Restaurants in Monterey Park
Best Restaurants
“Best best carnitas in town. These are my absolute favorites. They even came out in a food Netflix series so you know they are good. They can have long lines at times and they run out so you defiantly want to stop by early. Their service is amazing and they even provide a tester taco while you wait sometimes. This is their sample. I love it here and have been coming for years.”
“We tried the diamond set. The meat quality of the 1st round was really good. But the quality of a5 wagyu was not as good after the 1st round. Sweet shrimp was not that fresh, and the steam egg portion was too big. The wagyu sandwich was not good at all and way too dried. Overall, it was a great experience.”
“OVERALL EXPERIENCE: AMAZING! Quality of fish is fresh! They do not take reservations!AMBIANCE: Casual. Noise level is average.DRESS CODE: CasualORDERED: Yellowtail Collar, Sushi: salmon, yellowtail, toro, uni, sweet shrimp, tamago, masago, and so much more. Can't go wrong!FOOD OPTIONS: Not just sushi, but they have cooked food as well! They also have beer and sake!SERVICE: Service was good. On a busy night, food can take a bit longer (only two sushi chefs).PRICE: really depends on what you order. ~ $60-100+ppPARKING: street parking and limited parking at the back of the restaurant. ”
“Easy to use touch screen to order. But tap and pay took multiple times before it would work. Wasn't super sweet even though ordered that way. Wasn't a fan of the cheese foam, too salty.”
“This place is amazing! The owner was extremely friendly and the food was some of the best I’ve had when it comes to breakfast burritos/quesadillas. I’m from riverside but I will definitely be making the drive back!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Upon seeing the monstrous wood fired oven, you know you are in for a serious pizza. We had proscuito and calebrese on one pizza we ordered. Tremendous. Beautiful color, chew and char on a crust that proofs for 36 hours. Thin enough to fold, but sturdy enough to hold up the toppings. So much flavor comes through from the fire and smoke of the oven. You can tell the dude man who was running the front of the house has serious love for the place. Very sincere, very authentic. This is not a whatever pizza joint. Its one of those restaraunts that is more than the sum of its parts. This place has vision and heart and you see it, feel it and taste it.”
“Cook's tortas just added gourmet tacos to it menu , the best tacos I have eaten , after many years of enjoying all different types of tortas at this place , now having gourmet tacos its a very delicious addition.”
“Awesome place. Super big dim sum spot. Get in early. The crowds on the weekend make it a long wait. Definitely good food for a big group. Staff was a little inattentive but maybe it was just a super busy day? Tasty food and plenty of parking in the lot.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Ordered Tonkatsu Curry, crème brûlée latte, 6 premiums, eggs Benedict, and cheesy gyudon.EVERYTHING WAS AMAZINGEveryone left their plates clean. Some of the best Japanese food I have had in a while.10/10 would come again”
“Best best carnitas in town. These are my absolute favorites. They even came out in a food Netflix series so you know they are good. They can have long lines at times and they run out so you defiantly want to stop by early. Their service is amazing and they even provide a tester taco while you wait sometimes. This is their sample. I love it here and have been coming for years.”
“OVERALL EXPERIENCE: AMAZING! Quality of fish is fresh! They do not take reservations!AMBIANCE: Casual. Noise level is average.DRESS CODE: CasualORDERED: Yellowtail Collar, Sushi: salmon, yellowtail, toro, uni, sweet shrimp, tamago, masago, and so much more. Can't go wrong!FOOD OPTIONS: Not just sushi, but they have cooked food as well! They also have beer and sake!SERVICE: Service was good. On a busy night, food can take a bit longer (only two sushi chefs).PRICE: really depends on what you order. ~ $60-100+ppPARKING: street parking and limited parking at the back of the restaurant. ”
“Easy to use touch screen to order. But tap and pay took multiple times before it would work. Wasn't super sweet even though ordered that way. Wasn't a fan of the cheese foam, too salty.”
“Taken a few friends here as they heard of this place being so good. I've been here before on a dumpling crawl. The pies here are filled with meat packed with flavor and juices. You'll have to vent the pie before biting into it or risk squirting your neighbor when the juices escape the pie.”
“Had pork curry, fish cake curry, fried roselle leaves, fish paste and Burmese tea. They even provided complimentary soup and jelly for dessert. Truly authentic Burmese food and delicious.”
“Reviewed this a long time ago because I loved their portion size.Ordered Beef Rolls (8) and Braised beef and tendon soup. The meats omg.... sooo soft. And the beef rolls they put the sauce I like inside it. Just the right amount of cilantro. Perfection.”
“This place is amazing! The owner was extremely friendly and the food was some of the best I’ve had when it comes to breakfast burritos/quesadillas. I’m from riverside but I will definitely be making the drive back!”
“This place is great with lots of food options and it's self serve so you can grab your own meats and veggies as you can choose whatever and how many you want. They offer alot of meats and veggies and well kept in fridges. Been going to this place and enjoy it, will return once again soon.”
“Cook's tortas just added gourmet tacos to it menu , the best tacos I have eaten , after many years of enjoying all different types of tortas at this place , now having gourmet tacos its a very delicious addition.”
“Delicious lava cream and a nice fresh flaky mooncake that reminds me of hopia from the Philippines! The ube mooncake/hopia was also so good and fresh! The ube paste filling is fresh and smooth, which I gotta say actually beats the Filipino ube hopia! Only little comment is that the ube mooncakes are much smaller compared to the lava filled mooncakes. Will definitely be coming back here!!! ?”
“Awesome place. Super big dim sum spot. Get in early. The crowds on the weekend make it a long wait. Definitely good food for a big group. Staff was a little inattentive but maybe it was just a super busy day? Tasty food and plenty of parking in the lot.”
