My friend who lives in Arcadia suggested we come here and boy was I glad! The restaurant is easily seen from Duarte Street and has ample parking shared with other businesses. We parked right in front on a Sunday afternoon. It wasn't crowded but had a family celebration in their private dining space. The staff are very attentive and helpful. The food was DELICIOUS!! I heartily recommend the four dishes pictured but my absolute favorite was the seaweed fish fries!!! They are !!! Even after I was too stuffed to anything else, I kept taking one after the other. Run do NOT walk to Chang's garden. Did I mention they have great prices? read more

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Super friendly staff! Love the local vibes here. The food is super unique. I got the beef noodle soup which was pretty good, could use a bit more braising sauce imo but good portion overall. Will come back to try some of the more unique items. read more

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

We went to Chang's for a relative's birthday for dinner around 7:00 on a weekday. They had business but were not too crowded. It was relatively quiet. Not all our party was there yet, but they seated us anyway and let us wait at the table. They also let us order so that the food would be ready once everyone got there. They held our birthday cake and served it at the end of the meal. Overall, the service was good, and they were nice to us. We got the 6-person set meal. It was a decent value. The dishes were good. None of them was exceptional, but they were better than just ok. They did allow us to make substitutions if we wanted, but they said that the dishes included were their best items, so we just took the set as it was. (If Yelp functions properly, then the full menu and food pics will be attached to this review.) Probably the dish everyone liked the best was what Chang's calls the "Seaweed Fish Fries," i.e., fried fish "sticks" that you dip in a side of salt/spices. The pork belly, green beans, and tofu were the next best and the shrimp was just k. The restaurant is in a typical medium sized strip mall for the area. Consequently, parking is shared with numerous other businesses including a market. The lot can get pretty full, and parking can be challenging. However, on our visit there was parking reasonably close to the restaurant in the lot. Overall, we would come back here. We have been here before. There is one fish dish on the menu that we did not have this time that is pricy but is good-sorry can't remember the name of that one. Four stars for good service and decent food, but not five because the food quality is just not top notch. Great place to take family or friends for a nice meal at a decent price and value in the area. read more

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The food is mostly Shanghainese, zero above average and the price is reasonable service is very good.

Service bad and food is ordinary. Nothing special and better similar restaurants near that area.

This restaurant is ridiculous. I put my name on the wait-list in the front per usual. I made eye contact with almost 3 to 4 people without being acknowledged. I stood up to check after a family of 5 got seated in front of me within 1 minute of arrival. Totally unacceptable. I told the hostess I'll eat somewhere else. Go here if you want racist waiters and staff to serve you. I've been to many Chinese restaurants that are much more welcoming. I wish I could try the food but this type of behavior is beyond salvageable. read more

A nice little place with different Chinese culture foods, like Shanghainese Style. Ordered four items and some are ok. Lack of servers and servers hardly walk around the table to see if customers need any assistance. Still need to come to this place and try other dishes. read more

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Came here with the family on New Year's Eve for an early dinner. By 5:00 pm, the telephone was ringing non stop with stacks of take-out orders on the table. The lady sat us down and took our order a few minutes later. She was constantly apologizing for the slow service due to staff shortage, which made the wait time more bearable. They gave us free simmer peanuts for free. We ordered several items and all the food were delicious. It also helped that they had all-day lunch special prices to celebrate their anniversary. The restaurant looked really nice with a private room in the back. We had a good overall experience which did not burn our pockets. We will definitely come back to try other items on their menu. read more

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Visited with my family and very much enjoyed their tasty food and service! We especially liked their sea food menu, and I highly recommend trying them yourselves! read more

This place is clean but the service is slow. I ordered the moo shu pork with mandarin pancakes. They give you six pancakes. Other places only give you four. This was delicious. We came back in a a week and ordered it iagain. They give you a small bowl of hot and sour soup. It is the best hot and sour soup we've had for a long time. I would like more, but it's better than getting a lot of soup that is tasteless. read more

