47 Best Chinese Restaurants near Pleasant Hill

“My wife and I went here with a couple who live in Pleasant Hills. Can’t remember what everyone had but I had sesame chicken, fried rice and an egg roll. We all had hot tea. I often order sesame chicken when trying a new (to me) Chinese restaurant as I have this often (or Hunan beef, Kung Pao beef/shrimp) and this gives me a basis for comparison. The sesame chicken was good. Service was good. I will probably go back when I am in the area.“

“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“

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

“The chow mein and fried rice is good, i really liked the fried rice but it also might be because im pregnant lol we also ordered the sweet and sour chicken, i honestly dont recommend. The chicken was mushy and the sauce was to sweet. Couldnt finish that dish.

Other then that, they are pretty good. As most restaurants, obviously youll get the pos and the neg but i also think it depends on the day and time you go . Would i order from here again? Yes“

“I’ve been coming to ChinaChef for over a year now, and it’s easily one of my favorite spots! The food is always delicious, everything has great quality, fresh ingredients, and amazing flavor. It’s also very affordable, which makes it even better.

The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and you can tell it’s a family-owned restaurant. The people here are always friendly and go out of their way to help. Whether it’s dine-in or takeout, the experience is always great.“

“I'm confused by the lack of recent reviews.. i went here the other night because they were open til 11:45pm which is awesome cus i clock out at 11.. went with a safe order, some zhangzhou rice n a couple chx skewers.. this place is the real deal whoevers reading this, you can safely ignore the old shitty reviews. The food was just insanely good.. not a particularly complicated dish but its one of those.. anyone can do this but few have mastered it* 100% worth it to try this place out. Happy new year everyone ^_^,!,,!“

“The best Panda Express I've tasted. I don't know if I caught them on the right day or what. It was my first visit there. But I plan on going back. Everything was flavorful. I like the green beans n chicken. But generally the green beans are undercooked. These were decent, very decent. I recommend this particular Panda Express.“

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

“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!“

“Aberdeen Cafe in Martinez is a hidden gem. The food is authentic and full of flavor, with a great variety of traditional Chinese dim sum dishes.

The service was friendly and efficient, making the experience enjoyable. Pricing is affordable, and the portions are generous. Whether you’re craving dim sum or a full meal, Aberdeen Cafe is a must-visit in Martinez.“

“Highly recommend their beef noodle. Freshly pulled noodle and consistent high quality with the broth and beef. Always have a better experience here than they sister shop in Fremont, and I'd prioritize a stop here every time I come to Concord. Other dishes are decent too. Can get crowdy especially during peak hours, so expect a queue!“

“I love Chowking! The meaty Beef Wonton Soup and their Chinese Style Fried Chicken are one of my favorites. The atmosphere at Chowking is always so great as well. The staff are kind and helpful. I would love to have a closer location near my home, though! I live in Lathrop, California, and with our large Filipino community, a Chowking would serve so many people here! Thank you Chowking for your delicious food, great service and kind hospitality!“

“This food spot is really good. Ordered on a whim while attending an event at Retro Junkie. We ordered it on DoorDash for a pickup. It was ready on time, very flavorful and so delicious. It was enough for two to share and for leftovers the next day.

We ordered the General Tso chicken and House special fried rice...I just wish they gave a bit more meat on the rice... it seemed like it was more rice than anything“

“Their food is so good. They are quick, efficient and extremely nice. I get lunch there at least once a week. Their specials are great and affordable. The egg rolls I got today were the best I’ve ever tasted and their chow mein was amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant!!“

“Great Asian delicacies in warm hospitable atmosphere.

Foods are homy and they have variety of choices such as different meat, vegetarian and seafoods.

The meals are priced reasonably low and their tea pots are yummy.“

“My wife was raving about the place so we tried it out. The food came out super fast. The service was prompt and responsive. Ambience was a little loud for me as we had to almost yell in order to hear each other. Food tasted fresh and tasty. My fav was the New Zealand Lamb.“

“Excellent house-made noodles!“

“Free parking, clean place, safe neighborhood. The food was ok. Portions were not really big, but adequate. My issue was with the chili peppers in the kung Pao chicken. As the picture shows, there was way too many - and this is not chewable, you need to set them aside. There were so many chili peppers , it occupied 1/3 of the tiny individual serving plate.“

“We’ve been to Szechuan restaurant several times, both dine in and take out. The food is always great and the staff is very friendly. Last night’s meal was particularly good. We ordered a couple of new dishes which were yesterday‘s specials. One had eggplant and chicken and the other was some fish dish. We had it as take out for a dozen guests at home. All of our guests were complimenting the food and asking where we got it from. Thank you Szechwan Restaurant.“

“Wonderful restaurant. Tried the lunch special on our way to Santa Cruz.

