Chef's Chinese Food Menu - El Cerrito, CA

Understated, strip-mall joint providing straightforward Chinese dishes for dining in or takeout. Based on 225 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Chef's Chinese Food 94530

Address:
233 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Phone: (510) 525-8737

Website:

Hours

Friday	11 AM–8 PM
Saturday	11 AM–8 PM
Sunday	11 AM–8 PM
Monday (Labor Day)	11 AM–8 PM Hours might differ
Tuesday	11 AM–8 PM
Wednesday	11 AM–8 PM
Thursday	11 AM–8 PM

Over Rice Specials (seafood or specials)
Rib Eye Steak & Shrimp With Honey Pepper Sauce	$16.00
Sautéed Salmon In black bean or szechuan sauce.	$15.00
Spicy Seafood Combination	$15.00
Asparagus Shrimp Or Fish Shrimp sauteed with fresh asparagus in a black bean sauce.	$15.00
Basil Chicken & Shrimp Chicken and shrimp sautéed with green beans bell pepper and onion in basil soy sauce.	$14.00
Szechuan Fried Shrimp	$14.00
Walnut Shrimp	$14.00
Salt & Pepper Shrimp Lightly battered shell-less shrimp flash fried then tossed with garlic onion and red chili peppers. spicy.	$14.00
Scrambled Egg With Shrimp	$14.00
Spicy Mango Shrimp Crispy fried shrimp and fresh mango sauteed in our house sweet & spicy basil sauce. spicy.	$14.00
Shiitake Mushroom Chicken Or Beef	$14.00
Kung Pao Shrimp Or Combination	$14.00
Sweet & Sour Shrimp Or Fish Shrimp deep fried and quickly tossed with onion pineapple carrots and bell pepper in our house tangy sweet & sour sauce.	$14.00
Asparagus Chicken Chicken stir fried with asparagus and carrots in black bean sauce.	$14.00
Asparagus Beef Beef stir fried with asparagus and carrots in black bean sauce.	$14.00
Vegetable Shrimp Or Fish	$14.00
Mongolian Shrimp Shrimp sautéed with chili pepper and green & white onion in our special hot sauce served on a bed of crispy rice noodles. spicy.	$14.00
Over Rice Specials (chicken, beef, pork or vegetable)
Cashew Or Almond Chicken Chicken sauteed with celery snow peas zucchini mushroom onion and roasted nuts in brown garlic sauce.	$12.00
Green Bean Chicken Or Beef Fresh green beans and chicken (or beef) stir fried in black bean sauce	$12.00
Ginger & Scallion Beef	$12.00
Lemon Chicken Chicken breast deep fried then sliced and topped with our tangy lemon sauce.	$12.00
Broccoli Beef Beef sauteed with broccoli and carrots in oyster sauce.	$12.00
Mixed Vegetable Beef	$12.00
Sweet & Sour Pork Or Chicken	$12.00
General Tso’s Chicken Chicken breast meat battered and fried to a golden brown then tossed with zucchini celery and onion in our homemade sweet & spicy sauce. spicy.	$12.00
Hot Braised Chicken Deep fried chicken glazed in our special spicy sauce. spicy.	$12.00
Honey Sesame Chicken Chicken breast meat battered and fried then coated with our special tangy honey sauce and topped with roasted sesame seeds.	$12.00
Orange Chicken Tossed with chili peppers and fresh orange peels for a combination of spice and citrus.	$12.00
Mongolian Beef Or Chicken	$12.00
Kung Pao Chicken Chicken sauteed with vegetable & dried chili pepper in our hot kung pao sauce then topped with roasted peanuts. spicy.	$12.00
Black Pepper Beef	$12.00
Vegetarian Chicken Vegetarian soy chicken and fresh vegetables in our mongolian sauce or kung pao style.	$13.00
Basil Eggplant Tofu Fresh chinese eggplant and fried tofu braised with our spicy basil garlic sauce. spicy.	$12.00
Sautéed Vegetable & Tofu	$12.00
Ma Po Tofu Diced soft tofu braised with chinese pickles in a spicy szechuan bean sauce. spicy.	$12.00
Chicken & Eggplant In Szechuan Garlic Sauce	$12.00
Appetizer
Chicken Lettuce Wrap (4) Black mushrooms, water chestnuts, onion, and chicken sautéed in our house sauce, served with cool lettuce cups	$10.75
Vegetable Spring Rolls (3) Shredded cabbage wrapped in a delicate crepe then deep fried	$4.95
Crab Wontons (4) Deep fried wontons filled with cream cheese, snow crab meat, and onion	$6.95
