This is one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in Rowland Heights. This is an authentic Cantonese restaurant that serves traditional Cantonese style food. I think this restaurant is famous for their Lobsters but I never come here for that. My family is not a huge fan of Lobsters and I can't really afford that kind of Luxury. Most of the time I come here for the set meals. The second set meal has 1 soup and 3 dishes. We ordered the house special seafood soup, Clam with Basil Sauce, Sautéed Pea Sprout, and Kung Pao Chicken. With the set meal prices, each dish is less than $14. My wife likes the Peking Style Pork Chop so we got that too separately. Most restaurant charges $2-2.50 for a bowl of rice. This restaurant only charges $1 per person and gives you a giant pot of rice so you can have second or third if you are hungry. Traditional Cantonese restaurants usually have crappy service but the staffs here are very nice. They frequently change your plates and the food is served quickly. The restaurant is pretty clean. The best of all, the food quality is very good with good value. We like their Kung Pao chicken because the chicken is fried before stir fried and they made sure to use dark meat. I usually don't eat Pea Sprouts but this version is tender and garlicky. The Basil Clam meat is fat and each clam has sauce coating it. They are not cheap with the quantity of clams either. The dish is filled to the max. If you are looking for a traditional Cantonese food, this is the place. It is both affordable and tasty. Give them a shot. read more

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Craving for a lobster dish so this was the place !! Excellent service with a smile!! Not busy on 4th of July !! For a party of 4 we had a round table with a center large revolving lazy susan !! The House Special Lobster with Garlic Noodle was prepared perfectly with so much flavor, lobster meat is so tenderly sweet bursting with rich decadent savory flavors!!! Whole Garlic clove didn't taste fresh that were prepared with the Chinese Broccoli dish!! The Pepper & Salty Pork Chops were not cooked the way I had envisioned or used to !! They were fried without a light batter to keep meat moist!!! But surely will comeback for another round of the HOUSE LOBSTER SPECIAL!! read more

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Went there today for my Dad's birthday. Got there around 12 pm. Got in and was seated because we were the only one there. I thought it would be pack due to lunch hour. My brother order the Black bean with clams , Lobster with lo mein, French Bo Luc Lac, Fried Tilapia, Mapo Tofu, Salt And Pepper Pork, Shrimp With Egg and Vegetables. For the final item. The clam was ok not sandy. The lobster with lo mein was also ok. The French Bo Luck Lac was a little chewy. Not like some places they are soft. The Tilapia and the Shrimp with egg and the Salt And Pepper Pork was good. The vegetable was ok but I don't eat vegetables. My mom used to tell to me to eat vegetables but I still don't. I don't like some vegetables that kind of hard. The service i s some what not ok. In the beginning the service was great cause of no customers. When there were some customers my brother had to go up to talk to the waitress to either get refill for the tea of napkins and the bill too. She wasn't that busy at all. He had to go up 4 to 5 times. We would probably to another place next time. read more

Took my brother here for his birthday and so glad we came here. Staff were so accommodating and super nice! Food was delicious especially the Lobster special. Will definitely be back and try other items in the menu. Only downside is they don't have desserts or anything sweet just oranges. Which is healthier I guess, it was good tho. read more

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Food was delicious. Staff were attentive and friendly. Casual ambiance. The place might be a little bit bigger than the place in 626 area. It is situated in a shopping center, so there's more parking in the lot, but it's a crowded center. read more

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Came here to check out the lunch special menu. There were plenty of open seating and we were able to be seated very quickly. The lunch special menu has some great deals! We order the sautéed ong choy (water spinach), clams with basil sauce, and beef chow fun Hong Kong style for two. The lunch special menu also includes steamed white rice FOC and hot tea. The sautéed ong choy is perfectly stir fried and seasoned with plenty of garlic pieces. The clams with basil sauce are HUGE and once again perfectly seasoned. The beef chow fun (HK style) was a bit light on the seasoning, but tasted as expected. Overall, great value for some really good food! Portion wise, we only ordered three dishes and still had plenty of leftovers to take home. Good service, and typical Chinese restaurant ambiance. Definitely will come back to check out their other lunch specials and as well as their lobster dishes. Considering how many Chinese eateries in the area, it's worth checking it out. Parking wise, the park spaces right in front of the restaurant can be filled up quickly as there are only about a dozen spaces, so the safe bet is to park at the large plaza parking spaces to the side of the restaurant. read more

