Red Wok
Red Wok, located at 2368 Michael Dr, Newbury Park, CA, has established itself as a local favorite for Chinese cuisine lovers in the area. A family-run establishment, this charming restaurant has earned a reputation for delivering consistently fresh and flavorful dishes that keep customers coming back for more.
One of the standout dishes that locals rave about is the fish fillet with black bean sauce, which is often described as nothing short of spectacular. Alongside this, the steamed dumplings and BBQ pork soft noodles are popular choices, with the BBQ pork steamed buns earning praise for their sweetness that almost rivals a dessert. The pineapple fried rice is also highly recommended for those who enjoy a tropical twist with their meal.
What makes Red Wok truly special is its ability to maintain the warmth and friendliness of a family-owned restaurant while offering excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere. Whether dining in or ordering for delivery, the food arrives hot, ensuring a satisfying experience every time. The team behind the restaurant is also known for being accommodating, particularly when it comes to adjusting spice levels to suit individual preferences.
Over the years, Red Wok has become a go-to spot for family gatherings, group meet-ups, and casual dining. The fast service and clean interior further enhance the overall experience. For those looking for value, the lunch specials and dinner combos are a hit. These generous portions offer a great variety of dishes at affordable prices, making it easy to sample different flavors from the menu.
Red Wok has earned its place as a beloved neighborhood gem, with many patrons returning for over 15 years. Whether you're a long-time customer or a first-time visitor, Red Wok promises a delightful dining experience that feels both familiar and exceptional at the same time.
Red Wok Reviews
Fabulous family-run business. The food is fresh, tastes amazing, and they are willing to adjust to spice level of dishes upon request. We often go here for family gathering or group meet ups and the service is fast, the place clean, and everyone is friendly. A favorite for over 15 years.
Great place for Chinese. I've gone a few times over the years . Service is fast and they have great options. I highly recommend getting their lunch specials or dinner combos. It's a generous amount of food for the price and easily shareable to get a taste of different dishes on their menu. Also, in general, their prices continue to be affordable compared to other restaurants. The interior has a charm to it that reminds me of all the family owned Chinese restaurants I went to growing up.
For a "Let's find dinner while we're in Newbury Park", we did well. Good service, good prices, (though we couldn't get their menu to load on Google Maps or Yelp), and large portions. These pics show the dishes AFTER we've already eaten some. A quiet (we went on a Sun. afternoon) place, but near other restaurants so competition for parking.
We moved to Central Coast Ca almost 2 years ago. We love the area! There is one thing missing though. No good Chinese restaurants! We have searched high and low, from Santa Maria to San Luis Obispo with no luck. As a matter of fact, you can read one of my reviews and see how badly a restaurant flunked out, In my humble opinion. Enough of that. When we lived in Newbury Park we had a favorite, go to restaurant that we always went to when someone in our family was sick. "Sick" could mean a cold or flu , but it could also mean I had a bad headache and called in sick for cooking dinner. No matter what, my son was always first in line requesting Red Wok? With a hopeful expression. Well, with our move and my son moving out those days were behind us... UNTIL! Drum roll please! I had an epiphany! When I need to come to Thousand Oaks, why not order what we love, put it in an insulated bag that we already have, and bring it home! Instant excellent food! So we tried it and it worked! Now having to drive to Thousand Oaks won't bee so bad. As for the food you can get here, everything is made fresh. I loved the wor wonton soup! House special noodles, kung pow chicken, broccoli and beef, shrimp with lobster sauce, the list goes on and on. You can eat there, it's a simple place, not fancy, or take it to go. Don't be put off by the older lady, she seems gruff, but the chef is great.
They have a fish filet with black bean sauce that is out of this world! This has been my favorite Chinese take out/dine local restaurant for many, MANY, moons. The family who owns this little gem is lovely, and their food is consistently delicious. I love their steamed dumplings, BBQ PORK soft noodles, the BBQ pork steamed buns are almost like dessert, they are so good. And the pineapple fried rice is bomb, too! Even when ordering delivery it comes piping hot. Always! Sorry, no pics. Just go and see for yourself!