Finally we have a chance to try 19 Town. Fancy dining room, courteous wait staffs, good food presentations. We ordered 5 items but I think the taste are a bit bland. For the price I paid, I was expecting something more tastefull that intrigue my taste bud. They are not a bad food, nor bad taste, it just not for my taste.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Winnie Huang
Calamari with shiso, lobster, scallop, and beef tar tar were out of this worlddddd! Didn’t think that this little establishment in the middle of nowhere (sort of) can offer this much. ? it has def become our new fav Chinese fusion restaurant in town.Also highly recommend their mala spicy hotpot cocktail ? amazing service and unique ambience/interior design. HIGHLY RECOMMEND ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalia Pavlova
We just stopped for a quick bite during lunch, so we didn't get any mains. The restaurant description promised contemporary Chinese cuisine, but it actually had a lot of Japanese inspired dishes, like shrimp tempura and grilled octopus. I could only taste Chinese influence in the provided sauces. The Crispy Shrimp was absolutely perfect. The Octopus was decent, a bit harder than you'd like. We also tried Grilled vegetable mix and all the ingredients were cooked differently: the potato was well cooked through, but the pumpkin was practically raw.I'm a bit hesitant to come back, but I'd like to give it another try, maybe with the chef's menu.Interior and concept are definitely different from the rest of the neighborhood and provide a welcome respite.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Lesley Li
Food is good, but portion size is too small, and price is not cheap .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Mapo Tofu
Dat D.
We came here for valentine day yesterday did dinner. We also brought our 5 year old daughter with us to enjoy the meal together. We had the salmon tartare, pork jowl, beef rib, 1/2 lobster , fried chicken and the panna cotta. Everything was very tasty and I would recommend all the item. If we didn't bring my daughter we would've heave gotten the fried chicken. The friend chicken was good but nothing special. My wife had one of the mixed drinks and I had a beer. She said the mixed drink were good. Everything was delicious and service was decent. Only things I can recommend is that get rid of that weird door bell when people enter the front door. They should also change plates when they see your plates full with left over lobster shells or anything else.
Jane K.
Great place for occasions or fancy eat. Environment was cozy and great ambiance. Had to say the water tasted great, it had a sweet taste, just how I like filtered water. The service was also great, although the servers sometimes do not look around, you have to get their attention. Our server was very friendly! Lastly, the food was pretty good, except for the duck I did not enjoy too much. Just personal taste preference because the duck tasted like a bad roast duck, although it's not. As for the drinks if you ordered tea they give you refill (add hot water). Loved the dessert pudding! This was the best!
Sarah L.
I can't relate to the glowing reviews because this restaurant was very average. 1. Ambiance and atmosphere: The establishment has a very minimalist aesthetic, but somehow, the music, the "vibes" from the patrons, and the interior decoration don't really blend well together. Also, there were a ton of dishes left on the table every time a table got up and left. I know for a fact this place isn't going to get any Michelin stars, strictly based on this. Maybe a bib gourmet if they really tried. So I disagree with other Yelper's speculation regarding Michelin stars. 2. Service: The service was fine. Friendly wait staff but nothing to rave home about. Average. 3. Quality of Food: My husband and I ordered the mussel gnocchi, peppered beef dish, the steak tartare, fried shrimp, and the pork jowl, topped with a sesame dessert dish for dessert. The only thing we both really liked was the fried shrimp dish, and everything else was forgettable. On the other hand, I loved the creativity of the cocktails. I would say I would return just for drinks and the fried shrimp dish, but I didn't see any bar seating. Would not dine here for dinner again.
Tiffany W.
Eaten here a couple times for work dinners and the food has always been pretty good. It's a sichuan fusion so some dishes can be a hit or a miss, at least for me. Dishes i enjoyed: -slow roasted beef ribs -gnocci (not mala spice, but a good spice kick i enjoyed it) -black sesame tart (so good!! good black sesame flavor) -yuzu cheesecake -fried shrimp -scallop ceviche notable: the wok toss crab and the lobster tails were pretty good as well, i just don't like working for my food xD but not a bad choice for seafood lovers! dishes i'd pass on: -mapo cheese dip; interesting mala flavor, fun to try once but personally didn't vibe with it. The bread doesn't come toasted Drinks: -the teas are good and the setup they bring it in is cute -plum juice was your typical 酸梅汤, a little more concentrated than usual -pineapple soda was nothing special but I preferred it over the plum I think it's a restaurant you go to for a special occasion to try once, but I personally wouldn't think to come back on my own ONLY because I'm not in love with sichuan cuisine/mala flavors.
