Order the best Asian near Castro Valley, CA

Best Asian Restaurants Nearby in Castro Valley

Panda Express

Panda Express

4.4
(14k+)
• Chinese • Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 2.3 mi • 31 min
"Great food, good portions for Bigger Plate!"
"The food tasted old and extremely oily. More than the normal amount. I had ordered beef broccoli and there were maybe 4 pieces of solid meat. All the vegetables looked old and were super soggy and way too oily. Rangoons were cold and soggy. "
Plate
Any 1 Side & 2 Entrees
$13.27
Bigger Plate
Any 1 Side & 3 Entrees
$15.5
Bowl
Any 1 Side & 1 Entree
$10.93
Cream Cheese Rangoon
Chicken egg rolls are prepared with a mixture of cabbage, carrots, green onions and marinated chicken wrapped in a thin wonton wrapper and cooked to a golden brown.
$3.46
A Wok

A Wok

4.7
(300+)
• Chinese Asian Cuisine • Chinese
$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 28 min
"I tried the Pork Chop and the Spicy Shrimp Wonton, and both dishes were absolutely delicious! The pork chop was perfectly cooked, juicy on the inside with a flavorful. The Spicy Shrimp Wonton was just as impressive, with a nice kick of spice balanced by the freshness of the shrimp and the silky wonton wrap. Together, they made such a satisfying meal. Highly recommend for anyone who loves bold flavors and well-prepared dishes!"
"My goodness..the best Honey Walnut Shrimp that tastes like how it's called..juicy shrimp and walnuts coated nicely with honey and not drenched with a bunch of mayo. The Mapo Tofu with Beef was delicious. I loved the flavor of tofu and beef..nice spiciness ,garlic and black bean sauce flavor tastes delicious. The portions are decent. I will be returning."
Spicy Pork and Shrimp Wontons (8pc)
Crispy golden mini buns fried to perfection and served with creamy sweet condensed milk for dipping.
$10.51
Orange Chicken
Golden brown fried glutinous rice balls coated with crunchy sesame seeds. filled with sweet red bean paste Crispy on the outside and soft and chewy inside a classic Chinese dessert.
$14.09
Fried Noodle
Tender beef slices stir fried with onions and bell peppers in a rich black pepper sauce. Savory, aromatic, and perfectly balanced with a touch of spice.
$13.36
Honey Walnut Shrimp
A classic Sichuan dish featuring tender diced chicken stir-fried with crunchy peanuts dried chill sauce and vegetables like zucchini it's tossed in a bold flavorful sauce that balances savory spicy sweet and tangy notes.
$13.7
Chef's Experience China Bistro (Foothill and A Street)

Chef's Experience China Bistro (Foothill and A Street)

4.5
(9k+)
• Takeout • Chinese
$0 delivery fee • 2.0 mi • 28 min
"Love their Combo Fried rice. very flavorful. lots of shrimp, pork, beef, chicken. They pack it in these to go containers. This picture was taken after I ate ! I have plenty of leftovers! It always arrives hot. I will definitely order again. I am a regular here!!!"
"10/10! Absolutely everything was on point. The Crab & Shrimp Spring Roll, you could never go wrong ordering it. It’s always fresh and crispy. It's my favorite Chinese food in the bay, for sure."
Fried Rice
Tossed with egg, soy sauce, and scallions with your choice of beef, BBQ pork, chicken, shrimp, combination, or vegetable
$12.45
Chow Mein
Egg noodles, cabbage, and onion stir fried with your choice of beef, BBQ pork, chicken, shrimp, combination, or vegetables
$12.81
Pot Stickers (4)
Crescent shaped dumplings stuffed with ground pork and vegetables, pan-fried or steamed
$8.01
Honey Sesame Chicken
Chicken battered and fried, tossed in our special tangy, honey sauce and sprinkled with roasted sesame seeds
$16.3
Bobjip

