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

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This is typically my go-to Sam Woo since they are open early. The past couple times I've come, the sweet auntie working the cashier, Tammy, has been so warm, welcoming and attentive. She speaks multiple languages, and makes sure all of her guests are properly taken care of. Her positive customer service compelled me to write this review, since it isn't common for the area. I always stop by early in the morning to pick up the bbq meats, and she makes sure to handle with care as if it were for herself. Thanks Tammy and the bbq staff for the extra TLC, it does not go unnoticed and we're very appreciative :) 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

Sam Woo BBQ - Breakfast special option C, noodles w ham and corn, egg toast, milk tea (hot or cold) included. - Cantonese Near Me - Rosemead, California

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

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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

Sam Woo BBQ - Cantonese Near Me - Rosemead, California

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

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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

Sam Woo BBQ - Cantonese Near Me - Rosemead, California

The Sam Woo name for Chinese style BBQ is not only a namesake in Southern California, Sam Woo is an establishment. Although, many of their locations have closed, this Rosemead location is one of their newest ones to use the name. Quality wise, Sam Woo continues to offer some of the best examples of the Chinese BBQ deli can offer. Their Roasted Duck is juicy and flavorful and demonstrate all the flavors that make this favorite a best seller. Their Roasted Pork with the crispy skin is also another favorite and always a great choice. The Soy Chicken and Empress Chicken is also quality above many competitors. The BBQ Pork is always better than many other delis with a good balance of flavor, fat and lean cuts. The restaurant side of Sam Woo is your typical Chinese Restaurant. Stir fry dishes and Wok Style cooking offer excellent dishes from rice to noodles. Accompanying vegetables are equally worthy. What Sam Woo offers is their great BBQ can be enjoyed table side. Value-wise, Sam Woo now is priced close to fine-dining. Deli prices are higher than any other places. Service is slow when the lines build up, but the caveat of great taste keeps many customers coming back. 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

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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

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DIRTY! HEALTH code VIOLATION! She picked her nose and wiped her eyes with the same gloves on and then cut duck ! !!*DISCRIMINATED against- I came in to order duck. While I was standing in line, I was holding my Car key card. The lady who cuts the duck saw my key card and told me "cash only" they are not taking credit cards today. I told her that I have cash and was not paying with credit card. She kept pointing at my CAR key card and saying they don't take credit cards. I tried to explain many times that I have cash but she just ignored me and served the Chinese man behind me. She then went on to take a napkin to wipe her eyes and proceeded to PICK her nose with her GLOVES on AND then went to cut the duck with the SAME GLOVES! I repeat she picked her nose with her gloves on and then went to cut the duck with the SAME gloves on !!!! Dirty rude . Health violation! read more

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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Best wonton noodle soup. I used to live in LA and every time I am in this area, I come for this wonton noodle soup. The shrimp wonton is huge in size and the noodles are firm. Soup is light and savory. Hit the spot! read more

Have Breakfast Menu and Lunch variety sort of reasonable price $15 for minimum to charge to credit card before sales tax 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

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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

Sam Woo BBQ - Cantonese Near Me - Rosemead, California

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

Sam Woo BBQ - Cantonese Near Me - Rosemead, California

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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

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Love that they have breakfast specials and it comes with a lot of food. definitely worth it. It does get crowded towards brunch time but we usually go earlier than the crowds so it's easier to get parking and a table. Service is quick and food comes out quick. 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

Sam Woo BBQ - BBQ pork and roast duck - Cantonese Near Me - Rosemead, California

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When i came here about 6 months ago. I came with my family. The sampan style porridge was good, rich in rice and seafood content. Today 2/27/2026 the sampan porridge was terrible. The porridge was diluted with much water, not much soft rice content, mostly diluted with lots of water; seafood was minimal. I asked the waitress why. Instead of listening to acknowledge my complain, She gave me the ridiculous answer that if i dish out the porridge into a small bowl it would not be diluted. Eating the porridge as presented in a big bowl will give me the sensation of diluted porridge. What a bunch of horse manure explanation. When it's diluted it doesn't matter what size bowl one uses, it still is diluted. Not recommend this restaurant until change is implemented. read more

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

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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

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Been going here since I was a kid. Best place for roast duck. If you can get past the in your face service of this traditional SGV restaurant, you're in the right place. Ambiance is greasy but it's all good because you came here for the food. read more

Great food. Have been eating at Sam Woo various locations since the 1980's. Bring back Rowland Heights.

Roast duck is so bad here. Dry & tasteless. My grandad chocked on it. Why????? But the other items are decent. Nice staff.

