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This place is amazing! We came in a group of 20 people on a saturday afternoon and they reserved space for us. Service was friendly and fast. My friend and I shared a baked pork chop rice and bbq pork and egg rice noodle. The portions are huge and the food came in super hot, tasty and flavorful. The menu is super expansive and you cannot go wrong with anything on there. Loved that the prices are reasonable too. Highly recommend!
This is one of two Alice's Kitchen (AK) locations in the area. The other is on Garvey in Monterey Park. This Temple City location seemed to have turned over a few times over the years before AK took over. There is a lot in the back that is almost identical to Shaw Mei's/Kang Kang Food Court just down the street. Both lots are inadequate for the popularity of the businesses they serve and parking can be challenging. If you enter from the back lot, restrooms are to the right as you enter AK. The menu has some familiar items and some unique ones. We specifically came to try their sandwich made on a pineapple bun or Bolo Bao. There were a few choices of meat including chicken and beef. We got the Satay Beef or Sha Cha Niu Rou. It came with a fried egg and tomato. The sandwich was very good and enough for a meal. They also had "thick" sandwiches with several choices of meat. We got the fried fish. It was something like what a Filet O Fish at McDonalds aspires to be because AK is a far superior version. The fish portion was generous, crispy, and a much higher quality than Micky D's. There was some sort of coleslaw sauce instead of Micky D's tartar sauce and AK's coleslaw sauce had a unique and very good flavor. The sandwich was also big enough for a meal. We also got their curry fish ball dish because it is a favorite of ours. Unlike most other places that only give you either boiled or fried fish balls, AK gave you both. It did not come with rice, so we asked for some and our server was shocked, but gave it to us without complaining. The space the restaurant sits in is quite big. It was moderately to somewhat crowded and noisy on our visit. While the main lady who helped us was friendly and fairly efficient, some of the other servers and customers gave us the typical dirty looks because we are a mixed couple. Four stars for quality of food, but one star deduction for obviously being prejudice. Overall, we would come back here because the food was good, but recommend you come with a Chinese speaker to order like we have in the family or the service is likely to be worse.
I decided to eat the non traditional jook and chow fun this time. I wanted something lighter. The mac soup with spam brings back fond memories when my mother used to make it at home; especially when l was sick. It was light and plain and nothin heavy. The corn beef sandwich was also fluffy. It wasn't salty.
Love this Hong Kong cafe. It feels like you really stepped into Hong Kong with the cool decor. The food is excellent but I took a star away for the okay service. But typical of cafes. We ordered the following and really liked it. - Curry Fish balls so good like in HK - beef fried rice big portion for a good price and very tasty - the mixed grill combo that came with chicken steak, fish, sausage, and a ribeye steak. Also with a choice of side of pasta or rice. We chose the pasta. It was a lot of food but made really well. Definitely recommend coming here they do get really busy, we got there at 5pm on a Friday and it was not busy. But as we were leaving they were starting to fill up.
FIRST visit: * FARE(S) feasted on: *** Sizzling ribeye, medium-rare *** Sizzling filet mignon cubes, medium-rare * FRIENDLY service: Decent * FRESH air seating outside? Nope * FAIR pricing: Yes * FEE processing: None. Accepts credit cards * FREE parking: Yes, large plaza lot behind shop front (2 hrs limit) * FYI: Been craving traditional HK-style café food for quite awhile... this was a good choice. Huge selections on their menu (clay pots, baked rice/pasta, combos, you name it). Retro, eclectic street décor-themed. 5 parties wait ahead of us at prime time wknd lunch hours - but not too bad. Entrance from both the front side (off Las Tunas) or back (free parking lot). Service was quick and food came out piping. Lots of families with little kids dining too. Loud dining ambience. FOUR stars ****
Stepped into Hong Kong without leaving SGV Alice's Kitchen in Temple City is serving more than just great food--the space itself is a work of art. The owner thoughtfully designed the restaurant to recreate the streets of Hong Kong, even importing furniture, signage, and decor directly from Hong Kong for an authentic feel. And the food? The chefs bring 20+ years of experience to the kitchen, and it shows. We tried the French Style Filet Mignon, Walnut Shrimp, Yang Chow Fried Rice, and Chicken with Black Truffle Sauce--each dish packed with flavor and executed with care. Come for the beautiful atmosphere, stay for the food that keeps you reaching for one more bite
Came on a weekend and even though we had a larger party we were seated pretty quickly. i really like the pineapple pork chop sandwich, great balance of sweet and savory. The peanut butter toast was also rlly good. the green bean were very flavorful the century egg and pork congee had no pork and was not as flavorful as i'd liked. the rice and noodle dishes were decent, nothing too special. i really want to try the clay pot next time which is only available during dinner time
I came to Alice's Kitchen with my family for a post graduation dinner because 1) This location is opened until midnight 2) The space can accommodate large parties. The thing is, I thought Alice's Kitchen was strictly a Hong Kong style diner, however, there is an entire section dedicated to Canto family style dishes. How lucky for me because it made ordering for my party of 11 seamless and easy. We ordered the following: -deep fried cod fillet with spicy salt ($13.95) -sweet & sour pork ($13.75) -kung pao chicken ($15.25) -beef chow fun. ($14.99) -yang chow fried rice ($15.50) -stir-fried string beans with minced pork ($14.99) Honestly, this was just as good, if not better than any Chinese family style banquet dinner I've ever eaten. Every single dish was solid and beautifully executed. Of course crowd favorites included the deep fried cod fillet and sweet and sour pork, but everything tasted as expected. Portions are generous given how reasonably priced everything is and ordering 2 of every dish was more than enough for my family. Our meal was very good and service was impeccable. I'll be back, I'll be back. For Hong Kong breakfast and everything else in between.
