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!

Edit: Now that the store has a new owner, his communication is better and he is really friendly [One time I forgot an item, and he left the store and chased me down to give it to me which was awesome.] the food is good and affordable. However, one issue I have is with the waiting times. I usually call in ahead of time and wait 5 mins before going in, but usually when I get there I’m still waiting usually 8-10 minutes for my order, even during down times. The store is really clean though, and is small so due to covid precautions I usually wait outside. But overall it’s a nice place for good comfort food.

Been eating here since a kid..they have different owners but the same great food they always have had 💪🏽💯

Like most Chinese restaurants Sichuan style has a very large menu. The restaurant has lots of seating and is rarely full, which is nice. Most of what I’ve had here has been excellent, but I was not as big a fan of the fried rice. It was heavier with stronger flavors than I typically like. The staff was very fast and helpful, and the portions were huge. And they give kimchi!

I recommend and have been 3 times. Green beans are perfect, potsticker wrappers are homemade, scallion pancakes are fried, and fried rice has excellent flavor and lean bits of pork. We usually get sweet and sour chicken but have also had kung pao chicken. Everything is great and I even eat the leftovers which are delicioso. 😗

During dinner we enjoyed fast and friendly service and the following delicious items Spicy Chao Ma Seafood Noodle Soup with garlic, ginger, prawns, scallop, calamari, mussel, Chinese vegetables Five Ocean Happy Family with chili, prawns, scallop, mussels, calamari, fish, broccoli,. shiitake Family Style Brained Tofu with chili bean paste, garlic, ginger, napa, shiitake Served with steamed rice

Dined here for a Friday Lunch Memorial Service meal. Party of 10. The only diners in the restaurant. Food overall was barely warm. Taste basic. Price overly high. Atmosphere dark and dank. Restrooms the same. I was not paying for the meal, but would not recommend. Lived in the East Bay all my life and have dined on Solano Ave for years. There was a reason why I have never dined here and will not in the future.

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

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.

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.

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！

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!

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.

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

I ordered some Chicken Fried Rice (No Vegetables) and not only did they get my order correct it was delicious! Their Crab Rangoon was nice and crunchy even yet very saucy, perfect! The portions were extremely generous 1 large Fried Rice served 4 plates. I will definitely order again.

Today was my first time ordering here. My mom and I have been looking for good authentic Chinese food for a long time. THIS IS THE PLACE. Wonton with the meat in it. Flavorful noodles. Everything! And the service coming in to pick your food up is beyond welcoming and kind. I plan to only order my Chinese food from here and only here. Recommend highly!!!!