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    Tasty Kitchen

    3.4 (343 reviews)
    ModerateCantonese
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Brian T.

    Always a pleasure eating here great food great service thanks again. Satisfied will see u soon for sure

    Beef stew lo mein
    Loren P.

    It was Thanksgiving day and my husband had come with me to my weekly shift at the California Raptor Center. We were both pretty hungry afterwards and weren't sure what places were open, or what we wanted to eat. We decided to drive around downtown Davis just to get a sense of what was open, and saw that Tasty Kitchen was bustling. We had never eaten there before, but as it was pretty much our only option besides fast food (which I did not want), we decided to try them out and have a good Thanksgiving dinner. I took a quick browse at their Yelp reviews before heading in, and the food looked pretty good, so I figured why not. Since we had come pretty much on a whim (I usually heavily research restaurants before trying new places), we weren't quite sure what to order, but I knew I wanted some carbs. We wanted to share a fried rice, so we chose the dried scallop and egg white fried rice. My husband was eyeing the beef stew lo mein, and I was eager to try the beef chow fun with black bean sauce. We were seated quickly and given hot tea to enjoy. It had been a cold day, so the tea was very welcome. We placed our order and then sat back to people watch while we waited. There were a few large groups dining in, but while watching the staff, they all worked efficiently, and food was constantly coming out of the kitchen. Delivery drivers and those who called in for takeout were also coming and going. We waited a while for our food, but it was also because everyone seemed to have ordered at the same time for the dinner rush (and we had come around 17:45 too). I guess everyone was feeling like an early Thanksgiving dinner. We were honestly amazed by the huge portion sizes when our dishes arrived to our table. Everything was reasonably priced as well, and we knew we would have plenty of leftovers. The beef chow fun with black bean sauce was delightfully saucy, and the noodles still had a nice wok hay. The beef was extremely velvety and tender. My husband enjoyed his beef stew lo mein. The egg noodles were perfectly bouncy, and the braised beef was tender. The dried scallop egg white fried rice was pretty good as well. I had hoped for a bit more wok hay and scallop flavor, but it was a little under seasoned. I would say it was a nice palette cleanser if you will, and at least the rice was nice and fluffy. I would have to say that the food here is comforting and hearty, but it didn't have as much depth of flavor as I would have liked. However, you really get your money's worth when you come here. It was $49 for everything before tip, and we had so many leftovers to take home. Our waiter even took our plates and packaged them to go for us, so that was a nice touch. I'm used to packaging my own leftovers these days. There's something for everyone at this restaurant, and I would like to be back to try some of their other dishes. Another table across from us ordered the Mongolian beef, which came on a sizzling platter, and that smelled so good. That will definitely be a contender next time we visit. I'm definitely thankful that Tasty Kitchen was open on Thanksgiving, and will keep this restaurant in our rotation for a holiday meal.

    Deep Fried Chicken Wings
    Rufhiline T.

    Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month has passed and I am late on my reviews but after enjoying my nieces orchestra concert we had a family dinner at Tasty Kitchen! We were thoroughly surprised that we liked all the dishes we ordered! Just check-out my pictures and you'll see what I mean! We especially loved the orange chicken, the house special fried rice and the fried chicken wings! I'm a soup person and the broth for the wor wonton soup and the wontons themselves were so yummy 10/10 would recommend! We got seated right away and our order came out within 15-20 minutes after ordering. Classic Chinese Restaurant vibe with lazy susans and delicious food! And don't forget to drink your hot tea after!

    Soy Sauce Chicken over rice
    Jacquelin S.

