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Chef Chu's in Los Altos is a four star Chinese restaurant. This is a great place. This inexpensive restaurant has been around for the last 28 years. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, delivery, catering, and lunch. This restaurant is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Classic Chinese, so good and quality. Consistency is their forte, and they have soooo much experience, they have been here for ages. Its the place to go in the los altos, mountain view zone for a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First, no we're not related...I LOVE the food here! Its the kind of yummy that makes me feel good...but I'd have to agree with others that it's a pretty different style. I end up coming here at least...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best Chinese food. I have had two take out dinners form here in the last few weeks and it is the best. The Chow Mein is so good and I usally think this a plain dish that is the same...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shrimp here is great.....the hunan chicken is good too....I like going here when I want to eat good shrimp .....it is a crowded place though and quiet noisy So if you like your dinning experience to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have subsequently stepped up my frequent dining at Chef Chus and now order take out from here at least once every two weeks. I did however actually dine at the restaurant last week and was very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Placed an order for pick up. Waited at counter to pick up for 15 minutes while the employee started to help me several times but interrupted in order to answer the phone and help others. He read my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best value, taste and speed of serving across a large menu, all good. Never been disappointed here.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few years ago and liked it. Had lunch and the food wasn't good at all. I had the Szeshuan beef. Very vinegary flavored, but bland and greasy otherwise. My friend had cashew chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By far one of the best places for Chinese (food that is) in the Bay or at least south of SF. In bad economic times most restaurants in this category aren't usually crowded anymore. However here on a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Exceptional, from the moment we enter the restaurant, to the taste of the food. The son's owner welcomed us and i was so impressed about his posture attitude and care. The service was also great.It...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't been to Chef Chu's in years but went there last weekend and had a great experience. When they're on, it's the best Chinese food in the area.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, my favorite Chinese restaurant in the SF Bay Area....the Chinatown restaurants are hit or miss IMHO (with exception of Dim Sum restaurants such as Yank Sing)....Chef Chu's is consistently...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
im gonna have to give this place 4 stars, partially cuz ive been going here since i was little. back in the day, this was a chinese-chinese restaurant and a pretty damn good one at that! now, its...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here was quite tasty, especially the lamb, which was very tender. They did charge us for 2 orders of rice when I thought we'd ordered one, but overall it was a nice dining experience.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Service. Food was delicious and fresh. I loved the busy atmosphere and watching the food go by. I had the Basil Chicken with garlic and it was yummy. Husband had the General's Chicken....
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My mini...price: worth itatmosphere: upscale, but welcomingFood: authentic with a touch of westernlocation; easy from101 and 280Notable" is or used to be owned by Marin yan of Yan can cook.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Chuf Chu's usually has quite decent food.However... I found a COCKROACH in my brown rice I brought home... YUCK!!!!!I'm sorry to say I won't be eating there again.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me put it this way. Chef Chu survives because it's the only decent Chinese restaurant in the general vicinity. And in fact, it's better than decent. Some of the dishes are downright GOOD. That...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came to Chef Chu's after my uncle's funeral. I took part in the banquet deluxe. At first I was seated upstairs - it was nice up there - but I got moved down to the demo room, I think. I loooved the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming to Chef Chu's since I was in a carseat and had no teeth. I learned how to use chop sticks here. And it took a while! Ask a righty to teach a lefty how to use chopsticks.. it's an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place always has a line, even in a bad economy. It's not your typical Chinese restaurant - it's very clean, and they serve killer cocktails (apple martini, B52, mojito, lemon drop). But the...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the absolute WORST restaurant I've ever been to- Chinese or otherwise.The food is disgusting. The lemon chicken everyone raves about? Gross. I ordered it and got an undercooked whole...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The roomie has a momentary love affair with this restaurant. He berates me every trip, "How come you never told me about this place?" Like I hid some sort of food god from him. Chef Chu's is what...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I never knew about this place because I hardly went to this part of mountain view, but when I was introduced to this place and ordered a couple of their dishes, I fell in love! :PSo when you first...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here long time ago for one of our friend's wedding rehersal dinner. I remembered the food was very good and the restaurant was very spacious...service was also pretty good too!
