Asia Palace Restaurant

4.5 star rating
101 reviews Rating Details

Categories: Asian Fusion, Chinese, Japanese  [Edit]

1460 Moraga Rd
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-0809
Hours:

Mon-Fri 11 am - 2:30 pm

Mon-Fri, Sun 4 pm - 9 pm

Sat 11:30 am - 9 pm

Good for Kids:
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
Parking:
Private Lot
Attire:
Casual
Good for Groups:
Yes
Price Range:
$$
Takes Reservations:
Yes
Delivery:
Yes
Take-out:
Yes
Waiter Service:
Yes
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Wi-Fi:
No
Good For:
Lunch, Dinner
Alcohol:
Beer & Wine Only
Noise Level:
Average
Ambience:
Casual
Has TV:
No
Caters:
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

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  • Review from Brad K.

    • 7 friends
    • 162 reviews

    Moraga, CA

    5.0 star rating
    4/1/2012 4 Check-ins Here

    I'll summarize this review in two words: FUCKIN' A!!!

    I cannot find a bad thing to say about the food. Usually when you find a "fusion" place with two kinds of Nese food, one is good and the other not so much. Here, everything is awesome. I mean, the food is about 20 stars out of 5. They also give you great service, and they're quick with your food.

    As others have mentioned, they give you a whole bag full of produce and snacks for free when you leave too. This most recent time, we walked out of there with 3 tomatoes, 4 or 5 oranges, a cucumber, a little bag of Chips Ahoy, and a whole head of cauliflower, just for showing up. The last time, we ended up with a similar amount of free stuff. It was like going to a farmers' market.

    The inside ... yeah, it's pretty beat up. Most of the furniture is the same from 10 years ago when it was another Chinese restaurant called Fan's. Whatever. That's pretty minor considering how good the food is.

    Couple of quick tips ... the fried rice is just KILLER ... Kung Pao Beef is not technically on the menu but they'll make it, and it's among the best I've had ... if you order your food to go, they give it to you with no sauce, and the sauce separately in a tub. I am actually not a fan of this; I thought things like the Szechwan Beef lost some flavor that way and seemed a little dried out. Really a small problem, though. If you're in Moraga, you might as well eat it there anyway.

  • Review from Paul M.

    • 38 friends
    • 85 reviews

    Bay Area

    2.0 star rating
    4/18/2012

    Been here a number of times, never memorable, solid 3 stars generally. Coolest thing is just how they give you all of that produce, beer, etc.

    Had some takeout tonight, was amazingly bland. I almost feel bad giving a negative review being that the man there is always so kind, but alas, I won't be bought off. Potstickers were mushy and without any flavor. Fried rice was very dark and had an unpleasant smell (and taste).

    I don't know what they put in the food for all of these other people to give it 4/5 and 5/5. I guess silly white morganites don't know better.

    Food at China Moon is about one thousand times better (and cheaper).

  • Review from Gabi R.

    • 1 friend
    • 11 reviews

    Moraga, CA

    5.0 star rating
    1/17/2012

    I absolutely love Asia Palace. I go to school at Saint Mary's and I come here very often. The food is great- never too dry and never too moist- and very affordable! The service is phenomenal. I really value good service and they definitely deliver. The owner comes out all the time to check on you and they often give you free food- from soup to noodles to anything! I love it.

    My favorite part about Asia Palace is probably the fact that you cannot leave without being given some sort of gift on your way out. We have been given everything from a set of glass places and forks to fresh fruit to bottles of Asian soda or sparkling cider. One time I was even given a bag of huge cucumbers! It is always fun and very sweet to receive these things and I cannot help but feel like I'm at a doting grandparent's house. The restaurant itself is ridiculously small and slightly sketchy- but that just makes it all the more fun, right?

  • Review from meeksy y.

    • 6 friends
    • 15 reviews

    Orinda, CA

    5.0 star rating
    5/20/2012

    This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in Moraga. They use all organic vegetables so everything tastes fresh. My favorite dishes are mu shu pork, eggplant chicken, basil chicken, green beans beef and the deluxe chow mein. I do have to say all the sauces taste the same so if you like one dish, you'll like the others...you just might get tired of the taste.

