50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Burlingame

“Asked the server for recommendations, and he cordially recommended some dishes for us to try. Asked another server for an extra pair of chop sticks, and yet another one heard and brought the chopsticks over right away. The servers looked like they enjoyed working there, and the restaurant was spacious and comfortable.
The food was delicious! The recommended Napa cabbage pork dumplings were amazingly delicious, prompting us to buy some frozen dumplings home ($11.99/15pcs) at the end. The pickled cabbage beef noodle soup was delicious as well. The noodles were softer than al dented (as I like it), and the 2 types of beef were both tender. The soup was a little too salty to be drunk by itself though. Also got the mixed salad without spicy, which was very garlic forward. Unfortunately, the tofu sheets were a little harder than I would've liked, but the flavour was still good.
All in all, highly recommend this restaurant for their dumplings! I cooked the beef lamb fish frozen dumplings yesterday and as long as you're careful not to break the skin, it'll be moist and delicious. If you're close to the airport during meal time, definitely give this place a try!“

“Yan gon is a family own Burmese restaurant on broadway Burlingame. The owner and the entire staff were extremely friendly , attentive , courteous . helpful, and welcoming . Their dishes are delicious . I have tried their Burmese Style Curry Lamb , Singapore Street noodles, Deep fried Chicken Wings , and Wor Wonton Soup. All four dishes were delicious, but my favorite is the won ton soup . This soup is perfect , it's so healthy and brothy. The broth is so rich that left a long lasting mouthwatering and coating sensation lingering in my tongue. The wontons are so tasty , juicy , and flavorful with the right amount of , I believe was pork , ginger , garlic ,chopped onions , sugar, salt , pepper , and shrimps . . The shrimps were very tastey and fresh . It didn't have that strange scent of ammonia or fishy smell like spoiled shrimps . The restaurant is simple , bright , clean , casual ambience with ample seatings. I have been here many times and got seated right away. No wait . This restaurant is a must try if you have the craving for Burmese food or just want to try something new.“

“I think this is the best Chinese in Burlingame. Food is fantastic Services amazing and the owner is very welcoming. He checked a couple of times to make sure my food was good. Everything tasted good and made a couple of really good recommendations. I’d have the Mu Shu, pork with pancakes.“

“Delicious Burmese Cuisine.“

“Sat by the window on a high chair while having lunch here. The place is busy—you can hear the constant beeping from the ordering machines (kind of like airport scanners) along with the sound of food being tossed in the wok. There’s usually a queue, but it moves quickly.
Ordering is simple, though it would be better if the menu wall faced the entrance—you have to step to the side to read it. It’s a solid budget meal option. Most customers order to-go, with only a few dining in.
The restaurant is clean, with upbeat music, and the self-service counter is well organized. It feels safe to dine alone. There are two restrooms with a code; both are spacious and well maintained.“

“This place is great for groups. Attended a wedding here that was not a full venue buyout (only half the dining room was used). The full catering menu was quite reasonably priced and the dishes were overall excellent. The lobster noodles, scallop shrimp snap peas, abalone were all definitely highlights.“

“This was our first time eating at Soul Rice. When we entered, we saw how many people were eating in and how many people were picking up their dinner orders. From the moment we went in, we were greeted by Angelo who took care of us while we dined in the restaurant. We ended up ordering the Kung Pao Tofu, Walnut Shrimp with Pumpkin as well as the Chicken Curry Rice. Everything tasted absolutely delicious. We were quite impressed with the food, and definitely plan on coming back!“

“Giving 5 stars for their free drink.

ordered the duck and mushroom soup, pan fried buns, and their combo D which included wonton soup and noodles with peanut sauce

duck and mushroom soup was the worst thing we ordered. $10 for a tiny pot the height of a toilet paper roll, but narrower and with thick walls. would recommend to those who like stringy and still half dried mushrooms.

the pan fried buns were good, though they were on the oilier side. very fragrant, and tasted delicious with their vinegar.

