The food was really delicious. The service staff was not only attentive but also made sure food came out in a very timely and orderly fashion so we didn't get one food item then wait 5 years for the next one etc. The ambiance is very cozy and comforting. Their lunch specials give you a tremendous amount of food for the price but it's not just cheap msg dredged food but actually has great flavor. The fish with spicy sauce was sooo yummy. Can't wait to take my family back again. read more

I've passed by China Islamic Restaurant many times and always wondered about the food. After a long day at work, I decided to stop by on a Saturday around 6:00 PM. The restaurant was quiet, which was a bit surprising for a weekend evening. However, I was happy to support a local mom-and-pop spot. The owner was very friendly and greeted diners personally, and the service was efficient. I ordered the Three Flavor Chow Mein (Dough Sliced) for $17.99. Unfortunately, the dish was overwhelmingly salty. I tried to balance it out with some chili oil, but I didn't enjoy the meal overall. Because this specific dish didn't meet my expectations, I likely won't be returning or recommending the restaurant to my family. read more

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Food : 5/5 Service : 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 I ordered mangolian beef , rice , corn soup I recommend it. Really good read more

Absolutely Delicious! We drove 40 minutes home with our takeout, and it was still amazing. Next time, we're definitely dining in. The magazine was right--the stir-fried lamb and sesame flatbread may be the best in LA. A must-try for anyone who loves Chinese food! read more

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I visited on New Year's Day 2025! They have a very small parking lot, but there are also free spots on the street. The menu is extensive. The "Chinese pizza" is very popular. I got the thicker sesame onion bread, but it's a lot for only two people. I recommend sharing this with a bigger group or plan to take leftovers home. They were out of the #38 lamb stew warm pot that night, so I opted for #36 lamb with pickled cabbage warm pot. This was very tasty (it's supposed to be kinda sour) and so good on a cold night. The #67 cumin lamb was very good. The #109 hand-pulled wide noodle with hot sauce was surprisingly good. The male server spoke both Mandarin Chinese and some English. I would come back! Credit card accepted. Bathroom available. read more

China Islamic Restaurant - Menu from January 2025 - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

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Tried several dishes and they were all very tasty. Food came quickly and service was excellent. Would come here again when I am in the area!

Have come here since I was a kid whenever visiting SoCal. The food has always been amazing and tonight was no different. The Mongolian beef was juicy and fresh. The menu says it's spicy, I don't think it is so some chilli oil always helps the flavor. The sweet and sour chicken was the stickiness that makes you lick your fingers clean. The corn cream soup was comfort and warmth that would cure the deadliest case of man flu. There is no better green tea hot pot than here. How they make idk but all I know is the soup should be canned and sold en mass. read more

The Greater Los Angeles area has always had hidden pockets of Islamic Chinese restaurants waiting to be discovered. And after visiting a few of these restaurants around the area, I figured I'd expand my horizons and compare to other restaurants in the area. Particularly in Rosemead, I found China Islamic Restaurant with a sum of reviews on Yelp and decided to give them a try. Taking a look at their menu for to-go orders, they appeared to have many options ranging from warm pots to a variety of meat dishes. And for this order, I decided to go with an order of Mongolian Beef which was about $18 at the time of this review. Taking a look at the portion, the box was filled up to the top which was pleasant to see. And inside the dish were a medley of beef, green onions, and white onions. The dish was pretty balanced between the beef and onions which was better than expected and made the dish very enjoyable. China Islamic's Mongolian Beef is definitely on the more modest side with only a few kinds of ingredients inside. But because there were so much of each, I was full after eating the entire dish. For $18 in the San Gabriel Valley, this Mongolian Beef could be considered more pricey when compared to other restaurants in the area. But in all, the price to portion ratio was not bad to say the least. In singing the praises about the quantity, the flavors of the dish unfortunately left more to be desired. In all, the flavor profile of the dish was a mix between sour and savory because of the flavor of the sauce covering all of the ingredients. There were little hints of spice, but only on the surface due to the small pepper seeds speckled on the dish. As for the ingredients, I found the highlights of the dish to be just okay. The white onions were crunchy which were great from a texture standpoint; no problems with these. As for the green onions, I found them to absorb the moisture of the sauce which made them taste slimy in texture. Tasting the beef, each piece was both thin and chewy which made eating the meat more difficult than you would imagine. The meat was also more dry than I would have liked, only receiving moisture from the sauce on top. Rounding up the taste of the dish, the sauce covering the ingredients did not really blend well with the items inside which made the food taste somewhat conflicted. If you're looking to try an Islamic take on Chinese food, China Islamic could potentially be a spot to try. But with a slew of other dishes on their menu, I would be inclined to try another item the next time I drop by. The portion of the dish was pretty good for the 18 dollar price tag you would be paying in the Rosemead area. But with an unintegrated flavor profile and hiccups with the individual ingredients, I'd argue that the Mongolian Beef at China Islamic Restaurant sits at a mid-point 3 star rating. I'm sure there could be other dishes that hit the mark at China Islamic. And I'd definitely be happy to try these out on my next visit. Not bad, could be better! read more

