Chef K (Temecula) — Restaurant in Temecula

After 3 visits in only 3 days, I'm convinced this is probably the most authentic Chinese restaurant in the area that I've found so far. Pretty broad menu and very authentic flavor plus friendly staff. Can't really go wrong here.

First visit : Kung Pao Chicken. Maybe a little heavy on the Sichuan peppers but from my understanding this is more realistic to traditional way. The way kung pao chicken is made in chain restaurants is not exactly authentic but "Americanized". Being a foodie, I always lean towards the authentic style and this is it. So, if you are looking for authentic Chinese, you found it. Nonetheless, great flavor and fresh ingredients made it very tasty and filling.

Second visit : Shrimp in Garlic Sauce. Sauce was bursting with flavor with crisp and fresh ingredients. This was a lunch special item so it also came with soup, side, and rice. Great value for around 10 bucks. (The other lunch specials are less. The shrimp makes it the top end of lunch prices.)

Third visit : Szechwan Fish Filet in Hot Chili Oil. I have had a similar dish like this before from a place in Rowland heights and I crave that hot chili oil like I'm addicted. It's a sensational flavor and unique for it's numbing effect it causes on your lips. It is like no other sensation I've had from any other food so, if you like spicy and want to experience a new feeling, I would highly recommend trying this. The ingredients are also fresh and cooked to perfection. I do wish it had a little more of the numbing effect but it is still apparent and that's good.

The quality, quantity, value, cleanliness, friendliness, and variety is all top notch. 3 meals in 3 days and each was very well made and left me craving for more. (Hanna is the sweetest and was helpful from the very first...

Relatively new Chinese restaurant, Chef K, previously Yuan, had some favorable reviews, enough to load up the wagon and head on out. Hanna, our hostess, a truly nice person from the south of China 🇨🇳. Place was nice, clean, and what at first appeared on a Wednesday night about 7 PM to be a little desolate, turned out to be not as more patrons arrived. Food requested: Salt & Pepper Calamari, $7.99. Tender, warm rather than hot, but very easy to finish. 4 Stars. 6 pieces Chicken Wings with Golden Garlic, $7.99. Garlic raw is golden, but nice name. Arrived perfectly crisp and temperature hot. Funny to say this now, but it could have used a little salt, or an enticing kind of dip to give it more dimension. 3.5 Stars. Assorted Won Ton Soup, $10.99. Broth lacked finesse for a supposedly gourmet place. Big size, with lots of veggies, plump won tons, some shrimp, soft chicken. 3.5 Stars. Filet Mignon in French Style, $16.99. In retrospect why did I order a dish titled this way? Oh yes, Hanna suggested it, and what Hanna says go. As to the filet mignon, it is debatable but in a nice sort of way. Deep dark sauce covering the chunks of meat, in a bed of raw onions and raw broccoli. 3.5 Stars. Steam Fish Fillet with Ginger & Scallions, 14.99. Just about anywhere this plate is available. This one a little salty on the sauce and vegetables (broccoli) section. Nice and clean. 4 Stars. Combination Egg Foo Young, $13.99. Just like egg foo young’s everywhere. Acceptable version, no special characteristics. 3.5 Stars. House Special Fried Rice, $10.99. Average at best. 3.5 Stars. Water taste very nice, filtered? Service capable at all times. Bill $92 plus. Gratuity 15%. Decent Chinese...

We used to come here a ton pre covid as it became harder because hour changes and what not during the pandemic. Came here on the way home from the zoo and were feeling dimsum and glad to see the normalized hours. First off, you cannot tell from the outside but the dining room is beautiful and the bathrooms are super clean. Also the service here has always been great they are very attentative and super friendly everytime we visit. We ordered the a bunch of dimsum, a large soup which served 6 of us, and a couple of entrees. For dimsum we ordered Scallion pancakes, pork gyoza, chicken paws (feet), and wings. All were so good and and the gyoza was definitely made in house and their sauces were so good. We ordered the wonton soup for all of us, I usually don't like too much soy in my broth but it wasn't overpowering and tasted very clean, the wonton in the soup were super good. We ordered honey walnut shrimp and the crispy Shanghai ribs for our entrees. The whole reason I come the restaurant is for these entrees. The ribs are chopped up bone in ribs that are fried and have a sweet and tangy sauce, the shrimp are big and crispy with a not too sweet honey sauce and crunchy walnuts. Both of these are so good with rice I highly recommend. We love this restaurant and will be back...