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This place really fell off. I remember when I used to come here all the time when it first opened. Parking can be hard. The parking lot is kind of small and there's a lot of stores people want to go too. But some times you get lucky because people are always coming and going. This place had two other parties when we arrived and it looked like one party had been sitting there waiting for their check for a while. First, I got the double delicacy lo mein.. but it didn't come with lo mein noodles. The noodles were also pretty bland. I ended up putting some sauce from my sisters diced beef filet. We also got a Seafood Shrimp fried rice that came out pretty bland. I also had to put a whole bunch of hot sauce in it. Before anyone comes for me, my parents who thinks everything is salty, also said it was bland LOL My sister got a French Style diced beef filet which was probably the best dish we got.. but they took almost 10 minutes to take our order and it was past the 6 pm time that they serve with steam rice so we had to order an extra side of rice... That was pretty annoying. They give free rice with your entree before 6 pm. Lastly, we got the beef chow fun and that was also just okay after all the other disappointing dishes. The lo mein also came with a side of soup that was... bland..... Anyway probably won't come back
Came here for dinner on Sunday night and there was no wait. The Chinese BBQ here is legit. I love the roast duck and the roast pork best. Very good flavor, crispy skin. We got the dumpling noodle soup, which was pretty decent. The garlic stir-fry ong choy needed a bit more garlic and the Mongolian beef was okay. The meat quality was good but the flavor was average and felt like it needed a bit more heat. Portion size is decent and prices were fair. Great fast casual restaurant.
Sam Woo is always my go-to when I'm craving Chinese BBQ. They display a wide variety of items, and you can choose exactly what you want. I usually get the BBQ pork, and it's consistently pretty good. I asked for leaner cuts with less fat, and they had no problem accommodating that. $20 for 1.5 pounds of meat wasn't bad at all! I also got some string beans for $10, which were decent, and the chow mein was simple yet tasty. Overall, it's a great bang for your buck for some solid food.
It's a typical Chinese BBQ with Sam Woo brand located on Rosemead over a decade and had been a several ownership... Surprisingly they sell their self-made Vietnamese coffee blend per pound per bag that it's pretty good!! And the price is very economy for $13 per pound!!! And I had typical roast duck n pork with white rice, the meats was BBQ enough and tasted tenderness. But the marinated pork n duck meat were kind of too sweetened...
My go to spot when I'm craving for some roasted duck, barbecue pork or roasted duck! You don't need to know the language to order. Universal language of pointing to what you want does the trick although they do speak English. They have your traditional BBQ takeout but there's also a dine in area. There is parking available but can be limited during special holidays/season. They do take card and will give you sauces. Additional charge if you want extra sauces.
January 16, 2026 Sam Woo BBQ in San Gabriel will always be one of those places we return to for comfort, familiarity, and classic Cantonese BBQ flavors. This visit was no different...our family came hungry and craving food that feels like home. We ordered two of the #11 Three Delicacies, choosing BBQ pork, BBQ intestine, and duck, along with another plate of duck, sausage, and crispy pork (with the additional $3 charge). To round things out, we also ordered walnut shrimp, deep-fried sole fish, and of course, a bowl of rice...just in case. When the order came out, I noticed the intestine had been replaced with sausage. I let the waitress know, and she immediately checked and came back to explain they were out of intestine (around 7 p.m. on a Friday night...understandable). She kindly asked if I was okay with sausage or wanted to substitute another meat. Honestly, I really wanted the intestine... but I do love their sausage, so no harm done in the end. The food itself hit the spot. The roasted duck was flavorful and comforting as always, the BBQ meats were satisfying, the walnut shrimp was crispy and sweet, and the fried sole fish was a solid addition to the table. Most importantly, the kids were happy and the parents were happy...which says a lot. That said, I can't help but miss the olden days, when it felt like there was more meat than rice. I also miss that deep sense of familiarity from when I was a little girl, sitting in a booth with my mom and siblings, sharing plates and memories. Things change, but the nostalgia still lingers. All that said, Sam Woo BBQ will always have a place in my heart. I'll still keep coming back and ordering their roasted duck, sausage, intestine (when available), and roasted pork...because some traditions are just hard to let go of.
The worst BBQ place that I won't come back! - Food: Roasted pork is fine, prices more expensive than other BBQ places - Service: 0 star if I could, one of the rudest service a restaurant could give, they required $15 minimum payment on credit card and prioritize Chinese customers over others though I was there first, I even tried to tell her but she shut me down. The cashier didn't bother to say hello or welcome, just pure annoyance and rude - Atmosphere: It doesn't look much like a restaurant but a cafeteria where most people just buy to go food.
