I sent my husband in to order. He ordered the beef noodle soup. They asked if he wanted it spicy or not spicy and he said not spicy. They literally gave me chicken noodle soup with three pieces of beef. It only has a slightly darker color because I added two packets of hoisin. So irritating.
CH C
Strongly recommended!!! High quality ingredients & affordable Chinese cuisine are a hard combo to find, but they’ve got both! Their frozen selections are also excellent to cook at home!
Tudouni Niu
Bad experiences, they asked us what kind of noodle we like,we said handmade noodles, they didn’t tell us 1 dollar more for choosing that, finished eating they asked us cash or card, we said card, they automatically charge 1 dollar transaction fee. when I saw the receipt I felt no happy because they didn’t tell us about that, then I decided no tips, I forgot bring the receipt back, I remembered the fee totally is 25 ish ( one Shanghai Wonton: 8.99, one beef noodle: 10:99) but after I checking my bank account, they charged me 28 dollars automatically, they changed my receipt fee!!!they thought I don’t remember how much I spent, totally a fraud !!!!
Irene W.
You Kitchen has been an SGV staple for us, and it should be on your list as well. The owner is so sweet, and she recognizes our order lol. This little place is located in a shopping plaza next to another SGV heavy-hitter, but I usually head to this little shop for my noodle and dumpling fix. Parking is super abundant on the sides of the parking lot, but the area closest to the street/the front of the shops is usually crowded. Our usual order: - Beef noodle soup (you can choose hand-torn or regular noods) - Beef roll (dog dad's #1) - Steamed xiao long bao - Pan fried chive egg pillow (my #1) Pre-COVID, you could place your order at the little kiosk to the immediate left when you enter the shop (make sure to include the booth or table number where you will be sitting). They have booths and tables for dining in, and they were all numbered to ensure your food would go to the right table. Post-COVID, we mainly order over the phone or online. Everything is always packaged really well, and condiments (chili oil and soy sauce) are included with the utensils and napkins. We always have leftovers, but everything still tastes great the next day. We love the fact that everything is a good size and the flavor is really rich. A sign of greatness is how dog dad misses their beef rolls, and always ensures it is in our order.
Jay H.
Excellent northern style Chinese cuisine. We had big scallion sesame "pizza", big mouth pocket, pan fried chive egg pillow, beef roll, some dumplings and xiaolongbao. Each was made perfectly and made to order. The pizza, pocket, and pillow were crisp on the outside with yummy sesame seed coating. The insides were soft, flavorful, and came out piping hot. Be patient after you order. It takes a little time to come to your table but it's definitely made with love and experience. The Chinese name for the store is "Grandmother's Home". When you eat there you'll know why.
Rebecca T.
I've passed by it many times and originally I was going to 101 noodles express but I thought I'd try some place new to eat tonight. So my hubby and I decided to come here and try a few dishes. They have relatively the same items, prices were decent and there was options to scan and order through the QR code on the tables. I like seeing the pictures so we asked for a physical menu. We ordered the Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles, Wonton Noodle Soup(I don't know which kind since my hubby ordered, it does has seaweed in the soup), beef rolls and pan fried egg and chives pillow. Dan Dan noodles is a staple if I see it anywhere on the menu, I'm ordering it. This one was very good, it doesn't have much meat, but I love the flavors from the sesame sauce and the sichuan chili oil on it. Definitely has the numbing sensation as with sichuan and mala dishes have. I really enjoyed it I'd give it a 8.5/10. Next is the wonton noodle soup it's good, reminds me of my hubby's so it felt like home. The beef rolls were really good, very crispy and flaky and the sweetness of the hoisin sauce in them are what make it perfect. The chive pillows were perfectly pan fried and the filling is very filled. It seems they make everything handmade. I saw the ladies in the back making the dumplings. Definitely will come back!!! I'm sad I'm barely trying this, but I'm happy to have found another favorite place to go. It's worth it, and please do be patient there's only one lady working in the front and she's super sweet.
Roni V.
Great place to pick up, order out and pick up... the dumplings any way you prefer them and pancakes are yummya Craving satiated but Tip: do call in advance to order. Can also order frozen bags of varied dumplings to go and share with the fam. They do have seating available but they're pretty busy with to go orders, so take that info as you will. Patience is key and satisfaction is... rhyme if you like lol! Enjoy! Btw, see pics for updated Menu prices.
Christopher C.
This is a quick update to my You Kitchen experience. This time around I ordered to go. I placed an order online via their website and arrived about 35 to 40 minutes later to pick up my order. The lovely lady behind the counter was very generous and even mentioned to me that since I already paid and tipped online and actually told me to just cross out the tip section so I don't get double charged. That was very gracious of her. That aside, the food this time around was very disappointing. The dumplings, which I pride myself as being a dumpling expert was anything but delicious. The texture was not there, in fact it felt like it was under cooked as there was no textural difference in each bite. Usually the skin and the filling have some difference in texture and this time there wasn't any. The noodles, which flavor wise was decent, the noodles itself felt like spaghetti bought from a store than homemade. Overall, it was just quite a disappointing experience going from what I thought was a decent to great dumpling to something that wasn't even edible and if it wasn't for the graciousness of the lady behind the counter, this would have been a one star experience.
