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The service was great. The air conditioning was working very well. The food was good, but slightly salty. The inside was clean and spacious. The price is right. Definitely give this place a try, we will be coming back for more.
Sweet & sour pork chop meat still raw inside. Sauce taste weird. Will not choose this dish again.
DFC closed down and I'm sure the locals are looking for a similar comfort spot. I've passed by Auntie Kitchen a few times, and it's always a full house. I stopped by in the morning and tried Breakfast Special Combo A ($12.99). It's a three items combo and it comes with a drink. I got Iced Lemon Tea, of course. I ordered Chinese Donuts, Pan Fried Soy Sauce Chow Mein and Plain Porridge. My husband ordered Wonton Noodle Soup and Egg Rolls. The menu seems endless. I barely scratched the surface here. I'd love to try other items next time. Quick service. And I mean quick. Once we sat down, the waitress was ready to take our orders. I haven't even looked at the menu yet. I found street parking in the front.
The portion sizes are TINY compared to when I came a few months ago. The congee is a single serving now, not a giant bowl like all the other places. I do appreciate having the choice of soy milk as a drink though. -Roasted pork bone congee: Bland, wouldn't recommend. -Beef stew noodle soup: Noodles were snappy but beef stew was almost non-existent and the biggest piece was a chewy piece of gristle. -Pan fried rice noodles: Good wok hei. -Pan fried green beans: Got this togo and it was super tiny and no wok hei.
Auntie Kitchen is overall not bad but not amazing. There are some items and categories on the menu that are quite good but, in the 626 area level of competition, it's not really enough to rise above the top. The roast duck and pork belly have good flavor and the pork crackles very well but don't have as much meat as other places. The dim sum was huge but just seemed like scaled up versions, the ha gow had very thick skins. The won ton noodle soup broth was also very very light. To the point that it seemed to be watered down; you could taste the green onion garnish more than any soup flavor. We came for lunch but the breakfast menu (served until 12) looked extensive and seems to be better rated.
With Delicious Food Corner closed, we've designated Auntie Kitchen to be our Hong Kong breakfast spot. They have great combinations with a lot of options and affordable prices. They have all the classics like congee, wonton noodle soup, Chinese BBQ if you dine late enough in the morning, rice noodle rolls and even a small selection of dim sum. We've always enjoyed their pork rice noodles, huge bowls of congee, soy milk, and wonton noodle soup. Their food tastes more homemade and subtly seasoned than the average HK breakfast spot and they are staffed leanly, with a few aunties and uncles handling it all.
Came here for dinner with my hubby and the fam. We left feeling so full and satisfied. The service here is excellent. The staff kept checking in on us and were so friendly. They even helped us debone the fish! We ordered a fish (which was cooked 2 ways - the head was used in a soup while the rest of the fish was steamed), sweet and sour pork, and this veggie dish. My favs were the soup and the veggie dish. Even though the soup was made with the fish, it didn't taste fishy at all! The veggie dish was made with string beans, taro, bean spouts, radish, and Chinese sausage. I will definitely come back again for their food.
Little place with a big menu! Service 10/10 Food 10/10 Ambience 8/10 Went on Sunday day after church with my lunch girlies and boy was it hot! Thankfully there's plenty of parking in the lot next door (though I didn't snag a spot in the shade!). It was too hot to drink hot tea, but it's offered. We opted for just the ice water on the table. Once we ordered we were brought a refreshing and light soup with chicken feet for flavoring the broth and papaya chunks. Never had it before but I loved it! What a great way to get your system ready for some good eating! We had the dishes pictures. Sorry but we were so hungry that I didn't take photos until we were half way through but all dishes were tasty and well done. I had chicken feet for the first time, and they were pretty good! The aunties were fast and solicitous even though it's a small place with tight seating. Oh! And a free mango dessert! Yum!!
