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    Taokay Restaurant

    4.2 (22 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Shuang L.

    真的很喜欢这里很好吃,我很喜欢,环境好,服务员也很好,特别舒服这里,菜品好吃,是我喜欢的,我推荐这里,推荐大家可以试试,真的不错,很用心的一家餐馆 Good,非常不错,可以的这里好吃真的好吃,

    Chaoshan wet stir fried with beef

    Second time here and worth a review. Truly feels like hole in the wall. Both times we went restaurant was mildly empty but IYKYK. English menu translation is bit confusing, but the food for sure made up for it. NOTE: the lobster, crab, and fish pricing requires to bring your own! Didn't know about it the first time but was sure to come back with our own fishes the second time around and saw other groups doing same. Came as party of 6, and we each had diff faves from the menu. That's the definition of a solid restaurant! All winning dishes no single unanimous one. Ordered: 1. Mushroom with beef 2. Olive fried rice with shrimp (first time seeing this outside of Singapore what a treat!) 3. Chaoshan wet stir fry beef (beef ho fun) 2. Semi boil fish (bring your own fish) 2. Claypot fish (bring own fish)

    Chinese broccoli
    Justin Z.

    Taokay blew me away with their incredible dishes. The raw marinated shrimp was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Both lobster dishes--one with ginger and scallion, the other spicy with chili--were perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. The quality, plating, and service were all top-notch. Must order ahead for lobster or live seafood dishes or bring your own seafood!

    House special.
    Karen H.

    "Really enjoyed dining here! The staff are very friendly and provide great service. The restaurant is clean, elegant, and has a nice atmosphere. Will definitely come back!"

    Bill
    K B.

    Food was mediocre at best. Busy during lunch time though, don't understand the hype. Ordered the chaoshan mixed he fun. Meat was inconsistently cooked. Some were dry while some were tender. The oysters were so gross, definitely frozen. Tasted like spoiled seafood. Atmosphere was nice. The AC was also broken that day, hot asf and definitely ruined the ambience. Servers were also very nonchalant. Needs improvement in multiple aspects

    Cassie y.

    服务员小哥哥非常帅气,而且态度特别好,服务很周到,给人感觉很亲切。菜品也真的很赞,每一道都让人印象深刻,尤其是杏鲍菇炒牛肉,牛肉鲜嫩入味,杏鲍菇爽滑多汁,口感超级棒;炸豆腐外酥里嫩,蘸上酱汁简直停不下来。餐厅的环境也让我很喜欢,装修风格很有格调,氛围温馨又舒适,适合朋友聚会或者情侣约会。整体体验非常满意,真的是一次愉快的用餐,下次一定还会再来!

    The dishes at their restaurant are the best.

    The dishes at their restaurant are the best. I always go there on weekends to check it out. The boss never uses MSG or chicken powder in his cooking; he always uses the most natural seasonings

    朋友推薦這家新店,這次第二次來,自帶了兩種海鮮加工,非常好吃,每次必點卤水三拼,杏鮑菇炒牛肉,潮汕濕牛河,環境清靜,氛圍舒適,服務態度很好,期待更多新菜色,還會再來!

    Recommended by the friend of mine, really enjoyed this spot! The food took little more time to prepared but definitely worth of waiting, it came out hot and fresh, and everything had great flavor. Portions were generous for the price. Service was quick and friendly, and the vibe inside felt relaxed but still lively. Definitely a place I'd come back to when I'm craving fresh hometown food.

    Loved this spot! Food was fresh and flavorful (the oyster pancake is a must ). Chill vibe, friendly staff, and prices are super fair. Totally worth coming back with friends!

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    Not taking any to good order at opening time. Said needs to wait a long time and refuse to take the order. Service sucks

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    Food was salty and the menu has a limited selection. Friendly staffs and reasonable prices.

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    Oc A Chay

    Oc A Chay

    4.4
    (248 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    I'm one for eclectic exotic foods and OC A Chay delivered! I drove an hour to get here from West LA…read moreand I would do it again. Very worth it for authentic Vietnamese food! I came here for snails and their egg yolk sauce was phenomenal. Highly recommend this sauce! I ordered fried chicken feet and while the flavor was good there isn't much meat after the frying so I probably wouldn't get it again. Congee was flavorful as well. I also tried the bun bo hue. It was good but not the best I've had. Personally I thought it could use a little more funk/shrimp paste. I love that they gave generous amount of rau ram leaves with every order. It's one of my favorite herbs! The pandan milk tasted super fake and it was an unappetizing spray paint green color. That was the only let down.

