Stopped by here because we were in the mood for a sit down dinner & this place knocked it out the…read morepark. It's very unassuming from the outside since it's in a strip mall but the inside makes you forget where you are. Cucumber salad was great. Chow mein & fried rice could do no wrong. The real star of our meal was the honey walnut shrimp, we couldn't get enough. We tried the orange chicken was good but not what the kids expected. It had a very good fresh orange flavor with a slight spice. We came in on a Tuesday night & it was empty so the service was fast. Staff were great & patient. Overall, we would come again & try a couple different protein options.

My husband and daughter really enjoy Chinese food but I have to be in the mood for it. Last night I…read morewas, and wanted to try somewhere different than our usual couple of "go to's". I saved this place thanks to some Yelp friends who said it was really good. It was!! Started off with dumplings which were good. Also got an order of cream cheese wontons. Mongolian beef was yummy and we all liked it but it was very ginger forward. The orange chicken was different, different than what we have ever had before at any Chinese restaurant. The breading was different as well as the taste; they use fresh orange peel in it. It was quite a bit spicy to me, spicier than I like. My daughter didn't care for this version at all. The veggie chow mein noodles were great and my daughter loved them. The inside of the restaurant was very clean and simply decorated. We liked the ambiance. We will for sure go back again.

Ordered my food to go, but cool atmosphere inside. I would totally go back for a work happy hour…read more Was greeted with a smile by staff, and they seemed very friendly.

I had the beef mango curry with rice, spicy, and it sure had a kick. It was lovely food and great…read moreservice. The reasturant itself is very beautiful and well taken care of. Would definitely come back here!

My sister-in-law ordered takeout for our visit today and it was all fresh, hot, flavorful,…read moredelicious! My favorites were the string beans and the filet mignon! The house made flat noodles were yummy with great texture, and the tofu eggplant dish was also good! They entrees come with hot Chinese mustard on the side as well as chili oil. Watch out! The mustard is hot enough to clear your sinuses! The order was ready on time at noon and we were enjoying it by 12:20!

I''m surprised by other patrons saying they've been glutened here -- not to say that didn't happen…read moreto them, but I've ordered from Nomad for years and they've been extremely careful. I believe the owner is celiac or has a family member that is. Always really delicious, high quality food here that gets prepared fast. I am from Asia and I always really miss the food -- Nomad has some items like the chow fun and bok choy that are basically what I'd get back home. Everything is family style and the portions are huge, and can last two people an entire week. They also have additional items on the menu that you can ask to be gluten free if you call. Ambiance is nice and family-friendly, and in a spot where you can always find parking. Huge tables and you're never waiting long.

Every item I've tried here is absolutely delicious. This last visit we ordered:…read more -chicken xiao long bao/soup dumplings -popcorn shrimp -short rib dan mein - shrimp fried rice My family, kids included, demolished these dishes. So incredibly tasty, piping hot, good sized portions. The service is always really attentive and the whole 2nd and PCH area is such a cool ambiance. After this visit, I honestly think this may be one of my top 5 favorite restaurants. We like asking the servers for their dish recommendations and ordering those, which is why we've tried so many different things and you can't go wrong with a single dish!

Food is not good here. Very salty no flavor at all I will…read moregive 0 starts Service is ok

Food really hit the spot! Place was clean, cozy, and inviting. And the service was perfect! Crystal…read morewas... something else ; ) FYI, my drink was amazing Would recommend to all my friends and family.

Super disappointing compared to other northern cafe locations…read more I ordered a bunch of dishes and was so excited.. They took forever with our dishes so by the time we would get a dish we didn't even want it. We had ordered before other tables and still kept getting our orders after them... Despite them taking forever the food was warm. To top it off, they gave us cold Chongqing Crispy Chicken... That was super upsetting and disgusting. They also took forever to remake it and then I believe the waiter dropped it off at the wrong table because we had to wait even longer for it. He was a mess and so disorganized. We spent $90 so I'd think twice before coming to this Northern Cafe. Unless you want to take your cold food home and warm it up yourself.

The Chinese lady may seem rude but that's just how we talk. She's actually very nice and…read moreaccommodating. Beef chow fun came out in minutes, piping hot. I'd say it needed a bit more flavor and I wish the noodles were a bit bouncier but it wasn't bad. Place seems a bit old but with the prices they have, I'd still come back to try something else.

This is the place I once had food up in the past, and since I moved here, I haven't had it until…read morelast weekend. I was definitely feeling Chinese and didn't want to go to my regular place. I wanted to find out if this spot was as good as I had remembered it. Unfortunately, that was not the case. I was practically disappointed by two out of the three dishes. Two of them that should've been the best. I'll start out with the Mongolian beef. There was plenty of meat and onions and green onions, but there was no kick to it, not the greatest flavor either. It was also a little watery, which was a major letdown for me. I was really looking forward to enjoying it with the white rice that came with it. Next up was the chicken chow mein. I was expecting to have long noodles in its to go box but when I was eating it, it was small noodle cuts. That was a bit shocking for me. It also didn't have a lot of great flavor, and again I was let down. I did get vegetable fried rice, because who could actually screw that up. It was the best dish out of the three. Not a ton of flavor in it but enough for me to actually enjoy it. I tried using the leftover chow mein by putting it in a skillet and adding a few spices and oils. It improved it just a little bit, but not enough. Clearly, I can't go back here. It's like they say: buy cheap get cheap.