The decor is very unusual but also fun for many of us. I think it's unique and all over the place with displays of movie posters, random items, and miscellaneous things such as shirts and signs. It was quite busy, the place cannot accommodate a party of 10 or more as the largest table seems to fit 8 comfortably or 10 if 2 of them are children. The wait time was quite long for a party of 9, parties of 4 or less were able to get seated almost immediately. When seated, the table was one of the larger ones but still a quiet squeeze. We each ordered a dish which I got the sizzling ribeye with mushroom sauce and pasta while the kids got noodles. It took some time for food to come out, they came almost one at a time. One of our orders didn't come so we had to ask about it and it did eventually come (bbq pork with egg on rice). There's steak was thinner than expected so asking for medium rare seemed irrelevant as the steak became well done as it was on a hot plate. The corn was good, a few pieces of husk was found but not bad. The pasta had a heap of sauce which we actually liked. The kids ate the noodles, which was basically noodles with soybean sprouts. The night was quite busy and lots of people making it super loud. Service was slow, we had to Ariadne our hands quite a few times and sometimes had to get up to find someone to pack our food to go. Overall a good try, maybe we'll be back but not anytime soon as a big party.
This is a crazy outdoor vibe but indoors. It's like eating at an open market! Cute decor. Service was okay but can use some improvement. Didn't get a water refill. The food was great! I really like the rib eye flavor but it was a little tough. Also enjoyed the eggplant. The noodles were okay. I'd pick something different next time. Yummy BBQ pork in the egg dish. House Special Fried Vermicelli ($16.75) BBQ Pork w/Egg on Rice ($15.50) House Special Fried Vermicelli ($16.75) Ribeye steak with garlic sauce ($19.25) Comes with corn and rice Reasonable prices for the amount given. Plenty of parking in the back.
Dined in for dinner around 9:30 PM. We had a group of 5. We were seated right away. The restaurant was 3/4 full. Atmosphere: It has a lot of old school items and it felt like we were in Hong Kong. Parking: Plenty in the back at this time. The front has parking as well. When we were there, a blackout occurred, but the staff reassured us we were okay. They provided lights and kept on checking up on us. I loved their enthusiasm throughout the night. I ordered the chicken steak with spaghetti and the lemon ice tea. It was huge and tasty. No complaints here. I would rate it 4.5/5! The lemon ice tea came with unlimited refills. The waitress was so nice to give us a drink to go without charging us.
It's very on par with the HK flavors. Unfortunately, there was a piece of plastic in my soup. The server was apologetic and took the soup off our bill. It's clear that for dinner, they're understaffed. I hope they can have more staff so they can focus on the food. The restaurant was moderately busy
I need to confess something to you: I love Chinese food. However, it wasn't until the last few years where I've come to realize the distinctions between Hong Kong cuisine and mainland Chinese cuisine. It's been an exploration. But with each new Hong Kong style restaurant I try, the more expansive my view, and belly, get. Alice's Kitchen, specifically this one in Temple City, was a refreshing look at not just the food but the vibe as well. Design - Falling into a different world Walking into Alice's Kitchen from the back parking lot is like walking into a vibrant food court back in the 1980s. Bright neon signs are placed throughout the dining room floor, faux food stalls can be seen to give more of a community feel to the inside, and I love the sprawl of different props of newspapers, t-shirts hung on clotheslines, and big advertisements on the walls like you might see in a food court. It really elevated the atmosphere of the space and I loved their branded orange plates, bowls, spoons, and chopsticks. It gave whimsy to this place. Staff - Cool The staff here are like what you expect from any Chinese restaurant. You try to flag one down or grab their attention with your wandering eyes and when they come over you can tell them what you want. They take your order and usually within 5-7 minutes you'll start to see your food heading your way. Perfect for anyone hungry and dying to eat right away. When you ask for to-go boxes at the end of the meal (you definitely will) moments after you get your food packed someone will appear with a tablet ready for you to pay right there at the table. Talk about speed. Food - Onions galore I see that in Hong Kong cuisine there is this mix match of Western and Chinese tastes put together. This fusion of ideas is what brings something like their large pineapple bun sandwiches to existence. We got the BBQ pork (char siu) pineapple bun sandwich and this came warm with a fried egg, slab of butter, generous slices of BBQ pork, and a savory sauce. For one person, this could be a good main dish to be accompanied by a side. For this split between two people, this is a savory sweet dish perfect to wet the appetite. Highly recommend getting one of these. The sweet & sour pork was nostalgic to me. Served with chunks of white onion, green peppers, and pineapple the flavor of this reminded me very much of the sweet & sour pork Chinese-Korean restaurants serve, except for the color being different and no cabbage in the sauce. It has the sweetness brought out by the pineapple but still a bit of tang and deep savoriness of the pork with each bite. The onions were undercooked and you'll see this as a pattern for all their dishes containing onions. The French style filet mignon chunks were fantastic. Juicy and flavorful, each bite makes the mouth water more and more and the texture gave such pleasant mouth feels. The fried basil accompanying it also gave a burst of freshness and herbacious flavors. Just be careful not to accidentally bite into a chunk of ginger. Unless you love ginger. Then go right ahead. The beef chow fun with black bean sauce was great. Nice balance of their black bean sauce with the textures of the chunks of beef, the onions and peppers in this add a nice crunch and difference in flavor that balances all the savoriness. The tofu with spiced salt was also incredible. When I ate this still piping hot the crisp exterior with the hot soft interior made me smile. The spiced coating was flavorful and with some rice it gives a nice balance with each bite. Final Thoughts With all the food we got for dinner, I'm sure I leaned more into the Chinese cuisine side than the Hong Kong side. However, I was happy with the quality and depth of flavors in everything I had. Alice's Kitchen has definitely been one of the better Hong Kong restaurants I've had and I'm excited to explore more of this cuisine in the future. Can't wait to come back!
