The food at this restaurant is very delicious. I really enjoyed my meal. I would definitely come back again! read more

Array 36 - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I really like the environment here, the service is very good. And food also taste soooo good. read more

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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. read more

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Going to make this one quick and simple. Service was okay (took some time to flag servers down) and the ambiance was great along with the decor. We ordered the String Beans, Array 36 Signature Roast Duck, Crispy Shrimp, and Lotus Appetizer. To sum it up, everything was okay or mediocre given the high price tag of the dishes. The string beans were honestly the best tasting thing to me unfortunately. There are many better Chinese restaurants in the SGV if you're looking for authentic delicious flavors. read more

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What a spread. Array 36 delivered on every course for Valentine's Day. Everything was visually dramatic, texturally satisfying, and of course, DELICIOUS! Peking duck came out in proper fashion: bronzed skin, juicy meat, steamed wraps, and all the traditional accompaniments -- julienned cucumber, scallion, hoisin, bean paste. I've been craving Peking duck every day since this meal! Service was attentive without hovering. The room itself -- low lighting, red and gold florals on each table -- made the Valentine's night feel intentional without being cheesy. Array 36 earns a return visit. Come hungry and bring someone worth sharing with.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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The Pekin duck was my signature dish with the pancakes and side dishes all combined gives you that juicy wrapped chinese burrito taste The truffle sliced chicken was my other favorite dish. The sliced beef with daikon soup was delicious, flavorful and tender beef flavor. The soup was delicious Other dishes were ok, but the portion was kind of small comparing to other restaurant sizes . We ordered a set lunch of $98 that came with other vegetables dishes and dessert . Believes the size will probably feed 4 people. We were 6 in a party, so it was kinda small and not enough to fill our stomach. As for the inside it looks pretty awesome aesthetic and fancy feel. Service was just meh, I had to keep asking for the server to refill the tea because it was small and we drank a lot of water. Overall, it's worth trying for the first time if you haven't lol read more

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We been here for a couple times now. Our experience is getting better and better. Their servers are attentive, we didn't realize our shrimp hasn't arrive yet, but they reminded us and checked on us. We arrived late tonight after 8pm and they still accepted us and we don't feel rushed at all. Very nice and beautiful restaurant and their food is great especially their duck. They have very nice private party rooms. Highly recommended for any occasion. We will be back soon. read more

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Three of us went for Lunar New Year week's dinner and which is 222 February 22nd We ordered a whole duck with the fire show and we loved the deck The skin is very crispy and the meat is tender and juicy The radish pickles is the must pairing with the Peking duck It is so delicious Serive is just ok and they don't check us very often but they come to change our plates Their business is good and pretty much is a full house on Sunday night read more

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Went to this place for the first dinner between my fiancé and mom. The decor and atmosphere was amazing and definitely felt like a restaurant in China. Food options was good and priced fairly. Music was a bit loud and whole decor was geared towards a younger crowd. Not as big as you think and very steep $500 minimum for a private room. I would return but not with mom and older people. read more

Array 36 - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Had a great experience at array 36 . The food was flavorful and authentic, with a wide variety of Chinese dishes to choose from. The highlight was definitely the Peking duck--crispy skin, juicy meat, and perfectly seasoned. It's one of their must-try dishes and a favorite for many customers. read more

Array 36 - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

I ordered Set C from their new lunch set menu, priced at $98, which includes eight different dishes. It felt well worth the price for both the quality and portion size. The set could definitely satisfy a group of 4. The Set C included: - Truffled hand-pulled chicken - Chili tofu skin salad - Signature roast duck - Fish slices with pickled mustard greens in a golden sour soup - Clear beef rib soup - Dry-fried string beans - Seasonal dessert read more

