Located in a not so nice area, lots of homeless encampments and abandoned cars. Inside is pretty run down, dirty looking and very cluttered. It's on odd combination of restaurant and dive bar as they have dart boards and a ping pong table but very minimal table seating. When I came, they were having a dart tournament in the main "dining" area so not sure if they moved tables but there was only like 3 tables other than bar seating. The owner was great though, super nice and funny. Based on the above observations, I was hesitant to order food, but I was starving and went for it. I got the general chicken plate with chicken chow mein. Food was prepared fairly quickly. General chicken looked a little different than what I've normally seen, it was bright orange/reddish like sweet and sour chicken with no veggies and the chow mein looked green. I'm fairly certain the general chicken was in fact sweet and sour chicken with a chili powder mixed in for the spiciness as some pieces were sweet with no spice and others had some kind of powder on them that made it spicy. But honestly, it wasn't as bad as I was expecting. The chow mein had no flavor at all though so lots of soy sauce was needed. They unfortunately do not have spicy mustard. Overall, if you can deal with the looks of the surrounding area and the clutter of inside, it's a decent price for mediocre Chinese food. read more

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Not much to look at from the outside. A little bar like in the inside. Best sweet and sour chicken I have had in a long time. No regrets!

Great house fried rice definitely going back. It must try don't let the building fool you. You know what they say never judge a book by its cover read more

Great place and atmosphere i enjoyed it great Chinese food I've been coming here for 14 years now. Thank you jhonny!!

I didn't even get to taste the food, the man behind the bar was very rude. It was 10:15 am and he kept stating that he just opened it'll be a minute. He kept asking me was I ready and I kept telling him. Yes I'm ready. Very poor customer service if you open at 10 AM you should be ready to accept orders definitely 15 minutes after you open. There's about six cars parked at the establishment with only one handicap park available yet there was only two employees in the establishment. Never ever will I go here again read more

Wow! The food is amazing! We had the fried calamari, hot and spicy pork and chicken chow mien. The owner greeted us and promptly took our order of food. It's a dive restaurant BUT a hidden gem! Everyone that goes there creates the best ambiance . We left happily with full bellies . read more

If I could give this place zero stars, I probably would due to the food not being good at all. I ordered the ribs and black bean sauce with fried rice and It tasted like it had been cooked in the morning and warmed up. The texture of the rice was spongy and appeared to have been re-cooked or warmed up several times after sitting out for some time. the black bean sauce Had a spoiled aftertaste or maybe it was the ribs but either way I spit it out. There is no way that the reviews on this location are legit. I never like to give a bad review, but this is not an area that I would normally eat or food that I would say has a rating of four stars or better. The restaurant was also very hot with no air conditioner and only fans running. This was a waste of money and my time since I wanted to have Chinese food on my visit back to Sacramento. I would not consider this restaurant if you're looking for a good Chinese food in the area. read more

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Might not like much on first glance but this is a cool spot with cheap drinks, good food, and great people. If you're passing through the area definitely give it shot. read more

Went here a while back for me & my family. My family loved the fried rice & sweet and sour pork, i don't eat pork, i ate the honey walnut shrimp i give it 8/10. Service was great. The owner is funny , loved the restaurant too. read more

Good portions, classic style and taste. Great for lunch if you need a good meal and they're reasonably priced.

I ordered the kung pao chicken lunch meal. It was ok at best. It was essentially chicken, veggies and peanuts tossed in oil and chili powder. It was spicy, and the flavor was ok, but the quality wasn't great. I didn't know it was in a bar, and I had my doubts when I pulled up. My instincts were correct. The manager was nice, but the food wasn't good enough to make a return. read more

J's Railroad Cafe - Kung pao chicken- not great. - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great customer service I loved the bbq pork fried rice and bass. Quality food, low prices

Place is original. Yeah, plastic knives and forks, so what, place is nice and cozy. Located in the auburn road cuts off El Camino....Friendly vibes and a lot of character. Take your buddies and dine in. Thanks John, you're a real one. read more

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Price reflects quality. The meat quality is about a 7/10. Nevertheless, my meal was quite delicious. The setting of the bar was a little off putting but it reminded me of a friendly neighborhood bar where if you spent more than 10 minutes you'd definitely get acquainted with one of the locals. The owner John is nice. My order was prepared wrong & they fixed it in about 3 minutes. Go for the house chow mein. Incredibly flavorful with delicious vibrant veggies and 3 meats. Updated menu pics & my meal. read more

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The food just isn't good. Tastes like the food was previously made and then just reheated. My family was very disappointed. Won't be going back. read more

I decided to try some Chinese for this evening because I love Chinese food. I ordered the crab ragoon or as specified on the menu crab cream cheese, and an order of chicken and broccoli combo with chicken fried rice. The meal presentation was great. The food was hot and looked well put together. I was taken aback with cash only but that's not a problem. My sister order the same meal as I, however she got an order off egg rolls ( which were huge I might add). However, the food lacked quality taste wise. Although,my sister enjoyed the crab cream cheese, I however, felt it could have been a tad bit sweeter. The red sauce did make up for it but I like the cream cheese a bit sweeter. The chicken and broccoli tasted way too salty due to the overwhelming amount of soy sauce. The fried rice was bit mushy and could have been fried a little longer. I love Chinese food, however the meal lacked tastefulness. Subsequently, the egg rolls would have tasted good as well if the ginger root wasn't overpowering the other ingredients inside. I may try something else on the menu because there is a wide variety of options but I'm not sure because I am very particular with my Chinese food. read more

a true hidden gem of SACRAMENTO. the food is amazing. this is one of those don't judge a book by its cover. its a cool bar w darts and great conversations .one of my favs is fries sea bass and veggie chow mien. what's better than good food and some darts while you wait. plenty of room to eat there as well or take home. read more

