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Hunan Chef Chinese Restaurant in Pleasanton

4.2 (132) 4285 Valley Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566, United States

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Chinese restaurant

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Pleasanton, Alameda County, California, US

Phone: +1 925-484-0480
Site: https://hunanchef.org/

Opening hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:11 AM–2:30 PM
Wednesday:11 AM–2:30 PM
Thursday:11 AM–2:30 PM
Friday:11 AM–2:30 PM
Saturday:11 AM–2:30 PM
Sunday:11 AM–2:30 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.2

132 Reviews for Hunan Chef Chinese Restaurant 2024:

Review №1

2023-05-25 01:41:58

Post Covid-19 visit.Great serving portion! Flavor fresh and aromatic!Good for eating as a group! Can try more variety!We have a box of takeaway for lunch and dinner!

Review №2

2023-08-08 06:23:28

Authentic tasty Hunan cuisine. Large portions and fairly priced.

Review №3

2018-04-25 15:07:24

We came for dinner on a Saturday around 7PM and the restaurant was not busy. Shout-out to one of the male servers who wore a flower on his head, he was super nice to us and to many tables with little kids.Food deserves a solid 3.5 stars for taste and authenticity. I enjoyed the cumin lamb 孜然羊肉, the fish gluten 鱼面筋, preserved fish with 咸鱼鸡粒茄子煲(both under the chef specials). I didnt like the dry-fried green bean 干煸四季豆 as it tasted so Americanized (see pic)Portions are big, however, prices are on the high side as well (but normal for the Bay Area to be fair).

Review №4

2023-11-18 16:23:51

Omg the best. My little ones love eating here as well. :) the inside of the restaurant is nice and very authentic overall. I go during lunch. I have had the beef broccoli, bbq pork frid rice, and chicken w/ mixed veg. All so good! Lunch spec comes with hot and sour soup. Love how its an open kitchen. All affordable! Top notch!

Review №5

2017-10-31 20:59:09

Had the orange chicken takeout. The included hot and sour soup was excellent. The orange chicken less so. Price was just under ten dollars after tax, and the portion was large, but Panda Express orange chicken just tastes better. Maybe Ill try some other items on the menu sometime later and update the report.

Review №6

2023-06-07 00:55:29

Great variety selections of different types of food here. Heavy flavored authentic Chinese food! Some days our family could even eat lunch and dinner here on the same day just different (types) of dishes! Have to try it yourself to know how good it tastes. Atmosphere is 4 star only because sometimes it can get too busy during prime meal hours, and due to most food are cook to order and could take some time to be served.

Review №7

2023-08-14 05:18:02

They have big portions and making them perfect for gatherings with friends and family.If you like spicy food, you might like their cumin lamb, Hunan stir-fried pork.

Review №8

2018-08-24 23:37:05

Went on a Friday for lunch. The place is not too crowded, ample parking spaces. They get hot tea to the table. Wait a for a couple of mins before serving the tea, giving the tea some flavor. Food is not as spicy as regular Hunan places. The service was quick and food was on time. The prices are reasonable too.

Review №9

2023-09-17 20:17:00

Great food & friendly service. It was super busy for a sunday afternoon so I knew the food would be fresh as well.

Review №10

2023-03-26 04:18:32

Wonderful staff, very friendly. Food was amazing. All the dishes we got were so delicious. We got the lemon chicken, salt and pepper fish, mapo tofu and sizzling rice soup. Not a one complaint. Each dish was so flavorful. Go there!!!!

Review №11

2022-10-04 22:07:18

Ate here for lunch. Ordered the lunch special mongolian chicken and fried rice. Started with hot & sour soup. Which tasted watery instead of viscous and thick. I thought it was watered down? Both the serving of chicken and rice wasnt close to the total size of the plate they served it on. They should use either smaller plates or up the size of their servings?The lunch special was $12.30 (including tax). About average, during this time of post-Covid. Service was just OK. I asked for my bill and the waitress took several incoming customers (one from a phone order and one at the ordering counter), prior to me getting my bill. Not a big thing but I did think it was a bit rude, taking care of folks who came/phoned in, after I asked for my bill. I took off a star for that and a star off for the smaller portions.Overall, decent enough food but my fried rice was a bit cool, not hot (or even warm) and I had no more than 4-5 small pieces of chicken in my dish. There are so many other Chinese food places in the Pleasanton/Dublin area that are so much better than this.

