Chinese • $$
“When I get a craving for Chinese food, I crave Beach Chinese! It’s because they have been perfecting their recipes for years! I used to live very close to this delicious place and the wonderful smells will tell you where to go…here! I love the spring rolls, crunchy noodles are so yummy and I do crave a sweet n sour pork and a beef with broccoli since those are my favorites! Of course you will get a sweet fortune cookie to tell you your future as well! You will be smiling and happy and save some for later since it’s great as leftovers too! Tell them I sent you and enjoy! The service is so friendly it’s a very cool and very yummy place to eat!“
“I've always been happy with this location. I think Panda is a well run company, and this location is consistent. Today's observation is that I noticed their boxes have gotten smaller. The two compartments for the entrees are now only about 20% the size of the whole box so there is less entree and mainly the carbs. The box's overall size might be smaller too. I don't really mind because it looks like they chose to reduce portion sizes instead of increasing prices. Subtle but noticeable.“
“2024 update: dined in for the first time and was underwhelmed with the food. Chickpea curry is decent, kaya toast is decent. The dan dan noodles are straight up not good! Extremely salty and fatty. Skipped dessert (unheard of for me) because the main dishes already made me feel so heavy and unhealthy.2022 takeout review: The laksa is incredible. It is easily two meals (can serve two people). I'm not a spice person and this was at the upper end of my spice tolerance but not too spicy. A side of clay oven bread is really good to dip in it. My only complaint was I ordered takeout and my order was ready 15 minutes later than the original estimate.“
“My husband and I have been in search for authentic Chinese cuisine. We have found it! The food was amazing and the service was very friendly. The couple eating next to us were regulars and engaged in conversation with us, which doesn't happen very often. The place is very clean and bright. By 6:30 it was almost full of patrons. Try it out if you haven't.“
“Noodle dish was perfect ! Xiao lum bao or soup dumplings must have been lost in translation because that was 1000 miles away from what I know…..and to be fair it’s not on the menu. Eggplant chicken wouldn’t order again. Staff is very nice and of course quick. I’d come here again now that I know what they are good “
“We had such a phenomenal experience with Katarina at the bar… Katarina is an incredibly talented and thoughtful bartender. The drinks and the food were delicious and came out quick, and vegan friendly. We loved Katarina’s energy.Vegetarian options: Plenty of veggie optionsDietary restrictions: I am vegan and had plenty of options.“
“been coming here for about 20 years. the main reason is the consistency of the food they serve here. over the years with travels, I have found higher quality and / or varieties at other local Chinese spots. However, if you want a tired and true experience, you can bank on Randy's.“
“This place is the perfect spot for inexpensive, filling Chinese-American food. It has two buffets, one with pre-cooked food and one with meat and veggies for the Mongolian BBQ. You pay by the weight of what you eat. But the buffet food seems fresh because the restaurant is busy. If you're craving orange chicken or similarly deep fried foods, this is the place.“
“I haven't even visited this kitchen yet, but I have investigated the place and it is a Communist Kitchen of the Former President of the People's Republic of China "Mao Tse-Tung" Long live Mao! Look up his biography on YouTube, he had errors, although he soon turned his nation into an advanced society!“
“For the ultimate Korean-Chinese dining experience in South Bay, look no further. Dive into authentic Jja Jang Myeon and Jjam Ppong at this must-visit establishment. Whether you're new to Korean cuisine or a seasoned foodie, it's the perfect starting point. Don't miss out on trying the Gan Jja Jang--it's a rare find with its smoky wok flavor, generous portions of diced onions and squash, and a less oily consistency compared to traditional Jja Jang Myeon. Highly recommended!“
“The duck is incredible!!! Period! My food was so good that I totally forgot to take a picture of my plate before I started eating ? I loved it and will go back! Wrist check, I am wearing the Seiko Presage Prestige SARX045 JDM release on the Hirsch Liberty leather strap.“
“Great food. I love coming here to try the b variety of dishes. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu but if I had to choose, I would recommend the mongolian beef and the wor won ton soup. Great service as well and the food is made fresh ?.“
“Went on a Friday night with a party of 5 including a 4yr old. We were seated quickly and waited on at the right times if that makes sense. We had several dishes like soup, noodles, dumplings and everything was delicious. The service was top notch with very reasonable prices.“
“Flavor is good, they use a lot of garlic. Amount was enough but not for big appetites. Price is in average of Panda Express.Food was barely warm , and when is raining you just want your food hot. Service was good, they do not ask for tip, that is voluntary. Dining room is ok, chairs are for fast people, do not try to stay more than 15 min or pay your rent. I’ll be back but I’ll ask the waitress to please tell people staff be sure my delicious food is hot and healthy. I just realized, that must be keeping over 135 f degrees to be healthy, right?Anyway I’ll be back because I love garlic as a seasoning. Thank you“
