Huge pieces of dim sum for a relatively low price, compared to the seafood restaurants. The value…read moreis there, but unfortunately the taste is not. I couldn't finish eating a few items ordered. The chicken feet were chewier and did not taste like other chicken feet I'm used to. The baked bbq pork pastry tasted like lard used for the flaky wrapper, very little flavor came from the filling. The garlic pork ribs did not have a good flavor.

Really good dim sum for when your on the go ! Friendly…read morestaff and reasonably priced . My coworker's who have never had dim sum before love it !

Very good and authentic dim sum, friendly service. Ordered a wide assortment of dishes for $60, and…read moreit was more than enough for two. It's quite good value for your money, not to mention the dim sum is delicious and big in portion too. The menu is in Chinese and English, so it's easy for anyone to order. Next time, I'll try their dine-in location to see how different that experience is, but this one's great for quick and easy takeout. We only had to wait 10 mins for all of our food. Highly recommend!

Came on a holiday weekend for a group of 9. 6 adults and 3 kids. Waited about 45 min. We were…read moreseated at the table in the room. I usually don't prefer the room because the service is pretty slow. You can't wave down the server when you need something like as if you were outside. However, the upside is it's quiet in there since it's not shared in a rowdy room. The service waiters (red vest) were attentive, but the others barely speaks English and gets frustrated when asked for something. The lady who brought out our food slams the plates on the table and picked up the empty ones and threw it in her cart while it's next to me. Not sure about service but she seemed pissed. Walked away when we were trying to ask her something. Even if she didn't speak English, it's kind to say no English or I find you someone. We did the AYCE menu since it's a no brainer. It was $23 pp. The food was actually good and decent. I don't have a favorite but for AYCE DIM SUM is good price. Some items are limit to one pp. Overall, I'd come back. But this time maybe not have the pissed off lady. Having my food slammed and thrown is not very welcoming. I hope she changed or they can put her in the back!

I usually go to NBC Seafood because I love the cart experience, but this place had been on my list…read morefor awhile so finally decided to try it out. Parking was easy on a Sun afternoon. We arrive around 2pm and there was no wait. You order off a form and the food arrives quickly because they have most of it pre-made and ready for take out in the back. Here are my thoughts on the following: - har gow: decent and STUFFED with shrimp - siu mai: super juicy and probably the best siu mai I've ever had - shrimp rice roll: decent, nothing to write home about - ham sui gok (deep fried meat dumpling): good, but not as airy as I like them, but still good - soy sauce chow mein: super bland - egg tarts: one of them was perfect, the other two were too runny like they hadn't been set properly, but the custard was sweet and balanced perfectly with the flaky crust - egg yolk bun: my bf really liked these, but I thought the filling was a tad too grainy for my liking All in all, I was pretty impressed with Ocean Bo and would recommend.

Dined in for lunch on 4/26 with a group of 5 people around 1:00 pm. It was busy and we had to wait…read more20 minutes before being seated. Parking: plenty of spots in the lot even if the restaurants are full Food: We ordered a lot of food and it was delicious. Some items that stood out were the red chicken feet, siu mai, and har gow. The food tasted fresh and it is probably one of the best in El Monte.

I had a great experience at this small dim sum restaurant. It was refreshing to see as most dim sum…read moreplaces I've been to are in large banquet halls. Shoutout to David for being so personable, friendly, and helpful. He really made the atmosphere so lively. My favorites were the beef balls, ha gow and shu mai. Everything seemed like they were made to order besides a few things like the turnip cake and the cha siu bao (looked like they were under heat lamps near the register). Food came out quickly after ordering. The line was a bit long (30 min wait) on a Saturday at 1pm, but wasn't that bad because we stayed under the shade of the building. I really hope they open up a location in OC!

Gotta say the last two times we've been have been a miss. One visit was just alright. The portions…read morefelt a lot smaller. The last time we went it was really bad. The man guy wasn't there either time and mane that's why? The women that were working really wrecked it for us. The turnip cake was cold and rubbery. We asked for a fresh one and the lady pointed at the dish and said "ye we just make". Bold face lie. I've eaten 10 of these over my visits and these were definitely not fresh. The potstickers were HALF the size they were from my first many visits. The shumai was so rubbery and warm. We didn't make it past one bite. The broccoli was fresh and tasted good. I'm not sure if we will be back. The last two times were so disappointing.

Happy Together in El Monte seriously exceeded expectations. Everything we ordered was on point, but…read morea few dishes really stood out. The shrimp dumplings were fresh juicy, and definitely a must-have. The coconut crispy chicken had that amazing crunch on the outside with coconut favor while staying tender and flavorful inside. But the highlight of the meal was the roasted duck. Super crispy skin, and rich flavor. It had the little candles underneath the plate to keep the duck warm. It's easily one of the best I've had in the area. Great food. Highly recommend if you're craving quality Chinese dim sum.