Review №12

2023-06-23 07:40:12

Ordered wor wonton soup and it was enough for two meals. Plenty of shrimp and wonton.

Review №13

2022-12-12 18:09:13

I recently visited with a friend who lives in the area. This is one of his go-to places. On a busy lunch hour, the place turned out great food at a brisk pace. Almost every table was occupied by Chinese families, a good sign for Chinese restaurants.

Review №14

2022-06-02 06:45:56

I picked up an order to go. Everything was delicious and prepared as I would expect. Better yet, they give you a ton of food. I got 3 good meals out of an order of Kung Pao Chicken and an order of egg-fried rice for one. A definite yes for standard Chinese fare with no unpleasant surprises.

Review №15

2022-04-04 02:03:42

They secretly charge you more than the menu prices all the time, so make sure you check the receipt carefully. They also don’t provide an itemized receipt when you get take-out, and if you don’t calculate the prices they will charge you more than you owe. The food itself is good.

Review №16

2018-08-04 23:23:31

Extensive menu. Great service. Pretty good food. The fried rice was good, mixed vegetables were very good, tangerine chicken was okay. We had some sort of clay pot dish which most people liked. I think we had the hot & spicy chicken, which was good, but it would have been better without bones.

Review №17

2023-02-06 06:14:25

Authentic Chinese food. This place rocks when it come fresh hot foods. I order takeout from this restaurant regularly and have never had any issues.

Review №18

2022-10-14 17:55:50

Im from stockton and me and my family drive here to get our chinese food fix. It s that gpod. Also a good sign: most folks eating there are chinese. Then you know its authentic chinese cooking. Unless youre a panda xpress fan(junk).

Review №19

2021-09-26 02:50:27

We asked for something else and were served something completely different. I clearly showed them a picture and asked for the exact same dish. Once the food arrived they just threw on the table. We realized it was completely different and then we were told the reference picture is a pork dish but what I ordered was chicken 🤷‍♀️When I requested them to change they completely disregarded. Pathetic service!!! Very sad experience

Review №20

2017-08-27 21:38:11

This place is beyond delicious!Everything from the honey walnut prawns, to the cucumber salad, to the pork fried rice, broccoli beef, and the sweet-and-sour pork is just absolutely amazing!Everything on there menu is delicious! There is only one thing they need an improvement on and that is the hot and sour soup, way too salty. Skip the hot and sour and you will be leaving with your hunger more than satisfied and a huge smile on your face!Dine in, pick up or delivery.This place is perfect for family gatherings,Fast service, friendly staff, it doesnt get any better than this!Please order from here and you will most certainly enjoyed it!

Review №21

2021-12-25 17:09:54

Weve been ordering from Hunan Chef for years, usually delivery--pre-Covid-- or take-out because theyre in our neighborhood and are always reliably good, fast and friendly. They offer some dishes either American or authentic Chinese style.

Review №22

2023-10-10 20:07:02

Ate lunch here and it was really good!

Review №23

2019-07-27 19:53:00

When I do get food here, I just do takeout. They have free delivery service, which is convenient. The restaurant looks nice inside and their website is well maintained. Overall, the food quality is a mix of authentic Chinese dishes as well as Americanized dishes. Customer service is just average.

Review №24

2019-11-21 16:12:50

Some of the best Chinese food in the area. Staff can be abrupt, but that does not bother me. Normally we need to head across the bay to get food this close to being properly prepared. If you want bright red sweet and sour pork, or fried rice loaded with soy sauce, go elsewhere. This food is mostly made correctly (For American-Chinese food)

Review №25

2018-06-15 15:04:15

The menu has some of the most traditional Chinese food available and is prepared perfectly and delicious really is not a strong enough word to describe it. Also at our request the owner came out to our table and she helped us with our selections. The owner and her staff were incredible they made us feel like old friends that had stopped by.

Review №26

2022-01-01 23:23:42

We ordered take out. The Mongolian beef was not fully cooked. We found a long human hair inside the dish.we had to repurchase dinner from another real Chinese food restaurant-- China Lounge (also in Pleasanton). Hunan Chefs food is not comparable to the China Lounges . China Lounge is the best Chinese restaurant.Hope Hunan Chef can improve their food quality and pay attention on food safety issues. Cookers and Waitress need wear masks.

