We are so sad to see Great Wall closed! My husband and I have been fans for years since we moved to Berkeley. Great Wall was both a treat and a comfort food. The food was always priced great and tasted even better; we've never had a bad order or experience in our probably 2 dozen visits. My husband went into liver failure last year, so we hadn't been able to eat out due to strict dietary restrictions; he got a new liver and is finally able to have good food again, and he was heartbroken when he found out he missed out on having their food again. We wish everyone at Great Wall all the best, and thank you so much for all the memories.
Amy O.
I'm so bummed to hear you closed. My husband and I thank the owners and their staff for the delicious vegan options we were able to enjoy for years. We hope the very best for you all.
J P.
Going to miss this hole in the wall Chinese spot. Great Wall was a great seafood/vegetarian Chinese spot on College Ave that was very affordable. I came here regularly for fried rice, the eggplant dish, the sesame ball dessert, the vegetarian beef dishes and many others. The food always tasted great, was prepared in a timely manner and the cashiers were always friendly. Now I need to find a new local spot for Chinese food.
Courtney B.
Everything came out great - the place looks very clean and also smells amazing. Gentleman behind the counter was also very nice, and we got some free goodies!
Tonya H.
The man who runs this place is friendly, accommodating, willing to answer questions and willing to adapt the dishes to special diets--like the vegans in our group. They have a long, varied menu; so there's something for everyone. Also, the food is always fresh, delicious and thoughtfully prepared. Some of my family's faves are the green onion pie, the veggie potstickers, and the veggie beef chow fun. Our latest delicious discovery? The sautéed eggplant! When we went, end of February 2022, they were doing takeout only. If you order, and you like desserts that aren't too sweet, their sesame balls are bomb too!
Kelly H.
This is a great option for affordable vegetarian and seafood, and there are actually some fairly healthy options. I actually love the way they do their dumplings despite what some other reviewers have said, they are doughy (in a good way) and almost have the texture of a steamed bun. I'd recommend their hot and sour and egg drop soups, sesame "chicken", and I always get the Tan Tan noodles which have peanut sauce and cucumbers. Veggie fried rice and chow mein are solid too! Only reason for 4 stars is that I've found some dishes to be pretty bland, namely the wonton soup and the tofu skin dish, both of which I wanted to love. Can be perked up with a bit of soy and hot sauce though.
Aaron K.
A great variety of great vegetarian food done in the Chinese style... wonderfully flavored! Try their seitan Mongolian Beef and their Moo Shoo vegetables! Who needs meat at this place?!
Sheena T.
The food in this place is terrible beyond terrible the restaurant from inside is dirty service is crappie the old owner was amazing food was amazing the literally put food inside which was uncooked I was there at the restaurant waited for the food I opened it right away it was cold crappie the owner is crook bad customer service have bad attitude I will never go there again
benedict c.
My go to Chinese restaurant since I moved to the area from the Sunset. More vegetarian choices than most Chinese restaurants. The seafood is always fresh and the extensive menu is probably the best bargain on College Ave.
Rachel Heyman Resnikoff
I can’t believe this place has been in business for so long. Who’s the most tasteless Chinese food I’ve ever eaten. Last time I was there it was because I was just really hungry and how to eat some thing. I couldn’t finish it it was so awful.
Great food, reasonably priced, excellent and fast service.
Grayson M.
Super affordable and great vegetarian options! What more could you want?! The spicy garlic tofu and sesame (fake) chicken were both delicious
Susan H.
Not great. Mushy, flavorless wontons and weak broth in the wonton soup I got. Severely under-seasoned fried rice. I tried it because it's open on Mondays. But, no.
Nick Lacina
If you are in the Oakland area and crave some authentic Chinese food with delicious vegetarian options, then Great Wall is a must visit! Currently take out only due to pandemic restrictions, but that was not a bad thing at all. The food is absolutely delicious, the portion sizes are HUGE, your dollar goes a very long way here! Food was cooked very swiftly and staff was very helpful, attentive, and very pleasant.
Emily A.
I hate to give bad reviews to vegetarian restaurants, but then again, this restaurant is not vegetarian. It has a lot of veggie options, but it also serves seafood. Either way, this place is sick. It's barely edible. I got a bunch of different dishes through door dash this weekend including some with tofu, noodles, soup, and dumplings. It was hardly edible, and in fact, my partner and I had to throw most of it away as inedible. It tasted like old feet. I'm very disappointed.