As soon as they served the soup I could tell this place was a cut above. I'm not a fan of hot and sour soup, but this was the best I've ever had. The chicken with broccoli and cashews should be considered a must order. The egg roll was perfect.
Lovely tranquil ambience on the outdoor patio with the giant trees lining the back.“

“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“

“Great Wall Restaurant serves fresh, flavorful Chinese food with generous portions. The sweet and sour chicken was crispy and tangy, while the broccoli beef was tender and savory. Friendly service and a cozy atmosphere made for a great dining experience. Highly recommend!“

“Excellent service and the food was delicious.“

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

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

“Spectacular food. I mean Spectacular. And I love the small restaurant ambiance of simplicity on Clayton Rd. Authentic and creative food, with modern American style too. If you're looking for great Chinese food and a great menu too choose from this is the place!!“

“I stopped by during a transfer at Martinez Station. I was impressed by the cleanliness of the restaurant and the friendly service. The BBQ pork fried noodles and wonton soup were also delicious, and I'll definitely visit again if I have the chance.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“I love Bamboo Garden! They have incredible lunch specials that could easily feed 2 people. My fave menu items are pork chow mein and chicken lettuce wraps. The food is always fresh and good quality. The staff is so friendly, too! Bamboo Garden has become one of my favorite restaurants and I love supporting them.“

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

“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.“

“Solid dim sum up in walnut creek area

Lots of asians here so must be a good sign haha

It has solid cheung fun and har gao which are the staples

Service was not bad for dim sum

Parking may be hard but down the lot frees up a bit“

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

“I have been going here every other Saturday for about 3 years. Love their food. It never disappoints. Everyone we take there loves it. We are treated very well. Love the staff. Love the food!

Vegetarian options: They will customize to meet your needs“

“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.“

“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 ❗️“

“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!!“

“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!“

“We drove up from Oakland and found this place on the way to WinCo. We will definitely be back if we can!

I disagree with Latoya Robbins' review, my husband and I thought the food was pretty tasty. It was a good selection of food. Loved the steamed fish, pork bao, fried prawns and egg drop soup. I was delighted they had some dimsum in steam baskets. Many Asian buffets kinda taste like this anyway. The only small compliant is that there was a tad overuse of oil in some of the dishes.

To be honest, we were kind of shocked at the price of $14.99 per person for lunch on a Saturday. That's the price of 1 burrito from a food truck 30 mins away in Oakland, much less a all-you-can-eat buffet.

The staff were nice and topped up waters fast. Golden Corral staff were never this attentive. The place was decently clean and neat, and of course, this isn't a 5 star buffet at the Wynn, and we've been to shadier and more crowded places with less choice + paid more, so we're happy with this find. 5 stars, great value for money.“

“Ordered from there tonight with DoorDash General Taos chicken 🐔. Thought all meals came with white rice , for 25 bucks I got a small plate of chicken an few stalks of broccoli. It was good just not for what I paid for ,“

“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.“

“I love this place! And been going here for more than 5 yrs.

Always good reliable food and service. Quick turnaround from order to table delivery. Even to go food is hot, fresh and fast! It’s a tad pricey, but worth it. Good Chinese food is not cheap! I highly recommend this restaurant to all my friends.“

“GREAT for catering! The staff at the Danville Panda Express did an amazing job with a huge order for my event! Unfortunately I didn't give them the advanced notice that I should have. But they jumped on my request the same day I needed it, and the had my order to serve hundreds of people ready right on time. I am so grateful for their helpful, friendly staff! They really went above and beyond!“

“FAT PANDA IN LAFAYETTE: A GLORIOUS FEAST, A SACRED FOOD DEBT JOURNEY

Step into Fat Panda in Lafayette, California, and you enter a world where food debt is not a burden, but an honor. This isn’t just a place to eat—this is where you indulge in the finest Chinese-American cuisine, with every bite carrying the weight of your inevitable food debt that you wear like a badge of honor. Every penny spent is a glorious investment in the art of flavor, a decision that you will never regret, no matter how many bank alerts follow.

The Beijing Beef—a revelation. The crispy, tender beef tossed in a rich, savory sauce that sings with every bite. Each piece is a perfect balance of sweetness and heat, wrapping you in layers of decadence. You will find yourself sinking deeper into food debt with every bite, yet unable to stop, because how can you ever deny such perfection?

Then there’s the Orange Chicken. The gold standard. So crispy, so tangy, and coated in a sauce that’s the perfect mix of sweet and citrusy. It’s an intoxicating dance of flavors that will have you begging for more, sinking you deeper into the bliss of food debt, but, truly, this is a debt you are happy to accrue. Why fight it when every bite feels like a personal reward for your willingness to surrender to its glory?

And let’s not overlook the Apple Pie Rolls—oh, the Apple Pie Rolls. A glorious, warm bite of crispy, golden-brown perfection with a sweet apple filling that feels like a warm embrace for your soul. Every piece is a journey to a higher plane, where food debt becomes an offering rather than a concern. When you dip them in the accompanying cream sauce, you’ve sealed your fate. You’ll be in debt for days, but it’s worth every moment of it.

And, of course, the Chicken Egg Rolls—crispy, filled to the brim with savory chicken and vegetables, perfectly fried to achieve that delicate crunch. These rolls are the epitome of indulgence, each bite building the mountain of food debt that you’ll happily climb again and again.

In Lafayette, Fat Panda is the ultimate destination, where every dish is a celebration of flavor, and every meal is a pact with food debt. You will surrender your finances, but what you receive in return is unmatched greatness—and a feeling that you have tasted the very essence of culinary glory.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
I’ve got to hand it to this Panda Express! — even though prices have gone up a bit, they haven’t shrunk the portions like so many other places have. The food still comes out fresh, hot, and consistent every time I stop by. The staff moves quick, the place stays clean, and you can tell they care about keeping quality up. Definitely one of the better Panda locations around.“