Yen Du Restaurant

Came here on the middle of the day. Parking was very limited in front of the restaurant but fortunately we got a spot right away. As soon as we entered, we noticed all the decor. Chinese art, colors, designs and furniture, definitely gave the feel of an authentic Chinese restaurant. We were sat immediately. Our server was absolutely amazing. He was pretty much the only one taking orders and serving each table. As busy as he was he always had a smile and was friendly. When ordering we had previously seen a picture of a soup but we didn't notice it on the menu. When we asked our server about it, he advised us of what it was (it was a custom order by previous customers), and he offered to make it again. Needless to say it was delicious. Serving size for the soup was big and we were able to split it amongst three people each with a generous serving size. The rest of the food was just as awesome. Tasty, fresh and they were quick to prepare it. The salt and pepper fried chicken had such a crunchy outside and a juicy inside, it was delicious. This spot is a must if you're in the area.

I called and picked up a couple of items to bring to my aunt and uncle's home on one of my occasional visits. I don't know the food scene out in this town, so I just went with what was close to their neighborhood that had good ratings. Enter Yen Du.First off it is in a very weird strip, almost like a storage/warehouse type of strip. The parking lot is narrow and one way and you have to go completely around the building in order to get out. But inside looks like a Chinese restaurant would like back in the 80's out in the Bay Area, where they would actually try and create an ambiance to match the menu. When I was growing up going out for a Chinese meal was kind of a special occasion thing, like someone had a bday, a graduation or a promotion. There was often tablecloths, a large table with a lazy susan, nice laterns or lighting and nice and heavy plates and bowls. Now a lot of that charm is gone but this place gave me glimpses from those days. Another thing that was glaring to me was that I was probably the only customer that had an Asian background. I thought Stockton was a bit more diverse, as I haven't seen that in a Chinese restaurant out in the Bay Area since the 80's. It was a trip. Lol.House Chow Mein ($14/3.5*) Good amount of thicker lo mein noodles which I like as it is chewier and has meatier bites. Not a whole lot of wok hei but they definitely use a bit of soy to darken and flavor the noodles. Good amount of meat chunks a combo of shrimp, pork and chicken I believe. But those proteins didn't have that vibrant sear from a hot wok, just seemed all steamed in that sauce to me. Nothing horrible, just not very skillful. Beef with Chinese Greens ($15/3*) I think I asked to see if they had the Beef with Asparagus available in early summer but they didn't. Asparagus is actually grown and quite local to this valley so I thought that it would be quite easy to find it, but not really. So I got this instead. Again, not a lot of searing and just seems they like to make a wet sauce with garlic and soy or oyster sauce and just steam and toss everything. Kinda like a home cook's stir fry versus a legit Chinese chef who can man-handle that wok. Again nothing horrible, just was wishing for more, since their rating was so high. At least now I know how this town rates ethnic food. But still rounding up as the employee who rang me up amongst the line of people waiting to get a table during lunch was efficient and friendly. And my aunt and uncle who aren't foodies by any means was happy with what I brought. I suppose they fit in Stockton just fine. Lol

Service is super quick but parking is a pain in the butt. We had to park on the street because their entire lot was full. We unfortunately missed their first seating so we got stuck on one of the tables in the middle of the restaurant. Their lunch special was a good value but taste was lacking. I got the king pao chicken and let's just say I wouldn't get that again. The flavor was bland and even with chili sauce it was still lacking flavor. We also got the fried green beans which was a huuuuge portion but delicious! Their king pao chicken misses the mark but I would be willing to try other dishes.

Came to try this place for dinner. Dined inside. Started with the wonton soup which was delicious. Got the house fried rice, sweet and sour chicken, honey walnut prawns, and broccoli and beef. All were delicious. The service was excellent as well. The restaurant was packed on a Saturday evening. Lots of families dining in. Definitely will be back again.

It was our first time there the food was so good service was excellent. Definitely coming back. The price was good. Felt nice and relaxing not noisy.

Since I didn't do a birthday dinner on my actual birthday, I decided to have my birthday lunch here today. We arrived right when they opened and missed the lunch rush by 10 mins. This places get pretty packed during lunch. It was our first time trying out this restaurant in the area and we enjoyed our experience here. We opted for the Mandarin Dinner option Y which is good for 4 people and cost $70. The following dishes are:Won ton soupEggs rollsSweet and sour porkAlmond chickenMongolian beefAssorted vegetables Steamed riceFood came out quick. They actually gave us a dish by mistake which was not part of what we ordered. Overall, we enjoyed all the dishes we got. Service was quick and friendly.

This is a family owned restaurant. Servers are very welcoming. The restaurant is your typical Chinese food restaurant, it's roomy and clean. We come here often or tend to order take-out on a regular basis. The food and service never disappoint. From the soups to the appetizers to the main dishes, everything is always delicious as expected. We will continue being loyal patrons.

THE BEST CHINESE IN STOCKTON! This place is a must l absolutely love the food & the service of course. Andy is my favorite server I request him every time we go there. The chili vegetables are a must as well as the fried green beans and the house chicken! Try everything on the menu eventually because there is not one bad thing l've had here.The ceiling art is beautiful as well. Makes you feel very traditional & homey vibes

Everything I've ever ordered here over 20+ yearsvis delicious. One if my favorite Chinese spots

Although I would normally give them a 4 because we missed part of our takeout order I am giving them a five because when I called and we reviewed the order they told me I could come in and receive a dish for free and took my name and number down so on that fact alone, I am moving my rating back up to five because the food was amazing. I took pictures of everything before my family dug into it. This was a takeout order, but I did try and get better pictures of the menu and some part of the ambience, which was really quite lovely. Although my family disagreed with me, I thought this was way better than another local large Chinese food place in Stockton and it was far better tasting and price wise plus the staff was extremely helpful and nice unlike the other place which I will not name, but I'm pretty sure if you eat Chinese food in Stockton, you know who it is.