Ordered some food to-go and I was impressed!! Ever since I moved to OC from LA, I miss some good…read moreChinese food or Hong Kong style café. I've been craving beef rolls from 101 Noodle Express in Alhambra (IFKYK), this one is just as good except it's missing the green "sauce" from 101 Noodles that I love. But the beef rolls here definitely satisfied my cravings, I added my own chili oil on them and they were so good! We also loved the green beans and sweet n sour ribs. I loved that the food was not too salty nor too sweet. Some times sweet n sour ribs are too sweet, but they did it just right here. Same goes for the beef rolls, some places add too much hoisin sauce so the rolls are too sweet. It was perfect here! Service was good, staff was friendly even though I ordered via phone. Food was ready on time and was still warm by the time I brought it home. For a Monday night, it was a packed house. That's always a good since. Everyone seems to be enjoying their food. The restaurant looked clean and nice. Will order again!

I've gone here a handful of times now, whether it's just me and a plus one or even a big group, and…read moreevery time the food and service have been consistently great!! It can get busy on weekday afternoons, but they have an iPad near the entrance where you can join the waitlist and get a text when your table is ready, which is super convenient since you can wait elsewhere. The service has always been amazing. I've had different servers each visit, and every one has been kind and attentive. We never had to wait long for drink refills, napkins, or anything we needed. The food is so good! I've seen ppl compare to DTF but the food style is similiar to restaurants like northern cafe. The string beans are a must. They are perfectly fried with great garlic flavor. Their beef rolls are also really good. The diced chicken is another favorite because it's not too oily and the meat to batter ratio is perfect. I'm already craving it while writing this review!

This review is long overdue because I truly feel this restaurant deserves a great one. Whenever I'm…read morecraving Chinese food, this is always the first place that comes to mind. Not only do they serve some of the most authentic Cantonese cuisine in the area, but the staff are consistently warm and friendly -- unlike the "typical" stereotype of Chinese restaurants where servers may ignore customers' requests. On top of that, their prices are extremely reasonable, especially with today's inflation. Highly recommend the filet mignon and the salt-and-pepper pork chop -- both are absolutely delicious!

We came here for a family dinner after seeing the good reviews. We ordered a few different Chinese…read moredishes and fried rice, and honestly everything tasted really good. The prices were reasonable too, especially for the portion sizes. My parents really enjoyed the food, so that made me happy as well. The gentleman helping our table was super friendly and moved very fast the whole time. Even though he was busy, he still checked on everyone and kept a great attitude. The place itself is not super fancy, but it feels comfortable and relaxed for a family meal. Good food, good portions, friendly service, and overall a very pleasant experience. We'll probably come back again.

I don't come here often but it's a Korean Chinese classic institution in Garden Grove. We got the…read moreusual of black bean noodles, sweet and sour pork, and seafood noodle soup...aka jajangmyeon, tangsuyuk, and jjamppong. The food did not disappoint and came out instantly, although it was a Friday at noon. It was piping hot and fresh, and definitely too much for just two people so we took some home for leftovers. It was not too busy but the people that were here were all Korean, so that's how you know it's a good place.

This place has been here forever! It's a great place to go with a bunch of people and have a family…read morestyle dinner. The food comes out quick and it may not be a Michelin star worthy food but it's definitely a comfort food for a lot of people. Their black bean noodles are a staple but I also recommend the spicy shrimp, sweet n sour pork, and sizzling rice soup. Their jjambbong (spicy seafood noodle soup) is just ok.. Service is great because I think the servers recognize my family but speaking Korean also helps. Unfortunately, I have witnessed some of the servers being kind of rude to other patrons. The servers are just always in a rush. But I always find myself going back whenever we have a big group. Don't expect a nice, clean, modern ambiance. The carpets old, decor is questionable, and sometimes there's a weird smell. But I will continue to go here.

I love the food. The wings are the best. Really crispy Well seasoned. The server is very polite and…read more helps you with any questions that you have. The area is nice and clean. And the place is not that loud. I recommend this place if you like fast chinese food

Mental note to myself.. don't come back here…read more Orange chicken is to bready.. BBQ chicken looks moist but when you chew it is dry, probably cause it was overcooked.. same with house chicken, overcooked dry meat. Chow mein was a bit on the sad side.. could be worse but good be better.