Wow - this was the best HK style wonton noodle soup I have ever had in the US. I've searched everywhere for the taste approximating those I had in Hong Kong and this is the closest I've found! The wontons were so fresh - the shrimp literally bounces when you take a bite - and the wrapper is thin with a delicate tail that requires eating, I can't bear to discard it even though it is pure carbs...the burst of sesame flavor, the piping hot flavorful broth, the perfectly toothsome al dente noodles that I also couldn't stop eating. I would come back just for this own dish alone!! You get about six golf ball sized wontons, one piece of steamed A choy and a perfect portion of those delicious noodles. I will dream about enjoying this again, it was so satisfying. I miss this taste. read more

Classics Cantonese food options. U like that this location opens early at 8 am and allows me to pick up food before work. Many of the places that sell Cantonese Bbq open at 10 am. There is also plenty of free parking read more

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

Sam Woo BBQ - Breakfast menu 6/28/24 - Cantonese Near Me - Rosemead, California

11/22/24 @8:29pm. Stop at this place for pick up dinner. Guy mopping floor, dining area closed. Need to go to restroom. Guy at register said careful wet floor. Ok" At restroom using the urinal, Hispanic guy walked out of toilet stall. Watching something on his phone and walked out without fcking wash his hands. Fcking disgusting . I'm reporting this to health department. read more

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

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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

Sam Woo BBQ - Cantonese Near Me - Rosemead, California

One of the original Sam Woo's left! Thank goodness! My wife and I feel that this location is the best of all the Sam Woo's left. The staff is very nice and attentive. Unlike most Chinese restaurants. Food is as expected for Sam Woo, delicious! Sam Woo fans know! read more

While out here visiting family, we decided to try this place for HK breakfast at the recommendation of a family member. Once we arrived, we were immediately greeted by our waitress and seated. This is a small-medium sized location that offers freshly cooked Chinese bbq items like duck, pork, etc. for takeout. The place was clean and fairly empty as they just opened. But it did fill up quickly with customers. We each opted for the different kinds of congee/porridge. I had the chicken porridge and each order comes with 1/2 of a Chinese donut, noodle dish, rice noodle with special sauce (generally peanut sauce & hoisin sauce) and a drink of your choice. The serving is a very generous portion and you won't go away hungry. The waitress was very attentive and professional. read more

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I only came here for the deli. Picked up some roast pork belly and cuttlefish. The cuttlefish had a nice texture, but didn't have much flavor to it. Would have been nice if they added some of the char siu gravy on top. The roast pork belly was really good. No bones to deal with and skin nice and crispy. I noticed hint of sweetness on the skin. Not sure if they brushed it with sugar water or not. I found it to be a little too salty, but goes well if you are eating rice with it. I prefer this location as it's usually the area I am in when I am in the SGV. I did notice that they close the restaurant after lunch until dinner time. Kind of a shame, I wished they were open all day. Parking wasn't an issue for me on a Saturday because I guess since they are closed after lunch that there were quite a few parking spots available. read more

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This Sam Woo just opened for breakfast. The breakfast is served from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The taste is on the bar with other breakfast places. The great thing is this place comes with three items and it is a very good deal. The service is attentive. I will come back to try other items. read more

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This spot is my quick BBQ go-to spot for any occasion when I'm east of Del Mar. I always get the ROAST PORK (skin sometimes is too thick and becomes hard to chew when not so crispy), BBQ PORK, and SAUSAGE. They are my go to if I don't want to cook and want to pair them with rice and veggies. Enter through the door on the far right and exit on the left. They take CREDIT CARDS and CASH. Prices have obviously gone up but it's still fairly on par with rest of BBQ places around SGV. They still have a working hand sanitizer dispenser at the cashier and their pandemic set up is still present in the clear plastic dividers between you and the food. PARKING: small lot and hard to get in and out -- pretty difficult when it's very busy like holidays, peak hours and weekends. read more

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The quality of the food, variety, quick service and reasonable prices are reasons i keep coming back. If you don't care about service, this is a good place for take out read more

We frequent this location b/c it is near home. Never dined in, always to go. Great to bring home for dinner with family, just make some rice. Everybody likes it since it's meat with neutral flavor and dipping sauce on the side. We usually gets half of the chicken or duck or pork depending on the mood. The roasted pork is the hubby's favorite, crinkly crispy top. Line may look long sometimes but they move fast. Just make sure you know what to say (or just point) and tell them half or full. They'll grab and cut them for you so fast. read more

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This place puts customers last! I came in trying to buy 1/2 a duck and a pound of roasted pork belly for my wife and I to enjoy at home. I saw a beautiful golden brown duck and pointed it out to gentleman A to give me 1/2 of that one. He said if you want half you get these and he pointed to the bottoms ones that were charcoal black! I told him I don't want a burnt duck, give me this golden brown one. He said, no if you want that you have to buy the whole... whatever I tell him to chop up the one i picked so he scurried off to chop away. Gentleman B asks me if I wanted anything else. I tell him yes while pointing to the 2 new pork bellies hanging and said I want 1 pound. This guy grabs a small piece that on a bottom pan and said this one is better. I ask him are you sure? He said yes it is beautiful! I said OK i'll trust you. When i got home and bit into it the pork skin was chewy and the meat was cold! My advice to customers is don't trust the employees and make sure you pick your food or they will pick the worse for you. read more

Sam Woo BBQ - They trying to sell me the black ducks on the bottom. - Cantonese Near Me - Rosemead, California