We had such a great meal here today! We ordered Singapore-style fried rice noodles, beef chow fun,…read moreand two different kinds of congee, and everything was absolutely delicious. The noodles were flavorful, the beef chow fun had that authentic wok-fried taste, and the congee was warm and comforting. They also have a great selection of Hong Kong-style dishes, with so many options to choose from. The portions were generous, the food was fresh, and everything tasted very authentic. It really reminded me of a classic Hong Kong café. We really enjoyed our meal and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommended!

I was recently at Hong Kong Cafe - Atlantic and got their Freedom Passport card. The promotion…read moreoffers free good when you spend $20 or more at each of their 4 locations. Once you have collected all 4 stamps, you may redeem the free food offer. Hong Kong Cafe in Walnut is my 3rd location. They are located within the Walnut Hills Village that is right across the street from Mt. San Antonio College. Free parking is available. This place is bigger than Hong Kong Cafe - Garvey, but smaller than Hong Kong Cafe - Atlantic. I haven't visited their Rowland Heights location yet. I'll see where that one fits. I originally called to order, but I didn't have their menu in front of me plus I was driving. I decided to come here to order instead. Great inside space with limited outside seating. Very cute decor with the Hong Kong theme. Good vibes all around. Menu has a vast selection of food and drink items. Prices are very reasonable. Entire staff was super friendly and cordial. Got a few dishes, a dessert, and a couple drinks. Wait time wasn't too bad. Spent over $70. Got my 3rd stamp. Thanks! 1 Beef Chow Fun with Supreme Soy Sauce - great wok taste, must get! 1 Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup - sweet shrimp wonton, very good! 1 Sizzling Cauliflower Pot - tons of Taishan cauliflower, great portions! 1 HK Style Egg Waffle - light and crispy, but they broke it into pieces! 1 Red Bean Shaved Ice with chocolate ice cream - divinely delicious! 1 Red Bean Shaved Ice with vanilla ice cream - super sweet treat! I see myself coming back to this location. Love to dine-in next time. If you haven't tried Hong Kong Cafe, this is a good place to check out. On my way to my 4th and final stamp...

Came here for dinner today with the family to celebrate my brother's birthday. We wanted to try…read moresomething new without having to go into San Gabriel/Monterey Park. A pretty spacious place with lots of parking. Lots of tables inside with a private room in the back that held about 8 tables or so. The food let's see, let's break it down: Sweet & sour fish - 8/10 nice flavor, wish the fish was a little crispier Shaken beef - 8/10 nice flavor, tender sautee string beans - 8/10 decent salt & pepper squid - 1/10 - no flavor, batter was a little weird crispy chow mein - 1/10 - no flavor honey walnut shrimp - 6/10 not bad but also i've had way better Overall, I think its a decent place for what it is & where it is. Obviously if you go into the San Gabriel area there are way better places. BUT for being in Covina & I think the pricing was decent, it was cool. Service was okay, men only staff apparently. They were attentive, pretty funny too

Stopped by with my family for my brothers birthday. We were sat towards the back and noticed…read moreseveral sodas already on the table. After we started to skim the menu, I noticed that most of the menu items did not have pricing information clearly displayed. Since we were a large party, we decided to order the dinner package. At least that had a pricing displayed. Once the food arrived, it was extremely bland. Not only that but this was the most I've paid for mid-tier Chinese food in a while. Since when did Chinese food get so pricey? Pan fried noodles were ok, walnut shrimp was good, pork chops were decent but everything else was mid! Oh and those sodas are about $7,xx bux each so stick to hot tea. Also, they wrote in a suggested tip amount and underlined 16% but probably charged the 18%. It's also calculated after tax. It's supposed to be calculated based on pre-tax. I didn't want to fuss over the bill while the server stood over me. This will probably be the last time I step foot in this place. Not worth the price point at all.

I LOVE this place. I took my grandparents here a few weeks ago and we ordered everything we order…read morewhen at Din Tai Fung. The xiao long bao is melt-in-your-mouth with a warm broth, the stir fried beef noodle has the perfect flavor palette, stir-fried green beans the perfect side, and shrimp fried rice was a great addition to more savory meat or vegetable dishes. The food quality is astounding as there was truly no difference from its counterpart and, as a big bonus, was almost half the price. Side note, my grandparents were so impressed that they took many business cards and kept pushing that they wanted to come back next week. The service is quick and the servers are friendly and always open for a chat or recommendation. Coming in here, I didn't realize that this was a Southern China establishment, and it was a nice surprise when waiters spoke Cantonese to us as it made my grandparents feel a lot more comfortable. The ambiance too was phenomenal as everything, from the cleanliness to the restaurant layout, felt warm and welcoming. As a whole, the environment supplemented the food really well into making the perfect meal experience. This really is the perfect Din Tai Fung dupe and I 100% recommend coming and trying out what you have always wanted to order at DTF but felt was too expensive.