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Delicious food with great portion sizes and service! Good place for a celebration dinner or a more casual one. We got the house special lobster with garlic noodles, crab asparagus soup, French style beef cubes, fried calamari, and small pea sprouts. Really liked all the dishes but the highlights for me were definitely the lobster and the beef. read more

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We visited at 5 pm on a Saturday, and there was no wait thankfully. For dinner, we ordered the house assorted seafood soup, shrimp with walnuts, fish fillet with salt and pepper, and beef with Chinese broccoli. By 6:30 pm, it got full inside the restaurant, so you'd get a better chance at finding a table immediately if planning to eat an early dinner. By then, it was a little loud too. We sat in a booth, so we needed to sort dishes around instead of using a rotating tray. The best dish was the shrimp with walnuts. Interestingly, it tasted a little more tangy than the other versions of this dish that I've tried before. The fish fillet with salt and pepper tasted decent. Even with a light peppery flavor, I didn't have any issues with it lacking seasoning. The beef with Chinese broccoli was good too with soft slices of meat. Lastly, I thought the house assorted seafood soup had a good broth, but my family liked the contents more than me. read more

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This place is great for shareable plates and for trying authentic Cantonese-style food! I actually really enjoyed every dish I had here, and their service is so fast and easy. I think their lunch menu is a solid deal and very well worth it forit. My absolute favorite dish of my meal would be the chicken with garlic sauce, which comes with garlic sauce-covered chicken, peppers, onions, and peanuts. The dish hit every taste bud on my tongue; it was so moist, perfectly cooked, and it just pairs so well with the rice they give you. The interior is very standard: booths and a lazy Susan circle-style table for big parties. I also appreciated the free oranges they provided when you reach the end of your meal. read more

Boston Lobster - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Somehow I always like this place. The service is fast, efficient and friendly. Inside is clean, well lit and comfortable. Foods taste great. Generous portions. read more

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Good food! Our go to for lobster w garlic noodles.. super yummy! We like their salt and pepper porkchop and yang chow fried rice too. This location is closer to us than rosemead but we've been on both locations. Always good. read more

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I came here the other day with my partner, and this is by far the best Boston Lobster location I've tried. Personally, I think it's much better than the Rosemead one. I've had a few experiences at Rosemead where the food didn't seem fresh (like the clams), so I was hesitant to try this location, but I'm glad I did. Overall, the food here was very good. The only dish that didn't stand out was the beef fried rice, which wasn't as good as I've had elsewhere. Everything else was solid. We ordered the Kung Pao chicken, which had nice crispy chicken, and the mapo tofu, which was very tasty, though not spicy at all, so definitely ask for extra spice if you prefer heat. Service, however, wasn't great. We went around 3 PM, and it was pretty slow...just us and a couple of other families, but it still took a long time for them to take our order, which was surprising. I'd come back for the food quality since it was decent, but the service could definitely improve. I'd give it a 4 out of 5. I didn't try the seafood this time, so I can't compare it directly to the Rosemead location in that regard. read more

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Love their AMAZING lunch specials which run until about 4:30pm Mon-Friday. $12.95 or $13.95. Got to try their shrimp garlic sauce. It was so good, loaded with so much shrimp and veggies. So good I got 1 more togo. Comes with rice and hot tea. They end the meal with fresh orange wedges. Service is always good! read more

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We wanna try new branch Boston Lobster and it didn't disappoint. We ordered Signature Lobster, it weighed 3,5 lbs with market price that day $34 per lbs. And let me tell you, there is no such a regret in ordering pricey food for your own good sake. Pea Sprout was a lot considered for 2 of us and we had it to go. Service was quick. Food that we ordered came in less than 10 mins. Though I did not impress the way one male staff toss one menu on table and making us shock coz it was making loud sound. read more

