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.

Honestly, what's great about coming here is their set menu, which is very helpful if you have…read moredecision paralysis and come with a big group. But as for the food itself, the standouts would be the fried shrimp and the lobster. The shrimp is perfectly fried and I enjoy how soft the shell is. I like the lobster alot too. I personally prefer the way it's prepared at Henry's, but Newport's is still pretty decent. For the most part, the food is overloaded with MSG. Each time I've gone or taken food to go, I feel massively dehydrated after that I get a headache if I don't drink enough water. Luckily the staff was pretty on top of refilling our waters, and they often switched out our plates for clean ones. We've been going for years, and they used to allow substitutions for the set menu. But on a recent visit, this didn't seem like it was a thing anymore.

A super high end but absolutely fire spot with delicious set menus. Definitely a place to come on…read moreoccasion since it is pricey. I had the Lunch Set C menu, which came with a full table's worth of food for about 5 people for $158. The service was top tier, and the waiters were attentive but not overbearing. The atmosphere makes you feel like you're in a high end Chinese restaurant. The ambiance is dark, but each table had its own bright lighting, so it didn't feel too dark. Now for the food, here are my thoughts. Snowflake Beef with Garlic - Came in an interesting box grill, and it was perfectly cooked. Medium-rare with a slightly crispy outside and a tender, soft inside. Very flavorful. (5/5) Array 35 Signature Roast Duck - Best duck I've had. Crispy skin, and the meat was so flavorful. It came with wraps, veggies, and hoisin sauce. This is a must get. (5/5) Cold Mixed Cucumber, Century Egg, Eggplant - This is an interesting dish, but I love century egg, and this was actually amazing. No weird taste at all. (5/5) Sliced Pork with Garlic Sauce - Tender meat in a nice, spicy sauce. It's delicious. (5/5) Braised Black Cod with Potato Starch Sheets - Perfectly cooked cod, and I really enjoyed the potato noodles. So good and flavorful. (5/5) Seasonal Steamed Dimsum - This was a veggie bao, and it was so good, especially for being vegetarian. (4.5/5) Homemade Shrimp Paste with Hotpot - A simple dish, but the flavors were good. It came in a steaming pot that kept everything warm. Delicious. (4.5/5) Stir Fried Seasonal Veggies - These were stir fried string beans, and they were good. Perfectly cooked and seasoned well. (4.5/5) Snow Fungus Pear Soup - A nice dessert that comes with the set. It came with 5 bowls and was super refreshing and tasty. (5/5) Normally, I have something to say about the food, but everything here was absolutely delicious. Yes, it's a pricey experience, but the ambiance, food, and service make it worth it for special occasions. Parking - They share a lot, which was pretty plentiful when I visited.

tl;dr the moody, hyper-modern atmosphere is matched by an eclectic, upscale menu spanning the…read morebreadth of Chinese cuisine; however, only some of the dishes offer a satisfaction to match the sky-high prices Array 36 is a relatively new entry in the San Gabriel Valley scene, but it quickly turned heads. Named in reference to a Chinese proverb (which names 36 monumental moments that a person experiences in their lifetime), Array offers upscale pan-Chinese cuisine intended to match the grandeur of monumental events. Now, Array joins a select group of ultra-premium SGV Chinese restaurants, offering an eclectic set of labor-intensive dishes hailing from Shanghai to Chongqing. From the outside, Array has wavy, avant-garde cement walls and a red carpet leading up to the sturdy, cast-metal double doors. Enter the opulent lobby, featuring a recessed ceiling light projecting through a thin layer of water and an LED whale illuminating a ceiling-high fountain. Past the fountain, you'll find a dimly lit dining room with nature motifs intermittently protecting against the otherwise dark, cavernous atmosphere. In contrast, private rooms along the periphery are comfortably bright and individually themed. Close the doors, and you almost entirely block out the ambient chatter and moody instrumental. I visited Array for a friend's birthday celebration. Across our feast, some of the consensus favorites were the Shanghai-Style Smoked Fish with Preserved Plums (crispy, sweet, and savory all in one) and the Stewed Sliced Fish in Wine Sauce (featuring fresh filets tossed in a thick, rich rice wine sauce). I also enjoyed the flavorful Crispy Prawns in Plum Sauce and the Teppanyaki Drunken Pork Neck. The signature Roast Duck was a show and craft in itself, artfully flambeed in baiju and smoked at table side, then served with the traditional accoutrements of pancakes, duck sauce, Asian pear, and brown sugar. Other dishes were on the better side of standard, including the Mapo Tofu with Ground Pork, the Snow Pea Leaves Stir Fry with Garlic, and the Spicy Vermicelli Hotpot (with some noodles crisping up against the stone bowl). The signature Sous-Vide Sichuan-Style Beef Short Ribs was more memorable for the plethora of spices and sauces on the sides, rather than the actual meat. Lastly, some items were one-dimensional or forgettable, including the bone-heavy Sizzling Chicken Clay Pot and Steamed Fish Ginger and Scallions; the starchy Stir-Fried Japanese Yam, Wood Ear and Pumpkin; and the plain Braised Pork and Vegetable Rice. The prices leaned toward premium (appetizers and veggies are ~$20, entrees are $30-40, and signature items reach $100); the service failed to match the prices, as some of our dishes were forgotten, and beverages were rarely refilled. The best dishes were excellent, but most plates didn't exceed "standard" by too much. I probably won't go out of my way to pay Array a repeat visit, but I will still be dreaming about that delicious rice wine-stewed fish.

