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    Sam Woo Cafe

    4.3 (957 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Tripe.
    Jeff Y.

    In the mood for dimsum, we headed to Sam Woo Cafe. During a prior weekend visit the wait was super long so this time we went on a weekday at 2PM and there was no wait. The interior is clean and sleek. You order off of a paper menu with checkboxes; there is no cart service. The waiters were cordial but not particularly friendly. Prices were fair with generous portions. Since all the dimsum was made-to-order, some dishes took some time to come out but they all were served piping hot. We ordered a lot of my favorites. The chicken porridge was a bit undersalted for me. All in all, a solid dimsum establishment, and they have other non-dimsum dishes on the menu as well.

    Maruko X.

    Ambiance: it's a trendy Cantonese restaurant located in a strip mall with ample parking, although you might need to parking far and walk a bit Service: upon arrival, you'll need to sign up at their kiosk to get in line, wait for the text message, and then see the host and get seated. They are very busy during weekend peak hours, every server is walking fast and helping multiple tables, you'll have to be patient placing the order and receiving food, and I think overall they're fairly efficient Food: classic dim sum menu and Cantonese style food Pork and Shrimp Shiu Mai - ***** 5pcs, tasty with pork, mushroom, and shrimp fillings, highly recommend Scallop with Shrimp Dumpling - *** 3pcs, broken sticky skins, average taste Steamed Sticky Rice with Sausage Balls - *** 3pcs, fillings of mostly rice, rare dry shrimps and shredded sausage Bean Curd Rolls - **** creamy sauce on top, and chewy texture of bean curd wrap with black fungus bamboo shoot and pork fillings, recommend Sesame Balls - **** crispy outside and sweet red bean filling inside, recommend Price: moderate portions and reasonable prices, expect $20+ for a decent dim sum meal

    Shanghai chow mein
    Aimee A.

    I recently went to Sam Woo Cafe, and took my mom there. When I looked it up, I realized there were two Sam Woo locations very close to each other. She loves the Sam Woo BBQ in Cerritos, and would go often. So, we decided to go check out the one she hadn't been to. Evidently, it is a relatively new location that's opened up, and my mom was ecstatic as she loves to try new locations and make friends with everyone there. She is the original Yelp Elite lol. We went in, and it was still early enough that we were able to order dim sum. And of course, my mom made friends with the server, and everyone around us. The food was good - hot and fresh. You have to sign up on a wait list, and they call your name, and even though it was the middle of the day, on a weekday, we probably waited at least 30 minutes for a table. I would definitely go back.

    Large and flavorful | Siu Mai
    Andrea A.

    Late afternoon (around 3pm) on a Saturday, I was craving dim sum, which can be hard to find at that time of day. Thankfully this spot serves dim sum all day. The parking lot was fairly easy at that hour, and I was a little surprised to see how busy it still was. Despite the large dining room with plenty of tables, many of them were occupied. After a short couple of minute wait, we were seated and quickly ordered by checking off the items we wanted on the menu. It's not a traditional dim sum setup with carts circulating the dining room, but more of a casual quick dining. We stuck with some of our usual dim sum favorites: siu mai, beef rice noodle rolls, beef tripe, and steamed BBQ pork buns. The siu mai were large and packed with a juicy, flavorful shrimp filling. The beef rice noodle rolls were soft and chewy without being soggy or falling apart. The beef tripe was also a pleasant surprise. At first glance it looked pretty plain, but it actually had a lot of flavor from the sauce. The only downside was that the pieces were quite large and could have been sliced a bit smaller for easier bites. The BBQ pork buns were classic with tender and sauced pork inside. Our only minor complaint was that it wasn't always easy to flag down a server to refill water or bring soy sauce. Luckily, the dishes themselves were flavorful enough that we didn't end up needing the soy sauce. Overall, it was a solid meal and I'd definitely come back for dim sum again. Everything we ordered was tasty and well prepared. It's easy to see why people are still dining here well into the afternoon.

    Scallop w/ Shrimp Dumpling, Spareribs w/ Black Bean Sauce, Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll, Hot Prawn Salad
    Timothy Spencer T.

