Best Hidden Gems Heaven Chinese Restaurants in Walnut Creek
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Creek House Dim Sum Restaurant
Crowd-pleasing dim sum favorites without the long Chinatown waits.
Notable Picks
Sit-down dim sum with a neighborhood feel steps from Civic Park. Baked BBQ pork buns, har gow, and scallion-tossed wings make it a reliable weekend brunch fix.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baked BBQ pork buns, Har gow (shrimp dumplings), Salt & pepper wings
What makes it special: Crowd-pleasing dim sum favorites without the long Chinatown waits.
Worthy Picks
7.6
Downtown Mandarin menu with familiar American-Chinese staples and quick lunch combos. A straightforward sit-down option steps from the Locust Street theater corridor.
Must-Try Dishes:
General Tso’s chicken, Honey walnut prawns, Beef chow mein
What makes it special: Speedy lunch specials downtown with friendly service.