It's a pretty typical Chinese breakfast place. The youtiao were really good, and the soy milk/tofu pudding tasted fine. The dumplings and xiaolongbao were just okay--nothing special. read more

Quintessential Taiwanese breakfast spot. Yi Mei in Rowland Heights has been around for as long as I can remember, the Rowland Heights location was the first one and has been around for several decades! I decided to come here early on a rainy Monday morning and it totally hit the spot. It's been years since the last time. I read some reviews that said their shaobing (baked sandwich) was no longer good but maybe those folks came in late in the day because It was fresh, flaky and tender for me. Youtaio (Chinese donut) was freshly fried. The salty soymilk warmed my soul on this chilly rainy morning. Wa Gui (Taiwanese Rice Bowl) was also fresh, packed full of meat and was delicious. I also grabbed a few Red Bean Salted Egg Yolk Pastries to go. They also have Ba Wan (Taiwanese Rou Yan or Taiwanese Meatball) which is really hard to find. Usually it's all Asian customers here but for the first time ever, there were more non-Asian customers here thanks to a viral tiktok. Everyone was coming in and ordering the same thing. The rice roll with pork floss, pickled radish, green onion egg, pork sausage and Chinese donut extra crispy. I will mention that this location doesn't have the purple rice, you got to go to Chino Hills or San Gabriel for that, although I honestly think the rice rolls are better with the white rice anyways. Either way, I'm delighted for them getting the exposure they deserve and I think it's a great introduction to traditional Taiwanese fare. Don't let the reviews saying the lady at the counter is rude or impatient deter you because that wasn't the case. There were so many new customers struggling to order and asking tons of questions and she was very polite at helping them even though her English is not the best. read more

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1 star Not edible Bought a frozen dessert for testing for a birthday party yesterday afternoon. Followed instructions this morning (refrigerated, then steamed) and opened it up--already dry and unappetizing. First bite: the red bean filling tasted sour and clearly off. Completely not edible in my experience. Very disappointing! NO GOOD! read more

Yi Mei Deli - Not edible - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Ordering was confusing from the start. The lady taking my order got it wrong, and when I tried to clarify, she was dismissive and insisted that it was exactly what I had said. The interaction came off pretty rude and didn't make the experience pleasant. I ordered two rice rolls, two egg pancakes, two soy milks, two beef sandwiches, and a daikon cake. I'm honestly not sure why she thought I would be ordering a cold block of daikon cake, but that's what I was given. It wasn't pan-fried or warmed--just a cold block, which was unexpected and not very appetizing. Food-wise, the rice rolls were the only decent item. The egg pancakes were quite salty, and the soy milk unfortunately tasted burnt/charred, which made it hard to drink. Overall, the combination of poor service and underwhelming food made this visit disappointing. read more

Surprisingly, in all my years I have never had fantuan. But since it's been going viral, I thought it would be a great idea to try. I just ordered 1 fantuan, and I felt like it was perfectly filled. I loved the crispy youtiao, the ratio of pork floss and pickled veggies was perfect, and it was very filling and was enough to keep me full through breakfast and lunch. All I can think about it when I can find the time to go back and get another one. This might need to be my staple breakfast from now on. It's also only around $6, and service was great. It was very quick and easy to order, and my food came out quickly as well and piping hot. I can't wait to come back and get this again! read more

Yi Mei Deli - Fantuan - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

It was my first time trying a Fan Tuan and I really enjoyed it. The San Gabriel location looks a little better to me, so I'll have to check that one out next. The prices on the menu might've been outdated or doesn't include some items. We added everything to our rice roll: fried donut, scallion eggs, pork floss, and pickled veggies. The sticky rice was on the drier side, towards eating the end of the roll I tosses out the remaining rice because it was so hard. The place is a little outdated and they charge a service fee if you pay with card. The worker spoke Chinese and we didn't, but it wasn't too bad ordering because we just showed her picture of what we wanted. read more