The Best Garlic Jalapeño Chicken Ever & any kind of fried rice anything off there menu is Delicious and the owner is a very Humble guy Love this Place. read more

J's Railroad Cafe - Garlic Jalapeño Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Amazing Fried wings and hands-down the best calamari I've had in my life and J makes amazing drinks you got a try the Asian Long Island iced tea!! read more

Loved the Mongolian Beef and the crab and cream cheese wontons. The beef was flavorful and tender, the onions were cooked perfectly. The sweet and sour sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour and just the right consistency, not so thin and runny as others, so it clung to the wontons. Also loved the atmosphere equal parts sport bar and Chinese restaurant. It would be a great place to hand out after work. The service was great, the man who took care of us was very friendly and accommodating. read more

Had lunch today and stopped here. Mom and I were quite impressed with our meals. Mom had the spareribs with the fried rice and I had the garlic chicken with veggies with chow mein. The sauces were delicious. read more

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I absolutely love this food. We come here a few times a month and I can't complain about a thing. We had the calamari for the first time and it was epic. The owner takes great pride in his recipes. Everything from is from scratch, including the base for the sauces. read more

J's Railroad Cafe - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Living in north Sacramento, I'm always looking for good Chinese place so I don't have to drive downtown. This is not the place. I got the chow mein with pan fried noodles, Hong Kong style. The noodles were like thick, fried, raw spaghetti noodles. It was awful. To make it worse they charged me an extra 2 bucks for the pan fry. To the owner; next time someone comes in looking for Hong Kong style chow mein, just tell them you don't have it. read more

I have to say this is one of the best whole in the wall places I've ever been to! The owner, John is pretty awesome! I like spicy food, and his guy whipped up the spiciest Kung pao chicken I've ever had! And not only was it spicy hot, but it was delicious! Even though this place is hidden, I will be sure to seek it out to calm that craving for spice! Thank you John for he delicious food and hospitality! read more

This neighborhood joint is easy to find, though the main door is unmarked. I was greeted by a friendly gentleman at the bar who turned out to be the owner. After setting me up with a menu he returned to his game of liar's drive with a couple other patrons. He kept one eye on me & one eye on the game so I didn't feel overlooked. I ordered cashew chicken, orange chicken, & broccoli beef for carry-out... make sure you bring cash! I enjoyed observing the dice game & some casual banter while waiting for the food to cook. I felt like I fit right in with the rest of them. While driving back with the food, the smell overtook my car & my mouth was watering. The food was absolutely delicious & some of the best chinese food I've had. read more

Decided to finally try this place out. The Chinese food is good!!! Very convenient to my house. Very welcoming staff.

This spot fire I foxs with them the long way always on point nice portions housemade Rice

Nice bar and 3 TV's in addition to Chinese cuisine. read more

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I love neighborhood joints. And let's face it this is the land of glitz and these little hole in the walls are hard to find. This place is a keeper. Drinks are affordable. Food is great. John the owner was personable and the jukebox has an app. Can't ask for more than Patron cold beer good food and Prince on the jukebox. We'll be back! read more

This place is amazing, no I'm not a friend or family member. I came in by myself and had a great conversation with the owner, then when my food came out I was pleasantly surprised! They have the best Chinese food I've had in years! I will definitely be a regular here. read more

Aside from the location, this place is great! Customer service is awesome. The spicy sea bass is to die for. I love spicy food and level 2 out off 5 is is already good enough for me read more

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I wasn't expecting much from this place when I very first seen it. But after trying my boyfriends order when he went for lunch, I was quite surprised. It's good, nice prices, and close to home. It was hot inside when I went by myself one day but it was also summer time. Not sure if they have AC or not. Didn't seem like it. That won't stop me from going again tho. Friendly service and lots of regulars for happy hour. read more

This is an example of some folks trying to improve the ratings for the owner. I felt compelled to give a review. Overall, the food was less than advertised. Plastic plates, forks etc set the stage for the ambience. This would be a great place for a quick beer without anyone coming to look for you. Cash only, so be prepared to bring it or pay dearly at their in-house ATM machine. The owner is a nice guy so I gave an extra star on my rating. Otherwise, know what to expect from a road warrior like me. read more

The fried Sea Bass is the best! It melts in your mouth! It was the only thing I ate when I was pregnant! Love this place can't say enough good things about it read more

John is awesome. Great local place to get your Chinese food fix. I had the sea bass and it was delicious! Definitely coming back.

Good food!!! Must try, excellent customer service and clean place. Had their spicy chicken noodle soup was very delicious!

The food here was a really pleasant surprise. They far surpass any Chinese restaurant I've been to around here and their prices are great. I usually order mine to-go, but the owner is always there and is a great guy. He cares about his business, his customers and definitely his food. The reviews that knock this place are silly. I mean who complains about plastic forks when you are getting great food and service? If you haven't tried them already, you should really give them a shot. I did and now I keep coming back. read more

The popcorn chicken is awesome! The more spicy the better. The owner is friendly and funny. My husband craves the chicken.

It's true, don't judge a book by it's cover this cafe serves up some seriously excellent Chinese cuisine! Met John the owner, and he was so welcoming and friendly! The place is a bit older but it's clean and full of character. Ordered the Sea Bass, I was in heaven so much flavor! Everything is made fresh to order no joke! We'll come again the next time we're up from SoCal. Thanks John! read more

Do not let the location fool you! This place is a hidden treasure. Tried it for the first time last night. We only ordered The Hot & Spicy Bass but it was OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!! I will definitely be returning to try the rest of their food. read more