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4.0 (654 reviews)
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Curry bowl with fried egg AUG2026
Franklin M.

My neighbor and I arrived an hour before closing and they ran out of fried chicken, bummer. We ordered the curry bowl with an added fried egg to share. Because they ran out of fried chicken the cashier gave us complimentary French fries - thank you. One bowl with those fries were enough to fill up two adults. The curry was pretty good but I would much prefer thick steak fries instead of the thinner cut.

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Adam L.

Came here for their Wednesday 99 cent bone in wings, which is a great deal. We got the soy garlic and sweet spicy flavor wings along with their garlic parm fries and they were all delicious. Their wings are always crispy and flavorful and their fries are generous with the seasoning. It seems like they only have one cook and one cashier, so wait times can pick up especially if it's busy. Service is always friendly though. The restaurant itself has limited seating, with around 4/5 tables. Overall a great spot for Korean fried wings, especially with their 99 cent deal on Wednesdays.

Sweet Spicy sauced boneless wings
Brian L.

Was looking for dinner adound the area around 8:30pm, but a lot of places start to close around then. Running Chicks was the only place open so my bf and I decided to try it. Running Chicks is located on the front shop facing side of the Mar Center shopping mall right along N Atlantic Blvd. There's street parking (if you're lucky) but a decently sized lot in the back and some more underground parking. Relatively easy to find spots Running Chicks takes up a medium sized space with seating on the left. There is a single use restroom in the back as well. The menu is simple, combos with drumsticks, wings and sides, only wings and some sides. We decided to try the 10 piece boneless wings in sweet spicy and soy garlic sauces and also ordered a curry rice with egg on top. The boneless wings were good, they had a lot of crunch but not an excessive amount of breading. I liked the soy garlic sauce a bit more, though wasn't getting a lot of garlic flavor. The sweet spicy was exactly that, good spice but no ther flavors than sweet...I think it was sorta going for a sweet sour flavor. The curry rice had lots of veggies with pieces of ground beef. It was good as well. The egg went from over easy to overhard as I think the carry over cooking continued to cook on top of the curry rice. Everything also came with a side of pickled raddish. Overall it was good, nothing amazing, which is fine. It's fast casual fried chicken. Would try again if out late and no other options.

Felicia K.

Running Chicks was a great find! Went here while waiting for the mochi next door lol. The food was flavorful, fresh, and satisfying, and everything came out hot and well prepared. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was casual and welcoming. The chicken wings are a little small, but overall a really solid spot for the price. I'd happily visit again.

Lemon Pepper & Soy Garlic : 50 wings
Kelly L.

Called in to order for pickup because online the food items were a little difficult to understand. But phone call was super easy and quick. I got Lemon Pepper & Soy Garlic : 50 wings. They do orders in increments of 10s (10,20,30,40,50). It comes with a side of coleslaw or radish cubes. I also got 2 side orders of rice. Total came to around $93. I walked in and checked my order, make sure to ask for ranch. They don't automatically give, also I wish they gave me more than just one small container of the radish cubes. The wings were delicious both Lemon Pepper and the Soy Garlic were yummy. Everyone at the party liked it a lot and the size of the chicken wings was great! Would definitely come here to order again! They had a few tables indoor for dine-in. It's a very casual Korean fried chicken spot, if you're looking for a quick and easy meal.

Annie N.

Sooo good as takeout!! They are so friendly over the phone which is good because their menu is a bit confusing for me (the photos on Yelp of the menu don't match the menu on delivery apps). I recommend you just call if you're willing to pickup instead of get delivery. Even as takeout, the chicken is ALWAYS crispy! My friends and I love the soy garlic, although I think their consistency on the sauce is too thin bc it always pools are the bottom of the box and I have to dip the wings. I would recommend retossing them or asking for sauce on the side. I noticed recently that they're giving less pickled radish. Other than that, highly recommend these wings for crispy, delicious, and comforting Korean Fried Chicken. Parking: theres always street parking whenever I pull up on Atlantic Blvd, but the plaza has parking in the back, too! Very convenient.

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Julie M.

