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Chef Chu's

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1067 N San Antonio Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022

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(650) 948-2696
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Chef Chu's - Los Altos, CA
Chef Chu's - Los Altos, CA
Chef Chu's - Los Altos, CA
Chef Chu's - Los Altos, CA
Chef Chu's - Los Altos, CA
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The prices are very reasonable and the quality is above average for the place like that. It has its own style and lots of photos of politicians visiting the place - very cool if y...

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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 mista...

Very good place for both business or family event 9/11/2011

The prices are very reasonable and the quality is above average for the place like that. It has its own style and lots of photos of politicians visiting the place - very cool if you bring guests with you. more
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One of the best Chinese restaurants around 1/31/2008

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 dishes. The decor needs a serious make-over, but I suppose you could call that part of the ""charm"". Definitely make reservations Friday - Sunday, otherwise you'll wait at least 30 minutes. Pros: The food Cons: The Decor more
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Had the stir fry green beans, kung pao prawns,... 9/22/2007

Had the stir fry green beans, kung pao prawns, and tangerine beef. Food was decent, but not the best... more
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Had the stir fry green beans, kung pao prawns,... 9/22/2007

AliceC Provided by Partner
Had the stir fry green beans, kung pao prawns, and tangerine beef. Food was decent, but not the best chinese food I've had. I would guess there i... more
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I like the food here. They are always very fast and frie... 8/6/2007

I like the food here. They are always very fast and friendly with their service. more
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I like the food here. They are always very fast and frie... 8/6/2007

KimberlyBoynton Provided by Partner
I like the food here. They are always very fast and friendly with their service. more
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Best Chinese Food in the Bay Area! 6/22/2007

I have been a customer of theirs for over 20 years and their food has always been Superb! Pros: Incredible chinese food, Chef Chu's blend of Mandarin & Szechwan style! more
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Good Prices & Great Food! 4/20/2007

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 dishes, you have got to order some of the less popular ""americanized"" dishes. I just went in and tried for the first time their basil chicken and its was awesome! I higly recommend reservations though. Pros: food is good Cons: busy on weekends more
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Over rated! 2/8/2007

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 lunch because my friends had never tried it either. So the""open Kitchen"" was disgusting! poorly displayed food and good view of a old gloomy and rundown kitchen. Along with the rest of the restaurant, Everything was outdated and not special. The service was poor! The young waiter was unfriendly and pushy to sell more expensive items rather that from their lunch special which was even more of a disappointment. The bill came out to almost 35$ without tip for 3 people. we got ripped off. Food was not good. Very thick and .....yuck. I just don't get why people still to this day say the food is good , even yet, ""the best Chinese food"". Whatever Overrated! Never going back again, and they need to change their credit card system because because they'll charge you a service fee! Cons: lots more
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My fave Chinese restaurant in the area 7/21/2006

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... Pros: Great food, fast service more
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Not what it used to be 2/18/2006

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. Pros: parking ok, not too noisy, good waiters Cons: oily food, poor takeout chef more
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Good ambience but less tasty plates 12/6/2005

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 service was great. But the food was less than authentic and slightly salty. Shrimp balls, Chef's recommendation was dread with breadcrubs and soaked in oil. If i want to drink oil, I might as well eat a spoon full of lard for extra flavor. Where was your vegetarian meanu? The place couldn't pay me to eat there again. It's like Benihana, Chinese food for Americans, all for show not for the flavor. Pros: Ambience, Service Cons: Salty, Unskillful cooking more
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My Thoughts 11/18/2005

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 nothing not to like about the place. The atmosphere is beautiful, the staff are friendly and cool, the food is great, and its not very expensive. They also offer cooking classes taught by the owner and executive chef, a master of Chinese food cooking, whos a fresh and entertaining guy. They also have a nice bar there. I highly recommend Chef Chus to anyone who is looking for a great Chinese restaurant experienceor who is just hungry. Pros: great food, nice atmosphere, good service more
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Yummy Chinese Food in the Bay Area! 9/1/2005

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!) Pros: Inexpensive, Attentive more
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Best Chinese! 8/7/2005

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 accomodating. Will definately go back. Pros: Great food!, Great Service! Cons: Too busy more
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Horrible Service 7/3/2005

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 on their website was outdated. They asked if I would like something else, and then said that I would be charged for it. After I said that I was not interested and would like a refund (the place was too far away to return), the manager hung up on me. I don't care how good the food is, this was embarrassingly bad service. more
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Good Service & Good Food 6/20/2005

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 favorite. Accomodating chefs & friendly atmoshphere. more
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This place is good! 4/8/2005

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 is the place. They just don't mess up the food, whether in house or take out (which is outstanding). Hats off to Lawrence Chu for doing it so well for so many years! Pros: Great take out, Food, Friendly Cons: Funky dining room more
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Don't believe the hype 2/4/2005

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, which really muted the other flavors that one expects from a good bowl of this soup. For our main courses, we had the sweet & sour prawns and chicken w/ sizzling rice. Both were unexceptional. I don't understand why people consider this an institution. Maybe this place was something back in the day, but now it just seems to be riding entirely on its reputation. You couldn't pay me to eat there again! Pros: decent service Cons: really bad food, dated decor more
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A classic in the art of excellence 10/18/2004

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 Pros: Food, Service, value more
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Editorial

  • The Scene
    The big dining room at Chef Chu's looks a little dated, but the takeout business is booming. The family dinners and gourmet package deals are a cheap way to try a range of...

  • 4/1/2004 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Monday To Friday From 11:30 AM To 09:30 PM Saturday To Sunday From 12:00 PM To 10:00 PM
  • Payments: American Express, Master Card, Discover, Visa, Diner's Club
  • Neighborhoods: North Los Altos
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