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    Array 36

    4.4 (1k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndChinese, Desserts
    Open • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Crab
    Sarah P.

    This has got to be one of the best meals I've ever had. The restaurant has really nice thick menus and give you hot towels to start. We got the crab served three styles, steamed, salted yolk, and fried rice. They brought out the crab to show us before we ordered. After almost every piece of crab I ate they changed my plate so I didn't have a pile of shells. We also ordered the duck and enjoyed the nice presentation. Our waiter was constantly refilling our tea and was super attentive to our table. The aesthetic of the restaurant was also very nice.

    Mitchell N.

    The food was decent and somewhat unique. However, of the dozen or so dishes my family ordered, 2-3 were misses. The service was good except that the staff tried to up charge us without notice.

    Ben P.

    What a great looking restaurant. Very upscale for sure. As soon as we walked in, we noticed the beautiful decors. We were greeted by the friendly staff and were seated promptly. The table setting was pretty nice. The menu looks very upscale. You could tell they put a lot of effort in making the menu looks so epic. We ordered the followings: - Array 36 Signature Roast Duck - Extra Duck Pancakes - Fried Salt and Pepper Duck Bone - Steam Black Cod with Pickled Vegetable - Snow Pea Leaves - Spicy Vermicelli Hotpot - Stir-Fried Beef with Rice Noodles - Black Truffle Beef Fried After a short wait, our foods came out one by one. The foods presentations were so nice. It definitely had that "Wow" factor. The Star of the show was definitely their Array 36 Signature Roast Duck. I missed the opportunity to film how they presented the duck and the carving. They carved the duck right next to our table. It was very nice to experience that. We had a wonderful time dining here. Ambiance: 10/5 - Yup, 10 out of 5. Service: 5/5 - Excellent services. Food: 4.5/5 - Food was Good. Some of the items look better than it tastes. If you want to impress someone, this is definitely the place to take them. A great place to take someone on a date.

    Plum shrimp

    We celebrate my B-day here as it is one of my favorite restaurants in SGV. Must try their Peking duck, crispy shrimp. Everything is tasty here even the desserts!

    Peking duck
    Will M.

    Came here for Father's Day with my pops. I have to say, the outside of the building doesn't look like much, but the inside is actually really nice and definitely has a more upscale vibe. They have a pretty big menu, so it was honestly kind of hard to decide what to order. The food leans more toward Shanghainese cuisine. Here's what we got this time: Roasted Chili Sauce Century Egg with Sea Cucumber A simple cold dish with sea cucumber and century egg. It was a nice way to start the meal and went really well with a bowl of rice. Shanghai-Style Smoked Fish with Preserved Plums This was one of my favorite dishes. The fish was crispy on the outside, tender inside, and coated in a flavorful sauce. Definitely a must-order if you're coming here. Array 36 Signature Roast Duck We got the regular version instead of the tableside carving, and it still came with the wraps and all the condiments. Just a heads up, extra cucumbers and scallions cost another $10. The duck was flavorful, and everyone at the table enjoyed making their own wraps. Shanghainese Sauteed Eel in Special Sauce The eel is cut into thin strips and cooked in a thick soy-based sauce. If you like eel, this one is worth trying. It also pairs really well with rice. Fried Dough with Shrimp Paste (Special) This was probably my favorite dish of the meal. The fried dough soaked up all the sauce, and it was sautéed with vegetables. I'd definitely order this again if it's available. Shanghai Pan Fried Buns The bottoms were nice and crispy. They weren't my favorite dish compared to everything else we ordered, but they were still a solid addition to the meal. Overall, everything came out fresh and was perfect for sharing family style. I'd definitely recommend ordering some rice since a lot of the dishes are packed with flavor. Service was friendly, and I was able to make a same-day reservation just by calling. It is on the pricier side, but the quality, atmosphere, and variety on the menu made it worth it. I'd definitely come back because there are still so many dishes I'd like to try.

    Black Truffle Chicken
    Caes F.

    Array 36 set the duck on fire! Private Room with bathroom was a nice touch. Great restaurant for high quality authentic Asian dishes. 1. Truffle Chicken 2. Peking Duck 3. Braised Pork Belly with Quail Eggs 4. Chicken Soup 5. Steamed Fish 6. Fried Shrimp 7. Yuzu Jelly Fish 8. Beef Ribs The entire experience was elevated from start to finish. This is a Chinese Restaurant focused on upscaling traditional dishes and such a great night to celebrate!

    Hot pot vermicelli
    Diana T.

    The food was delicious and fresh. Great ambiance inside. Our favorite dish was the prawn and plum sauce. The prawns werw crispy. We also ordered the duck and the hot pot vermicelli. The service was also outstanding--everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome throughout our meal.

    Tracy Y.

    Beautifully designed Chinese restaurant with an elegant and inviting atmosphere. The dishes are not only delicious but also beautifully presented. Love the thoughtful interior details and the overall dining experience.

    Yolanda S.

    Came here for my mom's birthday, but the service felt a bit disappointing. We called ahead to confirm we could bring our own cake and were told it was fine, and that they would also provide a longevity noodle dish for the celebration, but that never came. We also found it a bit suspicious that the lobster only took about three minutes to be "cooked." When we tried to change part of our order shortly after placing it (within 1-2 minutes), they said it was already being prepared and couldn't be adjusted. We handed over our cake at the front, but it wasn't refrigerated, and later it was just brought out in the box without any presentation or candles, which made the moment feel less special. They did play a birthday song, which helped a bit to lift the mood. The decor looks nice at first glance, but up close it feels less high-end than expected. Also, the presentation felt lacking, some dishes looked a bit sloppy and not very appealing. Overall, it felt like an underwhelming experience, and I wouldn't recommend it for a special occasion.

