The food was incredibly authentic and absolutely delicious--far beyond my expectations! Every dish…read morewas full of flavor and tasted freshly made. The restaurant was very clean and had a comfortable dining atmosphere. The staff were also incredibly friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service throughout our visit. I had a wonderful experience and will definitely be coming back again very soon. Highly recommended!

I never knew a dumplings can be so delicious. Here is the…read morebest to try them, we tried fried and pan fried which both tasted really great. Recommended 100% They serve one of the most delicious soups Overall very satisfied..!

Very yummy food. Love their sweet potato congee!!…read more Definitely try their eggplant, spicy w/ spicy and pan fried egg with dry radish!

It's a good restaurant! We ordered fried fish; pork feet;…read moreBamboo shoots; and rice cereal with Yen.

I wish i remembered what I ordered, but I remembered everything was great. This is Chinese royalty…read moreand should be reserved for a special occasion. I was delighted to get complementary birthday noodles (for long life). And it was actually one of the best dishes. I really wish I wrote down my order, but I guess I'll have to go back again to just order with a fresh mind! The space is gorgeous and special and definitely has a wow factor. Our service with quirky and friendly. Very entertaining and added to the birthday experience

Quality, tasty, unique options. This restaurant is worth a try, and the flavor combinations in…read moreaddition to the aesthetic presentation lives up to their prior Michelin recognitions. Setting is traditional and antique. - Stir Fried Organic Angled Luffa with Garlic $24.0: simple, yet oh so garlicky and perfectly cooked. would recommend - Old Beijing Smoked Duck Breast $25.0: truly smoky, and with the strawberry puree, it's oddly refreshing! would recommend - The Qing Dynasty Jar(Person) $38.0: goopy soup, with tender abalone (1 pc), fish maw, and scallops which both were harder/chewier than I expected. Bland until combined with the fermented tofu to taste. I'm glad I tried this, but I wouldn't get it again. was not a fan of the texture - Crispy Shrimp $28.0: simple, crunchy, big ol shrimps (8 pc). Sweet and nicely glazed. Jujubes were an interesting addition. prob wouldn't get again tho bc it's simple enough - Shredded Pork with Sweet Bean Sauce $36.0: chewy black bean pork, wrapped in a few-bites sized stretchy wrapper. very unique! Never had anything like this and would recommend. a decent portion. - Organic purple rice $6.0: unfortunately they ran out by the time we ordered around 8:30PM or so. 2 bowls was plenty for the 3 of us Service is fast and generally attentive. Heads up - if you're interested in the peking duck, make sure to call a week in advance to reserve it. Also reserve a table in advance (day before should be fine). Parking: busy lot but there is ample underground parking. Around 815pm on a Sunday there are few spots on top It is pricey compared to other options in the area, so I'd come back for occasions.

Best dim sum place I've been to in CA so far (I wish it wasn't so far because I would go all the…read moretime otherwise). Very reasonable price, super cozy atmosphere, and all the good was so delicious. Obsessed with the beef rolls and all the dumplings were so delicious! I don't even like baos too much but they had a great ratio of meat and skin and soup. We got 5 dishes for 4 people (~$22) per person which I feel like is a great deal and I was so full afterwards.

Pros: This little Place is Legitimate…read more Local crowd, Big portions. Good prices. Japanese Spicy Ramen was Very good- HUGE BOWL! Cons: No Alcohol Service was fast for My 1st time here. So Many Choices. I do like and respect the fact it's honest, not frilly and always FRESH! Definitely worth a return! SOLID B to B+ AJB

First time at Boston Lobster on Lower Azusa Road and I was impressed!…read more I went with my son for a one-year-old's birthday party and somehow managed to arrive an HOUR late ‍. Thankfully, they were incredibly gracious and accommodating when we showed up. The food is served family style, so we got to sample a little bit of everything. The filet mignon medallions were delectable--tender, flavorful, and perfectly marinated. And the Lobster Noodles! This was my first time trying them and they absolutely delivered. The lobster was cut and fried in a way that made the meat tucked inside the shell really easy to get to, which made the whole experience so enjoyable. And that gravy... I was literally sucking on the lobster shell trying to get every last bit. So, so good. We also had a stir-fried green vegetable--possibly watercress--and it was delicious. Simple, savory, and cooked just right. I loved having something fresh and green alongside all the richer dishes. Great food, warm service, and such a fun meal to share with a group. I'll definitely be back.

