Best Trendy Table Hotspots Chinese Restaurants in Walnut Creek
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Modern China Cafe
Late-night Chinese with an all-day happy hour and patio energy.
Notable Picks
8.2
High-energy Chinese spot known for late-night hours, all-day happy hour, and shareable plates. Bartenders move fast and the patio stays lively well past dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy wontons, Honey walnut prawns, Mongolian beef
What makes it special: Late-night Chinese with an all-day happy hour and patio energy.
8.1
Modern dumpling house with a Shanghai lean—think soup dumplings, pan-fried buns, and a concise small-plates lineup. Clean, quick, and consistent for downtown shoppers and office lunches.
Must-Try Dishes:
Xiao long bao (soup dumplings), Q-Bao pan-fried pork buns, Cucumber salad
What makes it special: Shanghai-style dumplings and buns in a streamlined, modern setting.