    As all the other reviews mention, they are very generous in the fruits and vegetables they give you to take home. Yesterday, we were given 2 bags of produce - i wouldn't be surprised if each bag was around $10 or more. It's always fun going home and seeing what our goodie bag has. Yesterday, we received strawberries, celery, spinach and bell peppers. What a treat.

  • Review from warner b.

    • 1 friend
    • 4 reviews

    Petaluma, CA

    4.0 star rating
    5/14/2012

    I've never had faster service..I'm used to waiting 10 minutes for my food so I can enjoy a glass of wine, but they put shrimp chow mein on my table right away! so their service was a little too fast..but who cares? The chow mein was great, though like most shrimp chow meins they never put enough shrimp in. They dropped a bag with fresh oranges and fresh spinach, on the table which is great. They forgot to bring me the tea, but I won't cry over spilt beans..the cabernet was fine. I haven't tried the other dishes, but I recommend. And especially if you're in a hurry. There was no waiting around for 1/2 hr, or finger-wagging for me to pay and get out. Great service.

  • Review from Kai M.

    • 3 friends
    • 23 reviews

    Antioch, CA

    5.0 star rating
    3/7/2012

    Got Szechuan prawns and although they were not prepared the way I usually have them, they were fresh, crisp and flavorful. All around very good dish. Tried my co-worker's chicken eggplant and that was also good except that the eggplant was cut pretty big. We got egg rolls with our order and while we were eating the waitress brought a whole big bowl of them for us to eat as much as we liked! Free stuff is awesome especially when it tastes good too. After our meal we, as other reviews have noted, we were given organic produce (tomatoes, oranges, and kiwis in this case).
    Overall, this was a great experience for lunch which I think ran around $11 for ayce egg rolls, substituted rice for chow mien, soup, soda and fruit to go!

  • Review from Sam A.

    • 5 friends
    • 50 reviews

    Moraga, CA

    3.0 star rating
    4/11/2012 1 Check-in Here

    Nothing special about this place or the food. There are much better chinese restaurants in this town to go to.

  • Review from Ali L.

    • 21 friends
    • 7 reviews

    San Francisco, CA

    5.0 star rating
    4/7/2012

    Just had another outstanding - and unique - experience with Asia Palace. Not only do they deliver (within 4 miles), but their food is excellent and our meal-for-two came promptly delivered by the owner himself along with a bundle of free produce - oranges, tomatoes, cucumber, and peppers! Hard to beat this kind of service and quality - whenever I'm in the East Bay, I will remember you, Asia Palace!

  • Review from Mark H.

    • 0 friends
    • 5 reviews

    Moraga, CA

    5.0 star rating
    4/29/2012

    Some of the best Chinese food I have had.  The free groceries they give to everyone are great. Also free treats for the kids and at our last visit free soup!  I would not go to any other Chinese restaurant!

  • Review from Emily W.

    • 4 friends
    • 4 reviews

    El Sobrante, CA

    5.0 star rating
    11/6/2011 2 Check-ins Here

    Can I give it 5 1/2 stars!  One of the biggest surprises I have had in a meal in a long time.  The food was OUTSTANDING and the service was SUPERB!!!

    I must admit I went somewhat reluctantly at first.  My fiance found the place on Yelp but it was cold and rainy and I just wanted to go home.  He lured me there by telling me about their highly reviewed hot and sour soup -- it did not disappoint!

    Before we ordered a waitress came by and offered us each a hot, delicious sesame ball on the house -- a nice unexpected surprise!

    We ordered the Szechwan dinner for two and it was a ton of very yummy food.  The meal started with a large bowl of Hot and Sour soup.  It was very hearty --  full of lots of fresh mushrooms, chicken, whole shirmp, tofu... best hot and sour soup I've ever had.  Seriously considered ordering another large bowl to take home!

    After the soup came a delicious salad.  The dressing was really yummy and the salad was topped with a very high quality chicken breast.  