the wonton soup was the best out of everything ordered and tasted quite delicious, but the wontons themselves were low quality—they were small, which is fine, but the filling tasted like fish balls and not actual meat.

the noodles were a bit disappointing. they were soggy and the sauce was probably something you could make at home with peanut butter, soy sauce, and sesame oil. their menu says that the pictures are for reference only, and that's very true. the noodles looked completely different from the picture on their menu, whether it was portion size, color, or even noodle shape.

they had complimentary side dishes and the spicy tofu skin was great. nobody told us they were available, though, and we found out when we were going to use the restroom.

true rating is overall 3 stars, not great or incredibly authentic, but also not the worst“

“Solid Korean and Chinese food Restaurant. My husband and I favorite food is their spicy marinated raw crab so addicting and delicious. We usually order the crispy garlic scallops, HK noodles and crispy garlic string beans. So far majority of their food has been really good and tasty. All the staff are friendly and courteous. The owner is husband and wife they are so friendly and very welcoming so pleasant to talk to. Their portion is big“

“Omg this might be the best chinese skewer place in the Bay. The flavor is amazing and the decor is so on point too. I love the veggie skewer options they have (must get a-choy and chives) and the meat skewers are tender too. I really wished they had a fried rice addition since that would go so well with the skewers.

I would recommend you join the waitlist before coming in person since it’s usually really busy. I would come back here many times!!“

“My wife and I stumbled into the restaurant when we were in the area for an appointment. Good prices, very good quality ingredients, and we were very pleasantly surprised with how much we enjoyed our lunch - hot and sour soup, pot stickers, dumplings, and beef soup noodle (which was brisket and excellent). Really nice server too. We will be back.“

“I’m here to spread the gospel: this is the best Chinese food in the entire Bay Area. The vegetables are super fresh, you can tell on the first bite. Yes, the publicity is not… flattering. But: the food is undeniable, and the entire place super clean and well cared for. I find any excuse to drive down south to eat here. Long live Chez Xue.“

“Was visiting Cali for a couple of days and my cousin recommended I check out Malatown Express. You can really taste the flavor and freshness in the food. The entire restaurant was perfectly clean, and their attention to customer service was outstanding. Kevin, in particular, provided excellent customer service and attention, frequently checking on our table to make sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend stopping by if you are in the area!“

“After my friend took me here, I came back the very next day and bring my other friends. It's a hidden authentic chinese restaurant. Food is very good. Price is very fair or even on the cheaper side. Dish portion is big.. The parking is a little bit not easy during busy hours. Only one lady serves the tables. She was quite busy.
Very happy knowing this place and will be back.“

“We enjoyed the green peppercorn fish. It was pretty sour. If you order large they let you pick four additional side items like tofu, cabbage, mushrooms, or noodles. I wouldn't recommend that you get the barbecue as the barbecue meat didn't look the same as in the photos. I think Tai-Er, which is down the street, is better quality but this is a good place for a quick bite.“

“Ok. If you're looking for fine dining, iDumplings is not for you, full stop. BUT if you're looking for a hole in a wall, great quality food, friendly staff, and located at downtown Redwood City, this place is for you. I need to come here more often. It's so yummy, they make the wrappers from scratch for the dumplings, the dishes are not overly greasy (which I like ALOT), and it's affordable. Give me a place like this any day. Thanks iDumplings!“

“The food is tasty and delicious the inside needs a update the service is good it’s not too noisy“

“Just found out Serramonte Center has Yang Guo Fu in the food court 😂 Perfect spot for a hot bowl of malatang on a foggy Daly City lunch break. $14.99/lb with fresh veggies, meats, and three soup bases (beef bone, tomato, spicy dry). Loved the beef & lamb rolls, mushrooms, lotus root, and konjac for a lighter option. Their red oil wontons ($5.99) are freshly made and so tasty—can’t wait to try the dim sum they’re adding soon!“

