My boyfriend and I ordered from here and it was not good at all. The hot and sour soup came cold, and tasted like it had been reheated over days and days. The sweet and sour chicken had barely any flavor and was all breading and really tough chicken. The rice and noodles were fine though it is really difficult to screw those up. Perhaps my experience was just the case because we ordered this for delivery, but I would think twice before heading here for good Chinese food.
Britney V.
Ordered the lightly crisped (just how I like them) honey walnut prawns & cheese puffs via door dash and they both were HELLA good. The portion sizes were great and flavor perfect. I just wish someone told me the cheese puffs had yellow curry mixed in them.
Vic
2024: 3 stars2023: 3 stars2018: 2
Food: 3
Misha
I love this place..In San Leandro no there aren’t many good Chinese places to eat..Im picky eater and i go
Food: 5
Service: 5
钟安怡
I think this is a good restaurant, one that looks like mexican is also very interesting, the taste is amazing, this is the best restaurant I have ever eaten in my
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael M.
Absolutely LOVE this place! It's my go-to for Chinese food in San Leandro! Ever since I found Oriental Tea House sometimes "wanting", I had been on the search for a good quality Chinese restaurant. I tried this restaurant once back in 2014, and have been nothing but satisfied from that point forward; and since Oriental Tea House changed ownership, have never looked back/around! My personal favorite is the staple Chicken with Sweet Corn Soup. I'm always on the hunt for any place that has this in good order -- because there'll be other places that do too little chicken, too small of pieces or too big of chunks, too little egg, soup too thin/not-thick-enough, etc. This place just does it right! Nothing to look down on or complain about! I inhale a whole order, just by myself! On top of that is, of course, there's the Walnut Prawns Chef Special; which is just *chef's kiss*. That might be another expected staple, but you'd be surprised how other places can miss the mark. New Hong Kong Restaurant makes it that even though it's cooked, fried, and drenched, it's still properly crispy! It isn't soggy (very important and other places fall victim to this easily). It has the perfect amount of thickness from the mayo and sweetness of the honey! And it's not a small, mini shrimp; they are regular size to large. The dish that me and my family feel more than meets the mark is their House Chow Fun and/or the Dry Braised Beef Chow Fun. Those are on point! The noodles has such a great texture; nice and thick! The sauce isn't too overpowering. And the amount that is served is very sizeable! The Beef with Oyster Sauce is another one of my favorites and is frequently ordered. The beef is plentiful and tender, and the oyster sauce tastes good without being too overpowering or too thin/thick. The Dry Fried Spareribs are very appetizing and well worth it. Their Wor Won Ton Soup certainly matches the standards that make it such a staple at all Chinese restaurants. Their Sweet and Sour Pork, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Sesame Chicken, & Beef and Broccoli certainly don't sully their name and how they are deservedly the staples of American-Chinese cuisine -- New Hong Kong Restaurant's surely match up! I've only had the BBQ Pork Fried Rice, and there was no qualms whatsoever and find it whole fully acceptable. One awesome thing to add & note is just how much their portions are rather immense. The weight of their takeout would surprise you! And at the price that they charge for these dishes, it's an incredible wonder to grasp! The people that work there have always been nice, friendly, considerate, and enthusiastic. They are soft spoken and patient when paying (which says much because how much can you say that for other Chinese restaurants). They always pack the takeout orders with forethought and consideration, and even give a cardboard base to carry it on/in; always making sure to double bag the plastic to-go bags. This also speaks to their rather sizeable portions as they need to offer a cardboard base and double bagging to accommodate for it! There is little to no parking in front of the place (simply a small number of street parking spots). But there is supposedly a parking lot in the back/rear; you just have to walk all the way around half the whole strip mall complex. Because it resides in a small narrow strip mall on E. 14th in San Leandro, the place is naturally not too spacious to dine-in. The decor and ambiance is what you'd expect from a traditional Chinese restaurant. In the end, we've explored a great part of the menu, and everything we've ordered is of exceptional quality! When we want Chinese food/cuisine, and want to make sure we aren't disappointed, this is where we order from!
Renee F.
Ordered through Yelp (via grub hub) Quick service. Order was ready ahead of time. We ordered Orange Chicken, Chicken Chow Mein and steamed rice. Food tasted good. Fair prices too.
Adam M.
TLDR: Food quality dropped immensely and service is less favorable. I called to order for delivery and for locals they used to just walk the food to them for no charge since it wasn't that far. I only live about a block away and they said the delivery would be $5 still. It was a nice thing they've done for years and unfortunately no longer do. I went to pick up the food I ordered for about 3 people and once we opened up the bag at home we realized there wasn't any fortune cookies either. That may not seem like a big deal to most but it's just the fact that consistently over years of eating here they've ALWAYS given us fortune cookies. They also didn't give us chopsticks. They only gave us these tiny flimsy forks (that could barely stab the sesame chicken enough to pick it up) The veggie chow mein we ordered tasted okay at first despite the aged broccoli. However, getting the next serving of it at the middle to bottom of the box was super greasy and we couldn't finish it. The Sesame chicken came with only sesame seeds on top. It tasted less like sesame chicken and more like orange chicken. It was also super chewy and some of the pieces I couldn't even completely chew and swallow. Some pieces also had bones. Nonetheless very inconsistent and couldn't finish. The egg rolls were fine and the wonton soup was a bit too oily/not the same quality as before. I have heard that they have new owners but it still doesn't justify the declining quality in the food. I recommend you don't waste your money here and find a better Chinese food spot. Sad to see my go-to Chinese restaurant change for the worse.