“This hole in the wall Taiwanese food is so surprised ? and authentic, no joke it’s authentic! And good! If you know what’s Taiwanese food is then you’ll so happy you tried them food ! ! Even if you’re in Taiwan you can’t find food this good often. We had large intestine, stinky tofu , oyster omelette, smoked pork tongue, braised pork rice and braised beef noodle. As an authentic Asian I have to say all of them ~so authentic and satisfied. Especially the large intestine is so tender and no stinky flavor at all! which is so enjoyable! So amazing!? order at here 2 times, the food always satisfied, you have to go and try. By the way the chef ?? (he is the owner) he was an engineer when he was in Taiwan. And his red sauce is also really good ?.“
“You know a spot is good when the only menu displayed has faded photos of various dishes with no descriptions or dish titles. Only the real ones know. Every time I come here, I meet a local who’s been coming here since the 80s or 90s and it is so comforting to know that a place like this exists. Love the food, owner, consistency, quality, and history of this place.Run by one guy and one guy only, make sure to be patient while waiting for your order if it gets packed, maybe clean up the tables around you while you wait. Doesn’t hurt to help.“
“I've been coming here for the last 5 years. The portions are great and the soups are to die for. My go-to soup is the Liuzhou soup. Just a heads up, the establishment definitely caters to a majority Chinese crowd, so you know the food is legit. Be respectful and keep an eye out for your order number as they will probably announce it in Mandarin first lol“
“This is honestly our favorite take-out Chinese spot in Inglewood. It's been a staple here since the 80s. They give you huge portions for reasonable prices you won't find anywhere else.The food is always on point for your typical take-out. One time they forgot the appetizer we ordered and they gave us a credit for it the next time we came in. When we did, they gave us additional portions without us asking. It showed the owner cared.Yes, the ambiance hasn't changed since...the 80s, and the food isn't going to go above and beyond some of the places you'd find in Gardena or Chinatown but it's the typical spot you'd find everywhere across the East Coast when you need something quick, easy, and delicious. It's not trying to be trendy. The staff has always been helpful and kind.Check it out and grab some take out if you haven't.“
“Pretty solid America tuned Chinese food. Everything is really tasty and well made. Prices good for portion size. Parking lot and street parking (no meters). Service was efficient and pleasant. Recommended if in area and looking for some classic Chinese. Tables and boots inside.“
“I recommend the golden prime beef noodle soup (金汤肥牛面) with flat noodles (noodles and broth were my favourite part of the dish).We also had the lamb skewers - the quality of meat was good, but it had a bit too much spice on them.Lastly, the service was great!“
“I hadn't been here for many years until last weekend (April 6th). And I am so glad we found it again. We went there specifically to celebrate our son's 49th birthday at his request. The selection of dim som was very large AND very good; some of the best I've ever had. There were 9 of us & each of us found a selection to suit our desires, & as noted, each & every choice was better than the last. There were the usual dumplings & veggie choices but also a large selection of stuff I never saw before (& can't spell) like tripe & chicken feet. I can go on & on but needless to say, EVERYONE was satisfied to the nth degree. Service was attentive, friendly & knowledgeable. The eating environment was bright & clean; nothing outstanding, but you don't eat ambiance as I'm fond of saying. Some of the places that the late Johnathan Gold of the LA Times loved were real dives. This place didn't fall into that category but it was more than acceptable. I highly recommend this place especially for dim som lovers.“
“My husband and I live eating here or getting delivery. We've gone to 2 different locations, with friends, or just us two over several years and the food is consistent and delicious. The portions are also a good size. My only wish is that the inside atmosphere was more inviting, and occasionally the food can take a little long to come out. The staff have always been helpful and polite.“
“I absolutely love this place! They serve the finest hot and sour soup in LA, and their fried rice is simply exceptional. It's my preferred spot for delicious Chinese cuisine. The online service is friendly and accommodating. They prepare all their dishes fresh, and what I appreciate most is that they personalize the spice and sourness of the soup and rice just for me. Highly recommend!“
“I've been coming here for a few years and the food is always great and the service is always wonderful. They're so helpful and welcoming. It's just a straight up, old school, Chinese restaurant serving up the classics. Portion sizes are pretty big and always tasty. I have not had a bad experience here yet. Nothing bad to say about this place at all.“