“This place really hooks up Chinese food! I got a stacked plate of noodles and general tso’s chicken and house special. Definitely worth the price and easily could be a few meals in ones. I enjoyed the outside seating area for a few bites before I hit the road. This place is great for locals or for people driving and need something quick. I will be back again to try more dishes.“

“Has been the dumpling spot for us going on two years now. We come here about one a month-ish but LOVE this place. One time my boyfriend and I ate 50 soup dumplings between the two of us. It was amazing.
Another time, we were coming back from half Moon Bay and decided to give the frozen dumplings a try. The guy who’s always there (don’t know his name sorry!) gave us directions on how to do it and even gave us some paper to line the pan with so they wouldn’t stick. We super enjoyed them at home! On our visit to go pick up the frozen dumplings, we met a man there who says that he’s from Napa and stops by whenever he’s in the area. (Wow!)

Our faves are: Pork Soup dumplings, Pork chive, and Chicken Corn dumplings 🥟
Thank you for all the yummy dumplings!
-Nina & Camden“

“Awesome! My family enjoyed it“

“The food is absolutely delicious! The staff is friendly and helpful. One of my favorite places to go when in town. Highly recommend.“

“The best Chinese food my daughter and I have had in a long time. She’s says it’s the best she’s EVER had, and she loves Chinese food. I recommend this place 💯“

“This is a classic Hong Kong style cafe or “tea restaurant” (茶餐廳), a relative unique style of Chinese cuisine invented in Hong Kong by fusing western cafe and Chinese style cooking. If you ever want to find such an eatery in the San Francisco Bay Area without flying 8000 miles to Hong Kong, this is your place. The food, and especially the service are absolutely top notch. Perhaps even more precious is the community vibe the restaurant staff manage to create. From the moment you step into the restaurant to the moment you leave you will meet authentically courteous, efficient and caring service from Selena, Sunny, and others. The combination of a family restaurant and high quality cooking plus pleasant ambience will likely make this restaurant a highly desirable gathering place going forward for local residents, as well as visitors from afar, for the unique east-meet-west Hong Kong tea restaurant experience. A remarkable place for lunch, afternoon tea or dinner.“

“They're serving up some extremely solid & completely delicious Lunch Specials at this homey Chinese Bistro in No. San Mateo. They kick things with a superb Hot & Sour Soup that's chock of mushrooms, tofu, bamboo shoots, etc. I had their Mongolian Beef w/ fried rice; a gigantic platter of extremely delicious and tender beef in a knock-out sauce with plenty of onions & scallions. Service is outstanding; welcoming, efficient and super friendly. This place is a keeper !! Bravo HWB !!“

“I travelled from Riverside County to come eat at this restaurant and have heard such great reviews about it from my relatives and friends who live all the way in China! It was worth the drive and we will definitely be back again. Each dish is unique and they also have gluten free options as well as requested options. (My f5 year old is Gluten free).The bamboo and mushroom dish had a hint of sweetness with an undertone of spice, the Chong qing 🌶spicy chicken was mouth watering, along with the eggplant 🍆 dish, dry stir fried fish, and glass noodles with pork! I enjoyed every dish and my kids enjoyed their shrimp fried rice dish and greens as well. Our family is a foodie family and we love ❤️ traveling far and near to try dishes from around the world. The Chef came out and greeted us and was So kind. The staff was very attentive and friendly with our children. I would highly recommend this establishment. Thank you!! 🙏💕😁“

“Ordered a number of dishes, including the dan dan noodles and fried noodles. Both were great, but very surprised by how good the latter was! Also ordered the spicy oil dumplings (紅油抄手）and Chinese beef pancakes. Both were excellent! Also loved their soy milk!

Paid under 100 with tips and taxes included, excellent value for money!“

“A classic hole in the wall Chinese place. Nothing fancy because fancy is a bad use of money. Fish with black bean sauce was great, Honey Walnut Shrimp was just OK (light on the flavor, though also light on the batter).

