As the name of the restaurant says, "wonderful." The place has a very clean and friendly environment. The food was really good. We were told they do not put any MSG in the food. This usually makes me very skeptical of the food because I understand that some people have sensitivity to MSG. However, the food turned out very delicious. We will take photos next time we're there but the food was fantastic for not having any MSG. It tastes healthy in a delicious way. Service was very good here. I was surprised we were greeted, talked to and asked about the food. The staff was friendly and helped talked us through the food and took the rest we couldn't finish to go for us. The name of the restaurant speaks for itself. read more

My wife and I were in the area. Visiting from So Cal. She found this place online, told me it was rated a Michelin star. To be clear, this restaurant is "Michelin Recommended" (not Michelin 1 Star) as some websites and reviewers state. But... It doesn't matter at all! Wonderful has amazing food, which you must try! We had the Smork with tofu (fried pork with tofu) and the beef with scallions. Also had their version of bread, which you MUST try. The food quality and preparation is so good, at a great price given all the inflation going around. Plus, the lady who served us was a sweetheart. I can understand why this places normally has a line out the door! read more

wonderful - Iron Skillet Tender Beef and Onions 铁板牛肉 --- So good! - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Honestly, wonderful! price: ~$30/person after tip and tax recs: cilantro beef, chongqing noodles notes: gratuity is automatically included for dine-in customers Came here after a long run and felt so taken care of. The free hot tea was delicious and comforting, and service was super attentive and speedy. - Chongqing Noodles: Slightly numbing but not terribly spicy or painful. I absolutely loved this dish. We ordered this with normal round noodles, but you also have the option of ordering with wide hand-pulled noodles. - Cilantro Beef: Ordered this by rec of many other Yelp reviews. The beef was perfectly tender, and the celery and cilantro offered a crisp and fresh textural contrast. The restaurant seemed more flooded with takeout orders compared to dine-in customers. They totally deserve more foot traffic! I would totally come back to try their other famous dishes, like the boiled fish in chili oil or the smork (lol). read more

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Amazing food! Had the mouth numbing ants climbing a tree, the classic smork (smoked pork) a fried rice, and a hometown favorite thousand year egg with jalapeño! Holy moly! This place lives up to its name! So much flavor. Such tasty dishes! You HAVE to try for yourself! Must try, I can't wait to go back again. read more

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Our friends love this place and we finally got a chance to try it with them. We went on a weekend for lunch and parking is insane! Plan ahead! There was no wait for a seat at the restaurant itself. Service was quick and friendly. Everything we ordered was delicious. The stand out was the spicy boiled fish fillets! The eggplant had a nice flavorful sauce. The fried intestines were fried to crispy perfection. Overall a delicious meal! read more

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Our first visit. There will be many this place is wonderful! Great ambience, service and fantastic food. The perfect mobo tofu, great godfather noodles, and the veggie spouse happy with lotus kabocha. read more

Sunday dinner, not much of a wait. Hunan menu items, ordered cauliflower smork iron smork ($25), eggplant string bean ($17), and Dan Dan with wide noodles ($18). Automatic 18% gratuity regardless of party size. The pieces of smork (aged pork) were small. Wished the iron pot had more meat pieces or thicker pieces. The eggplant green bean needs more flavor, definitely needs sauce, and it not spicy, at least the veggies tasted fresh. Dan Dan noodles were simple, it has a kick to it, but nothing stood out. The interior was cool, has an open kitchen if you sit on the one side. Overall, it was okay, a few unique dishes, but food can be tastier read more

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Wonderful is serving traditional Chinese food with recognition from Michelin Guide for its smork (smoked pork) belly bacon dishes, Godfather noodles, and whole chili-braised fish. AMBIANCE Cozy and elaborate with traditional decor and beautiful wood seating SERVICE Staff was attentive and welcoming from seating, complimentary tea & refills, orders, and the bill (card only, and no tips accepted). FOOD 4.5/5 Smork with Smoked Tofu 香干腊肉 A spicy dish with smoked pork that's made in-house and from scratch from a traditional Hunan recipe. 4/5 Family Tofu without Pork 家常豆腐 Savory dish, not spicy - one for the vegans PARKING Metered Street-side RETURN? My next visit needs to be with a group or I go in very hungry to try the SF chronicle award winning Steamed Sole, Tofu, and Chili. read more

