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My BF was craving Chinese food tonight and saw this place on TikTok. We lived close by so decided to get this place a try. These are the items we ordered: Shrimp Chow Fun With Egg Minced Beef And Raw Egg Rice Soy Sauce Chicken (Half） Fish Fillet With Salt And Pepper I have to say... Everything was actually pretty good. At first I thought at first I thought they forgot the raw egg for them mince beef, but it was buried within inside the rice. It makes a big difference with egg. The soy sauce chicken was very standard, but they did include a lot of it juices. The salt and pepper fish was good, but I think it needs to be air fried since we did get it to go. And the big surprise was the Shrimp chow, fun with egg. It was quite good. The service was a typical Chinese place, but the food did come out pretty fast. I think we will be back to try different dishes.
I ordered a small party tray of Soy Sauce Chow Mein and WOW--it was perfectly seasoned, flavorful, and not greasy at all. I also tried the Roasted Duck and it was AMAZING--super juicy, tender, and full of flavor with crispy skin. The portions are generous, the ingredients taste fresh, and everything comes out hot and fast. Definitely my new go-to spot whenever I'm craving authentic Chinese food. Highly recommend!
So there are a few Ho Kee Cafes in the area so this review is specifically for the Arcadia one. This is near Baldwin Ave and Las Tunas/Live Oak. The interior of this place is pretty nice. It's on the more upscale side compared to the Del Mar one. Both of them have the interesting open kitchen design with a glass window and it looks like the side of a building with the roof in the inside. This one is bigger than the Del Mar one. So how does the food compare? So I ordered a half roast duck and BBQ pork rice and extra veggies. I'm glad they use Choy sum instead of other places that use broccoli, bok choy, or cabbage. This is a more expensive veggie. The BBQ Pork is decent. It's very lean and thinly sliced. However the flavoring is a bit off, it's a bit on the saltier side. I asked for the sauce on the side and the BBQ pork sauce is really salty and doesn't have much of a sweet taste. The roast duck is a bit on the meatier side, meaning that there is noticeable amount of meat on the duck compared to other places however compared to the Del Mar one, it's really really salty. The Del Mar one is on the opposite spectrum and is bland. There was also a lot of oil in the container. The duck/plum sauce was good but I would ask for 2. It's a really small container. Parking for this place isn't too challenging but it can be. There's not a lot of spots but it's shared with a plaza on the east side. So compared to the Del Mar one or this one, I would prefer the Del mar one because of how salty the duck is. Pricing for this place is a bit on a higher side compared to other Chinese BBQ places but they are more of a sit down restaurant and not like a To-Go only place. One thing I don't like is the credit card minimum, it's 25 dollars. So if you just order like one item, you're not going to hit the 25 minimum to use a CC. That's a pretty high minimum. Overall, decent food, really high credit card minimum of 25 dollars.
Came in on a Tuesday for dinner and the place was empty. Having been to Ho Kee in San Gabriel, we knew what to expect at this Arcadia location. Here's what we ordered: Chicken Wings with Salt & Pepper - SO crispy with delicious fried seasoning. Perfectly cooked, super juicy, and packed with flavor. Totally worth it. (5/5) Shrimp Chow Fun with Egg - A classic done right. Loved the gravy, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. Solid dish. (4.5/5) Tomato Beef over Rice - Simple but tasty. Note that this was $2 more than advertised on the menu, so be aware. (4/5) Overall, the portions were generous and prices reasonable. A few items weren't exactly the menu price, which was a bit annoying, but the food was tasty and hit our cravings perfectly. The restaurant itself looks great, and I'd definitely come back.
Delicious Hong Kong food at reasonable prices. The family style tofu is a standout as well as the milk tea. I'd recommend coming here for a dinner or late brunch on the weekend. Comfortable eating area to enjoy your meal, with solid service.
