Very nice restaurant with a big menu. The tea had chrysanthemum and goji berries and was delicious. Shanghai rice cakes are always a good option and the dessert sesame balls were tasty. Highly recommend. There's also plenty of parking in this small shopping district.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tamera Hays
Excellent service, atmosphere & delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheryl
I generally like the food but it is not consistent. We sometimes order take out. The best meal we had was dining in last May. We ordered Szechuan chicken in the restaurant and it was fantastic with a peppery savory flavor and wonderful vegetables including lotus root. Ordered it recently and it was a greasy sweet and sour dish with no essence of Szechuan pepper at all. The vegetable fried rice was gummy, with frozen peas and carrots and almost no egg or sprouts. Last time it was fabulous. For the prices, they should be better.
Food: 3
Chris Riley
Chef Zhu is great. Very good food with great service and atmosphere. One of my favorite Chinese restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Liang fu Hsu
The venue is spacious and comfortable, the service is warm and responsive, and the dishes are of average quality. It is suitable for friends gatherings and family meals. It feels convenient and fast, making it a good choice for everyone to chat!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Samantha W
Second time dining and celebrating a birthday with a large group. First time was well enough to return for the occasion and bring friends, but this experience ruined the first impression.
Servers were nice and food was as the other reviews state, generally good enough to return, but nothing extraordinary or too different from other similar types of restaurants.
We were celebrating a birthday, usually restaurants will ask if you are celebrating an occasion if they offer something and they did not, so didn’t really think to mention anything as we assumed they did not have a ‘birthday dessert type’. While we were dining, another table was celebrating a birthday, they played birthday song over the speakers and a slice of cake and candle was brought to the table - it was nice.
One of our group asked a server to the side mentioning that we were also celebrating a birthday and if that was something that was offered (like a standard birthday restaurant desert type thing) - the server sort of nervously / sheepishly said ‘oh ummm..you have to ask her’ - and pointed to the woman who had brought the birthday cake to the other table. We then clarified stating that if they don’t do that normally -no big deal, nevermind?‘ The server then said ‘it’s really up to her I can ask if you want…’ it started to feel awkward as if we were imposing when it was just a simple thing that sometimes happens at a restaurant, so since we saw that it just happen we asked… what happened next was we could see the server ask the woman who then basically looks, scoffs/ rolls her eyes and says ‘no they can’t have it’ -wow ok- the server came back and apologized ‘she said no’ as if he was scolded by his mother which made the situation even more awkward.
If the other table was a ‘special customer’ or they brought their own cake in, fine just say so? It really wasn’t a big deal, but whatever made us the ‘no they can’t have one’, for the woman who was giving approval and direction as a manager/owner or whatever, roll her eyes and say that in earshot and view of your customer is kind of rude. The whole exchange was really such a sour turn off to the whole meal and the woman’s attitude was just rude and a real turn off. Probably wouldn’t recommend to others again considering other similar places to go and probably won’t return.
Angie Z
Sooo good! I absolutely love coming here. Staff is always really attentive & friendly. Food is absolutely delicious & every dish is perfect. Honestly one of my fav spots :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Curtis Tyree
Ordered for takeaway several times through ChowBus- food always ready on time and delicious. Favorites are walnut shrimp and tenderloin beef. Haven't dined in but always busy and people look happy. Very happy and grateful to have a great Chinese restaurant in the neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly C. Huang
Great weekend dimsum menu - and a much nicer ambiance compared to old Delmar location
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sakura
It's the best chinese restaurant I have probably been to, there service are amazing and fantastic! I would highly recommend the Shanghai fried noodles, because it has the flavor and it's amazing!
This is an honest review of the Chef Zhu restaurant. I was very hungry and was craving for Peking duck. We got the table quickly. The waiter was very friendly. I clarified if their Peking duck has crispy skin and comes with bun and scallions, the answer is yes. They even have pictures on the menu that showed Peking duck with crispy skin so I ordered it. Well, I was very disappointed that their “Peking Duck” is just a roasted duck as you can see in the picture. The service was great which they deserved two stars. We ordered walnut shrimp, general Tsao chicken and stir fried noodles. It was ok, not amazing but way overpriced.
Dining at Chef Zhu Chinese Cuisine was an experience marked by outstanding hospitality, immaculate surroundings, and, most importantly, delectable food. Upon arrival, we were greeted by exceptionally friendly staff, setting a welcoming tone for the evening.
The ambiance of the restaurant promotes a very clean and comfortable dining environment, enhancing the overall culinary experience.
Our menu choices for the night included the Crispy Garlic Chicken and the Honey Walnut Shrimp. The Crispy Garlic Chicken was a delightful surprise, perfectly balancing sweetness and a robust garlic punch, with a satisfyingly crispy texture. It's a fantastic twist on the traditional sweet and sour chicken, offering a more garlicky flavor with less zest, which was exactly what we were craving.
The Honey Walnut Shrimp also stood out, boasting a creamy and crispy texture. The shrimp were cooked to perfection, and the sweetness was just right, not overpowering but pleasantly subtle, complementing the rich, creamy sauce beautifully. The smell on both dishes… amazing.
Chef Zhu's mastery in crafting these dishes with a perfect balance of flavors left us thoroughly impressed and eager to return. Based on our experience, we wholeheartedly recommend Chef Zhu Chinese Cuisine to anyone looking for high-quality, delicious Chinese dishes in a friendly and pristine environment. We definitely plan to come back!
Improve: water/drink refill. Servers don’t stop to refill unfortunately. Hoping management can address. This is repeat behavior.
