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Sichuan House

4.0 (508 reviews)
ModerateSzechuan, Dim Sum
Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Spicy fried chicken
Carmen L.

We used to live in Walnut Creek many years ago and this was one of our to go restaurants because food were authentic and good. We came back yesterday and was disappointed that the standard has dropped so much. The food taste very Americanized.. just brown sauce and sweet. Spicy chicken was not spicy at all. The service was good though but we will not be back.

Christy T.

Much better than expected! Local mom and pop store I found on Yelp here! Very friendly staff, wished service was faster. I took the menu myself and had to wave at the staff. Ambiance was bright, food was tasty, will come again if I am in the vicinity. But will not purposely drive out to visit this place.

Crispy beef
Karen S.

I was looking for a good sichuan place and found this place on Yelp. I was seated fairly quick and ordered the crispy beef lunch special and spicy fried intestine to go. It came with soup and complimentary peanuts and a side of sliced cabbage. Everything was delish and service was great.

Szechuan Spicy Crispy Beef.
Kev H.

House Special Garlic Noodles -- I initially was skeptical about other Yelpers saying they tasted like real authentic (Vietnamese style) garlic noodles, but they were correct! The noodles were Shanghai noodles style so they were thick egg noodles, and the garlic flavor really came through. I also enjoyed the house combo of chicken, shrimp, etc. Delicious, and I would definitely get this again. Cumin Beef -- the beef was flavorful and the cumin flavor came through, but there seemed to be too many distracting vegetables in this dish that took me away from the beef itself. It wasn't a bad dish but I've had better cumin beef elsewhere. Szechuan Spicy Crispy Beef -- super yummy, and same as my previous review. Hunan Smoked Pork with Cauliflower -- super yummy, and same as my previous review.

The spicy lamb was really good too, def has a kick at mild
Cliff S.

First and foremost, I'm a typical Chinese (Canto) food kinda guy since that's what my grandmother use to make as a kid and that's typically the type of food you find here in the states. I usually don't go for Sichuan food. I just moved to the area not too long ago and I've been everywhere in the Countrywood plaza except this place. My family and I ended here by chance when the pizza joint was taking too long to seat people. We sat down and order some dishes and it was surprisingly full of people. On top of the typically Sichuan dishes we had, they also had your typical chow mein and chow fun dishes etc etc. My family and I ordered a bit of both and it was pretty dang good! I didn't think a random spot here in Walnut Creek would be good, but they've been open for a while, so that should be a tell tale sign that they are good! The service was pretty good, all the staff was attentive and really nice. The crowds there are pretty mixed with different folks so, down to try this spot again. Their spicy is spicy which is normal for Sichuan food but super taste.

Dry Cooked Green Beans
Alexandra L.

Came in on a Saturday night, about 6pm and the restaurant was very busy. We were seated as we walked in, but it took quite some time before we got any service. They were short staffed, but doing the best they could. Everything we ordered was absolutely outstanding! This is our family's new favorite Chinese restaurant! We ordered: Beef with Bitter Melon, Crispy Beef, Salt & Pepper Fish, Honey Walnut Prawns, Combination Hong Kong Style Noodles, Eggplant in Garlic Sauce, and Dry Cooked Green Beans. We had a feast, and ate it all!!! Well, the only thing left over was a small amount of the Beef with Bitter Melon. Coming back in December when I'm in town for the holidays!!!

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Maggie T.

Sichuan House, Walnut Creek: 2024 Jul 30 (4.25 of 5) This eatery has had its ups-and-downs. Today, it was 'up'. The food was good, the setting was comfortable, and the service great. As soon we were seated, they brought out a plate of peanuts and cabbage in chili oil. The peanuts were fresh and crunchy. Our first bite of the cabbage sees smoke coming out of our ears. The chili oil was super spicy. We ordered a family meal for the three of us - Shanghai Style Prawns, Dry Chili Lamb and Chow Fun with extra combo. For another $1.50, we got prawns added to our chow fun. Overall, this was a 4-plus for us. My friends said they will surely be back.

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This place is the best Chinese/sichuan in the east bay outside of Oakland and Berkeley. Absolutely fire.

