Went there for a large group dinner after an event in the area. They did a good job handling orders and didn't take too long. The service is good too. It's pretty much a mom and pop restaurant. Reminds me of the restaurant we used to have growing up. If my memory is correct, I used to come here like 20 years ago (if it is still the same owners) when I took classes at Merritt College! It's definitely off the beaten path, and once you get to the parking lot, even a little bit more off the beaten path. The shopping center's been updated so definitely looks a lot nicer. They could definitely take down the Christmas wreath and lights already (it's the end of April) So the ambiance/decor could use some updating. It was overall clean, just old. I ordered the prawn and scallop with eggplant (generous portion), also got to try some won ton soup, salt and pepper pork chop , salt and pepper tofu. All good. Most of the folks finished all their food. read more

On March 31st, I went to Hunan Yuan for lunch and the food was terrible. I'm guessing it was the regular Chef's day off. My original plan was to get a lunch plate. But the menu said the lunch plates only came with soup, steamed rice, salad and a the selected entree. Sounded boring. I decided to order some favorite dishes instead. I ordered: Wor Won Ton Soup and Tomato Beef Chow Mein. Tip: A small soup at Hunan Yuan is a medium at other Chinese restaurants. The menu said "Wor Won Ton Soup (S) $14.95." My server insisted that the small soup is a dinner serving. How can a small bowl of soup cost $14.95? I ordered it anyway. It's a medium bowl of soup that could serve two people. It had a light clear broth. The bowl was full of bok choy, chicken, pieces of beef, 1-2 shrimp, and 8-9 small dumplings. More like a snack, than a meal. The Tomato Beef Chow Mein was a sad dish. No flavor! Thick ropey noodles with some sort of sauce. Big chunks of tomato, onions, and bell pepper. It looked beautiful, but had no flavor. Will I return? No thank you! ----------------------------------------------- Hunan Yuan has been in business for 26+ years. It's located in the Lincoln Square Shopping Center in Oakland. -Lots of free parking. read more

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Came here for dinner. This place is quiet and not busy. Friendly service and prompt. Food came out timely with care. The ambiance is casual and well lit. This is a return visit and recommend this place for a Chinese food. read more

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Great family owned business. We like to come here after our workout at the gym. Portions are good and food is delicious. read more

Hunan Yuan - Shrimp with mixed vegetables. - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Great quality Chinese food without the added salt or grease. I took a gamble on this place for a weekend dinner and they came through. Food was prepared nicely and arrived hot. This restaurant definitely came though and gained a return customer. read more

Hunan Yuan - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

Amazing lunch menu and service always great as the food.. great for family and meet ups.. parking easy..

We were in the neighborhood and decided to give this restaurant a try. This is not a traditional Chinese restaurant as they include a green salad with their lunch daily lunches. The menu is very extensive with many options so it will suit a wide variety of tastes. First off, it's great that they offer brown rice as an option (and at a slight cost). The Kung Pao Tofu tasted very good. Although untraditional, it was kind of nice to have a green salad to balance the spiciness. The Kung Pao Chicken (mild) was tasty but needed a bit of salt. Lastly, we wanted Hong Kong style noodles with eggplant. It's not on the menu but they were accommodating. As you can see in the photo, the eggplant pieces were huge. The quantity of food was good but it was a bit of a messy plate. Oh, they provided a bowl of hot and sour soup with all of the lunches. It was more sour than hot and just OK. If in a bind, this is probably a safe place to visit. However, it may be worth driving a bit to Chinatown to get something more authentic. read more

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It's a very typical Chinese food restaurant, that's not a good thing or bad. I talked to some people that been going there for 30 years. With all the options for Chinese food in the area that's saying something. It did remind me of one of my favorite Chinese restaurants, food was basically the same, which was good. Service was very prompt and available. I love the location of the restaurant up the hill off 35th next to Safeway. I enjoyed my food yes, just not over excited. Can't always hit a home run, but dang it, you can try haha. read more

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I love coming here for lunch. Almost everytime I come I see someone I know. We came for a large luncheon this time. We had trays off chicken fried rice, chow mean, broccoli beef, Tofu and veggies and orange chicken. Everything was delicious as usual and the servers are always kind and helpful. I love the way the sun shines so brightly throughout the restaurant. See you all again soon. Thank you read more