Review №27

2018-01-24 01:44:06

Holy smokes!! We are addicted to the salt and pepper shrimp! Always fast, friendly service. Hunan Chef is welcoming and wants to please. We love going there for the lunch specials and picking up for a dinner at home. It is a great treat every time!

Review №28

2020-03-07 22:59:49

Ive eaten here twice. One time I dined in the restaurant and other time we ordered take out. Both times were pleasurable experiences. We ordered hot and sour soup, kung pao tofu, shrimp fried rice, and sweet and sour pork. My sons ate the shrimp fried rice and the sweet and sour pork. The shrimp were good sized and they really like the fried rice. They were split on the sweet and sour pork. One loved it and the other though it was too sweet. The hot and sour soup is a hearty soup. It was pretty middle of the road in terms of taste. It wasnt too hot and it wasnt too sour. I tend to prefer soups that are strong in both flavors, so I had to add some heat to mine. Once I got my soup to the level I wanted it, it was great. The kung pao tofu was good. It had a nice amount of tofu which was delicious and it had a variety of different vegetables. All four of us agreed that we should eat there more often. Its in such a convenient location and the food is good.

Review №29

2022-06-01 19:18:19

The waitress was so mean and stingy when we asked for the to-go boxes after we as the. We had lots of leftovers.,.... However, she said they have to charge for the boxes.,.. attitude so mean..... W we wont go there anymore. Very poor customer service and disgusting.

Review №30

2023-01-02 01:00:55

Great food! My family always goes here and also gets takeout. Food tastes amazing!!!

Review №31

2012-07-23 18:58:26

We love this place, Weve lived in the area for a few years now and we absolutely recommend this place. The food is great and reasonably priced. I always order the curry chicken (extra spicy) and it continues to deliver the lo mien is wonderful and the pot stickers are huge. Plus the staff is incredibly friendly and delivery is crazy fast

Review №32

2022-01-01 07:22:57

The food is not fully cooked. Raw pork made me vomit. The waitress serving the dishes does not wear a mask.She touched the food without washing her hands after touch the money.Health and safety is a major concern!!!

Review №33

2017-10-11 23:05:06

Clean, friendly, great food, great service. NO M.S.G. used in their food. Theyve adjusted meals to meet dietary needs. Kitchen isnt hidden so you can see how the food is prepared. Ive gone numerous times, brought friends, and family and never been disappointed.

Review №34

2023-12-08 18:51:53

My go to for hot & sour soup

Review №35

2019-10-09 07:04:03

Consistently good food at a fair price. Ordered a lamb, pork, and a vegetable dish, with a house special soup. Portions were so large,The four of us had enough left over for 4 doggy bags.

Review №36

2018-12-13 05:10:42

American portion. Wonderful service and food is delicious

Review №37

2022-03-20 04:02:52

Good food. Good service.

Review №38

2019-08-25 22:49:58

Food was all right. Service was bad and rushed. Hot and sour soup had too much pepper, not enough sourness. Beef clay pot had too many tendons. They also boxed up the stew leftovers in a paper takeout box instead of a plastic container causing the contents to fall out onto the floor when I got home.

Review №39

2022-09-24 12:55:00

Food tasted mediocre, I ordered string beans chicken to go but instead I got string beans only, there was one small pice of chicken in the whole entire plate, I still can’t believe it when I opened the box and saw it was only one pice of chicken, They may saved money by not putting chicken but they lost a lot more, I would never go back there or anyone I know, shame on you guys

