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    Walnut Tree Restaurant

    3.9 (194 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Noodles, Soup
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sophia C.

    Came here for the first time for a relatives birthday. It is such a hole in the wall I can't believe I've never been here! The food was very well priced - ~$17.00 per person and includes soup of the day, rice, wonton and shrimp + an entree. I couldn't even finish my entree because of how big it was. The food was delicious and came out in quick time. At one point we did have to remind the owner that we were missing some egg rolls/wontons but I think it's because we had such a big party. I would definitely stop by here if you're looking for great Chinese food.

    Diana T.

    The food here is delicious! It's a small but you can also do take out orders! The service was great they were attentive and kept out glasses filled and service was quick.

    Egg Flower Soup
    Scott W.

    Your favorite Yelp correspondent loves it when he can add a new, well-run Chinese restaurant to his roster of "go to" staples- a list that includes Red Lantern in Glendora, Happy Kitchen in Chino Hills and, if I'm ensconced near Newport Beach, Mandarin King. My friends and fellow Yelpers- ADD Walnut Tree Restaurant to the list! Walnut's original Chinese restaurant planted its roots in 1979, when Disco was ebbing, Jimmy Carter sat in the Oval Office and gasoline had surged to $0.86/g in the wake of the Iranian hostage crisis. Forty six years and three family generations later, the folks who run Walnut Tree are still delivering fresh, tasty Chinese cuisine at affordable prices. I arrived at 2:57pm, scarcely in time to score their nifty lunch special- (lunch-portioned) entree plus your choice of rice, accompanied by soup, egg rolls + tempura shrimp...all for $12.95 ($2 less if you go with lo mein instead of rice). The egg flower soup was good, though I'm sure the stink eye stare I got from an elderly guest seated across from me was because I'd violated his sense of dining propriety by dousing my soup with soy sauce! The egg roll was piping hot with a pleasant crunchy exterior- ditto for the shrimp. The kung pao chicken was serviceably good, not the "Ivy League" of Kung pao dishes I've enjoyed through the years but did the job. The fried rice was, however, a wee bland. Served with no slivered scallions, fried egg or proteins. You can upgrade to its beefier cousin, but with the lunch special you get the basic version. My server Kloe was pleasant and her service was lightning-quick! No sooner had I consumed three spoonfuls of my soup and she'd materialized with my entree! She also kept my diet coke replenished. The Walnut Tree Restaurant is cozy but clean. My bill was $17, incl soup/appy/entree, a drink, taxes and tip. Bravo!!! Can't wait to bring my family back.

    wonton soup
    Jaqueline G.

    All the food here is so good, but when I'm sick I run to go get their wonton soup. It's so so good, wontons, bok choy, water chestnuts, baby corn, bamboo, bbq pork AND fried shrimp? OMG it's phenomenal. Don't wait to be sick though, it's so good on a rainy soup day, or just when you want something cozy and comforting.

    Egg flour
    Ray C.

    If you want the Real thing. This is the place. I've been coming here for years. I never did a Yelp. I don't understand why ,it's really small inside a little old ,,but clean the food is delicious it speaks for itself the chicken chop Suey excellent ... the orange chicken, egg foo young delicious ,,,service hundred percent don't judge a book by its cover ...

    Catering menu
    Grace H.

    Great selection of dishes to suit every family member's palate! The green beans, beef chow fun, and spicy salted pork chops are good!

    Low Lo Mein
    DiamondLee R.

    Small whole in the wall. Good food. The orange chicken was the best. Dark meat. Not too sweet. Sweet n sour had white meat. So it was kinda dry. Mongolian beef very chewy and kind of sweet. Has a lot of onions. Good portions though.

    Cream-Cream Cheese Fried Wontonscheese

    Food: Cream cheese wontons were so crispy! Mild flavor for the filling but the sauce was sweet. Service: Very sweet and kind server! Overall: I would stop by to try other items and get the cream-cheese wontons

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    Shirley K.

    We ordered togo a few times and everything taste great but this time broccoli beef comes with part of their stainless steel scrubber....

    Shrimp Fried Rice, Vegetable Lo Mein, Sweet and Sour Chickensweet
    Tony L.

    This place is so good! I cannot believe I haven't heard of it. Do not pass on the sweat and sour chicken. The shrimp fried rice is so good and not stingy with the shrimp. Amazing!

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    Have been coming here since childhood one of mines and my families favorite Chinese restaurant. Real authentic Chinese food cooked fresh..

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    The service is fast and friendly. Portions are well served and the food is pretty good too.

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    I got the special fried rice to go, and it was done to perfection! I'll be back to try a few more things from the menu.

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    Solid Chinese food. Ate there a couple times while staying for a short while in Walnut.

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    Love Walnut Tree and so does the rest of the family, they are super quick! Take out is the best!

