The food was incredibly authentic and absolutely delicious--far beyond my expectations! Every dish…read morewas full of flavor and tasted freshly made. The restaurant was very clean and had a comfortable dining atmosphere. The staff were also incredibly friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service throughout our visit. I had a wonderful experience and will definitely be coming back again very soon. Highly recommended!

I never knew a dumplings can be so delicious. Here is the…read morebest to try them, we tried fried and pan fried which both tasted really great. Recommended 100% They serve one of the most delicious soups Overall very satisfied..!

It's a good restaurant! We ordered fried fish; pork feet;…read moreBamboo shoots; and rice cereal with Yen.

The environment is nice, clean, and the food tastes mild - pretty acceptable. The service is okay…read moretoo

I saw a reel on this place, and I had to try it…read more Their food is incredibly fresh and tasty. I would highly recommend. We came in on a Sunday around 6 PM. It was busy, but not overfilled. They sat as quickly. Service is great and they bring out the food piping hot. Easy to follow easy to order.

Pros: This little Place is Legitimate…read more Local crowd, Big portions. Good prices. Japanese Spicy Ramen was Very good- HUGE BOWL! Cons: No Alcohol Service was fast for My 1st time here. So Many Choices. I do like and respect the fact it's honest, not frilly and always FRESH! Definitely worth a return! SOLID B to B+ AJB

This is the place to go if you like eating seafood. They are famous for their lobster and crab…read moreitems. Been here several times with families but never review this place. Restaurant is big with plenty of tables. Great for big group. Great place for celebrating birthdays, etc. But parking could be difficult and frustrating. Other than that, they have great foods. Would definitely come back.

I've been coming to this establishment since it was still located in that small spot on San Gabriel…read moreand Valley, so it's disappointing to say that the quality of the food seems to have gone downhill over the years. The service is still great, the restaurant itself is decently clean and spacious. Sadly, the food just wasn't up to the standards I remember. Salt & Pepper Shrimp 3/10 - Poorly seasoned and lacking the crispiness I was expecting. The shrimp just didn't have much going for it. Mongolian Beef 4/10 - This was basically steamed beef with green onions. The dish lacked the caramelized, savory flavor I typically associate with Mongolian beef. Clams with Basil 5/10 - The flavor was decent, but the clams did not taste particularly fresh, which really took away from the dish. Pan-Fried Pork 2/10 - Unfortunately, this was my least favorite. The pork didn't taste fresh, and the texture made it feel like it had been fried twice. The normally flavorful sauce it came with was also extremely bland. I'm actually very glad I came during lunch and paid lunch prices for these dishes. If I had paid dinner prices, I would have been extremely disappointed. The food from my previous visits weren't extraordinary, but at least it was "okay". However, after this visit, I have officially taken this restaurant off my rotation. I won't be returning.

Pro: Generous portions, delicious food, reasonable prices and ample parking…read more Cons: To go ONLY and cash ONLY.

Word on the street is that the fried rice and chicken dishes are good here. I got the Yang Chow…read moreFried Rice, Thai Fried Rice, and Beef Chow Fun. I could taste the wok hei, exactly what I'm looking for. I should have trusted the rumor about getting the chicken dishes because the Beef Chow Fun was bland, even though the noodles looked dark. The portions are huge, and the to-go service is friendly. Only $7 for each dish. Cash only. Be sure to call in your order ahead of time, or be prepared to wait about 15 minutes.

I got the Golden Delight Pho, Beef Short Ribs Pho, and Egg rolls. Egg rolls were a perfect…read moreappetizer. They were perfectly crispy on the outside, had lots of filling inside, and came with 6 big pieces. It also had a side of veggies and fish sauce, which I love using to wrap my egg rolls. The golden delight pho had rare meat and noodles to the side, while the other toppings came inside the sizzling pot of broth. It had lots of noodles and toppings: tripe, rare beef, tendon, meat balls, and brisket. Pho was really rich in flavor. I also loved that the sizzling pots kept the broth hot the whole time. Noodles were also very bouncy, loved the texture. Beef short ribs were also very tender and full of flavor. Although it was very busy during a Tuesday lunch hour, the waiters sat us asap. The restaurant was pretty full but the food still came out really quick. Servers were really nice and attentive. They checked on us a few times. The restaurant has lots of tables and it was clean. It gave an overall homey- atmosphere. I would definitely come here again. Pho is a great price for its quality!

