They have a very different menu with their Shanghai style food…read more We had the bamboo with tofu soup, A wonderful unforgettable smoked green tea duck, fried rice with shrimp and steam beans with garlic... Totally different flavors with very warm treatment by their waitress you know, in many Chinese restaurants they only serve you, here they attend you. The venue is ample and with open windows that lead the light in. I been here before and I not only come back for the food but for their service... try it you won't regret it...

This place is the GOAT when it comes to Shanghainese food in SGV. My family is from the province…read moreright next to Shanghai, so I grew-up eating food from the region. My mom is an excellent home-cook, as was her mom. I drive alll rhe way out from West L.A. to eat at Chang's Garden. Sure, some other Shanghainese places in the SGV are a much shorter drive, but they just don't have all of the classics on the menu. Here's what I ordered this past weekend:: Tofu skin mushroom goose (7/10) Cucumber salad (8/10) Tung Po pork belly (9/10l Shoyu meat balls aka Lion's Head meatballs (9/10) Seaweed fried fish (8/10) Shanghai chewy rice cake (6/10) Omelet veggie rice (8/10) Sheng Jian bao (9/10) XLB (7/10) Billl came-out to $185 including tax and tip. Took it to-go, so the rice cake and XLB scores are lower than they would've been for dine-in. So much food! Excellent value, friendly staff, and lots of free parking in the shopping center lot (especially now that the supermarket is closed). Bon Appétit!

Solid spot for dim sum. Parking can be bit tight. The restaurant is mid sized and the service was…read moregood. It wasn't too busy when we went but I can see how it may get busy during peak hours. Ambiance is similar to any other family style Chinese restaurant. What we got: shu mai, hargow, pork spare ribs, rice noodle rolls, bbq pork (I think), pineapple buns, bbq pork buns, and egg tarts All of the food was good, though I thought the hargow was slightly more doughy. I can't complain because everything we ordered was delicious.

Food: 1/5 Ambiance: 3/5 (average)…read more Service: -5/5 The tea was good tho and that's about it.

If you're looking for authentic Chinese flavors, Lan Noodle House is definitely worth a visit…read more Every dish tasted fresh, comforting, and full of flavor. What we ordered: * Appetizer Combo - A great way to start the meal with a variety of refreshing side dishes. * Braised Pig Ear in Chili Oil - Crunchy, flavorful, and coated in a fragrant chili oil with just the right amount of heat. * Sliced Pork Belly with Garlic Sauce - Tender, savory, and perfectly balanced with a garlicky sauce that wasn't overpowering. * Xiao Long Bao - Thin wrappers filled with juicy broth and flavorful pork. Definitely a must-order. * Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Rich, comforting broth with tender beef and chewy handmade noodles that really hit the spot. * Dan Dan Noodles - Creamy, nutty, and packed with bold sesame flavor with just the right amount of spice. * Mustard Green Beef Noodles - A comforting bowl with tender beef, chewy noodles, and pickled mustard greens that add the perfect tangy kick. The portions are generous, making it a great place to come with friends or family and share a variety of dishes.

The noodles were super good! The broth was incredibly light while rich, and not overpowering strong…read moreas you would expect from this category of noodles. Wasn't too big a fan of their other dishes: their xiao long bao definitely doesn't match the caliber of their noodles.

Meizhou Dongpo specializes in Sichuan-Fusion authentic Chinese cuisine. They are also known for…read moretheir Peking Duck which is why I stopped by. No need to pre-order Peking Duck in advance here. Just stop by and order away. Very nice! Usually Peking Duck requires pre-ordering, because of its unique and lengthy time of preparation. Overall I love the food here. I'm sure they have an Iron Chef in the house! The restaurant is considered an upscale fine dining establishment and while that is correct; the vibe here is very cozy and comfortable- rather welcoming and not a snobby environment . You can dress up or casual (dress down). Beautiful modern open space dining area and private dining room are available. Kid friendly restaurant is a plus. The food and level of service here are top notch.

