Uncle Yu's at the Vineyard
Chinese restaurant · Livermore ·

Uncle Yu's at the Vineyard

Chinese restaurant · Livermore ·

Asian mains & wine pairings with Zen-like vibe & patio

attentive service
wine list
date night
upscale atmosphere
kung pao chicken
elegant decoration
outdoor patio
wagyu beef fried rice
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39 S Livermore Ave #125, Livermore, CA 94550 Get directions

$30–50

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Popular for lunch
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39 S Livermore Ave #125, Livermore, CA 94550 Get directions

+1 925 449 7000
uncleyusvineyard.com
@uncleyusatthevineyard

$30–50 · Menu

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•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Dinner reservations recommended
•Cozy
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Jan 19, 2026

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Uncle Yu's at the Vineyard - Review - Livermore - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"Old favorites are all over the menu at this Livermore Chinese spot, like spicy kung pao chicken, silky wonton soup, and flavorful tea-smoked duck. But you’ll also find updated dishes, like buttery lobster shumai, a fun and vibrant “pizzetta” of raw sliced salmon atop a crispy onion pancake, and warm goat cheese wontons that taste like a crab rangoon’s sophisticated older sister. This place lives up to the “vineyard” in its name with an excellent, lengthy wine list with bottles from around the world. We like the bright, lightly sweet albariño from Cellar 13, especially with anything spicy. The décor strikes a pleasant balance between elegant–think white tablecloths, stemware, and fresh flowers–and comfortable–with lots of booth seating and a bar with multiple TVs." - Gabi Moskowitz

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Uncle Yu's at the Vineyard

Matthew S.

Google
Very elegant decoration and the service was great. Food style is similar to P.F.Chang but with better presentation. The (Hong Kong style) beef chow fun is too oily for my taste. The egg plant dish and the sweet & sour spare rib are nicely made. Be aware that the portion is not as large as typical Chinese restaurant.

J K.

Google
I visited this restaurant recently and was impressed with the overall service experience. There was no wait, plenty of seating available, and the staff made me feel welcomed right away. The service was top notch—our server was friendly and attentive, though the check-ins were spaced a bit far apart. I ordered the Pad Thai and the Kung Pao Chicken. While both dishes were decent, I’ve had better versions at other restaurants, so the food didn’t stand out as much as the service did. Overall, a pleasant dining experience, especially if you value a smooth seating process and warm service.

Upen R.

Google
5 stars for the ambience and service. Great wines. Taste n eat. Welcoming staff. Shrimp over crab starter is amazing. Portion size is not great. Priced rite as well. Corn chicken soup is not the typical sweet corn soup. Wagyu beef fried rice has just the rite flavors. If you are looking for a place take your better half on a date in this area pick this one

Ngân S.

Google
Interesting place: Chinese food (do not expect it authentic), wine tasting, western-style decoration, use Korean-style chopsticks. Food was either under seasoning or over seasoning; I did not have any favorite here. The service was a charm. Look fancy for a date but not practical for foodies like me huhu 🥲🥲🥲

Sridhar G.

Google
This restaurant is an excellent choice for a date night, offering attentive service and delicious food. My only minor critique is that a few dishes didn't quite hit their full flavor pot

Justin

Google
Absolutely perfect experience. This is a must try for Livermore. I'd recommend going for more of the entree style dishes like the sea bass, and avoid family style pricing because the dish quality can drop (though it'll still be better than most restaurants.) Tonight I've had the har gau, sea bass, and salted carmel gelato, highly recommend all of these options. Perfect for large parties and date nights alike.

Heather M.

Google
An upscale environment and food experience. All the food we ordered was excellent. The Peking Duck Spring Rolls were exceptional. Are service was great and the environment was lively and sophisticated. Definitely a more “big city” feel. It did get a bit loud in the dining room which was fine for us but if it was a first date or someone had issues with hearing it might be a bit much. However we enjoyed vibrant Saturday night atmosphere.

Mizzo S.

Google
Very nice higher end restaurant. Dinning inside looked fancy and higher end. Outside patio was cool and a more relaxed atmosphere. Food was GOOD. Fancy Asian food and enough to share all around. The old fashioned drink was also really good. Not cheap but worth the cost.

