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    Big Ma's Kitchen

    3.3 (119 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Kay M.

    Came during a weekend dinner time. Parking was to find on their lot. Place was busy as there was a family taking three big tables. They only provided us with the lunch menu when we arrived. If you spend $50 or more, you get to spin the wheel for a free dish. They asked us what we wanted and we requested the 免费烤鸭 or Roasted Duck. We didn't spin the wheel. Later, we saw that crab was one of the free item you could spin for, so we immediately ask the waiter to change the free item, but she said they already cut up the duck. Also, they said you have to spin to get the crab. We've been here many time and have not see anyone spin for the crab. We ordered the 清蒸鲈鱼 or Steamed Sea Bass with Soy Sauce for $16.99, 乾煸四李豆 or Stir-fried String Beans for $10.99, 海鲜扒炸豆腐 or Seafood Fried Tofu for $13.99, and 宮保雞丁 or Kung Pao Chicken for $10.99. We also ordered white rice for $1.50 per bowl. All of the dishes were really salty. We saw other tables had the Dinner Special menu. We didn't like that we didn't get a complete menu when we definitely came during the Dinner Special time. The complimentary red bean dessert at the end wasn't bad. The food was too salty and service was not good this time.

    Fried meat dumplings
    Jessica C.

    Okay so my family and I stopped by Big Ma's Kitchen in Rosemead for dim sum this past weekend and I'm still thinking about it. We ordered a solid spread. The Lo Mai Gai (steamed rice wrapped in lotus leaf) was probably my favorite of the day, so soft and savory once you unwrap it. We also got the siu mai (pork and shrimp dumplings, obviously non-negotiable), a deep fried meat dumpling that had the perfect crunch, and finished things off with the coconut pudding for dessert. Here's the part that made the whole meal though. They've got a promo right now where if you spend over $50, you get to spin a prize wheel for a free item. My dad spun it and somehow landed on a completely free roast pork plate. We were not expecting that and it made the whole meal feel like a win. Portions were generous, everything came out fresh and hot, and the price point is honestly hard to beat for what you're getting. This is one of those spots that doesn't need to be fancy because the food just speaks for itself. Although it's worth mentioning that they do have HERMES plates and cups and a decent ambiance. If you're in the SGV and looking for a solid weekend dim sum spot with your family, put this on the list. We'll be back, and hopefully we get lucky on that wheel again.

    Free steam fish for spending 35 dollars
    Carolyn C.

    Got the 7.99 special at 8:30 pm. It is good from 5-10 pm. Portion for the dishes are reasonable. They charge for rice 1.5 per bowl. No tea tax during dinner. No free soup. But red bean soup for dessert was free.

    Caitlin A.

    So far, I've been here for dim sum and dinner, Big Ma's Kitchen is consistent overall. Flavors are on point and prices are very reasonable. Most importantly, it got my Asian mother's stamp of approval. The $3.88 dim sum special can't be beat. They also take reservations, so that came in handy this past Friday lunch with my party of 10. The total bill was $235 and that was a steal for all the food and beers we got. The Temu Hermés tableware is a plus.

    Egg tarts!
    Betty M.

    Your typical Chinese Dim Sum restaurant serving the basic dishes like siu mai, shrimp dumpling, xiao long Bao, steamed rice roll with shrimp or beef and others. They also have some other unique stores fried dishes but we were there for the Dim Sum only. All dishes were what we expected with the exception of the siu mai. That was good. Services are as expected in a Chinese restaurant and forget about ambience! Get your table and enjoy your meal.

    Roast Duck, lotus leaf wrapped rice, assorted dim sums
    E. C.

    Service was good and attentive. Food was solid. Enjoyed the free included soup & rice for lunch. Enjoyed the anniversary dine in only $3.88 dim sum. Will come back try more dishes.

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    Elizabeth W.

