Some call it comfort food, others might call it fine dining on a budget. That evening we went-- it…read morewas simply an amazing dinner. Anything you can eat you any night you don't have to cook is usually a great night out. This evening was no exception. Our waitress was kind and accommodating. Positive energy, drinks filled and smile that felt genuine. The ambiance of the restaurant was bar like, but with adequate seating for dining in. Everything was prepared wonderfully and had tremendous flavor. I recommend trying their Hui Tou, stuffed with pork or beef, pork and leek pancakes, they also have vegetarian options. Their pork shumai was delicious, xiao long bao's soup dumplings were flavorful. Delicious. I definitely need a second trip here to try their soups and more of their variety of dumplings.

I'm convinced Hui Tou Xiang is one of Hollywood's best-kept secrets for Chinese food. I've been…read morehere five times now, and they consistently deliver - every single visit has been excellent. Our go-to dishes are the cucumber salad (refreshing and perfectly crunchy), green scallion pancakes (especially good with the chili sauce), pork shumai (better than Din Tai Fung imo), and the spicy pork wontons. On our most recent visit, we tried the sesame noodles, and I've been daydreaming about them ever since. The staff is always friendly and attentive, the vibes inside are great, and there's a solid drink selection with cocktails, draft beer, and bottled options. And the price point? Outrageously reasonable, especially in this economy. Consistently delicious food, great service, and incredible value. Highly recommend!

Love the spicy beef noodle soup…read more Bouncy and chewy noodle is what I live for. The broth and the meat pairs excellently with the noodle. For me, the noodle is the star of the dish. Satisfied my noodle craving pretty well.

Honestly some of the best food I've had in ages!…read more Everything was so beautifully flavorful and exciting to eat! The hand pulled noodles were chewy and soaked up the spicy broth. The dumplings and their sauces were perfect, and the crushed cucumbers were a perfect refreshing balm for the spice. It's a cute little spot with great vibes and cool artwork. And the service was warm and friendly. Our server was awesome. She said I ordered like a princess and got all the right items. Like everything was great but she completely elevated our whole experience. I didn't ask her name but whoever was working on Saturday afternoon 4/11, you're the best! 10/10, I've already recommended this spot to my whole friend group. Definitely check it out!

A quick spot to sit down and have some delicious dumplings and dim sum. Right on the path of…read moreHollywood Walk of Fame, stop by after a long walk of exploring. The service was quick, lots of seating and no waiting. Overall, the food was delicious, especially the Beef Roll Pancake, so yummy. The Kung Pao Chicken needs some improvement though. Over sauce and need more pepper. The spice needs a little more kick to it. The inside was clean. The restroom is accessed with a key that is attached to a large utensil.

My wife and I happened into Northern Cafe for a snack before an event, and I'm very glad to have…read morefound this little place with a menu full of big flavors. It's a chain, but the food prep is first rate, and it's definitely several notches above fast food, though this location has retained the furnishings of a Greek gyro spot that was much more of a grab and go type of place. That said, the decor is a bit rundown, but in this neighborhood that's not unexpected. They keep things clean and I had no reservations about settling into a seat. Portions are generous, especially for the modest prices. Pan fried chicken dumplings come 8 to an order, and they're very plump pouches to be sure. Freshly made and piping hot, the filling was very tasty and very much on par with some of the fancy dumpling places so popular around town right now. Dan Dan Noodles were also a hefty portion, served in a large ramen style bowl, and reaching close to the rim. The chewy noodles had an appealing flavor of their own, but the star here is the minced pork that's simmered in a sauce distinctly different than most iterations of the dish. Rather than the typical sesame sauce, this was dark and thinner (almost but not quite like a broth), deeply and richly flavored with 5-spice. It had some spiciness to it, but not too much, and I actually added some of the house-made chili crisp to dial up the heat. As I said, this was only meant to be a snack, and we took home half the food, so we didn't get to sample any of the other very appealing items in the menu -- but folks at neighboring tables were having a very good time sharing a wide variety of dishes, all of which were generously portioned and looked very tasty. Our only complaint: the restrooms were in very bad condition and really needed some work. Aside from that, we were very happy, and we'll be back soon to try more of the menu.