Jeri K.

Yelp
Great Service, elegant ambiance. The food was very good, fresh and delicious. The lemon cake was delicious for my 70th birthday. Looking forward to visiting again.
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Ethel R.

Yelp
Celebration of the Year of the Horse An evening at Uncle Yu's At The Vineyard, Livermore, California (Dinner & Wine Pairing) Thank you, to the Production by Monique Zhang and Nick Liang Our Amazing Hostess: Leonor and her team Starters: Peking Mushrooms Blanc de Blanca - 1er Cru, Pierre Gimonnet, Cuis, Champagne, France NV Dinner: Three Treasures - Vegetable Tart - Stuffed Wild Prawn with Dungeness Crab Meat - Goat Cheese Wontons with Caramelized Apples/Pinenuts Loureiro, Niepoort "Docil". Vinyl Verdi, Portugal 2023 Poached Main Lobster, Alaskan King Crab & Hokkaido Sea Scallops Chardonnay, Kalon Cellars "Cuvée PR", Potter Valley 1998 Tea Smoked Duck Pinot Noir "Maresh Vineyard", Arterberry Maresh, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley 2018 Seared Medllions of Japanese A5 Wagyu New York Steak, Satsuma, Japan Cabernet Sauvignon, Steven Kent "The Premier", Livermore Valley 2017 Desert: Mixed Berry Flute Mixed berry gelato with a hint of lemon juice swirled and raspberry sauce You must stop in an have dinner with pairing. Nick with create for you and he also sings opera. The design of the place is so relaxing.
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Navin K.

Yelp
Excellent Chinese food in Livermore. Went back after a long time with family after watching "Annie" at the Bankhead Theater nearby. The ladies ordered colorful fruity drinks, and we ordered honey glazed calamari ($27) and crispy eggplant with hoisin ginger glaze ($21) as starters. The latter was a recommendation by our server, and he was spot on, as the eggplant was served piping hot and was superb. It was almost as good as the calamari (my favorite!). For our entrées we ordered tea-smoked duck ($33) with pancakes, BBQ Pork baby back ribs ($24), General Tso's chicken ($28), and Wagyu Chow Fun ($24) - these were all very good, but IMO the baby back ribs were a notch above the rest! Total bill was a little over $200 before tax and tip. Bathrooms were adequate. Deducted one star because they rushed us and cleared our plates before we were ready, even though there were plenty of tables and staff available.
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Megan H.

Yelp
First off the food was absolutely amazing! We stop by here whenever we can on our travels because there is nothing by else like it with such an epic wine list and incredible flavorful dishes. Also the staff is very kind and attentive. Second, I forgot my sunglasses in the bathroom and I thought I left them in the restaurant and the staff went above and beyond to help me find them. They were not found, as I concluded I think a guest took them from the bathroom in the 13 minutes I left them in there. Very unfortunate, but I wont forget how much everyone helped and appreciate them! Couldn't recommend this restaurant enough!
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Bryce S.

Yelp
Uncle Yu's, where Quality and Elegance meets with Tradition to deliver the Best Elevated Chinese Food! Located downtown, this Chinese Restaurant shows you why they are dominating in the area. You enter and are greeted by the hostess. The clean, modern, elegant Chinese restaurant couldn't be anymore inviting. I ordered the Chicken Chow Mein, simple, yet complex. Knowing a Chinese restaurant's worth is through their fried ice or Chow Mein. Welp, Uncle Yu's was the best I've ever had. The Chow Mein is perfectly cooked and coated in the wonderful Chow Mein glaze, but cleaner. The Chicken was huge, thin sliced, white, perfectly cooked, juicy chicken. Vegetables cooked, but with snap, wonderful. And for the Chow Mein Noodles, soft, yet have that bite, then melt in your mouth! This place is going to be a go to every time I visit my hometown!
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Susan N.

Yelp
Uncle use at the vineyard is an all-time favorite. Service is always stellar and the food is always hot and fresh. Our favorites are the eggplant appetizer, garlic noodles, honey walnut prawns, and Kung pow three combo. The drinks are always delicious so an absolute kudos to the bartender. We will forever be coming back. Keep up the great work!
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Professor A.

