Food: A Service: B+…read moreAmbiance: B+ Had: 1)impossible dumplings really good had flavor, color, and texture 2) Chicken cilantro dumplings was good but lacking punch 3) pork dumplings really good 4) garlic noodles I think it's their name but it was also very tasty and delicious But my favorite was definitely the impossible dumplings given a try if you're vegan you won't be disappointed ( impossible dumplings)

Love the interior design of this place. There is a huge menu selection and portions are big! Did…read morefamily style and ended up with lots of leftovers. I ordered pork soup dumplings, green beans, friend shrimp ball, black bean noodles, and beef rolls. Food was great. I would come back to try the other dishes. Parking here isn't too bad. If it's a busy day, parking would be hard.

Looking for a spot and craving hand pulled noodles, my dad and I came to Chefmak Noodle House for…read moredinner. We decided to try a little bit of everything since it was our very first time. The waiter was very kind and attentive. We decided to order veggie spring rolls, pork and chive dumplings, garlic Ramen hand-pulled noodles, sweet-and-sour pork, and honey walnut shrimp. The food came out fresh, fast, and piping hot. Everything we tried we thoroughly enjoyed, but what was most remarkable was the flavor - it was not that overly sweet/processed/or Americanized-version of several of these dishes that you tend to find at other restaurants. It felt more genuine and authentic. I really loved the hand-pulled noodles and I cannot wait to come back here all fall to try various versions of them.

New Chinese Noodle Resto…read more Chefmak just recently opened up a few months ago in the Land Park area. It's located right next door to Sprouts and across the street from the Sac Zoo and Funderland. Very close to I-5 and Sutterville road. It's Chinese noodle soup based restaurant. The menu is pretty simple with not too many items and do offer a few choices for entrees, and appetizers. The soup broth is very light and translucent and a little watery and not much flavor. The protein choices for the noodle soups are actually pretty good as they have some options to pick from. Had the bone-in beef rib noodle soup. The broth was a little lacking. The service was great. The interior was nice, clean and presentable. Definitely will give it another try.

No pics (sadly), but I bought lunch for my coworkers and we all loved the food! The spot is cute &…read moreI love the marketing. I ordered the pad thai and it was super good. By the time I ate (around 20 minutes later) it was still hot. Texture of the noodles were addicting and the flavor was spot on. I'm not usually a pad thai fan, but I'd come back just for it. From what I've seen, I think everything comes in a to-go container? I don't mind because it's easier to save for later & they don't skimp out on the portions. Everyone else said the food was great.

Honestly, this was probably my first and last time here. The pineapple fried rice tasted more like…read moreIndian-style fried rice and had barely any of the flavor I'd expect from Thai pineapple fried rice. The drunken noodles were insanely salty and just not enjoyable. What really made the experience worse was the customer service. The girl that took my order seemed like she genuinely didn't want to be there, and I got attitude and stank faces just for asking questions about my order. If you don't want to work with customers then don't work in customer service. Food was disappointing and service was worse. Won't be coming back!

I've been to Kado several times and it's been consistent every time. The most recent visit, I tried…read morethe B.Y.O.B. (Build Your Own Bowl) with Kado Special Chicken and Teriyaki Chicken. I also had a side of Oni's breath which was their special spicy sauce. The food is always fresh and the chicken is always full of flavor! I chose to have the works which has some mixed vegetables and it included jalapeños! I chose the sriracha aioli which also added some extra flavor to the bowl. There's plenty of seating inside and some seating outside. The staff is always friendly and makes sure that you have what you need. You would order and pay first and they will bring your food out to you. I still have some other items left to try and I would definitely come back!

Really solid affordable spot with good portions and food. Service was quick but that was probably…read morebecause we stopped by 30 minutes before closing. The interior was nice and featured a cute Studio Ghibli theme. Stopped by for the first time and tried the umami udon and a BYOB with bacon spam fried rice. Can you tell that I like katsu chicken? The katsu chicken along with the bacon spam fried rice is what you'd expect, It was delicious. The umami udon was also good, but it did get a bit heavy the more I ate. Overall I think it's a good affordable spot. I may be generous giving this place a 5/5, but I can definitely see myself coming back for some more katsu if i'm in the area. The food isn't like mind blowing, but definitely a great choice if you want something kinda quick, good, and affordable.

I was excited to try this spot as it states it was established in 1939 with some great history…read more Personally for me the interior seemed a bit out dated with low lighting. However, our server was incredibly well informative and friendly. We ordered and enjoyed our meal. Food comes out family style and we were incredibly full. My only criticism was that the orange chicken seemed to have no crunch. We had vegetarian tofu and mushroom dish that had a great flavor profile. I especially loved the fried rice as it tasted similar to the cooking profile of a Benihana style fried rice.

