This is my 2nd time here. The first was likely not memorable since I didn't write a review or have…read morezero recollections, but glad I came back for lunch recently. In order to compete for lunch crowds, they have a lunch specials menu. Everything is about $13. but very good quality compared and flavor. We tried some items: Taiwanese style 3 cup rice; heavy flavored and savory. Not bad. Kung pao shrimp: Very good flavor with big pieces of shrimp. Delicious Meatball with crab meat vermicelli soup; Light, soothing and comforting. Shredded pork with bean curd. Many places make this dish, but Shanghailander makes a better one. The whole steamed fish was nicely seasoned, light and nice texture of the fish. We also tried the fried pumpkin pancakes. Hot, crispy and perfect sweetness. The service was mixed, but not in a bad way. The server was definitely warmer to another 'regular' customer, always joking with her but more serious and subdued with us. The manager was very friendly. Overall, no complaints. We will be back to try other menu items and also a couple of dishes we loved during this recent visit. * They have their own lot so parking should be easy. There are a lot of private rooms in here of various sizes. It appears this is a popular spot for private parties or gatherings.

Can't underestimate the absolute beast of a feast you can have out in Shanghailander Palace. There…read morecan be a wait here at times so be prepared for that on weekends. Now, food. Everything is good and absolutely savory so be ready for umami left and right. Personally for me, I'm a sucker for anything braised or fried so surprise surprise, we got a healthy dose of braised pork and fried seaweed fish! Both were absolutely salivating so if you're stuck between one or the other, just get both. Pan fried buns are also another guilty pleasure of mine, so be liberal with how much you order, you won't regret it. Stuff yourself silly with the buns, just try not to splash any soup onto yourself. Beyond those 3 dishes, we ordered some noodles and vegetables but meh, protein dishes are where it's at. So all in all, this is a palace fit for a king/queen like you, eat up, be merry, maybe come back for round 2!

They have a very different menu with their Shanghai style food…read more We had the bamboo with tofu soup, A wonderful unforgettable smoked green tea duck, fried rice with shrimp and steam beans with garlic... Totally different flavors with very warm treatment by their waitress you know, in many Chinese restaurants they only serve you, here they attend you. The venue is ample and with open windows that lead the light in. I been here before and I not only come back for the food but for their service... try it you won't regret it...

This place is the GOAT when it comes to Shanghainese food in SGV. My family is from the province…read moreright next to Shanghai, so I grew-up eating food from the region. My mom is an excellent home-cook, as was her mom. I drive alll rhe way out from West L.A. to eat at Chang's Garden. Sure, some other Shanghainese places in the SGV are a much shorter drive, but they just don't have all of the classics on the menu. Here's what I ordered this past weekend:: Tofu skin mushroom goose (7/10) Cucumber salad (8/10) Tung Po pork belly (9/10l Shoyu meat balls aka Lion's Head meatballs (9/10) Seaweed fried fish (8/10) Shanghai chewy rice cake (6/10) Omelet veggie rice (8/10) Sheng Jian bao (9/10) XLB (7/10) Billl came-out to $185 including tax and tip. Took it to-go, so the rice cake and XLB scores are lower than they would've been for dine-in. So much food! Excellent value, friendly staff, and lots of free parking in the shopping center lot (especially now that the supermarket is closed). Bon Appétit!

I have been a long time fan of Ding's Garden. I went to their original location in Rowland Heights…read moremany moons ago but have been only returning to their Arcadia location.  There's so many good items on their menu but here are my usual go to: *XLB - juicy and full of flavor. definitely tastes great eating it fresh *fried pork chop (appetizer)  - perfect portion size and crunch.  *shanghai noodles - my kids love this dish and we usually have to order 2. *shrimp fried rice - this one is a good portion size and tastes great.  *pan fried wontons - this is my hubby's favorite. we like to dip this with the XLB dipping sauce. this is surprisingly pretty juicy too so be prepared for it to burst.  If you can't tell by now, this is a great go to spot to fill the belly and not break the bank. Staff are really nice and on top of it. A clean establishment and this Yelper definitely gives it 2 thumbs up.   Tips: Indoor seating only. Accepts credit card. Restroom available for customers. Ask for the sweet chili oil. That's the best, that they keep in a cold fridge. Made fresh and is a great addition to your dishes. Parking is shared with other local businesses i.e. Vons, subway, Yifang, etc.

My friend and I were craving Taiwanese food and came across this spot. We ordered the beef roll,…read morebeef noodle soup and the pork chop fried rice (not pictured, was too hungry). All of the dishes tasted so good. It had a comforting feeling to it. My favorite was the pork chop fried rice. The fried rice had wok hei to it and was flavorful. It didn't just taste like rice and eggs. The pork chop was also very tender! My friend's favorite was the beef noodle soup. He's Taiwanese and ranks this as one of the best ones he's ever had! The beef noodle soup was also flavorful and they give a good amount of tender beef pieces. The beef roll was just okay. The dough could've been a bit thicker and crunchier. It had the texture of a tortilla instead. Service was excellent! The server was quick and attentive. We received our food within 10 minutes of ordering. There is plenty of seating inside and parking is in a shared lot with other businesses. Would come back and would also recommend!

