Frequent diner at this restaurant. It has maintained high quality food and service…read more Highly recommend it Johan Frey

Emma's has become a favorite of ours over the years. The service is always fast and friendly and…read morethe atmosphere is usually quiet. On this visit we were their only dine-in customers but there were a lot of to-go orders being picked up. A few of our favorites are the tomato egg drop soup without tomatoes, chow mein with chicken and sweet and sour chicken. The sweet and sour chicken is always perfect having the chicken fried crispy and then being tossed in the sweet and sour sauce. We ordered all three plus vegetable spring rolls and egg fried rice this visit. We'll definitely be back.

I have been living in Greenbrae for 13 years and complaining that there wasn't a good Chinese…read moreRestaurant locally; where I could get a really good combination fried rice and chicken curry. I was complaining to a friend ; who recommended that I try DJ's! I did that tonight - DJ's is a hidden gem. The staff were very friendly, and welcomed me with a cup of tea while I waited for my take out order. I didn't have to wait very long. I have just had a wonderful meal and enjoyed every mouthful. I will be definitely be returning to DJ's regularly to enjoy my favorite meal. There is also a very nice back patio where I enjoyed the tea. Well done DJ's !!! Sincerely, Robin Olive

I'm sorry to say that since David left the quality has tanked. the Manchurian beef which was my go…read moreto for 30 years was soggy and not sticky, spicy or crispy. .the egg rolls similar. over all very disappointing. A red flag was that on a Saturday night at 6 the place was empty. in the past it would be over flowing with customer dine and take out . sorry that the DJ's era is over.

5***** on everything!! Best Chinese food in Marin. Fast service with a smile! Take out always.read more

Came for an impromptu family lunch and enjoyed good food and service…read more We were seated quickly, even though it was busy, and our orders were taken quickly as well, since we all have our favorites and were ready. For an appetizer, there were vegetable spring rolls, and for the main dishes, there were beef chow mein, orange chicken, honey walnut shrimp, mu shu chicken wraps, eggplant garlic noodles, and a lunch special of half green beans and half fried rice. All the food came out hot, and there was little room at the table! The overall experience was very good, and we look forward to another short-notice visit.

Ordered from Ubereats All the dishes were large portions,…read morerice were fresh, soups included for lunch specials. Everything tasted authentic. It is hard to get decent Asian food in marin, but I found good one! It is great value, will order again for sure.

I stopped by after work to satisfy an intense craving for salt and pepper fish, and since this spot…read morewas on my way home, it was the perfect choice. The restaurant looks like a small house tucked away on a quiet street near the freeway; it felt almost abandoned, though I suspect I just missed the usual rush-hour traffic. I walked in thinking, "Interesting," and here is why: in my experience, the best Chinese food usually comes from "hole-in-the-wall" spots, and this place definitely fit the bill. My gut feeling was spot on. One bite of that salt and pepper fish and I knew it was legit. It honestly rivals some of the best spots in San Francisco and the East Bay. This is officially my new go-to in the area. I didn't get any photos this time, but I'll be sure to add some after my next visit! The cashier was friendly enough, but I probably wouldn't dine in as it is not my usual scene.

Love this place. You can likely get a little better fish elsewhere, but you will likely over-pay…read more The staff here is amazing. My wife and I have been coming here for 30 years, and will still come in 3 times a month. It's far from pretentious, and when it's good.. it's great! On an off day, it's just good. While it used to be an amazing value, post Covid, it's a good value. Their rolls are fantastic; their 'Crab Specials' are to die for! super friendly team! show up twice and they'll know your name. Not to put off the sushi snobs, but they also serve Chinese food. I think it's about the best chinese food in San Rafael, though San Rafael does not set a high bar. Go check them out. You won't be sorry.

