This bizarro version of the SFBA Regional Chinese list documents restaurants no longer of this world. Some places shuttered, others changed formats, others seem to have changed names for no obvious reason. All were open at some point between 2005 and 2019. Enjoy a nostalgic stroll, and be happy that these 247 (ed. 252!) restaurants compare to 400+ open restaurants listed on the SFBA Regional Chinese list and tons more on the SFBA Cantonese primer.
Tough location awards go to:
- 1708 North Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035 home of Village Garden, Shanghai Kitchen, Gaos, Melin House, South Legend Fusion. Currently open Flaming Village Sichuan Cuisine, I wish you luck! Mr. Gao is now at Tasty Place (Millbrae).
- 42 Dixon Rd, Milpitas, CA 95035 home of Top Noodle House, Chi, Village House, Taiwan Top Food. Currently open Spicy Way, I wish you luck.
Northwest 西北
Shaanxi 陕西 / Xi’an 西安 (most have wide hand-ripped noodles and liang pi. See also the hand-pulled noodle primer)
- Famous Bao (2018-2019) 2116 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
- Northwest Noodle House (2017-2018) 4996 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129
- QQ Noodle (2007-2018) 3625 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA 94536
- Xi An Gourmet (2013-2015) 3741 Geary Blvd At 2nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
- Xi’an Taste (2017-2019) 39119 Cedar Blvd, Newark, CA 94560
Gansu 甘肅 / 甘肃 and capita Lanzhou 蘭州 / 兰州
See also the hand-pulled noodle primer for five restaurants listing Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles and about ten other places with hand-pulled noodles (Lamian 拉麵 aka Shou lamian 手拉麵)
- Xin Yuan House (2017-2018) 3625 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA 94536
Uighur ئۇيغۇر تائاملىرى 维吾尔族 / Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region 新疆维吾尔自治区
- Uyghur Taamliri (2015-2016) 1849 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA 94122
Tibet Autonomous Region 西藏自治区
- Yongewa Kitchen (2014-2015) 8204 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, CA 94931
Shanxi 山西
See the thread devoted to knife-shaved and scissor-cut noodles
- M.Y. Noodles (2013-2015) 630 Park Ct, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
- Xiang Xiang Noodle (2016-2016) 10619 South De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
- Xiang Xiang Noodle (2017-2019) 454 Appian Way Ste D, El Sobrante, CA 94803
Northeast / Dongbei / 东北 / 東北
- Smiling BBQ (2012-null) 189 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066
- Chef Xiu (2008-2018) 855 West El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
- Chuan Lu Xiang Qing (2009-2010) 34420-D Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94555
- Gao’s (2012-2014) 1708 North Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Guan Dong House (2007-2017) 10851 North Wolfe Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014
- Little Potato (pre-2007-2011) 1773 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587
- Little Shen Yang Restaurant (2008-2017) 1749 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587
- Made In China Restaurant (2014-2016) 1033 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
- Sungari Dumpling House (2014-2018) 4543 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
Shandong 山东 / 山東
Shandong owner and/or food, with no direct nod to Korea. Most Shandong dishes are noodle, bun, or dumpling related.
- Happiness Noodle & Dumplings (2016-2017) 3005 Silver Creek Rd Ste 164, San Jose, CA 95121
- Palace Chef (pre-2007-2015) 4370 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA 94536
- San Dong Best (2015-2017) 3741 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
- San Dong House (2010-2013) 3741 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
- Taste of Shandong - Alice Chinese Bistro (2015-2017) 420 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
Shandong &/or Chinese Korean
Shandong dishes with Hangul on the menu. All have black zha jiang mian
- Boks Wok - Galleria Market (2018-2019) 3531 El Camino Real Galleria Market, Santa Clara, CA 95051
- China Way Restaurant (pre-2007-2019) 3475 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051
- Four Seasons (pre-2007-2011) 1163 South De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129
- Happy Chef House (2008-2012) 1711 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030
- Hung’s Kitchen (2009-2016) 500 Bollinger Canyon Way, San Ramon, CA 94582
- Nak Kung (2008-2014) 3561 El Camino Real Ste 20, Santa Clara, CA 95051
- The Fortune Cookie (2008-2008) 414 East William St Ste A, San Jose, CA 95112
- Yu Yu Restaurant (2007-2016) 7465 Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568
- Zazang (pre-2007-2017) 3006 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Northern 北方
Geographical usage here, but note that the terms “Mandarin Chinese” and “Northern Chinese” are sometimes used as all-inclusive terms to describe that which is not Cantonese or Cantonese-American.
