place has been in business 3+ decades, acvordin 2 frenz/fam i came a long time ago as a kid but then sometime last year, we were cravin peppered fried pork chop so we decided 2 give this location a try & well, i been findin my way back kn a monthly basis favs & must haves peppered porkchops sauteed string beans there isnt once i dont order both those dishes read more

Shanghai Yau Fat - brought more frenz over 2 try this mom & pops place - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Order beef broccoli off the Togo lunch special menu, For $10 it's not bad portion. On the corner of valley and Marengo nice little sit down Chinese restaurant, not really great parking. I came by at a slow hour, I was helped right away. Maybe waited 5 mins and my food was out and ready to go. It was made fresh because the food was burn your tongue hot. read more

Shanghai Yau Fat - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Omg! Omg! The best orange chicken ever! Crispy, spicy sweet & tender juicy inside! This place is vintage & upon seating they place hot tea on your table. Anything you order comes family style. Big portions so please be a group of 4 to fully enjoy and spin the lazy susan in tje middle. Love this place & will be back for more & with my family of 9. read more

Have been coming here since I was a baby, and it's definitely my favorite restaurant ever. The waiters are kind and the food never disappoints. The stir fried green beans changed my life for the better. read more

Great spot for some quick authentic Chinese. Friendly staff and ample parking. Very attentive waitress read more

Shanghai Yau Fat - Egg drop soup, sautéed green beans, shrimp, fried rice & chicken chow mein - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

We had great service throughout the visit. We went with my I'll laws got 3 items to share family style and were all very full. The good came out quickly and was enjoyable. The restaurant also provides a hot tea for the table which was a nice surprise as not all places do this anymore. read more

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Great that they have their own parking lot that they share. But it is easy to traverse there with other eating establishments. Service is quick and efficient. The ladies are nice the food came out quickly. Portions are great. Price was good too. It's a typical mom and pop restaurant that easily seats around 100 people. Place is clean and well kept. Lunch special prices until 5pm read more

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Can't believe we've never been to this place for lunch and it's been here for such a long time. They offer lunch specials everyday from 10:30 am-5 pm and the prices range from $11.85 to $13.85 per dish. We ordered so many yummy dishes and a few lackluster ones. Our favorites were the orange chicken, beef with broccoli, and hot & sour soup. These dishes were very flavorful and had great "wok hey". The sautéed string beans were very salty, flat fish with pepper salt wasn't good, and the kung pao chicken wasn't as expected. Quick and good service. Food arrived very quick so we weren't hangry. Very limited parking since it's in a tiny lot and it's right next to Yoshinoya and other businesses. read more

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This will be my 2nd time here and the service is always great! They opened at 10:30 so I was there right on the dot lol! I ordered option 1 which comes with egg flower soup, 2 egg rolls, steam rice, fried chicken & beef w/broccoli, I did add chicken fried rice on the side just to try it. The lady said it was for 2 people but I feel it's plenty for 4 lol I guess it all depends how much you eat. They are generous with their portions. It's a decent spot with good food and service! read more

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Stopped here because we saw it while driving by. The funny name caught my wife's eye and we decided to give them a try. We ordered orange chicken to share. We get orange chicken often. We both think this was some of the best orange chicken we've had! Very good and tasty! We will for sure be back for more! read more

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I've been to this place several times and every time it's perfectly cooked and taste great. It's not a bougie restaurant, but it has charm and the staff is awesome. If you like Chinese food made to share, this place is for you and your family. read more

My family has been going here for 30 + years same amazing tasting food from when I was a child. Staff is amazing and the service is great. Ambiance is very family friendly read more

food was absolutely excellent--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Every dish was clearly made with care and attention to detail. The service was just as impressive: friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling rushed. From start to finish, the entire experience was enjoyable and memorable. I truly appreciate the effort the staff puts into making guests feel comfortable, and I look forward to returning again soon. I rate this a 5 star read more

Have been coming to this hidden gem for years and the food never disappoints. You can taste the authenticity in the flavors especially in the shrimp chow mean and steamed dumplings also the garlic green beans are very good. Service is great as well they treat you like family. read more

Shanghai Yau Fat - Steamed dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