Bobjip

4.7
(1k+)
• Korean • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 24 min
"I can't stop ordering from here the food is incredible!! The Dakgangjeong (Sweet Crispy Korean Fried Chicken) amazing! The Kimbap-Tuna Mayo my favorite! The Sof Tofu Soup - Mandu was delicious. Bibimbap-Beef everytime hits the spot. I've ordered 3!times this week and always packaged perfect, food is hot and so tasty. "
"Ordered the seafood tofu soup and the spicy pork bibimbap and was not disappointed. There was so much soup I ate it in three separate portions. The soup has a nice spice to it (got my nose a little runny). I'm Thai so spice daily is a must! I'm so glad there's a place nearby that seems pretty affordable. I don't get much Korean since living in Hayward. Will try out the other items!"
3 Rolls Kimbap-Mix & Match Combo (김밥-3줄)
3 Kimbap Rolls Combo
$36.28
Bibimbap-Beef (비빔밥-소고기)
Korean Tradition rice meal, made with marinate thin sliced beef with sunny side up egg and vegetables. Mixing them all into a bowl adding house special spicy sauce with sesame oil.
$20.46
Rosé Tteokbokki (로제 떡볶이)
Rosé Tteokbokki features chewy rice cakes in creamy mild gochujang sauce with bacon, fish cakes and cheese
$20.99
Jajangmyeon (짜장면)
Chinese-style Korean noodle dish topped with a thick sauce made of black bean paste, diced pork, and vegetables
$17.95
Best Bbq Chinese Food

Best Bbq Chinese Food

4.3
(600+)
• Barbecue • Chinese
$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 29 min
"Wow this place is so good, yellow chicken and roast pork absolutely delicious. Big portions for great price"
"The food all had this same taste to it. The chow gin barely had beef and it was tiny pieces. The wonton soup was mainly filled with noodles barely any won tons. The rice was a bit dry and hard. My first and last time having this. Sorry guys. Do better."
Rice Plate w/ Two Choice of BBQ Items 双拼饭
Yellow Chicken is not available on these orders if some items are not available, we will still process the order with other items. Examples changing bbq pork to roasted pork. .网单暂不销售黄毛鸡双拼饭.
$15.16
Roasted Duck 明炉烧鸭
WE ARE CANTONESE STYLE!!!!!! NOT PEKING STYLE!!!!! So the skin is not crispy, and there's no bao/bread/special sauces comes with it. It only comes with the Duck Juice: 1 cup of 2oz sauce per order. Go down to the 'Sause' section if you want more.
$19.11
Yellow Steamed Chicken 黄毛贵妃鸡
Cold Chicken with Ginger Sauce(DO NOT HEAT IT UP). 1 cup of 2oz sauce for Half/ 2 cups of 2oz sauce for Whole. Go down to the 'Sause' section if you want more.
$16.78
Roasted Pork(Pig) 烧(猪)肉
Weight Range: 1lb~1.15lb Part Priority : Shoulder>Rib>Belly>Butt You could give us your preference, but we will follow the priority above when your selection is out. 优先度:港式夹心(猪脖肉)>烧腩骨>烧腩仔>猪臀肉。请提供您的选择,如售罄,我们将根据上面的优先度列表给您分配。 No sauce especially prepares for it.
$17.86
Le Paradis

Le Paradis

4.5
(3k+)
• Asian • Noodles
$0 delivery fee • 2.3 mi • 35 min
$7 off on $60+
"The crab sandwich on croissant is the perfect lunch. On a foggy day, the vegetable beef soup is the perfect, warming accompaniment. Because the soup is made with the base of that wonderful pho broth, it goes beyond ordinary, and leaves you completely satisfied."
"BBQ Pork and the Combination was very small. Definitely not worth the high price. I was expecting something better for $9.50 but I was very disappointed. this place is a bakery so I thought the bread would be good, but it was not at all. It wasn't even fresh bread. Maybe the other items on their menu are good, but not the Vietnamese sandwiches."
BBQ Pork Vietnamese Sandwich
Marinated pork served on a French roll with mayonnaise, shredded carrots, cucumbers, cilantro and jalapeños (upon request).
$8.97
1. Egg Rolls (4)
Deep fried rolls wrapped in rice paper and filled with pork, clear, vermicelli noodles & vegetables served with Asian greens & fish sauces.
$9.34
16. Thinly Sliced Beef
White rice noodles, with thinly sliced beef and beef soup topped with green onions and served with bean sprouts, cilantro, jalapenos, & lemon wedge. Add extra meat, egg noodle, white rice noodle, gluten free brown rice noodles, shrimp for an additional charge.
$15
Elite Dumpling

