Little China Kitchen Menu (Update 2025)
Little China Kitchen in San Mateo offers a Chinese-Asian fusion menu with a wide range of options, including separate vegan choices. Customers praise the General Tsao's chicken and vegan chow mein. The restaurant is known for its fresh ingredients and generous portions. Despite its cozy ambiance and unassuming exterior, the food is top-notch. Standout dishes include the chili lamb, Mongolian beef, and Singapore noodles. The friendly staff, quick service, and family-friendly atmosphere make it a great spot for both dine-in and takeout. Little China Kitchen is a hidden gem worth exploring for authentic Chinese cuisine with a modern twist.
SOUP & SALAD
Hot & Sour Soup
Chicken breast meat, organic tofu, white mushrooms, black fungus, carrot and egg
Wonton Soup
Wonton and organic spinach in chicken broth
Egg Flower Soup
With egg flower, organic tofu, mushrooms, carrots and peas
Chicken Corn Soup
Minced chicken breast with sweet corn and egg flower
Chicken Salad
Freshly made to order with organic salad mix, fresh basil, crushed mix nuts, served with homemade dressing, with sliced fried chicken breast over top
Chicken Noodle Soup
Wor Wonton Soup
Wonton, shrimp & chicken with organic spinach in chicken broth
Spinach Tofu Soup
With Organic tofu and organic baby spinach
Sizzling Rice Soup
Shrimp, chicken and organic spinach
Thai Basil Chow Fun
Rice noodle with fresh basil, broccoli, mushroom, red bell pepper
Spicy Noodle Chongqing Style
Shredded chicken, bean sprout and chive with Ma La ingredients and Sichuan peppercorn
Dan Dan Noodle
Minced chicken and onions stir fry over noodles
Singapore Style Noodles
Chicken, prawns, fluffy eggs, vegetables and thin rice noodles stir fried with curry
House Noodle Soup
Chicken, pork, prawns, carrot, black fungus, snow peas and egg flower
Tomato Beef Chow Mein
Sliced tender beef, tomato, green & red bell pepper
Jjamppong Noodle Soup
Prawns, fish fillet, calamari and vegetables
Seafood Pan Fried Noodle
Hong Kong style noodles with prawns, calamari, fish fillet and vegetables
NOODLES, MEINS & RICE
CHICKEN
Chicken With Eggplant
(sauteed) Tender slices of chicken breast sauteed and tossed with fresh basil and eggplant
Sweet & Sour Chicken
(deep-fried) Lightly battered, deep fried chicken breast with pineapple, onion, red & green peppers in a sweet & sour sauce
Broccoli Chicken
(sauteed) Tender slices of chicken breast sauteed and tossed with fresh steamed broccoli
Kung Pao Chicken
(sauteed) Quick tossed tender diced chicken breast, sauteed with roasted peanuts, Italian squash, onions and chili peppers
Orange Flavor Chicken
(deep-fried) Lightly battered and deep fried tender chicken breast with orange peels & chili peppers in a tangy fresh orange juice sauce
Thai Basil Chicken
(sauteed) Tender diced chicken breast sauteed with fresh basil, onions and red & green peppers
General Tsao's Chicken
(deep-fried) Quick fried tender white meat chicken with fiery chili sauce, garnish with broccoli
Cashew Chicken
(sauteed) Tender diced chicken breast stir-fried with jicama, snow peas, mushrooms and cashew nuts
Chicken With Green Beans
(sauteed) Sauteed tender slices of chicken breast tossed with fresh green beans
Mu Shu Chicken
pancakes (sauteed) Made with shredded green cabbage, fluffy eggs, onions, green onion, carrots and flour wraps
Hunan Chicken
(sauteed) Tender slices of chicken breast sauteed with snow peas, fresh shiitake mushrooms and chili peppers
Lemon Chicken
(deep-fried) Lightly battered and deep fried white meat chicken in fresh lemon juice sauce