Yelp
I always enjoy going to Uncle Yu's. I'm not a big wine drinker but I guess this is a wine spot. The food is solid, standard American Chinese fare. The interior of the restaurant is very good too. What can I say, it's a good joint and fairly affordable but a step up from the normal Chinese-American restaurants.
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Sophia H.

Yelp
Our group had a reservation for 5 and were seated quickly. The inside is dark and moody, totally enjoyed the vibe. Our waiter was attentive and got our drinks and appetizers out quickly. He timed everything perfectly, and had our entrees come out after we enjoyed our apps. Our table ordered a dirty martini, spicy margarita and a lychee martini. The dirty martini was perfection, just the right amount of olive juice. The spicy margarita was well balanced and had just a hint of spice. The lychee martini was refreshing. For appetizers we ordered the potstickers, the crab meat cheese puffs and the specialty dumpling sampler. The potstickers were big and nicely filled, the crab and meat cheese puffs were their take on a crab Rangoon and the dumplings were sooo yummy. The only thing I wish is that there were some meat/veggie options as part of the dumpling sampler. Each dumpling contained some type of seafood and sadly one member of our party is allergic. For the mains we ordered the fried rice, chow mein, Mongolian beef, broccoli beef and a chicken dish. The meat dishes were flavorful and seasoned well. The wagyu steak was tender and soft just melts in your mouth. The chow mein was the star. The texture and flavor of the dish was spot on. I could have eaten the whole bowl myself. The miss of the night was the chicken fried rice. It was pretty bland and the prices of chicken had no seasoning. Overall we had a great dinner. The menu is large so we'll be coming back to try some other dishes.
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Aaron L.

Yelp
Food outstanding service was amazing. Never had to wait for anything. Loved all the dishes served. Decent prices for quality food.
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Emma O.

Yelp
Maybe I came on an off day, but the food didn't live up to the hype. Service and ambience were a 10/10. Staff was super friendly! And I mean genuinely friendly. From the hostesss to the servers, to the bar tenders, just outstanding service. And te place was spotless and beautiful with food came out quickly! However, that's just the trouble. The food. For me, it was quite bland, and just slightly below average. I asked for chili oil with my dish ( which I don't even remember as it was so bland) and even that couldn't breathe life into it. No one in my group raved about the food. Tbh not worth the price tag. Better and cheaper out there.

Cathy W.

Yelp
Wonderful food!!! Great service. Relaxing atmosphere . They have a very extensive menu with something for everyone!! The tomatoe beef was our favorite
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Tareq B.

Yelp
This is one of the best Chinese restaurants in East Bay. The quality of the food is excellent. The service can be slow sometimes when they get really busy. The interior is decorated very tastefully. The crispy eggplant appetizer is delicious . I ordered the combo Kung pow and found the sauce to be a bit salty and Runny. The broccoli beef was excellent .

Yen Y.

Yelp
Our first time in Livermore and first time at Uncke Yu's. and my reservation was outside seating but it was really cold. I asked the host Rae if we could be seated inside. She accommodated our request and were grateful coz I don't think we would have enjoyed the food if we were freezing. Thank you Rae!!! Service from Athena was exceptional! Very courteous and attentive. Thanks Athena We're not fans of Chinese food coz they usually are very greasy but not what we ate here. We had the crab fried rice and Mongolian beef and both were delicious! The dessert hazelnut torta was okay. Wished they had some Chinese inspired dessert. I had Yultini and Mango Cosmo. Both good but I love the Yultini. The restaurant is very nice. Love their decor. I just don't like their bathroom. But gave 5 stars coz overall we were happy and staff all nice and professional . We highly recommend and will be back.
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Matthew C.

Yelp
I came here for a special occasion on recommendation from a coworker. I think the story behind the food and the source make a lot of sense. But in the end I don't quite think it justified the price. Service was great and we got everything in a timely fashion. To me this was more of a place with a fantastic wine selection as the main draw. The food to me was upscaled PF Chang's. For Chinese food with a twist, the twist wasn't exciting or enchancing enough to be worth it personally.
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Marie L.

Yelp
Went here for a wedding rehearsal dinner and was not expecting the interior to have the aesthetic that it does. It had private room where it could accommodate 40 people and still had plenty of space. The service was great and the food. I'd come back here to try other items on the menu. Will update this review more when I've done that.
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Laura M.

