I was craving hand pulled noodles and I heard this spot was popular for it so why not try it out…read more I ordered the M3 beef combo Malatang (Medium) spicy, they also gave me a free side dish on the house which was really nice of them. The hand pulled noodles were soo stretchy and chewy. The dish itself was very well balanced along with the spice. The side dish that they gave me was cool and refreshing. It complimented the noodle dish really well. Definitely recommend checking this spot out if you're into hand pulled noodles. Try it out if you like. :)

Been here several times! It will not disappoint!!! The pulled noodles and dumplings are my go to!…read moreThe chile oil is sooooo good and they sell it in a jar to take home! We came for lunch and dined inside. It's a small little space that feels very cozy and we got the tiger salad with the pork dumplings and the lamb slider. It came with one, but these sliders are huge and well worth it. Located right off of Park Street where you can walk off your food in the neighborhood by visiting nearby shops. There is no parking lot but street parking in the neighborhood is available. The restaurant I believe is family owned and very friendly and helpful!

Wooooow I'm literally blown away! Happen to be in alameda and was craving dried noodles. Looked…read morethrough Yelp and ofcourse there's tons of options. Ended up going to Chong Qing noodle house and it was a smart decision. We walked over and immediately greeted by the very nice lady. We said to go so we grabbed a menu and sat down. The lady approached us and asked if we needed reccomendation. I said I wanted dried noodles so she recommended the Zha Jiang noodles. She also recommended the wonton and some cucumbers but we ended up just getting the wonton in addition to the noodles. They prepared our foood quickly and we had it to go We took our food to the alameda brewery and as soon as open the noodles - it already smelled so good. Those noodles were amazing!!!! It was so flavorful, bouncy noodles, tender meat and together it was perfect. I did wish it comes w fried eggs. The wontons are also tasty - great taste and the chili oil is perfect I would def comeback to this place and try their other dish! And I recommend you check them out

This was an interesting experience. My niece and I were in Alameda and she wanted to try this…read moreplace. The location is convenient, plenty of neighborhood parking. The spot is cute. About 15 seconds after we got our menus, that one of the servers was hovering over us. We were trying to make our decision but she would just not leave us alone, and kept pointing out options. It felt more like pressure than anything. Once we ordered the food came fairly quickly. The wings were incredibly flavorful, I'd order again in a heartbeat. The dumplings were delicious. My biggest complaint was how pushy the server was. I wanted to leave but I thought my niece wanted to stay so I didn't say anything. While we were leaving my niece said she was very uncomfortable there, but didn't want to say anything. The food was delicious, but we both agreed we'd probably order delivery next time. Our in person experience was just too unpleasant.

I've always had a delightful experience here, the service is incredible and the food is both tasty…read moreand plentiful! A true treat is when they have the dumpling carts out. It creates such a fun ambiance and the options are seemingly endless

If you're looking for that classic dim sum experience, where servers wheel carts through the aisles…read moreand you simply point to what looks good as it passes by, this is the spot. It's getting harder to find places in the Bay Area that still do it this way, mostly because restaurants just don't have the space anymore for carts to weave between tightly packed tables. That alone makes this place feel a little special. The food itself tastes fresh, and yes, the hot sauce passes the test. I've had a few unfortunate (and slightly traumatizing) encounters with off-tasting sauces during the pandemic, so now I always do a cautious smell-and-taste check first. They also serve "tofu fa" (tofu pudding) with a sweet ginger syrup, which was a pleasant surprise. It's one of my favorite desserts and not something you see often at dim sum spots these days since it's not in high demand. Definitely brought back some nostalgic, childhood vibes. Just a heads up, this place gets busy quickly. If you can, try to arrive within the first hour after opening. Otherwise, be prepared to wait a bit, it's popular for a reason.

Stopped by for an early lunch after my medical appt in downtown Alameda (Park St). I was the first…read morecustomer when they opened at 11am. There's many food choices on Park Street, but many places don't open until noon. I was greeted as I came in, and offered the lunch plate menu. The young lady took the time to discuss everything. I ordered: - Fish Filet in Black Sauce, w/ Fried Rice (extra $$) - Iced Coffee, light sweetness Total Bill = $20.75. My lunch plate was a delicious comforting meal. A delightful balance of flavors. The portions were about right for lunch. The colorful bell peppers and chopped onions made the dish look appealing. The restaurant was cool and comfortable. The lights were turned down low. The warmth from outside had not yet creeped in. I had a very nice experience, and will return.