This restaurant lived up to the hype! It was so delicious and I was famished from driving up from…read moreSan Diego. Loved the white fish porridge/congee, the bun cha, and cha ca la von. Customer service was amazing, fast and friendly and the cashier recommended I try a few different items next time I am around this area.

Give this place a try you won't regret it!!!…read more This is my favorite spot for chao ca cho cu (fish porridge) and bun cha ha noi (vermicelli and bbq meat). My family has gone here for over 10 years and the porridge is always consistently amazing. Most of the workers here are also so sweet and remembers you (if you're a regular) I knocked off two points simplyh because service today was terrible. The woman who is taking orders and serving was extremely rude. The way she spoke to me was pretty horrible. It was kind of a put off. Typically I just order to go, and for some reason this time we went into the actual place and sat down. The restaurant is a bit small and intimate, so don't bring a group, but the food is still consistently great! So actually, I'll put back a star because honestly, I cannot explain in words how great their food is especially the porridge and the vermicelli noodles! I'm actually craving more now!

Whenever I'm in Garden Grove, Korean and Vietnamese cuisine will always take precedence. However,…read moremy most recent trip pivoted from the norm, and Noodle Star became the destination. The end result? Reasonable prices, warm service, and very tasty food. Like so many Chinese restaurants, the name and theme is inherently confusing. Up until last year, the place was Harbor Garden and it's rebranded to Noodle Star ever since. The Chinese name ("川粵" aka "Chuan Yue") would imply there is a Sichuan + Cantonese component to the offerings, despite the words "teppanyaki" and handmade noodles (手工麵) noted on the exterior as well as on signs on the interior. Typically any restaurant that dabbles in multiple regional Chinese variations (Sichuan, Cantonese, Shanghainese, Lanzhou, etc.) is a huge flight risk. Surprisingly, it all worked out. All of my orders were from different regions of the country, starting with a Cantonese beef chow fun (乾炒牛河) that was delightfully smokey from the wok hei (#1) and the noodles and beef were silky and smooth. While the noodles aren't as wide as I would have liked, they were still 100% workable in the dish. The Taiwanese style popcorn chicken (鹽酥雞) was wonderfully fried and the chicken was still juicy on the inside. Their napa cabbage + shrimp + pork steamed dumplings (白菜豬肉蝦水餃) were pillowy soft and steamed perfectly. They were plump and not too doughy; which is very appropo for a northern Chinese dish. The biggest surprise may have come from the soup dumplings (小籠包), which had just the right amount of soup and a very delicate dumpling skin that was downright excellent. The service was kind, attentive, and very bilingual with Mandarin and English. Prices might feel high to non-Cali folks, but the spectrum is very much on the Socal average. (#2). Bathrooms were mostly clean and the seating options were plentiful; solid for large and small group action. Parking can be tough on the weekends since it's a strip mall. I already know that I'll be back. If I was able to order 4 regions and they all came out excellent (#3), I can only imagine how excellent the rest of the house special group of dishes will be. __________ (#1) "Essence of the wok" -- it's a thing. (#2) At $15-19 for most dishes. (#3) Did we get lucky?

We ordered the orange chicken and loved it. The sauce tasted very fresh, you can really tell they…read moreuse fresh orange juice, which makes the flavor sweet, tangy, and super delicious. The green beans were also aâmzing, fresh, bright green, and not oily at all. Simple but cooked perfectly. My favorite surprise was the potato salad. It was so special and actually my first time trying this style. The crispy shredded potatoes were crunchy and flavorful, really unique and tasty! Overall: good food, fresh ingredients, and great flavors. Definitely coming back to try more dishes!

