Best Chinese food in this whole inland area. Generous portion, good service, fantastic taste. We are SO coming back!
Went here for the first time today. I was apprehensive as I have dietary restrictions but they were very accommodating and assured me I would still be able to eat something for lunch. They said about 80% of their menu can be accommodated for Gluten Free. I had an amazing lunch of Sweet and Sour Chicken, Steamed Rice and Steamed Veggies. I have not had any reactions, and I didnt get sick! Big win in my book. Theyre very aware of what contains gluten and were very helpful in deciding what I could have. Ill definitely be back.
The seafood soup was delightful and flavorful. All food we ordered were expertly prepared especially the dim sum we had for appetizers. The vegetables are crispy and not over cooked. Overall a pleasing experience with excellent ambience!
Pretty good food and atmosphere too. I was heading south from IE and my parents recommended I stop by here. Im glad I did. I tried the chicken wings they were extra crispy and the shredded pork, not a texture I was used to on the pork but still tasty.
Ordered family style and everything was delicious!! We live 10 minutes away and are so glad to have found this place! Much better than the other chain Chinese restaurants. Atmosphere was quiet and clean. The service was great and they were very friendly.
The best dim sum and Chinese food in Temecula. Great service and atmosphere. The tea smoked duck is our favorite and just as good for left over. Dim sum is fresh because it is cooked to order. We tried the hot tea Jasmine today and it was so aromatic and fresh. We usually order a lot so we can have left overs. We have now tried many dishes and so far everything tasty. When we are in Temecula we go here. Love this place and you will too. Honest reviewer.Update 10/18/19 - we have been back on many occasions and the food is still great. We had recently the kung Pao chicken (ask for Chinese style) and it is the best I have had in Southern California. Perfect flavor in my opinion.Update Dec 1, 19. Had great food today. We tried for the first time the spicy crunchy shrimp - wow, amazing flavors. So complex, rich and the shrimps were crunchy!Also worthy of mention is how clean the bathroom is. To me, that is usually a reflection of how much the management cares about details and over cleanliness, especially the kitchen. Still my favorite Chinese restaurant
This is the best Chinese food weve tried to date!The food was so tasty! It actually had flavor!! Lol..Most Chinese food restaurants have all of the same dishes on their menus and they all pretty much taste the same but not at Chef K Chinese restaurant!Their food has lots of flavor and was very yummy!! The service was also spot on! Our waitress was very helpful and knowledgeable when it came to the describing their dishes and whether you wanted light meat or dark meat when your ordering a chicken dish. She explained that some dishes were created with dark chicken meat and if you didnt like it then you should specify it. She was not only helpful but also very sweet! Between the food & the service, you know we will be back!I would definitely recommend Chef K Chinese restaurant to anyone in the Temecula area looking for a great Chinese restaurant to Try! The ginger chicken and Im sorry I cant remember the name of the dish that my husband ordered but I think it was the spicy shredded pork.
A popular Chinese that has been around for some number of years and survived the dreaded pandemic, very busy on weekends, yet the service is so friendly and very accommodating. The quality of their food has not deteriorated after the pandemic like some others. If you are not sure how to order for a small group, just pick out a meat dish, seafood dish, soup and veggie dish, all accompanied with rice, and you are all good to go. Typically the main dishes/ entrées are shared. If you have MSG allergies, let them know to omit it.
Picked up take out food. I drove all the way back to Menifee. The food was packaged so it was still hot!The host updated me on my order (I placed the order as a walk in). He was extremely nice.
Been to this chinese restaurant when it was named something else. I gotta say, they revamped the place nicely and I like it better. More family friendly with the booths vs just regular chair and table seating. Also, staff are much more attentive and you can telk they are ready and willing to please their customers. As for the food, its good but not the best. The calamari tasted awesome though. Price is reasonable.
We used to come here a ton pre covid as it became harder because hour changes and what not during the pandemic. Came here on the way home from the zoo and were feeling dimsum and glad to see the normalized hours.First off, you cannot tell from the outside but the dining room is beautiful and the bathrooms are super clean. Also the service here has always been great they are very attentative and super friendly everytime we visit.We ordered the a bunch of dimsum, a large soup which served 6 of us, and a couple of entrees. For dimsum we ordered Scallion pancakes, pork gyoza, chicken paws (feet), and wings. All were so good and and the gyoza was definitely made in house and their sauces were so good. We ordered the wonton soup for all of us, I usually dont like too much soy in my broth but it wasnt overpowering and tasted very clean, the wonton in the soup were super good. We ordered honey walnut shrimp and the crispy Shanghai ribs for our entrees. The whole reason I come the restaurant is for these entrees. The ribs are chopped up bone in ribs that are fried and have a sweet and tangy sauce, the shrimp are big and crispy with a not too sweet honey sauce and crunchy walnuts. Both of these are so good with rice I highly recommend. We love this restaurant and will be back sooner than later.
This is always a great place to eat! The only place that does Chinese food gluten free! The staff is great, clean and fast. They will make your food spicy if you like that better as well.
One of our favorite restaurants- great dim sum (although they have taken a lot of their dim sum items off the menu). Reasonably priced - excellent service! (Say hello to Hannah!) great ambiance.
