Saw this on Bib Gourmand and decided to check it out. Was craving Pecking Duck and this hit the spot. Crispy skin and juicy duck. Also the pot stickers are delicious with a crispy outside and juicy meat. Would go again. Fast service. read more

Great China - Peking Roast Duck - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

I really wanted to like this place and have given it two tries in the past year. The service is excellent and the ambiance is polished and comfortable, which makes it feel like a special occasion spot. The food, though, ranges from average to slightly above average. It leans more Americanized, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but some of the modifications just didn't land. The Peking duck was good, but not memorable. I still prefer the version at HK East Ocean. The Double Skin dish was a bit odd, and the steamed crab with buns lacked depth. The steamed surf clams were particularly disappointing. Highlights were the walnut prawns, which tasted fresh and well prepared, and the sautéed snow pea leaves, though that's a dish that's hard to mess up. You're paying for the ambiance and service more than for exceptional cooking. If you enjoy a polished dining room and don't mind spending extra, this may be your place. read more

I think it's a very solid Chinese restaurant. Main thing is it's often very busy, so much that there's already a line when it opens for lunch on a weekend. But for me, there was enough space to get a table after all the initial campers. The staff were nice enough to seat me before all of my party arrived. The staff default to mandarin which is always a good sign. Service is pretty good, answering questions and acknowledging when we flashed them down. The Peking duck is pretty good and doesn't require reservation. I enjoyed all the dishes. read more

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Finally had the chance to try their Peking duck- and it lives up to the hype! Usually duck is so fatty, and there's so much bone to sift though- but this is beautifully presented. Duck meat so tender and firm. No bones at all! Also ordered the mung bean noodle appetizer- wasabi forward, found this refreshing! Also ordered the thrice cooked pork and it was so flavorful and tender. Also had the ants on a log noodle seafood dish. The noodle/ seafood dish was the only dish I thought was just ok - will come back to try other things on the menu! Overall, this restaurant exceeded my expectations- and now understand why they have so much hype! The cook has been here for over 40 years- so they're doing something right. Loved our server- he's so Bay Area! He had a gigantic lighter in his pocket of bad boys that he showed us and we loved his personality. Definitely a place where you have nice dinners, celebrations, and a great place to take folks if they're from out of town read more

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Glad I finally got to try! Came around 11am and got seated immediately. Large portions and friendly service. Chow mein and green beans are amazing. The tofu was a bit greasy for my liking. Everything seemed made to order and not too salty or spicy (wish it was spicier actually). I had a good experience and I'll be back! read more

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If you come to this restaurant, and I highly recommend you do, keep in mind it is very popular and there will be a wait. The only question is how long. We were expecting to wait a long time, but we got there before it opened on a Sunday, and only waited about 10 minutes. We felt very lucky! We came here in a big group, which is definitely the way to do it because you can get a variety of dishes. Everything was absolutely delicious! The Peking duck was our favorite. But we also liked many other dishes. The only dish that I would say was not fantastic was a fried rice, but that could be just my taste, because someone else actually liked it. This is a really terrific place to come with a group for delicious Chinese food. Highly, highly recommend. read more

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Visited Great China on a Saturday evening around 7:30 pm. As expected, the place was packed, and we were quoted a 30-45 minute wait. Surprisingly, we were seated in about 15 minutes, which was appreciated. Menus were brought promptly, and service throughout the meal was quick and friendly. We ordered the spring rolls, black bean tofu, and ginger scallion fish fillet. The spring rolls were crispy and generously filled, but the filling noticeably lacked salt, which made them fall flat. The chili oil served alongside tasted old and was essentially plain oil with just a hint of chili, offering little depth or heat. The black bean tofu was bland and underwhelming, lacking the bold, savory flavor typically expected from the dish. The ginger scallion fish fillet was decent--the sauce itself had good flavor--but the portion of sauce was too small, so overall the dish felt muted and incomplete. While the staff was friendly and efficient and the restaurant clearly has strong demand, the food itself was just okay and didn't live up to the hype or the wait. Overall, solid service, but the flavors were disappointing given Great China's reputation. read more