Seems like they do a big takeout business.“

“Some of the best hot pot I have had and the customer service was great“

“It was my first time visiting here, and I came with my friend. We both had the Wuhan noodles the lady working there recommended us, and it was so delicious! She was also very kind and helped us by explaining the way to eat it. The atmosphere was nice with a warm atmosphere and had mostly families dining in.“

“A lovely white tablecloth setting. Great service and delicious food. A lot like Wings in San Jose which is out of business now😭. So yes I love that we found King Chuan Restaurant 😍“

“Absolutely loved this place! The food is outstanding — fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The restaurant is spotless, and the ambiance is just perfect: calm, comfortable, and really inviting. It's the kind of spot where you can actually relax and enjoy a meal without the noise and chaos you find elsewhere.
What really sets it apart is the ordering experience — you order right from your phone, which is both seamless and genuinely fun. It feels modern without being gimmicky. Highly recommend to anyone looking for great food in a clean, peaceful setting. Will definitely be back!“

“We had a wonderful experience the staff was friendly and the food was amazing. It was our first time having dumplings and they were so good we had the soup dumplings and the pork with Napa cabbage they were juicy inside and the outside was slightly chewy. We also had the chicken chow mein which my husband devoured the noodles were soft and chewy pretty sure they were hand made and you can taste it. I’m sad we don’t live closer we would be eating here often. We were in town for the weekend and wanted a new experience and we definitely had one at this family owned restaurant. It was a pretty busy place with many food delivery people coming in so it must be very popular on the apps too. 10/10 would recommend“

“Super comfortable and nice place to dine in! The people are super nice and our meal was so delicious! They have a lot of vegetarian options to select from. We really enjoyed our whole meal, from the crispy rice soup—so yum to the onion pancakes, the sizzling tofu dish and hot tea! Thank you so much!! We look forward to coming back again and bringing some friends too :)!“

“My favorite Chinese restaurant. We eat there each time I visit my family at Daly City and they also do home delivery!“

“I honestly don’t understand why the rating is so low—it’s absolutely delicious and tastes just like back home in China. I ordered lamb skewers, grilled squid, cold noodles, and grilled cold noodles. Ever since I tried it once, I’ve been craving it every day.“

“Noodles are yummy and come out so fast. On a cold day, the noodles hit the spot. You can tailor the noodles to various spicy levels, although spiciness is more catered to a normal non-spicy eater.

Basic noodle bowls are cheap.“

“This is a well kept hidden gem in the excelsior for cheap Filipino food. When I walked in, the place looked like a run down joint, but I saw the old lady serving as the cashier, and the chefs being elderly senior citizens. It breaks my heart to see elderly people still having to work, and I really urge people to support this place so they can afford more renovations and so one day the elderly staff can retire.

Besides that, the service was very friendly and straightforward. (Cash only!) Most of the meals are Filipino breakfast style silog meals, and they mostly serve Filipino proteins, but they also have fried chicken and popcorn chicken. The meals consist of garlic rice, egg, tomato chunks or pineapple chunks, and your choice of a protein. I got the spamsilog (6.50 as of 2026), (without any tomato or pineapple), and it came out delicious. It was simple, and so classic it just tasted right and comforting. A humble meal, with a generous portion, without lacking flavor. My only complaint about the food is the fried garlic pieces on top of the garlic fried rice. It usually comes out kind of burnt, and the burnt garlic pieces taste bitter and burnt. But you can easily just scoop out those garlic pieces on top, and throw it away. The garlic fried rice overall though is absolutely incredible, and even inspired me to make my own garlic rice at home.

I also ordered a side of popcorn chicken (16 pc), and it was a yummy filling snack. It does come in small pieces tho, as shown in the photo, with an adorable small to-go box. Each piece is roughly the size of a caramel popcorn piece, and the portion is a bit smaller, but it is 5 dollars after all, and I would recommend it as a snack, not necessarily a meal.