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I have been going to wonderful Chinese in Citrus Heights for at least 15 years and they have been very consistent at having a wonderful food. The ambience is very nice inside and their takeout services very quick. Also their prices are reasonable. read more

Delicious, delicious Chinese food! We went on a weekend night and didn't have to wait long before being seated. We ordered three dishes and all of them were super delicious. The service was amazing and the decor was beautiful, inspired by traditional Chinese woodwork. Food: - Smork (smoked pork) with bamboo shoots: 5/5. MUST GET! The smork was the highlight of the dish. You can taste the smokiness in the pork and it was very well cured. The bamboo shoots were a good complement to the dish, but I feel like it was too much bamboo shoots. - Potstickers: 4/5. The pork potstickers were juicy and packed with fillings. It's pretty standard and the way I like it. - Stir-fry green beans and eggplants: 5/5. I love how tender soft the eggplants are. The green beans are fried well. The garlic sauce gave it a umami touch. The dish worked very well together. read more

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Solid Chinese food and clean bathrooms. The soups are especially big in portion and tasty. Service was fast and the environment of this restaurant is pretty nice as well. read more

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I was underwhelmed about the food at Wonderful. We tried the "smork" with pickled beans. The dish smelled amazing and the beans were unique and flavorful. They were the best part of the dish. The smork, their speciality, smoked pork was not very good. They were put into the dish as little slices and most of them were this crunchy chewy texture that you get when you eat cartilage. The meat part was very small and I'm not sure if I was eating fat or something else. It was hard to enjoy and really get the flavor of the smoked pork. I would not recommend the smork. The green onion pancakes were not pancakes at all. It was this thick, doughy pile of layered dough, similar to 5-6 or pieces of naan stacked up (I didn't look at the pictures beforehand). It was not crispy and had NO flavor. It was a huge let down. The minced meat they serve with it was flavorful but I ended up mixing it with the pickled beans. We ordered some broccoli with garlic sauce and the flavor was nice and it wasn't in a thick goopy sauce but it was slightly overcooked and soggy. Service as okay; there were only two people working and it was a little busy. Also, they automatically add the gratuity which for party less than six was unexpected and increased my underwhelming experience. I'd like to give this place another try but not sure they have enough good unique food that makes it worth trying again. read more

wonderful - Green Onion Pancake - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

I've been here 2 times and thought the food was pretty good! Recently I tried the smork (smoked pork) with tofu and it was really good. I'm also a fan of the cilantro beef! I don't eat hunan food that often so maybe I'm not the best judge but the food here is good to me. Service is also pretty good. It can get crowded during dinner time but if you come late it will be more empty read more

It was wonderful indeed! There are already a ton of reviews, but the food was good! The noodles were definitely chewier, so it was worth the extra cost to try. We wanted to try a whole bunch of other dishes, but maybe next time. Pro tips: They were super busy with lots of tables with only a few people working. Also, the hot tea can be very hot, so you may need to wait a bit first or cool it down. read more

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My friend and I have been here twice, both times ordering the twice cooked pork and smork fried rice. The service is very quick, I think there is usually just 1 waitress for the whole area. The ambiance is intimate and a smaller setting. The first visit, we were going absolutely crazy over our food. The second visit, the food didn't hit the same way. We weren't sure if it was us or maybe it was a different cook that day. Regardless, I think very highly of wonderful and appreciate the business. read more

wonderful - Smork Fried Rice 腊肉炒饭 - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

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This place is really amazing especially the fried rice, mongolian beef, and chicken wings! the service is nice too! It is definitely very expensive for chinese food but we try to come back when we can. read more

Christmas Day lunch take out. We ordered chili chicken wings (not spicy), eggplant pork noodle soup with hand-pulled noodles, cilantro beef and pork celery tofu. Everything was yummy, great flavor without dripping in salt. The order was ready in 15 minutes and everything tasted freshly made to order. I can't think of any restaurant where you can consistently get great food at a fair price . I would definitely recommend this gem in Millbrae! Restaurant is clean with beautiful traditional Chinese tables. Staff is kind and friendly. Parking lot next to restaurant and lots of street parking. read more