Yelp
Things have changed for the worse at Uncle Yu's in Livermore. We used to adore it and started coming here when the San Ramon location closed. We won't be going back. Everything was bland. And soooo expensive! It's just not worth the drive anymore.
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Aman S.

Yelp
Came here on a solo lunch. Monday after 4th of July weekend 2025. Parked behind the restaurant in a 3 hr free spot. Lots of spots were reserved but this shouldn't be an issue in the future when the never ending parking structure construction is finally complete. The restaurant is large in the inside you can't even tell by driving or walking by as the signs are very bold. When I entered I was quite surprised as how elegant and how luxurious the decor and atmosphere was. Fullly stocked bar. It felt like a restaurant in downtown SF , not Livermore.Even though is was pretty dead there was a hostess ready to get you seated which is a good sign. I decided to sit in the mini courtyard outside because it wasn't too hot . Service was attentive with 3 different servers attending and delivery my meal. The luncheon comes with choice of steamed or brown rice, or chow mein . I chose half half so I taste both. And both were good. For my main I chose the Kung Pao combo which included Scallops+shrimps+beef all flavorful and fresh. The pictures I posted don't do it justice . The Szechuan sauce was on point maybe it was made in house I should have asked. The pork sour soup appetizer was very unique and was well portioned with pork pieces which were delicious. The location in downtown is perfect for the night on the town and totally walkable . Downtown Livermore is currently a work in progress but it is very pedestrian and family friendly which is super helpful and you feel very safe. I loved my time spent there and have found a great place I can recommend for a Chinese dine out as an either as a single diner, a group of friends or a family . The setting was pretty dynamic. They have a shared outside bathroom with other tenants but it was pretty outdated but who cares as long as the food is good. Too much food for one sitting and I took leftovers in a container conveniently.
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Ava E.

Yelp
I have been to other locations, this was the first time in Livermore. It is a very nice location, nice ambiance. Went with friends for an early dinner before an event we had to attend. We shared a few things, the honey walnut prawn salad, peking ribs, vegan fried rice and shrimp pad thai...all very delicious! My friends had never experienced Uncle Yu's and they were very happy with the food and experience. Our waitress was amazing, appreciate her very much. They have great ginger beer too...Fever Tree...I love it when I can have my favorite ginger beer!
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Robin Ron M.

Yelp
Had dinner here again tonight. Food is always delicious and the service is great. I really appreciated that the hostesses tonight we're looking very classy. Sometimes you come in and the skirts are way too short and the tops are way too low.
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Scott P.

Yelp
Is it the best Chinese in Livermore? Probably. Worth the hefty bill? Debatable. I can't deny that the food, service, and ambience is pretty darn nice, but it does come with a premium price tag. Great for special occasions, but you can arguably get food that's almost as good at plenty of other restaurants around town, even if they aren't quite as nice. Still, we make it here once in a blue moon and enjoy the meal every time.
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Nicole M.

Yelp
Sometimes you want a white tablecloth experience. Uncle Yu's is my go-to place for high-end Chinese food. The food is aways consistent and delicious. I especially love their dumplings and seafood options on my most recent visit, my friend and I split the Crispy Eggplant, the Steamed Dim Sum Sampler, and the Szechuan Prawns. I really liked everything, but the prawns were my favorite by far. With plump wild prawns simmered in a tangy Szechuan sauce with diced onions and tomatoes, the dish had just the right amount of spice. The serving size was perfect. Service moves at your pace. Today was leisurely, but they can also accommodate diners in need of a quick turnaround. The service is good and it's possible to carry on a good conversation (quiet enough but not too quiet). Today was lunch, but if you go for dinner when it's a bit fuller, there is prime people watching. Recommended.
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Scott E.

Yelp
I've missed the location in San Ramon that closed for many years, only to stumble across their location in Livermore. At one point I know the owners split up, but the food here is as great as in the past. What's more, the environment they maintain is exceptional. It's a fine dining environment that you can enjoy by today's more casual standards. Not your typical Chinese restaurant! Access from 580 is simple, located right as you enter downtown Livermore. Our takeout order was packaged in high end sealed plastic containers. Prices are high, but so is the value per dollar spent, leaving you satisfied and with a smile! This exceptional fine dining, is unlike anything you can find for this type of food. Highly recommend. Also a location in Lafayette. Thank you staff and owners, for maintaining the standards you have!
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Nikita G.

