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    Yi Mei

    3.8 (758 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Rachel Z.

    been wanting to try for a long time ~ love the texture of the purple rice, worth the small upcharge. no complaint abt the soft you tao (fried dough) inside bc they were an hour from closing so i know it would be nice and crispy and fresh if we were earlier but happened to be in the area later. the beef roll was good but i personally like the rowland heights location's beef roll more. this one was also spicy which was nice flavor but a little more spice than i could take. the soy milk is always a must and perfect pairing to these items. good service and wait time was reasonable as they have a fairly decent amount of online orders. good experience, decent parking lot right outside

    Inside of rice roll
    Karen C.

    If you're a fan of Huge Tree in MPK give this place a try. Its geared for Togo orders but has many tables to sit down and enjoy your food. It's the perfect brunch spot because you want to order several items and you'll take care of two meals in one! I get: salty soy milk, juicy pork dumplings, purple rice roll with pork floss and beef tendon soup. I've never traveled to Taiwan before so this restaurant is my way of traveling through food. It's not greasy, light despise all the food I ordered and there's enough to share and take home too. Parking is shared with Asian market and other restaurants so depending on the time you might have to park on the other side of the lot.

    Curry puff pastry, beef wrap and bao sandwich
    Khaing Z W.

    It's in the parking lot at duarte, 6th Street intersection. The purple rice rolls with pickled green is very good. The pork belly sandwich was really good too I've been craving for beef tendon soup and was disappointed. There are only a few pieces of tendon and no carbs. Doesn't come with noodles. Pay with cash to avoid Card transaction fees.

    Purple Rice Fantuan with no changes
    Megan C.

    Thank you for bringing me back to the country I love so much, Taiwan. Ordering "SALTY RICE ROLL" and "HOT SOYBEAN MILK" brought me right back to Taiwan. SALTY RICE ROLL: Paid extra for the purple rice. Rice is thoroughly well cooked. Fried donut isn't as crispy as I'd like but the temperature is authentic. Pork sung and pickles are authentic. Only complaint is the pickle isn't placed evenly throughout the roll. HOT SOYBEAN MILK: You can definitely taste the soybeans. Not dilute. Served with no sugar as similarly served in Taiwan. Sauces such as chili sauce look all stored bought. SERVICE: Immediately spoke to me in Mandarin throughout the entire process (hehehe). I politely asked if the fantuan can be cut in half and they were accommodating. Self service kiosk immediately to the left of the entrance door when you walk in (or if you keep walking and turn around, it is on your right). No service fee, convenience fee, etc. Easy to use. Water provided, condiments provided, etc near the kitchen. AMBIENCE: No customers was present when I went. Causal and quick bites. Simple and clean decor. Lots of pickup / delivery orders. Located in an Asian plaza with the Good Fortune Supermarket. Lots of eateries, services, etc. Large private parking lot. Would I come back? Most definitely. I love Taiwanese breakfast. It's how I grew up and thus nothing can't beat bringing me back to my parent's motherland.

    Fan tuan with purple rice
    Sofia E.

    Got fan tuan with purple rice (+$1). This was a decently sized fan tuan and quite hefty as there was plenty of rice surrounding the filling. The pork floss was tasty and the you tiao wasn't soggy or oily, but could've been just a little crispier. The base order doesn't come with egg (extra $2) or veggies, which is a bummer. Solid option though. Next time I'd probably swap purple rice for white and get egg to add some extra protein. Note to self: $10 minimum for card

    Variety of drinks
    Anna H.

    Missing Taiwan, we came here and it was delicious and authentic! The daikon cake, Taiwanese Rice Bowl and the peanut drink were our favorites. In fact the Taiwanese rice bowl was better here than the one I tried in Taipei. The pickle mustard noodles were good too. We actually thought they had porridge but it's not in the current menu. Overall a great place for authentic Taiwanese food!

    Pastries & Cakes
    Kimberly L.

