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2025.09.08 2pm was nervous when I saw they have remodeled, no more Dumpling freezer by the front door. Food stayed consistent, however. I ordered online and everything was ready and well packed at the time promised. Very easy pick up, with staff friendly. Enjoyed all the favorites, duck with rice, braised pork rice, stewed beef brisket with potatoes rice, and dried green beans.
The restaurant is inside the UPS & USPS plaza, so plenty of parking. The server was very welcoming and recommended a few of their signature dishes after finding out that it was my first time there. She recommended their crawfish rice and malatang, and I chose the latter. The to go order was packaged very well, and they were accommodating in swapping out the beef for lunch meats as I don't eat beef. It's more like a cooked hotpot with vermicelli rather than the malatang from Yintang or YGF. Def spicy and a bit too oily imo but acceptable. Will visit again to try the crawfish rice and their handmade dumplings.
Sometimes I just have meat cravings. Crispy salty meat. I was supposed to have had duck w a friend a couple days prior, they sold out. Kismet that I ended up in the parking lot across from this place. I went back and forth between duck and pork belly but not every place had duck so that settled it. Short wait but it was worth it. They have fridge/freezers w food made in them that you can just buy so that's really cool! Lotta foot traffic while I waited. They're steady busy even if no one's eating inside. Great portion for the price, but beyond that it's mother effing delicious!!! I ate entirely too much in the car. Low key couldn't stop! But I did save some and made an amazing ramen the next day. I loved it and will absolutely be back! Highly recommend!!
We found this place around the area open late during a weekday. We just came back from a long drive from NorCal so something simple, easy, and warm was exactly what we needed at night. Everything was reasonably priced with decent portions. The lady working there was also very friendly. I ordered the spicy beer soup with rice noodles. I'm used to Taiwanese spicy beef stew noodles but this is more of a China-style soup noodles. It is more of the mala numbing spice, good thing I asked for little spice. It was very flavorful and satisfying. I've ordered a tea egg on the side but this bowl includes a pan fried egg already. Looks like it's known for their braised pork belly and duck. Will try next time!
On a Tuesday evening around 6PM, there was only one other table seated, and the employee was mixing ground beef. She was very sweet, and offered suggestions despite the language barrier. She also asked if I needed utensils or napkins with my to-go order. The place did give off authentic vibes, with there being minimal english throughout the restaurant (e.g. menu, spoken language, etc). We ended up getting food to-go: - Chongqing Noodles $8; very simple noodle dish with no soup. Szechuan, numbing flavor, with one fried egg and a dan dan noodle texture. I prefer my noodles bouncier, so it personally was not a favorite. - Shrimp Wonton $11; not much shrimp flavor. More pork than shrimp. I wouldn't get either of these again, but their rice dishes look promising.
First here and did not disappoint. All the food was really good. We were all the only ones there but we had great service and I will be back again.
sweet mama! do not be deceived by the looks of this place because the food here is absolutely scrumptious, the portions are so generous, and the prices are juicy. we got the lu rou fan & fried chicken katsu with rice and both dishes were fire, and most importantly, filling. the lady working behind the counter was also super nice and gave us recommendations since it our first time here. definitely will be stopping by again for another late night meal
So yummy! Stopped by for some late night take out. Everyone was really friendly. Food was delicious and they give you a lot for your money. We got one of each dumpling and it was very delicious and couldn't finish it all! Next time I'm in the area definitely getting take out again!
Food was reasonably priced. Stewed pork wasn't as sweet as I liked but it was very soft. Crispy duck rice came in huge portion. Loved the hot and sour diced beef rice and spicy hot pot. Both were very flavorful. I'd skip the chicken legs and pork chop though. Both were very dry and hard.
I really liked it here, it was quaint. The windows were all cracked, the dining space felt more like a bar scene, low lighting and lots of red. The lady that took our order was very nice and welcoming. The food was pretty good all around, prices are great and they send out your plates as ready. Obviously went for the NO 1, thought it was really good, also got the ribs pretty much the same just different parts. Had the jelly, it's served cold, was ok to me, my friend ordered seconds. Braised beef noodles were amazing and so was the black pepper chicken, I reordered that. Will return!
