50 Best Chinese Restaurants near San Ramon

“Tried their spicy hot pot (Mao Cai) today and it was amazing! Generous portions, super fresh ingredients, and the broth was flavorful without being too greasy. You can adjust the spice level to your taste, which I really liked. The staff were friendly and even offered me a free drink — nice touch! Definitely a go-to spot if you’re craving something authentic and satisfying.“

“Very tasty food, and super friendly stuff!!“

“Highlights of the experience:
- Servers very courteous and responsive
- Poured our egg flower soup with a smile
- Refilled our yes and water many times despite a busy-ish body count

Memorable food:
- Green beans (10/10) - Probably best stir fried green beans I've had
- Egg flower soup - Nostalgic flavors & warmed my soul“

“My new favorite spot! Everything we ordered was excellent and super fresh, fast and friendly service too!“

“Everything on the menu is great. Friendly staff, they feel like family when you're there. Been here dozen times and consistently amazed. I didn't like Hot and Sour soup before I tried it here. I always make sure to get it when I'm here, as I try it at other places and nothing compares. Other favorites are honey walnut shrimp, chow main (combo but really any choice is good choice), and beef with black pepper sauce. My Grandpa would always get sweet sour fish fillet, which was tasty but not my first choice. Try this place next time you head out in search of a great Chinese Restaurant. I wish I could make it out there more often, so if you're nearby, you're in luck!“

“Been going here for years. This is a staple in San Ramon and I have great memories of this friendly and delicious restaurant!“

“‘Ono grinds at a great price 🍹“

“The Kung Pao chicken was different, I did not like the chicken in it today. But I luckily got 2 items. The new sweet and sour dynamite chicken was excellent!! It was really spicy like I like. The girls at the front counter were not welcoming at all, they came off a bit rude. But I will be back for more Dynamite chicken. 😀“

“Best malatang in the Tri-Valley area.
The broth here is honestly the best I’ve ever had — rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The Classic Mild is my absolute favorite.
The staff are incredibly warm and welcoming — every time I’m greeted, it genuinely feels like seeing an old friend.
This place has become my weekly go-to restaurant. Highly recommend if you love malatang.“

“Overall Good & Reasonable Price“

“This place was absolutely amazing! It's freezing here in the Trivalley and so I wanted something to warm me up and this hot the spot. I ordered the oiled pork with garlic sauce for an appetizer and the braised beef noodle soup for my main course. The food was top tier, especially the soup which came with tender beef and handmade noodles in a savoury rich broth which had loads of flavor. I will definitely be a regular there from now and and can't wait to try the rest of their menu. I highly recommend this place.“

“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!“

“I'm here on vacation every winter. Lulu's is one of our favorite stops and we patronize it on a consistent basis. Unfortunately (for me) last night I deviated from my norm and ordered the London broil. It was over cooked (I requested medium) and I struggled through it. My appetizer was fine and my friends were delighted with their selections. Sometimes things simply don't meet expectations- I'm good and will plan to continue patronizing Lulu's“

“I've always appreciated a restaurant that has the vibe of hard working people who puts quality and service first. This joint has that. It also has authentically tasty meat skewers that I've been trying to hunt down since I left China 30 years ago.

Pricing is reasonable for the quality and quantity you get.“

“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 and I have been dining at Gold Chopsticks for years and we love it. They have an extensive menu and I love trying all the amazing dishes. You could easily get hooked on their Pot Stickers with their homemade sauce, Wor Won Ton Soup, Sweet & Sour Prawns, Combination Fried Rice, Broccoli Beef, etc. And I really don't know how anybody can beat their Black Pepper Beef Sizzling Platter, it is awesome on so many levels!!!“

“My go-to for Chinese food in Dublin!“

“I and my husband took our sons, grandson, sister and brother-in-law to dinner, waiters were pleasant and helpful and the food just so delicious. A member in our group is a retired chef and said it was the best Chinese dinner he had had for a long time. Just clean Chinese cooking done the way it should be, We all agreed. Thank you for making the end of 2023 a delightful experience.“

“Really good food great service great prices“

“I went here all the time when I was a kid in the early to mid 2000s

Every time we walked in the owner would greet us & ask us if we wanted Pot Stickers. He always remembered us

Now in my late 20s, me & a few childhood friends decided to drop by while we were back in the area for a bit

The food is sooooo good, just like it was all those years ago. The employees are super nice & made sure to keep checking on us. Our drinks always stayed full as well.“

“Stunning experience. It is elevated modern restaurant with Chinese cuisine offers short, creative menu of craft and delicious dishes. We’ve got chili wontons as appetizer, black bean chicken and mapo tofu as entrees. Everything were delicious, full of flavors, beautifully presented. Don’t forget their take on craft cocktails! Outstanding and friendly service was on point - checked us at very right moments. Will definitely visit again. Good for both family and romantic dinners!“

“Peony Garden is one of the best spots for delicious Chinese food, especially if you love dim sum and seafood dishes. The service is friendly, fast, and attentive, making the dining experience even better.

Their dim sum is fresh, flavorful, and served hot—perfect for sharing with family and friends. The claypot seafood dishes are a must-try, packed with rich flavors and quality ingredients. You can really taste the freshness in every bite.

