To truly know a great non American spot where the food is so good that you dream about it you look for these signs - the owners barley speak English - the service is bad or meh - there is a C health grade - in thise cusines case rhey have chili oil or better Lao gon ma. -they are open late Sans the health grade this place hits all these marks. Their dumplings are not just filling but for their price you really cant beat them especially when they are fried. They are frozen but they are freshly made oh word of caution. The dunplings , regardless of id they are labl3d soup dumplings or not nearly all of them have soup in them so make sure you bit a bit off, slurp the soup and then eat. Also make sure you get them fried so you can get the crispy dumpling wings. Im so stoked to come back read more

Definitely a local gem, where... if you know, you know. Food - 5/5 - There's a good variety of options but I know this spot is most notable for their Taiwanese cuisine. There's also pre-made frozen dumplings for sale that you can purchase in the freezer. I do believe they make your order as they go when you dine-in house or order a takeaway. I ordered the 2 things I was craving most: deep fried pork intestine and stinky tofu. Both were a hit! I was quite satisfied with how stinky the tofu was. The deep fried pork intestine could be a tad bit crispier but that might have been due to me packing for it to be to-go. I thoroughly enjoyed myself though and will definitely be back. I want to come back to try the oyster pancake to see if it's like the ones I get at night markets in Taiwan. I also want to see how the pre-made dumplings hold up, as well as other dishes on the menu that have caught my eye. Price - $$ - They prefer cash payment but credit card is an option with a 3% surcharge. I think the pricing of each item reflect the current economy and not what the items are technically worth. I think if we are looking solely on what it is, the pricing is a tad bit over in my opinion. But I do not mind supporting the small business as I understand they are increasing prices due to the economy and to keep afloat. Service - 3/5 - The servers primarily speak mandarin so be aware there may be a language barrier Ambiance - 2.5/5 - It is a tiny family owned business that has been around for years and it definitely reflects in the way it looks. The booths are worn, the lighting is old and the signs are faded with the price changes visibly taped over the old. It's cozy and homey. It's not lavish but it's quaint. Location - 2/5 - There is a private parking lot but it is very small and can get very crowded due to the other businesses in the plaza. The restaurant is tucked in between 2 bustling businesses so it could be easy to miss if you aren't paying attention. Be wary for parking. ____________________ **Note: Location rating does not affect yelp review, this is just for informative purposes of other patrons only. read more

This is a casual spot that is open late. Portions are pretty large. Friendly service. -Beef Noodle Soup: Tasted fine. Large portions. -Pork Belly Rice: This was my favorite thing here. Pork belly has decent flavor. -Pan-fried shrimp/pork dumplings: Tasted decent. read more

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Was looking for a local spot that was still open fairly late and more decent then your fast food joints. The owner lady was very friendly and welcoming. This is definitely a whole in the wall, mama papa spot. Very small and good for a late night meal. Each dish is around 15-20 bucks so if you're eating quit a bit, it can get pricy. We had buck choi, shrimp fried rice, dumplings, orange chicken and chicken chow mein. Everything was pretty good. No complaints. I would come back if I was looking for something that was fairly decent at those hours of the night, and more on the home made side. read more

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A real "hole in the wall" restaurant, I had saved Good Shine Kitchen to try with my mom since I noted it has Taiwanese dishes including fried stinky tofu (fermented tofu) that my hubby won't eat ='(...lol! Came for lunch over the weekend and I think my mom and I both enjoyed our meal. They also sell their own pre-made fresh frozen dumplings as well & make everyone's order as they go...so service was a little bit slow. Mom & I tried: -Stinky Tofu, their sauce is just soy sauce, could use some garlic and chili sauce...but we got some on the side and added it to our own taste. I liked this. Definitely stinks up the space when they're making it, but IYKYK and it's worth the smell, lol. -Pig Ear appetizer, this was good as well. Lots of green onion and cilantro and flavor was perfect. No adjustments needed. -Pork & Leek Dumplings, the filling flavor is already great so you can eat it on its own. We also did make our own dipping sauce though out of personal preference. -Beef Noodle Soup, this was good as well but took the longest to come out so we'd already gotten pretty full off the other dishes. We took out the noodles in a separate bowl so that they wouldn't suck the soup dry... They do prefer cash payment & charge an extra fee for credit cards. Parking lot is small and shared with the laundromat and tofu shop next door. Will be back to try more dishes! read more