Yelp
The food here is 10/10. We did takeout last night - prawn fried rice, beef dish and hot/sour soup. Everything was delicious! One of the reasons we've steered clear dining in - we hosted my MILs 60th birthday dinner here last September and our table (inside) was just bombarded by fruit flies. It killed the vibe and they didn't do anything about it.
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Old Coot L.

Yelp
Mrs Coot and I found ourselves in Livermore the other day and decided to go to Uncle Yu's at the Vineyard for dinner. We have dined there several times and always have very enjoyable dinners. Mrs Coot had the grilled eggplant which she said was good but overly sweet. I had my usual, the Lobster Shumai. I realize the Shumai takes a while to prepare, but the only complaint I have is that Mrs Coot's eggplant arrived almost 8 minutes ahead of mine. This happened the last time we were at the restaurant with guests. As all the appetizers don't arrive at the same time, everyone had to endure the awkward minutes waiting for the last appetizer to be served. I don't understand why meal prep can't be timed to arrive together and not have the awkward wait. For the main course we had the Peking Duck, which is always fabulous and the reason we come here. Perhaps the best Peking Duck in the East Bay.
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Nick V.

Yelp
Amazing food, wines, drinks and service. Sitting outside a nice summer night with a light breeze and people watching too.
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Jill A.

Yelp
Great service and great dumplings. My husband and I are vegetarian and there are lots of options. We enjoy the cocktails as well.
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Catherine C.

Yelp
Very nice ambience restaurant and great service, dim sum especially the cod fish puffs are amazing. The drinks taste good too.
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Mercy H.

Yelp
My family decided to celebrate the Dragon Year Chinese New Year at Uncle Yu's at the Vineyard. We arrived right at the opening (11:15 am) and were impressed by the gracious and professional service. While the "Beef with aged orange peel" was delicious, some other dishes fell short of expectations. The "Sizzling rice soup" was priced at $11 per bowl, which seemed quite high for the portion size, especially considering the large group we were dining with. We are a party of 7, and a soup dish cost us $77 yikes! I did not see the pricing when my other family member ordered it. The General Tso chicken surprised us as it lacked the usual crispiness we associate with the dish. Additionally, the "Garlic Noodle" was unfortunately quite dry. Using thicker noodles and a slightly richer sauce might improve the texture and flavor.
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Ronesha J.

Yelp
Had a wonderful experience with a group of 8. We were in the area and made reservations to enjoy lunch together. The restaurant was clean, accessible and accommodating.the food was delicious. It came out quickly and fresh. We enjoyed our time and would definitely visit again in the future.
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Maggie T.

Yelp
Uncle Yu's, Livermore: 2023 Dec 16 (3.5 of 5) We used to live in Danville, and loved our frequent visits to Uncle Yu's. This evening, we met our friends at Uncle Yu's in Livermore. Other than the food, which was excellent, everything else is the complete opposite of our San Ramon experience. While we were used to an upper-class restaurant in San Ramon, the establishment in Livermore has a regular Chinese restaurant feel. The atmosphere has a lower vibe because of the wear-and-tear of the interior and the volume of the noise. Front: The greeting didn't seem sincere. It felt 'forced' to us. Still, it's a (3 of 5) for me. Noise level: The music was so loud, we felt as if they were trying to push us out the door soon after we were seated. It felt uncomfortable. It also took a long time before we could order drinks. (2 of 5) Food: We had the 5-Course Tasting Menu. Both the presentations and tastes were amazingly orgasmic. We couldn't ask for better. (5 of 5) Server: Our server, Nick did a lovely job explaining all the dishes to us. (4 of 5) Busser: The busser, Ruben was friendly and cheerful. (4 of 5) Service: The overall service was slow. (3 of 5) Will we be back? Yes. For the food, if nothing else.
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Haroon H.

Yelp
I've visited this place many times with my family, and it never disappoints. The food and service are always consistent, and they boast the best wine list featuring selections from around the world. Highly recommend this gem!

vanessa n.