    On being seated, a teapot and cups were brought to our table. I tasted a sip of the tea and didn't bother with any more as it tasted like soap. I don't know if it was the variety of the tea, but I think not. I like most teas. After tasting liquid soap when I was in nursery school, I haven't liked soap. Due to dietary restrictions, there wasn't much on the menu for me to order. My friend from China recommended the Empress Chicken. She said it's boiled in a broth for a long time. When the waiter came to take our order, she ordered in Chinese. I ordered in English and he warned me that the Empress Chicken was served cold and recommended the Soy Sauce Chicken. I went with his recommendation. It apparently was a whole chicken thigh, but cut in pieces with shards of bone in each piece. It was hard to eat. It tasted fine but was difficult to eat and daintily remove the bones from my mouth. I guess I made a bad choice. The restaurant is rather large. There are tables and booths. It was about half full when we had lunch on a Thursday at around noon.

    Jerrie A.

    Wow! I'm surprised I never wrote a review for this place after eating here a bajillion times during undergrad and occasionally coming back when passing by Davis, lol. We came right when they opened and they already had 4 other parties join, in addition to my partner and I. Tables were plentiful. You'll see tables for 4, 6, and larger parties (like the round table). I imagine some families come here to dine too. When I was a college kid, I've always found their food decent and not so expensive for the value marked, but this time, I had a hard time finishing my meal. Perhaps my metabolism is slowing down, lol. Anyways, there was this one dish that called for mushrooms, tofu, and beef which I really liked, but I could never get the name of the dish right. So, I'd always eat some other beef dish offered here lol. For today, I got some sizzling beef with bell peppers. And of course, I can't remember the name. I thought the dish was okay, but a tad salty. The egg chow fun was okay too, but had an overwhelming taste of turmeric (I'm guessing it's turmeric because of the yellow tint), which threw me off. Shrimps were bouncy and had a good chew, and the egg gravy was nice and thick. I wished the noodles weren't so firm. Service was okay. You'll get a slight discount paying in cash! Don't make excuses to save money as a college kid. You're literally dining across the street from the banks, lol. Save your money where you can!

    Two sauce fried rice
    Tiffany N.

    Is it bad to base my review entirely on one dish? Because this is one of the few restaurants I've been able to find outside of the Bay Area that has two sauce fried rice. My husband and I came here after lunch and ordered two sauce, fried rice, a spicy, braised beef dish, and gai lan (Chinese broccoli). I was so excited to eat the fried rice and it tasted exactly like what I imagined it to taste like. I don't typically like really starchy, thick sauces, but that was exactly what I was looking for. I don't know, it's not like it's anything super special or a crazy amazing delicious dish, it's just a nostalgic taste that I really missed and used to only be able to get at the old tea house in Davis over a decade ago. The spicy braised beef, unfortunately was the kind of spicy. I didn't want it to be, so if you don't like tongue, numbing spicy, this is not the dish for you. That being said, the rest of the dish was good, I found the meat to be quite tender And well seasoned, when I could taste beyond numbness, lol. Vegetables are vegetables, really not more to say about that. I'll definitely come back for the fried rice and to try other clay pot dishes, which they have a lot of variety of. Also, it seems like a lot of people really enjoy their duck, so I'll be make sure to order that next time. In terms of ambience or service, it is a Chinese restaurant. You get what you get, and that is a person who brings your food out. Just kidding (kind of) I'm not expecting five star restaurant levels of service at this price point. Plates and cups were clean, the server came when I raised my hand, idk I don't really need more than that! Also, as a Vietnamese person who always has cash on her, I love when I get a discount (5%) for using cash.

    Alice H.

    Our college friend group recently returned to Davis for a visit, and this spot is a must-visit for us Aggies! It holds a special place in our hearts, bringing back so many great memories. Each of us ordered a dish based on our college favorites: the House Fried Rice, Hand-Shredded Chicken with Jellyfish, and Braised Tofu with Vegetables and Mushrooms. The Hand-Shredded Chicken with Jellyfish remains my all-time favorite! It's hard to find this unique flavor anywhere else, and it tasted just as delicious as I remember from my college days. The food was tasty and nostalgic, making the experience even more special.

    Ganja F.

    Ordered Togo Curry Chicken Hotpot style, dish cane overflowing with portion and taste. Amazing dish, restaurant was bubbling inside with locals happy to be enjoying some amazing Cantonese Chinese Food. AAAPLUS

    Rose L.

