50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Pinole

“I love the food here. Anytime I go, there's never a lot of people in there and I usually order ahead and pick it up. The Salt and Pepper fish, Shrimp Chow Mein-Skinny and Honey Walnut prawns are what I usually order.

The area has changed a lot, Longs, the Dive Bar and Wheel works are all closed. Safeway is still there and CD is to the right of it.

Parking: Plenty of parking.

Wheelchair accessibility: Parking is not a problem.“

“I have been coming here for as long as i can remember (and I think my family has been going for even longer! The staff knows us all by now Yolanda and Perry are the best!). The staff here is incredible and will always ensure you enjoy your meal. The prices have had to go up since covid and inflation but that doesn't stop my family from coming in every now and then to enjoy a meal together here. Nothing here ever disappoints us.“

“We went here on a Monday for brunch and we’re a bit disappointed they didn’t have the dim sum carts, I guess they only do that on Sunday but we were able to order dim sum off the menu and everything we ordered was delicious. We will definitely go back again but next time we will be sure to go on a Sunday because it’s just so fun picking thing out off of the carts where you can see how good everything looks.“

“Oh I'm coming back! This is my first time here and I'm floored add how competitive these prices are Plus finally a takeout place that has lemon chicken!!! The express is the best deal for $10 I'm getting everything I want I'm a potsticker person and a lemon chicken person and they even ask you what do you want more of rice or noodles!¡

I'm unfortunately not local so I won't be able to come here as much but for this price I'm willing to make the drive!!“

“The food was pretty good and the prices were really good! We ordered some things that weren't on the menu and they made it for us anyways! Super sweet people and good food. Definitely check it out if you're in the mood for some Chinese food“

“Just booked a family table of 8 and our night was amazing. Our family has been coming to Hunan Villa for over 30 years! It is our favorite family restaurant. Our service was top notch, incredible of course, and our food was most excellent. We love Hunan Villa. Thank you guys so much for a wonderful evening!“

“For a fast food place, I can count on Panda Express anywhere they are located. Their food is great and I can't say a bad thing about them. My go to is the plate size meal which includes flyd lice and honey waanut schwimp and Owange schicken. There's a line in all the Panda restaurant that I've walked in and dined in but I've never had a hard time finding a seat for me to eat. This Panda restaurant, if you look to the back door, will have tables outside. So you can enjoy your meal as you breath in the exhaust of passing vehicles.

Parking: It is a busy area to visit because of its location and the other stores in competition. The parking in front of Panda mostly has the customers of Panda once in a while you'll get customers visiting other stores but Panda. That's when you will notice your jocking for parking at a busy hour. Fear not since you don't exercise... there's other parking over to the other part of the parking lot all the way to Mel's.“

“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.“

“Everything was good and some dishes were mouth-wateringly great. Favorite dishes were pork belly noodle soup and spicy chicken wings. Wow. These were both so good. Hadn’t ever had wings quite like this, and I will get them next time I’m back. They were cut up bone still in and fried and had a great sweet and salty flavor. The service was also great. Very polite servers. I’m so glad my friends and I came here on a whim, and will definitely be returning.“

“The dishes were authentic Sichuan flavors. The lamb soup, in particular, was exceptionally tender and flavorful. If you’re a fan of spicy food, this place is a must-visit. The staff were both friendly and attentive, ensuring we were well cared for throughout our meal. I’ll definitely be returning to explore more of the menu!“

“Hands down best Chinese food ever eaten by this mouth. ? can't say enough good things about the man who runs the shop here. If you ask for spicy he will. if you ask for extra spicy he will. Extra cooked (little crispier) he will. The place is take out/pick up only but it is hands down the best. I have been eating here for roughly 7 years and always get the same thing. Never disappoints. My order is shrimp fried rice extra spicy, Mongolian chicken, egg rolls extra cooked. ? sitting here with my order and couldn't believe I never left a review. We'll here it is my friends. Please enjoy! ?“

“The name is 3 star ⭐️ but it’s definitely a 5 star especially when it comes to the food , very fresh made with care. Service and staff are nice and attentive, and the restaurant is very clean. To start I have the hot tea ,then garlic chicken, I prefer it crispy crunchy, or fried hard, chicken and shrimp noodle, and my fav green spicy green bean.“

“Iv dined here since the early 1990's and always have a pleasant experience. It's changed owners within their family and the interior has been updated but the core still stays the same. Attentive staff, good food, and always bustling!“

“The food was great. I ordered the szechwan shrimp. It was so tasty and really filling. Portions were enough at good prices. Great atmosphere and nice hometown setting. The service was non-intrusive but they always knew when I would need something like a water refill. I will definitely come back when in the area.

