What I Ordered: Juicy Pork Dumplings ($11.99)…read morePan Fried Chinese Chives Pork Shrimp dumplings ($12.99) Wonton in Spicy Sauce ($11.50) Chicken Fried Rice ($12.99) Dry fried string bean ($13.50) Orange Chicken ($14.99) Kung Pao Shrimp ($18.99) Dan dan noodle ($13.99) Beef roll pancake ($12.99) Spring rolls ($3.50) Jasmine Milk Tea with Boba Food: The Pan Fried Chinese Chives Pork Shrimp Dumplings. I absolutely loved the crispy bottom layer because it added such a satisfying crunch to every bite. The inside stayed really juicy and flavorful with a good balance of pork, shrimp, and chives. The Juicy Pork Dumplings had soup inside, which was rich and savory. I've had soup dumplings before where the wrapper breaks apart too easily, but these held together nicely while still staying soft and delicate. The Wonton in Spicy Sauce was my personal favorite from the entire meal. The spicy sauce flavor was savory with a little sweetness. I'm typically not good with spice, so this is at a spice level that should be very manageable for everyone. I absolutely loved the spicy sauce, so I started putting it on everything. Definitely put the sauce on the chicken fried rice! The Chicken Fried Rice was a great dish to pair with everything else that we ordered. With several orders of entrees, a solid rice dish is a must order for any Chinese meal. The rice had a nice savory flavor that I enjoyed, and there was a generous amount of chicken mixed throughout the dish. I even asked the waitress if they do anything special with the fried rice because it tasted better than many other restaurants. It felt comforting and balanced compared to some of the heavier dishes. The Dry Fried String Beans were cooked perfectly with a slight crispness while still being tender. The garlic and seasoning gave them so much flavor that it honestly didn't even feel like I was eating vegetables. I do have to note that these were very much on the salty side, so if you don't like foods that are too salty, I would choose a different dish. The Orange Chicken was really crispy and juicy, which I appreciated because soggy orange chicken is always disappointing to me. The sauce had a nice citrus flavor while still keeping that classic sweet savory taste. The Spring Rolls were simple with vegetable filling on the inside with a crispy outside. I would try a different appetizer next time. The Kung Pao Shrimp was packed with flavor and had a really satisfying combination of textures. The shrimp were tender, and the peanuts added a great crunch to the dish. I thought the sauce had a really nice balance of spice and savoriness without becoming overwhelming. Another dish I really enjoyed was the Beef Roll Pancake. The pancake itself was nice and chewy throughout each bite. The sliced beef with green onions and sauce all wrapped together made every bite really flavorful and satisfying. For drinks, I ordered the Jasmine Milk Tea with Boba. I really liked that the jasmine tea flavor was noticeable instead of being overly sweet like some milk teas can be. The boba had a soft chewy texture, and the drink itself paired perfectly with the spicy and savory dishes from the meal. Staff: All of the staff members were quick and friendly Ambiance: Indoor seating only. A good amount of parking in the parking lot that is shared with other shops in the plaza.

This was our first visit to the Cerritos location. I often choose restaurants based on reviews and…read moreenjoy trying new places, so I was curious to see how this one would compare. At first, I wasn't sure what to expect, but the overall experience was better than I anticipated. The seasoning was a little strong, and some dishes had a fairly familiar, standardized taste. Nothing was bad, and everything was prepared well, but I do feel a little disappointed when the authentic flavors of traditional Chinese food become less noticeable. There were four of us, and we ordered about eight or nine of their most popular dishes. My parents really enjoyed the food. I have worked in China before, so I may be a little more sensitive and particular when it comes to Chinese food. Overall, the restaurant has good reviews, the prices are reasonable, and it was a pretty good dining experience.

The Happy Bee Restaurant is a unique Chinese Food restaurant that had its unique and tasty way of…read moremaking Chinese food. The service is good. The food is always freshly made. I highly recommend this eating place.

Not worth the price, in my opinion. The only flavor I could taste was soy sauce, which completely…read moreoverpowered everything else. The shrimp smelled and tasted unusually fishy, making the dish hard to enjoy. I wouldn't order it again. The lady kept asking if I was there to pick up a DoorDash order, even after I told her twice that I wasn't. It felt like she didn't believe the order was actually mine, which made the experience uncomfortable.

I have been coming here for over 30 years, and I'm so happy to see them still in business and now…read morein a new location. The servers are always friendly, the food is consistently good, and the prices are very reasonable. I'm really glad they were able to move into a new place--it's well deserved after all these years. My favorite is the shrimp vegetable sauce from the lunch menu. They have a great lunch menu overall, so be sure to stop in and grab one of the combos.

