Hong Kong Chef Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Hong Kong Chef, a Cantonese restaurant located in San Leandro, CA, known for its accommodating service and high-quality food. With a variety of options for vegetarians and a casual, comfortable atmosphere, Hong Kong Chef offers dishes like Stone Pot Rock Cod, Beef Stew, and Lobster E-Fu Noodles. Customers rave about the generous portions and attentive service provided by the friendly staff. Despite the absence of dim sum, the menu focuses on traditional Cantonese cuisine, featuring favorites like Fried Calamari, Salt and Pepper Tofu, and Clay Pot Pork with Eggplant. The restaurant also offers catering and happy hour options, making it a great choice for groups and special occasions. Don't miss out on the opportunity to indulge in delicious Cantonese flavors at Hong Kong Chef.
/ Appetizers
Honey Glazed BBQ Pork
Tender slices of honey-glazed barbecue pork, garnished with fresh parsley.
Fried Chinese Donut
Crispy, golden-brown fried dough sticks with a light, airy texture.
Vegetable Egg Rolls ()
Crispy, deep-fried rolls filled with a savory mix of vegetables, typically including cabbage, carrots, and onions. Served as a set of four.
Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings ()
Spicy.
Salt & Pepper Flounder Cubes
Spicy.
Salt & Pepper Tofu Cubes
Spicy.
Salt & Pepper Pumpkin Cubes
Spicy.
Salt & Pepper Soft Shell Crab
Spicy.
Salt & Pepper Calamari
Spicy.
Deep Fried Pumpkin W/ Salty Egg Yolk
Crispy deep-fried pumpkin pieces coated with savory salted egg yolk.
. Pot Stickers ()
Pan-fried dumplings filled with ground pork and a mix of vegetables, wrapped in a thin dough.
Smacked Cucumbers W/ Black Fungus & Garlic
Smacked cucumbers with black fungus and garlic feature lightly crushed cucumbers, thinly sliced black fungus, and minced garlic, typically dressed in a light vinegar and sesame oil sauce.
Spicy Chicken
Spicy.
Marinated Tofu
Marinated tofu squares infused with a savory blend of spices, garnished with fresh parsley.
Macao Style Imitation Shark Fin Soup
Imitation shark fin soup, inspired by Macao street food, typically includes a savory broth and select seasonings to mimic traditional shark fin soup flavors.
Appetizer Platter
Salt & Pepper Fish Fillet. Salt & Pepper Calamari. Tempura Green Beans. Crispy Shrimp Chips.
. () Mandarin Spicy Chicken Wings (pc
Ten pieces of chicken wings, dry-fried and tossed with a spicy mandarin sauce.
House Combo Wonton Soup
Seasoned broth with shrimp and pork wontons, typically includes a mix of vegetables and slices of roast pork.
Hot & Sour Soup
Spicy.
Clams W/ Bitter Melon & Tofu Soup
Clams, bitter melon, and tofu in a clear, savory broth, drawing on traditional Chinese flavors.
. Mustard Greens Tofu W/ Salted Pork Bone Soup
Mustard greens and soft tofu simmered with salted pork bone, creating a comforting soup with a savory depth.
Minced Chicken Cream Corn Soup
Creamy corn soup with minced chicken, featuring tender chicken pieces and sweet corn in a smooth, savory broth.
Seafood & Tofu Soup
Fish fillet, shrimp, scallop, squid, and soft tofu in a savory broth, often enhanced with egg whites.
Dried Scallops W/ Golden Mushroom Soup
Dried scallops and golden mushrooms in a thick broth, typically includes a blend of savory chicken stock.
West Lake Beef Soup
Minced beef, cilantro, and egg white combined in a savory broth, often accompanied by mushrooms.
Crab Meat & Fish Maw Soup
Crab meat and fish maw soup combines tender crab meat and gelatinous fish maw in a savory broth, typically enhanced with egg whites.
Soup
Signature Dishes
Steamed Chicken W/ Scallions
This item can be delivered by bike.
Peking Duck
This item can be delivered by bike.
Crispy Roasted Duck
This item can be delivered by bike.
Dried Scallops W/ Fried Tofu In Black Truffle Sauce
This item can be delivered by bike.