I've been coming to this establishment since it was still located in that small spot on San Gabriel…read moreand Valley, so it's disappointing to say that the quality of the food seems to have gone downhill over the years. The service is still great, the restaurant itself is decently clean and spacious. Sadly, the food just wasn't up to the standards I remember. Salt & Pepper Shrimp 3/10 - Poorly seasoned and lacking the crispiness I was expecting. The shrimp just didn't have much going for it. Mongolian Beef 4/10 - This was basically steamed beef with green onions. The dish lacked the caramelized, savory flavor I typically associate with Mongolian beef. Clams with Basil 5/10 - The flavor was decent, but the clams did not taste particularly fresh, which really took away from the dish. Pan-Fried Pork 2/10 - Unfortunately, this was my least favorite. The pork didn't taste fresh, and the texture made it feel like it had been fried twice. The normally flavorful sauce it came with was also extremely bland. I'm actually very glad I came during lunch and paid lunch prices for these dishes. If I had paid dinner prices, I would have been extremely disappointed. The food from my previous visits weren't extraordinary, but at least it was "okay". However, after this visit, I have officially taken this restaurant off my rotation. I won't be returning.

We came for the dinner special, which is an incredible value at $13.99 and comes with generous…read moreportions. We ordered the Shanghai-style Sweet and Sour Pork, Kung Pao Chicken, Sliced Beef with Onions, Steamed Greenland Halibut, Braised Pork Belly in Brown Sauce, and Stir-Fried Clams with Black Bean Sauce. The portions were large, making it easy to share family-style. The Shanghai-style sweet and sour pork had a nice balance of sweet and tangy flavors. The Kung Pao chicken offered just the right amount of spice. The sliced beef with onions was tender and flavorful. The steamed Greenland halibut was fresh and delicately seasoned, the braised pork belly was rich and melt-in-your-mouth. The clams paired perfectly with the savory black bean sauce. The restaurant has a spacious dining room with beautiful décor and a modern, elegant interior, creating a comfortable atmosphere for family dinners or gatherings. Combined with the generous portions and reasonable prices, it's a great spot for classic Chinese comfort food.

This place is always busy! I have eaten in the restaurant twice, but find it more practical to…read moreorder by phone, and pick up food Portions are good. They serve an all day lunch menu, seven days a week. Good selection.

We went to Happy Together for dim sum today, and the food was just as good as I remembered. It…read moredefinitely did not disappoint! All the dim sum was freshly steamed to order and served hot and fresh right to our table. The service was also excellent and very attentive. Whenever I'm in the mood for dim sum, I would definitely come back again!

We arrived at 2:18PM with no one in line waiting to be seated. The restaurant still has MANY empty…read moretables but we were directed to sign in on Yelp for waitlist and wait "outside" of the restaurant, which is fine. But then another group of Cantonese speaking party came and refused to wait outside, so they're standing inside staring at the employee & was seated before us. So we walked in to inquire about it and their reason was, you didn't check your phone which a text popped up immediately after the employee mentioned it... indicating she just clicked the send message button while talking with us. Very unprofessional! And the overall attitude of staff helping us (surprisingly other than the non Cantonese ones) are quite rude, since we don't speak their language. I inquired about something, a male employee with plastic black frame glasses just give me a look like he don't want to address to me. He was also the one who came halfway of us eating to drop the check and tell us to pay first. Creepiest thing is he wouldn't stop staring at me trying to see how much tip I put down, which makes the dining experience even more uncomfortable.... As we are leaving the restaurant, we noticed they already purposely turned off all the light on the other half of the dining area with still many tables of customer dining trying to signal them to leave or something. The food itself is alright but with this kind of service. No thank you...

I've eaten here countless times with friends and family over the years. I can't believe I haven't…read morereviewed you guys! Always consistent in service and quality. They are known for: Special Lobster (A+) Beef Loc Lac (A) Clams with spicy sauce (A+) Chinese broccoli (B+) - depends on how thick or thin it is Pea shoots with garlic (A) Eggplant (A) Yang Chow fried rice (A) Reservations are highly recommended either by calling or thru Yelp. There are private rooms in the back on request if you have a larger party and seafood is always fresh as they have an aquarium with lobsters, crab, geoduck, and fish. The decor is charming with vintage trinkets along the side of the wall. There is a waiting area by the lobby and restrooms in the back of the restaurant. Since it gets so crowded and busy the restrooms could be tended better. Parking is available on the street otherwise you have to valet on the lot.