Raymond Chacon
Went here since 101 noodle was packed. Did was meh. 1/2 of the beef roll wasn't even fried, and the other half was barely fried. Will not be back.
Denise Santos
Place was almost empty and still takes 30-40mins for order to arrive. Never experienced having dumplings cooked for this long. Food was average.
Beef pan-fried delicious were delicious paired with house chili and vinegar. Will need these again.
Clinton C.
Mom and Pop Taiwanese dumpling spot. The beef rolls and shrimp wonton soup were the highlights. Best beef roll I've had comparing against other Taiwanese spots in 626. It had a sweet sauce and not too crunchy. The soup was good too and can just drink it. The dumplings had too much pumpkin and the buns were plain. This is right next to 101 noodle express and has its own parking lot. Menu photos attached. I'll definitely come back for lunch.
Carrie L.
I was not expecting much upon entering the restaurant because it was so empty but I figured I would give it a try since it had beef rolls. The woman behind the register said it wouldn't take long to make so I paid and slowly counted down the minutes to eat. The food was ready pretty quickly and I rushed home and was happy to see the portion size was more than I expected. I may have been hungry but I think the beef rolls exceeded expectations and could measure up to their neighbor's beef rolls. I will definitely return to give their other dishes a try.
Aley M.
This place is anything short of AWESOME! If it is your first time here don't be afraid of how small this restaurant is compared to its counterpart next door. I guarantee it will not fall short of high expectations. I ordered more than 10 items and each one was a star on its own. each dish managed to stand out and make an impression to which makes me excited to return as soon as possible. If i were to recommend a specific item id be reciting the entire menu lol. But i mostly enjoyed the beef roll, cucumber salad! And my favorite of them all the big mouth pastry pocket. I seriously recommend this establishment to everyone. Even if it mean it would be harder to eat here eventually.
Kristina L.
This place exceeded my expectations for sure. It's a modest, small, family owned restaurant. Their menu is straightforward. We got the beef roll, sesame Chinese pizza, and green onion pork buns. Everything came out super fresh. We saw the man in the kitchen start to make everything by hand as the orders came in. The beef roll had great flavor. Fairly standard. The sesame Chinese pizza was my favorite. It's simple but so delicious. Crisp on the outside and super soft on the inside. The right amount of savory. The buns were bigger than I had expected. Fresh, flavorful, and full of meat. 1000% will come back.
I sent my husband in to order. He ordered the beef noodle soup. They asked if he wanted it spicy or not spicy and he said not spicy. They literally gave me chicken noodle soup with three pieces of beef. It only has a slightly darker color because I added two packets of hoisin. So irritating.
Strongly recommended!!! High quality ingredients & affordable Chinese cuisine are a hard combo to find, but they’ve got both! Their frozen selections are also excellent to cook at home!
Bad experiences, they asked us what kind of noodle we like,we said handmade noodles, they didn’t tell us 1 dollar more for choosing that, finished eating they asked us cash or card, we said card, they automatically charge 1 dollar transaction fee. when I saw the receipt I felt no happy because they didn’t tell us about that, then I decided no tips, I forgot bring the receipt back, I remembered the fee totally is 25 ish ( one Shanghai Wonton: 8.99, one beef noodle: 10:99) but after I checking my bank account, they charged me 28 dollars automatically, they changed my receipt fee!!!they thought I don’t remember how much I spent, totally a fraud !!!!
You Kitchen has been an SGV staple for us, and it should be on your list as well. The owner is so sweet, and she recognizes our order lol. This little place is located in a shopping plaza next to another SGV heavy-hitter, but I usually head to this little shop for my noodle and dumpling fix. Parking is super abundant on the sides of the parking lot, but the area closest to the street/the front of the shops is usually crowded. Our usual order: - Beef noodle soup (you can choose hand-torn or regular noods) - Beef roll (dog dad's #1) - Steamed xiao long bao - Pan fried chive egg pillow (my #1) Pre-COVID, you could place your order at the little kiosk to the immediate left when you enter the shop (make sure to include the booth or table number where you will be sitting). They have booths and tables for dining in, and they were all numbered to ensure your food would go to the right table. Post-COVID, we mainly order over the phone or online. Everything is always packaged really well, and condiments (chili oil and soy sauce) are included with the utensils and napkins. We always have leftovers, but everything still tastes great the next day. We love the fact that everything is a good size and the flavor is really rich. A sign of greatness is how dog dad misses their beef rolls, and always ensures it is in our order.
Excellent northern style Chinese cuisine. We had big scallion sesame "pizza", big mouth pocket, pan fried chive egg pillow, beef roll, some dumplings and xiaolongbao. Each was made perfectly and made to order. The pizza, pocket, and pillow were crisp on the outside with yummy sesame seed coating. The insides were soft, flavorful, and came out piping hot. Be patient after you order. It takes a little time to come to your table but it's definitely made with love and experience. The Chinese name for the store is "Grandmother's Home". When you eat there you'll know why.