Takes credit card In the plaza with Supermarket Staff speak Chinese and English Come to eat the Shanghainese food. I come with my family all the time. Tea is $5 for the party. Lunch specials are a good deal either 11.99, 12.99 or 13.99 or 14.99 Complimentary sweet and sour soup- great flavor, vinegar not over powering. Y1 Shrimp scrambled egg ($14.99)- large portions with large shrimp. Cooked well and minimal oil W5 baby bamboo shredded pork ($13.99)- excellent flavor. Cooked well. The bamboo shoots tender, soft. Y8 Shanghai little pork ribs ($14.99)- large portions. Lots of bone though. Not over salty and the sweetness of the sauce comes out. I would pass on this dish though. Seaweed fish fries- half order (17.99)- restaurant famous for this dish. Get it! Super crispy. Nice and texture. Dip in white pepper to help. W4 shredded pork and fried tofu stir fry ($13.99)- super good flavor. Not too salty. Nice combination of flavor read more

The first time I went there, I was brought by a friend. We ordered seven dishes for dinner and the boss was very polite and even gave us dessert. Each plate looked beautiful and the portions were generous. The second time I went with a friend, we ordered similar dishes for dinner too,but they didn't look as good as the first time: the vegetables were a little yellow, the ribs were a little burnt, and the quantity was not enough, which was a bit disappointing. Although the boss said it was a special offer...I guess he meant small portions! read more

We always order the Lion Head, String beans and Shanghai Ribs. Large portions, delicious and great value!

Service was excellent, environment peaceful as well. Only problem is the food...it's clearly made ahead of time and heated when you order. Not freshly cooked. read more

I came here for the first time for dinner with family and it was delicious! We had about 8 or 9 dishes. I lost count and totally forgot to continue to take pics! My favorite dish was the pork belly bamboo clay pot soup. Everything tasted very good and the portions were very reasonable. Service was very good as well. Parking was no issue. I noticed a lot of people picking up take out. The next time I'm in the area I will absolutely come back for dine in and take out! read more

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A genuine staple in the community, Chang's Garden serves comfort on a tray when you're in need of some Shanghai- Taiwanese fusion. We ordered for delivery and everything arrived steaming hot. We started with the traditional beef roll. The dough was tasty, but it definitely needed more sauce to balance out the flavors. The Taiwanese beef noodle soup had a light numbing spice broth that was savory and heart warming. It was loaded with a generous amount of bouncy noodles and stewed beef. The seaweed fish was the true star of the show. I don't know how the batter stays so light and crispy after traveling so far, but It was scrumptious! Pairs so lovely with the pepper salt provided. Definitely give their fish a try! Promise you won't find a better one! read more

Chang's Garden - Seaweed Fish Fries (HALF) and Chinese Beef Burrito - Chinese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Efficient. I ordered Chang's Garden per my mum's request for Mother's Day lunch. I called ahead and they quoted a 20-minute wait (longer due to the weekend lunch rush). We ordered: Beef rolls 3.5/5 - I had high hopes for these guys, but sadly, the beef rolls barely had any beef in them. Instead, they were full of... cucumbers lol. The pancake skin was also thick and tough. And there was just a tiny bit of hoisin so the roll itself wasn't very flavorful. Shanghai Little Spare Ribs 3.5/5 - These are my mom's favorite. Tender pieces of meat. They're bright red in color and pretty flavorful, just a tad on the sweet side for me. Intestines 5/5 - These are my dad's favorite lol (maybe mine too) - the intestines are so tender and this dish comes with a generous pile of pork's blood. The organ meats are paired with pickled veggies and it is a delightful combination with rice! Shanghai Thick Fried Noodle 4/5 - A great carb dish to wrap up the meal. We liked to cook our own rice at home, so it's nice to get a noodle. The shanghai noodle is pretty big in portion and comes with cabbage and stir fried pork. The noodles are thick and udon-like. Kungpao Chicken 5/5 - This dish is literally a family favorite and Chang's Garden does a great job, with lots of chicken (actually way more chicken than most restaurants that add handfuls of chili peppers and peanuts) which makes it feel like a really great bang for your buck. read more

This place must be under new mgmt. bcz the food especially the mooshu pork taste different not as good as it was and the Chou mein didn't taste right. They should at least notify under new mgmt or new chef. read more

This is my go to place for simple yet delicious food - been coming for years and now we mainly just get the food to-go. They are always courteous and prompt...and it looks like they will have a loyal customer in my daughter as she only wants to eat Kung Pao chicken from Chang's Garden! read more

The twice cooked pork was good the first time. Don't know if they have more than one chef because the second time when I tried the same dish, it was terrible. read more