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We don't typically go across the bay to eat but Great China is one of those places we make the exception for. I was able to get reservations for seven of us on a Sunday night. Although the restaurant is in a big space, this place gets super busy and packed. Making reservations is the best way to go. My kids only wanted the Peking duck and insisted we order two whole ducks for seven of us. I thought this was a bit overambitious but know better to never to underestimate my kids. In addition to the duck, we also ordered a pot sticker, salt and pepper calamari, Mongolian beef, ant climbed the tree (glass noodles with shrimp, peppers, mushrooms, water chestnuts), Chinese string beans and fermented bean curd Ong choy. Everything was delicious and we ate all of the duck and most of the rest of the dishes! Our only regret is we forgot to ask for the duck carcasses to take home for jook or soup. Yes, Great China will give you the carcasses if requested post-dinner. Parking can be challenging nearby as the location is close the the Cal campus, but there is a small, paid parking lot across the street. read more

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We came on a Sunday around 7 PM and were quoted a 15-20 minute wait, but we were seated in about 10 minutes, which was a nice. We wanted to sample a variety of dishes, so we ordered quite a bit: chicken chow mein, chicken fried rice, Mandarin wings, Kung Pao chicken, beef & broccoli, hot & sour soup, salt and pepper prawns, and pork dumplings. The portions are definitely generous. Food: Pork Dumplings: Flavorful and tasty, though I wish they came with more dipping sauce. Hot & Sour Soup: One of the standouts of the night--super flavorful, comforting, and perfect for chilly weather. Chicken Chow Mein: A bit overcooked on the noodles but still flavorful. Fried Rice: Nice and salty (in a good way!) and paired well with the proteins when we finally got the rice (it came last). Kung Pao Chicken & Beef & Broccoli: Both were flavorful and solid overall. Mandarin Wings: Good addition to the mix. Salt and pepper prawns: another standout dish. Service: This is where the experience was mixed. Our dishes came out very spaced apart--sometimes 20+ minutes between plates. It made it hard to enjoy the mains together with the rice or chow mein because things would either get cold or we'd finish one dish long before the next arrived. Our server also wasn't very attentive, and she repeatedly discouraged us from ordering as much as we did. I explained we wanted variety and leftovers, but she pushed back a couple of times. Maybe she was just trying to let us know the portions are large (which they are), but it came off a bit odd. On the flip side, one of the staff members bringing out dishes--possibly a busser--was actually more attentive and helpful than our main server. Overall: 3.5/5 The food is delicious, portions are generous, and the wait time was better than expected but this place is pricey compared to other Chinese restaurants. The pacing of dishes and uneven service kept it from being perfect, but I'd still come back--especially for that hot & sour soup. read more

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We've eaten at a few Bib Gourmands in the past and we mean it when we say it: this place deserves a star. We had a reservation and the place was so packed it had a line around the block at the opening for dinner service. The wait was about 15-20 minutes from when they opened as they were working quickly to get everyone seated and setup. We were seated at their family sized tables in the back and the service was fantastic. We ordered quite a bit of food since we had a large party so here's a list of what we got: Pork dumplings 8/10 - devoured in minutes within our party, everyone loved it. Salt & pepper spare ribs 10/10 - some of, if not, the best we've ever had. Perfect seasoning and chew to them. Fried rice 9/10 - just delicious, nothing special about it and yet still amazing. Ginger scallion crab 6/10 - seafood is not really our thing to be fair, but we still did enjoy the meat, the sauce was a bit of a miss though. Duck bone soup 9/10 - unbelievably good, the cilantro and onion pack it with flavor and the consistency is great. Broccoli, beef, and string beans 8/10 - a classic just done right, seasoned well and broccoli with a good chew; beef perfect texture and velvety. Chicken chow mein 10/10 - perfect chew, perfect flavor. Would've ordered another if we weren't so full. Peking duck with steamed buns and flat bread 11/10 - on this scale an 11 denotes it's the best we've ever had, just in case you thought we failed 1st grade math. Crispy skin and delicious, tender meat. Great China is undoubtedly some of the best Chinese food we've ever had. Add onto the fact that it's at a better value than other places and it becomes clear that this is a special place. The food itself deserves a star but sprinkle in the service and it begs the question as to why it doesn't have one. More on the service actually, they were incredibly patient as we ordered many dishes with different requests and were on top of everything from refilling water and tea to removing plates. When the only issue with a place is the parking situation then you know it's good. (Side note: parking is pretty hard to find and we saw a lot of cars getting tickets for invalid parking so keep an eye out). That shouldn't deter anyone though as this place might just be worth that fine, half kidding. Do yourself the favor and come here at all costs. read more

