Wei’s Chinese Restaurant

Food is excellent, always fast, very authentic, highly recommend this place!

Mongolian beef, Tofu with bean curd, Fish fillet in black bean sauce are all winners. Ask for brown pepper and you can add jalepenos in the dishes.

I think I found a best Chinese restaurant in OC. I went to have some Chinese lunch with my colleagues and we found more than what we bargained for. The food was so good! Fish fillet in black bean sauce was so delicious. And the service was really great. The lady owner was so sweet!
One of my colleague asked for some jalapeño and the owner also brought a stir fried vegetable dish on the house. And don’t forget to ask for the home-​made red chill sauce. It’s extraordinary!
This is our regular happy lunch spot for us now!

i am writing this at the restaurant as wespeak. magnicient food, make sure to order the sauteed string beans. the honey walnut shrimp is probably the best ive had. better than most places ive tried. they are famous for their noodles with fresh fish over the top. the flavoring is more of a vinegar taste. overall, definitely a place to go and parking is easy

I don’t eat out at many Chinese restaurants because I’d rather eat other types of cuisine. BUT. I must say that out of the four dishes we had, I chose two. the sautéed string beans and the honey walnut shrimp. I haven’t had honey walnut shrimp in a long time, just because let’s be honest… it’s not healthy. haha. but I love it so much and I haven’t had a good one in a while. this place really nailed it and even better than most places I’ve had in San Francisco. so satisfied and fulfilled my craving. the sautéed string beans have a distinct flavoring that really brings out the cuisine. they are also famous for the fresh fish over noodles. I thought that was a bit weird until I had it, then I was amazed. the flavoring is more so a vinegar flavoring and it was a unique flavor. definitely worth a try! the fourth dish is a tofu with intestine. I mean, I’m not a fan of tofu and I’m terrified of intestine. so, I didn’t try this dish. my grandma and aunt enjoyed it. overall for 3 people, four dishes was more than enough. my stomach feels like it’ll probably explode haha. I would definitely come back, place is family owned, really chill. Peking is in a large complex. you won’t be disappointed!

This is my all time favorite Chinese family style restaurant. The plate is less salty and less oily than other Chinese restaurants which is worth the price in my opinion. The staff have all been working there since I can remember for the past 20 years. Very friendly, personable, food comes out fast and delicious! Strongly recommend the chicken noodle soup or all of the noodle soups for that matter! Curry shrimp, walnut shrimp, sizzling rice soup, chow mein, Kung pao chicken, green beans, all so yummy!
**Too bad they’re in a slow plaza. I think they’re under recognized due to their location. Don’t be discouraged if the restaurant is not full! The meal is worth it.

My favorite Chinese food. We eat here regularly sometimes once a week, but at least 3 times a month. My favorite is the Kung Pao Shrimp and Sichuan eggplant. The flavor is delicious.
My husband’s favorite is the Kung Pao Chicken and My kids the Shrimp Chow Mein.

Ordered shrimp with garlic bean sauce and noodles and kung pao chicken. Just as good as it was 27 years ago. Friendly staff. Great food

Had a terrible experience here. I ordered the kung pao chicken and some of the pieces of chicken tasted like they were starting to go bad, like they had been left out on the counter too long before cooking.
When we brought it up to the waiter and who I am assuming is his wife (the cashier) they were very defensive and said that it was just the vinegar taste. Not all the pieces tasted bad, so it obviously wasn’t the sauce or vinegar! They didn’t even offer to remake it until one of us brought it up. It was also entirely empty, I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Came here for the first time today… had been wanting to try it for about a year.
Had the combination chow mein and kung pao shrimp to go. Both dishes were «tasty» but the portions were a bit small for 25 dollars and change. I was shocked…
Overall, I will come back here again, but now I know that the price is a bit high for what you take home with you.
Come here for traditional Chinese food that is a bit better than most in OC.

This place deserves review not always compared to the old restaurant in the 90s because what it is now is GREAT! The wait staff is warm and homey, though the layout of the restaurant may be outdated.
This place has become a MUST TRY for spicy eaters IMO. They make their own pepper blend, and use their own locally grown peppers, and it is delicious! BUT it’s kind of a «secret menu» option unless you convince them you can handle the heat; the usual spicy level is toned down for the average taste-​buds. They even gave us a whole marinated pepper to sample.
The beef filet is tasty and worth ordering: tender, juicy and meaty.
And no I don’t work here, but I wish I did so I can eat the beef filet everyday!