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bit of a drive for my wife and I, but this is our favorite place in the Bay Area. We both enjoy the Kung Pao Prawns the most. I enjoy bringing family here when they come to visit. We usually do...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not usually big on American style Chinese restaurant, but Chef Chu is an authentic Chinese chef who knows how to advertise himself among the big shots and with Yan can cook. Franky, being...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every family has a restaurant they rely on for consistently delicious food, personable service, and that special something that makes a bustling business feel like home. A place where they are...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Before I walked into the restaurant, everything was wrong.Strike 1 = Calling a Chinese restaurant FINE DININGStrike 2 = Typical Chinese name that most white people can recognize "Chu"Strike 3 = Senior...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I can think of no other restaurant where you can pretty much blindfold yourself and pick out a dish, and be reasonably assured of its goodness. That said, I recommend the black...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Chef Chu's. They have "it". The food is always fantastic, but it is the staff that makes it so special. They make you feel like an honored guest. I especially love the special events upstairs....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Chinese food with a very wide selection; it's tricky narrowing down the selections to one meal's worth. They did a great job for a friend's wedding rehearsal dinner, and even offer cooking...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yaaaay! A Chinese restaurant that does not get my MSG allergy racing. Chef Chu's is probably what you would define as a mid to high end Chinese restaurant. While all the old favorites are on the menu,...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch with my co workers. The ambiance is pretty nice, but wow when looking at the menu it's pretty pricey because of its small portion.Mongolian Beef: it was really good, but nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so lucky to live across the street from Chef Chu's! The food here is consistently good. It gets crowded on the weekends but they are always efficient so I've never waited more then 10 min for a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite take out place, the food is always good!
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love this place a few years ago, but recently the food has been just "ok". I'm not sure if they changed owners, or if my tastebuds changed :) Either way, the food is petty good - but not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, so lots of white people go here. Though normally that would scare any asian looking for legit chinese food, Chef Chu has devised a wonderful hybrid between american and authentic chinese...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have past by this place sooo many times. I was thinking of going out to dinner with my mom, and she mentioned she had come here just last week. We walk in the door and are seated right away. The...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had takeout here a couple of times, and ate in once... was pleased every time. it seemed that anything they offered with seafood was really good.Three stars... it was tasty, but I kind of felt like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would say its pretty pricey for dinner but the atmosphere of the restaurant is really nice and Chef Chu himself usually walks around asking people how their meal is. My thought on food is that if I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone here is really friendly and I like that it is a family run business. The food is clean, tasty, and even though it's americanized Chinese food, it's cooked well, which beats out bad food...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a landmark of the Bay Area, specifically Los Altos. It offers great Chinese food and a price that matches (it will cost a little more than others, but worth it)! The restaurant is a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate there yesterday for the first time in years:The great:Chinese Chicken Salad. It's the best chicken salad I've had and they are rightly known for that.The Good: The crab and cheese puffs. good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great service. I worked nearby for a while and got a lot of takeout. Mr. Chu and his children frequented the business I worked at and they were always very kind and generous. Having easy...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has been my all time favorite restaurant since the very first time my dad brought me way back when I was little. As a lover of Chinese food, I am not alone at Chef Chu's where upon entry you can...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For how busy this place is I cant believe it has (a measly) 3.5 stars! My boyfriend's parents have been coming here for 20 years and they swear it has barely changed. Its always a tradition for us to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food, superb fast service. Great ambiance. Highly recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here a few weeks ago with a co-worker. He convinced me that this place had the best Chinese in the Bay Area. I'm not so sure about that, maybe the best in Mountain View. I've had better, actual...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down this is the best Chinese food in a 50 mile radius! The food is fresh and the quality is superb. Run don't walk.
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is often a challenge to get a table at Chef Chu's. The reasons for this are simple: friendly employees with a good sense of humor (this includes Edwin, the bartender!), spot on service and good...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My team at my company came here for a going away party for a member that was moving to another team. We came and we had the "Cooking room." I think they are cook in front of you or something. But,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was once ranked among the 40 best Chinese restaurants in the world, and I know why.We have been addicted to the food at Chef Chu's since 1997, and nothing else compares, no matter where we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been driving past this place for years. Every time I tell people I live in Mountain View, near San Antonio Rd. the next question out of their mouth is "oh by that one Chinese Restaurant, I love...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, been going for ages, Love the chow fun at lunch, it's not greasy at all. Twice cooked pork very nice too.Service good, but expect a line to get seated and parking can sometimes be hard to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I have been going here for years and we have no intentions of stopping. The food always is amazing and the staff is always friendly. I love the nights when my dad decides to bring it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this Chinese restuarant. My fav is the chicken skewers and cream cheese with crabs fried wonton. So yummy and tasty. For the main dish, I love their eggplant and the mongolian beef. My only...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can't get better Chinese take-out, we have tried. Have been going here since I was a kid, and now with kids of my own we haven't found a place that everyone in the family likes more. Kid favorites -...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not awful but definitely less than mediocre Chinese food. Nothing tasted particularly fresh and they are very skimpy with the meat in the meat dishes. Beef with broccoli was more like broccoli - and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here with my family for 25 years, and have never once been disappointed. The service is always good, the Harvey Wallbangers are made strong and delicious and the food is great! It...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chinese food isn't my one of my fave foods, but this place makes me love it more now! YUMMY! This restaurant doesn't use MSG! My friend took me and another friend here one day. I really liked the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Chinese food!!! Parking is a bit of a challenge especially during dinner. Prices are affordable and once you come once, it will be your favorite place too! I love their rainbow calamari,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Chef Chus! While their main dishes are alright, they seem to feel a little overpriced. What I continue coming back here for again and again is the pork buns! LOVE THEM!! Absolutely to die for....
