Ive had my eye on this place for a couple of years and I finally decided to stop by. I came here…read morefor the mochi and on a Saturday afternoon they didn't have any available. They also closed around 2pm this particular Saturday and that didn't coincide with the store hours. We did try the veg rice roll, curry pastry, egg omelette, mushroom/pork bun, and green onion pancake. There's a self serve sauce bar with chili oil, vinegar, etc. the food is authentic but nothing to write home about. I would like to return and try the mochi sometime

The play was easy to find in a small little shopping area with different places to eat…read more.. I was set on what I wanted because I saw it on tiktok and told my sons I wanted to try it out. I was disappointed when we first got there because it was only 3 o'clock and they said that they were already out of the purple sticky rice for the item.I wanted to buy... They said they had it in white rice, so I thought, well, since we're already here, let's try it. The girl on TikTok said she wished she would've added an egg, but because we had a language barrier. I couldn't explain to her.I wanted a Fried egg,( I wanted it Wet) she gave me a hard boiled egg and it was an extra $2.50... I was pretty disappointed in this Salted white rice roll. Everything seemed old and soggy it was wrapped in plastic wrap, wasn't hot...and it was supposed to have a Chinese fried donut inside with a very crisp bite to it. It wasn't...it was soggy and flat...very chewy...And also The rice on the outside was not crispy/crunchy at all... Nothing really tasted fresh.... And that soy milk drink, everyone has their own preferences and tastes, but I did not like that soy drink at all... It tasted like wet hay/grass... And it was $4.95... she did ask me if I wanted it hot or cold....So I guess they serve a hot version, My son Bobby said that he liked the taste of it, but I noticed after the first couple of sips, he didn't drink anymore, I asked him did ne want it,he didn't...so i ended up throwing it away.... I also bought an order of the soup dumpling, And I was very disappointed in that because the dough that was around it was too thin, and when you picked it up it ripped, so you didn't get a soup dumpling. You just got a small piece of meat inside the dough. Because all of the juice dumped out when it ripped. Not a single one of them was lifted out onto the spoon, and the meat inside was a very small piece.I should've taken a picture of it , but I was just done with it... for $25.00 +tip I WONT BE BACK. I think i'm going to try the,'Yi Mei" in Monterey Park... I heard there's also one in San Gabriel. I hope I could find purple rice roll and all of its crispiness like that girl in the video , because this place was nothing like that!!! I DO NOT RECOMMEND. ALSO I TOOK PICTURES ... of the little cakes and snacks that they had for sale on a counter. We didn't buy or try any of them.FYI

Everything was super delicious. I just wish the popcorn chicken was crispier but all the taste was…read moreon point. I would definitely come back! Pricing was decent too! Immediately helped right when i walked in. Called in for my togo order and it was ready in about 10 minutes or so. Food still hot. Small shop.

This place is a must go if you're looking for authentic Taiwanese food. I've been going to this…read moreplace since I was a kid, and the flavor has kept through the years. If it's your first time, I recommend getting the classic Sinbala Sausage Rice, it will not disappoint. It comes with 2 "side dishes" too, and it has always left me feeling full by the end. The service was quick and staff was very nice. The restaurant itself has more of a homey feel, and there's ample parking in the lot outside.

This place is highly recommended by a church sister so decided to give it a try. And now it's my…read morefavorite beef noodles place beside my mom's kitchen. The lady at the cashier was so sweet and friendly. She patiently introduced me to their menu and food, made recommendations. I'm very pleased by her customer service. It is a small to medium restaurant, nice and clean throughout. Very welcoming like a family restaurant. It was a to-go order and they packed the food pretty well so the noodles don't get soggy. The flavor is so rich with layers, beef is braised so tender and the portion is super generous. My family and I enjoyed everything very much. I can't wait to go back and try more.

The beef noodle soup was good. My favorite was the pork intestine noodles which is the brown soup…read morenoodle. This is a signature Taiwanese dish and not many places in LA serves it. This one was good and the only thing I would come back for. They had various stuff dumplings. The pork dumplings were a little bland. The beef dumplings were good but were not out of this world. They use store bought skin, probably to cut labor and cost, but honestly there are better options around the area. This is a casual spot. The service was limited. We had to ask for things more than once. They do have a self service sauce station for your dumplings sauces.

Best pork chop rice in town. The batter is thick, crunchy and very tasty. Very friendly staff and…read morethe place fills up quickly during lunchtime even on a weekday.