Review №40

2017-01-29 16:40:22

I was excited to have some Chinese food from this place. The other reviews looked promising and I had been craving Chinese food. I ordered for delivery and they told me it would take 30-45 minutes. No big deal - I expected it would take a bit. I asked for a spicy salsa/sauce on the side (which they have) and soy sauce with the delivery. They seemed really pleasant over the phone. They arrived on time and I set the food down, signed my receipt and they left. What I found was a huge portion of rice and the Kung Pao chicken I had ordered. It looked good! Then the first issue arose: no utinsels. Okay, they forgot - no big deal, but frustrating. I was staying at a hotel and did not have any silverware readily available. If I was I home, I wouldnt have cared, but they knew they were delivering to a hotel. Luckily the bar downstairs let me use their silverware. Then I go to eat and realize they didnt include the salsa I requested. So I shrug it off slightly disappointed and begin to eat anyway. This is where the serious problems start to occur. The chicken had a really weird texture. It was soft, chewy, almost mushy, almost jelly-like. Im not sure how it is prepared, but it reminded me of the fatty pieces on meat that I normally cut off. Except ALL of the chicken pieces were this consistency. I have never had chicken like this. Next issue, the oil. OH THE OIL!!! I have never seen so much oil in my life. The to-go container had HALF AN INCH of oil. Gross! Now comes the pork fried rice. The pork bits were extremely soft and jelly-like. Again, this consistency/texture really made me lose my appetite. But it was all a HUGE serving. I truly felt bad for having just started and already not anticipating being able to eat it. So I ate as much as I could until I could no longer look past the chicken, the oil and the flavor, which was slightly bland. Maybe the oil deluted the flavors? As for the rice, I could only eat a few bites before I had to eat around the pork bits and eventually pick them out. With 90% of the rice left over an about 3/4 of the main meal eaten, I had to stop and could not even force myself to eat more. All in all, this was not a good experience. This is the first poor review I have ever written of any restaurant. I really, really wanted to like it, but in the end it was next to impossible to eat. I say always give a place a chance even if the reviews reflect otherwise because some people just have too high expectations, but I would not be able to recommend this.

Review №41

2016-09-28 23:58:24

I dont know guys... I really like this place. Here is why. If you want a super expensive high end authentic chinese restaurant, you should go to SF or somewhere that is not here. If you want a wholesome place to have a meal with your family, this fits the bill perfectly. The food is good, though not great. But how many other places will you have the maitre d sit with you and your upset kids and encourage them to do their homework. They dont know me, I dont know them, but I can tell you, my sons got their homework done that day.I look at the total package, yes taste is one of them, and this place does not win awards, but then I dont think they are trying to.Oh did I mention that these guys deliver? And they are so super nice when they do!I am not sure but they may be Halal.

Review №42

2010-02-20 03:18:26

I moved from SF and this is good Chinese food I tried a couple others and found this one to be the best. We usually get the Orange Peel Chicken and Mongolian beef. The Hot Sour soup is good too. And dont forget the Pot Stickers.

Review №43

2022-06-10 01:52:12

Had not been there in long while. A little salty but good. Hot and sour soup was great.

Review №44

2019-06-13 02:08:00

More like Hunan Chef Wrong. $75 for 4 dishes, some white rice and plain chow mein take out. Big black hair fried into one of our honey walnut prawns. Barf 🤮. Wish I could post a picture

Review №45

2017-02-19 22:32:12

Fine Sunday lunch. Great hot and sour soup followed by wonderful mu shiu pork, generals chicken and beef with green onion. Recommend the pot stickers. We will be back to try more dishes.

Review №46

2021-08-27 23:00:20

I ordered to go and they prepped my food quickly. I love the way they make their chow- mein. Its a bit pricey but definitely worth it!

Review №47

2018-04-18 15:03:07

We found this on accident, and are so glad we did. The menu selection is very large, with a lot of different options. The food was amazing! They also serve beer and wine now, if you like that.

Review №48

2017-06-01 16:16:12

Decent quality food with some authentic selections as well. Clean facility and friendly staff. Had the salt and pepper fish, salt and pepper pork and singapore mei fun. Everything was fresh and well seasoned. Recommended.

Review №49

2022-01-15 19:54:50

The food is good and the prices are fair. The reason for 3 stars, none of the employees working in the kitchen wearing mask. Not good.

Review №50

2022-09-05 21:53:09

My go to place for Chinese. Love it. Family loves it. They are always polite. And food is second to none.

Review №51

2021-08-21 04:08:31

AMAZING FOOD! We have been all over the states and have dined in many restaurants, the selections here are delicious.

Review №52

2019-12-12 04:15:33

Best Chinese food in Pleasanton!Been coming here for like years.Just got hot and sour soup, pork fried rice, chicken chow mein it was delicious better than before!