China Islamic Restaurant - 54. Mongolian Beef - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

If u don't mind not so good service and kinda Old furniture set up with broken seats. Foods were a bit too salty.

I'm vegan and muslim and I love this place. The food, service and ambiance are all great.

What I come here for is the green onion pancake and the lamb pickled cabbage soup. This place does not have the visual flair but I'm always leaving with a happy belly. The green onion pancake in both the flat form and thick form are sooo good. Lots of green onion. Lots of sesame. The soup is a perfect sour and my daughter loves it. It was dead on a Friday night which I don't understand. Would hate to see this place go since it really has some of our delicious favorites we can't find elsewhere read more

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I have heard about this place and finally got a chance to visit. Came in early on Sat right after it open. Lunch special is available to order. Green onion sesame pie is great. Not really sure if it is called the lamb stew. It is a soup with various lamb organs and meat. Very tasty. The down size is that not that much stuff overall, but still a good soup. Beef dumplings are great too. Overall, a place I would come back. read more

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This is the O.G. place to go for Chinese-Islamic food. The location is good and the staff is always friendly. We enjoyed the fatty beef and chives pie. There is plenty room in the lot and on the street to park. I believe the dishes taste authentic and yummy. read more

Right off the bat the restaurant was empty during lunch hour that should have been a first sign. We had questions about the menu, we ended up order the wrong item because we weren't sure. When we told the waiter we order the wrong item they said it was too late to change the order. The food was bland. Asked for more sauce for the beef the waiter said they didn't have anymore. The Kung Pao chicken was tolerable. Would recommend driving out to Orange County or Long Beach instead for halal Chinese food. There is a good restaurant in Long Beach called Nomads. read more

China Islamic Restaurant - 53. Beef with Broccoli - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

Our family came to this place today and we had a wonderful lunch experience here. My personal favorite is the lamb soup and my two boys loved beef dumplings. The owner was extremely friendly and helpful with our orders. We are from Bay Area and we will be back every time when we are in LA! 5/5 over all! read more

One of my favorite spots. Muslim Chinese food is thoroughly underappreciated. Love the Lamb dishes, noodles, huge breads, soups. It has a great old skool feel to it. EAT IT ALL. read more

Great halal Chinese cuisine in the area. Many inside seating options . The food is authentic and service is good. Parking available and convenient next to the restaurant. read more

I came here because it's halal and was nearby. the food honestly is really bland not much flavor or spice at all, the fried rice was insanely oily. kung pao chicken was alright. service was whatever. ambiance was ok. my mom and i feel sluggish after eating this food. honestly wouldn't come back again idk how they're in business. they need better flavors and less oil!! the soup they have with the lunch special tasted like oatmeal!! so bland so tasteless. read more

Dishes are authentic and delicious, good service, casual, family style atmosphere. Free parking on the lot.