    We also ordered a sushi roll as the appetizer.  The waitress was very gracious about customizing the roll for us and it was terrific!  The fish was fresh and was prepared exactly as we had asked.

    At this point I was stuffed and there was still the whole meal to come!

    As we finished up our salad, soup and sushi the waitress brought us piping hot plates of Grilled Pepper beef and Orange chicken and a large order of rice.

    I was tempted to ask for some boxes, but it looked and smelled so good I had to have some.  Then, the waitress who had come by with the sesame ball earlier came by and gave us large servings of chow mein on the house!

    The chow mein was terrific, but at this point we were totally stuffed.  We asked for some boxes and packaged up the remaining food.  Just then the same waitress came by again with spring rolls on the house!  It was incredible.  We told her we were stuffed and she placed three spring rolls in our to go box!   Then our waitress came by and brought us some extra rice to take home to go with the food we were taking home.... all on the house!

    Then, before the bill even came another very nice woman from the restaurant brought us a large brown bag full of fresh produce, asian pears, apples, cucumbers -- all on the house!

    We felt a little guilty when they brought us the check which was only about $50 total for the two entrees, the sushi roll, the salad, the soups and all the free goodies.   The check also came with six fortune cookies and some chocolates!

    All in all FANTASTIC food and service!

  • Review from Stephen P.

    • 0 friends
    • 5 reviews

    Lafayette, CA

    5.0 star rating
    1/10/2012

    Went to this sketchily-named restaurant because of the great reviews.  It was one of the best dining experiences we've ever had.  The food was great (both sushi and chinese food), but the service was spectacular.  The owner (I assume) brought us free beer, free rice, free sushi rolls, chocolates and a box of fresh fruit.  I felt like a prince.

    Amazing food, ridiculously good service, terrible interior.  I call it a winner.

  • Review from Mike S.

    • 3 friends
    • 21 reviews

    Mount Shasta, CA

    5.0 star rating
    2/26/2012

    Fantastic value. They gave us a bag of fresh fruit at the end of the meal. They knew our daughter from previous times she had been there and were incredibly nice to us. Gave us a free desert and beer too. We did not ask for anything. The food was very good.  Hot and sour soup was excellent. We enjoyed the Poke tuna salad, mongolian beef, and orange chicken as well. Will definitely return. We did not try anything from the sushi menu except the Poke tuna salad - since we liked the salad I will try more things from the sushi menu next time.

  • Review from Marie S.

    • 11 friends
    • 120 reviews

    San Francisco, CA

    5.0 star rating
    10/16/2011

    Really notable customer service and great food. I don't care if it's not "all" organic. The food is fresh and not laden with salt/MSG. The owner was extremely sweet and his generosity is such that if you're Asian you'll feel as though you're visiting with your grandparents.

    Yes, I would definitely return. Chicken and eggplant was great and so was the spicy tuna roll.

  • Review from Kim B.

    • 2 friends
    • 26 reviews

    Fremont, CA

    5.0 star rating
    3/31/2012

    I don't know where to begin about Asia Palace.  First, the staff is extremely attentive and really go out of their way to make sure that your experience at the restaurant is memorable and great.  I've tried mostly the chinese dishes --- garlic prawn and sweet and sour pork.  Both dishes are delicious, I think ordered each twice.  I first with to Asia Palace when attending a graduate open house.  I went there and the experience was so relaxing as I was anticipating how it would be to walk on a college campus for the first time in XX years.  The waitress brought over an appetizer, which I did not order and I was given quite a few parting gifts (fruit and vegetables).  I was handed a big bag and thought I was suppose to pick one and they said it's all for me.  I couldn't believe it.   On my third visit, I took some classmates and they loved it.  We all went back again, which was my 4th visit.  I can't wait until my 5th visit...it's been a while and I'm craving sweet and sour pork...yummy!!!

  • Review from Marie E.

    • 0 friends
    • 9 reviews

    Moraga, CA

    2.0 star rating
    2/23/2012

    I dined here last night because of all the great Yelp ratings.  I was very excited & hopeful that a great Chinese restaurant was finally discovered in this small town.  

    first let me say that I don't eat Chinese food here in this area because there aren't any good places.  The best Chinese food is typically found in San Francisco Chinatown, where I dine every weekend while I'm there.  

