I've been here a couple times before but most recently visited again for takeout.The items are a hit or miss for me, but overall I wouldn't return.I ordered:- chicken feet - 4/5 - good flavor but not as deep fried/soft/flavorful as it could be- spare ribs - 5/5 - lean meat with taro, great flavor- shao mai - 3/5 - very big and meaty but flavor was okay- tofu wrap - 2/5 - it's ok but the filling is very mushy and indistinguishable- shrimp and chive bun - 1/5 - usually I love these but in this case, avoid - the filling is also very mushy - very little shrimp and chive in this, most of it is filler and I didn't like the taste
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Feet, Spare Ribs
Gordon D.
The service is very fast and the portion sizes were very generous! The food is very fresh, and usually if they are out, it'll take them about 10 minutes to steam a new batch. The chicken feet is usually spicy at other restaurants, but this one has a sweeter taste, which is not my preference. The salty egg bun is literally a gooey liquid center, highly recommended!
Andy N.
Want Bomb.com dim sum?You found it.No fluff here for just the food.If you are looking for a restraint then I'd go somewhere else but if good food is what you want then say no more and order here.
B G
Small hole in the wall, mom and pop shop. I didn't want to come in, but after the reviews I read, I went for it. They did not disappoint. My god the food was so good!! The Peach Green Tea was delicious! Not watered down either.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
D L
There's barely any beef in the beef rice noodle roll....
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Ai S.
The beef rice noodle rolls bere are the worst. Super thick rice noodle roll with barely any beef inside. Spare ribs had a ton of small shards of shattered bone inside. Not pleasant at all. Shu mai was the only thing that tasted fine.
Lawrence H.
Got the Siu Mai, Fried Turnip Cake, Ham Siu Gok and Rice Flour Noodle with Shrimp. Everything was fresh and tasty. Also, the size and portions were very good. My only suggestion is a tad less rice flour in the noodle. Another plus is the price. Got all 4 items for $19 and change and that included the tax.
Grace C.
Takeout only! I only got 2 items from this spot - Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings?) and BBQ Pork Rice Noodles. The Har Gow was soooo good, but the rice noodles were a bit lackluster.Pay in cash for a discount and avoid the credit card fees. The service is simple. I definitely will be going back to try more items because the Har Gow was that good!!!
Paloma T.
Quick and easy dim sum when you get a craving. I always call ahead and my order takes about 15 minutes and is ready when I arrive. My staples are #1 har gow, #2 shu mai, #8 steamed bbq pork bun, #18 baked bbq pork bun, and #26 beef noodle roll.
This is a to-go place. I tried it because it was close by and convenient. The food quality is not that great. The price is average like any other dim sum. However, if you order via door dash, it costs more. Door dash price is like $5.10 per portion but it you buy it at the store, price is only $4.68 per portion. I felt ripped off because I ordered by door dash for pick up. I picked up and paid the higher price for something tastes whatever.
An N.
More delicious than a sit down restaurant! Everything was piping hot and crispy! Definitely one of my new favorites in the 626
Lisa C.
My go to for quick dim sum since it's near my place. I go there so much that the owner and workers knows me and my son lol. My go to is the siu mai, chicken with sticky rice , chicken feet, and ha gow. Lunch time is busy and the downfall to that is that there is just one worker taking all the orders and charging, so please be patient with them. The small mom and pop shop has constant foot traffic. They are closed Thursdays which makes me sad because that's when I'm most free. You basically go in, grab your order sheet with pencil and mark what you want, hand it to them, they pick it and you pay. Ambience: Your typical traditional Chinese place. A bit run down, but clean. Bright wall colors and lots of photos for you to visualize what you want, especially if you don't know the name of it. Service: Mediocre. Workers have limited English so bare with them. They do smile a lot and is super friendly. Food: Best dim sum express with large portions. The siu mai stands out to me. If you're ordering the beef meatball, remember to ask them for the sauce as it doesn't come with it but they will be happy to pour your fresh ones into a container. I tend to buy a lot and freeze them so they are freezer friendly. They also have frozen dim sum you can buy too but I haven't explored those yet. Highly recommend!
Dan
My go to place for Dim Sum on my commute home from SGV to Orange County. They got your fan favs and the prices are somewhat reasonable - compared to some LA Chinatown spots, $5 per dish seems a bit high. Their food taste great so I really can't complain. Place looks clean inside but it can be hot and stifling during the summer. No dine in, strictly togo.