Literally the best Chinese food I’ve ever had!!!!! Tender, flavorful and great service! Highly recommend. No alcohol….
Great new restaurant. Good portions, good prices great taste. Our server was attentive and was able to answer all our questions we had about the various items on the menu.
The food is fantastic! Hands down the best Chinese food in the area.The service is great as well, our waitress was very nice and we never had to ask for anything, she was great. We had a group of 4 people so we were able to try 3 main dishes, and the pork fried rice. Not only is the food out of this world good, the presentation is beautiful. We cant wait to return and try more delicious dishes from this spectacular restaurant!
Best Chinese food Ive had in years. Very friendly staff, pretty good prices. Also the owners donate to good causes.
My kids love to go here!! It is such a treat! Food is fresh and everything on the menu is made to order and incredible!!!
Chef K had great food when we stopped by around 1:30 on a Sunday. Place was light on business and a reservation would not have been necessary.I was impressed by the quality and the quantity of the orders. Each person ordered an entree and there was enough food for another meal later.General Tsos chicken and hous special fried rice were the table favorites though we were steered away from the Sichuanese portions of the menu - for which the chef is highly acclaimed... Hard to still order from part of the menu when a server says you probably wont like it. Maybe a missed opportunity, maybe a kindness; I look forward to coming back when Im in town and mixing in some traditional fare with the western-approved dishes.
Was great food, no alcohol served here. Service was attentive, and food came out nice and hotHot and aour soup YUM!
Only tried their lunch special so far. Very reasonably priced and came with rice, a side, and soup. Good size portions. Everything tasted great! Will definitely be back!Edit- removing 3 stars. Hours have changed. Not open for lunch during the week anymore. No more lunch specials which is really the only time i ordered. Outside of lunch specials i found the prices to be quite high. They have great food. Instead of ordering lunch a few times a week, ordering chef k will now become a rare occurrence for us, if ever. I guess it wasnt financially feasible for them to stay open during the day. Sad because they were the best Chinese place in the area.Update: The last star has been taken away. Tried the lunch special over the weekend only to find that the prices have gone up and the quantity has gone down. There is now more rice and less of the main course. Its sad that almost all businesses have to cut corners nowadays to stay afloat. Welcome to barack obidens America. Sad times we live in.
Deliciously authentic food. Their Orange chicken is on point!!! We ordered (family of 4) and they had all the food ready in 5 minutes. So surprised at their fast service.
Lovely place to eat really good authentic Chinese food would definitely recommend and we will be back
Top place of gluten free general Taos chicken! Not many Chinese restaurants available such as this one! Appreciate the menu being flexible for gluten free options! We enjoyed the orange chicken too!
I think this is the best Chinese restaurant in the area. I try to come once a week to get my fix. 😊
Chef K is our favorite for Chinese food. We love the restaurant. Its decorated so nicely and we always enjoy eating there instead of taking it home. The staff was very nice and so helpful. And the food? To die for. Every dish weve ever ordered has been fresh, tasty, and better than expected. We go there often and bring our friends who rave about it as well. Treat yourself. Go.
We have come to appreciate Sichuan cuisine as well as other forms of Chinese cooking from our many visits to the Sichuan House in Walnut Creek. Our favorite dishes: me - the Sichuan spicy crispy beef and my wife - the chicken chow fun. We relocate to Temecula and our search for Sichuan cuisine leads us to Chef K. We cant duplicate our order because Chef K offers the chow fun with beef and Sichuan spicy crispy in chicken. WTH - we order to see how it compares. It is good but not as good as the Sichuan House. My spicy crispy chicken pops with Sichuan heat but not a burn more of a numbing effect due to the Sichuan peppers. Good, but wish they did this dish with beef. My wife enjoyed her chow fun, commented it did not have much beef in the dish and she would rather have chicken. Chef K also has some of the best wings I have tasted. In fact, the best wings we have had in Temecula. We do enjoy wings. We will continue to frequent Chef K for our fix of Sichuan style Chinese cuisine but will be on the search for other places that offer the dishes we like. Chef K earns 4 stars now and perhaps will get the 5th star after our research is complete on finding the best Sichuan restaurant in Temecula.
Judging by the tables that I can see in the pics of the first reviewer and also by the Google view of the outside of the establishment, I added the info that the restaurant is Chef K and added a link to their Website. I think there is another Google entry that is more specific and has more reviews. In any case, yes, as previous reviewer noted, their dim sum is good and so are their other dishes. Not as many dim sum options as a traditional dumpling house, but they have many of the “staple” offerings and they are all quite tasty. They have “the usual” Chinese dishes (like beef with broccoli), but they also have quite a few items that are specialities and/or are not as commonly found on menus in this area (such as seafood clay pot). The restaurant is very clean, the decor is low-key elegant (nice, but not too fancy), and the service is excellent. Food comes out without much wait and the staff could not be nicer! It’s a treat to eat here.
Good food, good portion, pleasing presentation. Nice staff, clean and well kept, beer and wine. Coke in a can will cost you 1.75.