    TLDR: It's probably the best dimsum you can have in OC, at the cost of having to pay more. I'd go here for special occasions. Pork and Shrimp Shiu Mai: It's one of the better shui mai's in OC and it's the only one I know that jacks up the price to have an excuse to give you 5 pcs. It's meaty, they didn't skimp on the shrimp, and the extenders are few and far between. I wouldn't call this a luxury, but coming here every day would break the bank. Shrimp Har Gow: A har gow's quality is based on the skin's thickness and how much shrimp is in the dumpling. This place's skin is around the right thickness, and you can see how they went about balling these during prep. The shrimp flavors were there and it's a good dimsum staple. Hot and Sour Soup: Not too hot, and not too sour. Chinese food is generally oily, fatty, and salty, so having something cut through the fat and oil is good. Scallop w/ Shrimp Dumpling: You're getting this because you think the scallop is gonna be very good and the dumpling looks cool. It's fine, okay to try, but not good enough to enter a rotation. Spareribs w/ Black Bean Sauce: Fatty, salty, and goes amazing with white rice. It doesn't stray too far from other spareribs, which is a good thing. Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll: I notice they always serve this first. It's a good way to start the meal because it's not too heavy. The rice roll isn't too thick, and the sweet soy sauce adds an extra layer of flavor that I enjoyed. Hot Prawn Salad: It's deep friend shirmp with mayonnaise. What's not to like? Beef Chow Fun: Surprisingly weak. The cook on the noodles and beef were fine, but the flavor profile was kinda flat. Shrimp Fried Rice: It's good. They didn't skimp on the shrimp size, and it goes well with a lot of their dishes. Ambiance: Imagine a standard Chinese restaurant where some people might complain about the cleanliness. Now, remove the cleanliness issue. This place gives a vibe of a 2nd generation owner who took the flavors of the 1st, but understands the ambience needs of American diners. Service: You get the same stereotypical Chinese restaurant service but scaled down a bit.

    Chicken Feet w/ Black Bean Sauce
    Michelle N.

    Be careful not to mix this place up with the Sam Woo Restaurant like we did LOL Came on a busy, busy Sunday afternoon and waited 45 mins for a table. We ordered a variety of dishes to do family style. The Pork & Shrimp Shiu Mai was the star of the show! It is the #1 dish I usually get to see if their other dishes will be as delicious and they were. The staple dishes were as expected and there were also items I haven't seen anywhere else. Our total bill was so high because we wanted to try everything! Service was attentive and quick. When we ordered Iced Vietnamese Coffee and they gave us Iced Thai Tea, they brought out the correct item no charge! I'm glad to find another dim sum place aside from my go-to Seafood Cove 2 to try out. Definitely will be coming back!

    Siu Mai and Beef Tripe
    Winnie L.

    Parking was easy, and I was seated right away since I arrived after lunchtime. The restaurant was practically empty, with only a few other diners inside. You order by writing the quantity you want on the order sheet. The dim sum was pretty good overall. I ordered the chicken feet, siu mai, har gow, char siu bao, beef tripe, cheung fun, and a pot of Tie Guan Yin tea. Everything was solid, though they did forget our order of the sweet rice cake. Service was attentive for the most part, but it did take a while to flag someone down to pay the bill. The space itself was clean, cozy, and casual. The music wasn't too loud either, which made for a comfortable dining experience.

    Receipt
    Anthony N.

    This place would have gotten a 1 Star if it wasn't for the food. I wish I could give them a 0, but I have to give credit when it's due. The recipes for these dim sum dishes are better than most dim sum restaurants I've encountered in the area. So here's where things went wrong. My wife and I went there on a Sunday (12/21) morning, primetime lunch hour at 11 am, and went inside to put our name on their waiting list. We heard great things about this place, and I am usually a sucker for 4-star Yelp restaurants, so, of course, we want to check it out for ourselves. We were waiting for about 45 minutes in front of the entrance where everyone else was waiting, so I went to check in to see the status of our queue with the host. The older gentleman, who could be the manager or owner, asked for our name and said, "I haven't paged you yet; wait until I call you," in an irritable tone, as if I had done something wrong. I thanked him and continued to wait outside. Another 5 minutes passed, and I saw several parties of 2 being seated in front of us. I didn't think much of it because they could have been waiting there longer than we had, but then another 15 minutes passed, and more groups of 2 were being seated. I double-checked my phone and haven't received any notifications other than the first one that told us we had checked in for our queue. So I went inside and asked the same host about the status of our queue. When I asked him the second time, he looked utterly lost, as if my name had never been on the list. He asked me for my name again, and I told him that I was 3rd in line when you had checked about 20 minutes ago. Then he said, " You're next." Not even a single apology or an ounce of remorse for making a mistake, for somehow failing to page my number because it was not on the list anymore. We were seated within the next 10 minutes. When we were seated, we didn't know what to expect or what to do, since it was our first time there. There was a girl server wearing a black mask who tended to our table, but her customer service was 0 to none. We had to ask for water, straws, extra napkins, and a sate container to be refilled, since it was empty when we arrived. The customer service at this dining establishment is horrendous. Luckily, the food came out fairly quickly. 4/5 Shrimp Har Gow: Probably one of the better dishes I've had at any sum restaurants. The skin was neither too thin nor too thick, and there were large chunks of shrimp inside. Came out steaming hot and perfectly made. HIGHLY RECOMMEND 4/5 Pork & Shrimp Shiu Mai: The plump shiu mai were delicious. It had a shrimp-like porkiness, subtle sweetness, and savoriness. 3/5 Chicken Feet: Your typical chicken feet with black bean sauce. Gelatinous and bean-flavored feet. The skin just fell off the bones. 2/5 Crispy Shrimp Dumplings: The filling inside was filled with shrimp, but you can taste the old oil that they used to fry in. Not worth it at all unless you're into the crispy aspect of it since they use a big wonton wrapper for it. Overall, I would NOT go out of my way to return to dine here. But the food is worth trying if you're ever in the area and want to try some authentic dim sum. Just come in here with super low expectations, and you should be fine.

