So you’ve got 12 cousins flying in, or the whole Weibel parent crew wants to do a birthday dinner, and now you need a Chinese restaurant that can actually seat everyone without drama. The Sharma family has been to enough group dinners in the Tri-City area to know that not every place works — some are too tight, some rush you out, some can’t handle a banquet order. Here’s a practical ranked list of Chinese restaurants in Fremont and Union City that genuinely accommodate big groups, with one bonus option in Milpitas if you need private rooms.
One thing to flag upfront: the Rose Garden in Union City, a 48-year banquet landmark, closed on August 31, 2025 after the Wong family retired. That’s a real loss for the area, so the Union City group-dinner options are a bit thinner than they used to be. Do one thing — call ahead to confirm banquet pricing and private-room minimums, because most places don’t publish those online.
1. Pearl Bay Restaurant (Fremont) — 43635 Boscell Rd, in Pacific Commons. This is the banquet hall of the area, hands down. Formerly known as Asian Pearl, the space itself is huge, with live seafood tanks and rows of banquet tables for weddings and birthday parties. Their 10-person weekday banquet set menu starts around $488. Signature dishes: Crispy BBQ Pork Buns, Steamed Golden Pompano, Lobster Pan Fried Noodles…