I didn't feel like a Mongol or a mogul when I dined at Gengis Khan, but perhaps a little bit like a…read moremogrel. After all, it is fusion cuisine that combined a common Mongolian dish with American fast-food culture. It was satisfying to pile on the frozen, sliced meats (beef, pork, chicken, turkey) and veggies into the bowl yourself. The selection was broader than most salad bars. Paired with their noodles and a generous portion of garlic and pepper sauce, the concoction grilled on a gigantic iron plate gave out such tantalizing aroma it would whet any appetite (and draw more customers into the restaurant). It's a stretch to actually call it a restaurant, because you order at the counter and everything is self-served, including the utensils. There isn't much counter dining space to accommodate many diners, but the food court is just outside the store and it wasn't hard to find myself a table. The food came out pretty hot, so pace yourself without burning your mouth. The smell made it hard to wait before taking the first bite. The frozen meat shriveled upon being seared, so there might seem less than you remembered when you put them in the bowl. Because the meats weren't marinated, they might be a bit bland if not consumed with the saucy noodle. The grilled onion and green onion were the best part of my dish. Overall, it was a good place to get a quick lunch. The sauce was quite salty, and I was thirsty for the rest of the afternoon.

3/9/26 - Remembered liking the stir fried noodles cooked with selected meats and veggies piled high…read morein a bowl with choice of sauces added during the stir fry process on a flat, hot disc when this place was located on the 2nd floor of the Lakewood Mall. The noodles and the taste were not the same. One serving easily feeds 2-3 people; but unfortunately I was not aware of this and my daughter and I ordered separately. We ended up tossing most of it because it just didn't taste good. Place did not appear clean so we took our food to go. Will not be back.

A staple of the South Bay halal food scene - a lot of us in the community grew up eating here. I…read morehad noticed some quality and consistency issues over the past few years, but my recent visits have all been excellent, so it genuinely feels like they've turned things around and earned their 5 stars again. I've tried almost everything on the menu over the years, from orange chicken to the short ribs, and most dishes are delicious. The portions are huge and perfect for sharing family-style, especially with larger groups. They've always handled big parties well, though I'd definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time since they can get busy. The ambiance is probably the one area that could use some improvement, but the food and portions more than make up for it. If it's your first time, I'd recommend the chicken corn soup, sweet and sour chicken, green onion paratha, and Mongolian beef.

I have been wanting to try this place for some time. My first impression is not good. It feels…read moredirty. Not comfortable at all, tables with a cheap vinyl cover. Condiments in the tables have a slimy film on them obviously not cleaned in some time. We should have left but thought the food may be different. We ordered Braised Shrimp (average), Cashew chicken (fast food quality) and Combo Fried Rice (Gross). There were pieces of beef in the rice that were dried out and had a bad taste as if food stored in a freezer the quickly thawed. Overall it was a huge disappointment. Gross, dirty. And they come to your table in hurry making us feel like we need to hurray and get out so that can seat others and make more money. Very Bad!! Look at the "inside" photos on yelp. That will explain

I'll challenge anyone who hasn't been in the East Village/DTLB area for any extended amount of…read moretime not to give this family owned and operated place to give them their die respectfully! P. express should've kept it simple like this *Broccoli Beef - FRESH * Orange Chicken - FRESH * Spicy Kung Pao - FRESH * String Beans & Beef - FRESH * Chicken & Broccoli - FRESH * Spicy Fried Rice - FRESH * Tom Yum - FRESH * Spicy Shanghai Chicken - FRESH ALL OF THE ABOVE - I assure you is slap ya momma good to the last drop. The owners and those on the serving counters are pleasant, very educated and all provide healthy portions on every order before your very eyes. Whether you dine in or dine out you have undoubtedly chose a place that will not only defeat you last minute choice in this specific cuisine it's not only the right thing to do it's the only EPIC choice to make ! Parking in front is sparse but worth every bit of the ten -fifteen minute wait let your significant other take the wheel because upon walking in you will be spinning the wheel of good fortune on every course chosen. It's also a favorite for all hand meetings that go over hours for all you hard DTLB working mates just make sure you add some good solid drinks for nourishment ! Hands down the "WA WA RESTAURANT" is the best Asian food pound for pound and dollar for dollar all age and ethnic groups in the DTLB are WELCOME and they will beat your price on any combo hands down! Thanks for your kindness, patience, good-will and the superior deliciousness that WA WA has been consistently delivering to patrons on a day to day basis and hopefully for many years to come in the future! WE LOVE YOU WA WA !!!!