I saw that this place had a fair share of 4+ star reviews so we went and...it was disgusting! It tasted like a fried boot, I had two pieces of meat and stopped eating. Waitress didnt seem very friendly either, I asked for the check very quickly and neither of us bothered to take the food home it was that bad. Its been awhile since Ive experienced food this bad, Im not sure where the rave reviews are coming from - maybe it was just a bad day? Go to JJs in Menifee, 5 stars over there. This place is bad!
Food tasted authentic! Will be back again soon..
Came here for lunch at the request of my mom for mama’s day before our gambling adventure. Definitely great spot! And the food is shareable. We got the veggie egg rolls, vegetable soft noodles (chow mein), honey chicken (for mom) and some fort of tofu dish (for me). All was hot, fresh and flavorful! My mom said the chicken tasted fresh. We got way too much food but should make for yummy leftovers. Would recommend!
I did an extensive review of CHEF K yesterday, and I checked it today, and my review for Chef K showed as a review of IHOP! Im wondering if somebody at Chef K could have hacked in to make it into a review of IHOP! Basically, the service was terrible at Chef K. See the rest of the review under IHOP.
I am really picky when it comes to Chinese food. My go to used to be Red Ginger, but no longer. I love egg foo young and Chef K has the best I have ever had. It’s made to order not heated. The veggies are very fresh and the shrimp were big and cooked to perfection.I’ve since tried other items in every one of them was outstanding. The freshness of the food is the one thing that keeps coming back to my mind.I had BBQ Pork and it was delicious. It had no fat like other places and it was sliced thin the way I like it.The people that work there are very nice as well which means a lot.I don’t normally do reviews, but felt I had to with this gem of a place.
Beautiful food and delicious too. Worth finding it in the corner of the shopping center near Stater Brothers.
Love this place. Visited twice and all the foods we tried were great~
I have eaten here over 10 times. Only disappointed once and cant recall why. The remaining visits, the food has been excellent and served very hot (stove). Servers are efficient, especially Hana. Highly recommend you give Chef K a try.
I’d add pictures but it wasn’t pretty. But we did order take out. With that said the flavors were great and the meats were fresh. Well Beyond your Panda Express and Dragon Express. We I think of Chinese now this is where we will go.
Update: My first review was not long after they first opened. I ate there a few weeks ago and it was delicious and very flavorful.I read a review about bland food, it must have been a new cook that night. I had to find out. It is still amazing!Update: We still love the food and service. The honey chicken, egg rolls, lo mein, egg drop/flower soup, etc are all delicious.Our servers are always sweet and friendly. The prices are good for a sit down restaurant and we always have leftovers to take home.******************************Best chinese food in Temecula. Perfect textures and flavors. Very happy with our choice.Please like my review if you appreciate that I take my time to honestly review/inform/update on this place before you spend your money. Thank you.
Really like the environment feels very elegant. The food was just how i expected it to be, pretty good. i’d say one thing is, i wish there were more pictures on the menu because there were a lot to offer.
Delicious food, but poor service attitude. We took two kids with us to the restaurant. Kids got in the way after finishing meal, one staff in the restaurant complained and grumbled…After he went out from rest room, he cleaned up our table very impatiently, and clattered the plates and bowls…I felt very bad. I actually like their food, but this guy made me very sad. I am not sure if this guy is the supervisor or boss, because I don’t really see him in the front… very disappointing experience.
Possibly best Chinese food in the area. If you’re from the bigger cities on the East or West Coast then you’ll appreciate the taste. Crab Rangoons made with actual crab meat, not carrots and sugar. General Tso has a good ratio of meat to batter that isn’t all dough. Looks like they even have a small dim sum selection, which offers even greater variety considering the area.
Every time i go to Temecula, i always go have lunch or dinner. The food is so delicious. I always leave being 100% satisfy. I order the sizzling rice soup, pineapple fried fried, crispy noodles. Like i said Everything i order is always so delicious.Also the staff is friendly and kind.
We came here on a recommendation from social media. My wife and two daughters have celiac disease and are essentially allergic gluten. Several people mentioned they have extreme sensitivity to gluten and have eaten with no discomfort and pain afterwards.So, we’ve eaten here 3 times in the past few weeks and so far we haven’t experienced any noticeable changes or issues relating to gluten consumption.Our favorites are the tangerine and sweet & sour chicken.
Chef K is average at best. Ordered Kung Pao Chicken last time and General Tso’s chicken this time. They were both terrible. After 1 single bite of the General Tso’s Chicken I didn’t eat another bite. I asked what their specialties were and they raved about General Tso’s Chicken, so I thought I’d give it a try. What a complete waste of money. I do not recommend Chef K.
Honestly, everything was ok. I got chicken fried rice and egg rolls and a 7 up. My partner got Shang Hai dumplings and honey walnut shrimp and ice tea. The ice tea tasted like water, very bland, the dumplings were not as good as they look, and the egg rolls were alright. I love chicken fried rice and compared to other places this fell short. Inside looks nice and the people gave good service but overall the food flavor wasnt there.
The best Chinese food Ive had in my life! Tooth pick cumin lamb and Shanghai buns are my favorite. Staff is always nice. Only thing I would change is if the water could be served on reusable cups instead of disposable plastic.