First time visiting Running Chicks. Three of us dined in, and because I had never been there before, I called ahead of time to ask about the likelihood of getting a table if we went around 5 pm. The woman who answered the phone was very nice! Because it was a holiday (4th of July), I had no idea what it would be like. She said that it should be fine, and that usually they get busy around 6 pm. We ended up getting there about 5:30 pm. It was not crowded, and we got a table to dine in. We ended up ordering the Group Meal #1, which consisted of 10 pieces of wings (we got bone-in), 4 drumsticks, 2 sides and comp side. We opted for two orders of the fries, and the comp side was the pickled radish. Be sure to check in on Yelp to get 1 free wing when ordering wings! They also have a loyalty program--- I received a stamp card and I think I can get a free drink or something next time. The food was absolutely delicious! We got both the soy garlic and the lemon pepper. The chicken was cooked perfectly and juicy on the inside---so good freshly cooked and hot! I loved the soy garlic wings--it was my favorite. JJ commented that they were pretty messy and he needed wet ones. But I didn't mind. The lemon pepper wings were also delicious as well. Drumsticks are really large. The fries were okay---nothing special. We got the regular fries. I love the pickled radish, which goes so well with the chicken. Next time, I would try the coleslaw. I also think the chicken would be great with rice. The Group Meal #1 was a lot of food for the 3 of us, and I took home leftovers. I heated up the wings at home the next day, and they were so good. Ambience was nice, very pleasant and extremely cool, which was such a relief, given the sweltering heat outside. It even got a bit chilly, which was fine with me. There are at least 4 tables that comfortably seat 4 people, and one small table that seats 2. Most of the people were ordering their food to go. I liked dining in, because it was so good fresh and hot! Overall, a great experience. Highly recommended, and I will return. Service was very good and our order was prepared fairly quickly. There is parking in the rear, behind the restaurant.

Medium combo with bone-in wings, fries and soda
lisa j.

I was picking up some Thai food a few doors down and saw Running Chick's pop up on my GPS. Curious to see what it was I walked down and saw a cute Korean chicken shop. I decided to try it since the smells coming out the doorway were divine. I ordered a medium combo (10 bone-in wings with half soy garlic and lemon parmesan. Combo came with fries, small container of pickled radish and soda) for about $20. Food was fresh fried, hot and tasty. Good crunch and lemon parmesan was kind of addictive since it was so tangy compared to the soy garlic. Overall nice combo. Plenty of parking behind the strip mall.

Soy garlic on the left, lemon pepper at the top, and spicy chili at the bottom, right.
Eliza O.

Best lemon pepper wings ever! The soy garlic are also yummy. The spicy chili are good, but I prefer the other two. My mom liked those best, though, so it's a matter of preference. I was so sad when the one in Walnut closed, but glad there's still this one in MPK. Some may consider it a bit on the pricy side, but the flavor, texture, etc. is really good - much better than Wingstop, in my opinion. The place is fine and there's adequate seating if you're eating there, which we did. It's also great that they still have the stamp cards. I would give it 5 stars because I really love the wings and fries. Only two things put a slight damper on things for this location. 1) You're not able to redeem the item on the stamp card unless it's already been stamped from before. If you earn stamps to reach a free item on one visit, you have to redeem it on your next visit/purchase. At the Walnut location we were able to use it on the same visit. But I understand. 2) The girl at the counter was polite enough and brought the items to our table, which was appreciated. She wasn't very communicative, though, and a little direction on some things would've been helpful. It wasn't bad service, but it could've been better. Perhaps she had an off day? Although it's further for us to get wings, etc., if I'm in Monterey Park, I'm glad I can get the lemon pepper and soy garlic.

Sandy C.

So glad this place was opened on Christmas Day! We had were looking for food. We got the large combo for 2 , $29. 95 bone in. It came with 15 pcs, fries and 2 drinks plus pickles. We got all three flavors: garlic soy, lemon pepper and sweet spicy. The flavours were all great! Love the sweet spicy. I really enjoyed my fried wings and drumsticks.

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Do you still sell the coleslaw? It's not on any of the delivery menus?

Are these wings breaded?

Lemon pepper are excellent and not breaded

How come the Uber eats menu is different than their regular one?

Hahaha yup I noticed that as well. I am sorry, but I don't have the answer. I think Patty from Running Chicks answered your question. Just know that the service is great and food even better. I am a fan of this place now. It's become one of my… 

Are the stamp cards still redeemable?

Yes they are!

Do they have veggie options on their menu?

Since they are a chicken wing restaurant, they have a few items that are not chicken. They have french fries, kim chi, bibimbap (I guess you can ask for this without meat). If you are a serious vegetarian though, you may want to check if they use… 

Do they have boneless wings?

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Kue's Chinese Kitchen and Bar

Kue's Chinese Kitchen and Bar

4.2(156 reviews)
2.1 mi
•$$

Not sure what is going on with Kue's. I noticed for a while that they've been closed. Stopped by…read moreand saw a note posted saying they'll be making some renovations, so only time will tell. We usually enjoy stopping by for the laid back vibe in the bar area and enjoy their happy hour drinks, small bites and friendly customer service from the bar staff. It was once again becoming a regular hang out spot like the old diner so I hope that don't stay closed for too long.

