We've been coming here regularly for 6-7 years now. Every single time we are here, service is so…read morewarm & spot on, & the food is all FANTASTIC. Today we came for lunch to celebrate a birthday. The size of this location is so great for groups! I will always appreciate the easy parking too. We all LOVED everything we ordered: Pork & shrimp dumplings w/crispy skirt - made fresh, chewy, meaty, yum! Salmon belly fresh rolls w/tamarind sauce - we always have to get at least 2 orders bc these are so good! Pomelo salad - the freshness of this light salad is amazing. Pomelo chunks, shrimp, red onion, crispy shallots, mint, carrot, bean sprouts, lettuce, a light dressing & crispy shrimp chips makes this one of the most perfect dishes! Garlic noodles w/shrimp - another one of the best dishes on the menu - fat shrimp, garlicky umami-rich noodles. So good! Shrimp skewers - head & tail on, super garlicky, super fresh shrimp! Sizzling filet mignon - the most tender chunks of beef, in a delicious sauce with bell peppers, onions, tomato & cucumber. Served with steamed rice & a dipping sauce that I wanted to pour on the rice & just eat that alone. Just writing this makes me wish I had leftovers to snack on right about now. But everything was so good, we ate it all. No leftovers for me, so I'll be back again very soon!

Spacious restaurant with pretty easy eats…read more Went for a workday lunch. There's plenty of parking in the plaza and we were the first ones in the restaurant (came around when it opened). There's quite a few things on the menu, including some all-day specials. However, heard the better dishes are not from that menu, so opted for some appetizers and an entree. Ordered the salmon belly spring rolls and pork spring rolls. We also ordered the pork clay pot. Spring rolls came first - they were both well made and tasty. The sauces match great with them. I preferred the salmon belly spring roll but that's all relative - both were good. The clay pot dish came shortly afterwards. The rice was nice and crispy from the rice pot and went well with the pork belly pieces in the other pot. The sauce was on point - was worried it would be salty, but wasn't. Price point was decent. Would come back and try out a few other dishes next time around.

So sad this place is gone. Now it's some tacky, low energy restaurant. Really sad!!!…read more The new place had dull vibes walking in, felt like a cafeteria with mismatched plastic water bottles and pre-packaged lassi...it felt like a knock off Yantra...clearly riding off the prestige on Google and Yelp! Most importantly the menu and people trying to wait on us had next to nil for people skills. Even after pointing out what I wanted they still selected the wrong things... Wife and I spent about a year visiting artesia to get wedding garments for us and our respective wedding parties...and this was always our first stop! Shout out to the Yantra owner, Raj, and the hostess who always worked with Raj! Again, so sad to see it go...after becoming regulars...

PRETTY AMAZING FOOD. NGL... SOLID 5 STARS…read more EVERY Curry dish was EXCELLENT. Chicken, cheese, lamb All Good. Daal super delicious. Naan bread and Naan with cheese, very solid. Fried cauliflower was great. Puff pastry wasn't all that... Is what it is. ICED COFFEE was hella good Sweet dipping sauce is great Green veggie herb dipping sauce was great. SERVICE EXCELLENT.

Satisfying to the eyes and to your taste buds. A well decor, tasteful, jazz, music playing, quality…read moreof food you can taste and be in good coma for. Staff genuinely cares about your opinion of the gourmet they have served and are so homely and welcoming. I must go for foodies in this neighborhood

Small place in a strip mall. We went on a Sunday night and it was very crowded. Our server was very…read morefriendly however the service was very slow. They seemed overwhelmed. The food was very tasty with robust flavors. We shared the crab cakes which had a really nice texture and a real crab flavor. My wife had the Loco Moco which has a really savory gravy and I had the wet burrito and I loved the spicy red sauce, it was delicious!

This has been one of my family's go-to Filipino restaurants in Cerritos. We love getting the GBL…read moreCrispy Kare Kare which comes with crispy pata. Garlic rice is also a must in any Filipino dish so we got a small size good for 2 people or medium for 4 or more. We also get bicol express which comes with calamari, pork, shrimp, and a ton of green beans. Their appetizer sampler comes with lumpia, chicharon bulaklak, fried calamari, and sweet potato fries. Service is friendly and not much of a wait on weeknights. Plenty of parking in a busy plaza with Jollibee.

My go to place when craving filipino food. Servers are always nice and polite. Food is very good.read more

Went here to celebrate Mother's day for lunch. Luckily, it wasn't too long of a wait despite the…read moreholiday. Server was friendly and dishes were brought out quickly. Plenty of seating but the waiting area was pretty impacted that others had to wait outside. We were able to try the moo tod nam pla (crispy pork belly), pad thai, super crab fried rice, and this hot pot with noodles. We thought the hot pot with noodles would come as a soup, but was surprised to see it was like pancit (a Filipino noodle dish)-- tasted like it too and was pretty simple. The other times I've come here, I have been able to try the khao soi (yellow curry broth with egg noodles) and the kapow (chili garlic dish with protein of choice). I still think those two dishes reign out as my favorite at this restaurant. It was a plus though that they gave free thai tea to mothers in celebration of the holiday-- only a few restaurants do that so 1 extra star for that!

