Uncle Yu's at the Vineyard

Name: Uncle Yu's at the Vineyard
Address: 39 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore, CA, United States, 94550
Telephone: (925) 449-7000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1960 Reviews

$30 and under

Pan-Asian

Uncle Yu's at the Vineyard

4.7

$30 and under

Pan-Asian

Livermore

Make a booking

2 people

18 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 19 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups

Currently, our back parking lot is under construction due to the development of Stockman's Park. Parking is limited, but the parking lot is still accessible from L Street, or Railroad Avenue. We also have a few designated parking spaces near our rear entrance, but if all of those spaces are full, there is also a parking garage on Railroad Avenue. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience!

Winner of Diablo's Best of the East Bay Award, Uncle Yu's delivers Asian cuisine with a twist.

Innovative Asian cuisine enhanced with quality ingredients, paired with a Wine Spectator Award winning wine list, striking atmosphere and engaging service create the perfect dining experience.

Whether you desire a quick bite, a fantastic glass of wine, a meal with the family or a sommelier's wine paired dinner, Uncle Yu's delivers!

In addition to our dining room, we have a lively lounge and bar, a beautiful outdoor patio and a private room for special occasions and holiday parties.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pan-Asian, Chinese, Asian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(925) 449-7000
Website
http://www.uncleyusvineyard.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
John Phung
Catering
Uncle Yu's offers catering to parties of all sizes and for all occasions. Whether you need a luncheon catered at your office or a wedding catered at your home or a local winery, we guarantee a successful event and memorable event.
Private party facilities
Uncle Yu's Harvest room can accommodate your special event needs for holiday parties, special celebrations, cocktail parties, corporate events or rehearsal dinners. Uncle Yu's has a private room that can host private parties for up to 50 guests. The room can be used privately or semi-privately depending upon your needs, party size and budget. We customize menus and offer wine-pairing for the perfect marriage of food and wine for your special event. We promise a memorable event that doesn't break the bank! Weather permitting we also have a lovely outdoor patio which can be used for special event dining for parties of up to 100.

Location
39 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550
Area
Livermore
Cross Street
Between First Street and Railroad Avenue
Parking details
Public Parking
Public transit
Take the #10 Wheels bus from Dublin / Pleasanton Bart station to Railroad and S. Livermore in Livermore. From there walk one block south on S. Livermore. 39 S. Livermore Ave. Ste 125, Livermore, Ca
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Chicken Salad
All natural, free range chicken tossed with greens, sesame seeds, ground nuts and imported spices
- Serves 1-2USD 14.00
Organic Red Cabbage SaladUSD 14.00
Jicama, basil, and walnut salad, lime and gluten free soy vinaigrette
Egg Rolls (2)USD 9.00
Filled with mushrooms and fresh vegetables
Pot Stickers (4)USD 9.00
Filled with ground pork and vegetables
Vegetarian Pot Stickers (4)USD 9.00
Filled with cabbage, corn, carrots, onions and mushrooms
Steamed Spinach Dumplings (4)USD 11.00
Filled with prawns, chicken, mushrooms, and fresh spinach
Crabmeat Cheese Puffs (6)USD 10.00
Crispy wonton purses filled with cream cheese & a touch of crabmeat
Laura Chenel's Warm Goat Cheese Wontons (4)USD 10.00
With caramelized apples & pine nuts
Crispy Wild Mexican White Prawns in Phyllo (2)USD 11.00
Sliced BBQ PorkUSD 10.00
BBQ Pork Baby Back RibsUSD 15.00

Soups

One quart – serves 1-2

Hot and Sour Soup*USD 12.00
(Vegetarian available) with organic pork, tofu, mushroom and egg
Wonton SoupUSD 12.00
With BBQ pork, spinach, mushroom, and carrots in a vegetarian broth
Seafood SoupUSD 15.00
With prawns, scallops and tofu in a vegetarian broth
Chicken and Corn SoupUSD 13.00
Chicken, corn, egg in a vegetarian broth
Noodle SoupUSD 15.00
Egg noodles, broccoli, bok choy, mushroom, asparagus, snow peas, carrots and choice of chicken, beef, prawns or combination