    Young Chow Fried Rice
    Alyssa T.

    A great spot for very good quality dim sum. It can get very crowded, so make sure you go early if you do not want to wait. We arrived at around 11:45am on a Sunday and the wait was about an hour. The take out line was also 30min at that time. There's a good amount of parking in the lot, but many of the spots require a short walk to get to the restaurant. The location is all indoor seating. The service is very on par with regular Chinese restaurants. Everything is very quick and the service is direct/to the point. You fill out a paper with what you want to order and the food comes out very quickly. The quality of all of their items is very good. The noodles have a very good chew and they're generous with the amount of protein that they give. I enjoyed everything that we tried. The steamed rice rolls w/shrimp were my favorite. The outside was soft and there was a giant shrimp in each piece. I would definitely happily go back but closer to when they open.

    Hainan chicken with rice. At $17.00 and the amount of chicken you get, not worth it to me.
    Rangie T.

    I guess weekends is not the best time to go here. Long wait time and with less choices for Dim Sum in the Cerritos/Artesia area since the closing of Seafood Harbor, proper planning is in order or don't have dim sum on the weekends. The food still good, but orders to a little longer to come out which I'm sure are the effects of the weekend crowd.

    Shrimp Ha Gow and egg custard bun
    Rick S.

    Sam Woo Cafe offers delicious, authentic dim sum at great price. The classics (Ha Gow, Shiu Mai, etc.) were all solid and served hot. The staff provides good service and brought the food quickly. Ambiance is of a bright, clean and modern Chinese restaurant. Highly recommended!

    8 Items.
    Henry L.

    First time here and it's 5/5. We got seated fairly quickly on a Sunday at 12:00pm. By the time our meal ended at about 1:10pm, it was much busier and their lobby was packed. We ordered 8 items (7 dimsum and 1 pot of tea) for our party of two adults and a toddler and it was the perfect amount. No leftovers. You order the quantity that you want off a sheet. Everything mostly came out quickly. One item was likely forgotten, and after 30 minutes I asked a staff member and she brought it out. It was an order of the Beef Meatballs. Despite this, the bulk of the experience was great. Service was good, and the food was tasty. I'd eat here again if I was in the area.

    Gailan, beef
    Claire L.

    I came for dinner and the food was great! The bbq pork puffs are some of the best I've had from any dimsum place. The rest of the dishes we ordered were non-dimsum items. The beef was especially tasty and tender. There are plenty of tables, and the atmosphere of the restaurant is nice. It's clean, large, and has a few TVs. The only negative experience we had was the server, who was entirely apathetic: made no eye contact, barely spoke, and we had to go out of our way to get his attention to take our order. He served dishes as minimally as possible- just dropping them off at the edge of the table and walking away sluggishly. The other servers were not like this so our guy must've been having a bad day or something.

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    Ask the Community - Sam Woo Cafe

    What time is the dim sum over?

    They serve dim sum all day long!

    Do they have outside seatings?

    No outside seating. Only inside and they get really busy so I recommend you join the Yelp Waitlist.

    Are reservations available?

    No. This cafe (smaller) compare to restaurants do not take reservations. There are only 3 big tables that fits a party of 10. Upon arrival, there is a iPad to add to the waiting list.… Read more

    Do they take reservations?

    Unfortunately, no. There is a waitlist upon arrival.

    Forms if payments accepted at this location?

    Do they have noodle soup with roast duck or roast pork?

    Yes! You may want to let them know a head of time or when you order.

