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Don't be fooled by this unassuming restaurant. Service is exactly what you'd…read moreexpect...straightforward and efficient. Seating is limited, but the Chinese food is genuinely decent for this side of Contra Costa. The Mongolian beef and Walnut Prawns were highlights and well-executed and possibly better than most other Chinese spots around here. Prices are comparable to others and portions are actually decent. Solid option for takeout or a quick sit-down meal when you're craving classics done right.

Quick n' easy Chinese food. It's about average, nothing to rave about. The food is okay. Edible,…read morebut not extravagant. I've eaten take out here numerous times when I crave Chinese take-out. There's just not much to work with in Oakley, CA. I would say Uncle Wong is just about the same with the competitors. The food, without getting into specifics, can be inconsistent-- sometimes bland, sometimes, a little less bland. Just like any other Chinese take-out, the food can also be oily, which is expected. The serving size is about the same as others, as well as the price. The 3 stars stem from them at least being "okay", service and readiness being quick, and priced decently. The inside is small, ran down -- horrific bathroom, but at least I never dine in. Until Oakley has something better, it'll do.

Dinner Special. Under $16. Good price!

Sharon is so nice!

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4.1(539 reviews)

6.7 mi

Have eaten here before, usually take out since there's a 15 percent service fee for eating inside!…read more So we ordered dinner for 2 Won ton soup was very good Egg roll delicious Then rice almond chicken and sweet sour pork on the dinner for 2! That was superb! Delicious and probably the best Chinese food taste in the area! Impressed at eating in we had so much food! Have enough leftovers for lunch tomorrow! 5 stars! Closed on Monday and Tuesday!

I didn't like the fried rice . It's just plain . Pork was good. Fried rice is usually brown with…read moreeggs and a lil vegetables. I don't think I want to come back

Front desk!!

Crab and cheese wonton

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Pork Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Salt & Pepper Chicken, Walnut Prawns and egg rolls.

Sun Kitchen Asian Bistro

4.2(566 reviews)

4.2 mi

i came in for some late night sushi in Brentwood, and Sun Kitchen is open the latest, around 10PM…read moreweekdays it was date night, and it was sushi vibe for us. i went with the Salmon Skin roll, and my date with the Fairview Roll. the service was awesome: we were greeted from the jump and we were stranded the whole time their; ambiance was busy too salmon skin roll (9/10) sushi with salmon as highlight: very good fairview roll (9.5/10) temp shrimp, crab meat, cream cheese, more salmon and special sauce drizzled. fried sushi i was tempted with the wine menu, or dessert, but i was satisfied with the elite sushi

My family and I were visiting from the LA/SGV area and were craving some Asian food. We went to Sun…read moreKitchen Asian Bistro because it was thankfully open later and had so many positive reviews! Food They have two menus, one for Chinese food and one for Japanese food. Both are extensive with a large selection. They have everything from mushu pork to chow mein to hot and soup and plenty of sushi options. My party mostly ordered sushi. I ordered the Beef Chao Fun (rice noodles with beef). My took a while to come out (around 35 minutes), but was delicious and a good sized portion. The beef was tender, the noodles were well seasoned, not too salty. My only note was that the bean sprouts were a little undercooked and did not seem as fresh. Service The owner was very hospitable, friendly, and warm. He sang happy birthday to several customers in both English and Mandarin and even had birthday decorations which was a really fun touch. Me and my family were so entertained! On a Friday night, there was no wait, but this spot is definitely popular and had a steady stream of customers even around 9pm. They clearly get a lot of regulars here which is always a good sign of great customer service. Overall, would return if in the area! Definitely a good spot to fix your Chinese or Japanese food craving.

The Sun + Moon Roll. Very good!