Carhy L.
Love this place. Great place to celebrate special occasions with friends. Not kids friendly, food are not made for kids. Love the drinks.
Carolyn N.
If I ever opened a restaurant, I want it to be EXACTLY like 19 town. This place should have some Michelin stars. Everything from the food to the interior, to the service, is top notch. I can't think of another restaurant in the SGV that can compare. (bistro Na comes close but I still like this place better) Food wise, I literally wanted to eat everything on their menu. It wasn't pages and pages like what you would get at most Chinese food restaurants in the SGV. It was apparent that the menu had been meticulously curated. We ended up ordering 7 dishes and every single one was a happy surprise. I particularly enjoyed the maps tofu cheese tart, the truffle corn, and the scallop ceviche. My husband loved the beef tongue fried rice and the flaming pork jowl was quite fun to watch and eat. When I thought back, nothing in terms of the ingredients were like rare or super fancy, but the innovative combinations of flavors, fun presentations, and superb techniques gave me a fresh take on Chinese food. Location wise, it's located in a classic SGV plaza, with lots of parking in the lot. To be honest, I was a but skeptical driving up to it. But once you walk up to it, you immediately forget that you're in City of Industry. The architectural details and materials are SO chic and modern. The planning accommodates lots of tables without feeling over crowded. There's also a nice little waiting area as well. Service wise, i can't see them doing much better. The waiters and waitresses are super polite. Although many of them are bilingual， they wait to see what you speak first before making the assumption that you just speak Chinese. They were very patient in explaining the menu and checks in at just the right time. We were there at a super busy time and they were all running around like headless chickens but they still manage to serve us well. I loved everything about this place and will definitely be coming back. Just hope it doesn't get a Michelin star too soon and have to up their prices drastically.
Heard about 19 Town through Tiktok and saw they had some interesting cocktails so my friends and I decided to try them out one night! I cant say much for the food but their drinks were a hit! We ordered several drinks to share but our favorite was the foggy plum. It was slightly sweet and a bit sour - which made for a really nice balance. I honestly couldn't taste any alcohol in it but it was definitely hitting later haha. My personal favorite was The Weirdo. It tastes like an alcoholic green tea and is pretty strong but great to sip on. The bartender was super cool and made us some custom drinks. Definitely a cool place to grab some drinks and chat with friends!!
Angela S.
Modern fancy Asian ambiance- clean, beautiful, minimalistic interior decor! DELICIOUS food, on the pricier side but the smaller portions and cost are justified by the flavor and presentation of each dish. All-Asian staff were very friendly and welcoming. China and cutlery are fabulous. Service was excellent- food was quickly served, and they made sure our glasses of water were filled (much appreciate especially with our Sichuan Style Spicy Bullfrog order ) so so good. Great for dinner with friends, family, or a date. Would come back
Summer J.
Very modern and clean interior design. Server is nice and food is very good. We will definitely be back for the lobster tail, mussel, and scallop
Dave E.
The ambience of 19 town is unmatched. Such a nice vibe. Outdoor seating with heaters or modern indoor seating. The service is great. The waiters were so nice. We went around Valentine's Day and they offered us a rose. The food was overall good. The clams were so delicious. Lots of flavor packed in there and easy to get them out of the shells. The scallop ceviche was just ok. I didn't love the presentation on the fake shells but that's personal preference. The cheese mapo tofu and bread was phenomenal and a must get if going here. Flaming pork was so cool. What other spot has anything like that? Lastly we chose to go with the sesame dessert which hit the spot. Liked19 town and would go again. It's a bit pricey, but the vibe is great.
Nichole Y.
One of the best dining experiences I've had! The exterior of the restaurant is unassuming but once you step inside the restaurant you'll be greeted with a stylish and tasteful design. We ordered the shishito numbing tofu, slow cooked beef tongue, beef tartare, assorted pickles, flaming pork jowl, shiso calamari, beef tongue fried rice, and vanilla ice cream. Each dish had its own unique flavor profile and nothing tasted the same. My favourites were the tofu, beef tongue, and pork jowl. We were a little disappointed by how tiny the tofu was, but were surprised by the way the charred shishito peppers blended harmoniously with the avocado and the tofu, so good that we ordered a second one. The pork jowl was marinated with peanut butter which sounded questionable but weirdly worked very well together. Even though the ice cream was $9 it's one of the creamiest and milkiest vanilla ice creams I've had, and its flavor accentuated by the crispy broad beans and chilli crisps. This is definitely a restaurant worth visiting!
