China Cook

It was fast service but the two types of chicken I tried were nasty… poor quality and or under cooked. They tasted fatty and soggy. Definitely no Panda Express… It will work in a clench but I wouldn’t eat there again. Service was good. Price, standard.

Picked up a plate to go and when I saw their food it didn’t make my heart race. I was already there so I decided to give it a try and I won’t be going back unless I have the munchies then I don’t mind eating anything ha. The woman who served me was polite. The food was okay but bland in general and their fortune cookies taste bad. :/​but the fortune cookies have lucky numbers and a saying:)

This place is the bomb if you go there at the right time. Sometimes, the food seems like they reheated it from yesterday. I once got orange chicken that seemed like it was fried a 2^nd time. Anyways, if you can get it fresh, I highly recommend the chow mien and the bbq chicken. Get extra sauce for your chicken!

Their soup pork ribs are to die for! They just introduced these, and I keep coming back for them! The chow mein, though, is sour and tastes rancid, like it’s been sitting there for days, and I am far from a picky eater by any means. The fried rice is still good, though.

The first time I tried this place was when I was pregnant with my son, who is now 9, and have been coming ever since. I looove this place, and now they take cards which is what motivated me to write this review lol. Customer service isn’t always great but I’m well aware I’m not at a 5 star restaurant. Actually theres only one lady that annoys me, everyone else is ok, but again I’m only there for the food lol. My kids love this place as well. It’s the kind of place where even being on Lewelling with a few chinese places near by (I hate panda express with their skimpy servings) we’d still drive to Tennyson for their yummy food, at least for us it is. :) OK I will get back to eating my food now: D

Been coming here since I was a kid always loved the noodles, orange and bbq chicken. Over the years the quality has gone down a bit but it still is the spot to go to when you got the munchies.

Decent food, decent price, decent price. Come here often.
Their food is well, I recommend the BBQ Chicken and Jalapeño Chicken. Their decoration is fine, they have TV’s. A downside about this place is that their food is not fresh. They cook it in the morning and it lasts them the whole day. If you’re looking for fresh food, this is not your place. If you are looking for quantity, this is your heaven. They give you a lot of food, no matter what you get. Even though their food isn’t fresh, it still tastes good. Once I came early and it tasted well, if you want fresh food from China Cook come early. Or you might be lucky that they ran out of it and had to cook more. They also don’t have much variety, which I look for at restaurants.

Good food, good price, pleasant staff — all you could ask for. Best I’ve experienced in Hayward so far…

I’ve been coming to this place for well over 10years and I think it’s a great spot. While over the years the prices went up, I think the food is good enough to justify it. My real only concern is their payment acceptance. I’d really love to see this place get with the times and accept cards instead of only accepting cash. I know for a fact id go in a more often, and I’m sure other people would.

Who cares about the service when the food is just terrible. Two bites and I already feel my stomach turning. Just skip this place.

This place is really close to my work. I’m never really a fan of «steam table» food, but I would consider getting some pre-​cooked food for a quick grab-​n-​go when I’m on a tight schedule. The food is really mediocre. Nothing fancy. The selection was only okay, the food was dry and had been sitting for a while. Perhaps, I didn’t come at the right time. Price was cheaper than Panda Express.

Best Chinese Fast Food place I’ve ever been too and they keep the restaurant very clean.

This was typical Chinese steam table food, but, the portions were VERY generous! We both LOVE to eat, but, ended up sharing one 3-​item combo and took the other meal home with us! The restaurant, tables and bathrooms were clean, and the staff was friendly. When in the area, we’ll return.

I have to say this is the very best Chinese place I’ve ever been too! I used to live literally 5 mins away from it but I moved to the valley & I still would go often with my parents when we would be near because the food is definitely great!

A below average Chinese takeout joint and not a patch on my favorite Panda Express. The employees seemed totally disinterested and the woman gave me the wrong sauce for the egg fu young and was not apologetic when I went back and pointed it out. The orange chicken was meh.

Whenever my parents and I carving some quick Chinese food, this is our go to spot!
I would usually get the three item combo with chow mien, BBQ chicken and/​or BBQ pork or orange chicken. The BBQ chicken and pork is tender but not charred beyond recognition. The chow mien is tasty. The noodles are soft and chewy. The portion servings are bountiful, even for their take out orders. The service here is quick and right to the point. I never dined in the restaurant. I would always do take out.
This place may not be as popular as the bigger Chinese fast food place, but suffices if your in the area and craving for some quick Chinese food.