Vegetables

Stir Fried Mix VegetablesUSD 15.00
Organic trumpet royale, shiitake, brown alba clamshell mushrooms, baby bok choy, organic tri-color carrots, broccoli, sautéed in a light and delicate sauce
Dry Sautéed String Beans*USD 14.00
Fresh string beans prepared szechuan style
Tofu - Home Style*USD 14.00
Tofu fried then sautéed with vegetables in a soy-garlic sauce

Seafood

Honey Glazed Calamari*USD 18.00
Calamari steak sliced, coated & fried to golden brown with honey-cilantro chili sauce
Wild Prawns with Honeyed WalnutsUSD 21.00
Crispy wild Mexican prawns sautéed in our tangy white cream sauce with honey glazed walnuts
Wild Prawns with Fresh VegetablesUSD 20.00
Sautéed with fresh garden vegetables in a light and delicate sauce
Szechuan Prawns*USD 20.00
Wild Mexican prawns simmered in a tangy szechuan sauce with onions and tomatoes
Spicy Crispy Chef's Prawns*USD 20.00
Wild Mexican prawns glazed with chef's special secret sauce
Peking Sea ScallopsUSD 27.00
Lightly fried, sautéed in a sweet and spicy aromatic sauce
Peking PrawnsUSD 23.00
Lightly fried, sautéed in a sweet and spicy aromatic sauce
Fresh Wild Pacific Petrale Sole FilletsUSD 22.00
Your choice of preparation: black bean sauce with bell peppers, sweet & sour, crispy & spicy or poached
Wild King Salmon FilletsUSD 24.00
Stir-fried with sugar snap peas
Maine Lobster TailUSD 34.00
Your choice of preparation: stir-fried with ginger & scallions, black bean sauce with bell peppers or spicy hunan style

House Specialties

Lotus ChickenUSD 16.00
(Served with 4 lettuce cups) free range chicken minced and stir-fried with peanuts, jicama, carrots, celery, onions, and served in lettuce cups with hoisin sauce
Mu Shu PorkUSD 16.00
(Served with 4 pancakes) or choice of wagyu, chicken, prawns or vegetarian
Tea-Smoked DuckUSD 22.00
(Served with 4 pancakes) marinated duck smoked with tea leaves, crispy skin, haunting flavors
Beef with Aged Orange Peel*USD 21.00
(Wagyu 7 oz) seasoned & coated, flash fried, finished in an orange infused & grand marnier sauce
Mandarin Triple CrownUSD 20.00
Chicken, wagyu & prawns sautéed with fresh vegetables & mushrooms in a ginger-garlic sauce
Kung Po Three Combo*USD 21.00
Wagyu, scallops, and prawns sautéed with scallions and peanuts in a tangy szechuan sauce

Meats and Poultry

General Tso's Chicken*USD 18.00
Pan-fried all natural fresh chicken in chef's special garlic sauce
Lemon ChickenUSD 17.00
All natural, fresh tender chicken breast golden fried to perfection, served with a lemon infused sauce
Stir-Fried Chicken with Fresh VegetablesUSD 17.00
Sliced chicken breasts stir-fried with seasoned vegetables in a delicate garlic-tamari sauce
Kung Po Chicken*USD 17.00
All natural white chicken breast sautéed with scallions & peanuts in a tangy szechaun sauce
Crispy Chicken*USD 17.00
Chunks of chicken breast coated, fried to a golden brown with a light vinegar sauce
Sautéed Beef with Shitake MushroomsUSD 20.00
(Wagyu 7 oz) sautéed with fresh garden vegetables in a delicate white wine sauce
Beef with AsparagusUSD 21.00
(Wagyu 7 oz) sliced, wok-sautéed with fresh asparagus and finished in a classic soy-oyster sauce
Mongolian Beef*USD 20.00
(Wagyu 7 oz) slices of tender wagyu sautéed with fresh scallions and sweet onions in a savory soy-sherry sauce
Szechuan Beef*USD 20.00
(Wagyu 7 oz) slices of tender beef and zucchini in a spicy szechuan sauce
Sweet and Sour PorkUSD 17.00
Deep fried pork, stir-fried in a sweet and sour sauce with pineapple, onions, and bell peppers
Peking Spare Ribs in a Rich Peking Plum SauceUSD 20.00

