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    Auntie Qiu Kitchen

    4.5 (387 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Kit T.

    I was randomly searching for crab roe noodles on yelp and stumbled on Auntie Qiu Kitchen in Arcadia. I ordered the crab roe noodles, pan fried pork buns and spicy wonton? The crab roe noodles were really good but it was a little small in portions. The pan fried buns came out piping hot and it was filled with soup. I thought I ordered spicy wontons but my wontons came out to be wontons with sesame sauce. It wasn't spicy but I really like enjoyed the sesame sauce with the wontons. Auntie Qiu offers a wide variety selection of food, the menu was pretty extensive but I knew what to order what I got there. The place is a bit small but when I went, it wasn't so busy and they had more people ordering take out. Overall, it was a comforting and great meal.

    Claire S.

    A friend mentioned Auntie Qiu Kitchen is their favorite restaurant in the area so I had to come check it out. We ordered pork soup dumplings, pan fried pork buns, pork potstickers, thick chowmein with beef, Shanghai rice cake with pork and pork belly noodle soup for entrees. The wrapper of the soup dumplings is a bit thicker and chewier than Din Tai Fung. The pork filling is juicy and flavorful. We really liked the noodles and rice cake. We also got coconut lava balls, osmanthus ice jelly, and sesame mochi. The osmanthus ice jelly is nice and refreshing, and not too sweet. The coconut balls and sesame mochi were just ok. The staff is friendly. The decor in the restaurant is cute. I'd come back to try more dishes.

    Wayne Z.

    after consulting my Shanghainese friends and checking this place out for myself. Auntie Qiu is an automatic No Brainer, must-detour for Xiao Long Bao & Shen Jian Bao Lovers and everything Shanghainese. That being said. I gave everything high markers. Both Soup Based Dumplings and Pan Fried Pie/ Baos were flooded with soup. Their specific Worcester Vinegar sauces were all local to Jiangsu & Shanghai and elevated both dishes--- fully enjoyed these two items. Shanghai Braised Pork was a solid 8.5/10, Jellyfish Salad 8/10, Shanghainese Scallion oil dry noodles maintained form factor and flavor on my rig during my trip out, am I missing anything.... This restaurant is worth driving from Rowland Heights out to Arcadia for dinner. Gentlemen in the front of the house was excellent. Stellar service and interior decor fits that whole Shanghai theme really well with the 1920s Art Deco & Neoclassicim that really brought the culture there to the attention of the West as the Paris of the East. Can't wait to come back with a party next time around.

    Twisted Cruller Mochi Black Sesame
    Christy S.

    They have a large menu. I've been here a couple times and there's still more intriguing items I want to try. Once I came for lunch on a Saturday. Another time I came for dinner on a Sunday. Both times we were seated right away, no wait. Service is polite. Standout dishes for me were the Twisted Cruller Mochi Black Sesame and Shanghai Style Salty Tofu Pudding. Both were unique and interesting flavor and texture combinations.

    Jessica P.

    Came here with high expectations and it was just okay. The soup dumplings really stick to the paper if you don't pull them off right away. The food was very seasoned/salty. It's not a bad thing, the flavors were just very strong.

    Shanghai noodle
    Emily L.

    Super quick and excellent Shanghainese food! We ordered a bunch to try. The Shanghainese eggrolls were delicious and came out so hot and crunchy. The wonton noodle soup was simple but comforting. And the XLB were on par with dtf The mochi sesame donut was unique and a standout.

    String bean
    M L.

    Tried another Auntie Qiu location and had a fun little food adventure! The place was clean, the server was super friendly, and we decided to switch things up and order totally different dishes from what we usually get at the Alhambra spot. We started with the pork potstickers--they were decent and juicy, but honestly didn't wow me. The pan-fried pork buns still win by a mile (those are just hard to beat!). Then came the sweet and sour pork ribs--tangy, juicy, and yes... lots of fat definitely indulgent and packed with flavor. We also tried the string beans with beef, and those were actually really delicious--simple but super satisfying. Overall, I'd say stick with the server's recommendations--they really know what's best on the menu! Still a fun and tasty experience, and I'd come back again knowing exactly what to order next time We also added the crab xiao long bao--it was okay, but honestly the pork version is still way better.

    Maggie C.