Parking: One hour limit parking in back of restaurant.“

“Great food and we will definitely visit again“

“Great new place for special dimsum fare! They even offer pork xialongbao! Highly recommended ?. Besides the dimsum, they even have different noodle dishes as well as fire fried rice. You guys gotta try their grilled squid. We've already been here twice, and the food is always fire ?. We'll be coming back again to try the rest of their menu.“

“Solid inexpensive family run Chinese food in a hole in the wall diner atmosphere. Generous amounts of homemade wontons and tender chicken in the wonton soup. Popcorn chicken was tender with light batter and not greasy (would be even better with a sprinkle of furikake or fried basil). The bbq pork chasu fried rice was good (could have used a little more egg, will ask them to add more next time). All fresh and cooked to order. This will be on our regular rotation of quick inexpensive meal options.“

“I get my lunch takeaways from here. Had a craving for eggplant in garlic sauce. Note: their lunch specials include soup and salad only if you EAT IN. I got an egg roll with my special, so I was happy. Food was hot and yummy, enough left for a light bite at dinner.“

“Visiting from out of state. Went here for Father’s Day celebration . Excellent food and service.“

“The vegetarian food was great! Love the potatoes from Szechuan!“

“Happened to pass by this while walking around; so glad I discovered it! I plan to go back soon! I went there for lunch; ordered the dry sautéed string beans with tofu as a lunch combo so it included salad and rice. The flavor was great and the portions are just right.“

“Best Chinese food in Richmond hands down. We always get the chicken chow mein, fried prawns and chicken with orange twists. Delivery is always fast and customer service is amazing. We are going to miss ordering from here once we move out of state.“

“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!“

“23 years a customer, only great meals! Looking forward to stopping by on my next visit to the area.“

“I've been going to Combo Express for years now, and the food I get is always amazing! The BBQ chicken, chicken w/ spicy salt, and chicken chow mein are all delicious! The potstickers are pretty good as well, but I can't really speak for anything else on the menu. The service is nice, but the inside of the restaurant is a bit lackluster. I don't believe you can dine in anymore, but the food still tastes good with take-out. Overall, they have really good food, and the BBQ chicken is amazing!“

“This venue was recommended to us, so we decided to give it a try. My husband loved the peeking duck, and stated this is his new favorite Chinese restaurant!We also had the BBQ pork appetizer, chow mein, Mongolian beef, and sweet and sour chicken without veggies.The beef had more onions than meat but had great flavor, and the sweet and sour was just ok. Everyone enjoyed the BBQ pork.“

“I love this little hole in the wall! Everything I've ever gotten here is great, and it's one of the only places I've found that my mom approves of their tofu pudding / tofu "flower".

I can't believe some folks are giving low ratings for rising prices... It's the bay area! Everything's expensive and I'm sure his rent has been going up too. Have some empathy for independent shops! No, I've never thought this place was cheap but boba/bubble waffles aren't cheap anywhere else, especially at the large chain boba places.

Go here. The owner(s) are awesome (I think it's run by a couple - it's the same guy everytime I go) and the food and drinks are great. And the vibe is always right. Last time I went they were playing Cantonese Bon Jovi. Support local businesses!“

“Very good. I'm not really a fan of Chinese food but my son asked it was his birthday and the place we usually order from was closed. I have to admit it was really good. I ordered chicken chow mein, fried rice, beef broccoli, sweet sour pork, sesame chicken, and gyoza. Everything was delicious hot fresh flavorful and quick. Keep n mind this was the 4th of July, they were open and the guy who took my order was really nice and attentive. This will be my new spot“

“First time. Great find! The food was delicious and well prepared. Didn't have that "all day in the steam tray" look and feel that now seems standard at other similar places. Vegies looked and tasted like they were made from fresh. The meats were tender and generous. Sauces light and not overly sweet or heavy. Will be our new go-to Chinese takeout!“

“This Chinese restaurant is one I could and most certainly would think of as home. They are family run and are very nice and respectful.

We came 15 minutes before closing but they were. Ice enough to sit us down and take our order and wait for us to finish our meals. They have a large variety of fresh fish and seafood meals along with traditional Chinese food.

And let me add that their quantities are MASSIVE and tasty with is notable“

“Very delicious! I got the chicken and mixed vegetables with steamed rice. Their lunch special came with a corn soup, which was also tasty and a nice way to start the meal. I liked the sauce on the chicken and vegetables a lot. Rice just needed soy sauce. Nice and large portions. Also came with fried wontons and sweet and sour sauce. My husband liked the spicy orange chicken but didn’t find it spicy. We shared the Chinese chicken salad as well. Even their tea was good! Would happily come back.

Parking: Shared lot with laundromat and liquor store, felt safe too.

