Really nice staff. Alicia was friendly and helpful…read more I ordered a popcorn chicken with rice as well as wintemelon tea. The rice plate comes with a egg and picked veggies. Portion of huge. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Alicia makes the wintemelon tea fresh. You can taste the difference. I will be going back.

Absolutely TERRIBLE experience. Do not waste your time or money here…read more The moment we walked into Fu's Restaurant, it felt like stepping into a sauna. It was 79 degrees inside, muggy, humid, and completely uncomfortable. We almost turned around and left immediately. The place was practically empty, which honestly should have been our first red flag. We decided to give them a chance anyway. Big mistake. My colleague and I were offered water or hot tea. We both ordered hot tea. The menu clearly says in English that hot tea is $2.99. Nowhere does it clearly explain in English that you will be charged differently depending on how many people drink it. When the bill came, we were charged $5 each. Apparently, there is some clarification written in Chinese, but how are customers who do not read Chinese supposed to know that? That is completely misleading. The tea portions were not larger, not special, nothing different. Just basic tea. The pricing felt deceptive. We also ordered popcorn chicken and chili wonton soup. Both came out in tiny portions that looked like appetizers, yet the menu does not clearly label them as such. For what we received, paying over $30 total felt ridiculous. The food itself was mediocre at best. Nothing memorable and definitely not worth the price. Because of the uncomfortable temperature, confusing pricing, small portions, and average food, we chose not to leave a tip. As we were walking out, the waiter chased us outside and pressured us about the zero tip. That is completely inappropriate. Tipping is not mandatory. It is earned. Confronting customers outside over a tip is unprofessional and embarrassing. Between the heat, the questionable menu pricing, the small portions, and being confronted outside, this was one of the worst dining experiences I have had in a long time. We will never be back. There are plenty of better places within the same plaza than to dine here. I don't expect this place to last long anyway.

Omg this place is soooo good and reminds me of an ole joint in NY called Green Leaf 1994 Pork Chop…read moreover rice. I found this place by accident and went in, man it's as legit as it gets. The pork chop with the savory cabbage and boiled eggs just yummmmmmmmmm to the core of my neck son. So, good I already want go back and eat it today. Yes, it's authentic, good portion and super worth it if you in search of old skool taiwanese pork chop over rice brahhhh

Monja Taiker offers a lot of value for what you get. Authentic Taiwanese food at a fairly…read moreaffordable price is becoming rare, and this place truly delivers on that front. The food is good, comforting, and exactly the kind of thing we find ourselves craving every now and then. The flavors feel familiar and genuine rather than overly adapted, which is something we really appreciate. It genuinely reminds us of being in Taiwan--from the taste to the overall experience. Service here is also consistently great. Staff are attentive, efficient, and welcoming, and that level of service seems consistent across their other branches as well, which says a lot about how the place is run. Overall, Monja Taiker is a reliable spot for authentic Taiwanese food that doesn't break the bank. Great value, satisfying food, and an experience that brings us right back to Taiwan.

So surprised that this little cafe has good sushi and Inari. We try the shrimp tempura and takoyaki…read morefor appetizers. Uni sushi salmon sushi,eel Inari spicy tuna Inari are all at point, prices are reasonable and the food is fresh. Definitely be back on Saturday for Uni.

I honestly don't understand where all the high ratings are coming from…read more The $17.99 beef and unagi bowl was excessively greasy. The bottom half of the bowl was literally swimming in oil, to the point where the rice was completely inedible. The bowl itself was also very small, with only a few thin slices of beef. The spam musubi was a joke. Never have I seen a musubi with spam sliced this thin... practically paper-thin. The portion was so disproportionate it was funny-looking. The most concerning item was the California roll. It had a strong fishy odor, which makes no sense given that it uses imitation crab. This raises serious questions about ingredient handling. I've never had a California roll taste unpleasantly fishy before, it was shocking. 【It made me question whether it was spoiled or not.】 The salad was fine. The miso soup was not. The salmon nigiri was mediocre, with very small portions, though that part is at least understandable given the low price. Overall this was bad value for the money... and the experience left me concerned.

Highly recommend if you love din tai fung style cuisines without waiting 2hrs and breaking your…read morewallet. Their dan dan noodles with rice noodles was savory, with that lovely peanut base sauce. Their Crab & pork xiao lou bao is super delicious. Their skin is thin and the soup inside just fills your mouth. Honestly i think it's better than Din tai fung for that alone. The beef tomato noodle was filled with thick, tender beef chunks, and the diced tomato was actually sauted with savory seasoning. You can see many locals come here to enjoy excellent quality comfort food. From Ordering to being served was a matter of minutes. Great for limited lunch break people! Very clean, simply decorated place.

Mr Dragon Noodle is always a hit, and this time was no exception. We ordered takeout and everything…read morestill held up really well by the time we got home. We got the beef noodle soup, beef tendon soup, seaweed salad, pan-fried pork buns, and pork soup dumplings. The soups were rich and comforting, with tender meat and flavorful broth. The beef tendon was especially soft and well-cooked. The pan-fried pork buns had a nice crispy bottom with juicy filling inside, and the soup dumplings were solid as always. Seaweed salad was a nice lighter side to balance everything out. Overall, super satisfying meal and consistently good quality. Definitely one of our go-to spots for noodles and dumplings.

