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China Kitchen in El Sobrante

4.3 (154) 4247 Appian Way, El Sobrante, CA 94803, United States

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Chinese restaurant

Location on the map

El Sobrante, Contra Costa County, California, US

Phone: +1 510-223-1288
Site: https://chinakitchenonappian.wix...

Opening hours

Monday:11:30 AM–3:30 PM
Tuesday:11:30 AM–3:30 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM–3:30 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM–3:30 PM
Friday:11:30 AM–3:30 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM–3:30 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM–3:30 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.3

154 Reviews for China Kitchen 2024:

Review №1

2023-09-17 01:45:31

There’s a paper outside that says you can’t sit inside but you can :) I loved it here! The chicken in the chicken fried rice was a little chewy but still good. Food came out fast and was really good! Will come back Also the dried fried ribs are amazing. Extra crispy with the sweet and sour sauce. Perfect.

Review №2

2023-10-15 01:52:47

Their lunch Specials are reasonable.Comes out hot.They have Togo also.

Review №3

2023-06-29 02:59:47

Our favorite spot. They have large amounts and they are reasonably priced. Good enough for family dinner! And they are great, food always cooked and fresh. Love coming here, been coming here for at least 3-4 years throughout the year. We still havent tried everything.

Review №4

2022-03-31 22:33:54

Out running errands for work and decided to swing by and give this place a shot. I ordered Chicken Curry, Chow Mein instead of steamed rice, with an order of potstickers. Maybe the best potstickers I’ve ever had. They were so fresh and delicious. Chicken Curry was flavorful too, with fresh carrots and zucchini squash added. Friendly service. Will definitely be back!

Review №5

2023-11-30 06:57:15

Very good service and food was hit and fresh even though it was a few mins before closing time.

Review №6

2019-02-13 03:11:25

Cheap, tasty, no frills and convenient Chinese food. They have good lunch specials too. My favorites are the lemon chicken and dry cooked string bean with tofu.

Review №7

2023-08-11 00:12:30

Good lunch. Fair prices. Fast service. Will return. Not when its hot out though. No A/C

Review №8

2023-12-06 04:52:47

Good foods, smooth serving, prices are low for the sizes, highly recommended 👍

Review №9

2023-08-18 02:00:51

Second time eating here and I am a picky person. So far I have tried the orange chicken, chicken chow mein, vegetable fried rice, and kung pao and all were amazing.

Review №10

2023-10-27 03:11:58

The food is yummy, but the cashiers are so rude and never say thank you. Bad and horrible customer service

Review №11

2018-12-02 23:54:42

Our #1 choice for Chinese food in the area. Location is not great (between liquor store and laundry mat) but food is good and service is normally good and quick. Of you are a repeat customer they remember you. Salt and Pepper green beans are AWESOME, we eat them like french fires, which have a little fried breading and is made with jalapenos which give them a little kick. I like the beef broccoli and their Mongolian sauce is really good. Lunch specials all week long are a good deal.

Review №12

2023-10-31 00:09:39

The lady that serves beware the service you will get is terrible! dont know why they have her serving, im not the only one who says that her attitude needs working on 👎

Review №13

2023-09-18 01:41:11

Fast and hot. Friendly staff. Lots of parking.

Review №14

2023-04-29 00:27:55

Terrible horrible service by one person. Well never eat there again as long as shes working very rude. Dont offer you water methane looks at you and says do you need boxes to go

Review №15

2022-08-10 04:31:35

We are moving to the area and wanted Chinese. Looked this place up and went in. The lady was helpful when ordering and even brought my food out to my car where I was waiting! Got the food home and the portions were huge! The food was so delicious! The best Chinese weve ever had! Will Def come here again! We ordered kungpao scallops, sweet and sour chicken, orange chicken, beef and broccoli, eggrolls, steamed rice and fried rice.

Review №16

2023-05-14 18:06:41

Never sat in & ate....but this is the only Chinese spot that taste like when I was a child. My Grandma had a Chinese restaurant and it just hit home & reminded me of my grandma & grandpa in the kitchen....touched my soul

Review №17

2022-02-18 00:55:07

Not as good as it used to be... I used to eat here a lot and last few times I tried it It feels almost as Im not even eating real food. You cant even tell what is what because its a random meat with a lot of sauce on top etc which is what gives the flavor. The meat is bland and never tastes like anything which is why it just feels weird eating. I think they are at a good price I mean if youd want to eat food that doesnt exactly taste like food for an inexpensive price then go for it but I dont want to eat here again.

