New favorite restaurant, if ur Chinese this has all of the childhood restaurant favorites. All great prices for the portions. We had the seafood tofu hotpot, shrimp wonton, garlic green bean, mongolian beef, half hainan chicken, and ny steak spaghetti to-go. Was a little busy at 7 on a holiday so we waited like ten minutes to get our order in, the guy memorized our order right as I said it lol. He confirmed and we got our soup in ten mins, ten mins for green beans and mongolian beef, another ten minutes for our chicken, then like seven for hotpot. Most disappointing was chicken, it's not hainan at all and just standard hong kong white chicken. Taste is fine and fresh but was sad. Best was the seafood hotpot AND the wonton soup. Both had great flavor and saltiness and was just sooo good. Wontons were very tasty and had a lot of meat, definitely both pork and shrimp, and soup even had little shrimp in it ifkyk. The seafood hotpot had great variety and flavor, my parents were pleased with the fish bits in it, the tofu was yummy bc it's fried tofu, the crab texture was not great maybe overcooked and I didn't like the soft cucumber but otherwise the broccoli scallop shrimp tofu fish bok choy was all great. Green beans and mongolian beef SERIOUSLY needed some wok flavor and wish the beef had black pepper because the seasoning was a bit lacking (wok flavor would be great here) and overall the vegetables were a little undercooked. They were addictive though I definitely kept going back for more. Hot tea is jasmine tea. Service was a bit lackluster but totally understandable and even though I was in a rush we were in and out by an hour and like ten minutes which worked. Ambiance wise, I didn't like how the lights are half brighter and whiter than the sun and half nicely softly lit. Tables are nice wood and a bit sticky but okay. There's random Chinese TV on the walls, very traditional lol and I think no music. Overall very pleased! Will definitely come back as much as possible to support, and highly highly recommend. I went harsh on Tim's because I was expecting perfect dishes, and even though some stuff didn't hit, everything was way beyond average. read more

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Been here once after a family trip to six flag. Price to value was 5-star. You can find signature Cantonese- or HongKong-style of pasta with red or white sauce with grill chicken or steak too. read more

I've been here multiple times and it's a great easy cheap lunch spot especially for students on a budget. Most meals are ~$11-12 and are decently portioned. I love the hainan chicken rice, it's my go to when I come here. The meal comes with pickled veggies which I love bc most places just have steamed veggies. The ginger scallion sauce is amazing too. If I lived in Davis I'd come more often! read more

Probably the cheapest Chinese food in town. The food was pretty good and the service was fast! The ambiance was a little dark but it helps set the mood! We usually order a lot and we talked about the price a lot on our way on the road. Overall consensus was that you got a lot for your order at a pretty good price. read more

Came on a Sunday during lunch hour, so it was quite busy! The pork belly is super crispy and succulent. The green beans are slightly crispy and reminds me of DTF green beans, flavorful and cooked perfectly. The special rice dish comes with honey lemon ice tea. We're far out from Davis but was in town and glad we came to try this place out. Service is good too. We loved it so much we decided to order their house fried rice to go so we can have it for dinner. Highly recommend! And you really can't beat the price, which makes the food taste even better. read more

Tim's Kitchen - Crispy Pork Belly Rice Plate and Unagi Don with Green Beans and garlic sauce - Asian Fusion Near Me - Davis, California

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Tim's Kitchen is hands-down my favorite HK cafe to support whenever I'm in Davis. The prices seem to be inflation-proof but the quality of their food is not jeopardized at all. The owners speak Cantonese and Mandarin, so I am able to practice my Canto whenever I order, haha. I've already brought my husband several times with me, and he seconds my opinion regarding the food (he especially loves their pork belly dish). The service is pretty attentive for a family-run restaurant, and the AC is cold. The ambiance is chill and generally quiet, so I always have a peaceful place to enjoy my lunch. I never have to wait long for my meal, and the food is always fresh. Tim's Kitchen is the definition of HK home cooking, and I am very happy that there is such a place in Davis. With most of the entrees, you either get a free soda or lemon tea, and I always get the lemon tea. The prawn dishes, which generally run you at least $16 elsewhere, are only $13 at Tim's Kitchen, so it is my go-to protein. They are always cooked well and never overcooked or rubbery. My favorite so far is their prawns with green bean, in a signature HK black bean garlic sauce! I have also had their Hainanese Chicken Rice (海南雞飯) and the chicken is cooked perfectly and pairs wonderfully with their special rice. The ginger and scallion oil is also delicious. I've had their baked spaghetti prawns in cream sauce and that is sooo yummy. The layer of melted cheese on top is broiled to perfection. There are always people ordering DoorDash, Hungry Panda, etc, so business is always stable for Tim's Kitchen. It makes me happy that others enjoy their food as much as I do. I will continue to support Tim's Kitchen for the long haul and highly recommend coming to support this establishment if you're ever in the Davis area, or even passing by on I-80!! read more

