The Chinese Kitchen

Believe it or not, this is the best Chinese restaurant I've found so far in northeast Concord. One would not suspect this hole in the wall of being so. For some reason, the Chinese restaurants east if the Oakland hills are lackluster (excepting Great Wall) in Lafayette. The Chinese Kitchen is a happy exception. You will be underwhelmed by the decor. And, unfortunately, the tables are a tad sticky, and the service unenthusiastic - I suspect the owner-operators could use a good night's sleep. HOWEVER, the food is good. Their hot and sour soup is hot and sour, which is saying something, and the best I've had in the area. The owner, Wayland, has been at the restaurant for 27 years, when he began working it with his father. This place has been a Chinese restaurant since 1953. The original owners, father and son, retired and died. The restaurant does a good deal of takeout and delivery. Wayland serves as the delivery driver.

Ordered here with friends through door dash. The Walnut shrimp was so good. It was perfectly fried and had a nice sweet sauce. Not very many walnut unfortunately. It was definitely the star. The potstickers were also tasty. I wasn't to impressed with the pork fried rice or snow pea chicken. I think the sweet and sour has the right tangy flavor without being to citrusy. I'd eat here again.

Food was delicious and for $10 it was a large portion of food. I had the broccoli beef here a while ago and it was OK too. The rice was a little soggy but the meat flavor and quality was great. Takeout: Yes Delivery: Yes Curbside pickup: Yes … More