    Dim sum serve all day?

    Yes. Its a beautiful thing

    Do they offer their dim sum menu all day every day they're open?

    Yes, they do.

    Do you take in reservations?

    Yes, they accept reservations

    Is this "cafe" establishment related to the Sam Woo chain sit down restaurants or is the name just a coincidence?

    Same owner of Sam Woo restaurant in Cerritos. Serves good dim sum all day.

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    Lunasia Dim Sum House

    Lunasia Dim Sum House

    3.6(1.3k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Took my parents to dim sum - my mom was so excited to go that she was in "rush rush" mode...wanted…read moreto go straight there before anywhere else, drop her off at the front entrance, called us several times to make sure we were coming since we were parking the car, flagged us down while on her phone calling us YET another time to hurry up. Was it worth it? Yes! Have not been to Lunasia before (shock), but have been brought the takeout before so great to finally experience it. The interior was beautiful, and loved the orchids at the table. The food was delicious - I loved everything my mom ordered, EXCEPT the taro cake with beef, but taro is not my thing. Mom was happy with her "5 Star" dim sum experience, so that's what I am rating it!

    This was my second time here and wow what a disappointment! We had a decent experience the first…read moretime (3 years ago) but returning was really a letdown. We made a reservation but the staff didn't seem to know what was going on (nor care) since they also have a self sign in waitlist service. That's whatever, annoying but tolerable. However, the food-- yikes. We ordered two shrimp hargows for the table and one of them came with undercooked shrimp. The long noodles with beef was not good. The meat was hard and tasted old. The ribs were good and tasted as expected. The porridge was also fine. We didn't complain about the shrimp so that's on us but really there wouldn't have been anyone to flag down. They pretty much only run food to you, there's no actual service. It's like fast food dimsum but with sit down prices. Something went wrong in the past few years and I will not return.

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    Great Seafood Harbor - The front of the restaurant

    Great Seafood Harbor

    3.0(564 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Very very sad to see they have closed. There's so much I could say about this place but all I…read moreregret is not showing it love on here earlier. Let's review the places we frequent and show them as much love as possible. My family had been coming since the late 80's. I was an infant in the 90's when they started bringing me here. It almost...almost felt like a third space for my family. We probably came at least 200+ times, if not substantially more. The service was always quick, even on their busiest days they really tried to get you taken care of. The inside was quite quaint, and the food was pretty consistent. We went so much that we definitely had off days but never had a legit bad experience there. Never got sick off their food, and never got sick of seeing Bernard. I hope they open something else for us or relocate, and if not I manifest success in their future. Thank you for the hospitality and the unforgettable and very precious, priceless family memories. - Alex, David, and Julie(s) God bless.

    Sad to see this place is closed. We've been coming here for 25 plus years. Many people in the…read morecomments complain about the staff and how rude they are. Put yourself in their shoes. Weekends are insanely busy and you have so many guests telling you this and that. They barely get any traffic during the weekdays. And they barely get days off or take vacation time off. Bernard is the best owner. He will remember everything about you down to your ex boyfriends. I really hope they have another location opening. I heard this spot is already being used as a banquet. My kids have high standards when it comes to dim sum and we haven't really broken the news to them yet. If I had known Christmas was the last time we'd order from them, we would have stayed longer.

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    Great Seafood Harbor - Crabs, beef, fried shrimps, pork chops, fried rice, orange chicken, & fried fish

    Crabs, beef, fried shrimps, pork chops, fried rice, orange chicken, & fried fish

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    Happy Bee Kitchen - 8/27/23 Shrimp Chow fun

    Happy Bee Kitchen

    4.5(399 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$
    Vegetarian friendly
    Catering service

    We just had another wonderful dinner at Happy Bee Kitchen, and once again, they delivered on both…read morefood and service. This has become one of our go-to family spots because the experience is always consistent -- welcoming staff, fast service, generous portions, and dishes that actually taste freshly cooked instead of rushed. What we ordered this visit: Crispy Garlic Fried Pork -- perfectly golden, crunchy, and packed with flavor. The garlic topping took it to another level. Easily one of the standout dishes. Pan Fried Noodles with Beef -- classic comfort food done right. Noodles had great wok flavor and weren't overly greasy. Sizzling Bitter Melon Beef -- tender, savory, and super satisfying with rice. Stir-fried Eggplant -- fresh, vibrant, and a great balance to the heavier dishes. Everything came out hot and quickly, even during a busy dinner hour. The team checked on us often and made sure drinks, tea, and plates were always refreshed -- service like this is why we keep coming back. What I appreciate most is that Happy Bee Kitchen feels like a true neighborhood restaurant: reliable, family-friendly, and consistently delicious no matter how many times we visit. Great for families Large portions for sharing Fast, attentive service Comforting, classic Chinese dishes If you're looking for a dependable spot for a casual family dinner where everyone leaves full and happy -- this place never disappoints. We'll definitely be back (again and again).