Review №18

2022-12-01 05:58:53

Glad to get good food from a locally owned business.Service was also good.Wed recommend China Kitchen to everyone who wants good quality food.

Review №19

2021-07-19 03:01:47

We heard go there the best Chinese food. I love Chinese food so i went. It was good not great. Will i go back? I wont go out the way to get it.The owner is very impatient and not very nice. They definitely still get lots of to go orders.

Review №20

2022-02-05 04:27:02

The food is good here depending on what you order if you order chow mein it will come with dark meat if you order broccoli chicken it will come with a breast which is much better. The decor of the inside of the restaurant is not too hot I always get my food to go. Their broccoli chicken is the best in the area.

Review №21

2023-09-17 22:46:31

Excellent food for a great price.

Review №22

2019-08-30 22:40:34

The woman who took our order was not friendly at all. The man serving our food was very nice. The food was very good. We left a cash tip clearly visible on the table and when we went to pay at the register, she rang us up. We put $0 on the tip line on the credit card slip and she pointed to it and rudely asked if we forgot to leave a tip. Not sure if well go back because of her rudeness.

Review №23

2023-09-24 15:36:54

Only place I go to for Chinese food. Quality every time.

Review №24

2021-09-07 17:55:51

You can order by phone and pick up 15 minutes later. Or you can it inside of the restaurant...they will give you a tasty tea by order. They are cooking at the moment your dish, and the flavor y so good...we always eat spicy and they put some extra japanese dry pepper.I loved fry rice combination and kompaund lamb it brings vegetables, sweet sauce and peanuts as topping.its yummy!!!! They have a variety of dishes that you can try.

Review №25

2023-03-03 07:17:42

Food was not good, maybe I ordered the wrong thing based on other reviews. Dining area was a mess, will not be back. Service was okay.

Review №26

2020-02-28 03:18:04

I had vegetable chow mein 3 different times and it taste old. Even the vegetables were burnt. I havent ordered that in a while. I really like their egg rolls and salt & pepper fish. If it wasnt for my bad experiences with the chow mein I would have given 5 stars. The staff is nice.

Review №27

2022-12-20 06:35:01

Food here is always on point, my only gripe is its a little over priced. Otherwise I would give 5 stars plus I could visit more often.

Review №28

2021-09-09 18:16:49

Sweet n Sour prawns and Salt N Pepper prawns are Divine like candy crush no cap. Fried rice could be better but its a good place to grab some quick American Chinese food

Review №29

2016-05-29 22:48:05

I eat here at least once per week, the food is always hot, delicious and fast! Also Lunch is 7 days per week, until 3pm includes soup and hot tea (not included if to-go). My favorite is Mongolian Beef, the beef is always tender and flavorful. Even the pickiest eaters I have told about this restaurant, love it!

Review №30

2018-07-29 06:51:07

One of the best Chinese cuisines in the area! They are excellent when it comes to pick up orders. The fried are are bomb, and they have really good Mongolian beef! Very friendly staff as well!

Review №31

2019-12-17 05:24:58

As usual a very good meal. I ordered takeout close to closing and they still mafe my order. I had the dry fried ribs, excellent, with beef and green beans, combination fried rice. And combination egg foo yung which is very good. The combination egg foo yung always has lots of meats and some shrimp. The gravy is very good too.

Review №32

2019-01-20 21:54:47

Food wasnt good. Some was cold, some was greasy. Worst service Ive had in a while. There was a hair in my soup. I very quietly pointed it out to the waitress to not embarrass them, she walked away to another table, came back and just asked if I wanted another one. No apologies or anything. Ill accept things happen, but at least apologise.

Review №33

2019-08-26 15:57:04

This place gives first-rate service as well as delightful menu. One of the best spot ever. The meals arrived rapidly and the prices were affordable. Will definitely recommend this restaurant.

Review №34

2020-06-05 01:40:15

This has been our to go Chinese Restaurant when we used to live in El Sobrante. Unfortunately, we moved to Richmond a few years ago BUT we still come here. We tried finding a good Chinese Restaurant near by but nothing has compared to this place. Def. has been worth our few extra minutes drive.