I've passed by it many times and originally I was going to 101 noodles express but I thought I'd try some place new to eat tonight. So my hubby and I decided to come here and try a few dishes. They have relatively the same items, prices were decent and there was options to scan and order through the QR code on the tables. I like seeing the pictures so we asked for a physical menu. We ordered the Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles, Wonton Noodle Soup(I don't know which kind since my hubby ordered, it does has seaweed in the soup), beef rolls and pan fried egg and chives pillow. Dan Dan noodles is a staple if I see it anywhere on the menu, I'm ordering it. This one was very good, it doesn't have much meat, but I love the flavors from the sesame sauce and the sichuan chili oil on it. Definitely has the numbing sensation as with sichuan and mala dishes have. I really enjoyed it I'd give it a 8.5/10. Next is the wonton noodle soup it's good, reminds me of my hubby's so it felt like home. The beef rolls were really good, very crispy and flaky and the sweetness of the hoisin sauce in them are what make it perfect. The chive pillows were perfectly pan fried and the filling is very filled. It seems they make everything handmade. I saw the ladies in the back making the dumplings. Definitely will come back!!! I'm sad I'm barely trying this, but I'm happy to have found another favorite place to go. It's worth it, and please do be patient there's only one lady working in the front and she's super sweet.
Great place to pick up, order out and pick up... the dumplings any way you prefer them and pancakes are yummya Craving satiated but Tip: do call in advance to order. Can also order frozen bags of varied dumplings to go and share with the fam. They do have seating available but they're pretty busy with to go orders, so take that info as you will. Patience is key and satisfaction is... rhyme if you like lol! Enjoy! Btw, see pics for updated Menu prices.
This is a quick update to my You Kitchen experience. This time around I ordered to go. I placed an order online via their website and arrived about 35 to 40 minutes later to pick up my order. The lovely lady behind the counter was very generous and even mentioned to me that since I already paid and tipped online and actually told me to just cross out the tip section so I don't get double charged. That was very gracious of her. That aside, the food this time around was very disappointing. The dumplings, which I pride myself as being a dumpling expert was anything but delicious. The texture was not there, in fact it felt like it was under cooked as there was no textural difference in each bite. Usually the skin and the filling have some difference in texture and this time there wasn't any. The noodles, which flavor wise was decent, the noodles itself felt like spaghetti bought from a store than homemade. Overall, it was just quite a disappointing experience going from what I thought was a decent to great dumpling to something that wasn't even edible and if it wasn't for the graciousness of the lady behind the counter, this would have been a one star experience.
Went here since 101 noodle was packed. Did was meh. 1/2 of the beef roll wasn't even fried, and the other half was barely fried. Will not be back.
Place was almost empty and still takes 30-40mins for order to arrive. Never experienced having dumplings cooked for this long. Food was average.
Restaurantji Recommends
Beef pan-fried delicious were delicious paired with house chili and vinegar. Will need these again.
Mom and Pop Taiwanese dumpling spot. The beef rolls and shrimp wonton soup were the highlights. Best beef roll I've had comparing against other Taiwanese spots in 626. It had a sweet sauce and not too crunchy. The soup was good too and can just drink it. The dumplings had too much pumpkin and the buns were plain. This is right next to 101 noodle express and has its own parking lot. Menu photos attached. I'll definitely come back for lunch.
I was not expecting much upon entering the restaurant because it was so empty but I figured I would give it a try since it had beef rolls. The woman behind the register said it wouldn't take long to make so I paid and slowly counted down the minutes to eat. The food was ready pretty quickly and I rushed home and was happy to see the portion size was more than I expected. I may have been hungry but I think the beef rolls exceeded expectations and could measure up to their neighbor's beef rolls. I will definitely return to give their other dishes a try.
This place is anything short of AWESOME! If it is your first time here don't be afraid of how small this restaurant is compared to its counterpart next door. I guarantee it will not fall short of high expectations. I ordered more than 10 items and each one was a star on its own. each dish managed to stand out and make an impression to which makes me excited to return as soon as possible. If i were to recommend a specific item id be reciting the entire menu lol. But i mostly enjoyed the beef roll, cucumber salad! And my favorite of them all the big mouth pastry pocket. I seriously recommend this establishment to everyone. Even if it mean it would be harder to eat here eventually.
This place exceeded my expectations for sure. It's a modest, small, family owned restaurant. Their menu is straightforward. We got the beef roll, sesame Chinese pizza, and green onion pork buns. Everything came out super fresh. We saw the man in the kitchen start to make everything by hand as the orders came in. The beef roll had great flavor. Fairly standard. The sesame Chinese pizza was my favorite. It's simple but so delicious. Crisp on the outside and super soft on the inside. The right amount of savory. The buns were bigger than I had expected. Fresh, flavorful, and full of meat. 1000% will come back.