I come here maybe once or twice a month, and it never disappoints. The duck is one of my favorite…read moredishes here (not gamey at all), and their eggplant, string beans, and fried rice are all bomb as well!!! Service is always good, its clean and very spacious. Plus I get to go to my favorite boba/tea shop here at the santa anta mall. Love coming here Tip: If you get the whole duck ask for the bone and take it home, it makes an awesome duck broth.

One of my go-to spots for Sichuan food! Everything I've had here is so delicious, but the Mapo…read moreTofu, pork belly and Sichuan pepper dishes are some of my favorites. The flavors are bold, spicy, and so satisfying -- I honestly keep coming back! The restaurant is clean, the service is friendly, and the easy parking is such a bonus. Great food + good service + convenient parking = a place I'm always happy to return to. Definitely one of those restaurants that keeps me coming back!

This is easily the best Sichuan food in the area, though be prepared for that signature spicy and…read morenumbing sensation. It's a good idea to order the chrysanthemum tea alongside your meal to help soothe your palate. Since the dishes are served family-style, it's a perfect spot to visit with a small group so you can try a bit of everything. They've transitioned to a website-based ordering system, which makes the process smooth even if you don't speak Chinese. Finding the place can be a little tricky at first, as the entrance is tucked away at the back of the building right by the parking lot. It's a fantastic, authentic find once you know where to look.

Tea smoked duck! Order it! It's smoky, crispy, juicy and , savory…read more My go to order: numbing spicy chicken nuggets, stinky tofu, and duck. The spicy chicken nuggets has the right amount of numbing spice, paired with the crunch of the chicken, and filled with crispy chili pieces. The stinky tofu is fried and pairs perfectly with pungent garlic dipping sauce. The portions are generous and the price is super affordable. Most dishes range from 12.99 -15.99. The duck is around $28 for the whole duck, which is amazing in this economy. It's a small store so seating is limited. I've never personally dined in and always ordered takeout. And the boss lady that runs the front of the house? She is cool, sassy and a multi-tasking queen. You can tell she puts heart and pride into serving the customers and food. When placing the phone order, she will try to make sure that the food is ready when you arrive. And she will always say in mandarin in an almost scolding tone: "hurry up and go home and eat the food. It won't be as good if you wait to long to eat it! " Honestly...the scolding makes the food taste better.

4/5 vegan and vegetarian options are plentiful:…read more Lin's Club is a small family owned restaurant located in that cramped plaza at the intersection of Sixth Street and Duarte near the border of Arcadia and Monrovia. They have many classic Chinese dishes at a truly affordable price point. The food: We ordered four different dishes: green beans (v), stir fried egg plants (v), mapo tofu (v), and chicken with rice. For the first three dishes, we clarified with the owner to make this vegetarian (also vegan), which she was able to do very easily and without question. We communicated with her in Chinese, but she also spoke English to us, when we discovered that our Chinese was likely not as fluent as native speakers. Everything was flavorful, without relying on just an overwhelming amount of salt, and we really enjoyed the green beans that seemed to be cooked in fermented bean paste. I found the eggplants particularly tasty too! The service: This small store had so much business, so we did spend some time waiting before we could actually order our meal. The restaurant itself was filled with folks dining in, and there were multiple parties waiting for take out. Even so, once we did order our meal, it didn't take too long for all four dishes to come out. For these reasons, I can't say service was particularly attentive, but they were still polite and I felt like they did try to make it a good experience for us, even if it was so busy. Everything else: They accept credit card with a small surcharge. Parking exists, but during dinner time on a Friday, expect it to be full and very cramped.

Very nice breakfast, but lack of services. They are lack of staffs…read more But they have very friendly staffs. They have been very good and efficient. Very comfortable seatings. Hopefully they will hire more staffs.

Garden Cafe can get pretty busy, so service was a little difficult to get at times. I think having…read morea few more staff members during the busier hours would help a lot. That said, it's a good spot for larger groups or parties, especially if you're looking for a place where everyone can sit together and enjoy a meal. The overall experience probably depends a lot on what time of day you come, since some hours seem much busier than others.

