Hidden gem. Lunch prices are awesome starting at only $11.99. On the day we went the food was very…read moretasty and generous. From the outside it's a hole in the wall, but inside is pretty spacious for larger families to dine. My husband's aunt reserved a few tables for her birthday, so we sat in the corner area. The tea is not fragrant like other restaurants, but it'll do. I like that they give you disposable plastic cups for water too. Soup and rice was complimentary. Thought it was herbal soup, but it was some kind of seaweed soup. I was hungry, so everything tasted good, except for the fried fish (a bit dry). Parking sucks, so you'll have to park across the street.

They didn't have a lot of stuff here that we wanted to eat. We came on a Thursday night and we…read morewanted to try a bunch of stuff on the menu and we were able to order a lot too because we had 7 people at our table. However, most of the items on the menu were not available.. strange. My aunts friend wanted to take us here specifically for the fried garlic crab. However, personally, I was not a fan because it's just too much work to break down the crab just for a little bit of meat. My favorite that night was probably the fried tofu. They definitely did that very well. We also got a lot of other dishes like the clay pot rice, chicken, clams, seafood crispy noodles, and other foods I can't remember. Overall, just okay for me. I don't think I would necessarily come back.

Nicely decorated, excellent service, and great foods! Even tho we didn't try their famous seafoods,…read moretheir stewed pork, fried tofu, and the egg dish were delicious!!!! Will definitely one back to try more!

Newly opened chinese restaurant in San Gabriel. Ambiance is very romantic and the food was pretty…read moregood, a little on the less salty side. The fried tofu was really crunchy and was my favorite. Would come back again to try their other dishes!

Came here on a weekday and tried it out. The location doesn't seem to be busy (we are the only…read moretable), but they have a good amount of delivery orders. Ordered a spicy beef without spicy and yang chow fried rice. Food tasted good and had good portion. The waitress was able to recommend food that can be made not spicy and was friendly. But needed to grab her attention to get things.

Our kinda new favorite Chinese Restaurant (Hunan cuisine) in the MPK area. All the dishes were…read moredecent and super flavorful but not overly in any wrong way. Quality flavor. Spicy beef noodle soup broth was really good!! Its a rare occasion we order beef night soup or carb items but was craving a Chinese noodle soup dish. It wasn't too spicy for mild medium spicy eaters. Cauliflower dish, and the Intestine tofu dish are spicy! For those who like spicy (medium spicy lovers), it's good. But for mild to medium spicy eaters, it was barely doable but with tears and sinus changes. They said to ask them for light mild spicy (translate as small spicy) because maybe the app doesn't allow that choice? Note to self to order small flame/mild spicy next time for my sake. Spicy beef noodle soup wasn't too spicy. Super great broth! Loved it!! Didn't feel too salty. It was packed with flavor. I would recommend this for anyone craving noodle soup. If you take this to go and leave it overnight, remember to separate the noodles and soup, or else the noodles will soak up all the soup...and leave you soupless haha Pumpkin dessert was like an air puff with thin flat mochi in the middle. They said no dairy is used but not not too certain if I trust that too much. Looking forward to coming back and trying more dishes!!

Back to SoCal from vacation…read more.. The first thing I was craving? Chinese food!! And specifically... Hunan-style cuisine! My must-order? The Hunan-style Stir-Fried Pork. The spicy kick is EVERYTHING. My husband is a huge clam lover, so we couldn't skip the flavorful clams. This clam dish definitely kept him calm. Craving that smoky wok hei? You have to try the Mushroom & Minced Pork Eggplant Pot. Now, for something non-spicy... The Hunan Meicai Braised Pork is a must! It's the perfect pairing with their fluffy steamed buns. Oh, and I love their huge banquet room! Perfect for hosting your next family gathering, celebration, or party. IG: socalhkfoodies

The service is incredibly bad The first time for me to…read moreexperience this kind of service, no greeting, no introduction when we said we were the first time to be here. He seemed like don't want to talk to us. And the dishes are below ordinary, I don't eat celery but there is tons of it in the dish.

