Arrived 2:30ish on a weekday without the usual line. Small dining area but cute. 4 of us ordered the smoked duck (half for $15) and the duck skin was do good that a KFC chicken would blush (4.5/5). The duck could be a little warmer when it got to us. Cumin lamb did not have enough fat on the pieces, but portion and flavor was excellent (4/5). Chicken cold noodles were ok (3/5). read more

Tea smoked duck! Order it! It's smoky, crispy, juicy and , savory. My go to order: numbing spicy chicken nuggets, stinky tofu, and duck. The spicy chicken nuggets has the right amount of numbing spice, paired with the crunch of the chicken, and filled with crispy chili pieces. The stinky tofu is fried and pairs perfectly with pungent garlic dipping sauce. The portions are generous and the price is super affordable. Most dishes range from 12.99 -15.99. The duck is around $28 for the whole duck, which is amazing in this economy. It's a small store so seating is limited. I've never personally dined in and always ordered takeout. And the boss lady that runs the front of the house? She is cool, sassy and a multi-tasking queen. You can tell she puts heart and pride into serving the customers and food. When placing the phone order, she will try to make sure that the food is ready when you arrive. And she will always say in mandarin in an almost scolding tone: "hurry up and go home and eat the food. It won't be as good if you wait to long to eat it! " Honestly...the scolding makes the food taste better. read more

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a very small & casual Chinese restaurant. We decided to give it a try By getting 4 dishes off their house special on the menu. Shreded pork w/ garlic sauce ( the tastiest dish out of all four but it was standard chinese " sweet noodle sauce " taste, there wasn't any garlic taste) Mapo tofu ( tons of spicy pepper oil but not much flavor, bland) beef with black pepper sauce ( kinda bland taste wise, the look of very blackened beef was kinda weird.) Hot pepper chicken ( seems like everyone liked this on yelp but it was just un-marinated chicken, battered & fried with tons of spicy red pepper bits) We were not impressed with any of the dishes. service was ok, the way the waitress was talking was interesting ( not professional yet not in a rude sense). Last but Not least, some pros: very generous amount. reasonable prices (13 dollars ish each dish) I personally would skip this one. Choose wisely people ;) read more

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Opened decently late if you want dinner after the regular dinner rush. Lots of parking in the plaza it's located at and there's a decent amount of seating inside. Small restaurant but we were accommodated. My boyfriend spoke with the worker in Mandarin the entire time but apparently she was worried that we didn't order any veggies, but laughed when he pointed out that we ordered the pickled veggies. I guess that count! For our dinner we got the: cumin pork knuckle (boyfriend and my friend really liked this and I liked whatever bites I can get out of it since I love cumin seasoned meats, but the actual cut of meat is not my favorite since I'm a baby who doesn't like chewiness or bones, but everyone else really liked it), hot pepper chicken, and the spicy sauerkraut (our pickled veggies, nice hit of sour taste to go with the spiciness of the chicken and the cumin of the pork). This was the first restaurant that I've ever had hot pepper chicken from and visually it's a bit scary to those who are weak to spice, crispy fried chicken nuggets covered in dried chopped chilis, but it's SO GOOD. The sharp, instant kick from the spiciness is addicting and goes great with a bowl of rice. After getting it here, it made me go get the same dish from other establishments but it's just not the same. Great restaurant and definitely support this mom and pop shop! read more

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Never knew this place existed until I saw it on yelp, and glad we decided to stop by. This is one of those mom and pop places. The inside is very small, only like 5 tables. Price is very affordable and portions are generous and delicious. We enjoyed everything we got, but the main star was the hot pepper chicken which I highly recommend. Lady working (guessing owner) is very nice but seems super busy running around. My mom dropped one of her chopsticks and before she could even ask for a new one, one of the guys working there already brought her a new set. That's what I call good service. read more

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Love the food and the hospitality! The beef dry pot is top-notch around this neighborhood. The price is unbeatable. Strongly recommend!

