Me and my husband stayed over in LA for our friend's Birthday celebration. The next morning we were…read morecraving for some DIM SUM so we went on Yelp and searched for the nearest dim sum restaurant... HARGOW: 8/10 It was good and it will satisfy your craving. However, it keeps falling apart as you try to pick it up with the chopsticks... BEEF RICE NOODLE ROLL: 8/10 It tastes fresh and I enjoyed this one m dish the most. However, the sauce came in a plastic sauce container and was on the bland side. I preferred dipping it with hot mustard and soy sauce... PORK & SHRIMP SIUMAI: 7/10 I only tried half a piece and stopped. I'm not sure why but, it tasted like it was too dry and it was small as well. The filling of the shrimp and pork wasn't as juicy as it should be so I stopped eating it... TARO CAKE: 6/10 I took one bite and had to stop because it was TOO SALTY. Did someone drop a bag of salt into this dish while making it? SERVICE: 9/10 Good Service. They also speak English! They are attentive and will come around if you need more napkins And Togo boxes... AMBIANCE: Instead of carts they have trays being circulated. It's really peaceful, calm and quiet at this location. So if you're looking for a Dim Sum place that's not crowded and tastes pretty good then, this is the place for you!!! CAPITAL SEAFOOD! EVERY BITE HITS THE MOOD!!!

I am disappointed... please read on. There's a ton of…read moreeateries stacked together right near my hotel, noodles, yakitori, steak, sushi, but this place is touted as a Dim Sum place. I can in and found they only do Dom Sum in the morning??? WTF??? Okay this sux, but I'm here so let's go. The dining area is huge and it's really pretty. The service is great, fast friendly and attentive. I ordered the Thai Combo Chow fun and it was delicious. A bargain too! $20 buck plus tip not too shabby. The place is excellent but I shaved off a star because there is no warning that you can't order Dim Sum at dinner. Not cool!

Drinks: -Mango smoothie $5.5…read more-Diet Coke Appertizers: -Chinese burger beef $7.99 -smashed cucumber $5 -beef tendon $7 -pig ear $13 -scallion oil chicken $13 -braised pig feet $13 Entrees: -beef chow mein $17 -sweet and sour chicken with rice $10 -xiao long bao $14 -shrimp fried rice $15 -Lan noodle $16 -dried mixed with beef $17 If noodles had a personality, Lan Noodle would be that overachiever who makes everything from scratch just to show off. You walk in thinking, "I'll just grab a quick bowl," and suddenly there's a noodle master stretching dough like he's training for the Olympics. Their Lanzhou-style noodles? Fresh, chewy, and honestly a little too good--they'll ruin instant ramen for you forever. The Lan noodle soup is so rich and savory. The died mixed noodle feels like a warm hug... if hugs came with chili oil and a kick that sneaks up on you. It's a small, busy spot, so yeah, you might wait--but don't worry, the line moves fast. Plus, it gives you time to emotionally prepare for choosing your noodle shape. Thin? Wide? Triangle? This is not a decision to take lightly. One wrong move and you'll be thinking about it halfway through your bowl like, "I should've gone wider."

I like how they have expanded their menu with additional options other than simply noodle options…read more We tried their pork pan fried dumplings (3/5) since the skin was overpoweringly thick, but the filling was decent. They have a small and large sweet and sour chicken rice plate. I had gotten the small size just to try it out, but it was surprisingly good (5/5). The pork sandwich bun was decent (4/5) since the beef was tasty but the sandwich bun could be better. We also had the traditional beef noodle soups with either the wide flat and triangle ones. You can't go wrong with these freshly made pulled noodles, and they are very hearty portions. Flavor is good and the beef is very tender. The smashed cucumbers were decent also (4/5), but nothing spectacular about them. Service is very quick, attentive and pleasant. This is a good go to spot for a quick meal. The dining room doesn't seat a lot of people so try not to come during busy dining hours on weekends to avoid a long wait.