“The power of Yelp! Bobaful is right in the lobby sharing a long counter with Starbucks in the Monterey Park Marriott Courtyard. And that lobby? It's huge and perfect for hanging out with your boba; lots of sofas, comfy chairs, counters and even booths with TVs. I understand they validate parking, but I think it's easier to park across the street (Atlantic Times Square shopping plaza with the AMC Theatre and 24 Hour Fitness -- huge free parking lot below). Under our governor's "Freedom to Walk" act, jaywalking was decriminalized for 2023, so go for it! Bobaful was a busy media darling, long lines at 626 Night Market, but you'll love this brick-and-mortar location. No waiting, super friendly staff, and $3-4 cheaper than other boba places. Sometimes they have a 2-for-1 and the boba really gets flowing. I'm a green tea guy and it's awesome (try the Dragonfruit). The milk teas also get raves and the cup is so nice, you will hate to toss it. Congrats Bobaful. Your shop is a hit!”
“Been coming here for years. My go to spot when u want something to hit the spot. The place is always busy from open to close, so expect to wait. Parking is horrible but the Food is excellent at this location. They have several other locations, but this is hands down the best. Things to order - House Special Rice Noodle with or without soup.Wonton egg noodle soup.Beef chow fun.Chinese Donut Their Satay sauce is the best - a good amount of spice and packed full of flavor.”
“Love them! Ok so i love love this pizza place, been purchasing for more than 4 years but i had noticed on the last couple of months that pizzas are lacking ingredients towards the back of the pizza slices! And my pizzas are often from the "specialty " pizzas and are not cheap so i think we as costumes should be getting what we pay for, dont you think guys!? Still loving the c.s. the delicious taste though don't get me wrong!”
“My go-to place when craving fries, especially tater tots. Love the variety of flavors they offer which is much more than Potato Corner! My usual is the Chicken Tender Combo with tater tots (cajun) and lychee lemonade. Great spot for lunch/dinner!”
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Pizza Time
“I had the sandwich and it was really good the pizzas look absolutely amazing I love this place! I love them even more because they contribute and collaborate with ELAC Foundation"s 1000 meal challenge Program.”
“Stopped by on our way home after a conference. Food was really good, what made it even better was the service. The Sony Sri ka are refreshing and have great taste. I would go back.”
Outdoor Dining
“Been coming to this location since it opened now that it’s the closest to my house. Service and food is always great here. Perfect burgers always have never forgot any part of my order here.”
“Such a great and beautiful atmosphere since the moment you walk in. Greeted always when entering and such a great food. The beef noodle soup, and cucumber salad are top tier. Really liked it since the first time I came in to try it.”
“Stopped by on our way home after a conference. Food was really good, what made it even better was the service. The Sony Sri ka are refreshing and have great taste. I would go back.”
“I am in LOVE with this place, found it by "mistake" looking for roastbeef and pastrami sandwiches, and ended up finding all in 1. We went to eat ( all my family) and we were so satisfied with the price, the food and the customer service! The servers are super nice and attentive. We didn't know what to order, and they were very patient and helpful. Will definitely go back again!Just an extra: if you like onion rings, I must say this one's the BEST!!”
“Very yummy churros / desserts! We've only tried this place once when they newly opened. It was yummy, and worth trying once. My kids loved the churros and finished it so quickly.”
“The fried chicken here is pretty good, but it's not out of this world. I'm not a big fan of fried foods, but kids usually love fried chicken and the kids definitely ate this well. :)”
“Did not know this place existed. I've been to the driving range multiple times and this is the first time I see this place. Service is quick, food is good but the best thing is their beer prices! No better way to enjoy golfing than enjoy a nice cold draft beer with a view.”
“What a wonderful experience to pop in to this unassuming strip mall takeout and have such a delicious lunch! Absolutely loved the yummy glass noodles with pork and beef! Loved every bite!!!”
“AS THE STORY GOES, IF ANYONE REMEMBERS " YAMAS" ON MAIN IN ALHAMBRA. WAS MY FAMLIES FAVORITE JAPANESE RESTAURANT. SADLY IT CLOSED. WE TRIED MANY OTHER RESTAURANTS, BUT TO NO AVAIL. CAME ACROSS SHINANOS IN MONTEREY PARK. DELICIOUS! NOT YOUR HIP MODERN RESTAURANT. VERY COMFY & WELCOMING. IT'S GOING TO BE OUR GO TO JAPANESE RESTAURANT. THANK YOU ALL WHO WORK THERE. SEE YOU SOON.”
“It's been awhile since I've gone to these classic Cantonese restaurants. Usually I would go to these type of places with my family because the dishes are meant for family style. I was able to check out this place with a group of friends. We rented out a separate room for the large party. We got their set menu that included 10items for $658: appetizer combo platter(5item), Peking Duck, baked truffle oil lobster with noodle, mixed seafood crab soup, scallop and shrimp corn, snow pea leaf with golden crab meat sauce, Chiu Chow style steamed whole black cod, filet mignon cubes in black pepper sauce, and Taiwanese style BBQ eel top on sticky rice, sesame rice ball sweet soup. They gave us tanyuan in sweet egg soup as dessert as well as the passion fruit jello. Overall, I think the quality of the food was pretty decent. I really enjoyed the food here. It's definitely on the expensive side. They also provided really good service to us. One of the waiter Vin Chee even performed a small magic show to us at the end. He's an aspiring actor from Singapore. My overall experience was very positive. We stayed from 12:00 to almost 3:00. I would bring my family back here. Also, there's a lot of celebrities that eaten here. I think that's pretty cool.”
“Pretty good and different options for noodles and noodle soup. Plaza it's in is also nice and has parking. However, the combos are sorta expensive and no longer allow you to choose the appetizer. And the biang biang noodles themselves don't come with meat. But still tasty”
“My first time visiting and I was really impressed. Just waiting for my freind to arrive and smelling the wonderful aromas permeating the parking lot was enticing. We had a beef soup with pigs feet and it was delicious. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to expand their culinary tastes.”