Hunan Yuan - Inside - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

The food was a 10/10!!! There aren't many places that make a good chow fun. Hunan Yuan nailed it!! Will absolutely be coming back whenever I'm in the area! The service was fast. The place is a little hidden but i guess it's definitely a hidden gem! read more

Hunan Yuan - Chow fun - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

A very typical non authentic Chinese restaurant. We ordered their lunch special (garlic chicken wings and beef and tofu with garlic bean sauce) that came with a small bowl of hot and sour soup and salad. Both were pretty tasty. The next table ordered sweet and sour pork which looked really good. Next time I'll order that. read more

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You want food that fills and makes you feel at home, this is the place to go. Service is great and the ambience is homey.

A little gem based in a strip mall in the Oakland Hills. Hunan Yuan has a variety of Chinese food. It is our go to place when we want a good Chinese meal. It features of a variety of Huan and Szechuan food. read more

Been going here for over almost two decades and absolutely love it!! Best Chinese in Montclair. Easy parking but stairs up to restaurant. Delicious food and friendly, wonderful service. We like the mu shu, green onion pan cakes and black bean tofu with baby carrots. read more

This time I had wonton soup and enjoyed it. It was piping hot just like I like it and tasted great. I preordered so I didn't have to wait long at all when I arrived to pick it up. Would definitely come back again. read more

I've been coming here for years. They have a reasonably priced lunch special with a good selection of entrees. It includes a cup of hot and sour soup, rice, salad and tea. The portion size is generous and the service is fast. The servers are really friendly and the restaurant is very clean. Overall, a very enjoyable experience. read more

I'm a 20 year patron. Started off great but quality has diminished for years. Last night was the last straw. It's just a money game now. They want your money. read more

Nice folks that work here, always prompt and in a super convenient location with plenty of parking. It's what you would expect for an American Chinese restaurant with literally every standard option. They don't pretend to be authentic and that's ok! Sometimes you just want the American Chinese dishes you had as a kid. We probably eat here once a month and it's always reliable. read more

We've been going here for 20+ years. Even came back after they shut down during COVID. Picked up some food recently and the quality is going down and the quantity is getting smaller. This time I was so disappointed that I'm not sure I'm going back. read more

Been enjoying this restaurant for many years. As take out or in the restaurant, portions are generous and tasty. Restaurant is quiet, which makes it ideal for conversation and relaxation. No complaints. read more

Hunan Yuan makes excellent food. Love their onion pancakes and Singapore noodles. Also truly appreciate the fact that they always accommodate my husband's dietary restrictions. AND they remember them all. read more

Ordered from Hunan Yuan my wife and I both woke up with severe intestinal issues. Avoid at all costs.

Super reliable takeout or eat in. Staff is wonderful, food is great and LOVE IT for its price range.

Great takeout service for a good fresh meal to pickup on the way home. Good well prepared food from a large variety menu. Our favorites: crispy eggplant, honey walnut prawns and pork egg fu Yung. Great clean and spacious dine-in restaurant for small or large parties. Free off street, large parking lot available. read more

We love Hunan Yuan, especially on a warm day so we can sit outside. Love their sauteed spinach, chow mein with shrimp, Hong Kong style noodles, and Hunan Tofu! Friendly service as well! Reasonably priced, too. Thank you, Hunan Yuan! read more

This review is based years of dining in experiences at Hunan Yuan. We first found this place randomly after stopping at the Safeway in the same plaza and decided to try it out, despite the mediocre rating. It is a solid consistent spot for Chinese. Everything is always good and fresh. We prefer takeout versus dining in; no matter what we order it's always ready in 15 min. They will make whatever you ask for (moo shoo tofu, bok choy with garlic, etc). They are always pleasant on the phone. Thank you HY! read more

Good Chinese food. Not greasy-- exactly what you want when you want Chinese. Staff is friendly and efficient.