/ Rock Cod Filet W/ Cream Corn Sauce / Sweet & Sour Rock Cod Fillet
This item can be delivered by bike.
Crispy Pork Knuckle
This item can be delivered by bike.
Honey Walnut Shrimp
This item can be delivered by bike.
Beef Short Ribs W/ Sweet Pepper Sauce
This item can be delivered by bike.
Beef Cubes & Scallops W/ Teriyaki Sauce
This item can be delivered by bike.
Steamed Salty Fish & Minced Pork / Steamed Salty Egg & Minced Pork
This item can be delivered by bike.
Dried Scallops & Minced Pork In Steamed Egg / Clams In Steamed Egg
This item can be delivered by bike.
Steamed Sliced Fish & Tofu With Hot Pepper
Spicy. This item can be delivered by bike.
Salt & Pepper Shrimp W/ Preserved Vegetable Peanuts
This item can be delivered by bike.
/ Stir Fry Pork / Beef Bitter Melon W/ Preserved Veggies
This item can be delivered by bike.
Chinese Broccoli W/ Preserved Meat
This item can be delivered by bike.
Dry - Fried Green Beans W/ Minced Chicken
Spicy. This item can be delivered by bike.
Basil Clams
This item can be delivered by bike.
Spicy Clams In Scallions Wine Sauce
Spicy. This item can be delivered by bike.
Sauteed Tender Greens / Tender Greens In Broth
This item can be delivered by bike.
Stir Fry Black Fungus & Snow Beans &Fish Cake
This item can be delivered by bike.
Stir Fry Beef Bitter Melon W/ Preserved Vegetable
This item can be delivered by bike.
Egg Tofu W/ Mixed Mushrooms Over Pea Leaf
This item can be delivered by bike.
Fish Cake W/ Vegetable In Broth
This item can be delivered by bike.
Stir Fry Crab Meat W/ Egg White
This item can be delivered by bike.
Peking Style Pompano On Iron Platter
This item can be delivered by bike.
Corvina Fish W/ Braised Tomato
This item can be delivered by bike.
/ Tender Beef Or Fish Slice In Spicy Soup
Spicy.
Frog In Spicy Soup
Spicy.
/ Sweet & Sour Pork Or Chicken W/ Pineapple
This item can be delivered by bike.
Lemon Chicken
This item can be delivered by bike.
Peking Style Baked Pork Chops
This item can be delivered by bike.
Salt & Pepper Pork Chops
This item can be delivered by bike.
Lemon Grass Pork Chops
This item can be delivered by bike.
/ Spicy Sesame Chicken / Beef
Spicy. This item can be delivered by bike.
General Tso's Chicken
Spicy. This item can be delivered by bike.
/ Beef / Chicken Green Beans / Shrimps Green Beans
This item can be delivered by bike.
/ Chicken / Beef Broccoli / Shrimp Broccoli
This item can be delivered by bike.
/ Kung Pao Chicken / Beef / Kung Pao Shrimp
Spicy. This item can be delivered by bike.
/ Mongolian Beef / Chicken
Spicy. This item can be delivered by bike.
/ Curry Beef / Chicken
This item can be delivered by bike.
Mapo Tofu
Spicy. This item can be delivered by bike.
Braised Tofu
This item can be delivered by bike.
Sauteed Cumin Lamb / Sauteed Lamb W/ Scallion
This item can be delivered by bike.
Sauteed Frog W/ Ginger & Scallions
This item can be delivered by bike.
Sauteed Ranch Chicken W/ Jalapeno Pepper
Spicy. This item can be delivered by bike.
XO Sauteed Ja Lapel Pepper & Pork W/ XO Sauce
Spicy. This item can be delivered by bike.
Sliced Chicken Mixed Mushroom E-Fu Noodle In Black Truffle Sauce
Sliced chicken and mixed mushrooms are stir-fried with e-fu noodles, then coated in a rich black truffle sauce.
XO Seafood E-Fu Noodle W/ XO Sauce
Spicy.
Dried Scallops Mushroom E-Fu Noodle
E-fu noodles braised with dried scallops and mushrooms, offering a savory combination of seafood and earthy flavors.
Lobster E-Fu Noodle
E-fu noodles paired with lobster, offering a blend of seafood and smooth, slightly chewy noodles.
