These seven branches are all in Pleasanton. Three sit on Stoneridge Drive; the other meals are on Rosewood Drive, Saint Mary Street, Santa Rita Road and Stanley Boulevard.
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Shanghai dumplings with a braised dish
Build a table around the named xiaolongbao or Shanghai-style siu mai, then add Shanghai braised pork meatball and braised eggplant. The operator lists 11 AM–9 PM daily; check order-ahead availability when immediate ordering is closed.
Start with the G-Pie Rice Plate and add basil popcorn chicken or the named vegetarian spring rolls. The operator-linked menu includes seasonal sides and a braised tea egg with B1; confirm in-person hours because the cited weekly windows come from Postmates.
Combine crispy eggplant and Four Seasons Vegetables with garlic noodles, noting that the noodles contain butter. The operator identifies a public lot behind the restaurant reached from Peters Avenue; last seating is 30 minutes before the listed close.
Special Noodle’s Pleasanton branch pairs stone-pot noodle soups with a broad dumpling menu. Fish Stone Pot Noodle Soup and soup dumplings make a different meal from the Shanghai braised dishes elsewhere on Stoneridge Drive.
Build an order. For a noodle-and-dumpling table, consider Fish Stone Pot Noodle Soup with 小笼包 (8个) Steamed Soup Dumplings (8) $13.49. The menu also lists 生煎包 (6个) Soup Pan Fried Buns (6) $14.49 and 糯米蔬菜煎饼 Veggie Stuffed Pancakes $7.49. 香辣猪肉小笼包 (8个) Spicy Soup Pork Dumpling (8) uses the operator’s 小笼包 label (xiao long bao).
Before you go. The operator lists 11:30 AM–10:30 PM daily and explicitly offers takeout. Confirm the Pleasanton unit 103 before ordering: the home page’s browser title still says Milpitas, while its address and linked ordering page identify Pleasanton.
Operator-linked Best Food Today ordering menu, fetched 2026-10-08. These are listed ordering-menu prices; taxes, extras and any service charges are separate. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification
Operator information checked October 8, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.
CloudDish gives this guide a Yunnan rice-noodle meal. Its operator describes crossing-bridge noodles with golden broth, while the linked branch menu also names a vegetarian douhua noodle option and several specialty snacks.
Build an order. The menu lists Yunnan Traditional Crossing-Bridge Rice Noodles $22.99+ and Douhua Rice Noodle(Vegetarian)(Very Spicy)(Contains Peanuts) $15.99+. Raksha Ghost Chicken $9.99 is a separate snack. The crossing-bridge noodle description includes animal ingredients; ask about the broth when choosing a vegetarian meal.
Before you go. The operator lists Monday–Friday 11 AM–2:30 PM and 5–9 PM, Saturday–Sunday 11 AM–9 PM. The Chowbus menu was readable but marked Paused and Not Accepting Order on 2026-10-08; call before travelling or depending on an online order.
Operator-linked Chowbus online ordering menu, fetched 2026-10-08. The crossing-bridge item displays a starting-price plus; the ordering page was paused, so these are menu observations rather than a confirmed purchasable cart. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification
Operator information checked October 8, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.
Chick & Tea’s Pleasanton branch offers Taiwanese rice plates, chicken cutlets and street-food sides. Its current linked ordering page is headed CHICK AND T BENTO and prints the same Rosewood Drive suite and phone number.
Build an order. B1 G-Pie Rice Plate $15.89 is described with a Taiwanese chicken cutlet, a choice of rice or noodles, a braised tea egg and two seasonal sides. F2 Basil Popcorn Chicken $10.59 is another route; the menu names F13 Vegetarian Spring Rolls $5.29 and F6 Crispy King Oyster Mushrooms $7.99.
Before you go. The operator pages read do not print weekly business hours. Current Postmates menu windows are Tuesday–Sunday 10:45 AM–2:30 PM and 4:15–8 PM, with no Monday window; these are platform ordering times, so confirm in-person hours by phone. SkyTab ordering was closed at the late-evening check.