We came here late at night after a workout 8:30 but we were worried since they close at 9. The employees did not mind at all and were very welcoming. No need to worry about coming near closing. We ordered the classic dishes and each were pretty good. I liked the crispy tofu the most. The ambiance makes you feel like you're in an authentic chinese restaurant with cool Oriental roofs protruding out the walls. For the drinkers, they serve alcohol. For the soft drinkers, they have iced lemon black tea with reduced sugar option. Pretty cool for the calorie conscious.
Food came out hot and delicious. And the staff took the time to go over any questions we had about the menu. Place is clean and comfortable. A bit chilly but it's better than it being stuffy and hot. This is my second time coming here and like the first time it was a great experience.
This is your typical Hong Kong cafe styled food. We came during lunch time for their lunch special between 11am and 3:30pm, which comes with steamed white rice and the daily special soup for $12.99. We were seated right away and the servers there were nice and courteous. My wife ordered the roasted duck over rice and I ordered the sole fish filet with soy bean and pepper. The roasted duck seemed to be the go to dish as people around us ordered it. My wife thought this dish was just OK. It also came with vegetables, so that was nice. The fish filet was flavorful and I enjoyed it. The sauce went well with rice and the fish filet was tasty. We would return to try the other items on their lunch special. It seems pretty standard with other Hong Kong style cuisines. If you're looking for something quick and easy, stop by and try this place out!
My sister and went to Ho Kee Arcadia to try $12.99 lunch specials on a Saturday afternoon in late November. By 11:24am, most of the tables were filled of people eating. The staff are nice in canto, mando, and some English. We ordered beef chow fun, 1/2 order of bbq pork, 1/2 order of roast duck, black beans fish, sweet and sour pork, and French style beef. The server gave us free soup to drink. One dish came one at a time. My favorite was French style beef which was tender, roast duck has meaty pieces, bbq pork was lean not fatty, I wished sweet and sour pork was more fried and crispy. The ambiance was nice with tv in the background. Service was good on refill water and container for leftover food. Plenty of parking in the back.
COVID-19: Social distancing is not enforced at this establishment. Some of the staff wears a mask. All customers are not expected to wear a mask. It's optional now. The staff also wears gloves when handling food. There are some hand sanitizers available for customers to use. This place is available for take outs and has some indoor & outdoor seating available with no limited capacity. They are not sanitizing in between customers. COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This establishment currently does not require proof of vaccination. While I was grabbing my food from this establishment several days ago, I asked if they had any special offers and they weren't offering any at the moment. They currently don't have happy hour. They also do not allow pets in their establishment UNLESS it's a service animal. Parking: The parking lot for this establishment is small. They share the lot with several other establishments in this plaza. Parking spots sizes are decent. Food: I ordered from the lunch special menu, which came with a complimentary ginger daikon soup. The soup was pretty palatable, but nothing to rave about. Sometimes, simplicity is the best. The daikon was cooked till it was nice and soft. Anyways, I ordered the string beans with minced pork meat. The string beans needed to be cooked a minute or two longer. They were a bit tough to bite on. The minced pork meat with the dish made this dish more flavorful and tasty. Next, I ordered the braised beef stew with daikon. Omg. The braised beef stew with daikon was so fricken delicious and mouthwatering. I would highly recommend ordering this folks. The beef stew was so incredibly rich, tender, and juicy. The daikon was soft and flavorful thanks to being cooked with the beef stew. They charge $2 extra per bowl of rice if you order off the lunch special menu. I was not aware that they charged for bowls of rice, so I was surprised. That needs to be disclosed somewhere. For the undisclosed charge of the bowl of rice and kinda tough string beans, I decided to remove one star. Staff: The staff here are very fast, attentive, and friendly. They accept both cash and credit cards. There is no credit card minimum.
Lunch special for 12.99 7 days a week is something you should not miss. Large portions, tasty, and plenty of seating makes this a sleeper deal for decent Cantonese style food. Today we enjoyed beef upon and Peking pork chops. I was pleasantly surprised that the pork chop wasn't full of fat and also was tender.
Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 This is one of my favorite spots for roasted duck. Their duck has noticeably less fat between the skin and meat compared to other well-known chain restaurants, which makes it a standout. This time, I decided to dine in for lunch for the first time. I arrived on a Saturday afternoon and was seated quickly, surprisingly, it wasn't too busy. I was pleasantly surprised to see that they offer a lunch menu on weekends, which is rare compared to the places near my house. Initially, I considered ordering from the regular menu for larger portions, but the server let me know that the lunch portions are the same, so I went with the lunch menu. I ordered the half roasted duck, sweet and sour pork ribs, stir-fried string beans, and salty fish fried rice. Everything was on point, though the sweet and sour pork ribs didn't quite meet my expectations, I was hoping for more vegetables, as I've had in similar dishes elsewhere. Maybe it goes by a different name here. Overall, it was a great experience with solid food at a good price. I'll definitely be back again for lunch.
We came back again this week and ordered the set menu today. Everything was so fresh and absolutely delicious. You can really taste the quality and care in every dish. The Chinese food here is excellent -- very well prepared and full of flavor. We truly enjoyed the meal and will definitely be back again. Thank you!
5 months ago
A fav place of mine for family meal! The roast duck and cha siu are the best in town. After having theirs, other places just can't compare to their quality and taste. Tried a majority of the menu items and so far, everything was yum and tasty! Ambiance is your typical Asian setting service...but still quick and efficient. This location also has private rooms if you are looking for a room for a small event. Room for three tables max. read more
2 days ago
The food at Ho Kee was delicious overall. The roast duck was fresh and tasty, the lobster was fresh, and the beef cubes were tender. The other dishes were very good too, although the steamed fish was slightly overcooked. The service was good, but the restaurant was too noisy. Overall, we enjoyed the meal. read more
Came here for family dinner. Their seafood was quite divine. I enjoyed their fat juicy shrimp, it was so sweet and plump! Their King Crab was also delicious; however, I think they were too heavy on the garlic so it hinders the natural flavor of fresh crab meat. Service was kind of overbearing but it was nice they made their rounds to change our plates out from all the shells. I also liked their tea. Can taste the quality of the tea leaves. read more
My BF was craving Chinese food tonight and saw this place on TikTok. We lived close by so decided to get this place a try. These are the items we ordered: Shrimp Chow Fun With Egg Minced Beef And Raw Egg Rice Soy Sauce Chicken (Half） Fish Fillet With Salt And Pepper I have to say... Everything was actually pretty good. At first I thought at first I thought they forgot the raw egg for them mince beef, but it was buried within inside the rice. It makes a big difference with egg. The soy sauce chicken was very standard, but they did include a lot of it juices. The salt and pepper fish was good, but I think it needs to be air fried since we did get it to go. And the big surprise was the Shrimp chow, fun with egg. It was quite good. The service was a typical Chinese place, but the food did come out pretty fast. I think we will be back to try different dishes. read more
I ordered a small party tray of Soy Sauce Chow Mein and WOW--it was perfectly seasoned, flavorful, and not greasy at all. I also tried the Roasted Duck and it was AMAZING--super juicy, tender, and full of flavor with crispy skin. The portions are generous, the ingredients taste fresh, and everything comes out hot and fast. Definitely my new go-to spot whenever I'm craving authentic Chinese food. Highly recommend! read more
11 months ago
