Solid spot for dim sum. Parking can be bit tight. The restaurant is mid sized and the service was…read moregood. It wasn't too busy when we went but I can see how it may get busy during peak hours. Ambiance is similar to any other family style Chinese restaurant. What we got: shu mai, hargow, pork spare ribs, rice noodle rolls, bbq pork (I think), pineapple buns, bbq pork buns, and egg tarts All of the food was good, though I thought the hargow was slightly more doughy. I can't complain because everything we ordered was delicious.

Food: 1/5 Ambiance: 3/5 (average)…read more Service: -5/5 The tea was good tho and that's about it.

If you're looking for authentic Chinese flavors, Lan Noodle House is definitely worth a visit…read more Every dish tasted fresh, comforting, and full of flavor. What we ordered: * Appetizer Combo - A great way to start the meal with a variety of refreshing side dishes. * Braised Pig Ear in Chili Oil - Crunchy, flavorful, and coated in a fragrant chili oil with just the right amount of heat. * Sliced Pork Belly with Garlic Sauce - Tender, savory, and perfectly balanced with a garlicky sauce that wasn't overpowering. * Xiao Long Bao - Thin wrappers filled with juicy broth and flavorful pork. Definitely a must-order. * Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Rich, comforting broth with tender beef and chewy handmade noodles that really hit the spot. * Dan Dan Noodles - Creamy, nutty, and packed with bold sesame flavor with just the right amount of spice. * Mustard Green Beef Noodles - A comforting bowl with tender beef, chewy noodles, and pickled mustard greens that add the perfect tangy kick. The portions are generous, making it a great place to come with friends or family and share a variety of dishes.

A spot for noodles!…read more -LAN Noodle Soup: For me, the soup was too light in flavor and relied too much on the chili that was added. -Oil Splash Dry Noodles: I got this with the wide flat noodles. The texture of the noodles was slightly on the harder side. I liked the flavor of the sauce. -Pork Chinese Hamburger: This was not bad. Pork meat was pretty tender.

Meizhou Dongpo specializes in Sichuan-Fusion authentic Chinese cuisine. They are also known for…read moretheir Peking Duck which is why I stopped by. No need to pre-order Peking Duck in advance here. Just stop by and order away. Very nice! Usually Peking Duck requires pre-ordering, because of its unique and lengthy time of preparation. Overall I love the food here. I'm sure they have an Iron Chef in the house! The restaurant is considered an upscale fine dining establishment and while that is correct; the vibe here is very cozy and comfortable- rather welcoming and not a snobby environment . You can dress up or casual (dress down). Beautiful modern open space dining area and private dining room are available. Kid friendly restaurant is a plus. The food and level of service here are top notch.

I come here maybe once or twice a month, and it never disappoints. The duck is one of my favorite…read moredishes here (not gamey at all), and their eggplant, string beans, and fried rice are all bomb as well!!! Service is always good, its clean and very spacious. Plus I get to go to my favorite boba/tea shop here at the santa anta mall. Love coming here Tip: If you get the whole duck ask for the bone and take it home, it makes an awesome duck broth.

Authentic Sichuan Flavors in the SGV - Truly Hits the Spot!…read moreAccompanied my wife for a beauty session in the San Gabriel Valley area today and stopped by Chengdu Impression per a close friend's recommendation. It completely exceeded expectations! The dishes were outstanding and packed with authentic flavors: Spicy Boiled Beef: The beef slices were tender and succulent, generously topped with minced garlic and chili flakes splashed with sizzling hot oil. The underlying broth was richly spiced with a deep, numbing aroma. House Special Mao Xue Wang (Spicy Stew): Packed with generous portions of tripe, duck blood curd, luncheon meat, and fresh jalapeños. Crisp, tender, and deeply savory with a clean yet tongue-tingling heat. Kung Pao Chicken: Executed in traditional Sichuan style with that signature sweet, sour, and mildly numbing profile. The chicken was juicy, the peanuts perfectly roasted, and the scallions added a lovely aroma. Handmade Dumplings: Delicate dumpling skins loaded with juicy filling, served with a garlic-infused dipping sauce that balanced the heat of the meal nicely. Generous portions (loved the hearty bowl of rice), attentive service, and a welcoming dining atmosphere. A must-visit if you are craving genuine, fiery Sichuan cuisine in the greater LA area!