This is my favorite stop when I'm in Alameda with plenty of street parking and clean, comfortable…read morehk cafe vibes. Today we tried the specials (traditional Cantonese dishes) which the server recommended. - Oyster braised pork feet - meat were so tender and tasty with rich umani flavors from the dried oysters . (5/5) - black bean spareribs- just like the dim sum style but in big portions . (4/5) - braised tofu and pea sprouts - freshly fried tofu crispy outside and soft inside with right amount of sauce over fresh pea sprouts 4/5) My parents and I loved the texture and flavors that were infused in the sauce using fresh ingredients, big portions at a very reasonable price!

Came here over the weekend to catch up with some friends based upon one of the party's…read morerecommendation. Had a reservation for 10 people, which they were very much able to accommodate. However we did request 3 highchairs, and they only apparently have 1 available. Seating is available both inside, as well as outside in a covered area next to their parking lot. We definitely way over-ordered despite the larger headcount. However, the food pacing was really off. We only had a few dishes come out initially, which everyone just picked at while chatting away. And it wasn't until quite a bit into the meal when the dishes started coming fast and hard. And next thing we knew, the table was piled high with food that all seemingly arrived at once. The portions were pretty sizable, and the food quality overall good to acceptable. They have a pretty large menu, so there is no shortage of options to choose from. Parking is available in their private lot, which is a huge plus.

Good place to go on a birthday and great atmosphere…read more And the portions of the food are big and delicious.

Ark is our family's go to restaurant for catering, take out and dine in. The food is always fresh…read moreand delicious. For my large family's holiday party, we preferred beef and broccoli and fresh circular tofu with mixed veggies. All of our family raved about the Ark food and asked us where we ordered from. Our small catering trays were the first to get eaten up and there were no leftovers. For our son's bday party, we ordered small trays of beef chow fun, crispy chicken wings with sweet sauce, circular tofu with veggies, and Peking pork chops. We also asked for 3 orders of crispy chow mein with chicken (this doesn't come in party trays but Tracy was so accommodating to make us 3 entree orders). The food was absolutely amazing and yummy. Plus, the order was ready on time. Portions are generous! Tracy is so welcoming and nice. All of their dishes have been amazing that we order for take out or dine in. We usually order the following entrees: eggplant, stir fry green beans, dumplings, chow mein, plus the dishes above. I can't wait to order catering trays for future parties! Thanks Tracy!

We ordered Salted fish & chicken fried rice was very good. String beans with mushrooms also good…read morenot overcooked. Moo shu pork l asked to skip bamboo shoots they willing to do it. Their hands pulled noodles with beef was excellent. Waitress also ask if we want less sodium, less oil. They can do that too. Their prices are pretty good because their portions were enough for two meals

We came here to watch the dragon show. This restaurant is so beautiful. The show happens once a…read moremonth .I thought it would be outside. So, next month I will be prepared. I will be watching the show and dining. The food smelled so good. Now mind you my cousin told me her daughter would love the show! She almost tipped the table over! She was terrified! So, I will be dining alone! I also, must read up on the history of the show. Thanks for viewing.

We came here for a birthday dinner with a group of 10 people on a Friday night and it was pretty…read moredead. It was just us and two other tables the entire night. I came here for weddings and dim sum in the past before and the vibes have definitely changed. They closed off all the tables by the windows so we couldn't even get a table with a view, which defeats the purpose of their location. The staff recommended us a set dinner meal and said it was pretty good so we went with their suggestion. The dishes came out steadily but our fried rice did not come out until 7 out of the 10 dishes were brought out. You would think the rice would come out earlier so that we can enjoy it with the rest of the food but we had to ask them and tell them to bring the rice out quicker. Some dishes were good but others lacked flavor and didn't taste fresh. Some items were a bit undercooked as well. We paid $500 for this meal and it was very disappointing. There are lots of other restaurants in Alameda that are better quality and much cheaper.

Walked in for lunch. Beautiful views of the water, quiet classical music for ambiance, friendly…read morestaff and quick service. I love the ornate furniture and decor, too! The food selection is wonderful and the dishes come out delicious and well balanced! Love the sizzling pepper beef platter!