Fried Tempura Our version of tempura with pumpkin, zucchini, and sweet potato	$8.95
Fried Pork Wontons (6) As simple as its name	$5.95
Pot Sticker (4) Thin Chinese pastry stuffed with ground pork, ginger, cabbage, and onion, lightly pan fried to a golden brown	$5.95
Chef’s Sampler Plate (Serving 2) Crab wontons, B.B.Q. pork ribs, spring rolls, fried shrimp, silver wrapped chicken, and beef skewers $7.95 for each additional person	$16.95
Chinese Chicken Salad Shredded, fried, chicken breast tossed with lettuce in our house dressing	$6.25
BBQ Spareribs Pork spareribs glazed with our own B.B.Q. sauce, then baked until tender	$11.95
Crispy Salmon Roll (3) Fresh avocado, smoked salmon, onion, and celery, wrapped in a delicate crepe, then fried.	$9.50
Salt & Pepper Calamari (Spicy) Battered calamari flash fried and tossed with red chili peppers, garlic, and onion	$10.95
Silver Wrapped Chicken (4) Chicken marinated with ginger, scallion, and Chinese parsley in a foil wrap	$5.95
Fried Shrimp (6) Shrimp deep fried in a delicate flour coating, served with sweet & sour sauce	$8.95
Lobster & Shrimp Potstickers (4) Lobster, shrimp, bamboo shoots, onion, and cilantro in flour wraps	$12.95
Soup
Shrimp Wonton Soup Shrimp filled wontons with broccoli and carrots in chicken broth.	$13.95
Wonton Soup Pork wontons, cabbage, and mushrooms in chicken broth	$5.25
Wor Wonton Soup Pork dumplings, beef, B.B.Q. pork, chicken, shrimp, scallops, and fresh vegetables in chicken broth	$13.95
Hot & Sour Soup (Spicy) Chicken, shrimp, tofu, bamboo shoots, egg flower, and wood ear in a peppery, tangy chicken broth	$4.95
West Lake Beef Soup Shiitake mushroom, minced beef, and Chinese parsley, swirled with egg white	$12.50
Chicken Corn Soup Minced chicken and corn combined in a broth with whipped egg	$4.95
Sizzling Rice Soup Shrimp, chicken, snow peas, mushrooms, and Napa cabbage in chicken broth with sizzling rice cakes	$12.95
Seafood Tofu Soup Shrimp, scallops, fish, tofu, cabbage, mushrooms, and snow peas with egg flower	$13.95
Chef’s Recommendation
Happy Family A mixture of shrimp, beef, chicken, B.B.Q. pork, and assorted vegetables sautéed in our house sauce, served on a sizzling iron platter	$16.25
Salt & Pepper Shrimp (Spicy) Lightly battered shell-less shrimp flash fried, then tossed with garlic, onion, and red chili peppers	$17.95
Hot Braised Chicken (Spicy) Deep fried chicken glazed in our special spicy sauce	$14.25
Honey Sesame Chicken Chicken breast meat battered and fried, then coated with our special tangy honey sauce and topped with roasted sesame seeds	$15.45
Rib Eye Steak & Shrimp Wok grilled steak tossed with shrimp, bell pepper, and onion in Chef’s Teriyaki sauce	$22.00
Basil Chicken & Shrimp Chicken and shrimp sautéed with green beans, bell pepper, and onion in basil soy sauce	$15.95
Shiitake Mushroom Chicken Slices of chicken stir fried with fresh shiitake mushrooms in oyster sauce, served on a bed of spinach	$16.95
Spicy Mango Shrimp Spicy. Crispy fried shrimp and fresh mango sautéed in our house sweet & spicy basil sauce	$17.95
Egg Foo Young A mixture of celery, onion, bean sprouts, and eggs in a patties, then deep fried to golden brown and topped with an oyster sauce gravy with fresh mushrooms and green onion	$15.75
Mango Chicken Slices of chicken sautéed with snow peas, fresh mango, and carrots in mango sauce	$14.95
Spicy Mango Salmon Spicy. Lightly battered salmon fillet deep fried, then tossed with fresh mango in our chef’s mango sauce	$17.95
Sizzling Salmon Salmon fillet, asparagus, ginger, and onion sautéed in our house black bean sauce	$17.95
Thai Crispy Spicy Chicken Spicy. Chicken breast marinated with shallots, onion, and garlic, then lightly battered and fried, topped with our sweet & spicy sauce	$15.25
Noodles and Rice
Fried Rice Choice of pork chicken, beef, or vegetables	$12.95