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Was opened at 9:00 pm . Had delicious food, fast service, and very nicely decorated with great lighting.

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Seafood tofu clay pot lunch special was amazing. Comes with two free little sides and service was fast.

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East Ocean Seafood Restaurant - Succulent BBQ ribs (Jan 2026)

East Ocean Seafood Restaurant

3.7(192 reviews)
0.8 mi
$$

Came here on Mother's Day and they were able to seat us pretty quickly, even with how busy it was…read more We came with a party of five and ordered a ton from both the dim sum menu and the regular menu. The BBQ pork buns, shu mai, potstickers, and especially the turnip cakes were all super good. The combination fried rice was delicious, not oily at all, and the portion size was very generous. We also ordered the General Chicken, salt and pepper fish, mapo tofu, and Singapore noodles. We definitely ordered enough for very hungry people, and still had plenty left to take home. The space itself is very welcoming and open -- clean, comfortable, and not overly stuffy. The servers were attentive, friendly, and genuinely kind throughout the meal. Special shoutout to Vivian for letting us know what pepper was in the shakers because that crushed white pepper was seriously so tasty also for being so sweet, made our experience 20/10

We love another dim sum option in Walnut Creek! Although, it's not like the tradition dim sum…read moreplaces as they don't have all of the things you would find at an actual dim sum restaurant. They have the basics and then some, which is more than good with me! We went here recently for my dad's bday and another time two weeks later with just my husband and I. Ordered a few dim sum items but ordered off their main entree menu which we haven't done before. Here's what we ordered: Siu Mai - it was delish! This isn't always created equally. lol some places it almost looks like they served frozen store bought siu Mai, but this was legit! Honey walnut prawns - I'm obsessed with this!! It was perfectly cooked! Nice and crispy on the outside and the shrimp fully cooked on the inside. Fried shrimp dumpling: this is my go to at most dumplings sum places. It was delish! Chicken Crispy Noodles: this is the star of the show for me. Their pan fried noodles are perfect. It reminds me of a place I used to go to in sf when I was in middle school which is no longer there. The taste, texture of the noodles brought back memories! I know there are many iterations of pan fried Hong Kong style noodles, but those are also not created equally. This is a winner! Mapo tofu: this is hubby's favorite. We really enjoyed it and will definitely get it again! I'm not going to list everything we got, but I did put the ones that are my favs. Everything we ordered was amazing. What helps too is that the ladies that work here are all so friendly! We move a place with great service. This will now be our go to place!

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East Ocean Seafood Restaurant - The dining room - small and updated looking restaurant

The dining room - small and updated looking restaurant

East Ocean Seafood Restaurant - Beef Ginger & Scallions Beef

Beef Ginger & Scallions Beef

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Peony Garden - General Tso's chicken

Peony Garden

3.8(524 reviews)
2.8 mi
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I used to come here all the time - but the menu has changed significantly. The add on dim sum gave…read moreme more choices - aim for chicken feet! The dinning rooms and the outside sitting atea next to the creek I are all good places to sit. Service is best! They're very attentive and remember that I bring my own containers to go

I had a really upsetting experience ordering from here through Uber Eats…read more I ordered wonton soup and chow fun, and had my partner pick it up on his way home. As I was serving the soup, I noticed something unusual. When I picked it out and placed it on the counter, it was clearly a yellow worm. Completely shocked, I contacted Uber Eats customer service. They only offered a refund for the soup, not the chow fun, because the issue wasn't visible in that item. But honestly, how am I supposed to feel comfortable eating anything else from the same order after finding a worm in one dish? I then called the restaurant to report what happened, and instead of addressing the seriousness of the issue, the manager asked what we wanted them to do and even offered free food. That response was disappointing and didn't feel appropriate given the situation. It's unfortunate because we've ordered from here before and the food was good, but after this experience, we couldn't bring ourselves to eat the rest of the meal. Dinner and our appetite was completely ruined and it came with a price.

