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Kung Pao Palace

4.2 (416 reviews)
InexpensiveChinese, Noodles, Soup
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Kung Pao chicken bowl
Joseph C.

Stopped in here just to try their Kung Pao chicken. I've generally been disappointed with most Chinese restaurants that have stopped making this dish the way I remember /like it. Usually too few peanuts and smothered with runny sauce and very little chicken. Not the case here. Order the bowl and it will be very satisfying. An added bonus is the salted pepper chicken wings. Those were delicious! But if you order them don't get them to go as they won't be as crisp by the time you eat them.

Kung Pao 4 Delight
Eddie C.

Place was nice. Unfortunately empty at the time I went but I can't complain since the food came out fast and the service was good. Service: the staff was nice and friendly. Making sure my water cup was full and checking on me if I needed anything. Ambience is good. Looks like they revamped the place compared to the older pictures. I should have taken some of the menus as well but I didn't know how long ago other people took pictures of the place. Good was great. I had the Kung pao 4 delight. Chicken, beef, shrimp, scallops. All the proteins were really tender and the chills had a great kick to them. Overall: I had a pleasant experience. Luckily I don't work too far from the place. I will be back to visit again

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Luis C.

We decided to stop in for dinner while in the area since we've heard nothing but good things about this place. Upon arrival I noticed the place was pretty empty but decided to try it anyway. The restaurant is quaint with a spacious dining area and staff were very polite, friendly, and attentive. We didn't dine in since we had our dog so just got take out. Their dinner menu selections is a la cart family style with various kung pao bowls where you can choose a protein. I had the 4 delight bowl that came with chicken, shrimp, beef, and scallops. It also had scallions, peanuts on a bed of white rice. My wife ordered the chicken bowl, she wanted it hot and spicy with white rice. I was disappointed with my meal, it lacked flavor and the rice was mushy. It wasn't what I expected since people we know dine here all the time but come for lunch where they have specials. The protein was doused in a sauce that just wasn't tasty. The food totally under succeeded our expectations. We should have just went to Panda Express that's around the corner. Sorry not sorry!!

3 delight bowl.
Krissy R.

I really like the 3 delight bowl here even though it is not the same as it was before. I think they use basmati rice now instead of jasmine and the texture is just not as ideal. It consists of steamed or fried rice and chicken, beef, plus shrimp smothered in a delightful brown sauce. The components come together well to please your palate. You can get it with or without peanuts and green onion. Also, you can adjust the spice to it. They were more generous with the meat under the old management but it's still worth the drive on my lunch break now and then to grab a to go of this particular dish. The lunch special includes a eggflower soup that is better than other places, this restaurant has stood the test of time.

Garlic chicken-with peppers and mishrooms
Melissa S.

In the shopping center across the street from the AMC 20 Theaters and the courthouse.A very spacious restaurant. Freshly painted and the bathrooms are being remodeled. The menus is vast. I got the lunch special. It comes with soup, fried or plain rice and a choice of entree for $11.95 or for a different options for $12.95. There is enough food for 2 meals. I got the garlic chicken. It was really good. We arrived at few minutes before noon and at noon people started pouring in. I recommend this place.

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The Food and service are excellent, especially Brian. He's the best!!!! The prices are average but well worth it!!

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Flavor packaging sucked, and as you can see a flower soup with watery the soup sucks sucks and

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This place is great! Tasteful food and great customer service!! The restroom is even clean!!

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Good food and very nice staff!! More than helpful. Very nice set up as well. Even when they are busy they attend to all.

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This place is amazing...the food, ambiance & service was fantastic! Alice is a wonderful and lovely lady who treats you like family.

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The food here is delicious! And the service is amazing!! Super friendly servers!!! We Love family dinners here

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Do you use msg? Hard to find a place that still uses it

We don’t have added msg but there is msg in soy sauce and other ingredients

Are you open today?

We are closed today

Do you guys cater? If yes, can you please post your pricing? Thanks.

Hi Ivy, yes we do cater, but for some reason i never got to putting out a catering menu. A mistake on my part. I’ll will post one up after this holiday weekend. Thank you for asking and as a reminder for me.

Hello, Do you have contact info to the original owner John Lin & May Lin? Thanks!

My husband also wanted to find previous colleagues John Lin, we just found out he opened a kung pao bowl in Huntington Beach.

