The food was amazing as usual. We were promptly seated and service was quick, even on a busy night. I had to try the steamed wonton in spicy sauce because it sounded yummy and it was as I suspected! Tender meat filled steamed dumplings swimming around in a smoky spicy chili sauce. These dumplins are a must for me! read more

Peter Chu's Skyroom - Steamed wonton in spicy sauce - Chinese Near Me - Redding, California

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Had lunch here today. I was expecting so much more. I was very disappointed. I had house special chow mein. The noodles were so thick and doughy It was supposed to have shrimp, chicken, pork and beef. It literally had two small pieces of beef. One shrimp, maybe six pieces of chicken, and no pork. I should have spoken up, but I didn't. Suffice to say it was a disappointment. My friend that I dined with had sizzling family something. It was also a disappointment. we won't be going back. Are there no above average Chinese restaurants in Redding? read more

It's a good Chinese place that happens to be in the airport, pre TSA. It feels like a throwback joint in a good way. Good food To Go on your flight if you are careful to avoid soups. $20 for an entree will feed 2 in air to Denver. Closed Monday and hours don't line up right with afternoon flights. read more

Peter Chu's Skyroom - View of location from my aircraft. - Chinese Near Me - Redding, California

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This place is always good, the service is always on spot. The people bend over backwards to make you happy. The ambiance is not the best, but not expecting anything special here. The food is always great and portions are always great. The bar is always great. Never had a bad experience here. Great for large groups or just you and your number one. read more

The food was really good. The service was great. I love the white tablecloths and the view of the airport. We definitely will be coming back. read more

Amazingly delicious Chinese food in Rural Nor-Cal. Was packed when we checked in but we were seated promptly. we played the field with: Crispy Quail - delish! Egg Flower Soup for 2 - mmm MuShu Chicken - Yum Black pepper disappointed. We were on a drive to look at rural properties and found Peter Chus on Yelp. We were not disapointed. We rarely get Chinese, Korean, or Japanese up north because we are in love with our favorites in the Bay. period. end of story. and for Redding CA, this was delightfully surprising. Service was a bit slow, but again it was packed. The service was also polite, and personal. Our waitress even made a mushu wrap for us to show us how she felt it should be done. add to the fact they have a full bar, and it really is legit. Plenty of room, and lots of tables. If it's not super packed you can request a table at the window and watch the planes come and go... It's upstairs in the airport, but its prices are as if it's in town so that's a huge plus! we will be back! read more

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So good! I love everything about this place except they rush you to leave. The food comes out hot, fresh, fun experience watching planes take off while eating. read more

Peter Chu's Skyroom - Chinese Near Me - Redding, California

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The absolute most expensive wast of money!!! Everything, and I mean everything, was brought out cold and under-cooked!!! I remember when Peter Chu owned this place because that would've never happened on his watch. I can say that the staff was incredibly apologetic and did their job flawlessly but that kitchen group is going to get someone very very sick. Our server was so embarrassed and really looked appalled at what was coming out of the kitchen. Once again, the server staff did nothing wrong but the chefs think this is a race for some reason. If I could give a zero I would read more

Oh no no no! Won't ever go back. Wish I had taken a picture before I brought it to the attention of the blonde at the front counter. A nail. A fake, broken off, acrylic nail floating in the ice of my kid's Shirley Temple. What the actual F**K! Disgusting! And still had to pay for the replacement. Food has really gone downhill to. You want really good Chinese food go to Pearl Panda in the Westwood shopping center. I'm so grossed out by that fingernail. I just don't know why they weren't wearing gloves preparing food and drinks. Ugh read more

Wow. I have not had a 5+ star experience in a restaurant for a while. This place is superb. FOOD: - Prawns with Hot Ginger Garlic Sauce (5 stars): Both spicy with garlic and juicy. The sauce is amazing. Enough spiciness to give a kick. It was sooo yummy over rice. - Mongolian Lamb (5 stars): My hubby's favorite. The meat tasted smoked. It was also amazing over rice. Very filling. - Won Ton Soup: A great appetizer. I would try another soup next time. It was a great one-time taster. For our anniversary, we were served free vanilla ice cream. It was fun, and thoughtful. SERVICE: - Stellar service by the whole crew! I called ahead to ask questions - the man who answered the phone was kind and engaging, when we arrived we were seated quickly, our server gave recommendations and was very polite, etc. They were great! We will definitely visit this place again. It makes sense I heard great things from other people in town. read more

Peter Chu's Skyroom - Prawns with Garlic Sauce (5 stars) - Chinese Near Me - Redding, California

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Good food and service. Love the atmosphere. Great for a date or with friends and family.