We stopped by for a quick Lunch while walking near this plaza in Cerritos. The menu had some…read moreinteresting Lunch Specials and we decided to go with their Kung Pao Chicken and Mongolian Beef Lunch Specials. It came with Soups - We got Egg Drop and Hot and Sour with them. The soups were ok . Food itself was very average. Nothing much to write about. It was lacking flavors in general and the ambiance was quite and functional. Service was efficient. Overall - an average affair at best.

This place clean. It's delicious. It doesn't taste as authentic as the other rundown dim sum places…read morethat I've been to, but it's always been consistently yummy. The service is normal how it is in Chinese restaurant. Not good, but also not bad. I like their shumai. their hawgaw wrapping is a little too thick for me. Sweet and sour chicken is good. Your noodles are delicious both the chow fun and their chow mein. Their vegetables always taste fresh and crunchy.

I've been eating at Lunasia since they only had a single location in San Gabriel. Since then,…read morethey've expanded all over southern California, and I think they are the best option for dim sum near Cerritos. Criticism that their dim sum dishes are expensive is valid, but I don't mind spending for their dishes because they generally serve giant, protein-filled dumplings and I enjoy that their dim sum is made to order. The other reasons that could yield a two- or three-star experience here are that service isn't great and some of their dim sum offerings, such as their xiao long bao (soup dumplings) aren't great. I also don't like that they charge you like $2 for a small container of chili oil. I do enjoy their fried offerings and their shiu mai and they're quite filling. This time, I got their mala spiced har gow and their chili won tons. Both were okay, but I don't think that I'd order them again. I understand why one could rate this as a three-star dining experience; however, it remains my local go-to option for dim sum because of their large dumpings, their made-to-order dishes, and because they're dumplings are pretty filled to the brim with meat.

Family favorites are: the fish filet in bone broth with…read morecilantro soup, Chong Qing chicken (spicy Schezwan peppers over crispy fried cut up chicken meat, Typhoon style soft shell crab or shrimp : battered seafood served with garlic and spicy pepper plus crispy black beans, Mixed vegetables delight : broccoli, cabbage, bamboos shoot, carrot and water chestnuts, Three delight tofu in hot pot (sliced chicken, tender beef and shrimp in a brown gravy,) Also frequently eaten Dessert is taro with dried fruit and sugar syrup. Lunch specials serve the same dishes in smaller portions. I really like the dirty milk tea drink or passion fruit green tea but never for dinner, otherwise I can't sleep! The waiters are very kind and friendly:Sue, Bonnie, Arnold are the regulars. Kitchen is so efficient with putting out dishes quickly. Lots of space for smaller to bigger groups ( there are three ten seaters) and the rest are square tops that can extend to accommodate more than 4 people.

Canaan is a legacy Taiwanese spot that I grew up eating at throughout my childhood. From casual…read morefamily meals to birthday dinners, my family loves the variety and quality of cooking here. The restaurant itself isn't anything crazy decor wise, they let the food speak for itself. Staff is friendly but not overly so. They go through the motions, and it works for the ambiance. To be honest, I'm just happy to be there and they provide everything you need so I'm not fussed about not getting doted on. Some of their greatest hits are the house fried fish, wu geng chang wan, and stir fried green beans. Our family almost always orders these items when we go out to eat. Their menu is huge so not everything is top tier but it is a great spot that continues to serve the local community. Can't really ask for more.

Sam Woo Cafe: satisfying, flavorful, and worth the wait if you time it right. Love at first visit!…read more Sam Woo Cafe in Artesia is order-from-the-picture-menu dim sum, not cart service. You fill out a short form at the podium (party size, name, phone) and join an electronic queue. Texts update your status, but stay close; tables free up in clusters after a long wait. Go early for lunch or expect a crowd. The dining room is bright and comfortable but gets noisy once full. I ordered: - Pork & Shrimp Shiu Mai (two orders of 5) - Scallop with Shrimp Dumplings (3) - Shrimp with Chives Dumplings (3) - Steamed BBQ Pork Buns (3) - Baked Egg Custard tarts (3) - Young Chow Fried Rice with added Lap Cheong (cured pork, +$2) Everything was good. Standouts were the scallop-shrimp dumplings and the pork & shrimp shiu mai. The Young Chow Fried Rice with the extra Lap Cheong was excellent. The baked egg custard tarts were textbook and remain a personal favorite since childhood. A neighboring older Chinese woman offered me a sample of the Pork Hame Sui Gok; it was outstanding and I will order it next time. I shared some of my extras with her in return. Service was attentive, Ricky was quick with food and drinks. The same woman had already told me "he's the best." I deliberately ordered extra for leftovers (dinner that night and breakfast before an early flight home to the Carson Valley). Will definitely return and have added it to my Long Beach Yelp collection.