“Cream puffs from here were so popular before, and I haven't had them in a long time until my brother brought me here and bought a bunch of cream puffs. It was so yummy. For health's sake, I wouldn't eat this too often, but once in a while is ok!”
“The last time I had Guilin noodles was when I was in Guilin and purposes some roadside. It was served in a plastic bag, but it was one of the more comforting noodles I've had. Years later I noticed a few Guilin noodles place pop up. I decided to give this high Yelp-rated one a try!Food: Guilin noodles in soup with medium spice level - Thicker yet smooth rice noodles in a savory broth. Medium spice is perfect for me. Came with sliced meats and some pickled vegetables. Service: Very friendly wait staff. The waitress made various recommendations. She sold me on the chrysanthemum tea. It was good! Environment: The outdoor seating area is larger than the indoor seating. Came here on a weekday for lunch and it was near empty. Price: It's pretty reasonably priced for a large bowl of noodle soup. Food: 4Service: 5Environment: 4Price: 5”
“Hands down the one of the most authentic Hong Kong style cafe in LA: great cafe food, great pricing, and mediocre service. Their chicken steak baked spaghetti, pork chop pineapple bun sandwiches and red bean iced milk drink is my go-to favorite.Kid-friendliness: Very family friendly, lots of people bring their kids”
“I must say, I dont eat birria tacos that much, but this was fantastic. Came here on a Saturday night and there was a line. If theres a line, you have to assume that its pretty decent. Since we were out in the area, we really wanted Chinese food, but this place just kept on calling our name. We got the tacos with cheese and the consume on the side. The tacos were so juicy and flavorful an the cheese was just oozing out of the tacos. The consume was salty and almost like a beef broth. 3 tacos were definitely a decent amount since we also ordered other food from a different restaurant. Like all food trucks, there is no where to sit unless its the sidewalk. They also have a variety of other options like burritos, tortas, and quesadillas if tacos arent your thing. Staff was friendly and everything was made hot and quick. It was so hot that my food was still steaming. Would definitely come back again!”
“Food was amazing! MAYA our waitress provided excellent service! Haven’t had this kind of service in a long time, she explained everything with detail and was very attentive. I don’t really try new places but I’m sure going back. Food is amazing and service is 10/10.”
“This place is sooo good. You walk in and people greet you immediately. Sushi is fresh and varied. Service is quick. I've come here multiple times and my soul just feels warm and happy when I leave. Highly recommend.”
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“I've been here twice with my most recent business trips. This restaurant is very clean, with a great prices. The quality of food and the price cannot be beat. The chefs treat their food with respect and love. I strongly suggest the cut rolls. They average about $6 and very filling. They do have specials each day of the week, so check them out!”
“Whoa! James Wang got replaced on the placemats here. Eating at any Hong Kong Cafe like this, one would expect to be spending some quality time munching on James Wang's face; well, a new year a new face. It's a big hkg menu here, you won't be bored.”
“My first time here trying their food. Since I don’t eat too spicy, so I ordered the non spicy dishes. The fish head and tofu soup was very delicious and full of flavor, but of course lots of bones. Just need to be careful when serving the fish with young kids and seniors. The Yeung Chow fried rice had lots of shrimps, but no BBQ pork. It’s a little bit oily, but tasted good. Maybe I will ask for less oil if I order any fried rice dishes.”
“The food is good. We ordered pan fried pork bun (also called shengjian mantou), chicken wing, spicy wonton, signature fried fish, and Mongolian beef. Food came with large quantities, we three people couldn’t finish the food and had some take home.I came for pan fried pork bun, it’s really not that authentic, but still good. My favorite was spicy wonton, but still, the filling was not that amazing. The rest of dishes, I’d say, is good, but kinda Americanized.The restaurant was crowded, (maybe always :), 10min wait at least. so recommend come early, or join the waitlist online.”
“Everyone was very welcoming, professional, and Benjamin our server was great and attentive. Price wise little up there but reasonable, mimosas were awesome. Definitely coming back in the Spring/Summer.”
“Plenty kinds of noodles. It's authentic restaurant. You can pick up the slides and take out. The flavor of tomato soup is rich and sweet. The beef inside is soft and tender. And the volume is soooo big and full. The lamp kebab is also good. The dining experience is good and the food delivery speed is fast. The environment here is clean and bright. It is a large noodle shop with many types of soups to choose from, such as braised tomato soup with oil, pork bones and golden soup. waitYou can choose the type of noodles from thin noodles to wide noodles similar to shaved noodles. There are also a variety of side dishes and drinks to choose from.Tomato Beef Noodles have a strong tomato flavor. There is a lot of beef and it is very tender. The overall portion is so large that two people can eat one bowl. The oil is a bit oily but very fragrant.The mutton skewers are very fragrant and the dipping sauce is also very fragrant.The environment is very clean and bright, and the food is served very quickly. Recommended”
“All the foods we ordered were good, especially the soft shell crab, that's why I ordered another one for to-go. The servers were very attentive for all your requests. Too bad I wasn't able to take pictures as we were so hungry and just dig in right away.”
“We went there in the evening for the dinner and it was amazing. Even though this might be the first review for this restaurant, I always eat in here and the taste was amazing. I usually go with the dry pot and it was so delicious and they served the food very fast as long as you ordered it.”
“Great variety of delicious dimsum in a busy restaurant with attentive service.It helps to speak Cantonese, but you can survive as an English only speaker.Note: it is located above the 24 Hour Fitness.Parking is free under the large shopping center. Mark your parking location as all of the lot looks similar.”
