Chef Zhao Kitchen

Chef Zhao Kitchen is located in the city of Palo Alto, CA. We are proudly serving traditional Shanghainese Cuisine. Shanghai Fusion, also known as Hu cuisine, is a popular style of southern Chinese food. It refers to complex and developed styles of cooking under profound influence of those of the surrounding provinces, Jiangsu and Zhe-Jiang province. Shanghainese dishes usually appear red and shiny because they are often pickled in soy sauce. They are cooked using a variety of methods including baking, stewing, braising, steaming and deep-frying. Sugar is the most important condiment in Shanghainese cuisine, especially when used in combination with Soy sauce. After a year and half of waiting on remodel and decoration of the new restaurant. Chef Zhao Kitchen had their grand opening on May 27th, 2016. In the city of Palo Alto, Embarcadero shopping Plaza. Chef Zhao Kitchen have 3 individual private dining room which are intimate and suitable for any small events. Our dedicated staff will ensure that every detail of your event is attended to. The menu will be innovatively selected, arranging private dining events to set the tone perfectly for our guests. We also offer Business Catering and Party tray service. Let our staff know the details and they will make it right. Executive Chef Zhao Jun started his career in 30 years ago. Before he came to California, he owned and operated two restaurants in Shanghai, China. In 2003, Chef Zhao and his family opened the first Shanghainese restaurant, Hometown Favorite, in the city of Fremont. Hometown Favorite is a small restaurant that serves the locals with catering and take-outs. In 2006, Chef Zhao and his family moved their business to Milpitas Square in the city of Milpitas. Shanghai Delight was opened in June of that year. The expanded restaurant is larger in size and can fits more people with an updated menu. In 2008, Chef Zhao expanded their restaurant to Mercado Square in Union City, Little Potato, which primarily serves fa