Meizhou Dongpo specializes in Sichuan-Fusion authentic Chinese cuisine. They are also known for…read moretheir Peking Duck which is why I stopped by. No need to pre-order Peking Duck in advance here. Just stop by and order away. Very nice! Usually Peking Duck requires pre-ordering, because of its unique and lengthy time of preparation. Overall I love the food here. I'm sure they have an Iron Chef in the house! The restaurant is considered an upscale fine dining establishment and while that is correct; the vibe here is very cozy and comfortable- rather welcoming and not a snobby environment . You can dress up or casual (dress down). Beautiful modern open space dining area and private dining room are available. Kid friendly restaurant is a plus. The food and level of service here are top notch.

I come here maybe once or twice a month, and it never disappoints. The duck is one of my favorite…read moredishes here (not gamey at all), and their eggplant, string beans, and fried rice are all bomb as well!!! Service is always good, its clean and very spacious. Plus I get to go to my favorite boba/tea shop here at the santa anta mall. Love coming here Tip: If you get the whole duck ask for the bone and take it home, it makes an awesome duck broth.

This is easily the best Sichuan food in the area, though be prepared for that signature spicy and…read morenumbing sensation. It's a good idea to order the chrysanthemum tea alongside your meal to help soothe your palate. Since the dishes are served family-style, it's a perfect spot to visit with a small group so you can try a bit of everything. They've transitioned to a website-based ordering system, which makes the process smooth even if you don't speak Chinese. Finding the place can be a little tricky at first, as the entrance is tucked away at the back of the building right by the parking lot. It's a fantastic, authentic find once you know where to look.

We came here for mid-autumn festival dinner a few months ago. We tried calling ahead to make a…read morereservation, but were told we had to book a private room with a spending minimum. We decided to try walk-in because we had kids and seniors that wanted to eat early. Arriving at 5:30pm they said they can accommodate us in the back room. It was a bit crammed, but we fit. The back room seemed like an addition to the nice restaurant in the front. Minimal decor with a few booths and tables. It felt like we were dining in the servants quarter. The food was okay, but expensive. We probably won't come back when there are many restaurants that are either better value or have nicer ambiance.

Tea smoked duck! Order it! It's smoky, crispy, juicy and , savory…read more My go to order: numbing spicy chicken nuggets, stinky tofu, and duck. The spicy chicken nuggets has the right amount of numbing spice, paired with the crunch of the chicken, and filled with crispy chili pieces. The stinky tofu is fried and pairs perfectly with pungent garlic dipping sauce. The portions are generous and the price is super affordable. Most dishes range from 12.99 -15.99. The duck is around $28 for the whole duck, which is amazing in this economy. It's a small store so seating is limited. I've never personally dined in and always ordered takeout. And the boss lady that runs the front of the house? She is cool, sassy and a multi-tasking queen. You can tell she puts heart and pride into serving the customers and food. When placing the phone order, she will try to make sure that the food is ready when you arrive. And she will always say in mandarin in an almost scolding tone: "hurry up and go home and eat the food. It won't be as good if you wait to long to eat it! " Honestly...the scolding makes the food taste better.

4/5 vegan and vegetarian options are plentiful:…read more Lin's Club is a small family owned restaurant located in that cramped plaza at the intersection of Sixth Street and Duarte near the border of Arcadia and Monrovia. They have many classic Chinese dishes at a truly affordable price point. The food: We ordered four different dishes: green beans (v), stir fried egg plants (v), mapo tofu (v), and chicken with rice. For the first three dishes, we clarified with the owner to make this vegetarian (also vegan), which she was able to do very easily and without question. We communicated with her in Chinese, but she also spoke English to us, when we discovered that our Chinese was likely not as fluent as native speakers. Everything was flavorful, without relying on just an overwhelming amount of salt, and we really enjoyed the green beans that seemed to be cooked in fermented bean paste. I found the eggplants particularly tasty too! The service: This small store had so much business, so we did spend some time waiting before we could actually order our meal. The restaurant itself was filled with folks dining in, and there were multiple parties waiting for take out. Even so, once we did order our meal, it didn't take too long for all four dishes to come out. For these reasons, I can't say service was particularly attentive, but they were still polite and I felt like they did try to make it a good experience for us, even if it was so busy. Everything else: They accept credit card with a small surcharge. Parking exists, but during dinner time on a Friday, expect it to be full and very cramped.

