Tried out this place nearby me for the first time since I was craving dim sum. We always drive by…read moreit and I kept saying I wanted to try it so we finally made it out. The service was super friendly, the servers were very attentive, refilling our waters and teas throughout the meal. We were a party of 6 and they had plenty of space during an early Sunday evening. The food very flavorful without being too oily. We ordered the siu mai, har gaw, chicken feet, radish cake, sizzling rice soup, salt and pepper tofu, longevity noodles, salted pumpkin and eggplant, egg tarts, and lava buns. Honestly, I'd order most of the dishes again! Siu mai and har gow are the classic go-to dim sum dishes for me and they were good, fulfilled my dim sum craving. The eggplant wasn't super flavorful but the pumpkin was delicious. The longevity noodles weren't my favorite but the texture was really good. The lava buns were very lava-y and super hot, we probably should have waited for them to cool down before we started eating them. Portions are pretty good (standard amounts for each dim sum item). They even gave us mango pudding at the end. We also had a few vegetarians in the group and they had plenty of options although for dinner, their chef who makes the dumplings and things are gone so they didn't have some things available. If you're a vegetarian, I'd recommend going in the morning or lunch. Will definitely be back!

Whenever I come to Hayward, I always save my appetite and make a trip to Tin's Teapot Bistro. I…read morelove the warm and inviting atmosphere -- very friendly and wholesome staff. We usually order many entrees -- the food is very delicious. Many options to choose from, sharing / family style dining. Would definitely recommend; lovely ambiance, delicious food, wonderful dining experience. TIN's TEAPOT BISTRO ***** FIVE STARS

Ordered from Hong Kong to be delivered after a very long works day and stuck at work…read more I was very impressed when they arrived about 20 minutes later and the driver was very friendly. The food was piping hot and smelled great. We ordered the combination fried rice and sesame chicken. The portions are huge and could probably feed three people. The taste was very good and loved every single bite. I couldn't believe the sesame chicken was still crispy after being delivered. Great experience and not overly expensive too!

Happened to be in the area and decided to try a new place (to me). The place reminded me of old…read moreschool chinese restaurants I went to as a kid. The same style tables and chairs was nostalgic. Parking was easy and we were seated promptly. Dishes are priced soo well, I love a place that isn't trying to gouge me. The place isn't updated at all, does not look trendy, and staff weren't overly friendly but i'm ok overlooking all those things for tasty food, good prices . We enjoyed every dish we ordered and the free hot tea upon arrival was a lovely touch

First time walk in ordered 3 items 15 minute wait , served me a water with ice and lime, with…read morepeanuts on the side while I waited, very generous of them, food was great service was amazing !

1. Braised Beef with Potatoes & Peppers (Center Dish): Tender, flavorful beef cooked in a rich,…read moresavory sauce with bell peppers and potatoes. Topped with sesame seeds, it's rich and super satisfying! 2. Sichuan Boiled Beef / Rattling Pepper Beef (Top Right): Thinly sliced beef steeped in a spicy, numbing broth topped with fresh green peppercorns and dried chilies. Perfectly spicy with an authentic Sichuan kick. 3. Fish Slice Soup with Pickled Vegetables (Bottom Right): Silky, tender fish slices served in a tangy pickled mustard greens and tofu broth. Refreshing, appetizing, and packed with flavor. Overall Rating: Flavor: (Authentic, bold, and well-balanced spicy & numbing notes) Portion Size: (Very hearty dishes, ideal for sharing with friends or family) Pro-Tip: Make sure to order plenty of steamed rice--the sauces pair amazingly well with it!