    We love a bargain!! You can't beat the price for good dim sum. For as long as it lasts, pay $3.88 per dish. We ordered five items from a menu of about 20 or so dim sum items on the front page of the fancy glossy color order form. See pic. *Chicken feet 5/5 ( steamed phoenix claw in black bean sauce) mildly spicy, piping hot, delicious. Order it. *Beef noodle roll 5/5 well made, meat tasty, kinda sweet, yummy. Order it!! *Baked bbq bun 3/5 was kinda hard on the glazed top and barely warm. *turnip cakes (panfried rafish patty) 5/5 good. Had bbq bits in it, which I liked, no dried shrimp, which I liked, but there was a mild dry shrimp flavor. **sticky lotus rice wrap. 5/5 Egg yolk inside, about the size of your palm, sticky rice stuffed with chunks of meat, including Chinese sausage. Loved it. Order it!! Crowded at noon, we were sat right away at a table for four. The waiters asked us politely if we could swap tables with a group that was too cramped at a table for two...we agreed so the server could accommodate the larger party. We were glad to do it, but I think he should have offered the tea for free. But it's fine. I overtired anyway. TIP-- pay in cash, or incur a 3.5 percent extra cost for using a credit card for a total under $30. There's a surcharge for takeout too...we got a half pound of bbq pork for $7 buck at the little takeout attacked to the dining room on the supermarket side of the building. *takeout of bbq pork.. Good flavor but kinda dry...and dark, mostly lean bbq pork. 3/5. This place is noisy at noon on a Tuesday; shares a parking lot wirh an Asian market, so parking lot is big and free...but an be challenging depending on when you arrive. Service is fast, easy to flag servers, easy to signal for the check, but they seem to be short staffed so don't expect check ins for extra napkins ohot water refills for your teapot. But they are easy to flag if you need anything. At least they don't pressure you to leave right away, since I had to wait for my change, it was a nice leisurely tea visit with mom. The change came in one's abd fives, yay! 5/5. Perfect for tipping generously, but not overly. A lot of oeople were doing takeout. The $3.88 per dish works there too. And after 3 pm, 2 items for that same price. What a bargain.

    Christina P.

    We stopped here because we were in the area and needed a place to eat. I'll be honest, this visit was disappointing. From the moment we walked in, the restaurant did not feel very clean. The chairs looked old and worn, and the overall space felt outdated. The main item I wanted to try was the dumplings, but unfortunately they were unavailable, which was a letdown. We ordered just two dishes, and the total came to $42 before tip about $50 after tip. For that price, I expected much better quality. The vegetables were plain, and the noodles were soggy. The food itself just didn't justify the cost. Customer service was okay, but not very attentive. They didn't really check on us during the meal and seemed more focused on cleaning and other tasks in the back. Overall, this was not a great experience, and personally, I wouldn't come back

    steamed seabass - half was still raw
    Doreen T.

    First of all, their Chinese name actually translates more to "Royal/King Horse," so "Big Ma's" feels like a pretty lazy translation. We were already a bit disappointed that they didn't have the beancurd tofu skin roll on the dim sum menu. Instead, we shared the steamed seabass, braised tofu, and BBQ pork. Unfortunately, the BBQ pork was just okay, and the braised tofu was pretty bland. The biggest issue, though, was the steamed seabass, it came out half raw! I pointed it out to the waiter, and even he reacted with an "aiyah, very sorry!" I do appreciate that they removed it from our bill without us having to ask. Also... does anyone know why they use knock-off Hermès-style dishes?A bit odd. Overall, this visit was pretty underwhelming.

    Soy sauce chicken
    Jin C.

    I came in to check out their anniversary special, which is a pretty unbeatable deal at $3.88 for dim sum. They also have a promotion where if you spend $35, you get to spin a prize wheel for a free dish. We ended up with the soy sauce chicken as our prize, which was a nice bonus. I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately the food was just "okay". I found most of the dishes to be lacking in balance and flavor. The service was fine... nothing spectacular. Although it wasn't my cup of tea, I still recommend ya'll give this place a try. Who knows, I may have gone on an off day. Siu Mai 6/10 - Lacked a lot of flavor. The meat was very chewy and had too much mushroom. Soy Sauce Chicken 6/10 - Not properly seasoned, and didn't taste fresh. Chicken Feet 8/10 - The only good dish. It was very flavorful! Shrimp Rice Roll 6/10 - The wrapper was far too thick and overpowered everything else on the dish, including the soy sauce. Fried Shrimp Rice Roll 6/10 - The red rice wrapper was just as thick as the regular shrimp rice roll. Hardly any shrimp in the filling. Har Gow 6/10 - Same problem, thick wrapper. Shrimp itself was decently seasoned, but overpowered by the thick wrapper.

