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

$10.95

Wonton Soup

Wonton and organic spinach in chicken broth

$10.95

Egg Flower Soup

With egg flower, organic tofu, mushrooms, carrots and peas

$10.95

Chicken Corn Soup

Minced chicken breast with sweet corn and egg flower

$10.95

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

$10.95

Chicken Noodle Soup

$11.95

Wor Wonton Soup

Wonton, shrimp & chicken with organic spinach in chicken broth

$12.95

Spinach Tofu Soup

With Organic tofu and organic baby spinach

$12.95

Sizzling Rice Soup

Shrimp, chicken and organic spinach

$12.95

Thai Basil Chow Fun

Rice noodle with fresh basil, broccoli, mushroom, red bell pepper

$11.95

Spicy Noodle Chongqing Style

Shredded chicken, bean sprout and chive with Ma La ingredients and Sichuan peppercorn

$11.95

Dan Dan Noodle

Minced chicken and onions stir fry over noodles

$11.95

Singapore Style Noodles

Chicken, prawns, fluffy eggs, vegetables and thin rice noodles stir fried with curry

$11.95

House Noodle Soup

Chicken, pork, prawns, carrot, black fungus, snow peas and egg flower

$12.95

Tomato Beef Chow Mein

Sliced tender beef, tomato, green & red bell pepper

$12.95

Jjamppong Noodle Soup

Prawns, fish fillet, calamari and vegetables

$12.95

Seafood Pan Fried Noodle

Hong Kong style noodles with prawns, calamari, fish fillet and vegetables

$13.95

NOODLES, MEINS & RICE

CHICKEN

Chicken With Eggplant

(sauteed) Tender slices of chicken breast sauteed and tossed with fresh basil and eggplant

$12.95

Sweet & Sour Chicken

(deep-fried) Lightly battered, deep fried chicken breast with pineapple, onion, red & green peppers in a sweet & sour sauce

$12.95

Broccoli Chicken

(sauteed) Tender slices of chicken breast sauteed and tossed with fresh steamed broccoli

$12.95

Kung Pao Chicken

(sauteed) Quick tossed tender diced chicken breast, sauteed with roasted peanuts, Italian squash, onions and chili peppers

$12.95

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

$12.95

Thai Basil Chicken

(sauteed) Tender diced chicken breast sauteed with fresh basil, onions and red & green peppers

$12.95

General Tsao's Chicken

(deep-fried) Quick fried tender white meat chicken with fiery chili sauce, garnish with broccoli

$12.95

Cashew Chicken

(sauteed) Tender diced chicken breast stir-fried with jicama, snow peas, mushrooms and cashew nuts

$13.95

Chicken With Green Beans

(sauteed) Sauteed tender slices of chicken breast tossed with fresh green beans

$13.95

Mu Shu Chicken

pancakes (sauteed) Made with shredded green cabbage, fluffy eggs, onions, green onion, carrots and flour wraps

$13.95

Hunan Chicken

(sauteed) Tender slices of chicken breast sauteed with snow peas, fresh shiitake mushrooms and chili peppers

$13.95

Lemon Chicken

(deep-fried) Lightly battered and deep fried white meat chicken in fresh lemon juice sauce

$13.95

Sesame Chicken

(deep-fried) Lightly battered and deep fried white meat chicken with roasted sesame seed in our homemade sauce

$13.95

Curry Chicken

(sauteed) Tender slices of chicken breast sauteed with red & green bell peppers in coconut milk curry sauce

$13.95

Chicken With Duet Mushrooms

(sauteed) Tender slices of chicken breast quick fried with fresh shiitake mushrooms, white mushrooms and snow peas

$14.95

Sweet & Sour Pork

(deep-fried) Lightly battered and deep fried pork with pineapple, onion, red & green bell peppers in a sweet & sour sauce

$12.95

Mu Shu Pork

pancakes (sauteed) Made with shredded green cabbage, fluffy eggs, green onion, carrot and flour wraps

