Great food, tastes authentic! The service and ambiance are great, clean as well. Ordered noodle and the baos. read more

Auntie Qiu Kitchen - Scallion noodle - Shanghainese Near Me - Arcadia, California

My friend and I came here to eat dinner. Place was clean and service was good. We ordered the Shanghai rice cake with pork, Pan fried pork buns (4 count), Pork soup dumplings (8 count), and Mapo tofu. Soup in both buns and dumpling were hot but delicious! Food was filling. read more

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Authentic Chinese food, pancake bun very juicy. Good food for a good price, egg pancake is very savory and distinct in taste.

It is my first time at Auntie Qiu Kitchen. The restaurant is an authentic Shanghainese restaurant. The restaurant is spacious and has indoor seating. The decor is charming. They have pretty murals. The staff were attentive and welcoming. We ordered: - Pancake Double Eggs Lettuce Crispy Fritter Smoked Duck Breast 5/5 I loved the texture. It was soft and chewy but delicious. The filling was rich, smoky and savory enriched by the the duck breast. It was savory and flavorful - Cooked Lotus Root with Glutenous Rice 4/5 It was nutty, floral and sweet. - Scallion Pancake 5/5 It was flaky, fragrant, crispy from outside with the perfect texture and flavor. I also.ordered : - Panfried Pork Bun (to go) 5/5 - Crab Pork Soup Dumpling (to go) 5/5 The Pork bun and dumplings were very juicy and flavorful. Everything was excellent and perfectly delicious We had such a great experience. Parking is available behind the restaurant. I highly recommended Auntie Qiu Kitchen. read more

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Food is so delicious time and again! This location offers significantly more dishes than the Alhambra location. Love their stir friend shepherds purse rice cakes, savory soy milk, mini wontons in soup, curry bao, sheng jian bao, stir friend bamboo. Could pass on the lions head meat ball as it was greasier and saucier than my liking. Wait can get long for lunch on weekends especially but is a pleasant ambiance with delish Shanghainese food. read more

This place has become my go to Chinese food when I'm craving for dumplings. They have the best fried pork bun! Must order - fried pork bun - pork XLB - shepherds purse soup - beef rice - beef stir fry noodles - any of their mochi desserts read more

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delicious Shanghainese street food/ comfort food. Somehow it was better in my impression. Still love the wontons with shepherds's purse. the fried rice cake and pork cutlet is very good. Sticky rice shumai holds a special place in my heart, but I wish they have more of a shitake flavor or pork flavor. I also wish they sell pork mooncakes since we visited around the mid-autumn time. Zhongzi is no longer on the menu sad. They had one of the best zhongzi. read more

Auntie Qiu Kitchen - 排骨年糕 - Shanghainese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Was craving Shanghainese pan-fried buns so stopped in for an afternoon snack - sadly these were not as good as I was hoping. The buns were lukewarm, the dough was too thick, and the filling was a bit bland. I ordered a couple dishes for takeout, and I was a little freaked out to see multiple ants crawling all over the plastic takeout bag. read more

I think about this spot weekly! Everything is so good and made to order. I crave the sesame dumplings omg so good. definitely worth trying every dumpling on the menu they're all so good and you can see staff folding them fresh. bring cash! read more

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We liked the juicy pork bun, braised pork, and mochi doughnut. We also ordered the Shepherd's Pouch and house special fried rice. We enjoyed the ambiance and inside; there are a lot of options here at this location; I think there is another location in Alhambra. I would definitely come back and try out more of their menu. read more

Auntie Qiu Kitchen - Black sesame mochi cruller - Shanghainese Near Me - Arcadia, California

