This place is one of my families favorite local spot. What I really appreciate about the restaurant…read moreis how diverse the clients are and the staff. It really goes to show how the surrounding community that has a balance of different ethnic group comes to appreciation the good flavor and quality of this Chinese cuisine. The services here are very friendly and attentive. The only thing to keep in mind is that if you come in an hour before they close they will let you know that in advance. I think the intent is so you order fast and don't linger. Not a negative for me since my family usually is pretty quick about eating and going. They are also pretty good with customizing their ingredients. My wife is gluten free so we would ask that they not add in soy sauce or oyster sauce in some of the dishes that we know can still work without those two ingredients. You would need to know how to customize it yourself as I don't think they would know what to do if you simply say no gluten. Overall, I really don't have anything negative to say about this place. We walk in hungry and happy and we come out full and satisfied.

This is my mom's favorite Chinese restaurant in the area, and we usually make it a point to stop…read morehere at least once whenever I'm visiting. She always orders the Fish Filet with Black Bean Sauce, which she absolutely loves and talks about every visit. This time, I went with the Kung Pao Three Delights, which was solid and flavorful. My only real complaint was the fried rice. It wasn't like any fried rice I've had before--it seemed more like plain rice mixed with soy sauce and just didn't do much for me. Definitely not something I'd order again. That said, my mom would probably give this place 5 stars based on her favorite dish alone. While my experience wasn't quite at that level, the entrée itself was still enjoyable. Overall, I'd return and would recommend.

Came in with a large group and got to sample a bit of everything--perfect way to experience the…read moremenu. The fried chicken was a crowd favorite, and anything with flower pepper really stood out with bold, numbing flavor. Tried pork ear for the first time, and it was surprisingly good--nicely seasoned with chili oil and had a great texture. We also had lamb, spicy roasted fish, tofu, and a variety of vegetables--everything was well-executed and full of flavor. Great spot for sharing dishes and trying something new.

Good place to get spicy food ! I would recommend you here ! It used to be in h mart food court in…read morecase u didn't know ! Great service

I actually wanted to cancel my order. This is a photo of an…read moreemployee sleeping on one of the banquets inside the dining room. Shoes off And reclining. Customers in booths all around him. This is so inappropriate . When I mentioned it to the waitress, she said, he's on a break. He so tired. Well I will not visit this business again. So gross

Venus We almost…read moremissed you-- a modest glow on a Covina corner, the kind of place the traffic forgets and the heart later thanks. When we finally stepped in, my wife and I, the day grew quiet around us. Only one table, two soft voices, and the kitchen sending out its warm, patient perfume. The egg drop soup arrived first-- golden, gentle, familiar-- and with one spoon I was a kid again, sitting at some long-ago table where life felt simple and safe. Then the feast spoke for itself: Mongolian beef shining with sweet fire, vegetable chow mein bright and honest, orange chicken like cheerful sunlight, garlic edamame and pepper wings crackling with flavor and joy. Everything tasted fresh, unhurried, as if it had been waiting just for us. The waitress cared for us like family, never rushing, always near, guarding the peace of our small evening. I'd been hunting good Chinese food in take-out bags and quick stops, not knowing the real secret was to sit, to breathe, to let a meal become a memory. Venus, you are more than a restaurant-- you are a doorway to moments yet to come. 10 out of 10, five steady stars, a table I'll return to with my wife, with children not yet born, with stories still learning their names. I love you, Venus.

The food and portions are amazing and perfect for sharing, the prices are good as well, the service…read moreis fast and easy to order from, But the waiting time is long I will say but it's worth it! definitely going to back!

I love Thumbling it's definitely one of THE spots in West Covina! Be prepared to wait closer to an…read morehour if your party is large, and maybe 10-30 for smaller parties. There's plenty to walk around in the plaza (desserts, pastries, açaí bowls) while you're waiting and even a fountain. Once seated everything moves relatively fast. The menu is extensive, food comes out quickly and fresh, and workers are attentive even though you order through a tablet and it's super busy inside. Food is stellar and of value (6 XLB for $8!), portion sizes are good, and everything is piping hot! The soup dumplings have soo much soup IMO beating out Mama Lu's which is what I would consider to be their nearest competitor. The spicy shrimp wontons are also good, but I think the flavors don't quite hit as well - big pieces of shrimp are enclosed though! The Peppered Beef Udon was great the beef pieces were tender and juicy and great textured noodles. Onion pancakes are a staple along w/cucumber salad (not pictured) , and their pan fried pot stickers are my favorite along with the sauce it comes with. Sooo crispy. Pro tip: If you are a first timer/came from far and waited a while don't let them seat you at the bar the experience is not as nice by far (I saw someone say it's like paying to stare at a wall - I concur) Being seated at a booth or table will allow you the full experience but I do understand there's only a limited amount of room in the bustling place.

We are in town visiting Azusa Pacific University, after a walk around campus we found Red Lantern…read moreChinese Cuisine and decided to celebrate the possibility of moving to APU (plus an early celebration since tomorrow is my birthday) The restaurant is small, but large enough for plenty seating in a confortable setting. The staff: Very friendly and welcoming; everyone was kind and respectful. The food: Very tasty, fresh, plentiful. (We are staying at a near by hotel so we only order 2?items plus a soup because we didn't want to waste food by not having a place to store the leftovers) But, if things go as we hope at APU, this restaurant will become a place we plan to visit often once the transition is decided to move to APU.