I was craving roasted duck. What better place to get a whole roasted duck than Sam Woo? Don't let the exterior of this restaurant fool you - the interior actually looks 100x better & much more modern. The place is so clean!!!!! Service? 10000x better than the interior. Our server was so attentive. Loved her! We ordered a duck for $39, HK style Lemon ice tea ($2/each), small Fish Maw soup, and a side of bean curb Ong Choi (Veggie), all for under $80! I also love how they have two sizes of their family style dishes available (small for about $14 / large for about $18) - perfect for families with small kids or people like myself who usually loves to try a million things at the same time. I love this place so much that I'm already thinking about what to order when I come by next week. Thumbs up!
The traditional Hong King breakfast special served til 1:30pm is a good bargain. Regarding taste, this is a simple nostalgia dish. So nothing ground breaking here. Fun to order if you're curious but keep your expectations low. Parking is a bit challenging here, be patience and you'll get one.
Would come here in my childhood but this place has fallen off. Food here is below average and was not good. Charge for rice after certain hours. Good service though and accommodated the kids. Started off with the minced beef with fried egg over rice but the sauce had way too much cornstarch. The sauce was very sticky and wouldn't slide off the spoon. The orange chicken was also on the stickier side. The chef cornstarch flurries too hard here. The honey walnut shrimp wasn't bad, but the walnuts weren't candied and was just walnuts. The deep-fried whole fish had a thick batter causing it to have a soggy layer between the batter and fish. Salt and pepper fish filet was crispy and has nice aromatics. Busy plaza and parking lot. Would not come back here. Plenty of better Chinese restaurants.
I was so ecstatic to find out that this joint was open to dine in! This was a staple for our family growing up and now as an adult, the nostalgia it brought eating the delicious food. They really put in work to open back up again and the service was phenomenal. The waitress was very attentive and nice. The food came out fresh and hot. We will definitely be visiting again very soon. The space inside was nice and clean!
I loved San Woo when they had one in Rowland Heights Then it closed. This is the first time I try at this place. First of all, the restaurant is clean, well lit and moderately spacious. They closed off about 25% of the area and use it as storage. Service is great. Friendly, efficient and helpful. Foods are almost the same as the other Sam Woo. But not as complete. I was looking for MEI CAI KOU ROU - STEAMED PORK BELLY W/ PRESERVED VEGETABLES ; they do not have it. Fried oysters, they do not have it too. The one that they do have, all taste delicious. The Cteamy corn soup with fish maws has too much corn starch. Almost gluey. Gluey is not the same as creamy. Otherwise, everything is great.
1 month ago
Great food at very affordable price! Service was great too. This is my to go Chinese food if I want good and delicious dishes. You cannot beat the price. read more
1 month ago
TLDR: You're here because you're hungry and you just need something to eat. Soy Chicken: It's the most mid soy chicken I've ever had. It's just juicy enough to not call it dry, the soy sauce "marinade" isn't pronounced in the chicken. I generally expected more from a Cantonese restaurant, and I feel that I've had better in other Sam Woo locations. BBQ Pork: It's pretty good compared to the chicken. I'm satisfied with the meat to fat ratio, and the flavors are what I expected from a Cantonese restaurant. It's far from the best, but at least it's miles better compared to their chicken. Rice: Dry, but enough of a portion to make one satisfied. Service: It's on the slower end, especially since it was only for pick up. It was close to the end of the day, so I understand. Ambiance: It's a Chinese restaurant. You don't come here for the ambiance. You are here because you want ok food at a fast turnaround time. read more
2 months ago
Came to Sam Woo BBQ with my fiance and her sister after traveling. I wanted the pork belly but the server advised me that they would not have pork belly available for another hour. The server struggled to communicate in English and appeared much more comfortable speaking Cantonese with the ladies. Since they were able to converse it wasn't a big deal but something to be aware of if no one in your party speaks Cantonese. We all ordered noodle won ton soup. Each one was different, broth, protein, or extras. Unfortunately 2 of the bowls were given to the incorrect person and this wasn't noticed until everyone had started eating. We notified the server and she did return with the add ons and different protein, unfortunately we were basically done eating by the time she returned. Well lit dining room and some of the meat is visible in the butcher/deli counter near the entrance. I might try it again. read more