Array 36 - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Dinner with a show?? Parking (3/5): Parking is shared with a few other restaurants and is unfortunately a bit limited. Ambiance (5/5): Fancy and intimate--perfect for a date night. Service (4/5): Friendly overall. We occasionally had to ask for water refills, and service could be a bit slow at times. Food (4.5/5): - Stir-Fry Wagyu Beef: Flavorful with a nice kick of spice. - Fried Rice with Beef and Black Truffle: Great roasty depth from the wok hei. - Signature Roast Duck (served with scallions, duck sauce, and pancakes): Presented in multiple ways--on its own with sugar and also smoked--making it a fun, interactive experience. - Duck Soup with Napa Cabbage: Hearty and comforting, and it really rounded out the meal. Overall: An elevated yet fun dining experience. read more

My family and I came here for Christmas Day, and unfortunately, it was a disappointment for me, especially considering the prices. We were probably most excited for the duck (there's the option for them to carve it in front of you or they can give it to you pre-cut). The duck wraps were good, however, the ratio of the amount of duck versus the toppings was very off. The amount of toppings they gave you was probably enough for just two wraps, and you had to pay extra for more toppings. Additionally, the beef dish we ordered took ages to come, and we had to ask about it multiple times, and almost canceled it, but they insisted it was coming soon. My favorite dish we ordered was probably the Spicy Mung Bean Jelly. The cold noodles were refreshing, and the spicy sauce was very good. I'm not sure if I'd return here. read more

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Saw all the hypes about this place and specially their signature dish of the Peking duck. We went here to celebrate a birthday and we were quite disappointed with the foods. We ordered the special Peking duck, with the promotion, BOGO to redeem in the next visit, crispy shrimp, steamed fish, pea sprouts stir fry with garlic, pickled okra and Chawanmushi. If you selected the Peking duck promotion, there will not be a show at the table. It will all cut up on the plate. It came with 10 pancakes and the normal condiments. The duck itself has no flavor and the skin is not crispy at all. If you need an additional, there is a charge of $10 per request. $10 of the pancakes, $10 for the sauce and scallion, etc.... The steamed fish is just a mehhhh. The crispy shrimp and the garlic pea sprouts stir fry were good. The venue and the services were excellent but That's it. They nickel and dime you for everything. We ended up going elsewhere for desserts. Not even sure if we want to come back and redeem the free Peking duck promotion. Don't waist your money here. read more

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Great food with lots more to offer. Food comes out really quick and the sever keeps coming to check and refill the tea. The lighting is just right. read more

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Array 36 is definitely a top tier restaurant; from the moment you walk in to the last bite of their dessert. The ambiance is intimate. The hosts and servers were attentive and friendly. With a party of eight, I made reservations just in case. They do offer private rooms but you must spend $600. The food was outstanding; in presentation and in taste. They were flavorful and not too salty. I really enjoyed the jellyfish dish. It was unique and tasty. The Peking duck was exceptional. It was sliced perfectly and tasted so yummy wrapped in the crepe-like wraps. However, I would have wished we opted for the show. Lastly, the dessert was complimentary and it was delicious, too. It was stiffen from the typical desserts you always get after dinner. We had an amazing time and will be returning to use our coupon for a free duck. read more

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第一次来这家店，没想到味道和环境都比预期的好太多。最值得一提的是他们家的烤鸭----从我1996年开始，无论在美国东海岸还是西海岸，这都是我吃过最正宗、最好吃的烤鸭。藤椒牛肉香嫩可口。另外黄鳝煲仔饭也值得大赞，味道十足，还有煲仔饭该有的饭焦，非常惊喜。淮山炆猪肉也是我们喜欢的菜式之一。整体非常推荐，服务也好，值得再来。 First time here, and the food and atmosphere are way better than expected -- this is authentic Chinese food. The highlight is their Peking duck -- hands down the most authentic and delicious duck I've had since 1996, on both the East and West Coasts of the US. The Sichuan peppercorn beef is tender and flavorful. The baked rice eel casserole is also worth praising -- rich in taste and with the perfect crispy rice at the bottom, a very pleasant surprise. The braised pork with yam is another dish we enjoyed. Highly recommended -- coming back for sure. read more

