I had just been at the Yelp East Bay Community Event!!! It was Dinner Time and I was hungry!!! So I walked across the street to King Valley Tea House!!! I was Greeted and Seated by the Cashier!!! I perused the Menu and Ordered Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings, Fried Calamari and Black Bean Sauce Pork Ribs!!! The Waitress Brought me a Pot Of Tea and a Glass of Ice Water!!! Fifteen Minutes later my Food was delivered to my Table!!! It was a Nice Presentation and Good Sized portions!! Flavors were Fantastic and Delicious!! Service was Good!! This is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! I keep my Pimp Hands Strong!!! Number 34. Out of the 55 Most Prolific Yelp Elites of 2025!!!! read more

We took my in laws to try this place out. We also have never been here to eat dim sum. We got lucky because we were there before the traffic and got amazing service. My in laws approved so to me, it must be good because they're picky when it comes to Chinese food. Hoping to take my parents here the next time they visit. read more

King Valley Tea House will always have my heart! Dim sum is where it's at and their food is such quality. This is a restaurant that is deeply part of the community. It gets busy and also has its quiet moments. Great options and larger entrees to choose from as well. Their entrees get just as much love as their smaller portions. I highly recommend bringing people with you as this experience is so enjoyable with others, plus you can try more dishes out! Good pricing, kind staff, easy parking, and great food! read more

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Never knew there was a tea house in Pinole. And it's pretty good! Many Asian customers so that was a good sign. A good crowd on Sunday morning they thinned out in the afternoon. I always over order at dim sum. And this was no exception. Everything we ordered was good! Ha gow, siu mai, turnip cake, steamed spare ribs, gai lan, baked pork buns. And also ordered a combo chow mein Hong Kong style which was very good. A solid dim sum place! Plenty of parking. read more

King Valley Tea House - Combination chow mein Hong Kong style - Dim Sum Near Me - Pinole, California

We went there a couple of times for lunch. The dim sum had good taste and authentic. The dishes portion was large. The service was decent. It was not too noisy like many Chinese restaurants. The restroom was not too dirty. The parking lot right next to the restaurant was a bit full. I would definitely go back. read more

This review is for our 2/29 visit around 11 am. The XO noodle is delicious as always. I did notice the pork bun had a different sauce, more yellowish stain. I'd prefer the old one but this is still yummy though. Fresh handmade food and a good community vibe read more

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Excellent fresh authentic dim sum excellent service they serve dim sum everyday and cart style which is harder to find nowadays beef balls and beef rolls were perfect my favorites definitely will be back!!! read more

Went to King Valley Tea House in Pinole for lunch with family recently and was happy to have them bring us there. They have a good variety of dim sum you check off on what you'd like on the paper and bring it to you by cart. We ordered pork siu mai, chicken wings, Shrimp Dumplings, fried taro dumplings, deep fried shrimp balls, sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf, fried dumplings and lunch specials with sweet and sour pork and mongolian beef. The restaurant seemed to be a well oiled machine from the time we walked in. We were immediately seated during lunch during the week and our orders were taken right away also. Everything was brought to our table quite quickly also.The dim sum we ordered was flavorful and good sized. We were even taken back when our lunch plates arrived on how generous the portions were. Two people could have shared a plate by how large the portions were. Everything was fresh and service was on point. The dining area was always clean with plenty of seating.I can't wait to come back to visit family because I really would like to come back here! Two thumbs up!! read more

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Remember you can't have a full 5 stars for dim sum gotta find the 3-4 star places. Well this is the place, especially if you don't want to drive to Oakland or S.F. for dim sum. My family has been coming here for years now. Sundays here are always busy so be prepared to wait. read more

While this isn't the best dim sum, this is the closest to where I live and the prices are decent. They have all your standard dim sum options on carts, ready to be consumed! Dim sum is best served on weekends, the earlier the better! read more

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June 2 3:00pm 3.5 stars. Dine in at king Valley and you will have a pleasant meal at a fair price. If noise bothers you, it can be quite noisy -especially on Sundays or if there is a large family gathering. You may hear employees yelling to each other in high pitched Chinese or Cantonese voices in what seems louder than necessary. I bring along earplugs just in case. There are public parking lots right there and we have always found the resturaunt clean and the service fast enough. We have eaten there about 10 times, almost not eaten there 3 times and not eaten there twice including today. Let me explain: King Valley "closes at 3pm" but if you arrive between 2:37 and 3:00pm they might let you sit down and eat, or they might say "to-go only". It seems to depend on which employee is at the front desk when you arrive. Today we dined elsewhere as King Valley wouldn't let us dine in at 2:37 pm. read more