I just realized I was 'First to Review' Lin's Club years ago, so here's a long overdue update. I don't quite remember what they served in the beginning, but I'm very satisfied with everything they have now. I've also developed a new appreciation for smaller family owned businesses, and found that these places often have better food, better service and much better customer interaction. The owner here is so personable that I feel like I'm at auntie's house. If I order several dishes that are too similar, she'll suggest something else to have a wider range of flavors. That's thinking for her customers. I love spicy food, and Lin's Club is near the top of my go-to list. Their hot pepper chicken is one of the best, full of flavor and not scorching hot. The cumin beef, smoked tea duck, dan dan mein, spicy beef pot and many more are all so good. If you have a tolerance and love for Szechuan spicy food, Lin's Club needs to be in your list. The inside is small, as in one of the smallest restaurants I've ever been to, and service can be slow if they get a little busy, but the great flavor is there. So be patient, open minded, hungry and polite and you'll have a great experience. Though they take credit cards, please try to use cash because the banking systems takes a % out of the total. read more

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Love the smoke tea duck. Spicy chicken. Spicy dry pot. So delicious always. Very nice customer service. Great portions

Very small spot. About 5 tables. There is a language barrier but it was ok. I was craving some beef noodle soup. I searched on google and Yelp and this spot popped up in the searches. I got the house special beef noodle soup and it was not what I was expecting. Broth was just very tasteless. Noodles however was really good. The beef was good but very thin. The Pepper spicy chicken was amazing. Such huge portions. I will definitely come back to try the spicy beef noodle soup and the chicken but will definitely pass on the house special noodle soup. read more

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I ordered from Uber Eats and was amazed at how delicious the food was. The flavors were bold, a bit spicy, but oh so good. The packaging was sturdy and well-foiled, and everything was still hot by the time it arrived. Cumin Beef - Super flavorful, slightly spicy, and cooked to perfection. Really tasty. (5/5) Mapo Tofu Combo - We had this with noodles, and the noodles were well-flavored. It arrived piping hot, and I would definitely get it again. The Mapo Tofu had a nice peppercorn taste, and I really enjoyed it overall. Can't go wrong. (4.5/5) I'll definitely need to go in person next time! read more

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So good! We had the cauliflower dry pot! Yummy we will be back! Thank you! We are on the lookout for the best drive pot in Los Angeles. This is one of the tops read more

I ordered takeout here and it was really homey Chinese food. I got the hot pepper chicken which was really crispy and light, but a little too spicy for me. Also we got the hot and sour soup, shrimp fried rice, and kung pao chicken. Would definitely come back for large portions and affordable prices. read more

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First time trying out Lin's Club in Monrovia and it feels like a great place for Sichuan-style home cooking. The restaurant is pretty small and cozy, but the menu has a lot of interesting dishes if you're into authentic flavors. We ordered a few things to try: * Spicy fried chicken nuggets - Definitely recommend this one! The chicken was tender, with a nice kick of spice but still very flavorful. * Spicy pig's ear in chili oil - Pretty authentic taste-wise, though the cuts were a little too thick for my liking. Still enjoyable if you're into that dish. * Twice pan-fried pork belly - This one wasn't our favorite. Not much flavor and just didn't stand out. What makes the place even better is the owner - super friendly and welcoming, which made the experience felt like dining at a friend's home. read more

Lin's Club - Spicy fried chicken nuggets - Szechuan Near Me - Monrovia, California

Boss at the front definitely has her rough edges but she means well and will get you right. None of their prices and portions are unreasonable, too. Honestly, all of their dishes are great and you can't really go wrong with any of them. I particularly appreciate that you're able to get a side of rice for just a dollar to balance out the side dishes. For anyone new, their laziji (hot pepper chicken, I believe) is incredible and a must-try read more

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Tiny restaurant (maybe 4 tables, seating around 12; many do take out), but tasty food, good portions, and reasonably priced. We've been going here once or twice a week now all month. Our favorites are: spicy cauliflower dry pot, hot pepper chicken (like spicy popcorn chicken), hot pepper intestine (super crispy), tea smoked duck, eggplant with garlic sauce, mapo tofu, and minced pork with pickled long bean (soicy and so good with rice!). The chicken cold noodle is quite good too. Everything we have tried has been good. We pay cash, but they may take credit card. The leftovers reheat well. read more

Lins is my absolute favorite restaurant! I have been eating here for years and it never disappoints. read more

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Cozy place with great food - order pickup and bring cash! Service was great and very fast.