Review №53

2017-11-08 23:34:45

Good food. We tried mushy pork, Mongolian beef and pork dumplings. All OK. Portions smaller than in other restaurants. Good enough to give it another try.

Review №54

2022-09-02 15:17:48

Authentic Schezwan cuisine. Delicious food for very reasonable prices. Definitely coming back.

Review №55

2023-04-20 19:11:04

Worst place ever, bad rude lady waitress. Never come back here again

Review №56

2019-03-12 13:56:32

I have been here several times for lunch and never had a bad meal at this Chinese restaurant. The only thing I rated low was the amount or quantity of portions being very small for the average person

Review №57

2018-06-01 18:42:53

Tasty and affordable. Kung Pao chicken was well prepared with just the right level of spice. Also I am a fan of zucchini in kpc.

Review №58

2018-12-26 13:40:48

The waiter was slow...he ran away before getting everbodies order.....when asked back so I could order, he was very rude. The food was ok it tasted like pamda express

Review №59

2018-11-28 21:48:59

Always a satisfied tummy. my favorites include the lamb noodle soup, dry string beans, fish fillet. Extremely authentic.

Review №60

2021-02-15 19:31:55

There are several dishes that are the best of its kind only available here. Tea Smoke Duck, Fish Tofu Ball Soup, Hot Pepper Chicken etc.

Review №61

2017-12-01 05:16:00

I was actually short something like a dollar and the guy who took my order covers it for me ...Witch was great I didnt have to walk back to the room and get more money .very nice people ....very clean ...good food

Review №62

2021-09-04 22:33:08

Hunan style Chinese food that just okay and really nothing that stands out. Speed of service with one server during lunch is quite slow if you are in a hurry.

Review №63

2017-08-26 04:25:40

The food was very good,food portions is a lot and very tasty.found a new area to eat and well be going back again.

Review №64

2018-03-03 02:30:42

The luch specials are good, wel prepared with fresh ingredients, in goos quantities and tasty. Recommended the Lemon chicken.

Review №65

2019-02-10 22:07:06

Excellent hot and sour soup. Nice wait staff, busy place. Will definitely come back.

Review №66

2017-12-27 20:43:35

Food was good but then the waitress told us we needed to leave because somebody else wanted our table

Review №67

2011-01-28 15:00:19

Decent food, just a little under-spiced for me. Bland. Nice people. Reasonable prices. Nice owner.

Review №68

2023-04-16 15:22:20

Fast service, customized ordering with great flavor.

Review №69

2022-06-06 16:16:28

Good Chinese northern food service and prices reasonable

Review №70

2018-10-10 23:38:50

First time here, will come again for more spicy food. Chicken Dry pot is unique.

Review №71

2020-02-01 21:26:35

This place is AWESOME I recommend this restaurant to all. Food is excellent and the staff is Amazing they are friendly and kind

Review №72

2021-08-07 19:39:17

The price is ok but food is ok at bestWorkers are not wearing masks

Review №73

2016-10-29 21:28:25

Average to below average food, decent prices, consistently slow service even if nobody else is there

Review №74

2019-01-15 20:29:41

Our waiter seamed like they had an attitude. But then provided remarkable service. Were coming back!

Review №75

2020-01-26 05:01:56

Super tasty food and really friendly staff. We go regularly.

Review №76

2022-06-07 05:24:31

Food is good but the customer service is poor 😁

Review №77

2018-05-20 01:54:55

Small restaurant, clean, good service. If you like spicy noodles, go for it.

Review №78

2019-06-13 20:45:56

Great food!

Review №79

2019-12-17 13:08:42

Great food and nice people been going for more than ten years.

Review №80

2015-05-18 00:59:11

Never disappoints. Same great taste and my kids approve. Service is excellent.

Review №81

2020-04-14 18:07:59

Best food ever! Always consistent flavor.Yummy!

Review №82

2020-08-11 22:22:12

You asked for one thing and they give you something elsethats the second time today that I got two orders wrong and said the hell with it I went home and gave the food away

Review №83

2018-07-02 21:35:03

Food is prepared well and the few times i have visited have been pleasurable

Review №84

2017-09-03 03:27:49

Tastiness of food varies, sometimes very tasty, but sometimes not as tasty even with the same exact dish.