I haven't been here since I was a kid, so it was nice that my aunt invited me to check it out. First off, it was great that we didn't have to wait, and the waitress seated us right away. She was friendly and accommodating. The food came out pretty quickly, which was nice. It was decent, but it probably wouldn't be my go-to spot. I did feel like the food was a bit salty for my taste. The price is really reasonable for lunch. I didn't have a standout dish. Overall, the food was just okay. read more

Shanghai Yau Fat - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Good food, huge portions and friendly service. That said, you may want to bring some Tums for afterwards. Just about everything we ordered was too oily. I mean, we ate everything cuz it tasted great but... Convenient parking, neighborhood favorite and they have a separate to-go menu that seems to be quite popular. read more

Ordered food from here for an event I was hosting. It was requested by the guest of honor. Food for 15 people. I placed the order 4 days in advance. Credit card was not accepted, cash only with a deposit of more than half. The person taking the order was very rude but the food was delicious. I'm not sure I will return but my guests were happy with the food. read more

Great Tasty food at a great price!! Service is great and food comes out quick. I recommend lunch specials for better pricing. Food is so good and authentic. read more

Shanghai Yau Fat - Orange chicken, garlic string bean, beef chow fun, pork chop - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

This is kinda like panda express except if the panda went on become the dragon warrior. Delightful chinese food that has been localized a bit so that it's more friendly for the masses. Heads up, make sure you read up or at least you know what people usually order in a chinese food restaurant. The service is curt, and extra fast. If you are indecisive or you don't know what you want, they might seem rude to you. I think they are just so efficient with the many orders they have, i can imagine they are not happy if i disrupt their flow. The chicken fried rice is really nice. You can eat it on it's own, and yet not too salty that you can't eat it as sides to one of the entrées. Beef chop suey is cooked with brown sauce. They are cooked perfectly and for a lunch menu, both have quite a big portion. It's not obscene big like those viral chinese fast food joints, but it's good enough for two. A really decent chinese restaurant. read more

The charge was not clear, under the pretext of the language they overcharged me. I'll never go back. 收費不明確，他們以語言不通為藉口多收了我錢。我再也不去了。 read more

Food to go has been consistently excellent. Top quality ingredients, carefully prepared. Delightful and friendly service. Our secret sleeper place! read more

Excellent take-out, 3 huge dishes that gave us two meals at home. The popular Shanghai Ribs were super tasty with a star-anise sweetness, easily the star of the show. Shanghai Chow Mein was addictive with thin chewy noodles and lots of shredded cabbage. Black Pepper Chicken delivered on the mild kick. Will definitely add to the rotation. Glad we found this classic. read more

At first when you get here, you think there is no way this place can be good but don't let looks fool you. The food is so good. The service is really great. The staff is so friendly and really attentive. My family and I have a Christmas tradition of going to have chinese food for dinner on the 25th ever since we saw it on a Christmas story and we use to go to a place in Los Angeles but this place is way better so this is going to be our new spot. Honestly it's a little rough around the edges but it's got some really great dishes. read more

Came for a cousin's birthday and food was great, service was amazing, good ambiance and very accommodating regardless of our party being huge. I guess the only thing i didn't like was how you had to go outside to use the restroom, and the mirrors there had weird circle dents/burn marks (?). Other than that it was amazing. My fiancee has a shrimp allergy and she didn't get a reaction from any of the food we had, shows that they don't have cross contamination. Would come again! read more

I used to like this place for their Shanghai pork chops but as of yesterday I will NOT be going back... I placed an order for pick up and once I got home I found 3 pieces of HAIR in the pork chops, I was so disgusted and threw away the rest of the food I had ordered read more

3.5 stars. There are a lot more authentic spots but for a non fast food spot this place works. Mostly non Asian customers would enjoy. If you want a more authentic dish try their braised pork belly. I'm not sure if it's even on the menu but ask for it. It's good! Ask for fish filet with American broccoli. Not on menu but good. Their dumplings are good enough read more

Shanghai is decent chinese food. Every time I call to order they say the order will be done in 10 minutes, and every time it is. My only issue is sometimes they don't understand what I'm saying, but eventually we work it out. They are efficient and the food is consistent. read more