By far the best Chinese restaurant in the city of Long Beach. I was told to come here on the advice…read moreof one of my clients. She did not let me down as we walked in and noticed how truly authentic it was going to look. Chinese decor on the walls and boxes of restaurant supples in the corners. Just as it should be. The bonus was that they had a TV showing the NBA Finals when we arrived. Pretty nice touch and in the back of the restaurant so as not to distract everyone. We went with a couple of our favorite dishes to run along and the Chicken Lo Mein was pretty good. Crispy pieces of chicken and soft noodles and veggies to go with it. We chose to get Mongolian Beef and it was absolutely fantastic. Crispy celery, green onions and decent sized pieces of meat in a terrific sauce. I would love to try to replicate that. My wife wanted a shrimp dish so she ordered the honey walnut and it even looked good to me when they brought it. She loves egg rolls, so she got a four piece and said they were pretty good. My biggest wow of the visit was their vegetable fried rice. MY GOD. I dont know what they season or flavor it with, but every fork full of rice that i ate, it was this sense of flavor that reminded me of butter or something else. I really loved the sensation i experienced from this particular dish. I am really curious on what it actually is. I will definitely be ordering out or coming in for Chinese because that reminded of many other places that put out fantastic dishes.

Made my way back to eat my way through the lunch specials…read more I ordered more mainstream dishes this time around and they did not disappoint: -sweet & sour pork ($13.95) -kung pao chicken ($13.95) Each entree comes with white rice, though you can upgrade to fried rice for an additional $2. To be honest, the fried rice was a nice way to break the monotony of just plain ole white rice. I'd you like a good value, the entrees are also proportionally very generous. I thought both were quite good. You get plenty of protein and each dish tasted exactly how you'd expect them to taste. Highly recommend L V if you're in the mood for good ole Chinese food.

I can say it again, the meals we've had here has alway been great and amazing service to match the…read moreexperience. There's a few Thai places that I frequent all the time which is great. But this place is a must. You know what to expect and the food is alway great so to be a regular is nice. Every time we stop by, there not usually a wait time even though it's pretty lively. We alway get seated pretty fast. The place isn't too big but decent in size with two sections available. Staff are alway so friendly and welcoming. That's a good sign and of course the food, another reason why we come here whenever we're in the area. I have my usual that's a must for me as I know what to expect. We tend to go with either their larb or papaya salad which both dish are quite tasty and flavorful. Spice level to your liking. This visit, the larb. Always served with a wedge of cabbage. The flavor is alway great and every bite, flavorful. Of course the only place that I alway get the boat noodles. I've had it at other places but this is my favorite in Long Beach. The broth is great and thick with all the meat. Chinese broccoli accompanied as well. It's comfort food and alway hits the spots. This time we've tried another dish that we've never had. The chili garlic fish with rice. We were informed that it would take about 15 minutes which was fine. Deep fried sole fillets with garlic and chili sauce served on top a bed of mixed salad. First off, there was loads of fish and it was quite tasty and the sauce, it was good. A dish that was quite tasty and great for sharing. Overall, the food has alway been great and service has always been excellent. Each and every meal have always been enjoyed. It's our go to in Long Beach.

We got this order to go, so I'm not certain how their service is, but I'm glad we finally tried…read moreCharm Siam! First off, their portions are VERY generous! We ended up having left overs for days. We tried the basil eggplant with chicken, the fried pork belly, the drunken noodles with bbq pork (the bbq pork was SO good), tom kha soup with shrimp, and tom yum fried rice with shrimp. The fried rice was next level good. And the tom kha soup was excellent as well. I didn't love the drunken noodles themselves but the bbq pork on the dish was delicious. The fried pork belly was a little too tough to eat but the sauces it came with were both great. And the basil eggplant was solid. Would definitely come back to try some dishes in person like the Khao soi!

This is now our fave cheap authentic chinese spot!…read more They offer a $39.99 menu for 4 people that includes with our choices: 1 soup- Egg Flower soup 2 dishes-beef and beans( ahhh the beef is so tender!) and orange chicken ( kids fave) 1 chowmein or fried rice- Chowmein hits the spot 4 pieces of vegetable egg rolls Honestly a great deal! And everyone in the family was happy! Also got Thai Green Tea, Thai tea and Lemon Tea Honey walnut shrimp- so good we are definitely coming back for!

Great space in an unassuming area. We went for takeout, but you can easily enjoy dine in service…read more We enjoyed the orange chicken being lightly breaded and cooked just perfectly. The chicken and shrimp eggrolls were a family favorite alongside the (sweet) cream cheese wontons. Can't wait to try more

This restaurant is the best in the Long Beach city Both the food and service are highly…read moresatisfactory. The main thing is that the prices are reasonable. I like the feeling of being close to the sea here

Update: came in for a lunch special with my wife and her mom, and the food tasted different (quite…read morea bit better than when we were here the last two times). The lunch special provides generous portions, with plenty to bring back. What really stood out, was how conscientious, attentive, and polite both the waitress and host were to us. As we were leaving, my wife asked the host if there had been a change in ownership or chef recently...he seemed puzzled, saying it's been the same for the past many years (family owned and operated). L17. General Tso's Chicken ($12.75) L18. Shredded Pork with Garlic Sauce ($12.75) L25. Shrimp with Snow Peas ($13.75) All the lunch specials come with choice of soup (egg drop or sweet and sour), egg roll, and choice of carb (steamed rice, fried rice, noodle). Since we ordered three dishes, got to try all of the additions. I liked both the soups. The egg roll was served hot out of the fryer, but had the typical mushy 'La Choy' frozen egg roll filling that I dislike. The noodles were more like spaghetti noodles than lo mein. The fried rice was simple, with just egg added (which was fine). As for the main dishes, all the ingredients and sauces were solid. The seafood dish came in a white sauce which was OK, but had plenty of shrimp, water chestnuts, and peas. The chicken dish was good since it was served fresh, with the typical food service provider dark meat chicken chunks. The garlic sauce in the shredded pork was good, and something we would get again in other dishes. The pork was all loin and would be a good base for other dishes as well.