This place really fell off. I remember when I used to come here all the time when it first opened. Parking can be hard. The parking lot is kind of small and there's a lot of stores people want to go too. But some times you get lucky because people are always coming and going. This place had two other parties when we arrived and it looked like one party had been sitting there waiting for their check for a while. First, I got the double delicacy lo mein.. but it didn't come with lo mein noodles. The noodles were also pretty bland. I ended up putting some sauce from my sisters diced beef filet. We also got a Seafood Shrimp fried rice that came out pretty bland. I also had to put a whole bunch of hot sauce in it. Before anyone comes for me, my parents who thinks everything is salty, also said it was bland LOL My sister got a French Style diced beef filet which was probably the best dish we got.. but they took almost 10 minutes to take our order and it was past the 6 pm time that they serve with steam rice so we had to order an extra side of rice... That was pretty annoying. They give free rice with your entree before 6 pm. Lastly, we got the beef chow fun and that was also just okay after all the other disappointing dishes. The lo mein also came with a side of soup that was... bland..... Anyway probably won't come back read more
1 month ago
Came here for dinner on Sunday night and there was no wait. The Chinese BBQ here is legit. I love the roast duck and the roast pork best. Very good flavor, crispy skin. We got the dumpling noodle soup, which was pretty decent. The garlic stir-fry ong choy needed a bit more garlic and the Mongolian beef was okay. The meat quality was good but the flavor was average and felt like it needed a bit more heat. Portion size is decent and prices were fair. Great fast casual restaurant. read more
Sam Woo is always my go-to when I'm craving Chinese BBQ. They display a wide variety of items, and you can choose exactly what you want. I usually get the BBQ pork, and it's consistently pretty good. I asked for leaner cuts with less fat, and they had no problem accommodating that. $20 for 1.5 pounds of meat wasn't bad at all! I also got some string beans for $10, which were decent, and the chow mein was simple yet tasty. Overall, it's a great bang for your buck for some solid food. read more
It's a typical Chinese BBQ with Sam Woo brand located on Rosemead over a decade and had been a several ownership... Surprisingly they sell their self-made Vietnamese coffee blend per pound per bag that it's pretty good!! And the price is very economy for $13 per pound!!! And I had typical roast duck n pork with white rice, the meats was BBQ enough and tasted tenderness. But the marinated pork n duck meat were kind of too sweetened... read more
My go to spot when I'm craving for some roasted duck, barbecue pork or roasted duck! You don't need to know the language to order. Universal language of pointing to what you want does the trick although they do speak English. They have your traditional BBQ takeout but there's also a dine in area. There is parking available but can be limited during special holidays/season. They do take card and will give you sauces. Additional charge if you want extra sauces. read more
January 16, 2026 Sam Woo BBQ in San Gabriel will always be one of those places we return to for comfort, familiarity, and classic Cantonese BBQ flavors. This visit was no different...our family came hungry and craving food that feels like home. We ordered two of the #11 Three Delicacies, choosing BBQ pork, BBQ intestine, and duck, along with another plate of duck, sausage, and crispy pork (with the additional $3 charge). To round things out, we also ordered walnut shrimp, deep-fried sole fish, and of course, a bowl of rice...just in case. When the order came out, I noticed the intestine had been replaced with sausage. I let the waitress know, and she immediately checked and came back to explain they were out of intestine (around 7 p.m. on a Friday night...understandable). She kindly asked if I was okay with sausage or wanted to substitute another meat. Honestly, I really wanted the intestine... but I do love their sausage, so no harm done in the end. The food itself hit the spot. The roasted duck was flavorful and comforting as always, the BBQ meats were satisfying, the walnut shrimp was crispy and sweet, and the fried sole fish was a solid addition to the table. Most importantly, the kids were happy and the parents were happy...which says a lot. That said, I can't help but miss the olden days, when it felt like there was more meat than rice. I also miss that deep sense of familiarity from when I was a little girl, sitting in a booth with my mom and siblings, sharing plates and memories. Things change, but the nostalgia still lingers. All that said, Sam Woo BBQ will always have a place in my heart. I'll still keep coming back and ordering their roasted duck, sausage, intestine (when available), and roasted pork...because some traditions are just hard to let go of. read more