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They have dirty dishes everywhere. I went here because they were supposed to have cha siu bao. They didn't and once I saw all the dirty dishes just sitting out, I was out. Nope. read more

This is the place to be for a delicious, quick breakfast! The salty rice roll is only 5.75 and definitely way more filling than a McMuffin. Definitely would recommend getting the scallion pancake as well! Service is nonexistent as it's like a fast casual place. read more

Yi Mei Deli - Warm soy - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I don't even know how long Yi Mei Deli has been open, but it has to have been decades since I remember coming here as a kid. Hadn't been here since, but I definitely got inspired by my friend who absolutely loves this place. Hey, why not...it's still around. I've had a few things here, but the one thing that I'm always going to get is the Egg Omelette. So simple, yet so tasty. Pure Taiwanese street food right here. Of course, I've also had my beloved Turnip Cake and also the Scallion Pancake. I mean, nothing to write home about. Great for a quick bite or a snack. Staff here...well, best be at least somewhat fluent in Mandarin. The menus are in English though, but yeah knowing some Mandarin definitely helps. Service overall is pretty quick. It's nice to still have Yi Mei around. Definitely has survived the times! read more

Yi Mei Deli - Egg Omelette - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I'm prefacing this by saying I'm Taiwanese and am used to service that is not always friendly. I ordered in Mandarin so one can't blame their attitude on language barrier. However, the staff is beyond rude and extremely unfriendly. I drove all the way here because I was craving fantuan but I will never come here again. The ladies behind the counter are so rude to everyone that is almost comical. Never again! read more

This is my ultimate comfort food. Taiwanese breakfast brings back all the memories of childhood. This place has been here for as long as I can remember. The salty rice roll is my favorite of all time. Service is fast and friendly. Small seating area but most take their order to go. read more

Yi Mei Deli - Fan Salty Rice Roll /鹹飯團 (肉鬆) - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I was craving a Taiwanese breakfast and was so glad we stopped by! This has been a staple in Rowland Heights and I'm glad I got to try it out. The fan tuan (salty rice roll) was packed! Their donut is thiiiick but really soft. Sometimes, I've had donuts that are a little tough, but not this one. I think I'll add some pickled veggies to it next time. The radish/daikon cake is also really good. All of this food was just comforting to eat. Service was fast, can't complain! People continuously trickled in, which is a good sign. You can tell that it's a little more of a traditional place with the aunties. Quite a few places to sit and eat. Excited to eat again in the future! read more

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I came here on a tue around 8am to get some breakfast to go and there was no wait. Service was quick. For the daikon cake with fried egg and it was ok, though it definitely needed some sauce. The savory soy milk was missing soy sauce and vinegar so it was also super bland. I ended up having to add them myself at home to make the soy milk curdle. read more

Yi Mei Deli - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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The front desk service was terrible--the staff had a poor attitude and couldn't seem to understand my order. The breakfast experience completely ruined my mood for the rest of the day. read more

Yi Mei Deli - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Tried Chinese Chive Pockets today, $10 for two pockets, I think they deep fried the pockets from frozen, so inside still cold, the glass noodles are dry, filling taste too salty for me. read more

I love an Asian breakfast! And this place has many options from eggs, rice, porridge, pork floss, and soy milk teas! It's a pretty small hole in the wall type restaurant but great for a quick breakfast. No worries if you don't know Chinese, the staff are super friendly and will meet you where you're at! Would definitely come back. read more

The food is authentic and the menu offers plenty of traditional Taiwanese breakfast items, but the delivery fell below expectation. The savory soy milk was mediocre, and it lacked certain ingredients that were necessary to make it sufficiently tasty (pickled radish). I thought it didn't have enough vinegar to curdle the soy protein. The dan bing was also underwhelming. The best part was the garlic sauce, but that shouldn't be the highlight of this item. It wasn't too bad, but there's nothing outstanding about it. The interior dining area was small, and it didn't help that the place is often crowded and the ordering line congested the walking area even more. There wasn't enough tables to accommodate the diners, and we ordered ours to-go before a table opened up. It's an oldie but not a goodie. Somehow it still gets the job done. read more

