Yesterday my wife ordered takeout from Bamboo for dinner. We used to frequent this restaurant quite…read moreoften for lunch years ago. It offered a delicious assortment of dishes that always seemed to satisfy our tastes. My office moved west into Encino, and we traveled less frequently to Bamboo. Then came Covid, and everything made dramatic changes, including Bamboo closing for lunchtime. It has continued to only offer dinner hours, making it difficult to revisit the restaurant. We had a yearning for Chinese food and immediately thought about ordering it from one of our old favorite places for dinner. Coming by to pick up the food, I was immediately transported back in time to one of our many lunches, with familiar dining areas and the delectable smells of what I expected to be a great meal. The couple that run the restaurant were super friendly and engaged in conversation with me about the changes in their restaurant and the neighborhood, as a result of the Covid experience. One thing that I was pleasantly impressed with was the same quality and variety of dishes that used to make for an almost weekly lunch experience many years ago. The chicken lettuce wraps were an all time favorite of my wife, and we were sure to order them. The other dishes were all delicious and have forced me to add Bamboo back on my dinner options when desiring a great Chinese food experience. Well done, Bamboo!

If you like rubbery orange chicken then this is the place--yuck!! But the beef steak in black…read morepepper sauce was tender and delicious with only a mild kick to it. I won't say this place earns a bam-BOO but rather a bam-MEH.

I have been here twice probably like 10 years ago and even forgot about it. 2 of my friends and I…read morewere looking for a nice place to celebrate Mother's Day, and I came up with the idea to go to Green Apple China Bistro and we all met up over there. Walked in today at 3:45 pm and was greeted by the host name Melody and she took us to our table. A minute later, Luis, our server came to take our order. We ordered 4 items that could have fed an entire Army. It really was a lot of food. Generous portions and still had left overs to take home. We got small orange chicken, which was more like a large size, ($14.49), Chicken Steamed Dumplings ($7.99), Vegetable egg rolls (4) pieces(8.99), and their House Special Fried Rice that came with: chicken, beef, shrimp, eggs, peas, carrots & green onions.(16.99). Luis & Bryan were very nice, pleasant, kind and very attentive. They checked on us like 4 times. Our food came out fast, tasted fresh, hot and delicious. Let me not forget to tell you that the minute you sit down, they bring Complimentary hot Green tea in a teapot. The restaurant along with the restroom were very clean. 10/10. Underground valet parking shared with other businesses; and you can also park on the street and metered parking. Thank you all for your dedication, loyalty throughout the years!! 3rd party orders, take out, delivery and of course dine in.

We ordered on line and couldn't wait to try this place. We arrived and were greeted by the host…read more Very friendly and had our order ready to go. We ordered orange chicken, beef and broccoli, house special fried rice, spam meat fried rice , egg drop soup and chicken egg rolls. Everything was so flavorful and delicious. The only thing I could critique is the orange chicken. It was a little dry. Was cooked a little too long. But still flavorful. I will be back to try different items on the menu.

This review is only regarding the posted hours versus what I experienced upon arrival…read more I had a long day at work and was really looking forward to treating myself to what's rated as the best Chinese food in the area. I even drove a bit out of my way to come here, only to find a "closed" sign on the door. I truly hope everything is okay with the owners and staff, but it was disappointing that there wasn't any notice or backup plan for unexpected closures. From what I could see through the window, the restaurant looked very clean and well-kept. I'll definitely want to try again another time but will certainly call first!!!!

It is not Frankensteins intention to be negative here today. But wholly Yelp hype Batman! Yes,…read moreFrankenstein can buy into a good hype every so often which the Bride of Frankenstein enjoys pointing out. Especially when Frankenstein is wrong. Frankenstein enjoys braised beef noodle soup. A lot. Frankenstein's heart was yanked out of his huge body and crushed when Mandarin Deli went out of business during Covid. A pain he still feels even today. They had the best Braised Beef Noodle Soup ever! Frankenstein went hook, line, and sinker when he read the Yelp hype about this place. Bottom line, nice people, not as awesome as was described. Braised Beef Noodle Soup- Sorry Noodles Kitchen but it's too chili hot. About a 8.5 to 9 on Frankensteins too hot scale. Beef was okay, not great. Noodles were good. Bride of Frankenstein had one taste and pushed it away. "Mucho Caliente" Orange Chicken, fine. Let's not go overboard everyone. Pan Fried Dumplings, good. Check it out for yourself. 10/11/2025 Update- It saddens Frankenstein to see so many fake reviews over and over again. Really Noodles Kitchen? Please.

Fortune Dragon is one of those places that never disappoints. I've ordered from here quite a few…read moretimes and the food is always fresh, hot, and packed with flavor. The portions are generous, so I usually end up with leftovers for the next day. I can see why dishes like the Honey Walnut Shrimp, Orange Chicken, and Mongolian Beef are so popular. Everything is cooked well, the sauces have great flavor, and nothing tastes overly greasy. The noodles and rice dishes are always solid too. What really keeps me coming back is the consistency. Whether I'm dining in or ordering takeout, the food is always good and the staff is friendly and welcoming. It's become one of my go-to spots when I'm craving Chinese food, and everyone I've recommended it to has enjoyed it as well. If you're in the area and looking for a reliable Chinese restaurant with great portions and quality food, Fortune Dragon is definitely worth trying.

Had a great experience at Fortune Dragon Chinese Bistro! The restaurant is clean, peaceful, and has…read morea relaxing atmosphere that's perfect for a casual lunch. The service was fast, friendly, and attentive, and the food was absolutely delicious. Even better, the prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend trying their Lunch Special, available daily from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It's a fantastic value with generous portions and great flavor. If you're looking for tasty Chinese food, excellent service, and an affordable meal in a clean and serene setting, Fortune Dragon Chinese Bistro is definitely worth a visit. I'll definitely be coming back!

