China Wok

512 Sacramento St, Vallejo, CA 94590, USA

Address:	512 Sacramento St, Vallejo, CA 94590, USA
Phone:	+1 707-645-2008
Rating:	4.6
Working:	Closed 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9:30PM 11AM–9:30PM 12–9PM

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Eric Andal

Often times, good quality Chinese food is hard to come by. This is due to the fact that there are so many you can go to, pretty much in any city. The usual end result? They all taste the same or similar. Panda Express doesnt count, just in case you were wondering. Sorry, thats a fast food joint. Its an OK one, but im not going to call their fare there "chinese food". But back to what I was saying, so many Chinese restos are just a dime a dozen. Vallejo is no exception, of course. Fortunately, good Chinese food can be found here thats not just the average sorta what youre used to type of dealy. China Wok happens to be one of those places. A bit of a back story. China Wok wasnt always called China Wok from what I remember. Its located on Sacramento Street in Downtown Vallejo, where I spent 17 years of my life. I had only eaten at its previous incarnation once, the night after we moved to our little apartment right up the street. I cant remember how it was. However, I can tell you that the food today is really good. People are so used to greasy dishes with salty fried rice or overly steamed white rice. Or at least, thats what may come to mind when they think of typical Chinese food. However, the opposite is the case here. Dishes are freshly cooked, not greasy at all, and well seasoned. Rice, fried or steamed, is prepared just right. Steamed veggies arent a soggy mess, they still have a bit of bite to them. Food is given in a good amount as well, so they dont skimp on their serving sizes. This is just some feel good food right here. Service is always friendly, quick, and always reliable. Orders are taken quickly and the food comes out just a few minutes later, even for a nice sized party. Prices are extremely reasonable as well, especially the lunch specials. I think I really only have one gripe that I can think of. Sometimes the floor has this odd... I dunno... stickiness maybe? Its definitely odd to the step, but not really all that off putting as youre not going to be walking around here all that much. If you look hard enough, Vallejo has some nice little food gems. China Wok is definitely one of those places in my opinion. If youre ever feeling like some Chinese food and youre in the area, this place wont disappoint.

steve glover

You dont have to go to one of the big cities to get great tasting, reasonably priced American style Chinese food. With a service staff that is always polite and friendly China Wok has been a go-to choice. For years my friends and I have chosen China Wok for birthday dinners. We trust them so much well order our favorites (family style) and then say "just surprise us with a couple of extra dishes" and we are never disappointed. You owe it to yourself to try China Wok and find the best restaurant in Vallejo, and definitely the best Chinese food in Vallejo. P.S. I was saddened to see some 4 star reviews that when you read them are really 5s. When you take away one star it becomes a 20% negative review. I dont think thats what they meant to do. Sorry just felt like a little rant. Mine is 100% positive, but if it was 95% it would still be a 5 star in my book.

Aurora Wynne

China Wok is hands down the most welcoming and deliciuos restaurant in Vallejo or surrounding areas. Not only is the food incredible and made fresh to order every time, but the staff goes out of thier way to be considerate, generous, and kind. They remember thier guests names and faces, and are wonderfully adept at customixing dishes to fit dietary restrictions. My roommate and I have particular diets, and Julia is always inventing new amazing dishes to let us try. They treat us like family, though weve only lived here a short while, and I see them treat all of thier guests with equal measure. The food at China Wok is diverse, fresh, and delicious, but it is the touching sense of community and good will that keep us coming back sometimes twice or even three times a week!

Tesha Mckinney

This is the first time I was disappointed with a dish from here. This has always been my favorite Chinese restaurant. However, I was did not care for the lemon chicken. It seems that the recipe has changed. Instead of the chicken being cut into pieces,it was cut into strips. That is something Ive never seen before.The tempura was a little too crispy and the sauce was on the bland side. I wasnt a fan of the fried rice,it was bland and lacked the usual vegetables thats included in the rice. The fried egg was practically nonexistent. I did appreciate that it was on a bed of cabbage. The soup,salad and fried wontons were delicious. I just wont be getting the lemon chicken again as I feel that I must of had the lazy version of it. The customer service was good as always.

Arpan Grewal

I went here for lunch for the first time, based on the reviews I read. I looked at their menu online so I told the gentleman what I wanted when I got there, the food came with in five minutes. I had ordered the kung pao chicken with a side of steamed rice, however I wish there as more chicken in the dish, and it was a little salty as someone mentioned before, but it was still good size potion and I was satisfied. Lastly, the building is close to the ferry terminal, and is a nice area to walk around if you are planning on catching the ferry after lunch.

Keir Wells

GOOD IS VERY VERY VERY GOOD!!! BUT!!! IVE BEEN TO THIS PLACE 3 TIMES.. THE LADY THAT RECIEVED US WHEN WE FIRST CAME WAS VERY POLITE AND SO WAS THE REST OF HER STAFF BUT... THE NEXT 2 TIMES SHE WAS VERY UNPROFESSIONAL AND VERY VERY RUDE AS WELL AS SARCASTIC TO ONLY TO ME BUT TO A FEW AFRICAN AMERICAN VISITORS.. HAD ASKED HER WHY WAS SHE BEING SO MEAN.. BUT SHE JUST CONTINUED.. I AM SO SHOOCKED BECAUSE SHE WAS SO NICE THE FIRST TIME I CAME..SAD!!!

mark blackburn

I have eaten here twice, and I have promised myself to start coming often. I am a very healthy eater. Few Chinese Restaurants have this healthy of food. They have fantastic vegetarian dishes that taste fabulous. Took a friend one time, and my Mother another. The outside of this place looks a bit sketchy. Wait staff was very courteous, kind, and helpful. Food is really excellent! Go!

Noah Dove

This is perfect for american-style chinese food. Not afraid to add heat to the piquant dishes, and both their chicken and seafood options arent soggy and greasy or burned to a crisp like most places. Pretty light on authentic chinese if youre looking for glazed eels or chopped tripe, but if you want a flawless generals chicken or a well-executed sweet and sour pork, this place is a must to try.

Dava Ellinger

Best Hot and Sour soup, every time I get a cold it cures me! Love the staff, really friendly and professional. Beautiful presentation. It feels like a special occasion every time we go. Be prepared for longer than usual wait times, everything is prepared by a real person, not reheated frozen stuff like so many places. You get what you pay for.