Finally we have a chance to try 19 Town. Fancy dining room, courteous wait staffs, good food presentations. We ordered 5 items but I think the taste are a bit bland. For the price I paid, I was expecting something more tastefull that intrigue my taste bud. They are not a bad food, nor bad taste, it just not for my taste.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Calamari with shiso, lobster, scallop, and beef tar tar were out of this worlddddd! Didn’t think that this little establishment in the middle of nowhere (sort of) can offer this much. ? it has def become our new fav Chinese fusion restaurant in town.Also highly recommend their mala spicy hotpot cocktail ? amazing service and unique ambience/interior design. HIGHLY RECOMMEND ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We just stopped for a quick bite during lunch, so we didn't get any mains. The restaurant description promised contemporary Chinese cuisine, but it actually had a lot of Japanese inspired dishes, like shrimp tempura and grilled octopus. I could only taste Chinese influence in the provided sauces. The Crispy Shrimp was absolutely perfect. The Octopus was decent, a bit harder than you'd like. We also tried Grilled vegetable mix and all the ingredients were cooked differently: the potato was well cooked through, but the pumpkin was practically raw.I'm a bit hesitant to come back, but I'd like to give it another try, maybe with the chef's menu.Interior and concept are definitely different from the rest of the neighborhood and provide a welcome respite.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Food is good, but portion size is too small, and price is not cheap .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Mapo Tofu
We came here for valentine day yesterday did dinner. We also brought our 5 year old daughter with us to enjoy the meal together. We had the salmon tartare, pork jowl, beef rib, 1/2 lobster , fried chicken and the panna cotta. Everything was very tasty and I would recommend all the item. If we didn't bring my daughter we would've heave gotten the fried chicken. The friend chicken was good but nothing special. My wife had one of the mixed drinks and I had a beer. She said the mixed drink were good. Everything was delicious and service was decent. Only things I can recommend is that get rid of that weird door bell when people enter the front door. They should also change plates when they see your plates full with left over lobster shells or anything else.
Great place for occasions or fancy eat. Environment was cozy and great ambiance. Had to say the water tasted great, it had a sweet taste, just how I like filtered water. The service was also great, although the servers sometimes do not look around, you have to get their attention. Our server was very friendly! Lastly, the food was pretty good, except for the duck I did not enjoy too much. Just personal taste preference because the duck tasted like a bad roast duck, although it's not. As for the drinks if you ordered tea they give you refill (add hot water). Loved the dessert pudding! This was the best!
I can't relate to the glowing reviews because this restaurant was very average. 1. Ambiance and atmosphere: The establishment has a very minimalist aesthetic, but somehow, the music, the "vibes" from the patrons, and the interior decoration don't really blend well together. Also, there were a ton of dishes left on the table every time a table got up and left. I know for a fact this place isn't going to get any Michelin stars, strictly based on this. Maybe a bib gourmet if they really tried. So I disagree with other Yelper's speculation regarding Michelin stars. 2. Service: The service was fine. Friendly wait staff but nothing to rave home about. Average. 3. Quality of Food: My husband and I ordered the mussel gnocchi, peppered beef dish, the steak tartare, fried shrimp, and the pork jowl, topped with a sesame dessert dish for dessert. The only thing we both really liked was the fried shrimp dish, and everything else was forgettable. On the other hand, I loved the creativity of the cocktails. I would say I would return just for drinks and the fried shrimp dish, but I didn't see any bar seating. Would not dine here for dinner again.
Eaten here a couple times for work dinners and the food has always been pretty good. It's a sichuan fusion so some dishes can be a hit or a miss, at least for me. Dishes i enjoyed: -slow roasted beef ribs -gnocci (not mala spice, but a good spice kick i enjoyed it) -black sesame tart (so good!! good black sesame flavor) -yuzu cheesecake -fried shrimp -scallop ceviche notable: the wok toss crab and the lobster tails were pretty good as well, i just don't like working for my food xD but not a bad choice for seafood lovers! dishes i'd pass on: -mapo cheese dip; interesting mala flavor, fun to try once but personally didn't vibe with it. The bread doesn't come toasted Drinks: -the teas are good and the setup they bring it in is cute -plum juice was your typical 酸梅汤, a little more concentrated than usual -pineapple soda was nothing special but I preferred it over the plum I think it's a restaurant you go to for a special occasion to try once, but I personally wouldn't think to come back on my own ONLY because I'm not in love with sichuan cuisine/mala flavors.