4 stars Kue's has…read morebeen open a little over 1 year ago and, today, my family and I got a chance to try this restaurant. I remember when it was the Diner on Main and, since then, the interior has been remodeled. The interior is comfortable, clean, and the lighting makes the place quite intimate. As for the food, I thought it was very well-seasoned without being too salty. These were the dishes we got: Chicken Salad ($28): A cold chicken salad with fried taro strips, pickled peppers, shredded carrots, cilantro, and sweet pickled onions. I thought this would be very bland, but it turned out to be my favorite dish because of how refreshing it is. The chicken is boiled like hainan chicken and seasoned with a light, tangy sauce. Everything went well together. 4.5/5 stars Orange Chicken ($18): This is a pretty typical orange chicken. I don't think it wow'd me, but I liked that it wasn't overly breaded. 4/5 stars Black Pepper Filet Mignon with Mushrooms ($25): I'm not a huge mushroom person, but I really liked the mushrooms here. It was a combo of oyster mushrooms and button mushrooms with cubed filet mignon. The beef was also really tender, almost melt-in-your-mouth. 4/5 stars Shrimp in XO sauce ($25): This dish was slightly spicier than I expected, but it was also pretty good. The size of the shrimp was huge and the vegetables were on point. It had snap peas, bell peppers, and mountain potato (aka Japanese mountain yam). 4/5 stars The service was very attentive and the owner of the restaurant was very kind. The owner helped us mix the chicken salad at the beginning of our meal and helped my mom cut her birthday cake at the end of the meal. 5/5 stars for service. I'll definitely be back to try other dishes.

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Yang’s Kitchen - Mushrooms & Eggs with Bacon & Sausage add-on. Sourced from some of the best farmers in California.

Yang’s Kitchen

4.4(1.3k reviews)
2.1 mi
•$$
Locally sourced ingredients
Healthy dining

I finally came back for dinner and was impressed! Bobby was our server and was fantastic! The…read moretiming of dishes was well executed and overall dining experience was pleasant. We enjoyed everything we tried. Started with the guava margarita ($16) and was very tasty. The guava puree was smooth and the 'salted' rim was like the dried plum sour candies my mom loves so it was very nostalgic. Starters: + Pork Jowl Cha Siu ($20): A small but mighty dish. The pork was juicy and fatty, but the fatty was not a melty fat but almost cartilage-like texture which I loved. The sauce was savory with a little sweetness. + Yang's fried chicken ($19): 5 wings come with the order and the chicken itself it really good. Juicy meat with crispy skin. The flavor is simple and there is lime and salt/pepper seansoning. Mains: + Dan Dan Campanelle ($24): Love this dish, pasta cooked perfect and the sesame sauce was creamy, savory, and just really delicious. + Red Wine Beef Cheek Stew ($60): Our larger main somes out in a large pot. There is rice at the bottom that is coated by all the stew with plenty of carrots and tender beef bites. Dessert: + POG flavored soft serve ($8): really taste each fruit of POG (pomegranate, orange, grapefruit), it't tangy, sour and very refreshing. + Black sesame cake with whiskey caramel ($12): a complete opposite dessert with a denser cake but the black sesame flavor shines through. The homemade whipped cream gave amazing sidekick for this dish too.

I ordered the Yang's Set Meal with Chicken. It was $25 and seemed expensive for the food provided…read more There was nothing special about the miso soup. The chicken was grilled with a green sauce on top. The purple rice was tasty with the chicken. The house made veggies were a delicious side. The dish was also served with a half soft boiled egg and small sweet potato. The smoked salmon hash was my favorite. The house made hashbrown was fresh and cooked perfectly. The smoked salmon and roe was perfect and accompanied the hashbrown well. I probably won't be visiting again since the cost was high, portion was small for the price. Service was good as the workers were helpful and friendly. It was moderately busy on a weekday morning which was surprising.