We are so sad to see Great Wall closed! My husband and I have been fans for years since we moved to Berkeley. Great Wall was both a treat and a comfort food. The food was always priced great and tasted even better; we've never had a bad order or experience in our probably 2 dozen visits. My husband went into liver failure last year, so we hadn't been able to eat out due to strict dietary restrictions; he got a new liver and is finally able to have good food again, and he was heartbroken when he found out he missed out on having their food again. We wish everyone at Great Wall all the best, and thank you so much for all the memories.
I'm so bummed to hear you closed. My husband and I thank the owners and their staff for the delicious vegan options we were able to enjoy for years. We hope the very best for you all.
Going to miss this hole in the wall Chinese spot. Great Wall was a great seafood/vegetarian Chinese spot on College Ave that was very affordable. I came here regularly for fried rice, the eggplant dish, the sesame ball dessert, the vegetarian beef dishes and many others. The food always tasted great, was prepared in a timely manner and the cashiers were always friendly. Now I need to find a new local spot for Chinese food.
Everything came out great - the place looks very clean and also smells amazing. Gentleman behind the counter was also very nice, and we got some free goodies!
The man who runs this place is friendly, accommodating, willing to answer questions and willing to adapt the dishes to special diets--like the vegans in our group. They have a long, varied menu; so there's something for everyone. Also, the food is always fresh, delicious and thoughtfully prepared. Some of my family's faves are the green onion pie, the veggie potstickers, and the veggie beef chow fun. Our latest delicious discovery? The sautéed eggplant! When we went, end of February 2022, they were doing takeout only. If you order, and you like desserts that aren't too sweet, their sesame balls are bomb too!
This is a great option for affordable vegetarian and seafood, and there are actually some fairly healthy options. I actually love the way they do their dumplings despite what some other reviewers have said, they are doughy (in a good way) and almost have the texture of a steamed bun. I'd recommend their hot and sour and egg drop soups, sesame "chicken", and I always get the Tan Tan noodles which have peanut sauce and cucumbers. Veggie fried rice and chow mein are solid too! Only reason for 4 stars is that I've found some dishes to be pretty bland, namely the wonton soup and the tofu skin dish, both of which I wanted to love. Can be perked up with a bit of soy and hot sauce though.
A great variety of great vegetarian food done in the Chinese style... wonderfully flavored! Try their seitan Mongolian Beef and their Moo Shoo vegetables! Who needs meat at this place?!
The food in this place is terrible beyond terrible the restaurant from inside is dirty service is crappie the old owner was amazing food was amazing the literally put food inside which was uncooked I was there at the restaurant waited for the food I opened it right away it was cold crappie the owner is crook bad customer service have bad attitude I will never go there again
My go to Chinese restaurant since I moved to the area from the Sunset. More vegetarian choices than most Chinese restaurants. The seafood is always fresh and the extensive menu is probably the best bargain on College Ave.
I can’t believe this place has been in business for so long. Who’s the most tasteless Chinese food I’ve ever eaten. Last time I was there it was because I was just really hungry and how to eat some thing. I couldn’t finish it it was so awful.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food, reasonably priced, excellent and fast service.
Super affordable and great vegetarian options! What more could you want?! The spicy garlic tofu and sesame (fake) chicken were both delicious
Not great. Mushy, flavorless wontons and weak broth in the wonton soup I got. Severely under-seasoned fried rice. I tried it because it's open on Mondays. But, no.
If you are in the Oakland area and crave some authentic Chinese food with delicious vegetarian options, then Great Wall is a must visit! Currently take out only due to pandemic restrictions, but that was not a bad thing at all. The food is absolutely delicious, the portion sizes are HUGE, your dollar goes a very long way here! Food was cooked very swiftly and staff was very helpful, attentive, and very pleasant.
I hate to give bad reviews to vegetarian restaurants, but then again, this restaurant is not vegetarian. It has a lot of veggie options, but it also serves seafood. Either way, this place is sick. It's barely edible. I got a bunch of different dishes through door dash this weekend including some with tofu, noodles, soup, and dumplings. It was hardly edible, and in fact, my partner and I had to throw most of it away as inedible. It tasted like old feet. I'm very disappointed.