We went to Auntie Kitchen for a late lunch---first time visiting. I had researched places in the SGV that serve salted fish fried rice, because this is a dish that JJ loves and he was craving. So of course, we ordered the salted fish fried rice, along with Kung Pao Chicken. The food was pretty good. The salted fish fried rice was very flavorful and the salted fish itself was good, with that classic salted fish taste. The rice was a little on the dry side, however. I would've preferred it on the moister side, but we enjoyed it nevertheless. The Kung Pao Chicken was absolutely fantastic. The Kung Pao sauce was perfectly flavored, with just the right consistency and the vegetables-- green pepper, onions,, pineapple and nuts were great. The steamed rice that came with the Kung Pao chicken was also on the dry side, and I would've preferred it to be moister as well. Portion sizes are also very generous. There was so much leftover, and we were able to eat it at home for the next few days. This is a very small restaurant, with only about 6 tables. The restaurant was full, but we were seated immediately. Our server was a sullen young woman who did not greet or welcome us at all. She took our order and then our food was brought to us. On the brighter side, there was another young female server named Macy who was very cheerful and friendly. She brought us our to-go boxes, and even offered to pack up our leftovers for us. She also brought us a little complementary dish of dessert, which was a Chinese type of jello/custard. The interior of the restaurant was bright and bustling with sounds of customers engaged in conversation. The ambiance was nice. By the time we finished our leisurely lunch, the restaurant had cleared out. There is a parking lot on the side of the restaurant. Overall, the food is good and the value is excellent. We'd like to go back and try the breakfast specials some time. Recommended.
Aunties Kitchen is like a really small Cantonese cafe. There's like parking to the left and the right of this place and there's like a parking lot in front of the medical building next door. It's all connected with no fencing. Upon entry, it's a really small place. Has a mom and pop shop vibe for sure. Upon entry there's like a few tables and you can order things like your typical Chinese BBQ items like roast duck, roast pork,etc. I ordered a bbq pork and duck rice. It came with a free soup which was a nice plus. It was slightly cheaper than the competition for everything. The quality of the duck was good. Proper plum sauce was provided. The cha shu was a bit dry and there was no extra sauce for it. It is also very lean. The bok choy was not cleaned well at all. It was bitter and sandy. Just bleh. The free soup... I really wish they had better soup because it was really off putting. It was bitter melon soup. Super bitter, I could only drink half a spoonful. Overall, I think the duck here is fine. Everything else here is mediocre. Would I recommend this place? Only for the duck.
Great food, very affordable price, and fastly delivered. The roasted pork is better than the roasted duck. We ordered the roasted pork center, roasted duck (would have preferred 1 pound not whole or half a duck, snowpea leaves sautéed with garlic, and beef chow fun. Pleasantly surprising, the food came with few soup and a mango pudding dessert. What a great deal.
I want back to this restaurant for its breakfast and it is not disappoint. You get one congee with two items. This time I get the beef congee with fried roll and beef rice roll. The taste of the congee is delicious. The rice roll is delicious l, too. For the price of $12.99 it is a good deal. The service is attentive.
This is a small Chinese cafe that has breakfast and lunch specials and is also open for dinner Service was pretty friendly and attentive. Not much seating inside and there isn't outdoor seating. Pricing was pretty reasonable ($13+/most dishes) during lunch special and there were 15+ options. Breakfast was $13 and is served 9am-12:30pm. It came with a choice of beverage (tea, coffee, milk tea), 6 different options for porridge, and two choices from a list of 12 items (mainly rice rolls or chow mein/fun). The preserved egg and pork porridge and it was just ok. There wasn't much pork and the egg pieces were pretty small. It didn't taste as flavorful as I was hoping and it was pretty watery. This was 2/5. The chow mein was nothing special. Lots of bean sprouts and not much ingredients. Pretty much just soy sauce mixed with noodles. This was 2/5 The rice roll with beef was very disappointing. It was falling apart when I tried to pick it up and didn't taste good. The texture was not fresh and meat was flavorless. This was 1/5. Most likely won't return or recommend