    I didn't find Asia Palace especially friendly.  The service was poor.  The food came fast, and the portions were small.  We ordered the Sweet & Sour Cabbage & Ma Po Tofu.  Both dishes were just OK.  Not great.  The food was not hot, but slightly warm.

    Not once were we asked if the food was fine.  The nice gesture of leaving with a bag of produce was great, but was the meal worth it?  Not quite!  Not likely to return.

  • Review from Stephen G.

    • 26 friends
    • 13 reviews

    Concord, CA

    5.0 star rating
    7/26/2011 4 Check-ins Here

    Quite possibly the best chinese food I have ever eaten. Everything about it makes it amazing, not just the perfect food, but the hometown hospitality is so great. They randomly make stuff and hand it out to those eating, even though no one ordered it.
    They give you fresh produce when you leave.
    What makes the food so good is how clean it tastes. A lot of times, chinese food has a sense of tasting like the wok has never been cleaned and there's 10 years of dried flavors slightly mixed into everything.
    Asia Palace has amazingly fresh veggies and meat which makes the meal match the experience.

  • Review from Nick K.

    • 2 friends
    • 5 reviews

    San Mateo, CA

    5.0 star rating
    Updated - 11/29/2011

    My family goes to this restaurant every few weeks, starting with a wedding rehearsal dinner a year and a half ago.  We have been coming back ever since!  Always great food week after week and friendly service.  When family comes in from out of town they always want to go here, so it has passed multiple tests in my book...highly recommend!

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    • 5.0 star rating
      6/1/2010

      After both our families met at a local venue for a wedding walkthrough/rehearsal, I found this place… Read more »

  • Review from Eden F.

    Oakland, CA

    5.0 star rating
    1/27/2011 80 Check-ins Here

    Good sushi, customer service is awesome! They go the extra mile for their customer. Also they really try to use only organic ingredients in their food. If your looking for Chinese like your asian mom makes, remember this is Moraga not Chinatown, so go elsewhere.
    Their sushi is great for this area, rock n' rolls were actually make with cucumber and avocado! Their Cali rolls are also made with real King Crab and only 5$!
    Their large rolls are a bit pricey, but this area is affluent to say the least so im not shocked.
    A little hidden gem in Moraga!

  • Review from Lindsey K.

    Los Angeles, CA

    2.0 star rating
    12/27/2010

    Unfortunately my extended family lives in a town where Asian food is scarce...and Asia Palace is the closest thing to Chinese/Japanese food.

    I went here last year and again couple days ago, and both times have been memorable...but it wasn't bc of the food.

    The Asian man, who I presume is the owner, is quite a character. The first time my family came here, he threw a bunch of candy Airheads on our table and just walked away. Huh...? So random. Then he proceeds to dump all this fruit on our table, telling us to take it home. Nice gesture, but his delivery is off. Both times, we walked out with apples, bananas and oranges.

    My most recent trip was pretty hilarious because of the repeated fruit dumping, as well as his showing of reviews his restaurant's received for the use of organic food and products. That's cool...but it doesn't really mean much if the food is mediocre. (I don't want to be mean bc the people here are nice, but when I want sizzling rice soup, orange chicken, scallops in black bean sauce, braised string beans and spicy eggplant, I want just that! I don't know if it was the organic action that made it taste different, but I'm used to LA's way of Asian cooking. Haha it's probably loaded up with MSG and sodium-filled flavoring, but as long as it's yummy in my tummy, COOL!) ;)

    I'm really surprised this place has 4 1/2 stars. Really?? Sigh.

    Note to those who want to try: Please lower your expectations. It ain't that great. I would choose Panda Express over this. Unless you've never had legit Chinese food before, I guess Asia Palace would suffice.

  • Review from Suzanne B.