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Uncle Wang Chinese Restaurant

4.3(410 reviews)

9.6 mi

I ordered takeout for the first time and it was delicious…read more The Wonton Soup was amazing The Cheese Stuffed fried Wontons will change your life so very delicious Chicken Chow Mein was very good and the cashew chicken had great flavor Broccoli Beef had plenty of delicious beef and Broccoli Chicken Fried Rice was not my favorite but it was decent and the Sweet and Sour Pork was ok Overall a thumbs up Only thing missing was the Fortune Cookies Not a deal breaker I will order from them again

I am a rideshare driver and I drive all over the Bay Area…read more The service is great here, so I REALLY wanted to like my last meal here! The portions at dinner are huge and great if you have a big family. The lunch specials are a great value and they have a nice variety of lunch items to choose from. I like the Kung Pao Chicken and the fried rice. Very delicious! It would be so nice if they offered dinner specials for single diners. When I ordered dinner the other night it really was overpriced for one person. I didn't like the Mushu at all. Why did they add hoisin to the Mushu itself? ***Yuck!!!!***That's supposed to be a sweet condiment on the side of a savory dish and it wasn't at all yummy having it included inside. I wanted the usual contrasting flavors. Also; the Salt Pepper Tofu had a little too much baking soda in the crust and an off flavor, and I do rideshare, so the huge portions are wasted on me because taking food to go isn't even an option for me. I am giving 4 stars, because I had a 5 star exleriences and 3 star experiences here. They really need to offer plates to single diners at night instead of trying to make us purchase more food than we need, which is particularly disappointing when food quality isn't there. Uncle Wangs is my go-to restaurant when I am in Pittsburgh! Most of their food is top-notch and they have good service. They should also really consider turning down the volume of the to-go order bell. I will return to this restaurant at lunchtime to order something other than what I made the mistake of ordering the last time. They have lovely service, which makes up for the cook last time.

Lunch with family.

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A tea A seat

4.3(104 reviews)

4.4 mi

Kudos for the variety: they have both Japanese and Chinese items on the menu…read more We were a party of five and ordered off the tablet. I got the Taiwanese braised beef ramen. The portion was good, but the main star of the show: the "braised beef" was hard, dry and tough. Truly, almost inedible. I sampled a takoyaki from the group's shared apps and that was pretty good. Service was painfully slow and they boxed my poor nephew's chicken teriyaki order to go. Not sure how that happened? Anyways, after the four of us were halfway done with the meal, we flagged someone down and they brought him the to go order to eat in house.

After seeing ramen places everywhere, I was nearby and decided to grab something to eat. Was…read morethinking of trying the Seafood ramen but landed on the Braised Beef Taiwanese. It was a good choice. They give plenty of beef and it's tender. There were also plenty of noodles. I'm already getting stuffed and haven't made a dent in it. Portion size is really large. I also got the strawberry lemonade with mango boba. I never get boba but decided to try it. It's a nice addition to the drink. Service is good, staff are very welcoming. Right before noon, there isn't a large crowd. I like it this way. Restaurant is very clean as well. I would come back to try another dish.

Seafood Ramen

Tonkotsu Ramen

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BBQ beef

China Garden Restaurant

3.4(173 reviews)

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Pleasantly surprised. Stopped by here for dinner for the first time. Ordered the hot and sour soup,…read moresalt & pepper pork chops, and beef chow fun. Service was fast and the food was delicious. Will have to come back and try the other dishes. Hot Sour Soup- piping hot, full of shrooms and tofu. Salt Pepper Pork chops- not too much breading, super crispy Beef chow fun- lots of sprouts, white onions, and fresh noodles Dinner for two $54

The ambience in the place was nice. The service was great super friendly. The soup and the crab…read moreRangoon was pretty good.

104. Kung Pao Chicken

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Enishi Kitchen

4.0(702 reviews)

5.2 mi

Came here with two friends and we all had a great experience! The food was fresh and delicious, and…read moreeverything we ordered came out really well. The service was friendly and attentive without making us feel rushed. All three of us enjoyed our meals and agreed we'd definitely come back. Great food, nice atmosphere, and overall a really enjoyable experience. Highly recommend!

Matsuyama restaurant in Discovery Bay is much better food. Very disappointed . Very pricey for crab…read moreimitation food. We will not go back! Ps What ambiance? None!

Chicken for lettuce wraps

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*Mongolian Beef

Papa Chen

3.6(283 reviews)

3.0 mi

Oh my Goodness! The Potstickers are Amazing! Never had such Packed potstickers! Everything we have…read moregotten here has been Fantastic!