I love Thumbling it's definitely one of THE spots in West Covina! Be prepared to wait closer to an…read morehour if your party is large, and maybe 10-30 for smaller parties. There's plenty to walk around in the plaza (desserts, pastries, açaí bowls) while you're waiting and even a fountain. Once seated everything moves relatively fast. The menu is extensive, food comes out quickly and fresh, and workers are attentive even though you order through a tablet and it's super busy inside. Food is stellar and of value (6 XLB for $8!), portion sizes are good, and everything is piping hot! The soup dumplings have soo much soup IMO beating out Mama Lu's which is what I would consider to be their nearest competitor. The spicy shrimp wontons are also good, but I think the flavors don't quite hit as well - big pieces of shrimp are enclosed though! The Peppered Beef Udon was great the beef pieces were tender and juicy and great textured noodles. Onion pancakes are a staple along w/cucumber salad (not pictured) , and their pan fried pot stickers are my favorite along with the sauce it comes with. Sooo crispy. Pro tip: If you are a first timer/came from far and waited a while don't let them seat you at the bar the experience is not as nice by far (I saw someone say it's like paying to stare at a wall - I concur) Being seated at a booth or table will allow you the full experience but I do understand there's only a limited amount of room in the bustling place.

Came here with my partner and overall it was just okay. I wouldn't call it great, mainly because…read morethe food didn't taste the way I expected, and unfortunately it's not somewhere I'd return to. I've visited twice now, and both times were disappointing. The biggest letdown was the pork chop with egg fried rice; the rice was completely unseasoned, which really ruined the dish for me. The udon was decent, but nothing memorable. The xiao long bao was also just okay, which was surprising since that's usually a standout at dumpling-focused spots. On a positive note, the staff were great, very friendly and helpful, and most spoke Cantonese, which I appreciated. Ordering is done through a QR code on your phone, which is convenient if you prefer minimal contact, though I personally still like having a server take our order. Overall, nice service but the food just didn't deliver for me.

3.5 stars. No frills hole in the wall place…read more The menu changes everyday and it is 11 dollars after tax. I just ate the leftover from yesterday and it was still good. Not that greasy!

Perfect lunch spot for locals, very affordable, delicious home cooked style food. No the owner is…read morenot "so rude", he is actually really sweet and extremely hard working, his wife is the nicest! Love coming here for take out lunch

Yummy food . Affordable. Wide array of options . Easy parking . Everything from veggie filled…read moreplates , tofu startle plates, soups , tea , noodles etc So damn good

This restaurant used to located in El Monte. It moves over to this location…read more The foods are still buffet style but wish they can make it less salty,especially their soups. There are no services. Customers just pay and eat. Pretty convenient. You can even create your own instant noodles.

One of our favorite Taiwanese restaurant in the area. It is affordable and the food is tasty and…read moreauthentic. It is located in a plaza that unfortunately is not kept up. There are plenty of parking spaces. The restaurant is small but has decent amount of seating. Servers are kind and attentive. We love coming here for their beef stew noodle soup, popcorn chicken, and fried pork chop with rice. They always give good portions. The pork chop is always crispy and yummy. I continue to come here for Taiwanese comfort food.

No matter what you order here, I highly recommend upgrading to the bento-style combo for an extra…read more$4. You get so much more food: braised pork rice (or white rice), a marinated egg, and two side dishes. Don't underestimate any of these items. Even though they may look basic, every single component is surprisingly flavorful. The Dan Dan Noodles and Beef Stew Dry Noodles are also super tasty. Especially the Dan Dan Noodles, with just one bite, you'll experience rich and complex flavors. This is one of those places where, if you just look at the ratings, you might think, "Eh, maybe it's just okay." If you give a try you'll realize every dish is delicious and affordable. I used to come here for lunch quite often, and over the years, the flavors have remained the same. Authentic Taiwanese taste, done right, and consistently so. You might think a place like this must have bad service, right? My own experience was they were always friendly. If you order online, on their website. You can schedule a pick up time. The orders are always ready on time.

This place is so good!! For what you pay for and the quality…read moreit is so good. First time coming here as my haircut local lady recommended eating here for lunch I ordered their chef recommended steak & their house combo lunch plate SO GOOD and I had leftovers! The place itself is a small hole in the wall kind of place, the bathroom is pretty clean too! Service was pretty quick, I did go on a Saturday at 2:30 so it was dying down. But shocked there were people still eating lunch at this time!

3.5 stars…read more Environment is not fancy, a bit dark even during daylight. Staff is friendly but seems overwhelmed. Sizzling steaks (got chicken and beef) were okay. The beef was very thin and too soft...not the texture I expected. Noodle was overcooked. Also got the salt and pepper chicken...nice, big juicy pieces of chicken but needed more seasoning. Overall, not a bad choice if you are craving Taiwanese night market steaks since the choices are limited in So Cal. :)

This place was quite good. I had never been to a Hong Kong Cafe before and I thought it was very on…read morethe nose that it this place was named Hong Kong cafe. The rice and minced pork was super good. Good sweetness and texture. The chow fun was good but I think I would have preferred soy sauce option over the black bean option. The crispy noodles had a really good texture that I really liked, but I wish they were in a diff sauce. A more savory soy sauce or a more salty peanut sauce would have been great. I also like the ambiance and service was also pretty good! the food did not take that long to come out. Everything was pretty affordable and parking was really simple to find as well! Overall, I would recommend going to this place! I think most people would really enjoy it!

came here for lunch with my mom & grandma today and we enjoyed our food! Not having to drive into…read moreSan Gabriel/Alhambra was also a plus since we wanted to stay local. I got the chicken steak w/pasta, i've had better BUT it wasn't bad. What really surprised me was the shrimp fried rice, so simple yet so good!! Service was great, they are very attentive. It does get busy during lunch so keep that in mind.