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Henry's Cuisine - Very meaty lobster

Henry's Cuisine

3.9(944 reviews)
1.4 mi
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I was fortunate to try Henry's Cuisine last Saturday for dinner. I joined a party of 11 (including…read more2 kids) at 5:30PM and had a very pleasant experience. Henry's has a parking lot in the back of the restaurant with a security guard. There seemed to be plenty of room when I arrived but I noticed that the dinner rush started closer to 6-6:30PM. We were seated in one of the large tables with a lazy Susan, but not one of the tables with plexiglass walls. These tables might have been special request tables? My overall rating is based on the food. Our table ordered: -Fish maw: This starter dish was enough for 10 people. Our server served this dish and accidentally filled 10 bowls instead of 11. The mom of one of the kids shared their portion. -Stir fried string beans -Filet mignon -Walnut shrimp -Viet style lobster (noodles separated for the kids of the table) -Roasted pork foot -Seafood hotpot -Egg waffle (Complementary if the lobster was ordered) All the dishes were great. Everything was well seasoned and lobster was delicious! Filet mignon was also super soft. The pork foot was good, although I wasn't a fan of the sauce. Staff was friendly for the most part and above average at attentiveness compared to similar restaurants. Overall, I had a great meal at Henry's. With the lobster, the price came over $500 with tip included.

There are plenty of reviews covering the food, so I'll leave that to other reviewers. Instead, I…read morewant to make future patrons aware of something about the bill: Henry's Cuisine charges a mandatory 12% service charge, which is posted throughout the restaurant. What may be less obvious to some is that sales tax is also charged on top of that service charge. Life is already hard and expensive, and even going out for a nice evening can add up. I understand restaurants have operating costs, and I don't mind tipping for good service. However, being required to pay a service charge takes away the customer's choice to determine the gratuity based on their experience. What makes it particularly frustrating is that sales tax is applied to the mandatory service charge as well. Had the gratuity been optional, rather than automatically added to the bill, it wouldn't have been included in the amount subject to sales tax. It may not seem like much, but these additional costs add up, especially when dining out is already expensive. There's also a psychological aspect to mandatory gratuities: when a service charge is already included, patrons may feel they've tipped enough and that anything extra is unnecessary. Ultimately, the mandatory charge leaves a bad taste in what should otherwise be an enjoyable dining experience. I would much rather have the option to determine my own gratuity based on the service I receive. Transparency is appreciated, but giving customers a choice would go a long way toward creating a better overall experience.

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Dolan's Uyghur Cuisine - Pearl Noodle:
 Finely chopped hand-pulled noodles stir-fried with fresh vegetables and savory beef

Dolan's Uyghur Cuisine

4.4(826 reviews)
1.0 mi
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I have often drove past this restaurant while going grocery shopping in San Gabriel Valley, but…read moretoday I decided to stop by and try it. What a neighborhood gem Dolan's Uyghur Cuisine is! At first glance, the outside is very unassuming, but once I stepped in, I was amazed at the decor and music being played inside this establishment. From the efficient service, to the menu selections, everything was extraordinary. And the best part of it, everything served is halal. I was very satisfied with the well rounded meal items I chose to dine on today. I started off with a pot of Dolan's Special tea and an Uyghur Goshnaan. Then, came the two different mantas I ordered, one with meat and onions and the other with squash. Both excellent by the way! Next, came a plate of Uyghur Polo and lamb kebab. The skewers in which the lamb kebab were served on were very special and authentic looking, and the lamb tasted very excellent! To be completely honest, I'm sad that I was too full after all that food to order another pot of tea and a slice of honey cake as well as the homemade yogurt that I was looking at in the dessert section of the menu, but I guess that gives me an opportunity to go back to Dolan's again. Maybe the kind man who served me today felt my enthusiasm because he even gave me a complimentary cherry dessert to take home, which I thought was very nice of him. I am so happy that I decided to try Dolan's Uyghur Cuisine. I fully enjoyed my meal for lunch today and I can't wait until the next time I'm in the area to dine there again. If you are interested in trying delicious flavors of Uyghur cuisine, I recommend this place with all my heart. Dining there earlier brought me back to all the times I visited Central Asia, and filled me with many fond memories. Thank you Dolan's. I am craving it again already!

I have been here a few times over many years and I feel each visit is better than the previous. I…read moreused to have some issues with their price vs. portions but they have definitely improved on that. Their Big Plate Chicken is top notch. I've had it at several other places but the balance of spices and the chewiness of the hand pulled noodle puts Dolan's above the rest. All their noodles are really top notch. Tonight we had the Tower Kabob, Traditional Laghman, Chicken Kabob and Kava Samsa which has pumpkin instead of the usual beef filling. Everything was absolutely delicious. I was worried the lamb slices on the Tower Kabob would be dry or tough but it was neither. The lamb was very tender and the juices were dripping down onto the plate when it arrived. No gaminess at all. The seasoning was also just right with the spices like cumin, a touch of sweetness and not overly salty. My mom absolutely loved the Chicken Skewers. They had just the right amount of char from the grilling and perfectly cooked - tender but not undercooked. They were big meaty pieces and way better than the anemic chicken skewers you can find at many chinese skewer places. When the orders of the lamb and chicken arrived to the table we were hit with the delicous aroma of the roasted meats. The Kava Samsa with pumpkin was also good and quite filling. Savory with the natural sweetness from the squash. If they had been baked for a few minutes longer it would've been perfect. As it was the pastry was slightly undercooked. The only other thing I wish they could so is maybe allow a mixed plate for things like the beef/pumpkin Samsa and the lamb kebab/chicken skewers. They are priced the same, so why not let diners get a taste of both without having to order two orders which would be way too much food for some smaller parties. But that is a small quibble and I guess it'll keep people coming back to try other things. It also would've been cool to hear some Uyghur hits mixed in with the regular pop music playing throughout the meal. But I guess thats also very L.A. to listen to KAROL G singing in Spanish while eating some Uyghur skewers while talking about the fwy.

