Dude I am stuffed. Service needs work. Inside needs more decor. Other than that the food was…read moreamazing and it gets you in a social mood. Come here with friends or family. For this AREA this is a 5. For California GENERALLY, this is a 4, due to lack of menu options. I'm giving a 5 because comparatively, very few Chinese places offer soup let alone this authentic. Also due to the grape tea I got and the 10pc dumplings. Overall, this riverside-corona area is sparse and is moreso filled with Korean food than Chinese or Japanese. If you're in the area and need a good place to eat & chill, come here. My wait for inside was 1hr, went outside and got seated in 5 minutes. Make sure to spray for mosquitos and prepare for summer humidity. DO NOT COME IF you expect this to be Panda Express and you just want a personal platter with a whole Chinese cuisine. DO COME if you want authentic Chinese soup & dumplings with a side of rice or shrimp and quality time with others.

I'm going to be so forreal, this place is over hyped. I was influenced and was disappointed. When I…read morewent in let's start off with the service - nobody greeted me, hello you're about to take my money the least you can do is say hello, tell me to sign my name and you'll be right with me... No, instead I asked ppl who were waiting in line "am I supposed to write my own name? After waiting and nobody acknowledging me for a good while. Their response was "we did" There was an empty seat that I could've just sat at because I went by myself and started eating sooner but because their lack of acknowledgment I waited 15 mins ... I really wanted to hope for the best that's why I waited. Then after being told to sit where I knew I'd sit, then my server was kind, but took a while to check up to see if I needed anything (I'm a sauce girl so I ask for eel and chili sauce at any restaurant that has it) instead I asked another server because mine was no where to be seen. Now, the food..... the tempura was delicious but for the price wtf is 3 pieces...????? Like EXCUSE ME???? 12 bucks and 3 pieces? Come the f on - You have a huge restaurant I'm sure you can afford one or two more pieces - okay those were good - probably my favorite thing I got. I got a fruity iced tea that was good x Now the dumplingsssss BRUH I got the beef and onion because I asked what were the best dumplings. They tasted like Trader Joe's dumplings man, I've made better dumplings at my home reheating them. I give the dumplings 4/10 with eel and chili oil and paste I give them a 6... but really good dumplings shouldn't need all of that. Needless to say, I happily won't be making the out of the way trip for this place ever again. With how busy and popular this place is online I guess I had expected better. Anyways if you want dumplings better than this get some at Trader Joe's cook them lightly on water with eel sauce to make a nice broth or used chicken / beef broth to heat them up. Youll save yourself the $50 of going out and waiting on yourself and disappointing dumplings.

When a restaurant has an artistic design, it just makes the whole dining experience even more…read moreexciting, huh? I absolutely love the creative vibe at Pho Star Bowl! Located in Riverside, right here in our fabulous Inland Empire, it's a spot that's just as fun to look at as it is to eat at. I love trying a little bit of everything, so their rice plate with grilled pork, shrimp, and an egg roll is always a must-order for me. The prices are super reasonable--most dishes are around $10-18, making it a great spot for a delicious meal without breaking the bank! IG: socalhkfoodies

Cool decor and the food is good and fast, but there are so many pho places in Riverside, I gotta…read moresay - meh. Though the servers are friendly, they just seat, you, take your order and deliver your food. That's it. they don't come back to check on you or clear away dirty plates. I saw this with the tables around us. So we only tipped 10% as they didn't care to "serve" us. Our pho came quickly but we had to wait awhile for the basil/sprouts/jalapenos and lime, which were a skimpy. We waited so long we got up to ask if we were going to get any and they said yes, it's on it's way. All pho restaurants bring that plate out immediately after ordering. A heaping plate. Would have been nice if they told us this platter was on it's way. We were partially through our bowl when it arrived. I ordered my usual, Pho Tai. Most pho places serve the thinly sliced beef rare, over the hot broth and noodles. I would swish it in the broth and it's cooked. This place broth the beef fully cooked, not thinly (not shaved) sliced and the meat was of poor quality. Very tough. The broth was good but not much flavor. No check was presented, so we assumed we have to go up front to pay. That's when the server got up from a booth where she was relaxing to check us out. Again, hence the 10% tip.

After the soccer tournament in Norco, we dined at Noodle St in Eastvale. The space is smaller…read morecompared to the Irvine location, but the setup is good. I noticed six chefs working in the kitchen and six servers in the front, so the table service was fast. The food tasted the same as Irvine, and we still enjoyed it.

I've been to the Pasadena location once before and was pleasantly surprised they opened one of…read morethese up in Eastvale/Riverside County. I've had a couple of things here and generally think that all the menu options taste good. The prices are also quite good, and the value is quite exceptional. The bags that they give take out and delivery orders in are very high quality too! It's basically a small, branded thermal tote bag. Service was okay, but nothing too special in my opinion. The restaurant wasn't very busy when I ate here, and no reservation was needed. The restaurant looked clean, new, and has a sleek, modern look. They have an open kitchen design, and you can see them making noodles from scratch in the back! If you're looking for a noodle-focused restaurant for a good value, Noodle St is a great chain. They've been expanding, and it makes a lot of sense why.