Okay so I'll be the first to admit -- this place has been sitting right under my nose for who knows…read morehow long and somehow I never made it in. Honestly? Embarrassing. Moving on. So yeah, it's another Vietnamese spot in Rosemead. And before you say anything -- yes, it's a pho review. Again. Look, I don't make the rules, I just eat the soup. This place does something a little different though. Their thing is the earth stone bowl -- basically a heated stone bowl that keeps your broth stupid hot while all your toppings come on the side in separate little dishes. Cool concept, very extra, I respect the commitment. But here's the thing -- it was hot outside. Like uncomfortably, aggressively, why-am-I-outside hot. So sweating over a volcanic bowl of soup wasn't exactly on my agenda. I went with the regular bowl, picked two types of beef and tendon, and called it a day. First sip of the broth and I genuinely had to put the spoon down for a second. Not in a dramatic way -- just in a "okay, this is actually really good" kind of way. It holds up against every other spot I've been to, no question. But what got me was the flavor -- there's something subtle going on in there that's hard to put your finger on but impossible to ignore. The kind of broth that just works and doesn't need to explain itself. The toppings were solid, but the tendon was lowkey the highlight. Soft, chewy, not rubbery -- exactly what you want. Some places fumble the tendon. These guys didn't. Iced tea on the side, Saturday afternoon, nothing else going on -- honestly doesn't get much better than that. Should've come here sooner. My loss.

I've eaten here countless times with friends and family over the years. I can't believe I haven't…read morereviewed you guys! Always consistent in service and quality. They are known for: Special Lobster (A+) Beef Loc Lac (A) Clams with spicy sauce (A+) Chinese broccoli (B+) - depends on how thick or thin it is Pea shoots with garlic (A) Eggplant (A) Yang Chow fried rice (A) Reservations are highly recommended either by calling or thru Yelp. There are private rooms in the back on request if you have a larger party and seafood is always fresh as they have an aquarium with lobsters, crab, geoduck, and fish. The decor is charming with vintage trinkets along the side of the wall. There is a waiting area by the lobby and restrooms in the back of the restaurant. Since it gets so crowded and busy the restrooms could be tended better. Parking is available on the street otherwise you have to valet on the lot.

I had lunch at Newport Seafood Restaurant today with a friend I hadn't seen in a very long time…read more She recently reached out to me after being out of touch for quite a while and asked if I wanted to meet up. Today was a day that worked for me, so we decided to have lunch together and then get a massage afterward. Whenever I come to this area for a massage, I usually have lunch at Boston Lobster. I've heard that Boston Lobster was opened by a chef and some of the staff who used to work here at Newport Seafood Restaurant, so I wanted to come back here after a long time and compare the two restaurants for myself. First, parking. Boston Lobster has regular self-parking, while Newport Seafood has valet parking, which was $2. As for the food, I ordered one of my favorite dishes, shrimp with cashews. I've had it at Boston Lobster many times, and I definitely preferred Boston Lobster's version. We also ordered beef with tomato sauce. Honestly, it didn't look particularly appetizing when it first came out, but once I tried it, it was actually pretty good. We also ordered beef chow mein, and this was probably my favorite dish of the meal. It almost had a slightly Thai-food-like flavor, and it was really delicious. As for the service, this is where I noticed the biggest difference between the two restaurants. Every time I go to Boston Lobster, everyone there is always extremely friendly and welcoming. Here, some of the staff were friendly, but some were not friendly at all. The hostess who greeted us when we first arrived was very nice. After we sat down, she brought a small cucumber dish to our table and asked if we wanted it as an appetizer. We politely declined. Then a male server came to take our drink order and asked whether we wanted hot tea or water. I asked if they had any caffeine-free hot tea, but he didn't seem to understand me. My friend repeated the question very slowly, but he still didn't seem to understand. After we explained it one more time, he finally seemed to get what I was asking and asked if I wanted jasmine tea. I said yes, so we had jasmine tea. It was extremely hot at first, so I also asked for some cold water without ice. Later, while we were eating, we needed to serve ourselves some of the chow mein. The spoon that came with the chow mein wasn't really useful for picking up the noodles, so I asked for an extra pair of chopsticks. The server brought the chopsticks over and basically tossed them down on our table. Honestly, I found that pretty unpleasant. My friend and I looked at each other while we were eating and said, "What was that?" My friend even commented, "Chinese restaurant staff can be so unfriendly sometimes." That has never happened to me at Boston Lobster. The staff there have always been very friendly and attentive whenever I've gone. I had actually been to Newport Seafood Restaurant several times before the COVID pandemic, and I even got their lobster for takeout back then. I remember it being so delicious that, during the pandemic, I once saw on Google that the restaurant was open and drove all the way here, only to find that it was actually closed. I remember being pretty disappointed that day. So coming back here again after such a long time brought back some memories. Unfortunately, I was a little disappointed with the service today. On the positive side, I found the restroom here to be cleaner than the one at Boston Lobster. However, the toilet here flushes automatically rather than having a manual flush, and I actually found that a little inconvenient. One nice advantage here is that they have private rooms, which would be great if you come with a larger group and want to sit separately with your own party. They do have lunch specials on weekends, which is nice. But personally, I think I'll probably go back to Boston Lobster next time. Their prices are actually about $1-$2 cheaper, I prefer their food overall, there's no valet parking charge, and most importantly, their service has been consistently much friendlier in my experience. So while I enjoyed coming back to Newport Seafood Restaurant after all these years and I did find some dishes here very good, Boston Lobster is still the place I would personally choose for my next visit to this area.