Beijing 北京
- Beijing Cuisine (2012-2013) 7265 Regional St, Dublin, CA 94568
- Beijing Duck House (2016-2017) 79 South Abbott Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Beijing Restaurant (2010-2014) 3925 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
- Little Beijing Restaurant (pre-2007-2018) 1316 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122
Islamic Chinese 清真 / Hui 回族
- Chinjin Eastern House (2017-2017) 1530 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129
- Darda Fremont (2011-2015) 34755 Ardenwood Blvd, Fremont, CA 94555
- Ma’s Restaurant (2013-2015) 10885 North Wolfe Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014
- Muslim Eastern House Restaurant (2012-2016) 34420 D Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94555
Tianjin 天津
- Bao (2017-2019) 46260 Warm Springs Blvd Unit 545, Fremont, CA 94539
- Golden Garlic (2015-2017) 1530 South De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129
- Gou Bu Li Chinese Restaurant (pre-2007-2019) 3340 San Pablo Dam Rd, El Sobrante, CA 94803
Other Northern and Jiaozi /dumplings or bing (might actually be Shandong or Dongbei or even Shanghai)
- Dim Sum USA (2018-2019) 1459 Beach Park Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
- Family Cake (2012-2012) 46875 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539
- Hand Pull Noodle House (pre-2007-2018) 505 West Capitol Expy, San Jose, CA 95136
- Mingle’s Mango (2018-2019) 5278 Monterey Hwy Ste D, San Jose, CA 95111
- TAHE FOODS (2018-2019) 3005 Silver Creek Rd Ste 164, San Jose, CA 95121
- Tai Chi Jianbing (2016-2018) 1325 9th Ave Nabe Restaurant, San Francisco, CA 94122
- Totto Noodle House (2013-2014) 3625 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA 94536
- Village Garden (2016-2017) 1708 North Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
Shanghai 上海 / Jiangsu 江蘇 / Huaiyang 淮揚菜 / Zhejiang 浙江 / Jiangnan 江南
See Fuchsia Dunlop’s book Land of Fish and Rice, xiao long bao discussion, and sheng jian bao discussion.
Mix of Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang
- 168 Restaurant (pre-2007-2018) 3288 Pierce St Ste A109, Richmond, CA 94804
- Bamboo Garden (2010-2018) 108 North Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043
- Bamboo Garden (2012-2018) 309 Broadway, Millbrae, CA 94030
- Dainty Dumpling (2018-2018) 1530 South De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129
- Dumpling Dumpling (2009-2009) 9 B El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030
- Gourmet Noodle House (2015-2019) 3751 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
- Happy Cafe Restaurant (pre-2007-2017) 250 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401
- Hometown Favorite (pre-2007-2016) 43689 Mission Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539
- Hua Yang Shanghai Restaurant (2010-2013) 46132 Warm Springs Blvd, Ste 165, Fremont, CA 94539
- Lily’s House Restaurant (2016-2016) 3555 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549
- Melin House (2014-2014) 1708 North Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
- New Shanghai (2009-2016) 3082 Landess Ave, San Jose, CA 95132
- Noodle Shanghai (2017-2018) 2116 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403
- North China (2012-2014) 1820 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
- Panda Dumpling (2012-2014) 711 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063
- Rice Valley Shanghai Bistro (2013-2016) 667 Monterey Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94127
- Ruby KC House (2014-2014) 1245 Jacklin Rd, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Sha Bistro (2013-2014) 1773 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587
- Shanghai 1930 (pre-2007-2011) 133 Steuart St, San Francisco, CA 94105
- Shanghai Bistro (2010-2014) 1055 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030
- Shanghai Classic (pre-2007-2008) 1231 Kentwood Ave Ste A, San Jose, CA 95106
- Shanghai Club Restaurant & Lounge (2010-2013) 1107 Howard Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010
- Shanghai Cuisine (2017-2018) 825 Marina Village Pkwy, Alameda, CA 94501
- Shanghai Dim Sum (2009-2015) 19066 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
- Shanghai Ding Sheng Restaurant (pre-2007-2014) 686 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Shanghai Dumpling King (pre-2007-2019) 3319 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
