Came here after helping some friends move so we had worked up an appetite…read more We called ahead to set a reservation and I would highly recommend doing so as they were quite busy. When we showed up. We were quickly greeted and sat down and they brought some tea for us to try. All of our food came out quickly and was prepared very well. We liked the many of the options were easily shareable. The restaurant has a good ambience, albeit on the louder side. Side so if you want to come here for a quiet evening to set your expectations. We would definitely come back here again to try more of their food as all of their dishes were very yummy!

Finally tried this place at lunch with a colleague. I am prefacing this by saying we only tried a…read morefew dishes so will return to try more. Service here is outstanding. We were sat quickly without a reservation during the week and every person working was attentive and helpful. Our waters were refilled frequently, tea was checked to ensure we had plenty and was still warm, hostess brought us our drinks so we were happy there. The ambiance was busy and active. A bit loud but tables were quite full. We ordered the potstickers as a starter. They were nice big and juicy. I ordered the lemon chicken and white rice for lunch. The lemon chicken was dry and the sauce didn't taste like traditional lemon sauces I've had. The rice was a bit hard but edible. My partner had a chicken salad and she seemed to enjoy it. While I was disappointed in my selection hoping it was a one off. They also do not have fried rice which is my favorite. Overall good restaurant just need to fine tune their rice and lemon chicken.

We have been going to Hong Kong Restaurant for years! Always good family style Cantonese food…read more Food: very authentic. Ever since the new owners the taste has become even better! Service: very fast and friendly. Some of the waiters from Kirin's Chinese restaurant in Mtn View now work there Ambiance: brightly lit and lively. Always busy around dinner time

Excellent customer services 5/5 Food quality and taste 3/5…read moreValue 4/5. We came for mother's birthday day dinner. We order the family meal set for $484 for 10 people along with Mongolia beef, walnut prawn and a few other dishes. Food came out fast and hot. Sea food soup has imitation crab which is not acceptable for this price point. Everything else is average Cantonese cuisine relative to other Chinese restaurant in the Bay Area. Nothing to standout but adequate.Parking is on the street and neighborhood residential area only.

Food and experience is closer to 4.5 but rounded down bc it's so expensive…read more Was curious to try this new restaurant specializing in Peking duck. Reservation was easy to make over the phone and you have to preorder duck ahead of time. We also got pan fried buns, bok choy, and mandarin fish. Dishes are expensive but good quality. I read mixed reviews about the duck but I thought it was great - crispy skin and relatively tender/juicy meat. It is the first time I've seen an extra charge for the duck pancake wrappers; it was not a pleasant surprise but at least they were thin and delicious. We opted to have a soup made from the leftover duck and that was delicious. Service was also pretty good; they even packaged the leftovers for us. Highly recommend for a special occasion or to impress friends but too much of a splurge to go to regularly.

I recently moved to the Bay and was really excited to try some Chinese food up here, especially…read morewith all the hype around Imperial Treasure. Unfortunately, the experience was pretty underwhelming overall. The Peking duck was definitely the highlight of the meal -- crispy skin, flavorful, and probably the only dish I'd genuinely come back for. But everything else missed the mark for me. We ordered the string beans, salted egg corn shrimp, xiao long bao, pork buns, cabbage dry pot, and black pepper beef. Most of the dishes lacked flavor and were noticeably oily. The pork buns were especially disappointing because the dough was overly thick and dense compared to the filling. The biggest letdown was probably the black pepper beef. The meat quality was really poor..a lot of chewy pieces with tendons, and it was hard to enjoy because almost every bite felt tough. Definitely not what I expected from a restaurant with this reputation. Overall, aside from the duck, the food felt heavy, bland, and not very balanced flavor-wise. I really wanted to love this place, but it didn't live up to the expectations for me.