Rice and Noodles

Fried RiceUSD 13.00
Choice of pork, chicken, prawns or combination
Chefs Special Vegan Fried RiceUSD 15.00
Organic baby kale, green beans, shiitake mushrooms & organic baby carrots
Chefs Special Wagyu Fried RiceUSD 17.00
Wagyu beef, edamame beans, spiral carrots, sweet corn, cilantro
Chefs Special Crabmeat Fried RiceUSD 17.00
Dungeness crabmeat, edamame beans, spiral carrots, sweet corn, cilantro
Chow Mein (Soft Pan-Fried Noodles)USD 13.00
Choice of pork, chicken, tomato wagyu, vegetable or combination
Wagyu Chow FunUSD 15.00
Thick rice noodles stir-fried with bean sprouts and onions
Singapore Noodles*USD 13.00
Angel hair rice noodles stir-fried with prawns, pork, bell peppers, onions, bean sprouts & egg with a touch of yellow curry
Pad Thai*USD 13.00
Pan-fried Thai rice noodles with prawns, egg, ground peanuts, tofu & bean sprouts
Stir-Fried Garlic NoodlesUSD 12.00
Butter, fresh garlic, olive oil, and green onion
Steamed RiceUSD 2.00
Brown RiceUSD 2.00

Gluten-Free Menu

All gluten free menu items are modified to be gluten free. The following ingredients are used in our gluten free sauce: chicken broth, clam juice, white wine, sugar, salt, wheat free soy sauce, white pepper, corn starch, and potato starch

Organic Red Cabbage SaladUSD 14.00
Jicama, basil, and walnut salad, lime and gluten free soy vinaigrette
Lotus ChickenUSD 18.00
(Served with 4 lettuce cups) free range chicken minced and stir-fried with peanuts, jicama, carrots, celery, onions, and served in lettuce cups with hoisin sauce
Stir Fried Chicken with Mixed VegetablesUSD 19.00
Sliced chicken breasts stir-fried with seasoned vegetables in brown sauce
Peking Chicken*USD 19.00
Lightly fried slices of chicken in a sweet and aromatic sauce
Broccoli BeefUSD 21.00
(Wagyu 7 oz) tender slices of wagyu sautéed with broccoli and carrot in a brown sauce
Mongolian Beef*USD 21.00
(Wagyu 7 oz) slices of tender wagyu sautéed with fresh scallions & sweet onion in a savory soy-sherry sauce
Prawns with Honey WalnutsUSD 21.00
Crispy prawns sautéed in a white cream sauce with honey glazed walnuts
Prawns with Mix VegetablesUSD 21.00
Sautéed prawns and mix vegetables in a light sauce
Peking Sea Scallops*USD 27.00
Lightly fried scallops, in a sweet and aromatic sauce
Steamed Fresh Wild Pacific Petrale SoleUSD 22.00
Steamed with ginger and scallions
Home-Style Tofu*USD 15.00
Tofu fried then sautéed with vegetables in a soy-garlic sauce
Stir Fried Mix VegetablesUSD 15.00
Organic trumpet royale, shiitake, brown alba clamshell mushrooms, baby bok choy, organic tri-color carrots, broccoli, sautéed in a light and delicate sauce
Fried RiceUSD 15.00
(Choice of chicken or vegetable) wok-fried rice blended with eggs, wheat free soy sauce, green onions, peas & carrots
Chow FunUSD 15.00
(Choice of wagyu, chicken or vegetable) stir-fried chow fun with wheat free soy sauce, green onions, and bean sprouts
Singapore Noodles*USD 15.00
Angel hair rice noodles stir-fried with wild prawns, bell peppers, onions, bean spouts & egg with a touch of yellow curry

Luncheon Specials

Offered daily from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Served with fresh vegetables and a choice of steamed rice, brown rice, pork fried rice or vegetable chow mein