I came for lunch and ordered the Singapore noodles. it was alright. I want to give it another try and order something else. Will update when I do. read more

The food quality here is poor. I ordered Chow Fun with chicken. It was almost exclusively noodles with almost no meat whatsoever. Additionally they forgot to season the food as the noodles were incredibly bland. Also the noodles were still stuck together. I'm not sure what they constitute as "cooking" beyond warming up noodles and tossing three or four tiny pieces of chicken into a plastic container. If it were cheap, I'd accept it. But it's not cheap. I only mention that I didn't get sick because that's the nicest thing I can think to say about this place. read more

Sign says they're coming back soon! They'll be very welcome. It was a sad sign of the pandemic to see this neighborhood favorite close. read more

Hunan Yuan - June 1 - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

This is our go to Chinese restaurant during lunch for the lunch soIs is very clean up front and in the kitchen. The team is wonderful at making modifications (low salt) and locally owned. Our favorites are the chicken and string beans, honey walnut shrimp, and chicken fried rice! read more

Hunan Yuan - the front desk of a dental office - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

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huge portions lots and lots of thick chewy noodles! i'm from the east coast and used to thin greasy noodles and gooey peanut butter cold sesame noodles but the chinese restaurants here in california serve much more authentically prepared food; the he sesame sauce as you can see is a huge thick sauce with vinegar and soy sauce; very tasty and no exaggeration almost two pounds! the vegetable chow mien was flavorful lightly seasoned no oil with lots of crunch but lightly woked big chunks of zucchini broccoli and my favorite BOK CHOY! can't wait to try more of their vegetable dishes read more

Hunan Yuan - vegetable chow mien - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

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My new go to for Chinese takeout! I've been craving chow fun noodles and have had a difficult time finding a good spot. Ordered the beef and tomato chow fun here and it was exactly what I was looking for. It hit the spot and satisfied the craving! Will be ordering more! read more

Yum! Setvice is welcoming! The ladies are always teady to take your order- iadk fir "No MSG" Food is tasty and not filling like some Chinese cuisines. The ambiance is calm and clean. read more

Probably the second worst Chinese food I ever had. Absolutely flavorless pork fried rice. Spongy slimy beef in Mongolian beef dish Sweet n sour pork at least had some crisp vegetables read more

Hunan Yuan - Flavorless 3. BBQ Pork Fried Rice Slimy spongy 1. Mongolian Beef Mediocre 1. Sweet & Sour Pork Awful - Chinese Near Me - Oakland, California

I had an amazing meal today at Hunan Yuan. They have been in Oakland for years. I used to go to church nearby, and this restaurant was one of my two favorite places to eat afterwards. Nothing has changed. The food is exquisite, the service friendly and professional, the atmosphere family friendly and the prices reasonable. If you want to have a nice quiet meal with friends and enjoy pleasant conversation in a comfortable setting with off-street parking, Hunan Yuan is an excellent choice. read more

I love the food here and I use to order for delivery in the evening. When I went on DoorDash and Grubhub they won't deliver after 3pm. I tried calling to let them know but she said that I have to try ordering again. I tried but it still only will accept orders for the next day. I tried at 3:20pm on Friday, 2/28/25. read more

Hunan Yuan has been our Chinese go-to for the last 6 years of life in the hills of Oakland with almost weekly visits. Staff is great and attentive to any need that may arise. Pot stickers and onion pancake are some of the best that I have ever had with the introduction to the later served as a gift from the owner a few years back. This is a family own business that treats you as one of their own. Highly recommend. read more

*chefs kiss* 4 stars! Great food Great customer service Efficient turn around time to get food Perfect place to eat for families Ample parking read more

Do you ever regret trying something new? Well this is exactly how I felt after trying this spot... I stumbled upon it after a hike and hadn't been to a good Chinese place in a while. I wasn't sure how the ordering worked, but it turns out that everything is an entree, so if you want a "side" of rice or noodles with your main dish, you have to order it separately for around $10 to $15. I ended up ordering Orange chicken , chow mein, and Szechuan chicken, but I received a random dish instead (pictured). This cost $45, which is way too much for the quality. I'm MUCH better off going to Panda Express. The one redeeming quality of this spot is the portion size, but I've received higher quality food for half (or even a third) of the price elsewhere read more

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