    Review #903 2025-#077 Food Order: Beef Roll (牛肉卷餅) $9.00 Sweet Rice Roll (甜飯糰) $5.35 Flatbread & Chinese Donut (燒餅油條) $5.75 Salty Rice Roll (鹹飯糰) $5.75 Soy Milk (豆浆) $4.25 I was going through a phase for Taiwanese breakfast during lockdown & had strong cravings for rice rolls (飯糰). They're essentially rice burritos make from glutinous rice wrapped around fillings: Chinese donut (油條) & dried pork floss (肉鬆), with some variations of pickles & veggies. I found Yi Mei in Monrovia, just a couple of miles from my brother's & asked if he wanted to have brunch with his nephew. The restaurant is located in a plaza anchored by Good Fortune Supermarket off Duarte Rd. & 5th Ave.; while the plaza offers a moderate amount of parking spaces, I had to circle the lot to find a spot just before lunch rush. The dining space is a tad cramped with a couple dozen seats of 2 or 4 tops, though you can probably join the tables for a larger party. It's quite hot in July & there's no a/c, so it may be an unpleasant meal due to the sweltering heat. There's a unisex restroom on the right in the back so you may miss it with the large refrigerators blocking your view. I looked at their menu so I knew what I wanted, but had a couple of questions about a couple of items. The cashier is abrupt, not rude, but it feels like he's tapping his feet so you feel a need to hurry up & place your order. I ordered the basics: Beef Roll, Sweet & Salty Rice Rolls, Flatbread & Chinese Donut to see if they're any good. Considering the amount of foot & phone traffic, my order was ready fairly quick. Both rice rolls were tasty, but the Chinese donut was not as crisp & fluffy as I would like so it was a bit stiff & too chewy (not in a good way). The glutinous rice wrapper:filling ratio wasn't very balanced, I felt there was too much rice & it was a tad dry that I needed to flush it down every couple of bites. The beef rolls were also tasty, but the pancake:filling ratio was also off. The roll is wrapped in a thin, chewy pancake, stuffed with aromatic but skimpy beef slivers that's sweet & savory, offset by refreshing crunch of peppery cilantro. The flatbread & Chinese donut was executed best... the flatbread was flaky, with a crisp crust & soft, chewy interior; the Chinese donut was the same, with a crisp exterior & fluffy interior. Normally, I like dipping it in congee but it would have been too much for the 3 of us. We brought our water bottles so I didn't order any drinks, but we guzzled our waters & M was still thirsty so I added a large soy milk. The soy milk was sweetened just barely enough; it was mild & creamy with a beany, earthy taste. And the perfect thirst quencher on this hot summer day! I like their menu but the execution could be better. Service is not exactly friendly, but they are fast. The menu is diverse with enough variety at competitive price points. I miss the good ol' days when a satisfying breakfast costs about $10/person. Yi Mei is a solid Taiwanese breakfast place, just a bit far to purposely dine here, but worth repeat visits if I'm in the area.

    Smoked Chicken Rice Plate. Used to be plated better but still tastes great.
    James L.

    After coming back here dozens of times, I think an updated review is overdue. Yi Mei has been in the Mon-Arc plaza for many years, and I'm glad they survived the pandemic and still serving comforting Taiwanese food. They did cut back in a few minor things. Example: their tasty garlic hot sauce, utensils and napkins are no longer self serve. They don't offer the sauce unless you ask for it. A few things I always get here are the smoked chicken rice plate. It always has a nice smoky flavor and a good portion to fill me up. The fish roll rice plate is also a favorite. The think skin is slightly crispy and the rolls are nicely seasoned. One of the best I had in the SGV. I also had their cold noodles, which is only available when the LA weather heats up. Plus, we had their Chinese donut with soy milk a couple of times. Total comfort food. The service is always pleasant and the ladies there are all nice. It hasn't been busy the last few times went so getting a table is never an issue. However, the parking lot on weekends can be a challenge due to the large number of bad drivers and parking skills. I'd advise not to bring your best car. I haven't tried their other locations, but just happy this one is only about 10 minutes away. I fee this is a good spot to try some Taiwanese food, and the food is consistently better than other places I've been to.

