50 Best Chinese Restaurants near El Cerrito

“I've recently both eaten in and picked up frozen dumplings and chive pancakes to make at home. My gut tells me they really want to be take out only based on the interior of late. Which I fine, the food is super easy to make at home and really, really good!“

“Wow. Had a great experience. Was staying at a local hotel, did my want “fat” food like fires or bread. I’m not a huge Chinese food eater, a little Panda or whatever, but this was amazing! A light crispy tempura like breading on the honey walnut chicken, the fried rice had great flavor. I can’t wait to come back.“

“Great food and we will definitely visit again“

“Delicious food at a good price; the friendliness was about a 70%—with some waitresses, you have to try to break the ice and make them smile. A recommendation: don't arrive right before closing time, because they’ll bring you the food and the bill all at once, which doesn't let you enjoy the meal at a leisurely pace.“

“You really can’t go wrong with this place. The ambiance is also quiet, simplistic yet astonishing. The cashier always has a smile on her face whenever she sees a new customer, and she carries such positivity. It's a small restaurant but a good restaurant. The sauce they use is amazing! It always blows my taste buds away, and I have high hopes for this place. I will be extremely devastated at the fact/concept of them closing down, nobody can really criticize this place without trying their food, it may take a while to receive the food but that’s what’s good about it.“

“I've been coming to Uncle Wong's for 3+ years after taking a job in Oakland. Being born and raised in San Francisco, I've had great Chinese food. Uncle Wong's is the best! May the owner is so attentive and sweet. Turn off your phone and get to Uncle Wong's right now! Note:Take Out only for now.“

“I couldn’t be happier! The food was absolutely delicious—it totally satisfied my cravings. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. On top of that, delivery was right on time, which made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend if you’re in the mood for great Chinese takeout!“

“Haven’t had Panda Express in awhile and decided to stop by. Friendly staff especially Gloria who was very kind and generous. Delicious food at a reasonable price.
Thank you again for the great team especially Gloria!
Definitely will be returning to this location.“

“We lived in HK and Singapore for over 10 years and this was by far the best dim sum we’ve had in CA. HK Lounge has all of the traditional favorites, staff is friendly and attentive, and you can make reservations. They even put a fun sparkler on my husband’s dessert for his bday.“

“Always great dim sum and dumplings.“

“California-style Cantonese cuisine! I really like the decoration style here, which always makes me feel better when dining here. The golden lotus chandelier and the gold and silver wire lamp are definitely the best decoration! 👍The pastries here are also worth mentioning! Pineapple buns, wife cakes, black sesame banana cakes with miso sugar!“

“One of my favorite restaurants in the city and the best Peking Duck I've ever had... every, anywhere. The host is amazing and all the servers are cool and super nice. If you can, seat near the chef that's cutting up the duck, watching him work is awesome.“

“I had their pot stickers variety tray! Nothing but delightful 💟“

“I tend to rate my stars mostly for food. I Had the Mongolian beef lunch. Everything came out how I hoped with a pretty good amount. The place is small, it can take a large party but I'm not sure how it is on the highest demand hours, but I got in just fine. The service was acceptable. But as I'm writing this an hour later, I'm feeling very satisfied.“

“食物美味，环境优美，服务很棒，下次再来“

“Superb! The cooking show is very nice!“

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

“I real hole in the wall. No big sign so you have to know.

The best jianbing I've had outside of China. Crispy and not too salty. My wife said it's authentic Tianjin style.

The soy milk was amazing! Very smooth and slightly sweet even though it wasn't sweetened. No burnt taste.

Alas, he was out of tea eggs.

