I would say try the chefs recommendation. All of the food was really tasty! The customer service…read morewas amazing! The vibes and scenery here is very nice.

Food and service are great. Been coming for years. Always have been tasty and servers are nice.read more

I am a huge fan of Asian fusion cuisine, so I was pretty excited to try SAMK after reading the…read morereviews online and their menu. I came in on a Sunday afternoon around 3pm, and my first impressions walking in was the interior is clean and pleasantly warm. I ordered the creamy mala seafood pasta since it was the most unique dish on the menu. Service was good but nothing special. Creamy mala seafood pasta, 2.5/5: The pasta was inoffensively average. There were some bites that were creamy and some bites that weren't. I honestly thought it could use more cream or butter to add some more richness. The pasta itself was al dente. There wasn't much flavor overall with the dish, and the mala was very mild (for reference, I can handle medium spice levels at other restaurants). The seafood quality was okay for the price. Overall, I thought the ambiance was really nice, but the pasta I ordered was average at best. Maybe I will give this place a 2nd chance and try something else.

We had a really good experience here, nice evening to sit outdoors despite loud Karaoke playing, it…read morewas still nice and we actually enjoyed it. Owners are so nice and cool, one is the chef and the other is a pastry chef. Atmosphere and vibes were nice in a Saturday evening, but food could be a bit better. It's fine for a casual dining but nothing really stood out to me except maybe the Kale salad that was good and never really had it that way before. Brother enjoyed his food and was happy with everything. With that said, we will still come back because the owners and atmosphere are still worth the trip. Maybe will try something else on the menu next time.

Such a cute spot! The Hideout Cafe has the perfect cozy vibe, and the little boba bear is seriously…read moreadorable It makes the whole experience even more fun! I also tried their new Peachy Burrata Salad and it was SO good! The creamy burrata paired with the sweet, fresh peach flavors was such a delicious combination. Definitely something different and worth trying! Cute atmosphere, yummy food, and the sweetest boba bear -- I'll definitely be back!

I wanted to like this place so bad because the music selection and the staff were so nice. But, the…read morefood was okay. Menu felt limited. It also came out late, so I finished eating by the time my friends meal came out. I was also waiting for him to get his food, and after a few minutes I began to eat so that it wouldn't get cold. It was only after that we were informed they had made the wrong plate. May try again.

Good service, clean and good atmospher, we really enjoyed the time we spent at the Dumling house in…read moreWest Covina.

Great casual vibes paired with delicious traditional Chinese food. The beef noodle soup and xiao…read morelong bao is a must try. Be sure to order many dishes, so you can family style and take the leftovers home.

The food here is so delicious! I had the chilaquiles which were perfect! The quesabirria was…read moredelicious as well! Eduardo was so attentive and helpful with our decision on what we ate! It's nicely decorated in Mexican style ambiance. And for an Indonesian experience come in on Sat and Sunday. The food looks amazing! You don't want to miss this restaurant! So if your shopping the West Covina mall swing on by and have delicious food!