I came here for a late night meal for the first time and it was scrumptious. We were seated quickly…read moreand ordered everything thru the ipad. I liked how the skewers were much smaller than normal and made eating it so much fun! We got: Beef skewers: 10/10 super flavorful and tender pork belly skewers: 10/10 nice char and flavor cauliflower skewers 100/10 I was not expecting this to be sooo crispy and grilled tornado potato 10/10 so well seasoned and cheaper than the night markets Spicy Buldak noods Corn cheese 10/10 so yummy Chicken skin skewer 10/10 so crispy Bogo beers made our drinks $2.50 each! Would definitely come back to this spot everything was so delicious!

Nice local spot to get my skewers fix. Little Skewer in any locations are always packed, especially…read moreon weekends. This location is much smaller than the others I've been to but their food quality is consistently good. Love their decor and they also have performers here who would sing chinese songs while customers are eating. They have a wide selection of alcohol at reasonable prices. Definitely worth a visit!

No doubt one of the best dumpling places! If you like Ding Tai Feng, you might like this place -…read moreand how about spending half of the money? Their dumplings are big and solid with filling. I think the pork flavor is the best! I tried their beef tendon noodle soup, while the beef tendon was perfect, the soup was a bit bland. Small dining room with just 8 tables but clean. Service is no frills and fast. Lastly, I'm quite amazed by their tableware! Made of natural rice husk fiber but feels solid and strong, no less than plastic!! Great step towards a better environment!!

Had the enoki mushrooms (great texture and sauce), steamed pork dumplings (really good, thin skin…read moreand soup was flavorful), chive dumpling (I liked it, wife thought the chive was really strong flavor) and the beef tendon noodle soup (soup flavor was bland, but noodles was good and tendon was tender). It's a small shop (reminds me of a Chinese cafe), service and food was good though!

Saw the red bold letters driving by on Duarte Rd and immediately made plans to come here for Xi'an…read morefood! We don't usually see specific Xi'an food around all the time, so my fiancé and I were excited to come back. Now we know, Xi'an Foodie has delicious, authentic Xi'an food here at affordable prices as well. We go all out when we are trying somewhere new for the first time usually, so we got 5 dishes for less than $75 including tax and tip. We ordered the 1) Smashed Cucumber Salad 黄瓜, 2) Sesame Sauce Cold Spicy Noodle 凉拌辣面, 3) Li Lao San's Lamb Stew with Flatbread / 李老三牛肉泡馍, 4) Li Lao San's Cumin Lamb Hamburger / 李老三孜然羊汉堡, and 5) Youpo Noodles with Braised Beef Brisket, Beef Paste & Fried Eggs with Tomato / 油泼+三合一. First, they have the best Cold Noodle (Liang Pi) in SoCal that I've had - they are amazingly chewy and wide, and their tangy savory sauce is the best. When I think about liangpi, I'm definitely going to Xi'an food for another slurp of these noodles mmmm! I also haven't had Li Lao San's Lamb Stew with Flatbread / 李老三牛肉泡馍 in a while, so that was a must-get. This is my favorite thing of all Xi-an cuisine and a traditional dish as well. It is slow-cooked lamb broth and torn pieces of handmade flatbread dough to make it into a warm soup; it's rich and seasoned with herbs and spices for that perfect sip and I just love chewing on the dough inside the soup. I didn't know this was missing from my life until I had another sip and now I crave it every day! The service is fast and our waitress was friendly and helpful. They brought all of our dishes out in less than 10 minutes and our whole table was filled. We ordered way too much food, and we know it, so we got to take it all home to enjoy for another meal. We will definitely be coming back for their lamb stew, liang pi, and wide noodles!

I have been looking for stir fried noodle beef tripe. So happy I found it here…read more The beef tripe is so juicy, spicy, and chewy. Perfect texture that I was craving for. Will come back for more beef tripe noodle when that craving hits again