“Came here on a late late night and the owner was sooo nice. I think most people come here for the hot pot, but we only came for the skewers for a midnight snack. The skewers in general - 8/10 I really enjoyed the seasoning and texture of the skewers and there was nothing wrong with the cooking of it either. I'm just not sure if it's worth the price you are paying for. Cucumber salad - 6/10 it was really just average. The subtle technique of crushing your cucumbers to release more flavor and the seasoning of the salad itself made it taste better than normal, hence 6 instead of 5. Eggplant - 6/10 kinda just a roasted eggplant with seasoning and garlic. I enjoyed eating it. The staff and owner is really nice and the food is decent. Therefore, 3 stars + 1 sounds fair to me.”
“This place is still KING of the sliced means (I tried Miao Yun, VERY GOOD, one-stop-shop for all your hot pot meats) but this place still has a better quality beef slices. I will give credit where credit is due. This place has been cash only for years and years, Miao Yun opened up in this plaza as their competition and took credit cards, Deerfield Garden took notice and also started to accept credit cards. Their meat is priced reasonably similarly (just a little bit more) but I found that little extra in the price you are getting your value for sure. The meat definitely tastes fresher and the cuts aren't as fatty. They're a lot more consistent here in the beef slices. Miao Yun sometimes is very fatty to sometimes less fatty, every day is a little different. Neither Deerfield Garden or Miao Yun are bad choices. If you're looking to save a little money and not have to go to 99 Ranch to pick up the rest of your hot pot fixings, Miao Yun, they're perfect. They also have a wider selection of weight to choose from, so you're not stuck with just 1lb or 3lb of meat. You can easily get 2lbs if you want. They're very flexible with that, Deerfield Garden on the other hand isn't flexible with its weight. If you're looking for a high-quality hot pot experience with high-quality cut beef or meats or making a meat dish that requires sliced meats, go to Deerfield Garden- their meats always make my hot pot taste like it's from an expensive hot pot restaurant. Maio Yun meats taste more in line with 99 Ranch, with a more made-at-home flavor and quality to it.”
“Incredible authentic Chinese food - been here several times and they're very consistent. The combination LO main was astounding - good beef stew flavor, tender meat. The porridge is always on point - homey, comforting and good flavor. Highly recommend if in the area. Reminder: cash only (or zelle)”
“We didn't catch on immediately after seating that the menu is on QR code. Although it was after 1:30PM, there were enough new arrivals that kept the sole waitress busy. The venue has a robotic server to help. The food arrived promptly after ordering. In comparison with other Chinese vegetarian restaurants, this one is much more generous with oil and seasoning for my taste. It is my personal preference to have less oil and seasoning, but if that fits your own taste, this is a good alternative. Portions and prices are in line with most Chinese restaurants.”
“There are two entrances of the restaurant, front and back. Tons of parking spots. Food was great, portions were decent size. Delicious Northeastern barbecue. I love eating their boiled peanuts!”
“Best buns and dumplings in Southern California. They make wonders with flour and pork. They also don’t speak English, so I normally just point at the menu. Nothing is bad on the menu except the seafood. If you get something fried, try to dine in to get the texture right. If you get fennel buns, make sure you like the taste of fennel because there’s nothing subtle about that one. Pork and cabbage is the safest bet.”
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Twisteas
“I was pleasantly surprised by the tea menu at Twisteas. It's a small boba shop with an extensive menu that includes boba, sugar cane juice, and milk tea. I ordered the sugar cane drink hoping that it the same as a sugar cane juice I would get at Vietnamese vendors. However, I was pretty disappointed with the flavors. It's bland and not as sweet. I'm not sure if the drink was diluted down. The milk tea was flavorful, not too overwhelmingly sweet.”
“I've been here twice with my most recent business trips. This restaurant is very clean, with a great prices. The quality of food and the price cannot be beat. The chefs treat their food with respect and love. I strongly suggest the cut rolls. They average about $6 and very filling. They do have specials each day of the week, so check them out!”
24 Hour Restaurants
“We've worked with Tiffany several times and we can't recommend her enough. She works hard to understand your goals and makes thoughtful recommendations to ensure you've thought of everything. She has so many options to meet all kinds of requests and restrictions. And her decor is fabulous! You're getting so much more than catering when you book with Tiffany.”
“The food was great, I was amazed how quick we were served considering how crowded it was that day. All the employees were polite and very attentive to the customers. The environment was clean including the restrooms. This was my first time at this place, but not my last. I Will be back with my family soon.”
“Wheelchair accessibility: My husband is in a schooter. No one help him to open doors. He is a disabled vet. They should have a button to open the door. The door are very heavy. I will complain to the person in charge of handicapped rules and regulations.”
“Although I live in what's arguably the #1 foodie city for Asian delights in all of USA... I will go to the beat deal fast food restaurant sometimes to fill the need, and this Carl's Jr is the go-to place... and having those Carl's Jr coupons always available thru the mail helps make it such an obvious choice.”
“AS THE STORY GOES, IF ANYONE REMEMBERS " YAMAS" ON MAIN IN ALHAMBRA. WAS MY FAMLIES FAVORITE JAPANESE RESTAURANT. SADLY IT CLOSED. WE TRIED MANY OTHER RESTAURANTS, BUT TO NO AVAIL. CAME ACROSS SHINANOS IN MONTEREY PARK. DELICIOUS! NOT YOUR HIP MODERN RESTAURANT. VERY COMFY & WELCOMING. IT'S GOING TO BE OUR GO TO JAPANESE RESTAURANT. THANK YOU ALL WHO WORK THERE. SEE YOU SOON.”