    I can't say enough about this place and their amazing dishes - we ordered the crab XLB, pancake egg crepe with hot dog, brown sugar glutinous cakes, salty tofu pudding, pork noodles, and pan fried dumplings. The XLB was HOT as it should be and the skin was just thick enough where it didn't break. I loved the salty tofu pudding as it's something I've never had before - it hit the spot on a rainy day. My partner enjoyed his noodles but felt it was a little too plain which may just be the style of the dish that we're not used to. His favorite was the egg pancake because of how flavorful the sauce was. They ran out of the pan fried buns when we got there so that's for next time. Big thumbs up for their self-ordering format

    lettuce in oyster sauce
    Shirley L.

    This place truly took me back to Shanghai, and every dish we tried hit the spot. This is their original location, and there was a wait when we arrived, so I recommend calling ahead. It's a little cramped inside but the waiter was attentive in checking on the progress of our food. We started with Wanlaoji, a drink I used to order often in China, and it was refreshing and nostalgic. The mini wonton soup was a standout. The broth tasted just like the ones I have had in Shanghai, and the tiny wontons made it comforting and hearty. We also ordered the steamed lettuce in oyster sauce, a simple but great addition to the table. The sheng jian bao was made fresh and came in a portion of four, which was perfect for sharing. It was absolutely delicious. The shaomai was another highlight, soft and full of flavor. Overall, this was a great meal, and I will definitely be back to try more dishes.

    Sesame crueller
    Linda L.

    TDLR: far cry from Shanghainese food in terms of flavor, but close enough for this area that enjoys fusion and gimmicky trends I went here twice to make sure it wasn't an off experience because I saw this reel from a pretty famous chef raving about this place. Maybe this really hyped my expectations due to growing up in Shanghai, but the flavor was seriously lacking both times compared to what I grew up with. The interior decoration is really adorable, although they did keep the hotpot tables from paperpot. Service was nice, but they only have 1-2 staff running around even when it's really busy so expect a wait due to the recent hype, but food does come out quickly aside from the pan fried buns (made hot). Everything we tried & my shanghainese parents, non shanghainese friends were mostly disappointed: -pan fried buns: excellent crunch, better than the ones in Flushing, NY that are similar but the dough is different from the real thing on top. Soup and meat is fine -crab roe XLB: barely crab taste and coloring -shumai: no taste compared to the real thing and pretty much all rice -hairy crab noodles: close enough if you haven't had it in years, but my mom was most disappointed in this since it's our favorite -braised pork was good in flavor but a bit tough, restaurant 99 is much better -scallop wasabi was random, but ok -osmanthus tofu had no flavor, others in the are have better -egg pancakes &sesame crueler: lack of flavor/mushy/ wouldve been fusion dishes That being said, some of my American Chinese/taiwanese friends did enjoy this spot. Its not authentic enough for someone who remembers how it tastes in Shanghai :/

    Linh Y.

    My first time visit at Auntie Qiu Kitchen was in their Alhambra location. I found out they are also located in Arcadia which is a lot more convenient and closer for me so here I am. It's located in the President Square a few doors down from 99 Ranch Market. I called in to place my order as I didn't want to wait since my Mom was with me. The young gentleman on the phone was pleasant. Upon entry, I was WOWed by the decor. Interior ambiance has a very Asian oriental flare to it. I like it! Good amount of inside seating. No outside seating. They accept cash or credit card. If you pay by cash, you get 5% off the total bill. So bring cash if you love to save a few bucks! Luckily I had cash on me LOL. Staff was okay. If they don't look at you in the eye, it's probably nerves. Do check your food order before you leave. They forgot my pan-fried pork buns. I had to go back to get them. It's okay... they're still learning. My order consists of the food items below. My daughters favorites from this place. We'll be back for more deliciousness. One day, we'll have to come dine-in to experience the cool ambiance. You should, too! 2 Pan-Fried Pork Buns - pork filling was very flavorful, tasty pork juices were spilling out, nicely pan-fried... two thumbs up in our book! Get it if you love pork!! 2 Bean Curd Pork Wrapped with Vermicelli - broth was delicious, bean curd pork were well marinated, vermicelli was the perfect amount... just delish! However, one more of each of the bean curd pork would have been nice. Would still get again! 1 Scallion Oil Noodles - tasty, but needs a little bit more oil as the noodles got stuck together. Other than that, still a WIN!

    pancake and pan fried pork bun
    Samantha H.