Alice's Kitchen (two locations in SGV) is about rendition of HK cafe (cha cha tang). I love classic Hong Kong comfort food, and this place really hits the spot! My personal favorites are the wontons with noodles , Yang Chow fried rice, Mapo tofu and Singapore rice noodles with extra BBQ pork. Everything is packed with flavor, and you can really taste that authentic "wok hei" -- that smoky, slightly charred aroma and flavor you get from cooking over high heat in a wok. read more
29 days ago
Hong kong like cafe that is open late too great menu with plenty of choices sizzling beef and potatoes are so unique and delicious each dish is solid portions are very plenty ambiance is trendy and bright read more
I came here for the first time. It happened to be during afternoon tea time. The decor of the restaurant is quaint. It gives one the feeling of being on the streets of Hong Kong. We ordered off the afternoon tea menu. We had the following: (1) steamed flour roll with stewed beef in a clay pot (4/5 stars). The beef was tender and overall flavorful. (2) Beef chow fun with 2 braised chicken wings (4/5 stars). Beef and flat noodles cooked just right. Braised chicken was good too. The only thing I did not liked was for them to serve hot food on plastic ware. They should invest in some nicer dinnerware that is not plastic! 3) Baked chicken in bolognese sauce with pasta, (4/5 stars). This was delicious. During afternoon tea time, coffee, tea, lemon tea or lemon water is included. For additional $2 more drink options are available. Overall, I thought the food was good. The service was average. You get your food but don't expect fast and friendly service. This place should definitely get rid of their plastic dinnerware. read more
This place is amazing! We came in a group of 20 people on a saturday afternoon and they reserved space for us. Service was friendly and fast. My friend and I shared a baked pork chop rice and bbq pork and egg rice noodle. The portions are huge and the food came in super hot, tasty and flavorful. The menu is super expansive and you cannot go wrong with anything on there. Loved that the prices are reasonable too. Highly recommend! read more
This is one of two Alice's Kitchen (AK) locations in the area. The other is on Garvey in Monterey Park. This Temple City location seemed to have turned over a few times over the years before AK took over. There is a lot in the back that is almost identical to Shaw Mei's/Kang Kang Food Court just down the street. Both lots are inadequate for the popularity of the businesses they serve and parking can be challenging. If you enter from the back lot, restrooms are to the right as you enter AK. The menu has some familiar items and some unique ones. We specifically came to try their sandwich made on a pineapple bun or Bolo Bao. There were a few choices of meat including chicken and beef. We got the Satay Beef or Sha Cha Niu Rou. It came with a fried egg and tomato. The sandwich was very good and enough for a meal. They also had "thick" sandwiches with several choices of meat. We got the fried fish. It was something like what a Filet O Fish at McDonalds aspires to be because AK is a far superior version. The fish portion was generous, crispy, and a much higher quality than Micky D's. There was some sort of coleslaw sauce instead of Micky D's tartar sauce and AK's coleslaw sauce had a unique and very good flavor. The sandwich was also big enough for a meal. We also got their curry fish ball dish because it is a favorite of ours. Unlike most other places that only give you either boiled or fried fish balls, AK gave you both. It did not come with rice, so we asked for some and our server was shocked, but gave it to us without complaining. The space the restaurant sits in is quite big. It was moderately to somewhat crowded and noisy on our visit. While the main lady who helped us was friendly and fairly efficient, some of the other servers and customers gave us the typical dirty looks because we are a mixed couple. Four stars for quality of food, but one star deduction for obviously being prejudice. Overall, we would come back here because the food was good, but recommend you come with a Chinese speaker to order like we have in the family or the service is likely to be worse. read more
2 days ago
I decided to eat the non traditional jook and chow fun this time. I wanted something lighter. The mac soup with spam brings back fond memories when my mother used to make it at home; especially when l was sick. It was light and plain and nothin heavy. The corn beef sandwich was also fluffy. It wasn't salty. read more
Love this Hong Kong cafe. It feels like you really stepped into Hong Kong with the cool decor. The food is excellent but I took a star away for the okay service. But typical of cafes. We ordered the following and really liked it. - Curry Fish balls so good like in HK - beef fried rice big portion for a good price and very tasty - the mixed grill combo that came with chicken steak, fish, sausage, and a ribeye steak. Also with a choice of side of pasta or rice. We chose the pasta. It was a lot of food but made really well. Definitely recommend coming here they do get really busy, we got there at 5pm on a Friday and it was not busy. But as we were leaving they were starting to fill up. read more