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Venice Room
“It's not a glamourous place, however everyone always seems happy; All servers/bartendars have always been polite, helpful. The variety of music playing in the background is great! Beer served in a nice chilled glass is the best! Street tacos are my favorite, along with the lemon herb chicken wings :)”
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Lee's Tofu
“Have enjoyed coming to this place for years. Hot tofu soup, and bulgogi on a cold day hits the spot anytime. The pricing may seem a little high, but for the amount of food and quality taste it’s well worth it. Highly recommend giving them a try when in the Monterey Park area.”
Takeout Restaurants
“Upon seeing the monstrous wood fired oven, you know you are in for a serious pizza. We had proscuito and calebrese on one pizza we ordered. Tremendous. Beautiful color, chew and char on a crust that proofs for 36 hours. Thin enough to fold, but sturdy enough to hold up the toppings. So much flavor comes through from the fire and smoke of the oven. You can tell the dude man who was running the front of the house has serious love for the place. Very sincere, very authentic. This is not a whatever pizza joint. Its one of those restaraunts that is more than the sum of its parts. This place has vision and heart and you see it, feel it and taste it.”
“I've visited this place several times because my husband and I craved Taiwanese food. We don't have a place that serves proper Taiwanese breakfast in DC, so when we visit LA, we try to fit this in when we can. Of course, it's not as good as Taiwan, but it's enough for us to satisfy our Taiwanese breakfast cravings!”
“My go-to place when craving fries, especially tater tots. Love the variety of flavors they offer which is much more than Potato Corner! My usual is the Chicken Tender Combo with tater tots (cajun) and lychee lemonade. Great spot for lunch/dinner!”
“I had the sandwich and it was really good the pizzas look absolutely amazing I love this place! I love them even more because they contribute and collaborate with ELAC Foundation"s 1000 meal challenge Program.”
“I must say, I dont eat birria tacos that much, but this was fantastic. Came here on a Saturday night and there was a line. If theres a line, you have to assume that its pretty decent. Since we were out in the area, we really wanted Chinese food, but this place just kept on calling our name. We got the tacos with cheese and the consume on the side. The tacos were so juicy and flavorful an the cheese was just oozing out of the tacos. The consume was salty and almost like a beef broth. 3 tacos were definitely a decent amount since we also ordered other food from a different restaurant. Like all food trucks, there is no where to sit unless its the sidewalk. They also have a variety of other options like burritos, tortas, and quesadillas if tacos arent your thing. Staff was friendly and everything was made hot and quick. It was so hot that my food was still steaming. Would definitely come back again!”
“This is probably one of the best Korean fried chicken spots I’ve ever been to and the garlic sauce is the best!I ordered two large drumsticks with the sweet & sour/garlic sauce on the side. The chicken pieces were very tender and juicy with a profound crispness. Overall a really delicious fried chicken meal and the garlic sauce took it to the top.The sweet potato fries were descent but wish there was some type of creamy sweet sauce to dip with it. The corn cheese was also delicious, very cheesy and sweet which complimented the fried chicken flavor.The fried squid was also good and a little too chewy for me but the flavor was there. The coleslaw was pretty good and subtle. It matched well with the fried chiefs and overall it was a great lunch.Customer service was great and super friendly. I’d definitely come back here again and probably try their wings instead.”
“I placed an order for pickup and it was ready pretty fast! The guy on the phone was so nice. The california roll is one of the bests i've had, and you can tell they make it fresh!! The price is unbeatable, yall should definitely check this place out if you have been curious!”
“Food was amazing! MAYA our waitress provided excellent service! Haven’t had this kind of service in a long time, she explained everything with detail and was very attentive. I don’t really try new places but I’m sure going back. Food is amazing and service is 10/10.”
“The rice rolls at this restaurant are delicious, better than those I've had in China. The pineapple buns are good. Nothing else, but it should feel good. The store is relatively small and you need to queue up. Overall not bad.”
“This place is sooo good. You walk in and people greet you immediately. Sushi is fresh and varied. Service is quick. I've come here multiple times and my soul just feels warm and happy when I leave. Highly recommend.”
“I was pleasantly surprised by the tea menu at Twisteas. It's a small boba shop with an extensive menu that includes boba, sugar cane juice, and milk tea. I ordered the sugar cane drink hoping that it the same as a sugar cane juice I would get at Vietnamese vendors. However, I was pretty disappointed with the flavors. It's bland and not as sweet. I'm not sure if the drink was diluted down. The milk tea was flavorful, not too overwhelmingly sweet.”
“It is a small and chill place for good drinks and study. I came to have study time with my friends and it helps with the semi-quiet environment with chill music at the background. The drinks looks lovly and taste like what you would get (great). I got the honeydew milk tea, and it tastes great for sweet tooth customers.”
“Very authentic chinese flavor. I ordered takeout from there on a rainy day. The lamp soup tastes pretty food! But the restaurant is very small so I probably wont dine in there.”
“Have enjoyed coming to this place for years. Hot tofu soup, and bulgogi on a cold day hits the spot anytime. The pricing may seem a little high, but for the amount of food and quality taste it’s well worth it. Highly recommend giving them a try when in the Monterey Park area.”
“The tonkotsu ramen was delicious. The broth was flavorful, the chasui was meaty but tender, and the egg yolk was perfectly jamy.It was hard to have a conversation due to bad acoustics and the music played very loud.”
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T- KEBOB
“I love the vibes of this place! There’s a paper menu for you to check off what you like and your food will come with side dishes such as steamed egg and kimchi. The skewers come raw and it will slowly cook over the grill. You will also have a tray and you have the option to dip your meats in hot sauce, regular cumin or spiced cumin. Parking can be found in the back and you can also enter the restaurant through the back.”