We came at opening time (around 11am) on Saturday 2/5/22.This is our first time eating at Chef K. The restaurant is tucked in the corner of a shopping center. Inside of restaurant is nicely decorated. Friendly staff. Ask questions if you dont understand the menu.We ordered Hong Kong dim sum, garlic fried chicken, chicken gyoza, and Hong Kong pan fried crispy noodles. Everything was great. Not the same sauce was used on every dish. There are actual dipping sauce for different dim sums (just ask the wait staff nicely what sauce goes with what). The Hong Kong pan fried crispy noodles is a family size dish (shared with 4+ ppl). We highly recommend the crispy noodles.We will be back.
Excellent food here. Chow mein fried rice everythings good! Excellent pricing! Highly recommend coming here with a group of people! Small but nice atmosphere.
Really yummy Chinese food! The flavors are powerful, the food is good. What sets Chef K apart from other Chinese local places, though, is the ambience, service, and decor. The inside is really pretty, and a lot more upscale than youd think (esp given the fair prices). Also, the staff is super attentive and kind! Definitely check Chef K is you want a yummy meal!
The food is amazing and plentiful! The service is wonderful and the staff are so lovely! Very proud to have this restaurant down the street! Best Chinese food we have had in years! 👌🏻
The food is amazing! It comes out hot, fresh, and crispy! The option to order online is phenomenal especially when youre pregnant and craving Chinese food all night long. I ordered early and picked up at their first time slot. You need an account, but you pay when you pick up. Dining is usually results in prompt service. The only issues I have is that you cant always get the attention of a server if you need something. They dont really check on you a whole lot. Last time, they boxed up our food for us. It was a little awkward as they put everyones food in shared boxes. If I hadnt been out with my own sister in law, niece, and nephew, I would have been sketched out by this. We will box our on food from here on out. The crab puffs havent ever been fishy. I know this is a big concern fro many (esp. fellow pregnant ladies who want nothing to do with fish right now.) We will continue to support this company!
We fell in love with Chef Ks restaurant.5 Stars for their absolutely delicious food, perfect service and quiet atmosphere. 1st time, we found them by accident and decided to try their lunch special. It was amazing. 2nd visit, we treated some family with another lunch date. Everyone was pleased. We have now gone several times and always trying a new dish. We also took our 8 kids for a birthday dinner date. Everyone we have shared this experience with, has always been happy with the food and service.Thank You Chef K restaurant and everything you do. You are all amazing.
Best Chinese restaurant ever. Love this place. Great service. Fresh food. I love the pork gyozo, soft pan fried noodles, and tangerine beef😋
First time ordering from here and the service was great. The gal was very friendly and made sure that everything was packed nicely. The food was also very delicious. The Shanghai dumplings, egg roll, BBQ Pork Buns, and egg drop soup are amazingly delicious.
Lunch specials are a great deal. Ive been here twice and I love how the food perfectly hot. The taste is never salty or too spicy even when it has the 🌶 sign, I love mushrooms and theyre tasty and chunky. Please dont ever change
I ordered delivery from here through doordash and WOW the food was soo good! It was piping hot when I received it too. I got the wonton soup, the sweet and sour chicken lunch. It comes with fried rice, a hot and sour soup, and an egg roll. I also got the bbq pork buns. It was ALL delicious 10/10! The portions were good and the prices were fair. I liked the wonton soup the most it was the best wonton soup Ive ever had. This is my new favorite Chinese food restaurant. I cant believe this is my first time trying it, I wish I wouldve known about this restaurant years ago! You can tell they really care about the quality of their food and dont cut corners.Edit: I come here probably once a week now, mostly for their wonton soup its delicious. I also get the Hong Kong bbq pork with it. I love this place.
Best and most authentic Chinese food this side of Diamond Bar or Kearny Mesa! Very nice people too. Their Hot and Sour Soup is just the right level of spicy and is absolutely delicious. The Five stars are well-deserved. To Carlos point: They have become quite popular and this has sometimes meant 25 min. delays or more at peak times. Paying attention to their estimated Take-out pick-up times (theres been only take-out for the past month) will save you from waiting in the restaurant. The food is worth the extra few minutes.
I will be honest in that most places with asian cuisine are always decent, but somewhat average. However I was very surprised to see that is not the case here. Ive ordered multiple dishes and have found each one of them to be absolutely delicious and fairly priced. This is my new go to place.
Food is ok compare to other chinese food here in riverside. And the price is reasonable.
I cannot say enough good things about Chef Ks! The food is always hot, fresh, and delicious. The best thing about it for me is that they can accommodate gluten allergies without a second thought. I have ordered many things gluten free without issue such as beef and broccoli, general tsos chicken, fried rice, and orange chicken. If there is ever a doubt, I always call before ordering and they talk me through what they can make gluten free. My husband thinks their regular food is stellar too! Its our go to Chinese restaurant in Temecula!
Awesome food a must go again large portion excellent servers
Good food and a great dine in experience. The staff are friendly and patient and the decor is extravagant! Id take my family here for dinner. Try the dumplings, theyre excellent! 10/10 would dine again.