Sweet and Sour PorkUSD 14.00
Stir Fried Mix VegetablesUSD 14.00
Organic trumpet royale, shiitake, brown alba clamshell mushrooms, baby bok choy, organic tri-color carrots, broccoli, sautéed in a light and delicate sauce
Peking Chicken*USD 14.00
Lightly fried, sautéed in a sweet, spicy and aromatic sauce
Kung Po Chicken*USD 14.00
All natural white chicken breast sautéed with scallions & peanuts in a tangy szechaun sauce
Crispy Chicken*USD 14.00
Chunks of chicken breast coated, fried to a golden brown with a light vinegar sauce
Lemon ChickenUSD 14.00
All natural, fresh tender chicken breast golden fried to perfection, served with a lemon infused sauce
Stir-Fried Chicken with Fresh VegetablesUSD 14.00
Slices of tender chicken sautéed with fresh garden vegetables in a light & delicate sauce
Kung Po Three Combo*USD 16.00
Wagyu, scallops, and prawns sautéed with scallions and peanuts in a tangy szechuan sauce
Mongolian Beef*USD 15.00
(Wagyu 4 oz) slices of tender wagyu sautéed with fresh scallions and sweet onions in a savory soy-sherry sauce
Beef with AsparagusUSD 15.00
(Wagyu 4 oz) sautéed and finished in a classic soy-oyster sauce
Szechuan Prawns*USD 15.00
Wild Mexican prawns simmered in a tangy szechuan sauce with onions and tomatoes
Wild Prawns with Fresh VegetablesUSD 15.00
Sautéed with fresh garden vegetables in a light and delicate sauce
Spicy Crispy Chef's Prawns*USD 15.00
Wild Mexican prawns glazed with chef's special secret sauce
Wild White Prawns with Black Bean SauceUSD 15.00
Prawns sautéed with green peppers and onions in a savory black bean sauce
Wild King Salmon FilletsUSD 17.00
Stir-fried with sugar snap peas
Fresh Petrale Sole Fillets Stir Fried in Black Bean SauceUSD 16.00
Lamb Stir-FriedUSD 15.00
Thinly sliced and sautéed. Your choice of preparation: Mongolian, yellow curry or szechuan style

What 1,960 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Uncle Yu's at the Vineyard is celebrated for its "excellent Chinese food" and attentive service. Guests rave about the "amazing" lychee margarita and walnut prawns. The ambiance is "attractive" with both indoor and outdoor seating options. While the service can occasionally be slow, the overall dining experience remains a favorite for many, especially for special occasions. Don't miss their vegan menu and "wonderful" wine pairings.

1,960 Reviews

M
Maribel
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a very nice dinner with friends. The food here never disappoints. Loved the lobster shumai and Honey Walnut Prawns. Delicious
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John
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food and great setting. Service was impeccable.
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Cheryl
VIP
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and great lunch specials. Yummy. The food was good.
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Thomas
VIP
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, comfortable table in pleasant, relaxing dining area, casual yet elegant.
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Adil
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been to this place multiple times the food the quality of the appetizers high level never disappointed
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Preethi
San Francisco
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food was pretty bland and basic. Portions were small too. Ambience was nice though
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Sandra
Hawaii
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was very nice atmosphere was beautiful we felt that the service was lacking and also the value everything seems so overpriced for the amount of food
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Mike
VIP
San Francisco
91 reviews
5.0
91 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great meal at Uncle Yu’s. It’s super convenient for a meal before a show at the Bankhead Theater!
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James
San Francisco
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is always why we come here. Far beyond any other Chinese eatery in the area.
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Cynthia
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 4 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Service person was good and efficient but unfriendly. We felt rushed. Noise level is awful. Five dishes ordered and some just taste the same with no variation in flavor. Vegetable dish was all mostly broccoli. Vegan rice is delicious. No vegan pot stickers that used to be on the menu. Restaurant itself is nicely decorated and feels special, but most of the food was ordinary this time. Bathrooms out in the hall were dirty.
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FAQs

Uncle Yu's at the Vineyard offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 449-7000.