I'm honestly not sure why this place is rated so highly. Almost everything we ordered had a very strong pork smell, and not in a normal or appetizing way. Pork Soup XLB - This had too much soup, to the point that each dumpling just sank (you can clearly see it in the photos). A well made one is supposed to sit upright and not bottom heavy. Overall, I didn't think it was better than Din Tai Fung or Seven Grams. It had too much soup, and the strong pork smell really stood out. Pan-Fried dumplings - These were ok, but nowhere near the best I've had in SoCal. Crab XLB - This was probably the biggest letdown. It was the first time I've had crab soup dumplings where the pork smell completely overpowered the crab. I could barely taste any crab at all. The crab roe noodles were also underwhelming. Compared to versions I've had in Shanghai, these were much less flavorful, and there wasn't enough crab roe to coat all the noodles. Glutinous shumai - Was acceptable, but nothing memorable. Egg pancake with ham sausage - Skip. Wasn't worth the calories. Service was okay, but a little slow. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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This place really took me back to my recent trip to Shanghai. We came specifically wanting to try some of the staples: the xiao long bao, both the pork-only and pork/crab roe versions, crab roe noodles, pan-fried buns, and jian bing. We also tried their rice cakes, which surprisingly brought me back to when Mama Lu's was really popular for this dish. The restaurant is located in the plaza next to 99 Ranch in Arcadia. Service was pretty standard and nothing particularly memorable. The ambiance was fine, although there were quite a few hot pot-style tables/stands throughout the restaurant. Xiao Long Bao: The xiao long bao had a slightly different texture and flavor than what I'm used to, but they were delicious. Both the pork-only and pork/crab roe versions were really good, and honestly, I thought the pork-only was just as good as the crab roe version. Both had plenty of broth inside, and the dough was a little chewier than I'm accustomed to. Crab Roe Noodles: These were just okay. It's hard to get noodles cooked exactly right, and these were slightly softer than I would have preferred. It could also be because we let them sit for a little while before eating them. Either way, this was probably the least memorable dish for me. Pan-Fried Buns: An order comes with four. They were served very hot, with an extremely crispy bottom, which I really enjoyed. I'm more familiar with the ones from Kang Kang, and these felt a little more refined in comparison. That said, the price-to-portion ratio was just okay. Still, they were tasty and I'd probably order them again. Jian Bing: This was probably my biggest disappointment. I had an amazing jian bing in Shanghai for less than $2, and what made it stand out was that it was freshly made, hot, and crispy. I was actually surprised by how popular this dish was with the other patrons here, but unfortunately, ours was soggy and cold. Even the youtiao/cruller inside didn't have the crispy texture I was hoping for. The flavor itself was there, but the texture really let it down. For a restaurant that specializes in Shanghai-style food, I expected much better from this dish. This really needs to be served hot and significantly crispier. Rice Cakes: Shockingly delicious. This was probably the biggest surprise of the meal and immediately brought me back to when Mama Lu's had their original location in Fat Man Ding Plaza in Monterey Park. The rice cakes had a great soy sauce flavor with diced pork and vegetables, and everything was served hot. Really good flavor and probably my second favorite dish after the xiao long bao. Overall, this place definitely scratched my Shanghai food itch, even though I don't get that craving very often. The xiao long bao were the highlight for me, and I'd definitely come back for those. I'd also like to try their fried rice and wonton soup next time. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

Auntie Qiu Kitchen - Shanghainese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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. read more

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Delicious food and hits the spot perfectly for a Shanghai dim sum. The juicy pork bao is filled with hot soup and is very tasty. I will definitely recommend this place to somebody who understands Shanghai dim sum and misses this food from home. This place is closed on Tuesday. read more

Best food I've had in Arcadia so far. Try the fried rice cakes! I love the green beans too.

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 :/ read more

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Finally got to try this spot. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. It's getting harder for my grandma to get around but luckily hungry panda's got us covered with delivery and cool coupons. And if yall use my code ac9414 you can get some extra cool coupons. But anyways I got their tea egg, black sesame mochi yotiao, pan fried buns, scallion oil noodles, and lions head to try. The tea egg was tiny and only had light tea flaves. The black sesame mochi you tiao had a crisp fried dough and was stuffed with a chewy stretchy soft mochi and plenty of black sesame sugar. The pan fried buns had crispity crunchity bottoms, were juicy, and a savory sweet little meaty filling. The scallion oil noodles were nicely qq and fragrant. The lions heads had some water chestnuts in it and were massive meaty and tender but also pretty salty. Thanks to hungry panda for letting me try somewhere new cuz I thought this place was lowkey pretty good. Tea egg $3 Black sesame mochi you tiao $9.54 Pan fried buns $7.80 Scallion oil noodles $11.99 Lions head $19.14 read more

好吃，现包的看起来非常不错，是比国内的包子还好吃呢 So delicious! They're freshly made and look absolutely amazing. Even better than the buns back home! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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located between 99 Ranch Arcadia Golden West Street and Full house restaurant. Plenty of free parking. Very nice ambience. Cute deco of Shanghai streets. Excellent shen chen bao - Pan fried SLB. Is limited waiters. Only 2 for the whole place. Pork with brown sauce very good. They didn't have fried shrimp nor smoked fish --- bummer See details of description in the pictures read more

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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. read more

