Chinese Food

My Top Chinese Food Choices

Zhangliang Malatang (Downtown Mountain View/Downtown Berkeley: best custom soup/stir fry)

Zhangliang Malatang is a casual make-your-own-hot-pot place in several locations in the Bay Area including places like Berkeley and Mountain View. I love selecting my own hot pot ingredients and choosing my ideal spiciness!

Yin Ji Chang Fen (Downtown Berkeley: Best prices)

Yin Ji Chang Fen is a small chain focused on delivering delightful Cantonese food at good prices.The menu is extensive, full of noodle soups, noodle rolls, congee options, dim sum, and more. 

 

Fu Lam Mum (Mountain View: Best variety in an elegant setting)

Sweet and Sour Chicken from Fu Lam Mum

Fu Lam Mum is a relatively fancier Chinese restaurant that specializes in delicious food, served in its elegant dining room. It's a fine dining experience available in downtown Mountain View.

Seasons Noodles & Dumplings Garden (Mountain View: Best dumplings)

Pork with cabbage dumplings

Seasons Noodles and Dumplings Garden is a somewhat casual place to get Chinese dumplings and noodles in downtown Mountain View. These dumplings are hard to beat!

Panda Express (Chain with spots in Berkeley, El Cerrito, Redwood City, and more: Most addictive American spin on Chinese food)

Orange chicken with fried rice 

Panda Express proudly utilizes a carefully designed American spin on Chinese classics, serving its own selection of delicious, cheap, and filling dishes that bring in a loyal following. It's a casual place to save money and enjoy!

Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant  (Berkeley: Best seafood options and fanciest)

Stir-fried scallops and asparagus

Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant is a luxurious Chinese restaurant with fresh seafood and an incredible view from its dining room. It is a fine dining experience, but you get what you pay for!

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