Chef Chao – Chinese
Chef Chao invites diners into a vibrant space where the rhythmic clatter of the kitchen and the aroma of savory spices set the stage for a feast of hand-crafted favorites. Golden-hued tempura eggplant and crispy wings arrive alongside delicate, house-made pot stickers, each bite offering a satisfying crunch that gives way to rich, traditional flavors. Whether sharing a plate of honey-glazed barbecued pork or diving into the fiery depth of spicy wontons, the experience is one of communal warmth and culinary artistry.
343, Rheem Boulevard, Moraga, CA, 94556 +19256310284 https://www.chefchaorestaurant.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, low-sodium, plant-based, paleo, whole30, high-fiber, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, anti-inflammatory, renal, tlc, alkaline, lectin-free, slow-carb, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Fried Wontons - $11.5: Fifteen crispy wonton chips gently fried in light oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Bean Fries - $13.5: Served with mustard wasabi cream dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Wings - $15: Eight skinless crispy marinated chicken wings Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Eggplant - $14.5: Fresh bread-fried oriental eggplant with ginger sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Wontons - $14.5: Steamed wontons bathed in garlic and chili sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pot Stickers (Homemade) - $15.95: 6 pieces of pork dumplings prepared daily Available at: dinner, lunch
- Foil Wrapped Chicken - $14.5: 8 pieces of teriyaki chicken wrapped in foil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Spring Rolls (Homemade) - 2 Pieces - $5.95: Crispy vegetable rolls served with sweet & sour sauce and hot mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Spring Rolls (Homemade) - 4 Pieces - $11.5: Crispy vegetable rolls served with sweet & sour sauce and hot mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbecued Pork Slices - $15.95: Juicy honey roasted pork slices Dietary tags: Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Prawns - 4 Pieces - $11.5: Golden brown deep fried prawns Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Prawns - 6 Pieces - $15.5: Golden brown deep fried prawns Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Dumplings - 4 Pieces - $7.95: Crispy dumplings filled with imitation crab meat and cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Dumplings - 8 Pieces - $15.5: Crispy dumplings filled with imitation crab meat and cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Assorted Appetizers - $16.5: For two. Combination of fried prawns, egg rolls, and fried wontons Available at: dinner, lunch
- Four Season Platter - $17.5: For two. Fried prawns, eggplant slices, egg rolls and crab dumplings Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Wonton Soup (Small) - $12.25: Homemade wontons, shrimp, and pea pods in chicken broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sizzling Rice Soup (Small) - $12.25: Shrimp, chicken, water chestnuts, pea pods and crisp rice patties Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Drop Soup (Small) - $12.25: Vegetarian soup with celery, mushrooms, and peas with egg white Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Sour Soup (Small) - $12.25: Shrimp, shredded pork, bamboo shoots and egg drops in peppery stock Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wor Wonton Soup (Small) - $12.95: BBQ pork, shrimp, chicken and wontons in chicken stock Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Chinese Chicken Salad - $15.95: Crispy chicken, fresh greens with sesame lemon dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Walnut Salad - $17.95: Crispy shrimp and greens in sesame cream dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marco Polo Pasta Salad - $16.95: Crispy chicken, egg noodles on fresh greens with spicy dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken
- General Tsou's Chicken - $16.95: Tenderized chicken stir-fried in garlic spices Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cashew Chicken - $16.95: Tender chicken pieces with fresh vegetables and toasted cashews Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Chicken - $16.95: Lightly battered chicken covered with a fine lemon sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Famous Crispy Duck - $25.95: Half marinated duck served with steamed buns Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Sweet & Sour Prawns - $19.95: Plump prawns covered with sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Walnut Prawns - $19.95: Tiger prawns and honey roasted walnuts with creamy sesame sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Orange Fish Filet - $18.95: Tilapia filet golden breaded with honey and tangerine sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetables
- Assorted Vegetables - $15.95: Mushrooms, snow peas, broccoli, baby corn, celery and greens in white gravy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechwan Eggplant - $15.95: Sautéed Asian eggplant braised in garlic-ginger and chili sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stewed Organic Tofu - $15.95: Prime organic tofu mixed with vegetables in rich brown sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles & Fried Rice
- Vegetarian Chow Mein - $14.95: Stir-fried wheat noodles with vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp or Combo Chow Mein - $15.5: Stir-fried wheat noodles with shrimp or mixed meats Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hong Kong Chow Mein - $17.95: Crispy pan fried wheat noodles with shrimp, chicken, BBQ pork and greens Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yan Chow Fried Rice - $17.95: With shrimp, BBQ pork, chicken and vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Flaming Glazed Bananas - $14.5: Glazed bananas served flaming Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Soda Can - $2.5: Assorted canned soda
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