    This review is long overdue because I truly feel this restaurant deserves a great one. Whenever I'm…read morecraving Chinese food, this is always the first place that comes to mind. Not only do they serve some of the most authentic Cantonese cuisine in the area, but the staff are consistently warm and friendly -- unlike the "typical" stereotype of Chinese restaurants where servers may ignore customers' requests. On top of that, their prices are extremely reasonable, especially with today's inflation. Highly recommend the filet mignon and the salt-and-pepper pork chop -- both are absolutely delicious!

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    Golden Phoenix - 88. Orange Chicken

    Golden Phoenix

    4.1(783 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    I'm back enjoying this delicious food on this beautiful Mother's Day 5-10-2026…read more As always this og spot is clean and although a bit eclectic this is a true mom and pop with a flair for solid good fresh made food without all of the fluff. The staff is welcoming and lowkey in this restaurant, place your order you can sit inside the restaurant or in your car while the order is made in a timely manner. Today's order is my favorite Shrimp Fried Rice and Fried Shrimp. Shrimp Fried Rice Tender shrimp and fried rice seasoned well with extra green onions. it's very good and some of the best fried rice I have eaten in the city of Long Beach. 10/10 Fried Shrimp Crispy clean so tasty and the bomb .com they're very good with the sweet and sour sauce. 10/10 Pepsi A can an of Pepsi served on ice is a perfect beverage and refreshing drink to enjoy with salty spicy and seasoned food. Please see my prior reviews for more in depth detailed information regarding other food items pictures menu's and recommendations. The portions are large enough for 2 1/2 servings and everything is fresh made to order. The food is delicious. What more do you want . Until next time. Shawn C.

    been going to this place for easily more than 15 years. hands down the best american chinese food…read morein the area. used to only do to go but my parents started going inside and we have enjoyed it even more! usually get the orange chicken, beef and broccoli but also enjoy the fried calamari along with orange tofu. can't go wrong with any of the noodle dishes I have tried so far. service is great! since we have been coming for so long the people working there know us. I have two boys now and always treaded as though they are the most important people dining with us. have a bunch of round tables and booths also so it feels like a combination of home and restaurant look.

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    Sam Woo Seafood and BBQ - Two delicacy plate of Roast Duck and Roast pork

    Sam Woo Seafood and BBQ

    2.9(943 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    We always go to the sister cafe when craving some Chinese food and dimsum in the area but decided…read moreon this place one evening in an effort to get my picky toddler daughter to eat more meat (#toddlerproblems). Food (3/5): Coming from SGV, it's not great but it's not bad. You have limited choices when you're on the border of LA and OC, so this place scratches the itch. We ordered their crispy pork (suy yok), fish fillet with cream corn sauce and salt and pepper pork chops. It was more than enough for two adults and two toddlers with leftovers for another meal. Portion size was great and flavors were as expected. The pork chops were a hit, and I'm grateful my daughter proteined it up with that dish. My only complaint was that I expected the fish fillets to be crispier as they arrived somewhat soft already. I liked the complimentary taro tapioca dessert at the end that reminds me of family banquets and dinners. Service (4/5): Although not initially greeted by the older gentleman/manager(?) at the entrance, once he acknowledged us, he was kind and quick to get us seated. A youngish waiter was really attentive and gave our kids fortune cookies while waiting to order and answered my questions including how to say something in Cantonese since the proper term escaped me at the time. I appreciated his attentiveness and kindness to our family during our visit. I noticed other waiters were equally attentive with guests which was great to see. Ambiance (3/5): It's okay. It's definitely outdated but it serves its purpose. We came for dinner but I can see how there would be a lot of nice natural lighting coming into the place during the day With a lunch menu to die for also, I think we will definitely come here again in the near future (maybe even tonight?!) since I'm getting the cravings. Rounding up because these kinds of places bring me childhood comfort and feels for their canto goodness in food and vibes.

    WARNING TO EVERYONE…read more I've been going to this place for years, but please be careful now. Recently, I noticed that tips are being added or altered on receipts without consent. Even when the service is not good, the tip amount is being changed. Always double-check your receipt and bank statement before leaving. Stay alert and protect your hard-earned mone

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