Chang's Garden has good Chinese food at a fair price. In SGV this gives it 3-stars, although I would probably give it 4 stars anywhere else there wasn't 1 million other options nearby. The food is a little pricey and the portions aren't particularly large. So you get what you pay for, which is a little unusual for a Chinese restaurant (where I'm used to getting more than I pay for). The fried seaweed fish is good, but not the best. The triple chow mein was standard. Their fish chowder was good but pricey. Lastly, their shrimp w/ pineapple in mayo is an interesting alternative to walnut shrimp with mayo. All in all, the food was satisfying but a little expensive. As Yelp describes a 3-star rating, it was A-OK. read more

This little plaza houses my family's fave May Mei. Today, we decided to try something different, and we walked into this Shanghainese restaurant. The highs: tan tan mien, the lamb with green onion, the spare ribs on spinach, and the Shanghai rice cake. The rice cake was hot off the wok. Chewy and browned - perfect. =) Tan tan mien are noodles in sesame sauce. Chang's Garden version is drowned with the sauce - thick, heavy, delicious sauce. We ate it with the thinly sliced lamb green onion- it complemented it so well, everyone on the table agreed these two need to be ordered together. The spare ribs on spinach was sweet. But I've had this dish before where it was candy sweet. CG's ribs taste more balanced. The portion didn't look like a lot, but it was. We got fried rice as well- won't order this next time because it's boring. They've got so much tasty stuff. read more

The food was authentic and the quality was good. It's better for group so can order more dishes to try. Their fish are very fresh. The price is a bit high compare to other Chinese restaurants, but the quality of the food is better. The service is nice and friendly but a very busy restaurant. Always went here for dinner, next time will try their lunch special. read more

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Always a nice place to go to if you want authentic Chinese food. The spicy fish fillet is one of my favorite dishes and a must try! If you're looking to introduce your friends to good 626 food, this is a good place to take them; that being said, I have had better Chinese food at different restaurants. read more

This was where we had dinner for Mom's birthday. I didn't expect much...just figured it'd be another typical Chinese restaurant. The 4 stars is for the service. 3 stars for the food, but the service was great, so I'll give them that extra one. We were only a party of 6 adults, 1 child, and 2 toddlers...but they gave us the private room, which was great! We didn't have to worry about disturbing other diners with our sometimes noisy little ones. My sister did all the ordering, and like usual, ordered way too much. My favorite was the seaweed fried fish. Sounds weird, but it was delicious. There was an assortment of other stuff and it was all pretty decent...although I wouldn't say memorable. We brought a cake and they kept it in the fridge for us until dinner was over, then they brought it out with candles lit and everything. Overall, a decent place to enjoy a meal. read more

Boy oh boy, where do I start? This place is simply the bomb. I think we've tried every dish on the menu and they do it all very well. The standouts are the lamb w/green onions, green onion pies/pancakes, shanghai style spareribs...among others! We have to go at least once a month and we live over 30 miles away! Shows you how addicted we are to their food. Enjoy! read more

I loved this authentic Shanghainese joint. The xiao long bao, spare ribs, and rice cakes were all perfect... not to mention the prices - SO CHEAP, impossible to find on the east coast. read more

The short of it is that it is only okay, but extremely expensive. Funny considering all of the newspaper clippings littering the waiting area. Made me think that may be I ordered wrong. The best dish was the Tong Po Pork (think extremely soft, tender, and tasty pork belly, or essentially tasty pork fat). Everything else was just blah (Fish Chowder, Sauteed Eel) or not good at all (melon with fungus - something was just wrong with the melon itself). Also didn't like that the soup was served post everything else. read more

Had the beef noodle soup (7.95) and beef roll (8.95). A bit pricey. The noodles in the beef noodle soup were VERY good. Probably one of the best I had. The soup was not so so, but the beef was fairly good. Beef rolls were pretty good, but not as good as Noodle Express or Mandarin Deli. This is more of a family restaurant rather than a noodle house so I'm willing to come back here when I have a larger group. Family style is a must. I would not come here if I had a small group (3 or less) because you don't get to try everything. read more