Chow Mein Egg noodles, cabbage, and onions stir fried with soy sauce	$12.95
Seafood Chow Mein Shrimp, scallops, fish, and vegetables tossed with soy sauce	$15.95
Hometown Vermicelli Spicy. Pork, chicken, shrimp, egg, bean sprouts, and onion in spicy basil soy sauce	$14.95
Tomato Beef Chow Mein Fresh tomato, onion, bell pepper, and slice of beef in our tomato sauce	$13.95
Singapore Rice Noodle Spicy. Rice noodles, B.B.Q. pork, shrimp, onion, bell pepper, bean sprouts, and fluffed eggs tossed with curry sauce	$14.75
Chow Fun Flat rice noodles tossed with onion and bean sprouts in a savory sauce	$13.25
Malaysian Fried Rice Spicy. Smoked salmon, shrimp, fresh mango, and vegetables cooked with our spicy curry sauce	$15.95
Seafood Fried Rice Tossed with egg white, shrimp, fish, scallops, and onion	$15.95
Double Pan-Fried Noodles Crispy thin egg noodles topped with a mixed vegetable gravy	$13.25
Hong Kong Chow Mein Thin egg noodles stir fried with onion and bean sprouts in supreme soy sauce	$13.25
Malaysian Chow Fun Spicy. B.B.Q. pork, shrimp, bell pepper, bean sprouts, egg, and onion tossed in our spicy curry sauce	$15.95
Crab Meat Fried Rice Blue Crab Meat, Onion ,cilantro ,ginger and Garlic with Eggs.	$17.95
Garlic Noodles With Chicken And Shrimp the name says all	$16.25
Seafood
Honey Walnut Shrimp Lightly battered shrimp deep fried, then coated with our special mayonnaise sauce and topped with glazed walnut	$17.25
Cashew Or Almond Shrimp Shrimp sautéed with fresh vegetables in a light garlic sauce, topped with roasted cashews or almonds	$16.25
Almond Shrimp Shrimp sauteed with fresh garden vegetable in a light garlic sauce topped with roasted almonds.	$16.25
Kung Pao Shrimp Or Fish Spicy. Tender shrimp or fish fillet sautéed with vegetables, roasted peanuts, and dried chili in our hot & spicy Kung Pao sauce	$16.25
Kung Pao Fish Hot and spicy. Fish fillet sauteed with vegetables, dried chili in a hot and spicy kung pao sauce topped with roasted peanuts.	$16.25
Broccoli Shrimp Tender shrimp sautéed with broccoli in a light garlic sauce	$16.25
Sweet & Sour Shrimp (Or Fish) Shrimp or fish deep fried and quickly tossed with onion, pineapple, carrots, and bell pepper, in our house tangy sweet & sour sauce	$16.25
Szechuan Shrimp Shrimp deep fried and tossed with our special hot sauce	$16.95
Asparagus Shrimp Shrimp sautéed with fresh asparagus in black bean sauce	$17.50
Mongolian Shrimp Spicy. Shrimp sautéed with chili pepper and green & white onion in our special hot sauce, served on a bed of crispy rice noodles	$17.25
Basil Fish Fish sautéed with green beans, onion, and bell pepper in special basil black bean sauce	$16.25
Chef’s Spicy Seafood Combo Spicy. Fish sautéed with green beans, onion, and bell pepper in special basil black bean sauce	$17.95
Combination Seafood Bird’s Nest Shrimp, fish fillet, scallops, snow peas, celery, broccoli, and mushrooms stir fried with light sauce	$17.95
Thai Spicy Basil Shrimp Shrimp with Beans,Bell pepper,Onions and Zucchini in our Spicy Basil Fish Sauce.	$17.95
Meat
Broccoli Beef Or Chicken Beef (or chicken) sautéed with broccoli and carrots in oyster sauce	$14.95
Ginger Beef Slices of beef quickly stir fried in our house sauce with fresh ginger and scallions	$15.50
Mongolian Beef Spicy. Beef sautéed with chili peppers and green & white onion in our special hot sauce, served on a bed of crispy rice noodles	$15.50
Orange Beef Spicy. Deep fried beef tossed with chili peppers and orange peels in a spicy and citrus combination	$14.95
Mushu A medley of shredded cabbage, wood ear, carrots, onions, and fluffed eggs sautéed in our house soy sauce	$14.95
Sweet & Sour Pork Pork battered and fried, then tossed with bell pepper, onion, carrot, and pineapple in our sweet & sour sauce	$14.95
Salt & Pepper Pork Chop Five spices marinated spare rips deep fried and dry tossed quickly with roasted red pepper, green, and white onion.	$14.95