$13.95

Broccoli Beef

(sauteed) Tender slices of beef sauteed and tossed with fresh steamed broccoli

$14.95

Thai Basil Beef

(sauteed) Sauteed slices of beef with fresh basil, onion and red & green bell peppers

$14.95

Beef With Mixed Vegetables

(sauteed) Tender slices of beef sauteed with fresh vegetables

$14.95

Mongolian Beef

(sauteed) Tender slices of beef sauteed with onion, green onions and chili peppers

$14.95

Orange Flavor Beef

(deep-fried) Deep fried, lightly battered slices of beef with chili peppers in a tangy fresh orange juice sauce

$14.95

Hunan Beef

(sauteed) Slices of beef sauteed with snow peas, fresh shiitake mushrooms and chili peppers

$15.95

Sizzling Beef

(sauteed) Tender slices of beef sauteed with onions, red & green bell peppers served on a sizzling plate

$15.95

BEEF & PORK

SEAFOOD

Prawns With Vegetables

(sauteed) Wok-fired prawns with fresh vegetables

$14.95

Prawns With Broccoli

(sauteed) Wok-fired prawns tossed with fresh steamed broccoli

$14.95

Fish Fillet With Black Bean Sauce

(sauteed) White fish fillet, with onions, red and green bell pepper & chili pepper in a black bean sauce

$14.95

Hunan Prawns

(sauteed) Prawns sauteed with snow peas, fresh shiitake mushrooms, and chili peppers

$15.95

Walnut Prawns

(deep-fried) Quick-fried prawns with walnuts

$15.95

Happy Family

(sauteed) White fish fillet, prawns, chicken, beef, BBQ pork, calamari and fresh vegetables in a homemade sauce

$15.95

Prawns With Asparagus

(sauteed) Wok-fired prawns with fresh asparagus

$15.95

Steamed Salmon

Sushi grade fresh salmon steamed and garnished with ginger and garlic in a brown sauce

$16.95

Salmon With Black Bean Sauce

(sauteed) Sushi grade fresh salmon stir-fried with asparagus in a black bean sauce

$16.95

Assorted Vegetables

(sauteed) Stir-fried garden fresh vegetables in a light sauce

$12.95

Eggplant With Garlic Sauce

(sauteed) Stir-fried with fresh basil and chili pepper

$12.95

Braised Tofu With Vegetables

Fried organic tofu sauteed with mixed vegetables in a homemade brown sauce

$12.95

Thai Basil Tofu

Fried organic tofu sauteed with fresh basil, onions, red & green bell peppers

$12.95

Salt & Pepper Tofu

Fried organic tofu tossed with a nice touch of salt and pepper

$12.95

Ma Po Tofu

(sauteed) Organic tofu with garlic, ginger, green onions and chili peppers

$12.95

Gai Lan

(sauteed) Cooked tender with stem and leaf in a light sauce

$12.95

Mustard Green

(sauteed) Fresh mustard stir fry with ginger or garlic Sauteed Green Beans

$12.95

Sauteed Green Beans

(sauteed) Wok tossed fresh green beans with garlic

$13.95

Snow Peas With Shiitake Mushrooms

(sauteed) Snow peas and fresh shiitake mushrooms stir-fried in a light sauce

$14.95

Shiitake Mushrooms With Shanghai Baby Bok Choy

(sauteed) Fresh shiitake mushrooms with Shanghai Baby Bok Choy

$14.95

Asparagus Stir-Fry

(sauteed) Wok tossed asparagus with garlic

$14.95

Organic Baby Spinach

(sauteed) Wok tossed organic baby spinach with garlic

$14.95

FRESH VEGETABLES

Dessert

Fried Banana

Fresh Banana in a light batter

$4.00

Fried Banana With Ice Cream

$5.50

Fried Ice Cream

Deep fried in a light batter

$7.00