So my husband and I wanted Sinbala today except the line was too long so we ended up at Chang's Garden, we didn't order there lunch specials but we got Beef noodle soup which was about $8 and Beef wrap in green onion pancake which was also $8ish. Over all the noodle soup was good and the service was great, but I still prefer Sinbala. lol read more

Out of most of the Chinese restaurants I have tried in this area, Chang's seems to be the most accommodating for large demanding groups (AKA my obnoxious family). We made reservations for a large private room in back and a huge lunch order was swiftly taken by staff. Being a member of an extremely demanding and hungry family, I had to make it known that I wanted the Xiao Long Bao. Sadly, I was pretty disappointed by how soupless and bland they ended up being. Looks like I will have to continue my quest for the perfect soup dumpling. The dishes that stood out to me were the lions head meatballs (a decent stand-in for my mother's version) because they had a great gravy and rice noodle accompaniment, the Schezwan steamed beef had great heat, super fresh shrimp with green tea leaves, and crispy beef & green been roll ups from the dim sum menu. I honestly can't understand how the staff got our food out to us so quickly with such a huge order and a bustling regular lunch crowd. Servers were literally stacking dishes on our lazy Susan faster than we could eat, which was probably my fault because I started a discussion on this current season of Breaking Bad. I can't say much about the pricing, since older family members usually foot the bill. Yes, there ARE perks to sitting at the kids table at the age of 25! read more

This place is pretty good if you like spicy food. Service is speedy (be ready to order within 2 minutes of getting your menu), the waitresses are very helpful and nice, and prices are very fair Today we got the spicy beef (I think it might have been Szechuan beef, whatever its the one with 2 red peppers next to it on the lunch menu), and the Kung Pao chicken. The beef was amazing and the KP chicken great too! There's a lot of good stuff on the lunch menu..... Lots of fish, tofu, shrimp.... Check it out for a good lunch.... read more

Good Shanghainese food, at good prices, and they give you HUGE (massive) quantities. It is just crazy how much food they give you. I personally think that you can do better in the area, but my parents love this place. All of the seafood here is relatively fresh, and they are pretty generous with their veggies. Nonetheless, the point I am trying to convey is you come here for value and decent food, but not spectacular food. And by the way, stick to Shanghainese food - if you order their Szechuan or Taiwanese items, you will get something less than what you were hoping for. read more

Great food with good pricing for weekday lunch specials! Try the fish filets with spicy bean sauce! The waiters here are very busy and seem to be in a hurry all the time. read more

We love Chang's Garden! The food is delicious, the staff is friendly, and we always enjoy our time there. This is a very popular spot, so arrive before the meal rush or call ahead. read more

This place used to be really good, but has progressively gone down hill. Things I really like here: hot and sour soup, beef noodle soup read more

Nestled in the heart of Arcadia, Chang's Garden is often overlooked with restaurants like Ding Tai Fung nearby. But for gourmet Chinese food that you can't get in alot of places, this restaurant about as good as it gets. Since Chang's Garden is more suited for a large gathering of friends and family sitting around in their round tables with the turntable in the center, I didn't get to eat there too often. However, each time I dined over there, I always left with my stomach full and a smile on my face. They have alot of good dishes there, but my favorites are the Seaweed Fried Fish and the Tung Po Pork. Yes, you can have take-outs as well, but sitting in the restaurant while sipping tea and enjoying food with your family is just so Chinese, and a greater experience than taking the food home. If I have to deduct a star, it'd be because on a busy night, the waitresses can be overworked and service may suffer as a result. Also, because most entrees on their menu are rather pricey, you often have to make it a special occasion to eat there with your family. But for people who crave authetic, traditional Chinese food that can't be found in those Chinese take-out places, Chang's Garden can show why Chinese cruisine can't be beat. read more

I ate lunch at Chaing's Garden in Arcadia, CA on 11/9/2013. It was my first time there. I had item #22 - The Kung Pao Chicken for $7.95 (although my friend Bob paid for me). Very good Chinese food. read more

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I grew up in the SGV, and for some reason don't really like Chinese food. The food here however, is delicious. Fried fish, pork, shrimp, etc.. its all very very good 5/5. The service, like all restaurants in the SGV, could be improved upon, but is adequate. Prices are higher than normal, but the quality of the ingredients in their dishes really make a difference. This is my go-to Chinese restaurants when my parents want to eat in Arcadia. I highly recommend it!! read more