FAMILY EVENTS When I…read morego to eat at Chef's Experience China most of the time the occasion is for family gatherings. The year 2024 was the prime example. In February I ate for reception after a family friend's funeral. In June relatives and friends ate here after my nephew's high school graduation. Later that year in September I came here to celebrate my dad's birthday. There's something about this place that attracts family gatherings. Is it the food? The food here tasty and filling. Could it be the ambiance? The Chef's Experience China Bistro is a small restaurant. There are three dining areas. There is one at the side that is used for a banquet, which is the same space that was used for my dad's birthday party. In the middle there is a general dining area. At the back is a small section that could be used for a party - the same area that was used for my nephew's high school graduation celebration. I think what makes this place attractive is the bar when you enter the restaurant. How's the food? I like the stuffed eggplant, which is similar to eggplant parmesan. What I like about the orange chicken is the sauce is served on the side preserving the crispy breading. The sautéed vegetables aren't oily. Even though the menu doesn't seem overwhelming with items there are variety of items served at Chef's Experience China Bistro that you don't see at other Chinese restaurants. Since I mentioned about the bar I've order beverage such as Old Fashioned, Mint Julep, and Shirley Temple. I can't explain it but there is something about the vibe at Chef's Experience China Bistro that makes this restaurant a popular place to celebrate with the family.

We came later in the evening and sat at the bar. They were really busy with phone calls with take…read moreout orders. Eddie, the owner (?), was very friendly and funny. He joked a lot and made us feel very welcomed. We haven't been back here in years. From what I remember, it was because the portion sizes didn't match the prices. Things have changed for the better. Our plates were full and everything we ordered came out hot, fresh and delicious. Shrimp and crab fried spring rolls - we were told this was their signature dish and is the most popular. We would order this every time we come back. Seafood fried rice had a good amount of mixed seafood and NO PEAS! Yaaaaay! Lol Sweet and sour chicken - surprisingly, this is the dish that stood out the most. The chicken tasted fresh and was juicy. In a lot of other places the chicken is more solid and dry. Not this dish. This one was very good!

I thought about not writing this review because I don't want yall to blow up my affordable Chinese…read morefood spot with amazing food. It's hard to not want to gate keep this place. Asia delight is a humble "point point" combo based Chinese food place. Think authentic Panda Express. Super affordable place where you can get a 2 item combo with chow mein/fried rice for $12.49. My go to is Chow mein, Chinese pork bbq, and the black pepper beef. This location appears to be the only one that carries the Chinese pork bbq. On the side my wife and I split either the salt n pepper fish or chicken wings. A medium gets you about 6-8 pieces of chicken wings. Super solid and they don't skimp on the amount on anything. So the value is there! Low key is enough to spread out into two meals. Staff is direct and efficient. Quick with packing up your items and moving it to the cashiers for you to pay out. They have about 4-6 tables inside with chairs/slide in bench's. Basically a quick spot to grab food and eat or take it to go.

I finally got to try Asia Delight Express in Hayward for the first time!…read more You know what? I wasn't missing anything! Asia Delight Express is chinese fast food. Prepared foods are on a steam table or under hot lights. You pick a meal combo, and they serve it onto foam trays. Then they suggestive sell add-on's and drinks. The formula for success is simple: - tasty food, big portions, and affordable prices. People rave about this place on social media, so I have to come check it out. So it's Friday around dinner time. I'm cruising on Hesperian Blvd in the right lane. I pass the Valero station and realize.....this is where Asia Delight is! They have a dining area with 4-6 small square tables. But the tables looked dirty, and the whole place looked untidy. But the steam table counter looked beautiful. It was loaded with hot food and each tray seemed to be full. Two ladies and one young man were serving. The young man did a good job taking and serving orders. I decide to get the Combo B for $9.45. - fried rice/ chow mein + 2 entrees I got fried rice, black bean spare ribs, chicken w/ string beans in gravy. How was it? No flavor! I don't use the word "bland" very often. Geez, I didn't know there was a shortage of soy sauce, sesame oil and salt & pepper. Maybe chili oil will help. Would I come back? No thanks

This little hole in the wall spot is ! The chow fun, honey walnut prawns, and combination fried…read morerice made EVERYTHANGGGG!!! NOIIIIICEEE. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much walking in, but they said, "Hold my chopsticks." Everything was packed with flavor, portions were solid, and that chow fun had me questioning why I don't come here more often. Definitely a hidden gem worth checking out!

