Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Array 36

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

    Array 36 Photos

    Business Info

    ARRAY 36 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Trendy
    Intimate
    Romantic

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Array 36

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    braised pork was so delicious
    Doris C.

    I've heard so much about Array 36 over the years but somehow never made it over--ironically, my friends who live much farther away tried it long before I did! Sooooo I finally had a reason to go for my boyfriend's birthday dinner with his family, and it was a great choice for the occasion. Places like this are perfect for a higher-end Chinese meal because everyone gets to pick a dish to share and get to try everyone else's. The interior design is really well done, you could tell they put work and thought into making a vision happen. The older generation could easily say it's a bit on the darker side, but honestly, the lighting is actually perfect for taking great photos of the food and group :D. Service was overall fine, but the food itself was truly delicious, and the presentation and overall vibe really hit the mark!! I'd ideally give it a 4.5 if I could--5 feels just a tiny bit high, but 4 feels a little too harsh for how good the food and atmosphere were! Will definitely be back. :3

    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!

    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!

    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.

    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.

    Channing J.

    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.

    Julie Y.

    This is my 2nd time here & both times, Hubby & I got to sit in the private room to dine with family & friends. Ambiance is nice, clean, & modern. This place is meant for larger groups to come & share family style food. Our recent visit here was last weekend to celebrate his friend's wedding banquet. We got the pleasure of trying so many different dishes. Wish I had the chance of capturing photos of every single dish we had but unfortunately, didn't get to. However, my experience here was wonderful. Every dish was presented beautifully & most dishes were seasoned well & not salty. My favorite was the smoked duck. The duck show is the crowd pleaser. Service was good.

    Beef with daikon soup
    Jenny C.

    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

    Peking duck
    Celine C.

    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).

    Zean C.

    Nice and clean Chinese restaurant with modern decor. The interior is nicely done with a classy look. Customer service is great. Everyone was super nice and attentive. They were happy to recommend and they do not rush you. Food wise - we ordered the Phoenix Flaming Peking Duck, we also ordered a bunch of different items like the Buddha jumps over the wall ( abalone soup ), Sous-Vide Szechuan Beef short ribs, the whole fried sweet & sour fish, Dan Dan noodles, snow peas vegetables, & Yangzhou fried rice. All dishes were amazing. It tasted very authentic high end Chinese food. The Peking Duck was served table side and some parts of it was served smoked. They do not serve hard liquor but they have beer and house wine. They do not have a nice wine list though - just the house wine by the glass and a maybe 6 bottles of thousands of dollars per bottle selection. I suggest bring your own bottle - corkage is $20. Expect to spend here. With tip for a party of 4 was close to $650. I definitely recommend this place. Call for reservations.

    Cold dish- fried fish marinated in sweet and savory soy sauce

    See all

    6 months ago

    Great ambiance for a girls night out. Wide variety of delicate dishes with creative presentation.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Andrew H.
    538
    16
    5

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Madison V.

    Madison V.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Travis C.
    0
    109
    51

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Madison V.

    Madison V.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Madison V.

    Madison V.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Arthur Z.

    Arthur Z.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Madison V.

    Madison V.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Heidi F.
    35
    111
    213

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Billy L.

    Billy L.

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Madison V.

    Madison V.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mel C.
    4
    16
    3

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Billy L.

    Billy L.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1
    Photo of P-8-Eat H.
    18
    481
    1681

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Madison V.

    Madison V.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    We came for dinner on Sunday night. It is very clean and neat. People are friendly and welcoming. Very good service. We like the duck !

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ann C.
    111
    295
    1498

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of An L.
    100
    12
    6

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of zhen r.
    0
    16
    69

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 8
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Shen W.
    24
    15
    0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Will X.
    516
    1611
    528

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Arthur Z.

    Arthur Z.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Julia W.
    720
    63
    43

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ella H.
    202
    177
    9618

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Arthur Z.