This small unassuming restaurant that far away from most of the food scene that I'm used to, is one of my top 5 restaurants on my list. I first came here for the tea smoked duck because I saw that the price looked great and i had never had tea smoked duck before. Since then I've been here several times because everything I've had here has delivered in both taste and quality and I can't wait to come back here to try more! Tea smoked duck (5/5): there's so much duck for how much it costs and everything about it is amazing. The tea smoke is very prominent and it makes itself known in a good way. Breast meat is good, thigh meat is good and tastes great the next day too! Beef dry pot (5/5): there's a perfect blend of spices that this mix of veggies and beef get cooked into and what's nice is that it's really not as oily as other dry pots that I've had at other places. My favorite part about this dry pot is actually the cauliflower & potato and would consider getting the cauliflower dry pot over the beef next time. Hot pepper chicken (5/5): I'm usually not a fan of this dish because of so many reasons. Sometimes there's too many peppers and too little chicken. Sometimes the chicken is more bone than chicken. I decided to give Lin's club version a chance because the pictures on Yelp looked like it was a lot of chicken and when I got it, it was completely different than what I was used to. There was SO much chicken and it was all boneless and it was seasoned so well too. The owners of the place are very kind, but they are also so busy with making all of their online orders so please be patient with them. Everything is made fresh and could take a bit longer than what you are used to, but it's worth the wait! read more

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Mom and pop type operation / small cafe located in a strip mall in Monrovia. They serve up some really delicious, fresh Chinese food at very reasonable prices. What I also love about this place is that it's also open relatively on the later side for this area (seriously...lots of places in this area seem to close early). This is perfect for even stopping by and ordering take out if you are leaving work a little later on the way home. The portions are great if you want to order for family style meals (dining in or take out) or if you just want to order a couple of items that will last a few meals as a solo diner. The folks here are very kind and helpful. This place first popped up on my radar a while back because of the high reviews when I was looking for dinner in the area after work. After eating ordering and eating the food from here, I can see why. I came in about 30 min before closing on a weeknight and ordered mapo tofu and sauteed eggplant along with an order of rice. I ordered to go because I didn't want them to wait around since they were closing soon. This lasted me about 2-3 meals and both dishes were very tasty. Would love to come back and order one of their noodle dishes or just more items from the menu in general. Such a great gem. Parking was really easy as well as the lot is pretty large and at the time, most surrounding businesses were closed. read more

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A super tiny little place with some very good Sichuan food. I ordered the Hot Pepper Chicken (La Zi Ji) and the Cumin Lamb and asked for more 'mala' for both dishes. The food came out relatively fast. The portions were very generous. But, the Hot Pepper Chicken was ridiculously ginormous. I've had this dish at many other places and the flavor was great. There was significantly more chicken that I've had elsewhere. And the prices were really reasonable compared to most Sichuan restaurants in the SGV (or SoCal) area. This is my new go to La Zi Ji place in the SGV. read more

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The food here is sooooooooo good!! We originally wanted deep fried pork intestine, but after we finished ordering, the waitress was so kind and told us we need some veggies LOL. So she suggested we get the pork intestine with veggies, and she offered to have the intestines extra crispy since we initially wanted the deep fried ones. I am so glad we came here, the service was amazing and the food was so delicious!! read more

Lin's Club - Pork intestine - Szechuan Near Me - Monrovia, California

Kung pao chicken is really good Vegetable noodles bomb Beef broccoli too. Lady up front is nice they make everything super fast to go. Place is small but thats what keeps the quality good. You wont be disappointed read more

This place is so highly rated I had to try it. Flavors are amazing. The dry hotpot was so good. The front of house lady means business but is also really nice! She's got the most hustle. read more

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Small place but it seems very popular. Got cumin pig elbow and kung Pao chicken to go. Food was bomb. Would come back. read more

The food here is affordable and really good. Saw reviews dinging the service because the waitress only speaks Chinese, please be patient. She actually cares a lot for the customers like a mom. There's only like 3-4 small tables so you shouldn't come with a large party. It's more of a takeout spot but if there's no one there, might as well sit and enjoy the food. read more

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Amazing food Friendly place I love it Always fresh food tasty Price is very good Service is great lady always happy to help read more

Absolutely outstanding! If you're looking for fresh, high quality, and truly authentic Chinese food in Monrovia, stop everything and head straight to Lin's Club. Every dish bursts with bold Sichuan flavors that taste like they came straight from a family kitchen. Vibrant, aromatic, and made with real care using top notch ingredients. The staff is genuinely lovely and welcoming. They make you feel right at home in their cozy little spot. Whether you're dining in or grabbing takeout, the service is warm and attentive without any fuss. We tried the hot pepper chicken, the beef with broccoli, the pork hot pot, and the hot and sour soup. Everything was fantastic! And the best part? The prices are incredibly reasonable for the quality and generous portions you get. What more could anyone ask for? This is the kind of hidden gem that keeps you coming back again and again. Highly recommend. You won't be disappointed! 太棒了！ 如果你想在蒙罗维亚吃到新鲜、高品质、正宗的中式菜肴，那就别犹豫了，直接去 Lin's Club！每道菜都充满了大胆的四川风味，吃起来就像家里长辈亲手做的----鲜香扑鼻，用料讲究，食材新鲜又用心。 店里的工作人员特别亲切友好，让人感觉像回家一样温馨。不管是堂食还是外带，服务都很暖心又不做作。 我们点了辣子鸡、牛肉西兰花、猪肉火锅，还有酸辣汤。每一样都超级好吃！最赞的是，价格非常实惠，份量又足。还能要求什么呢？这绝对是那种让人想一去再去的隐藏好店。强烈推荐，大家去了一定不会失望！ David read more

