From the moment you walk through the doors at 88 Club, you're made to feel genuinely welcome. The…read morespace is effortlessly stylish, with cozy wall-length booth seating and rich dark curtains that create such a warm, intimate atmosphere. The music was set at the perfect volume--just enough to have us humming along while we made our way through four incredible dishes and a few glasses of wine. We started with the "skinny egg rolls," dubbed so as they are long and skinny. They arw perfectly crisp and light, giving lumpia vibes without feeling heavy or oily. Next were the wontons--I could smell the ginger before they even reached the table, and they absolutely delivered. Adding a spoonful of the homemade chili oil, packed with herbs and spices, took them to another level. Then came the noodles: thin, delicate, and full of flavor, topped with beautifully seasoned beef that tasted as though it had just come off the grill. At that point, we could have happily stopped--but the team highly recommended the pork entrée, and I'm so glad we trusted them. Every bite was melt-in-your-mouth tender, with a beautifully seasoned crust, served with just the right touch of mustard to bring everything together. We cleaned the plate without hesitation. To finish, we shared the mango dessert, and it was the perfect ending. Sweet without being overpowering, every element--from the mango to the coconut and cream--shone through, with a subtle savory note that balanced it all beautifully. What truly made the evening unforgettable was the service. The staff were attentive without ever hovering, checking in at just the right moments, and the managers' thoughtful table touches made us feel cared for. Thank you, 88 Club, for one of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time. We're already looking forward to coming back!

Tried out 88 Club and overall it was a solid experience with a few trade-offs…read more The atmosphere and ambiance are great--definitely a lively spot--and the service matched that energy. Staff was attentive and kept things moving, which I appreciated. That said, at times it felt a bit more like a cafeteria than a sit-down restaurant, especially considering the price point. It's on the expensive side for what you get, so expectations were a little higher. The pork was the standout--easily the best part of the meal and worth trying if you go. Overall, glad I checked it out, but probably not a spot I'd rush back to with so many other options around.

Closed, but reopened as Mama Lu. Still good food! Good ambience, and good Chinese restaurant…read moreservice.

Very confusing signage! No idea why it's mama Lu outside but the capital seafood is greyed out on…read morethe sign. It says 一口福 on the outside but anyway, our entire group had to ensure we were not in the wrong place. Service is fantastic! They are very attentive and very helpful. Bonus points if you can speak Chinese, the employees were much friendlier and made lots of recommendations but may not have otherwise. The dim sum was tasty, and the green bean and eggplant were also classic. I loved the XO noodles and they were a crowd favorite. Our group notified me about allergies and the staff were very quick to double check, specify precisely, and arrange the dishes to help us know which dishes were off limits for the guests with allergies. I would be interested to come back with a bigger and hungrier group to try more of the menu, especially the fish! We'll be back!

Chef Mings is a solid place for Chinese take out. The menu is large and has just about every dish…read moreyou could want, at a very reasonable price. We had the veg spring rolls which were crisp and filled with a good portion of veggie, and were not greasy. The mu shu duck was really good and came with 4 pancakes. I'd like to try their mu shu chicken next time. The fried rice with chicken and shrimp (and no pork on request) had several large shrimp and pineapple. It was not overly salty and I actually added a little soy sauce to spice it up a bit. The chicken with veg was the least favorite. This will definitely be my go to place for take out.

As I was walking to FedEx, I looked through the window to my right and noticed a man eating some…read morescrumptious looking Chinese food and my stomach started growling. I quickly completed my errand at FedEx and went next door to Chef Ming's to peruse the menu. Upon walking in, I was first greeted by the smell of what promised to be a delicious meal, and the man behind the counter greeted us and motioned for us to take a seat at the counter. The restaurant was bright and clean, and as I looked over the menu, my stomach growled even louder. A friendly gentleman came in and stood near us, then began chatting with my boyfriend and me; he told us about their awesome lunch specials and said he's eaten here many times. Upon his recommendations we got one of orange chicken and one broccoli with beef - two classic Chinese dishes - can't go wrong! We ordered our food to go and the smell was driving me wild on the ride home. The orange chicken was perfect - not too sweet and the batter had the perfect crunch. My BF enjoyed the broccoli with beef and shared some with me. We were very pleased with our meals and definitely recommended Chef Ming's! Would definitely eat here again!