Peking Pork Chops Lightly battered spareribs deep fried, then coated with our sweet & sour sauce	$14.95
Sizzling Black Pepper Steak Rib eye steak wok grilled with bell pepper and onion in black pepper sauce, served on a sizzling iron platter	$20.00
Spicy Rib Eye Steak Wok grilled steak tossed with bell pepper, green beans, and onion in our spicy basil pepper soy sauce.	$18.95
Orange Blossom Pork Chops	$15.25
Poultry
Cashew Or Almond Chicken Chicken sautéed with celery, snow peas, zucchini, mushroom, onion, and roasted nuts in brown garlic sauce	$14.95
Chef’s Spicy Chicken Spicy. Slices of chicken stir fried with shiitake mushrooms, snow peas, carrots, and onions in Chef’s spicy seafood sauce	$15.25
Kung Pao Chicken Spicy. Chicken sautéed with vegetable & dried chili pepper in our hot Kung Pao sauce, then topped with roasted peanuts	$14.95
Mongolian Chicken Spicy. Slices of chicken sautéed with chili pepper and green & white onion in our special hot sauce, served on a bed of crispy rice noodles	$15.50
General Tso’s Chicken Spicy. Chicken breast meat battered and fried to a golden brown, then tossed with zucchini, celery, and onion in our homemade sweet & spicy sauce	$15.25
Spicy Chicken Nugget Spicy. Battered chicken breast, garlic, onion, and jalapeno tossed in spicy basil soy sauce	$15.25
Lemon Chicken Chicken breast deep fried, then sliced and topped with our tangy lemon sauce	$15.25
Garlic Spicy Wings Chicken wings lightly battered and fried to a golden brown, tossed with garlic, chili, and green onion pepper	$15.25
Sweet & Sour Chicken Chicken battered and fried to golden brown, tossed with onions, carrots, pineapple, and bell pepper in our sweet & sour sauce	$14.95
Green Bean Chicken (Or Beef) Fresh green beans and chicken (or beef) stir fried in black bean sauce	$15.25
Asparagus Chicken (Or Beef) Chicken (or beef) stir fried with asparagus and carrots in black bean sauce	$16.95
Orange Chicken Tossed with chili peppers and orange peels for a combination of spice and citrus	$15.25
Vegetable
Mixed Fresh Vegetables Assorted vegetables stir fried with a light garlic wine sauce	$11.95
Braised Bean Tofu Deep fried tofu braised with with black mushroom, carrots, snow peas, and bok choy in a light oyster sauce	$13.75
Basil Eggplant Tofu Spicy. Fresh Chinese eggplant and fried tofu braised with our spicy basil garlic sauce	$13.25
Coconut Curry Vegetables Spicy. Stir fried mixed vegetables and fried tofu in a spicy coconut curry sauce	$13.25
Dry Fried String Beans Spicy. Fresh string bean sautéed in a spicy black bean sauce with green & white onions, carrots, and Chinese pickles	$13.25
Chinese Broccoli Either sautéed with garlic sauce or served with a drizzle of oyster sauce	$12.95
Sautéed Asparagus Asparagus sautéed with garlic wine sauce or black bean sauce	$13.95
Ma Po Tofu Spicy. Diced soft tofu braised with Chinese pickles in a spicy Szechuan bean sauce	$13.25
Sizzling Tofu Soft tofu sautéed with tomato, onion, carrots, and chili in our special spicy sauce, served on a sizzling platter	$13.25
Vegetarian’s Choice Vegetarian soy chicken and fresh vegetables in our Mongolian sauce OR Kung Pao style	$15.95
Mixed Mushrooms And Greens	$14.50
Salt And Pepper Tofu	$11.95
Hot & Fast from Steamed Table
1-Entrée	$8.25
2-Entrées	$10.95
3-Entrées Combo	$12.25
Cookies	$1.75
Side Entrée	$3.95
Fried Rice Choice of pork ,chicken, beef or vegetable.	$2.95
Chow Mein Egg noodles cabbage and onions stir fried with soy sauce.	$2.95
Seafood Side Entrée	$4.50
Small Family Dinner	$30.95
Large Family Dinner	$65.95
Soup Of The Day (Hot Sour Soup)	$4.95
Sesame Ball(4)	$2.75
Soup Of The Day (Chicken Corn Soup)	$4.95
Spring Roll (1)	$1.65
Pork Bun	$1.75
Mini Stickers(4)	$2.95
Steamed Rice	$1.50
Can Soda(Coke, Diet Coke ,7 up )
Can Soda Please Select your choice	$1.75