/ Sliced Chicken / Beef Soy Sauce Noodle / Shrimp Soy Sauce Noodle
Thin vermicelli noodles with choice of beef, chicken, or shrimp, tossed in rich soy sauce.
House Special Pan - Fried Noodle / House Special Pan - Fried Rice Noodle
House special with choice of pan-fried noodle or rice noodle.
Beef Pan - Fried Noodle W/ Tomato / Beef Pan - Fried Rice Noodle W/ Tomato
Sauteed beef and tomato combined with choice of classic noodle or rice noodle.
Hakka Pork Belly W/ Preserved Mustard Greens Over Pan Fried Rice Noodle
Pan-fried rice noodles topped with tender pork belly and preserved mustard greens, following Hakka tradition.
/ Singapore Style Vermicelli Or Chow Fun
Singapore-style vermicelli or chow fun, seasoned with curry flavors, stir-fried with shrimp, bell peppers, onions. Option for vermicelli or chow fun.
Stir Fry Vermicelli W/ Dried Scallops Bitter Melon & Egg White
Stir-fried vermicelli with dried scallops, bitter melon, and egg white, offering a blend of unique textures and subtle flavors.
Basil Seafood Rice Noodle
Stir-fried rice noodles with basil, typically includes a mix of seafood such as shrimp and scallops.
Sliced Chicken & Pickled Mustard Greens Rice Noodle
Sliced chicken and pickled mustard greens served over rice noodles, offering a balance of savory flavors and tender textures.
/ Beef Or Chicken Chow Fun / / Shrimp Or Seafood Chow Fun / House Special Chow Fun
Stir-fried wide rice noodles with choice of beef, chicken, shrimp, seafood, or a house special blend of proteins.
Signature Chow Fun In Gravy Style
Stir-fried flat rice noodles, typically includes a mix of meats and vegetables, coated in a savory gravy.
/ Beef Or Chicken Chow Fun In Gravy Style / / Shrimp Or Seafood Chow Fun In Gravy Style
Chow fun in silky egg gravy. Protein options include beef, chicken, shrimp, or seafood with wide rice noodles.
Seafood Tomato Over Rice In Stone Pot
Seafood and fresh tomatoes simmered in a savory sauce, served over rice in a heated stone pot.
Prawn & Scallops Fried Rice W/ Black Truffle Sauce
Stir-fried rice with prawns and scallops, typically includes black truffle sauce, offering a unique blend of flavors.
Chicken W/ Salty Fish Fried Rice
Savory fried rice with tender chicken pieces, salty fish, scrambled eggs, and chopped scallions.
Dried Scallops Egg White Fried Rice
Dried scallops and egg white are stir-fried with rice, typically including green onions for added flavor.
Chinese Preserved Meat W/ Taro Fried Rice
Fried rice featuring Chinese preserved meats and taro, offering a harmonious blend of savory flavors and a unique texture.
Scallops W/ Preserved Vegetable Fried Rice
Fried rice featuring tender scallops and preserved vegetables, typically includes egg and seasoned with soy sauce for a savory taste.
Preserved Olive W/ Minced Pork Fried Rice
Fried rice featuring preserved olive and minced pork, typically includes eggs and scallions.
// Chicken / Beef / BBQ Pork Fried Rice / / House Special / Shrimp Fried Rice
Choice of chicken, beef, BBQ pork, house special, or shrimp fried rice, each offering a unique blend of savory flavors.
Fu Kein Fried Rice
Fu Kein fried rice typically includes stir-fried rice with a savory mix of chicken, shrimp, scallops, and Chinese sausage, accompanied by diced vegetables like Chinese broccoli, carrots, and tomatoes, all brought together with egg.
Yang Zhou Fried Rice
Aromatic fried rice with scrambled eggs, diced vegetables, and bits of savory meats, stir-fried to a golden perfection.
Fried Sticky Rice W/ Preserved Meat
Stir-fried sticky rice featuring preserved meats, often including Chinese sausage, offering a savory and slightly sweet profile.
/ Curry Beef / Chicken Over Rice
Curry chicken or beef served over rice.
Tender Green Beef Over Rice
Tender beef and tender greens served atop a bed of steamed rice.
. Broccoli Beef Over Rice
Savory beef stir-fried with broccoli, served atop steamed rice, typically includes a hint of garlic in a rich brown sauce.