One of my go-to spots for Sichuan food! Everything I've had here is so delicious, but the Mapo…read moreTofu, pork belly and Sichuan pepper dishes are some of my favorites. The flavors are bold, spicy, and so satisfying -- I honestly keep coming back! The restaurant is clean, the service is friendly, and the easy parking is such a bonus. Great food + good service + convenient parking = a place I'm always happy to return to. Definitely one of those restaurants that keeps me coming back!

I feel like I hit the lotto when I found this place…read more It's a little hole in the wall with Sichuan cuisine. Prices are low and portions are huge! And the staff really wants you to be comfortable and enjoy the food. I had the Chicken with Green Pepper Noodle. It was spicy with a unique flavor profile. Would absolutely get it again. I can't wait to try everything else here.

4/5 vegan and vegetarian options are plentiful:…read more Lin's Club is a small family owned restaurant located in that cramped plaza at the intersection of Sixth Street and Duarte near the border of Arcadia and Monrovia. They have many classic Chinese dishes at a truly affordable price point. The food: We ordered four different dishes: green beans (v), stir fried egg plants (v), mapo tofu (v), and chicken with rice. For the first three dishes, we clarified with the owner to make this vegetarian (also vegan), which she was able to do very easily and without question. We communicated with her in Chinese, but she also spoke English to us, when we discovered that our Chinese was likely not as fluent as native speakers. Everything was flavorful, without relying on just an overwhelming amount of salt, and we really enjoyed the green beans that seemed to be cooked in fermented bean paste. I found the eggplants particularly tasty too! The service: This small store had so much business, so we did spend some time waiting before we could actually order our meal. The restaurant itself was filled with folks dining in, and there were multiple parties waiting for take out. Even so, once we did order our meal, it didn't take too long for all four dishes to come out. For these reasons, I can't say service was particularly attentive, but they were still polite and I felt like they did try to make it a good experience for us, even if it was so busy. Everything else: They accept credit card with a small surcharge. Parking exists, but during dinner time on a Friday, expect it to be full and very cramped.

Very nice breakfast, but lack of services. They are lack of staffs…read more But they have very friendly staffs. They have been very good and efficient. Very comfortable seatings. Hopefully they will hire more staffs.

Garden Cafe can get pretty busy, so service was a little difficult to get at times. I think having…read morea few more staff members during the busier hours would help a lot. That said, it's a good spot for larger groups or parties, especially if you're looking for a place where everyone can sit together and enjoy a meal. The overall experience probably depends a lot on what time of day you come, since some hours seem much busier than others.

Nice local spot to get my skewers fix. Little Skewer in any locations are always packed, especially…read moreon weekends. This location is much smaller than the others I've been to but their food quality is consistently good. Love their decor and they also have performers here who would sing chinese songs while customers are eating. They have a wide selection of alcohol at reasonable prices. Definitely worth a visit!

Parking: Little Skewers is located in a small plaza along with an Asian supermarket and several…read moreother restaurants. Parking can get crowded during meal times. Interior: The interior is quite spacious and has a very rustic feel to it. The tables were slightly sticky but the dishes and utensils seem pretty clean. Service: You order everything on a tablet and the servers will bring it over to the table and put them all onto a plate for us to share. They did not really tell us what they were bringing so I was not really sure exactly what I was eating. Food: Some of the skewers were huge in terms of portions and some had very little food on it. I wasn't exactly sure what I was eating but the food was decent. Definitely give this place a try if you like Chinese skewers.

If you're craving dumplings in the SGV, Luscious Dumplings is definitely a spot worth checking out…read more Between the crispy pan-fried dumplings and the comforting soup dumplings, it's easy to see why this place has such a loyal following. My family came in for a dinner yesterday night because we were craving soup dumplings due to the rainy weather. They were out of the beef noodle soup but they had the pork belly soup, which was just as flavorful. The braised pork knuckle was a refreshing appetizer but I know that it may be a bit out there for some people. We also ordered pan-friend dumplings and (the beef, cheese and onion), steamed crab and pork soup dumplings. I love how on the menu, it tells you the ratio of the beef and cheese, which is 2:1. The dumplings were all consistently well-prepared. For the pan-fried dumplings, each dumpling had that beautifully golden, slightly crispy bottom while the rest of the wrapper remained soft and pleasantly chewy. That contrast in texture is exactly what I look for in a good pan-fried dumpling. As for the soup dumpling, it was just as delicious as I remembered. The broth was rich, savory, and full of pork flavor. Definitely worth ordering even if you're like my mom and you're primarly coming for the pan-fried options. The restaurant is located in an unassuming shopping plaza with parking directly in front and throughout the lot. Depending on when you visit, finding a space might require a little patience. We were able to get a table within five minutes for four people but it is a smaller space so expect a little bit of a wait during peak times. Service is straight forward and welcoming. Nothing feels overly complicated and fussy in terms of ambiance. Good food is good food! Between the crispy wrappers, flavorful fillings, rich soup dumplings, and our server's eagle eyes so that our water cups are filled every single time without us having to ask, we left very happy. This is absolutely a local spot that we will become regulars at!

