50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Alamo

“Alamo Palace has been my favorite Chinese restaurant for over 30 years. The food has always been consistently delicious, the portions are generous, and the staff makes you feel like family every time you walk in.

What I love most is that it’s a small family-run business that truly cares about their customers and the local community. In a world full of chain restaurants, places like this are special and deserve support. You can tell they take pride in what they do, and that’s probably why they’ve had loyal customers like me for decades.

If you’re looking for authentic, consistently great Chinese food with friendly service and a hometown feel, this is the spot. Highly recommend supporting this local gem!“

“Best Chinese food in Contra Costa County. Totally Authentic Sezchuan style. A must try for anyone who loves great flavors.“

“This is a family owned restaurant, the food and services was so great, they have lunch special all day for 14.99 steamed rice, vegetables spring rolls & salad you can’t beat that. I tried the fried chicken cake and some garlic mussels, very tasty! The place is clean and very welcoming. I would totally become their number one customer after the services“

“I love their beef noodles! And the meat is not too bad - not chewy/fatty. Could use extra veggies or add a little more but otherwise it's ok. The morning silog are great! My daughter loves bangus so she orders bangus silog. We can't order bangus anywhere else (main stream restaurant) so this a treat for her. Breakfast has limited time so make sure to get there before it ends. My daughter and I order sesame balls to take home and eats halohalo for dessert (summer time treat) afterwards. We also order taho for winter treat to finished off our visit. This store is like a fast food place - first you order and pay for your food at the counter. Then wait for your food to call in and enjoy your food either eat-in or take out. Just like any other fast food restaurants.
This review/comment is based on my personal experience and not meant to cause any harm or malicious intent.
I recommend for you to try it“

“Tried their spicy hot pot (Mao Cai) today and it was amazing! Generous portions, super fresh ingredients, and the broth was flavorful without being too greasy. You can adjust the spice level to your taste, which I really liked. The staff were friendly and even offered me a free drink — nice touch! Definitely a go-to spot if you’re craving something authentic and satisfying.“

“Excellent! Tonight was one of the best meals we’ve had here and are so happy to be able to continue to support the restaurant. So thank you for some of the most fresh best tasting Chinese food in Walnut Creek!“

“Excellent restaurant. Had the braised beef noodle soup. GET IT! Staff friendly. Food tasty. Properly priced. I expected a “typical” Chinese restaurant experience. I expected a typical offering. Mostly soups with some rice dishes. Pleasantly surprised by the menu. Thank you.“

“Really solid dumpling spot in downtown Walnut Creek. Dumpling Hours has more of a casual, old-school local restaurant vibe, which I personally liked. It is not the kind of place that feels super fancy or overly polished, but that actually made it feel more authentic and comfortable to me.

The food was the best part. The xiao long bao were juicy and flavorful, and I really enjoyed the larger dumplings as well. They were filling without feeling too heavy, and they had that satisfying handmade dumpling texture. One dish that stood out more than I expected was the wood ear mushroom salad. It was fresh, light, and had a nice texture that balanced really well with the dumplings.

Service was pretty typical for a busy dim sum-style restaurant: straightforward, quick, and not overly chatty, but totally fine for the type of place it is. I actually don’t mind that when the food comes out hot and the meal moves smoothly.

Overall, I liked the local feel of the restaurant and would definitely come back when I’m in the mood for xiao long bao and dumplings. It is a nice option to have in Walnut Creek, especially if you want something casual, comforting, and different from the usual downtown restaurant choices.“

“I'm here on vacation every winter. Lulu's is one of our favorite stops and we patronize it on a consistent basis. Unfortunately (for me) last night I deviated from my norm and ordered the London broil. It was over cooked (I requested medium) and I struggled through it. My appetizer was fine and my friends were delighted with their selections. Sometimes things simply don't meet expectations- I'm good and will plan to continue patronizing Lulu's“

“Very tasty food, and super friendly stuff!!“

“This place has delicious food at reasonable prices and is reliable and consistent for over 20 years. I had the black bean chicken and the sauce is so flavorful and comforting with steamed rice. The hot and sour soup is super yummy. Highly recommend.“

“Excellent house-made noodles!“

“I had a craving for a good old fashioned Chinese lunch special. You know the ones that include maybe some soup if you're lucky rice and one entree. I saw this place when I had a few minutes to myself. I went in and ordered not expecting much but it was absolutely delicious! The soup was hot and sour soup which is one of my favorites. It was incredibly well done and then I had kung pao shrimp with stir fried rice. The rice was okay. Nothing special but my God the kung pao shrimp? The shrimp were perfectly cooked and the vegetables were crisp tender and the sauce was spicy enough to catch your attention without burning out your stomach or your throat“