Being originally from central California it's hard to find comparable Chinese food in Marin County…read more The shrimp fried rice is a 7/10 and was the best item I tried during my visit. I also had lemon chicken and beef and broccoli. I expected the lemon chicken to be similar to sweet and sour chicken/pork or orange chicken where the batter/outside is fried and crispy and the chicken/pork in the center is seasoned and tender. The batter/outside was for lack of a better word "soggy" but the saucy was lemon forward with a slight tang. I'll rate it a 5/10. The beef and broccoli had a strong ginger flavor that I was a fan of, so I would rate it a 2/10. The service was fast and attentive and the restaurant itself is average not fancy and not rundown. I've already visited again and my opinion has not changed.

I was looking for local Thai food to find a new "go to" locally, and came across this Laos food…read morespot - named Laos. I felt compelled to stop in and try lunch. San Rafael 4th street has a lot to offer - and it's worth checking these spots out. The storefront is inviting and the inside of the restaurant is clean and well organized and appointed. The wine and beer list has few choices - and I would encourage a little more local variety to make it inviting to a wine lover like myself. I was efficiently approached by wait staff and felt welcomed I ordered Pad Woon Sen, which I've never before tried. The food came quickly - a beautiful dish of thin noodles and mushrooms with onions and celery adorned with steak. I finished my plate. Perfect lunch portion. Attentive service. The taste of quality ingredients and pride in their efforts. I will add this to my go-to spots in San Rafael!

A very popular place. I chose the special plate called Pun Khao Poon--or was so much fun to make my…read moreown lettuce wraps! It included ingredients I've not had before (always a thrill!) including fresh coriander herbs and green-striped skinned Thai eggplant. Also included were delicately-flavored julienned ginger, vermicelli noodles. I also chose grilled salmon. The ambiance was lovely. There were about a half dozen 1-foot spongy squares on the ceiling that usually serve as sound dampeners. I'd recommend a few more to help with the sound level. The light fixtures are lovely--see photos. The patrons are very friendly and will make pleasant comments. Service was pleasant and attentive.

So let me just start up by saying the potstickers are the best I've ever had. You can taste the…read morequality of the ingredients. The ginger and fresh garlic amazing. I ordered war wonton soup. . Tons of fresh vegetables. This is great cause I have a summertime cold. And it's soothing. The last thing I ordered was a vegetable chow mein with chicken. Overall, the quality of the ingredients in their food is what stands out. I've eaten at the restaurant multiple times, but decided to order today and I was surprised to see any kind of negative review. This family has been doing this since long before the Dan The Internet, they work their butts off and take pride what they do.

I am so excited to find Yet Wah for the first time and so grateful they are open til midnight! They…read morehave great decor and lighting for a Chinese restaurant, and a full bar! We ordered the Kung Pao Scallops (without the green bell pepper, which they were happy to accommodate). The scallops were so tender and fresh tasting, and the portion was generous for a $21 dish of scallops, onion, water chestnuts, slices of crunchy seaweed and peanuts. We also ordered the spicy garlic eggplant which was a huge portion and melted in our mouths. The sauce is the traditional sweet, tangy and spicy which they got in pretty good balance with the piping hot eggplant. It's great to know about this place. The menu is huge so much to keep coming back for. And our server (from Goa surprisingly) was super sweet and friendly. I would only recommend them changing two white lightbulbs that were out of theme with all the others of a softer warm tone. I'm sensitive to lighting so I wanted to point that out because it's much more inviting to have the warm tone, and so rare for a Chinese restaurant to care so much about lighting. I will be back!

