The Most Delicious Chinese in Newark

Teo Chow Noodle Shack

★★★★☆ 4.1 (992) • $$

"Great place for noodle soup. The broth is very flavorful and the portion is enough to be quite full. It is inside a plaza with ample parking. As soon as you walk in, you order through a kiosk then sit at any open table. The restaurant looks clean enough but is like any typical Chinese mom and pop shop restaurant so staff is just friendly enough and feels quite cozy. I got the ultimate bowl which comes with all toppings. Personally I'm not a huge fan of duck but everything else tasted great! I hear from others that the duck is good too so definitely recommend the ultimate if you also like duck. They had the most flavorful wontons I've had. I got the noodle soup with egg noodle which was great but you can choose from a variety of noodle types.I'll definitely be going back again soon!"

Wild Ginger

★★★★☆ 4.3 (719) • $$

"Wild Ginger makes the best biang biang noodles I have ever had in the states, hands down. Run, don't walk!!!!!!! Truly some of the best noodles I've ever had in my life. Extremely reasonable prices, friendly staff, cozy intimate feeling seating, and in a great location!"

I Dumpling

★★★★☆ 3.8 (897) • $$

"Basic home style food with no frills ambiance, hole in the wall, family business. Stumbled upon this place as we wanted a quick snack at 3 in the afternoon. Reasonably priced, limited menu, fresh ingredients. Flavor could be more intense, however adding the chili + soy sauce works. Will be back to try a few more dishes. Note, parking is a challenge and the cost is $1/hr with metering hours from 8-8."

Fashion Wok

★★★★☆ 4.4 (661) • $$

"Kids (2yr and 4yr) love the food here. Food come up super quick, super important for us, eating with kids. Plenty of utensils on table (omg, kids dropping spoons and forks!) Such a good place for us."

Silver Spoon Gourmet Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.8 (870) • $$

"This is a great choice here in town. Tasty dishes and good service. The flavors are robust and the food is prepared fresh."

Veggie Garden

★★★★☆ 4.4 (645) • $$

"I rarely go to a restaurant twice within a few months as we are spoilt for choices in the bayarea. But I had a hankering for the black pepper chowmein, so we made our way back here. In addition to the chowmein I also wanted to try some eggplant dish and we were suggested to get the basil eggplant. So here is the rundown of the dishes we tried this time- Black pepper chowmein- 5/5- I came back here just for this dish. It's really good. Definitely get this!!!Basil eggplant-5/5- another epic dish. Definitely ranks high on the best eggplant dishes I ever had. Not spicy but very savory without any sweet notes. It came with tofu as well which was equally delectable.Veggie fried rice- 4/5- delicious but very oily. There was no need for so much oil in this dish. Hopefully they take this feedback and work on improving it.Organic chicken salad- 4/5- my younger one wanted this. It came with a bunch of greens topped with lots of crispy wonton skins, fried "chicken" pieces and some dressing on the side. It was surprisingly good as the elements worked together cohesively.Vegetarian wonton with chilli oil- 4/5- another solid dish, the wontons were topped with some peanut sauce. It was a tad bit sweet, though I don't prefer sweetness in my savory dishes this was great as well.It's a very cosy little mom and pop style restaurant. I highly recommend giving them a try. I can assure you, you won't miss meat."

Royal Rangoon

★★★★☆ 4.1 (739) • $$

"Came here with my friends since they recommended it and I'm so glad I was introduced to here! I never tried Burmese food prior to this and i was not disappointed. I loved their tea leaf and rainbow salad! They also have happy hours when you can get these for a little cheaper which is great. Staff was also kind and constantly checked in with us to see if we needed anything. Their desserts I would rate a 3/5 tho"

Tong Soon Garden

★★★★☆ 3.8 (831) • $$

"I came to Tong Soon Garden with my friends after hearing good things about its Jajang Mein and Fried Chicken. I came to a completely empty restaurant and we were seated immediately. The servers welcomed us and the place is very traditional with large wooden tables and open space. We asked for recommendations, which our waiter helped explain each of the dishes. We placed our order and the dishes came out quickly one-by-one.I really liked the Jajang Mein and Kan Pung Gi. The Jajang Mein was so flavorful with the thick black bean sauce and bouncy noodles. The Kan Pung Gi was crispy and the sauce was sweet and tangy. We also got the Eggplant with Garlic Sauce, which was good but very heavy from the sauce. The Jjampong was also good and had a softer soup. The sweet and sour pork was a little off putting by the color, but the taste was actually quite sweet. We had a good time enjoying all the dishes, and our server gave us pear slush drinks and fortune cookies at the end!For all this food, it was decently affordable. Although there were a lot of fried dishes, I still enjoyed it."