A surprising and satisfying find, and worth the drive to the restaurant's location at Redding airport if you have a hankering for Chinese. One does not need to go through security to access the restaurant on the second floor, nor have any travel plans. Plenty of free nearby parking at the airport. Despite being busy on a late Friday afternoon we were ushered straight to a table, and after orders were placed our entrees arrived quickly. Very good food quality. Decent acoustics - my dining partners and I could actually hear each other talk. read more

The food was awful. It used to be very good place to eat but it was recently sold and it won't be long before people will stop going. We ordered beef chow mien and sesame beef.The chow mein meat was tuff with very few vegetables, some broccoli a few slivers of onions and soggy noodles with little taste. The Sesame beef was drowning in a flour dipped breading, deep fried in a very spicy sauce that was inedible. I hate to complain but even the fortune cookie was poor quality, small and it was tough . Whoever is running this restaurant better open their eyes and look what they are sending out. The meal was a take out order and we tossed 49.00,in the trash. We are so disappointed, it used to be a fine place to enjoy a good meal. read more

Peter Chu's Skyroom is hands-down one of our favorite spots in Redding, especially when we're craving something vegan (which is all we eat because we're both vegan). The tofu here is consistently delicious -- I've had it prepared a few different ways, and every single time it's cooked to perfection. I honestly forget what we order, so we get something slightly different each time. My wife and I usually split a tofu dish and order a side of rice, which is the perfect combo for a satisfying meal. The flavors are always on point, and you can really tell they put care into the preparation. Whether it's stir-fried, sauced up, or simply seasoned, the tofu never disappoints. The egg rolls aren't vegan, which is bummer, but for $25 or so, we both leave stuffed. Highly recommend if you're looking for great vegan options in a cozy, welcoming spot! read more

We've lived in Redding for 20+ years and this is our first time at Peter Chu's Skyroom. We've tried to come a couple other times when we weren't aware of their hours. They close between meals apparently. We were greeted and seated upon entrance at 1 on a Saturday. It wasn't super busy. We ordered wonton soup for two - it was delicious - and pot stickers (they take 15 minutes to prepare and are so worth it - so much flavor. And the sauce! Yum!). We then decided on a lunch: Randy ordered dry braised chicken breast. It was supposed to be spicy and there were some paper thin red peppers in it but it wasn't spicy at all. I had a bite and I'm incredibly wimpy and zero spice. It was really delicious and I would definitely order it myself next time. The awesome server we had said they can make it mild. I would still do that because my luck, it would be super spicy and inedible for me lol. I ordered the sweet n sour chicken. Also delicious. All the food came with a large pot of cooked white rice. And because we ended up ordering a meal, it came with soup, two egg rolls and some crispy yummies. All delicious. We tasted the soup and brought the rest home. We had so much food to take home and we asked for a side of the pot sticker sauce to eat with the rice leftovers. The ambiance is pretty chill. The tables are far enough apart it could intimate or not. Our server and the bus boy were on top of things and quick to take empty plates and refill waters. And they were helpful and friendly. We will absolutely be back! read more

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I was picking up my boss at this tiny airport we have here in Redding last week. The flight was on time and he asked is there anywhere to get something to eat around here? Well, most airports have food, maybe not the best but they do usually have food. But this little airport had just one restaurant, and it turns out to be a Chinese restaurant. My boss happens to be Chinese ... from L.A. not over seas ... like no accent or anything, but he was open to trying this Peter Chu's Skyroom. Skyroom is in reference to the view of the airport I assume. We got a couple of dishes and some soup. He did the ordering .. I'm along for the ride! I will say the view is different than most restaurants. The soup arrived first, a chicken creamy corn soup ... that was good, not a commonly ordered soup like won ton or egg drop. I thought it was better after adding some spicy oil .... boss did it so I did too. Then we had some stir fry dish with veggies and BBQ pork. I recognized the meat as BBQ pork. The other dish was a beef dish with oyster sauce I was told. Wow, that was some tender beef! The sauce was good, I almost thought the beef was filet Mignon, but I'm sure it wasn't. Service was fine and the boss paid and we're outta here. This was an unexpected good find for food at this little airport. Oh, yes, there's a full bar here too, so if you wee so inclined ... but we passed for now. read more

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Great food have never gotten a bad meal from them staff has always been great. Restaurant is a little noisy but not bad.