A hidden gem that's officially made its way into our weekly rotation. Hao Cafe in Duarte is a…read morelittle off the beaten path, but after trying it, I can confidently say it's one of the better Hong Kong cafes around. A few things worth noting: - Get the BBQ pork. It was tender and incredibly juicy. Their BBQ meats are noticeably better than a more popular competitor -- juicy, flavorful, and not dry. - The breakfast 2-item combo is totally worth it. Generous portions and easily enough to share between 2-3 people. - The lemon iced tea and HK milk teas are refillable. - The restaurant itself is small, but so is the staff size, so expect things to move at a more relaxed pace. This is one of those places that may not be the first name that comes to mind when you're craving a HK cafe, but it should be on your list.

Breakfast so delicious and especially the Hong Kong style lemon tea!!!!! The pineapple bun tastes…read moreexactly one of best in San Gabriel valley because the size not too big not too heavy! Crispy enough! So fresh! I also highly recommend their chow mein, steam flour roll, corned beef sandwich, HK style shrimp wonton soup! Must try! The staff they all so nice as good friend! Provide their best service to everyone, the place not big, the air conditioning is cold enough clean table and chair, surface not sticky, so smooth and clean !!! Also restroom clean up always! No any bad smell in this place! Love to go Hao cafe!

Luniang Hot Pot serves super authentic maocai, which is similar to malatang…read more You pick your own ingredients and they cook it all together for you. Just a heads up, there's only one soup base and it is SUPER spicy. You can ask for less spicy, which I did, but I didn't realize you could go even lower. Learn from my mistake if you're sensitive to heat. That said, the flavor was strong, rich, and pleasantly oily in the way good Sichuan-style broth should be. It honestly tasted like the hot pot I've had in China, which I loved. This and a bowl of white rice hits the spot.

One of few good mao cai spots in LA. The ingredients are fresh and abundant. Usually a pound or…read moremore for one person, but you can just share one big pot. Sometimes gets really crowded. The spice level can be intense so start with mild spicy. It's very low key divey in terms of atmosphere, especially being small.

AMBIENCE taishan kitchen is a great local spot for homey…read morecantonese food! the friendly environment made me feel like im home again with my grandma back when i was a kid. they seem to have loyal customers who frequent the restaurant. FOOD all the dishes were clear ("qing dam"), not overly oily, and reminded me of my grandma's cooking. beef soup noodle with 3pm wonton: 8/10 - the soup was flavorful, noodles were cooked well and the wonton was meaty! steamed rice with pork and salted fish (鹹魚豬肉餅): 8/10 - loved how green the napa veges were. the pork patty was rly good. would taste better with more ginger. pork and century egg congee: 6/10 - very little century egg and the pork quality didn't seem too great. egg rice noodles, pork rice noodles: 6/10 - it was fresh and not bad, though not the stand out among the dishes i've tried. overall, taishan kitchen is a solid spot if you are ever craving the taste of home, and clean tasting cantonese food! PARKING free and easy parking lot

Where can you find taishanese speakers? It would be here. I've been here previously when it used to…read morebe called Auntie kitchen. I ordered a chicken rice noodle soup and steamed pork rice noodle roll. It was a dollar extra with an egg. The flavor, the soy sauce, the bouncy texture, and portion size for the price was delicious. I forgot to take a picture. Service was good as staff are attentive when you call them over, but mostly leave you alone once you get your food. The restaurant was small, yet clean, but I don't recall if there was a restroom. This restaurant is in a busy plaza, but parking was not an issue.