Lots to choose from, typical hot bar.
Last night I had the 3 item meal. Got chow mein. Orange-​ish colored noodles with some veg. Ok tasting, needed soy sauce.
Curry chicken– good flavor, would order again. Yellow, not spicy even tho it had red pepper flakes in it. It was creamy, very slightly sweet. Quite good. I got the last portion, so I was skimped a little. Lady did not offer to bring me more when new batch was ready. What-​ev.
Grilled/​BBQ chicken thigh, no sauce. Quite good. Some hidden fat in between the thigh layers. it was weird. But overall very tasty, and I’m not sick today. (knock on wood)
Eggplant with tofu– This, my friends, was really good. Not overly sweet, eggplant cooked very well, tofu was fried but not greasy. I’ll be back for this anytime!
Also got one patty of egg foo young. Had a tiny bit of chicken, veggie/​cabbage and the batter was on the thick side. Tasted like Thanksgiving Asian Biscuit and Turkey gravy… It was QUITE good. I’ll have that as my carb next time since it was thickened with some sort of flour/​starch. but it was tasty. Very much a comfort food.
Don’t go here for a «scene» or great service. They give you your food, ring ya up, and send ya on ya way. and that’s about it.
And yes, the tables are quite uncomfortable. Many people getting take out.
I thought the prices were reasonable. Huge portion of chowM, 3 items plus 1 foo patty and a drink…$ 12.01

AWFUL! Used to be decent, but I went in at 6pm and all of the food looked as if it had been sitting for a while, but I had my heart set on chinese so I went against my better judgement…
Broccoli Beef… 3 pieces of beef. WOW!
Won Tons… super stale
BBQ Pork… fatty
Bummer…

Actual Rating: 3.5 Stars
This isn’t my favorite Chinese restaurant, but it deserves some more love.
My wife and I were in the area yesterday, and so I made sure that we ate here for lunch (years ago, I was somewhat of a regular).
Great hours: Daily from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
The doors are heavy. Before entering, I almost whacked this lady who was in the way (I was holding the door open for my wife, and you can’t exactly open the door just a crack for a pregnant woman).
The steam table features about 18 items (ex: Kung Pao Chicken; Royal Shrimp; Sesame Chicken; Beijing Beef), and there are also over 20 more on the menu (ex: Almond Chicken; Mongolian Beef; Pepper Steak; Cashew Shrimp; Chicken w/​Black Bean Sauce; Egg Flour Soup; Fried Wonton).
If you’re interested, this place caters.
The employees aren’t overly friendly overall (our cashier was fairly cheerful), but they’re quick and competent. The woman who served me would have rushed me a little, but I knew what I wanted by the time it was my turn.
There’s a large TV in the left corner. Sit near the front if you want to watch what’s on.
The ambiance is simple, but cool. The large art piece in the middle of the restaurant especially stands out (it looks like it’s made out of brass and features some faces).
The atmosphere was festive. «Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer» was even playing (I still have the Elmo & Patsy song on cassette).
This isn’t a big place, but there are about 8 tables, and the seating capacity is over 30.
The booths are nice, but they could be bigger (you might feel cramped if you’re eating with 2 or 3 others).
The plastic containers are sturdy and heavy.
You’re not given many napkins, and pepper isn’t available here.
The soy sauce at the counter was at a bad spot (I didn’t really know if I could help myself to it).
Only Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce is on the tables (I know that one of my friends will cheer when she reads this).
Some Notes:
All prices include tax.
I wasn’t given a receipt, and I could be a little off in terms of what I remember.
The take home menus are nice and colorful, but prices for Combos, Bowls, and Bottled Water are not included.
Bottled Water: 1.08.
Arrowhead is sold here.
Combo B (Steamed Rice, Fried Rice, or Chow Mein with your choice of 2 entrées): $ 6.19.
My wife gives her combo a ⁷⁄₁₀. She had Chow Mein, Orange Chicken, and Broccoli Beef.
She liked her food, and really just found it to be «different.»
I give my food an 8.25÷10.
My Fried Rice looked and tasted fresh, and I received a good portion.
I’ve had better in terms of taste, and more peas, carrots, and eggs should be added.
My BBQ Pork was tasty, but some pieces were a bit fatty or hard (burnt).
My BBQ Chicken was very good, and I received some big pieces (I also received a healthy portion).
I’m not surprised (we usually take Chinese food to go), but our food was a little lukewarm.
The parking lot is often quite busy. Still, finding a spot shouldn’t be too difficult.
We ate pretty well for only $ 13.45. Big eaters like me need to order a lot, though, in order to get full.

AWESOME place for fast Chinese food. Really good selection of mostly chicken dishes, a couple vegetarian, one or two beef. Good fried rice and the best chow mein I’ve tasted out here. At times, the egg foo young tends to be over cooked but in light of everything else, it’s negligable. Their eggrolls are off the hook and their hot and sour soup is good too.
Customer service… it’s okay. Most times they seem annoyed to be working but they’re never rude, just not too personable.
I strongly recommend the sesame chicken and egg rolls.