Very nice restaurant with a big menu. The tea had chrysanthemum and goji berries and was delicious. Shanghai rice cakes are always a good option and the dessert sesame balls were tasty. Highly recommend. There's also plenty of parking in this small shopping district.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service, atmosphere & delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I generally like the food but it is not consistent. We sometimes order take out. The best meal we had was dining in last May. We ordered Szechuan chicken in the restaurant and it was fantastic with a peppery savory flavor and wonderful vegetables including lotus root. Ordered it recently and it was a greasy sweet and sour dish with no essence of Szechuan pepper at all. The vegetable fried rice was gummy, with frozen peas and carrots and almost no egg or sprouts. Last time it was fabulous. For the prices, they should be better.
Food: 3
Chef Zhu is great. Very good food with great service and atmosphere. One of my favorite Chinese restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The venue is spacious and comfortable, the service is warm and responsive, and the dishes are of average quality. It is suitable for friends gatherings and family meals. It feels convenient and fast, making it a good choice for everyone to chat!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Second time dining and celebrating a birthday with a large group. First time was well enough to return for the occasion and bring friends, but this experience ruined the first impression.
Servers were nice and food was as the other reviews state, generally good enough to return, but nothing extraordinary or too different from other similar types of restaurants.
We were celebrating a birthday, usually restaurants will ask if you are celebrating an occasion if they offer something and they did not, so didn’t really think to mention anything as we assumed they did not have a ‘birthday dessert type’. While we were dining, another table was celebrating a birthday, they played birthday song over the speakers and a slice of cake and candle was brought to the table - it was nice.
One of our group asked a server to the side mentioning that we were also celebrating a birthday and if that was something that was offered (like a standard birthday restaurant desert type thing) - the server sort of nervously / sheepishly said ‘oh ummm..you have to ask her’ - and pointed to the woman who had brought the birthday cake to the other table. We then clarified stating that if they don’t do that normally -no big deal, nevermind?‘ The server then said ‘it’s really up to her I can ask if you want…’ it started to feel awkward as if we were imposing when it was just a simple thing that sometimes happens at a restaurant, so since we saw that it just happen we asked… what happened next was we could see the server ask the woman who then basically looks, scoffs/ rolls her eyes and says ‘no they can’t have it’ -wow ok- the server came back and apologized ‘she said no’ as if he was scolded by his mother which made the situation even more awkward.
If the other table was a ‘special customer’ or they brought their own cake in, fine just say so? It really wasn’t a big deal, but whatever made us the ‘no they can’t have one’, for the woman who was giving approval and direction as a manager/owner or whatever, roll her eyes and say that in earshot and view of your customer is kind of rude. The whole exchange was really such a sour turn off to the whole meal and the woman’s attitude was just rude and a real turn off. Probably wouldn’t recommend to others again considering other similar places to go and probably won’t return.
Sooo good! I absolutely love coming here. Staff is always really attentive & friendly. Food is absolutely delicious & every dish is perfect. Honestly one of my fav spots :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered for takeaway several times through ChowBus- food always ready on time and delicious. Favorites are walnut shrimp and tenderloin beef.
Haven't dined in but always busy and people look happy.
Very happy and grateful to have a great Chinese restaurant in the neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great weekend dimsum menu - and a much nicer ambiance compared to old Delmar location
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's the best chinese restaurant I have probably been to, there service are amazing and fantastic! I would highly recommend the Shanghai fried noodles, because it has the flavor and it's amazing!
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
This is an honest review of the Chef Zhu restaurant. I was very hungry and was craving for Peking duck. We got the table quickly. The waiter was very friendly. I clarified if their Peking duck has crispy skin and comes with bun and scallions, the answer is yes. They even have pictures on the menu that showed Peking duck with crispy skin so I ordered it. Well, I was very disappointed that their “Peking Duck” is just a roasted duck as you can see in the picture. The service was great which they deserved two stars. We ordered walnut shrimp, general Tsao chicken and stir fried noodles. It was ok, not amazing but way overpriced.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Authentic Shanghai cuisine Authentic Shanghai cuisine??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food flavor is just ok
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Food is good. Attentive service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
**Restaurant Review: Chef Zhu Chinese Cuisine**
Dining at Chef Zhu Chinese Cuisine was an experience marked by outstanding hospitality, immaculate surroundings, and, most importantly, delectable food. Upon arrival, we were greeted by exceptionally friendly staff, setting a welcoming tone for the evening.
The ambiance of the restaurant promotes a very clean and comfortable dining environment, enhancing the overall culinary experience.
Our menu choices for the night included the Crispy Garlic Chicken and the Honey Walnut Shrimp. The Crispy Garlic Chicken was a delightful surprise, perfectly balancing sweetness and a robust garlic punch, with a satisfyingly crispy texture. It's a fantastic twist on the traditional sweet and sour chicken, offering a more garlicky flavor with less zest, which was exactly what we were craving.
The Honey Walnut Shrimp also stood out, boasting a creamy and crispy texture. The shrimp were cooked to perfection, and the sweetness was just right, not overpowering but pleasantly subtle, complementing the rich, creamy sauce beautifully.
The smell on both dishes… amazing.
Chef Zhu's mastery in crafting these dishes with a perfect balance of flavors left us thoroughly impressed and eager to return. Based on our experience, we wholeheartedly recommend Chef Zhu Chinese Cuisine to anyone looking for high-quality, delicious Chinese dishes in a friendly and pristine environment. We definitely plan to come back!
Improve: water/drink refill. Servers don’t stop to refill unfortunately. Hoping management can address. This is repeat behavior.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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