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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.