China Lounge Restaurant — Restaurant in San Ramon

The location used to be one of my favorite Shanghainese restaurants but it probably changed owner so it's now Sichuan food.

Even before going my friend told me that there really isn't too many choices for good Chinese food around the area so my expectations wasn't that high. Even so I don't think it gives you a good value for the quality of the food.

First, I know it's a Sichuan restaurant but even so it has probably the weirdest Mongolian beef I've ever had as they fried the beef. The Boiling Beef is much better but nothing to write home about. Basically everything I had was so so. The frog was not fresh. And the best is probably the cabbage dry pot which is ironic because it's literally the easiest dish. Overall for the price I would say it's worth even 3 stars. I'm giving it this rating just because this area is so lacking in Chinese food.

Service is alright and I could tell right away the people working there are not from the Sichuan area. The biggest redeeming value is that they don't automatically add big tip for large group. It's however really expensive for what you get.

Overall it's a restaurant that you only go if you live around the area but avoid if you live closer to better places in...

Delicious Twice-Cooked Pork Belly & Great Service – Highly Recommended

I had a fantastic meal at this restaurant, enjoying the twice-cooked pork belly, fried dumplings, and a Sapporo beer. The twice-cooked pork belly stood out as the highlight of the meal—the combination of crispy yet tender pork with vegetables added a great balance of texture and flavor. The slight crunch of the veggies paired perfectly with the soft, crispy pork belly.

The fried dumplings were good, though not the best I’ve had. However, the dipping sauce was incredible, elevating the dish and making it much more enjoyable.

Beyond the food, the service was excellent, adding to an overall great experience. The restaurant serves food family-style, meaning dishes are meant to be shared rather than each person having their own individual plate. It’s something to keep in mind when dining here, but it worked well for the meal.

I’d highly recommend this place for anyone looking for flavorful Chinese cuisine, especially if you enjoy sharing dishes. I had a great time and would...

I’m happy that there’s a new, high-quality Chinese restaurant in San Ramon!

We ordered the salted egg fried rice, which was amazing, with pork floss on top. It did actually taste like salted egg.

My favorite dish is the chicken claypot. The chicken is tender and there’s a lot of it plus mushrooms and veggies! The sauce tastes good but it was a bit too oily—I hope they can reduce the amount of oil next time.

The dandan noodles had the right kick, but it didn’t include ground meat. I’m not sure if they intended for this dish to be meatless or if they just forgot.

Their sweet and sour fish had just the right amount of crispy, thin batter, and it wasn’t swimming in sauce, which I appreciated—you can actually taste the fish!

The serving size is enough for 2-3 people, and for the price, I’d say it’s affordable given how generous the portions are. Service is good and attentive when we went around 1:30pm. We will come back to try other...