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Chinese food in the bay area. No joke. You all gotta try it at least once. Me love this place long time.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming here since I was a kid, for about 30 years, and find it to be the best Chinese cuisine in the South Bay.Great variety and some cant miss dishes too:Moo Shoo anything!Dry Braised...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think Chef Chu's is pretty decent. In my experience the food is quality and well-prepared. Unfortunately it doesn't look like everybody has had good experiences here.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Chinese food ever! Try the Schiwan Beef, Candied Pecan Prawns and the BBQ Pork Buns. You can't go wrong. Fast friendly service. Family owned and operated. Get a jar of Candied Pecans to take...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was very pleased with my lunch meal at Chef Chu's. While definitely a bit 'Americanized', this place is so good compared to what you get almost anywhere else.I've been coming here for years and I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You must convince yourself of one thing to enjoy Chef Chu's: This isn't a traditional Chinese restaurant.The first few times I ordered from Chef Chu's I got very traditional dishes and was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going here for 25 years.....it is still the best Chinese food place on the Peninsula. Everyone that I bring here absolutely loves the food, service and ambiance. And they will prepare the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this has been one of my favorite restaurants since i was a kid. the service is great, the food is really really wonderful. this is the kind of place that i would have cater my wedding if i was going...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for lunch on Nov. 12, 2008 with a friend from work. The daily lunch specials are very reasonably priced, especially considering the nice atmosphere and super service. We shared salmon in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic Chinese food. I grew up with Chinese/Taiwanse cooking and I think these guys rock. Try the steamed sea bass if you're in doubt.My fiance and I are there so often that Larry knows us by...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Servers are all very friendly, but the kitchen can be VERY SLOW. And the food is exactly like every other Chinese restaurant I've ever eaten in. Atmosphere is a plus, and it is nice to eat in a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places to get chinese food. The food is always amazing and hits the spot every time. The service is always fast! great environment and very friendly staff. the owners son,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An OK place to go for larger groups but the food is so-so. Tailored for the masses but acceptable.Small dishes, esp for the price but you're paying for the location
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A favorite place of mine over the years. If you like Chinese, then you should love Chef Chu's, otherwise there's something seriously wrong with your taste buds.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For Nor Cal Chinese food, it was pretty good. The kung pao chicken was good, except for the fact that there was water chestnut and bamboo in it. Pork fried rice was weird though. Instead of small...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this review is a bit delayed, but i feel so strongly about this place it's worth my time.we went there in search of a good chinese restaurant that would be a good alternative to su hong (sometimes can...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Growing up in Houston and going to college in San Antonio, the large Hispanic populations of both cities lead to a huge number of inexpensive and fabulous Mexican restaurants. Taquerias in San Antonio...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just visited here yesterday so the tastes are still fresh in my mind/mouth.We were on our way to Rasputin's to score some cheap CDs and maybe some DVDs when hunger started to settle in. Not wanting to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finding a dish you love at a restaurant you don't like that much is like making a great friend at an otherwise crappy social function. Such a relief. Such a thrill. Totally changes the game. My new...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have had 3 small company Xmas dinners here, has been a success every year.We usually reserve that small room near the entrance to the left under the stairs, a very private, quiet room with a large...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it's a little Americanized, but it's still my and my husband's (who is Chinese) favorite Chinese food in the bay area. Our favorites are the mu shu pork and the beef with the clear crispy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my boyfriend recently and i must say that the food was great.It would have been perfect if the service was a bit better. The staff seemed a little rude.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Decent" Chinese food. And by decent, I mean pretty good. Not like my friend's definition of decent, which seems to be just "edible".I was expecting the orange chicken to be a little more fried. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad American-style Chinese food. The lunch is a good deal: you get an appetizer, main dish, rice, and tea for around $8. The service was fast. I think these waiters are pros at getting you in and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can't go wrong with this place as far as american-style chinese food goes. Strong flavors, and some may find it a bit salty, but I like the boldness. This is the default restaurant with my parents if...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chef Chu's has really great Chinese food with special touches that only Larry Chu is able to add. He does not skimp on ingredients so you do pay a premium for it. There is a way that they prepare...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic american chinese food. Love the pork buns and egg rolls. Mongolian beef and tangerine beef are really nice. Service is much better than average which is a nice surprise. Can be busy but wait...