Best dim sum place I've been to in CA so far (I wish it wasn't so far because I would go all the…read moretime otherwise). Very reasonable price, super cozy atmosphere, and all the good was so delicious. Obsessed with the beef rolls and all the dumplings were so delicious! I don't even like baos too much but they had a great ratio of meat and skin and soup. We got 5 dishes for 4 people (~$22) per person which I feel like is a great deal and I was so full afterwards.

First time visiting here and the restaurant reminds me of pp pop but better (both food and…read moreservice)! We were lucky and got seated immediately as there was no wait. Pan fried dumpling (sheng jian bao) - Surprisingly good! tasty, juicy inside with lots of broth. Popcorn chicken - decent as well, generous portions with good meaty chunks Wonton in red chilli oil - It was decent but I wish it had a little bit of vinegar to add some tang. Soup dumpling/ Xiao long bao - This was okay, skin was a little thick but generous fillings with lots of soup House noodle soup - Broth was very tasty and it was a comforting soup dish, but nothing to rave about. Devil spicy beef noodle - Was expecting this to be super spicy, but honestly the spice level is just medium and it was more mala (numbing spice) than just regular spice. Overall meal portions are reasonably generous. Will return again.

There will be a wait and it's WELL worth it. Service is easy but traditional. Get their attention…read moreif you need something; it's not rude to wave them down but expected. They'll leave you alone otherwise. It's also a judgement free zone. We came in as a party of two and ordered six items. They didn't blink an eye and will happily bring you to go boxes. This meal was delightful. Food comes out pretty quickly once you've ordered. Solid flavors on everything. Things came out very hot - the only way to have good Chinese food. Everything we ordered was a hit. A must try if you're in the area.

We came on a weekday so there was no wait. Great service…read more We got: -Kurobuta Pork Soup Dumplings: This was our favorite. It was so juicy! I have to try theirs and DTF's side by side to see which one I like better but I think I might like this one better ! -A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Beef Chinese Burger: this was underwhelming. The flaky buns were not good.. thought it would be more crispy and flaky but it was a little hard to chew with no flavor. The meat was flavorful and good but a little salty. we ended up eating just the inside. -Sichuan Dan Dan noodles: SO good and flavorful! This was also one of our favorites! -cold noodles: bland and we had a lot leftover. Wouldn't get this again. -dry pot cauliflowers: good but oily!! It comes with pork belly and Taiwanese sausages but we mostly ate the cauliflower -Japanese scallops: wouldn't get this again. Had a stronger seafoody/fishy taste than I expected... and I usually love seafood.

Updating my review from many years ago. Initially I rated…read morethis place 3 stars, but over the years we have been regular patrons and have come to love Ji Rong inviting family and friends to celebrate special occasions. The Peking duck is still a stand out. Depending on the amount of people we love adding the signature crispy grouper with the sweet and chill or the short ribs. I love the Chengdu Style Green Bean Jelly. It's spicy numbing with a bit of tartness. They recently revamped their menu adding a lot of new things and their drinks list has grown substantially. Their grilled on the bone beef rib is excellent and new jellyfish appetizer has a wonderful crunch. We haven't tried every menu item because we always get at least one duck which takes up space but we are always aiming to try one new thing each time.

The establishment is beautiful, well-kept, and the service was excellent. Everything that came out…read morelooked amazing, but unfortunately, I just wish the flavors lived up to the presentation. Given that this place is definitely on the higher end in terms of price, I was expecting the dishes to be a little more unique and exquisite. Peking Duck - 6/10 Pretty standard. The duck skin was crispy and fatty, which was good, but the actual meat was a little dry. The wrapper was okay, but nothing particularly memorable. Crispy Walnut Shrimp - 8/10 By far the best dish of the meal. The shrimp was lightly battered but incredibly crispy, and the walnuts were excellent and complemented the shrimp really well. The sweet melon was questionable, though. I couldn't quite understand the appeal of adding fruit to this dish. Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao - 7/10 The filling was definitely up there in terms of flavor and quality, but the wrapper was far too thick for my liking. A thinner wrapper would have made a big difference. Seared Honey Glazed Cod - 5/10 Unfortunately, this was my least favorite. The fish was very fishy, the sear wasn't particularly impressive, and the sauce didn't pair well with the cod. There were also chestnuts and what I believe were shallots, neither of which I really cared for. Overall, it's a beautiful establishment with great service and very impressive presentation. Unfortunately, the flavors didn't quite match the appearance or the price point for me. The Crispy Walnut Shrimp was the standout, but the other dishes were more average than I expected.

I'm really sad to see this location has closed! I was just reminiscing on their salted egg yolk…read morecrab - was so delicious!

