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3.8 (249 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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Lamb , pork belly, bean curd, Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Sauce
Vera L.

I had a very satisfying comfort Chinese food here. I loved that it wasn't too oily or salty, or filled with chili like how other spots make it. Everything was very savory and rice was a must-have. It was a good portion and perfect for leftovers!

Shanghai Chicken
Jason C.

I got the Shanghai chicken to go. The dish was actually really good and they get it out pretty fast. You also get a small discount if you pay in cash. However there was clumps of hair on multiple chicken pieces. I tried to pick it off but there was just too much and it was too sticky. If that's how Shanghai chicken is supposed to be, I apologize but it's not what I am used to.

Jessica W.

人間煙火,各有遺憾,求不得是常態,不圓滿才是生活,人生難免會有遺憾,盡力了就不必懊悔,對於無法改變的結局,面對它,處理它,接受它,放下它就是善待自己最好的方法~ 大飯堂, 今天分享這間無意間在 chino hills 大華plaza 發現的炒菜館,這一家有分麵類跟炒菜類,我第一次去朋友點了牛肉麵,他覺得還好,不是他喜歡的口味,可是他們的紅燒肉我很喜歡, 上個禮拜我又帶了西來寺的師姐們過去品嚐,這次的獅子頭好吃,涼拌小黃瓜也可以,孜然羊肉味道比較重,最最好吃的是他們的蔥爆利魚,每位師姐都讚不絕口,我們也有點擔擔麵,麵還是表現平庸,總結下來就是這一家價格可以接受,師傅現炒的真的算不錯吃,可是我覺得以台灣人的口味可能要跟他說少鹽少油會更合適些, 大陸師傅鹽巴跟油常常都是不用錢的感覺,麵點的方面我覺得沒有炒菜表現得出色,我爸媽過兩天來美國了,我想,這是家當我不想煮飯時,就可以帶他們來試試的鄰家小飯館!

孜然羊肉
Weiyu S.

it's really tasty and price . 非常好吃地道,价格非常亲民。 环境氛围也特别舒适,服务也特别亲和。the best service and environment!

Clockwise: Steamed code, cucumber salad and sweet and sour pork.
Helen D.

We had a craving for steam fish so found this place on Yelp! We enjoyed our simple meal of steam cod, sweet and sour pork and cucumber salad. The service was good. Just be aware that they only accept cash or zelle. Overall it was good and we'll be back when we are in the area.

Steamed cod $26 is a winning dish
Truman W.

Passing through Chino Hills on a road trip and decided to come here for dinner. This is an odd Sichuan and Shanghainese fusion restaurant. I am more of a Shanghainese food aficionado and their Shanghainese offerings are few and disappointing -- stewed pork belly and eggs were way too fatty to the level of unhealthy, beef noodle soup had good broth and noodle but the beef was way too tough and rubbery. However, their steamed cod was a winner - super yummy sauce and tender flakey fish... but then I could easily make this dish at home. Chino Hills' thriving Chinese food scene is still missing an authentic Shanghainese restaurant.

Justin H.

Just as good as always. Home cooking had shut down for a little while and reopened in the same plaza. Thankfully, the food is just as good as before and the decor has been updated. Service was good too.

E1. Beef Stew Noodle Soup
Daniel L.

Great place for some soup and stir fried noodles! This establishment replaced the old JJ Noodle, and quality is the same as before. Perhaps, they kept the old chef from before? My friends and I ordered the beef noodle soup, beef chow mein, spicy seafood chow mein, Taiwan Style chow mein, cucumber salad, and the Hot & Sour soup. For the chow mein, we ordered knife cut style (刀削麵). While, the beef noodles were ordered with regular noodles. Almost everything was delicious. The only thing that could be improved on is their Hot & Sour soup, which was far too sour to our liking. But, besides that service was amazing and the noodle dishes is satisfying! Will definitely return for the noodles again. Recommend.

a chinese menu on a table
Sean Z.

Located in the very corner of the plaza, which could easily be missed. The place was clean and organized without the clutter in sight. The menu offers a large selection of Chinese homecooking food from different regions. I ordered a kidney dish. It was served within a timely manner. The kidney was cleaned properly and didn't yield any strange scent; it was very tasty and not super greasy either. The dishi s going to taste more like homecooking like its name, so don't expect exquisite flavors. The service was prompt and friendly for a Chinese restaurant. Overall, it gets a 4.2 out of 4.0.

C37. Cumin Lamb
Judith P.

THEY MOVED! I was so distraught and thought they closed when we saw Marugame Udon move into their old spot. They're now across the parking lot, next to Peyton Dr. instead. The interior is brand new and very clean, and the food is, as always, so incredibly yummy! They serve the most authentic Chinese food in the area. Food is piping hot when it comes out, and server is very kind! Absolutely delicious. Will keep coming back!