    2023.08.31
    Lis K.

    2025.12.23 It's been a while since I moved out of the area but had to check in. Menu no longer has certain items like turnip cake with egg but I enjoyed the beef roll and came to post specifically about this. Update from other reviews by other customers, my roll was THICC. Thin lovely wrapper that they call "tortilla" that was perfect in texture despite the filling, a ton of cilantro but a ton of shredded beef to match. Other restaurants have the version with beef in slices. This one is shredded and generously filled. I can eat a good amount of food and half of a roll kinda had me finished. Nicely done. Happy to check in!

    Egg omelette
    Dan G.

    If you are in Duarte and craving a Taiwanese breakfast spot this is the place. Their large unsweetened soy milk is very large and tasty. The daikon cake is my favorite on their menu. The Chinese donut with the soy milk is solid. Finally, the egg omelette is flavorful. Service is quick and friendly. Overall a solid place

    Beef Sandwich /牛肉燒餅
    Wanting H.

    Traditional Taiwanese breakfast place! I love the traditional Taiwanese breakfast, but it's very difficult to find outside of the East LA. When we come to this area, we must have the traditional breakfast before we leave. Yi Mei is definitely one of the most authentic and traditional Taiwanese breakfast places in LA. I love the food here. The beef sandwich was excellent! The beef was marinated very well and thin sliced. Adding the fresh onion and cilantro makes it perfect. The rice balls are really good too. The purple rice option is great. I wish they can add egg in the rice ball. The soy milk is really good. It's so fresh and flavorful. The only thing is that it can taste slightly grainy. Some may not like the texture. We will come back and try other things!

    Popcorn Chicken / 雞腿
    Harrison H.

    This is definitely a go-to place when you're looking for Taiwanese classics (both breakfast and lunch). I'll be honest, I came here two days in a row because of how affordable the food was and the quality of each of the dishes. For breakfast, I definitely recommend the Salty Soy Milk and the Green Onion Pancake (helpful fact: you get a free soy milk on Tuesdays with a green onion pancake order). For lunch, I would recommend the Popcorn Chicken Rice. It's a heaping portion with crispy and juicy chicken. The service is a tad slow; I think they only have one cook with one register worker. But if you're willing to wait, this is best place for a quality Taiwanese meal with a laidback environment.

    Shawn S.

    Nice and casual spot for breakfast, offering lots of Taiwanese classic foods. The items are simple and made well. Open early so popular for breakfast. You order at the counter or on their website and the food comes out quickly. Staff are friendly and all of the utensils are disposable for quick dining.

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    What is the fish roll made out of? Is there any other meat besides fish in it? Asking as a pescatarian (would order without minced pork on rice)

    Is there a certain time they stop selling rice rolls/fan tuan?

    Is not stop selling but sold out because their rice roll was the best seller. Sometime people buy alot in one time. Better you make a phone order in earlier time to get at the time that you want (only suggestion). That I was do everytime when I want… Read more

    Do they have restrooms? How is parking?

    Yes they have restroom and big parking lot

    Is the soy milk made fresh at your restaurant?

    Do they only speak Chinese or do they also talk in English? Would to go in and order but my Chinese speaking level is kinda crappy

    You can 100% order in English.

    Is their vegetable pork bun good ? Good meaning not too dry, not too sweet, more filling & not too much bun. Tks!

    A bit dry

    Does YiMei foods contain MSG (Monosodium glutamate)? Please don't reply if you don't know. Thanks a lot.

    I don't know. It didn't say anywhere on the menu.

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    My friend and I were craving Taiwanese food and came across this spot. We ordered the beef roll,…read morebeef noodle soup and the pork chop fried rice (not pictured, was too hungry). All of the dishes tasted so good. It had a comforting feeling to it. My favorite was the pork chop fried rice. The fried rice had wok hei to it and was flavorful. It didn't just taste like rice and eggs. The pork chop was also very tender! My friend's favorite was the beef noodle soup. He's Taiwanese and ranks this as one of the best ones he's ever had! The beef noodle soup was also flavorful and they give a good amount of tender beef pieces. The beef roll was just okay. The dough could've been a bit thicker and crunchier. It had the texture of a tortilla instead. Service was excellent! The server was quick and attentive. We received our food within 10 minutes of ordering. There is plenty of seating inside and parking is in a shared lot with other businesses. Would come back and would also recommend!