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Every time I drove by this place hours past midnight, I would see one of the owners working in the restaurant (most likely prepping food!). Admired by his dedication, I was encouraged to try out this place. We ordered Beef Noodle Soup, Pan-Fried Shrimp w/ Pork Dumplings, and Pork Kong-Bah Rice. The Beef Noodle Soup was standard but good! The soup had a wonderful flavor, and the beef was very tender. The Pan-Fried Shrimp w/ Pork Dumplings were delicious. It had a good skin to filling ratio, and it was fried quite nicely. They were also juicy and had soup inside. The Pork Kong-Bah Rice was good and I enjoyed it. The pork belly was perfectly marinated, and the fatty parts of the pork were delicious. It was also topped with pickled daikon radish which added a nice sweet tartness to the dish. Overall, the food here is pretty tasty and tastes homemade. Everything is also affordably priced. The workers are mainly the owners, who I believe are husband and wife. It is nice visiting and trying these small mom and pop shops. I can see myself returning here someday! read more

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A restaurant I have passed by countless times on my way to the library or the park but never stopped in till now. After practice, a teammate mentioned stinky tofu, and I'm pretty sure I started drooling. Our group of 7 went for the evening around 8pm where there was plenty of seats. That said, parking spots were limited within the plaza with the majority of people heading to the laundromat next door, so I parked on the streets. I shared a plate of stinky tofu with two others, and for myself ordered a plate of pork and napa cabbage 猪肉白菜水饺 pan-fried dumplings. Others in the tables ordered wonton soup, steamed dumplings, and braised pork rice, with the majority also getting pan-fried dumplings with other fillings. Wait was slightly long, though to be fair it was a huge order. The stinky tofu and veggies were pungent and passed the smell test. I long for street food back East. The dumplings were delicious, bursting with piping hot juices from the filling. Many folks on here miss the previous owners of the restaurant, but I'd say the current ones are doing a good job. One of our guys decided to order a bag of frozen dumplings to-go, so during some downtime the chef and waitstaff came out and talked at length in describing the proper cooking method to ensure a cooked interior and a crispy base. As a side note, there's an article written of the restaurant back in 1985 framed and hung on the wall with a writeup of the menu back then. Here's to its continued business in MPK. read more

Good Shine Kitchen - Fried stinky tofu - Chinese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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New family took over since March 2025. Featuring same menu plus a few more, they hand made their own dumplings and XLB. We had the Taiwanese dishes, they were pretty decent. Stinky tofu was slightly stinky, oyster omelet was tasty with many oysters. The beef rolls were delicious. Our favorite was the cold smashed cucumbers, nice and cool on a hot day. Overall service was ok, the lady was friendly and helpful but not super prompt. It was a bit warm, we asked a few times, they finally figured out they were not using the right setting. read more

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This Taiwanese food staple was already being replaced w/ peep who does not know how to cook Taiwanese fast food, such as minced pork rice, stew pork rice. My pork rice came w/ white rice in meat sauce (simply only the soy sauce), sour cabbage (it's served icy cold）and stew egg. The egg was only boiled soaking in soy sauce, no any flavors as it's supposed to be braised in 5-spices. It's nasty! The cook/owner should hv at least learn from the original owner how to make original Taiwanese food flavors... it's the soul skill. Pan fried pork dumpling is also disappointed. This won't last if u keep doing the same thing. read more

Good Shine Kitchen - Pork Rice: bland. Sour cabbage served icy cold! - Chinese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Decent Chinese food came from Orange County for the stinky tofu. Had to eat it in the car on the way back for the crispyness!!