Authentic Sichuan Food, Great Atmosphere, and Surprisingly Affordable…read more My husband and I recently visited Pepper Tavern in San Gabriel and had a fantastic experience. The restaurant has a fun atmosphere with red lanterns, outdoor seating, and plenty of TVs and projector screens showing World Cup matches. It feels lively without being overly loud, making it perfect for both group gatherings and casual dinners. Our favorite dishes included: * Jianghu Chili Chicken 江湖辣子鸡 - Extremely spicy and packed with flavor. The lotus root added a nice crunch. * Spicy Stir Fried Clams 辣炒蛤蜊 - Fresh, flavorful, and one of the first dishes we finished. * Sherred Potato 麻辣土豆丝 - Tangy, spicy, and very addictive. * Hand Shredded Cabbage 手撕包菜 - Simple but executed perfectly with great wok flavor. * Chicken Cartilage Skewers 鸡脆骨串 - Nicely grilled and not overly tough. * Sausage Skewer 王中王串 - Classic and satisfying. * Spicy Crawfish 麻辣小龙虾 - Fresh crawfish with plenty of flavor. One thing worth mentioning is the spice level. My husband is a huge fan of spicy food and has tried many Sichuan restaurants throughout Los Angeles. He said this was one of the spiciest places he has visited so far. The biggest surprise was the value. We ordered all of these dishes for under $100 and had enough leftovers to enjoy for two more days. We'll definitely be back and would recommend it to anyone looking for authentic Sichuan cuisine in the San Gabriel Valley.

I always wanna come here to try their Qiaojiao Beef (翘脚牛肉）and it was totally worthwhile. The broth…read moreis clear but flavorful. Beef super tender with tripe to add a rich taste and texture. I also like the dessert -- Ice Jelly (冰粉) with sesame seeds, brown sugar, watermelon & green grape raisins on top. Quite interesting and fun for the mix.

Most of the dishes were in good quality: - Shumai was the…read morebest quality on the menu - Hargow was ok, the wrapper overtook the taste - spareribs was good, it had kabocha pumpkin which balanced the flavor well - bbq pork rolls is much better than the beef/shrimp Service was ok, but could be better We went at 11 am on a weekday, so seats were plenty

This was our first time here this is a huge dining room and the design is exquisite on one side…read more There is a large TV light display in here are an amazing number for people and tables you order from the menu and the dishes are brought out. Some minor problems. The dessert items were brought up first and one of the items a scallop first they said they were out of it then they said they already delivered it, but they identified as the scallop roll did not have scallop in it with some form of meat Flavors were very good prices were reasonable for the area two of us ate for about $30 a person. They do have a parking lot behind the restaurant. We were there during the week no problem parking or getting a table at lunchtime.

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.

Food****// pretty good value they have special full day if you want to save some. Spicy beef was…read moreauthentically done like I had in other sichuan places Service***// regular service considering how many guests in there. They could work on serving since most times they just slap it in the table and pushes stuff around Ambiance****// we sat in a room shared with another big party. It was nice to stay away from most activities

The place is not fancy at all. We ordered the hotpot and it tastes really good and the customer…read moreservice is really nice as well. Love the sauce that we can create ourselves, very authentic and very good. Overall, I really love the food and the customer service. I highly recommend it.

Came here the other night and waited about 45 minutes for a table. The restaurant is pretty small,…read morewhich is probably why the wait was so long. They specialize in beef hot pot and advertise that their beef is fresh and never frozen. We ordered the beef hot pot set, which came with a light broth that had bitter melon, corn, and beef balls, along with a veggie platter and three different cuts of meat plus tripe. The broth was very mild and clean tasting, and they have a sauce bar in the back so you can mix your own sauces. They also have a bunch of other items on the menu like fried rice and noodle dishes, but the English menu was a bit confusing to navigate. The hot pot itself was okay, but it honestly felt more healthy than flavorful. The beef was supposed to be fresh, but I couldn't really tell much of a difference compared to frozen beef. Service was also pretty slow. You order through a QR code, but it still took a long time just to get two bowls of rice we asked for. Overall, the meal felt kind of bland and not really something I'd crave again. Maybe next time I'd skip the hot pot and try some of the cooked dishes instead.