Of everything that we got from here, they were all pretty solid, but I cannot speak to what about…read morethis spot in particular is better than others. I felt that the portions of meat in the beef roll was below average, while the xiao long bao lacked distinct notes or specialities. While this spot might be just around standard, i don't think that any sort of waitlist would be justified to come eat here as there are much better alternatives in this area.

I recommend Sands Chinese Restaurant (Irwindale). The food is fresh, fragrant, and filling. The…read moreflavor never overpowered its ingredients; rather, each dish was carefully cooked, highlighting the clean flavor of its fresh ingredients. My family and I left full and happy. (Important Note: Walk-ins are accepted, but reservations are preferred since it's a small location. There's also a "regular menu" and a "reservation menu." If customers want the more exciting menu options, customers must call 2 to 3 days ahead and reserve those dishes also. Concerning payment, this business only accepts Visa, Master Card, Cash, Zelle, and ApplePay.) My family and I arrived on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day (around 1PM). I'd made a reservation the day prior since I'd been searching for businesses that stayed open during Thanksgiving. Parking is very easy. The private lot is spacious with many spots. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. Staff mostly spoke Mandarin; however, there was one staff member that could fluently speak English. Staff is very helpful and professional, and staff answered all our questions. We ordered seven dishes; all the dishes arrived within 38 minutes and 16 seconds. Good pace. The Salt & Pepper Fish Filet ($14) arrived in nine minutes. Then, six minutes later, the Beef Chow Fun ($13) and String Bean with Minced Chicken ($14) arrived. Then, 10 minutes later, the Combination Fried Rice ($17) and Salt & Pepper Shrimp ($17) arrived. Lastly, around 14 more minutes later, the Scallion Oil Chicken (Half - $17) and Almond Tea ($7) came. We happily devoured these delicious dishes. The Salt & Pepper Fish Filet had a thin, crisp crust with hot fish. It's gently seasoned. The Beef Chow Fun had springy, bouncy noodles. Its beef came very tender but a little lukewarm. The String Bean with Minced Chicken tasted clean and fresh; its chicken came tender and juicy. The Combination Fried Rice had plump shrimp, tender beef, and moist chicken. I especially loved how the rice felt hot & fluffy. It was well-seasoned. The Salt & Pepper Shrimp tasted crisp, plump, and well-salted; these shrimp were fried perfectly. The Scallion Oil Chicken tasted very tender and juicy. And the Almond Tea felt hot, velvety with the fresh aftertaste of almonds. Every meal felt clean and fresh. All in all, we appreciated how every dish lacked that overpowering/masking flavor. "TASTY!" Concerning ambiance, Sands Chinese Restaurant (Irwindale) is clean, sleek, and minimalistic. The tables and floors are very shiny. There's about seven tables inside. There's also a customer restroom in the back. The location is also well-ventilated as soft music plays in the background. Overall, my family and I had a lovely experience at Sands Chinese Restaurant (Irwindale). The food is fresh, filling, affordable, and delicious. If curious, I definitely recommend. 5 out of 5

Sand's Chinese Restaurant is a wonderful, family-owned gem that we absolutely love. It's a small,…read morecozy place where you can truly feel the care and heart behind the food and service. The food is always great and very tasty, and the prices are reasonable too. Bobo, the wife, and her kids who help out -- Angel and Nathan, they are all so nice, pleasant, and welcoming. They always have such a friendly attitude toward their guests, which makes every visit enjoyable. This is our go-to place whenever we're craving Chinese food, and it never disappoints. Highly recommend giving it a try--you won't regret it!