Strip mall dim sum…read more I guess don't judge this place into you step in and try it. When I walked in and saw the outside I was wondering why my friends choose this place, it looked from the outside like a small shop, but when I walked in it was way bigger and authentic. Jokes on me. Ordered a bunch of dim sum dishes, everything came out quickly. They even have dessert samples in the front. In San Francisco they would never have dessert samples at a dim sum place so that was a plus for our group. Tea is around $5 a pot. Potstickers were a hit and so was the beef chow fun. Those were 5/5 The beef jook is a skip, kind of tasted runny like powder and no real flavor with weird small bits of beef that looked like bacon bits. 2/10 Other than that the dim sum was solid amd came out hot and fresh. Same with the Chinese broccoli. Skip the lemon iced tea. Tasted like it was from a packet and it was horrible. 0/10 Would definitely come back for their dim sum though.

This is one of those hole-in-the-wall hidden gems in the area. My family and I have been coming…read morehere for years, and the food is always so good. It's definitely a great spot for authentic Taiwanese food. It is very small inside and usually just 1 person working and the cook. :) Their menu has stayed pretty similar over the years, and they still have their "Economic Meals," which are basically lunch specials and such a great deal. I think they have some of the best popcorn chicken, which is listed as the spicy diced chicken. The spicy diced chicken, string beans, and mapo tofu are a must!! Those are always our go-to dishes.

* NOTE: I spent 3 weeks happily eating Taiwanese food at every meal in Taipei so I am a fervent fan…read moreof the cuisine. And prefer it over many other Asian cuisines.* The reason I chose M's Kitchen over two other Taiwanese restaurants in the area? So many more vegetable dishes! And wow, am I completely grateful I did! We arrived on a Saturday evening, and the server and chef were both in the kitchen. The server came over and gave us menus before getting our drink orders. She was prompt in a very caring manner without ever seeming rushed. She had lots of suggestions as we asked questions about the menu. At some point, the chef was sitting with us, and she asked him clarifying questions for us. She even went back into the kitchen to find out which vegetables were the freshest (which I appreciated)! We ordered a cup of ginseng and goji berry chicken soup, chicken cream corn soup (with egg), ong choy with garlic, walnut shrimp, crispy tofu, and green scallion pancake. As each dish came out, it felt like different instruments in an orchestra being highlighted as they wove into the tapestry of the music. The ong choy built onto the soup, the crispy tofu onto the ong choy and soup, and so on! Until there was this grand harmony of pulsating flavors and textures! I thoroughly enjoyed each dish! I only wish I had a bigger appetite so I could eat more and faster! The server helped us to pack the leftovers. We spoke about how traditional Chinese and Taiwanese food get lost in the mix of more modern and fusion recipes and restaurants. I am also a loving fan of mom and pop dining because it reminds me of the many meals I have been gifted by the parents of friends and friends who have opened their homes and hearths to feed and nourish me in my life. I love feeling like I am visiting someone's family and sharing a meal together. This is how M's Kitchen felt for me! I am planning how many meals I can have here and who I can invite to experience the deliciousness soon! Please consider visiting! Even if you haven't tried Taiwanese food yet, this is a wonderful spot to start with!

My friend and I came here and ordered the Set #2. The portions were huge, so we ended up having…read moreplenty of leftovers, which made it feel like a great value for the price. The spice level was just right--not overwhelming, but still flavorful and satisfying. Everything paired well together, and we really enjoyed the meal. The service was friendly, and our food came out in a timely manner. Overall, we had a great experience, and I would definitely come back the next time I'm craving tteokbokki.

Luv Duk is a great spot if you're looking for late-night Korean food with generous portions at…read morereasonable prices. Everything we ordered was flavorful, but my favorites were the giant katsu and the tteokbokki. The portions are huge, making it perfect for sharing with a group. The atmosphere is fun and casual, making it a great place to hang out with friends. They also have an amazing happy hour with BOGO beer and soju during select days and times, which is a great bonus. Overall, I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu and would recommend it if you're in the Cerritos area!