Ambiance: it's a popular Cantonese restaurant located on the ground level of the hotel, shared…read moreparking lot, packed and limited seating inside the restaurant Service: so disorganized and very unprofessional. First of all, no accurate estimate over their waiting lines, I was told about thirty minutes wait, but it turned out to be more than one hour and twenty minutes; second, I witnessed one customer dropped a red envelop to bribe the front door host in order to skip the long line Food: variety choices on their menu, classic Cantonese dim sum and cuisines Shrimp & Pork Siu-Mai - *** barely tasted any shrimp, nearly any visible pieces Pan Fried Chives Dumpling - **** tasty, recommend Deep Fried Sesame Ball - *** served barely warm, sitting in kitchen for long, average Beef & Cilantro Rice Noodle Roll - *** average Shrimp & Onion Rice Noodle Roll - *** average Roasted Duck - ** fatty and tasted old Soy Sauce Chicken - *** average Roasted Pork - **** crispy skin, recommend Price: modern portions and mediocre quality, not quite worth $35+ per person

Old-school dim sum with cart service - still packed after all these years…read more I used to come here a lot back in school, and it was always crowded. Went again recently - still a 30+ minute wait. Worth it though. They've got some solid deals now: $26.99 for Peking duck, $16.99 for lobster (multiple prep options). You know I had to. The place was completely full. Ladies pushing steaming dim sum carts between tables - not many spots in LA still do that. Love the old-school vibe. We got: - Lobster- Super crispy, garlicky, fragrant. - Roast crispy pork belly & roast duck - pork belly skin cracked with every bite; duck skin was nice and charred, meat tender. - Pineapple buns - got both molten salted egg yolk and custard versions. The pastry top is excellent. The molten one oozes out like hot lava - rich, buttery, slightly savory. - Green beans with beef tenderloin and chicken feet- both solid. Great spot for families. Everyone finds something they like.

Came here on a Saturday morning and it was a breeze to get a table around 10am! You can just about…read moreget everything you want to eat right away because the lovely ladies push carts with all the dim sum staples. They got a lady for all the dumplings. They got a lady with the jook and beef stew. They got a lady with all the fried foods. I could go on, but you probably get the idea. At 11am, you can start ordering kitchen items, so we also had the pan-fried seafood noodle. There were alot of folks already getting lobster noodles and crab early in the morning. Also noted that bbq pork, roasted duck, and roasted pork (crunchy) started making their appearances around this time. Staff is pretty attentive and quick at taking dishes away. It's a pretty spacious restaurant and there's a parking garage downstairs for the plaza. All the food was pretty solid and they are doing a $26.99 Peking Duck special (starts 11am) so might be a good time to try them out! They also crab for about $25 cooked in whichever sauce you'd like.

Mother's Day dinner Service was excellent…read moreRooms available for private parties Everything was played beautifully Vegetables were very fresh Only complaint is that the squid was treated too long in baking soda. Had a strange texture

NBC is a well-known dim sum spot in the 626 and for a good reason. That they still have dim sum…read morecarts and are old-school in 2026 when many have substituted for paper menus make for some nostalgic memories. Reservations are definitely welcome, and service is as expected: fast and efficient but passive. The prices are fairly more expensive than you may expect, so make sure to come with a large party to enjoy all the variety! At the time of visit, our party sat in the back corner room, and the staff members were highly disruptive the entire dining experience rearranging the room for other parties. Seating was TIGHT, and I was hit multiple times before being asked to move. In the process, I lost an item close to me there, and the staff members were unable to find it. All in all, while NBC holds a special place in the dim sum list, I likely won't be back because of this poor experience.

Here's a revised 3/5 version that blends both reviews and tones it a bit more balanced:…read more Updated Review - 3/5 Bistro 1968 offers a modern take on classic dim sum, but after a couple visits, the experience feels a bit mixed. I recently came back to try their updated $4.88 per dish pricing, and previously visited for their AYCE option ($25.88). Across both visits, most of the dim sum items have stayed consistent in quality, which is a plus. Favorites still include the House Special Crispy Shrimp Roll and the Baked Snow Cap BBQ Pork Bun--both are standout dishes and worth ordering. That said, a few things have slipped. The removal of chili oil was disappointing, and some items (like the XO sauce) still lack depth in flavor. While the food is solid overall, it doesn't quite stand out compared to other dim sum spots at a similar price point. Service has been good each time, especially considering how busy it gets on weekends. The space itself is clean and leans toward a modern, upscale Chinese restaurant vibe, which makes it a comfortable spot for brunch. On the downside, food can take a while to come out, and parking remains a headache--the garage is small and street parking is limited, especially during peak hours. Overall, Bistro 1968 is a decent option for dim sum in a modern setting, but with a few inconsistencies and small letdowns, it lands more in the middle rather than being a standout.