New Gold Medal Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (890) • $$

"Went back recently and it was great. Pig feet, scrambled eggs with fresh oysters, ginger scallion lobster, eggplant, all very good. Best walnut prawns I've had. Sometimes there's a service charge so check before tipping."

Zhangfei Hot Pot

★★★★☆ 4.4 (594) • $$$

"I'm typically not too big on super authentic Chinese hotpot but Zhangfei Hot Pot really changed that. What really stood out about this particular restaurant is it's extremely friendly staff. With the lunch's full house rush and only 2 younger gentleman running the entire show, it was clear how much they were hustling. Our party's requests were met with smiles and the vibes were so very chill. Seriously, this was some of the BEST customer service I've experienced at an Asian restaurant- which says a whole lot bc staff for the most part gives 2 shizzzzz about customer service. Lunch involved Zhangfei's AYCE. For $25/person, that was an absolute steal. Ordering occurs via QR code and the meal is cut off at a limit of 1.5 hours. There are a long list of items available but pay close attention to things that contain a charge next to it- these items are not included into the AYCE meal and will result in additional charges. Food:While there is a self serve condiments station for you to create your own dipping sauces and a station filled with snacks, sweets, and a few veggies, everything else is ordered via phone. As some Yelpers mentioned, getting your items can take quite a bit of time and you may not even receive parts of your order [which happened to us]. We let a few items slide but the staff is very helpful if you bring the missing items to their attention. We opted for the half/half broth combo and decided on Japanese Sukiyaki & Japanese Pork Bone. Sukiyaki was super sweet [too sweet for my tastebuds] but the pork bone balanced things out by mixing the two. The cuts of meat are decent quality and the servings are plentiful. 4 stars overall because the meal is really good but the time you are left waiting on items can seem unnecessary. +1 because the staff is so diligent and kind. This goes without mentioning but I am most definitely a fan."

Happy Lamb Hot Pot

★★★★☆ 3.9 (745) • $$

"This is our favorite hot pot place!! My favorite things are the crawfish mini lobster along with the best ice cream ever. The fatty beef is also delicious.I come here often but tonight I was celebrating my dad's birthday and went here. Oh my gosh, the best birthday dinner ever because they play music and sing for you and have these fancy light board to make the birthday person feel extra special!! The staff was waving the board around too hahahaha!!The manager is amazing, he's always checking in and making sure everything is good, listens to feedback and so professional!!! Exceptional food, experience, and service!! The staffs are all kind and nice!! 都是小帥哥和小美女 :)Come here!!! Especially if u have a birthday!!"

Eastern Winds Chinese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (724) • $$

"We ordered food delivery for a company meeting and they did not disappoint on the flavor of the food, the freshness, and portions. It arrived almost exactly at 1230pm as requested as well. We ordered:Salt and Pepper FishBroccoli BeefOrange ChickenShrimp Chow MeinHouse Fried Riceand 2 Pupu Platters. Our employees were very pleased with the food. We will continue to use them and will come back for future events."

Ma's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (898) • $$

"My favorite Chinese restaurant in the neighborhood. Great place to dine in or take out. A plus is that they have a complimentary ice cream machine, so make sure you get a ice cream cone before you head out :)Some of my fav dishes are the eggplant with spicy garlic sauce, cumin lamb, beef broccoli and tbh everything on the menu is delicious. Must try the sesame bread with green onion too!There's never a long wait here. Very quick service. Delicious food! I highly recommend Ma's Restaurant :)"

Holly's Mandarin

★★★★☆ 3.9 (717) • $$

"We've been eating at Holly's for years, but I realized I'd never reviewed them!Food is always fresh and delicious - favorites include:crispy duck, mandarin beef, mushroom chicken, eggplant tofu, twice cooked pork and many more! My son orders 2x order of potstickers whenever he comes home to visit and doesn't share a one. They are very accommodating if you have food allergies (like my husband does). Bonus - I recently created a new dish - hot and sour won ton soup (basically hot and sour soup with won tons added) - it was delicious!"