Elite Dumpling

4.5
(900+)
• Chinese • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 4.5 mi • 40 min
"Love this place for authentic comfort food. The dumplings are always rich with flavor, the salt & pepper fish filet plate is to die for! love them every time I get from Elite"
"16. Tomato Chicken over Rice 番茄鸡---饭 I liked the tomato Chicken however it was more rice than actual tomato chicken. 14. Honey Walnut Chicken / 核桃鸡肉not enough sauce. 3. Honey Flavored Jasmine Tea / 茉莉蜜茶. was delicious just enough sweetness."
19. Spicy Dumpling(10)/🌶 钟水饺
Tender BBQ pork filling inside soft, fluffy steamed buns. Savory, and satisfying. Perfect for sharing or as a light snack.
$12.9
2. Steamed BBQ Pork Bun (2) / 叉烧包
Steamed dumplings filled with flavorful broth and pork. Savory and juicy. A must-try for dumpling lovers.
$8.34
1. Shanghai Soup Dumpling (6) / 小笼包
Spicy.
$10.77
3. Fried Egg Rolls (4) / 春 卷
1. Rich in Vitamins: Cabbage is loaded with vitamins C and K, and also has small amounts of other nutrients like vitamin B6, calcium, potassium, and manganese. 2. High in Fiber: Cabbage is high in fiber, which aids in digestion and can help prevent constipation. 3. Protein Source: Pork is a great source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues in our body. 4. Provides Essential Minerals: Pork contains a variety of vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for the body. These include B-vitamins, zinc, and iron, which are essential for various bodily functions such as maintaining a healthy immune system and promoting good cognitive health. 5. Low Fat: The cooking method for dumplings, usually boiling or steaming, makes them a lower fat option compared to other methods like frying.
$7.95
Basa Seafood Express

Basa Seafood Express

4.7
(400+)
• Japanese • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 500 ft • 18 min
"i got the spicy salmon poke and it is so worth it!!! it's so cheap and the salmon tastes very fresh! the portion size is really good too especially since it is under $10! i would definitely order it again :)"
"Fish & Chips were seasoned perfectly and Shrimp & Chips cooked keeping the shrimp light and delicious . Portion size was enough to share the dishes with another. Glad to have some leftover Would order again."
Spicy Salmon Poke
Deep-fried basa with french fries.
$8.5
Fish & Chips
Fish, shrimp and oyster fried. Served with french fries.
$14.03
Shoyu Salmon Poke
Imitation crab meat, avocado and cucumber. Six pieces.
$8.5
Seafood Combo & Chips
Spicy salmon, rice, dried seaweed and a bottle of water. *Due to the shortage of fresh seaweed, fresh seaweed will be substituted by dried seaweed.
$19
Ramen 101