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chef Chu's has become a family favorite for Chinese food. If you're looking for a nice sit-down restaurant, this is it =)Atmosphere: Yes, it is very crowded. You should make reservations if you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We have never had a bad meal here. We get take-out from them at least once a month and dine there as often too. It is always delicious food. The Mongolian beef could be a tad spicier but we have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Asia, and this place rocks! It's very well run, and the food is amazing. We've been eating here since 2005. I was most recently here on Father's Day, and the service was great even...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, these retarded low star ratings are starting to piss me off. Chef Chu's is the best Chinese food around. He's brilliant. If you don't like this place, there's something wrong with YOU.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Chinese food you can find! Hands down (except my mommy's fo course). For the past five years I have been celebrating my birthday here and have not once been disappointed. Family owned -if...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand why this place receives so many low ratings. When did anyone say this was authentic, fresh-from-your-grandmother's-kitchen Chinese food? This is Los Altos, for crying out loud. What...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you are wanting good Chinese food, turn around and head to the crappiest looking place you can find. This is far from it. Clean, nice decor, friendly and attentive waitstaff, and Zagat reviewed, so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Updated 06/19/08You must think Mika and I are crazy coming back here (just after two days from having lunch here)! We're back! I was so craving for the Sichuan Beef again! This time we added the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
1st visit on 6/12/08: Ordered the prawns in lobster sauce rice plate to go. Was very pleased with the whole meal. Came with a fried veggie roll, too. Have to take a lunch buddy here to enjoy a whole...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We finally found our Chinese spot on the Peninsula after many tries.Great bar and wine list, Chef Chu seafood shrimp special will go back for time and time again. Pork with pancetta was a great...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the better Chinese restaurants I've had the pleasure of trying. I may be a bit biased, because my brother's rehearsal dinner for his wedding was held here so we received special treatment; oh,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I used to live in Palo Alto, Chef Chu's was my go to place when I felt a) a little sick b) bored of living in Palo Alto 3) super sick & bored since I lived in Palo Alto. Their hot and sour soup...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You'll want to make a reservation before going. Firstly, I need to qualify this rating as strictly for the food. The service wasn't that good, but they are BUSY, and the food is AMAZING, so leniency...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are tons of Chinese food options near Stanford, but one of my favorites is Chef Chu's despite the bit of a drive down El Camino Real which might as well be 100 miles to most college kids.I've...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
made a reservation for 6:30pm.. waited until about 7pm to actually get seated. What's the point of making reservations? Plenty of people came by without reservations and got seated in about 20-30 min...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place just the way I like PF Chang, americanized chinese food! Yes! Everything on their menu is good. It can be a little busy during lunch.
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down Unbeatable Kung Pow I still try it at other spots and it only confirms I am wasting time and money this is a sure thing. I bounce between Tofu and Prawns also they'll do it extra spicy.So...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you can, always call for reservations, this place gets packed!. We love the Beijing duck here, you have to ordered it ahead of time to give them enough prep time. It is crispy, tender and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I order take-out from here at least 2xs a month. I like their fast service and consistent food. The eat-in experience is good too - the waiters are very efficient, child friendly and can handle my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a vegetarian, I can't eat many of the entrees here, but I hear the sizzling rice soup is yum times. I appreciate how they let me modify dishes to make them vegetarian in a way I trust. The menu is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this 2.5 stars if I could. It is not as good as Ming's in quality of food, but the service is usually decent. The owner is quite friendly, but unfortunately that did not translate to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! I heart this place. I first had Chef Chu's when he cooked at a home and garden show a few years back and my fam and I have been going to the restaurant ever since. This place is always packed,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what the commotion is about this place. Chef Chu this ..world known..blah blah. I mean the food is mediocre. Would I consider the food to be authentic chinese? I don't know your asking...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Apparently, Chef Chu's been rated as one of the best restaurants in the state (and even country). I definitely agree! My family have been dedicated customers for years and years, and we never get tired of it....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, what the fuck?I was craving Chinese food on a Sunday at 2:30pm. All of the real Chinese restaurants don't open until around 5pm, so I figured I'd give Chef Chu's a try. Holy shit, what a mistake!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
horrible