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    • 5 reviews

    Moraga, CA

    4.0 star rating
    9/24/2011

    We had a lot of fun on our first visit to Asia Palace. The owner and waitstaff were so nice. We had to wait for our table (so nice to see a busy place in quiet Moraga!) and the owner gave us some fresh asian pear-apples to eat. It was unconventional, but we really enjoyed it! Our food was yummy and we received lots of free goodies during our visit!! The only reason why I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was because the sushi roll I ordered had fake crab on top, and I specifically asked about it when ordering and was told it was real crab.  But I will definitely go back again, especially as the vibe is fun and lively there.

  • Review from Orlando J.

    • 9 friends
    • 40 reviews

    Lafayette, CA

    5.0 star rating
    11/26/2011 2 Check-ins Here

    When I don't want to drive too far from home, this is the place to go. Chinese or Japanese food? You'll be covered either way at this good local spot in Moraga. They actually managed to make either dish taste good. My family and I have had everything from their dragon and philly rolls to their soups and lemon chicken that managed to stay crunchy despite the sauce. The owner is usually around and he and his staff really take care of the customers...dining in or take out. The only place I would ever recommend in this town...for now anyway.

  • Review from Ed J.

    • 14 friends
    • 29 reviews

    Orinda, CA

    5.0 star rating
    Updated - 10/20/2011 2 photos 2 Check-ins Here

    2nd visit was as good as the first!  This guy does it right! Love the food, the place and the owner is really awesome!  Not glamorous, just great food!

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    • 5.0 star rating
      2/7/2010

      First time!  Party of 8! Kids and adults.  This should be interesting!

      GREAT JOB!  

      The food here is… Read more »

  • Review from Jeff R.

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    • 3 reviews

    Moraga, CA

    4.0 star rating
    3/5/2012

    Love Asia Palace.  Food terrific, owner and staff great.  Always a fun, pleasant deal.

  • Review from Sam D.

    • 3 friends
    • 1 review

    Lafayette, CA

    5.0 star rating
    11/2/2011

    Amazing service and very good food. Friendly, family atmosphere.  Spicy tuna roll and chicken chow mien was great. Kids wanted to go back the next day!

  • Review from ruby b.

    • 2 friends
    • 18 reviews

    San Francisco, CA

    3.0 star rating
    Updated - 1/30/2012

    I still love this place, and the produce, but the food has been better in the past.  Nothing in particular, but just not as good as it once was

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    • 5.0 star rating
      6/22/2009

      I just had dinner at this place and it was delicious! I loved being told to smell the organic… Read more »

  • Review from Kenneth m.

    • 18 friends
    • 11 reviews

    Burlingame, CA

    5.0 star rating
    12/26/2011

    We're recent peninsula transplants ... loving every minute of the Lamorinda life! And this place, rocks! As the rating bar says, "woohoo, as good as it gets," is an understatement. Kids had the chow mien with nothing extra, we had sushi, Chinese and some beer ... plus, a bounty of stuff to take with as we left! Coming back as often as we can ... thanks!

  • Review from Jordan M.

    • 3 friends
    • 22 reviews

    San Francisco, CA

    5.0 star rating
    8/13/2011

    After stuffing myself with delicious food, I left with a 15 pound bag of free produce and various other goodies. Shortly after we walked out the door, one of the owners comes running out into the parking lot after us to give us more stuff. I don't know how they stay in business when you leave with 4 times more food than you paid for.

  • Review from Christine M.

    • 2 friends
    • 10 reviews

    Walnut Creek, CA

    4.0 star rating
    9/21/2011

    This was my first visit to Asia Palace. Nice little restaurant with friendly family atmosphere. I really loved the owner as he handed me bunch of organic bananas! He pushed all of us out the door with goodies in our hands after we filled our bellies full of food! What a nice surprise!!! : )))

  • Review from Tim M.

    • 0 friends
    • 24 reviews

    Saint Helena, CA

    5.0 star rating
    8/14/2011

    Yep, the reviews are true. This place has it all:

    -Great, authentic Chinese OR Japanese Cuisines
    -A butt-load of free organic produce and candy given to you upon your departure
    -Reasonable prices
    -Great for groups
    -Awesome service

    Give it a shot. I'll see you there!

  • Review from Grainne B.