Mr Chow has been part of my life for over a decade--never just a restaurant, but something closer…read moreto a second home. I don't even need the menu to order food. love it so much!!!

I have eaten in every section of this restaurant and I am amazed that they do not have a "C"…read morerating. Why? Because they prepare and store food directly outside of each and every bathroom! And, I am convinced that they use MSG in their dishes now. Also, they use eggs in most of their dishes to thicken and compensate for the amount of food is in one entree. The waitstaff used to be colorful, now it's just busboys pushing out the food. And BEWARE a lot of your drinks are premade and ocean spray juices are used instead of fresh juices in your $42 drinks.

If you're crazy a-BAO-t dim sum like me, you definitely have to check out @baodimsumhouse !…read more As someone who's super picky about dim sum, I think this spot has some of the BEST and most authentic dim sum in West LA, with an extensive selection of traditional dishes (pork and shrimp shumai, crystal shrimp dumplings, fried radish cakes, egg yolk black buns), as well as fun options such as the Juicy Roulette Xiao Long Bao set. I've been coming here for the past two years, and their quality is stayed consistently high, if not even improving! They also have an amazing cocktail menu (which is more unusual for dim sum spots) and weekday lunch special menu from 12-3 PM, which features select dim sum and traditional Chinese dish combos at VERY affordable prices (all under $20). Honestly, everything I've tried on every visit has been AMAZING, but I highly recommend asking your waiter for recommendations and specials, since I've been able to try so many new dishes that I probably wouldn't have ever ordered. Featured here: house chow fun (beef) Pork & shrimp shumai Juicy roulette Crystal shrimp dumplings Spicy chicken& shrimp wontons Salt & pepper shrimp Shrimp stuffed eggplant Honey walnut shrimp Kung pao shrimp lunch special Sweet and spicy corn ribs Egg yolk black buns mojito lychee martini

Absolutely unacceptable…read more We waited 10 minutes to be seated in a restaurant that was at most 30% full. Then 20 more minutes before anyone bothered to take our order. After ordering dim sum, which is typically fast and casual, we waited 45 minutes with no food. At the 30 minute mark, we politely asked for an update. Fifteen minutes later, still nothing. No explanation. Just a half-hearted apology and no sense of urgency. Instead, a random dish we didn't order was dropped off as "compliments from the kitchen." A freebie doesn't fix over an hour of being ignored. We had a hungry 5 year old with us. After a total of about 75 minutes with zero food, we told the waitress we were leaving. Her response? "Ok." That's it. No apology. No attempt to make it right. Just indifference. We even left money on the table, not because anything was earned, but because we have standards, even if this place doesn't. If this is how they operate when the restaurant isn't even busy, I can't imagine how bad it gets when it is. Plenty of other places that actually value their customers.

Love the spicy beef noodle soup…read more Bouncy and chewy noodle is what I live for. The broth and the meat pairs excellently with the noodle. For me, the noodle is the star of the dish. Satisfied my noodle craving pretty well.

Honestly some of the best food I've had in ages!…read more Everything was so beautifully flavorful and exciting to eat! The hand pulled noodles were chewy and soaked up the spicy broth. The dumplings and their sauces were perfect, and the crushed cucumbers were a perfect refreshing balm for the spice. It's a cute little spot with great vibes and cool artwork. And the service was warm and friendly. Our server was awesome. She said I ordered like a princess and got all the right items. Like everything was great but she completely elevated our whole experience. I didn't ask her name but whoever was working on Saturday afternoon 4/11, you're the best! 10/10, I've already recommended this spot to my whole friend group. Definitely check it out!

A different kind of non Kosher Passover meal for me. It's a tradition that I love…read more The ribs and shrimp were so wonderful! And tomorrow I still have Won Ton Soup! What a fabulous celebration!

A friend and I went for lunch. The food is good, but seems like toned-down American Chinese,…read morerather than authentic Chinese. I had the kung pao chicken, which came with hot and sour soup or a salad, and white or brown rice. It was less flavorful than I expected. The staff is attentive. There is indoor and outdoor seating.