One of my favorite go-to places for Chinese / Shanghainese food. Decent prices and amazing dishes with lots of variety. The servers are all really nice / courteous as well! I would recommend coming for lunch since they have specials on weekdays. Seaweed fried fish Shanghai rice cakes Hot & sour soup Mapo tofu Eggplant Beef rolls or green onion pancake Note: hot tea is free but they charge for steamed rice read more

I have been to this place many times--whenever I go to Arcadia to do something, I try to stop by there. In terms of service it's probably a tad better than average Chinese restaurants. There are a few dishes there that are ALWAYS good, such as the famed seaweed fried fish and the pickled vegetable with bean curd & edamame beans. Some of their soups (winter melon & clam, bamboo shoots & Chinese ham; etc.) are good too--and very generously portioned. However if you are ordering something that is NOT often recommended and NOT Shanghai-ness style, they could be terrible, like the lamb soup we ordered the last time. So stick with what you (or your better-informed Chinese friends) know! read more

Nope! I went to one of my go-to Chinese seafood restaurants but they were closed for renovations so I yelped to find a Chinese restaurant nearby and Yelp said this place was good and one review said it was the best Chinese restaurant in LA so I headed over. Plus it was packed when I got there. I had very high hopes by then. The service is good for an Asian restaurant and the workers speak English very well. They give you a gross plate of peanuts for an appetizer. Yuck! The food I ordered wasn't good and it was greasy plus it was way overpriced. I ended up spending $20 for an appetizer with entree that I hardly ate. Plus I got heartburn right away. read more

Very delicious traditional cuisine. They delivered to our office and everything was super fresh and tasty. I would definitely recommend them for any event or get together as well. read more

Whenever I'm in town to visit an old friend, this is one of the places I try to stop by. Every time. The West Lake beef soup and Salt Pepper pork chop do it for me. To my taste, hard to find a place that does them better. I've also been told to try their spicy fish soup... will have to put it on my "to order" list for next time. Thanks for the recommendation, DK! read more

Normally I know what I want in a Chinese restaurant but being a visitor to the area, I had to do the looksie around and order what seems to be on everyone's table: braised shortribs. They are awesome and not to be missed. Literally every table in the joint ordered them. You would be hard-pressed to find much fault with them. Remember: order things you normally don't cook yourself otherwise you should have stayed home and made food yourself. read more

Pork in tea leaf is really good. Never had anything like this before. A unique enough taste without going overboard. The service is a bit weak but since the food was so good, I didn't care. read more

My go-to-place for shanghai rice cakes! Parking can be a pain but the food makes up for it.

Great tasty traditional food at reasonable prices. Have come here often over the past 10 years. Quality has always been consistent, even during the COVID period. read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Arcadia not to mention Los Angeles! Me and my family go here all the time! I like their spicy beef. It is spicy and tasty! I recommend this restaurant a lot! http://thebestrestaurantthatiknow.blogspot.com/2012/02/changs-garden.html read more

You must know what to order here, otherwise it would turn into a 3 or 2 star. -Xiao Long Bao: Very tasty although takes some time for it to come out after you order -Beef Noodle Soup: Lots of flavor, is a little on the salty side. Will be thirsty afterwards, but worth it. -Do Ban Lew Ew (Fish w/Hot Bean Sauce): Should add tofu with the dish. One of the best places I had. It is sooo good to add the hot bean sauce to your rice. Ohhhh la la. -Fried Pork Chop: Unlike some places it is pretty juicy. -Lion Head: Pretty decent here. Not the best that I had but pretty good. -Dan Dan Noodle: Spicy but tasty. read more

Fried fish chips is very excellent. Leeks pancakes are one of the best in town. Sliced lamb with onion is a must. Traditional family feel. read more

Chang's Garden - Lamb with onions - Chinese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Great food, for a reasonable price! I really like Chang's Garden for their Kung Pao Chicken, and the service! The people here are nice and are fast with your order. read more

Very attentive servers; great food. We like the steamed pork dumplings very juicy. The only thing that's not good is the cold cut duck. It's not warmed properly. read more