Yelp
I truly appreciate the consistency in both food and service at Uncle Yu's. It remains one of the finest Chinese dining experiences in the area, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking an elevated yet approachable meal
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William H.

Yelp
I can't say enough good things about this place. The best Chinese place I ever had. The food is amazing and the service is best. I actually drive 50 miles to eat here. Highly recommended.
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Sonja M.

Yelp
The best Chinese rest. In the area for my family it's a special place for a special event. Service is empeckable Ambiance is lovely day or nite servers could not be more accommodating.

Maria C.

Yelp
Last time I went to Uncle Yu's in Pleasanton I found a hair in my food. Before that we were having dinner in the main dinning room and there was a large cockroach on the floor. No more Uncle Yu's for me. Done

Joy W.

Yelp
I recently moved to the Pleasanton-Livermore area and am looking forward to going back to Uncle Yu's. I'll have to Uber there or go with a driver so I can have one of their delicious Mai Tai's to go with their delicious food.
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Janette W.

Yelp
This restaurant had been on my to-do list for some time, so I was glad to finally try it out. The inside of the restaurant is very pretty and feels upscale. The food was very good and just what we needed after wine tasting.
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Mister S.

Yelp
After a number of years, the interior has seen better days. However, the food is still excellent, and the ambiance holds up. This is a great place for a first date or a family dining experience. The decor is impressive, but it can use some major updating, especially with revitalizing other restaurants in the area. However, the food is still good, the ambiance is fantastic, and the prices are maintaining pace with new restaurants in the area.

Danielle C.

Yelp
Good ambiance, great food, best sea bass I've ever tasted. Service is always quick and easy.
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Mona G.

Yelp
Food was great! Service was flawless! Ambiance was inviting! The drinks were above par. It's a restaurant that, if you're not paying attention, you will drive or walk past.
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Cristina H.

Yelp
This place deserves a review! One of the best Chinese restaurants I've ever been to. Everything I've tried was "chef's kiss"! Can't wait to go back.
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James Y.

Yelp
For someone who sort of grew up on Chinese food and eating at Chinese restaurants, flags of skepticism immediately were raised when we stepped into Uncle Yu's. It didn't look like a Chinese restaurant to me, it looked more like a steakhouse. With hundreds of bottles of wine used as the restaurant's "wallpaper", dimly lite atmosphere, staff all nicely dressed in clean crisp white or black dress shirts, this is a steakhouse serving Chinese food? Alas, we sat down and opened the menu to see what offerings there were. The options looked quite good. From their use of wagu beef and scallops to unique twists on classic Chinese fare, the food at least seemed promising. So we ordered, the following: Pumpkin Dumplings with Hokkaido Sea Scallops & Wild Shrimp; Kung Po Three Combo; Mongolian Beef (Fresh Wagyu 7oz); and Fried Rice--Pork. The Pumpkin Dumplings were uniquely made. Flavors were nice and subtle. We were told that they were made to order, so the Pumpkin Dumplings actually came out after our other three dishes, which we were OK with. This starter came with a really nice classic Chinese hot chili oil sauce with hot mustard tossed in, which added a nice horse-radishy kick to it. I liked it. I do, however, think that the stuffing should have been blended in better. It was a bit too chunky for a dumpling. If the stuffing was mashed together better, the flavors may have complimented each other better. The Kung Po Three Combo was nicely made with what seemed like fresh and tasty and juicy ingredients. I just wish they didn't drench the ingredients in your, what seemed to be, black bean sauce. It made the dish way too salty and I lost sight of the great flavors of the individual components within that dish--disappointing. The Mongolian Beef is made in a classic sense, with those classic vibrant onions (green and white) and peppers littered around. But like the Kung Po Three Combo, it was too much sauce, which over powered the flavors of the individual ingredients, not allowing them to shine or work together. The crispy rice noodles were just drenched in overly salty sauce and the fragrant vegetables just melded together in saltiness. Tragic. The Fried Rice--Pork was fine, looked like it came from Panda Express, honestly. Nothing special, nothing flashy, just pieces of cut up ham (not even chunks of pork) fried up with the simple and basic rice, eggs, and some vegetables. You're not missing out on anything if you have a Panda near where you are. So yes, the food was disappointing. Quite, actually. But the service was pretty great. You have steakhouse service at this establishment. It's just quite disappointing that the food could not live up to the service.