Nice lil hole in the wall spot. Not super fancy but the food…read moreis excellent. Service was very good. Nice clean spot. Will come back!

IYKYK! Sam Woo has been serving up family-style meals for decades. They have several locations…read morethroughout SoCal. It's one of those places where it's loud because customers are ordering from the barbecue stall adjacent to the dining room, which is filled with diners at every table. Lots of wait staff are milling about, busy taking orders, delivering dishes to diners, and turning tables for the next set of guests waiting their turn. I got off a 7-day trip from Seattle and was craving roasted duck. I thought I was going to just grab-n-go on this trip but decided to grab lunch with the fam. We kept it simple with 3 main dishes. The watercress stirfried with garlic is always a staple at every Chinese restaurant meal. Their porkchops here was neither greasy or salty. It had the right amount of seasoning and crunch. Also got the beef chowfun. When ordering, the waiter will always ask whether you want dry or with gravy. I almost always prefer the dry variation. There was plenty food for 3 people and still had leftovers to take home. Not pictured here is the whole roasted duck I purchased or the glistening array of duck and other barbecued meats they sell for to go.

Chin Chin is such a solid spot. My friend and I ordered the General Tso's, Mongolian beef, peanut…read morenoodles, and the Garlic Chili Crisp Wontons, and everything was so delicious. The wontons were our favorite and I completely understand why the peanut noodles have a cult following haha. If it's your first time, I'd personally order both. It's cozy, lively, and comfortable inside. I loved the ambiance and the service was so wholesome. Everyone kept checking on us and our waiter was the sweetest. It felt like they genuinely wanted us to have a good time and they gave us the sweetest goodbye on our way out. Love how easy parking was as well in their lot especially on Ventura. Already looking forward to coming back for more of those wontons.

Wow, I'm happy I took the risk and came into CHIN CHIN today. After my favorite location on Sunset…read moreBlvd closed I didn't think I'd be able to get my Szechuan dumplings ever again. WRONG THEY HAD IT! Needed to be in Burbank and was famished. Found the destination in my GPS and headed to location for a food experience. Now finding it upstairs was a stroke of luck, just happened to see a guy leaving with a bag of goodies. So note the place is upstairs kind of hidden. Upon entering I was seated immediately and handed a menu to pick my pleasures. Not all my favorites were in the menu ( WAHHHH ) yet I spotted several items. First I ordered the famous Mango Ice Tea for my refreshing beverage. Since I was ready I ordered the half order of Chinese Chicken Salad, Salt & Pepper Prawns plus Szechwan dumplings OMG... Salad came first and damn even a half order is enough for 2 people so please note this fact... Very refreshing and delicious and for a hot day in The Valley that hit the spot. The Salt & Pepper Prawns & Szechwan dumplings arrived for consumption simultaneously.... Photo before chow to document my experience for you Yelpers and now it's eat and eat I did... Powered through those 5 Szechwan dumpling like a great white shark eats a surfer. That green sauce over the dumplings is green gold, the flavor max's out your taste bud's and kick your brain into overdrive... Your brain will never get an experience like that unless you come in for an order... The Salt & Pepper prawns were the prefect entre for me today. Not overpowering in flavor but a nice crisp robust flavor of seafood and seasonings. I don't think you could make a better set of Salt & Pepper Prawns they were awesome and rounded out my dining experience. No desert for me I'M FULL! Time for a rest and am planning my next sit down at Chin Chin's.....

I'm very picky with my Thai food and let me tell you, the first time I tried Dek Sen's was through…read morea Yelp elite event and I was hooked. I drive past often mostly before 11 which is when they open so I can't stop in, but this time I was able to stop by for a late lunch early dinner which I got to go. Parking is in the back and you can enter through the back door. Staff is so sweet and kind when they take the orders. I got the Kai Soi Noodle Soup because I loved it so much before, and I got a side of rangoon, a side of Roti, and a side of chicken Sa te. The Kai Soi Noodle Soup stayed hot for the drive back home and it is so delicious. I love how it's packed in a bowl with the soup on bottom and the noodles and veggies seperated at the top. The noodles taste incredibly fresh and just amazing. I loved eating the soft flaky roti on the side with the soup. I saved the rangoon and chicken sa te to eat for another meal and they were both delicious, however I felt the chicken was so thin so it was a little dry. Probably next time I should eat that immediately. Dipping it into the peanut sauce of course elevated it and it tasted very flavorful. Overall Dek Sen's is my favorite Thai food place in socal! I can't wait to try more from their menu soon!

I would have rated 3.5 stars is Yelp allowed but went up to 4 stars and the service was very…read morefriendly and I am a big supporter of local small businesses. The Place- Small with a few tables. Parking- There is street parking in the front and a moderate sized lot in the back shared with multiple other businesses. I tried a couple of their lunch specials- Pad CU with Beef- Was good but I thought the portion was very small. Perhaps I should have ordered off of the regular menu. Eggplant Basil. Was good but I thought the portion was very small. Perhaps I should have ordered off of the regular menu.

All their food is amazing. I ordered garlic chicken 1st time ...if you like vegetables…read moreBrocoli..ugh ..I don't..would not have ordered...just wanted chicken...Unfortunately But their wor wonton soup ***** .

Been going here for over 20 years. Small place with great, quick service. Unfortunately, they…read morechanged their dumplings. They used to be the yummy traditional ones - big, filled with a generous portion of filling, excellent either pan fried or steamed. Now they are the little gyoza ones like many places serve. Simply not as good. I would often crave the original ones and stop to get an order or two to go. Bummed these days are over.