Stopped by for a quick dinner Monday evening. I got the cilantro beef and green onion panCAKEs…read more Prices were okay, serving size was good, and taste and appearance were great! One tip is to ask about the spice level if you're sensitive to spice or want something spicier. I think they defaulted to low spice for us but I heard it's adjustable.

We had a reservation for 6 people and were seated promptly upon checking in. Parking can be tricky…read morearound the area so good luck :) Service: 4/5 There was only 1 waitress running the entire busy restaurant so we were all patient with her service. Ambiance: 4/5 Somewhat of a small restaurant with awkward dividers between some of the tables. They also have 2 high tables for just 2. We loved that they had an open kitchen! Food: 4/5 We asked for less spicy and there was 0 spiciness in all dishes :( Vegetarian fried rice is a MUST get. Smells and tastes soooo good-- it was better than smork fried rice!

5 stars - Genuine Northern Chinese Gem in Milbrae…read more I've been searching for years for a spot that does real Northern Chinese food without watering it down for the American palate, and New China absolutely delivers. The owners clearly know their stuff--Shandong style cooking shines through. We started with the pan-fried pork & chive dumplings (煎饺) -- thick, chewy wrappers with perfectly seasoned filling and that ideal crispy bottom. Not the thin-skinned Cantonese style; these are hearty and satisfying, just like what you'd get in the north. Their zha jiang mian (炸酱面) is outstanding--the fermented soybean sauce is rich and deeply flavored, loaded with ground pork, cucumber matchsticks, and bean sprouts. The noodles have that perfect al dente bite. It's the real deal, not the sweet Americanized version. We also got the cumin lamb skewers (孜然羊肉串) -- tender, intensely spiced with cumin, chili flakes, and sesame, grilled over real flame so they have that smoky char. And the sour cabbage stir-fried with glass noodles (酸菜粉丝) was spot-on: tangy, comforting, and full of that signature Northern balance of sour and savory. Excellent appetizers Portions are generous, prices are very reasonable for the quality, and the place has that no-frills, family-run feel that makes you feel like you're eating at someone's home kitchen. Service was friendly and quick, even when busy. If you're tired of the same old General Tso's and orange chicken everywhere, do yourself a favor and come here for authentic Northern Chinese flavors. This is now our go-to spot in Milbrae Highly recommend--will be back often!

Located on a busy thoroughfare in Millbrae, this restaurant has a group of loyal customers. Street…read moreparking may be difficult but usually you should find some open space across the street. Unlike your typical Chinese Restaurant, this place specializes in Northern China style cuisine, so some of the dining experience may feel reversed. For example, they have a mince noodle that is served cold, but a Tofu Skin that is served hot. The English description are a bit off and they have a variety of frozen buns and other food you can buy to-go (they don't serve the buns at the restaurant). For the less adventurous, their spicy tofu, Crispy Sweet and Sour Chicken (breaded and fried crispy) and a dry noodle are good starting point, and for vegetables, their stir fry green beans is good (but best served with some rice). Overall, this place is not bad, but wish their menu was more accurate in the description/content to meet customer's expectations.

Surprised on the number of 1 star reviews but after reading it was all service driven as the food…read moredefinitely deserves more than 1 star. Black Pepper beef Ribs- delish! tender pieces with grilled bell peppers and red onion made this dish pair really well with rice. Fried rice with Scallop & egg white- a little light on the seasoning but still a decent fired rice dish which with the beef ribs dish was a match made in heaven. Seafood clay pot- more tofu than seafood but still a tasty and well seasoned clay pot. Also ordered a couple of dim sum plates (Shrimp dumpling & beef Balls). Both were on par with other dim sum locales so nothing negative about their flavors. Overall service was fine; given it was the lunch hour but all the food came out relatively quickly and would definitely have a return visit.

