 The skin was crispy and the filling very flavorful. The sauce offered was packaged self-served hot chili or sweet and sour sauces. Not a bad appetizer or starter dish. House Chow Fun - 4/5 The house chow fun had beef, chicken and shrimp. There were not more than 3 shrimp in the chow fun. But the chow fun was very delicious. I would order the chow fun again. House chow mein - 4/5 The chow mein noodles were of the thick variety. Again, i think only 2 pieces of shrimp was in this dish. The taste was on par with the chow fun. I will order the beef chow mein next time. Salt and Pepper Fish Fillet - 4/5 If you like spicy food, this will satisfy you. The salt and pepper fish was breaded and fried, but wasn't as crispy as I expected. The flavor was still good. The flavor of salt and pepper was robust with lots of green hot peppers sliced throughout the dish. The heat kicks in about 20 seconds after. Overall, Eastern Winds Chinese restaurant is a decent place to order food Chinese food. I will go back and try other dishes and update my review. read more

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This place is Great, I have been coming here for years the owner is awesome. I work in trade and also do a lot of the cooking for my family so on days when I just don't want to I will stop by to grab dinner. He hasn't let me down not even through covid, everything I have eaten has been good, I have never gotten sick and they are reliable. if you are in the area definitely try them out. read more

No complaints. The service is excellent, and the food is even better. Don't let this little hole in the wall fool you (or scare you away). It's in the old Taco Bell location (since they relocated across the street and after Pasta Pesto was in that location). We've never had a dish we didn't like (have tried everything), and we especially love that they'll make any rice dish with brown rice, on request, and no additional charge. Our favorites include the House Fried Rice and/or Chow Mein, Crab Rangoon, Pan Fried and/or Garlic String Beans, Sizzling Tofu Soup, House Chow Fun, Cashew Nut Chicken, Lambeauc in Garlic Sauce, and Singapore Noodles. It's better for you and the restaurant if you order from their online website or call in your order - there are freebies! read more

I have been coming here as long as I can remember. Legitimately, I grew up in Fremont, I'm in my 30's and I've been coming here since I was a little girl. (They were at a different location at some point). Anyways, this is my favorite Chinese food restaurant. Overall: Food is a little pricey, they have on main size for a la cart, but the food ALWAYS taste fresh, food is super yummy, and portions are large. Price: $84.12 for.. 2x wonton soup 1x beef and broccoli 1x combo rice 1x chicken fried rice 1x sweet and sour chicken Which comes out to about $14/ entree. The reason I say this is pricey is because it is a la carte so in order to try a few different dishes, the price racks up. Service: quick, friendly, personable Ambiance: casual! More of a to go type of vibe. I've been coming here for years and I will hopefully continue to be a customer for many more!! read more

Best food!! Food ti go. Anything you order is going to be delicious. Jay is great, he will take care of you. For parties/cate ting, they will work with you budget. Bon appetit! read more

Hubby and I tried the eastern winds couple of times, both times happy with the quality of the food. Portions are large as they serve. They service is fast and there was no mistakes in these couple of times. Beef chow main is seriously yummy and stomach taker. read more

I don't expect much because, to be honest, they don't set the bar high. You expect some oily american chinese food with large portions, Eastern winds has you covered. But I ordered their salt and pepper ribs and it's 100% cartilage and bone. More fried flour than meat. Still tastes good but a total ripoff. read more

Amazing Chinese Food! Cook to order too! Great service and affordable, this place is Gem!

So much potential if they had answered the phone. The food looks great. First impression and last time ordering here due to them sending out the wrong doordash order. I understand restaurants stop taking phone orders 30 min before closing (clean up prep). I called to mention my order was entirely wrong and no one picked up. i ordered war wonton soup, chow mein and szechuan chicken, I got THREE containers of RICE (2 fried 1 white). All is forgiven, i understand mistakes happen. I gave an extra star because I appreciate that the business reached out to resolve but thankfully I got my refund from door dash and didn't have to deal with it. read more

Eastern Winds Chinese Restaurant - wrong order given - Chinese Near Me - Fremont, California

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We were on our way home on our usual errands trip and needed some lunch. Since it's lent, I need to focus on no meat but seafood is okay of course. We were kind of craving some fried food and well since they had chow fun, it kind of sealed the deal. L O C A T I O N Eastern Winds is located in the Irvington district on Grimmer and not really on a "main street." They share a fairly large parking lot in the back. I N S I D E The building itself looks like it used to be a Mexican restaurant. The inside is small. Like a couple tables and just enough walkway for 1-2 people. Basically it's a to-go spot. M E N U They have a fairly diverse but standard menu. I do like that it's separated by meats so it was easy to go directly to Fish or Chow Fun. I had seen some photos of the deep fried fish and decided on that as well as the prawn chow fun. The deep fried fish was popcorn chicken-like. The batter was light and fluffy. I think the downside was I felt like the pieces were so small that I don't even know if I was eating fish versus just batter. There was a substantial amount, I just wish they were larger pieces. We did ask for no onions on the chow fun, but we didn't know that they didn't include the green onions nor the sprouts. So basically we got noodles and shrimp which was a bummer. I would have like the green onions and the sprouts, just not the white onions. Other than that, it was heavy on the soy sauce or whatever salty component in the noodles. There were a fair amount of shrimp. The noodles were just overcooked and mushy unfortunately. S E R V I C E We called in our order. They said 15 minutes. We arrived in like 5-10 minutes and everything was ready. We paid by credit card and it did take a little time to process. O V E R A L L It was okay. I think everything was standard. The chow fun was salty, a little overcooked and I just wished the fish had larger pieces. It was nice to try out a new spot, maybe we'll come back and try out different dishes but probably will skip out on the chow fun next time. read more

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