New location across the strip mall
Champaca

They MOVED.... Across the strip mall to replace Noodle House!!! I'm so happy they didn't close permanently, I was so distraught for a few days when I thought they closed Their dishes aren't always perfect but it's where I get some of my fav shanghainese dishes and no where else nearby serves as good of a 五更畅旺。 THANK GOODNESS.

Shrimp with chili
Ann M.

I picked up food here on the way home and was pleasantly surprised. The food was quality and the flavors were legit good. Positives were being able to choose level of spiciness which is great. Mild for me still had a good kick. The shrimp was perfectly cooked. Not dry or tough. The fried pork chops were crispy, not overcooked, not dry inside with a flavorful batter. The green beans still had some crunch to it and the sauce coated the beans well. All that with the mixed fried rice topped off to a great meal. Portions are perfect size and you get a good amount of food. They def have the wok hay that is characteristic of good Chinese food. Will def go back again to try other dishes.

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First time back since they moved to this location. Food was good price was good portions was good! I am definitely coming back more often!

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We have been there a few times in the past month. The restaurant is small and clean. Good food and price.

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Good quality food! Fresh and super tasty! Great customer service. I love their small dishes and snacks too!

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We particularly like to order take out from this place as the food quality is good and portion is decent.

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Food here so far has been good. Service is good too. I definitely would recommend this place if you in CH.

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The food here is legit if you're looking for Sichuan or Hunan spicy food. Would recommend the cumin lamb or pork intestine hot pot!

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& Dim Sum - Crab roe on the side

& Dim Sum

3.8(403 reviews)
2.3 mi
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This place is super clean and looks like it was newly remodeled. My favorites and the xlb dumplings…read moreand popcorn chicken. The XLB have thin skin and have plenty of soup. Popcorn chicken is crispy and juicy. Would highly recommend this place.

First off this place is in a weird plaza with absolutely no other Asian food around. You would…read moredefinitely not be faulted for thinking it is some sort of Americanized Chinese food. Yet the menu is a small but authentic set of items, mostly Shanghai style. The good: the food was mostly excellent. The 生煎包 (panfried pork buns) was one of the best I've had in the U.S. , 荠菜肉丝炒年糕 (rice cake with shepherds purse and shredded pork) was a really nice texture and flavor, and braised eel 鳝鱼 what is a rarely found dish in the US and quite tasty. The bad: prices were high but this would be ok if it weren't for... The ugly: the service is literally the worst I've ever experienced at a restaurant. When we first sat down, we were one of only three tables so service was swift and reasonable, but pretty quickly the restaurant filled up and we stopped getting our food. In fact, we never got two out of the three items we originally ordered. It also took multiple tries to get more pan fried pork buns, and when they eventually came 45 mins later, they were soggy and not nearly as good as the first batch. We also never got water refills and the three guests who came later just never got water. Finally, I pointed out a hair in one of the dishes, and they never even offered any compensation. The waiters kept forgetting in general. If I'm craving this stuff, I might come during a less busy time. Sadly, the bar for that might be a little high due to this poor experience.

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& Dim Sum - Dry noodles with Green onions and shrimp

Dry noodles with Green onions and shrimp

& Dim Sum - Shanghai style chicken

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Shanghai style chicken

S&w China Taste - Everything I ordered

S&w China Taste

4.3(134 reviews)
9.5 mi
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A small family owned restaurant but very clean, service is very good, any dishes you ordered are…read morevery tasty. I strongly recommend.

we've been coming here for many years. it's been a while since we last visited. 4 of us came late…read moreon Friday evening around 8pm. there's only 1 table was still eating. we ordered the typically Shanghainese dishes, green onion braised tilapia, Shanghainese rice cake, Shanghainese spare ribs and Shanghainese ham soup. servers, one of them is the owner wife, were very friendly. and the food came quickly. the fish came first and was very dark color, and the sauce can be a little thinner. but it tasted good. spareribs was also dark, my MIL said, what's this black dish? flavor is good as well. I think they put too much dark soy sauce for coloring. the soup came last in a big clay bowl. tasty but the veggie is a little too soft/overcooked, and not enough bamboo shoots. when we asked for check, the server asked if we'd like to have some chinese dumpling desserts, compliments of the house. of course!!! it was another big bowl of sweet soup with egg flowers and lots of small sesame stuffed tang guan (dumpling). perfect ending!! this place is a staple in the n neighborhood for a long time. the food was always on par and price is reasonable. however, this time I felt the the presentation and flavors were not the same as before. we will still come back when we feel like a quick Shanghainese food.