What a hidden gem! Lin's is what I imagine my aunty would cook up. It's warm and well made. She always assures you of your order and makes sure you get that good home cooked meal feel. Small seating in restaurant but food always makes it warmly back to its final destination. read more

I highly recommend the Spicy Beef Pot OMG! The best hole in the wall! Amazing food....really.

My go-to spot every time! They have the best mapo tofu--the flavor is always perfectly balanced, bold, and authentic. They truly get it right. I love my food extra spicy, and they never disappoint, delivering just the right level of heat with incredible taste. Consistently delicious and satisfying, this place never misses. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates well-seasoned, flavorful, and spicy dishes done right. read more

Food was delicious and good portion! And the boss lady is very friendly and the price is very reasonable

Do not recommend eating Here!!!!!!! Be honest about ingredients, not giving jalapeños and say they are green peppers. Still gastro probs!!! read more

Lin's Club - Green peppers? - Szechuan Near Me - Monrovia, California

We stayed in Arcadia for the first time and came across this place and it was delicious! They had a variety of spicy Chinese food but the only downside is they only accept cash. They let us pay with card but it's mostly cash. The service was great the lady there was very nice. The ambiance is small but cozy. We got the tea roasted duck and the spicy intestine pot. The tea roasted duck is good but it's too salty. If it was less salty it be amazing because it has a flavorful aroma. The spicy intestine pot was delicious. The potatoes in there were tender and yummy. Definitely a must come if you stay in Arcadia in LA read more

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yes i came back for the nth time. so, updates: meat hotpot is just so so for take out. Probably it's better for dine in. stinky tofu lives up to its name. it's strong. when deep fried it's nicely crispy with strong tofu taste. hot and spicy fillet fish/beef/slice pork - the owner's favorite. this one is kinda like twice cooked pork, which is meat in soup-ish gravy. full of flavor, smells amazing. spicy and usually oily but Lin's make it slightly less oily. really good. not as nice for take out though. cauliflower stir fry is perfect for your second dish on shared table. doesn't come with any protein, but your first dish would already have protein. perfectly cooked, it's a joy to eat. mapo tofu -- very interesting. it's different. it's kinda like a marriage between normal spicy mapo tofu and Taiwanese braised dish. but it's distinctively mapo tofu though, but not as spicy as most Chinese restaurants. it's deep and complex, with slight mala aroma. stir-fried pork intestines and scallions dry noodle -- portion is BIG. the noodles is nice, chewy, and you can taste the wheat in it. they are medium thick. perfect noodles, I say. the sauce is deep brown and buttery, like butter fried? it's slightly sweet but still savory, and it's rich. don't get misjudged by my choice of word 'sweet' though, it's not a sweet kind of dish like honey glazed stuff. it's more like a dry(er) version of braised sauce. it's nice and flavorful, and it elevated the plump pork intestines, making it a nice velvety buttery stir-fry on top of the noodles. read more

Friendly Mom and Pop business with affordable and delicious food. No table services to babysit you but detailed service to best preserve the quality of food. If you are the kind of person loves food over service, this could be your place. Not every dish is super tasty but you can always ask own let for recommendations. read more

One of the best chinese food restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley. Highly recommend the popcorn chicken.

As promised, we came back to order more; as expected, everything was tasty! - Bean Curd, Pigs Ear, Beef Tripe, Beef Tendon ($16.99): This cold dish was so delicious! We asked for less spice and the chili oil was the perfect level. Everything was in huge pieces, so you would get a great bite. - Sautéed Green Beans ($10.99): Classic veggie dish at any Chinese restaurant, we love string beans. A smidge salty for me, like a small smidge, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. - Hot Pepper Chicken ($11.99): SO CRISPY and very flavorful! Another dish we also asked for less spice and it was a good level for me and my sensitive stomach. Seriously unbeatable crunch, but it d - Beef with Black Pepper Sauce ($13.99): The beef was cooked well and wasn't tough or chewy, and there was veggies too. I think I like the Broccoli Beef a bit better though, but I would order this again. - Deep Fried Stinky Tofu ($5.99): I LOVE stinky tofu, and this one hit the spot. I believe it's Hunan style stinky tofu, which I hadn't tried before, and it's so crispy on the outside. I had some garlic dark soy sauce at home leftover, and it paired sooo well with this. - Hot Pepper Pork Intestine ($14.99): Not healthy whatsoever, but worth. every. bite. Fried to perfection, the intestine is juicy, the spicy peanuts, yum yum. You need to pair it with rice though, or it feels too salty, but so good... it's literally a flavor explosion. read more