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RiceString Noodle Shack - Mo's special noodles. So much marrow in that bone!

RiceString Noodle Shack

4.1(1k reviews)
4.1 mi
$$
Locally owned & operated
Family-owned & operated

Food/Drinks: The Shack Wings were well cooked and seasoned (not dry or overly salty/garlicky, which…read morecan easily be the case). The pickled vegetables were a nice accompaniment, to refresh the palate between wings. The Seafood Noodles had a nice flavor to the broth; however, I ordered it with egg noodles, which I would have preferred to be a bit more al dente. Lastly, the Cambo Khrack Iced Coffee was pretty decent--the coffee taste definitely came through and wasn't diluted. Service: No complaints! Immediately attended to, upon walking through the doors. A few waiters constantly checked in on us, and one had an infectious energy. Also, appreciate the accommodation for our vegetarian friend, who had Tofu Fried Rice. Ambiance: Casual, industrial. Parking: Ample parking. Located in a plaza.

Pros: -Happy hour offers GREAT deals on the appetizers…read more-Speaking of appetizers, the beef sticks and chicken wings are DELICIOUS! seriously, the wings are always fresh and made to order with a great thin batter than crumbles as you eat it. -Amazing noodle dishes (highly recommend the student noodles and lot cha) -Service is always fast with this location -Many booth options offering a cozy ambiance to hang out and talk after enjoying a great meal. Cons: -Drinks are inconsistent with flavoring/sweetness levels. After trying multiple drinks during Happy Hours 50% off, I have just come to the conclusion that they're not worth it.

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Shack wings with pickled veggies

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Thai Noodle King - Pad Thai Noodle

Thai Noodle King

4.3(578 reviews)
3.6 mi
$$

I ordered the Thai Boat Noodle and my husband got the Noodle King special. Honestly, it's basically…read morethe same broth, the king version just loads it up with brisket, tendon, tripe, and meatballs, so think of it as a fully stacked boat noodle. The broth is the star here. It's rich, flavorful, slightly sweet with a tangy kick, pretty sure there's some tangerine going on in there. Just a heads up, even "mild spicy level" has a noticeable heat, so if you're sensitive to spice, don't try to be brave... go no spice. The meats were surprisingly good, tender, not chewy, which is where a lot of places mess up. Noodles came out hot, no complaints there. We also got mango sticky rice and this is where they really sealed the deal. Mango was perfectly in season, juicy, sweet, not that sad sour off-season stuff. Sticky rice was soft and actually tasted like it was made fresh, not reheated from yesterday. Waitress was attentive and nice. Place itself is small, clean, modern, very mom-and-pop but done right, not rundown. I will definitely come back.

I was in the area at a doctor's appointment and my bf googled around the area for Thai Food. We…read morecame upon Thai Noodle since they were close by and the pictures looked good. It's tucked in a small strip mall with limited parking. The inside is very small, but cozy, clean, and has a warm mom and pop feel to it. The menu is pretty big with lots of options to choose from. _Chicken Satay ($11.59) Strips of chicken charcoal broiled. Served with peanut sauce and cucumber chutney. Always a must try. This was probably one of the most well cooked and seasoned satay. Very moist and well flavored. The peanut sauce was spot on and the vinegar sweet chutney is a perfect balance and adds a nice crunch texture. _Tom Kha Fish Noodle Soup ($14.99) Rice noodles with fresh fish filet, mushrooms, onion, tomatoes, galangal, kaffir lime, leaves in coconut milk spicy & sour soup. I would grow up having Tom Kha soup with my dad but was surprised as I've never seen fish kha in a noodle soup. I've had lots of Tom Kha and this is one of the top 3 I've had. The perfect amount of spices and aromas. Not too acidic or watery, and the right amount of sweetness. The fish was soft and had a good amount. The noodles were glass noodles, which was nice but I will say towards the end, the noodle soaks a lot of the broth. I would probably switch out for a different type of noodle next time. _Spicy Fried Rice ($13.79) Stir-fried with green beans, bell pepper, basil and your choice of chicken, pork or tofu. My bf ordered this and he did ask for medium but it was not really spicy (and that's coming from me, someone who really can't do spicy) Second time he ordered it mild and he said it was better and it did pack a bit more of a punch. I do appreciate that the rice was well seasoned and not too oily or buttery. _Orange Chicken ($13.79) Chicken breaded stir fried with Orange sauce. We have been on an orange chicken kick and compare to our favorite at Northern Cafe. We were pleasantly surprised, that this actually knocked it out. To be fair, its very different. I'm used to orange chicken being very sweet and heavy on sauce. This was more of a light sauce that had a tangerine flavor profile, so not overpowering, but still tasting the chicken with the sweetness being the enhancement instead of the main component. _Yen Ta Fo ($14.99) Pink rice noodles with special red soup, shrimp, squid, fish-balls, fish cake, imitation crab stick, tofu, white fungus & vegetables. I first saw this, when my gf, whom is Thai ordered it and I was intrigued as it was a dish I have never seen. I tried a bit and was a fan so when I saw they had it, I had to try their version. The soup was the perfect balance of sweet and sour (and I generally don't like sour), a bit acidic but also had a subtle light and refreshing taste to it. The white fungus had a nice chew to it, but more texture than taste. Safe to say we have found our new favorite Thai restaurant. We came here twice, and both times service is always very inviting and kind. Price is very fair for the quality and quantity.

