The best Chinese food in the Bay Area, period. Excellent service, fresh authentic food, and reasonable prices. The Wor Won Ton soup and spring rolls along with a 7-up are my favorite. Never disappointed with this location. If you are in the mood for authentic Chinese food, you must go to this location. Family friendly.

Loved the sizzling rice vegetarian chicken soup! Tasty, fresh and wholesome! Lots of vegetarian options along with meat dishes. Such a great find, definitely coming back again and again!

I've been here quite a few times, and it's my go-to vegetarian spot. With such a wide selection, it is very exciting to read a menu and not have to think about what has meat or question the sauce. Food has great flavor, good texture. Definitely away from the standard "vegetarian = raw veggies" type of restaurant. Yeah, sometime I want a hot soupy noodle with depth in the broth. Or a flavorful stuffed bun that is juicy and hot off the steamer. The price is great for the quality, that's why I'm a loyal customer. I highly recommend this place for delicious food. It's got a very chill hong kong diner/cafe vibe where after you eat, you chat with your friends for an hours or so.

Had high hopes for this place but I was a bit disappointed. The menu is extensive and I had fun picking out some of my favorite dishes. However I ordered sesame chicken and it just tasted like sweet and sour chicken. Didn’t look very appetizing either. The wontons were mentioned to be in chili oil but they were drizzled with a sweet sauce that overpowered the dish. It was giving fusion vibes and not in a good way. Then I had a side salad and all together with rest of my dishes, the restaurant was just… all over the place. I can’t give the cuisine here any real identity, which makes the flavor profiles weak. The beef and broccoli was the best thing but it had the fake meat taste that made it really hard to enjoy. Sauce was tasty though. I want to return and give it another try, but for first impressions, I’d say go in with lower expectations

This restaurant is absolutely amazing! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a warm atmosphere and incredibly friendly service. The staff is attentive and makes you feel right at home. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes, each prepared with care and bursting with flavor. Their beef noodle is particularly outstanding—unique and unforgettable! The ambiance is cozy and beautifully designed, making it a perfect spot for a casual gathering with friends or a romantic date. The prices are very reasonable, offering excellent value for the quality. If you’re in the Mountain View area, I highly recommend giving this place a try!

A birthday celebration led us to noodles. We ordered different variations of beef, noodles and spice level. Very tasty and full of texture. We also ordered a fried bun and pork and cabbage dumplings. The servers were nice and welcoming. It is a small restaurant so it filled up quickly. The peanuts were a great bonus to go with the noodles.

This is a great deal if you’re looking to get an individual hotpot with a wide variety of options. The hotpot is $14.99/lb, and they weigh your bowl by the amount of items you get (the broth is not part of the weight). There’s also so many options! Like definitely make sure not to get too many things in the first section, because there’s so many other sections left! They have so many types of meat, meatballs, vegetables, tofu, etc. I got their blood tofu which was quality. It did not taste grainy and was quite smooth and pleasant. In the back, after the payment counter, there’s toppings, the bowls and the spoons are underneath the cart in the fridge-looking cabinet For vegetarians: There’s a lot of vegetable options with this hot pot, but everyone gets a single tong to pick all their items with, so there’s definitely some cross-contamination between the meats and the vegetables. So it depends how strict of a vegetarian you are They have 5 different broth options. I got the classic broth and you can select different spice levels. I selected mild, which was surprisingly spicy to be honest, but I could still eat it (just didn’t expect that level of spice for mild). After you get the hotpot you pay at the front. They give you a plastic ticket number, and then they cook it for you and bring it over. I like that they do that because it’s very convenient. The service was fast. There was a long line to get in, but it moved quickly. So after joining the waitlist we were able to get in line after 15 to 20 minutes. I also didn’t feel like we waited too long to pay or for food to arrive, which was great. The inside is modern and warm. It feels newly renovated and it’s clean. They also accent the restaurant in this orange detail, which is fun. Parking: Downtown Mountain View has plenty of lots, so it’s not hard to find parking.

Delicious place for custom hot pots or dry pots. You collect up all the ingredients you want which is charged by weight. Custom sauce bar is quite tasty as well. Tables are a little small, it gets crowded easily and they start to rush you out during the lunch hour when you're done with your food. They do have to-go containers to take home your soup if you want.

Good food, great service. Love the updates they’ve made to the inside- looks more upscale now. Recommend the crispy chicken in spicy sauce, the green beans, the cubed steak and the scallion pancakes. Dim Sum is also up there.