Went for Weekday Lunch Special…read more Food - 5/5. Soup was sweet and sour with a bit of umami, mostly from the tomato. Its consistency was standard with a good mouthfeel. Pork chops were savory with a nice bite. The seasoning was just enough to elevate the rich flavor of the pork. The cabbage side dish had a delicious umami flavor that came from shrimp and the potato side dish was soaked in a soy-based sauce that gave it a strong taste. I was amused by the fact that the potatoes were actually french fries, meaning they are being creative with whatever they have on hand. The results were yummy side dishes, so in a way, it showcases their culinary skills. Rice was fluffy and the pickled mustard greens were a great palate cleanser. Service - 4/5. Quick and courteous service. They served the soup before I even ordered; I must have a 'orders lunch special' look to me. Value - 5/5. They have a good selections for their lunch special, all ranging between $15-$17. Each comes with your choice of entree, soup, rice, pickled greens, and two sides. I really enjoyed the variety and the portion sizes were substantial. Great lunch special! Parking - Street (Free)

My wife and I took my mom here and we absolutely loved it. My traditional Chinese mom instantly…read morebecame a fan and went out of her way to save a menu to share with my dad for their next lunch date. We enjoyed the Moon Shrimp cake, hot sour soup, sizzling beef with black bean sauce, sautéed green beans and kung pao salmon. They quickly took us in, ordered and served food. You can really taste the delicious wok flavor in their cooking. You. Must. Order. The green beans. They're sooo delicious and you'll instantly be a big fan. Bonus is that they're not spicy so it's perfect for kids. They'll love to eat their veggies after having a bite of this. Parking is confusing, they have a lot behind that's easy to miss. I recommend parking at the end of the block and walk over.

核桃虾 Walnut Shrimp 4 deep fried huge shrimp, juicy inside, crispy outside, sweet mayo dressing…read more金汤肥牛 Golden Soup Beef Noodles 3 rice noodles, slightly dry sliced beef, tomato, enoki mushroom, wood wear, cilantro, spicy soup 蒜蓉粉丝扇贝 Scallops 3 garlic flavored vermicelli, tiny scallop, garlicky flavor

**Overview** Came here with a friend for a weekday dinner…read moreand had no wait time--seated right away. We decided to try the BBQ Whole Catfish with Vegetables to share, along with sides of rice. **The Experience** The dish came out on a hot pot/plate surrounded by lots of chili, which made for an interesting presentation. The fish itself was pretty good--it was tender and not overcooked. The vegetables that came with it were the highlight, as they were nicely flavored and cooked. The sides of rice were a great addition and helped balance out the richness of the fish. While the fish was cooked well, I found the overall dish lacked a bit of flavor. It had a fair amount of oil but didn't bring enough taste to balance it out. The rice helped, but the dish would have benefited from a bit more seasoning or sauce. Service was fast and efficient. The pricing is reasonable, with the BBQ Whole Catfish dish priced at around $48 for the whole fish. With the rice, it made for a filling meal. While I didn't find the dish to be perfect, I'd like to return and try some of their other offerings in the future.

What's this? Gigantic sign outside. Chinese restaurant. Next to a busy intersection…read more Stand-alone building, who knows how many decades old. Must check it out; looks dated, but still open so, food should be decent? C1 lunch plate consists of barbecue roast pork fried rice, chicken Chow mien and an egg roll with the sweet sour dipping sauce. All greasy but tasty. Stir fry beef with bitter melon in black bean sauce and white rice that my friend got was healthier and pretty good; she liked it. For dinner at China Wok, another pal and I enjoyed the almost scalding hot Westlake soup to start, and then dug into the house Chow mien, then fish fillet with snow peas. Noodles were great texture with excellent wok hay flava and contained shrimp, pork, chicken, onions and bean sprouts. I really enjoyed the delicate white fish sautéed in opaque sauce with snow peas, carrots and water chestnuts. I found everything very tasty. Service was brusque and adequate at lunch, slightly more welcoming at dinner. Oh and if you need to use the loo, don't expect much. There's a key you take outside.. yup, exit the building, and it's in the rear. Serviceable toilet and sink.. dim lighting makes everything appear dingy. Exactly like oldie gas stations and rest stops. Maybe this building was a fueling station for trucks before someone turned it into China Wok. Still, the Chinese American food here is legit; basic but tastes good. Value, amenities, atmosphere and service, though, could stand to improve. Upping a star just for being a place that has stuck around for some decades and is still standing.

My first time at China Wok in Mountain View…read more We were there around 5:30pm on a Friday. I asked my Yelp Elite friend to suggest a simple, family style Chinese restaurant. So she suggested China Wok. This place has an extensive menu of Americanized-Chinese food. We ordered: - Westlake Soup, $17.95 - Combo Chow Mein, $17.95 - Fish Filet w/ Snow Peas, $18.95 All the food was good and tasty. I thought the portion size for the Chow Mein was a bit small for the price. Service was abrupt and not super friendly. When it was time to pay, you have to step up to the cashier. Notes: - the mens room is outside, in the back of the building. It's not very tidy, and had graffiti on the walls. Key required. - table setting was a fork, napkin, and water. - lots of tables - Mexican food truck doing business in the back parking lot Overall, a fair experience. Would I return? Maybe

It's a bit retro, but the food is great and authentic unless you go for the fake meat part of the…read moremenu. They don't go easy on the spice for dishes that need it. I'll be back for more twice cooked pork and other dishes. There's parking behind, a plus for PA.