This was my second visit to Kotsu and it didn't disappoint! I feel like some ramen places only…read morereally have good pork options, but for people who don't eat pork (like me), this place has a lot of good options. I've gotten the Tori OG with chicken chashu twice and it was really good both times! My boyfriend had the Tori Kick the first time and then the Tori Matcha Madness this time and those were both good as well. The chicken chashu has always been VERY flavorful and not dry. The broth is so flavorful as well and has depth. I feel a lot of broths I've had lacked richness. I also feel like the toppings on the ramen are perfect; a ramen egg, kikurage mushroom, green onion, and the meat! The service has always been very friendly and I've never had a bad experience with any of the employees. The place itself is kept clean and I notice the workers cleaning off tables and other things as soon as they can. The restrooms are also very clean (big plus for me). I feel like this is easily becoming one of my go to places for ramen!

My wife and I had a great experience at Kotsu Ramen. I ordered the Fire Ramen, and she got the…read moreregular ramen. Both bowls were packed with flavor, and the broth was rich and delicious. The Fire Ramen had a nice kick without overpowering the other flavors. The only downsides were that our food took a little longer than expected to come out, and the dining room could have been cooler since it felt a bit warm inside. That said, the quality of the food made it worth the wait. We'd definitely come back for the ramen!

It's always a good experience when we eat here. Food is…read morefresh and so delicious. Staff is always friendly. They cook a few things fresh so be ready to wait for a lil longer

It's been a while since we've been back but the previous owner elderly man had retired and his son…read morehad taken over but not sure if new management now. Saturday evening and wasn't too busy. Taste: 3-4 stars. Beef Bulgogi/soup Combo $33. Soup: 4 stars. Get spice level to your liking and different flavored soups are available. I got the beef soup medium spicy and it came with tofu/mushrooms and meat. Flavorful and not just watered down. Beef bulgogi: 3 stars. Dumplings $15 for 10. Fried and everyone liked them. Sides/banchan: 3 stars. Bean sprouts, kimchi, and broccoli were pretty good, but the fried fish cake and shredded radish (usually my faves elsewhere) tasted pretty fishy.

Cup Noodles is one of the most consistent restaurants I've ever been to. I've ordered online and…read moredined in person, and every time I get the same quality food. It's hot, tasty, and the same portion all the time. The store itself is in the same plaza as 99 ranch. It's a cute little cafe looking shop. Sometimes there's a wait to get in, but the turnover is mostly quick. You can order through Uber Eats or online through their website. My favorite is how numbing and actually spicy the dishes are. I love being in pain, and when you ask for spicy, you will get spicy. My go to is the chongqing zajiang or the yibin burning noodles. I've also tried chengdu zajiang and the sour pickled mustard with shredded pork, the stir fried potatoes, and the chicken with chili sauce. All dishes were excellent. They were very filling and delicious. The prices are extremely reasonable because they give you a good amount of food and the quality is great. I highly recommend this restaurant.

RE Coffee has quite literally been on my to-go list for YEARS. and i just FINALLY tried it for the…read morelove of god. pictures of their matcha einspeiner have quite literally lingered in my memory, imagining what it would taste like from such a painful distance... WELL MAY WAS THE MONTH!! and i just found my new favorite matcha in LA. LOOK AT IT??? ITS BEAUTIFUL??? ITS GREENER THAN SHREK???? I got it with pistachio milk (the fact that that's an option makes me feel like a pretentious hipster) and GOD i nearly teared up. you get nearly double the amount of ROK, but just as potent. it was to absolutely die for. it was not too crazy sweet, yet not bitter whatsoever. and that CREAM... don't even get me STARTED. thank god i go to ucla bro my veins have become matcha im not even joking...

So it was my daughter's Birthday and we decided to try Yoshioishi Sushi and Ramen in Corona Ca…read more I must say it was really good! Unfortunately I can't remember the names of the dishes that they both got but they were spicy dishes They both (my husband and daughter) loved them tho. I had the grilled chicken with garlic oil. It was so tasty. We will be back to try some of their other dishes. Yes it's that good! Lol They have a huge selection of sushi and other dishes too! They have a wide variety to choose from. The service was great and the staff were friendly too.

Yoshiharu is beautifully decorated and well organized dining room. Stepping in from the outside…read moretransports you to an inviting and relaxing experience. Staff happily greets you upon arrival. Nice offering of Shio, Shoyu, Miso, Tonkatsu or Chicken ramen. Noodles are perfectly cooked with the perfect bite, firm, springy and chewy.. Gyozas are piping hot with a crispy wrapper. Although the filling was a little mushy. Green tea ice cream is nice and creamy balanced with the matcha flavor. Over all an enjoyable experience and service.