3.5/5 Located on the third floor of the Hilton Hotel Plaza in San Gabriel, Tang Dynasty used to be…read moreChang An (and some of their signs are still up) and is essentially serving similar food. They offer Chinese/hunan dishes, appetizers, and fun cocktail drinks. The dining area is large, and they have a karaoke stage with a live singer on certain days. But contrary to the bright neon lights, the music was pretty mellow, which made it easier to talk to one another. I came here with a party of 12 for dinner and we were seated right away. They have an extensive menu, including a special lunch and dinner menu with dishes for $11.99 each. Our group got the party menu for 8-10 people for $328, which included 10 of their dishes. I enjoyed the variety and the display, but it may not be worth it if you don't enjoy all dishes. Some dishes include chicken gristle, steamed tilapia, hunan chili pork, frog meat. If these aren't your jam, it's probably better to select the dishes individually, especially if you can't handle spicy! Hunan dishes contain lots of chili and is often pretty oily. Overall, I would return and select just the dishes I enjoy, and perhaps try their alcoholic drinks to pair with the spicy dishes!

One of the most authentic Cantonese cafés you'll find in the U.S., and honestly, probably one of…read morethe best in the area. There are a few Canto cafés around here, but this one is definitely one of our favorites. Dim sum is pretty easy to find, but authentic Cantonese cafés are much more of a rare find. The lower reviews are probably due to the service, but in my opinion, a truly authentic Cantonese restaurant should have questionable service because that's exactly what you get at the good places in Hong Kong. The philosophy in Hong Kong is basically "food over service." If they're being too nice, they're probably overcompensating for something haha. Getting either the hot or iced milk tea or lemon tea is a MUST. It's the traditional way to do it, and they even offer unlimited refills! Just be warned that you might not sleep that night because Hong Kong-style tea is no joke when it comes to caffeine. Pro tip: If you get the lemon tea, you have to crush the lemons into the tea to get the right flavor! My friends and I are regulars here. They're open late, and the ambiance is so fun, with tables decorated with mahjong tiles and neon lights that basically scream Asia. The food is top tier and, in my opinion, some of the best Cantonese food you'll find in the U.S. Our go-to orders are the tomato baked rice dishes, stir-fried vegetables, 3-cup dishes, and brisket curries. For something sweet, we always share the classic Cantonese French toast with peanut butter inside or one of the pineapple buns. Definitely recommend coming here if you're looking for an authentic Canto café experience! :)

It was my second time visiting HK Macau Bistro and my recent dinner experience was way better than…read moremy breakfast experience last year. I came here a few nights ago when the hot pot spot I wanted to eat at was packed and I didn't want to wait. I decided to try HK Macau Bistro instead since I low key wanted to have baked pasta. Restaurant was packed but I was able to be seated right away. I ordered the following dishes: - Baked Fish Fillet with Cream Sauce / Pasta - 8/10. This was really good. The melted cheese on top made this dish so delicious! - Chicken (Half) - 7/10 - This was good but it just tasted like any the chicken at any other place. - Chinese greens - 7/10 - This was okay. Preferred stronger flavors as this tasted kind of bland. - Curry Beef Stew / Tendons - 9/10 - Very tender! I liked this a lot! Would definitely order again! Lemon Iced Tea was yummy! Service was good. Restaurant was clean. Love the H.K. Vibe.

Not sure why this place is called Boston Lobster, but this outstanding restaurant in the San…read moreGabriel Valley focuses on Cantonese and Vietnamese flavors. Their signature dish - their "house special lobster"- is the most flavorful preparation of lobster that one can have. The lobster is fried and the juicy bites of meat is layered with garlic, green onions, and sweetness. If you're lucky, you might get some roe, which gives extra salinity. An order of lobster presently costs $34/lb and a "small lobster" will weigh 3-4 lbs; therefore, I only order this signature dish for special occasions. Even if you don't want lobster, don't fret as the rest of the menu is equally delicious. Their "yang chow fried rice", crab and fish maw soup, beef loc lac, and clams with basil sauce are all personal favorites. I love their lunch specials as their entrees come with rice, but at a slightly lower price. The food is top notch, and it brings amazing Vietnamese and Cantonese flavors to this location in the San Gabriel Valley. For a special occasion with my wife or with a group, this is always a winning pick.

First time at Boston Lobster on Lower Azusa Road and I was impressed!…read more I went with my son for a one-year-old's birthday party and somehow managed to arrive an HOUR late ‍. Thankfully, they were incredibly gracious and accommodating when we showed up. The food is served family style, so we got to sample a little bit of everything. The filet mignon medallions were delectable--tender, flavorful, and perfectly marinated. And the Lobster Noodles! This was my first time trying them and they absolutely delivered. The lobster was cut and fried in a way that made the meat tucked inside the shell really easy to get to, which made the whole experience so enjoyable. And that gravy... I was literally sucking on the lobster shell trying to get every last bit. So, so good. We also had a stir-fried green vegetable--possibly watercress--and it was delicious. Simple, savory, and cooked just right. I loved having something fresh and green alongside all the richer dishes. Great food, warm service, and such a fun meal to share with a group. I'll definitely be back.