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S&w China Taste - Inside

Inside

S&w China Taste - Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken

S&w China Taste - Boneless Fish With Sweet & Sour Sauce

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Boneless Fish With Sweet & Sour Sauce

Tasty Noodle House - 105. Salt and Pepper Pork Chop

Tasty Noodle House

3.3(803 reviews)
21.9 mi
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Addicted and in love! This is the kind of restaurant that is giving me my childhood memories of…read morehaving dinner with my grandparents in Monterey Park / Arcadia. I feel like this Irvine based Chinese restaurant is so much like the LA "Chinatown" restaurants that are legitimate! In a span of two weeks, I have been here 3 times! I had two dinners and one lunch. Each dinner ordered their most popular "Sheng Jian Bao" a.k.a. Shanghai Grilled Pork Buns. They are beautifully prepared with sesame seeds sprinkled at the top and grilled into the base. The inside pork filling has the delicious juices, so make sure you eat this carefully and don't lose all the meat juices. Another delicious old school Chinese dish I had was the Crispy Fish Fillet with Seaweed. The fried dough has seaweed in it, so the flavor is so good. Dip this with some black vinegar... *chef's kiss* So gooood, too! The third memory lane Chinese dishes I had so far that was delightful was the Shanghai Rice Cakes. This tasted exactly how a lot of Montrey Park, Arcadia, and San Gabriel restaurants make them. The only thing about rice cakes is that reheating them is not as good, so try to eat this and not have a doggy bag. So today for lunch I ordered the Shanghai Kao Fu... and O... M... G... sooooo goooood! This is totally my favorite cold appetizer. It has the soybean product, woodear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, peanuts, and this veggie that I have no idea what it is called. So on point to authentic Shanghai Chinese food! The overall guest service is very Chinese-Irvine. They are stoic, but get the job done. You tell them how delicious the food is and they nod in acceptance (reminds me of my dad lol). Parking is super easy. It is in an Irvine Company shopping Plaza. Plenty of spaces. Totally safe area. The only thing that ducks is that in the afternoon, the sun beats down on the restaurant. It gets warm in there and the window seats are hot during the summer. In the end, I am 100% okay with their service and simple ambiance. The food is where it makes the experience worth it. I cannot wait to go back and try more dishes that remind me of my childhood.

Love this place, we've been eating here for many years since Sam Woo closed down. Every month, we…read morebought party trays for our Pickleball Group, we loved their Chow Mein. However last Thurs, a rude waitress (who used to work at Sam Woo) asked my husband to pay while he was in the middle of eating. How RUDE was that??? Then she didn't know how to use his Amex card, my husband had to tell her to come back after he finished eating. Another waitress was able to complete the transaction successfully with no issue. We're dealing with a waitress not only rude, but incompetent in her job. What a shame! Now we've to find another restaurant to buy our meals & party trays !!!

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Tasty Noodle House - Inside

Inside

Tasty Noodle House - House Sweet and Sour Pork

House Sweet and Sour Pork

Tasty Noodle House - 58. Beef Noodle Soup

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58. Beef Noodle Soup

Shanghailander Palace - Red Braised pork

Shanghailander Palace

3.6(295 reviews)
19.6 mi
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This is my 2nd time here. The first was likely not memorable since I didn't write a review or have…read morezero recollections, but glad I came back for lunch recently. In order to compete for lunch crowds, they have a lunch specials menu. Everything is about $13. but very good quality compared and flavor. We tried some items: Taiwanese style 3 cup rice; heavy flavored and savory. Not bad. Kung pao shrimp: Very good flavor with big pieces of shrimp. Delicious Meatball with crab meat vermicelli soup; Light, soothing and comforting. Shredded pork with bean curd. Many places make this dish, but Shanghailander makes a better one. The whole steamed fish was nicely seasoned, light and nice texture of the fish. We also tried the fried pumpkin pancakes. Hot, crispy and perfect sweetness. The service was mixed, but not in a bad way. The server was definitely warmer to another 'regular' customer, always joking with her but more serious and subdued with us. The manager was very friendly. Overall, no complaints. We will be back to try other menu items and also a couple of dishes we loved during this recent visit. * They have their own lot so parking should be easy. There are a lot of private rooms in here of various sizes. It appears this is a popular spot for private parties or gatherings.

Can't underestimate the absolute beast of a feast you can have out in Shanghailander Palace. There…read morecan be a wait here at times so be prepared for that on weekends. Now, food. Everything is good and absolutely savory so be ready for umami left and right. Personally for me, I'm a sucker for anything braised or fried so surprise surprise, we got a healthy dose of braised pork and fried seaweed fish! Both were absolutely salivating so if you're stuck between one or the other, just get both. Pan fried buns are also another guilty pleasure of mine, so be liberal with how much you order, you won't regret it. Stuff yourself silly with the buns, just try not to splash any soup onto yourself. Beyond those 3 dishes, we ordered some noodles and vegetables but meh, protein dishes are where it's at. So all in all, this is a palace fit for a king/queen like you, eat up, be merry, maybe come back for round 2!

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Shanghailander Palace - Shanghai, by the entrance

Shanghai, by the entrance

Shanghailander Palace - Cold chicken

Cold chicken

Shanghailander Palace - Storefront

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Home Cooking - szechuan - Updated October 2026

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