Sun Wong Kee

This is one of the best places to go to for Take-​Out chinese food and it’s practically cheap compared to the other chinese food places. I have been here a few times and they have always been fast at getting me my order. It’s easy to order: walk up point at what you want, tell them how much you want and your off to the cashier while he/​she helps the next person. My go to order is BBQ pork, pork fried rice, chow fun, and roasted duck.
They are also one of the few places that will still wrap the meat you ordered in butcher paper.
Watch the area it is pretty dismal and decrepit. Makes sense why they operate with in the daylight hours of 9 – 4:30 M-​Sat and Sun 9 – 4:30 closed Wednesday. I think they close earlier on Sunday’s I showed up at 4pm and the outside gates were locked. Also watch out for the lunchtime rush those people downtown can turn those 3 – 5 minute lines to 15+ mins wait.

I used to go here as a child. My mother’s buddhist temple is so close (which was why we went on Sundays) and the Farmer’s Market was a block away (which was why we went on Saturdays).
I’m so conflicted because 20 years ago, this place was seriously cracka-​lacking! The hustle and bustle of customers, food coming in and out was proof that this place was popular. But when my sister and I went in the other weekend (for the Farmer’s Market) the place now is a dilapidated memory of the brand new place it used to be. The outside looks worn down and on the inside it matches. They seem to only keep the food part of the place operational and unfortunately, the quality wasn’t as expected or up to former standards.

Been here since I was a kid. The Chinese food here is the best kept secret in town, even though its been here forever. If you want great roast duck, pig, or fried rice/​chow mein for cheap and good quality, must try.

Way overdo review because my parents have taken me here since I was a little child. So it was my first stop here when I visited back home. This place is run by a Chinese man, who is a human calculator. Don’t be freaked out when he starts ringing up your food.
The take out hot Chinese food is authentic and cooked by a Chinese women plus it’s always fresh and delicious. It’s also really cheap to buy a big tray of chow mein and fried rice that can feed a big family. The Bbq pork is always so good and tender. The roasted pork is good with its crispy skin, the fried rice is like no other, and my first time having cow stomach here (surprisingly good, tender and seasoned just right).

This is for the deli portion of Sun Wong Kee.
I’ve been going here since I was a child. I used to love watching them hack away at the meat on this wooden chopping board and I remember wondering how they are able to do that with the chopping board looking almost like a wooden bowl because of so much use.
They have the best roast duck I’ve ever had. It has the most delicately crispy skin you will ever have. It’s not such a secret anymore because I’ve had to pre-​order my roast duck! $ 9 something for half and $ 18 something for a whole roast duck.
I honestly don’t know how they are staying afloat with an empty grocery but if it’s because of their deli then they are obviously doing something right.

This place is basically a counter located at the left side of the store. The women weigh up your items and chop your meats and off you go to the cashier to pay. It’s solely a take-​out establishment.
I tried the BBQ pork which was absolutely delicious, pork chow fun (one of my favorites), and pork chow mein. Everything tastes authentic and is not greasy; the seasonings are perfectly balanced. I also got some of the pork stomach which was surprisingly good (although they should put a little bit of the broth into the container so that the good flavor stays with the meat). They had fried chicken that smelled like garlic chicken (only drumsticks were available; I did not sample this but my friend said it was really good).
I will return soon for more of the BBQ pork and also to sample the roast duck, roast quail, and egg rolls.

This is good food for cheap. I can get full for less than five dollars! I came every as often as I could during high school lunch. I always got the chow fun and bbq pork. I still make the occasional trip across town just to eat here. Customer service has always been great. The cashier is also pretty impressive, just pay attention to when he rings you up.
They also do party trays and I do order the party trays here vs. somewhere else.

The chow mein, BBQ Pork and fried chicken is soooo good and cheap. The chow mein I sometimes order for parties. I’d recommend it!

They say it’s the best chow mien in town!
Well… I can’t say Stockton has a lot to offer. But for quick and cheap on the go, I’ll definitely come back here!!!
Low prices for large amounts of food.
Believe it.

The best BBQ pork in town. Not the greatest location and I wouldn’t go after dark. I’m pretty sure they’re closed by 5pm anyway. They serve their menu by the pound and you can get party trays as well.

Best BBQ pork in the city. Best I ever had period. But it wasn’t as flavorfull this time. My first time back in about 18 months. The prices have gone up a bit too. The meat it self is still HELLA tender and there isn’t really any fat on it at all. The great flavor just isn’t there like it used to be. It won’t stop me from coming back, but it isn’t the 5 stars like it used to be.

The best Chow Mein and Fried Rice and Chinese BBQ pork in town. Minus all the dam crackheads outside hanging out on the corners.

This store is a staple to the southside/​downtown Stockton community. It’s locates on the grounds of the historic Littlw Manila site and hasn’t changed since I was a young one. As far as I know, this the only store around where folks can purchase groceries, cooked food and products from Asia. This isn’t exactly the spot for a sit down meal, but all the food available to goons amazing! The food is most definitely quality. If you’re looking for lunch or dinner than you can enjoy at home with friends and or family, Sun Wong Kee most definitely hits the spot. And right next door is the historic Emerald’s restaurant.

This is one of those places that is only known about through word of mouth because it is in an odd location behind… another building. :P
This place has the most authentic Chinese food I’ve ever tasted. It’s delicious.
Even though they said they were going out of business, they lied. LOL
I think they must have changed their minds because they are still around and I am glad of it.
The egg rolls here are unlike any other egg rolls I’ve ever had. They have an extremely thick batter with spiced pork inside. I’d say it was their signature. The chow mein and chow fun and duck are just to die for.
Pros: Food
Cons: Location is not in the best neighborhood.

Sun Wong Kee is definitely one of those places I remember as a child. My parents would often come here to order their party platters or any of their other dishes to go. Everything was always yummy and I am glad it still exists today.
I heard the business may be going out of business soon due to not being able to keep up with the rent and such & I’ll be truly sadden if it does. I think it’s one of the most authentic Chinese food places that dont feel like a Panda Express & I am always satisfied going here.
Don’t be scared of the neighborhood. Lock your doors and you should be fine.

when i was a child in the late 80’s and early 90’s, i used to help my grandparents sell vegetables at the farmers market every saturday morning (glad to say that its still open-​although my grandparents have long retired since). it was a time when the economy was good and the atmosphere more cheerful. maybe due to my innocence at the time. i enjoyed helping my grandparents, but most of all anticipated on going to sun wong kee grocery before we had packed up to leave. the food there are inexpensive. an xl box of chow mein/​fried rice will only run you about $ 6 – 7 each compared to other places. the one thing i love about the chinese food cooked here is that its less greasy than anywhere else.
since those yrs, i still manage to make stops there every once in a while. the food are still great and prepared by the same ppl for ages. early saturdays 10a are your best bet. although its not set in a great neighborhood the food will do all the talking since this is what we’re here for. sorry no dine in… only carry outs.
ps
for humor, watch the cashier as he tallies all your items fast and accurately in his head w/​out using his cash register