Hunan Chef
Hunan Chef, located at 4285 Valley Ave, Pleasanton, CA, is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Chinese cuisine with a focus on bold flavors and unique dishes. Despite being in the heart of Pleasanton, many loyal customers travel from surrounding areas like Livermore just to experience the exceptional menu and warm service.
One of the standout features of Hunan Chef is its diverse menu, which includes classic Chinese dishes as well as some more specialized offerings. Their weekend brunch is particularly popular, with dishes like the savory salty rice roll (饭团) standing out. The rice roll features perfectly crispy You Tiao bits, complemented by pickled vegetables and tender pork floss, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. For dessert lovers, their deep-fried pumpkin cake is a rare treat. The crispy exterior and chewy mochi wrapping, filled with a subtle red bean paste, make it a unique and delicious option not often found in many restaurants.
Another crowd favorite is the seafood tofu claypot, which offers an impressive combination of tender tofu and a generous portion of seafood. The dish is praised for its excellent flavor and satisfying texture. It’s a great example of the restaurant's commitment to high-quality, well-balanced dishes that cater to a wide range of tastes.
If you're a fan of traditional Chinese breakfasts, Hunan Chef has you covered. Guests can enjoy comforting dishes like sweet soy milk paired with fried Chinese donuts, a classic morning combo. The fried Chinese donuts are light and crispy, perfect for dipping into the soy milk. The savory sesame pancake with braised beef is another standout, offering a delicious balance of flavors with just the right amount of sauce.
With its extensive menu, attentive service, and ample parking, Hunan Chef is quickly becoming a go-to spot for those looking to enjoy authentic and flavorful Chinese dishes in a cozy, inviting atmosphere. Whether you're coming for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, this restaurant delivers a memorable dining experience every time.
Hunan Chef Reviews
Amazing spot - really enjoyed the weekend brunch. There's a huge menu of Chinese classics, and I love all the specialty items. Salty rice roll (饭团）- excellent, not too salty, perfect crunchy you tiao bits and picked veg with pork floss. Pumpkin cake - don't see this too often at restaurants, it seems deep fried, which gives it a nice crispy crust and soft chewy mochi wrapping. Red bean paste filling is not too sweet. Seafood tofu claypot - excellent flavor and tofu texture. Great portion and lots of tender seafood. Can't wait to come back to try more!!
Chinese Breakfast, you say? Sweet soy milk and fried Chinese donut? I am so there! I've been looking for a new Chinese breakfast spot ever since Chef Wu's in Newark closed down earlier this year. It was just my luck that I found it right by one of my friend's! I got seated right away and after looking at their menu, I decided on getting the sweet soy milk, the sesame with braised beef, a fried Chinese donut and a savory rice roll. Definitely a lot of food but I enjoyed every bite and had leftovers to take home. The soy milk has sugar added on the bottom so make sure to give it a good stir before drinking. Or, if you don't want it to be too sweet, don't stir too much and don't drink the very bottom. The fried Chinese donut was on point; crispy golden fried and light. I enjoyed dipping this into my soy milk. The sesame pancake with braised beef as also very good. Some times they don't put enough sauce but this one was well don't. The sauce did drip out a bit but I didn't mind. The savory rice roll was also on point. Pieces of the fried Chinese donut and preserved vegetables helped to balance the ingredients. Plentiful parking, a good amount of tables, clean bathroom and attentive service. Definitely my new go to place on the weekends! I'll gladly drive the 40ish minutes to get there!
All the dishes I ordered here were quite tasty and came out quickly. The server was really nice too and packed the food I couldn't finish for me to take home.
* decent taste wt generous amount of food, considered from price wt other Chinese restaurants around the area * friendly and quick services * good vibe for gathering wt fam and friends I would definitely go back to try other dishes!
We recently moved to Livermore. We still get our Chinese food in Pleasanton at HUNAN CHEF! That should tell you everything!