“It's been awhile since I've gone to these classic Cantonese restaurants. Usually I would go to these type of places with my family because the dishes are meant for family style. I was able to check out this place with a group of friends. We rented out a separate room for the large party. We got their set menu that included 10items for $658: appetizer combo platter(5item), Peking Duck, baked truffle oil lobster with noodle, mixed seafood crab soup, scallop and shrimp corn, snow pea leaf with golden crab meat sauce, Chiu Chow style steamed whole black cod, filet mignon cubes in black pepper sauce, and Taiwanese style BBQ eel top on sticky rice, sesame rice ball sweet soup. They gave us tanyuan in sweet egg soup as dessert as well as the passion fruit jello. Overall, I think the quality of the food was pretty decent. I really enjoyed the food here. It's definitely on the expensive side. They also provided really good service to us. One of the waiter Vin Chee even performed a small magic show to us at the end. He's an aspiring actor from Singapore. My overall experience was very positive. We stayed from 12:00 to almost 3:00. I would bring my family back here. Also, there's a lot of celebrities that eaten here. I think that's pretty cool.”
“The tonkotsu ramen was delicious. The broth was flavorful, the chasui was meaty but tender, and the egg yolk was perfectly jamy.It was hard to have a conversation due to bad acoustics and the music played very loud.”
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“Food is always amazing however they did remove the serve yourself teriyaki katsu sauce. Service could have been a little better. Always homeless people right in front of this place asking. technically it's not their fault but there's constantly always different vagrants right in front.Parking: Always lots of parkingWheelchair accessibility: Plenty of accessibility”
“We came in with our school team and ordered over 25 mealsThere way of getting everyone the right order was far and above any big chain restaurants I have ever seen.The manager was awesome, the staff was awesome, and of course the food was awesome”
“One thing you should know about me: I'm a certified caniac. Caniac member and lover. Been going to canes since I was a pre teen. Canes never disappoints and this trip was no different. Ooooo. I could eat it right now. I love canes. No understatement. Name a better fast food chicken tender. Canes is usually packed with a line, but the Monterey park location is fast and easy. always fresh and delicious too. Canes has my heart forever. Comfort food at its finest. And don't get me started on how good the sauce is. Yum.”
“Absolutely love the fast and unique service they have to offer! Very nice people! Huge thank you to the cook for the amazing grilled fresh chicken! Kenneth! And the manager Yaysi!”
“I’ve always been a fan of Yoshinoya and love their food. It’s always consistently delicious and hits the spot.I tried their boba for the first time time and it was really good. A solid offering from yoshinoya. I also had the large beef bowl with vegetables, clam chowder and egg rolls. A solid lunch experience.I’d definitely come back again to try their other menu items.”
“This location is fairly new. The furniture already has damage to the seating. The food was correct and hot. Very delicious and the service was quick and rapid upon ordering. This location has exceeded my expectations from a prior disapproval. I like the seating just really cold with the AC blasting especially when it was pouring out. I will return with good expectations for a good meal once I return again.”
“It was fast clean real respectful the food was goodVegetarian options: They do have vegetarian optionsDietary restrictions: Have a good selectionParking: Plenty of room to parkKid-friendliness: Safe for kids and familyWheelchair accessibility: Easy to get in and out”
“Pretty good and different options for noodles and noodle soup. Plaza it's in is also nice and has parking. However, the combos are sorta expensive and no longer allow you to choose the appetizer. And the biang biang noodles themselves don't come with meat. But still tasty”
“The customer service and attentiveness was on point!! The pizza ? was the best pizza I have ever tasted and the salad ? was perfectly balanced. I don’t usually write reviews but this was worth the write!! Great job!!!”
“The foods were awesome, and my favorite was actually the chicken skin and pork intestine. The pork intestine wasn’t smelly like you get from other restaurants. The flavor of the chicken skin was sweet and crunchy. The food got here very fast and we finished all the food within an hour. It is a great place to gather up with friends!”
Cheap Eats
“Wow. Do not pass this gem by. Tucked away in a plaza in San Gabriel valley is a Chinese bakery with some deliciously crafted and reasonably priced treats.Do not sleep on the po tarts. If you only get one thing, get these. Deliciously fluffy and smooth egg custard is nestled in some of the flakiest softest pastry dough I’ve had. Ours were fresh out of the oven, which made them taste incredible. Be warned though - they can run out. If you really want to lock some down, you can special order ahead of time.I would also highly recommend the taro delight, which is a ball of taro paste housed in a swirl of purple dough. Then pastry was light - and the filling was light, smooth and not too sweet. We also enjoyed the napoleon, flaky pastry lightly layered with walnuts and some sort of cream layered in. The pork floss bun was interesting, a fluffy roll with a sweet pork coating. Next time I would be interested to try more of their savory offerings as well. They also make beautiful cakes and fruit tarts to order as well.The interior is small and simple, with only one table as an option for seating so the shop is more of just a place to grab your goods as opposed to sitting for a while. I would highly recommend to stop in to experience the goodness!!Parking: The parking lot is very busy on the weekend”
“My husband loves the ZhaJiangMian (black sauce minced meat noodles) and we've come here a couple of times. The owners/staff are really friendly but they only speak Mandarin and assume I do too even though I keep replying with silent nods and English. We also get stared at, I guess because my husband is White. Awkwardness aside, it's a cosy mom-and-pop style restaurant with good food.... if you know already exactly what you want to order.”
“A bit of an update: the bakery actually closes at 3 and they take breaks on Wednesdays. This place is good for the price on the buns and cakes they sell, particularly if you're purchasing several buns for a funeral. They have a working relationship with a couple of Chinese temples in the area and they already know what you'll be looking for. Staff speaks limited English, but they know EXACTLY what you need and are courteous to customers in times of grief.”
“This place is really good. Service was great. I got the chicken bowl this time. Rice has good flavor, the chicken was cooked perfectly soft, tender and full of flavor veggies are fresh and not over cooked. Their pomegranate sauce and garlic sauce go perfectly well with the bowl.”