Chang's Garden is a unique genre of Chinese cuisine that specializes in fare from Shanghai and Hangzhou. If you're wanting to take a break from the traditional Cantonese, Taiwanese, or Sichuan places around the SGV, this is the place to come discover a different type of Chinese cuisine. They do have some standard dishes but I would recommend you try what they specialize in first such as their Long Jing Shrimp (shrimp cooked with tea leaves), Madam Sung's Fish Chowder (a very light but flavorful and chunky fish soup), Snow cabbage with peas and bean sheet (a very traditional Chinese dish, clean on the palate), and their Sea Bass (cooked with crispy yellow beans, very interesting dish). I did not get chance to try their seaweed fried fish but a few of the other guests ordered it and it looks quite promising too. Make sure to order hot tea and request their PuErh. The restaurant itself is always full with lots of people, signs that it is a popular location, and the staff are polite and patient in explaining their dishes. It won't dent your wallet as well. Really another wonderful Chinese restaurant in the SGV that specializes in dishes from Hangzhou. I urge you to try this place out if you haven't before and keep an open mind as this is very traditional Chinese fare that your palate will likely not have experienced before. read more

I've been to countless Chinese restaurants. I've been to China. This is one of the best places to eat Chinese food. The food is fresh, food and fast. The sliced eel with chives is my favorite dish. We always order more food we can possible eat and enjoy when the servers ty to fit seven plates on the table. Great for groups of people. I never order, I rarely look at the menu. My wife is Shanghaiese so I just sit there until it's chow down time! read more

Very delicious hot pot restaurant, very authentic, very tasty, good environment, good service, worth a visit, a lot of hot pot. read more

Chang's Garden - Chinese Near Me - Arcadia, California

I come here for Thanksgiving and Christmas with my family every year. We always order the same things. I'm always BLOWN AWAY but how good it is and eat until I hate myself and then I eat some more. The short rib with sticky rice wrapped in leaves... HEAVEN The fish fried with seaweed batter ... YUM The green beans wrapped in green onion pancake ...SO GOOD The pork belly ... DO I EVEN NEED TO SAY? The sesame seed rice ball dessert ...MMMM We have never had a disappointing thing to eat here and we've been coming here for about 3 years in a row now. If you're there on Thanksgiving or Christmas and it's lunchtime, chances are my family is getting down with our fatty selves in the back room. read more

This place has the best chinese food I have tasted. I'm a very picky eater and don't eat chinese food because it is to greasy for my stomach. I decided to try because I wanted Hot N Sour soup. Never have I tasted and hot and sour soup do full of flavor it was amazing so I decided to try their Kung Poa their are no word to describe how delicious it is. I no longer live in the area but whenever I amount this way I make sure to stop their for lunch. I think the food the staff the manager are a perfect combination for a meal you wont forget. The portions are enough for people to share. I'm passing through so I am ordering for take out and am so excited to have their food gain. Everyone should try this place if you want good authentic flavorful food. Sooooo Gooood read more

Best Shanghainese food in Los Angeles. What is Shanghainese food? Whereas Cantonese food tends to be seafood-oriented, and Szechuan/Sichauan food tends to be more dry and spicy, Shanghainese cuisine is more saucy and savory and - dare I say? - fattening. Must-have Shanghai dishes are the fatty pork rump (braised), the tofu sheets with salty cabbage and soy beans, and the fish in brown sauce. Also suggest the sticky rice "Zhong" with pork in the middle. Make sure to get some small cold dishes to start (the salty ham, cold chicken and jellyfish are great). I love Shanghainese food and I loved the food here, so 5 stars! Also, the grocery store in the same mall is uncharacteristically clean for a chinese grocery establishment, and the wares are fresh. Check it out. read more

"WE SERVE A BUCKET OF OIL WITH EVERY MEAL" its just hidden within all the plates Seriously... the food is covered in oil. The hot and sour soup was cold when served. And the service was not too helpful. I really enjoy some of the dishes we ordered, but at different restaurants. When I finished eating, I examined my plate and found a layer of oil that dripped off all the bite I had. The beef wrap pancake was not too bad, but I guess that was because the pancake soaked all the oil up; therefore, not seeing the oil. read more