Very disappointed in this experience. The 1st time I ever experienced China Villa it was a year ago…read moreand there was a single strain of long hair in my food. That was a year ago....so I informed them and waited a year until today... I re-ordered the same meal: 1 shrimp and 1 pork egg foo young w/ 2 orders of fried rice... Almost an $80 online order through Grub Hub.. The food was suppose to arrive at 6:08pm PST..mind you, I live maybe 10 to 15 mins from the actual location...depending on tourism or beach goers... After 4 conversations with the restaurant informing them that my food had not yet arrived by 6:35pm - I wanted a refund. The excuse was they couldn't reach the driver and when he did show up...they had forgotten an order of rice. NOT ONLY DID THEY NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR THE ONE ORDER OF RICE...They had the audacity to want me to DRIVE to their location after I PAID FOR DELIVERY...and PICK IT UP and thought 2 orders would make me feel better... Are you flipping kidding me??? Their food is decent but not worth that sort of service. Horrible service today. Disappointing

My friends and I decided to order delivery from Shan Dong, which is one of my favorite places in…read moreOakland Chinatown. This time, we ordered a few dishes to try - the classic sesame paste noodles, Shan Dong chicken, the fried rice with shrimp, and the hot spicy eggplant. Since we did order delivery on a busy Saturday night, it took a little over an hour for our food to arrive. The food was expertly packed and we were given plenty of utensils and napkins. The sesame paste noodles are one of my favorite dishes here, there's a balance of sweet and salty offered in the creamy sesame paste sauce that's so addicting. I've always been a big fan of the hand-pulled noodles which are thick, bouncy and chewy. The Shan Dong chicken is deep fried and coated in a delicious sauce. It is more of the sweeter side if you're looking for something that's spicy. I appreciate that we were given large pieces as well! The fried rice with shrimp is amazing - I love the crunch of the green onion, the softness of the fried egg, and the texture of the rice and veggies which weren't soggy and still held a nice bite. Last but not least, the hot spicy eggplant was a great choice because it's usually the trickier dish to cook as eggplant can turn really soft and mushy. I was delighted that with the way it was prepared, the large eggplant pieces still held a tender texture that did not fall apart. I also enjoyed the sauce that was paired with the eggplant, which is oyster-sauce based and added a pleasant sweetness as well. I'm always looking forward to my next visit and I love supporting Shan Dong!

This place is just as un-fancy as it is delicious! Come mentally prepared to be kind of cramped and…read moreto eat in a somewhat chaotic atmosphere. Who cares though, because once you get your food, nothing else matters. The service is fast and efficient. The prices are super reasonable and portion sizes, generous. The noodles, dumplings and everything else we ordered was incredibly tasty and had that wok-infused flavor. This place is no frills and all taste. We ordered noodles, dumplings, some cold dishes and omitted egg in the veg dishes for the vegans. Everyone had something to eat and honestly for how much we ordered, it's tough to say there's anything you might not want to order. Just go with your gut! We came here after running the Oakland Marathon and left very happy and satisfied. (apologies for not being specific on what we ordered. I'll have to update later once I dig up the photos to post here.) Just come eat here, you'll be glad you did! My only gripe is that I don't live closer!!

Came here on Monday evening with my son and dad before I headed to the airport. Place was packed,…read morethe service was fast and the food was incredible. The serving sizes were so big that I've had my leftovers for the last two days for lunch. We had the roasted pork belly, beef chow mein, combination fried rice and honey walnut prawns. ALL OF IT was phenomenal. We all ate at the table and when we packed my leftovers, the containers were packed to the brim. This is gonna be my new go to food spot before I head home to the airport for SoCal

I remember why i have been on a moratorium coming to Chef's Wok. There time estimate has always…read morebeen inaccurate. This time the wait after I cane to pick up the order was 20 minutes. Not as bad as the worst delay I had (40 minutes). The good news is that they were fairly busy. Maybe the cause of their delay? My order included Chicken Chow Mein and Eggplant with Pork in a Chili Garlic Sauce. The noodles were savory and large chunks of breastf meat. It was OK/good. The second item leaned toward the sweet n spicy side was not my cup of tea. I'll try some place else before coming back.