The food...the service...theAmbiance...All were extremely awesome!…read moreOur server, Melissa was a great help to us,as it was our 1st of many times to come...we were beyond impressed with the food...the pictures we took look good but the taste of the dishes Were a delight.. each and every bite exquisite! I want to try everything on the menu! I HIGHLŸ,HIGHLY RECOMMEND LUSCIOUS DUMPLINGS!

I decided to try Luscious Dumplings for the first time, and while the dumplings were great, the…read moreMushroom Meat Sauce Rice was a standout for me! I thought this was the most authentic dish there was, and it tasted just like the ones I've had in Taiwan. Don't sleep on trying this one! Service was also very good and quick, and the restaurant itself was clean and cozy!

Made a second visit, tried new menu items, and I am now convinced that this restaurant has earned 5…read morestars. The Roast Duck is fantastic, as are the Sauteed String Beans. I did note some deficiencies on the 2nd visit, however: 1) We weren't provided the complimentary red bean soup that was rendered to us on our first visit. 2) During my first visit, I was given multiple choices for tea during ordering. During my second visit, I was brought an unspecified type of tea and not asked what type I wanted. Those quibbles aside, I find this restaurant to be quite promising, and I am still interested in returning here for a 3rd visit (and more).

Here's the review with your additional thoughts woven in naturally…read more Came here yesterday for lunch with my family to finally give Chef Tony Dim Sum in Arcadia a try. I was especially excited because it's listed in the Michelin Guide, so I came in with pretty high expectations. Unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. The restaurant wasn't completely packed when we arrived, but the service was much slower than expected. There were several empty tables, yet we still waited about five minutes for one to be cleaned before being seated. They also charge $2.20 per person for tea service, which isn't unusual for dim sum restaurants, but it's something to keep in mind. We ordered quite a few dishes to get a good feel for the menu. The Savory Deep Fried Chinese Donut filled with shrimp paste ($18.80) was good, but I didn't think it justified the price. The ox omasum in XO sauce ($7.38) was solid, but nothing particularly memorable. The shrimp rice noodle roll ($8.98) was my favorite dish of the meal. The rice noodle had a great bouncy texture, the shrimp were cooked perfectly, and everything paired well with the sweet soy sauce. The French baked BBQ pork buns ($6.38) were tasty, but I have to agree with previous reviewers that I still prefer the version from Tim Ho Wan. The steamed chicken feet ($7.38) ended up being our second favorite. The chicken feet were noticeably larger than what you usually get at dim sum restaurants, with plenty of tender skin, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. The sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf ($7.38) was probably our third favorite. It had a great balance of sticky rice and meat filling, so every bite felt satisfying. The shrimp and pork dumplings ($7.38) and the shrimp shumai with black truffle ($7.38) were both just okay. They weren't bad, but they also didn't stand out compared to other dim sum spots in the area. We also ordered the stir-fried beef chow fun ($18.80). The flavor was excellent and had plenty of wok hei, but the portion was disappointing. There were far more bean sprouts than noodles, which made the dish feel a little skimpy for the price. Service was honestly the weakest part of the experience. It was obvious the restaurant was understaffed. The servers were constantly running from table to table and doing their best, but there simply weren't enough of them to keep up with the dining room. The restaurant itself has a modern interior, and they had the World Cup match between Spain and Belgium playing on the TVs during our visit. Like most traditional dim sum restaurants, it was pretty loud, and we definitely had to raise our voices just to have a conversation. Parking can be challenging during the lunch rush and on weekends, but there is a fairly large free parking lot shared with the surrounding businesses. Overall, I'm glad we finally gave Chef Tony a try, but I left a bit disappointed. Being recognized by the Michelin Guide set my expectations pretty high, yet I don't think the overall experience justified the recognition. There are plenty of non-Michelin dim sum restaurants throughout the SGV that match or even surpass Chef Tony in both food quality and value. While there were a few standout dishes, especially the shrimp rice noodle rolls, chicken feet, and sticky rice, the slow service and inconsistent execution made this a one-and-done visit for my family and me.

I will start by saying you will not find more tender Hawaiian BBQ chicken anywhere. Expect big…read moreportions and reasonable prices. Their musubi is well made and seasoned well. Look out for their weekday specials, I can get a box and eat for 2 meals. Drinks are ok but nothing special. Ambiance is cute and appropriate for a Hawaiian restaurant but quite warm for the Summer. Service is prompt, I particularly like the self service station with warm sauces.