Food was not authentic. Yes, it was cheap and the owners are nice people but overall sketchy (can only pay cash or zelle) and the food was pretty bland. read more

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Appears to be Chinese cooks, not Taiwanese. Pork shrimp cabbage dumplings were the best of the dishes we got - tasted super freshly made, maybe among the freshest I've had. If they weren't so fresh, they'd probably just be ok. A choy was also perfectly cooked and not salty or oily. Beef roll had decent flavor but bread was a little chewy. Oyster pancake was disappointing - egg was overcooked and sauce was slightly acidic and tasted more like ketchup than oyster pancake sauce. Service wasn't super attentive but it was fine, restaurant seemed clean. Overall, ok but stick with Chinese food, not Taiwanese. read more

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Always like visiting grandma's house. Food is so good and wholesome. Love the couple who runs this place read more

Good Shine Kitchen - Oyster omelette, fried intestines, Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Insanely good. As a Taiwanese American, everything was so delicious and authentic. Total hidden gem. Had all the classics that you could hope for, including absolutely phenomenal stinky tofu, perfectly crispy pork intestine, Taiwanese sausage, oysters, pork rice, and chao mi fun. Prices are great, and this spot is a regular visit for us. read more

Good Shine Kitchen - LA times review from 1985 - Chinese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

I lived in Monterey Park for 10 years until 2016 but surprisingly I didn't know about this place. My parents also don't know this place either as we drove by there many times. It's located in the little strip mall next to VP Tofu on Garfield Ave (cross street Newmark Ave). It's a hidden Taiwanese cuisine. (The name sounds like Chinese cuisine though) My mom and I ordered XLB (Xiao Long Bao /steamed pork dumplings) and a stir-fry noodle dish. We were a bit disappointed of the taste and quality. The stir-fry noodle dish was small portion and it only had some tiny shredded meat. The noodles were a bit salty and oily. However, we like the XLB, the skin was thin enough and it was flavorful. The pork meat was juicy inside. I want to support them because they are like mom and pop restaurant and they have been in business for so long. The taste was like home cooked meal, food was cheap but the quality varies depends on what you order. I think that many people like it because it's like comfort food for them. Btw, they accept cash only! read more

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Little hole in the wall with some of the most tasty food you'll ever had. Everything I've tried here is delicious. The shrimp were perfectly breaded, seasoned and crispy. The noodles are full of flavor and packed with meat and veggies. The roasted eggs are great. Not sure what the flavor is, but the sauce they're in is so good. The place is small maybe like 6 tables, but it's comfortable and the food is authentic and gives you home cooked meal feels. The service is great, the woman who works there is always so nice and welcoming. read more

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Our options into the evening were dwindling and we ended up trying this place out. The lady working was such a sweetheart. Super friendly & warm demeanour. Really enjoyed our noodle soup and vermicelli dish. Hit the spot, reminded me of stuff my mom used to make. Simple, flavorful & comforting. I'd recommend. read more

Good Shine Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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The food taste very delicious and service was great. This place reminds me of authentic Taiwanese street food. The business hours are Wed-Sat and cash only. Thank you Good Shine for the delicious meal. read more

Good Shine Kitchen - Satay beef fried noodle yummm - Chinese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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I've known about Good Shine Kitchen for many years, given that it is on my commute to work and I always see it. Unfortunately, it's only open a few days a week, and always in the evenings. I tend to prefer going out to lunch, but one time my wife and I had the opportunity to go out for dinner, so finally we went to Good Shine Kitchen. It's an extremely small hole in the wall restaurant. The server was nice to us, but it is a cash only establishment just so everyone is aware. I saw omelette rice on the menu and I instantly tunnel visioned on that as my dinner. My wife ordered oyster noodles and also a stinky tofu to go. The oyster noodles were slightly spicy but overall good. The omelette rice was solid. It had ketchup, which I expect from omelette rice. The rice was also ketchup rice. However the omelette was well done, and I may have preferred just slightly on the runny side. I think the rice itself could have used just a bit more seasoning. The serving portions are on the smaller side for an SGV restaurant, but that's ok. The food was great overall. read more

Good Shine Kitchen - Oyster noodle - Chinese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Finally had the guts to crossed Stinky Tofu off the weird food bucketlist. It smelled weird but taste was awesome and had a nice texture. The place is hidden away next to a laundromat. It's also open late til 11 pm and has cheap Taiwanese food read more

Good Shine Kitchen - Stinky tofu with beef noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Sad news, the original owners sold Good Shine. From what I gather the new owners said they moved to Shanghai. I first noticed this a few weeks ago when we placed an order but notice it wasn't the same lady that usually took more order. When I tried the burger rice the recipe definitely changed dramatically. I notice it wasn't as juicy as before. I'm hoping the new owners are working out the kinks. read more

The stinky tofu here is good. Love this hole in the wall. Too bad I leave so far away.