Boston Lobster - House Special Lobster - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Really excellent Chinese-Vietnamese food! I tried this place for the first time a few months ago and was very much impressed. Firstly, the service here is great and very quick. The food was for sure a standout! We were a large party and order a lot of items and also ordered from the set menu. The crab and lobster was amazing, as was the shaken beef, the noodles, the shrimp, and pretty much everything. I feel this place is the place to go if you have a large dining party, because the set menu will have something that everyone can enjoy. Overall, I liked it a lot and will definitely be back. read more

Idk how I never knew there as a Boston Lobster here! Anyways, I have been going to Newport this entire time so it's a nice change to try a different place. I will admit that I probably prefer Boston Lobster! The inside is pretty spacious and accommodates large groups in the main diving area or in the separate walled off room areas. We came on a Sunday right at morning and were able to seat 9 individuals. They have high chairs as well for the little ones. The menu is pretty straightforward if you're used to Chinese lobster places. Everything's basically a shared dish! We got the medium lobster w noodles and it was perfect for 6 adults. We ended up taking home leftovers. Truly can't go wrong w lobster and noodles. It's an absolute must when coming here. We got the fillet fish with salt and pepper. This is nice sized crunchy fried fish that was easily shareable. The French style beef cube is a must as well. The meat pieces were pretty big but slightly chewy. I'm a fan of pea sprouts and it was a hit with our group. Probably the only vegetable we had. lol! Clams w basil sauce was yummy and the clams were a good size! We also got a plate of fried rice to share which was a good dish for the kids. It came with an assortment of different protein including pork(I think) and shrimp! Finally, got some fried tofu! Very silky on the inside and nicely fried on the outside. They were kind enough to hold a cake for us and provide us w clean plates and forks for cake cutting. Came out to like $360ish total and then added tip. Overall, happy w the food and service. Free parking in the lot. read more

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Great place for authentic Chinese (Cantonese) style! Coming from Monterey Park / Alhambra Chinese spots, this place tops them all. This is very similar to Newport Seafood in San Gabriel, Rowland Heights, and OC. Excellent service, great fresh food, and made to order! Everything I tried was awesome. Lunch specials are the best bang for the buck! read more

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Newport Seafood has some serious competition. I heard this place was started by one of the chefs from there. Similar menu to Newport Seafood but portions here were HUGE! Lobster was one of the best I've ever had. Geoduck 2 way was also excellent. Did I say the portions were huge? I ordered what I normally order in terms of number of dishes but I had to bring a lot of it home as it was impossible to finish. Seafood was fresh as expected. My only disappointment was the crispy noodles with seafood. Where is the seafood? Small shrimp and lot of fillings of veggies and imitation crab meat. Quite disappointing. But given the quality of their other dishes I don't ding them too much for that. Service was excellent. They came around and replaced our dishes frequently. Highly recommended and I would now rank this place above Newport Seafood. read more

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Boston Lobster *January 5th, 2026 *6pm- Monday *4 Stars Environment: *Take Out Order *Large Sized Parking Lot *Inside Seating Food/Drink: *Braided Cab Meat and Fish Maw Soup *Shrimp with Walnut *Salt and Pepper Pork Chop *Fried Noodle with Chicken *Chicken with Straw Mushroom *Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce I ordered takeout from Boston Lobster for dinner for my family and had a solid overall experience. The food was prepared quickly, and the service was good from start to finish. When I arrived to pick up the order, the staff packaged everything securely and even helped bring the food out to the car, which was really appreciated. The dishes were all flavorful and held up well for takeout, making it an easy and satisfying meal. The only downside was the ordering process. There isn't an online menu available, and the photos posted by other reviewers were low quality and hard to read. That made it a bit difficult to figure out what was available when placing our order. Aside from that inconvenience, everything else went smoothly, and I'd still consider ordering from here again. read more