    I've been to Auntie Qiu in Alhambra before, but decided to try this location the other day while I was in the neighborhood. The restaurant is tucked away in Arcadia's President Square, in between the 99 ranch and the main food court. It's a fairly small store, so if you walk by fast you might miss it! I ordered 3 items to go: crab xiao long baos, pan fried pork buns, and shanghai pancake with sausage. My favorite was the crab xiao long bao - the skin was not too thick and had a rich crab flavor. The shanghai pancake was pretty tasty as well with its interesting ketchup/hoisin like sauce and generous egg (though the one piece of pork sausage was disappointing). Pan fried pork dumplings tasted great - note one order is only 4 pieces!

    Lilian F.

    A solid place with quick service with good value and food! If you're looking for great place for dumplings and noodles, this is your spot! ** Parking: situated in a large plaza with plenty of parking spaces -- no issues with finding a space ** Ambience: nothing fancy but clean, average noise level, great for small - shmedium groups! ** Service: quick to take our orders and for food to come out. I'd say by the time we placed our orders the first dish came out within 5 minutes. Someone came to our table to take our order but you can also scan a bar code to place your order as well. If you pay with cash, you get a discount on your total bill at the end!! ** Food: - Crab noodles: a GENEROUS portion of noodles with a generous portion of crab meat (the type you find under the shell). Mixed with a bit of vinegar and their chili oil (which by the way was SO aromatic) is chef's kiss - Pan fried pork bao: amazing fatty pork and soup flavor, just wished that there was more meat and soup. Just felt like there was a lot of empty space for the size of the bao. I would say this is my number 2 favorite place for pan fried pork bao (after number 1 reigning Kang Kang of course) - Soup dumpling/xiaolongbao: a lot of places struggle to make the dumpling skin not too thick or it ends up chewy, but also not too thin or the soup just spills out. Auntie qiu's got the perfect thickness of the skin down with a flavorful porky/soupy interior. One of the best I've had in the area The price and flavor of the food here is already waiting to drive back out here to try the rest of the dishes here. If you need to try anything here, highly recommend the pan fried pork bun (esp if you LOVE A GOOD FATTY PORK INTERIOR) and pork xiaolongbao.

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    4.1(394 reviews)
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    My friend and I were craving Taiwanese food and came across this spot. We ordered the beef roll,…read morebeef noodle soup and the pork chop fried rice (not pictured, was too hungry). All of the dishes tasted so good. It had a comforting feeling to it. My favorite was the pork chop fried rice. The fried rice had wok hei to it and was flavorful. It didn't just taste like rice and eggs. The pork chop was also very tender! My friend's favorite was the beef noodle soup. He's Taiwanese and ranks this as one of the best ones he's ever had! The beef noodle soup was also flavorful and they give a good amount of tender beef pieces. The beef roll was just okay. The dough could've been a bit thicker and crunchier. It had the texture of a tortilla instead. Service was excellent! The server was quick and attentive. We received our food within 10 minutes of ordering. There is plenty of seating inside and parking is in a shared lot with other businesses. Would come back and would also recommend!

    Mom & I used to frequent other Ding's Garden locations growing up, and we didn't realize that there…read morewas one around in Arcadia until recently. Finally got around to dining in. Nostalgia dish here was always their JiaoHuo JiaoHuo / Spicy Combination Marinade. We asked if we could change any of the choices, and were told yes as long as it is one of the items from the 5 included (Pig Ears, Bean Curd, Seaweed Knots, Beef Tripe, and Spicy Beef Tendon). Mom & I always add our own vinegar and chili oil to taste and it tastes just as I remembered. We also tried: -Half Tendon/Half Beef Noodle Soup, this was good. We took out the noodles so they wouldn't drain all the broth. Broth tastes good, and decent amount of beef. -Cucumber appetizer was okay, it's just salted. They use Persian cucumbers that were fresh & crunchy. -Shanghai Style Pan Fried Rice Cakes, this had good toppings but the rice cakes themselves didn't have the wok hei of the wok and were a bit dry. -Stinky Tofu (fried) is a skip for me. After my recent trip to Taipei again, the ones here were no bueno. It needs the pickled cabbage, and the garlic soy sauce. They weren't really stinky either. Service was a little slow with the lunch rush. One unisex bathroom available that was fairly clean. Plentiful parking in shared parking lot with the plaza. Will be back again to get my JiaoHuo JiaoHuo cravings satisfied.

