Excellent quality Wagyu with rich flavor and a fun Japanese BBQ experience. Service was attentive…read moreand friendly.

My husband has been raving about this place every since his first visit, so I was super excited to…read moretry it. During our visit, we went with the Chef's Recommendation menu and also added mentaiko buttered scallops. I love the interior of this place. The service was also impeccable. Braised Beef Tongue - Practically melts in your mouth Wagyu Carppacio - This dish had so many textures to it. You have the raw beef carpaccio, the salad with sauce on top adds flavor to it, and finally it has the Lays chips on top to give it some crunchy texture. Japanese Wagyu Sukiyaki - My favorite thing from this evening. They do such a great show of preparing this for you and you get a dipping plate with a raw egg to get all the flavors in this. The sukiyaki sauce in the bowl was super flavorful and strong. Wagyu Short Rib - This definitely tastes better using the spices they give for your meal. It's more on the lean side so it was very easy to eat iWagyu Prime Short Rib - This has a little bit more fat and on the chewier side when ate plain. But with the dipping spices, it definitely brings out the saltiness the meat needs Wagyu Bibimbap - The staff will mix this in front of you and make sure all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed so you can get a little bit of seaweed, wagyu, sauce, and rice in every bite. Of course by the time we got to this, we were way too full so I only got a few bites in before I had to call it and to-go the rest. Mentaiko Buttered Scallops - This was amazingly creamy. However I did make a mistake by adding this to the chef's recommendation. The Chef's Recommendation is curated where everything compliments each other. The mentaiko buttered scallops had their usual strong salty taste and super creamy due to the butter, but it was too strong when added to the Chef's Recommendation that I could barely eat it during the meal. Our next return, I will go with just the chef's recommendation to avoid messing up the balance. But the chef's recommendation was curated very well if you're not sure what to get! The bibimbap and sukiyaki were the chef's kiss

I am a huge fan of Asian fusion cuisine, so I was pretty excited to try SAMK after reading the…read morereviews online and their menu. I came in on a Sunday afternoon around 3pm, and my first impressions walking in was the interior is clean and pleasantly warm. I ordered the creamy mala seafood pasta since it was the most unique dish on the menu. Service was good but nothing special. Creamy mala seafood pasta, 2.5/5: The pasta was inoffensively average. There were some bites that were creamy and some bites that weren't. I honestly thought it could use more cream or butter to add some more richness. The pasta itself was al dente. There wasn't much flavor overall with the dish, and the mala was very mild (for reference, I can handle medium spice levels at other restaurants). The seafood quality was okay for the price. Overall, I thought the ambiance was really nice, but the pasta I ordered was average at best. Maybe I will give this place a 2nd chance and try something else.

We had a really good experience here, nice evening to sit outdoors despite loud Karaoke playing, it…read morewas still nice and we actually enjoyed it. Owners are so nice and cool, one is the chef and the other is a pastry chef. Atmosphere and vibes were nice in a Saturday evening, but food could be a bit better. It's fine for a casual dining but nothing really stood out to me except maybe the Kale salad that was good and never really had it that way before. Brother enjoyed his food and was happy with everything. With that said, we will still come back because the owners and atmosphere are still worth the trip. Maybe will try something else on the menu next time.

Such a cute spot! The Hideout Cafe has the perfect cozy vibe, and the little boba bear is seriously…read moreadorable It makes the whole experience even more fun! I also tried their new Peachy Burrata Salad and it was SO good! The creamy burrata paired with the sweet, fresh peach flavors was such a delicious combination. Definitely something different and worth trying! Cute atmosphere, yummy food, and the sweetest boba bear -- I'll definitely be back!

I wanted to like this place so bad because the music selection and the staff were so nice. But, the…read morefood was okay. Menu felt limited. It also came out late, so I finished eating by the time my friends meal came out. I was also waiting for him to get his food, and after a few minutes I began to eat so that it wouldn't get cold. It was only after that we were informed they had made the wrong plate. May try again.

Great Service as well as food! Come here with my family often and never disappoints. Servers are…read morefriendly, food taste great. If your in the Area you must give it a try!

Tian You Feng Dumpling House is a local neighborhood and family-owned Chinese eatery in West Covina…read morethat specializes in various dumplings. [Parking]: The dumpling house shares the same plaza parking lot as Tokyo Central in West Covina and our party had no issue finding an available parking spot. [Atmosphere]: A fairly standard no-frills Chinese restaurant setup with indoor tables only and our party was able to grab a table immediately at 7:30 PM on Saturday. [Menu]: Customers use a Sharpie to circle and place orders on a laminated menu. Yelp's top highlighted items are Beef Noodle Soup, Juicy Pork Dumplings, and Shrimp and Pork Wontons. The menu highlights recommended dishes with a thumbs-up icon and those dishes include #6 Braised Beef Noodle Soup, #14 Shrimp & Chicken Dumplings, #20 Shrimp & Pork Wontons in Chili Sauce, #21 Juicy Pork Dumplings (aka XLB), and #27 Pan-Fried Pork Buns. *** #6 Braised Beef Noodle Soup (mild - $14.99): S-tier broth and noodles. The noodles had soft texture and the broth was clear & flavorful. Spicy level was also just right. In addition, the broth did not taste particularly oily. The meat was good, but I prefer the beef tendon from some other SGV (San Gabriel Valley) beef noodle soup spots. #14 Shrimp & Chicken Dumpling (10 pieces - $12.99): Excellent chewy dough and I actually liked these dumplings more than the XLBs. I am also a fan of the garlic & oyster dipping sauce. S-tier dumplings. #21 Juicy Pork Dumpling (aka XLB 8 pieces - $13.49): Interesting broth with a slightly sweet and savory flavor. The dough was a bit thicker than I would have liked and the flavor was not as good as newer spots like Yum Long in Monterey Park, but still a solid A-tier dish. *** Overall a solid 4.5-star for the food (bonus points for the beef noodle soup and shrimp & chicken dumplings), bump up to 5-star for efficient service, easy parking, and no wait on weekends.