Sesame Chicken
(deep-fried) Lightly battered and deep fried white meat chicken with roasted sesame seed in our homemade sauce
Curry Chicken
(sauteed) Tender slices of chicken breast sauteed with red & green bell peppers in coconut milk curry sauce
Chicken With Duet Mushrooms
(sauteed) Tender slices of chicken breast quick fried with fresh shiitake mushrooms, white mushrooms and snow peas
Sweet & Sour Pork
(deep-fried) Lightly battered and deep fried pork with pineapple, onion, red & green bell peppers in a sweet & sour sauce
Mu Shu Pork
pancakes (sauteed) Made with shredded green cabbage, fluffy eggs, green onion, carrot and flour wraps
Broccoli Beef
(sauteed) Tender slices of beef sauteed and tossed with fresh steamed broccoli
Thai Basil Beef
(sauteed) Sauteed slices of beef with fresh basil, onion and red & green bell peppers
Beef With Mixed Vegetables
(sauteed) Tender slices of beef sauteed with fresh vegetables
Mongolian Beef
(sauteed) Tender slices of beef sauteed with onion, green onions and chili peppers
Orange Flavor Beef
(deep-fried) Deep fried, lightly battered slices of beef with chili peppers in a tangy fresh orange juice sauce
Hunan Beef
(sauteed) Slices of beef sauteed with snow peas, fresh shiitake mushrooms and chili peppers
Sizzling Beef
(sauteed) Tender slices of beef sauteed with onions, red & green bell peppers served on a sizzling plate
BEEF & PORK
SEAFOOD
Prawns With Vegetables
(sauteed) Wok-fired prawns with fresh vegetables
Prawns With Broccoli
(sauteed) Wok-fired prawns tossed with fresh steamed broccoli
Fish Fillet With Black Bean Sauce
(sauteed) White fish fillet, with onions, red and green bell pepper & chili pepper in a black bean sauce
Hunan Prawns
(sauteed) Prawns sauteed with snow peas, fresh shiitake mushrooms, and chili peppers
Walnut Prawns
(deep-fried) Quick-fried prawns with walnuts
Happy Family
(sauteed) White fish fillet, prawns, chicken, beef, BBQ pork, calamari and fresh vegetables in a homemade sauce
Prawns With Asparagus
(sauteed) Wok-fired prawns with fresh asparagus
Steamed Salmon
Sushi grade fresh salmon steamed and garnished with ginger and garlic in a brown sauce
Salmon With Black Bean Sauce
(sauteed) Sushi grade fresh salmon stir-fried with asparagus in a black bean sauce
Assorted Vegetables
(sauteed) Stir-fried garden fresh vegetables in a light sauce
Eggplant With Garlic Sauce
(sauteed) Stir-fried with fresh basil and chili pepper
Braised Tofu With Vegetables
Fried organic tofu sauteed with mixed vegetables in a homemade brown sauce
Thai Basil Tofu
Fried organic tofu sauteed with fresh basil, onions, red & green bell peppers
Salt & Pepper Tofu
Fried organic tofu tossed with a nice touch of salt and pepper
Ma Po Tofu
(sauteed) Organic tofu with garlic, ginger, green onions and chili peppers
Gai Lan
(sauteed) Cooked tender with stem and leaf in a light sauce
Mustard Green
(sauteed) Fresh mustard stir fry with ginger or garlic Sauteed Green Beans
Sauteed Green Beans
(sauteed) Wok tossed fresh green beans with garlic
Snow Peas With Shiitake Mushrooms
(sauteed) Snow peas and fresh shiitake mushrooms stir-fried in a light sauce
Shiitake Mushrooms With Shanghai Baby Bok Choy
(sauteed) Fresh shiitake mushrooms with Shanghai Baby Bok Choy
Asparagus Stir-Fry
(sauteed) Wok tossed asparagus with garlic
Organic Baby Spinach
(sauteed) Wok tossed organic baby spinach with garlic
FRESH VEGETABLES
Dessert
Fried Banana
Fresh Banana in a light batter
Fried Banana With Ice Cream
Fried Ice Cream
Deep fried in a light batter