FIRST visit: * FARE(S) feasted on: *** Sizzling ribeye, medium-rare *** Sizzling filet mignon cubes, medium-rare * FRIENDLY service: Decent * FRESH air seating outside? Nope * FAIR pricing: Yes * FEE processing: None. Accepts credit cards * FREE parking: Yes, large plaza lot behind shop front (2 hrs limit) * FYI: Been craving traditional HK-style café food for quite awhile... this was a good choice. Huge selections on their menu (clay pots, baked rice/pasta, combos, you name it). Retro, eclectic street décor-themed. 5 parties wait ahead of us at prime time wknd lunch hours - but not too bad. Entrance from both the front side (off Las Tunas) or back (free parking lot). Service was quick and food came out piping. Lots of families with little kids dining too. Loud dining ambience. FOUR stars **** read more
Stepped into Hong Kong without leaving SGV Alice's Kitchen in Temple City is serving more than just great food--the space itself is a work of art. The owner thoughtfully designed the restaurant to recreate the streets of Hong Kong, even importing furniture, signage, and decor directly from Hong Kong for an authentic feel. And the food? The chefs bring 20+ years of experience to the kitchen, and it shows. We tried the French Style Filet Mignon, Walnut Shrimp, Yang Chow Fried Rice, and Chicken with Black Truffle Sauce--each dish packed with flavor and executed with care. Come for the beautiful atmosphere, stay for the food that keeps you reaching for one more bite read more
4 months ago
Came on a weekend and even though we had a larger party we were seated pretty quickly. i really like the pineapple pork chop sandwich, great balance of sweet and savory. The peanut butter toast was also rlly good. the green bean were very flavorful the century egg and pork congee had no pork and was not as flavorful as i'd liked. the rice and noodle dishes were decent, nothing too special. i really want to try the clay pot next time which is only available during dinner time read more
I came to Alice's Kitchen with my family for a post graduation dinner because 1) This location is opened until midnight 2) The space can accommodate large parties. The thing is, I thought Alice's Kitchen was strictly a Hong Kong style diner, however, there is an entire section dedicated to Canto family style dishes. How lucky for me because it made ordering for my party of 11 seamless and easy. We ordered the following: -deep fried cod fillet with spicy salt ($13.95) -sweet & sour pork ($13.75) -kung pao chicken ($15.25) -beef chow fun. ($14.99) -yang chow fried rice ($15.50) -stir-fried string beans with minced pork ($14.99) Honestly, this was just as good, if not better than any Chinese family style banquet dinner I've ever eaten. Every single dish was solid and beautifully executed. Of course crowd favorites included the deep fried cod fillet and sweet and sour pork, but everything tasted as expected. Portions are generous given how reasonably priced everything is and ordering 2 of every dish was more than enough for my family. Our meal was very good and service was impeccable. I'll be back, I'll be back. For Hong Kong breakfast and everything else in between. read more
The decor is very unusual but also fun for many of us. I think it's unique and all over the place with displays of movie posters, random items, and miscellaneous things such as shirts and signs. It was quite busy, the place cannot accommodate a party of 10 or more as the largest table seems to fit 8 comfortably or 10 if 2 of them are children. The wait time was quite long for a party of 9, parties of 4 or less were able to get seated almost immediately. When seated, the table was one of the larger ones but still a quiet squeeze. We each ordered a dish which I got the sizzling ribeye with mushroom sauce and pasta while the kids got noodles. It took some time for food to come out, they came almost one at a time. One of our orders didn't come so we had to ask about it and it did eventually come (bbq pork with egg on rice). There's steak was thinner than expected so asking for medium rare seemed irrelevant as the steak became well done as it was on a hot plate. The corn was good, a few pieces of husk was found but not bad. The pasta had a heap of sauce which we actually liked. The kids ate the noodles, which was basically noodles with soybean sprouts. The night was quite busy and lots of people making it super loud. Service was slow, we had to Ariadne our hands quite a few times and sometimes had to get up to find someone to pack our food to go. Overall a good try, maybe we'll be back but not anytime soon as a big party. read more
5 months ago
This is a crazy outdoor vibe but indoors. It's like eating at an open market! Cute decor. Service was okay but can use some improvement. Didn't get a water refill. The food was great! I really like the rib eye flavor but it was a little tough. Also enjoyed the eggplant. The noodles were okay. I'd pick something different next time. Yummy BBQ pork in the egg dish. House Special Fried Vermicelli ($16.75) BBQ Pork w/Egg on Rice ($15.50) House Special Fried Vermicelli ($16.75) Ribeye steak with garlic sauce ($19.25) Comes with corn and rice Reasonable prices for the amount given. Plenty of parking in the back. read more
4 months ago
Dined in for dinner around 9:30 PM. We had a group of 5. We were seated right away. The restaurant was 3/4 full. Atmosphere: It has a lot of old school items and it felt like we were in Hong Kong. Parking: Plenty in the back at this time. The front has parking as well. When we were there, a blackout occurred, but the staff reassured us we were okay. They provided lights and kept on checking up on us. I loved their enthusiasm throughout the night. I ordered the chicken steak with spaghetti and the lemon ice tea. It was huge and tasty. No complaints here. I would rate it 4.5/5! The lemon ice tea came with unlimited refills. The waitress was so nice to give us a drink to go without charging us. read more