Auntie Qiu Kitchen - Shanghainese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Super delicious Shanghainese food! It's located in the same plaza as the 99 Ranch in Arcadia. The tables are a bit unusual since they have a hotpot heater in the middle, but other than that, the food is excellent. Here's what I tried: Pancake w/ Double Egg - Really unique, definitely different from other pancakes I've had. Not very crispy, but it had crunchy chips inside. Overall, I really enjoyed it. (4.5/5) Pan-Fried Pork Bun - Wow. Super juicy and fried to perfection. One of the best I've ever had. (5/5) Crab Pork Soup Dumpling - Easily one of the best crab XLB I've tried. Soupy, thin skin, and packed with flavor. 100% worth it. (5/5) Dry-Fried String Beans with Pork - A simple classic. Tasty and not too oily, which I really liked. Great veggie option. (4.5/5) Thick Chow Mein with Beef - Nothing too special, but still solid. The soy sauce and vinegar on the side made it better. Not overly salty, which was nice. (3.5/5) Overall: Definitely come for the dumplings--they're a must. The price was very fair: $69 for 5 dishes, which fed 3 people with leftovers. Parking: Pretty easy since the lot is large. read more

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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. read more

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We came here recently (I had forgotten we'd been here before 3 years ago) because I'd wanted to eat some Shanghainese food. Smoked Fish 燻魚: this wasn't the greatest. I guess I'm used to the one my family makes. This was a bit too sweet and too mushy for me. Salty Soy Pudding 鹹豆花: really enjoy the version here. Lots of differently textured toppings giving every mouthful, a wonderful contrast. Not overly salty either. Shanghai Rice Cake 上海抄年糕: this is what I generally judge a Shanghainese restaurants by, and it's one of my most favored comfort dishes. This version was on point flavor-wise, though, I would've loved a little more veggies in it. Lion's Head Meatballs 獅子頭: really good! Meatballs had great flavor and the consistency of the meatball was very good. Panfried Dumplings 生煎包: this is their "piece de resistance"! Perfectly cooked with a mouthful of soup enveloped within. I don't even like these usually! A casual spot with above average Shanghainese cuisine! read more

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3.7 stars This is my first time at this Auntie Qiu's kitchen location. It's a smaller restaurant than the one in Alhambra, but it still has that Shanghai theme. The menu also looked like it had more options. This is what we ordered: Crab & Pork XLB ($14.95): soup and meat filling was perfection! The dumpling skin is really thick though. 4.3/5 stars B3 Pancake ($10.95): I was told it's their breakfast item. This was probably my least favorite b/c the pancake was pretty thick and chewy. However, tastewise, it was fine. It's definitely not too salty and the beef was very tender. 3.7/5 stars Beef Curry Bun ($4.95): Delicious and quite soupy on the inside. Texture of the ground beef was a little strange to me, but it was still edible. Curry wasn't spicy at all. Bun was very soft and fluffy. 4/5 stars Shrimp Fried Rice ($13.95): It was a decent fried rice. While it didn't wow me, I have no complaints. Would definitely get this again. 4/5 stars Service was fine. There were only 2 servers when I was here - one took the order, the other brought the food out. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Came in for a quick lunch. We had passed by the other location in Alhambra and were curious about the food. We ordered the pan seared bao, crab XLB, egg pancake with fried fritter, sweet-and-sour ribs, and savory tofu soup. The service was excellent with the server, being very attentive and running around to serve everyone. The store itself was pretty busy but clean and well-maintained with lots of nice decorations. We liked the pan seared bao and the crab XLB. Both had a lot of juice and were very fresh. Super tasty. The sweet-and-sour ribs were also good. They didn't have a lot of meat on them ( a lot of bone ) but the sauce and the slight crispiness of the meat was great.The egg pancake with fried fritter is a pass, very filling and huge portions but there is a sweet spicy glaze I'm not a huge fan of. The wrap is also a rice noodle and egg combination, so more chewy and dense - I prefer the wrapping to be more crispy fried egg. The savory tofu soup was not my cup of tea but still enjoyable. Portions and price were good, there is a 5% discount for paying with cash. Overall pretty good experience. Tasty food if you know what to order and what is good, I would stick to the XLB and bao here. read more

Auntie Qiu Kitchen - 生煎包 (Pan Seared Bao), Crab XLB, Egg Pancake (Fried Fritter - B4) - Shanghainese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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! read more

Auntie Qiu Kitchen - pancake and pan fried pork bun - Shanghainese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Came for family member's birthday. Everything was delicious and service was great:) Super attentive and food came out quick! The restaurant is also clean which I appreciate. The buns were juicy and fresh. Always so tasty and never disappoints. Even gave us a birthday dessert. Will continue to come back! read more

Auntie Qiu Kitchen - Shanghainese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I'm surprised this restaurant is rated so highly. Nearly every pork dish had an unpleasant, overpowering smell. The soup dumplings were too heavy and soupy, the crab flavor was barely noticeable, and the crab roe noodles were bland with very little roe. The pan-fried dumplings and shumai were also nothing special. Based on my experience, I would not recommend eating here. There are much better dumpling restaurants in Southern California. read more