I came with a large appetite yet I don't leave fully satisfied. When first arriving I saw how busy…read moreit was and that excited me because surely it meant the food was good. That excitement slowly dwindled as the wait continued, I still waited about 10 mins after tables cleared up. The service was lack luster and immensely slow, I didn't get checked up on once throughout my meal, I was given one napkin even though there were two of us dining, and it took a very long time to finally get the check. As far as the food goes I will say the food was quite good. Though I do have some critics this may just be more or personal taste. The Roti & Curry (Yellow curry) was quite delicious but the Roti was very oily to where a bite felt like putting a teaspoon of oil in my mouth. The curry was a little too strong and sharp in flavor where it was confusing to know if I loved it or hated it. The Thai Tea was phenomenal probably one of the best I've had and I highly recommend it, super flavorful and perfect level of sweetness. The Drunken noodles were good but they were dry, I was expecting some drunk noodles not sober ones. Overall this is just your average Thai restaurant, the food wasn't bad, but the service was definitely the most frustrating part.

We arrived 30 minutes before closing but were welcomed warmly and provided excellent service! It…read morewas our first time here (yes, i was that annoying customer coming late & asking for recommendations ), but the staff recommended cajun lemon pepper, sinigang, and tropical habanero! Honestly my favorite flavor was sinigang! It had a good twist and tasted familiar to the cuisine! My boyfriend also ordered the garlic noodles, and yall plsss do not skip on that! Its actually the best garlic noodles he's had! Packed with flavors and a little kick of spice with chewy noodles! Definitely loved the ambiance here too! They have a lot of space to dine in and great place to take the kids to win some prizes as well.

First time to try the Kitchen and I'm giving the shout-out! There's nothing better being so close…read moreto work and having a great place to go to. The "sinigang flavor" chicken wings were good which was the 5th star and the noodle bowl with the chicken had great flavors, spot on. The service was fast and easy. Thank you Justin who's the manager that rocks the house! I will tell my office mates for sure! See you again, Neighbor!

We just had another wonderful dinner at Happy Bee Kitchen, and once again, they delivered on both…read morefood and service. This has become one of our go-to family spots because the experience is always consistent -- welcoming staff, fast service, generous portions, and dishes that actually taste freshly cooked instead of rushed. What we ordered this visit: Crispy Garlic Fried Pork -- perfectly golden, crunchy, and packed with flavor. The garlic topping took it to another level. Easily one of the standout dishes. Pan Fried Noodles with Beef -- classic comfort food done right. Noodles had great wok flavor and weren't overly greasy. Sizzling Bitter Melon Beef -- tender, savory, and super satisfying with rice. Stir-fried Eggplant -- fresh, vibrant, and a great balance to the heavier dishes. Everything came out hot and quickly, even during a busy dinner hour. The team checked on us often and made sure drinks, tea, and plates were always refreshed -- service like this is why we keep coming back. What I appreciate most is that Happy Bee Kitchen feels like a true neighborhood restaurant: reliable, family-friendly, and consistently delicious no matter how many times we visit. Great for families Large portions for sharing Fast, attentive service Comforting, classic Chinese dishes If you're looking for a dependable spot for a casual family dinner where everyone leaves full and happy -- this place never disappoints. We'll definitely be back (again and again).

This review is long overdue because I truly feel this restaurant deserves a great one. Whenever I'm…read morecraving Chinese food, this is always the first place that comes to mind. Not only do they serve some of the most authentic Cantonese cuisine in the area, but the staff are consistently warm and friendly -- unlike the "typical" stereotype of Chinese restaurants where servers may ignore customers' requests. On top of that, their prices are extremely reasonable, especially with today's inflation. Highly recommend the filet mignon and the salt-and-pepper pork chop -- both are absolutely delicious!

Staff were really kind, and the food was amazing! The bom bom fries and bom bom balls were really…read morefresh, and the cheese ramen was really refreshing. Really cozy spot to eat at!

I LOVE this place. I used to come here back when it was Koo Koo Grill, and I loved it then just as…read moremuch as I love it now. Their bom bom fries are my favorite and always a MUST. I don't know what they put in their sauce, but I'm convinced it's addictive. Something about the sauce with the cheese just hits every single time. They also gave me a spicy teriyaki sauce on the side that really packs a punch. It's honestly spicier than I ever anticipated, but in a good way. I brought my boyfriend here for the first time and he got the beef teriyaki bowl, which he said was delicious. Our only complaint is the price. It's a little on the expensive side I feel the portion doesn't scream $15, it kind of screams $10. Still tasty though. I also got a Bom Bom ball to try and... well... it was so good that I ate it before my boyfriend even had a chance to try it. Oops. Maybe next time I'll just buy him his own Overall, still a spot I really enjoy and will definitely keep coming back to.