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I celebrated my birthday at Great China with a party of 7 people, and it was a great experience! I walk by this restaurant all the time, and it is always full of people and smells so good. I'm so glad I got to try it! As soon as we walked in, I saw it was a large open space with lots of seating. We ordered 7 family-style dishes to share, and they were all great! The duck was delicious with crispy skin. The honey walnut shrimp had a particularly great sauce. The green beans were also a hit. Honestly, everything was good! The service here is also amazing. The staff was very attentive and even consolidated our food onto smaller plates halfway through the meal to make more room at the table. Overall, this was a great meal, and I look forward to returning and trying more dishes! read more

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Not bad for a modern Chinese restaurant serving authentic Northern Chinese cuisine. You know it's legit and delicious when tons of Chinese families dine in there. We ordered four family-sized dishes that were popular on the menu: Walnut Prawns- more like honey walnut shrimp, but in an orange version. Citrusy and tangy sauce that wasn't too watery. Guo Ta Fillet Fish- steamed to softness and generous on the green onions and cilantro Black Bean Noodle- the original version of Jiajiangmen, but with shrimp added. The noodles were chewy and thick, smothered in onions and black bean sauce, which was of a thick consistency. Salt and Pepper Spareribs- flavorful with garnishes, a bit spicy, and the meat easily fell off the bone. Overall, the service was nice despite a 45-minute wait for a table during dinner on a weekend. They even have a nice bar with a full display of alcohol. Conveniently located near the UC Berkeley campus, but parking is available a block away. read more

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We came here to celebrate a birthday and ordered the Peking Roast Duck, Double Skin, Zhen Jiang Spareribs, and Chinese String Beans with Beef and Mushrooms. The Peking Roast Duck and the Double Skin were both excellent! The whole duck was deboned and came with 24 pancakes, which you can pair with plum sauce and scallions. My favorite dish was the Double Skin; it was my first time trying it. It came with Mung bean noodles, carrots, cucumber, egg crepe, calamari, shrimp, sea cucumber, onions, mushrooms, and pork. The combo of ingredients created a flavorful and unique texture that I really enjoyed. I highly recommend this dish! The other dishes were also quite good. *Make sure to make a reservation online to avoid a long wait. Parking is a bit difficult around the area. read more

Great China - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came here for a birthday dinner and the place was definitely packed on a Saturday night. I'd suggest you make reservations! Really nice interior but stuffy inside and half way through our meal we were uncomfortable. The volume level is extra loud so just be prepared. As for the service, it could have been way better. We sat there for a very long time waiting for someone to take our order. We didn't know who our server was and 4 tables that sat after us ordered before us even though we were actively trying to flag someone down. Didn't get water refills often and they forgot half our drink order every time we placed one. When refilling the water the waitress did it so sloppy it spilled all over the wall table and floor next to our chairs. The food could have been better. There were some dishes I avoided ordering from pictures online that I would normally order at a Chinese restaurant. The spring rolls were a bit mushy inside but nice they give you sweet and sour and mustard (interesting choice). Potstickers were huge but missing veg and umami taste. The Peking duck flavor was good, I just wish it wasn't so minced up, it made it very hard to pick up and eat, especially at the end. The veggie fried rice was salty but not much umami again. The worst were the sweet sour pork and honey walnut prawns. It lacked sweetness and the sauce was just flat. I had one of each and didn't want anymore. The fry on it wasn't great either, more batter than shrimp. The calamari was alright but lacked the pepper taste and were tiny. My favorite dish was actually the string bean with tofu and mushroom. This reminded me the most of actual Chinese cuisine. read more

