Although it's a little old and not in the best atmosphere of the facility I brought many different…read moregroups to this place after first experience of this place 3 or 4 years ago. Since my parents live in Hayward I bring my family here very often as well. Hard to find a good HongKong style restaurants unless I go to San Francisco or Oakland but in Hayward area this is it. Food has been consistently good and dimsum is offered in their entire opening hours. I wish they open more than just Thursdays through Sundays.

My family celebrated my dad's 87th birthday here. When we arrived, the restaurant was busy, but…read morethere were still seats available. My sister had reserved our tables a few days in advance. The staff told her we wouldn't be seated unless our entire party was present. About 4 people were late, but they still seated us. The restaurant kind of felt old and somewhat dirty. But hey, it was my dad's birthday. I wasn't paying for lunch. We occupied three tables and ordered from both the lunch and dim sum menus. I enjoyed dishes like shiu mai, pork buns, walnut shrimp, fried rice, fish, and fried noodles. The sesame balls were tasty, but the service was slow, and I had to follow up on our order. I didn't care for the bun with the hot dog or the other noodle dish. Later that day, my daughter mentioned she had found hair in a pork bun and that her cousin had eaten it. She also said every item he picked up had hair on it, which was disappointing. I didn't confirm this with my cousin, but it would have been helpful to have someone inform the staff. Fortunately, no one at our table found hair in their food, which was a relief. Overall, the food that I ate was fine, but I wouldn't make a special trip from San Jose to visit again...unless it's a fambam family treat.

Ordered from Hong Kong to be delivered after a very long works day and stuck at work…read more I was very impressed when they arrived about 20 minutes later and the driver was very friendly. The food was piping hot and smelled great. We ordered the combination fried rice and sesame chicken. The portions are huge and could probably feed three people. The taste was very good and loved every single bite. I couldn't believe the sesame chicken was still crispy after being delivered. Great experience and not overly expensive too!

Came here for my Popo's 88th birthday wanting a traditional Chinese dinner. We were worried at…read morefirst when walking in because it was completely empty at 6PM on a weekend. However, my family had a GREAT experience and liked the food! The staff are SO friendly and attentive (so many water refills--I loved it) and even let us eat our cake there. The food tasted like any other authentic Chinese restaurant (Chinese grandma approved). We ordered the sizzling rice soup, dry-fried string beans, garlic eggplant, garlic chicken, mao pao tofu, gindo piguot (not sure how to spell it in English), and crispy seafood noodles. Their gindo piguot (sweet and sour short rib I think) really stood out and we ended up ordering 2 of them. I didn't love their mao pao tofu (still tasted good, but didn't taste like the typical mao pao tofu). Overall, not sure why they have a low rating and would consider coming back if I'm in the area!

To whom it may concern,…read more a soul who delights in rich umami flavors, tasty Szechuan has found a place in my heart. As you make your way to your seat the hostess brings you a small bowl of fried peanuts with hot tea, which is super generous. The menu offers traditional yet caters to the native Hayward resident who doesn't know much about the Szechuan region, I'm that resident . The booths and tables remind me of my childhood traditional Chinese restaurant back in Fresno, ca yet with a modern twist, in my opinion portions are generous as well which is inviting for a family feast...well done tasty Szechuan.

So when ppl here say the portions are HUGE, they're really not joking. We ordered the chili fried…read morechicken, fish in hot chili oil, and the eggplant with garlic sauce and took home a full ass meal after we'd finished (over) eating. All dishes came out as we hoped/expected with both the chicken and fish providing the nummy sensation that is unique to Szechuan cuisine. We threw in the eggplant order because we wanted some veggies and something that didn't overtly threaten to numb our palettes and were very happy with that as well. Chicken was fried well and not dry at all which was a lovely experience. Fish was also flavorful and enjoyable to eat, although perhaps the least memorable of the dishes. I wouldn't NOT get any of the dishes again and might elevate the chicken as a must get if you're there for the a Szechuan experience. Well probably come back the next time we get a craving for that nummy feeling.

Went to Chef's Bistro for food and drinks with my sister and fiancée, and I'll be honest--the night…read moreitself wasn't the best, but the experience at the restaurant still stood out. The service was on point from start to finish--attentive, friendly, and quick. We started with the lobster and shrimp potstickers , and they were absolutely amazing--definitely something I would order again without hesitation. For dinner, we ordered the string bean chicken, chicken fried rice, and salt and pepper wings. Everything came out family-style, which I loved, and the portions were generous--we had plenty left to take home. Even though the evening overall was a bit of a bust, the food and service made it worth it. I'd definitely come back to try more items on the menu.