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Boston Lobster is a pretty cool spot if you're into seafood with a Cantonese twist. The menu has tons of options so you can mix it up whether you want lobster, crab, or other seafood dishes. The service was really nice and easygoing, the kind of vibe that makes you feel welcome without any pressure. The place was clean too which just makes things better when you're out eating. It's in a strip mall so nothing fancy, but don't let that fool you the food is really good. I went on a weekday lunchtime and parking was no problem at all, which is always a bonus. The whole vibe is laid-back and casual, perfect for hanging out with friends or family without any stress. If you want fresh seafood done Cantonese style this spot is worth a visit. Good food, good service, and a chill atmosphere make it a solid choice when you're in the neighborhood. read more

Boston Lobster - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Boston Lobster has been a staple in this area. Now it's located at the corner at Nogales and Colima. Have quite large capacity. Always crowded during meal time but the line move fast. Service was fast, typical Cantonese-Viet Restaurant style, with Lobster as Main staple. Their best offer is their lunch special menu. 7 days a week exclude Holidays 11:30-4:45pm! Now price at $12.95-$13.95. Come with rice and tea. Plenty of food to eat by yourself and have some left over if you order by group. Good taste and portion. So far, all of our orders are tasty. You can tell by the majority of customer and probably return customers. Modern ambiance with Cashier in the center. So you have to walk in and get your number when there is a line. read more

Boston Lobster - 2025 December Lunch Menu - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Came for our friends holiday get together with our families. It was an unforgettable meal. We ordered the banquet style $728 option which came with two styles of geoduck. I have never tried geoduck any other way but sashimi style and I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty their house special was. The soup style geoduck was pretty bland. Lobster with noodles has always been my fave. The clams were a bit spicy for the kids but the adults loved them. Crab dish amazing. Pea sprouts delicious. Fried rice was meh--. Walnut shrimp good. Sea cucumber dish some pieces were hard. Ambiance was good, spacious and we were able to enjoy ourselves. Gf brought a cake for a bday and the crew helped us clear the table and brought plates/forks without having to ask. Con: My gf reserved a table for 15 and we were hoping to sit together as it was after all a holiday dinner however indicated they booked it for 2 tables. The kids were okay with sitting on a table of 4. One friend's family was not able to make it after all so we were all able to sit together but that was a bit frustrating. read more

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Great spot for a family meal with their meal combos . I would recommend getting their lobster with garlic noodles too . Been to similar spots like this, but this one tastes less sodium and salt, which I like . It doesn't make me feel tired after eating read more

Boston Lobster - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Boston Libster offers a variety of delicious and authentic Cantonese food. Lunch specials we ordered (clam, fish, shrimp and tofu plus small pea sprout) were outstanding and are of great value ($14.88 each). The staff were attentive and check in as needed. The ambiance is clean, casual and comfortable. Lots of parking available upfront. Highly recommended! read more

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Outpost of popular seafood spot with another location in Rosemead. Came here for dinner with my family (total of 6) and cost about $350 for a medium sized lobster + garlic noodles, steamed veggies, white rice, and Mongolian beef (plus alcohol). They have various sizes of lobster so smaller groups can come, but I think the sweet spot is a party of at least 4 and up. There's a free parking lot. This location does take reservations but you must call ahead. Credit cards accepted. My mom is in love with the lobster garlic noodles and we like to come here when we have people in town visiting. read more

Boston Lobster - Lobster (medium) - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Whenever I crave local decent Chinese food, I go to Boston Lobster. Service is fast. The times my family has gone, it's never crowded. There's always a good amount of staff to tend to all the tables. The place is clean. The food is tasty! We love to start with their hot and sour soup. The regular size is huge. We also order their salt and pepper crab legs, fried pork chops, diced beef, garlic lobster with noodles, beef with ginger and scallions, steamed fish and Chinese broccoli. At the end, they serve you with the sweetest orange slices. I'm telling you. This place is our favorite and it never fails. Hits the spot every time. I always look forward to coming here. read more

