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

Wonderful in Millbrae is exactly what its name suggests -- a wonderful experience, not just in food but in atmosphere. The moment you walk in, the warm lighting, elegant décor, and lively buzz of conversation set the tone. It feels like the perfect mix of modern Chinese dining and cozy family comfort. The space is inviting without being crowded, and it creates an atmosphere that makes every meal feel like a special occasion. Pair that ambience with authentic, flavorful dishes -- from the aromatic Cilantro Beef to the rich Boiling Hot Fish Fillets and perfectly prepared vegetables -- and you've got one of the Bay Area's true dining gems. Whether you're here for a casual dinner or celebrating with family, the ambience makes the food taste even better. read more

There is something extremely satisfying about this food. I can't really put my finger on it. I haven't actually dined in the restaurant itself, but got this for take out several times. The most recent time, the dishes that were stand out were the Numbing Boiling Fish Fillets, General Tso Chicken, eggplant and green beans, and smork fried rice. I loved all their dishes in different ways. Again, there's some X factor in the food that is just amazingly satisfying. I feel a little sad the restaurant is so far from the city, but it's a great option for when we go down to the Peninsua for a dinner party or whatnot! read more

Goood goood Asian food in a while!!! Must be why they are Michelin star grade. Love everything they have. I just wish they keep the prices a lil low read more

wonderful - God Godfather's Fried Ricefather - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

I came around 6:30pm on a Thursday night. Parking can be a little difficult around this area. Surprisingly, it was fairly packed but we didn't have to wait and was led to a table immediately. It has a casual atmosphere and people were chatting freely. The hostess was attentive and the food came out super quickly. We ordered mild spicy for all the dishes and it was just a tad too spicy for me so next time I'll ask for no spice. The eggplant was delicious. Im definitely going to be ordering this dish for take out. The smork in the fried rice seemed a bit moist for what it's supposed to be and the rice was a bit bland. I used the sauce from the eggplant dish to add some flavor. For the iron pot tender beef, there was a good ratio of beef to veggies. We didn't know what the ants climbing the tree dish was until it came out. Its pork with glass noodles, the flavor was also quite average. I would come back again. read more

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Food is good as always but parking is a pain for takeout. That's not the reason for 3 stars. I don't know what service they think they are providing but they charge a 7% service fee for takeouts. That's code for tips. If I'm not eating in store and am doing takeout, I should not have to pay a mandatory tip! They don't provide eating utensils or napkins either. read more

wonderful - Automatic tip for takeouts, tf?? - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

Friends got me on to this place, and I'm hooked. I always want this place when I visiting the area. I also got the fish togo one time, and it was still massive! My fav dish is the cilantro beef, also Wonderful's got me into loving lotus root. read more

Pouring rain when we arrived so no wait despite it being 11am on Sunday. Within 30 minutes the restaurant was full. The place is really nice, clean, efficient. Service was brisk. Not complaining but just know that you aren't likely to get questions answered if you need explanations of the menu or its items. Easiest to just do your own research on Yelp and take a look at other peoples' pictures before you come in. Three of us ordered two dishes plus the steamed green onion pancakes and it was a lot of food for a lunch. Being unfamiliar with the food, we were confused by the small dish of ground pork set on our table before our food arrived -- which was exactly the same meat as the sauce for our noodles. We couldn't decide if it was related to the noodles which we ordered or something provided/gifted to the table? We ended up dumping it on the noodles (since it was the same) and then the server came refilled the small bowl with even more meat. We were all so confused but it was delicious so no complaints! read more

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I was shocked by how efficient they are. One waitress, 15 minutes food to table, and no wait during lunch time. I recommend for a nice but casual family styled meal. read more

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This is a phenomenal Hunan-style Chinese restaurant. The place isn't that big in size and there's limited seating so prepare to possibly wait a bit. I couldn't wait to try their hot boil fish filets; the fish is super tender and melts in your mouth. The fish is soaked in this garlic chili oil along with tofu, cabbage, and bean sprouts. The broth is pretty spicy; my tongue at times went numb but it was still delicious. We also loved the eggplant with garlic sauce. The eggplant is soft and cooked perfectly. It paired great with the fish dish. I also recommend ordering the godfather noodles. The hand-pulled noodles are soft and has that authentic texture where it's slightly chewy. The minced meat with green bell peppers and spices was perfect for this dish. I'd definitely want to come back again. I want to try more of their food! This place is awesome. My Video Review: IG: @theprominentpalate read more

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Some of the best Chinese food I've had in a long time! Everything, from the pot stickers to the cilantro beef. Fabulous!!