KW Cafe in Rowland Heights was recommended by my cousin. He and his family loves this place. I have…read morebeen here maybe 3 times. My youngest brother and his family were in town recently. My other two younger brothers organized a meet up for a family dinner with our Mom and all of us including my cousin and his family. We had a party of 17 people. A few days prior to dinner, I called KW Cafe to make reservations. They don't take reservations. However, I spoke with Joe (one of the managers). He was kind to put us at the top of the waitlist for that evening. Thank you Joe! Huge parking lot. Good interior space with 3 areas of seating... open eating area, covered and enclosed patio area, and few private rooms. On the day of our dinner, we were seated shortly after arrival. Very grateful for that. They get super busy all the time. Wait time could possibly be a good while. We got lucky that night. Staff was amazingly patient, attentive, and hardworking. We had two tables. They took our order quickly. The food for my table came out timely, but the food for the other table took a bit more time. Not sure what they all ordered, but perhaps certain dishes just take more time. I ordered the Mixed Seafood with Tofu that came with a bowl of white rice. Tons of fried tofu, but seafood was a bit skimpy. Love the black mushrooms. Flavor was on point. Portion could have been better. I probably won't get this dish again. I also tried the dishes that my Mom and cousin got. Shrimp and Eggs was fluffy with lots of big tasty sweet shrimps. Delish! Seafood Chow Fun was super yummy and scrumptious... it had very good wok flavor and seafood was plentiful. Highly recommend these two dishes. I didn't get to try any of my daughters's dishes. They chowed down the Seafood Chow Mein and Sweet & Sour Pork all on their own which is a good thing. KW Cafe is definitely a great choice for lunch and dinner. I would come back to eat more of their Hong Kong inspired signature dishes.

Shredded Pork, Bamboo Shoot, Bell Pepper & Celery/ 港灣 小炒皇…read more Where is the Celery and Bell Pepper? server said it has always been made this way. Its just an entire Onion

Food was delicious (portions plenty for leftovers) , quick service - we were seated right away, and…read moreit was great way to cool off on this hot summer day. Didn't try any of the drinks myself but they look good! My party enjoyed them.

First time here and the food was delicious. Shrimp, fish, and pork chop had crispy exterior with…read morejuicy tender interior. Service yesterday was mid - but the food made up for it. Ambiance is sit down Chinese restaurant and well lit.

Stopped by for the tofu pudding/dessert tofu/dou hua, and left with that and a lot of other…read moregoodies! I bought the: - Tofu pudding/dessert tofu/dou hua with brown sugar on the side - Delicious and silky! The brown sugar was light and added just enough sweetness to complement the tofu. - Taro buns (5 ct) - This is the best taro bun my family and I ever had. The breadskin is so light and fluffy. The taro paste filling was not overly dense nor sweet. You can really taste the taro in the filling. - Organic scallion buns (6 ct) - This is the best scallion bun my family and I ever had. We could taste the scallion flavor without it being too strong. The bun was a touch denser than the taro bun. - Meat and veggie buns - The meat and veggie filling was delicious and not too saltym. The veggies in the filling still has a crunch to them (unlike buns I've tried from other places). The bun itself was light and not too dense. - Unsweetened soy milk - The soy milk was light and the perfect consistency. It isn't thick or grainy like some other soy milks can be. - Tofu jerky - Flavorful, but not too salty. Great pairing with a bowl of rice! - Zongzi (Taiwanese style) - Delicious and light. Also not too salty or rich. The shop itself is small, but very clean and organized. The shop owner is so cute and enthusiastic about all of her products. She shared how to best store them since she doesn't use preservatives and how to heat them. There is a handwritten menu in Chinese on a board to the side of the refrigerated section. The refrigerator doors also had photos of the item with the name in English and Chinese, and the price. The non-refrigerated part of the store has shelves with sauces you could use to prepare/cook your tofu. Cash and credit cards (MasterCard and Visa) accepted, although there is a 5% charge for using credit card. They're located at the very end of Front St (dead end). They're in the brick building with no signage/store name. If the door is locked during the posted business hours, just ring the doorbell and the owner will open the door for you. Parking is shared with other shops on this street. With the flow of customers coming and going, I never had any issues finding a spot.

Small shop in the back of what looks like a lot of small mechanic shops. There is no signage and…read moreit's just a brick building with a gated door. Once inside there is a white board with hand written menu of everything they offer. The menu is in Chinese with some English. I got the sweet soy milk and the tofu dessert. Both were phenomenal. You can really tell they make their soy products fresh in the factory next door. The shopkeeper is super sweet and offered bags of ice in case I had a long drive home. Overall fantastic spot to get some freshly made soy products - milk, tofu, everything made with tofu and some random things like frozen dumplings. Being your own shopping bag or box to carry your goods.

We came here again! But seems like they changed owners again???? Very interesting how often they…read moreare changing owners. So their menus are different again! We came here for their afternoon tea specials! It's a great deal! We ordered the following, 1. roasted duck and cha siu vermicelli, 2. stirred fried seafood udon 3. stirred fried beef rice noodles 4. ground pork and egg over rice (forgot to take a picture of this one) 5. French toast ($4 only if you ordered $40 worth of food), 6. red beans with milk ice drink. ( they also included drink with every dish) All the food was pretty good overall. I would rate it 3.5 stars for taste of food. but up the .5 for the very reasonable price and good service. I would definitely come back again!!

