My hubby and I came here for the first time tonight on a whim, and boy was it good! The servers…read morehere are really sweet and friendly, esp the gal with the long hair and pony tail (didn't catch her name). It was also a really clean and cozy setting. The food was Hong Kong style and we ordered the typical sweet and sour pork, fish with veggies and a chicken clay pot . Everything was a nice large portion and delicious (tho we'll prob skip on the clay pot because of the amount of bones in the dish). We scarfed our food and to our surprise, they included a dessert! We left with our tummies full and will for sure be back! Love love love

I never leave reviews, but this place was a total gem. My boyfriend and I were starving on a…read moreSaturday night and wanted good food that was worth the price -- this exceeded our expectations. It has that "hole in the wall" vibe, but the dining area has nice ambience and it wasn't overwhelmingly busy. We ordered the beef and broccoli (with rice) and the chicken chow fun. Both were delicious, flavorful, and came in huge portions -- we even had leftovers. Our total was about $35 before tip, which is amazing for the quality. Highly recommend this spot. It deserves a line out the door, but for now it's our little secret. We'll definitely be back!

thanks again for an excellent meal Dinner here has larger…read moreportions and upgraded amenities compared to their lunch. Dinner is like having a banquet with family Fresh ingredients and plates so nicely staff is so efficient and attentive with such large crowds too nice that the place has so many small rooms for private parties too

Taste of MP, formerly New Lucky Seafood, is a delicious place for a large group. When they…read moreremodeled, they knew their lane and literally set it up that way. There's a $350 minimum for a private room. They were really accommodating when I pre-reserved a room about two weeks in advance. They also put our cake in the fridge and cut it at no cost. The food here is absolutely solid. They know exactly what to do if you want a large group meal. They have set menus, but I just ordered all things that we like to eat. Extra shoutout for the cucumbers. The way they do they is truly deeeeelicious. I would reserve a room in advance. They told me there's no need to preorder the banquet menu as well, if you want an easy, set last minute big meal!

The service was quick and interactions were nice. There are about 4 tables. Everything was clean…read moreand tidy. We ordered the wanton noodle soup with egg noodles and the dumpling soup. The soup was nice, clean, and light. The veggies were perfect: bright green and a bit crisp, not over done. The wantons and noodles were tasty. The dumplings were very nice. Both had thin wrappers, full of shrimp, and so tasty with the chili sauce. We would definitely return. Next time we will be buying some frozen dumplings and wantons to take home.

Vic & Jeff YouTube A Day In videos came through again with another great restaurant recommendation…read morefor Hong Coffee & Bakery. Thanks V & J! They are located next to the Jade Plaza on Garvey Ave in Monterey Park. I parked in the plaza's parking lot, but I'm not 100% sure if they truly are part of the plaza. They may not be. Please read signages. Limited street parking. Upon entry, the lady behind the counter was attending to another customer. When it was my turn, she took my order quickly. She seemed friendly, but not the most smiliest. They are known for their Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup so I got one of them. I saw Preserved Egg with Shredded Pork Congee so I had to get it, too. Lastly, I noticed another customer with an order of Black Sesame Paste... must get an order of that because I love black sesame. I decided to dine-in instead of take-out. This place isn't huge at all. It's a mom and pop whole in the wall very casual establishment with about 4 tables and some chairs. Definitely not a spot for large parties. Now to the food... Shrimp wonton noodles was quite authentic and deliciously good. Broth was light and clean without the msg flavor. Noodles were crisp and had a bouncy texture to it. WOW, wontons were the best! Good amount of quality pork and shrimp filling that was quite flavorfully seasoned. Loved it! Definitely recommend to all wonton egg noodle connoisseurs! Just one itty bitty gripe, portion was small for the price of almost $12. I felt I only got a few good bites from the bowl. I would still get it again though. I'm a sucker for great eats regardless of price LOL. Congee with tasty shredded pork and slightly salted preserved eggs was warm and savory with a soft silky texture and mild comforting flavor. I haven't had such an authentic congee in such a very long time. This is must get every time! It was worth the almost $10. I should have ordered one to-go... for sure next time. For the black sesame paste, this one was a bit of a disappointment. It was cold and not hot. Liquid was very thin. I'm used to thick black sesame. Taste was horrible. It was like eating expired black sesame grains. Did not like it at all. Will not get again. I almost tossed the whole thing away, but ended up adding some pre-packaged flavorful black sesame paste I had at my home pantry to thicken it. Afterwards, it tasted more decent like black sesame should taste. Will I be back? Yes, I'll be back for the wonton noodles and congee plus to try their other authentic Chinese dishes. They sell frozen wontons and dumplings, too. I will have to buy a bag or two of them next time. Thanks Hong Coffee & Bakery!