Wonderful truly lives up to its name. We ordered several dishes and enjoyed every one of them. Ants Climbing the Tree was a standout, glass noodles with ground beef that reminded me of japchae but less sweet and more savory, really comforting and well balanced. The Godfather Fried Rice was another highlight, hearty, flavorful, and absolutely worth ordering. We also loved the eggplant and string bean dish, and the cilantro beef was excellent, easily one of the best dishes on the table. This is the kind of place where the food makes the decision easy because you'd happily order the same dishes again. The ambiance is casual and family friendly, not fancy or romantic, but comfortable and welcoming. Service was great, our server was patient and helpful, even though we ultimately ordered based on what we saw on Yelp. One small downside was the service charge. The menu mentioned no tipping, yet a service charge was added, which was a bit confusing since I usually tip around 18 percent anyway. Still, the food and service were strong overall. Highly recommend the Ants Climbing the Tree, Godfather Fried Rice, eggplant and string beans, and especially the cilantro beef. read more

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The food here is delicious and fresh. They cooked the dishes up very quickly after ordering. They gave complimentary hot and sour soup! Mmm We got stir fried green beans with eggplant, noodles with ground beef, fried pork intestines and stir fried tofu with smork. All were quite well made, smokey and delicious. Only gripe is I wish they gave more food! Ambiance is quite cute. They have beautiful furniture and nice private areas to sit read more

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We've been going to this place for as long as I can remember. My favorite food on the menu is chicken corn soup. Also, I loved fried chicken chili with white rice. Service is speedy and very friendly. Our server smiles all the time and is a very friendly person. She greets you at the door and welcomes you thoroughly. This is a Michelin-starred restaurant, and people loved coming back again and again. You must try their. read more

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Establishment has been in Millbrae for a while now. Solid spot for Chinese food. They give good portions. Their noodle would are all solid and you can even chose different types of noodles. Their hand cut ones are my go to. Had the zha Jiang mien, which I think is what Chinese Koreans have as jia Jang myun. There are some difference but both are delicious. Here they have the sauce on the side so you can control how much to mix into the noodles. The sauce is a stir fry of some beam sauce and mince meat. read more

wonderful - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

I was told that this place was really good by multiple Chinese friends from different "worlds" - so it must be good - so we went. The place was empty?! That's a little worrisome but let's try anyway. OMG the food was delicious! Smoked pork is their specialty, and it was delicious! We had it in the rice, among other dishes, and the onion pancake. I forgot the names of what we ordered but I don't think it matters - it wa all delicious - eat dish was so enjoyable. We ordered too much food and ate it again for the next day's lunch. You should definitely try this place. I think it was just random that no one was in there that day - when we left there were 4 or 5 more tables that were seated - and everyone else was Chinese - an excellent sign! lol (I'm white) read more

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Yes it's good Chinese. We got Smork with smoked tofu, Winter melon soup, Green onion pancake and Deep fried pork intestines. I liked how smokey the smork was. Pretty solid place in peninsula. Inside was clean and service was fast. If you dine in the tip was included. Parking on street in front. read more

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It says it all in the name. I loved the decoration. Really incredible food and our server Wendy really went above and beyond. She even gave us a gift card to try the scallion pancakes on our next visit. This is a Michelin rated hidden gem in downtown Millbrae. read more

Wonderful is certainly wonderful! We get some pretty solid Chinese food here. I really recommend the Zhajiangmian (noodles in black bean sauce) and the Green onion pancakes. Though even though the menu labels them as pancakes, they're actually not pancakes. They're really thick breads stuffed with green onions. A good spot in Millbrae, close to San Bruno! read more

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Solid spot, came here for dinner to catch up with friends. Good, quick service. Got the chili chicken, string beans, green onion pancake and dan dan noodles to share. Wasn't that impressed by green onion pancake - felt too thick and dry. I don't eat much pork so maybe the sauce it comes with would've saved it.. Dan Dan noodles also weren't as flavorful as I had hoped, was just ok in my view. Lot of options on the menu though so would be open to coming back to try other things! Did seem pretty authentic. read more