The food was fantastic. I visit this area often for over 10 yrs now and always wanted to try but…read morenever got the chance. That ended today! I made it a point to have lunch here no matter what this time. SO GLAD I DID! We ordered 2 apps pork dumplings and these things that were like pancakes with veggie filling ( sorry I forgot the name). We also ordered chicken pan fried noodles and Kung pan chicken. The food was amazing, there was small issue with one dish but was fixed immediately nothing big. The women taking care of us was kind and she was doing an amazing job taking care of the whole front of restaurant herself. I found out they are open to till midnight, so now when I get out of show this will now be my go to spot.

The best Chinese in LA are the 3 star joints. IYKYK…read more A lot of these 1 stars on here are bad customers that want to punish a company due to their own idiosyncrasies, like wanting to use their establishment without actually being a patron. GTFOOH. The food absolutely hits the spot. So much of the patronage are of Chinese/Chinese-American descent, which is telling in a positive way. It's home cooking. Using the touch-kiosk at the entrance is great. The service to me, a Laowai, was friendly and straight-forward. If you're from the midwest at all you'll immediately appreciate this place, too.

Xiao Long Bao 10/10: I will say-- I am no Xiao long Bao…read moreexpert but I have had my fair share of soup dumplings... That being said I would 100% suggest this spot to anyone who is craving them! The wrapper is perfectly cooked, thin, and the dumplings themselves are a good size! Perfectly soupy and juicy. They are also priced really well! PORK FRIED RICE 9/10: Really good fried rice! It had a bit of pork, some carrot pieces, and has the slightest hint of sweetness that rounds the dish. I only wish that it had green onions :( The rice is roughly priced the same as the soup dumplings. AMBIANCE 9.5/10: Really clean interior, clean tables, open layout with lots of natural light. The only note is that it can be hard to find dine in seating when it's rush hour. NOTES-- - Street parking - They have restrooms! - Really sweet and accommodating staff :)

Nay ho ma, Ixlb Dim Sum Eats!!!! Where have I been??? I know you've been on Sunset, I've even…read morepassed you several times. Each time I think back to my days in HK and Kowloon and think, they can't really be as good as I remember, right?!? OOOOOOHHHHHHH.....MAN! I don't think I can remember the last time I was THIS wrong. Except for that time I bought an eraser - but I digress.... After a disappointing taste of lackluster sesame balls in OC, I HAD to find some true-to-form(pun intended) golf ball sized, stuffed with red bean paste yumminess - STAT. But did I want to venture to SGV? NO! I just KNEW there had to be a closer option. On the way to a friend's house today, I remembered the cute little bao, smiling at me as I drove through Hollywood. Go. Get. That. BAO!!!! I got that bao AND my fave treat, the sesame balls! SO GOOD!!! I can't wait to go back and try more and I may even invite some Yelp friends along for the experience. Because this wasn't just a run in and pick-up, this was a neighborhood experience like I haven't had in awhile. Sunday, 11:30am. I walk in and clock the large center table filled with a family I'll venture to guess is visiting from somewhere currently experiencing much colder weather than our March 1 sunshine high of 84. I make my way to the touch screen and start my order before finding a corner seat looking out at Sunset Blvd. It's not long before my name is called and a friendly lady with smiling eyes, masked face, gloved hands and wearing an apron sets my goodies down at my spot. I am immediately surprised and pleased with how everything looks and smells. Certainly cleaner and even more enticing than the "Fragrant Harbor" of the South China Sea. My first round (yes, I said FIRST - don't judge) consisted of Chicken Siu Mai-4pc, Har Gow(shrimp)-4pc, Sticky Rice Ball-3pc and, of course, Sesame Balls-3pc. All of these had this solo diner doing a seated happy dance and smiling at anyone who dared to glance in whilst passing by outside. HEAVEN! The full flavor of each delicacy was better than I remember. While I thoroughly enjoyed each and every "little heart", I was so very happy to see that Ixlb Dim Sum uses chunks of real shrimp in the Har Gow. Recently, I've noticed a switch at other places to shrimp paste. They might fill the rice wrapper, but when you break it open, it's paste. At Ixlb, the quality was obvious. And that was true for each dish. While I'm basking in the glow that is this culinary delight, I notice a lady and gentleman walking around the tables, greeting customers, exchanging pleasantries and making sure everything stays clean and inviting. Ah! The heart of the business! Lovely people! Before I almost forget about continuing to my friend's house, I grabbed TWO MORE orders. The beautiful, graceful lady I assume to be one of the owners I saw earlier, hands me one bag, then I point to the other. She does a double take and realizes, indeed, they are both mine. This makes her smile even brighter. I rub my belly and proclaim proudly, 'HO HO SIC!' In cantonese this means 'the most delicious to eat' and I mean it. Her eyes go big with surprise and we both laugh and she nods, knowingly. I am definitely NOT the first to tell her this and I won't be the last. For my friend, I brought the signature Xiao Long Bao-5pc, Edamame, Baked Char Siu Bao-3pc, Chicken Siu Mai(again), Har Gow(again) and Baked Egg Custard Tarts-3pc. Then, I hid some goodies for me "for later": Sesame Balls(yes, I KNOOOOW, I have a problem!) and Vegetarian Garlic Noodles - YUM!!! When I got to her house and opened everything up she asked, 'Who's going to eat all this?!' 'Oh saaa-weetie! No need to worry about a thing and there's MORE where this came from!' While parking caaaaaan be a challenge, it will not deter me in the least from returning to this location. I will also check out their Westwood Village location as well. The value for the amount of food, the quality, taste and SERVICE deserve a rarely given 5 stars from me. Cheers! "CC"