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Wow, their dishes had some wonderful flavors! Very delicious, memorable chowfun, and green beans were so fresh, and flavorful. Spicy wontons had that slightly numbing star anise in it, which I love! The only things I marked a point off is on the beef that was not tender, so I'd probably order pork, chicken or shrimp instead next time. Green onion pancake was crispy and yummy. Bittermelon was really good too. Hot and sour soup was kind of bland. Complimentary iced water tasted great! Definitely coming back. read more

Tim's Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Davis, California

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Great quality and affordable food! For almost $13, you get a whole meal that can feed 2 and an iced tea drink. I always get the baked chicken with cream sauce, and it's always cooked to perfection. I tried other items on the menu and they're just as good! This is perfect for college students. Service was quick, and there aren't usually that much people. This place is so underrated. I love introducing my friends to this place! read more

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Very affordable, generous amount, and good quality :D Where can you find something that's under $15 these days? read more

This place is very cheap with massive portions. It's good for closer friends who like homestyle Chinese food who you don't need to impress. Because it is fusion it does tend to be a little sweeter, but it has overall good flavors. The tomato and egg had a lot of green onion, perfect heat on the eggs, and green beans had good bite. Meat quality was normal in all the dishes, really good considering the price. Chinese pastas have never been my thing, but if you enjoy that category these are nice. A lot of meat and sauce. For me it's always too monotonous in texture and lacking in flavor. Food came out when it finished cooking so you had food almost immediately. I went on a Saturday 2pm, it was almost the only place open, and it was quite empty. Server was pleasant. read more

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Had lunch with the waifu. The deep fried prawns were great! Tasted fresh or not frozen for a long time. The chicken and cream sauce was ok. Nothing bad but nothing good to say either. The boba was not filled to the top. When I pointed that out to the staff, the reply was 'Only filled to line'. Ok. I got what I got. The boba was agar; I like agar so no problem there. Just wish I had more milk tea. Ambiance is always good. Also got hot water on a cold spring day. Letter of Recommendation: B+ read more

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My fiance and I decided to drive up to Davis to grab Shah's initially but found out the whole complex was under renovations. So we deciddd to grab Chinese. We used to live in Davis and never saw this place before and decided to give it a try! My fiance and I loved their salt pepper pork chops, pork belly which was super crispy and I loved their walnut prawns! The only critique we have is that we did not enjoy the spicy green beans as much. It wasn't flavorful enough and it was just a preference for us. The green beans were almost like steamed like rather than stir fried. But we ordered a lot of food and enjoyed everything about it. The lady who was our waitress was super friendly and she gave us a great service! I really liked the interior of the restaurant since it looked super Chinese and gave me the confidence that this will be authentic Chinese food! We will definitely be coming back when we are in the area! read more

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All good, tastes good and cheap The service was also very good. 这个价位配这个味道算不错的了，很像香港茶餐厅的感觉 read more

Stopped by for lunch with my family and all in all, it was okay. The food was fine, nothing really special to write home about and I've had better Hong Kong cafe foods elsewhere. But, it's a pretty good deal for the amount of food you get. I paid about $50 to feed 3 people with lots of leftovers to spare. Service was fine. Typically Chinese restaurant. The setting is kind of funny to me because I remember when it was still the restaurant/bar Our House. read more

Adding a few more pictures after a repeat visit recently. Not much has changed. I was still surprised to not see Spam on the menu which is big in Asia Pacific. The interior is pleasant but rather plain. Wish they would use the long bar left from it was a different business. read more

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Definitely hidden gem! So delicious! Love their iced tea and portions are really good! Wait time is generally pretty short so greatttttt option! read more