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Peony Garden - Interior decor

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Peony Garden - Purple Yam Bao ( 3 )

Purple Yam Bao ( 3 )

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Outside dining area

Aberdeen Cafe - Dim Sum 點心
Shrimp Dumpling with Cilantro_香茜餃

Aberdeen Cafe

4.3(217 reviews)
8.0 mi
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Vegetarian friendly
Casual dining

Service was delightful, as the whole staff was friendly, polite and courteous…read more My daughter said their potstickers were the biggest she has ever seen and they truly were gigantic. We also ordered the turnip cakes, shu mai, chicken feet, honey walnut shrimp, and sticky rice in lotus leaf (which they did not cheap out on and loaded it with Chinese sausage and salted egg, which most places leave out). Believe it or not, the highlight of our meal was their water. Their water has a clean, refreshing, lemony essence to it, so it just goes to show you how much they value attention to details.

Walk down Martinez's Main Street, and you'll find Aberdeen Café, a cozy restaurant offering…read moreCantonese dim sum classics (shu mai, ha gow, cha siu bao, lo mai gai, and more) and entrees. Whether you're in town for jury duty, work, or play, here is a good lunch spot. I walked into Aberdeen Café during the lunch hour. Booths lined the wall on one side, and the bar was on the other. Korean pop music played softly while other customers ate lunch. I was seated at the booth and was served a glass of water to start. I got the #2015 Salt and Pepper Fish Filet lunch special with hot and sour soup of the day, egg roll, and substituted-in fried rice. I was served the hot and sour soup first. It was a wonderful appetizer. The classic spicy pepper and sour vinegar were balanced. The bits of crunchy mushroom and soft tofu added interest and texture to the thick broth. This was comfort in a bowl. The entree was delicious. The fried fish was hot off the wok when it arrived, steaming on the plate along with fried rice, broccoli, an egg roll, and some sweet and sour sauce. I enjoyed the fish; the heat of the jalapeno slices and the salt elevated the light crispiness and mild sweetness of the fish. The fried rice was light and fluffy with bits of egg. The sauteed broccoli had a solid crunch, and the vegetable egg roll was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. This was a good, satisfying lunch at Aberdeen Café. When I'm in the mood for comforting Cantonese food again, I'll be back for more.

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Aberdeen Cafe - Dim Sum 點心
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Dim Sum 點心 Shanghai Dumpling_上海小籠包

Aberdeen Cafe - Dim Sum 點心
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Dim Sum 點心 Shrimp Dumpling 蝦餃

Aberdeen Cafe - Dim sum in Martinez! Siu Mai

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88 Bao Bao - Classic pork XLB.  Pork XLB.  It's OK here.  Skin is a tad too think and too much dough on top

88 Bao Bao

4.1(215 reviews)
0.9 mi
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88 Bao Bao has taught me to not be so judgmental without trying it first. So glad we decided to…read moretry it because it has become one of our top spots for quick-n-easy Chinese food. With so many different types of dim sum to choose from, they also have an impressive variety of main courses, such as stir-fries or ramens. All so delicious! The establishment is small, but very accommodating. To dine in, you can automatically order/pay at your table, and within a few minutes, a friendly waitperson will promptly deliver your order. You can even watch your order being prepared through their large viewing glass. 88 Bao Bao reminds me of Din Tao Fun in Las Vegas, but on a much more subtle scale. However, when it comes to food comparison, I think I prefer low-key subtle over high-end foo-foo. But that's just me. Try it!

We ordered the pork xiao long bao, beef rolls, Shanghai shrimp chow mein, pan fried pork buns, and…read morechocolate xiao long bao. The pork xiao long bao was very bland in my opinion; I had to rely on the vinegar for some flavoring. The skin is very thick, and there is just simply not enough broth in the xiao long bao. I expected more from this, as xiao long baos are their signature dish. The beef rolls were mediocre; the beef rolls I've eaten are usually dripping with hoisin sauce or oil. This one is very dry. It's really crunchy though, so that's a pro! The Shanghai shrimp chowmein was the best dish out of all. Each bite was a rush of flavor, I can taste the wok air!! As I am a thick noodles person, these noodles were perfect for me. 88 bao bao, you gotta slide me the recipe for this chow mein, hahah! The pan fried pork buns were good. Loved the broth for this one, and they were pan fried perfectly. However, the meat was more dense and compressed than the traditional ones. The chocolate xiao long baos was far from what I expected. I know this new trendy chocolate xiao long baos roots from din tai fung's menu, and there have been countless recipes of them online, the most popular being the Lindt chocolate wrapped in the xl bao skin. I'll stop beating around the bush. A bite into 88 bao bao's chocolate xiao long bao, it was Lindt. I don't know if I'll ever pay 9 bucks for something that is so simply made. Additionally, I'm sure they way overcooked it, cause the chocolate has the same consistency as water. A bite causes a whole splash. Service was very attentive. Mid meal, a woman, which we assume is the owner/boss, came to see how everything was. She was very bubbly and outgoing!