So there are a few Ho Kee Cafes in the area so this review is specifically for the Arcadia one. This is near Baldwin Ave and Las Tunas/Live Oak. The interior of this place is pretty nice. It's on the more upscale side compared to the Del Mar one. Both of them have the interesting open kitchen design with a glass window and it looks like the side of a building with the roof in the inside. This one is bigger than the Del Mar one. So how does the food compare? So I ordered a half roast duck and BBQ pork rice and extra veggies. I'm glad they use Choy sum instead of other places that use broccoli, bok choy, or cabbage. This is a more expensive veggie. The BBQ Pork is decent. It's very lean and thinly sliced. However the flavoring is a bit off, it's a bit on the saltier side. I asked for the sauce on the side and the BBQ pork sauce is really salty and doesn't have much of a sweet taste. The roast duck is a bit on the meatier side, meaning that there is noticeable amount of meat on the duck compared to other places however compared to the Del Mar one, it's really really salty. The Del Mar one is on the opposite spectrum and is bland. There was also a lot of oil in the container. The duck/plum sauce was good but I would ask for 2. It's a really small container. Parking for this place isn't too challenging but it can be. There's not a lot of spots but it's shared with a plaza on the east side. So compared to the Del Mar one or this one, I would prefer the Del mar one because of how salty the duck is. Pricing for this place is a bit on a higher side compared to other Chinese BBQ places but they are more of a sit down restaurant and not like a To-Go only place. One thing I don't like is the credit card minimum, it's 25 dollars. So if you just order like one item, you're not going to hit the 25 minimum to use a CC. That's a pretty high minimum. Overall, decent food, really high credit card minimum of 25 dollars. read more
Came in on a Tuesday for dinner and the place was empty. Having been to Ho Kee in San Gabriel, we knew what to expect at this Arcadia location. Here's what we ordered: Chicken Wings with Salt & Pepper - SO crispy with delicious fried seasoning. Perfectly cooked, super juicy, and packed with flavor. Totally worth it. (5/5) Shrimp Chow Fun with Egg - A classic done right. Loved the gravy, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. Solid dish. (4.5/5) Tomato Beef over Rice - Simple but tasty. Note that this was $2 more than advertised on the menu, so be aware. (4/5) Overall, the portions were generous and prices reasonable. A few items weren't exactly the menu price, which was a bit annoying, but the food was tasty and hit our cravings perfectly. The restaurant itself looks great, and I'd definitely come back. read more
10 months ago
Delicious Hong Kong food at reasonable prices. The family style tofu is a standout as well as the milk tea. I'd recommend coming here for a dinner or late brunch on the weekend. Comfortable eating area to enjoy your meal, with solid service. read more
11 months ago
We came here late at night after a workout 8:30 but we were worried since they close at 9. The employees did not mind at all and were very welcoming. No need to worry about coming near closing. We ordered the classic dishes and each were pretty good. I liked the crispy tofu the most. The ambiance makes you feel like you're in an authentic chinese restaurant with cool Oriental roofs protruding out the walls. For the drinkers, they serve alcohol. For the soft drinkers, they have iced lemon black tea with reduced sugar option. Pretty cool for the calorie conscious. read more
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Food came out hot and delicious. And the staff took the time to go over any questions we had about the menu. Place is clean and comfortable. A bit chilly but it's better than it being stuffy and hot. This is my second time coming here and like the first time it was a great experience. read more
This is your typical Hong Kong cafe styled food. We came during lunch time for their lunch special between 11am and 3:30pm, which comes with steamed white rice and the daily special soup for $12.99. We were seated right away and the servers there were nice and courteous. My wife ordered the roasted duck over rice and I ordered the sole fish filet with soy bean and pepper. The roasted duck seemed to be the go to dish as people around us ordered it. My wife thought this dish was just OK. It also came with vegetables, so that was nice. The fish filet was flavorful and I enjoyed it. The sauce went well with rice and the fish filet was tasty. We would return to try the other items on their lunch special. It seems pretty standard with other Hong Kong style cuisines. If you're looking for something quick and easy, stop by and try this place out! read more
10 months ago