I went to Auntie Qiu Kitchen again. This time, I met Auntie Qiu herself. She served us complimentary Pork Potstickers (鮮肉鍋貼) and Pan-Fried Pork Buns (裘家生煎). Thank you, Auntie Qiu. I realized that the fried buns I gave 4 stars in the last review actually deserve 5 stars. After I chatted with some high-level pan-fried bun restaurant owners from Shanghai, they told me that the portion of the filling is not the key. The shape is. It should be round, fully round. Auntie Qiu's fried bun matches the criteria. Okay, let's give it 5/5. The potstickers tasted no different compared to the fried buns. Only the shape is different. This is how they do it in Shanghai. Same filling and skin, just a different shape. Anyway, they're also worth 5/5. Hot and juicy. By the way, thirty years ago, not only the filling but also the dough was different for fried buns and potstickers. Last time, we tried almost all the dim sum at Auntie Qiu's Kitchen. Averaged between 4/5 and 5/5. This time, let's try some real dishes. The Oil Ring Eel Paste (響油鱔糊). What a strange name. Why not call it sizzling eel? I give it 4/5. The cooking was very good. Flavor was on point, not fishy at all. Only issue: the raw eel was overboiled during slicing. Still, worth 4/5. Braised Vegetarian Chicken (素雞澆頭): 0/5. Sorry, it's a zero. There were 3 pieces in the dish. The total thickness was barely normal, and they were chewy. WTF. Why is vegetarian chicken chewy? Shredded Pork and Snow Cabbage (雪菜肉絲澆頭): watery, not stir-fried, tasteless. 0/5. Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs (糖醋小排): 4/5. Not bad. It's not traditional cold Shanghai-style ribs. It's deep-fried and dipped. Good taste and texture. Jellyfish with Vinegar (老醋蜇頭): strange texture with strange flavor. The jellyfish was too hard and too dark in color. 3/5. Shanghai Smoked Fish (燻魚): 0/5. If I could give a negative score, it would be -100/5 or -1,000/5. We each tried one piece. Nobody could even bite it. It was too hard and sticky. The texture didn't even feel like fish. Who would pay for this? By the way, Shanghai "smoked" fish is supposed to be deep-fried, not actually smoked. Braised Pork in Brown Sauce (家常紅燒肉): 3/5. Not bad, but the pork had hair on it. Taste was good, but... hair. Sweet Fried Shrimp (油爆蝦): I was told this was also complimentary. It was obviously specially decorated. But it wasn't good. Too dry, over-fried. You couldn't feel any tenderness or juiciness at all. The shell was crispy. Auntie Qiu recommended eating it with the shell. The flavor was right, but the fry was way overdone. 3/5 is the highest I can give. All in all, the dim sum is worth 4/5. The stir-fried dishes only 3/5. You got me? read more

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If your benchmark is a neon-lit Shanghai street stall at midnight, this place actually holds up. Just walk in with your expectations set right. This isn't trying to be some polished, business dinner-grade "Shanghailander" experience with fancy plating and prices to match. No, it's straightforward Shanghainese comfort food, cooked with care and authenticity. What you get is honest food that shows up hot, fast, and unapologetic. The kind of dishes built to satisfy cravings, not impress food bloggers. No theater, no gimmicks, just solid execution where it counts. It tastes like someone in the kitchen actually eats this stuff at home. If you're chasing authenticity in spirit rather than Instagram aesthetics, this is a very good stop. Know what it is, and it overdelivers. Expect white-tablecloth fine dining, and you missed the point. Just got. You'll come back regularly, trust me. read more

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Went looking for Chinese breakfast stuff and got what I wanted. The sweet soy milk I ordered and poured it in the cups as a drink. The beef chow mein was perfectly chewy and very tasty. Pancake with duck has just the right ratio of sauce and stuffing. It's a bit messy to eat but it was great. Salted tofu pudding is a new try for me. Not my jam because I'm used to having the tofu sweet but my friends liked it. The star of the show is the black sesame cruller which was delicious. The crueller has a nice crunch and the black sesame mochi is chewy and sweet and gooey and just all kinds of amazing goodness. I'd go back just to order that as a dessert. They have a cart at the front of the restaurant with all the to go containers for leftovers. Service was quick and friendly. Overall happy I found this place and will be back to try more. read more

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another win for Auntie Qiu! This is my second time visit to Auntie Q, but at the Alhambra location. again, all the dishes we order was tasty: pan fried pork bun, savory soy milk, and the crab roe noodles. mmm. mmm. mmm. read more