Hunan Chef - Pleasanton

I'm from Stockton, and my family and I came here to enjoy some authentic Chinese food. It was fantastic! A good indicator of its authenticity is that most of the diners were Chinese. If you’re a fan of Panda Express, you might not appreciate this place, but for those who love real Chinese cuisine, it’s a great choice!

The lunch special cost $12.30, including taxes, which is above average, especially during this post-COVID period. The service was acceptable, but I found it a bit inconsiderate. After I requested my bill, the waitress prioritized several incoming customers ahead of me, which felt a bit rude since I had already asked for the check. Overall, the food was decent but not impressive. My fried rice was more cool than hot, and I received no more than 4-5 small pieces of chicken. There are many other Chinese restaurants in the Pleasanton/Dublin area that are significantly better than this one. I ended up taking off a star for the small portions and another for the service.

The food was mediocre. I ordered string bean chicken to go, but all I got was string beans with barely any chicken on the plate. It was disappointing to open the box and see it was practically empty. They might think they are saving money by skimping on the chicken, but they are actually losing customers. I would never go back, nor would I recommend it to anyone I know.

I picked up an order. Everything was delicious and prepared as I would expect. Better still, they give you a lot of food. I have 3 good meals from an order of Kung Pao Chicken and an order of egg-fried rice for one. A definite yes for standard Chinese tariff without unpleasant surprises.

They secretly charge you more than the menu prices all the time, so make sure you check the receipt carefully. They also don?t provide an itemized receipt when you get take-out, and if you don?t calculate the prices they will charge you more than you owe. The food itself is good.