A quaint "hole-in-the-wall" eatery that is mainly take-out but has a few tables and chairs for…read moredining in. American Chinese menu with nearly every menu item expected from one, in addition to some boba teas. I ordered the Combination Fried Rice, a common menu item. Soups look good, but they only come in one size--large, so I had to pass on it since the entree is too much food already. The fried rice is made to order. Staff are friendly but not too chatty. The cook in the back did give me a friendly wave when he was done preparing my food and that was as friendly touch. The food was packaged securely in a takeout container with napkins, a packet of sriracha, soy sauce, and a fork but no spoon. I took my lunch back to my hotel room. It would've been easier if I had a spoon but overall it was tasty and met expectations. As I am in Long Beach on conference, I don't know if I'll ever get to Wa Wa again but I'd certainly recommend it for a quick takeout lunch if you're in the area!

Hello, the food and service here is amazing. I went during…read moreHappy Hour, in the middle of the week and enjoyed service by Jo. She was so helpful, coming over to our table to assist with moving around the meat on the grill as well as recommending additions to our meal (Try the Beet Wraps, like the rice wrap but it's made from beet so it's sour and crunchy). Jo deserves recognition for her contribution to this restaurant ! Go get KBBQ here ! The food was bomb & they do those FISHBOWL drinks.

Decent spot. Came by for dinner with a larger group…read more We definitely over-ordered, but made a big dent for sure! We got seated outside. Service was below average. With the amount we ordered, they had difficulty placing all the food on our table. Side refills and overall cadence of food being brought out was a bit unorthodox. Pricier side, though meat quality was pretty good. Small lot in the back, otherwise, street parking only.

I'm back enjoying this delicious food on this beautiful Mother's Day 5-10-2026…read more As always this og spot is clean and although a bit eclectic this is a true mom and pop with a flair for solid good fresh made food without all of the fluff. The staff is welcoming and lowkey in this restaurant, place your order you can sit inside the restaurant or in your car while the order is made in a timely manner. Today's order is my favorite Shrimp Fried Rice and Fried Shrimp. Shrimp Fried Rice Tender shrimp and fried rice seasoned well with extra green onions. it's very good and some of the best fried rice I have eaten in the city of Long Beach. 10/10 Fried Shrimp Crispy clean so tasty and the bomb .com they're very good with the sweet and sour sauce. 10/10 Pepsi A can an of Pepsi served on ice is a perfect beverage and refreshing drink to enjoy with salty spicy and seasoned food. Please see my prior reviews for more in depth detailed information regarding other food items pictures menu's and recommendations. The portions are large enough for 2 1/2 servings and everything is fresh made to order. The food is delicious. What more do you want . Until next time. Shawn C.

been going to this place for easily more than 15 years. hands down the best american chinese food…read morein the area. used to only do to go but my parents started going inside and we have enjoyed it even more! usually get the orange chicken, beef and broccoli but also enjoy the fried calamari along with orange tofu. can't go wrong with any of the noodle dishes I have tried so far. service is great! since we have been coming for so long the people working there know us. I have two boys now and always treaded as though they are the most important people dining with us. have a bunch of round tables and booths also so it feels like a combination of home and restaurant look.

Miss u. =( Miss u. =(…read more Vegan chicken curry was top notch. Louisiana vegan chicken, the discontinued non-memu item vegan chicken noodle soup was a must when fighting a cold... RIP

The food here is awful. I don't understand how they've been in business for so long…read more My husband got it for lunch this week; I had a little of it too. The orange chicken was mushy, bread-y and fatty. I didn't even get a distinct piece of chicken. The chow mein noodles were bland and tasted like peanuts. The garlic pork was dry and the teriyaki chicken was nasty. More than half of it went into the trash. It was so gross that my husband said he would feel bad giving it to a homeless person.

Holy moly! My friend and I were craving a savory hot noodle soup breakfast and we stumbled upon…read morethis place, and I was blown away. INCREDIBLE dishes - we got the dry noodle dish which came with a bone broth on the side, and Mo's special porridge with the donut. I need to have this again. Plenty of self-service sauces/condiments on the side- traditional Asian eating. It was busy but service was reasonable. The staff were friendly in helping us choose what to order. It was such a nice time. Plenty of street parking around. It's cozy and traditional, what more can you ask for?