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    Service isn't as good as before. Plus the prices have gone up. Might have to look for a new spot for Chinese food. Oh well

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    3 years ago

    Great food! Been coming to this restaurant for years!! Very friendly staff and good service.

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    just had takeout what a rip off prices increased and portion size cut in half from last time I ordered

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    Mr Dragon Noodle is always a hit, and this time was no exception. We ordered takeout and everything…read morestill held up really well by the time we got home. We got the beef noodle soup, beef tendon soup, seaweed salad, pan-fried pork buns, and pork soup dumplings. The soups were rich and comforting, with tender meat and flavorful broth. The beef tendon was especially soft and well-cooked. The pan-fried pork buns had a nice crispy bottom with juicy filling inside, and the soup dumplings were solid as always. Seaweed salad was a nice lighter side to balance everything out. Overall, super satisfying meal and consistently good quality. Definitely one of our go-to spots for noodles and dumplings.

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    4.6(1.6k reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    I love Thumbling it's definitely one of THE spots in West Covina! Be prepared to wait closer to an…read morehour if your party is large, and maybe 10-30 for smaller parties. There's plenty to walk around in the plaza (desserts, pastries, açaí bowls) while you're waiting and even a fountain. Once seated everything moves relatively fast. The menu is extensive, food comes out quickly and fresh, and workers are attentive even though you order through a tablet and it's super busy inside. Food is stellar and of value (6 XLB for $8!), portion sizes are good, and everything is piping hot! The soup dumplings have soo much soup IMO beating out Mama Lu's which is what I would consider to be their nearest competitor. The spicy shrimp wontons are also good, but I think the flavors don't quite hit as well - big pieces of shrimp are enclosed though! The Peppered Beef Udon was great the beef pieces were tender and juicy and great textured noodles. Onion pancakes are a staple along w/cucumber salad (not pictured) , and their pan fried pot stickers are my favorite along with the sauce it comes with. Sooo crispy. Pro tip: If you are a first timer/came from far and waited a while don't let them seat you at the bar the experience is not as nice by far (I saw someone say it's like paying to stare at a wall - I concur) Being seated at a booth or table will allow you the full experience but I do understand there's only a limited amount of room in the bustling place.

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    Yuk Dae Jang- Rowland Heights *May 13th, 2026…read more*6pm- Wednesday *4.5 Stars Environment: *Large Sized Parking Lot *Quick and Friendly Service *Indoor Seating Food/Drink: *Original YukGaeJang with Glass Noodles *Premium Bossam Boiled in Various Herbs (small) with purple rice *Banchan Sides: Kimchi, Fish Cake, Green Onions Went here for dinner with a friend and overall had a really good experience. We decided to split both dishes, and the portions ended up being pretty large for the price. We were full and still managed to have leftovers to take home afterward. Overall, the food was filling, seasoned well, and well portioned without being overly expensive. The only downside was that our waters were never refilled during the meal, although it honestly looked like there was only one server working at the time. Despite that, the service was still quick overall, and I'd definitely come back again to try some of the other items on their menu.

    A great Korean comfort food spot! Their original YDJ soup always hits the spot with warm glass…read morenoodles, perfectly shredded meat, and a nice spicy heat. Service is no frills-- the waitresses are behind the counters most of the time and will come to check on you occasionally. We tried the blood sausage, YDJ, and beef short rib sullungtang! The soups were delicious, but the steamed blood sausage was a bit too gamey for my taste.

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    Seatings tables inside 08.14.23.

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    4.6(197 reviews)
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    FREAKING DELICIOUS!! I love this place so much. I ordered like 7/8 different rolls, lumps, bags?…read moreWhat do you call these things? ATOYUBUs?? Every single one of them was delicious as hell! My goodness, the buttered crab was freaking fantastic, the eel was great, the lemon pepper salmon delicious. We need to get Atoyubu out into the mainstream, we need them to be on every street corner. I was so hyped eating these little pockets of flavor that I couldn't stop. I think next time I'll have to order 100. But in all honesty, for a single person 3-4 is perfect amount, they are packed with rice and a great deal of toppings, and each flavor is better than the last. Ambiance inside the restaurant is super chill and great for a little date or to bring the whole family and chow down. Love this place overall 11/10, hope they stick around and blow up!!!

    It maybe be tricky to get here if making a left from the streets. Easier to arrive by making a…read moreright into the plaza. There's plenty of parking. Inside has enough indoor seating. Usually people come and go so there should be an available seat. They have a kiosk! It may take a bit of time for the food to arrive but it's worth it. They have a station for all the utensils and more ready at the counter. The staff are nice and friendly. I had most of the salmon dishes and the crab. They were all really good. Maybe a bit heavy on the sauces but still tasty. They were warm inside but still easy to pick up. It can get a bit messy though. I do like the little containers they arrive in. It's worth trying out. I would like to try more flavors next time!

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    Line was sooooo long!! Good thing we got there when they 1st opened.

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