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    • 7 reviews

    Moraga, CA

    3.0 star rating
    3/30/2011

    Can't decide between Chinese and Japanese? Running low on fruit? Than Aisa Palace should be your go-to restaurant.

    The mister got lemon chicken and a California Roll. I got the Lion King roll. The lemon chicken was delicious. Perfectly crispy and not too greasy. But that's about where the goodness ended...

    The California roll and the Lion King roll tasted like pesto... which is very, very strange. There were some odd dark-colored bits mixed into the (real!)crab. Basil perhaps? And how did it end up in my sushi?

    Maybe the other rolls are better, but we really couldn't get past the Italian flavor.

    Midway through our meal our waitress brought over a giant bunch of bananas and a bag of clementines... Okay.. Awesome, but somewhat strange.

  • Review from Terry T.

    Hercules, CA

    3.0 star rating
    6/14/2010

    I met P for a mid-week lunch at this out-of-the-way restaurant.  I am not sure what all of the fuss is about and what all five star reviews are based on. There was nothing special about my General Chicken or about the Mongolian Beef that P ordered. The Pot Stickers were good, and I enjoyed the dipping sauce, but nothing really made them stand out from other restaurants. The hot and sour soup, on the other hand, was quite good. The service was excellent and so was the organic fruit they gave us as we were leaving.

    A large clear door refrigerator covers one wall, unfortunately it gives the impression that this is a take out spot and this really is  a shame; the small restaurant is lovely

    I will eat here again when I find myself in Moraga. There were other diners, mostly older women, enjoying lunch. I suspect that Moraga is not a lunch type town, and perhaps dinner might be a better choice at the Asia Palace

  • Review from paige a.

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    • 5 reviews

    Moraga, CA

    5.0 star rating
    2/4/2012

    My family eats at Asia palace once a week, the food is excellent.  We love the chicken fried rice, noodle dishes and have never had a bad meal.  If you are ever nearby I urge you to go have lunch or dinner, owner is usually there and gives you doggie bags filled with organic fruit and vegetables free.  I love this place!!!!

  • Review from Lindsay C.

    • 11 friends
    • 107 reviews

    Orinda, CA

    5.0 star rating
    4/7/2010 1 photo

    My new favorite restaurant in the world. If only I had known about this place sooner...

    I would give 10 stars if I could.

    Ambiance = perfect
    Service = perfect
    Food = perfect
    Cleanliness = perfect
    Price = perfect
    ORGANIC INGREDIENTS = PERFECT!!

    The owner and staff go ABOVE and BEYOND to make sure you are satifsfied and to guarantee you will come back.

  • Review from Maggie P.

    New York, NY

    3.0 star rating
    7/27/2010

    We went in for sushi and chow mien and came out with a box of cauliflower, avocado and Airheads.

    The spicy tuna roll was alright. The avocado will be delicious on my omelette tomorrow.

  • Review from Ali Randall W.

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    • 83 reviews

    Walnut Creek, CA

    5.0 star rating
    4/10/2010

    Asia Palace is part dining, part interactive experience-- akin to opening up a Cracker Jack box and getting not only sustenance, but a prize as well.

    True customer service is an art form and the owner is a master at that. He quicky brought over hot organic tea (Japanese genmaicha-- green tea with roasted brown rice, a delightful taste) and a plate of sweet sesame balls (similar to the ones served at dim sum, but less oily).And yes, all gratis.

    The owner's love for quality, service, and the customer is palpable. I love supporting local businesses and feel even more justified doing so when the business itself is so intent on satisfying its patrons.

    Lunch specials are $8-- your choice of entree, brown or white rice, a bowl of soup. Unlike most other places, Asia Palace doesn't charge you extra for brown rice! The sushi rolls sounded tasty and reasonable (a California roll wtih real crab was around $5); I'm compelled to order it the next time around.

    The food is, obviously, "Americanized" Chinese cuisine, but they do Ameri-nese so well. The sweet & sour chicken I ordered was crisp and yes, fresh on the tongue. At most other places, the "glaze" on such dishes quickly becomes watered-down and unappetizing. The glaze on this chicken was a rich, luxe consistency. One of my biggest caveats about Chinese food is that it's almost always too oily and too salty. The food here is NONE of that.