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Beijing duck promo is so worth it All the dishes and the flavor is so good Came with my parents to enjoy the holidays away from home and every dish we ordered was a 10/10. read more

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Array 36 is gem for high-end Chinese dining in the SGV. The atmosphere is elevated and stylish, making it a perfect pick for a birthday, family dinner, or celebrating Chinese New Year. We've come 4-5 times now and the service was seamless and professional every time. The roast duck is a must-order--perfectly crispy skin and very succulent. We also love the cold shredded chicken -- light and refreshing. Lastly, we always get the crispy prawns. If you're looking for a spot that feels special without being over-the-top, this is it. I'll definitely be back. read more

Array 36 - Deep Fry Whole Fish in Sweet Sour Sauce - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Perfect place to come with friends or family if you want to share dishes family-style. I've been here with friends and reserved the private rooms and I've also come several times with family. I love the dark ambiance and the overall vibe inside! There's free parking right in front of the restaurant and all throughout the plaza. The service is also great. Staff are always fast, attentive, friendly, and the food comes out pretty quick even when it's busy. Peking duck will usually be quoted a 45 minute wait but time passes by quickly while you enjoy your other dishes! My favorite go-to's are the yuzu jellyfish and the truffle chicken. Honestly I could come here just for those two dishes with a bowl of rice and be completely satisfied. The Peking duck is amazing and I love that it comes with brown sugar on the side. Super worth right now because they're doing a BOGO on the Peking duck (you just can't use the free coupon on a weekend, only weekdays). read more

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今天来试了下他们家新推出的午式套餐！ 118 的这档 两个人吃的很饱！ 主要是馋他们家的烤鸭了！ 118 除了可以吃烤鸭，还可以吃好多其他的菜 有冷碟有酸菜鱼 有牛肉 非常丰富 来他们家我都很喜欢吃这个淮扬干丝煲。 单点了一份！ 他们家做上海菜一绝！红烧肉/烤籽鱼 都可以试试哦 read more

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This is the first restaurant that reminded me of food from my hometown. Came here to celebrate my wife's birthday and it did not disappoint. Food Peking Duck - I didn't think this was actually the highlight of their restaurant, although it was good, I've had better at other restaurants. Huaiyang Bean Curd - this was my favorite dish because the soup was extremely flavorful. It's really difficult to make a dish that's light yet flavorful, I think the ingredients brought out the flavors well. Crab Roe Tofu - I wish this was more hot when it was brought to the table, it didn't have much flavor and the crab roe didn't taste fresh. Pork and Vegetable Rice - this was also a highlight dish, the rice was perfectly cooked where you can taste every grain, whereas most restaurants make it too soggy. The smokiness of the pork and crispy veggies really rounded the dish well. Sautéed Eel - this dish is meant to be very heavy in terms of flavor and it was definitely rich and garlic heavy. The only thing was the dish is too salty even when consumed with rice. Service was pretty standard for a Chinese restaurant, I don't think it was to the level of fine dining. Our server was actually pretty friendly and kept checking on our roast duck because it took about 36 minutes from the time we ordered. The restaurant is pretty dark with individual table lighting. The decorations and layout is definitely top notch and looks like a fancy restaurant. Plenty of space between tables for intimate dinners or just regular friend gatherings. read more

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Wow a very fancy Chinese restaurant. They had both traditional food and modern foods as well. The service was very white glove and all our associates and colleagues were very impressed. As a Chinese person, I'm never surprised by Chinese restaurants but this one really stood out! Bring both experienced and inexperienced people and they will ALL be impressed read more

Array 36 - Avocado salad - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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I went to Array 36 since they were previously partnering with Chubby Club and as an NFT holder it gave me some special perks (like discounted items on their menu). Everything we had was delicious, from the roasted duck with the crepe-like wraps, to the rattan chicken with szeuchuan pepper oils that made your tongue tingle, to the sous vide short rib that was super tender and moist. Overall it had a nice ambiance, the service was good, and the food was delicious. Comparing portions to price, it is a bit pricey for what you get, but worth at least one visit. read more