I hate leaving bad reviews, I really do, but sometimes honesty is necessary, and this breakfast…read moredeserves its own horror story! I ordered the French toast topped with fresh strawberries, with a side of eggs, potatoes, and bacon. Sounds delicious, right? Well, buckle up, because this breakfast went downhill faster than a shopping cart with no brakes! First up, the eggs. They arrived looking perfectly edible. But looks can be deceiving! I took one bite, and immediately something tasted off. I couldn't even describe the flavor. My taste buds were so confused that I had to spit it out! Not exactly the breakfast experience I was hoping for. Next contestant: THE BACON! How do you mess up bacon? Seriously, HOW?! Bacon is practically impossible to ruin, yet somehow they managed to accomplish the unthinkable! It tasted old, bland, and completely lifeless. For the first time in my life, I actually thought bacon needed SALT! And trust me, I'm not even a salt person! I put it down and didn't bother finishing it. Somewhere, a pig is rolling over in its grave. Moving on to the potatoes! Now these little beauties looked AMAZING! Golden, appetizing, practically begging to be eaten. But once again, I was fooled! They weren't even cooked all the way through! HOW?! At this point, I was beginning to wonder whether the chef was actually cooking or just introducing the ingredients to the stove! Finally, the French toast! I thought to myself, "There's absolutely NO WAY they can mess up French toast!" FAMOUS LAST WORDS! WRONG AGAIN!! The bread tasted old and stale, with that slightly hard texture you get when bread has been sitting around too long. It was as though someone found yesterday's forgotten loaf and decided to give it one last shot at glory. Unfortunately, that glory never arrived! And now, ladies and gentlemen, the winners of today's breakfast competition! The fresh strawberries! Absolutely delicious! The café de olla! Wonderful! The salsa! Fantastic! Yes, you read that correctly. The highlights of my entire $45 breakfast experience were the STRAWBERRIES, COFFEE, AND SALSA! And the salsa was so good that I wished they'd brought out some tortilla chips. At least I would've had something else to enjoy! Meanwhile, my brother... He ordered the chilaquiles and cleaned his plate. But let me explain something about my brother: he's a human garbage disposal! That man will eat practically ANYTHING! If he ever turns down food, somebody needs to call the health department immediately! Even HE complained that his meat was cold! But naturally, that didn't stop him from finishing everything. That's my brother! Now, here's where things get interesting... I noticed the restaurant had a C rating! A C?! WHAT?! Suddenly, my breakfast experience started making a little more sense! I was also surprised to learn this restaurant has apparently been around for four years. The total bill came to $45, including my coffee. My brother only had water. Forty-five dollars for a breakfast where the strawberries were the star of the show and the bacon needed life support! FINAL VERDICT: Unfortunately, this was a terrible first impression, and I won't be returning. I genuinely wanted to enjoy this place, but nearly every cooked item on my plate was disappointing. I don't enjoy criticizing a small business, and I sincerely wish the restaurant and its owners the very best. Hopefully, they'll take customer feedback seriously and make some improvements. But as for me? I'll be taking my $45 somewhere else next time. On the bright side, congratulations to the strawberries! They were apparently the only ones in the kitchen who showed up ready to work!

Loved this place! Sad to see it go, I'll miss their golden fish balls and spicy seafood essence…read more They're doing takeout only from 9/24-10/14

I was so sad to hear Jazz Cat's last standing location was closing so my coworker and I ate here on…read morethe Friday of their last weekend. I'm going to be brutally honest.. not worth it. If you're planning to come before the month ends.. I'd suggest you not. We put our name down at 5:45 and didn't get called til 7:45. There were so many parties waiting. Expect to be seated at the estimated wait time (it will not be quicker). Also, the AC is not working and I doubt they're planning to fix it just for their last couple days. It's still warm outside and you're eating hot pot.. so just expect to sweat. Lastly, they are only taking Venmo and cash so be forewarned. Food wise.. it tastes the same. Very nostalgic. I got the T-Rex beef with spicy pork bone soup. The ponzu is not as good as I remember but everything else was good. I did stop coming to Jazz Cat bc there's just better options nowadays. Out the door, we paid $35 per meal with tip and tax. Service was good. They are on top of things. And considering how busy it is, they are very efficient. If you must go.. I'd suggest you go early or at least put your name down beforehand and run errands or something.

Tried their Longganisa bowl, loved it! Will definitely come back. The longganisa was cooked…read moreperfectly and the spinach on the side was perfect pair with the meat and rice.

This place is located inside Haven City Market. It was my first time here! So many options to…read morechoose from and this caught our eye since is Asian-fusion food and was also easy to spot since it is near the entrance. We had the following dishes: * Belly 2 Belly - Overall, this dish this good. But I think the pork belly needs to be crispier. * Tusino (Tusilog) - It is usually spelled as "Tocino". Another yummy dish. The only thing that my friend was not satisfied about is the vinegar. It was kind of watered down. Both dishes had spinach on it, making the dish healthier. Good customer service too and we got our food in a few minutes.

