Sea Empress is the only traditional Chinese dim sum spot in the South Bay, and it is my go-to when…read moreI have a craving but don't want to make a long drive. I used to come here for regular lunch and dinner years ago, but nowadays, I strictly come for the dim sum. I ordered a bunch of the classics, including the shao mai, chicken feet, egg tarts, BBQ buns, and rice cake. Everything tasted really good and hit the spot. A big highlight is that they still use the traditional push carts, which makes the whole dining experience authentic and a lot of fun. There are just two minor things to keep in mind if you go. First, they don't open until 10 AM, which feels a little late if you're wanting an early breakfast. Second, the dim sum here is definitely pricier than what you'd pay out in the San Gabriel Valley. However, the food is delicious, and the convenience of getting a traditional dim sum experience without having to leave the South Bay absolutely makes up for the slightly higher price tag. It's a solid local spot that I'll definitely keep coming back to.

Came to Sea Empress Seafood Restaurant for a family member's birthday and had their Dinner Banquet…read moreC. One thing I really appreciated was that they were accommodating about letting us hang up our birthday decorations in a corner of the restaurant. It made the celebration feel a little more personal and festive. Food-wise, though, the meal was pretty underwhelming overall. Nothing really stood out, and most of the dishes were just okay. The space worked well for a family gathering, and I appreciated the flexibility with our decorations, but based on the food quality, I probably wouldn't go out of my way to return.

We order a banh mi dac biet cause this is the only place open. Thank you chú server for serving us…read moreice tea even though we order togo. Clean interior and really authentic. Food is good. Please support local business!

I came here because of the Yelp rating. I wanted a Banh Mi and this was close enough to my work…read more I got here right before noon and everyone was working in the kitchen. Took a couple of minutes before I was helped. No biggie. Each table has hoidin, siracha, and fish sauce. If Infelt like pho, this place smells authentic. The sandwich has legitimate bread, crusty roll with good flavor. The vegetables are very good and well proportioned. The meat in the combination sandwich was not the typical lunch meat. I couldn't really identify the meats. But it was clearly put in hot. It was a good sandwich.

Got lunch order to go: Tried a few items that I would usually get at Thai places. Normally would…read moreorder shrimp fried rice but it's an upcharge like most places nowadays so got the chicken. Food was ready on time. The employee there wasn't very friendly. No greeting or any conversation really. 1. Pad Se-ew Noodles with pork, spicy* 2. Spicy Basil with chicken, spicy* 3. House Fried Rice with chicken: Tastes like regular fried rice. 4. House Lemonade A bit of spicy on the pad se-ew and spicy basil but not much. Both dishes were very good. Would get again if in the area. Overall 3.75

Came for lunch Good service and good food, everything came…read moreout really hot and tasty. Restaurant was really clean and parking was great for the location. There's a parking garage and lots of street parking at that time of day. Only thing is that it was kinda costly. We just ordered a noodle each and a egg roll and the total with tip was like 58 dollars. That's just kind of how much things cost nowadays but still.

Just visited this place for the first time with my besties and we LOVE it!!…read more We ordered a chicken tikka masala pizza and lemon pepper wings. The wings were really tasty, they were covered with a lemon-y pepper curry sauce. The star of the show was the masala pizza. We asked for a side of curry to drizzle the pizza with. so YUM!!! The staff was super friendly and attentive. They offered recommendations and even told us a little about how they cook their dishes. Overall, it was a great experience. My besties and I will be returning again!

Amazing service above all, always ask for a side of masala sauce. Incredible!…read more Get the samosas!!! Thank you!

This place definitely has an edge over the Cerritos location when it comes to food quality. The…read morerice noodle with crispy shrimp was a pleasant surprise--really flavorful and satisfying. And the veggie bean curb wrap? Way better than I expected, in the best way. The patio is lovely, too--bamboo all around, super peaceful. Perfect spot to unwind over a meal. As for the service, it's perfectly fine--friendly enough and efficient, which is pretty much what you'd expect from a classic dim sum spot. Nothing to complain about, honestly.

Food = 4 stars Service = 3 stars…read moreAmbience = 1 star We normally eat at the Cerritos location - 1st time trying the Torrance location. Food was pretty good, which was expected. The only disappointment was the fried seaweed roll which was NUKED. it was over-fried & hard like eating a pita chip, flavor was good though. Spinach Shrimp Dumpling was fun (it's bright green). Deep fried tofu with abalone sauce was good. Jellyfish, Chicken soup & BBQ Pork Rice Noodle Roll... all good. Service was OK. They seemed overwhelmed as every table was packed & at 7:30 we felt like we were getting kicked out. One waiter goes table to table with his arms full of checks saying, "Last calll? Do you want anything else?" And if you say, "No," he puts the check down & walks away. It felt very...efficient. The worse part was multiple groups of crazy kids - one party had 5 kids jumping up/down on the shared booth-style seat against the wall - 3 tables were seated on the shared seat, including us. The party behind us decided to bang on their bowls & dishes with chopsticks (adults included) while their kid sang at the top of his lungs. There was one more screaming kid in the middle of the restaurant. Man. I don't think we'll be returning to this location.