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3.5 stars rounded up. Far from our last visits.... Quality/Quantity - My wife was craving this restaurant. She comes here often. So it is spoil my wife night and we ordered all her favorites: Peking Roast Duck - This is the ONLY Peking Roast Duck my wife eats. Crispy skin and lean meat. Too bad today some of the skin still had a few feathers on it and it turned my wife off. Good thing the meat was lean, tender, and of good quantity. See pictures. My daughter and I were not fans of the mushu wrappers/pancakes. We prefer buns. But my wife liked and preferred the mushu. Double Skin - My favorite of the dishes, also see the video for the mixing show, lol. If this dish had a little more mustard/wasabi, that would have been even better. Decent quantity, especially for a size "small." Combination Fried Rice - My daughter ordered this. Again, decent quantity, but it could have used more flavor, more spices, more soy sauce...? Atmosphere - The place still looks good. Going on 13+ years; congrats. Street parking, but we strategically chose to come on a Sunday for free easy parking. Parked only 1/2 a block away. Open 6 days a week from 11:30am to 8:30pm or 9pm; closed Tuesdays. Service - A miss today. Barely saw our waiter and when we asked the two "bus girls" for wipes, they did not seem to speak English?!?! Eating with our hands (mushu wrappers and duck) was very messy. I had to get up a few times to wash my hands. Price - $135 + tip; I felt expensive for what we got today with both the food and lack of service. Owner Comment - Congrats on your families success since 1985. Congrats on the second generation owners of the restaurant! I watched you build this new location in 2012...? Even after 10 years, this place still looks so modern. read more

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Modern industrial interior was nice, bright and clean. We were greeted warmly and seated promptly. The food is fresh, clean, and well prepared. The potstickers are some of the best we've ever had. I cut one open with my fork and yummy juices came out, it was so hot and moist inside. The chow mein noodles almost tasted like they were homemade. We loved it. The beef was tender and the green beans were perfectly cooked. We barely spoke, too busy stuffing our faces. The portions were generous too, got to take some home. I really enjoyed the attentive service as well. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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Food was good, staff was excellent! Spacing is better than most Chinese restaurants, maybe focused on catering to a different crowd, but works for me. Portions were excellent (: Peking duck 8.5/10 I hate when they serve bao with this so very nice to get the thin cut wrappers instead, well balanced plum sauce, meat was 8/10 a touch dry, the skin was 9/10, crispy and melts in the wrap. Liang Pi 9/10 Very tasty, wish it had more wasabi, but loved the flavor Fried tofu with mixed veg 6.5/10 I expected a crispy exterior and the tofu to melt in your mouth, neither was true. Tofu too firm, coating/batter too soggy. Chinese green beans 6/10 Not dry enough compared to other places. The fight for worst dish tonight with the tofu. Salted fried shrimp 9/10 Very good, almost like it was fried with egg yolk, glutinous Japanese style tempura texture. Mushu 9/10 Very tasty Water 10/10 Good chilled ice water, most Chinese restaurants give you dish detergent flavored h20 Overall, food was 4-4.25/5, service was excellent, staff is friendly, except that one guy in the hosting desk with the fro, could use improvement on customer service. Restaurant is much more quiet compared to most Chinese restaurants, nice for intimate conversations. Seating is spacious and the place is clean. Would definitely come back. read more

Great China - Moon - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Probably the best and most attractively presented Chinese food I've had in a long time. The flavors were spot on, the colors were bright, and the taste was five star. We went as a birthday present for our daughter, and she was totally looking forward to the Peking duck. From the minute that we got in and I would recommend going early or late as the place is just full of people. Very popular. We got there 20 minutes early before they opened and we were second in line but by the time they opened up, there had to be 15 people waiting to go inside. We were seated and everyone that came to our table was absolutely delightful, but I have to give a special well done to our server Carmen, who was amazing and interesting and they had a great personality very outgoing we loved her. If we go back, I hope we get Carmen again. But as I said everyone we came into contact with was very helpful. That says something for the business. If you're curious about what we had look at our photos, but we went there for the Peking Duck with the crispy skin. We were not disappointed whatsoever. Everything else we had was also extremely high-quality. And we tried a lot of different stuff. Trust me we had to go boxes when we left. I also found the draft beer, fresh and a tall glass and inviting with that meal. In China, it is more traditional to have beer with the meal. read more

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The food, the ambience, and the service here are A+. My in-laws and family are Chinese and they swear this is the best Chinese restaurant in the East Bay. We often have our family banquets here and even had our Chinese engagement banquet here. You really can't go wrong here. The quality of the ingredients and the chefs are top-tier. I definitely recommend making a reservation if you can because this place is always busy parking can be challenging and I would say that that's the only downside. My favorite dishes are double skin, which is noodles with a spicy mustard sauce and vegetables and shrimp. It's really delicious. It serve cold so it's refreshing. It's definitely light and the flavors are really complex and interesting. I also can't recommend their spareribs enough. It's my favorite dish there. They cook it perfectly. It has the most amazing sauce. I could probably eat a plate to myself. I love their fried rice. It's simple and perfectly cooked with really good flavor. If you want to splurge, I definitely recommend getting their lobster noodles. The noodles are so chewy and so incredible. The lobster is fresh and perfectly cooked. It's really quite a special treat when we're able to get that dish. For dessert I recommend getting the green tea ice cream with the popped rice. It's really special because I've never been to a restaurant that had it before and the popped rice really adds a special texture and element to the dessert. If you haven't been here yet, I definitely recommend you go as soon as possible. This place is really special and consistently excellent! read more