I was incredibly excited to find out that Boston Lobster was opening a new location right here in Rowland Heights! I've been a long-time regular at their Rosemead location, which is consistently delicious, so I had high expectations for this new spot. We visited for our New Year's dinner celebration, so we didn't get a chance to try out their lunch special menu this time, but the dinner experience was top-notch. If you come here, the House Special Lobster is an absolute non-negotiable. It is a "must-have" dish, and you must add the noodles underneath. The noodles soak up all that savory, aromatic sauce from the lobster--it honestly tastes like heaven. A few other favorites that never miss: Basil Clams: Perfectly seasoned and very fresh. French Style Beef (Filet Mignon Cubes): The black pepper sauce is rich and the beef is always tender. Garlic Stir-Fried Vegetables: Any variety you choose is great; they have that perfect "wok hei" and a punchy garlic flavor. While the menu is nearly identical to Newport Seafood, I think many people (myself included) are starting to favor Boston Lobster more these days. The flavors feel a bit more refined, and the service at this new location was great despite the holiday rush. Whether you are a fan of the Rosemead original or a local looking for the best lobster in the area, this new Rowland Heights location is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood. I'll definitely be back soon to try that lunch menu! read more

Food was really good. It's a small restaurant but they're quick and stay on top of it. Came with a group of 17 ppl and they took great care of us. Some dishes were small but very flavorful. Since I wasn't the one ordering, I'm not sure what the prices were for each dish. We each paid $57/pp for about 9 dishes. Their lunch specials menu looked good but since it's a holiday weekend, they weren't offered. I think I would probably come back and try some more items off the menu. read more

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Randomly booked this place for a birthday party and it went so well. Everyone loved the food and service was good.

Not much to say about the ambiance - pretty mundane and it looked like the floors were incomplete. I think there might have been carpet previously and they removed it but did not replace it with any flooring except for the existing concrete. I think the design at the Rosemead location is better. Also, the private space was really more like a niche area rather than anything designated as a private room. We considered getting the 10 dish preset meal but decided to just order a la carte. Glad we did as every person in the party got to choose what they wanted to eat and each item was to our satisfaction. I think the MP for the lobster ($33 per lb) was a little high, but overall, the dishes tasted good. Every dish was well received and everyone at to their full and there were leftovers. The fish maw with crab soup was very well made and they were not stingy with the fish maw. I would come again if in the area, but I think the Rosemead location is better. read more

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As its name sake, Boston Lobster specializes in Cantonese style stir fry lobster dish. We came to try their house special lobster (market price) and lunch specials (ranging from $12.95-13.95 from 11:30-4:45pm, excluding Holidays). We tried Boston House Special Lobster with Garlic Noodles, Salt and Pepper Fried Pork Chop, Fillet Fish with Basil, and Kong Pao Chicken. Although the taste was on the saltier side, the flavor was authentic, and the lunch pricing was great with appropriate portions. However, the Kong Pao Chicken tasted a bit different than the typical dish; it tasted a bit dry stiff and deep fried. Aside from that, service was good, and there were tables and booths for spacious seating. Boston Lobster is good for gatherings and family style meals. read more

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The dishes were spot-on delicious! Obviously, there should be more pictures (8 dishes) but we're so hypnotized by the aroma, I never had a chance. Flavors were popping! S-A-V-O-R-Y!!!! Service was fast and we were served well. Inside was simple but the food and experience will encapsulate you. We loved it! Can't wait to go back or create a reason to go back (coming from Simi Valley). Great vibe for foodie :) read more