I had lunch at Newport Seafood Restaurant today with a friend I hadn't seen in a very long time…read more She recently reached out to me after being out of touch for quite a while and asked if I wanted to meet up. Today was a day that worked for me, so we decided to have lunch together and then get a massage afterward. Whenever I come to this area for a massage, I usually have lunch at Boston Lobster. I've heard that Boston Lobster was opened by a chef and some of the staff who used to work here at Newport Seafood Restaurant, so I wanted to come back here after a long time and compare the two restaurants for myself. First, parking. Boston Lobster has regular self-parking, while Newport Seafood has valet parking, which was $2. As for the food, I ordered one of my favorite dishes, shrimp with cashews. I've had it at Boston Lobster many times, and I definitely preferred Boston Lobster's version. We also ordered beef with tomato sauce. Honestly, it didn't look particularly appetizing when it first came out, but once I tried it, it was actually pretty good. We also ordered beef chow mein, and this was probably my favorite dish of the meal. It almost had a slightly Thai-food-like flavor, and it was really delicious. As for the service, this is where I noticed the biggest difference between the two restaurants. Every time I go to Boston Lobster, everyone there is always extremely friendly and welcoming. Here, some of the staff were friendly, but some were not friendly at all. The hostess who greeted us when we first arrived was very nice. After we sat down, she brought a small cucumber dish to our table and asked if we wanted it as an appetizer. We politely declined. Then a male server came to take our drink order and asked whether we wanted hot tea or water. I asked if they had any caffeine-free hot tea, but he didn't seem to understand me. My friend repeated the question very slowly, but he still didn't seem to understand. After we explained it one more time, he finally seemed to get what I was asking and asked if I wanted jasmine tea. I said yes, so we had jasmine tea. It was extremely hot at first, so I also asked for some cold water without ice. Later, while we were eating, we needed to serve ourselves some of the chow mein. The spoon that came with the chow mein wasn't really useful for picking up the noodles, so I asked for an extra pair of chopsticks. The server brought the chopsticks over and basically tossed them down on our table. Honestly, I found that pretty unpleasant. My friend and I looked at each other while we were eating and said, "What was that?" My friend even commented, "Chinese restaurant staff can be so unfriendly sometimes." That has never happened to me at Boston Lobster. The staff there have always been very friendly and attentive whenever I've gone. I had actually been to Newport Seafood Restaurant several times before the COVID pandemic, and I even got their lobster for takeout back then. I remember it being so delicious that, during the pandemic, I once saw on Google that the restaurant was open and drove all the way here, only to find that it was actually closed. I remember being pretty disappointed that day. So coming back here again after such a long time brought back some memories. Unfortunately, I was a little disappointed with the service today. On the positive side, I found the restroom here to be cleaner than the one at Boston Lobster. However, the toilet here flushes automatically rather than having a manual flush, and I actually found that a little inconvenient. One nice advantage here is that they have private rooms, which would be great if you come with a larger group and want to sit separately with your own party. They do have lunch specials on weekends, which is nice. But personally, I think I'll probably go back to Boston Lobster next time. Their prices are actually about $1-$2 cheaper, I prefer their food overall, there's no valet parking charge, and most importantly, their service has been consistently much friendlier in my experience. So while I enjoyed coming back to Newport Seafood Restaurant after all these years and I did find some dishes here very good, Boston Lobster is still the place I would personally choose for my next visit to this area.

Alice's Kitchen (two locations in SGV) is about rendition of HK cafe (cha cha tang)…read more I love classic Hong Kong comfort food, and this place really hits the spot! My personal favorites are the wontons with noodles , Yang Chow fried rice, Mapo tofu and Singapore rice noodles with extra BBQ pork. Everything is packed with flavor, and you can really taste that authentic "wok hei" -- that smoky, slightly charred aroma and flavor you get from cooking over high heat in a wok.

Hong kong like cafe that is open late too great menu with…read moreplenty of choices sizzling beef and potatoes are so unique and delicious each dish is solid portions are very plenty ambiance is trendy and bright

Updating my review from many years ago. Initially I rated…read morethis place 3 stars, but over the years we have been regular patrons and have come to love Ji Rong inviting family and friends to celebrate special occasions. The Peking duck is still a stand out. Depending on the amount of people we love adding the signature crispy grouper with the sweet and chill or the short ribs. I love the Chengdu Style Green Bean Jelly. It's spicy numbing with a bit of tartness. They recently revamped their menu adding a lot of new things and their drinks list has grown substantially. Their grilled on the bone beef rib is excellent and new jellyfish appetizer has a wonderful crunch. We haven't tried every menu item because we always get at least one duck which takes up space but we are always aiming to try one new thing each time.

The establishment is beautiful, well-kept, and the service was excellent. Everything that came out…read morelooked amazing, but unfortunately, I just wish the flavors lived up to the presentation. Given that this place is definitely on the higher end in terms of price, I was expecting the dishes to be a little more unique and exquisite. Peking Duck - 6/10 Pretty standard. The duck skin was crispy and fatty, which was good, but the actual meat was a little dry. The wrapper was okay, but nothing particularly memorable. Crispy Walnut Shrimp - 8/10 By far the best dish of the meal. The shrimp was lightly battered but incredibly crispy, and the walnuts were excellent and complemented the shrimp really well. The sweet melon was questionable, though. I couldn't quite understand the appeal of adding fruit to this dish. Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao - 7/10 The filling was definitely up there in terms of flavor and quality, but the wrapper was far too thick for my liking. A thinner wrapper would have made a big difference. Seared Honey Glazed Cod - 5/10 Unfortunately, this was my least favorite. The fish was very fishy, the sear wasn't particularly impressive, and the sauce didn't pair well with the cod. There were also chestnuts and what I believe were shallots, neither of which I really cared for. Overall, it's a beautiful establishment with great service and very impressive presentation. Unfortunately, the flavors didn't quite match the appearance or the price point for me. The Crispy Walnut Shrimp was the standout, but the other dishes were more average than I expected.