    Eel pot rice
    Cynthia C.

    I came with my family for an early Fathers day dinner. We made a reservation and originally opted to do a private room for 8 people and they mentioned the minimum spend for private rooms is $600 + a 20% service fee charge! We didn't come super hungry so decided to a regular table instead. I've been here a few times previously and always thought the Duck show was a crowd pleaser so I've been wanting to bring my parents here! Food did not disappoint - Not too salty but flavorful and beautifully presented. Highly recommend the duck! The smoked duck is my personal favorite. The crispy prawns are also delicious.

    King Crab Typhoon Shelter Style
    Emily A.

    Array 36 is perfect for any occasion. I recommend making a reservation ahead of time if you are coming to Array 36 on the weekends. -- Array 36 Signature Crispy Prawns in Plum Sauce [5/5]: The shrimp is crispy and I love the plum that they give on the side. I highly recommend this dish if it's your first time here! -- Shanghainese Sauteed Eel in Special Sauce [5/5]: The sauce is sweet and this dish is definitely on the garlicky side. -- King Crab [5/5]: We got the king crab prepared in 3 different types: typhoon shelter style, steamed with garlic and vermicelli, and steamed egg. My favorite was the typhoon shelter style, it had a nice little spice flavor to it. -- Braised Pork with Chestnut Japanese Yam [4/5]: I enjoyed the japanese yam, but I probably wouldn't order this dish again. -- Spicy Vermicelli Hotpot [4/5]: It had a nice spice kick to it, but it was a bit oily. -- Array 36 Signature Roast Duck [5/5]: I would have preferred more of the condiments on the side. It was my first time eating roasted duck with brown sugar, which was pretty unique. -- Fine Slice Jellyfish with Japanese Yuzu Sauce [3/5]: I had high expectations for this, but I probably wouldn't order this again. It was lacking flavor and was nothing special. -- Shanghai-Style Smoked Fish with Preserved Plums [5/5]: The flavor of this dish was similar to their signature crispy prawns. -- Snow Pea Leaves [5/5]: I love snow pea leaves and this was cooked perfectly. -- Sea Coconut Chrysanthemum and Snow Pear [5/5]: I loved this dessert, it was not too sweet. I would definitely get this again! -- Matcha Pudding [3/5]: The matcha flavor was not strong enough, I probably wouldn't get again.

    Peking duck
    Lilian T.

    Peking duck anniversary, $99 buy one get one free! On the pricier end of Chinese find dining but great ambiance inside. Highly recommend the shrimp and duck here!

    Jellyfish salad
    Tony F.

    Elegant high end setting, delicious slightly different food, reasonably priced for the value. For the 4 of us, we ordered the group set menu B, designed for 4-5 people for $118. It was very sumptuous, high quality, with dishes like roasted duck, jelly fish salad, and pepper steak. My favorite was the fish soup, fish was tender and soup was very flavorful. Tip: once we ordered the set menu, dishes came up very quickly, it's best to let them slow down the pace if you are not in a rush. We got way too many dishes initially for us to enjoy properly, after letting them know, they gladly slowed down. Only complaint is it's a bit hard to hear each other even at a small table of 4-5 people. Several private rooms are available for events, the large one required $1500 min expenses before tax & tip.

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    Service was great. Came here on a Sunday with my grandma and provided excellent hospitality. Would highly recommend a lunch seating.

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    Is it (small) kids friendly?

    Sure, a typical high end Chinese restaurant.

    Can we bring own wines, any fee will apply?

    Yes $25 corkage fee

    Is this a no tipping required restaurant?

    Of course NOT!!

    Does Array 36 have a banquet menu?

    How do I make a reservation?

    You can call to make one!

    Do we have to preorder the duck in advance? I called and the person said it might not always be available in the main dining room?

    When we made ressies we were told you couldn't pre-order the duck and it was a first-come-first serve situation. However, the alleged owner "Arthur Z." wrote a response to my review and said you could indeed pre-order the duck. Subsequent reviews… 

    The restaurant accommodates large parties The portion sizes of dishes are probably for medium (6) to large (10) parties usually. My question is, can a small party of 2 still order a variety of dishes with portions tailored to small parties (2)?

    We use a menu that is either High Tea or Champagne Brunch. The High Tea menu is designed as little sample bites that taste good together.

    Do I need to make a reservation before I come? Cause no one pick up the phone calls

    Since soft opening I guess need make reservations

    Do you open for lunch , and the business hours?

    11:30am-2:30pm lunch Dinner 5:00pm-9:30 pm

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    It looks aesthetically appealing in their photos online but it wasn't as good as it looked. Saw…read morethis off Yelp so decided to try it. We were the only customers. The girl working the counter was a young girl just getting by her summer day job. She was nice but timid. It was our first time there and a little more energy on her end could've been better. Ordered the ube swirl, pineapple dole whip, mung bean taiyaki, and a custard one togo. The taiyaki that goes onto the ice cream is a lot bigger than one we ordered to go. I thought it would be as big, but when I got it, it was so much smaller and flat. Also, the taiyaki that goes on top of the ice cream was old. It had been sitting there for a while or was made earlier as it was hard and difficult to bite. The red bean inside I also assumed was a paste like how they make the Japanese version, however there were whole pieces in there. It was okay, but I thought they'd be like paste. Overall, the only thing that was good was the ube swirl and the pineapple dole whip. It was also extremely warm in the shop, like no AC in the triple digits summer heat. Had to eat it elsewhere. I most likely won't be back.

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