One of my go-to Sichuan spots and favorite place on Broadway Millbrae. I was very surprised that all the prices bumped up significantly since the last time I visited, but I still believe that the taste and quantity justify the shift. The fish and tofu specialty dish is still the main reason I go - I suggest ordering it the moment you sit because it takes the longest to prep. The godfather noodles are also a staple, and the hand pulled noodles are necessary. Those two dishes alone are enough to satisfy a family of 3-4. Very spacious with nice thematic booths to fill the back of the long restaurant. There is also a wuInt outdoor dining area, but I rarely see them using it. It does feel a little short staff, with only two servers leading to long waits to order. But otherwise, still a positive experience and will remain one of my Bay area faves. read more

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Great tasting and you can get very authentic northern Chinese style dishes. You basically tell them what you want and they will even make it if it's not on the menu. Pretty much one lady runs the front and she's super friendly and remembers you. read more

Award winning restaurant, distinct from other Hunan and Szechuan restaurants. Cilantro beef: very thinly sliced beef, almost like a tenderloin in texture but different. Tastes like a baking soda or mango enzyme tenderized beef but very tender but not mushy. V. hard to replicate. The tenderized beef absorbs more flavor. One of the best sellers. Very distinct. Onion bread: fluffy. Different with layers. Not replicated in any other bay area restaurant I have seen. Almost every table orders this. Northern style = bread, south=rice. Bok choy w/ shitake. not on menu. Order some veggie to cut the spice levels. Winter melon soup with pork rib: WM cooked perfectly. Not mushy. Good light broth flavor from the ribs. Used to cut the spice. Godfather noodles: spicy and salty. Very distinct. Not overpowered with fermented bean sauce; meaty. hard to pin down the taste. Impossible to replicate at home. Many layers of flavor. One of the signature dishes. Freshly made noodles. Chewy. Back of the throat spicy vs. burning tongue spicy. Large menu try the steamed fish special. This is very distinct from the other Hunan restaurants who have a common menu of deep fried chili chicken, chili fish, etc.. read more

Stopped in with my cousin one rainy afternoon after he picked me up from the airport. It was quiet inside and there was plenty of seating available. We sat by the window in the front. We ordered the Smork with Leeks and the Boiling Hot Fish Fillets. We were served some hot tea as well--a must-have for the weather. The smork was as advertised--smoky and flavorful. A perfect contrast to the leeks! The fish was tender and spicy. I was so glad that these were our picks that day! But I have a feeling you can't go wrong with their options. read more

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

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Came back to have brunch again. Service is always attentive and very warm people. We ordered 3 things. Eggplant with garlic sauce is a go- to. Smoke with leeks is new to me. But super flavorful and delicious. Highly recommend. If you like tofu you will like the iron skillet tofu with onions. Came up sizzling hot! We have to come back for sure. read more

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Only 3 for dinner and we were lucky seated without a wait but it was crowded. This is my second time eating at Wonderful because my grandson likes Hunan dishes. Still think this restaurant is pricey especially when they automatically charge 18% tip no matter how many people? We ordered Eggplant & String Beans, Ma Po Tofu and Spicy Lamb & Cilantro. 3 dishes, plus 18% service was $82. Overall the dishes and service were good. Restaurant was crowded and tables were very close together. read more

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Delicious piping hot food, friendly quick service in a cozy, but busy little restaurant just down the street from us. Our go to's are Cilantro Beef Garlic Broccoli Orange Chicken !!! read more

I wouldn't call this place "Wonderful" just yet, but more like "okay." My date and I were the first to arrive at 5pm and shared the mapo tofu and Mao's pork belly. The mapo tofu was good and had a little (not much) of the "ma" or numbing spice. Again, the Mao's pork belly was just okay. There were some chewy parts and some very tender parts as well. Overall it's a cute place. Someday I'll try to make it back and give this place another try. read more