One of my go-to spots for comfort food! I order post mates…read morefrom here at least once or twice a week, for lunch or dinner.. and it has definitely become one of my favorites! One thing I especially love is that they offer egg noodles with their pho rather than just rice noodles. I'm a ramen girl, so I've always preferred egg noodles, and honestly, they are the perfect combination with pho! A few of my favorites here are the chicken wings and crispy egg rolls, both are so good and make the perfect additions to my order. Another thing I really appreciate is that the broth isn't overly oily compared to some other pho spots. As I get older, I've become much more mindful of what I'm putting into my body, so I really appreciate a flavorful broth that doesn't leave you feeling like you just had a bowl of oil. Lol! If you're a pho lover who prefers egg noodles over rice noodles, definitely give this place a try. It's become one of my regular go-to spots, and I always look forward to my next bowl!

Love the location of this restaurant. It has a ton of parking. Besides, there're many good…read morerestaurants nearby. Great ambiance also. I've eaten here with my family and friends at least five times. I must say that the food is not as good as the one on Inglewood Blvd. I ordered different dishes every time (bun thịt nuong, bun bo, pho, ...). I was so disappointed, and so were my friends.

I've heard so many good things about this restaurant and they did not disappoint…read more Their happy hour beer set is great. One of the things I liked the most was Mapo tofu!! You can't miss it. Service is great too.

More like a 3.5, but I'm rounding up mostly due to the fact that they offer a dish and a fun…read moreexperience that I've been wanting for probably decades (as I'm an otaku weeaboo). That experience, you ask? Making monjayaki! Monjayaki, as I was Googling it, as described as, and I wholeheartedly agree, the "wet, sloppy, soupy" cousin to Okonomiyaki, hilariously enough. I've seen monjayaki mentioned in a lot of manga and anime like March Comes in Like a Lion, DANDADAN, Otaku Elf, and even Persona 5. What makes Happa even more unique though, and because the okonomiyaki restaurants don't do this, is that they let you cook the monja ingredients yourself. They bring out the griddle hot plate, you can scan the QR code, and then follow the instructions to cook! A lot of confusion, not the most visually appealing pictures, but it was a fun process and for all my food adventures in SoCal, this was a first for us! Also thank you to the staff that eventually stepped in to let us know we don't need to mix anymore and to turn off the grill to let us know it was ready. You're a real one. For our dinner, we got the: 1) Broiled Tara Miso: -Broiled miso marinated black cod. -Moist and fluffy piece of fish. Decent portion for a snack to eat while drinking. Comes with a lemon slice. Nice sweet savory miso flavor. 2) Mabo Monja: -This comes with the cabbage and monjya base as well as the toppings and ingredients needed for the mabo flavor (mabo seasoned ground meat, tofu, green onions, etc.). -There's 2 small spatulas you use to cook and eat with, but be careful, it's really, really hot! -I'm not sure what making the circle dam is and pouring in the liquid was for as I'm not a cook versus just pouring everything in at once, but it looked like what it was supposed to and the staff didn't cut in immediately (positive). -Savory, slightly sour due to the mabo taste, not numbing, but great umami taste. Not too salty either so we didn't feel like we needed any rice, slightly gooey, runny texture (avoid this if it's not your thing) with the crips edges. My brother enjoyed this more than regular okonomiyaki as it's more protein and savory taste and less cabbage. Worth trying at least once. -Though, this was barely enough for 2 adults and we were not even super hungry, so keep this in mind if you come here starving or with a large party (maybe not the best idea to go to an izakaya or drinking focused restaurant if that's the case). Altogether, with tax and tip, this was around $60, which is pretty steep considering the amount of food we got, but it is what it is and it's more of the experience than anything. Parking is easy, you can park inside the hotel parking structure. Just wait for the gates to open. The restaurant has outdoor patio dining, a regular dining area, and a nicer area if you plan to drink. We didn't plan to drink so we dined in the regular area. Reminds us of a bit older, aged take out restaurant, so nothing fancy, super low key. Hopefully, one day we can go dine in the nicer area.

Really great home style cooking Korean food. this is not your ordinary Korean barbecue spot. Great…read moreproportions. I come all the way from Riverside to enjoy this Korean spot.

불친절한 직원들 정말 손님 접대가 엉망이었다…read more 손닝이 왔는데도 보지도 않고 어디 앉으라 말하지도 않고 물도 셀프로 먹으라 하고 누가 먼저왔는지 주문도 늦게 받고 음식 나오는 순서도 기준이 뭐지? 다신 가고 싶지 않은 곳이다