    Mom & I used to frequent other Ding's Garden locations growing up, and we didn't realize that there…read morewas one around in Arcadia until recently. Finally got around to dining in. Nostalgia dish here was always their JiaoHuo JiaoHuo / Spicy Combination Marinade. We asked if we could change any of the choices, and were told yes as long as it is one of the items from the 5 included (Pig Ears, Bean Curd, Seaweed Knots, Beef Tripe, and Spicy Beef Tendon). Mom & I always add our own vinegar and chili oil to taste and it tastes just as I remembered. We also tried: -Half Tendon/Half Beef Noodle Soup, this was good. We took out the noodles so they wouldn't drain all the broth. Broth tastes good, and decent amount of beef. -Cucumber appetizer was okay, it's just salted. They use Persian cucumbers that were fresh & crunchy. -Shanghai Style Pan Fried Rice Cakes, this had good toppings but the rice cakes themselves didn't have the wok hei of the wok and were a bit dry. -Stinky Tofu (fried) is a skip for me. After my recent trip to Taipei again, the ones here were no bueno. It needs the pickled cabbage, and the garlic soy sauce. They weren't really stinky either. Service was a little slow with the lunch rush. One unisex bathroom available that was fairly clean. Plentiful parking in shared parking lot with the plaza. Will be back again to get my JiaoHuo JiaoHuo cravings satisfied.

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    Aghoo's Kitchen offers excellent Taiwanese cuisine, which is itself a fascinating blend of regional…read moreChinese cuisines. Grab a basket of the fried sesame scallion bread and get something saucy to dunk it in. Green Onion Sesame Pie: This prized basket of northern-style flatbread is probably what most people here are waiting for. The fried bread is cut into wedges with a crispy crackling exterior topped with fragrant sesame seeds. Inside, the bread layers are soft, pillowy, and bursting with green onions. Of course, it was the first thing that arrived, so we each voraciously ate a wedge on its own. Fish Filet with Bean Sauce: If you have enough self control, wait until they bring out the fish. The sauce is thick and savory. There's so much flavor from the minced garlic, fermented black beans, and scallions. The silky sauce seem to find a way into all the nooks and crannies of the stellar bread. Fried Red Yeast Pork Belly: The cooking technique of this dish is pretty cool. This is like a crispy char siu. The rich pork belly is marinated in red yeast rice wine for its aromatic flavor. It is coated in tapioca flour and then fried. The edges are crispy and kind of chewy while the meat is juicy and tender. Tofu Skin, Soy Beans, and Mustard Greens: The super thin tofu sheets and soy beans are a Shanghainese classic. With finely chopped mustard greens, the dish is a delightful study of textures: crunchy greens, chewy soy beans, and snappy from the tofu skin. The flavor is neutral and nourishing. Parking: It looks like there are only street parking spots, which there are plenty of. But, they have a lot in the back accessible through the alley by Alessandro Avenue.

    Had to check this place out as I grew up eating Chinese Islamic food and heard their sesame bread…read morewas good. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. I would eat the sesame bread every day. It was crispy on the outside and so soft and fluffy on the inside. Delicious especially when you dip it in the fish bean sauce. The fish in bean sauce was perfectly cooked and the sauce was savory and a perfect companion to the sesame bread. The mustard green, tofu skin and soy beans was good. I've had better as it was a little too salty. But this dish paired perfectly with everything else we ate. The highlight and unexpected stand out was the pork belly. I honestly didn't know what to expect when we ordered this dish. I thought it would be more like a braised dish. But man was I surprised. This is essentially char Siu that they batter like the Taiwanese pork chops. So you know this is a winning dish. This place isn't too big and they had a line out the door with people waiting for dinner. Definitely come here early. Staff was friendly and as quick as they could be. Definitely will come back.

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