The taste is ordinary. The poster outside says it is Taiwanese food, but it is not at all. I feel cheated. And there is no toilet.

The ownership has changed about 6 months ago, so is the real Taiwanese taste! Same menu same dishes but completely different taste. Taiwanese dishes prepare by mainlander are just not the same! Not being discriminatory here, but simply noting the difficulties of making authentic Taiwanese dishes reflecting true Taiwanese cultures have not been perfected here! Good luck to the new owenr! I will not go again unless the Taiwanese flavors are back! read more

Good shine comes through with their tasty food. Was hungry late at night at found this place was open late. It's in a small plaza near a laundromat and looks questionable from the outside at night. There's a very bright light outside to help illuminate the area for safety which is great. Walking in we hoped to sit down, but there was a small line for orders and a few people sitting down. The hostess was behind the counter yelling out- to go order only while pointing at the clock saying they were getting ready to close. The overhead menu is simple and straightforward. There's a paper menu if you want the full list. While waiting for the order, the hostess gave us hot tea while waiting. So good on this cold night. This is a first review from eating in my car from outside the restaurant- too hungry to drive home and eat. So my wife and I just ate in the car lol. We ordered xiao long bao which was pretty good.. hot juicy pork dumplings that had fairly thicker wrap than din tai fung or mama lu's. But definitely good- should've ordered two :) We ordered the pork rice burger... doesn't sound like the usual, but basically minced pork on rice with tasty sauce. So. So.Good. Didn't expect it to be this good. Honestly above average better than what I typically find at my usual Taiwanese go-to restaurants (Joy, pine and crane) in highland park. Definitely a must order next time. Lastly, but actually firstly... the Salt and pepper shrimp. Never had a batter like this from any other restaurant like this. Fully fried, edible shells and all (served headless... I prefer on for full flavor, but it's all good), but the tiny crispy balls give it a different crunch from a dipped batter. Simply delicious. Costco sized... close to colossal size... Crispy crunchy and flavorful. I only wish we had some spicy dipping sauce to go with it. Thank you Good shine for tasty food and great service. read more

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This place is a mom and pop shop, and the lady who serves the tables is very nice. When I was there she asked me what I want to order, and would recommend that she think I should get. She also will make sure that I didn't get too cold by closing the door as the afternoon/evening time got a little cold with the breeze with the door open. The food is like your typical taiwanese food - however the price per item was a bit steep for Taiwanese food. I am not sure if I should be surprised since there is inflation everywhere. The parking lot is shared with other businesses there and may be hard to find parking, but there is also street parking as well that is free. It is a good spot to grab some dine in taiwanese food and also comes with free hot tea or water. Would come back again since its locally in MPK and support small businesses, but probably not often considering its a bit pricy for its portion. read more

The Taiwanese cuisine here is quite authentic, and the dumplings were particularly well-executed. With so many enticing dishes on the menu, it's difficult to try them all in one visit--I look forward to returning to explore more. read more

The waitress speaks Spanish. It was a lovely experience and it was my first time trying this restaurant. I have been coming back since, the food is very delicious and I believe it to be traditional. I may not know what some of the dishes are but I am fortunate enough to have this place locally and get a feel of what the culture enjoys to nourish the body. read more

I hadn't visited this place forever. Drove by one day and decided to get some dinner to go. Felt like the food was not as great as before. Some dishes were pretty bland. But the price was still reasonable. Owners were very friendly and nice. read more

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I went to eat here with my husband to find out that ownership changed and so did the flavors.

