Serving the Lamorinda community since 1980, Chef Chao Restaurant is one of the best places for authentic Chinese cuisine in town. The award winning restaurant offers Chinese banquet and catering in all the flavors of Szechwan and Mandarin. Though the restaurant looks small from outside, the interior is very clean, well-maintained and has an inviting atmosphere. In addition to the Szechwan and Mandarin sections, there is a special section for the health conscious in the menu called Diet Delight. There is a 10 percent discount on take-out orders.