My sister and went to Ho Kee Arcadia to try $12.99 lunch specials on a Saturday afternoon in late November. By 11:24am, most of the tables were filled of people eating. The staff are nice in canto, mando, and some English. We ordered beef chow fun, 1/2 order of bbq pork, 1/2 order of roast duck, black beans fish, sweet and sour pork, and French style beef. The server gave us free soup to drink. One dish came one at a time. My favorite was French style beef which was tender, roast duck has meaty pieces, bbq pork was lean not fatty, I wished sweet and sour pork was more fried and crispy. The ambiance was nice with tv in the background. Service was good on refill water and container for leftover food. Plenty of parking in the back. read more
COVID-19: Social distancing is not enforced at this establishment. Some of the staff wears a mask. All customers are not expected to wear a mask. It's optional now. The staff also wears gloves when handling food. There are some hand sanitizers available for customers to use. This place is available for take outs and has some indoor & outdoor seating available with no limited capacity. They are not sanitizing in between customers. COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This establishment currently does not require proof of vaccination. While I was grabbing my food from this establishment several days ago, I asked if they had any special offers and they weren't offering any at the moment. They currently don't have happy hour. They also do not allow pets in their establishment UNLESS it's a service animal. Parking: The parking lot for this establishment is small. They share the lot with several other establishments in this plaza. Parking spots sizes are decent. Food: I ordered from the lunch special menu, which came with a complimentary ginger daikon soup. The soup was pretty palatable, but nothing to rave about. Sometimes, simplicity is the best. The daikon was cooked till it was nice and soft. Anyways, I ordered the string beans with minced pork meat. The string beans needed to be cooked a minute or two longer. They were a bit tough to bite on. The minced pork meat with the dish made this dish more flavorful and tasty. Next, I ordered the braised beef stew with daikon. Omg. The braised beef stew with daikon was so fricken delicious and mouthwatering. I would highly recommend ordering this folks. The beef stew was so incredibly rich, tender, and juicy. The daikon was soft and flavorful thanks to being cooked with the beef stew. They charge $2 extra per bowl of rice if you order off the lunch special menu. I was not aware that they charged for bowls of rice, so I was surprised. That needs to be disclosed somewhere. For the undisclosed charge of the bowl of rice and kinda tough string beans, I decided to remove one star. Staff: The staff here are very fast, attentive, and friendly. They accept both cash and credit cards. There is no credit card minimum. read more
Lunch special for 12.99 7 days a week is something you should not miss. Large portions, tasty, and plenty of seating makes this a sleeper deal for decent Cantonese style food. Today we enjoyed beef upon and Peking pork chops. I was pleasantly surprised that the pork chop wasn't full of fat and also was tender. read more
1 year ago
Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 This is one of my favorite spots for roasted duck. Their duck has noticeably less fat between the skin and meat compared to other well-known chain restaurants, which makes it a standout. This time, I decided to dine in for lunch for the first time. I arrived on a Saturday afternoon and was seated quickly, surprisingly, it wasn't too busy. I was pleasantly surprised to see that they offer a lunch menu on weekends, which is rare compared to the places near my house. Initially, I considered ordering from the regular menu for larger portions, but the server let me know that the lunch portions are the same, so I went with the lunch menu. I ordered the half roasted duck, sweet and sour pork ribs, stir-fried string beans, and salty fish fried rice. Everything was on point, though the sweet and sour pork ribs didn't quite meet my expectations, I was hoping for more vegetables, as I've had in similar dishes elsewhere. Maybe it goes by a different name here. Overall, it was a great experience with solid food at a good price. I'll definitely be back again for lunch. read more
8 months ago
We came back again this week and ordered the set menu today. Everything was so fresh and absolutely delicious. You can really taste the quality and care in every dish. The Chinese food here is excellent -- very well prepared and full of flavor. We truly enjoyed the meal and will definitely be back again. Thank you! read more
10 months ago
Attentive service and delish dishes.... Roast duck is one of the best here. Other dishes are very delicious too....recommendation: Imperial Concubine Chicken. Filet Mignon French style Waalnut shrimp Tofu family style Crab meat w/ seasonal vegatable don't forget to try their Osmanthus egg white soup w/ mini seasame riceball. read more