My husband and I tried their house fried rice and lumpia - both were sooo good! We asked the…read morewaitress what was a recommended dish and she said their mikibihon was popular. Forgot to take a picture of it but we ordered it with chicken (instead of pork) and it was also amazing! Thanks for the great rec! Great portions and everything came out fresh. We'll be back to try the desserts as we were too full by the end of our meal haha!

Mother's Day lunch at Halo Haus Buena Park with almost a 2-hour wait for the food…read more I was excited to check this spot out and going here for lunch with my mom for Mother's Day marked the perfect occasion. I drove all the way from the South Bay to go visit. We arrived around 11:15 a.m., 15 minutes after opening, and there were only 3 other orders ahead of us. All ordering is done through their kiosk. I noticed a sign that said all credit card transactions have a 3% fee. There was also another sign that they accept cash but only $20 bills. I asked to pay in cash to avoid the 3% fee but the employee there said they had just opened and so the register wasn't ready yet. Luckily, I had my debit card via Apple Pay and ended up using that instead. We chose to order the Miki Bihon ($17.95), Crispy Pata ($17.95) , Chop Suey with Chicken ($16.95) and a small scoop of rice ($1.75). I had originally planned to get the Wonton Soup but that was no longer on the menu. Similarly, many other dishes, including all their beef dishes were also unavailable. Our order was placed at 11:24 a.m., and was surprised that we didn't receive our food till about 12:15pm. I noticed there were other tables getting a bit impatient while waiting for their orders as well, but since it was Mother's Day, I figured that that items like Crispy Pata would naturally take longer. At first, I wasn't too frustrated with the 45 minute wait. When our orders came out, I was pleasantly surprised with the large portions of the Miki Bihon and Chop Suey. Tastewise, the Miki Bihon was flavorful, comforting and satisfying. The combination of soft egg noodles and thin rice noodles gave the dish a nice texture. The Chop Suey had a good mix of vegetables, but overall it lacked flavor and tasted a bit bland. It had a decent texture but the seasoning just wasn't there. The Crispy Pata was one of the dishes we came for and were looking forward to having this Mother's Day. It had a nice crisp on the outside, but unfortunately it seemed overcooked, and some parts were tough. Since we experience a bit of a wait for the savory items, my mom advised me to place our dessert order early. I ordered a small Supreme Halo Halo ($6.95). I had originally been eyeing the Mango Graham Halo Halo but similar to how many of the savory dishes were unavailable, this item was also not available. They also only had vanilla ice cream and no ube, unlike what is shown in their menu photos. My order went in at 12:29 p.m., and considering it was just a small halo halo, I did not expect a long wait. I was a bit shocked when it was 1:15 p.m. and my halo halo had not come out yet. I went up to the employee at the counter to inquire about it. She asked for my order number and name, then handed me a receipt. After that, I watched her go into the kitchen and only then started making the halo halo. When she finished and handed me the order, I asked why it took so long, and she mentioned something about how the receipt possibly not coming out of the system. I found this strange and honestly a bit frustrating. If I had not followed up, we likely would have continued to wait for a halo halo that would never have been made due to "receipt not coming through." She even asked if I had taken the receipt, which did not make sense. After the initial 45 minute wait for the savory dishes, another 45 minute wait for dessert felt a bit excessive. Overall, it was a good lunch, but that wait tested us. It was worth it for time with my mom though. I would best describe the visit here as "the good, the bad and the ugly." The good is the portion sizes and the pricing. The bad is that many menu items are not available. The ugly is the wait time. Waiting nearly 2 hours for all the food (45 minutes for the savory dishes and another 45 minutes for the halo halo) is simply too long. The biggest improvement would be their service and wait times.

This has been my go-to late-night spot. I usually come around midnight, and it always hits. My…read morefavorites are the fried rice and the lomo saltado both are consistently good and definitely what I keep coming back for. If you go late at night like I do, the ambience is really quiet and chill, which I actually like. It's a nice low-key spot to grab food without the usual crowd, and the food usually comes out pretty fast. Also, you have to try the popcorn chicken it's really good and worth adding to your order. Service is average, but it makes sense since there's usually only one person working at night. If it gets busy, there might be a bit of a wait, but it's understandable. Overall, a solid late-night food spot with good portions, fast service, and a chill vibe

Stopped by on a Saturday around 3pm and there were only a couple of other groups there. Service was…read moreaccommodating but needed to be waved down rather than being proactively checked in on. We ordered pad thai with chicken, a bowl of pho, and the lomo saltado with rice. All of it was delicious. The fries for the lomo saltado were just the right amount of crispy, and I particularly loved the green sauce served with the dish.