Been coming here regularly for family dinners or gatherings when the original owners managed the restaurant in the 90s. Since the owner sold the restaurant (still keeping the restaurant name), the flavors haven’t been the same. It’s about a decade before we tried the restaurant again this year. We wanted to see how the flavors have changed or not… we heard that the original owner occasionally would help out here and there.
Upon entering, we saw familiar faces. The original staff still worked there, so that’s a good sign that they could sustain. There weren’t too many people in the restaurant, which got us concerned again. Then looking at the menu, we knew why… while retaining most original signature dish and creating some other ones, the menu was eclectic and more importantly, the prices were on the high side. Listening to the waiter interacting with other diners, it sounded like there were many regulars and different menus to serve Chinese and American palates.
We ordered the usual stuff:
— SAUTÉED SHRIMP (清炒蝦 $ 13.95) — peeled shrimp sautéed with green onions, definitely pricey for a small plate, but the flavor remained the same deliciousness.
— STEWED PORK LEG (冬菜蹄膀 $ 13.95) — looked the same, but didn’t taste the same… felt like it was cooked, frozen, and then reheated… the meat lost the tenderness and juiciness
— FISH FILLET AND NOODLES WITH SPICY BEAN SAUCE (豆瓣魚片相麵 $ 14.95) — slightly new choice for us as we usually get the whole fish instead of the fillet. We had a smaller party so couldn’t finish a whole fish and ordered the fillet per waiter’s suggestion. Taste slightly different too, but this dish is still a good dish, especially with rice.
If you want cheap Chinese food, definitely go elsewhere. Although slightly different from the original flavors, the food is good with high menu pricing (3.5 stars downgrade to 3 stars). On the other hand, they do serve complimentary soup of the day and almond tofu for dessert. Probably won’t come back often though.

This is a great Chinese restaurant, definitely one of the best in the area. It used to be even better many years ago when the famous Chef Wei himself was still cooking, but the new owners are still serving delicious dishes using the same recipes from Chef Wei. The main waiter at the restaurant is very friendly and has been working there for more than 20 years. I live pretty far away from this location but I always stop by when I’m in the area (it’s pretty close to South Coast Plaza and Disneyland). Some favorite dishes include the kung pao chicken (seriously the most amazing version I’ve ever had), hot and sour soup, meatballs, sautéed shrimp and egg, the homemade tofu dish (Ok so I can’t really remember the name but I do remember how awesome it was), and sautéed bitter melon and pork. The almond tofu that comes as a complimentary dessert is very refreshing. A must-​try.

Came here for dinner ordered wonton, curry chicken and beef lo main. You think the white rice came worth our meal but nope we paid a dollar! Not sure the food was fresh. Won’t be back.

I came in here today to get something to go. I had just been to the dentist and wanted something soft. I looked at the menu and I asked for chicken and steamed rice. The lady at the counter said they don’t have that. What? Are you out? She said no, they don’t sell those items together. What? I said thank you and left.

I’ve been coming here since I was a kid and have loved it ever since. Yes the ownership had changed a couple times and the food isn’t the same as when I was a kid, but it’s still great food that I haven’t been able to find at other Chinese restaurants in the areas I’ve been (Bay Area, NY, Chicago).
Their prices aren’t the best value for a Chinese restaurant but the quality is still pretty much worth it. My favorite dishes there are (I don’t actually know the English names so I’m including descriptions):
— Sautéed shrimp with green onions
— Stewed pork belly, lions head, chicken feet on a bed of spinach
— Spicy fish fillets and noodles in black bean sauce
— Kung pao chicken
— Corn and chicken soup
— Pig’s intestine and blood in hot pot
I’m sure they have some other fantastic dishes I just can’t recall them all. Must try though if you’re looking authentic fabulous food.

Wei’s Wor Wonton soup is the best around. We have tried many of the local restaurants, some much more expensive, but always come back to Wei’s. Every week or two I come in for a quick lunch, usually Chinese curry chicken with bell pepper with delicious rice and tea, for $ 7.00. It’s great, and there is enough that I usually take half of the entrée and rice home! After a few days without, withdrawal symptoms begin.
Charlie, our usual waiter, has been there for many years, and he always greets us with a very pleasant smile and recommendations. He even suggested the Szechuan Eggplant, which was a huge hit with me and my vegetarian daughter. My wife won’t eat eggplant because of the texture, so we don’t get this as often as I would like. The honey walnut shrimp is wonderful too.
The décor is a little funky, but for me that only adds to the appeal. The background music is played on Chinese instruments, and I must admit that it always makes me smile when that music includes traditional Christian hymns with Chinese flair. That is an unexpected element, seeming to be mixed with other music at random. Nice. There is original art on the walls, by Liang Pei Feng, and we always ask for a table where we can see our favorite pieces.
Some of the reviewers seem to misunderstand the restaurant hours; they are NOT closed all the time. Wei’s is only closed on Mondays. They are open on all holidays, unless they fall on a Monday. However, they run a split shift, and close at 2pm after lunch so the staff can rest and be ready to reopen for dinner. The hours are clearly posted, but even though I have sometimes arrived late, I asked if it would be okay to finish a few minutes after 2pm and there was no problem. For anyone who wants to linger, the solution is simple: just arrive so you can leave by closing time. They don’t close to be mean to you. Really.
I usually don’t write reviews, but wanted to share my opinion after learning that some negative reviews on Unilocal were hurting business. That is really unfortunate, because Wei’s still delivers delicious food. The prices are reasonable, and the lunch specials are a tremendous value. Just remember that it’s not Denny’s, and they are not open ²⁴⁄₇. Hope you enjoy.