It's very on par with the HK flavors. Unfortunately, there was a piece of plastic in my soup. The server was apologetic and took the soup off our bill. It's clear that for dinner, they're understaffed. I hope they can have more staff so they can focus on the food. The restaurant was moderately busy read more
2 months ago
I need to confess something to you: I love Chinese food. However, it wasn't until the last few years where I've come to realize the distinctions between Hong Kong cuisine and mainland Chinese cuisine. It's been an exploration. But with each new Hong Kong style restaurant I try, the more expansive my view, and belly, get. Alice's Kitchen, specifically this one in Temple City, was a refreshing look at not just the food but the vibe as well. Design - Falling into a different world Walking into Alice's Kitchen from the back parking lot is like walking into a vibrant food court back in the 1980s. Bright neon signs are placed throughout the dining room floor, faux food stalls can be seen to give more of a community feel to the inside, and I love the sprawl of different props of newspapers, t-shirts hung on clotheslines, and big advertisements on the walls like you might see in a food court. It really elevated the atmosphere of the space and I loved their branded orange plates, bowls, spoons, and chopsticks. It gave whimsy to this place. Staff - Cool The staff here are like what you expect from any Chinese restaurant. You try to flag one down or grab their attention with your wandering eyes and when they come over you can tell them what you want. They take your order and usually within 5-7 minutes you'll start to see your food heading your way. Perfect for anyone hungry and dying to eat right away. When you ask for to-go boxes at the end of the meal (you definitely will) moments after you get your food packed someone will appear with a tablet ready for you to pay right there at the table. Talk about speed. Food - Onions galore I see that in Hong Kong cuisine there is this mix match of Western and Chinese tastes put together. This fusion of ideas is what brings something like their large pineapple bun sandwiches to existence. We got the BBQ pork (char siu) pineapple bun sandwich and this came warm with a fried egg, slab of butter, generous slices of BBQ pork, and a savory sauce. For one person, this could be a good main dish to be accompanied by a side. For this split between two people, this is a savory sweet dish perfect to wet the appetite. Highly recommend getting one of these. The sweet & sour pork was nostalgic to me. Served with chunks of white onion, green peppers, and pineapple the flavor of this reminded me very much of the sweet & sour pork Chinese-Korean restaurants serve, except for the color being different and no cabbage in the sauce. It has the sweetness brought out by the pineapple but still a bit of tang and deep savoriness of the pork with each bite. The onions were undercooked and you'll see this as a pattern for all their dishes containing onions. The French style filet mignon chunks were fantastic. Juicy and flavorful, each bite makes the mouth water more and more and the texture gave such pleasant mouth feels. The fried basil accompanying it also gave a burst of freshness and herbacious flavors. Just be careful not to accidentally bite into a chunk of ginger. Unless you love ginger. Then go right ahead. The beef chow fun with black bean sauce was great. Nice balance of their black bean sauce with the textures of the chunks of beef, the onions and peppers in this add a nice crunch and difference in flavor that balances all the savoriness. The tofu with spiced salt was also incredible. When I ate this still piping hot the crisp exterior with the hot soft interior made me smile. The spiced coating was flavorful and with some rice it gives a nice balance with each bite. Final Thoughts With all the food we got for dinner, I'm sure I leaned more into the Chinese cuisine side than the Hong Kong side. However, I was happy with the quality and depth of flavors in everything I had. Alice's Kitchen has definitely been one of the better Hong Kong restaurants I've had and I'm excited to explore more of this cuisine in the future. Can't wait to come back! read more
My boyfriend wanted baked pork chop, so we came here. I've never been to Hong Kong so I don't know what it looks like. But when I walked in, it felt like I could've been in Hong Kong. It was colorful and had night time, street-like vibes. We ended up getting the baked pork chop with pasta. Flavor was good. Not as cheesy tasting as other places I've had it at, which is a good thing for me. In general, I think the baked pork chop with rice is better, since I feel the rice absorbs the flavor more. I also got the salt and pepper pork chop, which seemed to be a popular dish here. The pork was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Service was good. They even pack your leftover food for you. read more
6 months ago
Pineapple buns with butter ($5.25): The pineapple bun was pretty good, not the best I've had but not the worst. The butter melts nicely even though the bun was no longer warm. Each order comes with two buns. I was in the area and wanted a quick snack, ordered takeout at the counter and they said it'll be a 10-15 minute wait. $25 minimum spend to use credit card. I sat in their waiting area and they don't notify you when your order is ready. It sits behind the counter until you go check. Pretty cool HK themed decorations inside the cafe. Will have to come back and give the rest of their menu a try. read more