Love their food, especially cumin beef, thin scallion pancakes and kung pao chicken. Authentic and consistent in quality and taste. HALAL is my kind of palate. This is my second visit and will return. read more

Large dining room well decorated and inviting ambience. The green tea served h0t and relaxing. Nice people working in this restaurant. read more

China Islamic Restaurant - 89. Shrimp with Fresh Broccoli - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

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One of my favorite spots! The food here is so good -- super flavorful and always hits the spot. I usually get the beef noodle soup and scallion pancakes, and they never miss. Portions are big, everything comes out fresh, and it's halal too, which is a huge plus. Chill vibes, friendly staff, just an all-around solid place to eat. Definitely recommend if you're in the area and hungry! read more

I have always wanted to try this place and luckily found some friends who wants to try their lamb dishes also. Came here on a Saturday eve around 6:30p. Not too crowded but got more crowded later Parking - very small private lot but there is also street parking Takes credit card Thick sesame bread with green onions (large). there were 5 of and and it's plenty. Very thick and soft and super yummy. I can eat that thing all day all by itself but it's great to stuff it with meat and other veggies. Lamb Stew in warm pot - very large portions seems endless soup for 5 ppl. It's spicy but very manageable. Very savory with tofu, lamb chunks, and glass noodles. Egg plant with brown sauce - very savory but drenched in lots of oil so be warned. Sautéed Lamb with Green onions - again a spicy but not crazy. Very savory. I would give it 5 stars if it weren't for the slow service. Seems like there is only one waiter and one chef in the whole place so beware that service is slow. The waiter is real nice but it is what it is. Recommend this place if you are in the mood for lamb. read more

One of the great traditions and culture in Chinese history and cuisine. One should try this place to see what Chinese Islamic cuisine is about. No pork, but beef and chicken and halal. Had a wonderful meal with my partner. read more

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Great food! We tried a lot of items on the menu and they had good taste. Definitely coming back. Location is a bit hidden so sometimes it looks "closed" but it's not. read more

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Been going here for like 15+ years. Food is consistent, service is always hit or miss here. If you're in the mood for something new, try this place out. Recommend to try all their bread, for you carb people, also come with a group so you can try more dishes, read more

Food was to die for, service was good, they cooked fresh food for us on a slow Wednesday afternoon

This is a cool place if you like the chinese style scallion pancakes/pizzas, they even have the "deep-dish" and thin (NY style)! Other than the pancakes, we ordered a few veggie dishes and a stir-fried lamb entree, all are so very delicious! Unlike some restaurants might have one sauce for all, each dish has its own authentic flavor, the portion is generous as well. We went back two weeks late and placed a very similar order, it was that good! The website menu has some items lost in translation, we had to call the restaurant and ask, the owner was patient and friendly to help with the order. read more

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Excellent service! Great clean place with peaceful ambiance. The food is generally pretty good and the prices are moderate to somewhat high but its nothing extreme. We had Mongolian beef, lamb dish, kung-poa chicken, szichuan chicken, chicken corn soup and hot and sour soup with thin onion parathas. We also ordered food to go since it was pretty good taste and price wise. Will visit again! read more

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Second time coming here with my family. Phenomenal food - we ordered the chow mein, Mongolian beef, cumin lamb, orange chicken and walnut shrimp. Will be back again. read more

Craved having this sesame bread and finally came to satisfy my cravings. Had lunch special even on weekends....it was yum. The lunch special prices were good and came with egg drop soup. Bought an extra bread togo. read more

China Islamic Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

Why the hell didn't anyone tell me about this place until I was nearly 40?! Cumin lamb and the flatbread already make this place irreplaceable. Then all the hot pots and broths are simply irresistible. The staff is friendly and attentive. The ambience varies from chill to busy busy cafeteria filled with people stuffing their faces. It can be very lively and crowded so try to come at the open if you're new and get overwhelmed. If you're not familiar with the cuisine, have a deep talk with the wait staff and they won't lead you astray. If you're not adventurous they offer all the classic Asian dishes Americans have come to view as Asian staples, as well. So your picky American kid can have some chicken and not throw a tantrum at flavors not common to the mainstream american palate. Family friendly but be careful with the hot soup if your baby is insane. read more