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Having tried Chez Xue located in Foster City, it had come to my attention that the owners actually started their parent restaurant, wonderful, located in Millbrae a few years before. With a larger variety of items, I wanted to stop by and check out what they had to offer. I arrived at the restaurant around 1PM on a Friday afternoon to find a empty dining room. This seemed to be irregular judging from the amount of reviews here on Yelp, so perhaps weekday lunch is the best time to come without having to wait. For this meal, I noticed that the Boiling Hot Fish Fillets was one of the more popular items, so I decided to order one order which cost about 35 dollars at the time of this review. Looking at the dish, the portion size was HUGE. For one, the dish was served in a large silver bowl and easily had about 30 thick pieces of fish or more inside. Along with this, the bowl had pieces of chopped onions and chili peppers, cabbage, tofu, chunks of bean sprouts, and a large amount of broth. Definitely do not order this by yourself unless you plan to split it up into multiple meals to-go. And to this point, bring some people with you to finish this bowl. It's a lot. For $36 in the Millbrae area, it might seem to be expensive at first. But even after splitting this dish among 3 people, it lasted for two more meals afterwards. This said, price to portion is a steal. Of anything I can say about the taste, I wish it was more spicy! The broth was rich with spices and tasted pretty spicy, but I expected a tad more! Nonetheless, the broth made the fish taste spicy and made the meat very moist. Texture-wise, the fish was very soft and easily melted in the mouth. The fish itself did not appear to taste seasoned or marinated. But because it was drenched in broth, it did not matter. As for the tofu and cabbage, I found both to taste similar to the fish. But because they were all included inside the broth, it made sense for them to taste spicy as well. After trying wonderful's Boiling Hot Fish Fillets, I knew that I would be back for more. There is something about their food that screams "home-made"! Perhaps it could be because of the simplicity of the dish, or maybe it was the warm service. But nonetheless, there is a reason why wonderful has so many great reviews here on Yelp. Of anything I can say though, be aware that wonderful requires a mandatory service charge of 7% when taking out or 18% when dining in. But in all, wonderful definitely earns its title with a very high 5 star rating. Very wonderful, wonderful. read more

wonderful - Boiling Hot Fish Fillets - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

this michelin-guided restaurant is so quaint and unassuming -- but once you sit down for a taste, you'll know it's not your average chinese restaurant. their specialty "smork," or smoked pork, is unlike any pork dish i've had before and totally worth a try. it had a unique flavorful chewiness that, when tossed with the softer deep-fried tofu, made for a complete, harmonious dish. i was even impressed with the tofu -- for something deep-fried, it felt light and not too oily. it was the green onion pancake, however, that stole the show for me. the taste reminded me of a scallion man tou (chinese steamed bun), and i've been thinking about it and craving it ever since. not only did they put a creative spin on the prep and presentation of a pancake, but they made it more hearty while cutting out the extra oil. it's honestly genius -- and freaking delicious. i was so glad it was so generously portioned as well. what a wonderful experience indeed! read more

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I order the hand pulled noodles with beef. The service was good and quick, I think the price was a little high. I can say it was good. read more

wonderful - Hand cut noodles with beef spicy - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Wonderful is a Michelin guide restaurant serving casual Chinese/Hunan cuisine. They have a wide selection of dishes and spicy food at a higher than average price (this is a non-tipping institution). Service was proactive and quick. The green onion buns and hand pulled noodles were the stand out dishes. Overall, Wonderful doesn't compromise on taste and flavor. Would come back. read more

wonderful - Green Onion Pancake - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

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I love the food, service and the atmosphere. This is a great place to bring together friends.

Wonderful is a delightful spot that lives up to its name. The restaurant offers a diverse menu featuring a range of flavorful dishes, each beautifully presented. The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a great place for both casual meals and special occasions. The flavors were vibrant and well-balanced, showcasing a blend of traditional and innovative elements. Really enjoyed the hunan steamed egg, as well as the sole, tofu, chili under the steamed specials; generous amount of fish and not overly spicy. Whether you're a fan of classic dishes or looking to try something new, Wonderful provides a great variety of options. It's definitely a place to check out if you're in the Millbrae area and looking for a memorable meal. read more