Little Mandarin has been here for seemingly decades. Family operated biz across from a Shell gas…read morestation. Tight parking lot in back for a couple of cars. Sparse decor. Some pics on walls. Order at counter or at table. Cash only. Offerings ("North China San Dong cooking"): rice plates, chow mein, fried rice, soups, appetizers. -entrees not traditional San Dong cuisine, looks more Chinese American, Guangchow, China eats. Bites: Mongolian Beef, medium spicy (14.65) to go. -lotsa rice, Mongolian beef. Maybe lst time in a long time. -very tender small slices beef, probably flank steak, in a thick sweet sauce slightly chili hot. Fluffy rice tamed the spiciness & thick sauce. Deliz! *Mongolian Beef isn't Chinese, similar to General Tao's Chicken, Orange Chicken. Made in USA. **flank steak is thinly sliced, marinated shortly in shaoxing wine, oil, baking soda, corn starch, light soy & water. -then stirred fried in hot wok, mixing in brown sugar, thin & dark soy sauce, water, corn starch. After a few minutes in hot wok, ready to serve. 4.5 stars: worthy! Quality: freshly made. Quantity: more than enough for meal. May is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

I went to Little Mandarin on a weekday and it was not busy. I was seated right away and ordered…read morewithin 10 min. While I was waiting I was given egg soup to start with my meal. It was so good! I ordered the mushroom with beef over rice and potstickers. The mushroom beef over rice is pretty good. The potstickers were ok. I will definitely come back here again in the future.

"Ming Yen" is a chinese restaurant in downtown Novato that serves Americanized-Chinese food. I had…read morea nice early dinner here. It probably would of been better if it wasn't near 90*F outside. It didn't appear like they have AC, since all the doors were open. This restaurant looks new on the outside, but looks "old-school" on the inside. The only thing missing was.....chopsticks on the table. I ordered: -Tomato Beef Chow Mein, $15.95, serves two. Very good Tomato Beef Chow Mein. Every piece of beef was tender and easy to eat. The chunks of tomato, bell pepper and onion were in small bite sized pieces. Perfect for eating with chopsticks. The sauce was tangy and lightly sweet. What was missing was the "Wok Hei." Aka...."the breath of the Wok," it's the unique smoky aroma that adds a special flavor to stir fry food. - Salt & Pepper Fried Chicken Wings, $17.95, 9 wings. To be clear, these are "flats." Fresh, juicy, and fried crispy good. Seasoned in coarse salt, chili pepper and onion. My waiter/server gave me a small dish of chili oil to enhance the heat level. Overall, a nice first time experience.....4-stars. I would like to return and try their Wor Won Ton Soup. ------------------------------------------- Notes: Some of the menu photos don't match the dish. All-Gender restroom is clean and large Free off street parking in rear Located in downtown Novato, across the street from shopping center.

Biggest rip off We ordered veggie pot stickers and there…read morewere no veggies nothing but dough We told them and they agreed saying that's how they come Well a sucker is born every day and I am the sucker They should not have charged us or better yet why is it even on the menu Worst Chinese place I have ever been to!

Man is inherently mortal ! Either Starving or…read moresuffocating!! You must give it try before you go@_@!!

I'd give a -100 if I could. After being a happy customer here for years, we had an awful experience…read moreyou should know about. On 12/24/25, we couldn't get through their regular phone number quite a few times due to a busy signal. We then placed a Door Dash order at 4:50pm. After the app updating the delivery time several times, the order was suddenly "cancelled by the restaurant." We were really looking forward to our dinner for two hours, so you can imagine our disappointment and scrambling for alternatives on Christmas Eve. We did receive a refund for the exact amount that was charged to the credit card. We had decided to try the restaurant again on 12/31/25. Again, we couldn't get through. So I went in person to place the order to ask why the restaurant cancelled our 12/24/25 order. I've never heard of a confirmed order being cancelled before. They said they "cancel Door Dash orders at 6:30pm. A lot of people were disappointed, too." I said but we had placed our order at 4:50pm. I couldn't understand his reasoning. We decided to never use them again. Despite our terrible inconvenience and decision to never dine here again, we decided to place an order today 12/31/25 at 4:19pm for pick-up in person, so I could ask in person what happened on 12/24/25. They said today's order would take 25-30 minutes. It was ready at 4:37pm. That was redeemable, but we still don't understand what happened on 12/24:25 and don't feel confident that it will never happen again. So I imagine the lesson learned is beware of placing Door Dash orders at this restaurant! See photos for proof of our experience.