King Yen

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4.4

( 8 reviews )

Grocery, Specialty Food, Delis $$

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2995 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, United States

+1 5108-451-286

Introducing King Yen Restaurant, a renowned Chinese eatery located in Berkeley, California. With a reputation for excellent food and top-notch service, King Yen is a beloved neighborhood treasure. Patrons rave about their must-try dishes such as the flavorful fried rice and comforting wonton soup. The fish dishes are also highly recommended and the portions are generous, often leaving diners with leftovers to enjoy later. For decades, King Yen has been a go-to destination for authentic Chinese cuisine, known for their tea-smoked duck and delectable pot-stickers. The menu offers a variety of prawn, meat, and vegetarian options that are consistently mouthwatering. Alongside the delicious food, guests can appreciate the attentive and capable service in an inviting atmosphere. Whether choosing to dine indoors or enjoy outdoor seating, King Yen is a reliable choice that leaves diners coming back for more.

Amenities and More

Takeaway
Accepts reservations
Credit cards
Fast service
Good for kids
High chairs
Vegetarian options
Comfort food
Quick bite
University students

Reviews

4.4/5

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Jason zhang

March 22, 2024

I ordered the sweet and sour fried fish. It is really really good. the sauce is incredible and the staff is professional and friendly.

Lei li

March 22, 2024

I have been going to King Yen for over 20 years, it is always a wonderful experience and upon leaving I look forward to the next time I go there. Everyone who works there is just as nice as are the owners who provide a personal touch to every visit or when you see them in the Elmwood area. If you have not eaten here, you should and if you have you know exactly what I mean and I know you are like me and will return soon. Thanks to everyone at King Yen for all they do to make it a great experience.

Lia

March 22, 2024

Excellent food and service! Fried rice and wonton soup are a must! Fish dishes are superb! Everything is large portion so you will have a left over. Strongly Recommend!

Yvonne thommes

March 22, 2024

One of the best Chinese spots in the East Bay, imo. Food here is excellent for lunch and dinner. Huge portions. Mouth watering tasty…. And the service here is better than most places. Attentive and diligent. We love this spot for outdoor dining at lunchtime and indoor dining at dinner. Either way it’s excellent every time we decide to go here. Highly recommend and will definitely be back. Cheers

Ian siegal

March 22, 2024

One of the best Chinese restaurants in the East Bay. This legendary restaurant in Elmwood serves delicious duck, pork, chicken, and vegetarian dishes. Large and reasonably priced dishes. Friendly and attentive staff. Indoor dining or take away.

Gene carl selnick

March 22, 2024

King Yen is our go-to place for decades of good Chinese food. While they do a strong take-out business, there's nothing like this food directly out of the wok. My personal favorite is their tea-smoked duck, served with feather light rolls. The pot-stickers are excellent. I've tried all their prawn dishes and all are good. The meat dishes are excellent and the noodles are great, the vegetables nicely seasoned and yummy--in short, reliable, and uniformly good. Service is pleasant and capable. The atmosphere is airy, quiet enough to enjoy your company. There's always food to take home (barring certain relatives as dining companions.) Take-out is equally reliable, and actually cooked there! A neighborhood treasure. The next generation is dining here as well.

Erin roeck

March 22, 2024

Best pot stickers in the neighborhood! I'd like to add that the green beans, eggplant and the tofu special are all stand out dishes. Generally, the quality is very very good, some of the best around. We love coming to King Yen, it's very underrated for how outstanding the food is!!!

Mariaelana casillas

March 22, 2024

We stopped in for appetizers and ended up enjoying multiple plates of food that were amazing. The server said that the food is not cooked until an order is received. So, it may take a few minutes longer to get the food, however, the flavors are worth it.