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Chef Chu's is a "more Chinese" version of PF Changs, in my opinion. The food was mediocre, the service was fantastic, and that's really all I have to say.Oh wait, one more thing. The chicken salad...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tried the chicken salad lunch special. I probably would have rather gone for something else looking back, but the salad was kind of a version of lettuce wraps with too much cilantro. Basically it was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chef Chus is not about authentic Chinese Cuisine, but it's the best Americanized Chinese food experience possible. The service is impeccable, the food delicious. Go in the off hours if possible. We...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I went to visit a friend in Los Altos this past Sunday. I got there in the early afternoon and we decided to head downtown to get some lunch. The thai place he wanted to go was closed so we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ordered a seafood clay-pot with a moo shoo chicken appetizer and wonton soup. The seafood clay-pot was incredible! One of the best Chinese influenced meals I've ever had. The moo shoo chicken was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As you walk into this place, one of the first things you'll notice are the busy chef's preparing food behind large glass window. You can see all the fresh ingredients and spices organized in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For your basic Americanized chinese food on the Peninsula -- you really can't beat Chef Chu's. The service is always great. And the food, while obviously not authentic (hello, you're in LOS ALTOS,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know good chinese chicken salad when I taste it, smell it and see it. Chef Chu's knows how to give its salad that added special touch, including delicious peanut bits, a faint flavor of mustard...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place 3.5 stars but i can't. But it's definitely not a 4 star establishment. This place was packed even on a thursday!Food - Chef Chu's lovers prawns ( one side is kitchen based...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I work right next door to this place, so it's become one of my regular lunch spots. Dishes I always get: Famous Chicken Salad and Kung Pao Chicken. The lunch specials come with a great hot and sour...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever been to China? I've never been, but I hear that if you're American it's a good place to go, if you want to lose weight. The food there is nothing like what we're accustomed to here in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a neat place to eat. Famous or major people have been there.It's a nice quiet place but you can have alot of fun. Good food, prices and services. We happened to get a pretty rude server....
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My team and I at VMware had lunch here, buffet style. The food was really great and the service was top notch. The price is great, especially for the amount and quality that you get. Great place!
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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This is one of my favorite places to eat. Food is always great, prices are very reasonable and chef Chu is usually in the kitchen cooking the food himself. The dinner sets give you a good variety of popular...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i am convinced that the people who are adamant about disliking chef chu's have in essence trained themselves to like a certain style of chinese cooking. big hint kung pao chicken - it's an american...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My company orders lunch to-go from these guys from time to time.They are marginally-edible at lunch but absolutely terrible for dinner.The problem isn't that the restaurant is inauthentic, but that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Chinese food with large pieces of meat in the meat dishes. I've ordered out here a couple of times and have always been extremely impressed. I'm not Chinese but I do know good food when I eat...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
To be quite honest with you - considering the location and the nature of my particular event (it was a large formal affair) that I was less than pleased with the service and the food...or rather the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm guessing that the 5 star reviewers here aren't Chinese...there are SO MANY better options in the Bay Area.
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Westernized lunch specials. The Sichuan beef tastes like a variation of sweet and sour pork (but with beef and some spiciness). Having said that, the food tastes good and tongue and tummy were happy.
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chef Chu's gets boring if you eat there too often, but it's very dependable, has reasonable service, is a good first date restaurant, and is a good place to get takeout. A lot of the dishes are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The lemon chicken is the best I've ever had, hands down. While it might not be the most super-authentic Chinese food in town, it still tastes pretty amazing. mmmm, I'm getting a craving.
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I can't believe I came here! I generally hate americanized chinese food. I think its pretty lame really. Digression:Once I was at a chinese restaurant for dinner with a friend who wasn't an ABC...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went for lunch with a group. Portions were relatively small. Tastes were above average in the area. Overall tasty Americanized Chinese food but a little over-priced.
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love chef chu's and i'm pretty surprised at some of the low reviews on here! it is americanized but DELICIOUS and the service is always excellent. i've been eating here my whole life.
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed my meal here. Super quick service. tasty and ample servings. 30 bucks for two for lunch, a little pricey but, again super tasty. We had a beer,coke, pot stickers, hot and sour soup,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend always jumps at the chance to come here. I usually need to take some convincing. My complaints: not authentic, over priced, and usually a wait for dinners. His praises: yummy walnut...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Uncountable meals have proved this place as a good, stable bet: There are other places I would go first, but I will not protest if I end up here.The decor is decent: it's fun to eat in various parts...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a Chinese person who wholeheartedly enjoys Americanized Chinese food. I've been going to Chef Chu's since I was very young and have always been drawn to the un-authentic fare, especially the crab...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crowded and noisy. Food very good, service good. Go there once a year or so.
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had this place recommended to me by a few people, so I went to try it one night. Between the two of us, we ordered way too much food, of course, since we wanted to try so many different things....