Queen House

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (917) • $$

"Definitely Taiwanese comfort food! I've been coming here since two previous owners and I was basically in a high chair (so about since 20 years ago). We'd get take out at home and I have memories of being fed the Taiwanese beef noodle soup while my dad calls the noodles "Rapunzel" because of how long they are. Over the years the noodle soup has changed from having less dried chili, having less fatty beef shank pieces, and also changing the bok choy to spinach. However, I still believe this Taiwanese beef noodle soup is the best you can get in the area. Its charm is definitely the Szechuan beef noodle soup! However, if you're interested in family style rice and sides, my favorite is general tofu, San bei ji (three cup chicken), and xiao dou miao."

Pho Saigon Noodle House

★★★★☆ 3.5 (840) • $$

"We love this local Vietnamese restaurant!Service is very fast and clean.I love the variety in Vietnamese soup dishes since there's so much more to explore other than pho but the pho is also so good here!!10/10 would recommend"

Xiang Xiang Noodle

★★★★☆ 4.2 (580) • $$

"Great food, friendly staff, and a fun show with the owner doing some gymnastics. He's a world champion!We got the B9 Salt Pepper Eggplant, G9 Mutton Soup, and E5 Sauteed Oil Noodle with Shredded Pork, all on the owner's recommendations. The E5 noodles are stir fried in vinegar and I love dousing them in more vinegar. The Mutton Soup had tender meat and a great flavor broth. And the salt pepper eggplant was a great crunchy different texture to pair with everything else.The owners are really nice, more so if you know Mandarin, but come by to chat to everyone!"

JX Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.1 (606) • $$

"CRISPY CUMIN CHICKEN HERE IS TO DIE FOR My choice for my first dinner back home after a month abroad. JX Cuisine is my go-to Chinese restaurant with delicious authentic Sichuan cuisine (as well as some more fusion-ey favorites if that's your jam). They're a rare Chinese restaurant where the food AND the service are wonderful (they have 4.1 stars on Yelp which defies the 3.5 star theory)! They also have a great selection of vegetable dishes for folks who don't eat meat/seafood. My husband and I love going here to eat or grab takeout when we're feeling lazy. We've also gone with Chinese friends who also gave glowing reviews.Listing my favorite dishes below:- Triple Delight with Sizzling rice (absolutely loaded with seafood!! They also have a beef version)- Cumin Crispy Chicken (I love ALL their dishes but this is my favorite dish. It's must order, I promise)- Cumin Lamb (husband's favorite and go-to dish!) - Spicy Wontons (homemade!! I asked lol) - Dan Dan Noodles (SOOO good)- Mantou (I LOVE these, they're so good dipped in condensed milk. The fried ones are my jam)- Lamb Spine Hotpot (my husband's other fav, the meat falls right off the bone and it has two different broths. Great for sharing) - BBQ Fish (we usually order this when we go with friends since it's great for sharing. Heads up the fish comes whole!) - Pea Shoots (Dou Miao - the steak of veggies and probably my favorite vegetable) - Sauteed Celtuce (friends recently got me hooked on this veggie dish!)- Sauteed String Bean (another one of my favorite veggie dishes)"

Andy & Yu's

★★★★☆ 4.1 (585) • $$

"Highly recommend this place!! The food was exceptional and you can tell it's really high quality. The lunch special was so well priced and good portions. It comes with rice, soup, and a steamed veggies. Don't skip the veggies because it was the highlight of my meal. It's a nice restaurant which makes it feel super special. We went for a company Christmas party and it felt like such a treat."