King Valley has the best Chinese food in the area! They have dimsum for lunch even on the weekdays and they also have lunch specials! They close after 3pm but start back up again for dinner service. It is always packed on the weekends during dim sum time. My parents, who are pretty picky about Chinese food, will ask to come here to eat. Some notable dishes: Dimsum - siu mai - har gow - baked char siu bao - steamed rice rolls (any) - chicken feet - meatballs - baked lava buns (they sell out) - soy sauce chow mein Regular menu items - dry fried green beans - salt and pepper pork chops - peking pork chops - salt and pepper fish (deep fried) - mongolian beef - braised tofu and fish - garlic pea sprouts (when in season) - salted fish and chicken fried rice (iykyk) - Hong Kong style chow mein (the crispy one w the sauce on top) If you're looking for some decent Chinese food and you're in the area, I definitely recommend stopping by. read more

Food was 100, service was 100, drop everything and just eat here! The baked bbq buns were my favorite out of all the things we ordered. The chairs are a little cramped but you won't notice if you're with good company! Bathrooms in the back and you can always order to-go! read more

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In the cuts off the beaten path in Old Town Pinole, you'll find this little gem. King Valley is a solid choice for dine in or takeout Chinese food. The menu is very extensive and they serve both dim sum and your traditional entrees. For takeout, I would definetly recommend ordering ahead, sometimes the restaurant can be quite crowded and can be a 20-40 minute wait. Also the online menu isn't always accurate, it may be best to call especially for the dim sum menu For the dim sum: the fried shrimp dumplings are a MUST. Delicious crispiness packed with a yummy shrimp stuffing. It's also served with a wonderful dipping cream. The steamed shrimp dumplings are also great along with the shu mai. Have never been all that impressed with the custard tarts, there not bad but also not great. The spring rolls are forgettable. Love their Kung Pao entrees, you can never go wrong w/ shrimp, beef or chicken. Just the perfect amount of spiciness served in an array of mixed vegetables topped with/ an abundance of peanuts. I've seen a lot of places mess up sweet & sour and King Valley does it right. I've had both their sweet & sour chicken and pork and it's fried just right in a good sauce. The Peking duck is not that bad, and a great dish for amongst family & friends. read more

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Went here not too long ago. We had their salt and pepper pork ribs, honey walnut prawns, Mongolian beef, the house special chow fun, mixed vegetables, and beef chow fun. The salt and pepper pork ribs were very good. Loved the crunch of the batter and the tenderness of the pork. The meat was seasoned perfectly with the salt and pepper. The jalapeños gave this dish a nice spice. The honey walnut prawns were not too bad. The prawns were pretty juicy. The condensed milk sauce was pretty sweet. The honey walnuts were like dessert and gave this dish a nice crunchy texture. The Mongolian beef was pretty good. The meat was very tender and the flavor was not too spicy. Loved the hint of sweetness. The veggies in the dish gave it a nice assortment of colors. The house special chow fun was okay. The noodles were chewy. The dish had beef, chicken, shrimp, and squid. Wished that we had more beef. The dish also had some green onions and bean sprouts for that nice crunchy texture. The flavors overall were okay. The mixed vegetables were much needed to balance out our meal. Broccoli, bok choy, zucchini, carrots, snow peas, and cauliflower were mixed with a nice blend of cooking oil and salt. The vegetables were cooked well and had a nice crunch. We opted to order beef chow fun to go. The beef was tender with a nice flavor. We also got the chow fun with gravy. The gravy was a definite must have to enhance the noodles and ingredients. Service was very efficient. The staff was very friendly upon arrival. We did not have to wait too long for our food to arrive. Our server made sure our tea was full. Not too bad of an experience eating here. Great to dine in King Valley after driving by it every Sunday after church. read more

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We came here today just to have their sesame balls. We took them home and toasted them. They were very good but they were very small and the sizes were all different. Two of them had very little filling. For over $7, these are steep prices for their quality. read more

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Very good ! Spacious and food was yummy . My favorite was the pan fried noodles and walnut prawns read more

My favorite place to get dim sum and super yummy Chinese food!! Great atmosphere, clean, great servings, and amazing food!! I wish there was one closer to me! It's also great for parties. I celebrated my birthday there with 30 people. Ask them about their special menu and pricing for parties. The food kept coming at the party. By the 7-8th dish everyone was already full and had plenty of leftovers to enjoy at home. You won't be disappointed. read more