“It's a very well known restaurant, with very tasty delicious dishes .
Loved the Garlic Pea Sprouts ($19.95.) Tender pea sprouts stir-fried with minced garlic, offering a fresh and savory leafy green dish. Over all ...their food is so delicious and authentic.
Also the the Spicy Stir-fried Cabbage and Garlic Baby Bock Choi are so delicious. 🔥“

“Stunning experience. It is elevated modern restaurant with Chinese cuisine offers short, creative menu of craft and delicious dishes. We’ve got chili wontons as appetizer, black bean chicken and mapo tofu as entrees. Everything were delicious, full of flavors, beautifully presented. Don’t forget their take on craft cocktails! Outstanding and friendly service was on point - checked us at very right moments. Will definitely visit again. Good for both family and romantic dinners!“

“Amazing food, the portions are worth the price, the outside area is beautiful and I will always sit outside. The service is pretty good with food taking a few minutes to arrive if the restaurant isn't too busy. The servers are amazing, especially Anthony. He is always very enthusiastic and kind. Best service out there.“

“You can never go wrong with Ming's!

I've been here for their lunch special a half-dozen times over the past year, and it's been consistently excellent. Great price for the amount of food, and every entree I have ordered has been great, especially the spicy eggplant with tofu. The portions are very generous too - my wife and I always end up bringing home leftovers.

My family and I often order takeout for dinner here as well, and again, have never been disappointed. Everything is exceptionally fresh - the veggie and seafood options are my favorites.“

“Been going here for 20 years. Never a bad meal!“

“Lightning fast and consistently piping hot, this is our go-to for fresh and tasty Chinese takeout. The Mu Shu Chicken, BBQ Pork Fried Rice, and Mongolian Beef are family favorites, but we have honestly never been disappointed with anything else we've tried. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a delicious meal delivered in record time.“

“The food was good as usual. It was not very busy for a Sunday but the staff looked tired and not very enthusiastic. They should enforce dress codes for servers. The floors were sticky when you walk into the restaurant. The water glassed were plastic instead of glass. The restaurant needs deep cleaning and freshen up the atmospher. You can see all the storage freezers when sitting in the dining room when they can be hidden with a decor curtain or a trifold divider. They don't bring the bill to the table or accept payment at the table only at the cashier which is weird for a sit down facility“

“The best service ever. Delicious food. 💯 recommend“

“This place is hands down one of the best Chinese food I’ve had in CA. Taste and flavor is there and food is very fresh. I don’t understand why there’s bad reviews because it doesn’t reflect what I’ve had here. There’s just one guy serving tables here, so service can take a bit when they’re busy. But it’s worth it. Don’t miss out because you see a few bad reviews. In the Bay Area over all, most Chinese food tastes so watered down and lacks flavor. This place is great.“

“Excellent service and the food was delicious.“

“My #1 favorit neighbor restaurant. Good food, good service and reasonable price
Perfect place for family and friends together without cooking stresses. The chefs are amazing and flexible. We 6 friends did our own special orders. The turnout was so delicious!!!
Highly recommend.“

“I had their General Tso's chicken with a side of steamed rice, and it was super good! The amount was enough to fill up up and I still have about a lunch portion left.

Definitely plan on coming back. You know a place is good when you're willing to drive 30 minutes to eat there.“

“Nice atmosphere but the best part is the food. Great selection with some hard to find items. They definitely know how to spice the food - can’t be beat“

“As a family we’ve ordered superior Chinese food from Nanking even before it was NanKing when it was Uncle Wu’s. Never disappointed until tonight. All food we received was cold even the rice. Little flavor as well. Very cold making the special evening not enjoyable and we live one mile from them.“

“Delicious food! We had the soup dumplings, fried potstickers, cucumber salad and Dan Dan noodles. Everything was wonderfully flavored and a joy to eat! Great service, a cozy laid back ambiance - I look forward to coming back and trying more dishes!“

“They have good food here and they still open“

“I LOVE this restaurant. The food just gets better and better. Every time we add something new to our order, we fall in love with more dishes. I love Chinese food and am super picky. So to have been able to find this gem has made me and myFamily super happy! Sunday movie nights are filled with yummyChinese food and a good show/movie!“

“My personal favorite dish is their House special pan fried noodles. The portion of this was insane, this itself can feed 4 people. Love the vegetables, squid, shrimp,…. on top of the noodles. The toppings are cooked with this slightly thick sauce which drenches the fried noodle making it some parts of it crunchy and some of it soft/soggy. I grew up eating this dish and so I’m almost always ordering this dish.

My second favorite dish is their honey walnut shrimp. This is always a hit at every family dinner I have and so I just had to order it. Their shrimp had a bite to it and a bouncy texture. It was cooked perfectly.