A very inexpensive place to get all the Chinese classics. I always come here to pick up some braised pork belly rice paired with one of my favorite Chinese dishes (tomatoes and eggs). This last visit my food was fresh and the service was quick when I ordered two takeout plates. Would highly recommend for some very cheap eats
This place is honestly one of the hidden gems not just throughout Arcadia, but also, throughout the WHOLE San Gabriel Valley. If you're looking for one of the most authentic restaurants, look no further than No. 1 Express in Arcadia! They offer an authentic cultural atmosphere that truly immerses diners in the rich experience of Chinese cuisine. Food: 5/5 The menu features a wide range of traditional Chinese dishes made with fresh ingredients and expertly prepared by talented chefs, like Sauerkraut Fish (酸菜魚湯) to shrimp wonton soup (蝦球餛飩湯). What I liked most about each dish was: not only were they cheap, they were DELICIOUS. Each dish bursted with flavor and the taste of each of them was very concentrated in the soupiness of the wonton, ensuring a truly satisfying dining experience from start to finish. Service: 5/5 In addition to its authentic cultural atmosphere, No. 1 Express also prides itself on providing great service to its customers. The staff is attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu, always ready to offer recommendations or answer any questions guests may have. Whether it's helping with food allergies or dietary restrictions, ensuring prompt service, or simply making sure everyone at the table has everything they need, the team at No. 1 Express goes above and beyond to make every dining experience memorable. Atmosphere: 3/5 I got takeout because I didn't really want to stay inside the restaurant for that long. The restuarant did seem a little dirty on the inside -- lots of boxes since it's a family-owned business.
5 years ago
RIDICULOUS STAFF AND WAIT TIME!!!!! Ordered to go on a Sunday night at around 6pm. We ordered #2 half crispy duck, #9 fish with pickled mustard green, #24 wonton. Was told by the staff that the order would be ready in "20 min". But ended up waiting for 1 HOUR!!!!!!! 64 min to be exact. More than TRIPLED the wait time that I was told while placing the order!!!!!! As I followed with their staff about my order, they said #9 the fish takes a longer time to prepare. Well...... I mean, if you already knew, why would you told me 20min at first when I placed the order??!!!! This is completely unreasonable!!!!! I asked to cancel my order and to get a refund. They said the food is ready!? I insisted that I do not want it anymore as I have waited enough! Anyways, long story short, they didn't process the refund and I was told that they gave the order of wonton to another customer!! WTF?! Never coming back again! And I DO NOT recommend anyone coming unless you like to wait.... read more
5 years ago
Decided to try this fairly new restaurant. Located near By the ups store. Phone Ordering was easy. we tried the following. braised pork rice - the pork was way too fattening. Two large chunks of the pork was actually like 97% pure fat. the taste was also on the sweet side. fried pork chop rice- the fried Pork itself was Very lightly seasoned so it wasn't very flavorful. Combined with pure white rice, was kind of dry. Somewhat disappointing. probably wouldn't recommend. And probably won't come back. i am also starting to doubt (some) Yelp reviews. Sometimes these reviews do not really reflect the truth. read more
3 years ago
The chicken legs were bleeding and I was so sick of eating such undercooked food I wouldn't eat it again. I was a person who ate such food not long after surgery, and the consequences were unimaginable. I will also tell my friends to avoid lightning. read more
3 years ago
Orders braised pork belly rice combo to-go given the excellent reviews they have. Out of the four pieces in my box two were pure fat, not edible. I think this is just bad business practice since they know it's take out, chances are you will not go back for $12. I would not order from here again. read more
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So I searched up "cheap eats" in my area and this popped up so I gave it a try one day. While both items I ordered were under $10 each, it was loaded with rice and not too much for toppings. Definitely not for me and doesn't justify as good for value. Their braised pork was pretty good but really can't eat too much as it gets really filling. I also ordered their mushroom chicken, not a big fan. read more
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Solid new plate lunch spot. Got the duck, fried pork and sweet and sour pork ribs. The sides were all the same but I'm guessing that changes daily. Hopefully as things get busier they can have more variety with their sides. Giving it one of the best compliments by saying "would eat again" read more
4 years ago
If you're anywhere in the area and you're looking for an amazing Chinese restaurant, this is the place! It's a smaller venue, but it's a really cozy place. We came here for lunch, and it made me wish I lived local! Not only was the food prepared fast, it was also very good! Some restaurants you can tell they "rushed" the food, but this is not the case. The food is delicious, and it's very inexpensive! Again, some restaurants are not very generous with their portions, but this place has an amazing value! If you like the seafood, I highly recommend ordering NO.31, which is the hot and spicy crayfish with rice. We even got an order to go for later, it's that good! read more
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Omg! Totally unexpected! I went to UPS next door to make a return and saw this place and thought to give it a try. Saw this place before but never tried it. I ordered two items for lunch. Price was very reasonable, not pricey. It's soooo good. Writing the review while eating. Had to review this, it's just too good. The rice! The rice was perfectly made. It's fluffy and perfect texture. Not soggy that's all clump together like some places. Food is really tasty and flavorful. The chicken was juicy, tender and flavorful. Should've tried this place earlier. This will be another go to. read more