I normallly order take-out from Tasty Spot Cafe (TSC) (previously known as Delicious Food Corner)…read morein the San Gabriel Valley (SGV) area. However, one evening, I had already left SGV. I googled for any TSC locations on my way home. Bingo! There is one TSC in West Covina right next to Tokyo Central. I was on my way... I phoned in my order for a few dishes for both my daughters and me. My youngest daughter loves their Shredded Pork Chow Mein (crispy style) and BBQ Pork Chow Mein (dry style). They both tasted delicious. I got my eldest daughter one of her favorites, Honey Walnut Shrimp. Tons of big shrimps, but too much mayonnaise. I had the Taishan Chinese Broccoli wth Fish Filet. Lots of broccoli and fish filet with great flavor and taste. I love eating it with white rice! Parking is plenty. Good and bright inside space. They also have a BBQ deli. Staff was friendly. Prices were a tad higher than norm. My order was ready upon arrival so no wait time except for paying the bill. I was in and out of here under 5 minutes. Fantastic! I will be back. Thank you TSC!

My family and I came over for lunch, and it was loud and crowded on a Sunday at about noon. We…read morechecked in and got a number. It took about ten minutes for us to get a booth table, but we were waiting inside. The staff member called numbers firstly in Cantonese then in English. After we sat down, the waiting line persisted past 1 pm. Similarly, the bustling loudness continued on during the course of our meal. Food arrived quickly, however. The price point for the delicious food is competitive. We got French-style filet mignon ($18.99), braised tofu in brown sauce ($14.99), chicken chow mein ($14.99), and a steamed rice noodle roll with barbecue pork ($5.99). A pot of rice was included in our meal. The steamed rice noodle roll with barbecue pork was a nice appetizer that arrived first. I enjoyed how the French-style filet mignon was garnished with Thai basil, black pepper, and ginger. The meat was flavorful and tender. The braised tofu in brown sauce was consistently hot on the inside. The delicious brown sauce soaked throughout the vegetables. The chicken chow mein didn't have a lot of sauce, but it was still delicious with a lot of meat included. Overall, it would be nice to visit again outside of a peak time because the food prices are competitive. The menu is expansive, and the breakfast selections look interesting. The atmosphere during the Sunday lunch peak time was consistently bustling. I think the restaurant started to play Chinese music loudly at random points so that people could finish dining more quickly.

Super crowded on a Friday at 2 PM!! I think I am in love with the food here... I still think about…read morethis place weeks after. The pineapple buns are a must try! My family ordered so many items from here and we loved everything! Affordable and shareable. Quick service and massive portion sizes. Definitely order lightly hahaha

Chan Kee is located in a quiet plaza on the corner of Golden Springs x Lemon. Parking is pretty…read moreopen but spaces are TINY and can be problematic for cars bigger than a Camry. I drove a Sienna minivan and my car went over the parking line, luckily the lot was fairly empty so I didn't feel so bad about taking up the extra space. They offer typical Cantonese style breakfasts. It's a self serve operation here. You order via app, kiosk or through a person and you find a seat and wait for your number to be called. Then you just pick up your tray when your food is ready, and bring it back to your table. When you're done eating, bring your tray to the to the counter for them to clean up. I loved the various food statues located throughout the restaurant, they are so cute and make for great photo ops! My girlfriends and I got essentially the same breakfast combos with the exception of different porridge ingredients. I opted for breakfast combo #3, which included porridge, rice roll, and a drink (I got hot ying yang tea). Iced drinks are $1 extra. The food here is tasty and best of all is reasonably priced! I love that they have porridge toppings that you can put on. The roasted peanuts were so so good! If I could say anything negative about this place it would be their regular menu needs reformatting. Honestly their regular menu was really confusing to understand. I thought maybe it was just me, but my friend also expressed her frustration with trying to understand the menu. Luckily the employee came by and showed us the breakfast special menu, which was exactly what we were wanting to order and so much easier to understand. I definitely want to bring my family here to try more of the menu as I know they will enjoy it as much as I did!

This is really a 3.5 star review, but rounded down, which I rarely do…read more We arrived later in the day and were hoping for a quick meal before our facials a few blocks away. It wasn't too quick. Especially considering we were the only table for a while. Place was fine, clean and well spaced. The wontons we both ordered were delicious and up to their normal standards. This is a spot where you order at the kiosk screen and then wait for your food, which we thought would make it faster, but it seemed everyone was on a break? Basically didn't see staff during the meal until the end.