OMGGGGGG!!! Sooooooo delicious. We just tried them on a whim and ordered a bit of everything. This…read morewill definitely be our new go to spot for Chinese food. Panda Inn...NOT!! Everything was so moist and not dried out and DELICIOUS!! We will definitely return to this spot.

I really wanted to love Couwami Asian Fusion!…read more The small, family run restaurant cozily braided into a strip mall one block south of the 210 FWY on Azusa had piqued my interest when I'd ferried an Uber Eats order from there on SAT. Interest captured by the vivid scents wafting from the kitchen and the mostly positive Yelp reviews, I boomeranged back 24 hrs later to place my maiden order. I went with Shanghai Egg Rolls and the Yang Chow Fried Rice, but I'd asked them to substitute more chicken and Chinese sausage for the shrimp, as your favorite Yelp correspondent has never enjoyed shrimp in any form other than cocktails. The staff is exceedingly nice!!! Owner/proprietor JOSEPH and his wife skate around as balls of determined energy, but with welcoming smiles affixed to their faces. The prices are pretty reasonable- My tab for a generous multi-protein entree and appetizer was $19.34 including taxes. But can we please have a conversation about the flavors? Couwami partisans! Tell me-- Did your faithful correspondent order the wrong items?! My Shanghai Egg Rolls were undercooked, limp and flaccid. The flavors were solid but the texture was so off-putting and uncharacteristic for a typical egg rolls, that I could barely get them down. The Yang Chow Fried Rice was also undercooked- I'm used to fried rice that has a toasted, beigy-yellow finish with chicken or pork cooked to at least medium to medium well doneness. My entree was, as the picture attest, a faint ivory hue and I actually hadta toss it in my skillet for five minutes to toast up the rice and finish cooking the tendrils of chicken, which were served medium rare, a micro-degree above pink but with the unpleasant mouth feel of sushi. Not exactly the way you'd expect your proteins to be prepared! I'm a huge believer in redemption. And judging by the hundreds of 4.2 level reviews on Yelp, I suppose its possible I just caught the cook on a bad night or ordered the WDT (Wrong Damn Thing)...twice! I'd normally accord two stars but will bump this up to three based on the utter civility and decency that Joseph and his staff extended to me.

Super late review. Was my first time at Glendora Public House. Loved this food hall, a little bit…read moreof everything. Had this place bookmarked for a long time finally had a chance to try their infamous Pho Brisket on Rye. Yes its gimmicky, a soup on a sandwich? Yup. Delicious? Yup. Messy, yup. Worth it? Most definitely. Doesnt work out exactly how I thought, but still enjoyed the massive sandwich. Legit ate about half, def recommend to share or split it. Comes with the rare beef like in a pho noodles, so you either eat the beef rare or end up with a soggy mess. I chose to dip-and-bite, which ultimately the rare nbeef doesnt really get the sauna treatment like in the pho soup. Looking forward to trying the BBH sandwich next time.

The pho: fine. Just fine. Like, "I'd eat it again but I won't write home about it" fine. And for…read morethat price? My wallet is still recovering emotionally. The sea salt Vietnamese coffee, meanwhile, has one job -- to wake me up -- and it chose violence... against my eyelids. I've had naps with more caffeine content. It's less "coffee" and more "brownish suggestion of coffee." The wait, though? Totally reasonable. Honestly the highlight of the experience.

one of our go-to restaurants for our family gatherings. we love this mom-and-pop establish that…read moreserves high-quality cantonese food! chef previously worked at sands in macau, which is why the food is top-notch. service provided by the mum and daughter are amazing. really sweet family with outstanding hospitality. aesthetics aren't there at all, but we're coming for the food and not so much the vibes. it's located in a super unassuming strip in the randomest city, but that's literally the definition of hidden gem, right?! must trys are all their pre-order dishes! their glutinous rice stuffed chicken wings (pricey, for sure), stuffed duck, fish that's wrapped in little bundles, sweet and sour squirrel fish, stir-fried taro. we always get the pumpkin soup with the egg white bundle as a starter, but it doesn't quite hit for me like the other dishes do. the quality of the dishes are impressive and super eye-catching. haven't seen dishes made to this caliber in socal. can't speak to the "regular" food, but i'm sure it'll hit just as much as the fancy dishes.

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

I absolutely love golden bowl and have been going here for a couple years! I like to get a small…read morechicken teriyaki rice bowl veggies, a side of small fries, and a coca-cola! The menu is huge and all the food is great including the burgers!