Ramen 101

4.8
(2k+)
• Japanese • Asian Fusion
$0 delivery fee • 14.6 mi • 36 min
"Everything is just so good as always. Liquids are separated and everything is packed so well. Ramen 101 is always a great decision if we don't want to cook or just order with friends. Fast and delicious!"
"We've ordered from here a few times and so far I had never liked the taste of any of the dishes because they were unexpectedly sweet; until today… finally found a ramen option on the menu that does not taste like fruit tea and was quite delicious. And it totally fixed my migraine, which was the goal. Wonton Ramen for the win!"
Tonkotsu Ramen (Creamy Pork Base)
Roasted pork, boiled egg, kikurage mushroom, green onion, sprouts, fish cake w/ Creamy Pork Soup Base.
$18.76
Chicken Ramen
Grilled chicken, boiled egg, bamboo shoots, kikurage mushroom, green onion, bean sprouts, corn
$18.46
Black Garlic Ramen
Roasted pork, fried garlic, bamboo shoots, green onion, sprouts, corn, egg
$19.86
Spam Musubi (2pcs)
(2pcs.) Rice and spam wrapped tightly around with seaweed
$7.56
MalaTown

MalaTown

4.7
(600+)
• Chinese • Asian Fusion
$0 delivery fee • 10.3 mi • 48 min
"10/10, I've been here in person but found them on DoorDash and the food is just as amazing. The packaging was sooo nice, the food is fresh and hot, & it's a generous portion on top of that. Not even all the broth fit in the container, so def not running out before you run out of food."
"Making you own soup with a whole bunch of choices of soup base and a long list of ingredients is fun and filling, the bone broth is solid for folks looking to keep it simple but I favor the Sichuan Spicy Soup Base 川式麻辣烫(1.5 lb) The choice of proteins is nice and extensive, you can't go wrong with lamb, garlic beef, or mushrooms and the delivery packaging is careful and sensible!"
Set with Beef Bone Broth Base 招牌牛骨汤套餐
1.5 lb. of Malatang, served with your choice of 1 staple food and 6 toppings. A flavorful and rich beef bone broth, packed with spicy, invigorating flavors and nourishing nutrition, is the essence of this dish, making every ingredient deliciously irresistible.
$26.95
Set with Sichuan Style Soup Base 川式冒菜汤底套餐
1.5 lb Sichuan-style broth with 1 staple and 6 toppings, featuring bold, spicy, and numbing flavors.
$27.16
Set with Tom Yum Soup Base 冬阴功汤底套餐 (Mild Spicy)
Build your 1.5 lb bowl with Tom Yum broth, 1 staple, and 6 toppings—spicy, sour, and vibrant.
$27.41
Set with Spicy Mix 醇香麻辣拌套餐(with peanut sauce)
Your choice of 1 staple and 6 toppings in our bold, spicy dry pot sauce—flavor packed in every bite.
$27.35
Bao Bao Kitchen

Bao Bao Kitchen

4.5
(200+)
• Asian • Vietnamese
$0 delivery fee • 12.5 mi • 44 min
$5 off on $35+
"Everything from here was really good. It came fresh and warm. I like how they give the option for ice on the side for the coffee. 10/10 the bread for the bahn mi was soft "
"Okay the Shrim Garlic Noodles is actually good. I specifically asked for them to be extra garlicky and they delivered. Presentation is sloppy but it's fine. The amount of shrimp you get is very little, I'm glad I didn't spend extra for that or I would've been upset. The Shrimp Spring Rolls (3 rolls) MUST TRY :) as usual is great, very fresh ingredients and I'm glad they finally over it in 4's! "
Shrimp Spring Rolls
Shrimp, rice vermicelli, lettuce, fresh mints, cucumber, and bean sprouts in rice paper rolls. Comes with your choice of sweet n sour, peanut, or fish sauce.
$8.5
Sushi Baked
Shrimp, imitation crab, mayonnaise, sour cream, and rice topped with Unagi sauce. Contain: sesame seeds. It comes with the roasted seaweed.
$27.35
Eggrolls
Ground pork and shrimp, taro,carrot, mushroom, onion, and vermicelli. It comes with the sweet sour sauce (2oz)
$7.81
Shrimp Garlic Noodles
Garlic butter pasta with shrimp, beef, or chicken, garnished with cilantro and parmesan cheese.
$18.3
Fat Fish Sushi