This is probably my wife and I's favorite restaurant. We found it when we lived in Arcadia for one year, and have been coming back ever since. The servers are very friendly and remember us whenever we come. Anytime we're remotely close to Arcadia, we try to stop by. This is an authentic Chinese restaurant that you won't forget. Order the peanut chicken (gong bao ji ding), Beijing style pork (jin jiang rou si), and bok choi with mushrooms, and you won't be disappointed. We also enjoy the eggplant dishes. I lived in various places in China for 8 years so I can speak to what is authentic, and also what is good Chinese food. The later you come, the more crowded the restaurant is, but come at 5 PM, and you'll have no issues. I've never had an issue being seated or being served promptly. read more

Found this new Chinese restaurant in Arcadia on Duarte road. Interior dining area is quite spacious and open. They even have an outdoor patio area. It was my first time here and I ordered the Lionshead. Meatball soup and snow cabbage with tofu skin. Both dishes were quite tasty. The only issue I had was that there snow cabbage with tofu skin was quite salty. We also wanted to order their tofu, egg drop soup but later during our meal, the chef came out and said that they ran out of tofu, which was odd, because I saw another table getting the same soup, and it arrived at their table. Oh well. At least their portion sizes were good. read more

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Husband and I found this spot on a Saturday afternoon. We had the General Tso chicken and green onion and beef with white rice and green onion pancakes. Service was excellent, fast, and the food was delicious. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Can never go wrong with the seaweed fish filet fries! This is our favorite spot for this dish. Their clam soup with melon is always a great addition for something simple and refreshing. Friendly service, especially with kids. They gave my daughter a little treat after our dinner. read more

Food/Taste/Flavor: 4/5 - the sweet and sour soup was pretty sour but some in our party really enjoyed it. Eggplant Szechwan Style had a small kick was the eggplant was soft and cooked well but a bit too much sugar may have been added during the cooking. Pork Ball Brown Sauce was mediocre and don't have much flavor. Shrimp Pineapple was a bit odd... the shrimp was fried well but for some reason the mayo was a bit watery so there was a small puddle left at the bottom of the dish. The House Special Intestines was delicious and our favorite dish! Fish in Hot Bean Sauce: the fish itself had no flavor other than the heavy seasoning on top. Ambience: 5/5 - clean and bright store Service: 5/5 - really attentive and very helpful/friendly Value for price: 5/5 - lunch price was competitive and the food was pretty good read more

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Yummy food. This is one of our favorite restaurants in La. We come here every time we visit the area. The restaurant is crowded around noon but not so much after 1 pm. The food is so good. Their shrimp with green onions was especially delicious. The salt and pepper fish is always our favorite. The lion's meatball is so so soft and juicy. There are so many great dishes offered here. The service is always really fast and great. The restaurant space is clean. What more can you ask for? read more

I had eaten here once years ago and not sure why never came back until 2 nights ago- ordered takeout since family visiting in town from NY. My aunty was saying missing Shanghainese food from our hometown. So this place came to my mind. I ordered a few typical Shanghainese dishes(they have non-Shanghainese dishes as well): stir fry Shanghainese rice cake with pork and cabbage- 5 star! It has just enough flavor and the rice cake is very sticky very authentic. It brings back the memories from my childhood. Seaweed fried fish 苔条黄鱼-very nicely battered and yummy, only wish it had a little more seaweed flavor. Shanghai short rib-4 star. Madam Sung'S Fish Chowder-5 star. Lots of fish mall filets in it and has a nice texture. Have it with a few drops of vinegar in it and it will blow your mind. I will come back more often for sure! read more

Saw Chang's Garden videos on Instagram was curious about their dishes. Came to try it out with my wife and we were both not disappointed. The Dong Po Pork Belly was excellent. The Cucumber Salad was as delicious as it looks. Their service was excellent. Was scouting out the place to see if I could take my parents there for a meal and was surprised that it was already one of my father's favorite places to go for lunch when he worked in Rosemead. read more

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The food we have is authentic Shanghainese and delicious. The service is top notch as well. They are always genuinely sincere. We have found and decided this restaurant is our top one Chinese restaurant. My husband and I grow up in Taiwan and has come to US since 1971. We know and we have tasted many good Chinese Restaurants. Chang's garden is really # 1 in our mind. read more

THE FOOD NEVER MISSES HERE! great place to come in big parties and share dishes. convenient location to get dessert or groceries after a meal. read more