Blue Sky Café

★★★★☆ 4.3 (528) • $$

"Returned after a vacation. Been craving Chinese beef stew and Blue Sky did not disappoint! So delicious even without the daikon! Had it with chicken and salted fish fried rice, so good together! Also craved veggies so got chicken and green beans. Of course never fail to order beef chow fun with gravy. Even the tea and chili oil tasted so good. All went smoothly with the QR scan. Love this place! They have new comfy chairs."

Ginger Café

★★★★☆ 3.6 (714) • $$

"My family and I used to come here frequently. We moved to AZ 8 years ago, but make it a priority to come visit anytime we are in town. You can't go wrong with the string bean chicken and potato beef."

China Palace

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (942) • $

"This review is for a to go order experience. Major props to this restaurant for opening extremely late. FOOD:-Honey Walnut Shrimp: yummy, creamy, and flavorful. Sweet and savory lightly coated between all the shrimps.-Mongolian Beef: one of the best I've had in so long. Soft, tender, and juicy beef. Packed with all the flavor on there. Def recommend getting this dish-Salted Fish Fried Rice: a must when ordering from here. For $50 total between the 3 dishes, so worth it to get esp they close really late when you are craving for some flavorful Chinese food. Lots of parking around the restaurant."

Jun Bistro

★★★★★ 4.6 (426) • $$

"Jun Bistro has popped up a few times in my social media feeds and as a recommendation on Yelp as well. I can wee why...the food was very good. Interesting decor, lots of Green, I'm not sure if it was due to the Holiday season or if that is just their theme. We waltzed in for an early dinner and were seated right away. I wasn't a fan of the seating arrangement, a bit too close to you neighbors for my liking. Decor is cool. There was no physical menu, use the QR code on a table to place your order. #ChineseFusion:~ 芭蕉叶包烧鱼 Banana leaf wrapped seabass - 5/5The whole Seabass is steamed, head, tail and all topped with some sort of Yellow sauce presented on a Banana leaf. Brilliant! Soft and tender; very good flavor with diced Chilies and Cilantro on the side. There are plenty of bones abound so be careful.~ 酸腌菜火腿炒肠粉Stir Fry Cheung Fun - 5/5I'm almost positive this is nothing like a traditional Cheung Fun...I could be wrong, don't quote me. Either way this was delish! Loved the chewy texture and the Garlic flavor, just right, not overpowering. This was also a fair bit bigger than I was expecting. ~ 叻沙菠萝菌菇虾炒饭Laksa Shrimp Fried Rice - 4/5Fried rice was simple. Perfectly done; not oily or greasy, just right. A good Fried Rice dish with Mushroom, Pineapple and Shrimp topped with an Egg. Good size portion!No issues returning to try the rest of the menu out. The food portions were bigger than I was expecting. The place was completely packed when we left...with good reason."

Chef's Experience China Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.6 (677) • $$

"We are regulars here! I love the food here. I also love how quick the food is brought out to us. My ultimate favorite so far is the Mango Shrimp! It's sweet and spicy and they give you big chunks of mango with a basil sauce. I always order this. The ambiance is very chill. The restaurant is a little outdated but the food is great! We always come here to celebrate birthdays or milestones. Great place to have in Hayward!"

575 Miishien

★★★★★ 4.6 (409) • $$

"My son loves their rice noodle. And I love their soup. Plus, great service. The owner's self promo video is looping all the time. Pretty entertaining"

Pho An Hoa

★★★★☆ 3.7 (631) • $$

"I ordered online and picked up pho with rare beef and tendon. Good pho and the beef and tendon were very good. The broth was average. Overall, a good local pho source. Service was good and took less than 5 minutes to get once I arrived (a bit early!)"