    Siu mai with truffle.
    Arev L.

    Glad that I decided to stop by at this place. They are running an anniversary special. Dim sum for $3.88. Extremely good deal. Service is quick and attentive. Immediately served with tea and pork ribs soup. Already loving it. Then the manager stopped by with a surprise. Spin for free items. Yaaaay. We got yellow chicken, i think its Hainan chicken. Juicy, tasty deliciously and free. What I ordered: Sea bass steamed, plating is not pretty, minimal scallion shreds. The fish is tender and soft but still has lots of fish bones. Careful when eating it. It has a very little hint of chinese herbal in the sauces. egg tofu, delicious. Good amount of lettuce and enoki mushrooms. The sauce is perfect too. The yellow Chicken. Very tasty. I usually doesn't like this kind of chicken, to my surprise. It's really really good. Will be ordering this for the next visit. Har gao, bigger size, thicker skin which is quite good. chicken feet. This is one of the best Fung Jao that I ever eat in USA. It has that Singaporean flavor. Love it. Very tasty. Sticky rice, pretty good. Better than some other places. Siu mai with truffle. Now.. this one is just a regular siu mai and top with a little truffle thingy. So when the little truffle fall on the plate, thats it, you'll be eating regular siu mai, so if you order it with truffle, you better not drop the truffle. Not crazy for this one. The soup on the house. Just like grandma's soup. Simple and delicious. Will be back soon and will bring my family here too.

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    John T.

    Background On Visit: Was famished after a long day at work. So I decided to make myself feel better by having some canto food. Credit Card: They're accepted, but will charge a 3.5% surcharge for checks under $29. Restrooms: Restroom is available to use. Location/Parking: Located on the SE corner for Del Mar and Garvey. Parking can be found in their private lot. You can also find parking on the street. Ambiance/Decor: From the outside, the restaurant looks big. In the inside, it's kinda small. Modern furnishings through out the shop. Service: Service was decent. Justin was friendly and attentive. food came out at a decent time. Food Of Choice: I decided on the steamed chicken with mushroom under the $10.99 section. It also came with a bowl of soup and rice. Thought it was good, but the food was pre-made already. While I was exploring the bbq section, I saw a batch of it . I probably think they just put a plate full of it and just warmed it up before it reached my table. Big Ma's For Thought: I might come back to try out their dim sum.

    Yunnan Mushroom Chicken Soup
    Ailun H.

    tl;dr -- Food was fine, but it's definitely mid for SGV since there are many options that are better. Service was also really slow, so we ended up canceling our order on the BBQ platter. My cousin and I met up with my aunt and her family for dinner this past Sunday at Big Ma's Kitchen. It was pretty busy, probably because it was a weekend night and LNY Eve Eve. We ordered pretty quickly upon arrival, but it took awhile for food to come out. 822. YUNNAN MUSHROOM CHICKEN SOUP - 22.99 Started off on a good note with some hearty soup that had a satisfying chicken flavor. It was warm and soothing, so I enjoyed two bowls for myself. 809. WAGYU KOBE BEEF WITH SNAP PEAS - 24.99 Flavor wise, it wasn't bad but could use more wok hay. The beef was definitely tenderized with baking soda to get that soft texture, but we can tell it wasn't very high quality. The snap peas were pretty fresh, quite crunchy and enjoyable. 321. TAISHAN CAULIFLOWER STIR FRIED PORK BELLY/PRESERVED MEAT - 19.99 Good stir-fried flavor with fresh Taishan cauliflower. This was probably my favorite vegetable dish we got. However, it still wasn't anything to write home about. 909. PEA SPROUTS (GARLIC STIR-FRIED) - 20.99 The pea sprouts looked wilted and old, and it tasted exactly like it looked. It was tough and a bit difficult to chew through. Overall, disappointing. 709. SOY SAUCE AND IMPERIAL CHICKEN DUO - 23.99 Both chicken styles were pretty mid. The white chicken was dry and flavorless, despite the more flavorful skin. We have made better versions at home. We waited a long time for the BBQ Platter which we ended up canceling because we didn't know how much longer we'd have to wait. Somehow, all of this fed a party of seven with some leftovers. I'm unsure if everyone was full or if some of us didn't eat to our heart's content since the food wasn't that good. Unfortunately, I'm reluctant to come back to Big Ma's Kitchen.