I ordered the "Wor Won Ton Soup"…read more I tried to ascertain whether it would be a large, shareable type bowl, because that is what I wanted (all to myself, hee hee). I couldn't get a straight answer as to the size. The waitress simply repeated the phrase, "Only one size". When it arrived, I was a little disappointed in the bowl size, as it was $15, and it looked a little small/medium. As it turned out, it was chock full of meat, bok choy, and wontons, and I got quite full. It included "BBQ" pork, which I always like in my wonton soup. It turned out to be really good. I would go back. The ambience is not great, it seems more set up for to-go orders. Only a few tables, and there was stuff kind of stacked up in places as if they don't expect a lot of diners to be seated. But it wasn't dirty or anything like that.

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Lone Tree Drive In Fine Chinese Cuisine

3.3(163 reviews)

2.8 mi

I was curious to try this place because of all of their fame online. Despite how slow they are, I…read morealways seem them on reels or tiktok videos for some reason! They have a great lunch special. The dining room area felt a little dingy, but their open kitchen was very clean. I did appreciate that. On my visit, I was the only customer in the restaurant and lot. We had two of their lunch specials and an order of their fried fish. I personally think you should stick to their lunch items because, although we didn't hate the fried fish, it wasn't that great for nearly $20 and it was a much smaller portion than expected too. I felt like I got the last of an open bag and they didn't want to open another one lol....

We've lived in Oakley for 22 yrs and we just came here for the first time the other day. This place…read morealways looks dead from the outside but I've heard nothing but good things so we thought we'd give it a try since recent social media posts have been praising the them. When we arrived, there was another couple there that just ordered and sat down. Yes, you order at a window and then if you're dining in, you just find a table to sit at and they'll bring the food to you. It was really weird in there. No music playing or anything but it was relatively clean but very quiet, just the chatter between my husband and I and the other couple. Once the food arrived, we were pleasantly surprised to see how fresh and yummy it looked. It was all very good! Prices versus portions, I feel we get more elsewhere but the food was very good. Would we go back, sure but probably for take out only. Maybe if they had music playing so there wasn't the odd silence, we'd dine in. Overall, it's definitely worth trying! We definitely enjoyed our food and had a little bit to take home for leftovers!!

Inside building

Orange chicken

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Roast Eatery

4.2(88 reviews)

5.2 mi

I'm so glad we have a Chinese duck and pool roast eatery here in the area. Most of these places are…read moretough to find; either in Chinatowns in major city hubs or a primarily heavy Asian-influenced town. I came here yesterday during opening and there was already a long line of people waiting for their orders. I think they can hire a few more people to speed things up in the back kitchen. I ordered their roast pork belly with rice which was really good. Expect that traditional 5-spice flavor that's mainly used in Chinese roast pork. They give a generous amount too which is nice. I also enjoyed the ginger sauce it came with. I thought this paired better than the black sweet sauce they provide. Typically I like my pork belly thoroughly cooked but this is a different style and I still enjoyed it. It's worth $15! I want to come back to try their duck next!

I'm very impressed with their authentic chinese bbq. I got the Roast Duck, Haianese Chicken, and…read moreCrispy Pork Belly. This is definitely on par with Oakland & SF Chinatown. Reasonably price. Honestly, the pork belly is the star and could be the best I've had in a long time considering I still live and grew up in Oakland. At other chinese bbq spots the skin to me is usually very crunchy and chewy. But Roast Eatery pork belly skin is so light and crispy, that after a few bites the tender meat and fat slowly melts in your mouth making it very enjoyable. The sweet sauce with the pork belly is new to me. it's interesting but i prefer eating it with the ginger scallion because it helps cut the richness from the pork belly. The Haianese Chicken is exceptional. Cooked perfectly to tendernism. Anyone new to chinese bbq and wondering why the chopped chicken bone is still red or pink, that's called myoglobin so don't worry it's already cooked and means that it's perfectly gently poached. Of course, always take caution, ask questions and do a little research. If you're afraid, just eat around it, but this will probably be the best and healthiest way to eat chicken if you're on a diet. Roast Duck was flavorful, tender and nicely roasted. Definitely your go to local spot if you're in the East County (Oakley, Brentwood, or Antioch). It's also on par with local favorite spots in Oakland Chinatown like Gold Medal. Service is very straight forward and quick to order. The staff are friendly. Got our order in less than 10 minutes. Overall, I will be coming here more frequently for my chinese bbq fix and quick healthy lunch. They also own the dim sum bakery next door and it's definitely a hit too!