When Bistro 1968 first opened, I bookmarked the restaurant wanting to stop by for dim sum but never…read morehad the chance to do so. I heard about their AYCE dim sum promo but that actually made me not want to come because I knew the wait would've been very long, and I hate waiting for a table just to eat. Fast forward to tonight and a suggestion was made to try the $14.88 dinner special at Bistro 1968. Here's my honest review of my experience. * Parking - Self parking behind the restaurant. I came on a Monday night dinner time , and there was only 2 cars in the entire lot. The parking lot was very creepy as it was't too well lit. I could see the kitchen from the structure because the backdoor was left opened. There were boxes and junk littered around the area. * You have to walk through a long hallway from the parking lot to get to the restaurant. There are signs to guide you, but if you're going there for the first time, it could be a bit confusing. * We got there at 7pm and there was only 1 table of customers. I honestly don't know how to describe the decor because it depends on which part of restaurant you're looking at. * Staff were all VERY nice. They gave us free dessert (Egg Tarts and Pineapple Buns) so that was awesome. * Food - I ordered the Fried Fish but it wasn't fully cooked. Some parts were still raw so it had a fishy taste. We ate a few pieces but left most of it untouched. Everything else was pretty much okay except for its temperature - it was lukewarm. Nothing was piping hot except for the steamed Pork Spareribs from their all day dim sum menu. * There were some small gnats that kept flying around and when one actually landed in my food, I just stopped eating altogether. * No alcohol available but definitely not a huge deal. Their staff are so nice that I actually feel bad about not writing a positive review about the establishment, but I really just don't see how I am able to rate it any higher than 2 stars. I don't think I will be coming back.

Located in Monterey Park CA next to 99 Ranch Market. Parking is always hard here. But the dim sum…read moreis made fresh in-house, none of the frozen stuff that is shipped in. I drive very far to come here. We ordered today: - sticky rice chicken wrapped in lotus leaf 7/10 (could use more sauce as the rice is often cooked in chicken boullon) - har gow 7/10 - beef rice roll 10/10 - turnip cake 9/10 - bean curd roll 9/10 Will come again. Parking is challenging on the weekends.

One of the last surviving dim sum palaces. Place was crowded on a Sunday afternoon. Arrived at…read morenoon, but able to get a table ... due to the adjustable open seating arrangement....and turnover quick. . Rolling cart service... with friendly efficiency from the women pushing the carts...wide variety available...many same items with choices of meat....shrimp, beef, bbq pork, chicken fillings......things meant to be hot were hot, fried things were crunchy and not greasy.. Things that were delicious: The pineapple bun with the custard filling. 5/5 The beefball, well formed, with the nicest visible chunks of water chestnuts and strong cilantro flavor...usually this meat dish has a hint of orange rind, which I don't like...so I was happy the meatball was more cilantro forward. 5/5 The long rice noodle with beef...also we had the the same with bbq pork were delish. 5/5 for all three...as we also had the shrimp one, my party ate it all up first. I didn't eat the chicken feet, but it was enjoyed by all. The siu mai were large and made with shrimp, which I can't eat, but our party of 6 enjoyed. The platterful of soy chicken was enjoyed by all, just beware the chicken head will be included if you are squeamish. The soy chicken feet, also seemed to please. No one rushed us out even though the dim sum service was over by 3 pm. We had a leisurely meal and waiters made sure to come by and refill our tea kettles. I really enjoyed Capital Seafood today. About 10 years ago, I had a bad experience with takeout roasted duck, so I avoided coming back, but things change for the better.....food was great...and clearly a lot of diners packed thr place and were smiling and laughing as they dined.... I even enjoyed watching the staff change the dining room to accommodate a large banquet later this evening, which included the assembly of a large stage/dais. Very interesting how the waiters transformed the dining room to accommodate the needs of the banquet to come. Well done staff!!

We come here pretty often, and this time we noticed the new team has been doing a great job under…read moreTinny's leadership. The food is always fresh with a great selection, and the value is definitely there. Service was smooth and friendly. Always a reliable spot, and we'll definitely keep coming back!

This is actually a good deal! For lunch, you have access to their hot pot salad bar (including…read moreseafood). They also have a small buffet of sides like (egg rolls, steamed buns, noodles, etc.) and it comes with a drink and everything is AYCE!!! We opted for their first hot pot lunch selection, ($23.99/person). That included everything I mentioned above. I forgot to mention they have packages of instant ramen noodles you can add into your hot pot with their seasoning and it's all included. I was delightfully surprised at the selection of ramen noodles, vegetables, seafood and tofu. Everything was fresh and the veggies were still wet from being washed. They have plenty of tables with burners set for your hot pot. And you can wear their signature orange bib so you won't get any of the hot pot splashed on you. Will definitely come back.