The service was pretty straightforward, just go in order, wait for my order to be called out and…read moregot my Ramen and water. I chose to build up my own. Got a Vegan Broth, Tofu, Spinach Noodles and some veggies for toppings. It was later at night so no one was there which is exactly what I wanted. There was some light music, but nothing too crazy if I remember correctly. I love how the place is decorated and I might want to see what they have at the bar next time around. Not the best Ramen, but it's not horrible either. Would definitely go back if im in the area and the food lab ramen place is closed

I've been to this place 3 times and I won't be coming back, idk what happened but this place went…read moredownhill QUICK and it's actually super unfortunate. -some toppings were out: no egg, corn (the main things I wanted) -some fountain drinks were unavailable and person at register said they're also out of ice for drinks -no bartender the one time I wanted a beer with my ramen -very understaffed, it wasn't packed there was about 4 people ahead of me in line and it took a long time to order and get my food (I've been in a much longer line here before where it was understandable the amount of time it was taking) -service wasn't friendly at the cash register, the person up there seemed bothered to be working and was forgetful and not helpful -I love spicy food or adding spice to any food and the "just right" level is spicy! Like a 7/10 spice level -so hot inside bc of the exposed kitchen no AC was on and I saw 1 small fan on the floor facing the seating area... also there was a big heater at the entrance of the door when it was 76 degrees out and humid ?? -couldn't use the bathroom because it was worse than an abandoned gas station bathroom: pee on the seat, marks in the toilet, hair on the sink, no seat covers, overall just so gross I walked right out -gyoza was good, ramen broth/flavor was good but nothing is drawing me back here, the ambiance is over crowded as well. Hopefully these recent yelp reviews that I've been seeing by other people get to management and things change.

It's been almost one year (Sept 2025) since Big Skyy closed it's doors at its old location across…read morethe street. They had to...the building was scheduled to be torn down. Our entire family grieved the loss of one of the best dim sum and Chinese cuisine restaurants in the Riverside area. But lately, there was a lot of talk, good talk, that the same owner had reopened here, a tinier bistro setting, not as flashy interior. So here we are, finally, late to the party, but sublimely happy. First things first. An order of their siu mai. Still just as plump, with their signature, wonderful pork- shrimp filling, my taste buds let out a big sigh of relief. I've had to endure some pretty horrible ones from other restaurants lately. Big Skyy's is superb. Next, the black bean pork ribs. Wonderful, just as we remembered. A healthy portion, plenty of meat in spite of the bones. Great gravy. Finally, the eggplant with beef. This one was extra special, made with generous amounts of filet mignon, eggplant cut in spears, cooked in a salty sweet garlic sauce that is very special. It was melt-in-your-mouth, swoon worthy. One of my favorites. They still accommodate large family groups, a few big round tables for 6 or more. The staff was very friendly and took the time to answer all our questions. They feature the same marvelous menu and the same chef who creates those traditional Chinese dishes with pizzazz. It's wonderful to re-acquaint ourselves with an old "friend". It's even better to know, the important things we remembered have not changed a bit. You would be right to assume we will be back!

Pork buns are pretty damn good. The Shu Mie are large and tasty…read more Too easy to miss the restaurant.

HK BBQ House beats every Chinese restaurant near where I live in Gardena. I will drive the distance…read morewhich is over an hour just to get their food. The service is quick, the food is excellent!!!! It is a hole-in-the-wall type of eatery, but these are the gems you always look for! The food is made with a lot of love. My favorite is their roasted duck noodle soup. The crispy pork belly is my second choice, followed by the roasted duck, but EVERYTHING they serve is top notch! I will miss coming here since I came here while completing my degree. There is no restaurant so far that can compare to HK BBQ House. Simply amazing!

Some of the food we got was good, some was okay. I think Mongolian beef is worth it and personally,…read moreI liked the house special fried rice. It was not too loud in there and the place was relatively empty so that was nice. Biggest disappointment was service, because our table ordered chow mein and the waiter brought us chow fun (flat noodles with gravy). When we told him that we ordered chow mein, he told us that what we ordered was chow fun, so I showed him what we ordered on the menu and he said "you wanted lo mein". While I get that, he spent a minute trying to figure out where the item was and couldn't find it. I reviewed pics on here and it seems like other people got the thick yellow noodles for chow mein. Anyway, they replaced it for us but I overheard the waiter tell his manager that we ordered chow fun by accident. The manager then told us something about "our mistake" upon paying, placing blame on us . The manager was nice about it, but we repeatedly told the waiter chow mein and he kept correcting us to chow fun. Also, there is a section of the menu labeled chow mein and a separate page labeled chow fun. I think I know what we ordered. Disappointing.