    Fire! Affordable and authentic. My parents would make the drive all the way from San Jose to eat at Tasty Kitchen. Service is always fast and the people working are sweet. The food has great flavors and is overall very yummy. Good sit down to just chit chat , catch up and eat good food. My favorites: Stonepot Tofu and Fish and the Fried Rice and Peking Duck.

    Daisy D.

    The restaurant has a slightly outdated appearance, but the food is excellent and delicious. The prices are quite reasonable.

    Braised tofu with vegetables
    Han-Nha T.

    Solid homestyle Cantonese spot. They always have seating available and orders come out fairly quickly. Braised tofu was still crunchy. Didn't come with too many mushrooms but had a lot of bok choy that, especially for davis, we're surprisingly young. The Szechuan chicken is not spicy but a little tingly, on par for what you expect. Sweet veggies and good sauce. Each dish was close to $15 excluding tax and tip and is definitely worth it.

    Beef with gai lan.  A staple comfort food for me.
    Roger Y.

    They do not do a full dim sum service or offer swim in the tank fresh seafood but is otherwise a solid Cantonese restaurant with some popular Chinese American dishes on the menu. I like the clay pots which are heavier, stewed dishes with lots of gravy great with steamed rice. The interior is clean but can use a refresh soon. Service is quick, efficient without much charm. Parking is easy in the large adjacent North F street lot.

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    I stopped going here because the tofu clay pot had pork in it for the second time. I wouldn't recommend this place if you are vegetarian.

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    I been coming here for some years now and I still cant get over the fact that customer service is…read moreabove already great food. If you in the area to find something to eat you need to stop here and take food home. The lady here is so incredibly nice that she will remember what you order and makes sure your food is made as requested. You can change or add something slightly and they are serious about the service. Bottle water on arrival, open seating and clean restroom. The lady is so friendly that she tells you about your food, example what type of mushroom the food is prepared with. The amazing friendliness goes a long way that I drive from Woodland just to eat here. This is by far a very good restaurant and everything I order is good. May 24,2026 : I continue to come here, and the quality of food has not changed. Im considered a regular here for the amount of times I cone in for food. I just cant find a place to compete with their quality. The family operating this establishment is extremely friendly, and even tho it changed slightly they are still great.

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    My friends and I came here on a weekday afternoon to try some dim sum. There was plenty of parking…read morein the area along with quick service due the restaurant being partially empty. Siu Mai: This was classic & well-executed, and there was a strong mushroom taste which I loved. Shrimp Dumplings: These were also classic, flavorful, and fresh. Jelly Fish & Sliced Beef Tendon: I loved the texture and spiciness of the general dish, and they were seasoned well. Beef Noodle Rolls: These were okay in my opinion, but silky and tender. Pan-Fried Turnip Cake: I loved the crisp outside, and it was soft on the inside. It did not feel too heavy and better than other places I've tried. Green Beans: These were slightly oily, but the portion size was generous for the price. Preserved Egg & Pork Congee: The congee was okay, but it was comforting and smooth and still had a good flavor.

