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    Kwok's Bistro

    4.6 (905 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Mushroom and veggies are so perfect.
    Ruby B.

    Having dinner at Kwok's is always the best time. The food is the most delicious ever, always. We love everyone too, Danny, Winnie, Indy, Chef and the kitchen crew we never see, are the most wonderful people and our dear friends. They deserve infinite words of affirmations when it comes to hosting and presenting a fantastic and excellent dinner with the warmest care and genuine kindness. It's our happy place. Thank you to everyone at Kwok's for being so special.

    Wonton Soup with noodles
    Elissa I.

    My husband and I came here to celebrate his birthday and had a wonderful experience like always. Our waitress gave us a blend of two different sakes that she thought we might like!! we always get potstickers to start and ended with three great entrées. This is one of our favorite Chinese places in Reno and it never disappoints.

    Ma po tofu
    Jaime C.

    After 3 visits... still 5 Stars! What a treat! This cozy restaurant seats about 40 guests and is booked most days, so I highly recommend making a reservation. They're open Tuesday-Sunday from 4-8pm. The menu is robust, and every dish is packed with flavor. My family has owned Chinese restaurants, so I know good Chinese food--and this place absolutely delivers. We visited the day after Christmas with a party of 12 and were lucky enough to try nearly everything on the menu. There honestly wasn't a single dish I wouldn't order again. Standouts for me included the Salt & Pepper Tofu (perfectly light and crispy), Pork Belly Sliders, Spicy Pork Tenderloin, Szechuan Lamb, Honey-Glazed Prawns, House Fried Rice, and Singapore Noodles. The service was exceptional--everyone was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely happy to be there, which really added to the experience. And did I mention they've won a James Beard Award? Well deserved. Highly recommend.

    Joan L.

    I found Kwoks to be a small cozy space and a hidden gem. in downtown Reno. I was craving Chinese food and luckily they had an opening at 5:30pm for dine in. It's reservations only but they have take out options and you might be able to snag a spot early (right when they open at 4pm or near closing). I got seated quickly, service was great and didn't feel rushed and server answered questions about the items (my first time). I ordered some sake to go with my food and the pork belly sliders as an appetizer. I had their Mongolian Beef (super tender), chow mein, fried rice and general chicken. Perfect for a date night, night with gal pals/friends or just because. Prices were reasonable considering the plates are shareable for 3 people or in my case 1 (with plenty of leftovers the next day). Only suggestion is I wish they had an online reservation system! Will be back again

    Mike M.

    Kwok's Bistro appears to be a very popular Chinese restaurant in Reno I tried to have dinner there during my stay as a walk-in and was told there was no room at the inn for me that night. I then called and made a reservation for the next evening and got one shortly before their closing time. When I arrived and was promptly seated, the inside of the restaurant was full and the outdoor patio in front looked that way too. Business is good! I ordered the pork belly sliders appetizer for $15 and then the beef and vegetables entree for another $24. The sliders arrived about 10 minutes later. 2 were on the plate and the lotus bun wasn't crispy but firmly dense in texture with delicious braised pork inside. Very nice! The entree arrived a little later and had stir-fried sliced beef bathed in oyster sauce and with veggies like broccoli, onions, scallions, celery and red and green bell peppers for some color. It was a generous serving of food and delicious. The beef was tender and flavorful and I am so glad I ordered it. When the inside is full it can get noisy in this small restaurant that seats about 30 people. My table service from Winnie was warm and friendly. Also, other employees checked on me too. Customer service is important here. Come eat here but make a reservation before you do.

    Baked Chilean Sea Bass, melted in your mouth like butter
    Robin B.

    2025 Moon Festival Dinner Service was outstanding All courses of our meal were scrumptious Absolutely you must have a meal at Kwoks

    Undercooked Mongolian Beef
    Zafirah I.

    Mongolian Beef was slimy and undercooked (never experienced that before tonight), and the flavor overall for Mongolian Beef and General Tso's Chicken was minimal at best. I've had real General Tso's, and this one tasted nothing like it, more like Panda Express's Honey Sesame Chicken but drier. The only thing that was good was the chow mein and even that wasn't impressive. For 3 dishes and one side, I paid $73. You can do much better flavor and money-wise elsewhere. Will definitely never return and cannot recommend it to anyone else. See attached photo for undercooked beef.

    Diane S.

    The restaurant is cute and small and food is made quick. The service because it's so small is nice and they have dinner specials of the day we got the clams. Taste like real Chinese. We didn't have a reservation. Make a reservation in advance. The waiting area is outside and it gets cold and rainy in Reno. I really like the menu and the place was affordable and good as well as takes card. This place is near downtown and was on top Chinese restaurants in USA and is family owned you can tell. I loved the crispy noodles

    Mike K.

    Went with a group of 6 for a business dinner. This was my first time being able to enjoy Kwok's dining experience. We all ordered an entree and shared. Appetizers: chicken wings and shu-mai-both phenomenal. Entrees: Chicken w fresh shiitake mushroom Generals chicken Beef and broccoli Ginger noodles with shrimp Stir fried Eggplant Honey shrimp Stir fried asparagus. Combination fried rice The service is phenomenal. It's a small restaurant and is by reservation only. While the Chinese food scene in Reno is greatly lacking, taking that into consideration, this is the best Chinese food I've had since moving here 3.5 years ago. All of the above food we ordered was amazing. I have zero complaints from this establishment. Grab your girl and take her to Kwok's! You won't regret it!!

    Pam H.

    Well I finally had the opportunity to dine at Kwoks Bistro during Chinese New Year of the Fire Horse! What fun, although I had an inkling that it would be. Went with a group and we had fun dissecting the menu prior to any dishes arriving. I saw two dishes that I was prepared to not care for. I was SO wrong. They both were in the favorite column! The egg custard I had simply invisioned an entirely different dish, so to my surprise, I was so impressed. If I could critique one aspect of the dish, I'd have thought a generous grind of Szechuan pepper would have popped this dish over the moon. The red bean creme brulee was the other sleeper dish I was not prepared to love. But of course it was incredibly delicious. The service is kinda Michelin star if you ask me and I can honestly say I look forward to that friendly/professional staff and perfectly synced dining service. Dishes were perfectly paced and each dish was presented beautifully and steaming hot. This place was packed and service never floundered. Apparently Kwoks Chinese New Year set menu dinner has takin off. They apparently doubled their reservations this year. I had booked our reservation on the last day of their original schedule but with overwhelming demand they have extended Chinese new year dinner reservations! Go if you can!!!

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    Owner is top shelf restauranteur. Perfect helpings that are always served immediately after being cooled.

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    Some of the best Chinese food I've ever had. Small dining room though. Definitely make a reservation.

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    Ask the Community - Kwok's Bistro

    How to make a reservation?

    That’s how I did it too!

    Do you have any vegetarian and vegan items?

    Hello, we do offer vegetarian dishes and some vegan friendly dishes. Please give us a call and we would love to discuss which dishes would best suit you.

    Do you have a gluten free menu?

    Hi, only certain items can be made gluten free. Please do keep in mind, while we can try out best items may come into cross contact with gluten items.

    Kwok's...will you reopen soon and do takeout/curbside service during this stay-at-home time?

    Hi! We actually just re-opened for curbside pickup on Friday. Our operating hours are Noon-8pm Tuesday-Sunday. Check out our menu at Kwoksbistro.com. If we have any specials, they will be posted on Facebook or Instagram. You're welcome to give us a… Read more

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