JUST AWFUL!!! This…read moreused to be my go to place for really good Chicken Teriyaki. I went there last week to satisfy my Chicken Teriyaki fix and to sit down and enjoy the Soccer game on my cell phone. To start, it was super hot inside, apparently they don't belive in A/C, but worse than that the Chicken was stale and way overdone like it had been sitting ther for a while, same for the rice! I was a regular for years at this place, what's changed? it seems like they are on the cheep as far as food /service and restaurant quality. Needless to say, I cannot return to this dump in good faith! Beware! Bill Henley

Good service, clean and good atmospher, we really enjoyed the time we spent at the Dumling house in…read moreWest Covina.

Great casual vibes paired with delicious traditional Chinese food. The beef noodle soup and xiao…read morelong bao is a must try. Be sure to order many dishes, so you can family style and take the leftovers home.

We were on a break from decorating Rose Parade floats just a few blocks away and were craving cozy,…read morehot food because it had been a chilly morning. I remembered this place from awhile back and as the first time, it was still so good. I do believe ownership may have changed as the name of the restaurant now reads "Sushi." I ordered the Korean ramen and - oh man! - this hit the spot. The broth was rich and spicy with undertones of kimchi flavorings. There was "egg flower", disks of fish cake, green onion, and shredded seaweed. By itself, this was plenty - but because "more is more" I also ordered the spicy tuna roll. Everything about it was so tasty, spicy, and typical for a spicy tuna roll. The menu is diverse with a range of lunch size and larger bento boxes of various combinations. Everything looked good! They also offered several styles of udon and yakisoba in addition to the pre-fixe salad bar: oriental salad, tomato salad, and one other that I forget. Service was amazing! The owner made us feel like we were visiting a friend's house. So much so that we also got spam musubi, just for asking (it's not on the menu). This was also delicious- picture the perfect portion and crispy edges all the way around. Oishi!! (As they say in Japan). As it had always been, this place is a keeper!!

Ordered here at this little spot, kinda hard to find because the name on here is different. Anyway…read moreI got a salmon tempura roll. Made fresh and just look at the salmon to rice ratio. This little spot is managed by an elderly woman and man. They make the sushi on the spot and you can tell. Salmon tasted fresh, not too overpowering and the avocado gave it that nice extra kick. Overall a solid roll. Salmon Tempura Roll: 8.0

The food here is always great! Fresh as can be and quick service. I was ordering door dash for a…read morewhile but the fees are so high, and they charge the restaurant a pretty substantial fee, so I won't be doing that anymore. Pick up it is! Plus you get to talk with owners who are so nice. Our favorites: Egg rolls, chicken satay, drunken noodles, pad Thai and garlic and pepper combo.

One of my hubby's favorite meal is a dish called spicy spaghetti and that what draw me here. Phang…read moreRoy also offered a dish called spicy spaghetti so one night I decided to pick up this dish for dinner. I phone in my order and my order was ready for me. I decided to order the spicy spaghetti with chicken and a pad see-ew with beef. Both dishes came in a good size. The spicy spaghetti does come in different level of spicy, I went with the mild and the hubby thought that was still kind of spicy for him. I thought it was just right. The spaghetti was okay and the pad see-ew had a good char taste to it. Both dishes I would get again if I would in the area. The service was good. Overall, if you're cravings Thai food, check this place out.

This place is located inside Haven City Market. It was my first time here! So many options to…read morechoose from and this caught our eye since is Asian-fusion food and was also easy to spot since it is near the entrance. We had the following dishes: * Belly 2 Belly - Overall, this dish this good. But I think the pork belly needs to be crispier. * Tusino (Tusilog) - It is usually spelled as "Tocino". Another yummy dish. The only thing that my friend was not satisfied about is the vinegar. It was kind of watered down. Both dishes had spinach on it, making the dish healthier. Good customer service too and we got our food in a few minutes.

Oh no... I was so misled. I saw their sign immediately as I walked into Haven City. The tri tip…read morelooked good, so I thought I'd save time by not having to wander around having trouble deciding what to eat for lunch. I ordered the Tip Me Over Plate with scrambled eggs. The picture said it is an order with tri tip, eggs, tomatoes, tater tots, and chimichurri. You could pay an extra $1 for egg whites only or $1 to get extra chimichurri. It was $23, which is one of the more expensive items on their whole menu. They texted me when the order was ready. I picked up the order and saw they gave me a fork and napkin as well. When I dug into the tri tip, it was so hard to eat. The slices were not cut in the similar thickness. Some were much thicker than others. They should have added more chimichurri because it was lacking flavor. My friends could see I was having a hard time eating. I was so embarrassed that I didn't offer them to try any. This meal was a huge disappointment because I could have cooked at home and saved money OR even eat at the Korean place next door! DO NOT ORDER TRI TIP HERE. Oh, they should have put a knife in the bag too.