Great place for Cantonese style food! I've been here many times and it never disappoints! Honestly it's like comfort food for me, so I highly recommend checking it out. Some of my favorite dishes are the: seafood and tofu bowl and the egg, shrimp flat rice noodles read more
Had a great experience at Alice Kitchen for a family-style dinner. We made a reservation in advance for their 8-10 person set menu ($438), and it was definitely worth it. The biggest highlight is how convenient the set menu is--no need to think about what to order, and you get a wide variety of dishes. Every course we had was solid. Standouts for me included the braised pigeon, crispy beef brisket (crispy on the outside and tender inside), ginger scallion lobster, and the black truffle fried rice. The portions were generous, and everything came out well-prepared and flavorful. They also included a complimentary Ovaltine French toast for dessert, which was a nice sweet ending. We added the HK-style pork ribs as well, which were also very tasty. One thing to note: the restaurant is quite lively and can get a bit noisy, and there are no private rooms. Not a dealbreaker, but something to keep in mind if you're looking for a quieter setting. Overall, great food, good value for a large group, and a fun dining experience. Would definitely come back! read more
Located in Temple City (San Gabriel Valley LA) CA. Note that Temple City has a wok, and Monterey Park does not have wok. I brought some friends here. This is a Hong Kong cafe. Read the old review. We got some late after noon baked bolognese, chicken corn soup, singapore vermicelli, yu hsiang eggplant and the pineapple buns. I was with someone from Hong Kong, no complaints. We get the hong kong iced milk tea and the cold lemon iced tea. Service was pretty quick on weekday lunch. Will come again. read more
Food is great and all, but I gotta bring it down to service and parking. Service: Their service isn't bad. But on a busy Sunday brunch it's just there's not enough staff to handle taking orders and kitchen staff make food. Combining both the waitlist and food arrival time takes an hour. The restaurant service was so busy that it took about 15 mins for our drinks to come to the table. Wonton noodle soup, egg noodles, +HK Ice Tea: Wontons were so flavorful and the egg noodles had the right amount of chewiness for their dish. Would recommend for someone that wants a flavorful hearty noodle dish. Jumbo Hong Kong Style Pineapple Bun Set and chicken steak: One of the most popular, would also recommend getting every single time. The HK Pineapple bun has the right amount of flakiness, sweetness paired with some savory chicken. Great alternative if you're in a burger/sandwich mood. Fish Filet Congee, Chinese Donut, +HK Ice Coffee: Chinese donut was superburb, soft and spongy with a light fried coating on the outside. Fish filet congee was light, congee had good amount of water to rice ratio. read more
Just tried Alice Kitchen and it was fantastic. We ordered the seafood tofu hotpot, Hong Kong style stir fried spare ribs, and their most popular potato filet mignon cubes with house sauce. Everything came out hot and super flavorful. The seafood tofu hotpot was comforting and packed with ingredients, perfect with rice. The spare ribs had that classic Hong Kong wok flavor, savory, slightly sweet, and nicely caramelized. The highlight was definitely the potato filet mignon cubes with house sauce. The beef was tender and the sauce paired perfectly with the crispy potatoes. Great portions, authentic flavors, and solid service. Definitely a spot I would come back to when craving Hong Kong style food. Highly recommended! read more
I've been to the Alice's Kitchen in Rosemead a few times since that's where I reside. This was the first time at the Temple City location. It's much more spacious. There are a lot of fun decorations that give it a true 90s Hong Kong Experience. I came here with a group of friends (7 of us) from my running group. We were seated quickly. There were many large tables available to accommodate groups. Once we ordered, the food came relatively quickly. The winning dish has to be the Filet Mignon with Mushroom and XO sauce. The meat was super tender and saucy - perfect over a bed of rice. I ordered the Beef Chow fun. A classic Hong Kong Cantonese dish. I thought it was ok. I had ordered before at the Alice's Kitchen in Rosemead, and I thought it was good - a little disappointed, that this dish was lacking during my visit. I assume they didn't use enough soy sauce. Our main server was this older lady. She was so rude. My friends were talking to her in Cantonese, and she seemed so bothered and snappy; like in true Hong Kong Cantonese fashion. She wasn't patient with our orders, she legit would walk away if we took a bit too long to respond and then come back and ask ---"so what is it that you want?" I'm not sure if I would brave through this place again if I didn't have people who spoke fluent Cantonese with me. I would be too afraid to order. read more
Everyone was super friendly here. The place is pretty huge and they have enough employees to make sure your experience here is good! Unlimited refills for my HK Lemon Tea and you can adjust sweetness! All the food and dessert was so delicious I legit walked out holding my belly. Tables looks like authentic asian style tables! Brings back memories. Pricing is so affordable given a lot of other places are at $23+! Please support this place! Keep them open! Even their dishes are so huge! read more
4 months ago
We ordered the baked pork chop, chicken, wings, and beef chow fun. What's it about? This restaurant was the vibe it reminded me of Hong Kong. The service and waiters were very fast and efficient. The food was delicious and taste tasted like what you would get in Hong Kong. read more