It has been 9 years since my last visit and I am surprised this Cantonese restaurant is still here…read moregiven the multiple changes in ownership before Henry's Cuisine. Since then the restaurant has received various accolades such as being listed in the LA Times 101 Best Restaurants from 2022 - 2025 and the 2025 Michelin Guide. [Parking]: The restaurant has its own designated parking lot with plenty of spots available. [Atmosphere]: Casual and family-friendly dining atmosphere. [Service charge]: There is an automatic 12% service charge calculated based on the pretax total with an additional 3% - 8% suggested tip calculated based on the post-tax total. [Menu]: Some of Yelp's top highlighted items include Deep Fried Salted Pig Feet, Vietnamese Style Filet Mignon, Honey Garlic Pork Chop, House Special Vietnamese Style Lobster, and House Special Black Tiger Prawns with Glass Noodles. Dishes like Steamed Garlic Alaskan King Crab, Winter Melon Soup, Braised Morel and Chicken Soup, and Steamed / House Special Channel Cod Tail all require a one-day advance order. Apparently our party received a complimentary Hong Kong Egg Waffle with an order of House Special Vietnamese Style Lobster. *** Black Bean Filet Mignon Beef Chow Fun ($22.50): It was quite good and possibly one of the better beef chow fun dishes I have had in a long time. Black Pepper Filet Mignon with Mushrooms and Honey Peas ($30.00): Decent dish and hard to mess this item up when the filet mignon is cooked right. Deep Fried Salted Pig Feet ($29.00): It was one of the restaurant's signature dishes and certainly worth a try for those who aren't afraid of pig feet. House Special Vietnamese Style Lobster (market price - 5 pounds for $200 + braised soft noodle $20): I am not exactly a lobster connoisseur, but the seasoning tasted about right. *** I like the food from Henry's Cuisine, but expect a price shock with some of the dishes they sell here. This is more of a restaurant you come to if you don't mind overpaying for consistent food quality.

I've been wanting to try this place for quite a while, and we finally made it there for dinner…read more Someone had recommended coming for lunch, but unfortunately we didn't make it for lunch. Let's start with the lobster. They have about 45 different ways you can have it prepared. We went with the traditional style without the noodles. We just couldn't justify paying another $20 for noodles, and honestly, I don't think we missed much. The lobster had plenty of flavor, but compared with other Vietnamese lobster restaurants I've tried, it wasn't nearly as flavorful as I expected. Considering we paid around $180-$200 for the lobster alone, that was a bit disappointing. We also ordered the Vietnamese-style fish with black pepper. The fish was good, but again, not as good as other Vietnamese restaurants we've been to. We wanted to try the pea shoots, but they told us they were seasonal, so we ordered the garlic string beans instead. They were good and nicely garlicky, but nothing that made me say, "Wow!" The standout for me was the French-style filet mignon. It was cooked almost medium-rare, with lots of onions, and the flavor was really good. That dish came closest to earning five stars for me, although the portion was smaller than I expected. Our total bill was around $380, so for that price, I was expecting something much more exceptional. Service was fine. They changed our plates and took care of the little details, and luckily it wasn't very busy when we went. I've seen pictures of lines out the door, so I honestly don't know if we caught it on an off night or what the hype is about. Was it bad? No. Was it good? Yes. Was it wonderful or better than the other Vietnamese lobster restaurants I've tried? Unfortunately, no. I'm glad we finally tried it because I had been curious for a long time, but would I come back? Most likely not. For all the hype and the price, I was expecting a lot more. I'm giving it 3 stars--good food, but not the amazing experience I was expecting from one of the top-rated lobster spots in the San Gabriel Valley. Parking is good.

Called in a lumpia order and a halo halo. They were ready with my food at the exact time stated,…read morewhich is not my experience in the 626 sometimes. This spot is not online so I felt like they needed a shoutout, even though I want to gate keep.

A different experience after haven't been here so many years. The kitchen staffs always smoke and…read morethe bad smell all came into the dinning area where customers sit.

I recently noticed that Delicious Food Corner in Monterey Park has an all-day special menu for…read more$12.99, and I think it's a pretty good deal. There are 24 different dishes to choose from, so you're not stuck with just a few basic options. I also like that it's available all day instead of only during the usual lunch special hours. For $12.99, especially with restaurant prices these days, I really can't complain. You get plenty of choices and can come back and try something different each time. One thing to know--the special is dine-in only. Overall, I think it's a great value if you're looking for a simple, affordable meal in Monterey Park. Definitely something I would order again.

Darn, I am so disappointed! I used to come here when I worked in Monterey Park and loved coming to…read morethis local spot that was always packed. They must have changed ownership because the food quality went down. The menu options changed and was surprised they had dim sum all day and night so I ordered a few. Har Gao: these smelled corny, if you're Cantonese you will understand what I mean. It tasted like they were spoiled. 1 out of 5 The shrimp and chive dumplings: these tasted legit. Good flavor, there was a bounce in the shell which is nice, IMO - little on the thicker side but 4 out of 5 stars for this dish. Tripe and beef stomach: Both awful. No flavor. I don't recommend their dim sum here. Curiosity killed the cat here. Should have stuck with the dishes they're usually known for which is the rice rolls and Hong Kong style dishes. My partner only eats seafood so I ordered their tofu seafood hot pot, and xo sauce seafood fried rice, these were both good. 4 out of 5. Flavor and wok chi could have been better which is why only a 4. After spending over $70+ for dinner, this did not feel satisfying or worth the money.