- Shanghai Dumpling (2012-2019) 10895 South Blaney, Cupertino, CA 95014
- Shanghai Dumplings (2008-2016) 12172 Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070
- Shanghai East Restaurant (pre-2007-2011) 105 W. 25th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94497
- Shanghai Family Restaurant (2007-2013) 108 N Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043
- Shanghai Gourmet Restaurant (2007-2007) 4906 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94555
- Shanghai Gourmet (pre-2007-2006) 3288 Pierce Street Suite B109, Richmond, CA 94875
- Shanghai Jin Jiang Gourmet (2013-2014) 127 Dixon Rd, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Shanghai Kitchen (2014-2016) 1708 North Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Shanghai Mama (2017-2018) 35201 Newark Blvd, Newark, CA 94560
- Shanghai Ming Zhu (2009-2010) 2257 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
- Shanghai Noodles (pre-2007-2009) 1808 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
- Shanghai Palace (pre-2007-2009) 108 N Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041
- Shanghai Restaurant (pre-2007-2009) 2517 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
- Shanghai Restaurant (pre-2007-2014) 1708 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Shanghai Restaurant (pre-2007-2018) 930 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94607
- Shanghai Tapas (2009-2018) 34129 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94555
- Shanghai Taste Delight (pre-2007-2009) 855 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
- Shanghai Town (pre-2007-2007) 189 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066
- Shanghai Wang Restaurant (2008-2008) 1437 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612
- Shanghai Winter Garden (2011-2013) 310 Broadway, Millbrae, CA 94030
- Shanghai (2012-2013) 2029 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
- Sunny Shanghai Restaurant (2007-2012) 189 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066
- Szechuan Garden Restaurant (pre-2007-2010) 4290 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
- Taste of Jiangnan (2015-2018) 332 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
- Top Noodle House (2014-2014) 42 Dixon Rd, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Yi-He Garden (2007-2008) 420 Broadway, Millbrae, CA 94030
- Yu’s Idea Cuisine (2018-2019) 366 8th St, Oakland, CA 94607
- Zhiwei (2011-2013) 1773 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587
Wenzhou 温州市*
- Wenzhou Fish Noodles & More (2016-2019) 625 North 6th St, San Jose, CA 95112
Wuhan 武汉 / Hubei 湖北
- Hot Duck (2015-2018) 1900 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
- Qiwei Kitchen (2016-2018) 6259 Jarvis Ave, Newark, CA 94560
Guangxi / Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 广西壮族自治区
Guilin 桂林
- Gui Lin Gourmet (2015-2017) 1779 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587
- Gui Lin Noodle House (2015-2017) 46260 Warm Spring Blvd Ste 545, Fremont, CA 94539
Hunan 湖南
See also Fuchsia Dunlop’s Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook.
- Chef Yu (pre-2007-2018) 163 South Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
- Chili Palace Restaurant (pre-2007-2011) 699 Lewelling Blvd Ste 270, San Leandro, CA 94579
- D & B Dining (2015-2016) 5498 Central Ave, Newark, CA 94560
- Henry’s Hunan Restaurant (2013-2019) 1398 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
- Made In China Restaurant (2014-2016) 1033 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
- Shao Mountain (2011-2016) 43749 Boscell Rd, Fremont, CA 94538
- Tang Collection (2016-2018) 1033 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
- Wang’s Kitchen (2012-2017) 438 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Yum Noodles (2018-2018) 6052 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
- Zen Taste (2018-2018) 6052 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
Sichuan 四川 and Chongqing 重慶
Sichuan dishes are popular on non-Cantonese menus, but these restaurants are more focussed. Many of these have dry pot options too. See also Fuchsia Dunlop’s Land of Plenty and the Hungry Onion Sichuan/Chongqing noodles thread. There are a few local chains in the mix, as well as a contingent of East Bay chefs who once worked at China Village.