The food here is so delicious! I had the chilaquiles which were perfect! The quesabirria was…read moredelicious as well! Eduardo was so attentive and helpful with our decision on what we ate! It's nicely decorated in Mexican style ambiance. And for an Indonesian experience come in on Sat and Sunday. The food looks amazing! You don't want to miss this restaurant! So if your shopping the West Covina mall swing on by and have delicious food!

I hate leaving bad reviews, I really do, but sometimes honesty is necessary, and this breakfast…read moredeserves its own horror story! I ordered the French toast topped with fresh strawberries, with a side of eggs, potatoes, and bacon. Sounds delicious, right? Well, buckle up, because this breakfast went downhill faster than a shopping cart with no brakes! First up, the eggs. They arrived looking perfectly edible. But looks can be deceiving! I took one bite, and immediately something tasted off. I couldn't even describe the flavor. My taste buds were so confused that I had to spit it out! Not exactly the breakfast experience I was hoping for. Next contestant: THE BACON! How do you mess up bacon? Seriously, HOW?! Bacon is practically impossible to ruin, yet somehow they managed to accomplish the unthinkable! It tasted old, bland, and completely lifeless. For the first time in my life, I actually thought bacon needed SALT! And trust me, I'm not even a salt person! I put it down and didn't bother finishing it. Somewhere, a pig is rolling over in its grave. Moving on to the potatoes! Now these little beauties looked AMAZING! Golden, appetizing, practically begging to be eaten. But once again, I was fooled! They weren't even cooked all the way through! HOW?! At this point, I was beginning to wonder whether the chef was actually cooking or just introducing the ingredients to the stove! Finally, the French toast! I thought to myself, "There's absolutely NO WAY they can mess up French toast!" FAMOUS LAST WORDS! WRONG AGAIN!! The bread tasted old and stale, with that slightly hard texture you get when bread has been sitting around too long. It was as though someone found yesterday's forgotten loaf and decided to give it one last shot at glory. Unfortunately, that glory never arrived! And now, ladies and gentlemen, the winners of today's breakfast competition! The fresh strawberries! Absolutely delicious! The café de olla! Wonderful! The salsa! Fantastic! Yes, you read that correctly. The highlights of my entire $45 breakfast experience were the STRAWBERRIES, COFFEE, AND SALSA! And the salsa was so good that I wished they'd brought out some tortilla chips. At least I would've had something else to enjoy! Meanwhile, my brother... He ordered the chilaquiles and cleaned his plate. But let me explain something about my brother: he's a human garbage disposal! That man will eat practically ANYTHING! If he ever turns down food, somebody needs to call the health department immediately! Even HE complained that his meat was cold! But naturally, that didn't stop him from finishing everything. That's my brother! Now, here's where things get interesting... I noticed the restaurant had a C rating! A C?! WHAT?! Suddenly, my breakfast experience started making a little more sense! I was also surprised to learn this restaurant has apparently been around for four years. The total bill came to $45, including my coffee. My brother only had water. Forty-five dollars for a breakfast where the strawberries were the star of the show and the bacon needed life support! FINAL VERDICT: Unfortunately, this was a terrible first impression, and I won't be returning. I genuinely wanted to enjoy this place, but nearly every cooked item on my plate was disappointing. I don't enjoy criticizing a small business, and I sincerely wish the restaurant and its owners the very best. Hopefully, they'll take customer feedback seriously and make some improvements. But as for me? I'll be taking my $45 somewhere else next time. On the bright side, congratulations to the strawberries! They were apparently the only ones in the kitchen who showed up ready to work!

The Prata House in West Covina is an absolute gem! We stopped in recently and were seriously…read moreimpressed. The butter chicken was outstanding--rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with that creamy, comforting sauce. You can tell they take their time with the spices because every bite was spot on. The staff was warm and welcoming, and the service was quick even though the restaurant was busy. The whole place has a cozy, inviting vibe. If you're in the area and craving delicious, well-made Indian comfort food, The Prata House is definitely worth the visit. We'll be back for sure!

This is an overdue review for Prata House but I had a lovely experience! During my visit, all the…read moretables were attended by just one person who was so sweet. She forgot our utensils but quickly apologized when we inquired about them. I never got her name but I hope you see this and know you're doing a great job :) For the food, we ordered the coin Prata, egg prata, and chicken tikka prata. All were delicious and Malaysian approved!! It felt like home. Thanks to the Kumaar family for recommending these dishes. Will visit again