Every time I come here, it's always very crowded with long wait. This time I learned and made an reservation for pick up. Their roasted duck is the most popular item on the menu and it's definitely worth the wait. Super tender, moist and flavorful, probably one of the best roasted in SGV. I have not had a chance to dine-in at this restaurant but the inner décor is very elegant and traditional Chinese restaurant. Cant wait to actually enjoy a full meal in this amazing HK style restaurant. read more
5 months ago
Great food and wonderful service! I would like to take my family here for weekend. I also love ducks, house special soup and the dishes we ordered. read more
I hate to start off a new year with a lukewarm review, but it is what it is. No line on January 1, that's a plus. (My 1st choice, Red 99 Bistro, had a 1.5-hour wait) The bad part was the food - roast duck was bony with very little meat (their San Gabriel location has meatier duck), Yang Chow fried rice was unusually bland and under-seasoned. Only the salt and pepper fish filet was good -- excellent, really. I also like their hot tea served in metal beer kegs, very cool! read more
25 days ago
The beef, pork, and vege they used in the soup were old, they weren't freshly made, especially the beef and the pork, they been marinated for a long time and tasted bad! The rice wasn't fully cooked, they were very hard. The staffs were very slow, we asked for check multi times but nobody came, yet the restaurant wasn't busy, only half full. We won't go back again. read more
Food is good and quality is consistent. The bbq duck has always been our favorite. The fish though was kind of meh for our taste but still pretty good. We did not like their plum ribs.... Tasted a bit gamey and funky. House tofu was the most yummy dish for the day, def give it a try if youve never had it. Service is attentive, the servers can get a bit chatty but that's the Asian way to show that you're welcomed. Ambiance is relaxed but the restaurant can get a bit loud as it's an open space. read more
7 months ago
The pork rib taste like it was dipped in the toilet. The worst part is when the bill came and our fish came out to $120 USD. This is not normal right? I feel we got jipped read more
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1 year ago
Crispy pork chewy like rubber. Roast Duck is super dry. Food tastes very old. Never go back to this restaurant. read more
4 months ago
This is 100th anniversary of Kam Yen Jan celebration and their legacy of crafting authentic Lap Cheong (lạp xưởng - Chinese sausages) and preserved meats. The event brings a perfect product tasting experience to me and the other foodies. Had Lap Cheong since I was a kid. Love their products! Menu of the event: 1. Ho Kee deluxe platter 2. Chinese broccoli with cured meat 3. Deluxe prawn 4. Crab meat & fish maw soup 5. Sizzling chicken casserole with Chinese sausage 6. Sauteed beef with snap peas 7. Minced duck meat served with lettuce wraps 8. Baked lobster with ginger and scallion 9. Claypot rice with assorted sausages read more
2 years ago
Found this influenced on Instagram touting history and traditions which was mainly why we decided to try when we were in the SGV. Firstly, we came in on a Sunday early evening it was pretty empty there was 2 other tables occupied. Took us about 2 minutes or so before we were greeted and seated. The restaurant is clean and up to date. We ordered shrimp chow fun, combination crispy chow mein, Mongolian beef, and salt pepper fish filet. All the food was on point. This is by far the best salt and pepper fish I ever ate. Now, why the 3 star review? All the employees were slightly rude. Which is expected at a Chinese food restaurant. However. If you're out here tik toking or on on IG speaking on the history of you're family. I think your modern enough to catch up on service etiquette. There was a hair in our salt and pepper fish. And when we informed them immediately they server seemed to be perturbed. Not sure if they actually remade the dish... but I suppose we won't ever know. Still was the best fish I've ever had Food 5/5 Service 1/5 Ambience 3.5/5 Cleanliness 4/5 read more
7 months ago
1 year ago
I absolutely loved the food, my two favorite dishes; Mapo Tofu and 葱油饼(green onion pancake) were both cooked exactly like in China, and the atmosphere is quaint and cute with nice service. read more
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