My wife and I are not big on Chinese food....love Vietnamese and Thai because they're lighter, less…read moreoily and more delicate flavors. BUT!! This place has always had something different and I can't quite put my finger on the difference but the food is awesome!! We took my mother-in-law and got there at 5 pm. Turns out, happy hour ends at 6 pm so great prices on drinks and appetizers...good to keep in mind. A very generous wine pour for $6 and lettuce wraps were tasty. We each ordered an entree knowing there would be leftovers. All three were excellent and high quality. The staff is very attentive and the food comes out quickly. A very good experience!!

Had their beef and broccoli, sesame chicken, and hot chicken. The beef and broccoli was well…read moreseasoned, and the broccoli was just the right texture. Sesame chicken and orange chicken were very flavorful. I will be coming back to this place in the future.

I stopped by after a few years hoping for the same classics I used to love, especially the salt and…read morepepper fish and pork chops. The combos I picked up just didn't land the same. The fish and pork chops were mostly batter with barely any meat, and the orange chicken leaned pretty greasy. The chow mein and fried rice were also on the dry side, which didn't help. This place used to be a solid go‑to, so it's disappointing to see the quality slip. I really wanted it to hit like before, but it just didn't this time.

It's a super rainy day in Hayward/castro valley today and my boyfriend and I were craving Chinese…read morefood! Our usual spot was closed so we went on yelp and picked this spot out. I've been living in the area for 10+ years and always see this place yet I've never tried it! Today was finally the day and I hate myself for not trying it sooner!! We called in for a pick up order and we got chicken and broccoli, orange chicken, bbq pork fried rice, veggie chow mein and salt and pepper prawns. The staff packed everything so nicely in Togo box that was the perfect size! There's a lot of street parking so it's easy to pull over, pick up and head home. The gentleman working inside was so kind!! When my boyfriend went to go pick up our order, he was in the middle of cleaning and gladly handed over our order. The place inside looked so cozy and sweet, we'll have to dine in next time! The food was absolutely delicious! Nothing tasted greasy, salty, and there were so many veggies included with each dish! The food tasted fresh, smelled amazing and left us super satisfied! The salt and pepper prawns were my favorite! They're doused in garlic, jalapeños and red peppers!! Sooo delicious! The prawns tasted fresh with no fishy taste whatsoever!! I might have just found the best Chinese spot in town! I'm so happy we came and tried their food. 10/10

A hole in the wall spot in Hayward. Ordered take out for a small gathering. Called right when they…read moreopened and no one answered. About 5 minutes later they called back so we were able to order. We got the small platter of fried chicken wings and they were a hit. It serves about 10-12 people and comes with 40 wings or so. It was the right amount for us. They were good, not too oily. Will definitely recommend if someone is looking for some fried chicken wings.

This place has to have the worst parking. I hate that we have limited parking part reserve to a…read moreliquor store, and part for a bar next door, and absolutely limited street parking. The frustration in driving in a circle. The ambiance of the restaurant is basically a Hong Kong Cafe style. There are two areas catering small parties to big parties. The lighting is terrible though, the florescent lighting is just not for me. The food here is pretty good. They have a huge selection. Hayward doesn't have a lot of Asian catering restaurants that are cheap eats. Yeah, they opened a new banquet, but not a lot of fast, cheap foods. 1. Pork Congee with Thousand Year Old Egg - Typically very flavorful. I like to come grab a bowl when I'm not feeling well to cook. 2. Honey Walnut Shrimp - How can you go wrong? Such a western staple. 3. Pork Chow Fun - Large portion, reasonably priced, tasty enough. 4. Salt & Pepper Fish Fillet - Surprisingly one of my favorite things on the menu. Sharable portions, enough for maybe 2-4 people. 5. Salt & Pepper Prawns - Typically I would say standard, but I don't believe I enjoyed the prawns as much. 6. Mongolian Beef - Standard, soft, best with rice. 7. Salt & Pepper Pork Chops - I could live without this. 8. Combo Pan Fried Noodles - I love me a crispy noodle with gravy I can pour over because it leaves a good texture. 9. Chicken Fried Rice - Standard, sharable 10. Beef Brisket Noodle Soup - Tasty, boyfriend's favorite. Hate that adding wonton is literally $1 per piece and it's so tiny. 11. HK Milk Tea - Reasonable, but not very flavorful.. 12. Lemon Tea - Decent, probably our go to drink 13. Assam Milk Tea with Cheese Foam - Not worth it. The service is pretty standard, limited due to language barrier at times.