A hidden gem tucked away in the Redding, CA airport -- and you don't need to be flying to enjoy it! Great Chinese cuisine restaurant with the added bonus of watching planes taxi, takeoff and land. (It's not a busy airport, so if you catch a takeoff or landing, consider yourself lucky.) The food is excellent and the drinks are reasonably priced. We shared the sesame beef along with chicken and vegetables, and everything was flavorful and well-prepared. Service was friendly, and the atmosphere is unique and relaxed. Bonus: there's free parking at the airport. read more

Our service was so bad, we walked out. We paid for what they brought us, but we never got our whole order so we were not going to pay for the entire bill. They were not happy to reconcile the bill and they also did not do anything to try to fix our disappointment. This is what happened. We called two days early and made a reservation to have their Peking Duck. They ask that you give them at least four hours advance notice for this special dish. When we got there, we ordered the duck and rice and chow mein and an appetizer. Our appetizer was good, but I wish we had stopped there. After an hour they finally brought out our duck. Why did it take an hour to get the food we ordered in advance? Why did they only bring one item to our table instead of our whole dinner? I don't know. I expect rice to be served with dinner if it is ordered. The duck was served with green onions, pancakes and sauce. We had nothing to cut the oilyness of the duck so it was just unpleasant. We asked about the rest of our order when they brought the duck to the table. They said it would be right out. Twenty minutes later, after seeing white rice and chow mein served to several tables around us, we lost our patience. We had been there for some time and were there before all of them. Even more outrageous, I could see into the kitchen where they were preparing the food. I saw one of the cooks put food into his mouth and eat it - TWICE - while he was chopping up meat. Not once but twice! We were so disappointed we will not be back and we will not recommend this place. read more

A lot of locals rave about this place, so I decided to give it a try the other day. Honestly, the highlight for me was the setting. Driving out to the airport has a certain nostalgia, and being on the second floor with a view of the tarmac was pretty cool--especially if you're an aircraft enthusiast like me. Watching planes take off and land adds a unique touch you don't get at most restaurants. As for the food, it was just okay. Nothing bad, but nothing phenomenal either. The barbecued pork with Chinese hot mustard was my favorite item, but the egg rolls didn't really stand out. Overall, I wasn't blown away, though I'll give it another try before making a final judgment. For now, I'd call it a solid 4 out of 5--mainly for the unique location and view, rather than the food itself. read more

Some of the best Chinese food I've had! Service was adequate. Great place to eat if you're flying into or out of Redding. It's a sit down so make sure you have time. read more

Peter Chu's Skyroom - Beer! - Chinese Near Me - Redding, California

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I love this place! The food is outstanding, service is friendly and attentive, drinks are perfect, everything is spotless, and leftovers are a must. If you finish your meal, be sure to order more to go. That's what I did yesterday after lunch with my friend at the restaurant, so my husband and I could enjoy Chu's food for dinner at home! Oh, and the prices are great, especially the cocktails and wine. read more

I was hesitant to eat here after seeing some of the negative reviews. I have not eaten here since the new owners took over. First, the service was great. Very attentive and quick. So the food is a little different than it was. It is less tasty, but still good. The dishes did have a lot of oil pooling at the bottom of the plate. We ordered family dinner for two. The egg rolls had an odd oily taste. The flat prawns were gross and not really edible. There wasn't a lot of chicken in the almond chicken. The chicken in the almond chicken was cut into tiny pieces that were smaller than the almonds. The sweet and sour pork was ok. Much too unnaturally bright red for some reason. So obviously they use food coloring to make the pork a bright red color. Overall, it was ok. not the same tastes as it used to be. Just ok. Could and should be much better. read more

food was very good. surprised that the restaurant was at the airport and expected airport food...instead got a good asian food treat with a view. read more

I've been to this restaurant more than 10 times, and have not been disappointed. I'm big on their General Tso's Chicken. This has been the best Chinese restaurant in Redding and Shasta Co. And the view of planes taking off and landing adds to the ambiance. All that said, after decades the ownership just changed and I've heard bad things. I think the vets like us need to try it out and make sure it still stands up to it's long time reputation. read more

Tonight was not up to par. Shame on me for not leaving a good review prior to this one. Normally pretty good but tonight was just different. Not sure if it is the new owner or just an off night. Checkout the chicken and broccoli. Might as well be called broccoli with a sprinkle of chicken. Normally it has a good flavorful sauce but tonight it was bland and dry, no sauce for flavor, just broccoli. disappointed read more