Linda M.

Yelp
Every single time I eat here it's delicious! The best. Sat outside this time for lunch, too loud inside. Service was good. Only bummer...no fortune cookies..ha!
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Kyle C.

Yelp
I come here every year for my moms birthday on December 19 and the food is always good and the atmosphere is good and the staff is always friendly
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Deborah G.

Yelp
The food and service was great! It was a casual but decent atmosphere. This is my second time in the last few months.
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Hugh M.

Yelp
I have been meaning to write my review of Uncle Yu's. I have been going to Uncle Yu's for many years now. I started going to their location that used to be in San Ramon (Now Long gone for many years) Anyway, I have been to the Livermore many times and I'm surprised I haven't written a review before now. Almost 5 Stars actually but I used to love their Chinese Chicken Salad but something has changed with their dressing. Not as sweet and savory but still good - not great anymore. Their other dishes are really good. We celebrated my birthday recently and had a really good meal with great service. This restaurant does get busy, so make a reservation We started with Chinese Chicken Salad (like I said earlier good not great any longer) Sweet & Sour Pork (Good Flavor & not too saucy), Yu Shang Eggplant (Fantastic Dish) General Tao's Chicken (really good dish we thought) , and Singapore Noodles (Nice Flavor made with Curry but not overpowering). Nice meal!! Then they surprised me with a Birthday Treat (that was really unexpected) but a nice Sweet Treat to cleanse the palate and end our meal. Recommend going here if you are in the area.
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Laurie M.

Yelp
The food at Uncle Yu's is the best Chinese food around, always so fresh. The service is excellent, very friendly staff. The resturant is relaxing and cozy. We go there at least once a month. I alway order Kung pow beef, my husband orders three Kung pow (beef , chicken, scallop) so delicious. The Hot and Sour soup is alway a hit.
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Rich Q.

Yelp
It's been years since I've visited this place. Always pretty decent food. Some items are a hit and miss. Came in for lunch right when they opened. Friendly staff and got seated right away. Cool temp setting and looked the same as I remembered. Once again I forgot to take a photo of everything we ordered..... when will I learn?! Was super hungry so maybe that's why. They have lunch combos that came with a side of hot n sour soup and your choice of steam rice, fried rice or chowmein. Soup was pretty good and you could tell that it was freshly made and. Or sitting or warmed up from a previous day. The side carbs were decent but lacking umami (fried rice and chowmein) The lobster Shumai was somewhat disappointing. Had ok flavor and couldn't taste much of the lobster. Had lots of shrimp in it.... So maybe call it Shrimp and Lobster Shumai? You get 4 pieces some type of broth on the bottom of it. Wasn't great and definitely not worth the price. Mongolian beef and Sole with black bean sauce were decent as well. Id recommend going to a more traditional Chinese restaurant if you want to have a burst of flavor. This place is just ok to me. Of course these are just my opinions. Forget finding a long piece of hair in my friend food while he was taking a bite and pulled it out his mouth...... a tad bit nasty but hey it happens. The server was super nice and we didn't complain really and just wanted to show him the hair. We didn't ask for a comp or anything. This review is solely on the food and not the hair lol otherwise it'd be a lower rating. We're both also shaved heads so yea.... I think a 3 star is pretty fair for ok Chinese food. I'm sure we'll be back with a larger party.
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Vivi C.

Yelp
This is 100% American Chinese food. Menu is all in English and Servers speak in English. If you are looking for authentic Chinese food, this is Not the place. But you can definitely get the elevated version of Panda Express here. For example, broccoli & wagyu beef. Food is not bad, but the portion is small and price per plate is around $24-50. Classic Perking Duck is $60. It served with 4 buns and pancakes but the pancakes got stuck together, we wrapped the ducks with ripped little pieces of pancakes. Decor is nice and servers are friendly, just wish the server would come check in more often, we had to wait quite a while to order food and get what we needed. I would give 3.5 stars since there isn't a P.F. Chang's in Livermore.