Yi Mei Deli - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Super quick and great, the food here is delicious and very atheistic. They open very early on too and offer pretty much all the stuff a Chinese breakfast has to offer read more

We had Yi Mei Deli take out. All the items were delicious. Service was fast, friendly and efficient. read more

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There are plenty of parking spaces. Inside is small, so it can get packed if you're trying to dine in. You pay first and then sit down. If you pay with card, there is a card fee. I ordered the radish cake, pork bun, and rice roll. The radish cake was good, soft, and enough flavor without needing to add sauce. The pork bun was yummy as well with the pork belly. The rice roll was okay, I didn't like the pork sung in it, but it still tasted good. Now, for the service, it sucks. Recommendation(s): - Pork bun - Radish cake Service: 2/5 Tip(s): - Plenty of parking spaces - There is a credit card fee if you use card - No restrooms available - Small dining area inside read more

Yi Mei Deli is the place to be if you're into the all Taiwanese breakfast. The place isn't the biggest, but you'll usually see a line of 3-4 before you as you walk in. You best decide on what you want to order, or you can see the frustration on the cashier's face and it's not uncommon to take the customer behind you. The interior of this place is simple, you have an a few chairs and tables, a bakery table, a menu on top, and a cashier to take your order. Some of the favs are Chinese donut, soy bean, Taiwanese pork buns, and Taiwanese pancake. They are delicious but they the donut and pork buns are on the greasier side. Pro tip - take some Pepcid AC beforehand :) read more

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Mid-food for terrible service. I was literally the only person in line and she gave me so much attitude for not being able to name the dishes as fast as she would like. Not going to come here again. read more

Came here today and it was delicious. All the food seemed cheaper than in Cerritos where I normally get these dishes. I also thought the sticky rice was really good and it had pork stew on top. read more

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One of our favorite places in the area to get authentic Taiwanese breakfast! Waited ~10 minutes in line at 9:20 AM on a Saturday. Service is always efficient here, and there are a large variety of options based on dishes you enjoy. You order at the counter and the food was brought out to us. My favorites are the almond tea, radish cake, and wa gui. The space inside is pretty tight but allows for a bit more seating. Lots of parking in the plaza. read more

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Not a huge fan, but I probably didn't know what to order... Although I did really like the turnip cake with egg and would go for that again. Tried the rice rolls and it felt too heavy to finish. Their soy milk (warm) tasted a little burnt, probably was in the warmer for quite a long time. Service is good, they have to be as swift as possible since it's a small place. Not many tables to sit down and eat. Didn't feel particularly clean either. read more

Yi Mei Deli - Turnip Radish/Daikon Cake (4 piece) with egg - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Authentic Taiwan dishes. Street food. Rou Yuan available. Most popular in the morning.

Cute little Chinese breakfast deli. Service friendly, but some of the staff don't speak much English. So better not to use DoorDash. I tried the beef sandwich and the pastries and the coffee and they were all really good. read more

3.9/5 I just had a strange experience at this Yi Mei location. I ordered two fan tuans with added egg w/ scallion, and salted veggies. The total came out to around $18.70, and I paid in cash. However, I only received bills back--no coins or small change. It wasn't a huge amount, but it left me a bit confused. As someone who's pretty non-confrontational, I didn't feel comfortable asking about it at the time. Just something to be aware of if you're planning to pay with cash. read more

If I can give negative stars I would. The food was fantastic. However, the customer service was awful. I was charged for foam plates where I never received ceramic plates as requested. Throughout my time there, the Manager even told me to lower my voice while I was laughing with my friends. It was a disappointing experience, especially for my first time there. I highly recommend take out if you visit. read more

Yi Mei Deli - Salty Rice Roll Taiwan Pork Bun - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