18 days ago
10 days ago
The staff were friendly. I ordered the roasted duck rice. The vegetable was good, but the duck skin wasn't crispy, and the rice was a bit too watery. While I was eating, I noticed a fly inside the glass display case where the roasted ducks were hanging, which made me question the cleanliness. read more
The service was great. The air conditioning was working very well. The food was good, but slightly salty. The inside was clean and spacious. The price is right. Definitely give this place a try, we will be coming back for more. read more
2 days ago
Sweet & sour pork chop meat still raw inside. Sauce taste weird. Will not choose this dish again. read more
7 months ago
DFC closed down and I'm sure the locals are looking for a similar comfort spot. I've passed by Auntie Kitchen a few times, and it's always a full house. I stopped by in the morning and tried Breakfast Special Combo A ($12.99). It's a three items combo and it comes with a drink. I got Iced Lemon Tea, of course. I ordered Chinese Donuts, Pan Fried Soy Sauce Chow Mein and Plain Porridge. My husband ordered Wonton Noodle Soup and Egg Rolls. The menu seems endless. I barely scratched the surface here. I'd love to try other items next time. Quick service. And I mean quick. Once we sat down, the waitress was ready to take our orders. I haven't even looked at the menu yet. I found street parking in the front. read more
The portion sizes are TINY compared to when I came a few months ago. The congee is a single serving now, not a giant bowl like all the other places. I do appreciate having the choice of soy milk as a drink though. -Roasted pork bone congee: Bland, wouldn't recommend. -Beef stew noodle soup: Noodles were snappy but beef stew was almost non-existent and the biggest piece was a chewy piece of gristle. -Pan fried rice noodles: Good wok hei. -Pan fried green beans: Got this togo and it was super tiny and no wok hei. read more
2 days ago
Auntie Kitchen is overall not bad but not amazing. There are some items and categories on the menu that are quite good but, in the 626 area level of competition, it's not really enough to rise above the top. The roast duck and pork belly have good flavor and the pork crackles very well but don't have as much meat as other places. The dim sum was huge but just seemed like scaled up versions, the ha gow had very thick skins. The won ton noodle soup broth was also very very light. To the point that it seemed to be watered down; you could taste the green onion garnish more than any soup flavor. We came for lunch but the breakfast menu (served until 12) looked extensive and seems to be better rated. read more
3 months ago
With Delicious Food Corner closed, we've designated Auntie Kitchen to be our Hong Kong breakfast spot. They have great combinations with a lot of options and affordable prices. They have all the classics like congee, wonton noodle soup, Chinese BBQ if you dine late enough in the morning, rice noodle rolls and even a small selection of dim sum. We've always enjoyed their pork rice noodles, huge bowls of congee, soy milk, and wonton noodle soup. Their food tastes more homemade and subtly seasoned than the average HK breakfast spot and they are staffed leanly, with a few aunties and uncles handling it all. read more
Came here for dinner with my hubby and the fam. We left feeling so full and satisfied. The service here is excellent. The staff kept checking in on us and were so friendly. They even helped us debone the fish! We ordered a fish (which was cooked 2 ways - the head was used in a soup while the rest of the fish was steamed), sweet and sour pork, and this veggie dish. My favs were the soup and the veggie dish. Even though the soup was made with the fish, it didn't taste fishy at all! The veggie dish was made with string beans, taro, bean spouts, radish, and Chinese sausage. I will definitely come back again for their food. read more
Little place with a big menu! Service 10/10 Food 10/10 Ambience 8/10 Went on Sunday day after church with my lunch girlies and boy was it hot! Thankfully there's plenty of parking in the lot next door (though I didn't snag a spot in the shade!). It was too hot to drink hot tea, but it's offered. We opted for just the ice water on the table. Once we ordered we were brought a refreshing and light soup with chicken feet for flavoring the broth and papaya chunks. Never had it before but I loved it! What a great way to get your system ready for some good eating! We had the dishes pictures. Sorry but we were so hungry that I didn't take photos until we were half way through but all dishes were tasty and well done. I had chicken feet for the first time, and they were pretty good! The aunties were fast and solicitous even though it's a small place with tight seating. Oh! And a free mango dessert! Yum!! read more