Moon House Chinese Cuisine is an awesome Chinese food restaurant in the Santa Monica area and they…read moredo all types of Chinese food and a lot of the stuff that you have to order. You do it à la cart so it comes in pretty big portions. We got it delivered so I can't speak too much of the service but when I got to us, it was warm fresh still and that's all you could really ask for a delivery. So I got the orange chicken and filet mignon. The filet mignon is my favorite so much flavor so juicy the beef was cooked perfectly. It had a little vegetables in there to like give us some pizza thoroughly enjoyed the filet mignon with 100% order it again nice juicy tender. The orange chicken was also good. Nice flavor of the sauce was good. The chicken was cooked. Great nice white meat tender I enjoyed it, but the sauce did a lot of the heavy lifting, but it was very very good.

Ordered the beef and broccoli with white rice through Uber Eats and let me tell you... the driver…read moremust've been auditioning for Fast & Furious because my food arrived QUICK and still piping hot. Flavor-wise? Very good. The portion size matched the price, which in today's economy honestly deserves a standing ovation. Now, let's discuss the plot twists. The beef could've stayed in the pan just a little longer for character development, and the broccoli? Sweetheart... it had crossed over into retirement-home soft. And respectfully, the mushrooms absolutely could've stayed home and minded their business. Overall: hot food, fast delivery, decent flavor, but not memorable enough for a repeat order. Not terrible... just not tempting enough to spin the block!‍

Food authentic and delicious. Good service. Ambiance…read morerelaxed and comfortable. Peking duck is the best in the city. Menu is well planned. Advance notice for pre-ordering if you have something you like but not on the menu. Very accommodating.

The best Peking Duck ever. The mustard prawns were fabulous; a creamy sauce with just the right…read moreamount of Chinese mustard. The mixed vegetables had the best tofu-creamy on the inside and crisp on the outside. The service was so friendly-family owned and run? It is a bit of a whole in the wall but well worth the trip, and reasonable prices.

I went here today for lunch with my girlfriend at around 1:30 p.m. The restaurant looked clean,…read moremodern, and wasn't busy at all. Customer Service: (5/5) The waiter was very nice throughout. She was very endearing as she talked to my girlfriend in chinese and also kind to me when speaking in english. When asked about dishes and proportions, she was very knowledgeable and honest. Food: (4.5/5) We ordered the Mapo Tofu and Meizhou Special Fried Rice with chicken. The food came out within 10 minutes and the portions, as I saw on previous reviews, were generous enough for us to share and be full. The Mapo Tofu came out on a hot ceramic bowl. It wasn't as spicy as I thought, not overly spicy but just enough where you get that numbing kind of sensation in your mouth that leaves you wanting more. The beef wasn't like the ground beef you see in other mapo tofu, but more of chunkier pieces which I wasn't a big fan of as it didn't seem spread evenly. The Meizhou Special Fried Rice with chicken was probably one of the best fried rice dishes I've ever had. You can tell it was made from a wok and the flavors were just incredible. The chicken seemed to have been friend separately and added on top afterwards but the saltiness of the chicken didn't take away from the fried rice at all. Instead, it added to the flavor and made it all so enjoyable. For the ultimate experience, I'd recommend eating both together to maximize your palette!

The Peking duck is still the reason to come, but nearly everything around hasn't kept pace with the…read morecompetition. The space feels worn -- menus tattered, décor dated, the whole interior overdue for a refresh. For a restaurant positioning itself at the higher end of Chinese dining, Meizhou Dongpo is sleeping on the finer details. No complimentary tea service, and rather than offering a pot for the table, they serve individual tea by the mug -- a comically oversized Western mug at that. Chopsticks arrive without spoons, and when you ask for one, you get silverware instead of the porcelain you'd expect at Chinese restaurant. The Peking duck accoutrements came with a little plastic spoon on the tray. Small things, but they add up.The fried rice was a letdown too and looked nothing like the menu photo. Spots like Din Tai Fung and Lunasia Signature are operating at a different level and the gap shows. Meizhou Dongpo has the bones of a great Chinese restaurant. The duck alone proves it. But until they invest in the experience around the food, it's hard to recommend at this price point.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​