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Thai Noodle King - Inside decor

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Thai Noodle King - Inside decor

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Wok’s Deli - Fillet mignon

Wok’s Deli

4.7(429 reviews)
1.4 mi
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I walked into "Woks Deli" like a woman on a mission. I told them straight up, "I am looking for…read moregood Chinese food." No small talk. No flirting. This was a food emergency. Because let me tell you... it has been a **long, long time** since I've had Chinese food that made me believe in love again. Then the food came out. The rice? STICKY...PERFECTLY STICKY!!! Perfect. MOIST, not mushy... just minding its business and being amazing. Like, where have you been all my life? Why did you let me suffer like that? And the sweet and sour pork... listen... crispy on the outside, tender on the inside... it had layers. Emotional layers. I wasn't just eating, I was healing. The Broccoli and beef...game changer. The broccoli had a fresh snap to it mmmm fresh! But what blew me away was the beef, it resembled Wagu meet. So tender so flavorful. I was sitting there, slowly munching my night away, completely unbothered, living my best life like I had just found inner peace... in a takeout container, but better, it was on a plate! At one point I literally thought, "Is this what happiness tastes like?" Because I was in full "Wok Deli" Chinese style. No passport, no jet lag, just vibes. I didn't want to leave. I considered ordering more just to stay longer like, "Don't rush me, I'm having a moment." If you've been out here struggling like I have, eating mediocre Chinese food and pretending it's okay... stop. Go here. Fix your life. 10/10. Came for food, left emotionally fulfilled.

If you're looking for a high-end dining experience, this isn't it. However, if you're looking for…read moregood, fresh food served with enthusiasm, then give this place a try. It originally struck me as ordinary, and my expectations weren't high. But my opinion changed when I walked out. The honey walnut shrimp was excellent, and I can't wait to try the other dishes I took home. What struck me most was the fact that the woman serving the food greeted so many people with familiarity and verve. She knew people's orders, habits, attire... And this was all within the short 30 minutes I sat down to dine. It is obviously a regular place for many people. What prompted my review was that, even though yesterday had been the first time I'd been there, she treated ME like I was also a regular, sending me out the door with a stack of almond cookies I didn't order. This place isn't terribly convenient to my regular drives, but I may just become a regular, too.

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Dining area

Wok’s Deli - 2. Cheese Fried Won Ton sooo good

2. Cheese Fried Won Ton sooo good

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Soup Shop - Pho Combo

Soup Shop

4.4(494 reviews)
4.4 mi
$$
Kitchen open late
Large group friendly

We come here every week. Today server Ashley Tran went outside and publicly accused me in front of…read moremy family and guests of not paying. This was absolutely embarrassing and offered terrible apology for the incident as we did pay already. Great food but today was a terrible experience.