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Michiko Saka

If you expect reasonably priced and satisfying “American” Chinese food, this restaurant is your king of place. Waters and waitresses are always nice!

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M S

Food is okay, fine or decent but took star off for unfriendly service (twice I’ve been & both times getting to go they weren’t nice so don’t expect good customer service). $8.50 for #2 or a two entree item combo which comes with rice or chow mein. Large noodle chow mein were over cooked & soggy though.

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ANWAR HUSSAIN

Love It !!! Gr8 Chinese ” STEAM TABLE ” Ready 2 Go Spot in EL CERRITO PLAZA SHOPPING MALL. Near Trader Joe’s. I don’t think that Seating Re-Opened after Covid – 19 !!! Too bad !!!!

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Playland NATB

Good quality steam table food. Only complaint is they frequently help one customer at a time which is frustrating if they have a slow customer or 2 and you are just waiting to get 2 egg rolls.

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1uz Richmond

Honestly waiting 20 minutes for a nasty not even hot soup like why have stuff on the menu but yet not be ready and the workers told me to tap my car but it only has the chip save time and money and go to Panda Express where they are up to date with everything and you can understand that they saying

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Tracy J.

I used to Always eat at Chef’s, along with my client, Mrs. A. I absolutely love the food here!! Very delicious!!!! They give you large portions..to where sometimes you just have to take some home with you, because you can’t eat it all. I love the staff here…Carlos, Mia, Jessie… I love it here, and plan on coming back soon!!!

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STIG STIG

Back when the combo plates were $3 cheaper, they had black pepper pork chop & they had the bbq pork in the fried rice, they took that away from the carryout hot plates on the left. Also the plastic box is smaller than before. It’s no surprise that there’s less people in line these days, with the higher prices, low quality food, and bad service from the staff.

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alikabok 1966

Still, one of the best good tasting Chinese take out restaurants around the El Cerrito, Richmond, Albany area.

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Carla Lala

Why are the employees sooooo rude? They act like they’re dying everytime a customer asks for a packet of soy sauce or hot sauce. These condiments only cost them pennies. Why lose a whole family of customers over a packet of soy sauce? You end up losing hundreds of dollars or more by the end of the year from these customers that you were so rude to. It’s been like this for years, I will take my business elsewhere.

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Sandoe Slim

This my spot!!! best Chinese food in the East Bay area hands down! This is authentic Chinese food and is majority of the time fresh and hot , They also do special orders. The line is sometimes long.

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