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    This review is mostly about about service, or the lack of it. We have been here a handful of times…read morewith a group of 10 to 15, hoping each time that the level of service would improve. Here is what's going on. This latest visit was serviced by Zoran, but previous visits have suffered the same problems. An inordinate amount of time is required to provide everyone with a drink, even though many of our group order only water. The order taking is somewhat chaotic, although it appears that the server is making relevant notes about who orders what and who is together. Then the waiting begins. A few of the smaller items (soup, salad) emerge from the kitchen in maybe 30 minutes, the entrees don't start appearing before we have been seated for more than an hour, often longer. And this was a Wednesday afternoon--we arrived before 5:00 pm--when the restaurant was not near full and we had made a reservation the previous day. The food is generally good, if rather lightly seasoned. But I can recall no inquiries from the server about beverage refills; our requests for this require, again, an inordinate amount of time to fulfill. More than once our server made the trip from the kitchen to our table carrying only a single item, then back again, apparently, for another item that sometimes doesn't appear. When it's obvious that everyone is virtually finished with their food, the only way for us to receive our bills was to flag sown our server who finally appears with several slips of paper and absolutely no idea of who has ordered what, in spite of apparently making notes during the ordering process and delivering the majority of the dishes to our table himself. We finally all received our bills, but about half of our group failed to receive the traditional fortune cookie at all. Here's the thing: this pattern over several visits of the lack of server attention and skill is should be directly laid at the feet of management. Every server has to start somewhere, but the success and future of the restaurant largely depends on the work of the servers; poor service taints an otherwise good experience, even if the food is perfect. Not to mention the fact that servers are the sales people for potential extra revenue, e.g., upscale beverages, deserts, etc. We are reconsidering whether to return here as a group in the future, but over two hours for a meal seems excessive.

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    Stopped by with a couple of friends for lunch! We ordered calamari, the pan fried pork dumplings,…read moreand the kimchi pork dumplings. The calamari wasn't quite what we expected. It was pretty heavily battered and not too seasoned, but it wasn't bad. I think there is probably better calamari elsewhere. The dumplings were amazing though! Both came out piping hot. The fried ones had a nice crispy exterior and were super flavorful and juicy. The kimchi ones definitely had a kick, but were also juicy and delicious! We thoroughly enjoyed all of them and would recommend both to anyone in the mood for dumplings. The place itself has good seating options both inside and outside! I would highly recommend enjoying a meal outside on the patio on a nice weather day :)

    It's just ok. If you're needing dumplings it'll do the trick, but I honestly rather buy frozen…read moredumplings from BaoBao 88 or even Trader Joe's. I hate to say it because the workers are very friendly and I love hearing people speak Canto when I'm homesick. Very casual ambiance, might have a wait to be seated but they take a reasonable amount of time to get your food out after ordering. Have a few vegetarian options as well. It is conviently downtown unlike Yang Kee, but I still dont come back to here. I'm glad they've found their audience and seem to be doing well, though.

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    Wow! Ascended to my #1 restaurant spot in Davis. Definitely more of an infrequent meal since I…read morewould consider it more on the expensive side. Average dishes are ~20 dollars. Great spicy food and friendly staff. Food (10/10) - The food here is AMAZING! Perfect balance of spice to flavor and every single bite is electric. The sichuan numbing pepper in the Chongqing soup was DELICIOUS. Mix it with some of the white rice and you have a dish all by iteself. The chicken itself had a nice chew and was very fragrant. Loved the texture and flaovr of the vermicelli; nice bounce to the noodles while soaking in all the spicy soup. My one complaint would be that they have soft bones (sign of long boiling time) so be careful of that! Also got the spicy stir-fried pork kidney... don't diss it 'til you try it. Super good, with that nice bit of chew. Take a bite of pepper, kidney, and white rice and BOOM! Perfect bite. **Recommendation: Rice is a key component for the dishes here. Without rice, everything will be too spicy, too savory, and overall too overwhelming. The rice is the thing that helps tie everything together (as it frequently is) Service (8/10) - Good service; nothing notable. Nice people and I think most of them speak Mandarin. Service and seating was also fast. Order of things to come out of the kitchen was a bit strange: soup for the chicken, rice, stir-fry, chicken. Honestly, not that big of a problem but just decided to comment. Price (8/10) - The price here is a bit on the pricier side; $54 for 2 but there were some leftovers (had to make my own rice though). Some of the dishes are more worth than others. The Chonqing chicken was $25 but you got a large bowl of chicken with soup and vermicelli. On the other hand, the stir-fry for $20 was notably padded with vegetables and I would say a majority of the dish was not the kidney. At the very least, the taste of the food compensates. However, this place is likely not a college go-to. Overall, great restaurant that I will be coming back to again (maybe with my parents LOL) or at the very least, would come with a large group as it is more fitting for family style. Highly recommend!

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