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I love coming back to my hometown to have dinner with my family at local spots that are comforting and warm the soul. After a cocktail at Pear Street, we walked over to King Valley Tea House for dim sum/dinner. I have yet to come here for dim sum on the weekends after the Pinole Farmers Market (what a dreamy Saturday that sounds like!), but love any chance I can get to have a bao bun or two. And the fact they have "dinner dim sum" is an incredibly cool talking point. Lots of items ordered, but overall highlights were the steamed chicken buns and dry sautéed string beans for dim sum fun, and on the regular menu potstickers, sesame chicken, and the Hong Kong-style crispy pan-fried noodles. I haven't had these noodles for years, and they truly hit the spot. Always presented in a glass serving dish, these crispy noodles are served on a bed of gravy with bok choy, other vegetables & proteins, and when mixed together, a hearty classic. Hands down one of my favorite noodle dishes..the way the gravy coats every noodle makes me just so incredibly happy. No noodle left behind! All other dishes were solid, flavorful, and did the trick. The owners are so friendly and service was quick and efficient. Very large space which I can only imagine fills up quickly on weekends. Looking forward to rolling through more menu items if/when we return to Pinole next! One thing to note is their hours, just refresh before going. Plenty of parking also! read more

King Valley Tea House - Steamed Chicken Bun - Dim Sum Near Me - Pinole, California

My go-to in the area because there arent really any dim sum places here to begin with from Vallejo to Richmond. Parking is easy. Wait staff can be relaxed sometimes. Bathroom is a bathroom. lol spacious. Food is goood. I've never came during a busy time so we're always seated right away. read more

This place is pretty good, I tend to come on the weekends at lunch when it is dim sum time. The dumplings are always fresh and tasty. I especially enjoy the eggplant stuffed with shrimp, those are the best thing I have eaten there. Hong Kong style chow mein definitely has the wok flavor. It is surrounded by parking lots so that shouldn't be an issue. read more

Came here with a group of five and overall it was a mixed experience. The dim sum was pretty good and definitely the highlight of the meal. Most of the dishes were solid and enjoyable, and the place itself was fine for a group. That said, the chow mein noodles were hard, and the do noodles weren't good at all, which was disappointing. For a place known for Chinese food, the noodle dishes really missed the mark. The biggest downside was the price. The bill came out to almost $275 for five people, which felt pretty steep for what we got, especially considering the quality of some of the dishes. Not a bad spot, but for the price point, I was expecting more consistency. I'd come back for dim sum, but probably skip the noodles and keep an eye on the order total. read more

We were looking for a dim sum place in the Pinole area and decided to try King Valley with our large party. We went during the weekend, which meant that they had the old fashioned dim sum carts with the food. Overall, my take on the food is not bad. It's not as good as some of the best places in Chinatown, but for a restaurant in Pinole, it's good. If you're craving dim sum and don't want to make the trek to Oakland or SF, it's worth a shot read more

Came on a Sunday at 11 and it was surprisingly empty given how full the adjoining parking lot was (the restaurant was maybe half full?). The food was below average dim sum. Would do the trick if you really had a craving but would not be one of my top choices for dim sum based on food quality alone. They had one cart of steamed items and one cart of non steamed/mostly fried items. The fried items were all cold and very mediocre although we did enjoy the crispy pork belly. We got chow mein (Hong Kong style - crispy noodles). The flavor was decent but it had too much sauce and got very soggy very quickly. read more

Ordered large hot and sour soup for pick up, it was one medium size container and cost $17.28 ! Then they had the nerve to charge me .75 cents for using a visa!!! The soup was just Ok... Go up the street for twice as much less money and better soup! Never again. read more

We were seated right away! Service was fast and dim sum was cooked fresh and hot! All the items we ordered was really good! read more

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Classic dim sum experience Still have yet to encounter a good dim sum spot on the peninsula. Decided to stop here on the way back from Sonoma. This place has all the classic fare and a few special dishes. The shrimp stuffed mushrooms were excellent! The dishes were all good, service was efficient, and prices were reasonable. Wish there were more options like this on the peninsula read more

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New favorite family dim sum spot! This restaurant is a convenient location for us, halfway between my mom's house and my aunt's. However it is also great for more reasons. It has its own free parking lot which is really nice. It does get busy on Sundays but most of the time there is not a wait and there's plenty of seating. Staff is friendly. They greeted us we walked in, kept our waters refilled, answered our questions about the menu, checked in to see if we had everything, and said thanks on the way out. I bet when they get busier it is hard to get help. Food came out pretty quick. There are a few carts that roam around but mostly you order off the paper menu. The interior is nothing fancy, but it is spacious and clean. We got all of our usuals and everything was right on point. We ate so quickly that I forgot to take pictures. Prices were reasonable, certainly cheaper than locations close San Francisco. Will absolutely be back here for more! read more

