Great China is probably my favorite Chinese restaurant in Berkeley. I’ve been coming here for 20 years when it was a tiny restaurant a couple blocks from the current location. The food is tremendous and is always fresh and perfectly prepared. I think the lunch specials are a great deal with big portions. The shrimp dishes are all excellent and so is the fish. And I love the sautéed green beans and the snow pea leaves. There’s a bar with a lot of wines but I’ve never tried anything here.

The last time I went to Great China was when they were in their old location. This new location is spacious and very minimalistic looking. For the food, it is GREAT! For the price it is slightly pricier, but you can taste and see the quality! Everything was on point and so good! I ordered 3 dishes, tea, and rice. The total is a lot, but like I stated before it is the quality you are paying for!

This spot delivers a malatang experience that feels both authentic and customizable. The star of the show is undoubtedly their dipping sauces. The selection is generous, featuring everything from fragrant sesame paste to tangy soy-based blends and fiery chili oils. They encourage creativity, and mixing their sauces feels like a culinary experiment that always pays off. Pair this with their fresh, varied ingredients and the comforting spice of the broth, and you have a meal that’s warm, rich, and endlessly satisfying. Whether you prefer mild or mouth-numbingly spicy, the dip sauces elevate every bite to perfection.

Tasty pot, get out the way. I went way over board and spent enough for 3 meals(which I now have) - still worth it! I tried everything I wanted. The broth is better than most places I go to. It's a more involved but more treat yo self meal then flat but noodles. Highly recommend making your mix of chili oil, garlic, plenty of green onions/cilantro, with a lil sesame oil to make things interesting. I got everything - noodles, scallops/mussels, meat, gizzards/tripe - and it was all either tender or cooked perfectly

Good authentic Chinese food at a reasonable price. This place was very close to the hotel I was staying at and seeing that it was not the usual cheap Chinese, I decided to try it out. I ordered the beef rice noodle roll and a shrimp wonton noodle soup. The noodle soup was okay. I enjoyed it but it was a bit bland. The beef rice noodle roll was very good. In addition to the sauce on the roll, the beef was also marinated and nicely seasoned. Service was quick for ordering and for the food delivery. If I was in the area again, I would definitely come back.

Quick service. Porridge (jook) is good but could use a little more flavor. Rice noodle and marinated shrimp and beef taste good but noodles did fall apart. Kids love won ton mien. Good value and decent Chinese food.

In a nutshell; great chinese food in the day, even greater at midnight. Stopped by here to get some good food and something to warm the eve. As the nights were cool and breezy after a days activities. Parking can be a pain as you can only get lucky with street parking and can be tough when there's an event nearby or the aftermath of one. Nonetheless, place served great food even when you're the only customers during the late nights. Overall would stop by again if ever in Berkeley.

Delicious and authentic mainland food! The meat skewers were seasoned to perfection, the cold dishes were refreshing and tasty. Everything came super fast and piping hot. Excited to come back and try more!

Starting with the Beef Tripe Wonton Noodle Soup, it offered a comforting blend of tender beef tripe and delicate wontons in a fragrant broth. While beef tripe wasn't quite my preference, the soup base and wontons were undeniably delicious. It's a dish worth trying for the adventurous diner. Next up, the Roasted Duck with Noodle Soup took center stage. The succulent duck slices paired perfectly with the egg noodles, and the rich broth infused with roasted duck essence was truly soul-soothing. The crispy skin added a delightful crunch, making it a must-try for duck enthusiasts. We also tried their BBQ Combo Dish, which included BBQ pork and roast duck bursting with flavor, thanks to the perfectly balanced marinade. The Beef and Egg Over Rice was alright but not memorable. To cleanse our palates, we enjoyed refreshing Lemon Tea, its citrusy zing complementing the savory dishes beautifully. I also ordered their Beef Chow Fen for takeout, featuring wide rice noodles stir-fried with succulent beef, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.

This is what a Cantonese dining experience is!!! Disclaimer: I have eaten at this place since I was a child, I fell in love with the chang fun and the porridge here. So I was so sad when I heard from my own parents that this place was not as good and affordable anymore. So, after 4 years away from the military, I returned to try it with a critical eye. It did not disappoint. The pork liver changfun (with out yellow chives) was soft and silky, while the pork liver was cooked and seasoned to perfection. It had a slight crunchy texture. The pork inards porridge was also really delicious with great flavors. The meat was perfectly cooked, pairing perfect with the Chinese doughnut. The wonton noodles were good, not amazing, but still objectively good. The menu is large, not as cheap as its neighbors, and it is easy to order food that may not be as good, but trust men when I say to order the specialties. The changfun and porridge. When I sat down and looked at all the elderly people's table, it was all of those. The specialties that are sold here are still one of the best I had in the world, including Guangzhou, Malaysia, Singapore, and other Asian speaking countries. I am still on a journey to find a good replacement. I will update this when I do.

Was excited to try their Curry Beef Brisket, but it was really not enjoyable. The onions and peppers were barely cooked so they still had that raw taste/crunch and the “brisket” was mostly fat/cartilage (as pictured) with about three small chunks of meat in the whole meal. The container also leaked all over since for whatever reason they didn’t think to use one that seals fully. For a $50+ check, I’m pretty upset that I was served curry with raw vegetables and the scraps you’d trim off a brisket rather than the brisket itself. First and last visit here.