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I didn't order expensive dish tonight , but all the food are so delicious! Can't imagine how inexpensive and nice authentic Shanghai cuisine! My vegetarian friends Still love the food they serve here ! I forgot to save the veggie dishes Photo feeling so Pity read more

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Array 36 was definitely a top tier experience in both service and atmosphere. We booked a private room that had it's own couches and TV for entertainment. Staff would come and clear our plates, glasses, and sauces between rounds of entrees. They offered an upscale twist to most of the classic Asian dishes like a salted egg lobster or sweet giant prawns. It felt more like an experience than a meal. The price point is definitely higher than most of the restaurants around this area. Be prepared to dish out if you want the experience! read more

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Food was average not matching with the prices they're charged. Some of the dishes were very salty and some of them tasted flat. Service was great all friendly, ambiance is not bad except dining area was so dark. read more

Definitely a visual feast, from the outside wall to the door and then the digital whale and the floating water fountain. All it's missing is the music and scent. Service was exceptional. Our waitress Wendy spend time with us and went over the entire menu, made great suggestions. Really help us planned out our dinner with different varieties of dish. Food wise, table of 7 - we got; Signature Duck with flaming performance. Performance is fun. Smoking the duck was interesting as well. Duck looks like it's been on a diet. Live steam fish, this was good. Recommended. Clay pot cod, salty. Pea sprouts, good. Vermicelli with shrimp, this seasoning reminds of the seasoning packet I find in cup ramen Clay pot pork rice, nothing special somewhat bland Truffle Chicken, good. Truffle scent is strong. Teppanyaki Beef Ribs, good. It's very very mild mala. Sizzling Alabones, this was good. A bit salty. Recommended. Dessert - pear jelly with red bean - so light and refreshing Didn't take all the photos... was busy chitchatting.. read more

Array 36 - Smoked Duck - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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The presentation of the geoduck is stunning -- a grand tray of perfectly thin-sliced sashimi that immediately catches your eye. The salt-and-pepper fried version is quite good, but the sashimi is easily the highlight. The grilled steak was solid as well. I enjoyed it more on our first visit; the second time, it leaned a bit too salty and slightly overcooked. The Peking duck, on the other hand, was phenomenal -- one of the best I've ever had. The presentation was elegant, and the showmanship added to the whole experience. We also tried the Dungeness crab and avocado cold dish appetizer. Visually, it's beautiful, though a touch heavy on the mayonnaise. The seasonal sea cucumber special came in a small tray with a candle underneath to keep it warm -- a nice touch. We learned, however, that leaving it heated for too long can cause it to melt. The flavor was excellent, but ordering one per person felt excessive. Sharing three among five people would have been perfect. We ordered a bottle of Pinot Noir, and everyone loved it. Some bottles on the menu ran over $1,000, which was a little wild, but our more modest choice was wonderful. Overall, the food was outstanding, and it's clear the chef pays close attention to detail. The service was generally very good, though the overall experience could be more polished. A few areas of the restaurant felt slightly cluttered, which broke the illusion of luxury the interior aims to create. Small things -- like paper towels laid on the bathroom sink to absorb water, or missing utensils between courses -- may seem minor, but they matter when you're crafting a fine-dining experience. Still, we had an amazing time. With just a bit more attention to consistency and presentation, this restaurant could truly reach that next level of refinement. read more

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TBH, after the hype I've been hearing, I was looking forward to a meal here but was sort of disappointment at the type of food and service. Came here on a Sunday night before 6pm for dinner. Parking was little tough despite having a lot. It's shared with other businesses so gets full fast. Right off, the door was stuck, I saw many people struggling with the front door, either swinging the wrong way or stuck mid-swing. The receptionist was a little rude. Had to wait till the full party to be seated. I'm usually ok with that but we were a part of 5 with only one person missing. They were either really understaffed or the waiters were not very attentive, we have to wave people down to change our plates, water, etc. The place setting were a little off as most of the Array 36 logos on the custom sets are all faded ( I through this place opened less than 2 years) Then there is the lighting... somehow the recess lights casts a very big glare on their white settings so you need to move around to avoid the glare while trying to eat. Then comes the food - it's pretty average. One can get a lot of the same food elsewhere. The soy veggie was overkill on the spice. The tofu actually was soaked with the soy sauce and it was so strong that it tasted bitter. Then there was the jellyfish appetizer which was super hard and crunchy Their signature duck dish was fine. All in all, I think I don't need to go back. I would go to Bistro Na read more