Soup was good and service was very fast, food was delicious. Me and my friends left there very fat.read more

I recently ate at Yang Chow in Pasadena, so I was pleasantly surprised that my coworkers wanted to…read morego to the original location in Chinatown. We had two orders of slippery shrimp, kung pao chicken, eggplants with hot and spicy garlic sauce, juicy steamed dumplings, and pork fried rice. Overall, both restaurants in Chinatown and Pasadena provide great food quality. The ambience was cozy with dim lighting. Our round table had a wooden rotating tray. They have pictures of celebrities and politicians who've visited their restaurant. Service was relatively quick, but there was a 20-minute wait for the dumplings. Valet parking can get difficult when the lot gets full. A few cars entering the narrow driveway had to reverse out of the way to let others leave. The kung pao chicken was very tasty with a good amount of spice. I noticed that the slippery shrimp didn't taste as spicy as the portion from Pasadena. Reviews say that the spice is adjustable. Regardless. it tasted great as it came right off the pan. The pork fried rice was delicious with a savory flavor that didn't seem overpowering. I thought the juicy steamed dumplings were the weakest dish out of our whole order. There wasn't enough flavor and heat from the broth. I didn't try much of the eggplants, but they tasted adequate for me.

Sometimes you want to drive out to SGV for the best Chinese food of your life... and other times…read moreyou just want a styrofoam container stuffed to bursting with Chow mein and orange chicken from a steam tray. The inside is like every other Chinese fast food place you've been to. Taped over prices on the board. One, two and three choice combos at rock bottom prices. My two choice combo was $11 which is soooo cheap considering a number 1 at McDonald's is $13. It was good, hot and just the right amount of greasy and fatty. Definitely hit the spot. Had left overs for the next day

BEWARE. THEIR FOOD CAN MAKE YOU SICK…read more My boyfriend and I ordered from Maxim Chinese Food last night and both got the beef and broccoli and chicken fried rice. Within hours, we were violently sick. This wasn't mild discomfort. This was full-on food poisoning symptoms that completely knocked us out. It's extremely concerning that two people eating the same dishes had the exact same reaction. That points to a serious issue with food handling, storage, or preparation. No one should have to question whether a simple takeout meal is going to make them this ill. I would strongly caution anyone thinking about eating here to reconsider. This experience was not only awful, it was genuinely alarming.

I love Formosa because the drinks are high quality and delicious! The bartender was really fun!…read more The ambiance is really cute and a great date place!