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Great China did not disappoint! My partner was craving Liang Zhang pi, and this is the only place near us we could find that serves it. It was my first time trying this dish, and it was delicious! The service here is great, they mix the food for you and ask if you want the wasabi sauce (we got it and I quite enjoyed it). The minced beef soup was also quite good, more mellow in terms of flavor, but a nice hot pairing to the colder noodles. I would definitely go back to get their Liang Zhang pi again and try their other menu items! read more

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I don't know what is going on here because this restaurant has been so well reviewed and I have had several really delicious meals from here. However, tonight I ordered takeout and I have to say the food was absolutely terrible. I ordered general check-in. It had no flavor, tasted as if it was made incorrectly because I've had this dish before and it's always been better. I ordered hot stickers which were mediocre at best and chow mein which again was flavorless. I'm sorry but if you're gonna operate a Chinese restaurant in Berkeley, no matter how popular you are. You need to figure out how to maintain some degree of consistency this food is worse tonight than panda express which I know is a harsh thing to say but I am really hopeful The Restaurant takes this review to heart and looks at what is going on in their kitchen because clearly this is not what they are known for. read more

The staff here is incredibly sweet & attentive. I came here for a work party so our table was pretty packed but the staff manages time so well. The space is pretty crowded on a Friday night there were people already waiting for a spot around 6 when I arrived so definitely make a reservation beforehand. My favorite were the spare ribs & honey walnut prawns. The spare ribs fall off the bone & it's seasoned perfectly. Also would like to comment on their wine selection. It was probably the best white burgundy I've had. Do not skip dessert! I think they're known for their Jasmine Oreo ice cream. It's the perfect way to end your meal. read more

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Always a great, authentic Chinese meal at Great China! It's a treat, wonderful experience, and the restaurant is beautiful. Been coming here for years. Wine list is very good too! read more

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We came here for the Peking duck and the place did not disappoint! Really appreciated the duck was lean and therefore not overly greasy. The double skin, tofu with vegetables and sweet and sour pork were also delicious. Service was excellent-the team does an excellent job of providing friendly and efficient service. The place can get really busy so recommend making a reservation and/or coming early to avoid too much of a wait. Bonus points for the clean bathrooms and the music inside which is a nice touch! read more

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Decent place for some comfort food! My friend and I were seated immediately on a weekday afternoon. While there was plenty of seating in the restaurant, most of the tables were full. For the two of us, we ordered their Fried Rice with chicken, Spicy Eggplant Tofu, and Garlic Fried Rice. Both Fried Rices were not too oily, and the portion of the Fried Rice with chicken was generous, which included peas, carrots, and egg. The garlic fried rice was flavorful but has minimal ingredients. My favorite dish was the Spicy Eggplant Tofu, which had juicy tofu along with delicious eggplant mixed in. Reliable and consistent location for food! read more

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I went mainly to try their famous Peking Duck and it was so worth the 1.5 hour drive. The duck was excellent with crispy skin and juicy meat. It was served with thin pancakes and green onions. I also tried the Double Skin, which is a mung bean noodle salad. It was interesting as it is served cold but has meat mixed in that is hot. The server mixes everything at the table. Lastly we had the pea sprouts, sautéed with garlic...also very tasty. Service was very fast and efficient. read more

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Went here with my team for a holiday company dinner, it was fun and location was pretty poppin. Menu was extensive, and served family style in true Chinese fashion. The location is a bit challenging with parking, but works well if you plan accordingly. From roast duck to traditional rice dishes, try this place out if you're looking for a chill but nice dine-in experience with friends and family. read more

Pretty pricey for Chinese, but I did enjoy the dishes we got. Place is not as decorated as typical Chinese restaurants, it's pretty bare. But I guess the minimalist look is what they're after. Food came out in a timely manner even though we went during peak dinner hours. I myself really liked everything, however my dad who is an old school Filipino dad said the food was bland and had to keep adding soy sauce to everything. The food was not bland to me, but again just my opinion read more