We ordered the sweet and sour pork, pork pan-fried crispy noodles, West Lake beef soup, and a…read morestir-fried eggplant dish. Overall, the food was excellent, even my Asian parents, who can be pretty critical when it comes to Chinese food, gave most dishes high marks. The crispy noodles had great texture, the West Lake beef soup was comforting and flavorful, and the eggplant portions were generous. The service was what I'd describe as classic Chinese restaurant service. The waitress came across as a little rushed and occasionally seemed slightly annoyed, but she was still attentive and accommodated everything we asked for without any issues. Our food came out at a reasonable pace, and we never felt forgotten or had to chase anyone down. The atmosphere had its own unique charm. The restaurant was playing early-2000s hip-hop while a Chinese gangster drama played on the TV, which made for an unexpectedly entertaining backdrop. The restroom was also clean, which is always appreciated. My only real criticism is the sweet and sour pork. The batter itself was crispy and well executed, but too many of the pieces were mostly breading wrapped around bone with very little meat. It was the one dish I probably wouldn't order again. Even with that one miss, everything else was strong enough that we left very satisfied.

Tried the beef chow mein, beef brisket and tripe combo for appetizer, and typhoon garlic spare…read moreribs. The beef chow mein was good-- while it was lacking some wok hay, the noodles were fried to perfection. Flavor was lacking as well. The beef brisket was tender and the flavor was there but it was slightly tangy/sour-- on the border of doing bad? I've never had this dish taste sour. The typhoon ribs were filled with fried garlic and the ribs came out hot and crispy! I recommend this dish if you like salt and pepper shrimp/chicken-- this is a fun alrernative Service was better than the avg Chinese restaurant. We were 1/3 parties so I'm not sure if it changes when it gets busy. There's plenty of parking.

It was delicious. The dessert was very good. The service was excellent. The host were very nice.read more

Part of me wants to gatekeep, but what's the point right? If a spot is good, no amount of…read moregatekeeping will keep people away. Korean brunch spot is not what people think of when they think West Covina. But I was pleasantly surprised by the offerings Namu brought to our wonderful city. There's a huge diversity in our city and this totally makes sense here. The food tasted Korean but felt American. Staff looks look Asian but gave American hospitality. The restaurant looks ethic but feels western. I'm just loving everything about this. Conveniently located in the haven city plaza, I hope you guys don't all go and make the waiting time longer when I try to go back.

We dined at Omaniku for our anniversary…read more Its located on the corner of the plaza where half and half is. Parking was fairly easy. The food and ambianace and service was great. When we made the reservation we had to pick between seafood or omaniku option and we both opted in for omaniku menu. At first the portions seemed small and I thought I was not going to get full from the food. But by the time bone marrow rice came out we had to ask our server to pack it. They do not sell alcohol and you can bring your own alcohol without corkage fee but we didn't read the reviews in advance so we just had their water. I think nice wine or champagne would have set the mood little better. Its open kitchen so you can see the chefs making your food. One complaint I have is the courses are served fairly fast. I felt little bit rushed to finish my dish/plate but other than that 10/10 experience. Inside the restaurant is fairly simple not overly decorated. My two favorite dish from the Omaniku menu was Uniniku and bone marrow rice. During our visit the menu was $128 a person and I am sure with inflation its probaly little higher now. I thought I already did a review for this place but it came up as suggestion so doing them little late. Perfect date night spot or special occations.

This place was surprisingly good. I enjoyed the carefully thought out food course. This place is a…read morebit on the pricier end but it was well worth it. I came here for my anniversary and the entire experience took about two hours, even though it didn't feel like it. The waiter Ken was amazing. He was very attentive and was the one that made the entire experience feel upscale. I brought my own wine (no corkage fee). The interior could use a few improvements as it didn't fee as upscale for the price. This place is located next to a açaí bowl place and a half&half neither being upscale. The parking was easy. There is huge parking lot that's never really filled.