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Array 36 is a high end Chinese restaurant in Temple City. It's in the same location as TS Emporium, and there's a parking lot (though it gets busy and full). The restaurant looks fancy in the inside and is generally dark in lighting. I went for a Saturday dinner with a reservation. When speaking with the front desk, I was disappointed when they questioned 3x whether my entire party was there even though I said yes (two times) and my party was the only one in the waiting area. Our waiter was good. He came by often for water and to grab utensils and bowls as needed. However, we had an instance where a bowl was dirty (had dried brown sauce in the inside). Hopefully this is not a common occurrence, but it was disappointing there wasn't impeccable attention to detail in cleanliness. Now onto food... the presentation was grand. Some dishes were fantastic, others not so much. I recommend the black truffle beef fried rice ($22) - it was super fragrant and has some small, real truffle pieces. The slow cooked beef short ribs ($88) is also fantastic - the meat is super tender and melts in the mouth, but it was pretty bland without the accompanying sauces (not all the sauces were flavorful either). For a mid-sized party, the small order of the fried prawns, Choy sum vegetable dish, and fish slice + mustards green in golden sour soup is sufficient. Those aren't a crowd favorite, but they were still good. The drunken pork neck ($32) was too sweet with okay portion size. I personally do not recommend the spicy vermicelli hotpot ($22) if you're not into numbing spice. In short, these dishes looked grand but the taste was okay. Unfortunately, they do not do any Chubby Plus membership deals/perks Saturday dinner - I learned this the hard way. The bill was expensive. Overall, if you're looking to splurge on a unique Chinese restaurant experience, Array 36 may be worth a try. read more

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Terrible service. I've waited over an hour and only received one dish. To make it worse, they served my dish to another table that arrived after me. There was no explanation, no apology, and no follow-up. The food was also disappointing. The taste was not on point, and I found a hair on the roast duck wrapper, which was extremely unpleasant. Overall, very poor service and hygiene. Not worth the time or money. I will not be coming back. read more