Finally tried this Alice Kitchen in Temple City! Last time I was in town, it was a Wednesday and they were closed. We were lucky and found street parking close by on a Friday evening around 7:45. The decor is very cute and really made me feel like I was in Hong Kong where I grew up. The restaurant is very spacious with a lot of tables with reasonable spacing. I used to really like the Alice Kitchen in Monterey Park but was disappointed that they decided to get rid of all the wok fried items on the menu. So this time I decided to try my old favorites in this location. The two of us ordered a Beef Chow Fun, a Singapore Style Vermicelli, and a Congee with Fish Fillet. Food was good and satisfying. The congee was had good texture and came with a generous amount of fish fillets. The Beef Chow Fun was very tasty and the beef was tender. The Singapore Style Vermicelli came with a lot of shrimps, eggs, and BBQ pork. Unfortunately the shrimps were not totally fresh. I also felt like the curry taste was not as good as it was at the Monterey Park location. Service was very efficient and friendly. Prices were reasonable. read more
TL;DR - the inside is spacious and is built to look like the food courts of HK. Very broad menu. Can't miss! Rice porridge + pork + preserved egg is solid and can be shared. HK milk tea is a classic (be sure to sweeten it to your preferences with the condensed milk). The classic steak combo with filet mignon steak cubes was REALLY good, and a dish we will get again. This is such a cool location. I don't know how long this one has been here but it feels like they recently renovated or opened this store. I've been to a different Alice's Kitchen, but this one is just so much more spacious and modern. The inside looks like the streets of HK. The walls are lined with fake shops, doors, advertisements, etc that makes it feel like you're eating at a food court in HK lol If you've never been to Alice's Kitchen, then try to come sometime! Their menu is expansive and I've yet to try something I don't like. Service is always incredibly fast. Ambiance is on the noisier end but it's perfect for families. We got the rice porridge + pork + preserved egg. It's a solid dish if you're craving porridge. The bowl is large enough to share among 3-4 people (or all to yourself!) Try their HK milk tea. It's a classic. For those who have never had it, the tea also comes with a separate container of condensed milk. Pour as much as you like to sweeten it to your preferences. Otherwise it just tastes like bitter tea. We got the classic steak combo with filet mignon steak cubes. To our entertainment, the steaks were the farthest from being cube-shaped but the flavor, tenderness, perfect seasoning, and juiciness made up for it. This is something we'd definitely get again! read more
This is my favorite Hong Kong cafe in the SGV. All their dishes I have had here has what you call wok hay (in Cantonese it means their wok is hot enough so you can taste it in the cooking). Contrary to their Monterey Park location this one is so much better in my opinion. My go to dish here is the preserved veggie and beef chow mein. I was on a binge for tomato beef chow mein trying to find the best one in the SGV but got tired of how sweet the dish is. The preserved veggie beef chow mein is like their order brother. Not as sweet but more savory with a hint of sweetness. I have tried a number of dishes here and would recommend every item here. Nothing has disappointed me in my 10+ visits here in the past 5 months. They are opened late and I pass by going home from the gym. You can park on the street in the front or they have parking in the back as well. Like any other cafe service can be a hit or miss but once you order the food comes out pretty quickly. They have a Yelp waitlist as well that moves pretty quickly. The restaurant is decorated with HK decor so it is very trendy and has things to see. read more
One of the better Cantonese restaurants! Food comes out quickly and served hot. Each dish was cooked well and was not sitting in an excess amount of oil. Really enjoyed their filet mignon black pepper dish and the salt pepper fried wings and squid combo. Service is quick and the staff is very efficient. Their decor is cute reminds me of Hong Kong life. read more
8 months ago
I think it's more hype than reality. It's located in downtown Temple City and limited parking spaces in the back. We ended up parking on the side street. We actually preferred the taste of delicious food corner more than Alice's kitchen. We tried a few dishes - see pictures. The lady who checked us in was very nice. They put a lot of effort and creativity in the deco. UNLIKE Delicious food corner, milk tea is not complimentary nor discounted. The tea doesn't taste well brewed like DFC read more
Hong Kong style cafe with quick service and food (need to call waiter over though, which is standard for this type of restaurant). Place is decked out with a nice Hong Kong street ambiance from the 80s/90s Their congee is great. Perfect to warm your stomach on a cold day. Pair it up with their popular Pineapple Bun or Ovaltine Toast, and you've got yourself a great comfort food meal. I tried their Beef with flat noodle and also really liked it. Freshly made and steaming hot. read more
3 months ago
My first observation was that the staff are very efficient and dishes came out very quickly. They have a large selection of menu items, decent pricing, and the sizes are good for sharing. There is a fairly large indoor seating area, and a parking lot in the back. It can get busy and loud during mealtimes. A comforting meal if you enjoy HK cafe food! read more