Review №85

2023-01-23 03:10:41

Delicious foods.

Review №86

2015-07-22 22:41:16

I havent eaten it yet but it smells amazing and the service was amazingly fast!

Review №87

2017-05-19 14:49:48

A little expensive, but excellent quality. Very delicious Kung Pao Combination Lunch Special.

Review №88

2023-09-09 19:45:31

Not the style I expected.

Review №89

2016-07-30 18:02:15

Food tasted ok, but bland in the usual americanized style of Chinese food.

Review №90

2015-10-18 23:29:53

My mom has gone here for 20 years, since i was born and i continue to love the people and food

Review №91

2020-02-08 03:53:02

Absolutely the best prepared and traditional Chinese food in the East bay

Review №92

2020-02-29 04:20:41

The food are amazing here. Big portions

Review №93

2018-09-13 21:24:23

Place doesnt look good from outside, bit food and service is good.

Review №94

2018-07-10 20:03:18

Good food and funny waiter. Not a nice looking building

Review №95

2020-01-12 21:07:11

I can always tell by how the potstickers are whether or not the restaurant is good - this place is the bomb -

Review №96

2018-06-24 02:33:37

Any time we are looking for Chinese around Pleasanton downtown area, this is a a go-to place. Family dinner or to-go..

Review №97

2019-03-17 06:17:20

Good food. Especially if you like hit and spicy.

Review №98

2023-01-11 19:38:08

Kind people with very tasty food.

Review №99

2017-02-06 23:15:21

Great food great prices very fast service

Review №100

2013-11-17 00:44:27

Great food. Hard to find in the back but worth looking for.

Review №101

2018-11-12 02:59:22

Really nice people, great food!

Review №102

2019-08-12 22:30:53

Best Chinese fried rice Ive had!

Review №103

2023-02-24 00:09:49

Excellent food and service.I go once a week.

Review №104

2016-09-22 21:39:55

The quantity is amazing and food is extra delicious

Review №105

2018-09-17 18:51:50

The food and service was very nice.

Review №106

2018-10-29 02:46:11

You must try the Honey Walnut Prawn there❤️

Review №107

2017-11-10 00:40:35

Sooo good, best place I have found thus far.

Review №108

2017-01-21 08:14:47

Remodeled. Good food clean place

Review №109

2022-04-19 16:37:12

Good food but expensive.

Review №110

2015-10-07 01:15:32

Good food ，good service.nice place！

Review №111

2019-02-10 00:29:48

Very good and authentic food.

Review №112

2021-05-29 17:39:58

Great food great service!

Review №113

2021-08-02 00:24:42

The chefs don’t wear the mask.

Review №114

2022-02-25 00:04:05

Excellent service exceeding expectation

Review №115

2017-08-11 22:20:38

Good volume and cheap price!

Review №116

2018-01-04 21:25:48

Not crowded on a Fridays night

Review №117

2017-01-06 07:36:58

They Always close early!!!! Before 9:30pm

Review №118

2020-10-17 19:31:50

Good food. Good service

Review №119

2022-12-10 03:30:28

Incredible food & service

Review №120

2016-11-24 17:27:31

One of my favorite places.

Review №121

2018-06-23 14:20:52

Good food

Review №122

2018-01-01 02:38:25

Really good Chinese food!

Review №123

2021-04-17 23:33:11

Great food

Review №124

2020-06-11 20:52:02

Delicious!

Review №125

2018-07-11 04:25:10

Tasty food!

Review №126

2018-05-13 19:25:10

Tasty food

Review №127

2018-07-05 02:22:31

Food is good.

Review №128

2018-01-04 04:54:10

Review №129

2022-06-26 07:15:03

To be honest, it’s not very tasty, it’s salty, the quantity is small, and the food is weird. The first time I saw spicy chicken, it was made with chicken wings chopped into sections.

Review №130

2023-03-13 00:02:21

There are many delicious choices and comprehensive service, but the place is old.

Review №131

2018-06-02 05:32:37

The best Hunan restaurant I have found in the Bay Area so far. The taste is spicy, affordable and full of flavor. The waiter is also very funny.

Review №132

2019-06-08 08:54:53

If you only order the original Chinese food, its 4 stars - dont expect Jjajangmyeon or Jjamppong. Half a star.