I've lived near this location for a couple of years and finally picked up takeout from here. We got…read morechicken chow mein and veggie fried rice. I appreciated that they had a parking lot in the back so it was easy to park in the back and run in and grab my food. I liked that the veggie fried rice had more veggies than your typical fried rice, it was filled with zucchini and celery. The chicken chow mein was also pretty good but the chicken quality wasn't quite as high as I'd like, but I admit I'm probably overly picky. Everyone inside the restaurant working there was so nice and friendly, I would absolutely come back for some easy takeout!

Ey Mister Mister, yo missus missus, you must must to come see see and to eat eat at the kitchen of…read morefood master Mister Bao. Yes, yet another excellent restaurant joins the vibrant scene of downtown Mountain View. Mr. Bao Kitchen's streamlined menu yielded great gustatory rewards. We started out with Tomato Egg Drop Soup. Really nice and comforting, to prepare us for the delicacies to arrive next. Pan-fried Dumplings (Shen jien Bao) were terrific and almost molten hot inside. Surprise of hot soup awaits inside the hefty dumpling wrapper, therefore: Bee very careful when biting into the Shen jien Bao. Meantime, Vegetable Mushroom Steamed Dumplings arrived in a big tall steamer basket with dipping sauce side. Vibrant green wrappers on these were hearty thick, delightful and delectable. Pork Cabbage Dumplings are a solid recipe with nice filling. Fried Rice is top-notch in freshness, ingredients and execution. That's one of the best versions of the rice dish that I've enjoyed in awhile. We opted for shrimp in the mix, and those were plump and juicy. Happily, everything I selected was a hit. Staff who worked the lunch hour and accommodated our outside table were gracious, helpful, also patient with my lacking and mangled attempt at Mandarin. Everyone at the table enjoyed the food, company and weather. All in all, I heartily recommend Mr. Bao kitchen for scrumptious Chinese cuisine.

600pm Friday night pretty busy but service was fast tonight. Dog friendly if you sit outside…read more Xlb pork belly - wifey thumbs up - nice thin wrapper - soup is good but not as good as the pan fried bun! Sweet spare ribs - wifey and mnp like Shanghai noodles combo - large serving good for sharing to 4 adults - bit one note but proteins are good Pan fried pork buns - best in show - delish soup Wonton soup - strangely bland, needs salt - hard pass Vegetable sticky rice dumpling - just little dim sum xoi but in a dumpling wrapper - tasty Green beans - great crunch and flavor - short pieces - only dish we finished

Delicious! Well priced. I ordered the truffle dumplings-…read morecame out steaming hot and after letting them cool the whole bite experience was amazing. For $10 I thought the pork dumplings were also really great for the price. Great value!

It's more like a 3.5 than a 3…read more Located in Downtown Palo Alto, the restaurant could be packed during lunch time on the weekdays, but it's decently spaced inside and outside. Parking is all along the streets and nearby parking garages. My mom and I came for lunch on a Friday afternoon and it quickly filled up. You can order via the QR code at the table which was convenient and we opted for: -Pan-Fried Pork Buns - Probably the best dish we ordered IMO, a good amount of soup inside -Braised Beef Noodle Soup - broth could use more flavor, noodles were chewy -String beans sauteed with garlic sauce - not dry enough to be cooked so a bit soggy, needs more garlic flavor -Beef shank with spiced sauce - skip, the meat smelled weird Overall, I think there's potential at Dumpling Hours. I just wouldn't say they're the best I've had. Service was decent although there really isn't much interaction aside from getting directed to a seat and then requesting the check at the end. Prices are a bit higher but I attribute it to the Palo Alto area.

Love this place! Amazing handmade dumplings that I can cook up at home anytime. Best if made in a…read morebamboo steam basket!

Great to have a bag or 3 in the freezer to boil up for too-tired-to-cook nights. Chili crisp, soy…read moresauce, and vinegar dipping sauce. Simple pleasures