Friendly.“

“Open once more and the Rice Noodle Rolls are back to original Grant Street quality with thicker noodle wrap outsides and more bbq pork inside! Same with the bbq pork Chow Mein!!“

“The most authentic Hunan cuisine I've ever eaten!“

“I enjoyed my Meal. I found the service excellent and Ti curry yum.“

“I worked here before and when it first opened!!! Such happy memories and so happy to see it’s still thriving!“

“Yummy coconut custard bun! Can’t wait to go back and try more of the beautiful treats“

“I enjoy this restaurant very much. The food is excellent and fresh. it’s served hot every time. The servers can speed up with taking orders but otherwise, they are o.k. The restaurant is ok. The seating is too close for me but I get it. There’s No parking. It’s excellent.“

“At this location, the fried garlic is served separately—a detail I truly appreciate. I also really enjoy their thin egg noodles, which strike a perfect balance between chewy and tender without becoming overly soft. However, the dish tends to be quite oily, so if you prefer lighter meals, this might not be ideal for you.

My usual order is the Number 1 without kidney, with the soup served on the side. I also always add fish cake as an appetizer. The total cost for two regular dishes plus one appetizer comes to $53.75.

What I love about this restaurant is how it evokes the authentic flavors of Thailand’s street food, especially the dry yellow egg noodles. While it doesn’t include traditional Thai-style char siu or wontons, the taste remains quite close to home.

This well-established Chinese restaurant impresses me with its surprisingly clean restrooms, likely due to my morning visits. Parking can be difficult, as only metered street parking is available. The branch tends to be busy, so clear communication with staff is important. Although there may be a short wait, the service is attentive and friendly.“

“My order was a carry out. I was greeted and given my food within several minutes. The Fu Kin fried rice was delicious, the dumplings were excellent. The only weak spot were the Won Tons, very little meat to a rather large WonTon. We eat here almost every time we come to San Francisco. We will eat here again.“

“I absolutely adore this place! I’ve been coming here for roughly 5 years and the food is absolutely scrumptious! I’m a creature of habit, so my go-to bowl of noodles here is the Chongqing Street Noodles. It’s so hearty and flavorful with the most deliciously chewy hand pulled noodles! I also love the peanuts and they make it perfectly spicy when I request for it. Also, the prices are super reasonable and the portions are ample.

It’s never super busy and they have searing both inside and outside. The lady who takes orders is super sweet and efficient. I love the robot that brings the food to the table! It’s always a hoot to watch. All in all, this is some of the best and most unique noodle soup that you’ll find in Oakland! I love it to pieces!“

“Went here right after a 4-mile hike at Muir and this place literally saved my life 😭 I was STARVING, thirsty, and about to die from exhaustion.

Perhaps my best decision today was ordering the Hoanh Thanh Mi Hai Ky (house special wonton egg noodle soup) and a Vietnamese coffee. Service was super fast and accommodating—they even made my coffee in a to-go cup so I could carry it out later.

My table neighbor got his food before me and his bowl made the WHOLE restaurant smell so good I lowkey started getting hangry like WHERE IS MY FOOD??!! 😭 (extremely impatient of me considering my food literally came out less than 5 minutes after I ordered 💀)

ALSO GET THE FRIED FISH CAKE (cha ca chien)!!! You will not be disappointed.“

“loved it! duck was delicious!“

“David and his parents are the best. Get the Kung Pao Chicken, or the Singaporean Rice Noodles. Get extra of that hella good sauce they make, it’s addictive. On Wednesdays their fried chicken special is crazy good but you need to get there early because it’s a long line“

“This place is as authentic as you can get. It’s a gem cause not many places serve rice rolls “肠粉”. This place is no frills - you order at the counter and pick it up there yourself. The food is served on disposable plates. There’s a wide variety of sauces provided for you to add yourself to your food. The special soya sauce is the best and most original way of eating it. I had the rice roll express special - it was alright. The wantons were decent but the soup was lukewarm and barely had any taste in it. The soy milk was freshly made in house. More effort could be invested in keeping the tables clean. Overall - this place is a gem if you’re looking for a real Chinese experience without breaking the bank.“

“Absolutely loved dumpling story! Dumplings were good, I’ve heard one of the best in the city. I was just visiting and thought they were good, but not the best I’ve ever had.