Review №35

2019-02-28 21:35:27

Always order for pick up but decided to go in and sit down with my daughter and mom. Chinitas are so rude and don’t want to explain anything on the menu to you Suggest you plates your not even close to interested in. She brought out my plate and it was completely not what I wanted She tells me well you ordered it so I won’t bring you something else and walks away rudely. Won’t ever come again. Horrible service. They deserve not one star.

Review №36

2017-08-12 19:25:11

Isnt it funny the top ten places near pinole are all of the Asian restaurants? Looks like someone was working hard for their culture.. But lets be real... This place is awesome for take out.. Every time Ive been in this restaurant it has been empty.. The lady is very nice and you can order to the very last minute they stay open ! ((Thank you again)) see you soon!!

Review №37

2018-12-08 04:42:39

The best salt and pepper chicken wings or fish or pork chops! Everything at this spot is delicious! The won ton soup is perfect, the egg fu young is very good, broccoli beef is so tender! Sczewan chicken or prawns the house chow main or skinny noodle chow main is so good! Even had the garlic eggplant so good or the fried rice sweet and sour pork. To me this is the best Chinese spot around great prices family ran and I think open 7 days a week!

Review №38

2023-07-23 00:58:41

Food is good but a little expensive.

Review №39

2017-08-20 17:13:41

Lady in front had an extremely Very very nasty attitude. I felt bad about giving them my money. I asked the very nasty lady working at the front for a receipt. She DENIED me a receipt !!!! Hello IRS !!!! So I demanded my money back, she would not give me my money back, I had to threaten to call the police on them. The owner who was a cook, came from the back and nicely refunded me my money. DONT COME HERE !!

Review №40

2016-05-09 01:17:18

The best restaurant as far Chinese food in Contra Costa County, its clean food is always hot and fresh veggies, no MSG this is a plus if you are vegan or vegetarian this is also a great place to have lunch and dinner.Love the food and ambience.

Review №41

2019-11-20 22:50:04

Authentic Chinese food, great service, good ambiance and unbeatable prices for their quality and fresh ingredients! Ive been patronizing this restaurant for over a decade already.

Review №42

2019-03-23 03:58:01

We went there for dinner. Great foods good service. Bad thing is we didn’t take any pictures .. we were so hungry. We had first bite right away. We wish we could have took some pics.

Review №43

2022-04-16 21:59:28

The absolute best food ever I got cabbage and chicken egg rolls so good finally a great place

Review №44

2016-08-30 21:43:07

Family operated Restuarant, Local favorite because Ive. Never had a bad meal. In fact I think Ive tried everything on the menu and there is a lot to choose from. Support local business and after you eat here youll be back

Review №45

2022-10-12 21:16:57

Food was good not the best but service was on point food came out quick

Review №46

2022-06-28 08:58:58

No dine in only take out. Food is pretty good Service could be better .. but the food is warm hot to go .. and is generous in the amount they serve

Review №47

2021-04-03 20:45:21

Great food at a great price! Definitely recommend. Been going here for years, and has friendly staff.

Review №48

2019-10-23 14:48:01

They offer a nice range of fresh food. I enjoyed eating here. Employees are always very nice, pricing is affordable and the place is always well organised.

Review №49

2019-12-04 01:04:31

Food is fabulous. Family says it is the best Hot n Sour soup EVER!!! We have never been disappointed here!

Review №50

2017-12-25 09:06:29

China Kitchen is awesome! Their food is great and so is their services. The prices are very reasonable and the portion sizes you get are great. Check it out!

Review №51

2020-05-01 18:33:15

I absolutely love the food and was astonished by the service. Recommend you to go from 11:00 to 3:00. They have lunch specials.

Review №52

2020-10-21 03:18:04

Best Chinese food in El Sobrante. I have been to Chinese places in the surrounding area (Pinole, El Sobrante, Richmond) all and this is my go to! Food is always fresh and quality is consistent!

Review №53

2017-03-18 04:19:09

One of my favorite Chinese restaurants. Been eating here twenty years. Excellent, fresh food. Quick service.

Review №54

2021-12-29 02:26:58

We got five dishes to share and they were all great. Will definitely go again.

Review №55

2016-01-10 10:08:21

The lady that waited on our table was in a bad mood. She never smiled or acted like she wanted our business. Food was very good.

Review №56

2022-07-18 08:49:11

Good portions, good taste, excellent Chinese food, best around.

