“ Best Chinese restaurant in Berkeley. It's as good as Chinese food I've eaten in Asia. The service is fine, the place is clean and unassuming. Not noisy at all. on a nice day, sit in the outdoor area, or sit inside but by the windows that open up to allow you to watch the whole Berkeley scene walking by. It's also in a very nice neighborhood. It's about 50 feet from Berkeley's last movie theater. A prefect evening is to walk around the neighborhood, have dinner at King Yen, then go see a movie. ”

“ There are those who complain that King Yen is not for the adventurist types. They whine about it being inauthentic. Don't listen! Notice that those restaurants are all closed. King Yen sticks with the Hot 85! The 85 most popular dishes among the local crowd...and they do them well, with fresh ingredients, skillfully cooked and excellent service. It can be appreciated equally by your Aunt from Wichita and the UC faculty that live in the neighborhood. If your friend gets the flu, deliver two xl won ton soup. ”

“ Fantastic food and service - great quality and value - Charles and staff are always kind and helpful... they make you feel like family ”

“ We loved King Yen Restaurant for both the food and the ambiance. They recommended their fish filet special which was indeed delicious. The scallop dish was also excellent. The crispy duck, served Peking duck style, was slightly dry but good. The decor was sophisticated Chinese, a rarity, with lots of natural wood and subdued paintings. The waiters were there when needed but not obtrusive. All in all, a positive experience. We will return. ”

“ King Yen had ample seating with friendly typical Chinese staff eager to assist. We ordered Mongolian beef, fried rice, lemon chicken and green beans. Everything was very fresh and perfectly seasoned. Lots of flavor and portion sizes were very generous. It's typical Chinese American food, but made very well. Highly recommend!! ”

“ Generous portions of solid Chinese American food in this neighborhood classic. Nothing unusual or inspired as far as ingredients go. Eggplant with tofu was excellent. Really this is a 4 star review, but service was outstanding, so I added a star. Attractive dining room and clean bathroom are plusses. ”

“ Been here 4-5 times and it's amazing every single time. Food is incredible and the price for the lunch special can't be beat. Mongolian lamb, sweet and sour pork, and Szechuan prawns (in picture) are must tries. Great staff and experience. ”

“ This is one of the best Chinese restaurants I've been to. I come here from the East Bay to eat their food. The chicken is always delicious and not a cheap chewy chicken. I've ordered many other things on their menu and it's always good. The service is fast and friendly. The ambiance seems formal but is casual. ”