Service was quick, their cucumber salad is something you should definitely get. Pretty presentation. A little expensive.“

“The Dumplings are amazing!“

“I am very delightful to have found a Chinese cuisine nearby Marina neighbourhood! The atmosphere was very homey and staff were really warm and welcoming!

Food was so good! I especially love the sweet and sour fish. Quite crunchy on the outside but very tender and flavourful on the inside. My daughter who is not a fan of fish can't get enough of it!

The price of each meal was affordable and the food portion was generous. Also a lot of varieties you can choose from.

Already recommended to my friends and will definitely come back!“

“My husband and I love this place! We usually get the steamed fish with pickled mustard greens in a clay pot. The dish is flavorful and was made to order with less noodles. We tried a new dish, the hot and cold salad, was large and delicious! Do not hesitate to eat here.“

“Delicious and served with a smile. Great food“

“Best Chinese food I’ve ever eaten and the service is fantastic the older gentleman that usually waits on us remembers every order without ever having to write anything down and every time I’ve been there our party orders at least 10 different items so that was impressive!
Also the food is served quickly and the hostess and wait staff are very friendly I highly recommend this restaurant!
Especially their mushu pork…YUM!“

“5 stars All the food there r very testing especially the pho and the wonton soups are excellent! They r locating in SF downtown. Very yummy and healthy Chinese and Vietnamese food😋😋😋“

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

“I had a wonderful experience at Nan Hot Pot! The hot pot was delicious, with fresh ingredients, flavorful broth, and a great variety of meats and vegetables. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, making it a perfect place to enjoy a meal with family and friends. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves Chinese hot pot!“

“Our daughter is obsessed with soup dumplings which we found at Fusion Dumpling. The traditional pork were great, but try the black truffle and wagyu soup dumplings. You won't be disappointed!“

“The best Asian food we have had in a long time! We were expecting average, but our did was delicious. A nice surprise was the Asian slaw served as an appetizer. Spicy, tangy chopped cabbage. Spicy eggplant with chicken and the massive shrimp in a honey walnut sauce we amazing. Each entree would feed two along with rice. Beer and wine offered. JUST GO!“

“Great Food and Service will always come back when visiting San Francisco“

“We just finished a delicious meal… we had a plate of “Combination Fried Rice, General Tso’s Chicken, Sesame Chicken, Orange Chicken, and Pork Pot Stickers” and everything was very tasty. I must apologize for the pictures showing our half eaten food but it looked so good I forgot to take pictures before we started eating.“

“Great place for dim sum and good service“

“Best roast pork around !!! For $12 are you kidding me ???“

“traveling and yelped this .. just go..“

“Outstanding Chinese vegetarian/vegan food! Every dish we've had has been very tasty, and the portions are sizeable. Owner and staff are super friendly and welcoming. The patio area in the back accommodates calm dogs and larger groups, nothing fancy but it works. Our go-to for healthy Chinese take out and dine in.“

“I was walking by and saw the large boba tea sign and decided to check out the place. I tried the Mango Pamelo Sago with 25% sweet and it was delicious. Friendly and helpful people too .
I will try some of the food items the next time I am there“

“LetsSweet Kitchen is a Hong Kong chaan Teng restaurant in San Francisco South the market neighborhood, across the street from the Porsche dealer. We were in the area and decided to give them a try. Highly rated at 4.9 on Google, 4.7 on Yelp.

The place is clean, Service, friendly and food solid. Prices are higher than Chinatown, of course. Parking is a lot easier here. If you're in the neighborhood and want some Hong Kong style Chinese food, this is a good bet. If you're intimidated by Chinatown, this is a great place to go.

Food Picks:
Brad beef brisket rice with four piece wonton ($22.99) is a special during lunch and includes a drink. Ample quantity and good wontons and sold braised brisket flavor. The Hong Kong milk tea was strong and not too sweet. 8.5/10

Black pepper pork chop and onion over rice ($16.85) had reasonable quantity and was cooked just fine. The sauce was on the peppery side. 8.5/10.

Overall - Very Good
Food - Good
Decor - Very Good
Service - Very Good
Value - Good

Would we come back - Maybe“