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We have been going to Great China for over 10 years, ever since they were at their old location on Kittredge St. Whether for birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions, we always love to come here and the food is absolutely outstanding. We always order the same set of famous dishes, here are some of the top ones. First you cannot forget the Roasted Peking Duck, that is a must get with the wraps. The double skin is amazing. The crab buns are very flavorful and meaty. Do not forget to order the Walnut Prawns, they are so delicious and are coated in a yummy sauce. Unfortunately, they have stopped giving out fortune cookies at the end of the meal. Possibly for cost cutting? That was the only downside to our meal. Nonetheless we love Great China and highly recommend it, it gets you pretty close to authentic Chinese cuisine. read more

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Another solid dine-in lunch at Great China. They were quite busy for a Wednesday at noon, IMO. Didn't know so many groups go out like this on weekdays. We only had a few items this trip and all of them were good. Started with some steamed dumplings, which were soft and tasty. I forgot the name of the next one but it was cold, thick, flat glass noodles with pork and other veggies. Then spare ribs in sweet sauce. We ended up ordering a second serving! And finally, Peking duck, which is still their specialty. Still wish they'd convert to buns instead of thin skins though. seriously that would make this dish epic. It's a nice, spacious, and naturally lit ambiance here. Very good service. read more

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First time at Great China and food was delicious! My family are regulars at this restaurant and ordered what they would usually get. Service was great and food was delicious. We got the peking duck, honey walnut shrimp, watercress, double skin, sauteed crab meat with buns, winter melon and seafood soup, string bean with minced pork, and chow mein with shrimp. My favorite was the honey walnut shrimp, the shrimp were huge! Great ambiance as well. Will definitely come back with my family next time! read more

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Great China, where to begin. It's been so long since I've last had a meal here but last night for my dad's birthday, we knew just the place for a bit more elevated Chinese food in cool digs and of course, spacious enough to be baby friendly. We ordered pot stickers (fyi they have a note on the menu to allow 20 minutes to cook, they're super plump/juicy and I would say worth the wait), minced chicken with lettuce cups, Chinese string beans with beef & mushrooms, egg flower soup, walnut prawns, pork fried rice, and pork chow mein. I know, quite a feast, but already can't wait for cozy leftovers this afternoon. Having the baby in a high chair is new(er) for us, but he did just fine enjoying his chop (or drum) sticks, and the first tastes of tofu, broth, and other yummies. Everything we ordered was great ~ if you're into walnut prawns this dish is lightly breaded and fried and not in that typical mayonnaise sauce, rather almost an orange glaze. Loved the crisp string beans, buttery texture of the thinly sliced beef, and the shiitake mushroom flavor. The fried rice and chow mein are solid, and the minced chicken lettuce cups are my favorite around the East Bay. They don't skimp ya there! To note, they do have wine and spirits. Because we were a party less than 6, we couldn't make reservations. I suggest heading here upon opening ~ we arrived a little after 5:30p and they were already almost fully packed on a cold Wednesday evening. Worthy of a trip, leave time to find parking or drop someone off to put a name on the waitlist . read more

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This is my favorite place to eat lunch or dinner. The food is always good, but pricey! I had the lunch special honey walnut prawns that came with soup, salad, egg roll and choice of rice. I was too hungry but took a picture halfway through my meal lol We also shared another lunch special kung pow chicken. Had to order to go for dinner as well got white rice and my favorite the salt and pepper fish when you bite into it its meaty. Not greasy. And that cost $30. It's not on the menu, but they will make it for you! The service is always great. Keep in mind if you have six or more people best to make reservations or you will have to wait a while. The place is clean. The bathrooms are clean. Can't go wrong with dining at this place. read more

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Great china is a more modern style of the traditional chinese banquet restaurant and does it well- the quality of ingredients is great and clean. Highlights are the pecking duck, walnut shrimp and zhen jiang spareribs! Duck is juicy, no fat with crispy skin accompanied by the thin crepe style wrap. Walnut shrimp is plump and perfect sweetness of sauce. Zhen jiang spareribs were crispy with sweet and sour sauce. read more