    This place is amazing especially for the seafood items. I came because of the razor clams but they…read morewere out!! Literally they said they couldn't source any for the last 2 weeks. Ok, ok, let's try the other best seller items! No problem because the menu is huge so I re-focused. Oysters, snails, scallops, shrimp, lobster. So many choices for my big eyes. Here's what we got, based on other reviews, and they were not wrong! Mango and Squid salad - get this, get this, get this!! Perfect balance of the grilled squid, green mango, apples and citrus dressing. Oh yeah, love the prawn chips on top too . Childhood memories of good prawn chips. Grilled Scallops with salted egg, garlic oil, and scallion. I can't even tell you what number it is on the menu. Came on a pretty shell and hot platter. I just said Grilled Scallops. Grilled Shrimp, garlic and chili. Perfectly grilled, the shell full of flavor at first bite. Comes with green sauce that was hot but a good hot. Bun Bo Hue - the broth was really good and the portion was generous with the meats. I love tendons, and the cube of pork blood!Made me happy. Others have said it's not good here but I thought it was one of the better ones in the area. I would order it again. Parking can be a nightmare here because the lot is small shared with other businesses. The servers hustle here! They were very nice and efficient and we had no issues with them. Will definitely return so I can try their razor clams!! Quality of food is very good. But need to bring 10 more friends just to try more!

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    Bun Bo tho Da ingredients
    Razor clams -fresh but very bland (without any seasoning)

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    Razor clams -fresh but very bland (without any seasoning)
    The Dive Oyster Bar

    The Dive Oyster Bar

    4.2
    (1.6k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$
    Full bar
    Happy hour specials

    Amazing food, vibes and service! We went here on recommendation from a friend and thoroughly…read moreenjoyed it. I ordered the Mac n' chowder, and it was a perfect mixture of clam chowder and Mac n cheese in a bread bowl. It was definitely a unique dish! The rest of my party ordered the traditional pan roast with assorted seafood, and after tasting it, I wished I had more room in my stomach! While I don't eat oysters, everyone else did and I heard nothing but good things. They even ordered another dozen (for a total of 3 dozen)! Service was fantastic. We were also able to call and get our names down for a reservation, which I'm glad we did since it started getting very crowded with a long wait during dinner time. There's plenty of parking in the lot and below ground parking structure. I would 100% come back here again and recommend it to others!

    As fate would have it, I ate here with my parents instead of the originally intended dinner…read moredestination, Baek Jeong. Because the wait time was too long for that, we decided to try The Dive Oyster Bar -- and man are we sure glad we did. We got a total of five items: a bowl of clam chowder, the soft shell crab appetizer, the roasta, the traditional pan roast with the house speciality protein (with the crab on the side because of my dad's crab allergy), and the jambalaya, which for the last three we ate with medium heat. We shared everything (except for the crab appetizer because, again, crab allergy for dad) and found the food to be delicious, with each entree coming out tasting better than the last. Personally, the roasta was my favorite with the pan roast as a close second. Very flavorful dishes with medium heat being a good level for us (wasn't spicy for our Korean palates). Service was great, our server (unfortunately forgot his name) was attentive and quick with our requests, and although he forgot a side of rice, it was for the best as the food had settled in our stomachs by then and we were content with what we ordered. The restaurant itself is well maintained with ample table space and appropriate lighting, though the music from the evening DJ was a tad bit too loud to hear from across the table. Not a big mood killer for us, though mostly because the good was that good. We're not from this area, so the odds of coming here again are relatively slim -- but should the opportunity present itself, it'll be more than fate this time to take us through these doors once again.

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    Freshly Shucked Oysters.
    Freshly Shucked Oysters.
    The Dive Oyster Bar
    Bread Pudding with a mixed berry compote

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    Meet U BBQ

    Meet U BBQ

    4.2
    (167 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    I've always loved eating at Yujian Chuan Chuan Hot Pot, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that…read moretheir BBQ is just as impressive! The grilled fish is fragrant and flavorful, the skewers are perfectly seasoned, and the chicken soup is rich and delicious. They also have a special recharge promotion going on right now, so if you're a BBQ lover, don't miss out!

    Been here a couple times with friends and each times it's always packed to the brim. A very popular…read morespot that opens very late. A decent spot that my partner and I like whenever we're feeling some skewers vibes. I find myself to be a huge fan of their cucumber salad. Yes, even for a skewer place, they can be very delicious as a compliment to the savory skewers. It's nice to have that sweeter taste to offset the saltiness of all the other items. Interior is nice but can be quite hectic. Tons of tables that fit all sizes of groups, staff is quick but sometimes they do feel like they're understaffed. Service is not really a thing here, most like a food shop stand but interior. They clean tables, assign seating, bring you your food and that's basically it. Paying can be confusing but most of the time you can pay on your phone but it's recommended to pay where the register is, quick and easy. There's so many food options that you might find yourself scrolling for awhile. One feature I like is that their ordering system is easy. Scan a QR code and you can just order on your phone. Staff is moderately quick so that's a plus. If you're with a group, I recommend ordering on a designated phone to prevent any confusion or extra charges, etc. Skewers wise, my favorite goes to the beef, lamb, and the squid sticks. All are seasoned well but can be a bit salty. Most of the food here is spicy unless you ask for it so prepare for that. There's also a side/condiments bar that's filled with snacks that you can munch on while you're waiting for your food free of charge, however it's pretty filling. Overall, a decent spot that's great for a late night snack. Not the best but not the worse either when it comes to service. Food is great and even better for people who can handle spice well. Will definitely be back in the future.