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    1.6 mi
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    Parking 5/5 -Big free parking lot…read more Service 5/5 -We were seated right away and staff was professional, efficient and friendly. Restaurant was not busy at the time, our food came out pretty quickly. At the end of the meal, they offered to help pack our leftover food along with sauce, superior service. Food 5/5 -Deep fried salted pig feet, this is a MUST get. I cannot emphasize enough how well executed this dish was, the pig feet came deboned. Skin was thin, crispy but still had a delicate layer of gelatinous fat under that's so addicting and great pairing with the complimentary pot of white rice. The meat was so tender and flavorful, the seasoning is not overwhelming but tasteful enough that keeps you wanting to go back for more. Great portion for sharing, however you may not want to share and just keep it all for yourself. -Salted fish and garlic chicken fried rice, rice was fragrant with the delicate saltiness from the dry aged salted fish. The dish is a combination of fine bits and pieces of fish, chicken and notable amount of ginger. I'm usually not a fan of ginger but I actually liked it for this dish, brought a comfortable level of sharpness to it. But if you really hate ginger, you might want to avoid as they're really fine pieces and would be impossible to avoid. -Sliced beef with Chinese broccoli, beef was tender and full of the wok flame flavor, vegetables were fresh and crunchy, no notes. Ambiance 5/5 -Restaurant was super quiet, I really liked how calm it was in there. Mostly comfortable booths around the perimeter and tables were all separated by clear dividers. My favorite was the bathroom's decor, it felt like an early 90s metal/futuristic ocean theme.

    I've been wanting to try this place for quite a while, and we finally made it there for dinner…read more Someone had recommended coming for lunch, but unfortunately we didn't make it for lunch. Let's start with the lobster. They have about 45 different ways you can have it prepared. We went with the traditional style without the noodles. We just couldn't justify paying another $20 for noodles, and honestly, I don't think we missed much. The lobster had plenty of flavor, but compared with other Vietnamese lobster restaurants I've tried, it wasn't nearly as flavorful as I expected. Considering we paid around $180-$200 for the lobster alone, that was a bit disappointing. We also ordered the Vietnamese-style fish with black pepper. The fish was good, but again, not as good as other Vietnamese restaurants we've been to. We wanted to try the pea shoots, but they told us they were seasonal, so we ordered the garlic string beans instead. They were good and nicely garlicky, but nothing that made me say, "Wow!" The standout for me was the French-style filet mignon. It was cooked almost medium-rare, with lots of onions, and the flavor was really good. That dish came closest to earning five stars for me, although the portion was smaller than I expected. Our total bill was around $380, so for that price, I was expecting something much more exceptional. Service was fine. They changed our plates and took care of the little details, and luckily it wasn't very busy when we went. I've seen pictures of lines out the door, so I honestly don't know if we caught it on an off night or what the hype is about. Was it bad? No. Was it good? Yes. Was it wonderful or better than the other Vietnamese lobster restaurants I've tried? Unfortunately, no. I'm glad we finally tried it because I had been curious for a long time, but would I come back? Most likely not. For all the hype and the price, I was expecting a lot more. I'm giving it 3 stars--good food, but not the amazing experience I was expecting from one of the top-rated lobster spots in the San Gabriel Valley. Parking is good.

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    Henry's Cuisine - Outside

    Outside

    Henry's Cuisine - House special lobster on top of yee noodles

    House special lobster on top of yee noodles

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