Review №57

2016-12-29 21:04:16

We come here all the time and have ordered several dishes and they are all great. Friendly service

Review №58

2020-09-28 01:21:49

Delicious Chinese food and good service, whenever I get home tired from work that is my go to place, quick and easy a phone call away

Review №59

2021-05-03 04:34:13

Decent Chinese food. There is better ones out there. It is good eats for the neighborhood.

Review №60

2017-10-22 02:05:10

The food is very delicious and the service is fantastic. Little Hong Kong is my 2nd favorite Chinese food restaurant if this one is closed.

Review №61

2020-10-04 22:03:43

The food is fresh and very tasty. The price is right, too. There is a coupon in this months Marketplace magazine

Review №62

2018-11-30 03:04:10

This is my favorite Chinese place. The potstickers, salt and pepper prawns, orange chicken, fried rice, chicken wings are what I usually order, they are all outstanding!

Review №63

2019-12-01 03:44:28

Local Chinese shop serving up typical Chinese American food. Exactly the way it should taste. Will be back for more.

Review №64

2021-04-02 09:02:48

Good food great portions its a weekly staple for my family

Review №65

2019-12-30 13:57:37

Good food and service, but the staff (not the customers) made it too noisy.

Review №66

2022-04-10 01:38:50

Good food for cheap love their salt and pepper fish

Review №67

2019-12-31 19:12:35

LOVE this place. They make it like you want it. Always delicious!

Review №68

2021-06-08 05:45:32

Great food, reasonable prices. Sometimes grumpy cashiers.

Review №69

2019-11-06 20:39:25

I really like China Kitchen. The food & prices are good. The staff can be rude at times.

Review №70

2018-10-07 22:58:42

Food is good. Great prices. Service is ok.

Review №71

2018-01-22 01:11:07

Best Chinese food Ive ever had and Paul and Connie really good people!!!

Review №72

2019-11-19 20:25:44

Avoid wontons and fried rice. Good stir fries. Good noodles including good chow fun.

Review №73

2018-11-07 20:56:24

I love this place,great service and great orange chicken,vegetable fried rice

Review №74

2018-07-30 00:21:05

I enjoy lunch at China Kitchen. The food is fresh and my fav is salt and pepper fish.

Review №75

2019-05-16 20:22:30

Great food and service. We love the green beans!

Review №76

2019-07-16 01:06:50

Every dish I ever ordered from here Ive liked.

Review №77

2022-02-26 05:35:59

I bought food from them. I took one bite and I threw it away. Thanks for nothing

Review №78

2018-05-16 20:24:51

Many chinese restaurants but this is the one we keep coming back too the food and soups are very good

Review №79

2017-12-26 04:13:57

Good food not very friendly but like i said good food.

Review №80

2020-02-29 16:15:47

Great portions, tasty, and very good wait service.

Review №81

2019-01-25 04:43:25

Very delicious.. Fast service... Wonderful experience...

Review №82

2021-04-28 15:57:41

Good food, the ladies are not very nice.

Review №83

2017-07-14 22:41:39

Great serviceReally good foodNot expensive place

Review №84

2017-08-30 15:15:27

This is my second home for a sumptuous and filling meal. My favorite is the lamb with string beans.

Review №85

2019-10-15 23:40:48

Staff is friendly some days not so much, but food is always great.

Review №86

2021-04-03 22:03:23

I always order the salt and pepper fish with chow mein.

Review №87

2019-06-21 21:33:24

The food is good and cheap, the waitresses are always in a bad mood

Review №88

2023-09-19 20:03:36

Great food

Review №89

2019-07-13 06:34:46

Great portion sizes and pretty good price.

Review №90

2018-06-26 04:07:34

Traditional Chinese restaurant, not many frills, just good food from a large menu....

Review №91

2020-09-17 20:30:10

This place is very consistent with flavor and the flavor is delish

Review №92

2018-08-30 19:17:45

Food and service is fast and great. Highly recommended 👍

Review №93

2019-11-30 03:33:12

5 for the food but the service is hit or miss depending on who waits on you

Review №94

2017-12-28 18:46:16

Authentic Chinese food! Great prices and portions.

Review №95

2019-11-27 03:12:31

Great food! We always come back

Review №96

2017-07-31 00:25:59

Great food, great taste all the time

Review №97

2022-09-06 22:36:57

Typical. nothing special. food is okay.