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My friends have been telling me about this place for years so I thought I'd try it tonight... Yum! I ordered shrimp fried rice which was filled with giant prawns. I ordered potstickers and they were huge as well and quite tasty! I also ordered seafood dumplings which were good as well! For dessert I ordered some ube ice cream because I couldn't resist. This place is a little pricey even for delivery and my order arrive 30 minutes sooner than projected on the DoorDash map. Parking is always a little difficult in that area, which is why I got it for delivery well worth it if you don't feel like getting out there and asking with the traffic and parking most definitely I do over place delicious! read more

Great China - Pot Stickers (Pork) (6) ... They were Huge! - Chinese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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We walked in around 5pm and were seated immediately because they weren't busy. We also ordered immediately: Tangsuyuk and Fried Rice. The Fried Rice came after ~20 minutes, which tasted fine. You would expect the other dish to arrive shortly after, at least soon enough so that the Fried Rice isn't literally cold, but that's not what happened! We were waiting and were curious about when the Tangsuyuk would arrive, so we kindly asked our waiter, who said it would take a bit longer. Okay, cool. Then we waited another ~15 minutes and asked again (35 minutes altogether). He said he would check with the kitchen and came back claiming another 5 minutes. Fine, that's okay. We waited 15 minutes, but our waiter didn't give us any update. By that time, it was 50 minutes altogether. On top of all the waiting, it was frustrating because we couldn't fully understand what the waiter was trying to say (broken English). We asked our waiter again, but he didn't even come back to us with an update TWICE (LOL). We felt like we were wasting time at that point, so we went to the front desk and asked for a manager. Both managers we spoke with were equally rude and non-apologetic about the situation. One of the managers even said, in a very rude tone, that if we wanted our food together so bad, we should have asked for it in the first place(LOLL!!). I get ~5-10 minute differences, but a 40-minute difference from the first and second dish is pushing it. When we asked for a discount, or some kind of compensation for the wait and miscommunication, the managers got upset and stated there was absolutely no way they could apply a discount. In fact, they offered us KIMCHI LOL. A tiny fricking cup of kimchi as compensation for wasting our time. It felt more like a slap in the face than any compensation. In the end, we were able to haggle for a $10 discount, but I'm upset I even paid ~$40 for that BS. Would not recommend this place AT ALL. SO rude, disrespectful to their customers, and mid food for a high price. Btw, I'm pretty sure they skimped us on the Tangsuyuk because of all this. Should also note that the group behind us was also complaining about the crazy wait, and the manager was like "yeah well sorry guys" /shrug. Do what you will with this information, but I surely would not donate my money to this restaurant! read more

I came back to Great China after 8 years and had an amazing meal here, so wanted to bump my rating up to 5 stars. I really appreciated the ease of making a reservation. We had a party of 10 people, and it was a breeze to reserve a table. They're very used to large groups and even state on their Yelp reservations page that a table can seat up to 14 people. We tried a bunch of dishes since there were 10 of us. I've listed them below and marked my favorites with a *, and you can see there are a lot of them! * Double skin ($48.95 for large) Peking roast duck ($72.95) - make sure you ask for the bones to take home for soup/congee! * Ginger scallion crab with noodles ($88.95) * Ant climbed the tree ($25.95) * Kung pao chicken ($24.95) Mapo tofu - no pork ($20.95) * Garlic fried rice ($16.95) Zha jiang mian ($20.95) - my least favorite dish. It was super sweet. Wouldn't recommend unless you really like sweet noodles They actually ended up giving me a bunch of extra duck bones at the end, since I guess the other tables didn't want theirs. I came home with like 6-7 of them :D read more

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Yes, this place is worth the hype. The Peking Duck is the MUST HAVE item. I saw it in virtually every table. The skin was nice and crispy, served with sauce, scallions and 24 pancakes. Duck was perfectly cooked and not greasy or fatty. Best Peking duck I've ever had. Another very popular dish was the Double Skin dish featuring mung bean noodle. The dish is served cold and they mix it at the table for you. It was not bad but I probably wouldn't order it again. I would come back for the duck, no doubt. Service was very efficient. Nice clean modern interior. read more

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Our family loves this place! Great food, amazing service however there's a wait time-- indicating it's a must come and dine. The ambiance is also another appreciation of ours, as it provides a good time to chat, unwind and eat. read more

Great Chinese spot! Came with a big group of friends a few months back and forgot to write a review. Solid, quick service and good authentic food. We got the Peking duck which was delicious! Kinda wish they had the buns vs the pancakes but still very good all around. We also got various meat and veggie dishes, all of them were good! read more