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Alameda's original Japanese Restaurant since 1981. Always Fresh.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice restaurant and really good food. Lunch hour is a good deal since it includes soup and the portions are a lot.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Try the hot and sour soup. It's not on the menu, but it's usually provided as soon as you sit down. I think you can order it in larger portions, which is the most perfect thing to have during the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a local usual there as it is the best Chinese food around my area. I tried China house, and used to eat there a lot before they moved, but now there back, and lost there touch. Hunan Villa is real...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty nice and clean. This is the only place where I can eat the chicken and not question if it is really chicken. A little pricier than most Chinese places too. I heard there are new...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it looks like something changed in hunan villa - either chef or owners.anyway, my last two trips to hunan villa were pleasantly surprising. the food was very fresh (did not feel greasy at all) and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy food, not greasy at all. Beautiful inside, romanic even. It is kind of expensive but never had anything bad. Staff is friendly. Would recommend.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably my favorite Chinese restaurant around.. from outside it looks like a hole in the wall but once you peep the inside, it's the total opposite.. very modern , trendy decor, great space & great...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. The food is supurb, my favorite is the fish with green beans, however, whenever I go there I am jealous of what my dining partner(s) have ordered. Great service, and prices...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! Best prices are the lunch specials...i wouldnt really go for dinner!
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The surly wait staff, the increase in price, the downgrade in decor, and the complete downgrade in quality of food has led me to downgrade this restaurant to a "KEEP AWAY!"So very disappointing. All...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Used to be great, now not so much. After Gary Wong sold out, on the heels of the :Great Pinole Recall" the quality went way down. The schezuan chicken used to be something we dreamed about and now...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great food but expensive for the area.
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good, although they can lighten up on the sauces for some of their items (honey walnut prawns, szechuan beef, and combination chow mein). Other than that, I have nothing much to say.
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's nice inside and the food is really delicious! I haven't ordered too much variety here, but I love the walnut prawns and house fried rice. I am a fried...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
hunan villa has good food, i aint gonna lie, its hard to find some roasted duck around here. always gotta call my mom before she comes home from the city to go pick up some duck. but i hate the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my neighborhood Chinese restaurant and I have watched it change and morph over the years, but the food itself has only gotten better.This is the place I can access their menu by their website,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The hot and sour soup is amazing. While the Honey Walnut Prawns are good they do go a little overboard with the mayo sauce which makes them a little overwhelming. The waitress was a little slow to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hunan Villa has been a long time staple in the Pinole/Hercules community for some time now. It's been almost over a year since we've eaten here because we moved about 30 minutes away. But once again...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Chinese restaurant. Hands down!I absolutely love their lemon chicken - a sliced grilled breast coated with a fantastic tangy sauce that makes my mouth water just thinking about....
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Hunan Villa since I was a kid. The decor has changed, updated and modern but the food is still great. They are alittle expensive but totally worth it. The take out od very fast,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty great Chinese food in an unlikely location! Nice atmosphere, friendly servers, lots of veggie selections. I had the eggplant with tofu and the flavor was great. Also appreciate brown rice...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Prosgood food. clean place. nice staff. Conspricey for chinese food.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In the interest of full disclosure, I am friends with the owner of Hunan Villa.Personal connections aside, this is a great spot for non-greasy chinese food in a beautiful atmosphere. Modern decor and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We eat here (or take out) 5 - 10 times a year, for at least ten years.Always delicious. Fast attentive service. Alchohol is available, not sure why some reviewers think otherwise.
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice decor. The food is equally good also. very nice atmosphere. but its expensive. :-(
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service here is amazing, you order and your food is done in like 10 minutes, the waiters aren't overbearing or annoying, which I really appreciate, and the food is really yummy too!
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They have cheap lunch combos and quick service. Everything tastes really fresh and they don't drown things in sauce.Not a bad choice if you work in the area.
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going here for a couple of years. A great place with excellent service.Great food and the pot stickers are out of this world.I have never been there when it is crowed. A great plus for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good food but very pricey!
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been comming here for years and the food has never did us wrong. -1 for the wine selection but whu the hell eats Chinese food w/ wine anyway!Kinda pricey for Chinese but worth every penny!
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food never lets down and the staff is really friendly. The prices are a little steep, but not gouging. I recommend it for a more intimate one on one dinner since it has a quiet, mellow atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When in Pinole this is one of the places to go for good Chinese food. It's convenient and very close to my inlaws house. It's hardly crowded and it's quite nice inside.My hubby and I were with family...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this place since I was like 9. Back then it wasn't so trendy inside (the son took over when the dad passed away and did a complete remodel) . The food has never changed best chinese...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
VERY CLASSY CHINESE RESTAURANT! I was very impressed by this place. The veggie spring rolls are off the chain!! And the egg & shrimp (w/ fried rice) is the BEST! (w/chili sauce on the side.)