*** Los Angeles Times 101 Best Restaurants (2022): #86 ***…read more Ended up at WangJia Restaurant this past Saturday night for dinner for my first time. We arrived around 6:15pm without reservations, and unfortunately, every table was taken. The wait ended up being ~15 minutes, which was not too bad. We decided to walk over to Blossom Market Hall down the street for a quick drink to pass the time. To eat, we ordered the Stewed Duck Soup Noodle ($13.99), Shanghai Style Sweet And Sour Spare Rib ($16.99), and the Crab Meat With Dry Noodle ($14.99). Each dish was satisfying. If I had to pick a favorite, it would probably be the Stewed Duck Soup Noodle. The Crab Meat With Dry Noodle (one of my favorite dishes I tried in Shanghai) was admittedly a bit of a letdown. Overall, our experience here was positive one. Service was friendly, and the food came out surprisingly fast. The space itself is on the smaller side, but the ambiance is nice and intimate. If you're in the area, I'd recommend giving this place a try. I'd like to come back at some point to try more of their menu items.

Wangjia offers beautifully cooked Shanghainese dishes in a location with black and white photos of…read moreold Shanghai. Shanghai Stewed Pork and Squid with Tea Tree Mushroom: The dish is served in a classy clay vessel. This is Chinese surf and turf at its finest. There are super tender pork morsels with a little fat on the edges. The pork and the squid complement each other so well through the long braising with sweet, savory, and ginger flavors. The tea tree mushroom is straw-shaped and wrinkly with a nice texture. Dining Area: There are about a dozen tables inside. Parking: There's a parking lot, but many of the spots seem to be reserved for other businesses. There are also many street parking spaces.

I was quite satisfied with all authentic taste dishes. But, I have to remind you that you might…read morehave to explain what the authentic Shanghainese BenBang tastes should be if you go with Lao Wai (老外）. I went with 2 non-Chinese descendant scholars. One of them asked for chilli sauce due to that his taste buds had been trained by Sichuan/Yunnan cuisine. In terms of service and decorations, I personally loved it due to uncontrollable hometown feeling.

Authentic and delish food if you are in the area…read more The service is friendly. The dishes were all flavorful and good without feeling too heavy. The beef and mushroom dish was my favorite :: crispy with a delicious sauce that you will want another order of. Definitely my favorite. The greens and tofu is similar to a Korean spinach side :: clean and light to start the meal. The green beans is must try and always a hit :: crunchy and flavorful without being greasy. The tiny shrimp with sauce was new to us :: very light flavor. The lobster was beautiful presented and easy to share. The tofu noodle soup was soothing and definitely unexpected. The pork belly had a delicious sauce and was cooked perfectly :: tender with a bite. The dumplings with crispy bottom were full of flavor :: the filling was generous. The lamb had a strong flavor and paired wonderfully with the onions. The rice ball rice soup dessert was a lovely ending to the meal. The rice balls are my favorite and I definitely could have had more. Overall a solid place for good food with your family or friends.

We came for the dinner special, which is an incredible value at $13.99 and comes with generous…read moreportions. We ordered the Shanghai-style Sweet and Sour Pork, Kung Pao Chicken, Sliced Beef with Onions, Steamed Greenland Halibut, Braised Pork Belly in Brown Sauce, and Stir-Fried Clams with Black Bean Sauce. The portions were large, making it easy to share family-style. The Shanghai-style sweet and sour pork had a nice balance of sweet and tangy flavors. The Kung Pao chicken offered just the right amount of spice. The sliced beef with onions was tender and flavorful. The steamed Greenland halibut was fresh and delicately seasoned, the braised pork belly was rich and melt-in-your-mouth. The clams paired perfectly with the savory black bean sauce. The restaurant has a spacious dining room with beautiful décor and a modern, elegant interior, creating a comfortable atmosphere for family dinners or gatherings. Combined with the generous portions and reasonable prices, it's a great spot for classic Chinese comfort food.

This place is always busy! I have eaten in the restaurant twice, but find it more practical to…read moreorder by phone, and pick up food Portions are good. They serve an all day lunch menu, seven days a week. Good selection.

This place is so yummy and I would definitely come back to try it. The service is good and the…read moreambiance is very high class. Each of the items here are delicious and I can see why they are Michelin recommended

I've been here a few times and have thoroughly been impressed every time with their expansive menu…read more Always was an amazing spot for large groups or just for my small family. Sadly I am finishing this review too late, and they no longer exist. I hope the chef will continue some where else because he was truly a chef and a man of great taste and skill. I'm sorry I didn't visit more.