Fat Fish Sushi

4.6
(1k+)
• Japanese • Appetizers
$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 35 min
"Amazing quality and huge portions for a low price. I've been eating sushi for 20 years, and this is my new top favorite place"
"the 70. Godzilla roll is massive and delicious. every time we get an item here we are surprised how Good it is"
11. Lion King
California roll topped with baked salmon and masago.
$13.03
Bento Box
Choose two items with rice, miso soup, salad.
$13.11
20. California
Crab meat, avocado.
$6.74
35. Crunchy Roll
Shrimp temp, crab, topped with crunchy and sauce.
$9.17
Kabul Express Kabob Restaurant LP

Kabul Express Kabob Restaurant LP

4.4
(70+)
• Afghan • Halal
$0 delivery fee • 4.9 mi • 42 min
$6 off on $40+
"Delicious food and great price."
"the meat was dry and the lamb wrap tasted strange with chewy pieces of meat."
Qabili Palau
Afghanistan's most famous dish, baked brown basmati rice with lamb, delightfully seasoned, topped with raisins, almonds and julienne carrots.
$17.3
Bolani
Afghan calzone, filled with chopped leeks and/or potatoes, seasoned with cilantro and other special spices, seared on a grill served wit yogurt.
$14
Koobideh Kabob Beef
Charbroiled ground sirloin, prepared with onions and spices, served with basmati rice and grill tomato.
$16
Chicken Kabob
Charbroiled skewer of delicious marinated chicken breast, tomato, served with basmati rice.
$16.6
Classic Guilin Rice Noodles

Classic Guilin Rice Noodles

4.7
(1k+)
• Takeout • Asian
$0 delivery fee • 13.8 mi • 42 min
$5 off on $40+
"I got the Beef Laoyou Rice Noodle Soup / 牛肉老友湯粉 and it was absolutely delicious. The flavors were perfect and strong. The soup was fresh. Best comfort food you can get"
"Great for hangovers. TheBeef Brisket Spicy Snails Rice Noodle Soup has a sour-savory flavor that's very nourishing, and has lots of probiotics from all the pickled veggies. The Deep Fried Dough Ball is a savory-soaked tofu-like appetizer, so don’t except crispy or doughy. Always get a side of peanut Roasted Peanuts too, they go great with everything."
B1. 2 Meat Choices Guilin Rice Noodle W. Braised Meat
Dry-mix or with soup. Served with round rice noodle, braised egg, dried turnip, pickled long bean, roosted peanuts, green onion, garlic.
$20.46
C3. 1 Meat Choices Luosifen (Spicy Snail Rice Noodle Soup)
Fresh slow-simmered luosifen snail broth, chili oil, sour bamboo shoots, dried radish, shredded agarics, tofu puffs, fried tofu skin, pickled long beans, vegetables, fried peanuts, scallions, garlic.
$21.06
B1. 5 Meat Choices Guilin Rice Noodle W. Braised Meat
Dry-mix or with soup. Served with round rice noodle, braised egg, dried turnip, pickled long bean, roosted peanuts, green onion, garlic.
$20.09
D11. Vegetables With Garlic Gauce
Fresh slow-simmered luosifen snail broth, chili oil, sour bamboo shoots, dried radish, shredded agarics, tofu puffs, fried tofu skin, pickled long beans, vegetables, fried peanuts, scallions, garlic.
$6.61
Akemi Sushi

Akemi Sushi

4.6
(500+)
• Sushi Bars
$0 delivery fee • 0.7 mi • 26 min
"Akemi makes fresh, quality and tasty sushi. I love their 2021 sushi roll!"
"Always delicious and hits the spot! My only feedback is to add a secure closure to the bags each time prior to DoorDash so I know the food wasn't sampled."
Lion King
Crab, avocado, top: salmon & garlic sauce, torched and tobiko.
$17.54
California
Crab and avocado.
$9.72
2021
Spicy tuna, avo, top: white tuna, tempura, crunchy onion and tobiko.
$18.54
Alaska
Salmon and avocado.
$8.94
Roll & Bowl