Definitely delicious, from Dim Sum to Twice Cooked Pork. Tofu options for Vegan choices as well. Lovely setting, for dinner nights out. Lunch Specials Tuesday - Friday from 11:00 - 4:00.
Fresh vegetables, fresh meat, the food is always tasty, even when I reheat it later. Best Chinese restaurant in Temecula!
It’s Easter Sunday and we were looking for a place to order dinner. In the past we heard many good things for Chief J. So on Easter Sunday we drove Chef K and ordered take out for our two daughters, granddaughter (6) years old and us. WE CANNOT SAY ENOUGH GREAT THINGS ABOUT THIS RESTAURANT AND STAFF. TheBEST food and Service .we can’t wait to go back to patio or in house dinning. Thank you CHiEF K.💗🤗. It was so yummy
The interior of the restaurant is beautiful. Their food is spectacular. I highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a high quality place to eat. Their customer service is awesome. The food also arrives fairly quickly so there’s not much wait at all. 10/10 for sure!
Vegetable lo mein, sweet n sour chicken, general Tso chicken, har gow all delicious. This is the Only Chinese food we will get locally.
After 3 visits in only 3 days, Im convinced this is probably the most authentic Chinese restaurant in the area that Ive found so far. Pretty broad menu and very authentic flavor plus friendly staff. Cant really go wrong here.First visit : Kung Pao Chicken. Maybe a little heavy on the Sichuan peppers but from my understanding this is more realistic to traditional way. The way kung pao chicken is made in chain restaurants is not exactly authentic but Americanized. Being a foodie, I always lean towards the authentic style and this is it. So, if you are looking for authentic Chinese, you found it. Nonetheless, great flavor and fresh ingredients made it very tasty and filling.Second visit : Shrimp in Garlic Sauce. Sauce was bursting with flavor with crisp and fresh ingredients. This was a lunch special item so it also came with soup, side, and rice. Great value for around 10 bucks. (The other lunch specials are less. The shrimp makes it the top end of lunch prices.)Third visit : Szechwan Fish Filet in Hot Chili Oil. I have had a similar dish like this before from a place in Rowland heights and I crave that hot chili oil like Im addicted. Its a sensational flavor and unique for its numbing effect it causes on your lips. It is like no other sensation Ive had from any other food so, if you like spicy and want to experience a new feeling, I would highly recommend trying this. The ingredients are also fresh and cooked to perfection. I do wish it had a little more of the numbing effect but it is still apparent and thats good.The quality, quantity, value, cleanliness, friendliness, and variety is all top notch. 3 meals in 3 days and each was very well made and left me craving for more. (Hanna is the sweetest and was helpful from the very first time I ordered)
Their varied menu meets everyones taste. I miss our weekly dining in experience, food is so good its ashame to box it. Good portions, cooked to perfection and served with a smiling face❤️🤗.
Everything is delicious and fresh. The vegetables in particular are bright and tasty. Soups are lovely and just better than the same soups in other places. People are nice and efficient.
Dim sum all day in the valley? Yes please.Nice clean family owned restaurant - Food is excellent, hits the spot and satisfies my Chinese craving now and then.
Went in for the lunch special at 3pm. Ordered in front of the waitress from the lunch special menu. Gave us the dinner special when it was almost twice as much. Told by the staff it was our fault because we didnt specify lunch special when we didnt know there was a dinner special (our first time there). Cheap manager, rude staff, and will not be going there again. Bad experience overall and do not recommend.
Freshly prepared, hot & delicious. Very clean premises & the staff are very courteous & friendly. So easy to order online & pickup. My favorite place to eat.
Family went there food was good but out of 13 of us. We either have gas or are running to the bathroom… definitely not going to their again
Best Asian cuisine in town, IMHO. Been coming here since they opened, and theres no comparison.
Absolutely great food!!! Service was excellent, parking is easy. Pricing is on par to the quality and quantity of food you get! Great place, nice to have a GOOD CHINESE restaurant in the area.I will definitely be back..
Have been coming here for a few years. Genuinely friendly staff. The best Chinese food in Temecula. Plenty of Vegan options.
My bf get the sesame chicken and it’s INCREDIBLE. We never get tired of it. The service is awesome and we love supporting a small business. I would recommend chef k to EVERYONE.
Fantastic food, and really, really nice people here. The prices are very fair and the portions are very generous. This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in the Temecula Valley. Try it and I think youll agree!
Finally made it here last night after if being on my “must try” list, and boy am I glad I did. Everything we had was good: Chow mein, har gow, shumai, egg foo young and especially the Mongolian beef (which had an awesome kick to it). Hands-down the best Chinese food in the Temecula Valley! We plan to return again and again.
One of the only places in Temecula that serves Dim Sum. The selection is not much but for what they serve it is good. This is my go to spot when I am craving real Chinese food. The service is quick and the staff is friendly. The food of course is amazing. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area looking for something to eat.