Very good drinks. 100%
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been here a couple times before but most recently visited again for takeout.The items are a hit or miss for me, but overall I wouldn't return.I ordered:- chicken feet - 4/5 - good flavor but not as deep fried/soft/flavorful as it could be- spare ribs - 5/5 - lean meat with taro, great flavor- shao mai - 3/5 - very big and meaty but flavor was okay- tofu wrap - 2/5 - it's ok but the filling is very mushy and indistinguishable- shrimp and chive bun - 1/5 - usually I love these but in this case, avoid - the filling is also very mushy - very little shrimp and chive in this, most of it is filler and I didn't like the taste
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Feet, Spare Ribs
The service is very fast and the portion sizes were very generous! The food is very fresh, and usually if they are out, it'll take them about 10 minutes to steam a new batch. The chicken feet is usually spicy at other restaurants, but this one has a sweeter taste, which is not my preference. The salty egg bun is literally a gooey liquid center, highly recommended!
Want Bomb.com dim sum?You found it.No fluff here for just the food.If you are looking for a restraint then I'd go somewhere else but if good food is what you want then say no more and order here.
Small hole in the wall, mom and pop shop. I didn't want to come in, but after the reviews I read, I went for it. They did not disappoint. My god the food was so good!! The Peach Green Tea was delicious! Not watered down either.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
There's barely any beef in the beef rice noodle roll....
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
The beef rice noodle rolls bere are the worst. Super thick rice noodle roll with barely any beef inside. Spare ribs had a ton of small shards of shattered bone inside. Not pleasant at all. Shu mai was the only thing that tasted fine.
Got the Siu Mai, Fried Turnip Cake, Ham Siu Gok and Rice Flour Noodle with Shrimp. Everything was fresh and tasty. Also, the size and portions were very good. My only suggestion is a tad less rice flour in the noodle. Another plus is the price. Got all 4 items for $19 and change and that included the tax.
Takeout only! I only got 2 items from this spot - Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings?) and BBQ Pork Rice Noodles. The Har Gow was soooo good, but the rice noodles were a bit lackluster.Pay in cash for a discount and avoid the credit card fees. The service is simple. I definitely will be going back to try more items because the Har Gow was that good!!!
Quick and easy dim sum when you get a craving. I always call ahead and my order takes about 15 minutes and is ready when I arrive. My staples are #1 har gow, #2 shu mai, #8 steamed bbq pork bun, #18 baked bbq pork bun, and #26 beef noodle roll.
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Thank you, Dim Sum King El Monte.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a to-go place. I tried it because it was close by and convenient. The food quality is not that great. The price is average like any other dim sum. However, if you order via door dash, it costs more. Door dash price is like $5.10 per portion but it you buy it at the store, price is only $4.68 per portion. I felt ripped off because I ordered by door dash for pick up. I picked up and paid the higher price for something tastes whatever.
More delicious than a sit down restaurant! Everything was piping hot and crispy! Definitely one of my new favorites in the 626
My go to for quick dim sum since it's near my place. I go there so much that the owner and workers knows me and my son lol. My go to is the siu mai, chicken with sticky rice , chicken feet, and ha gow. Lunch time is busy and the downfall to that is that there is just one worker taking all the orders and charging, so please be patient with them. The small mom and pop shop has constant foot traffic. They are closed Thursdays which makes me sad because that's when I'm most free. You basically go in, grab your order sheet with pencil and mark what you want, hand it to them, they pick it and you pay. Ambience: Your typical traditional Chinese place. A bit run down, but clean. Bright wall colors and lots of photos for you to visualize what you want, especially if you don't know the name of it. Service: Mediocre. Workers have limited English so bare with them. They do smile a lot and is super friendly. Food: Best dim sum express with large portions. The siu mai stands out to me. If you're ordering the beef meatball, remember to ask them for the sauce as it doesn't come with it but they will be happy to pour your fresh ones into a container. I tend to buy a lot and freeze them so they are freezer friendly. They also have frozen dim sum you can buy too but I haven't explored those yet. Highly recommend!
My go to place for Dim Sum on my commute home from SGV to Orange County. They got your fan favs and the prices are somewhat reasonable - compared to some LA Chinatown spots, $5 per dish seems a bit high. Their food taste great so I really can't complain. Place looks clean inside but it can be hot and stifling during the summer. No dine in, strictly togo.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Dim Sum