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Dined in as a little treat after the work week. I specialty came for dumpling service but I would definitely come back for more, as they gave such a great impression! Service was fast and excellent, tea was delicious, and all of my dumplings came out hot, fresh and delicious. I also ordered roasted duck which was pretty yummy except just a bit more salty for my palette. It probably would not have felt that way had I not ordered a la carte and had rice to go with it. All in all, I'd definitely come back for another meal. read more

King Valley Tea House - Cilantro Shrimp Dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Pinole, California

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This place is a hit or miss. Local restaurants plenty of seating, not an appealing ambiance or atmosphere just a place to eat. Our dine in food experience was great, but the take out was not good. Quantity of food is shareable. read more

I started coming here a lot more frequently after another local dim sum spot closed down. It's located in downtown Pinole, in an area with a decent amount of street parking and a small parking lot. Be warned that it may be hard to find parking on days when there's also the local farmer's market being run. The food here is solid. Good dim sum that you would expect. I don't have any negative experiences with any of the dishes. My favorites are the lo mai gai and cha siu bao. In terms of service, the staff have always been very friendly. I believe it's a family-run business. read more

King Valley Tea House - Dim Sum Near Me - Pinole, California

This place is definitely underrated. Overall Our family took out most of the tables in one day for a special occasion at the restaurant. Very big portion sizes, delicious, fresh and filling. Service My only negative is sometimes it took longer to get good, but that's because we had such a large party of people and the rice was served last. We could have had more napkins to start with. Other than that, it was pretty good. Menu We had soup for appetizer, giant mushroom, fish, deconstructed duck bun with hoisin sauce. Ambiance Packed house with lots of round tables, capacity is probably over 100 people. Bathroom is generally okay, could be nicer or more well lit, but it was fine. read more

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The food is so damn good and they have the best honey walnut prawns I've tried yet. We always order honey walnut prawns, cilantro shrimp dumpling, pork bao, and deep fried shrimp dumplings. My only complaint is the prices... in my opinion they're high. When I've sat down to eat the service has been amazing and I love the classic Chinese restaurant feel inside. read more

Food was so salty I could barely eat what I ordered , I thought it was a accident but next dish was just as salty , if I ever go back no time soon I will be sure to instruct them to cook with out salt , and the dim sum looked and felt like it wasn't cook all the way when I picked a piece up it totally fell apart like it wasn't cook long enough read more

Super friendly and attentive service. Food is fine and generally tastes good but is likely left over from the previous day. The skin on the siu mai fell apart instantly, a telltale sign that it was steamed leftovers from the day (or days?) before. The skin on the chicken feet was smooshy, also a sign that it was not fresh. The rice noodles were stiff and not warmed up. The taro root was crispy but not warm and tasted very bland. read more

King Valley Tea House - Har gow, siu mai, chicken feet, and sticky rice - Dim Sum Near Me - Pinole, California

Good food with decent service but very efficient. Thursday afternoon was pretty empty and food came out quickly. The shrimp rice rolls was a little squishy but the shrimp was fresh. The beef tripe was huge pieces. The chicken feet was tender. The steamed spare ribs came with big pieces of juicy meat. The siu mai was a bit undercooked. The egg tarts was sweet and delicious. The turnip cake was on the less fried side and had very little meat. read more

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Cravings for fried rice vermicelli that isn't Singapore style brought us back to King Valley. Ordered House Special rice noodle which had fish cake, squid, scallions and egg. It was very good and the serving is very large. The other dishes - Mongolian beef and dry cooked string beans (with picked mustard greens) were also delicious. Look forward to trying more dishes here. read more

King Valley Tea House - House Special rice noodle - more than half eaten. Has fish cake, squid, egg and scallion. - Dim Sum Near Me - Pinole, California

I've been looking for a yum cha spot near Vallejo and this was the closest I could find on yelp. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the dim sums and other food items we ordered. We had an assortment of dim sums, chicken feet, pork spareribs, sticky rice, duck and calamari. Didn't care too much for the calamari but everything else was so good. The food came out so quickly and the servers were really friendly, answering questions about the menu and suggesting foods to order. We came in on Memorial Day and were seated immediately. The restaurant was full but they had 2 big tables available, big enough for our party of 8. Definitely going to be a regular with our family. read more

This one of my frequent spot for Chinese food in my local area. The place is spacious , clean, and the service is friendly and quick. A little on the expensive side but the food is delicious. It's my go to spot for dim sum as well. read more

Decent food, very expensive. We called back to clarify an item in our to go order and the lady eventually hung up while we were still talking. We were quoted 20 minute wait time and it took 40 minutes. When we got home we realized that the item we called about was wrong. 3 entrees and potstickers was $73. Not worth it! read more

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