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

We have been coming here for years and had never done a review. I am surprised that I haven't done so. We just love their shanghai/Hangzhou cuisines. They make the foods authentically Shanghai style. So for those of shanghai cuisine fans, I highly recommend trying their imitation of Goose meat with tofu and bamboo shoots. The three cup chicken is excellent. The chicken in a clay pot permeates delicious flavor. Another dish worth trying is their pan fried Shanghai style rice cake. This is a must order dish. If you like xiao long Bao, this restaurant has good ones and their fried dumplings(生煎包）is very juicy and flavorful. But please avoid their fried bean noodle. It was too sweet when we ordered it on Saturday. This didn't taste like the famed Beijing style noodle. Other then that, all other food seemed to be very good. Service was not bad either. The food came out very quickly and the waitresses were very responsive and friendly. read more

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Chang's garden has a big menu. Beef rolls 4.5/5 - these were up there for me. Pancake roll was made perfectly and there was a good amount of cucumber. A little more cilantro and it would have been golden. Veggies with peas and bean sheet 4/5 - seems like this one is a popular one at this restaurant. I enjoyed it, however, it was way overly salty. Even rice didn't help the salt. Wonton soup 4/5 - the soup had great flavor and I loved that there were so many veggies in there. The wontons were plump and delicious, however, this one was also overly salty. If it weren't for the saltiness in 2 of 3 dishes, Chang's garden would have been a solid 5/5 for me. read more

Chang's Garden - Beef rolls, veggies with peas and bean sheet, wonton soup - Chinese Near Me - Arcadia, California

My friend and I got the shrimp and scrambled eggs and the eggplant and fish sauce dish. The shrimp and eggs dish was done perfectly. Very yummy. The eggplant dish was good but seemed very basic. The ambiance was nice and the service was kind. read more

The duck soup is very good, you do not feel thirsty afterwards, which means they did not use MSG. The Chinese eel dish tasted the right way, very authentic even you can easily tell it was made with frozen eels.You cannot complain cuz it is hard to find fresh eel here. The preserved pork cold dish though was not right. It is not XIAO ROU, but should be called KUN TI instead. read more

Foods taste average but their prices are a bit above average. Last night on Friday and the restaurant is now offering lunch special prices due to lack of customers read more

Came back with more of my fam and my boyfriend because I absolutely loved their wor wonton soup the first time I was here. I was craving that rich umami taste and a hot bowl of wonton soup but it was not IT this time around. It tasted super watered down, literally like water and soy sauce. The other foods we ordered were okay but the wonton soup was such a dealbreaker.. I am not into that inconsistency especially from a restaurant. read more

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The food was clearly not fresh. After dining there last night, our entire family suffered from diarrhea. Absolutely unacceptable.

Chang's Garden is among the best Chinese restaurants in Arcadia. They serve delicious food and they prepare food fast (it took only around 10 minutes for a takeout order of 5 menu items to be done). The dine-in experience is fine, and getting delivery (via Doordash etc) and or takeout is a great choice as well because Changes Garden makes an effort to keep the food hot hot hot in their respective to-go containers. My personal favorite menu items are the Xiao Long Bao ($12 or $13 for 10, I believe), the beef noodle soup (spicy for those who dont eat spicy food regularly), and the Shanghai-style rice cake (it may sound plain and may not be the most popular dish, but I am amazed at how really satisfying it is - and not every Northern Chinese restaurant offers it either). Order more than you think you need because you definitely will finish it, and order some more dishes togo after your meal to eat for lunch the next day :P Overall, 5/5 stars for Changs Garden :) read more

Chang's Garden - Take out boxes of Xiao Long Bao and steamed dumplings! Delicious, and boxes were full - Chinese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Highly recommend for Shanghainese dishes. It's quite authentic and it's hard to find this kind of high quality Shanghainese food. Everything was good. But the dish that you have to order is the Tung Po Pork Belly. It's cooked to perfection and you can tell that they slow cooked all the oil out of it. Hence when you eat it, it doesn't feel too rich and greasy. Another authentic must-order is the sweet lotus root stuffed with glutinous rice. This is a very unique Shanghainese dish and they make it very well here. It's served as an appetizer, not a dessert. Parking is convenient and service is good too. read more

Chang's Garden - 1.5 Lbs Tung Po Pork Belly. So good! - Chinese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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5/10 OINKS!! Experience: 3/10 Food: 7/10 Value: 7/10 Service: 3/10 Overall, the food here was decent. However, the service was horrible. The waitress was very nice but the waiter kept rolling his eyes when we wanted to order more and just very unwelcoming. We felt like we were rushed to eat and pay. The experience was not great. read more

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