as a certified dim sum lover, every dish from here really hit the spot! my friends and i came here…read morepretty hungry on a saturday afternoon, so we ordered a lot from the menu and left super stuffed! the restaurant gets pretty crowded fast, so beware of at least 30 mins - 1 hr of waiting during peak times. favorite dishes: - baked sweet custard bun: i loved how flakey the exterior was and how warm and sweet the custard filling was! one of my favorite bites from my meal! - steamed rice noodle roll w/ shrimp: this is my all time favorite dim sum dish, and sam woo does it really well! we ordered like 2 of these since they're a crowd favorite hehe - baked BBQ pork buns: i'm usually not the biggest fan of these because they tend to be too sweet, but i really enjoyed how these ones were more savory and not overly sweet! also the meat to bun ratio was really good! - pan fried turnip w/ sausage rice cakes: also one of my favorite dim sum dishes, and they executed it well! i liked pairing this with the fried rice too - salted fish & chicken fried rice: a really solid fried rice! i liked how the salted fish wasn't too salty or fishy, and it was a great protein to have with the fried rice. other dishes ordered, all classic ones and nothing bad to say about any of them! - chinese broccoli w/ oyster sauce - baked egg custards - shrimp harrow - hong kong style sausage buns - pork & shrimp shiu mai we also got the sea salt cream green tea and it was alright, nothing special and the sea salt cream wasn't as salty as i would have liked. pretty refreshing still to have with the meal. overall, i really enjoyed my meal here! the food came out really fast after ordering. the servers were constantly running around but were still able to flag down easily. parking can get really busy since it is a super busy plaza, so you may need to park a little further and walk over. i think sam woo is definitely worth the crowd tho!

The service staff seriously need better training. While clearing dishes, several plates were…read moredropped on the floor and shattered, sending pieces flying near customers, and nobody even apologized. Food was also brought out carelessly -- instead of placing it properly in the center of the table, it was almost tossed onto the side like they were in a hurry and didn't care. I really don't like spending money to be treated this way. Definitely not a place I would come back to. We had to call several times before anyone finally came over. I understand restaurants get busy, but customers are the reason employees get paid and receive tips too. No matter what kind of work it is, I think people should do it with a little more care and sincerity. The whole experience just felt disappointing.

Great food, great service and classic ambiance. Tastes like the OG Korean Chinese restaurants from…read moreKoreatown

A small strip lot parking lot hides a few gems in Artesia…read more This Chinese/Korean restaurant is everything you require. Good Chinese dishes often found in Korean owned Chinese restaurants. In particular, I came in for the Jajangmyeon. Service was quick. Like not even 3 minutes and my food was on my table. This is because Jajangmyeon doesn't require much cooking. The noodles and the chunjang should be ready to go. Flavor was great. Portion was great. Kim Chi and Danmuji were ok. This is a no frills, down to business restaurant. I could see this becoming part of a roster if you were local. I'm sure they do a lot of take out. Overall a good option for some Chinese food. I don't know if its the best, but its worth a try!

Large portions with great value! Need I say more? The…read moreportion can be split to 3 because they give so much. Can't go wrong with the chow mein and orange chicken. I also like to get eggplant, but that's because I love eggplant. :) The workers are very nice.

We stopped by the Instagram famous Hong Kong Express in Westminster that serves you gigantic…read moreportions of Chinese Fast Food. Old school Chinese fast food type. Food is decent, nothing special. I was hoping the Orange Chicken will be similar to Panda Express but it's not. It's more sweet than sour. Giangantic egg rolls were good though. Food is good when you eat there. With the huge portions they give you, you will have leftovers. But heating it up the next day makes it not desirable anymore and it's so greasy, made me stomach queasy. Each combo 2 items is $15, 3 items $17 plus. Easily 2 people portion. Located in the same shopping center as Lynda's Sandwhiches and T&T Supermarket.

I just doordashed this yesterday:…read more Spicy beef noodle soup(soooo flavorful and yummy, very authentic like the ones you eat in taiwan)! Sweet and sour seaweed(was suuuper good)! Will be trying out more dishes in the near future

Chinese noodle eatery with Sichuan chili spices. Returning…read morecustomer here today with my teenage daughter. We came at lunch hour and were able to find a table right away and they have bar-table with tall bar stools by the window as well. We ordered the following dishes: The spicy beef noodle with medium spiciness-loved it! The steamed egg with minced pork-softly steamed egg with nicely flavored pork on top that came in a mug, loved it! The mung bean noodle cold dish- this is a new item, too spicy and won't order it again. The sweet brown sugar rice sticks-had better ones at other places. Prompt service. Will visit again for the beef noodles!