“Stumbled onto this place after missing my flight and I must say, some of the best Chinese food I’ve had in a while! Definitely softened the blow of my travel snafu. Will be ordering from here in the future and maybe come early for flights just to grab a bite!“
“Santa Monica's Chinese gem excels in takeout brilliance. Swift service, generous portions, and vibrant flavors define each dish. Despite the takeout-only format, every bite is a testament to their commitment to freshness and quality. A must-try for a quick, flavorful culinary escape.“
“I forgot to take pictures before but 10/10 amazing.Let's start with our server Paulina. The best is an understatement. Paulina was so friendly from the start, welcomed us with a smile, answered ALL and I do mean ALL our questions, gave us recommendations and popular orders.We ordered the house special soop, it was really good. The meat was perfectly cooked and melts in your mouth.The pork soup dumplings, pork shrimp chives dumplings, and the veggies dumplings were perfect, full of flavor.We will definitely be back.Picture is what was left of our food...nothing...“
“A great restaurant for the best authentic Chinese food. My favorite restaurant in the LA area. The customer service is always excellent ! I love the everything on the menu so many options. If you are in the area give them an opportunity and it will change your mind.“
Chinese • $
“Their Seafood Noodle soup is the best ? it's made fresh and has lots of vegetables like I request. If you like the shrimp and fish, they will always accommodate with more of the meat. I prefer more veggies. I've gone to them since 2019 during the pandemic, and they're great with the freshly cooked items.“
“quiet peaceful place The workers are also very friendly and take their work seriously.Parking: There are paid hourly training sessions and a waiting area for passengers in total it will be difficult to park there if you want the car to be right next to that very restaurant“
“I’ve been coming here for over 7 years. When the new owners took over a couple years ago it really revamped the place. The owner and workers are all very nice to me and my sons. They are all very patient. Even the cook when I see him always smiles. The food is alway and I mean always delicious. My son is autistic and at times he can cut up but they are all very welcoming. I really appreciate that. And my sons and I both love the boba drink especially the Thai tea. And the prices are affordable with a great amount of food. Our favorite is chow main, fried chicken orange chicken and their egg rolls. But the other stuff is delicious it’s just what my kids prefer.“
“This is my go to place when I have a cold or not feeling well. I always order the Large Shrimp Wonton Soup (Spicy) it has ginger in it!!! It is Amazing. It always makes me feel better. Try It you’ll love it too! Guaranteed ? The Customer Service is Awesome as well.“
“First time found it through yelp I'm trying to go to more small businesses and find places that can accommodate me. I got the orange chicken because it didn't have soy and the person I was with got the Mongolian beef with noodles. I ordered on the phone the person was very sweet and knowledgeable and very considerate about my allergies. Everything arrived very sealed tight in plastic accept for my orange chicken and it had a cool opener the radish it looked like it was seasoned with ginger. It came with a side of rice. I felt I didn't really need the rice because the orange chicken was so flavorful. I like the idea of Korean Chinese fusion! Definitely will be coming back here.“
“Their lunch specials are great especially when you need something fast, affordable, and nearby. Their service is good, but they're not the friendliest people, but they're a mom and pop shop with their kids working so what do you expect. Anyways I'm not there for small talk or to make friends or anything. Most of their food is good I like everything there minus the salt and pepper fish filet nothing like the other Chinese restaurants. It's a to-go place so no dining in. Sometimes there's a line, but they're pretty fast. I like how it's walking distance from my house too“
“Went there for lunch with some folks! It was amazing! Ordered all the food and sat down, got a couple of tables together and boom!The food came in waves! Just one dish after another!The staff was so friendly! Super nice!Awesome experience. Great setup. Order and get yourself the plates and utensils and to go boxes and bags. AwesomeOnly thing that sucked was parking. But we found some meters so boom!Parking: Parking is shared with a bar. There was none when we went.“
“We've been watching the 5th season of TOC, and it encouraged us to finally visit, and we were not disappointed. Food is freshly served, delicious, and every bite was tasty. Service was excellent. They were friendly, helpful, and attentive. We'll definitely be returning, Cheeseburger dumplings were our favorite. And the passion fruit yogurt smoothie was exceptional.Parking: We parked across the way parking was $2 for the entirety of our meal, so it was completely reasonable.“
“Amazing flavor, beautiful ambiance, friendly and knowledgeable staff! We took my mother out of a birthday diner and all she wanted was good quality Chinese food and Lotus Asian grill hit every mark. Family friendly portions with food that is bursting with flavor. By far some of the best Asian-American cuisine we have had! Their prices are more than competitive especially with how tasty the food was. Our server Mike greeted us with a warm smile and was very attentive to us! 10/10 would recommend and definitely will be back. Thank you Lotus for an amazing experience.“