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Some friends live in the area and recommended this place for lunch and we went as a group of about 8 people. This place seems like it's better for groups of 2-4 but luckily they had a space in the front for us where we combined several tables together. Everything was very tasty here. It seemed like everyone orders the scallion pancake but it seems much more like a scallion bread like the ones you get at chinese bakeries but slightly differently because of the way they cut it and serve it. It's a very good filler so if you have a lot of people and very hungry people then that's a good choice. There was one beef dish we ordered that seemed like the onion ratio was really high compared to the rest of the dish but luckily I'm a fan of stir fried white onions. The dishes I enjoyed the most were the green beans and tofu dishes we ordered. A bit on the smaller side place but has a lot of parking and a good spot with a local feel to it too! read more

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We came as a group of 6 for dinner this past Sunday at wonderful. A huge factor to why we had such a wonderful (ha) dinner was because of the great service. Our waitress gave great recommendations, was always checking to make sure our glasses were full, and even offered small complimentary dishes pre-dinner that would go well with the alcohol we were drinking. For food, I'm glad we had a large group because we could try so many dishes. We got the green onion pancake, which is different from the Taiwanese style of green onion pancake. It had so many layers of dough and green onions and was a perfect complement to our spicy dishes. The spicy fish filets was huge, with so much more fish than other restaurants we've tried. I loved the smokiness of the smork with dried tofu, and was so happy to see a gizzard with pickled green beans dish. I ate way more rice than I would've liked, but it's hard not to when eating Hunan food. Definitely recommend coming to wonderful when you have a big group and are craving something spicy. Parking isn't bad on the streets or in the lots in Millbrae. We'll definitely be back soon! read more

So my wife wouldn't shut up about wanting good authentic Chinese food. This was definitely a different type of Chinese food that I am used to. The lady who appeared to be running the show was extremely nice and helpful. My wife ordered the smork fried rice, orange chicken, cilantro beef, scallion pancake. Plus complimentary tea. The food came out pretty quick. Time to eat. I was very impressed with the orange chicken and the cilantro beef. Those were the best plates. I didn't eat the pancakes due to the onions and the smork fried rice wasn't impressive. My kids did love the fried rice and the pancakes. So apparently those were also winning plates. Everyone there was super nice and very attentive to our needs. I felt very welcomed. Side note, they do charge an 18% charge however they do NOT accept tips. Weird I know. That is basically a tip unless the owners are not sharing with the multiple wait and cooking staff. read more

wonderful - Was the orange chicken. I forgot to take the picture before we scarfed it down. - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Not wonderful at all..very heavy-handed with salt, everything tasted the same...for all the hub-bub, was expecting more..even the service was lacking. We were a large group (11 people) that showed up fairly early to a mostly empty restaurant and the staff all stood around not knowing how to accommodate us until one of us asked if we could put some tables together. read more

Good eats here! First time tonite; had the kabocha saute, smoke pork tofu, and the cilantro beef with celery. All were prepared less to no spice and tasted very well indeed. Hot tea is fine. $94 with tax and tip. Decor: nice, clean and low key; excellent room ventilation. Service: good. Nice touch: ask for water and you get what must be filtered water and it's so good. read more

All the food we ordered tasted sooo goood! Will definitely come back and this time i'll bring my family with me. They have to try this place. Nice ambiance and place is clean too. The server was so nice and they serve fast. My new favorite! read more

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18% automatic tip for dine in. 7% surcharge for take out That being said the server was great. Very attentive. The food was somewhat average to slightly above average. I felt like it could have more spices be a bit saltier or more flavorful. The cilantro beef was their special and pretty good. The beef is thinly sliced though unlike Mongolian beef. Hot and sour soup was average to me. It could have been a bit more flavorful. Baby bok Choy in garlic sauce was above average Eggplant in garlic sauce was below average. Most of the item was missing that umami factor for me. But overall not bad. I wasnt a fan of being automatically charged a tip. parking is on the streets. Small narrow interior. Food tasted clean. Inside was clean. read more

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This place has amazing Hunan style meals!! My friends and I are so happy we stumbled in here. First let me say their boiled fish in chili oil IS HUGE. They do not skimp out on the amount of fish. When it arrived we thought the kitchen got our order wrong and sent out two! I'm just going to name out the standouts and must haves: boiled fish on chili oil, green onion pancake, cilantro beef, sliced minced pork and the gizzard pickles beans. The service was also great, our waitress recommended some of the dishes above and they did not disappoint. We will definitely be back. read more

wonderful - Boiling Hot Fish Fillets - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California