Roll & Bowl

4.6
(800+)
• Asian Fusion • wonton soup
$0 delivery fee • 12.1 mi • 49 min
"This is not only the best *rolled* ice cream I've ever had. It's hands down some of THE BEST ICE CREAM I've EVER tasted. I love strawberry ice cream but I'd rather go without than eat the gross, cheap stuff. Roll n Bowl's strawberry ice cream is literally the polar opposite of the cheap, mass produced stuff that looks like frozen Pepto. It's made to order from scratch with fresh strawberries, bananas and/or whatever else you fancy from a huge list of options. The strawberry (of course) and the banana Oreo are my favorites. Everyone in my household LOVES Roll n Bowl's ice cream. It's absolutely amazing. Try it. You will not be disappointed unless you actually like frozen Pepto. "
"Soooo good! The packaging was awesome. They put ice cream in ice so it wouldn't melt, and for the wonton soup, the soup was packaged in a separate leak-proof container. The wontons were pre-soaked in the soup so they would absorb the flavors. Amazing food, price, and packaging."
Our Delicious Heavenly Flavors
Pick one Flavor
$9.11
Egg Waffle
Home-made Curry cooked with Coconut milk, Pan-fried Chicken, Fried Tofu, Basil, and Broccoli, Served with Rice.
$4.99
Thai Curry with Rice
Egg Noodles Tossed with Fried Bean Sauce topped with Stir-fried Flavorful Marinade Tender Beef Slice with Onion, Cucumber, Carrot, Bean Sprouts and Cheesy Corn.
$14.06
R&B Zha Jiang Main (Jajangmyeon)
Home-made fresh ground pork Wonton, Dried Shrimp, Seaweed, Lettuce and Bean Sprouts in Chicken Pork Broth. Garnished with scallions and cilantro.
$17.57
Oori Triangles

Oori Triangles

4.8
(1k+)
• Korean • Japanese
$0 delivery fee • 15.0 mi • 41 min
"Lowkey sleeper place to eat. Solid combinations. Salmon, Fiery Chicken are on point."
"Always yummy! 3 Triangle Set Grilled Salmon Triangle meats are perfectly prepared, rice is always fluffy and sticky enough. Miso Soup is delicious and perfectly sized! Food is always fresh and delightful, def will continue to order!"
3 Triangle Set
Miso, scallions.
$15.32
4 Triangle Set
Gluten free. grilled atlantic salmon, gluten-free teriyaki. if you buy three rice triangles, it includes edamame.
$20.23
Plate - Three Item Rice Plate
Gluten free. grilled boneless beef short rib. korean bbq kalbi marinade. if you buy 3 rice triangles, it includes edamame.
$21.03
Miso Soup
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$4.07
Hong Kong City Restaurant

Hong Kong City Restaurant

4.6
(2k+)
• Chinese • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 11.8 mi • 38 min
"I ordered the Hong Kong Pan Fried Noodles港式煎麵 (combination). It was perfectly seasoned with huge portions. I crave this dish often so I'm glad that I can get it close to where I live. It's definitely worth the price!"
"this is my favorite chinese restaurant in the area! their food is always fresh, hot, and delicious! i would recommend the Baked Rock Cod w/ Cream Sauce焗斑球 and it also comes with fried rice baked underneath :) the price is on the higher side, but their portions are pretty big"
Dry-style Chow Mein-幹炒粗面
8 shrimp & pork filled wontons w/ chicken, beef, bbq pork & prawns combination.
$19.86
Vegetable Egg Rolls(4)-炸春卷(素)(4)
Hong Kong style pan-fried crispy skinny egg noodles. Gravy will put on the side:)
$8.5
Wor Wonton Soup-鍋雲吞湯
Delicate dumplings filled with shrimp & pork in a clear broth, garnished with green onions.
$19.19
Hong Kong Pan Fried Noodles-港式煎麵
(Pork)
$22.08

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