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    *** Los Angeles Times 101 Best Restaurants (2022): #86 ***…read more Ended up at WangJia Restaurant this past Saturday night for dinner for my first time. We arrived around 6:15pm without reservations, and unfortunately, every table was taken. The wait ended up being ~15 minutes, which was not too bad. We decided to walk over to Blossom Market Hall down the street for a quick drink to pass the time. To eat, we ordered the Stewed Duck Soup Noodle ($13.99), Shanghai Style Sweet And Sour Spare Rib ($16.99), and the Crab Meat With Dry Noodle ($14.99). Each dish was satisfying. If I had to pick a favorite, it would probably be the Stewed Duck Soup Noodle. The Crab Meat With Dry Noodle (one of my favorite dishes I tried in Shanghai) was admittedly a bit of a letdown. Overall, our experience here was positive one. Service was friendly, and the food came out surprisingly fast. The space itself is on the smaller side, but the ambiance is nice and intimate. If you're in the area, I'd recommend giving this place a try. I'd like to come back at some point to try more of their menu items.

    Wangjia offers beautifully cooked Shanghainese dishes in a location with black and white photos of…read moreold Shanghai. Shanghai Stewed Pork and Squid with Tea Tree Mushroom: The dish is served in a classy clay vessel. This is Chinese surf and turf at its finest. There are super tender pork morsels with a little fat on the edges. The pork and the squid complement each other so well through the long braising with sweet, savory, and ginger flavors. The tea tree mushroom is straw-shaped and wrinkly with a nice texture. Dining Area: There are about a dozen tables inside. Parking: There's a parking lot, but many of the spots seem to be reserved for other businesses. There are also many street parking spaces.

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    Red 99 Grill Bistro - Steamed halibut

    Red 99 Grill Bistro

    4.3(405 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    My parents said this place is popular since they do a lunch and dinner special that is cheap and…read moretastes good, so we came here for dinner on a Friday. Their dinner dishes are all $12.99 which is super rare! They usually have long wait times (can be up to 30mins) but today was not that crowded so it only took around 20 minutes. They are not super big inside but they do have two private rooms where we got seated with another party, which wasn't bad since we each just eat our own meals. They give free tea, which tasted like pretty good quality tea, and I drank quite a few cups. They also give free edamame and miso soup as appetizers, which was nice. The miso soup has some seaweed and soft tofu which I enjoyed. We ordered the Stir Fried Dry Bean Curd w/ Pork, Braised Pork in Brown Sauce, Stir Fried Cauliflower (not spicy), Fried Squid in Three Flavor Sauce, and the Shanghai Style Sweet Sour Pork. They are super busy but all the dishes were served fast, within 5 minutes of each other and only after maybe 10 minutes from when we ordered. The dishes all looked super good and not too oily. The portions are also reasonable for the price and is just enough for our group to share. My favorite was the Stir Fried Bean Curd w Pork and the Braised Pork. Both were flavorful but not too salty. And the braised pork was had the right amount of fat and the meat was cooked just right so it was tender and not too dry. The others were also seasoned well and we enjoyed it. The least favorite was the Shanghai Style Sweet Sour Pork because it was more sour than sweet and didn't have much meat on the bones, but I still thought it was pretty good. All the dishes were good and very worth the price. It is not something you can find easily at dinner time, especially with this quality. The white rice is also free of charge which is so rare! I recommend this place if you want cheap authentic Chinese food and great service with free appetizers. Just be prepared to come early or there will be long wait times. I will be coming back again.

    They give complimentary edamame and miso soup…read more My favorites are the shrimp and the crispy fish with sweet and sour sauce. Its basically just shrimp but they have vinegar sauce yoy can pour or dip. The portion is decent too. The crispy fish had no bones in it and the sauce was amazing with the fish. Fish wss really crispy. There were pieces of shrimp in that dish too. Ordered what my mom kept describing as bo luc lac//shaking beef but it was different. It didnt have enough pepper too it and it was sweeter. I looked at the menu and it said honey pepper. So makes sense why it was sweet. The garlic pieces were good. Some were still half raw so it was extra spicy. I thought the sweet and sour pork would be the same sauce as the fish but its different. Ot was more of a savory sweet sauce. I guess thats why its a shanghai version. Not sure if they sell the other one anymore that ive seen pictures of. I didnt try the snow peas but it mustve been good since it was all gone and we didnt have to take it home.