Wow I honestly wasn't expecting such a small mom and pop shop to be probably my new favorite…read moreHawaiian spot, but here we are. TK Cafe has thoroughly impressed me off first impression, and if I was closer, I'd probably be a regular here. For how much we ordered, the food didn't take too long to come out and genuinely, was so good. We got a lot here, from the garlic shrimp to the popcorn chicken, and so much more. The popcorn chicken was, without a doubt, my favorite item. We originally came here because a friend said they had the best popcorn chicken, and I'd honestly agree. It was crispy but also still a bit juicy and I feel like most places go heavily into the crisp aspect and it ends up just seeming overcooked. But it was a 10/10 here. The proportions are huge, so it's easy to over order. The crab rangoons were good on the portions and crispness and not overly filled with cream cheese which is nice. The noodles were good, pretty average, same with the Mac salad. The garlic shrimp was a bit overly garlic-y, but it was still good. If you're looking for a new Hawaiian spot, definitely check out TK Cafe. The proportions are huge and the taste is amazing. If I'm ever in Monrovia again, I'd definitely be stopping by!

Wow.....I went to Happy together for Breakfast, !! And omg the breakfast is really Yummy , whatever…read morethe chef is is making us customers feel very happy to relax and eat this delicious food I will definitely refer this to my friends and other people around it's a fun environment and the food is delicious the breakfast foods the taste comes out with so much love! , the tater toss the sausage the eggs any kind, and the bacon I give it a 10 it's really good. I came and it did not taste like this 2 years ago it's much different fresh, Good job happy together kudos to the chef I can't wait to come back again. Uh

Wow this is now one of my favorite dim sum spots! Tasty and big portions at cheap prices with good…read moreservice. It's quite popular even during weekday lunch. Love everything we ordered: Baked BBQ pork buns Chicken feet Steamed rice rolls with shrimp Steamed beancurd roll Shrimp pork shui mai Tripe with ginger Clean and spacious restaurant with free parking.

Ocean Bo is a staple in El Monte and has been around for many years. It's one of those places that…read morealways seems to have a loyal local following. During the day they serve dim sum, and at night they switch over to Cantonese seafood dishes. I've eaten here many times for dim sum. They offer both traditional sit down service and a takeout counter in the front if you're in a hurry. The dim sum is solid and definitely hits the spot. Since I live nearby, it's one of those convenient spots I find myself coming back to. This visit was for dinner. We ordered a fish dish that was pretty interesting (honestly not sure what the exact name was), an oyster omelet, and clams with basil. Everything was tasty and definitely made me go through a couple bowls of rice. One thing I always appreciate is that they still give complimentary dessert at the end of the meal. We got green bean soup and some ma lai gao, which was a nice way to finish dinner. Overall, Ocean Bo is one of those neighborhood gems that has stood the test of time. It may not be the trendiest restaurant around, but it's reliable, serves good Cantonese food, and keeps the locals coming back.

I usually go to NBC Seafood because I love the cart experience, but this place had been on my list…read morefor awhile so finally decided to try it out. Parking was easy on a Sun afternoon. We arrive around 2pm and there was no wait. You order off a form and the food arrives quickly because they have most of it pre-made and ready for take out in the back. Here are my thoughts on the following: - har gow: decent and STUFFED with shrimp - siu mai: super juicy and probably the best siu mai I've ever had - shrimp rice roll: decent, nothing to write home about - ham sui gok (deep fried meat dumpling): good, but not as airy as I like them, but still good - soy sauce chow mein: super bland - egg tarts: one of them was perfect, the other two were too runny like they hadn't been set properly, but the custard was sweet and balanced perfectly with the flaky crust - egg yolk bun: my bf really liked these, but I thought the filling was a tad too grainy for my liking All in all, I was pretty impressed with Ocean Bo and would recommend.

Not the first time but very satisfied for our most recent visit here…read more It's been a while since we last ate here and we had family dinner as a party of 10, so we were given a private room with 3 hot pots. We had beef, lamb, and pork slices for hotpot which we ordered 5 each per order. We had two pots original and one spicy. The meat slices were very thin so cooking time wasn't long and we paired it with various sauces, so if you make a good sauce it'll be even better. The buffet selection definitely changed, there's more hot foods and they no longer have mini sausages. I do enjoy their char siu and their varieties. Staff were pretty attentive with making sure our tables are cleared and if we need more meat. Since we were in a private room, they still came by to check on us. Overall, I did enjoy this place and would come again! I think not everyone liked how thin the meat was sliced but I'm fine with it. Ice creams costs money as well.