Sichuan
- Ancient Szechuan (2009-2019) 10675 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
- CBI Boiling Fish (2017-2018) 19634 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
- CBI Kitchen (2014-2019) 290 Barber Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Celestial Flame (2016-2018) 1115 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
- Chef Ma (2016-2016) 1600 South De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129
- Chili Palace (2008-2016) 177 West Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
- China Spice (2014-2015) 398 Grand Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080
- Chuan Lu Xiang Qing (2009-2010) 34420-D Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94555
- Classic Sichuan (2007-2012) 148 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94031
- Dragon 2000 Restaurant (pre-2007-2015) 1651 Botelho Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
- Dragon Garden (2014-2016) 10619 South De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
- Golden Mountain Restaurant (pre-2007-2018) 21933 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541
- Great Szechuan (2007-2013) 3288 Pierce St Ste B109, Richmond, CA 94875
- Happy Noodles (2012-2014) 153 South B St, San Mateo, CA 94401
- Happy Sichuan (2014-2017) 1055 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030
- Hong Fu Gourmet Chinese Restaurant (pre-2007-2019) 20588 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
- Hong’s Szechuan (2007-2017) 3044 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
- Hot Pot House (2012-2018) 370-372 12th St, Oakland, CA 94607
- House of Sichuan (pre-2007-2010) 20007 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
- I Restaurant (2008-2015) 20007 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
- King Tsin Restaurant (pre-2007-2017) 1699 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
- Kou Fu Ju Sichuan Gourmet (2015-2016) 79 South Abbott Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Little Sichuan Express (pre-2007-2009) 34420 Fremont Boulevard Ste G, Fremont, CA 94555
- Mandarin Garden Restaurant (pre-2007-2015) 2025 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
- Mandarin Gourmet (pre-2007-2014) 420 Ramona St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
- New Cooking Style (2017-2018) 4288 Dublin Blvd Ste 113, Dublin, CA 94568
- Pepper Bros (2013-2015) 6259 Jarvis Ave, Newark, CA 94560
- Pepper King (2015-2015) 2502 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
- Pop Pot (2016-2017) 2116 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403
- Sichuan Chili (2014-2018) 1600 South De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129
- Sichuan Delight (pre-2007-2013) 2525 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94061
- Sichuan Table (2014-2017) 4401 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
- Spices II (pre-2007-2018) 291 6th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
- Spices Restaurant and Bar (2009-2014) 929 A Edgewater Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
- Spicy Legend (2014-2016) 2109 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
- Su Gia Restaurant (pre-2007-2009) 35233 Newark Blvd Ste F, Newark, CA 94560
- Szechuan Chili (2015-2018) 471 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
- Szechuan Home (2007-2018) 10971 N Wolfe Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014
- The Little Fresh (2018-2018) 420 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
- The Pot Sticker (pre-2007-2014) 150 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108
- Village House (2012-2014) 42 Dixon Rd, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Yi Yuan Szechuan (2012-2019) 1711 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030
- YiPing (2011-2018) 2416 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583
- Yu Palace (2016-2019) 177 West Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Zone 88 Restaurant (pre-2007-2008) 2428 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
- Zone 88 (2007-2007) 5790 Jarvis Ave Rosemont Square Shopping Center, Newark, CA 94560
Chongqing & Sichuan
These restaurants promote that their owners or chefs are trained in Chongqing, or refer to a large number of dishes as being Chongqing or 山城 (“mountain city”) style.