This place is certified GAS! Definitely a hole in the wall restaurant. My dad & I ordered the chowmein & fried chicken. Both items are HEATTT! If you're in the SGV area and you're looking for a cozy, welcoming place to grub; look no further! This is the spot! The fried chicken was crispy yet juicy & the chowmein was chowmeinnnnningggg haha, all jokes aside this is definitely a local staple restaurant. Can't stress how good this restaurant is. read more

Shanghai Yau Fat - Fried chicken & chowmein - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

This place has some of the best food you will have! I love the service! It has been a great part of the community! I drive from far just to get their spicy chicken plate. Ambiance is great you will not regret eating here! Amazing prices as well! read more

The food is so yummy and the service is fast and all the staff are very welcoming! My favorite items here are the garlic green beans, orange chicken, and the calamari, SUPER YUMMY! read more

Super large portions of all dishes and very tasty (we were too excited and busy to eat and forgot to take pictures ). It's has a family friendly atmosphere. Great customer service and I'm pretty surprised that they kept this 40+ years old restaurant clean. read more

Good food. Great price. Love the Chop Suey.Quick and simple. Fresh homestead Chinese food.

Local vibe Chinese food and the portions are good. Service is fast and authentic. Ambience is casual. To-go is 20-25 minutes, might be longer during peak hours. French style steak read more

Not bad, the food was very good and gave great portions. Just keep in mind they charge you $1 if you want to take the chili oil home.

I have been coming to this place for over 25 years. Nothing has changed throughout this time. Same servers , same decor, but still my favorite Chinese restaurant in California. This place has amazing food. I have never ordered something that was just good, everything is always great. I have referred friends and family for years, and everyone always raves about how great it is. Your must go to in your first visit is: Shanghai style pork chops Fried hot braised shrimp Orange peel beef Steamed dumplings Dry sautéed green beans read more

I wanted to give 3.5 but it doesn't seem to be an option here lol Anyway, I have been going here for quite a long time and frequently, as I live nearby. Service is ok, and menu comes out fast, thus I go when I am lazy to go anywhere else. Foods there are not the best, but still good and acceptable. Otherwise, I wouldn't go that frequently. Foods here always lack something, very trivial thing. A tiny bit salty, or a tiny bit strong flavor of meat, etc. my favorite dishes are shrimp fried rice, broccoli and beef, anything with kungpao sauce(or style?) which is a bit spicy flavor, seaweed soup or corn soup, egg flower soup, and any types of chop suey. I think I liked more food but cannot remember the names. lol Price is also reasonable. I would say this wouldn't be some kinds of fancy restaurants, but a restaurant you feel free to go at any times. read more

I decided to try this place for Shanghainese dim sum. I used to come years ago. At 1 pm, it was mostly empty. Eggrolls were dripping with oil and barely had vegetable filling. Better to get frozen ones at Dim Sin World. Xiao Lund Bao was acceptable and tasted like one. Side Roll馒頭 fried was just ok when it should have been delicious at most places. It was just a bun here. Steamed sole was quite tasty and went along well with their white rice which looked Grey and lumpy. I guess I get what I paid for. This place is cheap but not if you want to experience authentic Shanghainese dim sum. Wish Jin Jiang 錦江 was still around. read more

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Had to agree with the low rating below. My colleagues asked me to bring them to lunch at this restaurant based on the good reviews they saw so at 10:45am yesterday, I called ahead to ask a question about their lunch special. The person taking my phone call was very rude and was in a rush to hang me up. After being treated like this, I changed my mind and took colleagues to another Chinese restaurant. Well, I guess that person wasn't the restaurant owner, so she didn't care if she ruined her boss's business. Well, she did indeed. read more

Their food is yummy! We had moo shoo and chow fun and garlic green beans. Service was fast and pleasant. Seems to flourish with families.

The food was terrible. Everything had cabbage! Two people in our group asked to substitute the cabbage but they still served it. The kung pao shrimp had tiny shrimp and of course cabbage! Mushu pork wraps had lots of cabbage and tiny pieces of pork. The wrap looked like flour tortillas. Service was terrible. Waitress was RUDE and couldn't understand what we wanted! Sent two incorrect dishes back and two more weren't right: mushu pork and Kung pao shrimp! Tea was cold and had to ask numerous times to refill. The place was empty and now I know why. A few Hispanics came in later but no Chinese. Our waitress was occupied sweeping the floor while we were there. Will not return! Later found 3 out of 5 got sick! Stay away! read more