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    Mama Lu's Dumpling House - ##46 crab with dried scallop egg white fried rice

    Mama Lu's Dumpling House

    3.2(174 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    came with my family to mama lu's at the arcadia location and the interior is very spacious…read more first of all, i do think they can do a better job with their cleanliness for the cups/plates. there were some hits and misses for the dishes we ordered. their chicken is very good and tender and i love it with the scallion oil. the salt and pepper shrimp is on the saltier side. i liked the black pepper beef with mushrooms, very tender meat as well. the fried fish was also pretty good in terms of flavor and freshness. the biggest miss was their fried rice, it was very mushy and lacking in flavor. portion is good for sharing with family!

    Came here yesterday for lunch with a friend. We were seated immediately as the restaurant did not…read morehave that many customers at the time. Parking was easy as there is a good-sized shared lot in the back of the establishment. This is another location of a well-known chain. I recently went to their new addition in West Covina with my sister and nephew a few month ago. We ordered the following to share between us: 1. Juicy Pork Dumplings (4.75/5) 2. Napa and Pork Dumplings (4.75/5) 3. Shanghai Rice Cakes (4.75/5) The overall taste, texture and appearance of the food were all good. I only took off 0.25 because I was expecting it to be steaming hot. They also did not offer us any ginger BUT I didn't feel like requesting it either after the fact. I forgot to take pics again! The food was SO delicious that we gobbled them up before it dawned on me to take pics. LOL Would recommend this place for decent dumplings. I typically like their food items and will try others in the future.

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    3.7(951 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    We have dined there before and food was really good! The ladies are always very nice and attentive!…read more Last night we placed a pick up order and got Kunpao Chicken, Orange Chicken, Dimplings, Chicken fried Rice, Chow Mein noodles, and spicy shrimo! Even thought it was takeout the food did not disappoint ! The portion sizes are big enough to share and have left overs for our family of 4. I say it was worth the $100

    Was craving dumplings during the cold weather and decided to give a local place a try! I came here…read moreon a Thursday night at around 6:30pm. I had called 20 minutes before and let them know what I wanted to order via dish name. Parking is available in the back lot but there's very limited spots available due to other businesses being really busy. The store is pretty small since they try putting as many tables as they can. When you walk in, you have to squeeze past the tables to walk to the counter to pick up your order. It felt really awkward since I had to walk in between two tables while they were eating. When I talked to the server, I asked her if she accepted Apple Pay and she said yes. I tapped my AMEX card and it went through but made a weird sound as if it denied. I asked her if she accepted AMEX afterwards and she said no but it already went through. Not sure what that meant... I signed my receipt, grabbed my food, said thank you and nothing back. Food: I got take-out so the food might vary compared to dining in. My family and I did try and eat it as fast as we could. It took 10 minutes to drive home and another 10 to actually eat the food. We ordered the home style chow mein, beef roll pancake, hand made pancake, and pan fried pork dumplings. Home style chow mein (7/10): When we opened the box, the steam was still pouring through. I thought that this one was decent. We did order this one to be cooked with less oil so it might've dried the noodles a little more when it was being cooked. There were lots of different veggies in this dish. I think the protein in here was pork, I'm not too sure. I thought that there was good amount of flavor! Beef Roll Pancake (7/10) : I love beef roll pancakes and will order one if a restaurant offers it. However, this one sort of fell flat for me. There was hardly any beef rolled into the pancake. It comes with 2 big rolls that are cut into 3 so in total you get 6 rolls. The skin was chewy and the sweetness from the hoisin sauce came through with each bite. Some people steer clear of this because of the cilantro but the flavor didn't really overpower the dish. Pan Fried Pork Dumplings (7/10): Of course you need to get dumplings at a dumpling house. I thought that this dish was a tad bit too oily. The dumpling skin was soft and the filling was packed. I do wish that the "pan fried" part was a little more crunchy but it could be soggy because I got to-go and couldn't eat it right away. It comes with 8 pieces which was plenty since we got other dishes. Hand made pancake (6/10): This one is so unique! If you can imagine it, it's like a circle with swirls and the swirls are pulled apart from each other. This dish is so easy to share with other people since you can just rip it apart in strands. I do wish that this one was a little more salted.

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    Auntie Qiu Kitchen - shanghainese - Updated May 2026

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