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I really love their food but I knocked a star because this place has really gotten outrageously expensive. I love their cilantro celery beef but it's $25! It's cilantro, celery and tiny shredded pieces of beef, I just can't justify the $25 price tag. And their chili fried chicken it's SO GOOD but it's $20 and the portion used to be bigger, now there's a lot of chili but much less chicken. Even though they are super expensive, every time I order take out it's close to $100, I will still be eating there because I just love their food. read more

My friend is very picky with Chinese food and he said this is one of the few he approves of. I was definitely impressed, it's high quality authentic food! The garlic eggplant was 10/10 amazing. We also got the boiling fish which they're well known for, and it was really good. The Lamb Cilantro was also great. Everything seemed a bit pricey, 4 dishes was over $100 (the boiling fish was $42) but they included tax and gratuity and the fish was a massive portion. It was enough for 4-5 people so at least portion sizes were good! read more

Came here based on a friends recommendation (and knowing it's on the Michelin guide!) and WOW. The food blew us away. We did family style with a mix of pescatarian dishes and not one disappointed. There were plenty open tables when we went on a Sunday around 6 pm, but not sure how crowded it gets on Friday and Saturday nights. Ambience is not overly fancy, very laid back and nice with some more private tables in the back. Service was excellent and our first dish was out within 5 minutes of ordering! Dishes that we got: Dan Dan noodles (vegetarian)- 5/5, so flavorful with excellent numbing spice Bok Choy and Mushrooms- 5/5- also incredible, a nice touch of veggies to complement otherwise relatively vegetable-less dishes. Super flavorful. Hot boiled fish- 6/5- SO good I cannot stop thinking about this dish- fish was so tender and delicious, and sauce was so good you wanted to drink it. Mapo tofu- 5/5- so bomb with the Sichuan spice but I've had equivalently good versions of this dish at other places in the bay so would not necessarily drive here just for this. But I repeat, was bomb. There's also a free parking lot right next door (with EV chargers!) as well as street parking for those driving out from the city. Wish this place was closer but honestly 1000% worth the trek from SF. Already planning my next trip there. read more

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I was craving spicy food that day so we went to wonderful. We ordered the boiling fish. The portion is huge so we didn't order anything else. However, the food is not authentic. The moment she served the fish, i found out that there was no garlic on top, then i know it's not gonna be authentic. And the fish on top has no flavor at all. I think they just boil the fish with water and put them on top. Im very disappointed in this dish :/ does not recommend ordering it. read more

wonderful - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

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Has automatic 18% tip. Too expensive. Food looks good and taste so so. Food comes very quick. Nice environment. Wok fried dish is better. Would not recommend noodles. read more

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My family and I went during Christmas. There were available tables when we sat down. The food came out extremely slow, wait was around 45 minutes after ordering. They were too busy with online orders rather than serving the tables in the store. Food was mid at best, nothing outstanding. There's an 18% gratuity regardless of table size. This is probably because they know the service is slow but didn't want to miss out on tips. Owner needs to have more servers especially during holidays. There was a single server the entire time! Poor lady was running around the whole time. read more

Had the iron pot beef- really good. Mapo tofu with pork, better eaten there than for take out, ants climbing tree was good, and the green onion pancake is more like a slightly toasted steamed bun. The winter melon and pork soup had a nice delicate and rich flavor. The chili oil fish was huge! Took home leftovers and ate it 3 more times! Good solid food. read more

I'm sure you've read enough reviews saying this place is "wonderful". I'd say this place is awesome and authentic and I'd definitely come back. We got some deep fried pork intestines, smork with bamboo, and godfather noodles. The intestines had just the right amount of seasoning and there wasn't a big fried taste. The smork was delicious and made me reminiscent of other smoked pork I've had in the past. Godfather noodles were filling and not too oily. Portions were reasonable and my group of 3 were full, but not stuffed which is where you wanna be. I'll be back to try out more dishes with a bigger group of people next time. read more

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Wonderful is the name of a Chinese restaurant in Milbrae near SFO. When we fly at SFO, we always manage to eat here. It is small but provide high quality food of Hunan style. read more

wonderful - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

Good food, clean and friendly service. This is my 2nd time here and it did not disappoint. Flavors were prominent and portions are generous. Especially if you order the fish dishes. Most everything here is deliciously made and fresh, but the numbing spicy lamb is a must try! I'm not one to fawn over vegetables, but their eggplant dish was delicious though tad on a sweeter side. Definitely a stable in the Milbrae area. read more

Great good and great service. They should use a more Chinese sounding name, because they sell authentic Chinese food.