Peter Chu's Skyroom - Broccoli & a little chicken - Chinese Near Me - Redding, California

Ever since the new owners took over the food is not very good I got dry braised chicken they did not cook it all the way when I talked to the waiter he said they have a new fry cook he did not offer to remake it my friend had broccoli beef and it was barely warm they forgot to bring us our chow mein the waiter never came back to our table the helper refilled our water glass when I called back I was offered a 20% discount on our next visit I told them we will never be back read more

I love the Skyroom experience. Upscale experience (for Redding.) Perfect for date night or a group. The view of the mountains and airport is a plus. As a San Francisco native, I enjoy the food, experience, and prices as much or more than any place in Chinatown SF. I have no complaints except that I wish I lived closer and that it was open for early dinners. :) read more

Literally the best Chinese food we have ever had!!!! Don't skip the hot and sour soup

This is the best in town and you won't find any place better. Stop looking nothing better existed so get on and get to the skyroom and enjoy your meal and get a good close view of the airport. read more

Unbelievable!! I seriously could not believe that this place is at the top of the tiniest airport I've ever seen in my life. I mean I know there are landing strips in random places, but this was a real functioning airport (RDD) when I came here I said "there is no way in hell they're gonna be able to make me a martini correctly". And they did. The food was fabulous, and the place was absolutely packed. People were here celebrating their birthday and all sorts of other things. Don't take my word for it if you're at the airport get there early and enjoy a fantastic meal. read more

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I don't often crave for Chinese cuisine but when I do I go to the skyroom. It's a great place to dine with consistently great food. Some of my favorites are the beef with yellow onion, house special dry braised chicken and broccoli beef. The staff are lovely and attentive. The restaurant is clean and they have seating for larger groups. We love sitting by the window and taking in the views. read more

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What an interesting find while waiting for my flight here at the Redding airport. Most airports offer some generic American food or perhaps a chain style Mexican of Asian alternatives. But here you will find a quite authentic Chinese restaurant on the second floor. In fact, it is really the only alternative. There are plenty of vegetarian dishes on the menu. The food quality was very good. The service was fast and friendly. They make a killer bloody mary. Nice view of the mountains. read more

Fancy airport restaurant with great food! I would skip the chicken soup lunch special component, it was thick like porridge. The entree was one of the best ever, called shredded pork with garlic ginger sauce. It had meticulously sliced pork strips and veggies including zucchini, carrots, scallions and more. A little heat. Wow!!!! Service was impeccable. read more

"Life changing" were my husband's very accurate words when he took a bite of the Prawns and Walnuts. He met a guy who told him "You have to try it" and we are so glad we did! We also had vegetable chow mein and orange chicken. It was so good, we carried the left overs home on the plane to LAX! We go to Redding a lot to see family. This will be a must EVERY-TIME. read more

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Incredible food, great ambiance at the airport, and I hear the bartender really fixes you up. I almost didn't write a review because I didn't want to share this wonderful place. read more

Been eating there since they opened, about 30 yrs. ago. Never once have we been disappointed. Has a new owner in the last year but the quality remains unchanged. read more

I recently read that Peter's had changed ownership and it wasn't what it was in the passed so I needed to go see for myself since it has always been one of the only places I really have enjoyed over the years. To my enjoyment it was just as good as always. Food excellent, the take out service was amazing fast friend ,food still hot and very tasty. If it has changed ownership, Thank you for keeping up a fantastic tradition in Redding. I will definitely be back to eat in. Again Thank you read more

Peter Chu's has awesome food, but..... The front desk/hostess is a joke. If you try calling before hand they will only accept one call at a time and you will likely need to call 10+ times to talk to someone. Now on to my most recent experience. We ordered food on Christmas eve (I know they are busy). I ordered at 4 pm and was told the food would be ready between 5:30-6. I showed up at 6 and the front desk lady said it would be ready in 15-30 or 45 min. I asked what the most likely time frame was. Her response was somewhere in that range. I told her the first person I talked to said it would be ready before 6. She said "ya you can go to the bar and wait" I ended up waiting in my car for another 45 min waiting for our food. Not very happy about spending an hour in the airport parking lot on Christmas Eve waiting for dinner when I called 3 hours prior. read more

The service is good and the feeling of this place offers a scenic place since it's located at the Redding Airport. Well clean location. Did I mention that this place has excellent food and the atmosphere you can't beat it. Go give it a try it's worth the money and you'll have a great experience. read more