Jeff And Bernadette K.

We have been here four times now and the food is exceptional ! The attention to each table is very good and the atmosphere is welcoming.

Linda L.

Make sure to call ahead to order as their menu is made fresh daily and they don't take walk in customers. Totally worth it as they serve very authentic traditional Shanghainese cuisine. Probably one of the best I've had outside of Shanghai. The owners are very efficient and they will recommend dishes and portion sizes. The xiao long bao was amazing and full of rich soup in each dumpling. The salted egg yolk tofu dish was a favorite for everyone. The lions head meatball was hearty and full of flavor. The sheng jian bao were fried well. The breading was a little thick for my taste but the meat inside was good. What I was most excited about was the salted pork bamboo shoot soup - Yan dun xian. It's my favorite and I've never found it outside of Shanghai and this restaurant made it very well. So satisfied! The sweet sour ribs was different than what I was expecting. It wasn't bad. Just wasn't what I wanted to order and a little dry. Unfortunately that dish was a miss for me but everything else was great!

Marseille N.

Amazing food!! The soup dumplings are the most authentic that I ever had. They are so yummy!!! The atmosphere is so relaxing too!! The only thing I regret is that I didn't order more food!! Highly recommend!!

Letitia J.

Service at Jeff's Kitchen is a super straight forward and authentic Chinese restaurant. You need to book an appointment with them before you eat there. As you can read from other reviews, it is so he can prepare in advance by buying fresh groceries. When you call, know what time you would like to request and know what you would like to order. For a place with food on the pricier end, you'd expect a fairly fancy feel and design to the interior of the restaurant. But nope! It is your typical no frills, simple and functional designed Chinese restaurant. I didn't mind - as long as the seats, tables, and floor are clean, I'm a happy gal. We ordered the soup dumplings, lion head meatballs, braised pork belly (with eggs; you get to choose to have the pork belly with eggs or pancakes, so I decided to go for... more protein!), and the shredded pork/pan fried noodle. All these dishes, I would recommend. Soup dumplings - 6 Xiao long baos. they were so cute and plump! They were definitely the fattest XLBs I ever had. They came out piping hot. They were good! 4/5. They are clearly homemade. I've had more flavorful ones, but these were still really good. Braised pork belly- really good! The meat was pretty tender and had a good balance of meat and fat to it. The bok choi was really well cooked, and the eggs were great. Lion head meatballs - really good! Slightly on the salty side (but it's only personal preference to have if less so) but still soft. Each meatball was huge and is enough for one person. Noodles - good! Dish is on the heavier side, but if you don't mind slightly oily dish, this is worth a try. Noodles were nice and squishy and I liked the balance of the dish with the veggies. All that came out to around $114. So yeah, pricey. But I guess you are paying for the love and care that went into it. Jeff and the other waitress were super nice and friendly. A+ for customer service!

H Z.

Great place if you like Shanghai/Jiangzhe cuisine. Make sure you call to order before you go!

Lisa S.

I read about 20 reviews and scoured the Internet for every food photo I could find before calling Jeff's Kitchen to make a reservation and also place my order. Jeff and the other woman who initially answered the phone were lovely and very accommodating, and setting up our dinner for the upcoming Saturday night was a breeze. When we arrived, we were seated promptly, served hot tea, and waited for the parade of food that would soon begin. Each dish was just as good as all previous reviewers had raved about! It was a truly enjoyable dining experience. I also noticed that about the time that my table was finishing up our meal, Jeff emerged from the kitchen and went around to talk to each group, asking them how everything was. I have no recommendations for my fellow Yelp readers, because every single item we ordered was fantastic and I'm guessing that's true for the whole menu! Will absolutely be back to find out.

Sam Y.

I have had great Chinese food and Jeff's Kitchen is up there with them. In terms of Detroit and Michigan, this is the best I've had and is on par with din tai fung in Vegas. The soup dumplings are extremely large and very well priced. (11$?). They are the best dumplings I've had with a unique taste to the soup. The remainder was good but not as amazing as the soup dumplings. Only complaints. It's pricy... But you pay for the quality. But they also didn't come with rice for the mapo tofu. It's mapo tofu , it needs rice. I'll be back but next time it'll be to splurge only on soup dumplings.

Nicole G.

Very authentic Shanghai dishes! The chef has a tradition of ordering one day before, so that he could serve the most fresh food. We got so lucky that we ordered two or three days before and got accepted! When we arrived, we were the only party and was told that they have a special dinner event and have to prepare for it, so we were the party that were accepted. Each dish is amazing! Most of my friends voted the sweet sticky rice the best dish. Must check this out if you are around. Remember to order at least one day earlier!

Christie C.