Tim's Kitchen - Honey Walnut shrimp (10 piece）合桃虾 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Davis, California

Outstanding food at rock bottom prices. Most meals come with a free soda. Friendly service. read more

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The food is always served fresh. For the portions you get, you can easily share. We got an order of chowmein and their orange chicken is soooo good. We shared between 4 people and had left overs. read more

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New menu, more options that include more Cantonese style dishes as well as the Hong Kong baked dishes. Most of the dishes come with a free soda or honey lemon tea. Greeted when walked in and was able to sit anywhere we like. The baked dishes are a classic Hong Kong style dish. Although it takes a bit of time, it has good portions and it is delicious. ($11.50 - $12.95) The appetizer is very reasonable priced, so you're able to get a variety of things, from scallion pancakes to chicken wings to vegetables. The place is super spacious, it is clean. With their new updated menu, there are many options to satisfy everyone! read more

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Not to be mistaken for Tim's Hawaiian on 2nd or 3rd, this is a Cantonese style restaurant. The servers are nice but have a little bit of a hard time speaking English. Food comes out slow. So not great place to come if you're in a rush but no doubt one of my favorite spots to eat out because they have filling meals for extremely reasonable prices ($10). read more

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Tried it first time after the great Yelp review. The inside dining room is huge and updated. Service is friendly and portions are big. Wonton soup is actually quite good. The pork chops are tasty. Green beans are fresh and tasty. Some of the orders even come with a free drink. The prices on the menu are insanely cheap and portions massive. I think this is a great place for students to come in a big group to share a variety of dishes. Definitely will come again when we are in town. read more

Tim's Kitchen - Front entrance. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Davis, California

Came here around lunch time and it was relatively empty but started to pick up at noon. The interior was very simple and clean. I was seated immediately and decided to order the NY steak with black pepper sauce rice plate and got the honey lemon tea as a drink. The order came out promptly on a sizzling plate, which I accidentally did burn myself touching so do be cautious. The sauce came in a separate gravy boat and I doused the whole plate with it. The steak was a very substantial in size and there was plenty of fluffy white rice to pair with it. Don't come here and expect a medium rare steak though, it's sitting on a hot sizzling plate so it's going to be well done but that's the nature of the dish! The steak was sitting on on white onions so they tendered up nicely. The steak itself had a some nice char to it and there was a bit of fat on the cut so it was not dry which I enjoyed. The sauce was savory, salty, and tasted great with the plain rice! I expected to pay extra for the honey lemon tea but it was free with the meal so that was a huge plus! It was sweet and very refreshing. I will definitely be coming back here to try the other dishes and sauce options! Also random side note, they seem to speak canto and mando here! read more

Tim's Kitchen - NY steak rice plate with black pepper sauce - Asian Fusion Near Me - Davis, California

Omg so happy me and a girlfriend stumbled upon this place! Hidden away in a corner of college town with beautiful lights hanging from the ceiling- this place was a hidden Gem! Prices are lower than your other typical places and the portions were very generous! Reminded me of how Chinese places used to be with their portions and affordable-ness. Orange Chicken? Authentically flavored with REAL orange. It's sweet and sticky like Panda Express but the flavor is turned up for sure! The shrimp fried rice was traditional and filling but missing some soy sauce. And their Kung Pow chicken was SO tender!! Not spicy but flavorful. They don't have peanuts in it, so that's friendly to all who are allergic. And then of course we did start off with a big bowl of Hot & Sour Soup. Very Yummy!!! I was just overall so pleased with this place. Want to go again! read more

If you like eating subpar Chinese food in a cafeteria surrounding, this place is for you. Service is slow and unattentive, food quality is less than Trader Joe's frozen food. Not coming back.... ever. Ya feel me? read more

I definitely recommend this place to eat! Very affordable and very good tasting food! It's one of my new favorites!