- Lin’s Noodle & Skewers Bar (2018-2019) 2416 San Ramon Valley Blvd Ste 140, San Ramon, CA 94583
- Sizzling Pot King (2018-2019) 6096 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
- Spicy Town (2007-2018) 43683 Boscell Rd, Fremont, CA 94538
Teochew 潮洲 / Chiuchow / Chaozhou / Teo Chow / Chinjiew
See also The Cleaver Quarterly’s article on Teoswa cuisine, Diana Zheng’s Jia! The Food of Swatow and the Teochew Diaspora, and the Netflix documentary Flavorful Origins.
Teochew etc. / Vietnamese / Trieu Chau
My understanding is that these reflect the cuisine of Teochew speaking people who immigrated to the US from Southeast Asia.
- VH Noodle House (2005-2014) 3288 Pierce St Ste B101, Richmond, CA 94804
Taiwanese 臺灣 / 台灣
See also bubble tea, shaved ice, Taiwanese fried chicken and various Taiwanese bakeries and desserts. See also Steven Crook & Katy Hui-wen Hung’s A Culinary History of Taipei: Beyond Pork and Ponlai.
- 168 Restaurant (pre-2007-2018) 3288 Pierce St Ste A109, Richmond, CA 94804
- Ai Noodle (2013-2018) 10893 North Wolfe Rd Ste C-160, Cupertino, CA 95014
- Aruba (2014-2015) 2146 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
- Cafe Taiwan (pre-2007-2008) 181 W Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Capputea Restaurant (2019-2019) 801 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108
- Chan’s Kitchen (2017-2019) 6180 Jarvis Ave Ste C, Newark, CA 94560
- Chan’s Kitchen (2018-2019) 930 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94607
- Chef Cho (2017-2019) 2090 Warm Springs Ct, Fremont, CA 94539
- Chi (2014-2017) 42 Dixon Rd, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Chick & Tea (2015-2017) 3932 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
- Chou Ma Ma’s Kitchen (pre-2007-2016) 35201 Newark Blvd Unit B, Newark, CA 94560
- Class 601 (2016-2016) 2110 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
- E-Noodle (2008-2010) 213 West Winton Ave, Hayward, CA 94545
- E-Noodle (pre-2007-2012) 438 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Fatima Restaurant (pre-2007-2015) 10125 Bandley Dr, Cupertino, CA 95014
- Fatima Restaurant (pre-2007-2006) 1208 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402
- Five A’s Cafe (pre-2007-2015) 1851 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 94010
- Flame (2017-2017) 1801 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
- Fusion House (2011-2017) 46228 Warm Springs Blvd Ste 452, Fremont, CA 94539
- H I T (2014-2018) 228 Barber Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Hanlin Tea Restaurant (2016-2019) 801 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108
- Hot Spot (2015-2018) 2321 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
- House of Noodles - CLOSED (2007-2012) 690 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Izzo Restaurant (2013-2017) 1701 Lundy Ave Ste 100, San Jose, CA 95131
- Jim’s Taiwanese Cuisine (2013-2016) 4288 Dublin Blvd Ste 115-116, Dublin, CA 94568
- Joy Palace (2014-2016) 19066 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
- JS Stew House (2012-2019) 10271 Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014
- Lan’s Garden (2015-2017) 19634 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
- Liang’s Kitchen (2011-2018) 402 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Lollipot (2016-2019) 890 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
- My Dumplings (2011-2019) 300 Barber Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Ocean Harbor Cafe (pre-2007-2009) 458 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA 95035
- PaPa Lin (2016-2017) 35201 Newark Blvd Ste B, Newark, CA 94560
- Peak Point (2015-2018) 2502 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
- Porridge House (2008-2019) 39135 Cedar Blvd, Newark, CA 94560
- Redi To Go (2015-2016) 111 East 4th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
- River Dragon (2015-2017) 4225 Rosewood Dr Ste 20, Pleasanton, CA 94588
- Suns Chinese Cuisine 251 S B St San Mateo, CA 94401
- Taiwan Liu He Snacks (2015-2016) 489 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
- Taiwan Restaurant (pre-2007-2014) 2071 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
- Taiwan Top Food (2010-2011) 42 Dixon Rd, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Taste of Formosa (pre-2007-2018) 2428 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
- Trend Restaurant (2008-2013) 400 Moffett Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043
- Tw Village Bistro (2012-2014) 2946 South Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403
- VPot Restaurant (2016-2018) 917 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706
- Won Stew House (pre-2007-2012) 300 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Won Stew House 300 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Won Stew House 1715 Lundy Ave, San Jose, CA 95131
- Won Stew House 477 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA
- Won Stew House 46813 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA
Cantonese 粵 / Guangdong 廣東 / 广东 subsets and offshoots
See KK’s Regional Cantonese primer. Some scattered Shunde and Zhongshan Cantonese dishes in Millbrae at Gourmet Village, the Kitchen, and Champagne restaurant (San Mateo).
