Red Hot Wok

5/5 the best place to get Taiwanese food in the bay. The three cup tofu, moon shrimp pancakes, beef with green onions, and sizzling lamb are amazing. Would recommend coming with a group and trying a variety of dishes with rice. The restaurant is very casual and has bench-like seating and wooden tables. The Polaroids in the walk are also a really nice touch.

Still a solid choice for Taiwanese style food. We came when dinner service started at 5PM on a Sunday night and there was no wait for a party or 3, decent amount of empty tables, by the time we left around 6:30PM, there was still one table available so wait time was not as long as when I had gone previously. - salted egg yolk tofu- favorite dish, love egg tofu - lamb fried noodle with kang kung in satay sauce- a lot of my favorite things featured in this dish, fairly large noodle portion. tender lamb, decent amount of kang kung - three cup chicken- small portion size, still on the saltier side, love the garlic inside, chicken pieces are fairly small, lots of small bones so beware as you're eating - stir fried beef with bamboo shoot in chef's spicy sauce- this was the only dish we ordered with a kick, not too spicy. generous bamboo shoots, saucy. - eggplant in garlic sauce- enjoyed that the eggplant was large cut pieces, not too mushy. - mango shave snow- shave snow isn't very common here in the bay area so if you're craving soft fluffy ice, this is the place to go! personal favorite is their taro shave snow but they've only had it available 1/3 times we've requested. mango dessert was definitely on the sweet/syrupy side. we ordered a small portion size and i think it was a good amount for 3, 4 if you just want a little taste.

I can't believe I haven't written a review for this place. How did it slip??Red Hot Wok is one of my go-to's for good authentic, home tasting Taiwanese food. Every bit is flavorful and tastes just like home.My absolute must-have's every time I come:Minced pork over riceGarlic sauteed on choyMapo tofuGreen beansFast and friendly service. Ive never dine here before, always take out.

The clientele was mostly Asian folks when I went. Service was very prompt and took our orders quickly and turned around our meals quickly as well. We ordered the salt pepper shrimp, garlic fried Kang kung, and combination fried rice. The shrimp was deep fried perfectly with a crispy exterior and plump juicy interior but it was a bit too salty for me .. fortunately the side of rice and veggies balanced things out. I would recommend returning to try other things on the menu. Fried rice was a universal win all around and the veggies was also nicely done

This is very much a hole in the wall place with amazing and fresh food! They close at 2 PM (for lunch) but basically accept customers all the way until that time. I got the Chicken and Bones and it was very flavorful with ginger pieces and the sauce went amazing with rice. the eggplant with garlic sauce was actually my favorite! As the eggplant was well coated with the garlic sauce and was not too mushy. Also got some popcorn/crispy chicken and it's exactly what you expect with the classic white pepper seasoning and the sweet chili sauceCan't wait to come back and try some more dishes!

My favorite lu ruo fan is from Red Hot Wok, hands down! Perfectly marinated pork belly with just the right amount of lean vs fat ratios. They don't skimp out on the meat too in their bowls and the flavors are just amazing. Reminds me of the lu ruo fan I can get in Taiwan! Besides their lu ruo fan, I've gotten various other dishes on their menu and they're all really good. Love their mayo shrimp and tofu with duck eggs too. Call ahead for pickup or dine-in!

Hmm did this place get a new chef? The mapo tofu Taiwanese style did not used to taste like Szechuan peppercorns, and the green onion beef didn't used to be full of yellow onions. I'm hoping it was just a one off experience.

The air in the restaurant felt heavy and stale as soon as we walked in. It took me a lot of time to get used to it after settling in at our table. I felt suffocated and desperately wanted to walk out but stayed put. I want them to take note of this and air out the room often. It was closed without any ventilation which could be the reason for this. Anyway, let's talk about the food now-We gotEgg fried rice-5/5- umami rich with a delicious eggy taste. Though we ordered egg fried they added in chicken by mistake. The chicken was suspiciously soft. I can't be certain that it was uncooked but I didn't enjoy the texture.Chicken noodles with sauce -3/5- the sauce in the noodles was too runny and the noodles just felt disparate. Chicken with bamboo shoots in chefs spicy sauce-3/5- the chicken was again suspiciously soft in this one, the sauce it came in wasn't flavorful as well.Chilli sauce- 5/5- this is not a dish we ordered, rather it's the sauce they offered on the side when we asked for it. It was made with green chillies as opposed to red and was a flavor bomb. I will go back to the restaurant just for this sauce. And the only reason for rating them at 4* instead of 3*.

Claimed to be very authentic Taiwanese food by friends, this place displays a very family-oriented setting with homey vibes for any party size. There was some rush but rarely any wait and great service.Pictured: mapo tofu, house special grounded pork rice bowl, and beef fried noodle with kang kung in satay sauce. The mapo tofu was definitely the star of the night. The overall flavoring and spice level wasn't overwhelming and could be served to most people that can handle a mild spice level; nonetheless, perfect to my liking. The sauce was amazing and coated the tofu and meat in every bite. The pork rice bowl was also very delicious and provided a good change from the saucier dishes. Meat cut into smaller pieces tend to get dry quickly but this was still juicy and had lots of flavor. The beef fried noodles with kang kung were covered in a sweet and savory sauce with a very mild level of heat to it. Good balance of both the meat and veggies. 9.5/10 will def come here again!

I love this place so much, so it's a shame I don't come here more often ! They have some super yummy Taiwanese food, and the inside of the restaurant has almost a rustic, shed-in-the-mountains kind of vibe, with communal seating. The service is okay, mainly people just trying to do their jobs. As it is a smaller establishment, you might have to wait a little while during peak times (dinners and weekend lunches). After I get a meal from this place, I also love ordering their shaved ice dessert that reminds me of Taiwan as well. Would highly recommend !