Array 36 - Hair on the duck wrapper - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Treated my mother here for her birthday and the family had a wonderful dining experience. The ambiance and aesthetics/decor were very well thought out, modern and extravagant. The entrance door was artfully decorated with metal art, so it's quite heavy. After you enter, you are greeted with a giant waterfall with digital art displayed on it. It's quite dark inside, but it is part of what gives it the special intimate - luxurious dining feel. Staff were friendly and service overall was decent. They were nice enough to keep the cake that I brought along with us in their kitchen fridge while we dined and even allowed us to cut & eat the cake after our meal at the restaurant. A lot of places do not allow for outside food, so this gesture was appreciated. We liked that they give you warm, wet, hand towels to wipe your hands with. We tried the following... 1. Truffle Hand Pulled Chicken (4.75/5) This is a cold chicken dish that is doused with truffle oil and topped with cilantro and onion. It was super truffle-y. If you are a truffle flavor fan and like the cilantro-onion herbs, this is a must get. The chicken was fresh and tender. When paired with the truffle and herb flavors, it's mouth-watering. 2. Blueberry Jelly with Japanese Yam (3.5/5) Love the presentation of this dish and the unique concept as I have never seen anything like this before. It is basically sweet yam on the inside enclosed in a jelly shell made from beet juice and blueberry vinegar. The shape is super cute, but it is very delicate and breaks easily; it's a 1 biter for sure. In terms of flavor, it just tasted sweet. None of us could taste any yam or blueberry flavoring. 3. Osmanthus-infused Sticky Rice-stuffed Lotus Root (5/5) Another unique dish that we haven't seen anywhere else. It's essentially sliced lotus root that's stuffed with sticky rice in the holes of the lotus root. Then, it is glazed over with a red-rice, osmanthus-honey glaze of sorts. You can subtly taste the osmanthus, which gives a mild floral flavor. This dish was good, but filling, so def. a sharing dish. Lastly, it is topped with a vibrant green leaf shaped crackers that are edible and taste just like those shrimp chips you find at the Asian grocery stores. 4. Array 26 Signature Roast Duck (10/5) THIS IS WHAT YOU COME HERE FOR Not only do they perform a mini fire show right in front of you, but the chef will cut the entire duck for you. First, they serve the top skin layer, then a 2nd plate containing sliced duck meat, and lastly, a 3rd place of sliced duck meat that they smoke in this smoke-vat. Of course, it is served with a side of the traditional thin pancake that you wrap the meat in, duck sauce, green onion, cucumber and brown sugar. Dip the crispy duck skin with a bit of that brown sugar -- OMGeee out of this world good. We also really liked the smoked version as well. The way they prepared this was not only visually cool, but the taste was amazingly smokey and fragrant. So worth the $$$ The only thing I wish they did was save the duck remains/bones and make duck stew/broth out of it as part of that price. That way, you literally are using every bit of that duck. 5. Teppanyaki Beef Ribs (5/5) Super tender short rib beef cubes that are spiced to perfection. They use a spice called Zanthoxylum Schinifolium Etzucc, which gives it a peppery-star anise, lemony flavor profile + red pepper and grilled onions. It paired well with the beef fried rice 6. Beef Fried Rice (4.5/5) A very hefty fried rice that has a pleasant lard flavor. 7. Homemade Thousand Layer Pancake (4.5/5) A plain, doughy, yet very crispy fried pancake. The layers of crispy goodness is what this dish is all about. It's a bit on the greasy side though, so by no means is this a "healthy" dish. 8. Grouper Fish (4/5) It's supposed to be live fish, but when the waiter brought it over for us, the fish seemed dead already. Anyway, it's steamed and served with ginger slices, scallions and a light black bean sauce. For the price of $130, I personally would say, go for the whole duck instead. We'll be back to try out other dishes for sure. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Really enjoyed the food & service here! Came here on a Tuesday weeknight for my dad's birthday. The ambiance is definitely better than the other Chinese restaurants I've been to in this area. Would definitely come back for a celebratory event. Also, I was a bit concerned about food quality and service after reading the reviews but this place exceeded expectations! read more

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I tried Pekín duck, amazing food, good ambience, overall excellent place for dinner, I definitely recommend it, I have been here twice and it doesn't fail. read more

Array 36 - Pekín duck, slice it at your table. - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Great environment and ambien. Good for quiet and cosy meal. Food is delicious too. Great service too.. Waiter is wonderful read more

Array 36 - Crab and avocado salad - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Array 36 has a BOGO peking duck deal so we decided to give this place a try. Interior is absolutely stunning - intimate and modern. Menu has photos for each dish to make ordering easier. Service was wonderful. Leo was very helpful and attentive! Prawns - Very crispy - can even eat the shrimp shell! Definitely a more unique dish with the plum powder sprinkled on top giving it a tangy, slightly sour twist. Would be better if they added more glaze on top though as the shrimp lacks flavor without it. Cumin Lamb - I've had this elsewhere but it was AMAZING here. Strong cumin flavor with well cooked lamb that's still moist but has the right amount of char. Flavor was simply excellent. It's a pretty big portion too! Beans - Simply delicious! Plenty of umami flavor but you can still taste the natural sweetness of the beans Beef Golden Soup - Beware it is like medium spicy but WOW this dish was delicious! There was plenty of beef that was cooked perfectly. The balance of the sour, mala and saltiness of the soup was perfect. Vermicelli underneath was cooked perfectly as well - super bouncy texture! Duck - I thought it was weird that you need to pay extra for soup and show separately but there's a reason it's their signature. Perfectly cooked duck with crispy skin. A classically good peking duck. Shanghai Scallion Pancake - one of their seasonal items but it was better than expected. Gooey center with a perfectly crispy exterior. There's a little bit of sweetness as well to compliment the green onion flavor. Definitely a perfect and elevated version of a classic. The meats overall were rather lean but not dry, which is how I prefer it. Tried this place once before but would say the dishes I had today were much better. Would definitely recommend against ordering the crab roe dish - just tasted like bland oil. My one gripe with the menu though is that there's dishes from all over China, which makes it feel like this place lacks a bit of identity. Regardless would highly recommend trying this place at least once for sure! read more