Urban Momo

★★★★☆ 4.2 (466) • $$

"A hidden gem at San Pedro Square! Not sure how I never tried this place before out of all the numerous times I've been here. But finally got down to it, and boy it was worth it!FOOD:----------I would describe the food as a combination between Chinese and Indian influences, flavor wise.First of all, had to try the *Chicken Momos* for which they are famous. And rightly so! Deliciously stuffed with a solid ratio of meat to veggie, and filled with delightful herbs and spices. Really supple and tasty.Their *Chicken Chow Mein* reminds me of Singapore style chow mein. Great taste, good meat/veggie to noodle ratio, and super filling, which is great when you have hungry hungry people with you.We were recommended the *Chicken Tikka Masala* which I thought might be a standard version, but this one really punched my mouth with superb flavor. The portion was very generous and I couldn't stop stuffing myself with this dish.SERVICE/AMBIANCE:-----------------------------Service was great and they gave excellent recommendations. Ambiance is pretty vibrant on the back side of the market without being too rowdy. This is the calmer side of San Pedro Square so you won't be disturbed by (too many) drunken interruptions.TIP: You can always order to go, so that you can pack up the leftovers even after you eat here.DATE TIP: Definitely a great place to order and share lots of tasty morsels. That to-go box will come in handy so you and your date don't overstuff yourself!"

Taiwan Porridge - Cupertino

★★★★☆ 4 (500) • $$

"Taiwan Porridge is tucked away in strip plaza, this humble porridge spot feels like a cozy embrace from the past--offering the kind of comfort food you'd expect from a home-cooked meal if your mom were in the kitchen. As soon as you're seated, you're greeted with a bowl of porridge and a cup of hot water. I wish the porridge arrived a bit hotter, as it tends to cool off quickly before you have a chance to dig in.The ordering process is a bit different here; after settling in, you're invited to head to the front to choose from an array of cold dishes. While many guests might be drawn to these options, I usually opt for the heartier menu items that come freshly cooked and delivered to your table. The steamed fish is tender and flavorful, and the a choy veggies come in a huge portion. The omelet is always the table's favorite, very simple but done well.I visited this spot recently when I was feeling under the weather. Whether you're craving something warm and soothing or just a taste of home, Taiwan porridge delivers a no frill comforting experience."

四姐 Special Noodle

★★★★★ 4.5 (389) • $$

"I don't mind turkey. I just don't die if I don't have it on Thanksgiving, though I have to admit I still miss my mom's green Jell-O mold with cottage cheese. For Thanksgiving, Jamie W and I usually find a restaurant that doesn't serve turkey (Asian usually), make a reservation on OpenTable, and be done with dinner by 7PM. This year we plain forgot to plan anything, so we decided to try an untried place in the otherwise jammed Pacific East Plaza.On Thanksgiving evening, the parking lot was uncharacteristically half-empty, even though 99 Ranch was open. We chose this restaurant right across from the supermarket. The dining room was certainly set up for customers, but there was only one solitary diner looking quite content with his dim sum consumption. There were certainly plenty of menu selections, so we were spending an inordinate amount of time studying the menu on a tablet.We decided on the $17.99 Braised Pork Belly over Noodles (photo: https://yelp.to/Gf5FJrRqVj). The pork was tender if a bit saucy, and there are never enough noodles for my taste. We also went for the $11.99 Salt & Pepper Chicken, quite a pile of crispy little tenders that came with an unnecessarily sweet cherry sauce for dipping (photo: https://yelp.to/o97ZzbKGMI). As our vegetable side dish, the $19.99 Hand Ripped Griddle Cabbage turned out to be a miss because it was completely saturated in sesame oil (photo: https://yelp.to/tu16WGXi6W).The saving grace came with the $12.99 Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings (photo: https://yelp.to/KyDUO-_qnU). They were appropriately filled with hot broth, and the minced pork and dumpling skins had just the right consistency. Overall the food was pretty good but kinda pricey with no real standouts to make waiting for a parking space worthwhile on a weekend. Nevertheless, for a last-minute Thanksgiving dinner option, we could've done a lot worse.FOOD - 3 stars...plentiful and pricey, just missed the markAMBIANCE - 4 stars...plenty of tables and not too loudSERVICE - 3.5 stars...mostly attentive TOTAL - 3 stars...not quite destination dining for usRELATED - Exploring Richmond? Here's my collection of places I've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2VyCP18"