In honor of dear dad, we decided to check out a famous spot located next to the Sacramento state…read morecapitol called Franks Fats. Circa 1939 and stamped on the cement at the front door. This is a famous Chinese food spot for local politicians for lunch and NBA stars and now the Oakland A baseball team. There is no back door or underground tunnel entrance or exit. Our server Yee was super nice and he liked us so much that he gave us a free slice of their famous banana pie. This pie is made fresh everyday. The pastry chef has 2 sous chefs to help. Their orders can be up to 300 pies a day! This very flaky thin crust with the beautiful layered at an angle with a fresh whipped cream topping. We wanted to try it but didn't want to get super full. We ended up finishing the complimentary piece of pie. We also had the wok fried pork spareribs that had this lovely seasoned jalapeño with that crispy bite but be careful of the bones. It reminded us of chicken wings. That crunchy crispy outside with perfectly cooked meat on the inside. The tip was to use the hot mustard and ketchup to dip it in. They give you a plate of various sauces from mild to super spicy. The sweet and sour soup is also made fresh every day with chunky vegetables with lots of flavors. We had the shrimp dumplings which were freshly made. The crab rancons were our favorite with chili sauce. These beautifully star shaped treasures were our favorites. We were super full. Parking was available due to no games going on. The street has parking but next door there is a valet lot for 12 dollars. If you're ever in the area, this is a must try experience. The place was packed but they let us stay and close the place down! Hence, this is why they've been open since 1939. Mahalo Timothy O'Connor for the recommendation! Loved the Buddha belly by the bar area up top.

Ryujin is one of my favorite ramen spots in Sacramento! The flavors are authentic and consistently…read moredelicious, and it's especially perfect when you're craving a warm bowl of ramen on a cold night. The shoyu ramen is my personal favorite. The broth is flavorful and satisfying without being too heavy. The white tonkotsu is also very good if you're in the mood for something richer and creamier. Definitely don't skip the geso either! It's delicious and one of our favorite things to order alongside the ramen. Alternatively, if you're not in the mood for noodles, they have an excellent Tonkatsu Donburi. Ryujin can get pretty crowded around dinner, especially on colder nights when everyone seems to have the same idea, so I'd recommend planning accordingly and being prepared for a possible wait. It's worth it, though! Great ramen, authentic flavors, and a spot we're always happy to come back to.

My roomie recommended Ryujin, and after a tough workout, this really hit the spot. We went to the…read moreSacramento location. To drink, I had the Thai tea. Always a go to go me. This had the perfect balance of sweetness. It was light and refreshing and balanced the rest of the flavors of the meal. I started with the seaweed salad. It was a solid seaweed salad. Good seasoning and texture. It was a good portion size as well. Melissa and Jonathan had the gyoza. They were stuffed full of meat, but I felt like the seasoning was a little less than and also they were unevenly cooked. I still tried one though because a gyoza is a gyoza. As my main, I had the karamiso ramen with a spicy miso based broth with seasoned ground chicken, veggies and chili threads for an extra kick. I enjoyed this bowl of ramen. It was the perfect level of spice. I am partial to ground meat in ramen, so I liked that this was an option. The veggies were cooked al dente which I appreciated, and the broth was filling and flavorful. The noodles were thin which is my favorite type. Attentive service here. OUr water cups were always filled no matter how hot the ramen was. Solid meal here.

Walked over on a lovely day to try this place. Ordered a bowl was told it might be 20-25 minutes…read more Fortunately my order is ready in 15. Didn't eat there but noticed ample seating inside and out and the area is clean. Mind you, this is a shared cafeteria space for that kiosk and others. I return the next day to try the spring rolls which did not disappoint! Service was fast and friendly. Food was fresh and flavorful. Worth the walk and the wait!

The pork bowl was good 4/5 and the sugar cane with kumquat was super refreshing, highly recommend…read more5/5! This place is inside a state building or a working building, so I did question the GPS a little bit until I found it, though the workers in the front seem used to people coming and were very nice to direct us to where the restaurant is. Lots of seating, clean open space. Honestly very good for a quick bite to grab during lunch time if you're in the area!

Ensure you have a comfortable space to nap after eating ANY food from the menu . I've ALWAYS…read moreconsidered myself blessed to have the ability to purchase food from here because it's AUTHENTIC and will put me in a food coma from such satisfaction lol If you haven't had the pan fried option ... game changer!!! They sell frozen bags as well if you wanna save a couple of dollars and invite friends over to experience the food Let the dumpling soak up in their homemade sauce for a moment... don't just dip it When you hear the accent of the workers, you'll know it's the REAL deal They make them fresh daily as well - you might even get a glimpse of OG Grandma wrapping them up sometimes

The partner and I wanted to try somewhere new on a cold & rainy weekend. This place has been on our…read morelist for a while, we saw it recommended on Instagram and Yelp. It's a small shop, but has enough seating if you wanted to come with a group. The parking lot is a little small, but there is a neighborhood around the corner with one hour limit on parking. The staff were super friendly, eager to make recommendations and checked in on our service. We got the pan seared pork & vegetable dumplings, wonton soup in broth, BBQ buns, and Fried Rice with Sausage. To drink we had a Jasmine Green Iced Tea; which was very floral, and Taro Milk Tea. The food was hot, fresh and very flavorful. My favorite was the wonton soup. The broth was light, not too salty but tasty and they gave plenty of wontons & broccoli. The pan seared dumplings were phenomenal and the dipping sauce brings the flavors together. I will like to try the fried ones next time. We enjoyed our meal and will recommend to our family and friends when looking for good dumplings and great customer service in the Sacramento area.