This location of Alice's Kitchen is in Temple City. There is a parking lot in the back and street parking on the sides. The interior is decorated with Hong Kong inspired décor as if you are going through a market. On our first visit they were incredibly busy with a long wait, and I was already hungry so we decided to come back at a later time. On our second attempt we knew to come early. The breakfast is available from 8-11:30am daily. My boyfriend went with a western breakfast which comes with Noodle Soup, served with Scrambled Eggs and Toast. My boyfriend opted for the Spam ($14.99) and for the noodle choice opted for the macaroni noodle. I ordered from the Chinese breakfast section and got the Pork & Perserved Egg Congee ($13.75) with the Chinese donut. These breakfast combos comes with drinks. My boyfriend got their iced Milk Tea and I got the iced Lemon Tea. The food took foreverrrrr to come out. Surprisingly slow for a Hong Kong café. And when it came out the portion doesn't look as large as other Hong Kong cafes. It was also weird because we thought my boyfriend's food would have the eggs, protein of choice, and toast together... but for some reason they threw the meat inside the noodle soup. The macaroni was a weirdly large size and shape and the broth was bland. It was all weird. My congee was a smaller portion than other places. This is my goto order so I have a lot of point of reference. Flavor was okay but it would have benefited from some ginger. Also the Chinese donut was oily and stale. Not sure if it's old or they fried it in some old oil, but it wasn't good. We had to waive staff down for the bill and even ask multiple times until we got it. This location seemed so busy I thought there would be something great about it, but there wasn't. Pricing wasn't cheap. Service wasn't quick. Food wasn't impressive. Portion wasn't large. I'm sure they'll do fine without my support because they're always busy but I don't see the appeal for me personally. read more
We went there for lunch on a weekday and it was not too busy. The service is fast and the staff is very efficient! The menu is in both English and Chinese, and the staff can speak both Cantonese and English. We ordered some typical Cantonese dishes to try, including congee, rice rolls, Chinese doughnut, pork chop rice and fish balls. All the dishes are delicious and pretty authentic! Their interior decoration is also very cute and imitate the street storefront and hawker stores in Hong Kong, which makes me feel like I went back to Hong Kong. I am willing to go back again and try some other dishes! read more
8 days ago
This location is so adorable! The staff is very attentive for ordering and refills and I like how those still open and bustling late at night. The food was super yummy and everything came out fast. Parking is easier in the back. read more
This location had plenty of parking in the back and staff were quick to assist you. Their interior was very orange, haha. It felt like any other HK cafes, but the tables were just your basic round tables and chairs, nothing too fancy. Their lemon iced tea are unlimited refills, but it wasn't as sweet as most other HK cafes. I did use some sugar packets to sweeten it up a bit. The food came out quickly and was hot and fresh! We tried their pineapple bun with barbeque pork and it wasn't like I imagined it would be. It was like a burger! The pineapple bun was the bread, inside contained an egg, bbq pork, and a tomato. The bbq was very savory and I thought it was great to eat as an open-faced sandwich. I didn't care for the tomato. We also ordered dry beef chow fun, crispy salt & pepper chicken wings (some of it were pretty spicy). We ordered their tofu and vegetable dish and it wasn't as crispy as I'd hope for, but it was still delicious. Steam rice came with the tofu dish. This was plenty of food for three adults (late 30s early 40s). I've never been and this was okay, a little pricy, but there was a lot of food. read more
I came here yesterday for lunch with my parents and ended up being really impressed. Alice's Kitchen might just be the best Hong Kong-style cafe in the SGV. We ordered the baked pork chop over pasta with tomato sauce and cheese, salt and pepper squid and wings, and the salted crispy pork knuckle. Everything was delicious. The baked pork chop was comforting and flavorful with a nice balance of sauce and cheese. The squid and wings were crispy, well-seasoned, and perfect for sharing. The pork knuckle was the standout for me. Super crispy on the outside and still juicy inside. That said, the portions are a bit on the smaller side compared to places like Delicious Food Corner and some other HK cafes, especially given how good the food is. Service was amazing because they kept coming over to refill our drinks and asked if we needed anything else. For drinks, I got the iced lemon tea, which was refreshing and not overly sweet. My dad ordered the iced milk tea and coffee and enjoyed both. Solid HK cafe drinks that pair well with the food. The ambiance is a big plus. The neon lights, wall art, and street scene paintings really make it feel like you are back in Hong Kong. It does get a little loud during lunchtime, but we were still able to have a normal conversation without raising our voices. Parking can be challenging during lunch hours, but with a bit of patience, we were able to find free street parking because the free public lot fills up quickly. Overall, great food, great vibe, and definitely a spot I would come back to. read more
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