“I absolutely love this place!! However a business is only as good as its employees. I have always had a wonderful experience except for today. She needs learn how to treat customers and be more courteous. If it wasn't for all the other employees I would never go back to this place because of her.Vegetarian options: Truly a vegans dream menu from heaven.”
“Bread was slightly off, but otherwise great place. Oh, and they even gave me a 12 cent discount since I didn't have any coins on me! Lady was also really nice.”
“Total hidden gem that I discovered (omg) 20 years ago. I have to say it's the closest you can get to authentic taiwanese food in Los Angeles. You will be sitting among loyal customers that visit at least a few times a week. The lady here is like an old friend and there is just her and the chef. There is usually never a wait and they open late. Check the hours before you go. One of our favorites in LA. Dishes we recommend include Taiwanese fried chicken, stinky tofu, and shrimp fried rice. All the stir fries are good. CASH Only.”
“We had take-out orders but Hawaiian/Polynesian theme Indoor dining is also available.Prices are reasonable and the food was good, fresh, and prepared to order.We waited less than 10 minutes to get our food. It’s good to see the menu posted on the front was outside of the restaurant.”
“Rarely is there a place in LA specializing in Shanghainese baked goods. I used to come here over ten years ago and loved the "Xiekehuang" or "hakowang" in Shanghai dialect. Reminded me of all the great stuff my Shanghainese dad used buy me in places like Shanghai and Taipei in the 80s and 90s. Life got in the way and just haven't been able to make it back to Dean Sin World since last week and I was so excited to take my 90-year old mom there for lunch. Unfortunately it's now only a take-out.It was always a tiny place with a few tables but COVID must have forced them to change. They must have discovered that take-out is a more lucrative business so is now sticking with it. But does the lady need to be so rude and arrogant? We still bought stuff to go but it was like she didn't want us to interrupt whatever soap opera she was watching.I noticed that, like many SGV Chinese restaurants and dim sum places, things are getting bigger not for the better. What used to be delicate pastries are now bigger and crude. Is it an American Chinese phenomenon? Bet you won't see it in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore or.... China.Five stars so it sticks around, improve and serve our culture right.”
“Certified by Tianjin people, the authentic Tianjin mung bean noodle pancakes and fruits have the same taste as those sold at the stalls in front of your home. The tofu curd and candies are also good. Everything is cheap and comes in a big bowl. The store is not big but there are many people. Come early.”
“Very nice location, very clean inside with helpful staff. There is a large variety of drink and topping options. The Lychee Lemonade was absolutely delicious and was made with high quality ingredients. The service was relatively fast given they were busy. There isn't a particularly large amount of seating for patrons but generally the drinks are taken to go anyway.Vegetarian options: A large majority of the menu is vegetarian and non-dairy options are available.Dietary restrictions: The menu is very large and accommodating for individuals with dietary restrictions, vegan, gluten free, etc.”
“Perfect spot for anything soy-based! Ordered the fried tofu with lemongrass chilli, hot tofu pudding with ginger syrup, and the fresh soft tofu.Tofu pudding: SO soft, you can taste that fresh soy milk taste. Straight up nostalgic.Fried tofu lemongrass chili: Get this! Fried fresh to order. Crunchy on the outside, silky and flavorful on the inside.”
“A few weeks ago, I waited 1.5 hours for my drink...I was a bit annoyed, however, what can I complain about if this place is just that good and popular! The gentleman (I think he's the manager) came out and gave all the customers lottery scratchers as his sincere apology! What a nice kind sir. This place is my favorite hehe. However, it has come to my attention that I may not be able to come here as often now because I am at risk for future diabetes... So I must limit to coming here only once a month. COME AND GET THE TEA”
“Worth the try: any of the dumplings! Tip: the owners / staff don't really speak English but don't let that stop you from trying this place out Bonus tip: Yes they take card now! Boiled Pork Leek Shrimp Dumplings: huge dumplings, comes with 12 and enough to feed 2 people. Super juicy and flavorful! Served with a potent (yet delicious) garlic sauce that leaves you tasting garlic for the rest of the day (but not in a bad way). Pig Lips & Cucumber: cold appetizer, comes with tonssss of meat. Love how refreshing yet flavorful the cucumber is with all the garlic sauce. PARKING: street and lot parking available nearby ATMOSPHERE: small shop, primarily good for to-go orders I was craving some dumplings and was so happy to try this hole-in-the-wall place out. Their dumplings are HUGE. HUUUGE. I really enjoyed the boiled/steamed dumplings even though I usually get fried at other places. Stop by this place and support your local mom and pop shops!”
“I can’t praise this place enough! The food was beyond incredible with a generous assortment of meats that left me absolutely satisfied. The pricing was unbelievably fair, and the service was impeccable. I’m already looking forward to my next visit - consider me a loyal customer!”
“Love me some shakeys, went to buffet with my mom and my twins toddlers, they love there yummy spaghetti, pizza, mojos potatoes, chicken and jello with cream. Food was good with decent price, but soda was pricey just for 1, overall customer service was great, they checked up on us and help me bring baby's high chairs to our table. ? ❤️ ”
“Sorry no pictures. I have not been inside an Marie Callenders in years. And I was not in a mood to eat. So I had coffee and small portions of some breakfast food. They still have a Sunday brunch/ buffet. After a while they had an omelette bar that fixed it just the way I requested. They also were carving a whole turkey, Large tri tip. I did not try but it looked and smelled great. Now there was a sign that said " Banana Foster" a peculiar name I asked what it was and the server rattled off a whole list of ingredients , so much I said yes. Well if you want to know what it is don't Google it, it is something you just have to try. Have a happy holiday all.”