The BEST in Temecula. Enjoyed sweet & sour pork, BBQ pork fried rice, chicken & vegetables (light sauce), egg rolls, fillet mignon french sauce, Tangerine chicken & beef, excellent noodles and chicken egg foo young are some of their great food. Sauces are not to thick or gummy... theyre just right and everything has always been fresh, flavorful, good and tasty! Excellent friendly and attentive service in restaurant, ordered to go and ordered delivery (called direct not GH). Dont miss out on lunch specials M-F. Decor inside is nice. I think the classical music is a little severe.
Service was really good, and the food was delectable. The ambiance is calming and makes the entire experience worthwhile. Would recommend.
Absolutely one of the best Chinese restaurants in the area. Everything is well made with care, fresh ingredients and delicious seasoning. Even the packaging shows extra care. Strongly recommend.
No longer open on weekdays for lunch. Went by for dinner, waited over 15 minutes, no one even bothered to come up front to take our names to get a seat. Finally gave up and left.
Excellent food, helpful, kind service, great atmosphere..enjoyed a lot, will be back certainly. THANK YOU.
This place is awesome. I came here for lunch. The hot and sour soup is perfect. They even made a dish for me that is not on the menu. I will be back.
Chef Ks is great...Ive been to China many times and a number of the dishes are quite authentic... overall the flavors and textures here are fantastic, the service is very friendly and fast... highly recommend!!
Relatively new Chinese restaurant, Chef K, previously Yuan, had some favorable reviews, enough to load up the wagon and head on out.Hanna, our hostess, a truly nice person from the south of China 🇨🇳. Place was nice, clean, and what at first appeared on a Wednesday night about 7 PM to be a little desolate, turned out to be not as more patrons arrived.Food requested: Salt & Pepper Calamari, $7.99. Tender, warm rather than hot, but very easy to finish. 4 Stars.6 pieces Chicken Wings with Golden Garlic, $7.99. Garlic raw is golden, but nice name. Arrived perfectly crisp and temperature hot. Funny to say this now, but it could have used a little salt, or an enticing kind of dip to give it more dimension. 3.5 Stars.Assorted Won Ton Soup, $10.99. Broth lacked finesse for a supposedly gourmet place. Big size, with lots of veggies, plump won tons, some shrimp, soft chicken. 3.5 Stars.Filet Mignon in French Style, $16.99. In retrospect why did I order a dish titled this way? Oh yes, Hanna suggested it, and what Hanna says go. As to the filet mignon, it is debatable but in a nice sort of way. Deep dark sauce covering the chunks of meat, in a bed of raw onions and raw broccoli. 3.5 Stars.Steam Fish Fillet with Ginger & Scallions, 14.99. Just about anywhere this plate is available. This one a little salty on the sauce and vegetables (broccoli) section. Nice and clean. 4 Stars.Combination Egg Foo Young, $13.99. Just like egg foo young’s everywhere. Acceptable version, no special characteristics. 3.5 Stars.House Special Fried Rice, $10.99. Average at best. 3.5 Stars.Water taste very nice, filtered? Service capable at all times. Bill $92 plus. Gratuity 15%. Decent Chinese restaurant. 4 Stars.
This restaurant will delight you with their delicious dishes! Theres such a variety offered and everything is spectacular. Dont consider going anywhere else, Chef K will NOT disappoint!
This is a fantastic Chinese Restaurant! Really fine Chinese food! Prepared in an excellent manner... Great service! Prompt and very personable... Food was served with nice presentation... If you love Chinese food, you are in for a treat!
I love this place!This is easily my favorite Chinese restaurant. The food is always perfect, the staff is friendly and the portions are large. They stand out from the crows, for sure.
Very delicious... service was excellent 👌. Definitely will coming back to enjoy the delicious Dim sum, and tasty dishes..
Finally a good Chinese restaurant!!! I ordered take out. The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere was nice and clean. I ordered hot and sour soup and Mongolian beef. Super yummy
Love love this place. The food, gluten free options and amazing service. This is our go to restaurant now.
First time, wont be the last. Had walnut shrimp and tangerine chicken. We couldnt decide which one was the best. They were both delicious, changed our choice with every bite.
First time trying this place out & wow! It’s very delicious. Fresh & very tasty. I’m definitely coming back to try more dishes. I would highly recommend this restaurant
Food was delicious very fresh presented very well we spent quite some time that we were visiting with some friends and they were very accommodating I would definitely go back there
Very nice food. Worth to wait 40 minutes. Service is excellent.
Chef K is the best chinese food around the Temecula area and the best I have had in a long time. They have a variety of dishes and styles; Hunan, Szechuan etc. Fish, meat and vegetable dishes. Something for all regardless of your diet. Healthy steamed to deep fried. If you like lamb, you must try Chef Ks toothpick lamb.Delicious!
This place is delicious. I am coming back!!
I took my wife for her birthday & I must say after reading all the reviews Chef k is the best. Dishes were fresh,seasoned well and the service was excellent!
It was a very authentic Chinese restaurant and the whole family enjoyed it very much. The service was good and we will come back again
Absolutely the best cashew chicken and Kung pao shrimp. Everything tastes so fresh with right amount of spices. I can’t wait to try other items.