Great experience! Came here with a group of friends at 11:30am on a Saturday and we were seated…read moreright away. Service was very fast. Food was really good, I want to come back and try more. It was a bit on the greasy side though if you're sensitive to that. The best part was the price. We ordered a ton of food and I thought the bill would be much higher. I definitely will keep coming back for this reason. Tons of parking in the back.

So glad to see Mama Lu's open in Arcadia! It's located in a great location with easy parking, and…read morehas the same authentic and delicious Chinese food I've grown to love at all Mama Lu's. I've been to other Mama Lu's locations in Alhambra, Pasadena, Monterey Park, and West Covina, but this one in Arcadia can take the trophy with their great service and hot wok-fired dishes. I visited on the weekend with my fiancé, absolutely craving Chinese food, and we knew Mama Lu's had everything we wanted! We got our usuals: their Juicy Pork Dumplings (comes with 8 dumplings), Shanghai Rice Cake, Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings, and Egg Tofu Mixed Mushrooms, with an Ice Jasmine Green Tea. The table also automatically had a kettle of hot tea and salted roasted peanuts, too! Now I should note I have an undying love for Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings, and have had my fair share of them all over SGV, so I know ball. They don't play with it here, they make great Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings, and had all the right things I was looking for - the crispy exterior crunch on the outside, juicy chicken on the inside, wok-tossed in peppers and green onion for a vibrant kick and a great pairing with rice. 10 our of 10! Their Juicy Pork dumplings, as always, stellar and pairs perfectly with vinegar and ginger. My fiancé and I always try to order a veggie dish so we opted for their Egg Tofu Mixed Mushrooms. The soy glaze on this dish pairs perfectly with a bowl of rice, and their egg tofu never disappoints. This is a dish I can't make myself at home correctly so I took my time to enjoy every bite of it! This was too much food because I got too excited in ordering, so we got to take a lot of these dishes back home to enjoy in another meal. For parking, when you see Mama Lu's on Baldwin Ave, just loop your car onto Duarte Rd and the parking lot and entrance to the restaurant is in the back! Definitely give the Arcadia Mama Lu's a try if you haven't already; I would vote it the best Mama Lu's location I've been to overall.

We were in the area, found this spot and ordered the beef noodle soup and fried rice…read more We came past 2pm on a Saturday and it wasn't busy. The place is clean and from the outside it looked small but there adequate seating. Service was fast. The soup was soooo good, the beef was melt in your mouth tender. The noodles were good as well as the fried rice. Straight forward - no frills good food.

Leyixian is a great late-night option when you're craving something hearty. They're open until 11…read morePM, so I stopped by for some spicy beef noodles to go, and it definitely hit the spot. The noodles had that authentic Taiwanese flavor, with a nice spicy kick and a satisfying beefy broth. Perfect for a late-night craving when most places are already closed. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

There's nothing better than some deliciously salty noodles and dumplings after a wine night. I'm…read morenewish to Arcadia and decided to bring my friend who was visiting from Long Beach to Dumpling House. She's vegan, so I like to be mindful about the places we eat. We for there around 11:30AM on a Sunday and we're seated quickly. We settled on the following: - String Beans - Pork and crab soup dumpling - Veg noodles spicy - Veg dumplings - green onion pancake Everything was honestly so delicious, the noodles were piping hot and spicy enough. My friend said she really enjoyed her veg dumpling as well. We even had enough for both of us to take left overs home! A++

Arcadia is home to some of the LA area best Chinese restaurants. And looking to expand my palette,…read moreI found Dumpling House here on Yelp with a large number of positive reviews. This restaurant has a large variety of items on their menu, so I decided to test their staples with an order of Chicken Fried Rice which was about $17 after tax and tip at the time of this review. Opening the to-go container, I found a pretty decent portion of Fried Rice. With a mix of peas, carrots, egg, and chicken, there was enough variety to give different flavors. However, The ratio of rice to other ingredients was about 80-20. Because of this ratio, the dish was heavy in an unnecessary way. At $17, the price to portion was pretty good overall. But if I had it my way, I would have wished for just a bit more chicken. Tastewise, the fried rice was overall pretty good all things considered. All of the vegetables tasted freshly prepared and had a sweet snap to them. Combined with the savory rice, it balanced out pretty well. The rice itself had a light, salty flavor and held its own pretty well without any soy sauce. As for the pieces of chicken, the meat was pretty moist and had a medium-firm chew to them. The chicken definitely anchored the dish and I wish I had more of it. The Chicken Fried Rice at Dumpling House was pretty tasty overall. Nothing about the dish was bad per-se. However, the imbalanced ratio of ingredients to rice and the the higher price point compared to other restaurants in the area made me second-guess ordering this particular dish again. I would give this spot a solid three out of five and would probably choose to order something else next time I visit. If you're looking for a no-frills chicken fried rice and are making a stop in the Arcadia area, Dumpling House is pretty solid.