“Hands down the one of the most authentic Hong Kong style cafe in LA: great cafe food, great pricing, and mediocre service. Their chicken steak baked spaghetti, pork chop pineapple bun sandwiches and red bean iced milk drink is my go-to favorite.Kid-friendliness: Very family friendly, lots of people bring their kids”
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“Favorite donut shop. They’re always so lovely, and the donuts are melt in your mouth delicious! If you’re in the area, and haven’t tried prontos, give them a shot! You won’t regret it.”
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“Everyone was very welcoming, professional, and Benjamin our server was great and attentive. Price wise little up there but reasonable, mimosas were awesome. Definitely coming back in the Spring/Summer.”
“Whoa! James Wang got replaced on the placemats here. Eating at any Hong Kong Cafe like this, one would expect to be spending some quality time munching on James Wang's face; well, a new year a new face. It's a big hkg menu here, you won't be bored.”
“I placed an order for pickup and it was ready pretty fast! The guy on the phone was so nice. The california roll is one of the bests i've had, and you can tell they make it fresh!! The price is unbeatable, yall should definitely check this place out if you have been curious!”
“Everyone was very welcoming, professional, and Benjamin our server was great and attentive. Price wise little up there but reasonable, mimosas were awesome. Definitely coming back in the Spring/Summer.”
“Been coming here for years. My go to spot when u want something to hit the spot. The place is always busy from open to close, so expect to wait. Parking is horrible but the Food is excellent at this location. They have several other locations, but this is hands down the best. Things to order - House Special Rice Noodle with or without soup.Wonton egg noodle soup.Beef chow fun.Chinese Donut Their Satay sauce is the best - a good amount of spice and packed full of flavor.”
“Great place to get a buffet. Love the wide selections of food and seafood.Taste quality: it's a 4.5 stars, fresh and well season.Staff: pretty friendly staff. They are pretty good at collecting empty plates at the table.This time was my first time here for reunion party. Well manage and amazing food.”
“Great Jamba Juice! I got a large peach perfection with soy protein, energy, & daily vitamin + zinc - huge plaza so plenty of parking - has a bathroom, but I'm unsure if it locks bc there was no lock on the door? Luckily nothing happened haha - My smoothie was great!”
“If you plan an evening or weekend trip, please make sure that Jesus, Alyssa, or Anthony are working. These barristas take very good of their customers, and know your order if you're a frequent customer. They make drive-thru orders a pleasant and charismatic experience. Our orders always come out right when they are working during our visit. Plus they are good with customers who bring their pets during drive-thru visits. Our dogs only trust them, and don't get aggressive when Jesus, Alyssa, and Anthony are at the drive-thru window. Please make sure to tip them during visit (or after if you pay with Starbucks app).”
“I finally made it! I'm glad they put one on the east side. Y'all need to come try this! We were seated immediately and served within 10 minutes.Ramen bowl and an appetizer $20 for lunch. The fried chicken appetizer was so juicy and perfectly crispy, not smothered in bread. The Tonatsu Ramen was so flavorful. I chose tofu. They added nice sized tofu pieces. The gyoza was tantalizing! It's difficult to stop eating, even when you're full.”
“The best Taro I've ever tried!!! I love taro and this one is by far the best taro smoothie I've ever tried. The boba is also very fresh and squishy, it wasn't hard at all. Definitely coming here again! And they had a special, buy one medium drink get the other 50% off”
“My husband loves the ZhaJiangMian (black sauce minced meat noodles) and we've come here a couple of times. The owners/staff are really friendly but they only speak Mandarin and assume I do too even though I keep replying with silent nods and English. We also get stared at, I guess because my husband is White. Awkwardness aside, it's a cosy mom-and-pop style restaurant with good food.... if you know already exactly what you want to order.”
“We went there in the evening for the dinner and it was amazing. Even though this might be the first review for this restaurant, I always eat in here and the taste was amazing. I usually go with the dry pot and it was so delicious and they served the food very fast as long as you ordered it.”
“Dear Websquare Infotech, I am a bit confused as to what you are trying to relay to the general public. My first question to ask is Websquare Infotech now the new tenants at the former Carrow's arestaurant? If not why do you have your website associated with this address?Secondly, going over your dialogue here and also visiting your website you do need to proof read your web pages. I found several Grammer errors throughout the website.Thirdly, your website is not very mobile phone friendly. I found myself having to zoom in quite a bit in order to read what was posted on your website.Also I would recommend expanding on exactly what it is you do and how you do it. The descriptions are a bit vague and learn more you need to click on a link, but prior to clicking on the link a brief direct description should be said and if it's done right the visitor will truly be interested to learn more rather than to try to find out more.Your client portfolio should state exactly what the each of their challenges were and how your company resolved it for them rather than a story of of who they are, that's what their website is for”
“Incredible authentic Chinese food - been here several times and they're very consistent. The combination LO main was astounding - good beef stew flavor, tender meat. The porridge is always on point - homey, comforting and good flavor. Highly recommend if in the area. Reminder: cash only (or zelle)”
“Been coming to this location since it opened now that it’s the closest to my house. Service and food is always great here. Perfect burgers always have never forgot any part of my order here.”
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“Nice & quiet restaurant. The soup bowl is made of stone to keep the soup very hot. Overall tasty rice noodle, toppings and the soup. We'll come back again to try other noodles.”
“The food is so authentic!! The wonton noodle soup immediately brought me back to Canton. I love the texture and the broth! Their butter PB French toast tastes crispy outside and creamy inside.Oyster sauce with lettuce is fresh.Everything is nostalgic comfort food:-) love it will come back with my mom and introduce her the restaurant!”
“Ordered Tonkatsu Curry, crème brûlée latte, 6 premiums, eggs Benedict, and cheesy gyudon.EVERYTHING WAS AMAZINGEveryone left their plates clean. Some of the best Japanese food I have had in a while.10/10 would come again”