Came here on a Saturday morning right before lunch time and we definitely beat the lunch hour rush…read more They have limited street parking so I would definitely circle around to find some street parking. They have an ipad outside to sign up if it starts to get busy. We ordered the pork noodle (you have the option to do it wet or dry-we chose dry) and the beef noodle soup. The dry noodles come with a side soup as well. My husband really liked the dry noodles since it was well seasoned. The beef noodle soup (with combo noodle types) was good as well. The soup seems very clean and rich with flavor. I would prefer to have some sort of pickled serrano peppers though to give it a citrus and spicy taste to balance out the savory soup. We also got some fried donuts which paired well with the soup. Very quick service and the food came out quick. Definitely a mom and pop shop but with a good amount of indoor seating as well.

Came to Hokkaido during mother's day…read more I am no stranger to this buffet since me and my family visit here any time during special events. I noticed that the food has changed since the last time I visited. I used to like the kimchi because it would be a nice side dish to cool down. Now I am not a professional when it comes to kimchi, but the ones they make now just taste bitter. Also, the coconut shrimp used to be crispy before, but now it tastes so soft. The ambiance is pleasant when not crowded, sometimes it would be filled with people from line to line because of special days. But overall, you get a good seating place to make up for the food. I don't know what happened to it, but the buffet used to have a fried ball with crab meat and teriyaki sauce. I wonder if they still have that item or if I just came at the wrong time. But yeah, the meal was okay. Not too exciting or disappointing. Hoping we get more exciting options in the buffet soon!

Second time I've been here and I felt the food didn't improve. You must pay first before you are…read moreseated and that includes ordering your drink. Food options were plentiful but found it salty, oily and stale. There's a section where you select your protein, noodles and veggies for Mongolian style. Meat was very tough and hard to chew. It was the same for the section where they slice your meat. They offer crab legs but they were salty. And oysters has drenched in cocktail sauce. Lack of fresh veggies to make a salad. The ice cream machine was sugary and had a weird texture. I've been to better buffet options and only come here when invited as I would not be paying out of my own pocket

Great first time here. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The baked mussels and The Tiger Wings…read morewere really good, and the fried rice had huge shrimp. We finished with the tiramisu and it was delicious. The place was clean and the service was quick. Would definitely come back.

I randomly came across this Thai restaurant while visiting Long Beach. I ordered fried chicken…read morewings, shrimp fried rice, and baked mussels with cheese everything was delicious. The wings were perfectly crispy and paired so well with the sauce. The shrimp fried rice tasted authentically Thai -- no need to add any extra seasoning at all. And the baked mussels is so good, rich and flavorful. The prices were also very reasonable for the quality. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in Long Beach

Northern Cafe is the kind of place where the food is so good, you start comparing it to din tai…read morefun. The pork and crab soup dumplings? Elite. Like "burn-your-mouth-but-still-go-back-in" good. And then you add beef rolls, beef fried noodles, orange chicken--suddenly your table looks like you're hosting a family reunion you didn't plan. It's casual, loud, always packed basically controlled chaos with dumplings. It's a great place for casual dining--whether you're with family or friends--and the 2nd Street location keeps things lively... like "hope you like noise with your noodles" lively. There's indoor and outdoor seating, so you can choose between cozy chaos inside or people-watching outside while pretending you didn't just order way too much food. Come hungry, bring friends, and be prepared to say, "okay THIS is the last dish"... at least three times. -seafood fried rice $19 -beef fried noodles $15 -orange chicken $15 -beef roll $14 -pork dumpling $14 -steamed shrimp dumpling $15 -steamed seafood dumpling $16 -walnut shrimp $19 -sichuan boiled fish $16 -garlic shrimp $19

Been wanting to try this place for some time now and glad I finally got to! As soon as I was sat,…read morethe place got packed. Customer service was kind and my server also happened to be my bartender. Come to think of it- I only noticed two servers for the whole place, but they had everything handled despite the high volume of customers that were sat right after one another. The spot itself Is quite spacious, ample seating. The booth was a little uncomfortable for my back but otherwise ok. I got the blackberry matcha mojito and it was delicious, it had sake in it. For the food, I was a bit disappointed in the shrimp dumplings. I guess I was expecting better quality ? It also came with some type of brown sauce which I couldn't tell what it was, a bit sour- I didn't love it. The chive scallion pancake was veryyyy crispy very fried but alas it was tasty. The garlic green beans WERE 10/10!!! Obsessed. I'd come back just for that and a drink.