New Chinese Restaurant Celebrates Grand Opening

By Michelle Bedard

Complete with a DJ, decorations, delicious food, and a staff that is as close as family, YiPing Restaurant in San Ramon celebrated its Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday night.  

Stewart Bambino, President and CEO of the Chamber, welcomed the new restaurant with a traditional red ribbon cutting ceremony and wishes of good luck. In attendance at the ceremony were fellow members of the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce as well as community supporters. San Ramon Mayor Bill Clarkson was also in attendance along with Danville Area Chamber of Commerce President Shelby McNamara.

YiPing, located at 2416 San Ramon Valley Boulevard, means “Top Quality” in Chinese. YiPing uses only fresh organic ingredients bought locally and is a supporter of the use of sustainable resources.  

Shi’s idea behind YiPing is “to show Americans how Chinese food should taste.” And, according to comments from the community, people find the food appealing.  

Walter and Elke Torgersen of San Ramon are recurring customers of YiPing and have picked the Mongolian Pan Seared Beef as one of their top favorites.  

“The Mangolian Beef has a nice flavor and the portions are very generous. We will be back!”

Laura O’Brien, Mary Whipple, and Joe Nelson, all members of the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce, found the food so delicious that Joe took advantage of YiPing’s take-out service and brought food home for his wife.

YiPing appeals to adults as well as children. 8-year-old Connor Collopy of Danville had second helpings of pot stickers, seasoned chicken drummettes and teriyaki chicken with asparagus.

YiPing Restaurant is open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for dinner.