Whether you’re stopping in for weekend dim sum or a relaxing dinner, Peony Garden offers great food, warm hospitality, and an authentic taste of Chinese cuisine. Highly recommended—support this wonderful local restaurant!“

“Great food. Found this while on a work trip. Pork buns are amazing custard buns has to be one of the most amazing desserts I’ve ever eaten. WOW!!“

“服務親切，充滿濃濃的台灣味，而且食物好好吃！推！“

“Delicious sweet and sour tofu, S&S chicken, General Tso’s chicken, and beef with broccoli.“

“Simply the best Chinese food in town! Jessica has been there for years, and it is a family! Her smile and friendliness meets you at the door EVERY TIME. The ambiance is always so welcoming and comforting. The food is absolutely rib sticking good. I must have, a must try, a must keep coming back 💓“

“I was visitng from kansascity. Loved Large mithai options and paratha keema.“

“This place is hands down one of the best Chinese food I’ve had in CA. Taste and flavor is there and food is very fresh. I don’t understand why there’s bad reviews because it doesn’t reflect what I’ve had here. There’s just one guy serving tables here, so service can take a bit when they’re busy. But it’s worth it. Don’t miss out because you see a few bad reviews. In the Bay Area over all, most Chinese food tastes so watered down and lacks flavor. This place is great.“

“Good food , great staff“

“I dont like to give small businesses a hard time, the food was amazing the only issue i have is the consistency of their hot and hour soup, ITS EXTREMELY THICK, I've been to house of dumplings and hong Kong city restaurant in the area, this is thr first time encountering soup being served like this. I hope I can either get a refund on the item or an exchange. None the less everything else was great, just wish I didn't pay 11 bucks for this item“

“Food is so good..Honey walnut prawns..“

“WOW! Hunan Chef restaurant is remarkable!
I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the wonderful experience I had at this restaurant recently. We were incredibly impressed by the delicious food and the exceptional cleanliness of the establishment. The customer service was very attentive, and I found the prices to be more than fair. The convenient location in the plaza across from Safeway and the ample parking are also great advantages.

It's clear that the restaurant is operating at a very high standard, and it truly shows. YUM I highly recommend this restaurant 10+ stars!“

“I’ve been going here since it’s close to my workplace. The lady who works here speaks both Mandarin and Cantonese and I enjoy our conversations each time. The food comes out FAST (like 10-15 minutes) even when there were two or three other groups. We have ordered almost everything on the menu. Favorites are salt and pepper chicken wings, Mongolian beef, sesame chicken, house fried rice, wonton soup, and sweet and sour pork.“

“We Dine In and order Take Out from this restaurant and have for many years. Our favorites are Egg Rolls, Won Ton Soup, Sweet and Sour Pork, Broccoli Beef, Cashew Nut Chicken, Mu Shu Chicken, And Combination Chow Mein. The portions are large; we usually take some food home. Service is excellent. The restaurant is very clean and bright.

Parking: Park in front of restaurant and in free parking lot.“

“If you’re looking for amazing Chinese food, Mayflower is the place to go. The quality of the food is consistently outstanding, and the portions are generous—definitely great value for the price.

The highlight for me is the Peking duck. It’s perfectly prepared, with crispy skin, tender meat, and all the traditional accompaniments. Easily one of the best I’ve had anywhere.

Everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and served hot. The service was quick and friendly, and the atmosphere made the dining experience even better. The bus boy named Christian went out of his way to keep us our table clean and refilling our drinks.

Highly recommend Mayflower for anyone craving delicious, authentic Chinese dishes!“

“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!“

“Whenever we miss hometown and crave for authentic rice noodles, this is the place to go. Love the small pot rice noodle. It even beat some of the local restaurant in Dali, Yunnan. Kids love the crossing bridge rice noodle and they usually finishes all the soup.“

“I’ll keep coming back for those chicken katsu 💯“

“Very good food we got 3 plates. The place gets busy from my first time going there but the problem is when you go pay for the food i wish it was a bit faster it could also be a bit more clean or with more drink options other than that i’d recommend“

“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.“

“Just had a nice time with friends and family at this P.F. Chang's. One person even brought his small dog and was ok. We shared the ribs, green beans, rice and Korean chicken as well as the chicken lettuce wraps. It was a little hot yo be outside but we were fine. Service was good“

“I absolutely love this place! The food is authentic and flavor is on point! The workers are friendly. I highly recommend this Chinese Restaurant!“

“Efficient and delicious! Has so many Northern Chinese dishes you normally don’t see at hot deli bars.

Wide selection of frozen foods, frozen and refrigerated ingredients like bean curd and thinly sliced lamb for hot pot or stir fry.

I love that they use short grain rice in the lunch plates. I tried the braised pork belly, braised fried tofu, and spicy fried chicken with Szechuan chilis. Will try more veggie dishes next time!“

“Treat yourself to a fantastic Chinese meal. The food is top-notch, with delicious handmade dim sum and excellent entrées. The owners are meticulous about quality, and I feel fortunate to have this restaurant nearby. As someone who considers herself a good judge of Asian food, this is truly my favorite.“

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

“This is an amazing find in Castro Valley! We went there because we needed a place to have lunch. We were surprised with not only an amazing selection, but extremely welcoming, owner and servers, and the food! The food was incredible. They do not cater to American taste. This is the real thing. The vegetables with tofu sauce were incredible as was the pork and everything else we had the dessert of tofu with mantis or ginger is a must. Highly recommend!!“

“Stopped in today for lunch. It had been a year or so since my last dine in visit. Had a wonderful experience. I had the curry chicken lunch special and was exactly what I wanted. My veggies were cooked perfectly and and my entree was so flavorful and a generous portion.“

“first time there it's was nice tasty pot got my vote too come back again“

“Great food, Good serving size“