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: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, low-carb, pescatarian, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, heart-healthy, mediterranean, diabetic, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, weight-watchers, atkins, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Green Bean Fries - $13.5: Served with mustard wasabi cream dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Crispy Chicken Wings - $15: Eight skinless crispy marinated chicken wings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Tempura Eggplant - $14.5: Fresh bread-fried oriental eggplant with ginger sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Spicy Wontons - $14.5: Steamed wontons bathed in garlic and chili sauce Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pot Stickers (Homemade) - $15.95: 6 pieces of pork dumplings prepared daily Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Foil Wrapped Chicken - $14.5: 8 pieces of teriyaki chicken wrapped in foil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Fried Spring Rolls (Homemade) - 2 Pieces - $5.95: Crispy vegetable rolls served with sweet & sour sauce and hot mustard Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Fried Spring Rolls (Homemade) - 4 Pieces - $11.5: Crispy vegetable rolls served with sweet & sour sauce and hot mustard Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Barbecued Pork Slices - $15.95: Juicy honey roasted pork slices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Fried Prawns - 4 Pieces - $11.5: Golden brown deep fried prawns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fried Prawns - 6 Pieces - $15.5: Golden brown deep fried prawns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Cheese Dumplings - 4 Pieces - $7.95: Crispy dumplings filled with imitation crab meat and cheese Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cheese Dumplings - 8 Pieces - $15.5: Crispy dumplings filled with imitation crab meat and cheese Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Assorted Appetizers - $16.5: For two. Combination of fried prawns, egg rolls, and fried wontons Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Four Season Platter - $17.5: For two. Fried prawns, eggplant slices, egg rolls and crab dumplings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Soups
- Wonton Soup (Small) - $12.25: Homemade wontons, shrimp, and pea pods in chicken broth Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Sizzling Rice Soup (Small) - $12.25: Shrimp, chicken, water chestnuts, pea pods and crisp rice patties Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Egg Drop Soup (Small) - $12.25: Vegetarian soup with celery, mushrooms, and peas with egg white Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics
- Hot & Sour Soup (Small) - $12.25: Shrimp, shredded pork, bamboo shoots and egg drops in peppery stock Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Wor Wonton Soup (Small) - $12.95: BBQ pork, shrimp, chicken and wontons in chicken stock Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
Salads
- Chinese Chicken Salad - $15.95: Crispy chicken, fresh greens with sesame lemon dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Shrimp Walnut Salad - $17.95: Crispy shrimp and greens in sesame cream dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian
- Marco Polo Pasta Salad - $16.95: Crispy chicken, egg noodles on fresh greens with spicy dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Chicken
- General Tsou's Chicken - $16.95: Tenderized chicken stir-fried in garlic spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Cashew Chicken - $16.95: Tender chicken pieces with fresh vegetables and toasted cashews Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Lemon Chicken - $16.95: Lightly battered chicken covered with a fine lemon sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Famous Crispy Duck - $25.95: Half marinated duck served with steamed buns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Seafood
- Sweet & Sour Prawns - $19.95: Plump prawns covered with sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sesame Walnut Prawns - $19.95: Tiger prawns and honey roasted walnuts with creamy sesame sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian
- Honey Orange Fish Filet - $18.95: Tilapia filet golden breaded with honey and tangerine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Vegetables
- Assorted Vegetables - $15.95: Mushrooms, snow peas, broccoli, baby corn, celery and greens in white gravy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Szechwan Eggplant - $15.95: Sautéed Asian eggplant braised in garlic-ginger and chili sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Stewed Organic Tofu - $15.95: Prime organic tofu mixed with vegetables in rich brown sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
Noodles & Fried Rice
- Vegetarian Chow Mein - $14.95: Stir-fried wheat noodles with vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Shrimp or Combo Chow Mein - $15.5: Stir-fried wheat noodles with shrimp or mixed meats Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Hong Kong Chow Mein - $17.95: Crispy pan fried wheat noodles with shrimp, chicken, BBQ pork and greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Yan Chow Fried Rice - $17.95: With shrimp, BBQ pork, chicken and vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Desserts
- Flaming Glazed Bananas - $14.5: Glazed bananas served flaming Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Beverages
- Soda Can - $2.5: Assorted canned soda