Review №98

2019-08-29 15:16:32

Wonderful family style. So much food!

Review №99

2019-03-23 08:29:01

Get the specials! Definitely worth the buck you spend here.

Review №100

2019-08-19 01:48:52

Love the food and small cozy environment.

Review №101

2018-01-08 05:28:59

Nice dinner, but not as other occasions!

Review №102

2018-01-01 01:34:20

Food is the very best like nobody ever made.

Review №103

2011-03-11 00:11:14

Gotta try the cashew chicken and sweet n sour pork!

Review №104

2014-05-16 03:08:02

Very good n very good service the food was hot n delicious

Review №105

2017-03-27 13:28:04

Fresh food, a little expensive, good service

Review №106

2022-09-30 10:16:00

I think that this is the best chinese food in the immediate area.

Review №107

2020-08-26 17:28:31

It was so good I love them now

Review №108

2018-12-05 23:51:11

Food was good Service worst ever

Review №109

2017-06-12 00:17:53

Very good food and nice people

Review №110

2021-01-20 15:24:53

Best Dried Fried Ribs in town !!

Review №111

2018-04-14 16:05:20

Good Chinese food at reasonable prices.

Review №112

2020-02-25 22:45:41

The sizzling rice soup is so bomb.

Review №113

2020-11-18 01:14:05

China Kitchen is my favorite place.

Review №114

2019-07-06 00:52:47

Good value and good food!

Review №115

2022-05-23 17:05:43

Love the Won Ton soup

Review №116

2019-01-29 23:06:22

If your ok with MSG. THEN its the bomb

Review №117

2016-10-29 02:18:54

Food is delicious. Welcoming staff

Review №118

2019-12-02 00:40:35

Nice people, shockingly good value for money.

Review №119

2017-12-26 18:38:19

Good food, Good prices

Review №120

2021-12-28 05:10:07

Very nice delicious food

Review №121

2017-07-14 16:46:39

Great food bad customer service

Review №122

2016-09-05 23:31:12

I loved the food & service

Review №123

2018-12-31 00:50:39

Bad services but good food

Review №124

2016-06-04 03:12:17

Always great food.

Review №125

2020-01-13 02:12:12

Bad service, the woman was not friendly

Review №126

2018-01-27 21:33:03

Excellent food and staff

Review №127

2017-10-25 21:45:24

Excellent and consistent food.

Review №128

2023-01-06 09:36:52

Love them.

Review №129

2019-10-21 19:54:31

Waitresses has a real bad attitude

Review №130

2018-01-27 16:00:45

Delicious!!!! Will be going back!

Review №131

2018-03-12 05:06:51

We love to eat at China Kitchen

Review №132

2019-12-24 07:07:44

Best food in our area

Review №133

2019-10-10 21:47:38

Really enjoyable food

Review №134

2019-07-05 04:58:56

Food their is nice

Review №135

2016-07-11 22:19:51

I love the Potstickers!

Review №136

2021-09-18 22:58:18

Excellent food.

Review №137

2019-02-15 08:11:34

Good place to eat

Review №138

2019-03-25 17:59:56

One of my faves.

Review №139

2021-03-20 18:44:33

Delicious Chinese food 😍

Review №140

2016-08-26 20:44:02

Yum!

Review №141

2018-11-23 23:41:58

Review №142

2018-10-14 23:20:48

Good Chinese food

Review №143

2015-04-07 19:35:29

Excellent

Review №144

2019-10-10 20:53:59

Rude waitress

Review №145

2020-08-13 20:05:47

Bad service

Review №146

2020-02-28 17:41:17

Food great

Review №147

2018-08-04 19:50:03

Review №148

2021-12-07 08:10:27

The food is good the bad thing is that you cant eat in the restaurant. So your food comes home cold and loses a little flavor.

Review №149

2018-07-26 00:16:39

Very good food, the bad thing is that you order takeout and the cashier doesnt tell you if its your food or not.... her nails come first

Review №150

2020-01-20 05:06:01

Its the best Chinese food Ive ever had in my entire life 👌

Review №151

2021-12-05 07:17:14

Very nice in many stores

Review №152

2019-08-21 21:30:22

Terrible China

Review №153

2022-06-06 21:06:55

Good food

Review №154

2020-02-08 03:29:40

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