Yummy Taiwanese food! Another review by David L. mentioned this place was similar to Sinbala and I…read morecan attest that it truly is similar. I ordered the pork chop rice and the pork chop had a great crispy exterior and was very juicy as well. The dish came with sauteed cabbage, half a tea egg, sauteed corn/peas/carrot mix and a bean curd. Portion was large and I was able to eat half for another meal! My friend got the chicken chop rice and the portion was even bigger than the pork chop rice! I will come back to try that one. Our group also ordered the popcorn chicken and that was juicy as well. Wished they added thai basil to the popcorn chicken but it was still delicious without it! Would 10/10 come back again.

Very small store with few tables. They have snacks and drinks. My friend and I got the Honey Lemon…read moreGreen Tea and Honey Aloe Juice. They were refreshing for this hot weather.

Small shop serving boba type drinks, food (street food, sandwiches, rice bowls), and some…read morecandy/snacks in big tubs. We got the mixed aloe juice which is a lightly sweetened juice with aloe and mixed jelly. The drink wasn't very specific so I don't know what it is exactly and I would not get it again. It is nice to have this place so you can grab something if you're in the area. However I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. Located at a small intersection with street parking available. Service was quick and the woman making the drinks was nice.

As a stinky tofu lover, I was sad I just heard about this place just as they stopped serving stinky…read moretofu. We still went to support them and the food definitely feels authentic. We ordered two servings of oyster omelette, a braised pork rice, seafood noodles, pickled cucumber, Dan Dan noodles dish, pickled cabbage, deep fried intestine and a bowl of intestine vermicelli as well as oyster vermicelli. We made sure to order two plates of popcorn chicken and a bowl of sliced pork with plum powder dip. The pork was a nice surprise. Seasoned a bit differently than what I expected and I heard the plum powder really works. The plum powder was not close to me so I didn't try it. The oyster omelette and vermicelli were so comforting. The dishes were all so good. A must try for Taiwanese Street food hankering. There were always people waiting. Be aware if you get there at peak time. There's only small tables so we had to wait a while for our party of seven.

Great local Taiwanese spot!…read more I really like the braised pork rice and my boyfriend loves the turkey rice. You can't find the turkey rice easily in LA! Sausage is good too I think the portions are super small especially for the popcorn chicken so definitely order several things to share.

Excellent service n food is delicious! The lady at the counter is very polite n patient to explain…read moreeach dish for my mom!

This place is great for comfort food. The service can be off sometimes but for the most part they…read moreget their job done lol. Theres a to go area and also a seating area that's pretty good to fit maybe 15 parties. Parking can be a bit difficult since it's a small plaza. Food: Eggplant 8/10: this is always my go to dish here. The flavor is on point and it's great w the porridge. Only downside is that the skin of the eggplant can be hard sometimes so I peel it off and just eat the inside. But the flavor is def there for me. Mapo tofu 7/10 your basic mapo tofu. Minimal numbing spice to it which I like. Tomato egg 8/10: another great comfort food. Flavor is good but can be a bit more tomato-ey maybe a bit more ketchup to bump it up a notch? But I still enjoyed it. Braised pork with egg/ 7/10: they can def braise it more so that the meat is a bit softer, but again I still enjoy the flavor. Overall I find myself coming back, maybe bc it reminds me of my childhood I would come here w my parents. Nostalgic vibes lol. FYI: they automatically charge for porridge/rice if u sit down to eat there. $3 a person.

First time here for the end-year party with my coworkers. A very crowded place with a group of…read morefriendly staffs and the owner. All dishes are freshly made with generous portions. There were total 10 of us and we were so full afterwards. My favorite dishes are the BBQ eel sticky rice, angus steak and the egg soup. Very flavorful and appealing.

The most authentic Taiwanese soul food in Monrovia! Momo Bistro is an absolute gem. As a Taiwanese…read moreperson, this is the best place to eat when I am missing home. The chef is incredibly experienced, having worked in many hotels and large restaurants before opening her own place, and you can truly taste that professional quality in every bite. We loved every dish we tried, these are the must-order authentic classics: *Mala Duck Blood & Stinky Tofu *Fried Oyster Omelet. *Sesame Oil Pot with chicken *Pig Kidney in Sesame Oil *Clams with Sponge Squash *Three Flavor Chitterlings *Sweet and Sour Squid Everything is delicious, authentic, and crafted with so much skill. If you want a real taste of Taiwan, this is the spot! There's 2-3 private room that accommodates 13 to 20 people.

