Chef Chao Restaurant

343 Rheem Blvd, Moraga
(925) 376-1740

Recent Reviews

Jack C.

We tried this place for lunch for the first time and we were pleasantly surprised. My wife ordered the lunch special with vegetables and requested to have tufu added, and I ordered the lunch special with spicy eggplant and chicken. Portions were large and we shared both dishes. They were both delicious. Lunch special came with a choice of soup, an egg roll, choice of rice, entree, and a fortune cookie. Good value for the price. We go to the 24 Hour Fitness next door and have seen this place many times, but have not tried it until today. We will definitely be back. Service was great and there is plenty of free parking.

Jyoti S.

We have only ordered takeout from here. The food is really good. I especially love their egg drop soup.

Selu

My boss raved about this place. I don’t get it. It’s a nice restaurant but the food is not better than China Moon across the street. Especially the fried rice. It’s ok.

Atmosphere: 5

Chance M.

It had been some time since eating here and wanted to see if the memories were still true. Unfortunately, we were not wild about most of the dishes we ordered. They have a nice atmosphere with a lovely staff, but wasn't excited about the food.

Brian E.

Items sold as vegetables either have meat broth or are cooked in the same oil as meat. My vegetable tofu stunk of fried chicken and tasted like it. Threw it in the trash. The eggplant dish said it had spiciness, but actually was completely bland. Never going back again.

Bill B.

Some people should just not be in the people business. ABYSMAL customer service skills. More than one worker, a lady and a man were so curt in their responses, and it was not even crowded or busy- zero reason to be so pressured. The pent up frustration permeates the dwelling. They need some young people with courteous attitudes to be the face of this aging relic of a once decent restaurant, that I believe would win first place in a "What happened to Moraga?" Contest. My best advice? There are two other Chinese restaurants on the same street. Try one that won't soon be haunted by ghosts.

Rina Rosales

I ordered by phone, the person who took my order did not understand, when I picked up my food it was not what I expected, the person who served me was very rude, I told him that I would pay cash, it was $49. I only had $45. and I told him that I would pay $45 cash and the rest on my debit card and he did not want to agree to my request and forced to use my card to pay the total amount, in that case the person said that he would charge me $3 or $4 more, he do not wanted to give me a receipt for my transaction and later when I checked my account they had taken more than what they told me $58, my complaint is not about the extra money they charged but the way they treated me, what they charged seemed unfair to me and The food is not really delicious. It is a place where I will never return.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

robert michell

Always support

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Louise R.

Food is always good, service is wonderful & the folks are friendly. I never order the same thing because all their menu items are very tasty!

Louise VanZandt

Absolutely the best Chinese food in Lamorinda. Great, cozy restaurant. Delicious food. We love this place!Dietary restrictions: Good low sodium, low fat optionsWheelchair accessibility: Has a ramp if needed

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Green Beans, Wor Wonton Soup

CC H.

Disappointing cashew chicken with little chicken or cashews, seems like no pride taken in their dishes. Won ton soup had bits of pork instead of tasty smallish pieces.

Steve Fung

Rude unpleasant encounter from host during to go order. I thought it was just me, but wife noted the same thing when she phoned it in. Impatient and impertinent.

Food: 3

Service: 1

Suzy Q.

I ordered from DoorDash last night. The food arrived very hot, which was great. Also, this is probably the best Chinese food I've had in the area and certainly the best I've had delivered. The shrimp egg fu yung was outstanding. I will definitely order from here again.

L L.

I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a great Chinese restaurant. This is the best Cantonese cuisine restaurant I have been to in a long time! Everything was so tasty and all the veggies were so fresh and crunchy even though cooked. The service was fantastic, we never had to look for a server. They were always available and refilling our water without being asked. The orange chicken was crispy and hot, so delicious, not overly sweet or breaded. It's clean, and we didn't leave smelling like a Chinese restaurant. That's a must.

Dubravka Opuhac

The most perfect broccoli dish I ever enjoyed! Their award winning filet of sole with ginger is unforgettable.

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