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i have been coming to this restaurant ever since i was a kid. it has great service, great food, and has a great lunch special which makes this a restaurant GREAT. the bad part is the lunch special is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great chinese restaurant. Great service and great food. There lunch is a damn steal. big portions of Either rice or chow mein with your entree and 2 friend wontons for less than 8 dollars. But the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i used to eat here ALL the time. i even had my birthday dinners here from age 13-18. the staff was always soo nice to my family and i. maybe because im really good friends with one of the hostesses...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. Good food but not the best I've had. Hot hunan prawns are the bomb though.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here a lot because my friend had a HUGE crush on the hostess. He would kill me if he knew I was writing this, but he's not on Yelp, so everything is still coolio. Anyway, the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is great and the food is much better than it has been in the past, but I have an aversion to MSG. Every time I've been here, I manage to leave with a headache. At least there are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want the best chinese food in the East Bay, look no further. I eat here at least 4 times a month. Food is always excellent. Service is FAST. Waiters are on top of everything. This place is a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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Frankly, I think the eatery is over-rated. The owner has another restaurant in Pinole - Pear Street Bistro - which is much better, personally. The ambiance at Hunan Villa is average. Techno/retro/art-deco is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I remember going here long before the redorating, and yet the quality of food is still the same. A bit price, but worth it for good food and great atmosphere. Funny that this hidden delight is tucked...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go to this place years ago when it had the old owners. Now I have gone when it has the new owner who is a really nice guy. The food is delicious, love this place. Good vibe. Good parking...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Where can you eat Chinese food, watch some Cirque de Soleil, and listen to tapes of KKSF? Yes yes, Hunan Villa would be that place. I really like their Szechuan Beef with Fried Rice, and the Wok Fried...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why on earth would I venture all the way to the boonies to get Chinese food??? (Relax CoCo county folks, I got mad love for ya!) The garlic catfish & the prawns lo mein! Back in the day I used to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is one of the best in the Pinole area. They redecorated and the decor looks all fancy smancy. Prices are a little high, but it's worth it. The food is delicious, typical, but delicious....
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets points automatically just because they have a large screen t.v. over the bar! Pistons and Bulls. Ehh. oh well. Really nice decor. Great food. Sometimes you can't differentiate between...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Typical "americanized" chinese food. Reliable, greasy, and delish. The service is always friendly and the lunch specials are a steal. The atmosphere is really interesting. It seems like they're...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have to say that this is probably one of my favorite Chinese restaurants. The honey walnut prawns are awesome. But it tends to lean more towards the sweeter end of things, so it has to be balanced...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hunan Villa is a great Chinese food restaurant. I like the fact that it's close to home. The food is always good. Plus, the atmosphere is really nice for the area that the restaurant is in. Very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food and service at Hunan Villa have always been top-notch. The menu and dishes are spectacular. It is always a treat to visit this restaurant. My favorite dish here is Honey Walnut Prawns, they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unreal that this place is hidden away out here. slowly working my way through the lunch menu I'll let you know when (well actually if) I find a dud on the menu.I'm about 1/3 in so far!!!Sit at the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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For as long as I lived in the area, it was hard to find a place to eat with my boyfriend. But that was until his sister had recommended us here. The owner and manager are very social. The food is excellent in...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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I am new to this area. So my boyfriend brought me here. At first it seems like a nice restaurant. The service is not good. We are still eating but the server wants to take our unfinished plate. The price is a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great place for reliable Chinese near old town Pinole. This place is nice and clean, with good food and a relaxed atmosphere. They've upgraded the bar (though its still not very big) and on some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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Hunan Villa is located in a small shopping center with plenty of parking spaces. This restaurant is pretty well established and really put they're place on the map. The service is pretty good and alwa...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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Definitely excellent for the atmosphere: dim, candlelit, intimate seating with live jazz playing on Friday nights. Some of their best dishes are the lo mein, house pan fried noodles, sweet & sour chic...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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Hunan Villa Restaurant serves great tasty chinese food. Prices are not cheap though, and i would say they are above average for typical chinese cuisine. Ambience is fairly nice, not a lot of noise,...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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Hunan Villa is a great place to go for both casual and formal dining. They have attractive decor and the staff are very courteous and accomodating. Their food is delicious and I have yet to find an ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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Hunan Villa offers an uber chic atmosphere - perfect dimmed lighting and fabulous color scheme. It's perfect for a date, but offers little pizazz or greatness in terms of cuisine. Broccoli beef doesn'...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/01/2005
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This restaurant has a modern decor - very unlike your typical Chinese restaurant. The food is good (much better than Chinese takeout! not greasy) and reasonably priced. I eat there often at lunch at t...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/22/2005
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I have eaten at over 40 Chinese restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have eaten at more than 20 native restaurants in Mainland China. Hunan Villa is the most authentic Hunan-style Chinese restaurant in...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2003
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Before the renovations a few years ago this restaurant had great food at a great value. Now it is like I hate to say-- a fun house. The atmosphere does not seem to be geared towards families but business...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2002
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