We celebrated our baby's 100 day celebration here at peak weekend lunch time…read more The staff were so friendly in helping us get set up with the table and attending to our group. The dim sum here was excellent and reminded me of home. Not only did everything taste good but it was served piping hot and came out quickly. The breakdown of our dishes is below: Walnut Shrimp - Hot and plump shrimp that has a bounce in your mouth covered with tangy mayo. We enjoyed the light fry. Dried Scallop Egg White Fried Rice - Fragrant but oily and plenty of flavor. BBQ Pork & Egg Cheong Fun - Soft sheets of rice noodle roll with a generous amount of ingredients. Hargow - Very good with big shrimp and a sesame oil flavor. Shumai - Soft thin skin withmore seafood than pork taste. Chiu Chow dumpling & Beancurd roll were ok but had fresh ingredients. Chicken Feet - I liked the overall flavor but it didn't seep all the way in. Parking is challenging but the taste is well worth a visit!

Go early before 6:30pm! Lines become long after that. I got there around 6pm on Friday, and there…read morewas no line. Food is very generous portions, especially their porridge. One porridge can feed three people. Food is decent bay area Chinese restaurant quality. Wouldn't wait more than 15min for it though. Enjoyed their Cantonese style porridge as that was recommended by our waitress. We enjoyed the eggplant dish as well, but it was on the more oily side. Pretty large and spacious restaurant. Service is very quick. Parking can be difficult during rush hours, so plan for that in advance.

I had the chance to grab dinner near SFO and stumbled upon this spot. It serves authentic, typical…read moreCantonese-style food, and I loved it! We ordered the Chow Mein, a seasonal stir-fry, the Fish & Green Onion Pot, and the Beef Brisket. The Highlights: * Beef Brisket: Incredibly soft and tender. It's rich and flavorful--definitely pair this with a bowl of white rice! * Chow Mein: The portion size is huge! It was easily enough for three people. * Fish Pot: Fresh and well-seasoned. * The "Wok Hei" (鑊氣): Every dish had that perfect, smoky aroma from a high-heat wok, which is the mark of a skilled chef. In my "must go " list now

Hard to find authentic Cantonese bbq yet this restaurant features bbq and so many family favorites…read moreon their extensive menu. This restaurant definitely has a following since people were coming in to pick up food as well as an equal amount of people dining inside the restaurant. Every dish we ordered was plentiful and delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant especially if your favorite Cantonese dish is hard to find. The roast duck was flavorful and tasty. We also ordered the clay pot dish featuring beef brisket. The wor wonton was chock full of treats although the won ton were each super salty. The seafood noodles were prepared perfectly. Seafood freshly wok prepared without overdoing the seafood. Noodles were pan fried to the perfect toasty flavor and texture. Look forward to trying more things at this restaurant! The restaurant is bright, open and airy. There are music videos playing on televisions as well as a welcoming feel to the restaurant.

While the food is good, the service here is terrible even by Chinese restaurant "standards". The…read moreservers are very rude and impolite. Asked for a table for 3. She directed me to a table with 2 other diners next to it. When I asked for a table adjacent to the usual dining area, she directed me to a table for 6. This table is along the path for the takeout line for their know bbq. I refused because all the people waiting for bbq will be looking and breathing down on the diners. Asked for a quieter table, she yelled "all table in Chinese restaurants are noisy ". I walked into the adjacent area and pointed to a table (the section was completely empty). She said "Go sit down and wait". I have been to this location for over 25 years and the service has deteriorated over time. For same food, recommend its San Mateo or South San Francisco locations. The service here is worse than those "greasy spoons" in Chinatown. Service: 0 star. It is known for its bbq food and traditional Cantonese cuisine Food: 4 to 5 stars Hope the owners are reading the reviews. Competitors are fierce in Millbrae and some may not accept such bad service and rude attitude.

Yes before a long time ago its was really good the roast duck there is very delicious you should…read moretry it

Recently came here for my mother's birthday and I'm still surprised by how many people come here…read moredespite the long lines. That definitely says a lot about how consistent their quality has been over the years. The food tastes great and is one of the better choices for authentic Chinese food in Millbrae. The inside can get pretty crowded, but the service is decent and they make sure you get what you need. Overall, I enjoyed my recent visit and it's nice to see this place still doing well after being around for so many years.