No doubt one of the best dumpling places! If you like Ding Tai Feng, you might like this place -…read moreand how about spending half of the money? Their dumplings are big and solid with filling. I think the pork flavor is the best! I tried their beef tendon noodle soup, while the beef tendon was perfect, the soup was a bit bland. Small dining room with just 8 tables but clean. Service is no frills and fast. Lastly, I'm quite amazed by their tableware! Made of natural rice husk fiber but feels solid and strong, no less than plastic!! Great step towards a better environment!!

Saw the red bold letters driving by on Duarte Rd and immediately made plans to come here for Xi'an…read morefood! We don't usually see specific Xi'an food around all the time, so my fiancé and I were excited to come back. Now we know, Xi'an Foodie has delicious, authentic Xi'an food here at affordable prices as well. We go all out when we are trying somewhere new for the first time usually, so we got 5 dishes for less than $75 including tax and tip. We ordered the 1) Smashed Cucumber Salad 黄瓜, 2) Sesame Sauce Cold Spicy Noodle 凉拌辣面, 3) Li Lao San's Lamb Stew with Flatbread / 李老三牛肉泡馍, 4) Li Lao San's Cumin Lamb Hamburger / 李老三孜然羊汉堡, and 5) Youpo Noodles with Braised Beef Brisket, Beef Paste & Fried Eggs with Tomato / 油泼+三合一. First, they have the best Cold Noodle (Liang Pi) in SoCal that I've had - they are amazingly chewy and wide, and their tangy savory sauce is the best. When I think about liangpi, I'm definitely going to Xi'an food for another slurp of these noodles mmmm! I also haven't had Li Lao San's Lamb Stew with Flatbread / 李老三牛肉泡馍 in a while, so that was a must-get. This is my favorite thing of all Xi-an cuisine and a traditional dish as well. It is slow-cooked lamb broth and torn pieces of handmade flatbread dough to make it into a warm soup; it's rich and seasoned with herbs and spices for that perfect sip and I just love chewing on the dough inside the soup. I didn't know this was missing from my life until I had another sip and now I crave it every day! The service is fast and our waitress was friendly and helpful. They brought all of our dishes out in less than 10 minutes and our whole table was filled. We ordered way too much food, and we know it, so we got to take it all home to enjoy for another meal. We will definitely be coming back for their lamb stew, liang pi, and wide noodles!

I have been looking for stir fried noodle beef tripe. So happy I found it here…read more The beef tripe is so juicy, spicy, and chewy. Perfect texture that I was craving for. Will come back for more beef tripe noodle when that craving hits again

I came here for lunch with my family for the first time. I heard they have good lunch specials…read more The lunch special menu has many items to choose from at really good prices. We ordered the following: (1) curry beef brisket (5/5 stars). Besides beef brisket there are beef tendons as well. It was flavorful and has a little kick but not too spicy. It was just the way I like it. It goes really well with rice (2) Fish with black bean sauce (5/5 stars). This dish has fish filets with green peppers, red peppers and onions. The vegetables were cooked just right. It still has a slight crunch to it. Fish filet tasted fresh. (3) chicken chow mein with thick noodles (4/5 stars). This chow mein was not the best chow mein I've ever had but it was still good. The vegetables were a bit undercooked. The chicken in this dish was delicious. Complimentary soup came with our meal. Today's soup of the day was lotus root soup. It was good. Large portion size for all the dishes. Service was also good. Our server was very friendly and efficient. Overall we had an enjoyable meal. This place may become my new favorite! We will be back soon.

Came here before multiple times and enjoyed the food and the prices are cheap with good portions,…read moreso came back with family for dinner. They were not busy when we came on a Friday evening so we were seated pretty quick. They have QR code to scan to order on phone, but you can also order with the waiter. It's a homey place that seems family owned. We ordered a couple dishes and they were served pretty fast. However, the food was pretty average and didn't taste as good as before. Maybe we didn't order the right stuff or maybe the chef changed? Overall, pretty average but good option if you want something cheap.