Met with friend for dim sum, at 1230 it was bustling. We were seated after a few minutes and then the carts started coming from all directions. We must have been hungry because we chose a lot of plates. They brought out a nice variety for every craving. I do not know all the names but were able to point which items we wanted.

My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag of flavors. The scallion pancake was decent, but the crust was a tad too thick for my liking. Similarly, the pineapple deep-fried shrimp was alright, but the thick crust left me tasting more flour than shrimp. However, the standout dish was undeniably the braised beef noodle. It was simply amazing—tasty, rich, and the noodles were just perfect. If you’re a noodle lover like me, you’ll definitely want to try it out! Overall, while there were some hits and misses, the braised beef noodle made the visit worthwhile.

A Taiwanese restaurant that serves more than bentos. It's our go to in the peninsula (yes sadly, the whole peninsula) for Taiwanese food as I find the flavors authentic. The pork belly bao and minced pork over rice dishes are spot on. Though it can be a little overwhelming given the size of the menu, I like picking my own dishes so we get some variety, rather than going with the 3 dish combo meal which can be very heavy (lots of fried food). It's a very casual place that's kid friendly and it's nice to walk around on Castro after a meal.

A Night at Mr. Bao Kitchen: Where the Dumplings Slay and the Service... Delays! Honey, let me spill the PIPING HOT tea about Mr. Bao Kitchen! Your queen has ARRIVED with the full dish on this dumpling destination! 💅✨ Listen up, darlings! The moment I strutted into this establishment, I was LIVING for their aesthetic – that adorable bao mascot is giving me LIFE! But then... the drama began! First off, those tea cups were serving FILTH! I mean literally, they were DIRTY! Not just "needs a touch-up" dirty, but "do I see someone else's lipstick?" dirty! Mama had to work a quick change and snatch fresh cups from the shelf because the waitstaff was busier than me during Pride month! But we're all works in progress, aren't we dears? They just opened – we'll cut them some contour slack! The hot and sour soup? Honey, it needed some PERSONALITY! Had to pump that vinegar like it was my signature fragrance. But then came those pan-fried buns, and GAWD! They were sickening! Perfectly crisp bottoms (something I can appreciate), with insides juicier than backstage gossip! Though they came out hotter than my summer runway look and nearly BURNED a queen! Where's the warning label, sweetie? The intermission between courses was longer than my wig collection. But those soup dumplings finally sashayed to our table and they did NOT disappoint! Thin skins that didn't break? That's more reliable than some of my backup dancers! And those green onion pancakes arriving last? That's like saving your reveal for after everyone's gone home! But they served FLAKY REALNESS. Crisp, never soggy – just like my humor! Overall, the food was giving me LIFE, but the service needs choreography lessons! Four stars, and that's being generous, darlings! XOXO, Your Culinary Queen 👑

Mr. Bao Kitchen is currently in soft opening in downtown Mountain View, located right next to Sakoon. If you’re a fan of Shanghai-style xiao long bao, I highly recommend giving this place a try. The interior is spacious, clean, and welcoming, with warm and friendly service. One of the highlights is the glass kitchen window, where you can watch the chefs hand-make dumplings on the spot—a great touch that adds to the overall experience. We ordered several dishes, and each one had something to offer: Pork Xiao Long Bao: Six large dumplings per order, filled with rich broth and tender pork. The skin is medium-thin and well-crafted. Compared to similar restaurants in the Mountain View area, this is easily the best xiao long bao I’ve had around here. Crab & Pork Xiao Long Bao: A unique flavor with a nice balance of crab richness without being overpowering. While I personally prefer the simplicity of the pork version, this one is definitely worth trying. Shanghai Sheng Jian Bao: Ever since Top Dumplings closed, we’ve struggled to find a worthy replacement. Although Shanghai Lao Nong Tang in Sunnyvale still offers them, the rest of their menu is less appealing. These sheng jian bao are very similar in flavor to Top Dumplings, with crispy bottoms, juicy filling, and generous size—an excellent surprise. Potstickers: Surprisingly delicious! They’re larger than average, with a juicy filling that includes both meat and greens, giving a well-balanced, fresh flavor. The bottoms are pan-fried to a perfect crisp, and there’s even broth inside—something you rarely find in potstickers. Radish Pastry (not on the menu yet – we were lucky to try a sample): The pastry had wonderfully flaky layers without being greasy, and the filling was flavorful. I truly hope this makes it onto the regular menu soon. Overall, Mr. Bao Kitchen focuses on authentic Shanghai flavors, offering dishes that are not too greasy or overly salty, which makes it a refreshing option for modern palates. With so many handmade noodle and dumpling shops opening in Mountain View, this place stands out. If they can maintain their quality, it has the potential to become a local favorite. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves Shanghai cuisine or handmade dumplings—this spot is definitely worth checking out!