Really enjoyed this place. The fish we had was very delicious and the fish and chives dumplings…read morewere great. I've never had fish and chive dumplings before. Service was prompt and there was no wait. Theres parallel parking in front but its usually filled. Theres a lot behind the store and parking in the next street. The surrounded area is residential so you should be able to find a spot after some hunting.

We had not planned on eating here but last-minute decided to dine here given this was our only…read moreoption in the vicinity. But I'm not upset at all about this impromptu decision as we had a great meal here. Our table of 6 ordered a variety of dishes and everything was delicious. the most notable items for me were the spicy wontons and fish in chili oil. The dishes were spicy but not so much so that you couldn't enjoy the actual flavors of the dish. For those that like the Szechuan tingling feeling, the chicken in explosive chilis was also quite good. We had also given the string beans, green onion pancake, and pork and shrimp dumplings a shot and all of them hit the spot. I'm usually a huge fan of braised beef noodle soup so decided to get that here too. It wasn't the same as if I had gotten this dish at a Taiwanese restaurant; compared to the strong flavors of the other dishes, this one was pretty mild. So it's something I would skip next time I come, but every other dish was on point. Our waitress was also great at taking care of us, bring out our food quickly and helping us to clear the other plates. Even after we finished our meal and overstayed our welcome by continuing to chat, the staff didn't make us feel rushed to leave.

Popped by again for takeout. We ordered the fried vermicelli with seafood in XO sauce and the…read morepickled fish. To our surprise, the pickled fish actually came with a generous portion of glass noodles as well. Everything was delicious, portions were huge, and prices were reasonable. Food was ready in less than 15 minutes from when we called. One note: they don't accept Apple Pay.

This place wasn't super busy when we showed but the the staff were super hospitable. The food was…read moredelicious and we will be returning here! Highly recommend trying it out

I came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. I called in advance for a table for 10 on a Saturday…read moreat 8pm. The restaurant was about 80% full. I had also placed a few orders in advance so they came out shortly after we were seated. The service from all the staffs were wonderful. They were attentive and friendly. My group got to try fried soft shell turtle for the first time and they all liked it. Of coarse I didn't tell them what they were eating until after we finished dinner. In the end they brought out a display of red bean buns in the shape of a peach and I'm told this is complimentary for birthdays. This was in addition to the complimentary tofu dessert too.

Place is clean and with abundant services Food is ok…read more Dishes were over seasoned. The squad is flat, lack crispy; same as the salt and pepper crabs. Nothing really stood out except great services. The stir mixed vegetables is good with good crunch.

I love Lanzhou pulled noodles, and Jinweide is no exception. Once you arrive, you are able to scan…read morea QR code to order. I got the potato salad and the zhajiangmian, and my boyfriend got the Lanzhou beef noodles and pork burger. I wish they put the components of the dish in the menu online so you could opt out, because both my zhajiangmian and potato salad came with bean sprouts (which I hate!!). I just picked through all of them and ate the remaining dish afterwards- the potato salad was yummy and the zhajiangmian was savory and came with lots of minced pork! My boyfriend enjoyed his Lanzhou beef noodles a lot, the beef was tender and the broth was incredibly flavorful and delicious. He liked the pork burger a lot as well, they did not skimp on the meat and the bun was fluffy! I would highly recommend this dish to anyone, it's a classic that is done well! This is a great addition to the downtown Millbrae array of authentic Chinese restaurants, I will be coming back!

I know my noodles, and my bowl of noodles at this place was not fully cooked. The texture is soggy…read more I ate the meat and greens and not much of the noodles. Maybe my bowl was an accident?! This place had a line so I thought was worth the try... The lamb skewer-fat, chewy, and the flavor is just on the surface of the meat. I ate what I can and spit out the tough part. I think if the meat was cut into smaller pieces and grill a little longer would be more enjoyable. The chef has room to improve... this place did not meet my expectation.