Their sesame bread, both thick and thin are amazing. They make it fresh, so it isn't ready "instantly," but it is made fresh for you and it is amazing!!! Will definitely be coming back! read more

Delicious food and responsibly priced. Would definitely recommend to a friend, family or bring a co-worker

FANTASTIC food. Someone in a previous post said there's nothing special about this place but failed to acknowledge that all the food is halal and great for the Muslim community. Not only that: you can rest assured that it's clean. Alhamdulillah read more

China Islamic Restaurant - Legit halal Chinese food - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

Super tasty and clean food. The sesame bread was soft and yummy. The eggplant dish was full of flavor. The staff was very friendly but not overly attentive. I would definitely come back here. read more

Kind of torn on how to rate the experience we had ... the food was great, but the customer service was severely lacking. A group of 12 of us decided to visit on Mother's Day ... obviously this is a family run business - which I wholly support - that gave Mom the day off. Because it seemed like it was the Dad and three kids who were operating the front of the house. After walking the waiter through the entire order from my phone screen - item by item - and triple checking items. I still noticed a confused look on the kid's face. I asked him if he got it all and he nodded and replied "yup." Then the food started arriving and I noticed two soups, a green onion cake, and a shrimp dish that I didn't order placed on the table. Before I could look up and ask him what those items were, he had already returned to the kitchen. I got up, walked over to the front counter and asked the older gentleman (Dad perhaps) why we weren't getting the items I ordered ... he proceeded to ask me "did you order in Chinese or English?" I informed him that Not only was the order placed in English, I ALSO showed the waiter the written names of the dishes on my phone. At this point the kid exited the kitchen with another dish that I didn't order and when questioned, he argued with me that I did order it. So I pulled out my phone and asked him where on my list of items that dish was. All I heard were him mumbling words as he walked away. With all that was happening, the other two kids were basically avoiding our table ... needless to say we had to get up for just about everything we wanted ... drink refills, extra napkins, utensils, etc. This whole situation became the standing joke at the table for the evening. We were still empathetic that they gave Mom the day off, and the two younger kids were very cute to help out. On the final bill, the mistakenly cooked / served items were removed. So for kudos on the kids' effort of helping the family business and empathy of staffing issues we did leave them 25% gratuity. I'm willing to give this place another try again in the future - making sure it's not Father's Day or any other holiday. The food after all was worth the visit. read more

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I haven't been here in ages but I was craving for halal chinese food and this place came to mind. Ordered the beef fried rice and eggrolls for myself, and chicken cashew nut, thick sesame bread and beef cumin for my kids (to-go). The fried rice was a little bland for my liking so I packed the leftovers. My kids tried all the dishes upon reaching home and they all agree that everything was under-seasoned as well. Maybe this was why I haven't come here in a while. But for those who don't like too much salt in their food, maybe you would enjoy it more. read more

We drove all the way from Glendora to have some of their thin sesame bread with green onion. We have ordered it in restaurants throughout the SGV before and found nothing comparable. The broth in the lamb backbone warm pot was fragrant and delicious. Staff was attentive and polite. read more

I like Chinese food in general. This place compared to other halal chinese: It's terms of taste and flavor, this restaurant is on par when compared to Ma's in Anaheim and Nomad Asian Bistro in Long Beach. If you like those places, you'll most likely like this place too. The price and value in terms of serving size is similar. This restaurant is smaller compared to those two. The maximum capacity is 90 people. They definitely have the best tables out of the other two. This place compared to other Chinese restaurants: Okay this place obviously has a lot of competition in the area for customers that don't care about halal. But for individuals that avoid pork, this place would for you too. read more

China Islamic Restaurant - Beef With Green Onion , shrimp with walnut , green onion pancake. This all the food that was left over - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California