The best late night comfort food! Soup Shop has good food, and they're open late. It's no wonder…read morethere's always people waiting for a table outside. We were craving some warm pho on a cold night, and Soup Shop sounded like the perfect spot. The plaza Soup Shop is located in is usually super crowded, but if you go after 9pm when most of the other restaurants and shops are closed, you'll find plenty of parking. Write your name down on the waiting list at the front podium and then wait for your name to be called. They have a few seats to wait right outside the door. Once we were seated, we were given menus. I really like that their menu has a lot of large photos of the dishes, so you know what you're getting! Once we ordered, the food came out pretty quickly despite being busy. For appetizers, we ordered the Crunchy Pork "Bao" since it sounded unique. Inside the bao is pork shoulder, mushroom, Vietnamese sausage, and quail egg. The outside has a thin, perfectly crispy layer that gives a nice little crunch when you bite into it. Really enjoyed these and would recommend! We also got the Crusted Parmesan Cauliflower. Not sure what's in the sauce, but it's sweet, tangy, and delicious! It's also topped with fried onion, cilantro, cucumber, and parmesan cheese. Also a winner! For entrees, we got the Chicken Pho and the Pho Ribeye. For the chicken Pho, you can get it with thigh or breast meat. I got it with breast meat, and they gave a good amount of meat! A little dry, but I appreciated that it was nice and lean. The flavor of the soup is really good. Pho Ribeye was also tasty! Hit the spot.

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Shrimp Garlic Noodles, Cucumber Limeade

Soup Shop - Pho Rib-Bone

Pho Rib-Bone

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Sea Salt Coffee, Green Thai Tea, Thai Tea

Luv Dduk

Luv Dduk

4.4(3.4k reviews)
3.1 mi
$$

We are here for this giant katsu!!!!…read more Well yeah... it's bigger than my face and probably double the size of my hand!! Still perfectly crispy on the outside and super juicy inside ‍ Also ordered the corn cheese And yup... it was HUGE too! But... more cheese!!! The bulgogi cheese fries though Their food is the ultimate combo to pair with beer We also didn't forget the signature tteokbokki ‍ Plus, they have buy 1 get 1 beer or soju during happy hour Ig: socalhkfoodies

Okay service is great. It's the first time I've been to a restaurant where I don't need to ask for…read morerefills of water because the lady kept replacing our carafe! Thank you for that! It "looks like a typical burger joint inside with Booths. There's a side door for to go orders. Food service was quick and the portions are big. For their price, I would hope so. We ordered the following: Bulgolgi Fries Garlic Steak Noodle Egg Cheese corn Ranking in best to so-so, I'd have to say is the steamed egg. Yes, I was surprised too. I thought the Bulgolgi fries would be number one. Sadly it's not. If you mess up steamed egg, ima gonna say no to the rest of your menu. I would order two next time and just stick to that. The cheese corn was okay, but compared to PaDak and other local Korean spot I say skip this. The cheese tasted weird to me and I did t like that it was also a kraft American cheese. As a cheese lover, I only expect that square cheese to be on a burger or cheese melt. The Bulgolgi Fries could serve 3 people. But it was drenched with sauce, and spicy sauce. Not enough Bulgolgi to pay $20. The cut of fries were this nd tasted like sweet potato. It just didn't fit my taste buds. The Garlic noodle okay. That's Al I have to say about that. I'm glad I finally tried this place, but I don't know if I would come back for anything on their menu. I would rather go next door or across the street.

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Pho Anvi

Pho Anvi

4.7(955 reviews)
0.3 mi
$$
Family-owned & operated
Kid friendly

I am genuinely surprised how good the pho is here. I have had northern style pho from OC and SJ,…read moreand this place had the best fresh noodles I've ever had. The noodles had the perfect soft texture and soaked up so much flavor from the broth. The broth itself was so delicious with many complex flavors, yet still was light and fresh. I had ordered the Pho Anvi, and the meat was tender and tasty. I wish there was a little more meat though for the price. I had also ordered the shrimp spring rolls which were also very good. All the ingredients were super fresh. The service was amazing. I was greeted immediately upon entering and sat right away. The food came out fast and the servers refilled waters constantly. I couldn't ask for anything more from the servers! I will definitely be returning if I am in the area again.

I was attracted to this pho shop place because of how rich and delicious-looking the Thai Iced Tea…read morelooked, and it met all expectations! In addition, I ordered their egg rolls, spring rolls with pork patties, garlic noodles with filet mignon, and pho. My favorite dish here was the spring rolls--I loved the texture of the meat in there. Their pho and egg rolls were okay--nothing too special but hits the mark. Service was quick and efficient! The decor here is very cute. It feels like I'm in Vietnam! I'd definitely come back for their Thai Iced Tea.

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Beautiful Vietnamese old town painting on the wall

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