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Dolan's Uyghur Cuisine - Lamb Kebab: Succulent grilled lamb chunks

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Star Leaf

Star Leaf

4.4(973 reviews)
5.7 mi•Downtown
•$$$
Fine dining
Full bar

This was my first time coming here, and I think it's a great place for a family meal. The…read morerestaurant is clean, elegant and nicely decorated. The food tastes delicious, and there are many choices for everyone. We really enjoyed the main dishes, especially Madame Noi's Pork Collar, Lime Steamed Chilean Sea Bass, and Royal Crown Fried Rice. The Royal Crown Fried Rice is definitely a must order dish! The Mango Sticky Rice was also a great dessert. The staff were friendly. We had a relaxing and happy time here with our family. I think this is a great choice for a holiday meal, family gathering, or casual dinner. They also have long tables for large parties.

Star Leaf is a high end restaurant located at the Trio Apartments in Pasadena. They specialize in…read moreSoutheast Asian fusion foods such as signature dishes royal curry and gourmet fried rice. They also offer happy hour and great cocktails. Private dining rooms are available. My dear friend and I came here for lunch in celebration of her 42nd work anniversary. Restaurant exterior has a big elephant statue in front of it... great photo op! Inside space had dark wood appeal to it... very clean and well kept. Upon entry, we were greeted and seated right away. It was still early so not too busy at the time. Staff was friendly and cordial. Service was decent. Lunch special menu had limited items. Their prices start from $19 and up. Just one tiny gripe, portions were small for the price. My friend ordered the Crispy Duck Salad. It came with crispy tempura-battered duck, fresh mixed sprouts and grapefruit, pine nuts and tahini topped with drizzles of blended hoisin sauce, chu hou sauce, and plum sauce. Greens were great, but duck was a tad salty for my taste. I got the Truffle Wok Seared Noodles with Scallops (lunch portion). It was recommended by our server, Cameron. Thank you for the delicious recommend! Dish came with a small bowl of intensely sour, spicy, salty, and aromatic Tom Yum soup... very good! Overall dish was amazing served with tasty wok-flavor handmade egg noodles and perfectly cooked scallops complemented with yummy mushrooms, brussels sprout leaves, and Thai basil all tossed in a dark black truffle sauce. YUM! I slurped up the noodles in a jiffy. Unfortunately, it only came with 3 medium sized scallops. I would get this again if it came with 3 more scallops and more noodles. Overall dining experience was pleasant, cozy, and delicious. Thanks Star Leaf!

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Wa Sushi & Izakaya - Alhambra

Wa Sushi & Izakaya - Alhambra

4.3(325 reviews)
2.9 mi
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Ordered Wa to go! I ordered 2 rolls for their buy one get one half off happy hour deal. Their…read morespeciality rolls are all unique, and the fish is fresh. The restaurant has a very cute, homey feel and the service was great. They were kind and very helpful. I ordered there and didn't have to wait long for my rolls to be ready. There's a small parking lot for the restaurant if needed! Family run business worth supporting in the Alhambra area! (:

I can't believe I've never been to this place before even though it's only 10 minutes from my house…read moreand I've driven by it 100 times. What a pleasant surprise on a hot summer evening to discover this friendly, unpretentious neighborhood restaurant. We shared the miso eggplant, yellowtail kama (collar), and The salmon salad. The miso eggplant was delicious if slightly too sweet. The eggplant was charred beautifully and it had a delightful creamy texture. The yellowtail collar was perfectly cooked. The fish was tender and the skin was beautifully crisp. It was served with a slightly tangy dipping sauce, which provided needed acidity. The salmon salad was good, but the greens were slightly wilted. The sashimi salmon itself was buttery and lovely. The avocado on top of the salad was beautifully sliced and perfectly ripe. They have their own parking lot so parking is easy. Service was friendly and efficient. Will definitely be coming back.

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