Welcome to Hunan Chef
"Hunan Chef" in Pleasanton, CA is a Chinese restaurant offering a diverse menu with many vegetarian options and special dishes like salty rice roll and pumpkin cake. Customers praise the generous portion sizes and quick, friendly service, making it a great spot for gatherings with family and friends. With authentic Chinese flavors and unique dishes like bean curd with pork and three mushrooms, Hunan Chef stands out as a must-visit spot for those looking for delicious and satisfying Chinese cuisine. Don't miss out on the opportunity to try out their specialty dishes and experience the flavors of Hunan Chef for yourself.
- 4285 Valley Ave Pleasanton, CA 945664285 Valley Ave Pleasanton, CA 94566 Hotline: (925) 484-0480
Welcome to Hunan Chef, a hidden gem located in Pleasanton, CA, offering a delightful array of Chinese cuisine with a focus on soups, seafood, and traditional dishes. This restaurant prides itself on providing a welcoming atmosphere and a menu filled with delectable options for all palates.
From salty rice rolls to pumpkin cakes, Hunan Chef offers a unique twist on classic Chinese dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. The combination lo mein, served in generous portions, is a crowd favorite that leaves customers coming back for more.
Customers rave about the friendly and quick service at Hunan Chef, making it the perfect spot for gatherings with family and friends. The savory rice roll, only available on the weekend brunch menu, brings back nostalgic memories for some guests, while the bean curd with pork dish receives high praise for its rich flavor.
Don't miss out on authentic dishes like Cold Green Bean Sheet with Special Sauce or Spicy Sliced Beef when you visit Hunan Chef. The diverse menu, accommodating vegetarian options, and impeccable service make this restaurant a must-try for Chinese food enthusiasts.

Amazing spot - really enjoyed the weekend brunch. There's a huge menu of Chinese classics, and I love all the specialty items. Salty rice roll (饭团)- excellent, not too salty, perfect crunchy you tiao bits and picked veg with pork floss. Pumpkin cake - don't see this too often at restaurants, it seems deep fried, which gives it a nice crispy crust and soft chewy mochi wrapping. Red bean paste filling is not too sweet. Seafood tofu claypot - excellent flavor and tofu texture. Great portion and lots of tender seafood. Can't wait to come back to try more!!

Chinese Breakfast, you say? Sweet soy milk and fried Chinese donut? I am so there! I've been looking for a new Chinese breakfast spot ever since Chef Wu's in Newark closed down earlier this year. It was just my luck that I found it right by one of my friend's! I got seated right away and after looking at their menu, I decided on getting the sweet soy milk, the sesame with braised beef, a fried Chinese donut and a savory rice roll. Definitely a lot of food but I enjoyed every bite and had leftovers to take home. The soy milk has sugar added on the bottom so make sure to give it a good stir before drinking. Or, if you don't want it to be too sweet, don't stir too much and don't drink the very bottom. The fried Chinese donut was on point; crispy golden fried and light. I enjoyed dipping this into my soy milk. The sesame pancake with braised beef as also very good. Some times they don't put enough sauce but this one was well don't. The sauce did drip out a bit but I didn't mind. The savory rice roll was also on point. Pieces of the fried Chinese donut and preserved vegetables helped to balance the ingredients. Plentiful parking, a good amount of tables, clean bathroom and attentive service. Definitely my new go to place on the weekends! I'll gladly drive the 40ish minutes to get there!

I ordered the combination lo mein and it was delicious! I was surprised just how large the portion size was as well! Definitely a lot of bang for your buck!

All the dishes I ordered here were quite tasty and came out quickly. The server was really nice too and packed the food I couldn't finish for me to take home.

* decent taste wt generous amount of food, considered from price wt other Chinese restaurants around the area * friendly and quick services * good vibe for gathering wt fam and friends I would definitely go back to try other dishes!

I came here for the savory rice roll which is only served on weekend brunch menu. Its a lot similar like the one I had growing up in Taiwan! My favorite dish is bean curd with pork. I can eat the whole bowl of rice just with this dish alone. This time I tried three mushrooms which is surprisingly good. Nothing compared to the flavor a Chinese wok created. I can't create this aroma at home. I guess I'll have to come here more often!

4.5 stars rounded up to 5 stars. My friend recommended this place and I'm so glad she did. I might never try this place and miss out big time had she not told me about it. I thought this place would only serve Americanized Chinese food but turns out they have some really great authentic dishes! We ordered Cold Green Bean Sheet with Special Sauce, Jelly Fish Chicken Salad, Spicy Sliced Beef & Tripe, Pan-Fried Sesame Cake, Singaporean Rice Noodles, Salty Soy Bean Milk and Salty Rice Roll(only available on weekends). I was most impressed by the Salty Rice Roll and the Pan-Fried Sesame Cake. The Salty Rice Roll was one of the best I have tasted in the Bay Area, even better than some places which specialize in sticky rice rolls. The roll had a thin layer of sticky rice layer with plenty of fillings(pork floss, prickled veggies and crunchy Chinese fried dough/crullers). Everything worked well together giving the perfect bite. The Pan-fried Sesame Cake was huge! Crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. We were very happy with our experience - tasty food with friendly service. The restaurant has a huge menu so we will definitely be back to try more dishes!