This local mom-​pop shop has been a local gem for years. Based on some of the bit more negative reviews, seems a bit outdated. Come support your local business and give this place a try. The restaurant seems to be getting bashed on since they changed ownership several years ago, even though most of the front/​back staffs are still the same people.
Wei’s not only cater out Szechwan style cuisine but also offer some authentic Taiwanese goodies as well. They have great lunch specials that are more than enough for you and your friends/​family to share. The restaurant seems to be a quiet most of the time, which is a great spot to talk business or simply catch up with some friends.
+ Rolled Pancakes w/​Braised Beef: Looks more like a Chinese burrito to me. It was so yummy! It’s a must try. The flavor is not so bland or salty, everything is well balanced out.
+ Three Flavored Sizzling Rice Soup: Is the thing to get if you want to entertain your guest, they serve you a big bowl of soup and the soup «sizzles» when they pour in the big plate of crispy rice. And, the portions are quite generous.
+ Peking Style Pork Chop: Is so goooood with rice, I love eating this sweet and savory pork chop dish. [Either get this or Pork Chop w/​Salt & Pepper]
+ House Special Shrimp: The BF’s favorite, he always has to order this whenever we dine here. According to him it’s very addictive and super flavorful.
+ Black Pepper Beef: Generous mound of filet mignon with a delicious meat-​y sauce that’s also mixed with black pepper. [We like to take the left over home and finish it off with some noodles.
+ Eggplant Szechwan Style (I love eggplant!!!): This super savory dish will have you asking for a second serving of rice [And, that means a lot since I’m a weird Asian that doesn’t even really like rice in the first place]
+ Honey Walnut Shrimp [My friend can kill off an whole order by herself… haha]: Wei’s uses big jumbo shrimp which makes each bite extra scrumptious. I like to hog all the caramelized walnut…
+***If you have a special occasion and would like to go all out, they also have house specialty items that you need to call in a day in advanced to order. Their Lobster dishes are bomb dot com, I like the Fresh Lobster w/​Salt & Pepper, but they also have Fresh Lobster w/​Ginger and Scallion.
But, if you don’t feel like being adventurous for your first visit, I suppose you can order the «usual» Americanized Chinese food such as the Kung Pa Beef/​Chicken/​Shrimp (I prefer shrimp), Orange Peel Chicken, or their Mu Shu Pork/​Beef/​Veggie are all good dishes to order.
Support your local business and come eat here. Sucks to see this business suffering just because of some old bad reviews.

I’ve been coming here for at least 10 years and it is nice to see the same faces working there. I have never been disappointed in the food and our server this time was exceptionally friendly. She noticed that my friend didn’t want any Hot and Sour Soup because of the meat, and she went on to make suggestions for vegetarian dishes, and other dishes that could also be made without meat. My friend decided on the Red Bean something, and really loved it. It was like a spicy tofu. Even my carnivorous dad thought it was great and would order it again.
I am obsessed with the soup here and sometimes I just get a container of it to-​go. Some of my other favorites include the Chicken Chow-​Mein, Broccoli Beef, and Mu-​Shu Pork. All of the food tastes fresh and very flavorful to me, as well as authentic. It comes out rather quickly and you receive tea and white or brown rice with your meal. The dishes are meant to be shared. As for the atmosphere, it is very simple with minimal decorations and has not been updated as long as I’ve been coming here. Don’t come for the atmosphere, come for the food. This is my favorite Chinese food spot.

For some reason I remember this place being raved about a few years past. Many friends regarded it as one of the best Chinese/​Taiwanese places around.
But I guess a lot of changes have happened since then, as the food no longer tastes anywhere near that level anymore. It was more like a slightly upgraded version of Panda Express, not really having any interesting flavors and tasting mostly Americanized. It kind of tasted like they just abused the crap out of the sour and sweet flavors and made everything taste the same.
Luckily the Kawaii bakery around the corner still has good food, so a hop over there made up for this poor choice.