Uncle Yu's at the Vineyard is rated 4.7 stars by 1960 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Uncle Yu's at the Vineyard

4.7

$30 and under

Pan-Asian

Livermore

Make a booking

2 people

18 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Uncle Yu's at the Vineyard

39 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550

Additional information

Cross Street
Between First Street and Railroad Avenue
Area
Livermore
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pan-Asian, Chinese, Asian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Parking
Public transit
Take the #10 Wheels bus from Dublin / Pleasanton Bart station to Railroad and S. Livermore in Livermore. From there walk one block south on S. Livermore. 39 S. Livermore Ave. Ste 125, Livermore, Ca
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
John Phung
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.uncleyusvineyard.com/
Phone number
(925) 449-7000
Catering
Uncle Yu's offers catering to parties of all sizes and for all occasions. Whether you need a luncheon catered at your office or a wedding catered at your home or a local winery, we guarantee a successful event and memorable event.
Private party facilities
Uncle Yu's Harvest room can accommodate your special event needs for holiday parties, special celebrations, cocktail parties, corporate events or rehearsal dinners. Uncle Yu's has a private room that can host private parties for up to 50 guests. The room can be used privately or semi-privately depending upon your needs, party size and budget. We customize menus and offer wine-pairing for the perfect marriage of food and wine for your special event. We promise a memorable event that doesn't break the bank! Weather permitting we also have a lovely outdoor patio which can be used for special event dining for parties of up to 100.

Uncle Yu's at the Vineyard

Uncle Yu's at the Vineyard

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Noodle Soup

Seafood Soup

Lotus Chicken

Salads & Appetizers

Chicken Salad

Organic Red Cabbage SaladUSD 14.00

Egg Rolls (2)USD 9.00

Pot Stickers (4)USD 9.00

Vegetarian Pot Stickers (4)USD 9.00

Steamed Spinach Dumplings (4)USD 11.00

Crabmeat Cheese Puffs (6)USD 10.00

Laura Chenel's Warm Goat Cheese Wontons (4)USD 10.00

Crispy Wild Mexican White Prawns in Phyllo (2)USD 11.00

Sliced BBQ PorkUSD 10.00

BBQ Pork Baby Back RibsUSD 15.00

Soups

Hot and Sour Soup*USD 12.00

Wonton SoupUSD 12.00

Seafood SoupUSD 15.00

Chicken and Corn SoupUSD 13.00

Noodle SoupUSD 15.00

Vegetables

Stir Fried Mix VegetablesUSD 15.00

Dry Sautéed String Beans*USD 14.00

Tofu - Home Style*USD 14.00

Seafood

Honey Glazed Calamari*USD 18.00

Wild Prawns with Honeyed WalnutsUSD 21.00

Wild Prawns with Fresh VegetablesUSD 20.00

Szechuan Prawns*USD 20.00

Spicy Crispy Chef's Prawns*USD 20.00

Peking Sea ScallopsUSD 27.00

Peking PrawnsUSD 23.00

Fresh Wild Pacific Petrale Sole FilletsUSD 22.00

Wild King Salmon FilletsUSD 24.00

Maine Lobster TailUSD 34.00

House Specialties

Lotus ChickenUSD 16.00

Mu Shu PorkUSD 16.00

Tea-Smoked DuckUSD 22.00

Beef with Aged Orange Peel*USD 21.00

Mandarin Triple CrownUSD 20.00

Kung Po Three Combo*USD 21.00

Meats and Poultry

General Tso's Chicken*USD 18.00

Lemon ChickenUSD 17.00

Stir-Fried Chicken with Fresh VegetablesUSD 17.00

Kung Po Chicken*USD 17.00

Crispy Chicken*USD 17.00

Sautéed Beef with Shitake MushroomsUSD 20.00

Beef with AsparagusUSD 21.00

Mongolian Beef*USD 20.00

Szechuan Beef*USD 20.00

Sweet and Sour PorkUSD 17.00

Peking Spare Ribs in a Rich Peking Plum SauceUSD 20.00

Rice and Noodles

Fried RiceUSD 13.00

Chefs Special Vegan Fried RiceUSD 15.00

Chefs Special Wagyu Fried RiceUSD 17.00

Chefs Special Crabmeat Fried RiceUSD 17.00

Chow Mein (Soft Pan-Fried Noodles)USD 13.00

Wagyu Chow FunUSD 15.00

Singapore Noodles*USD 13.00

Pad Thai*USD 13.00

Stir-Fried Garlic NoodlesUSD 12.00

Steamed RiceUSD 2.00

Brown RiceUSD 2.00

Gluten-Free Menu

Organic Red Cabbage SaladUSD 14.00

Lotus ChickenUSD 18.00

Stir Fried Chicken with Mixed VegetablesUSD 19.00

Peking Chicken*USD 19.00

Broccoli BeefUSD 21.00