Hidden gem. Lunch prices are awesome starting at only $11.99. On the day we went the food was very…read moretasty and generous. From the outside it's a hole in the wall, but inside is pretty spacious for larger families to dine. My husband's aunt reserved a few tables for her birthday, so we sat in the corner area. The tea is not fragrant like other restaurants, but it'll do. I like that they give you disposable plastic cups for water too. Soup and rice was complimentary. Thought it was herbal soup, but it was some kind of seaweed soup. I was hungry, so everything tasted good, except for the fried fish (a bit dry). Parking sucks, so you'll have to park across the street.

They didn't have a lot of stuff here that we wanted to eat. We came on a Thursday night and we…read morewanted to try a bunch of stuff on the menu and we were able to order a lot too because we had 7 people at our table. However, most of the items on the menu were not available.. strange. My aunts friend wanted to take us here specifically for the fried garlic crab. However, personally, I was not a fan because it's just too much work to break down the crab just for a little bit of meat. My favorite that night was probably the fried tofu. They definitely did that very well. We also got a lot of other dishes like the clay pot rice, chicken, clams, seafood crispy noodles, and other foods I can't remember. Overall, just okay for me. I don't think I would necessarily come back.

We went to SCAL last month and of course we have to stop our all time favorite spot JJ, parking can…read morebe challenging during the day and some nights, their food is always hot the spot for us, my son always like to try something new so he had the baked pork chop over fried rice. My younger son and I are their die hard fans of their jumbo size mix grill platter, it is always wholesome, tasty and irresistible taste that hit the spot, paired with their iced lemon tea made my day!! Service at JJ is decent and they can get very busy during lunch and dinner time. We also ordered and tried their Singerpore style turnip cake, man the flavor profile is so good, the curry flavor with the flavoring dried ingredients combined together for the ah ha moment why this is one of their best seller!! I recommend this place if you love HK style cafe

I had high hopes for JJ Hong Kong Cafe, given its reputation as a local staple for late-night…read moredining in Monterey Park. While I appreciate that they stay open until 2 AM to serve the post-clubbing and late-night crowd, my experience with the food was a major disappointment. Despite having had a long day and working up a significant appetite, I found the meal completely unpalatable. I ordered the baked pork chop in tomato sauce and the salt and pepper chicken wings based on staff recommendations, but both dishes fell remarkably flat. I unfortunately couldn't even finish my meal, and it was so underwhelming that I would honestly prefer going to bed hungry over eating here again. On a positive note, the staff were friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The restaurant also has a lively, bustling atmosphere that captures the classic late-night energy of the area. However, because the food quality did not meet my expectations at all, I struggle to recommend this spot for a meal.

The food was cooked to perfection and the service was great! I will return for authentic Cantonese…read moreCruisine...Epic!

They provide large portion sizes for the prices they provide. I believe a majority are under $13…read moreeach! White rice is free if you order those non rice and non noodle dishes. I ordered the Pan Fried Soy Sauce Chow fun which was delicious. There were a lot of bean sprouts which I love. I also ordered their eggplant garlic that also has some strips of bamboo and that strips of wood ear mushroom. Their string bean was delicious too. It came with ground pork or beef and some strip of pickled veggie. Not sure what that was but I like it I will definitely be back. The prices and the food were what sold me. I also saw they sell whole roasted duck and pig. I didn't get those but will next time.

Came in on the weekend. Parking lot was packed but we still found parking. You can order dim sum…read morehere almost any time of the day. They have a new menu and we ordered the Minced Pork & Egg Rice. This is the non-gravy/sauce version like some local restaurants are starting to do. Break the runny egg yolk and mix everything together. It was pretty good. We also ordered the pan fried turnip cake which is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It's better than many dim sum restaurant versions. Also got their beef rice roll again. Their rice rolls are always a hit. Don't forget to order their HK lemon iced tea on the side. It pairs well with everything especially on a hot summer day. Good air conditioning. Lots of indoor seating. Great service. Highly recommend!

Rice noodle rolls with shrimp 4.5/5 Shrimp could be prepped…read morebetter, but rice noodle is amazing texture. Near close to Asia in terms of bounciness and silkiness Siu mai 3.5/5 Pretty good, better than most places. Chunky and juicy Chicken feet 3.5/5 Lighter flavor compared to other spots, could be steamed longer. I liked it more than bae Sticky rice in lotus leaf 3.5/5 Was fine, I did like how it didn't have a bunch of rice , but maybe could be saucier No wait on a Sunday with plenty of tables open