We went to Auntie Kitchen for a late lunch---first time visiting. I had researched places in the SGV that serve salted fish fried rice, because this is a dish that JJ loves and he was craving. So of course, we ordered the salted fish fried rice, along with Kung Pao Chicken. The food was pretty good. The salted fish fried rice was very flavorful and the salted fish itself was good, with that classic salted fish taste. The rice was a little on the dry side, however. I would've preferred it on the moister side, but we enjoyed it nevertheless. The Kung Pao Chicken was absolutely fantastic. The Kung Pao sauce was perfectly flavored, with just the right consistency and the vegetables-- green pepper, onions,, pineapple and nuts were great. The steamed rice that came with the Kung Pao chicken was also on the dry side, and I would've preferred it to be moister as well. Portion sizes are also very generous. There was so much leftover, and we were able to eat it at home for the next few days. This is a very small restaurant, with only about 6 tables. The restaurant was full, but we were seated immediately. Our server was a sullen young woman who did not greet or welcome us at all. She took our order and then our food was brought to us. On the brighter side, there was another young female server named Macy who was very cheerful and friendly. She brought us our to-go boxes, and even offered to pack up our leftovers for us. She also brought us a little complementary dish of dessert, which was a Chinese type of jello/custard. The interior of the restaurant was bright and bustling with sounds of customers engaged in conversation. The ambiance was nice. By the time we finished our leisurely lunch, the restaurant had cleared out. There is a parking lot on the side of the restaurant. Overall, the food is good and the value is excellent. We'd like to go back and try the breakfast specials some time. Recommended. read more
1 year ago
Aunties Kitchen is like a really small Cantonese cafe. There's like parking to the left and the right of this place and there's like a parking lot in front of the medical building next door. It's all connected with no fencing. Upon entry, it's a really small place. Has a mom and pop shop vibe for sure. Upon entry there's like a few tables and you can order things like your typical Chinese BBQ items like roast duck, roast pork,etc. I ordered a bbq pork and duck rice. It came with a free soup which was a nice plus. It was slightly cheaper than the competition for everything. The quality of the duck was good. Proper plum sauce was provided. The cha shu was a bit dry and there was no extra sauce for it. It is also very lean. The bok choy was not cleaned well at all. It was bitter and sandy. Just bleh. The free soup... I really wish they had better soup because it was really off putting. It was bitter melon soup. Super bitter, I could only drink half a spoonful. Overall, I think the duck here is fine. Everything else here is mediocre. Would I recommend this place? Only for the duck. read more
Great food, very affordable price, and fastly delivered. The roasted pork is better than the roasted duck. We ordered the roasted pork center, roasted duck (would have preferred 1 pound not whole or half a duck, snowpea leaves sautéed with garlic, and beef chow fun. Pleasantly surprising, the food came with few soup and a mango pudding dessert. What a great deal. read more
I want back to this restaurant for its breakfast and it is not disappoint. You get one congee with two items. This time I get the beef congee with fried roll and beef rice roll. The taste of the congee is delicious. The rice roll is delicious l, too. For the price of $12.99 it is a good deal. The service is attentive. read more
1 month ago
2 years ago
This is a small Chinese cafe that has breakfast and lunch specials and is also open for dinner Service was pretty friendly and attentive. Not much seating inside and there isn't outdoor seating. Pricing was pretty reasonable ($13+/most dishes) during lunch special and there were 15+ options. Breakfast was $13 and is served 9am-12:30pm. It came with a choice of beverage (tea, coffee, milk tea), 6 different options for porridge, and two choices from a list of 12 items (mainly rice rolls or chow mein/fun). The preserved egg and pork porridge and it was just ok. There wasn't much pork and the egg pieces were pretty small. It didn't taste as flavorful as I was hoping and it was pretty watery. This was 2/5. The chow mein was nothing special. Lots of bean sprouts and not much ingredients. Pretty much just soy sauce mixed with noodles. This was 2/5 The rice roll with beef was very disappointing. It was falling apart when I tried to pick it up and didn't taste good. The texture was not fresh and meat was flavorless. This was 1/5. Most likely won't return or recommend read more