Very talented place worthy of much beauty and lots of love from all cultures and religious backgrounds, but please be respectful and do not be mean or show any sign of bad judgement, because this place is good 👍😀👍
My husband decided to try to order food to go at this restaurant. He said the counter was wet and dirty with water pitchers for table which had no ice in them. He said the whole place was dirty and they didnt understand he wanted
This restaurant is AMAZING!!!!! Everything I have tried is absolutely delicious. The food here is some of the best I have ever had. I highly recommend this hidden Temecula gem.
The food was was tasty, and came outfast. I Know they started to get busy but the waiter never came back after delivering the food to refill water or check on us.
Yummy Dim Sum!! Kung Pao Chicken, Beef Broccoli, and Orange Chicken have been fresh and very tasty. We can’t get enough!!
The food and service were exceptional. I recommend Chef K if you love Chinese food. You wont be sorry!
We dine inside or order delivery, the food is delicious, the portions generous and the staff is friendly. Chef K is the Chinese Restaurant of choice!
Found this place while looking for new chinese food to try and fell in love. Lunch special is great and the staff is so friendly. Please try this place if you havent already!
One of our local favorites. Food is flavorful. Service is friendly (ask for Hannah) and efficient. Prices are good in comparison to portions.
Our goto place for Chinese food during the week, (week days). Fresh, hot and oh so tasty. Service is fabulous. Prices are very reasonaable.
Ordered online and waited in the restaurant over an hour for my order. Busy night for them and they were not prepared. Many people waiting as long or longer. Food was as good as it usually is.
Just simply the best! Ambiance finally!! Reasonably priced, large portions, lovely staff!!!
Food is always good here! This will be our usual spot. Green onions pancakes, braised eggplants, pineapple fish are my favorites ;)
Food and service was great! We ended up getting our food to go as they do not serve wine or beer.
We really like this place and its close to the house. Has good flavor. House noodles are our favorite.
Wonderful food, ample portions and great staff. I love Chinese food and this is the best I’ve eaten in Temecula.
Excellent food and great service
Food is delicious 😋Staff was very friendlyWent on a Tues evening and there were only a few people in the restaurant so no wait for seating or food.
Best Chinese food in town. Friendly staff too.
This place is awesome I have ordered from here several times and every time it has been hot and fresh a must try if you have not yet tried
Ordered online, then came to pick it up at the time I was given in the confirmation. Waited 35 minutes for the food. Completely defeats the point of takeout.
Best Chinese Food Ive ever had and Im old! The waitress was the nicest person you could wish for.
Excellent service and good food. Not a fast food place, pretty classy, soothing music and large selection.
Great clean establishment food fresh ans cooked to perfection.. only place around for dim sum
We pre-ordered the Tea Smoked Duck for our family solstice celebration meal. It was wonderful!
Excellent Chinese food. Love the service and prices are reasonable. Overall, excellent...
The best Dim sum place close to the temecula/ murrieta area! Great service and the food is amazing! Can not get enough of this place!
We have only order to go, but we love the service and food is so good!
Interior nice, service slow, lunch portions large, food slightly bland but hot sour soup, only choice with lunch, too hot for me.
Good food at not excessive pricing
Best Chinese Food in Temecula, and quite frankly, So Cal. Very nice atmosphere, great service and great food.
Amazing food service and the menu is delish we always love date night here!
Delicious! Excellent potstickers, miso soup and shrimp with walnuts. Huge portions.
Fast service. Food had great flavor. Staff was friendly and attentive.
Outstanding food and a polite and professional staff. Best chinese food in the valley!
Great food but can a bit on the pricey side!
I loved their honey walnut shrimp with broccoli 🥦. Delicious
Did the other reviewers have covid bc their food is so flaaaaaaavorful omg
Combination Hot Pot 🔥🔥🔥, if you are brave enough.
Best chinese restaurant in the temecula/murrieta area. A must visit for Asian food lovers!
Great food loved the service very nice place will be going back for sure
Food was excellent and the service was fantastic. Already planning our next visit.
Not sure where all the 5 star reviews came from. If you are on the fence, I would pick somewhere else.
Killer food and great service we love it
Expensive, yet worth every penny.
Great! Large portions (entrees will easily feed two).
Very nice resultant and excellent food and friendly service.
Amazing food and great service
Fine food, excellent service and good prices; its all good!
The food is very good. Servings are generous and service is good.
I have tried a number of Chinese restaurants in the Temecula area. This one and Chins are the best.
The food was amazing and the service was wonderful, definently recommend it!
Great tasting food coupled with great service and prices
We found the best CHINESE food in temecula...its out of the way...tucked away out of site...but what a treasure it is.
Great food & services, nice establishment.
Some of the best Chinese food in Temecula!
Soooooo delicious. Must try. One of our fav
Best chinese restaurant in Temecula area, so tasty!
Excellent food. Very nice environment.
The best Chinese Food in area by far.
Great food, but service was horrible, need more waiters
Um...taste changing and also the volume of foods. Not like the first time
Best restaurant in Temecula! Service is the absolute best!
The best Chinese food in the inland empire.
Food is delicious and very authentic.
Chinese restaurant, taste very good
Fresh, delicious, not greasy and fast!