Operator-linked SkyTab online ordering menu, fetched 2026-10-08. Prices here are from SkyTab, whose branch header says CHICK AND T BENTO; Postmates prices differ and are not substituted. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification
Operator information checked October 8, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.
Fiery Shanghai’s branch menu spans xiaolongbao, Shanghai-style siu mai and braised pork dishes. Use it for a dumpling-and-braised-meat meal, with Shanghai fried noodles or a named vegetable side as an addition.
Build an order. Start with 上海小笼包(6) Small Steamed Bun (Xiaolongbao $12.95 or 上海烧卖(4) Shanghai Style Siu Mai $12.95. For a larger table, the menu also lists 上海红烧狮子头 Shanghai Braised Pork Meatball in Brown Sauce $22.95, 油焖茄子 Shanghai Style Braised Eggplant $14.95 and 蟹粉虾仁小笼包(4) Steamed Buns with Grilled Crab & Shrimp( Xiaolong Bao) $15.95.
Before you go. The operator and embedded qMenu list 11 AM–9 PM daily. At the evening check, the online all-day menu was unavailable for immediate ordering but said order-ahead was available. Its vegetable section also contains dishes with minced pork, ham or shrimp; ask about the particular item.
上海小笼包(6) Small Steamed Bun (Xiaolongbao $12.95 · 上海烧卖(4) Shanghai Style Siu Mai $12.95 · 蟹粉虾仁小笼包(4) Steamed Buns with Grilled Crab & Shrimp( Xiaolong Bao) $15.95
Operator-linked qMenu online ordering menu, fetched 2026-10-08. The bilingual names, counts and the unusual Grilled Crab wording are retained as printed; immediate ordering was unavailable after the listed close. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification
Operator information checked October 8, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.
Andy & Yu’s pairs Chinese-American plates with Hong Kong-style crispy noodles and several named vegetable dishes. The dine-in PDF describes Four Seasons Vegetables with a light vegan oyster sauce, while its Mapo Tofu explicitly includes shredded pork.
Build an order. Consider Crispy Eggplant $16.50, Four Seasons Vegetables $17.50 and Garlic Noodles $16.00 for a vegetable-relevant table. The garlic noodles contain butter according to the menu. Hong Kong Style Noodles offers vegetable or meat choices, and Tea Smoked Duck is described with scallions, hoisin sauce and pancakes.
Before you go. The operator lists Sunday–Thursday 11:30 AM–8:30 PM and Friday–Saturday 11:30 AM–9 PM, with last seating 30 minutes before close. The parking page identifies a free public lot behind the restaurant accessed from Peters Avenue. The dine-in PDF states a 20% service charge for parties of five or more.
Operator dine-in menu PDF, fetched 2026-10-08 and visually inspected. The separate takeout PDF has some different prices; tea and cake/dessert charges and the stated large-party service charge are separate. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification
Operator information checked October 8, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.
Gold Chopsticks identifies its cooking as Mandarin and Szechuan. Its regular menu offers several duck preparations, including tea-smoked duck with pancakes, alongside Chinese-American plates and a named vegetable section.
Build an order. For a duck-focused meal, consider TEA SMOKED DUCK $30.95, described with four pancakes and plum sauce. Pair it with YU-SHIANG EGGPLANT $14.95 or FOUR SEASONS VEGETABLES $16.95. The PEKING DUCK (Whole) PREPARED IN 2 DISHES entry separately describes lettuce wraps and sliced duck skin with steamed buns.
Before you go. The operator lists Monday–Thursday 11:30 AM–9 PM, Friday–Saturday 11:30 AM–9:30 PM and Sunday noon–9 PM. A 3–4:30 PM closure is printed between Friday and Saturday hours without a separate day label; confirm midafternoon service. Lunch is listed 11:30 AM–3 PM, takeout-only on weekends, but Sunday business hours start at noon.
Operator regular menu, fetched 2026-10-08. These examples use the regular menu rather than the separately priced luncheon specials; delivery-platform prices and fees were not used. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification
Operator information checked October 8, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.
CA Noodle’s exact Stanley Boulevard branch lists noodle soups, dry noodles, roujiamo and big-plate dishes. Its linked menu also offers Steamed Pork Xiao Long Bao and Qianmai Chongqing Vegetarian Noodles, giving this stop a noodle-and-bun meal.