I took my family and my son to the park today, and after that we were hungry for lunch. I was looking at various restaurants in the area I had not tried yet, and I noticed that Auntie Kitchen had a mix of Hong Kong cafe style breakfast, Cantonese stir fry specials, congee, and wonton noodles. Given the diverse menu, I decided to come here. I saw the breakfast was available until 12:30 on Yelp, but nowadays it's only available until noon. The restaurant is small, very hole-in-the-wall vibe, but there were still tables large enough for our family of 5. The wait staff were super kind and attentive to all our needs. For being a small hole in the wall, the restaurant was fairly clean. We decided to get a mix of different things. We got two lunch specials, a pork belly and stir fried string beans. We got a wonton and beef tripe noodle soup. We got a side of rice noodle rolls as well. The rice noodle rolls were fairly standard for the area. The lunch specials came with their homemade soup, which was quite tasty and did not have too much MSG as is often the case with restaurants in the area. I loved the string beans which were quite aromatic and flavorful. The pork belly was amazing also. I did not get to try the wonton noodle soup, it was too much food for me. For dessert they had mango pudding with some cream on top. I loved it as did my son. Amazing Cantonese restaurant, I would definitely come back again. read more
1 year ago
We enjoyed some Traditional Cantonese dishes. The vegetables are fresh and prepared perfectly. Service was quick on a Friday evening. A free pot of tea, individual cup of broth with squash & carrot were served after we ordered 3 dishes ( string beans chicken, fish filet bok choy and Shanghai noodles with duck) which came with two bowls of rice (no charge for the rice). Dishes were definitely large enough for four people or two hardy eaters. The restaurant is small but area is clean and simple. There are many more menu items, a lobster special and a breakfast menu that entice us to return to Auntie Kitchen. read more
6 months ago
One of the Cantonese BBQ place famous for its "Char Siu." Flavor wise, I like it as it is not over-sweetened but I am not the big fan for their texture, which calls for more fat. Otherwise, it's more on the lean, dry, and a bit gamey side. The porridge (Congee or "Zhou") is recommended. Services are swift like every other Cantonese restaurant or HK Cafes. The breakfast/brunch combo is such a big bang for the buck. Under $15, you can have 2-3 good size of entrances, plus a free drink like the hot silk-stocking milk tea (Hong Kong style milk tea), "Yuan Yang" (a mix of coffee and milk tea), or Iced lemon black tea. A pretty good deal! read more
1 year ago
We came here for dinner and had such a satisfying experience that I had to leave a 5-star review! We ordered a live whole fish, prepared two ways -- one half steamed, the other used for soup. The steamed fish was perfectly cooked -- tender, fresh, and flavorful without any fishy smell. You could really taste the natural sweetness of the fish. The fish soup was surprisingly light and clean -- no MSG flavor at all, just a nice, comforting broth that really hit the spot. We also ordered their signature "House Special Stir-Fry" -- packed with crisp taro strips, Chinese sausage, bean sprouts, and green beans. The texture was amazing and every bite had great wok hei flavor. To finish, we added the Sweet & Sour Pork, served beautifully in a pineapple boat. The sauce was well balanced -- not too sweet, not too sour -- and the pineapple was super fresh and juicy (not the canned stuff!). The dish was colorful and full of flavor. Service was friendly and relaxed. We didn't feel rushed at all, and the portions were generous for the price. Overall: A hidden gem for authentic Cantonese food -- we're already looking forward to coming back and trying more dishes soon! read more
7 months ago
Great food every time I visit! The lobster is a must-order -- it's delicious and such a great value for the price. The service is always friendly, and the atmosphere is clean and comfortable. Definitely one of my go-to places, and I'll keep coming back! read more
3 months ago
This is my neighbors favorite place to go to. Its a small place near San Gabriel Valley hospital. The staffs were super nice and welcoming. The best part was the roasted pork skin was crispy.The lobster and fish that we got were huge! Super flavorful! read more
4 months ago
7 months ago