My friend and I were craving Taiwanese food and came across this spot. We ordered the beef roll,…read morebeef noodle soup and the pork chop fried rice (not pictured, was too hungry). All of the dishes tasted so good. It had a comforting feeling to it. My favorite was the pork chop fried rice. The fried rice had wok hei to it and was flavorful. It didn't just taste like rice and eggs. The pork chop was also very tender! My friend's favorite was the beef noodle soup. He's Taiwanese and ranks this as one of the best ones he's ever had! The beef noodle soup was also flavorful and they give a good amount of tender beef pieces. The beef roll was just okay. The dough could've been a bit thicker and crunchier. It had the texture of a tortilla instead. Service was excellent! The server was quick and attentive. We received our food within 10 minutes of ordering. There is plenty of seating inside and parking is in a shared lot with other businesses. Would come back and would also recommend!

Mom & I used to frequent other Ding's Garden locations growing up, and we didn't realize that there…read morewas one around in Arcadia until recently. Finally got around to dining in. Nostalgia dish here was always their JiaoHuo JiaoHuo / Spicy Combination Marinade. We asked if we could change any of the choices, and were told yes as long as it is one of the items from the 5 included (Pig Ears, Bean Curd, Seaweed Knots, Beef Tripe, and Spicy Beef Tendon). Mom & I always add our own vinegar and chili oil to taste and it tastes just as I remembered. We also tried: -Half Tendon/Half Beef Noodle Soup, this was good. We took out the noodles so they wouldn't drain all the broth. Broth tastes good, and decent amount of beef. -Cucumber appetizer was okay, it's just salted. They use Persian cucumbers that were fresh & crunchy. -Shanghai Style Pan Fried Rice Cakes, this had good toppings but the rice cakes themselves didn't have the wok hei of the wok and were a bit dry. -Stinky Tofu (fried) is a skip for me. After my recent trip to Taipei again, the ones here were no bueno. It needs the pickled cabbage, and the garlic soy sauce. They weren't really stinky either. Service was a little slow with the lunch rush. One unisex bathroom available that was fairly clean. Plentiful parking in shared parking lot with the plaza. Will be back again to get my JiaoHuo JiaoHuo cravings satisfied.

Aghoo's Kitchen offers excellent Taiwanese cuisine, which is itself a fascinating blend of regional…read moreChinese cuisines. Grab a basket of the fried sesame scallion bread and get something saucy to dunk it in. Green Onion Sesame Pie: This prized basket of northern-style flatbread is probably what most people here are waiting for. The fried bread is cut into wedges with a crispy crackling exterior topped with fragrant sesame seeds. Inside, the bread layers are soft, pillowy, and bursting with green onions. Of course, it was the first thing that arrived, so we each voraciously ate a wedge on its own. Fish Filet with Bean Sauce: If you have enough self control, wait until they bring out the fish. The sauce is thick and savory. There's so much flavor from the minced garlic, fermented black beans, and scallions. The silky sauce seem to find a way into all the nooks and crannies of the stellar bread. Fried Red Yeast Pork Belly: The cooking technique of this dish is pretty cool. This is like a crispy char siu. The rich pork belly is marinated in red yeast rice wine for its aromatic flavor. It is coated in tapioca flour and then fried. The edges are crispy and kind of chewy while the meat is juicy and tender. Tofu Skin, Soy Beans, and Mustard Greens: The super thin tofu sheets and soy beans are a Shanghainese classic. With finely chopped mustard greens, the dish is a delightful study of textures: crunchy greens, chewy soy beans, and snappy from the tofu skin. The flavor is neutral and nourishing. Parking: It looks like there are only street parking spots, which there are plenty of. But, they have a lot in the back accessible through the alley by Alessandro Avenue.

Had to check this place out as I grew up eating Chinese Islamic food and heard their sesame bread…read morewas good. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. I would eat the sesame bread every day. It was crispy on the outside and so soft and fluffy on the inside. Delicious especially when you dip it in the fish bean sauce. The fish in bean sauce was perfectly cooked and the sauce was savory and a perfect companion to the sesame bread. The mustard green, tofu skin and soy beans was good. I've had better as it was a little too salty. But this dish paired perfectly with everything else we ate. The highlight and unexpected stand out was the pork belly. I honestly didn't know what to expect when we ordered this dish. I thought it would be more like a braised dish. But man was I surprised. This is essentially char Siu that they batter like the Taiwanese pork chops. So you know this is a winning dish. This place isn't too big and they had a line out the door with people waiting for dinner. Definitely come here early. Staff was friendly and as quick as they could be. Definitely will come back.