I have ordered multiple times and each time the food has been great. I have ordered different…read morethings each time and It's always been to go, and they have been very accommodating. I definitely recommend this establishment.

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...

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.

I've been trying to come here for a while because I've heard it was such a good deal but the lines…read morewere always so long. I finally came when there was no long and we were seated once our whole party arrived. The server kept egging us on to order more food.. like I get it but I found that kind of weird. He also told us that the lunch special portions would be smaller so it's okay to order more dishes. When it came out they were regular sized so now we just had a bunch of dishes and weren't going to finish.. again weird. They gifted a large bowl of miso soup.. which again again weird lol we served it up like Chinese style banquet soup and they had edamame as free app like isn't this a Chinese place?? The dishes were okay nothing to rave about. The overall total price in the end was not bad though so it was "a good deal," but quality wise I probably would not come back.

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.

Very tasty Shanghainese restaurant!…read more Parking can be difficult because their parking lot is pretty small but there is street parking available! Service was ok and not too attentive or friendly Inside was pretty spacious and had plenty of indoor seating but there isn't outdoor seating. Menu had a good variety of appetizers, main dishes, rice and noodle dishes. Pricing was reasonable ($15-$20+). The Sweet & Sour Fish Fillet ($18.00) was delicious! Huge pieces of crispy and perfectly fried fish! Not too oily or salty! Really enjoyed how the sauce had a perfect balance of sweet and sour! This was 8/10 Walnut Shrimp ($26) was so good! The walnuts were crunchy and not too sweet! There were plenty of huge shrimps that were lightly covered with mayonnaise and not too overly fried! This was 8/10 Kung Pao Chicken ($16) was mediocre. It was quite salty and a little too spicy. The chicken was too dry and the sauce was too salty. This was 5/10 Stir Fry Beef with Snow Pea ($18) was pretty good. The beef was quite tender and the snow peas were very sweet and crispy! The sauce wasn't too salty so this dish was enjoyable! This was 7/10 Seaweed Fried Fish ($20) was spectacular! Huge pieces of fried fish wrapped with seaweed! Very crispy and delicious! Not too overly fried or salty! Definitely recommend! This was 9/10 Shanghai Rice Cake ($15) was pretty good. Big pieces of rice cakes that were very chewy and soft! Really enjoyed the sauce not being too salty or greasy! This was very flavorful and delicious! This was 8/10 Tea Smoked Duck - half ($33) was ok. Wish the duck was more crispy and had more meat! A little pricey since there wasn't much duck and it just tasted ok. The meat was a little dry but the hoisin sauce and bun provided made it a little more enjoyable. This was 6/10

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've been here many times throughout the past 3 years and each time we leave with our bellies full…read moreand a smile on our faces. It's simple what they do well here, they make darn good food that tastes like homemade food (healthy and delicious), they price everything on the menu very reasonably (especially in these crazy times), and they treat all their customers like family/neighbors. Now that I've given you the why, let's move on to the good food. We usually order the beef noodle soup because of how tender the meat is and the soup & noodles are just perfect comfort food. And we always pair it with veggies (garlic cucumbers or water spinach) and pork dumplings are also amazing. Almost any of their braised meat rice/noodles are just really good (popular ones are braised pork rice or braised chicken leg rice). Interior space is also very roomy and comfortable for big groups or cozy meals Parking is pretty easy since they have a lot in their back entrance and they used to let you park underground as well but the building's new management started closing the gates at 6pm because they're just sad and unfriendly human beings lol but luckily the surrounding area has many places to park.

On the way back from Santa Ana, find LuYiXuan Restaurant in Alhambra, which serves Shanghainese and…read moreTaiwanese cuisine. This restaurant is difficult to get parking because it is located inside a small plaza on the corner of Valley and Garfield. Fortunately, I found a parking space there. The restaurant is not particularly large, But there are many customers dining there. We ordered Garlic Cucumber, Braised Pork Rice, Garlic Water Spinach, Braised Beef Noodles, Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs, Garlic Beef Cubes, and two Thai Milk Teas. I'm able to speak with the owner, who informs me that this restaurant does not use MSG or other ingredients. Everything is fresh and healthy. After tasting the food and the Braised Beef Noodles, I can tell it's really tasty and light, with no harsh components that make you thirsty and want to drink more water. So far, my family and I have really enjoyed the food here. Definitely will return and try other delicious foods next time.