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Okay so this is from the perspective of someone who speaks a little bit of Chinese and yes it makes a difference service wise. This place is like old school szchuan mom and pop shop y'all...it's very small but cozy in its own way. When we came in at like 9pm it was empty...the owner told us to sit wherever we wanted... And we ordered food by saying the letters and numbers.... Soo for the service...it's not that she doesn't try....she can't speak English and my white bf asked where the bathroom was ... She pointed to market ..until I spoke Chinese to her and she said either go to the market or go to the fastfood restaurant near it because this place is tiny and doesn't have a bathroom.. okay. That's fine..but she seemed a lot friendlier and kinder after I spoke in Chinese and said things like they make the food from scratch right after you order and just kept on checking up... Kind of gave me the best asian mom vibes . Things ordered A13 tea smoked duck. 11/10 get this. Even the half portion is amazing for 16 though we got the whole duck. It's like if smokey pecking duck and salty tea eggs had a baby. This. The skin is slightly crispy the meat is not dry, itd very spiced and slightly smokey, not too salty. This is a good start. M2 vegetarian 3 items. 8/10 portion size fantastic... It's an okay dish to get esp if you're vegetarian. This fould feed 3 people lol. Cucumbers are slightly pickled and theres a faint garlic scent. Seaweed.... I couldn't taste garlic but that's fine.. it is vinegary, salty, and savory ... Kind of reminds me of the seaweed you get at a 99 ranch market.. Bean curd...it comes with chilli oil. D3 mapo tofu. Lol be aware they may adjust the spiciness if you aren't asian .. But 8.5/10 portion size is enough for 2 people...they use soft but not too soft tofu douban Jiang Sichuan peppercorn a lot of chili oil minced pork. There's a lot of saltiness and slight numbing. I want my mapo tofu spicier but it's still really good. D14 hot pepper chicken. 12/10. Get this. It's like popcorn chicken with more garlic chilli pepper goodness on crack and yes it's very savory and crispy. Numbing ...could be more spicy but the ratio of chicken to chilli is also a plus. Normally there's not enough chicken like 40% chicken...this one is a 70% chicken 30% spices and chilli. D22 cumin lamb. Eh. 7/10. It's not bad but I think there's too much onion and it's not spicy enough. You can taste cumin but this feels like very generic dish. Not one of their specialties. D28 spicy beef pot. 9/10. They put some celery, beef, cauliflower, potato, carrot in this. The seasoning is savory but I think it could be spicier. The portion though for the price is fantastic. For 13.00 this is like 2-2.5 portion. 9/10 yes I do would come back. Overall this is homey szchuan food and the owners are really kind and considerate....and checked up on me multiple times. Lol my main gripe is that yeah they didn't have to mild out the spicy but the flavors were easily a 10/10. It's not the best szchuan food but it's what I want..decent family sized portions well priced and well seasoned. If you're planning to come here either do their takeout or if you're dining in .. get someone who speaks Chinese. You'll have okay service but exceptional service if anyone speaks Chinese...and lol I'm not used to a Chinese restaurant having good service at all. Btw they don't do hot tea here lol hot water yes. But hot tea no. It's a bunch of canned drinks if you want something other than iced water. read more

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Lin's Club is a true hidden GEM with authentic and quality cuisine. The owner and her husband are very kind and when you walk in it makes you feel at home. Definitely go with the spicy beef pot, beef brisket soup or chicken for first timers... great prices and guaranteed full stomach. read more

The beef pan fried noodles are S tier. Probably one of the best fried noodles I've had. The noodles have great consistency. But I come here for their "Hot pepper chicken," their szechuan chicken. Their portion is ginormous, and it's such a great price. I've had other places around the area that don't taste as good, small in portion, and are more expensive. And their food is so good for leftovers. Can last you several days. The quality/flavor even after reheating is fantastic. Lin's satisfies me every time. Highly recommend! Service might not be the best because there is only one lady serving/working out in front, but she is personable and seems to enjoy her job/believes in the food. read more