This is our third visit here this year. I don't know if I failed to write reviews or if they had…read morebeen removed. Obviously, my pictures were still here on yelp. I take all of my pictures with my phone, but I generally write my reviews on my laptop where I have a full keyboard to work with. The first two visits, my wife went in while I waited outside with the dog. This time, I was travelling solo. I had been out and about and decided to pick up some grub for dinner. Our first visit, we got some Chicken Wings and absolutely loved them. Our second visit, we got more Chicken Wings, but we couldn't remember which ones we had gotten the first time. We didn't enjoy them quite the same at the first time. To resolved the issue, this time I ordered two different types of Chicken Wings. Did we solve the problem? Maybe? Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings (4) - While the wings were excellent, we felt that overall, the dish was too salty. Deep Fried Chicken Wings (5) - Once again, excellent wings. Without the add-on Salt, Peppers and Garlic, these were more to our liking, though some Garlic would have been nice. Fish Fillet with Black Bean Sauce - (5) - I grew up eating fresh fish from live tanks in Chinese Restaurants. They were either cooked with Black Bean Sauce or Ginger & Scallion. Post COVID, many restaurants have done away with their live tanks. Frozen fillets will never taste or feel like freshly dispatched fish, but these were pretty decent. Assorted Seafood Chow Fun (5) - Fish, Calamari and Shrimp. Used to be a time where you could expect a scallop or two, but those days are mostly gone. While this restaurant used to have dine-in service, it appears to be take-out only now. Service was relatively fast and efficient. The food is solid. We'll definitely be back.

What I can say is this place is actually fire and the service are really awesome here. I haven't…read moregot any Chinese food for a while and this place just fresh up my mind. It's amazing.

This place is an absolute amazing find in Castro Valley…read more When those late night munchies arise, Garden Cafe is there to save the day! The food is fantastic. Always fresh, hot and full of flavor. I had the baked pork chop rice and man is that good. Pork chops are tender. That tomato sauce over the rice! I also got the clay pot chicken with jalapeños. This packs some good heat! Try the Taiwan boba tea. Probably one of the best I've had. The flavor balance is perfect. I love that it comes in a glass mug. They're open late night. Parking may be a challenge as it shares the lot with a liquor store and bar.

My coworkers and I love Tin Fu's lunch specials! We've tried many dishes and they're all great, but…read morethe Szechuan shrimp is definitely a crowd favorite. Their Thai iced tea is also delicious and only about $5! Service is always great, and ordering is quick and easy.

I used to come to Tin Fu all the time before, but haven't been here since they changed ownership…read more The inside looks way better than it did, more modern and clean looking! Good menu, they still have lunch specials. Thats what my coworker and I ordered was from the lunch specials. The portions are smaller than before but food is good, came out really hot. I ordered broccoli in oyster sauce and chow mein, was salty but i like salty. Broccoli was nice and crunchy. The eggrolls were not good had a strong interesting flavor and mushy inside, and the hot and sour soup came lukewarm but flavor was good. Our server was nice and food came fast.

I have ordered many time from this establishment. Esp., during covid and I continue now…read more one thing I tried - I bought the fresh frozen dumplings, i did both stem and fried at home - really simple - VERY good. pick your filling!

I ordered food from this restaurant just because I was hungry and been at the hospital for a few…read moreweeks now. Absolutely loved the food and it was the closest o comfort food I've had in a while now. Mainly their fried rice. Not sure what it was but I devoured it lol Already thinking of ordering again from here!!!

Always the best Hong Kong bbq Roast duck is my favorite…read moredish there soo delicious And the taro dessert drink is sooo goood ! Tiffany always has the best service as well Delicious

Upon request, my daughter brought me an order of Shrimp won ton soup. They don't serve shrimp they…read moreserve shrimp/pork won ton. It's been my experience over many years of eating shrimp won ton soup the shrimp would be served in the broth along with the pork won ton. Oh but not at HKBBQ. The only thing in the broth was Bok Choi and the shrimp/pork won ton. There were no onions, carrots or broccoli in the broth. The broth was uneventful at best. I gave it one star because there were a lot of won tons in the broth. There was no soy sauce or any other condiment in the bag. If you are looking for flavor you should try another restaurant.