Mandarin Gourmet

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (698) • $$

"We were in the area visiting family and ended up having dinner at Mandarin Gourmet because my SIL couldn't stop raving about their food. We were greeted and seated upon our arrival. The restaurant is quite spacious. You can definitely tell it's been around for a long time. We ordered:- Hot & Sour Soup- Honey Walnut Prawn- Mongolian Beef- Crispy Chicken in Hot Garlic SauceWe were not impressed by the hot & sour soup. It would've tasted better if we had some white pepper and garlic chili sauce. We liked the honey walnut prawns. It was perfectly cooked and the sauce was light. The prawns were HUGE. The mongolian beef was tasty. Crispy chicken in hot garlic sauce was a little on the salty side.Overall our experience was good. Our server was fast, friendly and sweet. The bill came out to $100 for 4 dishes. Not bad at all. Definitely, got the vibe of a family owned restaurant. Would I be back? Definitely, if I was in the area and craving Chinese food."

New Tung Kee Noodle

★★★★☆ 4.2 (421) • $$

"I used to frequent the older San Jose Tung Kee Noodle location as a kid and I've always loved their #1 combo rice stick noodle soup, freshly squeezed orange juice, and #30 fried taro cake. When my parents told me there was a 'new' tung kee noodle that opened relatively recently, I was excited to try it. The rice stick noodle soup is no longer as salty/msg-y (which I kind of liked)... now it's blander (probably so you can adjust the soup yourself if you so choose), so I add some of their housemade chili sauce to go with it (which is quite good actually!) This could've been hotter, but I like my soup pipping hot. My husband got the #2 spicy beef satay, but he liked mine better. It was quite good, though not spicy at all. This place is packed on the weekends when I went, but the food comes out pretty fast so the turnover is relatively quick. Loved the fried taro cake, it was so good! Fresh, piping hot, and massive portions for the price. The prices are extremely reasonable - soups were $12 ish and the taro cake was ~$12 as well. Freshly squeezed orange juice is very good and tart. A little pricey but juices usually are nowadays. A dollar or two more if you want no ice. Pay at the front with your table number when you're done. Would definitely come again for some comfort food."

New China

★★★★☆ 3.8 (500) • $

"Very kind people and quick. Idk if they had new cooks bc of Christmas but the food was really disappointing. Ordered walnut shrimp, fried rice, Broccoli beef, wonton soup, and sweet sour chicken. All 6 of us agreed food was bland and not worth it. Wonton soup was the worst with the soggiest wonton and no flavor. Let's say panda is way better. Wish them the best"

Dalian

★★★★☆ 3.8 (476) • $$

"Nice restaurant very accommodating staff. There were 7 in our party, 4 vegans, a vegetarian, and 2 "regular" eaters. The menu had a vegetarian section, and I asked if the food was vegan. The server told me she could have any of the menu items prepared vegan by subbing tofu and they had a "clear" broth for the soups. We ordered one of the house made noodle soups with pickled cabbage (normally spicy beef) but had it with tofu instead. It was delicious! We also had the veggie clay pot, Kung Pao tofu, and 2 chicken and veggie dishes with a few sides of rice. Generous portions and excellent flavor. Everything tasted freshly made and nothing was too oily. Service was great and very clean restrooms."

Ox 9 Lanzhou HandPulled Noodles

★★★★☆ 4.2 (389) • $$

"We had a fun time at Deer Hollow and worked up an appetite for lunch so we finally tried this place that had been on my to-eat list for years. Little did I know they have multiple locations in the south bay. We were seated right away on a Sunday because we squished into a table for two. It isn't a large place so be prepared to wait if you want a table for 4. I ordered the popcorn chicken, stewed pork ribs noodle, and the chicken fried noodles. I love thick noodles so I went for the biggest they had. My toddler loved the popcorn chicken and even though my pork soup was spicy, he loved the noodles. The soup was spectacular- reminded me of a Mexican pork stew my grandma used to make. You can really taste all the spices and the difference with the noodles. We were also impressed with how quick the service is. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. We ordered online at our table and the food came out right away. They also pack your leftovers up. Exceptional service and you get a lot of food!"

Hongs Gourmet

★★★★☆ 3.9 (451) • $$

"This is the perfect place for dinner or a light lunchWe had lunch a month ago and it was perfectChinese chicken salad, wonton soup and spring rolls.Everything was great including the service"