Three stars for the food, five stars for the vibe and ambiance. equals four stars…read more Super disappointed with the food. I had the chow mein, with chicken added. $30. It was an ample portion, and it didn't taste bad, but it was very dry, and the chicken was sparse. I would not recommend it as a main dish, but rather one to share. Bummer. My friend had the orange chicken. He liked it. I tried it and thought it was way overcooked. Again, he liked it, I say, nah. We had potstickers for an appetizer, and they were actually really good, and the sauce that came with them was perfect. The service and the staff were excellent. Bravo to all of them!! It's pretty dark in there, and I like it. So dark my camera flashed when taking food photos, and that doesn't happen often. You might need to turn your flashlight on to see the menu so have it ready when you go there!! haha!! They have a couple of bars, and this is where I think this place shines. To me, it's a great place to meet someone for a drink. Not a meal. Maybe a drink with an appetizer. I was there on a Tuesday night, and it was packed. People love this place. Lots of people in groups celebrate birthdays, or whatever. The energy is good. Everyone looks happy!! I've been wanting to go to this iconic restaurant for a long time. Glad I went. It's checked off my list, and I'm one and done. Still, I think it's a cool place.

Service was great! Eating early on a Saturday night with my kid made the experience smoother-- easy…read moreseating, quieter, easy free street parking. Moo ping (sweet pork skewers street style) was good but not the best in LA (I like the one at Rosemead/Pas President Thai). Khao soi with chicken drumstick is delicious and filling. Hoy Ka noodles (dry, pork) is nice and a sweet balance to the spicier options I got. Cat fish with chili paste also good but note it is spicy. I love that it comes with generous portion of flash fried basil. You have to order a side of white rice since it only comes à la carte and I wouldn't recommend eating it alone!

This place is by far my favorite Thai restaurant and that's why it's so disheartening to write this…read morereview. I have written at least 2 glowing reviews of the restaurant in the past and wish this could be one of them, but it's not. Over the last 4-5 days I have tried no less than 2 dozen times to call the restaurant during proper business hours to order food for pick-up as I often do. The phone rang and rang to no avail. I live too far from the restaurant to just pop up and place an order so I rely on calling ahead. I have been a customer of this restaurant for at least the last 9 years and have almost never had the aforementioned experience. Though I do recall not being able to get a call through several times on one or two occasions in the relatively distant past. Today I was finally able to get a call through and began placing my order which includes shrimp. I ALWAYS request the tail (with shells) to be removed from the shrimp as I find it quite difficult to enjoy my meal if I'm constantly having to pick off shells with my hands. It's unsanitary and messy. Removing the tails from 15-20 shrimp prior to adding to an entree or soup should take no more than 60 seconds and that's if one is moving at a glacial pace. However, today I was told that the kitchen was too busy to honor my request. I assured the lady taking my order than I was a loyal customer and make this request will every order I place and it is always honored. She repeated her claim that the kitchen was too busy and refused to do it. I cancelled my order and ended the call. Now I usually order food from the restaurant 4-5 times a month and usually spend about $65 each time not including tip. That is approximately $325 per month of my hard earned money that I give to this restaurant in exchange for great food and service. I am appalled and quite upset that having been a loyal customer for almost a decade and spending as much money there as I do per month that they could at least honor my patronage by simply taking an additional 60 seconds in the kitchen to make my meal more enjoyable. Her refusal to do such a minuscule task has deeply soured my experience with Hoy-Ka not to mention the fact that I could not reach the restaurant for almost a week by phone for no apparent reason. I will not be going back to this restaurant until they rectify this situation.

Oh how I miss Kingdom Dim sum!!! We loved coming here with my husband and kids! It was our weekly…read moreroutine. Thank you for all the great memories and the hearty meals, always being 100% , quick, so nice and accommodating! Thank you for feeding me when all through my pregnancy the ONLY thing I craved was this. Bbq rice plate and shrimp and pork Siu Mai so tasty and affordable! My family misses you so much And we think of your food always!

Not the best, and kinda pricey but I was hungry staying in Hollywood so it was my only choiceread more