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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4/5 vegan and vegetarian options are plentiful: Lin's Club is a small family owned restaurant located in that cramped plaza at the intersection of Sixth Street and Duarte near the border of Arcadia and Monrovia. They have many classic Chinese dishes at a truly affordable price point. The food: We ordered four different dishes: green beans (v), stir fried egg plants (v), mapo tofu (v), and chicken with rice. For the first three dishes, we clarified with the owner to make this vegetarian (also vegan), which she was able to do very easily and without question. We communicated with her in Chinese, but she also spoke English to us, when we discovered that our Chinese was likely not as fluent as native speakers. Everything was flavorful, without relying on just an overwhelming amount of salt, and we really enjoyed the green beans that seemed to be cooked in fermented bean paste. I found the eggplants particularly tasty too! The service: This small store had so much business, so we did spend some time waiting before we could actually order our meal. The restaurant itself was filled with folks dining in, and there were multiple parties waiting for take out. Even so, once we did order our meal, it didn't take too long for all four dishes to come out. For these reasons, I can't say service was particularly attentive, but they were still polite and I felt like they did try to make it a good experience for us, even if it was so busy. Everything else: They accept credit card with a small surcharge. Parking exists, but during dinner time on a Friday, expect it to be full and very cramped. read more

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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Tiny restaurant with big flavors. Ordered mapo tofu and spicy fried chicken. The portions were great and service was good. I saw a lot of take out orders. 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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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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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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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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Hidden gem in Monrovia/Arcadia, small family-run restaurant serves authentic Sichuan food at reasonable prices! Service is quick and they are busy with to-go orders while tending to the small number of dine-in tables. Will be back! read more

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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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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

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

We often come to this little shop when we're craving Chinese, but today was my first time reviewing it. We ordered our usual, their hot pepper chicken and green beans. We love the spicy numbing flavor of the chicken and the crispiness of the sautéed green beans. we tried some new things today, their spicy fish with preserve mustard plant, three item cold plate, and black pepper beef rice. I would probably just order the fish again but I think I prefer their Hot & Spicy Fish Fillet and Sautéed Eggplant w/ Garlic Sauce to go with our usual order. This place is quite small and most orders are to-go. There is plenty of parking. If you want to support small business with a tasty meal, give them a try. 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