Great food, atmosphere, service. Their last day will be May 16th. Sorry to see them go. Had Honey Walnut Prawns lunch special. Will go back for Mongolian Beef before they close for good.

We came here because it's closing soon sadly. The place is beautifully decorated with flowers everywhere. We each ordered a weekday luncheon special. 1) Honey walnut prawns with fried rice instead of steamed rice 2) Barbecued pork with snow peas, replacing the rice with chow mein for an extra charge. Between beef, chicken, pork, or veggie chow mein, I chose the beef version. Both entrees came with hot and sour soup, an egg roll, and two orange slices. Food came out within 5-10 minutes. The overall quality was decent though my personal preference is for much saltier food (like miso and aged cheese levels of salt). I could taste the oil alongside the texture of grease in every single item but it wasn't too overwhelming. Other notes: - I was expecting char siu/fatty pork but unfortunately the pork used seemed to be lean slices, so not as tender. - Fried rice was fluffy with well-separated grains and comes with little chopped BBQ pork pieces. - We were also given some kind of wasabi/horseradish sauce and sweet and sour sauce on the side.

Chef Li is one, if not, the best Chinese restaurant in the South Bay. The service is always incredible and you're constantly surrounded by beautiful orchids. The owner, Eric, is one of the most genuine people I've ever met. The food is always amazing and the portions are generous. I've been going to Chef Lis with my family for over 15 years. This place is truly a gem.

Not sure why I haven't reviewed this place but we've come for years. We move shortly after pandemic and have not been back until yesterday. While the place looks like got a remodeling inside(didn't need it), the food remains delicious and consistent with service.

All Hail the Chef One of those longstanding neighborhood restaurants that's been in business for over twenty years. They don't do anything fancy, just your typically Chinese-American cuisine, but they do it well and with a smile. The Good: *Friendly service by the owner(?). *Love the décor and ambiance. *They also double as a flower shop! They have a huge selection of orchids at stellar prices. *Chow Mein noodles were most likely not housemade, but a very good quality nood. *They have bottled beer *Molto generoso with the hot mustard and sweet and sour sauce. *Mongolian beef was very tender and tasty but hardly spicy. In fact both, the same chicken and Mongolian beef were supposed to be spicy but neither really were. *Lunch specials are less than $20 and come with main, rice (upgradable to chow mein), eggroll, and soup. The Meh: *I thought the Hot & Sour soup was fine by my son and Carissa did not. It's kind of a decisive soup because of the texture, so maybe not the best thing to serve as part of the meal? Wonton soup would be a much better choice, cuz who doesn't love dumplings?? *Sesame Chicken was overcooked and tough. Carissa wasn't a fan but my son gobbled it up, so go figure? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ The Ugly: *Large shared lot but I'm not a fan of it. It can get busy and the design isn't the worst but it's not great. Conclusion: 3.5* solid American-Chinese joint with a 1/2* bump for longevity and service.

An absolutely monolith of the Cambrian community that's been around for decades. When you're craving Chinese, but with a modern, clean taste, Chef Li is the go-to for many locals in the area. The dinner set menus are always a great deal, featuring apps, soup, and 1-2 main dishes. Service is consistently strong and the staff have been around as long as the restaurant itself in some cases! The interior has a bright and vibrant feel with plenty of (fake?) orchids around.