Build an order. Consider a beef noodle soup with Qianmai Roujiamo $7.99, or share Qianmai Big Plate Chicken $25.95. The menu also lists Steamed Pork Xiao Long Bao(8) $14.95 and Qianmai Chongqing Vegetarian Noodles $14.90. Ask about broth and sauces when choosing the vegetarian-labelled noodles.
Before you go. The operator lists Monday–Friday 11 AM–3 PM and 4:30–8:30 PM, Saturday–Sunday 11 AM–3 PM and 4:30–9 PM. MealKeyway agreed with the Thursday windows, showed pickup resuming Friday at 11 AM and offered a readable menu while closed for the evening.
Steamed Pork Xiao Long Bao(8) $14.95 · Qianmai Roujiamo $7.99 · Qianmai Big Plate Chicken $25.95
Operator-linked MealKeyway pickup menu, fetched 2026-10-08. These are listed menu prices for the verified Stanley Boulevard branch; optional additions, taxes and service charges are separate. Checked ; before tax, tip and fees. Prices can change, and delivery-app prices are often higher than the restaurant’s own.
Sources & verification
Operator information checked October 8, 2026. These sources support the menu and logistics; our order suggestions are editorial, without a claimed visit.
All seven selections have Pleasanton addresses. Special Noodle, CloudDish and Fiery Shanghai sit on Stoneridge Drive; the other stops are on Rosewood Drive, Saint Mary Street, Santa Rita Road and Stanley Boulevard. No Dublin branch is included.
Where can I order soup dumplings or Shanghai-style siu mai?
Fiery Shanghai’s checked menu names xiaolongbao and Shanghai Style Siu Mai. Special Noodle lists several soup dumplings, and CA Noodle lists Steamed Pork Xiao Long Bao(8). These are individual menu items rather than evidence of a cart-service dim sum schedule.
Which regional meals are represented?
CloudDish describes Yunnan crossing-bridge rice noodles, Fiery Shanghai lists Shanghai regional dishes, and Chick & Tea offers Taiwanese bento and street-food sides. CA Noodle adds roujiamo and regional noodle dishes; Gold Chopsticks identifies Mandarin and Szechuan cooking.
Which menus name vegetarian or vegetable dishes?
Andy & Yu’s names Four Seasons Vegetables with a light vegan oyster sauce, and its Garlic Noodles contain butter. Chick & Tea names Vegetarian Spring Rolls; CloudDish names a vegetarian douhua noodle with peanuts; CA Noodle names Chongqing Vegetarian Noodles. Confirm broths, sauces and preparation for your needs.
Are the listed prices and hours the same across ordering channels?
No single channel was assumed. Andy & Yu’s examples come from its dine-in PDF, Gold Chopsticks from its regular operator menu, and the other examples from operator-linked ordering menus. Chick & Tea’s cited hours are Postmates ordering windows because its operator pages omit business hours; CloudDish’s ordering page was paused. Call to resolve availability before travelling.
Reading the menus
Words you may see in Pleasanton.
Mala A Sichuan flavor pairing the tingling numbness of Sichuan pepper with chili heat; the name means numbing and spicy.
Sichuan peppercorn The dried husk of a Zanthoxylum berry that gives Sichuan dishes a citrusy scent and a tingling, numbing buzz; it is not a true pepper.
Doubanjiang A salty, savory fermented paste of broad beans, usually with chili, that anchors many Sichuan dishes; the Pixian version is the most renowned.
Guotie (potstickers) Pan-fried dumplings browned on one side, then steamed with a little water under a lid; 'potsticker' is the English form of guotie.
Baozi A yeast-leavened bun with a filling, most often steamed; unfilled steamed buns are called mantou.
We selected 7 Pleasanton restaurants for different meals. This is not a numerical ranking or a record of dining visits. We checked operator menus, exact locations, delivery options and practical constraints on October 8, 2026, and left out places we could not verify.
Order suggestions are editorial. Food illustrations are locally generated AI images, not photographs of any restaurant. See the editorial approach. Other guides: all city guides.