Tried out the panfried dumpling and the crab xiaolongbao and they were delicious! Freshly made by…read morethe chef. Food was flavorful no need to add soy sauce but if you want a little kick add the chili they have available on the table. Service is quick and friendly.

Service is good and food tastes good and the inside of the restaurant is clean and cool!read more

My friend and I went to Luyixian for lunch. This is actually my first time trying the food at…read moreLuyixian, and the food there was delicious! Luyixian is a gem located in the ABC plaza near the intersection of Valley Boulevard and Garfield Avenue. Luyixian serves a variety of soy-based dishes, regional Chinese comfort cuisine, and Zhejiang specialties. Luyixian is mostly known for their braised pork rice and beef noodle soup. The atmosphere there was nice and the staff there were very friendly. Parking can be found either inside the plaza building or underground. I ordered the braised beef rice. The braised beef rice was mouthwatering! It is like a home cooked meal. The braised beef was very tender and juicy. The beef is served with sauteed cabbage, pickled vegetables, hard-boiled egg, and a scoop of rice. The braised beef rice will taste even better when everything on the plate is mixed together. My dish took about 10 minutes to be served, which is quite quick. So far, my first time dining at Luyixian was a great experience! I would definitely recommend this gem to anyone who loves braised pork rice or other Chinese dishes!

We were in the area, found this spot and ordered the beef noodle soup and fried rice…read more We came past 2pm on a Saturday and it wasn't busy. The place is clean and from the outside it looked small but there adequate seating. Service was fast. The soup was soooo good, the beef was melt in your mouth tender. The noodles were good as well as the fried rice. Straight forward - no frills good food.

Was craving rice noodles so decided to give this place a try as it's been on my radar. I think it…read morewas okay, but not as amazing as I expected. Menu option is kind of limited. I went with the tomato and sliced beef for $14.99. This came with bean sprouts, which I wasn't aware of, and there was a lot of bean sprouts inside - almost as much as there was rice noodle. Not a fan of bean sprouts but will eat if I need to, but in this case - it totally overwhelmed the dish. There also wasn't enough rice noodle for me. Everything else was good, but that kinda blew it for me. Also got the spicy soup with beef and tomatoes. This is more of a gentle burn in spice they slowly works its way up. It's good if you like spice. Restaurant wasn't too busy when we arrived but got a good amount of customers by the time we were leaving. Workers are friendly. Not sure if I'd be back though. Lots of street parking or a small lot to the side.

One of my favorite noodle spot in SGV area…read more My go to dish would be tomato sliced beef rice noodles- the tomato soup base is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The portion rice is very generous, I can never finish and would end up taking leftovers. Parking: they have a lot next to the restaurant, I never had an issue with finding a spot. The only downside is they don't have their AC on during the summer. I remember one time I was sweating while eating and it was very uncomfortable.

Found this place on accident. Meant to go to a diff restaurant but no idea how we ended here. No…read moreregrets. Did not expect the food to be great. A hole in the wall with a few tables. The lady was super nice and very accommodating even with a language barrier. Their pricing is very reasonable with the amount of food they serve. My friends from out of town really enjoyed it. Real tasty food. Will definitely go back.

Ordered three items here and all were fantastic. Best noodle in a bowl of beef noodle soup…read moreever--hand pulled noodles just done right and extra noodles are free! Beef roll looked more like a giant taco but was also excellent. In the most convoluted sequence of restaurant occupancy in the annals of Chinese restaurants in the United States, Noodle King has supplanted Rice Hero/Hero's Kitchen/In Joy Lunch in Alhambra in the space formerly occupied by a different restaurant named Noodle King in the 1980s and 1990s. There's a lot to explain here. I used the compound name for the previous occupant because the name on the front entrance was Rice Hero, the back entrance said Hero's Kitchen and the digital menus said In Joy Lunch. I say the old restaurant was supplanted, not replaced, because the old restaurant sort of still hangs around, with a tiny sheet of paper with all 3 old names taped to the front door, and many old dishes still on the menu. Why the three names I don't know. In Joy Lunch had been a popup that operated during lunch hour serving Dongbei food in a space in YYDS Fried Strings in Rosemead. In Joy Lunch then struck out on their own last year with this space in Alhambra, adding the new names. The old Noodle King had been a Taiwanese noodle fixture before moving out in 2003. Since the new Noodle King also serves some of the Rice Hero/Hero's Kitchen/In Joy Lunch items, the same name seems to be just a coincidence. But despite holdover menu items the staff clearly say they're a new restaurant, with the Noodle King himself greeting you at the front entrance and the signage in both front and back now say Noodle King.

Came in on the weekend. Parking lot was packed but we still found parking. You can order dim sum…read morehere almost any time of the day. They have a new menu and we ordered the Minced Pork & Egg Rice. This is the non-gravy/sauce version like some local restaurants are starting to do. Break the runny egg yolk and mix everything together. It was pretty good. We also ordered the pan fried turnip cake which is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It's better than many dim sum restaurant versions. Also got their beef rice roll again. Their rice rolls are always a hit. Don't forget to order their HK lemon iced tea on the side. It pairs well with everything especially on a hot summer day. Good air conditioning. Lots of indoor seating. Great service. Highly recommend!