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!

The location is simple yet homey. Clean with good service…read more The food is Good. For sure a must try.

So sad to hear that Jazz Cat Shabu Shabu is closing and that next week will be their last week…read more It's even more heartbreaking knowing that all of their locations will now be gone. This has been one of our favorite shabu shabu spots, and it's definitely going to be missed! I've always loved their broths, so flavorful and comforting, and all the different meats, vegetables, and sides that go perfectly with them. There was just something about having your own individual hot pot and putting together exactly what you wanted that made every visit enjoyable. We'll definitely be stopping by one last time before they close. Thank you, Jazz Cat, for all the delicious meals and memories over the years. Sad to see you go!

I was so sad to hear Jazz Cat's last standing location was closing so my coworker and I ate here on…read morethe Friday of their last weekend. I'm going to be brutally honest.. not worth it. If you're planning to come before the month ends.. I'd suggest you not. We put our name down at 5:45 and didn't get called til 7:45. There were so many parties waiting. Expect to be seated at the estimated wait time (it will not be quicker). Also, the AC is not working and I doubt they're planning to fix it just for their last couple days. It's still warm outside and you're eating hot pot.. so just expect to sweat. Lastly, they are only taking Venmo and cash so be forewarned. Food wise.. it tastes the same. Very nostalgic. I got the T-Rex beef with spicy pork bone soup. The ponzu is not as good as I remember but everything else was good. I did stop coming to Jazz Cat bc there's just better options nowadays. Out the door, we paid $35 per meal with tip and tax. Service was good. They are on top of things. And considering how busy it is, they are very efficient. If you must go.. I'd suggest you go early or at least put your name down beforehand and run errands or something.

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.

We ordered the sweet and sour pork, pork pan-fried crispy noodles, West Lake beef soup, and a…read morestir-fried eggplant dish. Overall, the food was excellent, even my Asian parents, who can be pretty critical when it comes to Chinese food, gave most dishes high marks. The crispy noodles had great texture, the West Lake beef soup was comforting and flavorful, and the eggplant portions were generous. The service was what I'd describe as classic Chinese restaurant service. The waitress came across as a little rushed and occasionally seemed slightly annoyed, but she was still attentive and accommodated everything we asked for without any issues. Our food came out at a reasonable pace, and we never felt forgotten or had to chase anyone down. The atmosphere had its own unique charm. The restaurant was playing early-2000s hip-hop while a Chinese gangster drama played on the TV, which made for an unexpectedly entertaining backdrop. The restroom was also clean, which is always appreciated. My only real criticism is the sweet and sour pork. The batter itself was crispy and well executed, but too many of the pieces were mostly breading wrapped around bone with very little meat. It was the one dish I probably wouldn't order again. Even with that one miss, everything else was strong enough that we left very satisfied.

Tried the beef chow mein, beef brisket and tripe combo for appetizer, and typhoon garlic spare…read moreribs. The beef chow mein was good-- while it was lacking some wok hay, the noodles were fried to perfection. Flavor was lacking as well. The beef brisket was tender and the flavor was there but it was slightly tangy/sour-- on the border of doing bad? I've never had this dish taste sour. The typhoon ribs were filled with fried garlic and the ribs came out hot and crispy! I recommend this dish if you like salt and pepper shrimp/chicken-- this is a fun alrernative Service was better than the avg Chinese restaurant. We were 1/3 parties so I'm not sure if it changes when it gets busy. There's plenty of parking.

The Namu breakfast plate and French toast were phenomenal . I highly recommend this place.read more

We wanted to get breakfast and Namu's kitchen was nearby! It's a very aesthetically cute place and…read moregreat for dates! It has a pretty big parking lot. The service was very quick. The food and drinks were delicious! We were aiming for a healthy breakfast and this was perfect! Everything seemed really fresh and the jam was homemade by them!

We dined at Omaniku for our anniversary…read more Its located on the corner of the plaza where half and half is. Parking was fairly easy. The food and ambianace and service was great. When we made the reservation we had to pick between seafood or omaniku option and we both opted in for omaniku menu. At first the portions seemed small and I thought I was not going to get full from the food. But by the time bone marrow rice came out we had to ask our server to pack it. They do not sell alcohol and you can bring your own alcohol without corkage fee but we didn't read the reviews in advance so we just had their water. I think nice wine or champagne would have set the mood little better. Its open kitchen so you can see the chefs making your food. One complaint I have is the courses are served fairly fast. I felt little bit rushed to finish my dish/plate but other than that 10/10 experience. Inside the restaurant is fairly simple not overly decorated. My two favorite dish from the Omaniku menu was Uniniku and bone marrow rice. During our visit the menu was $128 a person and I am sure with inflation its probaly little higher now. I thought I already did a review for this place but it came up as suggestion so doing them little late. Perfect date night spot or special occations.

This place was surprisingly good. I enjoyed the carefully thought out food course. This place is a…read morebit on the pricier end but it was well worth it. I came here for my anniversary and the entire experience took about two hours, even though it didn't feel like it. The waiter Ken was amazing. He was very attentive and was the one that made the entire experience feel upscale. I brought my own wine (no corkage fee). The interior could use a few improvements as it didn't fee as upscale for the price. This place is located next to a açaí bowl place and a half&half neither being upscale. The parking was easy. There is huge parking lot that's never really filled.