A hidden gem in the San Gabriel area. The restaurant is simple with little decor, but it is clean and the food is exceptional. You can tell every dish is cooked with passion. Ingredients are fresh and clean, and we were so happy to find Marble Goby fish (筍殼魚) which is rarely available in Chinese restaurants. The food is very authentic, like Hong Kong 大排檔, with great wok hei (鍋氣). Service was excellent as well. No fancy decor needed here--the food speaks for itself. Must try! read more
6 months ago
9 months ago
Food quality is always consistent, portion is good, the price is very reasonable and the staff are very friendly. read more
1 year ago
Service was good, not crowded at 930am for Cantonese breakfast for $12.99 each set, porridge + 2 sides+ drink Parking was good. read more
I called to order togo, but they said since I'm only ordering char siu (BBQ Pork), to go in and order in person. This make sense because they cut it into pieces when you order. Pork is missing some flavor inside and the sauce is wet. Usually for me, the char siu should be more flavorful and have a thick sauce. 3 star for good service and soft meat though. Would try again next time, maybe the roasted pork next time. Pricing is very good, ~$13/lb. Mines was 1.3lbs ish. Don't expect to get exactly 1 lbs. it'll either be more or less. I'll come try other dishes next time. Cheap food. read more
1 month ago
5 months ago
Home cooked flavors. Not overly salted or greasy like other restaurants. Traditional Cantonese dishes. Good lunch specials very reasonable priced and big portions. Very friendly and personable service. Great experience. Highly recommend. read more
I took my family to try Auntie Kitchen again and it was my second time and their first time. We ordered roasted duck rice ($12.99), BBQ pork with Hainan chicken rice ($13.99), home-style stir-fried vermicelli ($12.99), and a few dim sum dishes such as steamed buns with milk, Har Gow (Shrimp dumplings) and egg tart. My roasted duck rice was not bad with a decent amount of duck meat but the duck skin was not crispy. The BBQ pork with Hainan chicken rice was mediocre. The rice was not oily rice and the BBQ pork was very dry and chewy. The chicken was okay. Home-style stir-fried vermicelli was greasy and it had only a few sliced meat. The taste was not bad. Dim sum dishes were mediocre. Food: 3 out of 5 stars Service: 4 out of 5 stars Price: 4 out of 5 stars Overall it was about 3.5 stars this time. The quality could be better, especially the BBQ pork and the rice. We were a little disappointed. Service was still good and attentive. read more
Only been here for the Hong Kong style breakfast and already had a great experience. The food was authentic and great price for the amount you get! Choose a porridge, TWO sides, and a drink with unlimited refills. I always have leftovers to bring home. Service is great- very attentive and it literally feels like being at an "Auntie's" home. Pay attention to parking signs- the lots are reserved for the nearby medical buildings. read more
Besides the fact that you get a little thirsty after the food (so there's def a heavy amount of MSG), this place is delicious and you know it's good when it's only got cantonese families eating here. We got the bbq pork, tung choi with garlic, scallop egg white fried rice, a fish fiilet pot. I would easily order everything again except for the fish fillet pot (mostly because of the amount of bones we had to deal with). Everything had SUCH GOOD WOK HEI and the parking wasn't awful to find which is always much appreciated. By the time we sat down, there was a small line that started forming so we got lucky! Next time, I definitely want to try their sweet and sour pork and salted fish fried rice!! read more
first timer, wanted to like it, but got food poisoned. Hadn't eaten anything today, except for here at Auntie Kitchen 1pm. Ate Roast Pork w Tofu. I noticed a rancid taste in the roast pork, like it was very old stale meat, I only ate 3 pieces and hoped I'd not get sick. I ate the tofu instead, it tasted okay without any problems. I was right about the pork, i got home 3pm, and felt sweaty, nauseous with gurgling intestines and had bad diarrhea. sorry, it's gross, but true. it's 10pm now, 7 hrs later and I'm still feeling ill. Sorry to give truthful bad review this is a small business, but please mind your cooks for not serving past their use by dates meat. I didn't say anything at the restaurant because i know from experience complaining at chinese restaurant can be very confrontational and I didn't want to be embarassed or stressed out, but mgt needs to know what's going on. On the bright side, The owner was nice, having lunch at next table and manager very nice, went around greeting everyone at their tables. read more
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