The quality of food here is sure going downhill. Although the price is affordable, the soup and…read moreother ready-to-eat items are not as good. The BBQ pork used to be good. This time, most of the pieces are fat and have no meat at all. But the service we received was great and attentive.

Decided to give this place a try after it was recommended to me by a friend…read more The interior was spacious and well-kept. It was a bit of a pleasant surprise and immediately sets a comfortable tone. The service was quite impressive... extremely attentive, friendly, and quick. 8/10 for the food. 10/10 for the price point 10/10 for the service. The food was definitely solid for the price point. There were a few misses, but the dishes that landed were executed really well. I definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area! Siu Mai 10/10 - Juicy, plump and perfectly executed. Definitely my favorite dish. Bean Curd Skin Roll in Abalone Sauce 9/10 - Flavorful with an excellent texture. The whole dish was well executed. Beef Chow Fun 8/10 - Solid and flavorful. The beef was tender, and the noodles had a great texture. Yangzhou Fried Rice 8/10 - The rice was moist and the seasoning was spot on. Shrimp Egg 8/10 - Soft and well seasoned. Generously portioned with very plump shrimp. Pork Chop Spicy Salt 8/10 - Crispy and slightly salted. It has a really great texture to it. Salted Fish and Chicken with Eggplant 8/10 - Perfectly seasoned and cooked. Generous portions of chicken, salty fish and eggplant. Chicken Feet 7/10 - It was solid. Not the best, but definitely not bad. House Special Crispy Shrimp Rolls 5/10 - The flavor of the shrimp was okay, but the rolls were really greasy. There were three very small rolls, definitely not my cup of tea. Chili Wonton 3/10 - By far my least favorite dish. The wonton skin tasted very flour-y, and hardly had any filling. The filling was also very bland and the chili oil was very underwhelming. By the way, the tea is free (I know, free tea at a dim sum spot).

Bistro 1968 - One of the best value dim sum spots I've been to lately in the SGV. So here, they…read morehave many dim sum dishes around $4.88, which is such a steal for the portion and quality. For dishes like the beef chow fun and steamed fish for about $14.88, making it super affordable for a large group meal. The food came out fresh and hot, and the menu had a lot of variety to choose from. The restaurant gets busy, on weekends but service moved pretty efficiently overall. A perk for this place is that they do have a parking garage, which made parking way less stressful compared to other busy dim sum spots in the area.

Excuse me... who gave this place permission to close?? HOW is it closed!?!?! We were literally just…read morehere a couple of weeks ago, living our best noodle life, and now it's gone like a ghosted situationship!! I'm now brokenhearted!!! :( We came back ready to reunite with that soy sauce chow mein.... simple, no nonsense, just noodles, bean sprouts, and onions doing exactly what they're supposed to do: minding their business and tasting amazing!! No extra veggies crashing the party and watering things down. As it should be!! And the siu mai? Solid, dependable, and absolutely did not disappoint!!! The kind of duo you start planning your next meal around... until the restaurant disappears on you. Now I'm just here, craving noodles and questioning how a place that serves delicious food would close down!!!!

I've been coming here regularly for both breakfast and lunch ever since they took over the old Red…read moreChina space, and it has quickly become one of my go-to spots. The food is consistently good, honestly better than a lot of nearby places that charge quite a bit more. What won me over right away, though, was the breakfast combo. Two dim sum items and a hot drink for just $14 is a genuinely good deal. A cold drink is only $1 more (typical HK practice), and you can also take your drink to go for another $1, which is a nice little convenience. I'm pretty particular about milk tea, so I don't say this lightly: their half coffee, half milk tea really hits the spot every time. It's balanced, and satisfying. Beyond the combo, they also serve all the comfort staples, porridge, fried chow mein, Chinese donuts, and my personal favorite, rice noodles with a variety of fillings. It delivers the same comforting flavors you want from a casual dim sum-style breakfast, but without the inflated prices, long waits, and hectic atmosphere that have become so common at more traditional dim sum spots. This place is a solid, dependable replacement for the usual dim sum experience. The restaurant is spacious, clean, and comfortable, and the service is consistently warm and welcoming. The driveway can be a little tricky. It sits right next to the Taco Bell drive-through exit, separated only by a fire hydrant, so it's easy to miss or get confused when pulling in. But it's a small tradeoff for a spot that delivers this much value and consistency.