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I come to Chef chu's for every work gathering. Honestly, I think it's overrated, but the wall of celebrities that have been to this restaurant is unparalleled to others I've been to. I wouldn't come...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Really dissapointed. I have been here several times, but only 2-3 years ago. I don't know if Chef Chu needs to return to the kitchen himself, or learn how to cook again. I ordered the chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I structure my reviews based on Ambiance, Food Quality, Service, Price, and AccessibilityAs an opening note, I'd like to say that by no means is Chef Chu's an authentic Chinese restaurant. The menu...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have known the Chu family since 1986 when I went to Pinewood School with all their kids. At all our basketball games in highschool they would bring in food from the restuarant for the team after the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My friend invited us to Chef Chu's for her daughter's birthday party. She sent me the site of this restaurant and when I checked the menu, I immediately knew this place serves americanized chinese...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me first say that I am shocked and amazed by the low reviews here!! I've been coming the Chef Chu's forever and never imagined that anyone could have anything negative to say. Oh well, that's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Long honking wait on the weekend! But while you wait don't miss the pictures of famous people (and maybe a president?) who have eaten here. Also, this place is awesomely decked out in late 60s orange...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch today, mostly because I was in the area. First off, maneuvering around the oddly-formed parking lot is a challenge, though I found a parking spot in front of the dumpster out...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Found: one cockroach, throughly cooked, embedded in white rice.Never again, Chef Chu!
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am giving it a 4 star for service alone. The staff that served me was gracious and very helpful!!!! I've been going to this place since the early 80's!!! Today, I had the Special wonton soup and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pro:good food and good serviceeveryone that works there speaks English fluently and can answer questionsclean insidecon:decor is old looking. they should really remodelprices are a little higher by a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to work near Chef Chu's. It was my former boss's restaurant of choice to take clients and new employees. We also had catered lunches from here on occasion - it was a favorite for most of us...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great food, pretty good service, the place is getting a little old, we've been coming here for decades and the food is still very good, with many vegetarian options. The one food I don't really like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Our group lunch here went pretty well. The meal was preordered for 30 people and all the food came out in a timely fashion. The chicken salad starter was pretty good and didn't even need any dressing....
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about Chef Chu's: Chef Chu himself. He's entertaining and engaging, a real showboat (to which the celeb ladened pix, lining the walls, will attest). He serves consistently good food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
ok I'm updating this review...and dropping the amount of stars from 5 to 2 you can see what I wrote below before. But today I have had it. The food is not consistent. It was never authentic...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I keep forgetting to review this place, where I used to go quite a bit when some friends with kids were living in Mountain View. The food is good. It is solid. It is not authentic and it is not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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I have been a customer of theirs for over 20 years and their food has always been Superb! Their food is the standard by which other places should be judged by. The Chef "Larry" Chu, as he is casual and humble...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been once, and I don't even remember what I had. But it was good. Nice place for big parties, too.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The event was the reception to my wife's graduation. I made the reservations for 13 ppl at one table & they confirmed we'd be upstairs. We got there & they seated us at 2 separate tables & said the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FIVE STARS FOR THE CHICKEN SALAD! I always leave this place wanting more, more, more, more (let me stop myself before I get too excited). I first discovered the chicken salad at the Los Altos Art &...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I gotta say, when you pay over $50 bucks for two people at a chinese restaurant, something's wrong.Such is the case at Chef Chu's. I saw the packed lot one evening and decided to give it a shot. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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I recently went to Chef Chu's with my family. I had heard about it and driven by many times and finally decided to give it a try. I have a 2 year old son and they were very accomodating. The food was way above...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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I love this place! The food is consistently great , the service friendly and the prices when compared to other restaurants I eat out at are so reasonable. If you really want to try some authentic chinese...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got invited to Chef Chu's the other night. There were ten of us, so we got a nice variety of dishes. For those of you looking for authentic Chinese food, you are in the wrong place, however the food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was pretty impressed when I went here for a work lunch. First off, there are pictures of Chef Chu with both George Bush and Margaret Thatcher, among others. Clearly, the man knows his shit. You...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Looks like the same old chinese restaurant. Went there for company lunch and took them awhile to take our order.Rico's rating:Quality of service: **Cool factor: **Quality of food: ****-Hot and Sour...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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Even though we had booked a table ahead of time,we had to wait for more than 30 minutes.But the food was tasty and they have lots of appetizers,you wont know which one to try!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Most of our office get together held at my boss' house is almost always catered by Chef Chu and boss' raves about the food here. But I have been to far better chinese restaurants that served far...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is giving Cantonese cuisine a bad name! If Chef Chu is still busy traveling around the world teaching his famous style he better hightail it home because the house of Chu is in trouble! I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We have been dining at Chef Chu's for 15 years. It has really gone downhill. Chef Chu's used to be our favorite Chinese restaurant - - now, it's okay ... and very high priced for okay. Last week,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at this place before, it's your typical Chinese food. I like the tangerine mongolian beef....and that's about it. All the other dishes were alright. The sampler platter was overpriced,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My friend Sean is a reformed pothead. I've known him longer than any of my current guy friends. He has known me long enough to have a classification system for the eras of my life. Like the Sexy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'll admit it. I'm an uneducated individual who points fingers many times without any personal first-hand knowledge. I'll passionately bash Walmart with the fury of a 1,000 hormonally cramped women...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place is fairly good. My best friend is actually a family friend of Mr. Chu. My friend's father and Chef Chu are best friends and went through college together.The place has okay food, other than...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent Chinese food. even if it's a bit Americanized. have been coming here on and off for years. Definitely another place where I prefer coming to for lunch over dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite dishes to order from here is their Hunan Family Style tofu, it's the best. I'm a big fan of noodles so I also like their crab and chive yee mein.