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK IN!!! YOU GET A FREE GLASS OF ICE WATER!!! Though I don't think we got water, it was just ice... Gonna write this one off as: NEVER would've found this place on my own, and thank golly for friends who know stuff that I don't and are willing to share. And ya know what, thank golly for me, for having an open mind and willingness to accept and try new things. I guess I am kind of awesome, aren't I? :D Hoooooo, I kid, I kid! The food here was awesome! The service was fun, dude was chill, food came out quickly, cuz you know I ain't trying to wait long periods of food. I mean, if I wasn't hungry, why would I be at a restaurant? I don't know that I'll be back, just due to location, but I might. I dunno. I'd have to already be there. LuvYou! read more

wonderful - What do we got...some meat stuff. Some veggies. Some sorta bread thing. Tea? Eggplant String Beans? - Chinese Near Me - Millbrae, California

PSA: 7% SERVICE CHARGE FOR TAKE OUT AND 18% FOR DINE IN. I was surprised to see automatic 7% service charge for my phone order. The service and food is generally good, but every dish is a tad bit too salty for me. They have first mover advantage for being one of the first successful mainland chinese restaurants in the area but much competition has sprung up since and others certainly don't charge all these service fees. read more

This place is just OK. There was nothing wrong with it but there are also better Chinese places in the surrounding area! I did order some things that are not necessarily their specialty or popular items so maybe that was my bad too. From their site it seems that the smoked pork is their specialty and I did also see a lot of people ordering the green onion pancake (which looked more like a fluffy bao and less like the flaky pan fried type) NOTES Orange chicken was more "orangey" than I was expecting. I would ask for sauce on the side I did order beef noodle soup which is not really their specialty. (Got it for the kids) Just OK. Eggplant was solid. Got 'ants climbing on a tree' or something noodle dish which was like a potato noodle with ground beef bits (hence the ANTS on the tree). Pretty much like japchae noodles with ground beef but definitely nowhere as good as japchae lol a bit disappointing but I was mostly curious what it was. read more

Tried three dishes: Mapo tofu (3/5): relatively plain with little spice or numbing peopers Smork and cauliflower (3/5): wasn't the biggest fan of Smork - kind of dry, as you might expect from days of smoking Beef and onion skillet (5/5): juicy and oily and delicious. celery gave a nice crunch. Would definitely order again! read more

Our second time here, but I don't remember the first. Their food here is tasty and the service was decent given they were under staff when we walked in. We sat outside under the sun with an umbrella over head. It was definitely comfortable. My favorite was the mapo tofu, and the cilantro beef! Otherwise, the green onion cake was ok, just pretty to look at. The fried rice was flavorful but my son was not accustomed to this style of fried rice. Overall, the environment was comfy, food was good! We will be back. read more

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This location is perfect, as it's right amongst the other, small businesses on Broadway Street in Millbrae. The service is extremely polite and receptive to offering suggestions. I asked for some suggestions on their specialties, and my waitress was happy to give me a detailed explanation on the different options and what she believed to be their best menu items. The food met the expectations set and the prices were reasonable. I had a fantastic dinner here. read more

YUM! The Dan Dan noodles have peppercorn and make your mouth slightly numb in the best way. The eggplant was my favorite dish. Couldn't get enough of it. The green onion pancake surprised us-- we weren't really a fan of it. I think a menu with more pictures could have prevented this. The kung Pao chicken tasted more like orange chicken. The sauces were very flavorful. Service was very kind, wait was perhaps ~15-20 minutes for 3 of us. Very close to the airport, and lovely setting. read more

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