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    Newport Seafood Restaurant

    Newport Seafood Restaurant

    4.1
    (3.7k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Food is very good. Service is fast and the ambiance is wonderful…read more I love the house special lobster and the kung pao chicken. Delicious!!!

    Definitely a spot you come to on special occasions as it is pricey. We came with a reservation for…read more9 people, and they had everything ready for us when we arrived. We ended up getting a set for $168 this time, which came with 6 dishes. It's also $35 per lb for lobster, and I asked for the smallest one. Apparently, the smallest one was 4.8 lbs, which was another $168, so I'm not sure if they upsold me. Anyways, the food was fantastic and everyone enjoyed it. This is what I thought about the food we got. House Seafood Soup - Simple and clean soup. Good portion, and it was soothing to eat. Lots of squid. (4/5) Clams with Spicy Sauce - Large clams with tons of meat, and the sauce was fire. Always a good choice. (5/5) Crab with Salt & Pepper - Loved the seasoning, and the flavors were solid. (4.5/5) Thai Style Beef Stew - First time trying this, and it was good. A bit different, but the meat chunks were tasty and the overall flavors were good. (4/5) Sautéed Pea Sprouts - Nicely done vegetable dish. It's simple but refreshing with good flavors. (4/5) Fried Whole Fish - This dish was gone so fast because it was delicious. Nicely fried and not overly seasoned. (5/5) Signature Lobster - I feel like you have to get this here since it's their specialty. It's pricey, but in my opinion, it's the best and freshest lobster in town. Tons of green onions, seasoned well, fresh meat, and lots of lobster roe. (5/5) Service was good, and they didn't automatically add a mandatory tip for a large party. The total came out to around $364, which is pricey, but the food was phenomenal. Parking - Valet only, but they have street parking in front. I parked on the street since there were plenty of spots on a Wednesday, but I assume it gets busy on weekends.

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    Newport special crab on egg noodles
    Newport special crab on egg noodles
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    Boston Lobster

    Boston Lobster

    4.3
    (1.9k reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Boston Lobster is the best Chinese restaurant in the SGV! This restaurant has delicious food,…read morewonderful service, and the ambiance is good. Here are the dishes we ordered: House special lobster with noodles: 5/5 ( the star of this place) Pan fried beef noodles: 5/5 Kung pao chicken: 5/5 Tofu with brown sauce: 5/5 Chow fun noodles: 4/5 Vegetable dishes: 4/5 Fish fillet: 3/5 Pork chop spicy salt: 5/5 Mapo tofu: 4/5 Shrimp with eggs: 4/5 My favorite dish was the house lobster with noodles. It's really why I came here. There was so much meat from the lobster and the noodles were a great addition to the dish. So flavorful and delicious! If you come between 11:30-4:45pm, you can get the lunch special items. The portions were actually huge for the price you're paying. It's available 7 days a week. It's so worth it! I would definitely come back here especially for the delicious food, reasonable prices and exceptional service.

    We dined here last night for the first time from a friend's recommendation. The house special crab…read moreand fried calamari were pretty yummy, but not very happy with how our food was handled... One of the dish we ordered was the house special sauce crab with market price of ~$26 per pound. We added the noodles for $10. Normal practice the server should come and advise on the size of our crab before making so we can choose how big the crab we want for our dish, because we're paying by pound for the dish anyway... but within 2 minutes of placing the order, a crab dish arrived... HA! Problem 1: The server originally tried to give the crab dish to the table next to us and the folks refused the dish... then the server turned around and placed the dish onto our table for us. CLEARLY they made a mistake and made the wrong dish for next table and decide to not waste food and gave it to us. We asked if that was really our dish and they said yes... what a lie! The kitchen took 2 mins to cook our dish? haha...dumb! Next table was there before us and their house special lobster noodles arrived 10-15 minutes later. First they made a mistake, then tried to lie to cover it up. No one is stupid here. We would have been ok if they were honest about it and ask if we would accept that dish with no complain here. Problem 2: The table next to us got their plates changed multiple times and NOT once did someone came to check on us about changing plates. Problem 3: Our bill came. They charged our crab as 2.5 pounds. What a joke! I'm a crab person. I know my crabs. That tiny crab is probably around 1.5 pounds - 2 pounds max. (Check out the picture to see the small crab shell and the tiny pieces of the crab legs and meat pieces on the edge of the plate). The $10 they charged for noodles was a huge portion, but that is not the same value as 1 pound of crab that they overcharged us for the dish. The house special crab was pretty tasty and we like the fried calamari. The veggie was decent and soup was pretty weak... our bill was $150 and I tipped $20 for the experience. Be grateful and work on improving your practice

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    Dining area with pretty cherry blossoms tree painted on wall...
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    Clam with basil
    Stir-fried Clam with Thai basil

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