Haven't been this sad for a long time you will be missed original Good Shine. I've been going there since I was 7 years old I am 41 now. I go there at least once a month. But since I moved to Riverside, I only could go there once every 2 to 3 months. To the new owner you guys should just change the name to something else. Something dumpling house like the rest of the place over there. Super sad I'm gonna go and drink myself a six pack now. read more

Family owned spot! Has been here since 1985. Cash ONLY! Easy parking in lot. Salt shrimp, seafood rice and potstickers were great! read more

Good Shine Kitchen - Chinese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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*** Cash Only & Public Restroom Not Available *** Good Shine Kitchen is a mom-and-pop restaurant that's supposedly specialized in Taiwanese cuisine with a two-person team (one cashier and one cook). I came here at 6:15 PM for to-go order and I was the only customer at the time. I was able to order and walk out of the restaurant in less than 10 minutes. There was an indoor TV playing local news. *** #80 Oyster pancakes (aka Taiwanese oyster omelette - $10.95): It was one of dishes recommended by Yelp. It had crispy edge and it was definitely great. I would certainly recommend this dish. #41 House Special Dried Noodle ($10.95): I was given spicy or non-spicy options and I opted for mild. The bowl got egg, fish cake, and thick noodle. Overall flavor was alright, but I wouldn't call it outstanding. *** A solid 3.5-star on food with the benefit of the doubt. read more

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I came here last night for the first time in a party of 4 for a late dinner. The service was very friendly and the flavors were legit Taiwanese. My favorite was the Chiayi chicken rice and the satay beef. I thought this Chiayi chicken rice was better than any other local Taiwanese place. The 3 cups chicken was also good. Be aware that this place is cash only. If this place were closer to home, I would come more often. I would come back and try more dishes since the flavors really tasted like being back in Taiwan. Parking is easy, prices are reasonable, place is clean, service is friendly, and food is yum! read more

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**CASH ONLY** Tiny family run business that's sort of hidden in plain sight. I was immediately draw to it after I saw they have a Taiwanese oyster pancake and the minced pork rice. This trip however I opted for: 1- House special dry noodles $10.95. Which were not quite dry as it had some dark broth half way. This was okay in terms of flavor (not intense enough) but the noodles were soft. The pork had that distinctive "porkiness" that I didn't enjoy. The protein wasn't great. Rest of the dish was okay. Came with an egg. 2. Oyster pancake $10.95. This was EXCELLENT. Perfectly crispy on the edges yet chewy transparent dough inside with egg cooked in it and lots of oysters that tasted fresh. The sauce on top was lightly sweet as it should be. Just right. Best dish of the night. Very nice lady helped us and speaks English and mandarin. I would come back again to try the other dishes. Beware those who cannot stand the smell of stinky tofu when it's ordered. It was intense. read more

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Warm little Taiwanese restaurant with a great price and tase, I noticed that they've change the owner added more cuisine on the menu, still taste amazing！ read more

Ok so I keep passing this place and finally got a chance to try it. Their house special dry noodle was whatever to me, but my mom loved the flavor and said it was really good, which I was glad cuz she can be picky sometimes. But OH. EM. GEE. THE dish you MUST MUST try is their pork intestine. The skin was amazingly crunchy, cooked to crispy perfection. Right in the middle they put in ... some green onion or something? I don't care. But my mom says it takes away the smell that she doesn't like. Whatever. It was amazing. I've never had it so perfectly crunchy like that before. TRY TRY TRY it if you like pork intestines!!! Parking: small lot. But I didn't have trouble finding parking at 7pm. Seemed empty but as it got later more and more people came around 8pm or so read more

Have been her for over 8 years and my favorite family owned business. But went in yesterday and the owner changed. Same menu different taste seems like you want to keep the old customers but please do your homework first. It's completely different. If the cook doesn't know how to cook the dishes from before, TAKE THEM OFF THE MENU! It feels real bad when you are expecting something and it's different. read more

A true hidden gem of San Gabriel Valley, a little unassuming hole-in-wall in a strip mall, that serves THE BEST Taiwanese minced pork rice this side of the Pacific Ocean. The house special dry noodle is also a winner. Same taste and flavors as before the pandemic shutdown, welcome back!!! (The name "Good Shine" is an English homophone of the Chinese word for hometown/home country with nostalgic connotations.) read more

Good Shine Kitchen - Minced pork rice + stewed egg - Chinese Near Me - Monterey Park, California

New owner new style but I like it. Good service, good price, and good food especially their handmade noodle and dumplings are must try!