The worst BBQ place that I won't come back! - Food: Roasted pork is fine, prices more expensive than other BBQ places - Service: 0 star if I could, one of the rudest service a restaurant could give, they required $15 minimum payment on credit card and prioritize Chinese customers over others though I was there first, I even tried to tell her but she shut me down. The cashier didn't bother to say hello or welcome, just pure annoyance and rude - Atmosphere: It doesn't look much like a restaurant but a cafeteria where most people just buy to go food. read more
I was craving roasted duck. What better place to get a whole roasted duck than Sam Woo? Don't let the exterior of this restaurant fool you - the interior actually looks 100x better & much more modern. The place is so clean!!!!! Service? 10000x better than the interior. Our server was so attentive. Loved her! We ordered a duck for $39, HK style Lemon ice tea ($2/each), small Fish Maw soup, and a side of bean curb Ong Choi (Veggie), all for under $80! I also love how they have two sizes of their family style dishes available (small for about $14 / large for about $18) - perfect for families with small kids or people like myself who usually loves to try a million things at the same time. I love this place so much that I'm already thinking about what to order when I come by next week. Thumbs up! read more
The traditional Hong King breakfast special served til 1:30pm is a good bargain. Regarding taste, this is a simple nostalgia dish. So nothing ground breaking here. Fun to order if you're curious but keep your expectations low. Parking is a bit challenging here, be patience and you'll get one. read more
Would come here in my childhood but this place has fallen off. Food here is below average and was not good. Charge for rice after certain hours. Good service though and accommodated the kids. Started off with the minced beef with fried egg over rice but the sauce had way too much cornstarch. The sauce was very sticky and wouldn't slide off the spoon. The orange chicken was also on the stickier side. The chef cornstarch flurries too hard here. The honey walnut shrimp wasn't bad, but the walnuts weren't candied and was just walnuts. The deep-fried whole fish had a thick batter causing it to have a soggy layer between the batter and fish. Salt and pepper fish filet was crispy and has nice aromatics. Busy plaza and parking lot. Would not come back here. Plenty of better Chinese restaurants. read more
11 months ago
I was so ecstatic to find out that this joint was open to dine in! This was a staple for our family growing up and now as an adult, the nostalgia it brought eating the delicious food. They really put in work to open back up again and the service was phenomenal. The waitress was very attentive and nice. The food came out fresh and hot. We will definitely be visiting again very soon. The space inside was nice and clean! read more
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I loved San Woo when they had one in Rowland Heights Then it closed. This is the first time I try at this place. First of all, the restaurant is clean, well lit and moderately spacious. They closed off about 25% of the area and use it as storage. Service is great. Friendly, efficient and helpful. Foods are almost the same as the other Sam Woo. But not as complete. I was looking for MEI CAI KOU ROU - STEAMED PORK BELLY W/ PRESERVED VEGETABLES ; they do not have it. Fried oysters, they do not have it too. The one that they do have, all taste delicious. The Cteamy corn soup with fish maws has too much corn starch. Almost gluey. Gluey is not the same as creamy. Otherwise, everything is great. read more
1 year ago
No frills just vibes. You come here for the classic canto-style foods like from their barbeque deli, we often get rice congee, ong choi (morning glory), salt and pepper fried pork chops, salty fish and chicken friend rice, we often get a whole duck, and depending we'll get the fried shrimp or fried squid. Service is very minimal. You get your food and then you'll likely have to flag your waiter down for the rest of the meal if you need something. Not much to complain about their food here has been a hit or miss so I guess it depends on the day you come. We've had some really good meals here and some days where everything was just salty or days or where everything was lacking. read more
They started serving breakfast, so we decided to try them out. We usually come for their BBQ to go and more or less, it's consistently good. Their breakfast on the other hand, wasn't as great as I was hoping. We ordered to go and when paying, we were told to pay in cash since the credit card machine doesn't work in the morning. Ok.... The staff never told us it's a common occurrence. Luckily, we did have cash on hand, but most of the time, I'm all credit cards and ApplePay. Food took a while to come out even though there weren't a lot of people waiting or dining in. What was ordered: - Beef Porridge (comes with Chinese Donut, Rice Noodle Roll, Soy Sauce Chow Mein, Drink) - Pan Fried Chicken Steak (comes with Corn, Ham, Egg, Toast, Drink) Overall, the food was very bland. I wasn't really a fan of any of them. Price wise, it's pretty decent since you get a good amount of food, but I found the taste to be a bit lacking. Credit cards would be accepted if the machine works, so go at your own risk, or bring backup cash. read more