I've ordered from Arcadia Garden Cafe regularly, finally I write this reviiew. Food and service is…read moregreat. I ordered the German style pork knuckle this past weekend. It's cooked to perfect and delicious. I used to order this from the Alhambra Garden Cafe, but since that location has changed ownership, things went downhill. The German style pork knuckle had cruchy skin, meat was juicy, and the sides were great, just how it should be. I didn't take pictures because I was too happy to see this dish again!! They are the only one in SGV serving this dish. There were other places served it, but not anymore. This dish is one of my favorites, definitely not disappointed at all. I hope they will keep serviing it!!! I ordered various dishes here (Baked pork chop on spaghetti, Fried rice noodle with beef, rice noodels soup, salt pepper chicken wings, and various dishes), they all taste great and just how Hong Kong style food is like.

Always glad to be here, came again for Monday dinner and it wasn't crowded but parking seemed to be…read morehalf full. It was 6 of us and we get seated at the large round table in the middle of the restaurant. The menu is HUGE but me, my sister, and my uncle will usually order the grilled chicken and pork dish. My aunt usually gets a noodle dish such as the beef chow fun this time. My son got a meat sauce pasta with fries. We also got Thai tea which is refillable. My dad unfortunately didn't know what to get but he ultimately decided on the hainan chicken. The waiter confirmed 3 of the same dishes and we confirmed. The food came but mine didn't and it seemed the waiter only put in 2 orders. Therefore, I had to wait but my uncle shared half his pork and chicken with me because it was a lot for him. Good thing they didn't put on my order because i wanted pasta and not rice and my sister and uncle asked for rice, so good thing i got mine after with mushroom sauce (black pepper sauce is surprisingly too spicy for me). I love the mixed vegetables, but sure what makes it good since it's just bland zucchini, peas, green beans, carrots, and corn. But goes so well with the dish. The mash potatoes were also good...I loved everything tbh... My sister and I each got a refill on our drink and I felt a weird aura from the start so u didn't ask for another. We had so much leftover since I ate most of my uncles dish and he barely ate but I'm so happy they still had great portions.

This is my first time here to try its skewers. It was awesome…read more The restaurant is located inside a strip mall and plenty of parking spaces. The menu offers a lot of choices and the highlight of the dishes are the enoki mushroom and eggplants. The meat was awesome too. The environment is trendy with a bit of causal feel which was great. The service is attentive.

So, first impression? A bit much -- there was a guy walking around singing tableside, and let's…read morejust say I briefly considered tipping him to take a break. But hey, he was committed to the bit, so I respect the hustle. Food-wise, everything was solid -- not mind-blowing, but perfectly fine. The skewers were decent, though nothing that'll haunt my dreams (in a good way). Prices lean a little high for what you get, but nothing felt like a rip-off or a mistake. All in all, it's a perfectly okay spot -- just maybe bring headphones if you're not in the mood for dinner and a show.

The food...the service...theAmbiance...All were extremely awesome!…read moreOur server, Melissa was a great help to us,as it was our 1st of many times to come...we were beyond impressed with the food...the pictures we took look good but the taste of the dishes Were a delight.. each and every bite exquisite! I want to try everything on the menu! I HIGHLŸ,HIGHLY RECOMMEND LUSCIOUS DUMPLINGS!

I decided to try Luscious Dumplings for the first time, and while the dumplings were great, the…read moreMushroom Meat Sauce Rice was a standout for me! I thought this was the most authentic dish there was, and it tasted just like the ones I've had in Taiwan. Don't sleep on trying this one! Service was also very good and quick, and the restaurant itself was clean and cozy!