    True to all the reviews, you don't leave hungry and you don't leave emptyhanded! My law buddy and I left with Airhead candy, a large bag of Earthbound Farms organic raisins, and honey tangerines.

  • Review from Epi C.

    • 1 friend
    • 21 reviews

    Moraga, CA

    4.0 star rating
    3/6/2009

    My wife is Chinese and we are self-described food snobs.  For Moraga, this place is amazing!  High quality ingredients, very tasty food and an owner who really cares about your experience.

    Must try: Sweet and Sour Soup and Pork with String Beans.

    We haven't tried the sushi so I can't comment on that side of the house.

  • Review from Rudy S.

    • 30 friends
    • 5 reviews

    San Francisco, CA

    5.0 star rating
    2/2/2010

    Once in awhile, or admittedly, quite frequently, I crave both Kung Pao Chicken and a Rainbow Roll at the same time. But, they're different kinds of food, and I'm not about to go to two different restaurants in one trip to satisfy my cravings.

    Asia Palace - this little hidden gem in the little hidden town of Moraga - to the rescue! When my roomies took me to this hybrid Chinese/Japanese restaurant, I have to admit, I was expecting at least the sushi to be just alright. They ordered some spicy tuna rolls, and it tasted better than some of the cheaper sushi joints I've been to! Since I totally miss the famous salted pepper chicken from the now burned-down Royal Mandarin in San Diego, I decided to try their salted pepper fish. It was fantastic! Cod covered in a perfectly crispy batter doused in salt, peppers, and other spices.

    This place also sets the bar high for customer service. Very friendly and welcoming staff, frequent visits to refill our drinks and see how we were doing, and an owner who gave us fresh fruit when we left (bananas, mangoes, zucchinis). Their food is also all organic/natural - even the soy sauce!

    Best of all, this place is just down the street from home. =P

  • Review from Jenna s.

    • 35 friends
    • 112 reviews

    Benicia, CA

    5.0 star rating
    1/31/2010

    Excellent Chinese food in Moraga. The atmosphere is clean and the food is so fresh. The service is fast and efficient. The wait staff was constantly checking on my party to make sure we were doing ok. They even stopped to chat with us now and then (no it wasn't annoying, but actually very pleasant). They sent us home with a bag of organic produce, packs of gum, and other candies. If you are in Moraga and are in need for some real food, this is the place!

    Eat it. Get free stuff. Repeat.

  • Review from Danelle L.

    • 25 friends
    • 31 reviews

    Dublin, CA

    5.0 star rating
    9/13/2010 3 Check-ins Here

    YUMMY!

    They are beyond generous. I was with two other people and we basically got a free cantaloupe each. The service is speedy, and they are really kind. The servings were really good, and we were super full after. They use organic everything, and that's always reassuring. We loved the black pepper chicken, broccoli beef (still crunchy!) and hot and spicy eggplant chicken. They gave us airheads as our desserts. It was super satisfying for our Chinese food craving and we are definitely going there again.

  • Review from Harry P.

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    • 40 reviews

    Martinez, CA

    5.0 star rating
    4/2/2009

    I grew up in Orinda, so, while visiting I came here one day.

    I must say this place is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! The sushi is by far the best I have ever eaten anywhere in the entire bay area. Not only is the quality of ingredients superb, but the presentation of the food is something out of the Food Network by professional chef's.

    Oh yes, they give you FREE FOOD! What else could be better than the chef trying out creations of his customers for free? Coupled with the free desert and 5 star service that is a rare gem among restaurant's you cannot afford to miss out on this place.

    Now this place also serves Chinese food as well. I have had a chance to sample that as well and it also meets the high expectations that their sushi does. Only the best ingredients and presentation is seen and tasted.

    There is only 1 drawback that I can even think of regarding this place. It is the cost of the food. This place is really expensive. That is unless of course you are a local resident most likely as you probably have the money to burn. I mean $15-$25 a roll is kinda pushing it.

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