This place, indeed, has a mini market inside with a surprising selection of meats, pantry items and…read morechips. I recommend their chicken sandwich (napilitana de pollo $13.99 for large). It is good. It is the same price at the beef version but understandly so. The chicken meat was grilled tenderly, and the slice of ham it came with added the saltynesss the sandwich needed. Simple but effective. Also chilies adds great flavor too. You can ask for it on the side to adjust spiciness to your preference. Capicollo, one of the cold sandwich, was fine but nothing to write home about. Atlas or wings ($11.99/lb) here remind me of the ones I used to get when I was younger... I like how the spicy version is still deed fried and not saucy. (Personally prefer dry rubs.) The heat can creep up to u after a few. But not all wings are created equally, might end with with some tiny more battered ones along with regulars. Wait times can be longer during lunch times - waited 30 min for takeout during weekday lunch hour.

4/22/25 Met up with a good friend here to try their empanadas, friendly service and community based…read morebusiness It looks like a local favorite. There's already food that is fried and ready to go when you come up to the counter apparently there's a process that it's lost on me. So I just went my own way and got in line, picked what I wanted and then paid, found a table that is first-come-first-served basis. Easy peasey. Got some cheese empanadas, chicken wings & French fries. What do that to me was the cheese and vanilla, very cheesy and savory! The fries on the other hand felt like that they were sitting there a bit, and I love fries so these kinda were a meh for me. It looks like a small cafeteria set up with the lunch lady at the counter, No muss, no fuss. Pretty good experience coz it was spent with Hubby and a very good friend. Parking is free & shared with other businesses in this plaza.

Don't let the area discourage you! This place was truly a hidden gem!…read more 10/10 Their beef and chicken bowl was delicious, their teriyaki sauce that came with it was amazing. 9/10 their gyoza came out crispy and the sauce was good 10/10 fries, well salted and came out crispy! Service was also amazing! Very kind lady at the front was very kind and explained the menu throughly with a smile. Would definitely come again!

I am sorry this location closed. It was good, and I myself stopped by last week and yes, in fact it…read morewas closed, with no proper notice that in fact is has gone out of business. However in reply to owner from a previous reply to a review, and I quote "Would've been nice if people like you actually came more regularly and supported local businesses" -- would have loved to patronize more often, but at almost $20 a plate for lunch, personally for me, this was not a sustainable option. Something to have kept in mind. Thank you for the few times I was able to enjoy. Take care now and wish you the best!

Staff was very friendly and helpful; they speak Spanish of course. Inside the restaurant, they had…read moreabout 5-6 large tables that fit probably 8 people a table. They're located on the outskirts of a plaza that is a little run down. Food is fantastic and authentic. I had some things that I love (like tallarín con carne and maracuyá) and tried some new items (like chupe de camarón and sudado pescado). Sad to say that the desserts (flan and lucuma) ran out, so maybe call in advance if that's something you're coming specifically for. (**This is also posted in Joy Peruvian Restaurant, as it seems there's 2 Yelp pages.)

This has quickly become my favorite place to eat around the 626. The flavors are so amazing and…read moreunique. It's a feast every time, especially their Arroz con mariscos (seafood rice) A true hole in the wall type of place, there was only staff there on a Tuesday night when we were grabbing takeout and they were very attentive

I never knew a dumplings can be so delicious. Here is the…read morebest to try them, we tried fried and pan fried which both tasted really great. Recommended 100% They serve one of the most delicious soups Overall very satisfied..!

Kind of a hole in the wall spot but there's actually a lot of parking, which is nice. Menu is…read morepretty small and focused. They start you off with a complimentary soup, which was a nice touch. I got the shrimp fried rice and the pork and chive dumplings. You can tell the dumplings are handmade. The texture and flavor were really good. The fried rice was honestly great on its own, but I still added a bit of soy sauce and chili oil and it worked really well.

Stopped by this place after finishing a workout at a nearby gym. This used to be Pho Hien Mai…read more(iykyk), became Mien Tay, and now they're under a new name - Saigonese. Yelp profile hasn't been made to reflect any changes, so I'll stick to using this. Came by to order pho dac biet to-go with peach tea. The staff knows Eng, but sticking with Viet was easier. Cantonese is spoken here too. Food came out fast and went home to enjoy my lunch. Nice staff is a plus. The pho was great! The broth was balanced, so I didn't make any adjustments to it. The portion size and price is pretty good, esp the amount of protein they give you. Could use more herbs though, but I like my food more vegetal. Definitely returning. Thanks yall

Not sure why I haven't left a review for this spot yet I've been here a bunch of times already…read more They open pretty early, so it's a solid place to grab pho or other Vietnamese eats in the morning. I usually go for the pho dac biet, but I've also tried the hu tieu and the banh mi xiu mai, which were both pretty decent. Lately, I've been especially into their pho the broth tastes lighter and cleaner (less oily), which I really like. They also do a great job with their takeout game everything is packed well. Prices are reasonable too, which is probably why I keep coming back. Whenever I'm around El Monte these days, this is my go-to lunch spot.