My kids are in love with the fan tuan here. Every bite is filled with sticky rice, crunchy Chinese donut, dried pork sung and pickled veggies. It's the perfect on the go meal and it keeps well. The Chinese donut does get a bit soggy though. I am a fan of their juicy pork dumplings and the meat/veggie steamed bun. On our last visit, we tried the sweet soy drink. It came unsweetened and you have to add your own sugar. I was not a fan of the overly roasted flavor. It's a bit hard to order if you don't speak Chinese. I don't come here for the service, but they gotta stop being so stingy with napkins and spoons. There was five people in my party and they only gave us two spoons and exactly five napkins. It was hard to flag anyone down for more utensils and napkins. Oh yeah, bring your own water because they don't provide any! read more

Yi Mei was packed on a Saturday morning with regulars. The restaurant offers a wide variety of Taiwanese breakfast options from Taiwanese tamales to cold soy milk. I placed my order at the cashier and waited outside by the window for my order. The salty rice roll really satisfied my craving for a fan tuan. The roll is packed with a Chinese donut, pork sung, and pickled vegetables. The savory roll was great to eat on the go. Note: If you pay with credit card & spend less than $30, there's a $1 charge. read more

The non-Taiwanese server was busy talking thinking she's funny..... But put in wrong noodle order...... ....everything adds up.... read more

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You can add an egg to your fan tuan (salty rice roll)! I've had it with either green onion and egg or lu dan (stewed egg). That's my favorite. I've been eating here for at least a decade and tried nearly everything else on the menu, and I've always been satisfied. The seating area is small, so it's difficult to find a spot if you show up after 9am on the weekend. Get there early or be patient. The food is worth the wait. Or, take it to go. It's a hole in the wall and the best Taiwanese breakfast this side of the Pacific. There are at least two other restaurants in the area that serve the same food, but they come in a distant second and third. Bring cash!! read more

I was craving a dan bing and I knew this place would make it best. The store itself has a rating of a C which makes me skeptical of what the kitchen looks like in the back but I really wanted to eat here so I ignored it. The egg was savory and the crepe was thin and chewy which I loved and it tasted even better with the chili paste. I also tried a bit of the salty soy milk which was also pretty solid. read more

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I First time try here.taste good. There are so many customers in the morning. Service not bad. I will stop by some time. read more

Yi Mei Deli - You Tiao and soy milk - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Probably the worst breakfast in the SGV. 1. Chinese donut was greasy and fried in aged dirty oil. Napkin soaked and taking a bite still had more oil oozing out. 2. Salted soy milk. Had bits of mystery material that cannot be chewed. Maybe bits of plastic. 3. Beef roll was mostly scallions. Took a bite and had more scallions than beef. The wrap also dry on the edges and very chewy. Would not come back again. Especially that dirty oil. It's bad for your health. read more

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I always get their salty fantuan (rice roll), danbing (egg omelet), and their chinese donuts. Solid place for taiwanese breakfast. Also always pair the meal with a cold sweet soymilk. So good! read more

Yi Mei Deli - Salty Rice Roll, Egg Omelette, Fresh Sweetened Soymilk (Cold) - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I'm going to start with the food because if I start with the service or the cleanliness, things go down pretty quickly. The food is SO good. I've been eating at this place for more than 20 years, and it's gone through a lot of changes but one thing that remains is that the food is super tasty! I love the sweet hot soy milk, egg, scallion pancake, Chinese tamale, fried donut, fried radish cake, rice roll...all so great! You can also get stuff to go and I highly recommend a few of the zong za. The staff? Not overly friendly. Tables are not cleaned up too quickly. Smells like a side street in Taiwan outside. BUT- if you can get past all that, you will love this place. read more

Yi Mei Deli - Radish cake ( Lo Bo gow) - Chinese Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Radish cakes, egg pancakes with their incredible garlic sauce, tofu hua (flower), and the rectangular sesame patty beef sandwiches are all amazing! It's a missable classic and everyone's dream brekki place!! read more

Always is the place to pick for tradition breakfast from Asia. Employees are very friendly. Much better than the one in San Gabriel. Wish they can think about open earlier like 6 am for people like me an early bird read more