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chef Chu's is a Los Altos institution. I've been going here for my entire life, probably once or twice a month for years. Since I moved from the Peninsula ten years ago I only make it here once or...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. Old Chef Chu's...their best dish is their hong kong style pan fried noodles but the big question of the day is CAN THEY GET IT RIGHT???? Every time you eat there it's like eating a completely...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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I don't understand why people have raved and talked about this restaurant for so many years! From the Moment I walked into the restaurant I was disappointed! Until recently, I was invited to Chef Chu's for...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chef Chu's is not the place to go if you're looking for sweet and sour pork or beef and broccoli (Chinese fast food standards). This is the place you to go if you want fresh, flavorful, unique dishes....
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to like Chef Chu's but, I can't. I've been there 4 times and each time was a disapointment. The food is greasy, bland, and not even worth the calories. However, the pictures on the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm the kind of person who only really liked the chinese food in rowland, hacienda heights, or monterey park in socal. This place, however, is my favorite place to eat for chinese food, even if it is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is most likely my favorite Chinese food restaurant ever. It used to be Feng Nian in Sausalito, where we would take special trips over there just to eat their garlic chicken and fried crab...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite upscale Chinese food restaurant. Although I no longer live in the area, I grew up near here. It's an old past time for my family to go here for different occasions, mainly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One does not go to Chef Chu's for authentic Chinese food. It is an established restaurant known for friendly service, a strong relationship to the community, and consistently good quality Chinese...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is OK. What really ticked me off about this place are the flies zooming in and out of the dining room. What's up with the staff ? They walk around like zombies.
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is our goto place for Chinese food. Sometimes we even order takeout, and by the time we get there, its already all set to go. Love the hot and sour soup, kung pao ckn, and the chow fun noodles....
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chef Chu's is one of the oldest Chinese restaurants in the South Bay. They have excellent fresh seafood, and a good selection of somewhat Americanized Chinese food. It's a good place to gather for any...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Take this place for what it is worth. If you're looking for something very Chinese ethnocentric, or region specific kind of food, this is the wrong place.I'm not saying this place is like a PF Changs...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone raves about this place but I am not impressed. Their lunch special doesnt have a big selection of popular type items. The only time I eat here is when the office orders food to be picked up...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've gone to this place for years - the tangerine beef is GREAT!
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kung Pao Chicken is a sichuan (szechuan) dish. If you want a sichuan dish, go to a sichuan restaurant. Hunan Homes down El Camino I believe even has a better kung pao chicken (hunan and sichuan are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have heard so much hype about this place that I had to go to try it. To say I was greatly disappointed is an understatement. I just kep asking myself if this is the the same place that I have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah.... um no. After reading and hearing about numerous good reviews for this place, my husband and I decided to come here for dinner one evening. Needless to say, I don't think we'll be returning...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I probably don't know what authentic chinese food should be. I usually eat the kind of chinese food that korean people eat, which to this day, I don't know the name of. I know when I look at a menu...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has some really good Chinese food! Although I only went there once, it was a large group and I was able to sample about 10 different dishes, all excellent! My favorite was the Walnut Prawns...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Chinese restaurant by far! Last night I split with a friend an order of vegetarian spring rolls, vegetable chow mein, and candied pecans with prawns. The chow mein was the best I've had,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A classic destination if you are interested in having Chinese food and you're in the vacinity of San Antonio Shopping Center.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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I work in the area, and have been to a number of lunch spots like this and think Chef Chu's has the best Chinese by far...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Chinese food. I go there frequently. Staff is friendly and smiling. Great service. Great food. Sometimes the taste is inconsistent. But always good.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food there is inconsistent. I have gone there several times and almost always find that dishes we've ordered on previous occasions taste different and, often, not as good. ALSO, the last time I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best kung pao chicken in the SF Bay Area and always prompt and friendly service by the Chu family and staff.