After randomly finding Jeff's kitchen on Yelp, I bothered my boyfriend to make reservations for a whole week. We finally tried it last weekend with 2 other friends and it didn't disappoint! We made reservations a few days before after seeing reviews saying Jeff will turn you away if you come without making reservations and ordering ahead of time. We ordered steamed soup dumplings, pan fried pork buns, pan fried dumplings, shumai, wonton soup, crystal shrimp, and braised pork belly. It was more than enough food for all of us (2 guys, 2 girls). The dumplings were all very flavorful and juicy. Every dish tasted great, but my favorites had to be the soup dumplings, pan fried pork buns, and braised pork belly. However, I would recommend any of the dishes that we ordered. The reviews are true- you can't go wrong with anything you order here! One part that got me was the price, but it's still worth trying. As a side note, the hot tea they served was great. It wasn't too strong like alot of Asian restaurants, and instead had a very subtle nice tea flavor (not sure what type of tea specifically). In conclusion, they definitely had the best soup dumplings I've had in Michigan so far! I will definitely come back to get more and try other dishes too.

Dunkin W.

Ok, so...where to start? First off, this is NOT your typical Chinese restaurant, no sir! This is a very-very unique, authentic Shanghai Style experience that I'm still scratch'en my head over as to why and how it ended up in Walled Lake. If you're looking for a quick, in and out, Americanized Chinese joint, head over to that joint by Penny Lake...and cross your fingers. If you're willing and open-minded enough to try something new and different, like Jeff's Kitchen, and then buckle up...you won't regret it!!! I've read through the reviews and it appears there seems to be a little frustration. Again, this isn't your typical Chinese joint. You need to be patient, follow their rules and just trust in the process, it's well worth it. They don't do carry-out and for good reason...they WANT you to have a more authentic experience, eating extremely well prepared foods with the most freshest/authentic ingredients. It's really not that complicated once you understand it, you just need to do a little homework and don't be afraid to call first and ask a few questions. They'll explain their protocol and why. My brother and I ate here last night and all I can say is..."WOW!". All the food, from the Shanghai style dumplings, to the Wonton Soup...the Duck...the Shrimp and fresh veggies...all amazing...seriously, AMAZING. And again...in Walled Lake? I can ask this cause I grew up here! In a town that was once home to one of the best little pizzeria's ever...Bridge's Pizza, Jeff's Kitchen seems so out of place. I remember the barber shop and the old post office that use to be next door, hell...I remember Wizard's Arcade...anyone remember spending their paper-route money there on "Defender"? I do. :) Anyway, it's quite simple. Call ahead, make a reservation and simply tell them what you want to eat...and DON'T be LATE! The menu that's pictured here on yelp is a little outdated...but don't fret. The items are accurate but the pricing is a little different. Now, we ate a TON of food...that's how my brother and I role...but one could be more than fulfilled on Dumplings and Soup alone! I'd strongly recommend you break past your comfort zone of Egg Foo Young and Almond Chicken and order something new...be daring...you won't regret it. The Duck alone was a spiritual experience within itself. The Wontons in the Wonton Soup...Jesus...This was hands down the best Wonton Soup I've ever had....I swear. They're three-bite wontons people...just an fyi...and the broth is actually made of a seafood stock, I "think"...it's different but so good! Don't come here expecting to be asked how your day is going or how your kids are doing in school...it's not about that... Trust me, if you're open minded and appreciate cultural foods i.e. authentic Shanghai style cuisine prepared fresh, cooked to order, the way it's supposed to be...then you WILL LOVE Jeff's Kitchen. If you don't then go to Boon Kai and get your egg foo young. :) Well Done...can't wait to get back!!!

Chris D.

My search for good, authentic Chinese food in Michigan is over. This place is the real deal. To eat at this restaurant you have have to call for a reservation at least a day in advance and place your order at the time you make your reservation. While it can be an inconvenience especially since we are use to getting the food we want whenever we want it, this place is well worth the effort and wait. The dishes are made to order. The owner told us that he does this so that he can maintain high quality in the food not only in preparation but also freshness. He really does an excellent job with the dishes from taste to presentation. Food comes out quick and is prepared well, vegetables tofu meticulously minced. Service is excellent as well. We tried the popular dishes as mentioned by other reviews - the giant wonton soup and crystal shrimp. We also ordered pork belly in special red sauce with bao buns. All were fantastic! Soup with giant wontons were filling on its own but we paced ourselves knowing the rest of dishes that were coming. The soup broth is so delicious. Shrimp was in a delicious light, clear sauce. Pork belly in red sauce with bao buns was excellent as well. I highly recommend this restaurant for real Chinese food. Although it's an hour drive for me to get here, I'll be back for more.