    Arthur Z.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Suzanne C.
    38
    778
    235

    9 months ago

    Presentation of the food is beautiful and nice ambience with private rooms. The ambience is nice, a little dark like a bar.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 6 of 26

    Array 36 Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Array 36

    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

    View All 15 Questions

    You might also consider

    Jiu Ji Dessert

    Jiu Ji Dessert

    4.3
    (186 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $

    This place has the BEST tong sui and such a big variety of it too!! This type of dessert is…read morerelatively niche for the area but it's SOOO good and also probably really annoying to make at home and source all the ingredients yourself. There's stuff like mango pomelo, black sesame soup, coconut milk base with your choice of ingredients, even drinks and fried food.... There's gotta be something for everyone! I LOVE peach gum and haven't seen it that often but here there's a whole menu section for it! It's a jelly texture and is full of collagen and is really good for you. Snow swallow sounds scary but think of it like vegan birds nest? Not quite sure what the health benefits are but I'm sure it does something. Snow Swallow with Taro balls and Peach Gum in Coconut Milk, cold ($9)-- Can't vouch for the hot version but the cold one is great!!! It's so refreshing with a good mix of textures. There's jelly from peach gum, silky from snow swallow, chewy from taro balls.... everything just works so well together. The coconut milk is blended with other things I think because it's not jarring like coconut milk straight out of the can. It's sweet but not too sweet. A perfect canto dessert!! Portion size is good for 1 person which makes it kind of pricey $9 for a small bowl .... But nowadays even boba is $7-8. And this is harder to find and has collagen and health benefits so I say it's worth! There's a big shared parking lot in the plaza so parking is easy. Inside is clean with lots of tables. Bathroom is clean. Overall definitely will be coming back :)

    This restaurant is located in a small plaza. There is parking, and extended parking structure in…read morethe back. They seemed to serve Hong Kong style dessert. Seating is self-served. We will have to order our desserts at the cashier. I ordered a coconut jelly dessert with mango, mango pomelo sago, and snow swallow peach gum and snow lotus seed. The server brought our dessert to us promptly. The desserts were tasty, and they are not overly sweet. All of our desserts were cold, so it was amazing on a hot day. We will be back again for more dessert. This place was packed, and line was long at one point. Be ready to wait in line if you come here after your meal.

    Photos
    Counter
    Counter
    Mango Pomelo Sago
    Mango Pomelo Sago
    Inside

    See all

    Inside
    Motto Tea Cafe

    Motto Tea Cafe

    4.0
    (745 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    I love Soufflé pancakes. The way they make them here at Motto is even better because they're sooo…read morecute what the heck!? I ordered the Peach pancakes (summer seasonal) this time, and I'm not even a big peach eater, but these had a great refreshing taste for the hot AF summer. Of course, they were not overly sweet whatsoever even with the vanilla bean ice cream on the side. The pancakes themselves taste a bit eggy and I'm an egg fan so that worked out great for me. I also ordered the peach lime tea and added clear boba, less sweet. The drink went perfectly because it had fresh lime and it's pleasant to pair sweets with savory & sour. Plus the textures from the boba and pancakes made it more fun to eat. I probably waited about 15 minutes or so for the pancakes, but the space itself is cute and the staff seem friendly. Their bathroom is clean and there are a good amount of spaces to sit inside and out. Parking seems to be free in the lot or underground. If you CUTE and SWEET I recommend ~

    The soufflé pancakes never fail to impress, and it's nice that they have new variations seasonally…read more I don't know why they retired the No. 5 Milk Tea long ago but the No. 9 has been good so far. Finally tried the Uji Matcha Latte, which tasted as it should. Underground parking is always convenient here, and the atmosphere is great for just hanging out with a drink, nice and bright with comfortable tables. Just wish they were on Hungry Panda!

    Photos
    Jiggle, Jiggle
    Jiggle, Jiggle
    Inside - can be tight if busy
    Inside - can be tight if busy
    Strawberry Shortcake Soufflé Pancake 芝士莓莓舒芙蕾

    See all

    Strawberry Shortcake Soufflé Pancake 芝士莓莓舒芙蕾
    With Love,

    With Love,

    4.5
    (446 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $

    The ice cream is so yummy! I got the matcha and pure milk. My honey got the pineapple, but I…read moredidn't get to try his. The matcha w/ red bean taiyaki is good, but it doesn't need the extra flair, honestly. So tasty on its own. I'm not a huge ice cream fan, but this was really enjoyable. Service was quick too, if that is important to anybody. Definitely will come back!

    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.

    Photos
    With Love,
    Pure Milk Cup Taiyaki
    Pure Milk Cup Taiyaki
    With Love,

    See all

    Array 36 - chinese - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...