6 years ago
Really delicious braised pork at this place. It literally melts in your mouth. If you love tender braised pork then you should definitely give this new spot a try. We got the Braised pork rice box and the Crispy duck rice box. Nice portions for a reasonable price. It's located in a strip mall next to a bakery and UPS store. Parking was easy. There's a medium size dining room but we did takeout due to the pandemic. The food was well packaged and came out in about 15 minutes. The lady at the register was very nice. I will definitely be back! read more
5 years ago
This is my first time here，Very authentic taste，shanghai style，our family loves it！recommend. read more
4 years ago
Just ordered the braised pork and crispy duck and chicken cold noodles. Portions are pretty good for the price and taste good. But there was no chicken at all in the chicken cold noodles: only cucumbers and noodles. I wasn't going to drive all the way back to complain. FYI: customers should check their food before leaving the restaurant. read more
4 years ago
Finally gave this place a shot and ordered a pork belly rice for lunch, and wow! Generous portion and price! $8! You can't really find that price in the area anymore. I appreciate how they dealt with the pork well to get rid of the stinky American pork smell without smothering it with strong alcohol. Pork belly is just going to be greasy, but it's not overly greasy. The skin is so bouncy and melty, love it! I only complaint was that there wasn't much fragrance to the pork. I'm used to braised pork belly smelling amazing, and this is lacking. 色香味缺了香. I also am not too into the cucumber with egg...weird combination... Will be back to try something else! read more
5 years ago
Take out experience - fast, easy, and food still tastes as good as when you dine in the restaurant! The food were so good and felt fresh and you can really taste the Shanghai taste. Will definitely come back again! read more
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This place is awesome!! Affordable and super authentic Shanghainese food, I come here for the House Special Crispy Duck and the Pork Belly Rice. Shanghainese food is hard to find at an inexpensive rate, as the type of cooking is quite laborious - requiring a lot of prep, ingredients and time to produce rich and flavorful foods in the cuisine. When most people think of Shanghainese food, Xiao Long Bao (XLBs) is probably the first thing that comes to mind, but this place offers a wide variety of other Shanghainese specialties, including Kaofu, Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs, and Oil noodles. Though the menu is quite meat-centric, each rice combo usually comes with a small serving of vegetables and tomato egg to balance the sweetness and saltiness of typical Shanghainese foods. Don't be afraid to stop by for a quick bite or call in an order to go, this is definitely a place not to be missed if you're in the area! read more
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We weren't expecting much from this place, but this place is amazing! Their food was hot, fresh, flavorful, and well made. It didn't taste like something they cooked up from frozen or made with a lot of fillers. We ordered the braised pork belly rice ($8.50). It comes with rice, a fried over hard egg, a side of soy sauce ish gelantious jelly (not sure what it is, maybe it's hot and sour jelly?), and spiced pickled celery salad. We don't usually eat celery so this was alright. The jelly was interesting, it's good but also weird. Tasty though. The braised pork belly rice was exactly what we expected, really good and flavorful. We would order this again. We ordered a side of deep fried pork chop ($3) because we wanted to try their pork chop rice but didn't want another rice combo. The pork chop was a regular panko bread pork chop with no seasoning on top. Something we could have easily made at home. We would not order this again. It comes with a side dipping sauce that's like a sweet soy sauce. We also ordered red oil chaoshou ($11, shanghai wontons) and pan fried pork buns ($11). The red oil chaoshou highlighted szechuan chili without much sugar or soy sauce. It was good but different than spicy wontons from A&J or similar. The wontons were really good though, very large and flavorful. A little bit too much szechuan mala flavor for us and we would probably not order again. The pan fried buns were super delicious here! It had a soft, yet firm bao skin. It wasn't overly bready. The filling was generous and flavorful, probably one of the better pan fried baos we've gotten in awhile. Tian You Feng Dumpling House was good too but a little on the skimpy side. We would definitely order these again. We were surprised they spoke english very well and also very friendly! We were very happy with our meal and dining experience. The restaurant was clean and it was relaxing to eat without feeling breathed on by the waitstaff or other customers. It was fairly dead on a Sunday afternoon but we did hear them getting phone orders. It was very affordable for decent sized portions. They are located in a small strip mall with other restaurants but some restaurants don't get a lot of foot traffic or aren't during certain hours of the day so parking is very easy. Don't hesitate to try this place out! read more
4 years ago
Very small portion for their to-go orders through Uber eats. Not sure why the portions are different but 2 pieces of chicken wings for $8.50 and very thin slices of deep fried pork cutlet for $10? Ridiculous. They also tasted bland. You're better off going else where. read more
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I usually don't write reviews, but I feel like I just had to write a review for this restaurant. First off, the customer service. The lady that works at the counter was so nice! They also made my order in under 10 mins. The food was amazing, the restaurant was completely sanitized and had a mandatory mask policy. (I looked online and they have a WeChat and website!) read more
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