The service here was kindly and staightforwrd, and it only took me about 10ish minutes to get my order. Usually there is other customers here, but the wait time is never long. Unfortunately there is no indoor seating area (no dine in) so you just have to stand and wait for your order. The prices here are incredibly cheap, every order is less than 10 dollars, and I would highly recommend this place for anyone who wants a quick cheap filling meal or side order.

Please check this place out and support the people working here!“

“look for the 3 item specials but also the cho chow mein, Mongolian beef and beef noodle soup are all really good. fast service and friendly.“

“I've come here many times now over the past year or so, and would highly recommend. The food is fresh and delicious, consistently high quality. Similar Chinese restaurants often make me feel a bit queasy after, I think because of the quality of the ingredients, but I've never had this issue here. Good price too.“

“Love the food here! Best Chinese food you will ever get and for cheap too! Atmosphere could use a bit more work, decorated kinda plain and there's no music, just a TV we can't even hear. My biggest complaint is that they close at random times and often for long periods of time and I have no way of knowing unless I call in beforehand to know what time they close that day. If they don't pick up, they're closed.“

“In the heart of downtown San Mateo, MY Dumpling has emerged as my preferred destination for exceptional culinary experiences at an affordable price. Having visited this establishment on three separate occasions, I can confidently assert that every aspect of the dining experience is exceptional.
The restaurant exudes a sense of cleanliness and orderliness. The food is served promptly, and the staff is exceptionally courteous and attentive. The original and spicy dumplings are particularly noteworthy, while the spicy wonton is a must-try. The salt and pepper fish is an exceptional dish that stands out as one of the best I have ever tasted. The garlic string beans complement the garlic noodles perfectly. The beef rolls are exquisite, and I find that the menu offers a wide variety of delectable options.
In conclusion, MY Dumpling consistently delivers on all fronts, making it a highly recommended establishment for food enthusiasts seeking quality and value.“

“A family run Hunan spot tucked by the Crystal Springs center, cooking the regional menu rather than the Americanized one. The Mongolian chicken and the curry beef are the orders, both under fifteen dollars. Note the hours, closed Saturdays and Sunday evenings only. Thank you for keeping the home style going. Five stars.“

“味道好！價格合理！好吃！服務好！“

“Omg so much flavor 🤤 my husband came here with friends and wanted to bring us so we came back with him and ordered a bunch of food to try a lot of dishes (10) and every single one was so good! Cucumber salad, green beans, fried chicken, egg rolls, chicken corn soup, house beef, beef&potatoes (okay personally would not order this one again because of the chewy beef fat, but flavor was still really good), cumin pork ribs, and scallion pancakes. Service was also very lovely!“

“We did a walk in around 10:40 so there were plenty of tables and parking.

We had dimsum brunch here and ordered the standard: siumai and hargow which had slightly different names on the menu but did have pictures. Overall it was delicious and the pieces are large.

Pro tip: if you want to order from their main menu, you’ll have to come after 11 especially for their specialties like the duck.“

“Came here for dinner and ordered the special for two. We were seated right away, which is always a great start. The service stood out—our hostess was incredibly friendly and attentive, checking in on us throughout the meal.

Food came out quickly. The soup wasn’t quite my personal style, but the entrees more than made up for it—everything tasted fresh, well-cooked, and flavorful, and the meat was especially tender.

Overall, a really pleasant experience with warm service and solid dishes. Would definitely come back!“

“Great food, can be busy during dinner time. So show up early.“

“It’a a Chinese restaurant with open kitchen that is pretty neat - by itself the place deserves a five star!
The dish is tasty and my favorite is the sauteed noodles or Chao Mian which has a great sensation coming from the wok’s high temperature induced Maillard reaction - it’s called Guo Qi 锅气.
Service is pretty good here - owner and staff are friendly and helpful.“

“The best place to eat Hot & sour soup in pacifica.“