Flavorful Peruvian food with an excellent variety! The customer service was great as well.read more

muy rico primera vez y me encanto.! excelentes precios y…read moremuy buen servicio super recomendado

We came here because it's one of the only "sushi" restaurants within a reasonable distance for us…read moreon the InKind App. We think they're going for Asian Mexican fusion? The food isn't bad but for the price, we probably wouldn't come back. Here's what we got: 1) Creamy mushroom chicken: I got this because I thought it was à la carte but it comes with rice, salad, and bread (which I do not want). The cream and the chicken are actually pretty good but it could use more chicken and mushrooms. 2) Dodger roll: I didn't try this but my wife said she wouldn't get this again for the price. 3) Fresas con crema: this was whatever. It's just strawberries and cream cheese (with some banana I think?) with a chocolate coating and blueberry on top. 4) Bone marrow tacos: this is probably the best thing on the menu. It's a little misleading but it's actually bone marrow plus meat (I think it's short rib). A little pricey but this one is probably worth it in my opinion. Overall, we wouldn't come here again because of the price but staff are really nice and food isn't bad.

Update: got food poisoning and been vomiting and in bathroom…read more Horrible service and disappointing food. When we entered the restaurant, there were only two servers and about five tables occupied, yet no one acknowledged us or even made eye contact. We were told to put our name on the Yelp waitlist using the tablet at the front, even though there was clearly no wait and several empty tables. After a few minutes, a server finally seated us, but no one came to take our drink order. We were given a high chair that was visibly dirty. After waiting about 15 minutes with no follow-up, I had to flag someone down just to place our order. The server said she would bring water, napkins, and plates -- none of which arrived. We didn't receive water until well after the food was ordered, so we were just sitting there waiting. Throughout the entire meal, no one checked on us at all. The staff seemed more focused on talking among themselves than paying attention to customers, even missing us when we were clearly trying to get their attention. The food was just as disappointing as the service. For the price, the quality was very poor. The sushi rolls were bland, the sashimi had a noticeable odor and tasted like it wasn't fresh, and the tacos were unimpressive. There are many other sushi places nearby that offer much better quality and value. Overall, extremely slow, inattentive service and food that was not worth the price. I would not recommend this place.

Was looking to try more of the mom and pop shops in the area, and decided to give this spot a…read morechance. I was impressed by how beautifully decorated the interior is with regional Mexican adornments. Additionally, everything is super clean, including the condiment bar. This is a one woman show, where the food is made to order. While admirable, it lends to food not being at peak temperature, which I felt was the case for my order of Sopes. While the flavor is great, there's other factors which keep me from giving it 4 or 5 stars; including the carne asada being tough. There's lots of potential to this spot though.

Tried the enchiladas plate and a shrimp taco . The plate…read morewas really small and the flavor in the enchiladas were really lacking . Tasted really bland . The toppings on the enchiladas were good but no cream . Who eats enchiladas without Mexican sour cream . Very disappointed, was expecting much better since it had great reviews . Can't trust reviews on here I guess , I went to some Indian food place that had great reviews and the food was awful . It has to be that place or Indian food is just terrible. Won't be back .

Where can you find taishanese speakers? It would be here. I've been here previously when it used to…read morebe called Auntie kitchen. I ordered a chicken rice noodle soup and steamed pork rice noodle roll. It was a dollar extra with an egg. The flavor, the soy sauce, the bouncy texture, and portion size for the price was delicious. I forgot to take a picture. Service was good as staff are attentive when you call them over, but mostly leave you alone once you get your food. The restaurant was small, yet clean, but I don't recall if there was a restroom. This restaurant is in a busy plaza, but parking was not an issue.

We came back for more. This time we tried the savory riceball soup and it was so good. I have…read moreheard of this dish before and this is the first time trying it... I would definitely come back for more. I am so happy that we found this restaurant and trust me when I say this, you will come back for more.

We were long overdue for a visit. Came here to grab lunch since we were in the area…read more Each dish we ordered was shareable. We enjoyed everything, as usual. The Xiao Long Bao was absolutely delicious. Tip: make sure to eat these right away. It's better when the soup is hot; rather than letting it sit and cool off. My favorite dish is the Dan Dan Noodles. I love their version because its peanut sauce is creamy and makes the dish more tastier. It could use a bit more pork. I still enjoyed this dish though!

Was craving beef noodle soup the other day so I decided to try it from here. Called in my order and…read morepicked it up within about 20 minutes which was nice and easy. I ordered the house special beef noodle soup, which they're known for. The portion size is solid with a lot of noodles, plus bok choy, tender beef, and tendons. The broth is on the lighter side, which some people might like, but for me it felt like it was missing a bit of depth. One thing I didn't like is they don't include pickled vegetables. I feel like that should be standard with beef noodle soup, even just a small portion helps bring everything together. Instead they charge extra for it, which was kind of a letdown. Overall it did satisfy my craving, but it didn't really have me wanting to come back right away.