Fast service and great food. Dried scallops egg white fried rice was awesome, it looked plain but it’s very flavorful. We were so hungry when we arrived without further ado we ordered the fried rice and it’s served in less than 10 mins.

Quite authentic Hong Kong-style BBQ, not the best in its class but they won the price war. Their breakfast deal is unbeatable in the entire bay area at

Good place to stop by if you are in the area. They have breakfast deal which mostly the one on breakfast menu is less than 10 dlr and it comes with free milk tea and the porridge come with free chinese donut. When we arrived , the restaurantbis pretty full but we get seated right away. They have breakfast menu from8 to 11 am. They also have bbq stuff which looks yummy like chicken, pork and duck. They also have lamb dishes. We ordered porridge, braised beef noodle soup, bbq pork rice roll and chinese donut rice roll. The noodle and porridge are about $8 which hard to find the price anywhere else. The portion is also generous. The noddle is also yummy. The rice roll is unique as it is thicker than regular rice roll at other places. There is min of $25 if you want to pay with card. Overall is is good meal

I’ve been coming to this dim sum spot since my early college days in 2008, and all these years later, it still delivers. The quality of the dim sum is excellent — you can taste the freshness and the care that goes into every bite. The restaurant is clean, well-maintained, and offers beautiful views of the bay, which makes the dining experience even more enjoyable. Service is quick and efficient, and during our recent weekday lunch, everything came out hot and delicious. It’s rare to find a place that maintains such consistency over the years. A true gem for dim sum lovers — highly recommended!

Came here with family and wow it was such a beautiful view! I loved seeing the sunset from the seats here. Good: - Loved the peking duck, and the buns that came with it - very oily but very tasty - The handcut noodles were my favorite, so much flavor in the noodles and was memorable of a dish - The views and ambiance are perfect here for an extended family catch up like what I did Bad: - The service can be a little slower here and it takes some prodding and good Chinese to get the best experience Overall this place was an amazing find, the food was all so good.

Authentic and affordable unlimited, personal Chinese hot pot spot. They have a lot of great options with delicious soup (recommend their house made pork and chicken broth). Besides accessible toppings behind glass doors, they also have a sauce bar, small side dishes, and a dessert area that also has a few beverages. It wasn't too busy when we visited on a weekday night, but their lunch pricing is very affordable. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, helping clear plates and provide direction!

I recommend this place 100% AND I MEAN ONE HUNDRED PERCENT!!! This place has the best tasting soup, the best and friendliest staff, and the lowest prices of any Hot pot place in the East Bay! And their self-serve system means nothing goes to waste, you control the heat of the hot pot, you decide what goes in the pot, and the selections are incredible! If the prices are a little steep at Hot pot Nation, and you don't like the attitude at tasty pot, (they have been rude with me several times for no reason, I don't go there anymore), then. THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. 5 OUT OF FIVE STARS. 最好的口味！最好的服务，最好的价格！

I’ve been a big fan of Long Life since 2012. Local mom and pop spot with one of the best lunch specials in the Bay—$15 for delicious hot and sour soup, spring roll, and a huge plate of delicious vegetarian food. My go-to is the broccoli “chicken” add mushrooms in spicy garlic sauce. Sooo tasty.

All vegetarian, can be made vegan. Squeaky clean new facility, family run with pride and enthusiastic service. Paper plates, not trying to be Chez Panisse. Very fair prices. Street parking. Look for address, sign in front is small. I love these family run ethnic restaurants. Went to old location for decades.

AMAZING noodles!! (⁎⁍̴̛ᴗ⁍̴̛⁎)🍜❤️ I decided to rewrite the review with more details since I think this restaurant is wayyy too underrated! Although I gave most restaurant full stars as long as their staff are nice and the food are within average since I want to support them, this is one of the few restaurants I would actually revisit! The portion is great, and the price is relatively affordable compared to other restaurants. 😇 Their pork is braised and seasoned perfectly as well! 🍖 If you love asian noodle or cuisine, this is definitely a place for you! I think some people gave them low rating is bc of the limited payment option ⬇️ *they only take cash or venmo, but would provide you wifi for venmo if needed. But yes, their staff are nice! Don’t be trick by the rating and give it a try! You won't regret it ☺️ # Hong Shao Pork Noodle # Spicy Hotpot # Chicken leg Noodle # Spicy Beef Noodle Soup

Good amount of food for the price. You won’t see these prices anywhere else, especially around the Berkeley area. I ordered R1( chicken leg over rice), Taste is decent with a good kick to it. They provide cold and hot water on the house. Would return for a quick lunch.

Happened to pass by this while walking around; so glad I discovered it! I plan to go back soon! I went there for lunch; ordered the dry sautéed string beans with tofu as a lunch combo so it included salad and rice. The flavor was great and the portions are just right.

Tasty food - inappropriate music (Soft rock) waitress with plastic gloves was a turn off. “Medium spicy” soup was more spicy than medium