See also dim sum, Cantonese seafood, Chinese bakeries, Chinese BBQ or roast meats, wo choy, clay pot, banquet, congee / jook / porridge, Taishan / Toishan, Cha Chaan Teng, HK Cantonese, Hong Kong cafe, Hong Kong western cuisine, and restaurants Yum’s Bistro and Cooking Papa.
Macanese 澳門 / 澳门
- Macau Cafe (pre-2007-2012) 3288 Pierce St, Richmond, CA 94804
Shenzhen 深圳市 or Hong Kong style chicken pot
- Gallus Pot (2016-2018) 1640 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587
Shunde 順德
- Jade Garden (2009-2019) 3608 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
Zhongshan 中山市
- Zhong Shan Restaurant (2013-2019) 2237 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
Other
See also hot pot, dry pot, and Chinese hybrid cuisines such as Peranakan / Nonya (Singapore / Malaysian Chinese), and of course Chinese American, American Chinese, the elusive “NY Cantonese”, Kosher Chinese, Chinese fusion.
Chinese Vegetarian
- Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant (2012-2015) 5344 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
- Loving Hut (2008-2016) 1365 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133
- Royal Greens Vegetarian (2010-2014) 1071 South De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129
- Shangri-La Vegetarian Restaurant (pre-2007-2019) 2026 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
Indian / Desi Chinese
- Curry’s N More (2017-2018) 251 South Mary Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
- Spice Kitchen (2013-2015) 39277 Cedar Blvd, Newark, CA 94560
- The Chennai Club (2012-2019) 2299 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403
Chifa / Peruvian Chinese
- Peruchi (2014-2016) 755 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Shao Kao 烧烤 / Chinese Skewers 串
See Chowhound and SF Chronicle coverage. Many of these have Dongbei side dishes and soups.
- Alike Bbq (2015-2015) 1773 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587
- B.B.Q king (2012-null) 189 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066
- BBQ Alley (2016-2016) 6259 Jarvis Ave, Newark, CA 94560
- G G Skewers (2014-2018) 3625 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA 94536
- Smoky Man (2017-2019) 1310 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122
- Street Food (2012-2014) 150 South B St, San Mateo, CA 94401
- TLT BBQ (2015-2019) 4137 Bay St, Fremont, CA 94538
- TLT BBQ (2015-2016) 35 East 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
Malatang
- CDnight-Hot pot (2018-2018) 5131 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124
- Foodie Hall (2015-2018) 662 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Mala Formula (2016-2016) 6180 Jarvis Ave, Newark, CA 94560
- SF-MLT (2015-2018) 1820 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
Hot pot (unknown or non-specific region)
Please open a new thread if you have info on these places!
- Chili Boy (2016-2019) 505 East Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95112
- Guo (2017-2018) 228 Barber Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035
- Hotpot Factory (2017-2018) 366 8th St, Oakland, CA 94607
- Power Pot (2017-2018) 10495 South De Anza Blvd Ste C, Cupertino, CA 95014
- Shaolin Pot (2017-2019) 121 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030
- Tie Ge Restaurant (2018-2018) 6154 Bollinger Rd, San Jose, CA 95129
Unclear
Please open a new thread if you have info on these places!
- Fat Beast Dining (2016-2017) 3370 Livermore Outlets Dr, Livermore, CA 94551
- Good Fortune Chinese Restaurant (2018-2019) 39135 Cedar Blvd, Newark, CA 94560