Rice noodle rolls with shrimp 4.5/5 Shrimp could be prepped…read morebetter, but rice noodle is amazing texture. Near close to Asia in terms of bounciness and silkiness Siu mai 3.5/5 Pretty good, better than most places. Chunky and juicy Chicken feet 3.5/5 Lighter flavor compared to other spots, could be steamed longer. I liked it more than bae Sticky rice in lotus leaf 3.5/5 Was fine, I did like how it didn't have a bunch of rice , but maybe could be saucier No wait on a Sunday with plenty of tables open

Chef G was SO legit. We ordered the Tom Yum and Tom Kha, and both were really delicious. I can…read moredefinitely see why people say the food tastes authentic everything had so much flavor. The restaurant itself is pretty small, so if you have a larger group of 8-10 people, you're basically taking up most of the restaurant . The ladies working there were kind, although we didn't interact with them too much. There's also a free parking structure right across the street, which makes things super easy. Overall, really good Thai food and a great little neighborhood spot. I'd definitely come back.

Came by for a nice lunch. I've only had Thai once before, so this was kind of an introduction to…read morevarious dishes for me. We ordered the classic staples and a few extra. Pad Thai w/ shrimp, veggies, shrimp rolls, papaya salad, etc. Everything tasted great! The papaya salad stood out at first because of the spicy kick it had to it. The shrimp rolls were crispy, the pad Thai was sweet and savory. Great flavours and quality. Everything came out hot and fresh. You can find street parking in the adjacent neighborhood or you can park in a structure on main and walk about 7-10 mins. It's a small spot, but very cozy and the servers are kind and attentive. If you'd like Thai, or even want to try something new. This is a great place to do so!

Came here on a Sunday evening around 6pm…read more == FOOD == My friends got the eggplant noodles, and the lamb mutton. Everything is pretty spicy, so just be aware! Both dishes were 10/10 and my friends even ordered more to-go to eat later! == SERVICE == The auntie that works there is super friendly and nice. She cracks jokes with us and always gives us good recommendations! == AMBIANCE == It's a small place in an almost empty parking lot plaza. However, the inside feels like I'm in my grandma's house.

Biang Biang is the sound the noodles make when the chef has the noodles pulled and hits the table…read more Essentially that means their specialty would be hand pulled noodles so I had to come and satisfy that craving. Came by on a weekend lunch time around 12 and it was empty. There are about 10 tables of different sizes and by 12:30 all the tables were taken. Service and aesthetic is typical of an Asian restaurant. They come get your order and that's all you see of them until you ask for the check. Heard the 3 topping spicy noodle was a popular one for those who can handle spicy. Food was ready in ~10 mins. Noodles were chewy and spicy, definitely a good choice. Only complaint was they didn't give water until asked but I noticed other parties didn't have to ask so maybe they forgot.

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.

The Congee is one of those places I've been coming to since I was a kid, and I love that the…read morequality has stayed consistent over the years. My go tos are the beef porridge and the wonton and beef noodle soup. The wontons are nice and big, and both dishes are the kind of comforting food I always find myself craving. Definitely one of my favorite comfort food spots in Alhambra. There's something special about going back to a place you grew up eating at and knowing the food is still just as good.

First time having lunch here at The Congee. Found parking in the parking lot although it was busy…read moreduring lunch time. For the table I ordered: Fried wontons Wonton soup, no noodle Fried scallop congee Can of Sprite Beef stew noodle soups (to go) Fried scallop congee barely had any fried scallop in it. Wontons were huge! I noticed it was a full house during lunch. It was so hot inside. I was sweating nonstop. The AC is on 68 but I don't feel any air inside at all. If I come back I would order to go and eat at home.

I came to 101 Noodle Express in Alhambra for a late dinner on a Thursday night. It's located in the…read moresame building as Alhambra Valley Bowl. From the outside, you can't tell the inside has really good space with booths plus tables and chairs, but it does. They weren't super busy at the time... about 5 tables occupied. I was greeted right away by the one server who was working the entire floor. Interior was clean and well lit. Atmosphere was comfortable. Menu has a variety of options... boiled dumplings, pan-fried dumplings, steamed mini buns, stir-fried noodles, regular noodles, rolls & pancakes, side dishes, rice, soup, and beverages. They also have frozen food to-go (just two items... dumplings and dezhou chicken). I got one Steamed Mini Buns (aka Xiao Long Bao), one Stir-Fried Noodles with pork, one Lamb Noodles Soup (with hand torn noodles), and one Jasmine Green Tea with honey. Yes, this seems like a lot of food for one person. I'm not a stranger to bringing food home for another meal. *Steamed Mini Buns - juicy with flavorful pork filling, adequate skin thickness, good size buns *Stir-Fried Noodles with pork - best dish out of the 3, good balance between pork, veggies, and noodles, mild spice level was perfect, portions were reasonable for the price *Lamb Noodles Soup - great amount of lamb and noodles, lamb was tender, noodles were a tad mushy on the edge... they need to be firmer, soup was savory *Jasmine Green Tea with honey - good size cup, tea was a bit bitter, probably needs more honey Food came out steaming hot and timely. Staff and service were wonderful. Yan, the server, was patient and helpful. He did an amazing job working the entire floor by himself. Thank you Yan! Highly recommend this place for their pan-dried and soup noodles. I would come back for more pan-fried noodles and try their pan-fried dumplings. Btw, cash, Zelle, or Venmo payment ONLY for bill total under $50. Bring cash if you don't plan to eat lots.

I have been coming here for years. I like the beef roll here. It doesn't disappoint…read more The beef and tendon noodle soup is sometimes a hit and miss. This time it was very good. I have had ones in previous visits that the beef was chewy, not tender. You have a choice of regular noodles or hand torn noodles. Hand torn noodles are more filling since the noodles are much thicker than the regular noodles. They are both good. It is a matter of preference. The minced pork with noodles (aka Jia Jiang mien) is also good. For this visit, I did not order dumplings. But their dumplings are usually good. The service is adequate but don't expect good service.