Was pleasantly surprised with how flavorful the food was.
So full had a great time
Great selection of authentic Chinese food
Great tasting authentic Chinese food
Absolutely delicious and served with care!
Best of the best. Its B...E...U..VERY NICE
Great service and food was very good
Absolutely wonderful! Regulars now
YOU NEED TO HIRE MORE PEOPLE, THE WAITING TIME IS RIDICULOUS
Delicious, good friendly service
Food o.k. Noisy and loud!
The best place thus far in Temecula
Good food and excellent service
Good dumpling.
So good
Best Chinese food around!
Got food poisoning from here.
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for Chef K 2024:
Review №1
2023-07-11 02:16:49Truly the restaurant has the best food with great value. You should tried the fish, seafood, lamb,and the bean curd. Every one who likes Chinese food should not miss this decent restaurant in Temecula. You can’t wait to come back again for the next meal.
Review №2
2023-06-25 06:17:04The inside is so pretty and updated. The food was delicious and a good size. Our 3 kids shared the chicken fried rice.
Review №3
2023-11-01 00:59:32This is the best Chinese food in Temecula for their food, good prices and service. The food is excellent fresh and arrives timely to your table or ready for take out. The service is with a smile and you are greeted in a friendly and timely manner which makes you feel like an important customer. We have been going there for many year and never been disappointed. These fancy and expensive restaurants should take notes and learn from them.
Review №4
2023-06-04 21:01:00Let me preface this by saying Im not generally a fan of Chinese food. But holy cow, this place was tasty. We had the House soft noodles and the Veggies. Outstanding!!!!
Review №5
2022-06-25 20:54:54Nicely decorated interior and very comfortable. Service staff was very polite and attentive. One server spoke Mandarin and another spoke Cantonese, and that was very much appreciated.Only ordered two relatively simple dishes - walnut shrimp and lemon chicken - but both were well prepared, decently presented, and tasty.Good place. Recommended!😀
Review №6
2021-11-29 19:22:55We chose here based on reviews and I was sadly disappointed.The interior was clean, modern and adequate space to move and eat. The staff was welcoming and helpful. Smiles and knowledgeable about the menu.The issue lies within the food itself. We had potstickers, soup buns, hot and sour soup, Mongolian beef and beef and broccoli.The appetizers were the only thing that had any real flavor and it wasnt that much. The sauces were the most flavor filled food item we ate....The food was hot but unbelievably bland. The Mongolian beef tasted like nothing at all. The beef and broccoli had only a tiny bit of flavor. I had read a few reviews about lack of flavor but the reviews were mostly great...... our experience wasnt good on that level. 😕Overall I would not try it again based on my experience. I would give 4 stars for staff and establishment but only 2 for food.
Review №7
2022-11-07 00:39:37I meant to take pictures before we started eating but I completely forgot. The food was pretty good. Of note:•Cream cheese wontons are tasty good amount of filling.•Fried rice- you can’t “upgrade” your white rice to fried rice because they said they make the fried rice to order. I would rather not have a bunch of extra rice and pay the difference or have them make everything a la carte. That said, the fried rice was really tasty.•The filet was tender and just slightly sweet like the menu says. No where near as sweet as an orange chicken or honey chicken.Would have given them a 5 star review but they struggle with handling the amount of customers they get. There were a bunch of people waiting both times I went (both to dine in and to go orders). When you get there it’s not clear that you need to write your name down on the notepad across from the entrance. There are pretty long stretches where there’s no one at the host stand because they are all running around looking for orders.
Review №8
2021-05-24 02:33:40My husband doesnt like to take me to Chinese often but I suck up to his love for BBQ so he gave in. Beautiful restaurant, just gorgeous inside. We were waited on fast and the food came out piping hot and very tasty. When your finished eating they pack up your leftovers and off you go. Incredible service, we will go back. Thank you!!
Review №9
2023-09-26 23:46:36Chef K is a wonderful restaurant, every time Ive been to Chef Ks the food and service has been wonderful. The restaurant is sadly almost always half empty which is good for sitting down but they deserve more recognition, although the quiet is nice. Their food is overall wonderful, I recommend the volcano shrimp if you like shrimp and spicy foods!
Review №10
2021-05-09 16:12:17We came in yesterday with my sister to have lunch and I have to say WOW!! you walk in and its very peaceful the lights are dimmed to perfection, the ambiance is very lovely. At first I thought ok its going to be like any other restaurant but the variety of food they have is great. And the prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you get. We started off with some cream cheese wonton and to say they were the BEST I have ever ate is not enough because they were THE BEST. The filling the crunchy texture I mean an explosion of deliciousness!! We also had the pork dumplings and again WOW!! I mean AMAZING. we also ordered the egg drop soup and yes once AGAIN WOW! the flavor was just perfect!!. Onto our main course for lunch we had the House Special Fried Rice and the Mandarin chicken. Everything was AMAZING!! The rice was cooked perfectly and the chicken had this amazing crunch to it. I can say it was the best food I have ate. We will definitely be going back again to try more items on the menu. The staff was really nice, very attentive to you even served your soup for you. If your in the area go in and check them out they are amazing!!