“One of the best galbi tang I've had and not just in the South Bay, but all of LA. I've been to plenty of places in Ktown and I still prefer Hansol. The portion is huge, bachan is delicious, and the meat is juicy. They give you two giant ribs per portion. I can't speak to anything else on the menu since this is all I ordered, but my friend also enjoys their chicken katsu. 100% worth coming. To go is equally good. Great for a cold day!“
“It had been about 30 years since I had good Cantonese Chinese food. Thanks to the internet, today I found Kim’s and was able to once again order some of the Cantonese food that I enjoyed long ago.My search began looking for Almond Duck. They did have it and it was just as I remembered. We also got the spare ribs, egg foo young, egg rolls and chop suey. Everything was excellent.It was definitely worth the 1 + hour drive from Santa Clarita and will definitely come back again. Jeanette is a treasure.Parking: They is a large parking lot in the rear.Wheelchair accessibility: I use a Walker and had no issues.“
“We had a family birthday gathering, perfect place for a big family. Ordered the small family feast and it was a lot of food more than it said on the menu. Everything delicious. Servers kick butt they are prompt in getting you everything you ask for and super friendly.“
“Thank you to our server "Shirley" it was our first time at a hot pot ever and she was great...chuckled when we asked for a fork. Lol ? it was a great experience and food kept coming to our table. We finished our food and broth, it was delicious. Took my chopsticks ? home to practice for next visit. Thank you "HAPPY SHEEP" in Torrance“
“There was a Chinese food place on pico and la brea it was called Chinese food canton I searched far but non came close as good as this place did. The lady's that serve you here are real sweet I always leave them a generous tip because I don't want to ever see them go out of business.Parking: It's a huge free parking lot.“
“I can't gatekeep this any longer, but I really love their Salt & Pepper Chicken and their Lo Mein! Definitely coming back for these 2-plus they give generous portions. The service was fine, and the actual store was pretty clean. No complaints here.“
“Jjamppong Jajangmyeon was all delicious^^The owner was also very friendly, so I was able to have a comfortable and enjoyable meal.The table is large, so it would be nice to come with family or have a company dinner.I’ll stop by again next time!“
“This is a fast Chinese food spot food is not horrible but it's not the best. It is one of the better and cleaner looking Chinese food locations I've been to. The service is fast if you're gonna order from the pre made food there and the portions are huge for a good price. If you're gonna order off the menu i recommend ordering that first it will take a little bit longer to get that out. Inside looks a lot better looks like it's been painted and got new signs on the walls. Decent spot good service and fast food.“
“This delightful Chinese restaurant in town has become my absolute favorite. The food here is not only healthy but also incredibly tasty, and the portions are generous. The ambiance is spotless and vibrant, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The service provided by the staff is truly excellent. Lee and her brother, Harry, who own the place, exude class and warmth. If you choose to dine in, you'll be treated to a complimentary dessert. Every time I visit, the restaurant is bustling with eager customers waiting to be seated--a clear testament to its exceptional cuisine. Moreover, the prices are exceptionally reasonable. I wholeheartedly recommend this fantastic Chinese dining experience.“
“I only venture this place for their Chicken Curry! Savory tender, medium spicy curry made just right with perfect sized carrot pieces added with the chunks of perfect chicken The staff is friendly no bells or whistles, they concentrate on just good wholesome Asian food. No overpricing and so even pleasing to your pocket , well worth itYou can sit in or take out, very simple no fuss no bougie motif!So if your in the LAX area looking for somewhere to eat, check into Pagoda's You'll be satisfied you did!Other tasty food items available :Chicken CurrySpicy Fried RiceTeriyaki ChickenBeef Broccoli Fried Jumbo Shrimp Egg Rolls“
Korean •
“I finally decided to try this place out and I was not disappointed! I had the spicy seafood noodle soup, it was so good and portion was large too! The gentleman who took the order was very nice and polite, I definitely will come back here again!“
“I've tried to eat here before but the orders were backed up! Which was only a good sign that the food was good. Finally, I was able to order take out and it was great! Very flavorful, good price and the guy that worked there brought it out to me in my car! That was sweet of him. They have an extensive menu and good lunch specials too. You have to try it!“
“The service was fast and good. The waiter gave us some additional time to go over the menu and returned promptly when we were ready to order. The food came out fast and was hot. Fried rice was not greasy. Restaurant was clean and no wait time. Definitely will come back and try the noodles.“