Boba milk tea is the perfect sweetness. They make it with crystal boba not the typical brown sugar or darker boba. Service is fast and responsive. Every dish we have gotten has been delicious read more

Tim's Kitchen - Boba milk tea is served with crystal boba - Asian Fusion Near Me - Davis, California

Food, Service, Excellent. Quiet, have never found it crowded. Price cannot be beat. One of my favorite restaraunts in Davis

There were not many customers when we arrived on a Monday at a little after noon. Our questions were answered and we then ordered. My friend ordered one of the baked dishes. We were warned that it would take awhile, about 20 minutes, before our food would arrive. It did take awhile but we didn't time it as we were talking. I had ordered the "Chicken Steak with Portuguese Sauce over Spaghetti" There was not much chicken and what was there were small pieces of chicken thighs with gristle. There was also carrot, potato, bell pepper, and tomato in the dish and was served with two pieces of broccoli. The Portuguese sauce is a coconut curry. It was a little bland. A bit of salt (and I'm sensitive to salt) would have improved the dish. The portion was large and I have enough leftovers for two more meals, though I'll probably add a bit more chicken. A number of prior reviews mentioned that you got your choice of beverage when ordering an entree. That seems to be only for combo meals. For regular entrees you can only choose a soda or iced tea. We both agreed that we'd only return if we were joining others who wanted to eat there. read more

Tim's Kitchen - Chicken Steak with Portuguese Sauce Over Spaghetti - Asian Fusion Near Me - Davis, California

I ate here for the first time recently with my husband and was really impressed! This wasn't our first choice but it was closer to where we parked so we just went for it. The prices are great and it's actually super spacious inside. If you're old like me and remember the Disney show "Out of the box" i literally experienced that moment in the intro where the kids climb into their cardboard box creation and it's an entire clubhouse inside. After entering, we were greeted immediately and told to pick any table. We sat at one of the booths which was really nice. Felt a bit intimate and cozy. We ordered and the food came out fresh and fast! Throughout our meal we kept raving to each other about our food and planning our next visit. No notes!! We will definitely be back and I'm excited to try the rest of their menu. read more

Summary: great value for money, excellent beef noodle soup, very friendly service. Pros: Beef Noodle Soup - there are two variants, a spicy and a non-spicy, my party got both. I don't think there is anywhere in Davis you'll get better value than this beef noodle soup for 10.50. Good broth, healthy portions of beef. Size - very spacious interior with plenty places to sit outside. Service - service was very friendly and attentive. General food quality - very good. All the dishes we ordered were tasty and had a very good portion size. Value - great value for money, definitely worth going to. Cons: Slightly strange ambiance? I think the location used to be a bar and it kind of has bar-ey vibes but I feel like it feels more like a nice café. Not really a big deal. read more

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First time there. Food was authentic and we tried some items I have never seen on a menu before.

The meat I ordered, pork and beef, were just fat. Very very unappetizing. I recommend you try another vendor.

The prices are amazing for the specials and the portion sizes are very generous. I love how the special comes with a complimentary drink, too! My friends and I frequently came here to grab a bit to eat (we're college students) while sticking to a budget. The place itself could be a little better, but it was still a comforting environment to eat in. After all, the food is what matters most, and that's why this place earns 4 stars easily! read more

I'm not sure if this was an off day for the restaurant given what I read in recent reviews, but our visit was not good. I remember this space fondly because Aioli used to be here; but alas, the nostalgia was not enough to save our experience. We came here on a Wedneday for dinner around 5:30pm and the AC wasn't on on a particularly warm day in Davis. They turned it on after 3-4 more parties came in after us, but there were also people sitting before us, so I'm not sure about their decision to delay the comfort. Next, we were told to pick any table, but then we weren't given menus for a few minutes. Then, no drinks, not even water. When we ordered, the staff told us that she could remember our order (she didn't write anything down), but then she got the drinks mixed up. The dishes came out one at a time, with appetizers coming out in the middle of our meal. Minutes passed between dishes coming out, so people were eating at different times. My order, the unagi bowl, came DRENCHED in sauce. It was so much, so salty, I had to scrape a bunch of it off. When I was ordering, I asked if there were any veggies. I was told, "not really, there are 3 tiny pieces. If you want veggies, you have to order extra". Fair, so we ordered some broccoli as well. One of the most perplexing parts of the dining experience was the menu. My mom saw a photo of a dish on the menu that she really wanted. When she pointed to it to order, she was told that they don't make that dish - it's just a nice looking photo only. Then why have it on the menu?!? We also didn't get our water refilled, even though we asked a few times. The food did come out piping hot though, so I guess that's something? I won't be back. read more