Rock Cod Filet W/ Cream Corn Over Rice
Rock cod filet served over rice, typically includes a creamy corn sauce.
Sweet & Sour Pork Over Rice
Tender pork pieces coated in a vibrant sweet and sour sauce, served atop a bed of steamed rice, typically accompanied by bell peppers and pineapple.
Beef Stew Over Rice
Tender beef stew served over steamed rice, typically includes a rich, savory sauce.
Dry - Fried String Beans W/ Minced Chicken Over Rice
Minced chicken and string beans, dry-fried and served atop fluffy rice.
White Rice
Steamed white rice, served as a simple and traditional accompaniment.
Fried Rice / Noodle / Vermicelli
Clay Pot
House Special Clay Pot
A medley of chicken, beef, shrimp, and scallops, typically accompanied by vegetables and tofu, cooked together in a savory sauce within a clay pot.
Beef Stew Clay Pot
Beef stewed with secret spices in a clay pot, typically includes aromatic herbs and vegetables to enhance the flavor.
Spicy Eggplants W/ Ground Meat Clay Pot
Spicy.
Diced Chicken W/Salty Fish Tofu Clay Pot
Diced chicken and tofu cooked with salty fish, served in a traditional clay pot.
Frog W/ Signature Sauce Clay Pot
Frog with signature sauce in a clay pot, typically includes mushrooms and Chinese sausage.
Frog & Clams Clay Pot
Frog and clams clay pot, typically includes a savory blend of frog legs and clams, slow-cooked with traditional Chinese seasonings.
Satay Oysters & Glass Vermicelli Clay Pot
Satay sauce and oysters paired with glass vermicelli, cooked together in a traditional clay pot.
Mixed Vegetable & Glass Vermicelli Clay Pot
A medley of mixed vegetables and glass vermicelli noodles, simmered together in a traditional clay pot.
Beef W/ Golden Mushroom Clay Pot
Tender beef and golden mushrooms cooked together in a traditional clay pot, offering a savory blend of flavors.
Rock Cod Filet In Stone Pot
Rock cod filet cooked in a traditional stone pot, typically includes a savory blend of vegetables and a seasoned sauce.
Stone Pot W/ Ox Tail In Red Wine Sauce
Tender oxtail simmered in rich red wine sauce with carrots and green bell peppers.
Shrimp Wonton Soup
Shrimp wontons served in a seasoned broth, typically includes vegetables.
Rice Noodle Rolls W/Beef Stew In Pot
Rice noodle rolls and beef stew in a pot, served with either noodle or rice noodle soup.
/ Beef Stew Noodle Soup / Rice Noodle Soup
Beef stew noodle soup / rice noodle soup: Tender beef stew, choice of traditional noodles or rice noodles in a savory broth.
/ Honey Glazed BBQ Pork Noodle Soup
Noodle soup served with honey glazed BBQ pork, typically accompanied by traditional Chinese seasonings and herbs.
/ Roasted Duck Noodle Soup / Rice Noodle
/ Wonton Noodle Soup
Homemade pork wontons served in a clear broth with egg noodles and bok choy.
Sampan Congee
Sampan congee typically includes a hearty mix of seafood and meats, often garnished with peanuts and scallions, served in a thick rice porridge.
Beef Congee
Chinese rice porridge simmered with tender beef, typically garnished with green onions.
Coriander Fish Filets Congee
Thick rice porridge combined with tender fish fillets, typically garnished with fresh coriander.
Dry Scallops Congee
Rice porridge simmered with dry scallops, offering a subtle seafood flavor.
Fish Filets Beef Congee
A thick rice porridge combining tender fish filets and beef, typically garnished with green onions.
Minced Beef Congee
Chinese rice porridge combined with minced beef, typically seasoned to enhance flavor.
Chicken Egg White Congee
Thick rice porridge combined with tender chicken and egg whites, often garnished with green onions.
Minced Pork W/ Century Egg Congee
Rice congee blended with minced pork and century egg, typically includes ginger and green onions.
Frog Congee
Chinese rice porridge simmered with tender frog pieces, typically garnished with green onions.
Ranch Chicken Congee
Ranch chicken congee is a thick rice porridge featuring ranch-style chicken, commonly garnished with green onions and ginger.