Everything we ordered:
- $20.95 Honey Walnut Shrimps
- $25.95 Beef cubes and scallop with teriyaki sauce
- $24.95 Pickled dried vegetables/Braised pork belly with sweet potato leaves
- $20.95 House special pan fried noodles
- $19.95 Salt and pepper pork chops
- $9.95 Marinated tofu“

“I absolutely love this place! The food is authentic and flavor is on point! The workers are friendly. I highly recommend this Chinese Restaurant!“

“My new favorite spot! Everything we ordered was excellent and super fresh, fast and friendly service too!“

“Part of the ten seconds noodles chain. Food is good and like the ones in other ten seconds noodles place.

It would be great if they can allow us choose soup base+ protein. I know it’s a very American dining concept but can certain provide more flexibility.“

“Don't be fool by it's appearance. It used to be you can dine in before pandemic. However,they offer to go only. Food is very tasty ,and you get a good portion for a decent price. Lunch rice plate is around $9:00,is served until 3:00pm. Credit card accepted. Let's support this tiny place with good food ,good price by a good family always with a smile.??❤️

Parking: Parking ar rear with limited space,but you always can find street parking.“

“Thank you Evie and all the staff for making our boys grad night dinner so special!! If you have not tried this place out you need too!! Amazing suchi and yummy Tao Tacos!!“

“Always such good food with so many choices. Always very friendly staff as well. Love eating here“

“Best wonton soup outside of Oakland. Love that I can get good dim sum and Walnut Creek too. It's delicious for takeout as well as sharing lots of different things with friends while dining in person. So glad you are here in Walnut Creek!“

“I travel a lot for work and love Chinese restaurants. This one one is superb.
Pros
Great location
Great atmosphere
Very authentic
Delicious kung pao chicken(definitely recommend)
Great sweet and sour soup and salad!
Great price for the lunch special.
Very clean and great interior.

I wish most mom and pop places followed this interior design, it’s beautiful

Cons
Can’t think of any!!!!!

Will come here again when in the area! I recommend you try it.“

“The taste is very good, I will go there again next time.“

“We were visiting a friend in Moraga and stopped by for dinner. Based on the recommendations, we ordered seafood soup, salt and pepper fish, and asparagus chicken. We were very pleased and all the dishes were excellent. Service was wonderful and attentive. Highly recommended.“

“Excellent place to meet up with friends and family to have a great time with yummy food“

“We Dine In and order Take Out from this restaurant and have for many years. Our favorites are Egg Rolls, Won Ton Soup, Sweet and Sour Pork, Broccoli Beef, Cashew Nut Chicken, Mu Shu Chicken, And Combination Chow Mein. The portions are large; we usually take some food home. Service is excellent. The restaurant is very clean and bright.

Parking: Park in front of restaurant and in free parking lot.“

“We stopped by China Wall Buffet recently and had a great experience. The service was friendly from the moment we walked in, and the atmosphere felt comfortable and welcoming. The buffet was well-stocked and the selection looked fresh and appetizing.

Everything we tried was enjoyable, and the staff kept the dining area clean and inviting throughout our visit. It’s definitely a spot worth coming back to, and we left feeling satisfied. Worth the trip.“

“Very authentic cantonese and other chinese food. There is only one woman working at the counter doing table service and making drinks, which was very impressive and she did excellent service. The yogurt drinks with purple rice were my favorite. We got the crispy noodle with chicken, which was great and not too oily. Everyone seemed to be getting the clay pot and the hand shredded chicken so we have to go back to try that. They also do a fun nine dessert sampler that let us try a lot of things. Great experience, will be back again!“

“‘Ono grinds at a great price 🍹“

“Been going to this restaurant for years! Our favorite by the way. Friendly owners, service and home delivery.🥡🥢“

“I ordered the Mu Shu Pork on Christmas. It was the, dare I say, the best Mu Shu Pork I’ve had in several years. It was fresh, tasty and fulfilling. It was take out where the food sometimes loses its taste and freshness. This was not the case.
I gave 5 stars on atmosphere even though I realize it does not apply in this instance, but, when I’ve been in there, the atmosphere was good.
I’ve yet to have a bad meal here.“

“Went her last night with my family. Second time I had it. First time I had it delivered to my house this time we ate there. It was DELICIOUS 🤤 both times. So happy I live walking distance to my new favorite Chinese restaurant ❗️“

“Came for lunch. The congee and rice noodles were very good. The chow fun was just meh. The service was good but the plastic dishes and bowls and paper cups for tea really cheapen the experience. I’ll come back to try the dim sum next time. We come to the shopping center a lot to eat at the other places and was surprised to have just noticed this place. It’s on the backside of the mall. They have been open for 2 years but their sign is now up and more visible.“