I called in a order for pick up on a recent Sunday afternoon. The baked pork chop with noodles was…read moregood. The pork chop was cooked well and pretty tender. The Mongolian beef was super tender as well. Good flavor. Reasonable prices at $16.95. The service was nice. Small parking lot

Always come here with the fam. The food hits the spot everytime. Good food, great service, big…read moreportions and clean.

I used to come to Tin Fu all the time before, but haven't been here since they changed ownership…read more The inside looks way better than it did, more modern and clean looking! Good menu, they still have lunch specials. Thats what my coworker and I ordered was from the lunch specials. The portions are smaller than before but food is good, came out really hot. I ordered broccoli in oyster sauce and chow mein, was salty but i like salty. Broccoli was nice and crunchy. The eggrolls were not good had a strong interesting flavor and mushy inside, and the hot and sour soup came lukewarm but flavor was good. Our server was nice and food came fast.

I ordered food from this restaurant just because I was hungry and been at the hospital for a few…read moreweeks now. Absolutely loved the food and it was the closest o comfort food I've had in a while now. Mainly their fried rice. Not sure what it was but I devoured it lol Already thinking of ordering again from here!!!

No complaints with my experience! I phoned in my order of egg flower soup, fried egg rolls, beef…read morechow fun (dry), and sesame chicken w/ fried rice. When I paid for the order, I was informed an order of egg rolls is free with a $30+ order (it's a current promo they're running)-- so I got ALL of that food for $40! The egg flower soup was nicely seasoned (not too bland, not too salty- just perfect) and had a great ratio of egg ribbons and veggies. Beef chow fun had tender generous portion of beef and great flavor. Egg rolls were typical- crispy and delicious. Sesame chicken/ fried rice was good, but my only tiny critique is I wish the chicken helping was bigger and the rice helping smaller. But hey, I ain't mad at it! Definitely will come back next time I'm in the area.

If you love Cantonese style cooking then this place is legit. We ordered bitter melon with beef,…read moreBBQ pork, roast duck, char sui, honey walnut prawns, and tong choy. Everything was super delicious! FYI...their BBQ selection is amazing.

I've driven past this divey-lookin' Cantonese spot that looks like it used to be an old KFC, so…read moremany times. I finally decided to take a peek and got some take-out to bring to a family member's house for a luncheon get-together. Given the old fast food spacing, I thought this was going to be mostly a take-out spot. But this place does have some tables in there and may even rock some table service. I did a pick-up on a weekend lunch, and the inside was quite packed, almost chaotic even. The tables are jammed together, and people are bringing parties of 4-6 in here like it is a banquet hall, some even lugging strollers in that tiny space. And with all that clusterf#@'n, there is a line of people standing, waiting for take-out literally hovering over people's heads that are eating. Friggin' insane! Total 180 from 2020...member those days. Lol But I can see why people can mob this spot. The kitchen is pretty decent, not top notch but quite decent. And even though not cheap ($17+ dishes) they do give you a good amount, so I think there is a good perception for value here Combo Chow Mein ($19/3*) I got this for family members that like noodles, and I thought it was just mid. Thick yellow lo mein noodles are stir fried with big chunks of chicken, pork and shrimp. The proteins were impressive as nothing were tiny bites. But the noodles were just meh, with little wok flavor and it just seemed a bit tacky to me, versus smooth and chewy. I wanted to try the chow fun but will have to wait til next time. The reviews seem positive for that. Half Roast Duck ($18/4.5*) I only had a few pieces during our potluck and I felt they do a good job with these roast ducks. Beautiful mahogany color on the exterior, not too crisp but also not greasy and soggy. The meat was juicy and not too salty, which I applaud. Lots of bony pieces but that is the nature of this dish, it is a nibbler's jam. Salt n Pepper Pork Chops ($17.50/3.5*) Thin cut pork chops cut into smaller pick-up pieces. It is definitely marinated in that baking soda seasoning as the meat is super tender, almost squishy. There's some starch coating (cornstarch?) but the fry is so light that it doesn't get that crisp. I like it more crisp. But not sure if the steam from the box softened the crispness, but I tried one right in the car to taste while it was still fresh. I liked the seasoning as it was salty and very garlic-y, but the exterior was more sticky and tacky versus crisp. I love Canto food so I'm sure I'm gonna be back to try more dishes. Still want to try their Wonton Soups, a simple steamed fish dish with some vibrant greens and that Beef Chow Fun just to name a few. I may even eat in but definitely on a weekday/weeknight. I'm not too keen with someone hovering above my head whilst I'm having a serious nomming session. *insert shrugged shoulders emoji*