Kid-friendliness: Noticed a high chair.“

“The food here is pretty tasty, and the soup lives up to my expectations, boasting an authentic Chinese Yunnan style that I absolutely love. I opted for takeout, and while the flavors were on point, my only concern was the slightly high prices for a noodle restaurant. However, considering the delightful taste and the unique Yunnan-style flair, it's definitely worth a try.“

“Incredible food and good price. The 5 spice pork shoulder was massive but the veggie combination and dry fried Sichuan chicken were too small, particularly the dry fried chicken, because even though it was our favorite it seemed to have a disproportionate amount of dried chilies. It would have been a perfect 5 stars if the portion sizing was a bit more balanced and the drink prices weren’t so high“

“My favorite Chinese food in this area ?? me and my family love to get the Hunan Prawns and Veggie Chow Mein. I personally prefer the beef chow mein with extra veggies to have it more balanced and pay a bit extra ? but everything I've had from here is soooo good definitely recommend“

“SO GOOD, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, Good pricing, Great flavor for everything.“

“I thought I’d never have sizzling rice soup again after I went vegan, found this place on the internet and immediately went for dinner. It did not disappoint— the sizzling rice soup and broccoli & tofu were both delicious, sizzling rice soup was exactly the same as the meat version and the broccoli and tofu was incredibly deliciously seasoned. Will definitely be back!“

“If you want to get a mound of yummy food for a reasonable price, then I suggest you check this place out! They have trays of food you can choose from and the food is freshly made. You can choose a la carte off their menu or from 1 , 2 or 3 item combo's. It's the El Cerrito Plaza so there is often plenty of parking and the prices are very reasonable for combos which I highly recommend!!“

“It is one of my favorite places to eat and for a great price. I used to love going here when I lived around. Every time I visit, I always have to buy 2 plates. It fills you quickly for worth it. The employees were kind and respectful. Love it“

“Amazing food with outstanding service!!“

“This is a hidden gem on Durant Ave. The restaurant looks like it's a family-run place that's good for a chill dining-out experience (there's a wait for the food but it's worth it).

If you're looking for authentic spicy cuisine from North China, this is a good place to start. There's plenty of space for families and large groups.

The restaurant is on the second floor and you'll need to take the stairs past the Korean restaurant. It's not a difficult climb but it also means the place is not wheelchair-friendly.

Payment accepted via cash or Venmo.

Parking: Paid street parking is available close to the Graduate hotel. It's a short walk to everything else.“

“Very tasty food and huge portions. And Ruby is very nice and patient with customers who can't make up their mind.“

“I walked in to order and they GIVE PRIORITY TO PHONE ORDERS! I ordered pot stickers, chow mein and fried wonton...it's been 45 minutes!!! wtf!? on top of it they didn't give me any utensils“

“A location that has stayed in business for years. I recall coming here as a kid for my favorite, sesame chicken. They are still one of the best Chinese spots around the area. I prefer this location over the Richmond and El Cerrito locations. Love their Walnut Prawns and Mongolian beef, must be ordered from the kitchen to be freshly prepared.“

“I usually get take out and order barbecue pork chow fun!
I am Asian and grew up in San Francisco and my mother always cooked Chinese food.
I am very picky about my Chinese food. The portion lasts me several meals, it’s authentic and satisfying for my cravings.“

“I wish I could give it 5 stars like I would have in the past, at least the food anyways but the male cousin and his family always had decent customer service but the female cousin was rude, impatient & our order was incorrect by 2 items. It just wasn't the same sadly, I've been going there for over 20 years off & on even as I moved out of state it was always a must stop, I may not visit anymore unless I see the former familiar face. Food wasn't bad though.“

“Food is good . Customer service can be better. Like that they give a lot of food . I share 1 of the 3 item with my mom . Cause it’s a lot . So I say it’s good ..

Vegetarian options: Un there’s some choices for vegetarians.

Parking: It’s a shopping center . So there’s plenty of parking around.“

“Muy deliciosa la comida la recomiendo“

“In a nutshell; great chinese food in the day, even greater at midnight.

Stopped by here to get some good food and something to warm the eve. As the nights were cool and breezy after a days activities. Parking can be a pain as you can only get lucky with street parking and can be tough when there's an event nearby or the aftermath of one. Nonetheless, place served great food even when you're the only customers during the late nights. Overall would stop by again if ever in Berkeley.“

“I ordered the salt and pepper prawns. The food was hot, fresh and absolutely delicious. The prawns were served with sautéed onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic and chili peppers.The customer service was warm and inviting from the moment I walked in the door. I was given plenty of sauce but cocktail was not an option. Good thing I keep a bottle in the car! My food experience was like having a date with my taste buds for the first time.“

“They have great asian food, I’m chinese-american and find it very comforting. I got the mapo tofu this time but I also like their eggplant tofu. The service is great, they are super friendly and even gave me a free tea egg today. You can join their wechat group chat to receive updates on daily specials, etc.“