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2006
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Chef chu is famous for their chinese chicken salad... they may not have invented the dish but they sure perfected it. Definitely the best chicken salad out of the many I've sampled. Great for takeout. Usually...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2006
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Reasonably priced, very clean and good at getting you in and out for a work day lunch, Chef Chus is one of our office's favorite places to go. Ample parking and a friendly staff make it all the better... PROS:...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I give Chu's 3.5 stars for:1. Lightening quick service with a smile.2. Their famous Chinese Chicken salad, it's really THAT good. 3. Huge ginormous seared scallops cooked to perfection.4. Peppered...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2006
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Here is what I tend to order. Chef Special Chow Mein. delicious Chef Special Fried Rice excellent Mongolian Beef Yummy Kunpao Chicken Xtra Spicy Hot Hot I would recommend anyone in the BayArea altleast come to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Growing up in Toronto we were able to get real authentic and delicious chinese food. Chef Chu's is more akin to fast food type chinese food, and on that level, it is very good. But I wouldn't put it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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I used to love their food, and I found their restaurant service good. Now, the food is oily, and the take-out service unobliging. Such a shame.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The regular chinese food here i've never had, because the place started out as a spicy braised beef noodle soup (hong sao niu rou mien) place and i always say i'm going to get something else, but i...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was pretty good but pricey and small portions. I liked the lettuce cups, peking duck, and lychee ice-cream!
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked the food here. I recommend Hunan Chicken and hot & sour soup. I've also enjoyed Kung Pao chicken. I will be back here again. This place is more Americanized than traditional but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2005
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My family and I went there for our weekly dinner with our relatives who are going back to Taiwan. We heard raven reviews about the food and particularly their vegetarian dishes. The host was very friendly and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2005
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I first went to Chef Chu three years ago and was not impressed with service nor food. It took me a while to try it again. I returned recently with a group of colleagues, and had a very decent meal. We...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/24/2005
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Chef Chus has been my favorite restaurant for many years (its been open since 1970). Its a non-chain restaurant owned by a very nice family who try to make the experience of the customer a pleasant one. Theres...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2005
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Mom mom took me to Chef Chu's when I was a baby and it was a hole in the wall. Larry Chu has managed to grow him business into a wonderful, well known restaurant. The menu has just about everything....
judysbook.com - user review - 11/03/2005
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This place rocks. My spouse and I have actually gone here for both of our birthdays. Usually Im not so fond of Chinese food, but this place makes it all good. You can just see all the calories on the food, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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Chef Chu's is a popular Chinese restaurant in Los Altos (border to Mountain view.) They serve really yummy food here. My personal favorite is the carmel cashew shrimp. Its really nice to come here in a group...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2005
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Excellent food!!! very impressed w/the food & service. Couple of my favourite dishes: Minced Shrimp in Lettuce Cup, Tofa w/ham in black bean sauce (must try!)
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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This is the best Chinese I have had since I moved here. Starting with the service, this place makes you feel like a regular. Food was just right, I had some special requests and my waitress was more than...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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For those of you who have not had a chance to enjoy Chef Chu's, do your self a favor and visit. They really have someone of the most consistent and tasty Chinese food in the area. I would highly rec...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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One of the best known Chinese Restaurants in the Bay Area, and it also happens to be family-owned and operated. The menu is classic with all the favorites. The portions are good-sized and the atmosphe...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/16/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has good food overall. Try the Mongolian Beef, Szechuan String Beans, and Chicken Chow Fun.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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I ordered take-out there and got home (20 minutes away) and found that my order had been filled incorrectly. I called and told them. After trying to convince me that I was mistaken, they told me that the menu...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2005
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A family run restaurant that has been open 35 years, now with that track record they got to be doing somethng right. The hot & sour soup is unlike no other, spicy and full of flavor. Chicken salad is my...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Damn good chinese food..i had the chicken with broccoli and loved it..very fresh chicken cooked perfectly. My friend had the lemon chicken(his fav) and it looked great though i didnt try it....
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2005
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This is a good restaurant. I think if you are looking for cutting edge asian fusian then this is not your place. But, if you are looking for the classic chinese dishes, plus some very original ones, then this...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2005
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I heard a lot about this place before I dined there last night with my husband. The service was good, but the food was less than mediocre. We started with hot and sour soup. It was drowned in black pepper,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the closest I can come to Mountain View for a Chinese restaurant. I'd say Chef Chu's has "serviceable" Chinese. If you stick to the classics like kung pao chicken and moo shu, you'll enjoy it....
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2005
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Chef Chu's offers old world charm, with modern day excellence in cuisine. Many years of operations have proven that Chef Chus is a tradition for generations
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2004
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Chef Chu's is one of the best chinese restaurants in the Bay Area. Attentive services, healthy, fresh chinese food! I love the chinese chicken salad, sweet & sour soup and tofu with black bean sauce.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2004
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chef chu's woos the south bay...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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gotta try it !!!!
epinions.com - user review
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