Love this place. Great place to celebrate special occasions with friends. Not kids friendly, food are not made for kids. Love the drinks.
If I ever opened a restaurant, I want it to be EXACTLY like 19 town. This place should have some Michelin stars. Everything from the food to the interior, to the service, is top notch. I can't think of another restaurant in the SGV that can compare. (bistro Na comes close but I still like this place better) Food wise, I literally wanted to eat everything on their menu. It wasn't pages and pages like what you would get at most Chinese food restaurants in the SGV. It was apparent that the menu had been meticulously curated. We ended up ordering 7 dishes and every single one was a happy surprise. I particularly enjoyed the maps tofu cheese tart, the truffle corn, and the scallop ceviche. My husband loved the beef tongue fried rice and the flaming pork jowl was quite fun to watch and eat. When I thought back, nothing in terms of the ingredients were like rare or super fancy, but the innovative combinations of flavors, fun presentations, and superb techniques gave me a fresh take on Chinese food. Location wise, it's located in a classic SGV plaza, with lots of parking in the lot. To be honest, I was a but skeptical driving up to it. But once you walk up to it, you immediately forget that you're in City of Industry. The architectural details and materials are SO chic and modern. The planning accommodates lots of tables without feeling over crowded. There's also a nice little waiting area as well. Service wise, i can't see them doing much better. The waiters and waitresses are super polite. Although many of them are bilingual， they wait to see what you speak first before making the assumption that you just speak Chinese. They were very patient in explaining the menu and checks in at just the right time. We were there at a super busy time and they were all running around like headless chickens but they still manage to serve us well. I loved everything about this place and will definitely be coming back. Just hope it doesn't get a Michelin star too soon and have to up their prices drastically.
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Heard about 19 Town through Tiktok and saw they had some interesting cocktails so my friends and I decided to try them out one night! I cant say much for the food but their drinks were a hit! We ordered several drinks to share but our favorite was the foggy plum. It was slightly sweet and a bit sour - which made for a really nice balance. I honestly couldn't taste any alcohol in it but it was definitely hitting later haha. My personal favorite was The Weirdo. It tastes like an alcoholic green tea and is pretty strong but great to sip on. The bartender was super cool and made us some custom drinks. Definitely a cool place to grab some drinks and chat with friends!!
Modern fancy Asian ambiance- clean, beautiful, minimalistic interior decor! DELICIOUS food, on the pricier side but the smaller portions and cost are justified by the flavor and presentation of each dish. All-Asian staff were very friendly and welcoming. China and cutlery are fabulous. Service was excellent- food was quickly served, and they made sure our glasses of water were filled (much appreciate especially with our Sichuan Style Spicy Bullfrog order ) so so good. Great for dinner with friends, family, or a date. Would come back
Very modern and clean interior design. Server is nice and food is very good. We will definitely be back for the lobster tail, mussel, and scallop
The ambience of 19 town is unmatched. Such a nice vibe. Outdoor seating with heaters or modern indoor seating. The service is great. The waiters were so nice. We went around Valentine's Day and they offered us a rose. The food was overall good. The clams were so delicious. Lots of flavor packed in there and easy to get them out of the shells. The scallop ceviche was just ok. I didn't love the presentation on the fake shells but that's personal preference. The cheese mapo tofu and bread was phenomenal and a must get if going here. Flaming pork was so cool. What other spot has anything like that? Lastly we chose to go with the sesame dessert which hit the spot. Liked19 town and would go again. It's a bit pricey, but the vibe is great.
One of the best dining experiences I've had! The exterior of the restaurant is unassuming but once you step inside the restaurant you'll be greeted with a stylish and tasteful design. We ordered the shishito numbing tofu, slow cooked beef tongue, beef tartare, assorted pickles, flaming pork jowl, shiso calamari, beef tongue fried rice, and vanilla ice cream. Each dish had its own unique flavor profile and nothing tasted the same. My favourites were the tofu, beef tongue, and pork jowl. We were a little disappointed by how tiny the tofu was, but were surprised by the way the charred shishito peppers blended harmoniously with the avocado and the tofu, so good that we ordered a second one. The pork jowl was marinated with peanut butter which sounded questionable but weirdly worked very well together. Even though the ice cream was $9 it's one of the creamiest and milkiest vanilla ice creams I've had, and its flavor accentuated by the crispy broad beans and chilli crisps. This is definitely a restaurant worth visiting!