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88 Bao Bao - Interior

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88 Bao Bao - Bbq pork buns

Bbq pork buns

88 Bao Bao - Thai tea delicious

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Thai tea delicious

Yin Ji Chang Fen - Marinated beef rice roll $9.50

Yin Ji Chang Fen

3.7(145 reviews)
3.0 mi
$$

Service is slow and must be prompted to get any attention which is fine but different from other…read morelocations. The food is better than Berkeley and congee was the right consistency and my kids liked the food. Would be a great location if service is better. Still prefer the San Lorenzo store but wouldn't hesitate coming back when in the area.

We decided to give Yi Ji Chang Fen a go tonight. My group was feeling varying degrees of hunger, so…read morethis was a good place to share some small plates. I've heard of Yi Ji Chang Fen but only tried it today. I've eaten so much dim sum in my lifetime, so my standard for dim sum may be higher. We came around 5PM on a Saturday and there wasn't anyone really there. It could be because dim sum feels more like a morning or lunch thing, or it could just be because we were there for a very early dinner. Between our party, we shared: - Marinated Chicken and Mushroom Rice Roll - Stuffed Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf - Steamed Chicken Feet w/ Black Bean Sauce - Black Gold Egg Custard Buns - Chicken Feet with Herbs - Dry Style Beef Chow Fun And one Honey Lemon Tea for me. The honey lemon tea was a comfort for the cold day. Maybe a bit too much honey, but still good for the throat during the dry season. The chow fun came first and surprisingly it was not bad. There was a bit of 'wok hey' there and it stands out as one of the better dishes we had. As for the rice roll - I wanted to try something less conventional and I've never seen chicken in rice rolls, so I thought it would be interesting to try. It was quite disappointing though. Their rice roll was bigger than normal in width so with rice rolls being a struggle to pick up already, the bigger size made it an even bigger struggle. Everything just slipped out of the rice roll and it wasn't evenly wrapped. There were some bunched up layers on the edges. I think the chicken just didn't pair that well either and it was lacking in ingredients. Maybe the more conventional rice rolls would be better. For the two types of chicken feet, I normally like the one in herbal soup. If made well, the chicken feet has a nice flavor to it. For Yi Fen's herbal chicken feet, their portion was pretty good, but flavor was less prominent. I enjoyed the chicken feet in black bean sauce more because the flavor was better. Lastly, for the stuffed sticky rice and black gold egg custard buns, I suspect that these are not made in-house, but rather store-bought. The sticky rice lacked ingredients and the rice was a little harder than if made fresh. And the perfectly shaped black buns with a golden brush stroke on top (which I've seen all over the internet) seemed too elevated-looking compared to everything else. I'm not the biggest fan of molten lava buns, but they came out nicely. I didn't have any, but the molten lava custard was pretty runny. All in all, an okay experience. Service was a bit lacking. I don't recommend the dim sum dishes, but if I happen to want congee, I may give this place another go. Apart from the dim sum and rice rolls, the noodles I glimpsed from other customers looked not bad. I wonder if other locations are better.

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Yin Ji Chang Fen - Interior

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Yin Ji Chang Fen - Beef chow fun.  On point, but can use a bit more  wok-hay  ;)

Beef chow fun. On point, but can use a bit more wok-hay ;)

Yin Ji Chang Fen - Front of restaurant

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Sichuan House - szechuan - Updated May 2026

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