Triple Meat, BBQ pork Garlic Noodles, Chili Wontons

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Garie B.

Elite 26

115

197

3 months ago

Definitely the best Chinese restaurant in the area! I've been here about five times already, and it always hits the spot. The egg foo young, chow fun, crab rangoons, and hot and sour soup are all amazing. I highly recommend ordering those. The service is excellent; you can tell the staff genuinely love what they do and put care into every dish they make. The food comes out quickly, but the quality is never compromised. I honestly wouldn't change a thing. The atmosphere is authentic, warm, and homey, making every visit enjoyable. If you're looking for delicious Chinese food and great service, this place is a must-try! read more

Angel A.

102

327

2 years ago

Absolutely fantastic Chinese food! From the first bite to the last, every dish was bursting with flavor and made with high-quality ingredients. The menu offers a great variety, and each item we ordered was cooked to perfection. The portions were generous, and everything tasted fresh and authentic. The staff was attentive and friendly, making the dining experience even better. We left with full stomachs and happy taste buds. This place has easily become our new go-to for Chinese cuisine. Highly recommended for anyone craving delicious, authentic flavors. read more

Michell M.

16 years ago

I've been eating here for the past 13 or so years and this is really the best family owned Chinese restaurant in the area. I definitely get my money's worth every time I eat here, in fact, I always have leftovers. My favorites are definitely the crab rangoon, wonton combination soup and the combination fried rice. The service there is also great! The owner is really friendly and welcoming. My siblings also love the place and go there every weekend. This is the place to go whenever I have a big appetite for delicious Chinese food. read more

Alison A.

253

11 years ago

We just came to this restaurant for an impromptu New Years Eve dinner... It will now be our local favorite! Warm atmosphere and what seems to be a family owned restaurant that serves delicious, fresh & authentic Chinese food. Our waitress was super attentive, friendly and definitely took care of us the whole entire time. The "family dinner" (A) was more than enough for 4 people and we're so excited to have left overs for tomorrow. I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to bringing family and friends in when they visit. read more

Angel H.

17 years ago

I LOVE SILVER RIVER!!! I am a big fan of this place! Especially since they had a makeover! It looks great inside! They make THE best hot and sour soup and chicken chow mein!!! My other favorite is the fried wontons with meat!! So damn good! They also have really good chili sauce if you like it hot! Michael (the owner) is amazing also! He is always so friendly! I really suggest this place for a family dinner night or even just for yourself. You will be eating leftovers for days!! read more

Man N.

9 years ago

Food was okay nothing special. Had lunch combo and do they give a lot of rice(sarcasm) and less meat. Had hot tea and was charged for it($2.00) are you serious? Hot tea has a fee? It's a given at all chinese restaurants that they serve hot tea at no charge. Will not come back. read more

Linda M.

9 years ago

Best Chinese food ever. Never a bad experience. Quality of the food for the price is amazing. Gotta try the honey prawns. Don't understand what's wrong with the folks who gave one star reviews. Can they ever be happy. read more

Charlie M.

234

13 years ago

Love the quaint atmosphere, been going for the last couple years and never thought to review. The folks always remember me and my typical orders. I can never get enough of the crab rangoons. read more

Kiera V.

2 years ago

they wont stop calling my friend bad service and was really rude on the phone they were very forcing and said stop calling but they kept calling my friend phone read more

Keepnitreal 1.

9 years ago

Wasn't impressed. I Didn't like how I didn't get all my food at once & The food was disappointing. I will not return to this restaurant.

E P.

15 years ago

My husband and I loved it, the owner was great and great food. Close by our house so we will def. be back.

Tod S.

1 year ago

Very good food 10/10 every time loved the service always left happy and satisfied one of my favorite

Norma F.

8 years ago

Food was Delicious l!! Customer service was excellent. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Jenn t.

18 years ago

yum yum yum!!! everything and everyone here is great!!

Chick K.

8 years ago

One of the worst restaurants in town...

Le B.

14 years ago

Great service, terrific tasting food

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