As a real Chinese who has lived in Beijing for four years, the homemade Zha Jiang noodle here is extremely terrible. The sauce is tooooooo salty! Besides, it’s not separated from those vegetables. I also noticed that all the cooks here are not Chinese. They are just making fake Chinese food to earn money from those people who have never tried the authentic delicious Chinese food. I highly recommend you guys to try other restaurants.
The hot and sour soup is the best, as are the Vietnamese egg rolls!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot and Sour Soup
Ana Mason
We haven't had such a great meal in a long while! Mail Tai was superb!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
My Precious
Great food, but service could be much much
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Honey Walnut Prawns, Shanghai Garlic Noodles, Kirin Beef and Sesame Chicken, Tofu Cabbage, Hot and Sour Soup, Manchurian Beef, Steamed Dumplings
Lauren Slack
My husband I adore this place. I almost always get the lychee martini and the lemon pepper prawns. Pure delight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shanghai Garlic Noodles, Pot Stickers 6, Tan Tan Noodles, Lemon Chicken
Rima Denning
I like eating there, food is delicious and good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lingling
This place falls into the okay category for me. It's not your typical Chinese restaurant, and it's not exactly fusion either. The food is decent overall, with some dishes aligning with traditional Chinese flavors while others don't quite hit the mark.Service is fine, and the food is just okay—nothing remarkable. There's nothing that makes me eager to return; it lacks that special something to set it apart. While it's a passable choice if you're in the neighborhood, there are likely more memorable dining spots worth exploring elsewhere.
Scheria S
Our pastor introduced us to this place. Since then, we have been here for dates and group events. We also ordered take out delivery. Each time, the food has been served hot, fresh, and tastes good. Good portion sizes. Customer service is good. Would ho again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Honey Walnut Prawns, Pot Stickers 6, Lemon Chicken
Very delicious. Flavorful. Extensive menu. Fabulous tea selection. Attentive service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sasha Verhage
This is the sister restaurant (actually brothers) of the recently closed Shen Yua in Elmwood. My 10-year-old daughter and I stop by because we were craving some of the favorites.We got pork dumplings which was fantastic crunch and flavor especially with soy sauce and a little bit of chili sauce 9/10She got the lemon chicken which was classic. 9/10I got the Manchurian beef. Perfectly sauced. Not too spicy but had a nice complexity. 9.25/10 Order again- yes but try the sesame beef next time... That was one of my favorites at Shen Yua.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Rohini Kumar
This is a timeless gem of a restaurant, with unbelievable flavors that are deep and bright. The service is wonderful and has consistently been so for over ten years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shanghai Garlic Noodles
D A
Food is delicious! The place is clean with a rustic look.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley
I found this place when covid first hit and FELL IN LOVE. I literally drive from lake Berryessa to Berkeley JUST for their Shanghai garlic noodles alone! 10/10 recommend this place! Lemon chicken is to die for! The staff is always top tier and the experience when dining in is definitely worth the prices. Takeout is not poorly done either! GREAT PORTIONS!
As a real Chinese who has lived in Beijing for four years, the homemade Zha Jiang noodle here is extremely terrible. The sauce is tooooooo salty! Besides, it’s not separated from those vegetables. I also noticed that all the cooks here are not Chinese. They are just making fake Chinese food to earn money from those people who have never tried the authentic delicious Chinese food. I highly recommend you guys to try other restaurants.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Best Chinese food in the bay area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Calamari, Steamed Dumplings, Sizzling Rice Soup
The hot and sour soup is the best, as are the Vietnamese egg rolls!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot and Sour Soup
We haven't had such a great meal in a long while! Mail Tai was superb!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great food, but service could be much much
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Honey Walnut Prawns, Shanghai Garlic Noodles, Kirin Beef and Sesame Chicken, Tofu Cabbage, Hot and Sour Soup, Manchurian Beef, Steamed Dumplings
My husband I adore this place. I almost always get the lychee martini and the lemon pepper prawns. Pure delight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shanghai Garlic Noodles, Pot Stickers 6, Tan Tan Noodles, Lemon Chicken
I like eating there, food is delicious and good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place falls into the okay category for me. It's not your typical Chinese restaurant, and it's not exactly fusion either. The food is decent overall, with some dishes aligning with traditional Chinese flavors while others don't quite hit the mark.Service is fine, and the food is just okay—nothing remarkable. There's nothing that makes me eager to return; it lacks that special something to set it apart. While it's a passable choice if you're in the neighborhood, there are likely more memorable dining spots worth exploring elsewhere.
Our pastor introduced us to this place. Since then, we have been here for dates and group events. We also ordered take out delivery. Each time, the food has been served hot, fresh, and tastes good. Good portion sizes. Customer service is good. Would ho again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Honey Walnut Prawns, Pot Stickers 6, Lemon Chicken
Still one of the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Very delicious. Flavorful. Extensive menu. Fabulous tea selection. Attentive service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is the sister restaurant (actually brothers) of the recently closed Shen Yua in Elmwood. My 10-year-old daughter and I stop by because we were craving some of the favorites.We got pork dumplings which was fantastic crunch and flavor especially with soy sauce and a little bit of chili sauce 9/10She got the lemon chicken which was classic. 9/10I got the Manchurian beef. Perfectly sauced. Not too spicy but had a nice complexity. 9.25/10 Order again- yes but try the sesame beef next time... That was one of my favorites at Shen Yua.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
This is a timeless gem of a restaurant, with unbelievable flavors that are deep and bright. The service is wonderful and has consistently been so for over ten years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shanghai Garlic Noodles
Food is delicious! The place is clean with a rustic look.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I found this place when covid first hit and FELL IN LOVE. I literally drive from lake Berryessa to Berkeley JUST for their Shanghai garlic noodles alone! 10/10 recommend this place! Lemon chicken is to die for! The staff is always top tier and the experience when dining in is definitely worth the prices. Takeout is not poorly done either! GREAT PORTIONS!