Julisa Martinez
This is the last time I'll come here. Food is inconsistent. One day it's good another day it's bad. Food portions are small. This is not worth it. I use to eat here a lot but this will be my last time. Extremely disappointed. Lady at the front end is of no help. I don't like all these new changes the new owners made. 1 star review out of 5. The only reason I'll give them 1 is because the Latin guy who is there in mornings has good customer service but everyone else bad.
Heidi and David K.
Delicious food, nice ambiance, parking in the back, and great friendly service :) would definitely come back again!
This place has changed. New owners? Seems like it. Prices have been raised at least $2-2.50 per item. We had to spend $40 to get delivery instead of the $20 we had to spend in the past for delivery. It used to be if you spent $25, $35, $45 you got a comparable free item for the amount spent. Now, the minimum is $45. Personally speaking, after 20 yrs patronizing this restaurant the food was inferior to what it was in the past. The sweet & sour chicken was overcooked with little or no pineapple and bell pepper and the pork in the chow mein was scarce and very dry. Very, very disappointing experience. We tossed the menu. No more for us.
Janine S.
This place used to be really good. In the past year I noticed the food quality is not the same and prices have increased . I didn't think much of the food quality as sometimes restaurants have off days, even though in the past the restaurant has been consistently good.. I recently ordered food again and it was awful. I ended up throwing my order away . I also found out the old owners retired and the restaurant has new owners. I wish the old owners a happy retirement, they are missed.
Robert Kang
Order delivery from here and it was yummy. Chow mein and fried spare ribs were delicious. Will have to eat there in person.
Food: 5
Angela Vallejo
Absolutely LOVE this restaurant! Food is always served fresh. You dont find this quality of Chinese food just anywhere. Every dish is tasty. The owners are really nice and lunch special always clutch up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot and Sour Soup, Chicken Chow Mein, Mongolian Beef
Samuel Sebastian
This restaurant used to serve good food but not anymore. They raised the prices of the food but the quality of the food has declined. As a customer who used to eat here alot in the past I am dissapointed in this restaurant. Bring the old chef back and give larger portions.
My boyfriend and I ordered from here and it was not good at all. The hot and sour soup came cold, and tasted like it had been reheated over days and days. The sweet and sour chicken had barely any flavor and was all breading and really tough chicken. The rice and noodles were fine though it is really difficult to screw those up. Perhaps my experience was just the case because we ordered this for delivery, but I would think twice before heading here for good Chinese food.
Ordered the lightly crisped (just how I like them) honey walnut prawns & cheese puffs via door dash and they both were HELLA good. The portion sizes were great and flavor perfect. I just wish someone told me the cheese puffs had yellow curry mixed in them.
2024: 3 stars2023: 3 stars2018: 2
Food: 3
I love this place..In San Leandro no there aren’t many good Chinese places to eat..Im picky eater and i go
Food: 5
Service: 5
I think this is a good restaurant, one that looks like mexican is also very interesting, the taste is amazing, this is the best restaurant I have ever eaten in my
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely LOVE this place! It's my go-to for Chinese food in San Leandro! Ever since I found Oriental Tea House sometimes "wanting", I had been on the search for a good quality Chinese restaurant. I tried this restaurant once back in 2014, and have been nothing but satisfied from that point forward; and since Oriental Tea House changed ownership, have never looked back/around! My personal favorite is the staple Chicken with Sweet Corn Soup. I'm always on the hunt for any place that has this in good order -- because there'll be other places that do too little chicken, too small of pieces or too big of chunks, too little egg, soup too thin/not-thick-enough, etc. This place just does it right! Nothing to look down on or complain about! I inhale a whole order, just by myself! On top of that is, of course, there's the Walnut Prawns Chef Special; which is just *chef's kiss*. That might be another expected staple, but you'd be surprised how other places can miss the mark. New Hong Kong Restaurant makes it that even though it's cooked, fried, and drenched, it's still properly crispy! It isn't soggy (very important and other places fall victim to this easily). It has the perfect amount of thickness from the mayo and sweetness of the honey! And it's not a small, mini shrimp; they are regular size to large. The dish that me and my family feel more than meets the mark is their House Chow Fun and/or the Dry Braised Beef Chow Fun. Those are on point! The noodles has such a great texture; nice and thick! The sauce isn't too overpowering. And the amount that is served is very sizeable! The Beef with Oyster Sauce is another one of my favorites and is frequently ordered. The beef is plentiful and tender, and the oyster sauce tastes good without being too overpowering or too thin/thick. The Dry Fried Spareribs are very appetizing and well worth it. Their Wor Won Ton Soup certainly matches the standards that make it such a staple at all Chinese restaurants. Their Sweet and Sour Pork, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Sesame Chicken, & Beef and Broccoli certainly don't sully their name and how they are deservedly the staples of American-Chinese cuisine -- New Hong Kong Restaurant's surely match up! I've only had the BBQ Pork Fried Rice, and there was no qualms whatsoever and find it whole fully acceptable. One awesome thing to add & note is just how much their portions are rather immense. The weight of their takeout would surprise you! And at the price that they charge for these dishes, it's an incredible wonder to grasp! The people that work there have always been nice, friendly, considerate, and enthusiastic. They are soft spoken and patient when paying (which says much because how much can you say that for other Chinese restaurants). They always pack the takeout orders with forethought and consideration, and even give a cardboard base to carry it on/in; always making sure to double bag the plastic to-go bags. This also speaks to their rather sizeable portions as they need to offer a cardboard base and double bagging to accommodate for it! There is little to no parking in front of the place (simply a small number of street parking spots). But there is supposedly a parking lot in the back/rear; you just have to walk all the way around half the whole strip mall complex. Because it resides in a small narrow strip mall on E. 14th in San Leandro, the place is naturally not too spacious to dine-in. The decor and ambiance is what you'd expect from a traditional Chinese restaurant. In the end, we've explored a great part of the menu, and everything we've ordered is of exceptional quality! When we want Chinese food/cuisine, and want to make sure we aren't disappointed, this is where we order from!
Ordered through Yelp (via grub hub) Quick service. Order was ready ahead of time. We ordered Orange Chicken, Chicken Chow Mein and steamed rice. Food tasted good. Fair prices too.
TLDR: Food quality dropped immensely and service is less favorable. I called to order for delivery and for locals they used to just walk the food to them for no charge since it wasn't that far. I only live about a block away and they said the delivery would be $5 still. It was a nice thing they've done for years and unfortunately no longer do. I went to pick up the food I ordered for about 3 people and once we opened up the bag at home we realized there wasn't any fortune cookies either. That may not seem like a big deal to most but it's just the fact that consistently over years of eating here they've ALWAYS given us fortune cookies. They also didn't give us chopsticks. They only gave us these tiny flimsy forks (that could barely stab the sesame chicken enough to pick it up) The veggie chow mein we ordered tasted okay at first despite the aged broccoli. However, getting the next serving of it at the middle to bottom of the box was super greasy and we couldn't finish it. The Sesame chicken came with only sesame seeds on top. It tasted less like sesame chicken and more like orange chicken. It was also super chewy and some of the pieces I couldn't even completely chew and swallow. Some pieces also had bones. Nonetheless very inconsistent and couldn't finish. The egg rolls were fine and the wonton soup was a bit too oily/not the same quality as before. I have heard that they have new owners but it still doesn't justify the declining quality in the food. I recommend you don't waste your money here and find a better Chinese food spot. Sad to see my go-to Chinese restaurant change for the worse.
This is the last time I'll come here. Food is inconsistent. One day it's good another day it's bad. Food portions are small. This is not worth it. I use to eat here a lot but this will be my last time. Extremely disappointed. Lady at the front end is of no help. I don't like all these new changes the new owners made. 1 star review out of 5. The only reason I'll give them 1 is because the Latin guy who is there in mornings has good customer service but everyone else bad.
Delicious food, nice ambiance, parking in the back, and great friendly service :) would definitely come back again!
Restaurantji Recommends
This place has changed. New owners? Seems like it. Prices have been raised at least $2-2.50 per item. We had to spend $40 to get delivery instead of the $20 we had to spend in the past for delivery. It used to be if you spent $25, $35, $45 you got a comparable free item for the amount spent. Now, the minimum is $45. Personally speaking, after 20 yrs patronizing this restaurant the food was inferior to what it was in the past. The sweet & sour chicken was overcooked with little or no pineapple and bell pepper and the pork in the chow mein was scarce and very dry. Very, very disappointing experience. We tossed the menu. No more for us.
This place used to be really good. In the past year I noticed the food quality is not the same and prices have increased . I didn't think much of the food quality as sometimes restaurants have off days, even though in the past the restaurant has been consistently good.. I recently ordered food again and it was awful. I ended up throwing my order away . I also found out the old owners retired and the restaurant has new owners. I wish the old owners a happy retirement, they are missed.
Order delivery from here and it was yummy. Chow mein and fried spare ribs were delicious. Will have to eat there in person.
Food: 5
Absolutely LOVE this restaurant! Food is always served fresh. You dont find this quality of Chinese food just anywhere. Every dish is tasty. The owners are really nice and lunch special always clutch up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot and Sour Soup, Chicken Chow Mein, Mongolian Beef
This restaurant used to serve good food but not anymore. They raised the prices of the food but the quality of the food has declined. As a customer who used to eat here alot in the past I am dissapointed in this restaurant. Bring the old chef back and give larger portions.