New tradition for NYE has been established! We had the orange chicken, honey walnut shrimp,…read moreeggplant with tofu, vegetable chow mien, vegetable fried rice, egg rolls, and hot and sour soup. Everything was so good! Only disappointment was that they couldn't not accommodate my son's egg allergy with the side of fried rice that comes with the entree - so we had to order a full order (vegetable fried rice without egg) for him to be able to eat rice. Also, the eggplant with tofu (has to add for $2) was a little light on the tofu.

We were in a private room for a birthday celebration. The men in their white uniform served with a…read morehappy face. i recommend the pork chop, thin, well cooked & crispy; broccoli (well steamed) with tender beef; sweet & sour fish (i do not know what kind of fish) tasted good; crispy shrimp but so Salty. Bathroom only 2 stalls is clean

My family and I had lunch here, and once again, we LOVED it!!…read more The service during our two previous visits was GREAT, and this visit was no different. The menu is HUGE, with many choices of seafood, poultry, beef, soups, noodles, etc. During this visit, we ordered Mongolian beef, eggplant, and kung pao chicken and shrimp. Our food was AMAZING!! Extremely flavorful and perfectly prepared. Each bite of all three dishes left you wanting more. The white rice was a perfect companion to our great lunch. When we entered the large restaurant, eight to ten other guests were dining, and another ten to fifteen stopped by to pick up takeout. This is a very popular place in the area. Free parking is available in the restaurant's private parking lot. The decor is definitely Chinese, with many decorations hanging from the walls and ceiling, while soothing Chinese music plays overhead. This was a positive dining experience

Very unique, but honestly depends on how impatient you are…read more It's Chinese food and magnolian bbq, it kind of has a buffet vibe. Get precooked food and check out ASAP or get the frozen and watch them cook it. The food is separated by two aisle, one cooked and one frozen. The price is charged by the weight like you are at a deli buying meat. There is seating in the back and they also provide catering. I highly suggest going when it's busy because the food kinda sits on the slow days ( which is the day I went, not as good)

Stopped in to give this place another visit. Loved the food the first time so thought I would stop…read morein again. I want a Chinese but just a small amount and this place is perfect for that. I love their Chinese options as well as their fresh items that you can put together in a bowl and have cooked on the round top, Mongolian barbecue style. Service is always good. Help yourself bars are always well stocked, and they are constantly freshening them up. In the way of ambience, there's not much. It is very clean. They have restrooms inside and lots of seating. Very delicious options, something for everyone!

Highly recommend if you love din tai fung style cuisines without waiting 2hrs and breaking your…read morewallet. Their dan dan noodles with rice noodles was savory, with that lovely peanut base sauce. Their Crab & pork xiao lou bao is super delicious. Their skin is thin and the soup inside just fills your mouth. Honestly i think it's better than Din tai fung for that alone. The beef tomato noodle was filled with thick, tender beef chunks, and the diced tomato was actually sauted with savory seasoning. You can see many locals come here to enjoy excellent quality comfort food. From Ordering to being served was a matter of minutes. Great for limited lunch break people! Very clean, simply decorated place.

Mr Dragon Noodle is always a hit, and this time was no exception. We ordered takeout and everything…read morestill held up really well by the time we got home. We got the beef noodle soup, beef tendon soup, seaweed salad, pan-fried pork buns, and pork soup dumplings. The soups were rich and comforting, with tender meat and flavorful broth. The beef tendon was especially soft and well-cooked. The pan-fried pork buns had a nice crispy bottom with juicy filling inside, and the soup dumplings were solid as always. Seaweed salad was a nice lighter side to balance everything out. Overall, super satisfying meal and consistently good quality. Definitely one of our go-to spots for noodles and dumplings.

Such a hidden gem! Made the drive up from Irvine and it was worth every mile…read more If you come here, you HAVE to get the Beef Tongue Rice. The cuts are perfectly thick and tender, and mixing it with the runny egg is incredibly satisfying. Even better than my usual go-to spots. We also tried the Taiwanese Mini Hot Pot--the broth is mild, but their Shacha dipping sauce is super authentic and hits the spot. The Stir-fried Water Spinach had great wok hei, too. But the real plot twist was the Pineapple Bun with Butter. I normally skip these because I find them too sweet, but theirs is a game-changer. Extremely crispy on the outside with that perfect slice of cold butter melting inside. Great portions, quick service, and a very comfortable environment to just sit down and enjoy a solid meal with friends. Highly recommend!

This place was quite good. I had never been to a Hong Kong Cafe before and I thought it was very on…read morethe nose that it this place was named Hong Kong cafe. The rice and minced pork was super good. Good sweetness and texture. The chow fun was good but I think I would have preferred soy sauce option over the black bean option. The crispy noodles had a really good texture that I really liked, but I wish they were in a diff sauce. A more savory soy sauce or a more salty peanut sauce would have been great. I also like the ambiance and service was also pretty good! the food did not take that long to come out. Everything was pretty affordable and parking was really simple to find as well! Overall, I would recommend going to this place! I think most people would really enjoy it!

Great Chinese restaurant, very clean. Food very good…read more Service is excellent. Highly recommend this place

This was the first time we have tried Szechuwan Garden and we definitely will go back…read more Unfortunately we ordered take out and our Honey Spicey chicken should probably be eaten as a dine-in dish. The flavor was yummy but the breading is a bit thick similar to sweet and sour chicken and by the time we got home it was soggy and mushy. We also ordered cashew nut chicken and beef fried rice which were both delicious The Cashew chicken had a delicious brown sauce and I would definitely order again. The beef fried rice was light and not greasy! Really good flavors. I would definitely come back to try more dishes! And id like to check out the dining in aspect.