Chef Zhao Kitchen

a spot in the Bay Area that nails authentic Shanghainese cuisine! If you've been hunting for the real 'Benbang' flavor, this is it. Start with the Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings). The skin is impressively thin yet durable, holding a spoonful of rich, savory broth that bursts with flavor. Even better were the Sheng Jian Bao (pan-fried buns)-they had that perfect golden crunch on the bottom while remaining fluffy and juicy on top. For mains, the Hong Shao Rou (Red Braised Pork Belly) is non-negotia

I really like every food ordered at this place! Authentic Shanghai style cuisine, not too oily, just the right flavor, large portions.

Got chicken fried rice, it was quite good. Nothing groundbreaking but good food. The space is pretty classic, also nothing particular. There was one very friendly shorter gentleman server, that was very welcoming. Other servers were okay. All around decent place.

Solid Chinese fare hidden away in a little strip mall outside of downtown Palo Alto. The restaurant interior is basic, but the food is worth the trip. Their soup dumplings were great. The pan fried dumplings were okay. I thought the bun dough was a bit thick. The pork ribs were great. The Mongolian beef lacked spice and heat. The combo fried rice was straightforward. Service was straightforward - polite but nothing stellar.

Chef Zhao is our family's go-to spot for group dinners. We've been almost every year and reserve their group dining room. It's hard to hear in the separate dining room; we can usually only hear the people next to us, not across the table. We come in with anywhere from 10 to 15 people, so the menu is always comprehensive. We've ordered and enjoyed their XLB, fried dumplings, honey walnut prawns, thick stir fried noodles, sweet and sour pork, general tso's chicken, stir fried green beans, and cra