I like this place. The noodles are awesome and the dumplings are great! The service is pretty fast as well, but overall it’s a pretty chill spot. Had dinner there and got both the noodles and dumpling, which came out hot and delicious. After that we also had the custard buns which were alright. I especially liked the tomato egg noodles out of everything we got. It’s got yummy food and tasty dumplings, what more can you ask for? dipping them in the vinegar and chilli oil makes it even tastier though.

I ordered the braised beef noodle soup, and it was fantastic in every possible way! 🍜✨ The broth was rich and flavorful from the first sip, beautifully presented, and paired with fresh, perfectly cooked noodles. The beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and I couldn’t have been happier! 🤤🥢 I walked in during lunchtime and found plenty of seating, but since I was dining solo, I was seated at the front when I actually wanted a bigger booth. 😅 The place filled up quickly, creating a lively atmosphere with nice background music. 🎶 Great service and absolutely delicious food! Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I went for the grand opening, so service was a little chaotic, which is to be expected. The food was solid. The General Tso salmon bowl was definitely the best item. All of the dim sum items were fine. The bubble tea is an amazing value considering usual prices around this area, but the boba did seem a little too soft/lacked its chewy quality.

When craving fried rice and small entrees, this place has nice options. The container is bigger which allows you to eat and not have items fall out. Tofu and veggies are done well and walnut shrimp was tasty.

It was my first time eating at Panda Express. I thought it was alright! The chow mien portion was huge. It's not gourmet dining by any means, but with the low low price I can see why there were so many customers there.

Ordered the Chili Crisp Bowl. Scheduled a pickup at 1:00pm but they had already made the food around 12:55pm, so the food got a bit cold. Also their pick up process is not smooth. They are supposed to put the food out on the stand, but they didn't. So I had to go to the counter amidst lots of people to ask for my order. They just seemed very rushed and disorganized. The food itself was decent. The restaurant doesn't have much seating and all the regular tables are near the door, so when people come in and out, the cold air from outside blows in your face.

Our family lunch with banquet dishes and dim sum was delicious, sumptuous and very reasonably priced. Service was excellent, our group of 10 adults and three children was very well taken care of. No matter what we requested, the staff would respond promptly with smiles. I think we have found our future family get together venue.

Food is average but quite expensive. For example, self 6 Safeway fried chicken wings for 15 dollars. Funny that the waitress told us to be careful of the hot egg waffles and claimed it's just cooked. We immediately found that it's actually cold. We asked another waiter about it and they told us it's expected because they had to air dry it to be crispy.

Good service, friendly staff, clean facilities (including the restroom). Little bit on the pricey side. Black pepper beef dice are too spicy for my liking! The coconut chicken soup is very good. Shanghai style vegetable rice is also very good. Their chopsticks “system” is the first I have ever see. Just gave you the disposable tip of the chopsticks for you to installed into the body of the chopstick is a very nice hygiene’s way to go.

I drove by this place before, looked at the review and then checked out the menu and decided it's too expensive and not sure what the identity or the style of cuisine was so I decided not to try. Until a group of friends wanted to try it so we did. It turned out much better than expected. Black pepper steak - Sweet and soy sauce pan grilled the tender steak engulf in black pepper sauce actually taste really good. Winter melon in the pot - Spicier then expected for a veggie dish. Not bad. Fried pork - Probably the one dish that was a good deal. As an appetizer, its portion was big. Flavor is good but you will need to like cumin since it powdered with it after frying them. Shanghai veggie rice - this rice was done very well. Not too oily and good combo ratio on veggie and bacon. Still felt it's bit overpriced. And the lack the identity of cuisine it is will also impacted the future popularity of this restaurant. The chef was from San Tung but it didn't have the typical San Tung dishes like 乾烹雞or 炸醬麵. At least some of the Shanghai dishes were done well. Nevertheless, still pricey.