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My family recommended Boston Lobster for lunch, so we headed out to Rowland Heights to check it out. We got there at 11:30 on a Friday and were one of a few patrons there. By the time we left, the restaurant was full. It was odd staring down one menu that had a $828 banquet menu sitting next to a menu for $12.95 lunch specials. This review is for lunch specials (every day food) and not for banquet menu or lobster. The food in descending order of preference: Fried Noodle with Beef - the star of the meal. A giant rectangular brick of fried noodles, topped with a good portion of beef and baby bok choy. Sautéed Small Pea Sprout - a simple dish, but well seasoned and a reasonable amount of garlic Deep Fried Tofu - like the Chinese version of Agedashi Tofu. Lightly battered silken tofu, fried so it has some texture on the outside, but still silky smooth in the middle. Chicken with Cashew Nut - Kung Pao Chicken's non-spicy relative. Diced chicken, straw mushrooms, baby corn, carrots, snow peas, and of course cashews. Salt and Pepper Shrimp - a respectable version Beef Chow Fun Hong Kong Style (dry) - the beef was significantly underseasoned and the dish was missing that Wok Hay. Fillet Fish with Basil - flavor was ok, but for a fried dish, it was really lacking texture as it was sitting in some sauce and the fry couldn't overcome that. Overall, a pretty reasonable spot for lunch in terms of quality and price. read more

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I had a fantastic lunch here with my family- the service was on point, food came out fresh and delicious, and my mom (who is a tough critic) was very pleased. The lunch specials are affordable and they have a few menus where you can order a specific combination of dishes at quite an affordable deal. My favorite dishes were the clam with basil, salt and pepper shrimp and kung pao beef! read more

Boston Lobster - Salt and pepper shrimp, Kung pao beef - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

SO GOOD. The flavors are perfect! Pretty much everything seafood is "Market Price", so be prepared to spend a pretty penny. This place is great for families! read more

Boston Lobster - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Everyone knows this franchise from the SGV (San Gabriel Valley) area. It is very popular and definitely a staple in the Asian community. This is the seafood comfort food that families love to enjoy on special events and holidays. It is definitely a place where you want to enjoy all the popular Chinese dishes that most people grew up eating. This used to be a Korean food joint that I liked but apparently wasn't popular enough for this area after COVID hit. I'm glad they opened this location as it is so close to my work and we love having it for lunch. I also order here for my company lunches and also for dinner to go. Service is good but could be better. The servers are nice but sometimes a bit slow. Besides that, food is good and prices are super reasonable. read more

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This is my go to place for my birthday dinner every year and they never disappoint. The food is excellent! They're always consistent! Service is great too. They're always attentive and quick to assist as well. The layout of the restaurant makes it feel so lively. Many family come here for gatherings and celebrations so it's great to feel the energy of others there as well. read more

Boston Lobster - Lobster - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

This was my second time back and the food does not disappoint! The food at Boston Lobster is better than anything you can get in the OC so I'm willing to make the trek here just for the food. They have a very extensive menu so we decided to try a few new items. We really enjoyed the deep fried tofu and the dipping sauce as well as the Thai basil fish. Both were very tasty and I would definitely get them again. I was also very impressed with the fried noodles with beef. Extra crunchy noodles and tasty toppings. I would get all of those dishes again. Portions were very large and food came out nice and hot. Staff was very accommodating. It was like an ice box inside and they raised the temp on the AC for us since we were next to the air outlet. I will definitely be back many times! read more

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This is a hidden gem! If you are looking for a Delicious Chinese food look no further. Our large group was accomodated without reservation. We tried the set meal for 10-12 people ($408) which includes all time favorites of lobster, salt n pepper crabs, French cube steak, steamed fish, basil clams, soup, bbq pork, black kushrooms and bean sprout. It was enough for all 16 of us, though we did add salt and pepper squid. Everything was very good, service was pretty fast and we still had some leftovers to go. Very happy tummy! read more

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My family went here for dinner on a weekend. The interior is modern and clean. We ordered cod fish, basil and clams, water spinach, calamari, salt and pepper shrimp, chicken cashew, Mongolian beef, and a tofu dish. Everything was good except the fried cod fish. It barely had any meat on it. The chicken was so so, but everything else was great. The service was okay. The waiter who took our order was a bit rude, but the other waiter who helped us with our check and packed the left overs was nice. It's located in a plaza so parking was easy. I would come back and try the other dishes. read more

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