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Decided to come here with a bigger party and ordered a lot of food to try a little of everything . Overall food was pretty good , just a little bit on the saltier side. We specifically only asked for one dish to be the "large" portion because it came with 6 pieces. I thought it was weird that every dish that came out was a bigger portion than normal but turns out they placed every order as the "large" size for every dish that had that option without asking. Just be careful if you come with a big group, they might just automatically charge you for the large without asking. read more

Array 36 - Chinese Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Array 36 in San Gabriel is a pretty nice spot once you step inside. From the outside it looks decent, but the interior is where the restaurant really stands out with a much more polished and modern feel. I've eaten here a few times now and even hosted one of my kids' birthday gatherings here where we booked out a private room. It worked out well for a group setting and everyone overall enjoyed the food and the experience. The food itself is good, though personally I've had stronger flavors at places like Bistro Na's. That said, Array 36 runs promotions fairly often, especially on their duck dish, which makes it worth keeping an eye out for deals. One thing I did appreciate was the service. The staff has always been friendly, and after one visit we accidentally left a few items behind. They actually called us the next morning to let us know, which was thoughtful and says a lot about their attentiveness. Overall it's a solid spot in San Gabriel with a nice interior, good service, and a menu that works well for group dining. If you're in the area it's definitely worth checking out. read more

Last review, I scored this restaurant 3 stars because the duck's windpipe was not removed when cleaning. I removed one star for it. But this time, it was only worth 2 stars. Last time, we had roasted duck. They provided a buy-one-get-one-free ticket for the restaurant's anniversary celebration, so I chose to use the free duck ticket and went there again. Shanghai Style Smoked Fish with Preserved Plums 本幫話梅燻魚 0/5 We didn't order as much as last time, but last time the Shanghai Style Smoked Fish with Preserved Plums gave me a deep impression. I wrote "Even more memorable than the roast duck." This time, they changed the layout with a wood board and artificial crepe red maple tree. Not only the layout, they also changed the flavor, color, and texture. It became very salty instead of lightly sweet and sour. It became dark instead of golden brown. It became soft instead of crispy. If I had such a plate the first time, I wouldn't order it again. Intestine in Golden Sour Soup 酸湯肥腸 1/5 The portion was big. It obviously came from two separate intestines because one was tender, but the other was very chewy. The flavor had a strong chemical taste, probably from some industrial pre-made seasoning. It was strangely spicy and unnaturally sour, not a natural flavor. By the way, the pickled mustard at the bottom of the bowl was tasty. Very crispy texture. Good. One star for the pickled mustard. Stir-fried Beef with Rice Noodle 乾炒牛河 4/5 Classic-level stir-fry. No oil at the bottom of the plate. Beef was tender and well seasoned. Bean sprouts were fresh. Very good. Roast Duck 烤鴨 5/5 As good as always. Still the same good-quality roasting, correct cut, soft packaged pre-made wrapper, and WRONG scallion. I know the rule. You need to pay the tip based on the full amount even if you got free dishes. I took out my phone, switched to the calculator app, and found that the tip suggestion on the bill had already included the duck price. I didn't mind that they calculated it for me, but without any warning when they gave me the bill, what would happen to a careless person? I don't consider the restaurant sincere. read more

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