Tim's Kitchen - Unagi bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Davis, California

I love Tim's Kitchen. Affordable and quick and their portions are so good! I love their Crispy pork belly and their hainanese chicken. I'm going to miss this spot after I graduate read more

Overall the place provided great food, tasty with quick service. My Hainanese chicken rice plate was very tasty, but the chicken had too many bones to be thoroughly enjoyed. read more

Tim's Kitchen - Hainanese Chicken Rice Plate - Asian Fusion Near Me - Davis, California

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Tim's Kitchen was a great "hole-in-the-wall" kind of restaurant. It was quite spacious with just the right amount of ambience suitable for an enjoyable meal. The portions were generous, the food was tasty, and (most importantly for any broke college kid in the area) very reasonably priced. I ordered the Hainanese Chicken Special Rice Plate with a side of Deep Fried Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings while my brother ordered the Honey Walnut Shrimp Rice Plate. The Hainanese Chicken was absolutely delicious with the included Scallion sauce and I couldn't stop myself from having a few chopstick-fuls of the sauce by itself after I finished my chicken. The chicken wings were also super reasonably priced (a rarity nowadays) and they were meaty, crunchy, and juicy. My brother was very pleased with his order as well as, unlike some other places, they use big prawns for the Honey Walnut Shrimp dish. My only complaint has to do with the service. I've been to Tim's Kitchen a few times now, but every time I find the place pretty bereft of staff. I'd be more than happy to update my review to 5 stars if they just hired one or two more people to help with the reception desk, since I've just stood around the front desk every time waiting for someone to notice me even on empty-ish days. Overall, definitely recommended if you're looking for an affordable and enjoyable lunch. read more

Tim's Kitchen - Honey Walnut Shrimp Rice Plate and Hainanese Chicken Special Rice Plate. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Davis, California

Really amazing prices for the quality and quantity of the food! I wish there was a location closer to where I live. Parking can be difficult during dinner time or the weekends. We got really lucky and didn't have to park too far. Most of everything we got was really good! Favorites are probably the honey walnut prawns, green bean in garlic sauce, fried tofu, fried chicken wings, and shrimp in cream sauce over rice. We also got the Hainan chicken but wish the rice had a bit more flavor, but the dish was still pretty good. I'll probably not order the Peking spareribs or salt & pepper spareribs next time because they were a little dry. Definitely recommend this place to anyone in the area! The bathrooms are also pretty clean which is a plus. And the service was very quick. Food came out fast and hot. read more

I got the bbq chicken bowl when I should've gotten the special but there's always next time!! The bbq chicken bowl is good but the special makes the plates be cheaper. My bowl had rice & veggies on the bottom which were scrumptious. There was a few pieces of chicken that was just fat which was no bueno for me!! However, everything else was perfect and my food always comes out fast! read more

Tim's Kitchen - Bbq Chicken Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Davis, California

I am so bewildered as to why I've never been here before! Amazing food, super cheap prices, generous portions, and the sweetest aunties running the show ever. This place is located downtown right by Urban Body and by the Amtrak station! It's tucked away, but there's plenty of parking to go around. There's also a lot of seating inside! Broke my heart seeing it so empty tonight for how great of a place it is. The food came out super quick and was piping hot!! Nothing left sitting out here. Each rice plate comes with a free drink of your choice from a display they have: a water bottle or a canned soda! For $10.50 a rice plate, that's a mind-blowingly good deal. Hainanese Chicken Rice Plate: Immediate wow factor! They nailed that bright yellow color beautifully, and the flavor was absolutely there. Their ginger scallion sauce is top tier and so flavorful, but not overpowering! Honey Walnut Shrimp Rice Plate: Super generous portions right off the bat. Some places skimp out, but not here! Shrimp was crispy and saucy and piping hot and fresh when it came out, 11/10. Salt & Pepper Wings: 12 wings for $12.95 is unheard of nowadays!! It's crazy how good the wings tasted, I think knowing that they're so cheap made it taste even better. Service was amazing!! The auntie running the show took care of us right when we walked in. We initially picked a different table, but she moved us down one because she was worried that the breeze from the open door would be too cold. So sweet & thoughtful and she was right! She was so kind I'd come back just for her, she bagged up our to-go orders for us and everything! Can't wait to come back and try even more off the menu!! read more

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