1 year ago
Review is only for their whole roast pig. Easy to order, pick up took a while but not too bad. Better to pick up early if possible since the parking lot is super busy. They help load the pig to your car which is nice. The end product was really good, not burnt, inside was moist and tender. Slightly saltier inside than preferred but it was overall fine. read more
11 months ago
8 months ago
Have Breakfast Menu and Lunch variety sort of reasonable price $15 for minimum to charge to credit card before sales tax read more
Sam Woo BBQ is a classic Cantonese BBQ institution. If you are in search of tasty Cantonese dishes, this is the spot. I grew up eating at Sam Woo and I have great memories from when my family would go to a Sam Woo after a road trip. Double Delicacy on Rice: This dish is 50-50 BBQ pork and roast duck. This is from the meat hanging in the display case at the front. The BBQ Pork (char siu) is thick and meaty, plump and tender, with a nice glaze. The roast duck is rich and seasoned with five spice powder. Cabbage on the side provides a nicely balanced meal. Wonton Noodle Soup with BBQ Pork: The wontons are plump and the wrappers are delicate. The pork fillings have plenty of fresh tender shrimp. On the first bite, the fragrant sesame oil flavor shines through. There are also crunchy little sesame seed bits in the filling. The egg noodles are perfectly thin, firm, and wiry. The BBQ pork is tender and tasty. The broth has a great balance between pork and seafood flavors. Dining area: The interior is modern with comfy booths and gold walls. Parking: The Lucky Plaza lot is large but swarming with circling cars. read more
5 months ago
2 years ago
On a Sunday morning in Late July, my sister and I came here with our mother to eat congee Breakfast deal $12.99. The servers are nice and speak English and Cantonese. When we first arrived, we were told cash only because the credit card system was down. My mother got century egg pork congee, 2 sides and coffee. I got the roast duck wonton noodle soup, sister got a slice of ham, toast, egg. with chicken steak. Too bad no refills on lemon ice tea. The ambience was nice and the tables looked clean. The congee was thick and so good. I enjoyed my roast duck wonton noodle soup. They have the best breakfast value. I would go back to try lunch items. read more
It's been quite a long time since I've been to Sam Woo. This is my first time coming to this location. I had a large party (9) and didn't make reservations ahead of time. Luckily, this place did not need reservations. They have a quick takeout section on the side and dine in on the other side. We got here around 6pm Sunday, and there weren't really customers dining in. The pace did picked up while we were there though. The food came out delicious. The presentation was good, and the quality was good. The portion of the food seems a bit small. We did order a lot of dishes, so we were full at the end. My favorite dish was probably the roast pork, fish, and the green beans. Honestly, I enjoyed all the dishes. Service was quick. They have their own parking lot. The ambiance was good too. When you're looking for a classic Chinese sit down for a family outing, this is a good choice. This location definitely taste better than Cerritos location. read more
2 years ago
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This is the cleanest and most spacious Sam Woo in SGV. The food is delicious and service is very friendly. Love their breakfast specials. See attached menu. The shrimp won tons have a nice crunchy texture, better than plain pork won tons. The beef stew is well cooked, tender and flavorful. Portion is huge. The BBQ duck, pork, and hot food section are all delicious! read more
3 years ago
The old Sam woo at the 99 ranch market closed down. Now there's this one by the McDonald's. Parking is quite a struggle. All free parking but shared with other businesses in the plaza. No photos allowed but I took one before I saw the sign. Have been visiting this place frequently to satisfy my meat cravings. A whole salt or soy sauce chicken is $27, half is $14.50. Bbq pork is $14.99/lb plus tax. You can ask them to choose a slice with more or less fat. I love watching their chopping skills, so satisfying. I really like eating crunchy mildly spicy intestines. Yum. And of course the hanging ducks and pig. You need to spend a minimum of ($15?) to use credit card. You can also do sit down dining. read more
1 year ago
Don't let its star rating fool you. This is one of the best Sam woo's out there. The staff is always friendly, the atmosphere is always great, it's nice and clean and the food is always solid. Not to mention recently their dining area reopened since Covid. I've been here before and during Covid' and now after. The bbq is always fresh and you really can't go wrong getting Chinese bbq here. Even through they have a really big menu the bbq is still the best, roast duck, char Siu and roast pork are all winners and the price is still decent. Whether you want a plate with rice or meat alone it's all good! read more
2 years ago
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