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!

We finally had the Pork! One of their favorite dishes! It was tender and juice, but was missing soy…read moresauce flavor and sweetness; Cucumber was very good, sweet, tangy and crunchy; Chicken was a bit disappointing, the meat wasn't taste like cage-free chicken, and we didn't expect it was a warm dish; Steam soup dumplings went ok; Tofu dish was the best one for me on that day! Green beans with four-skin was good too; Candied walnuts with shrimp was normal. Dishes came out very quick. The server was friendly. It is a good place for family and friends to go, and you could find a parking spot pretty easy.

Ding's Garden has always been our family's favorite. Many of their dishes are classic and…read moreconsistently! Highly recommended!

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.

*** 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.

A truly authentic Shanghainese restaurant…read more My family and I have been here on a number of occasions. The food is pricey, but worth it, you won't be disappointed. This is a very popular restaurant, when it gets busy, the service can be spotty at times. Overall, I would highly recommend this establishment.

$20*14=$280.00 came here with mom to meet with dad's…read morefriends, a table of 14. ordered 14 dishes and food was served pretty fast and everything was tasty and authentically flavored as Shanghainese dishes. mom's friends eat here at least once a month so the servers all know these 80yo's. our party of 80yo (except me) gulped the 14 dishes so fast that I had no chance to take pictures of them. (maybe I'll add them next time I visit). portion is lunch portion, smaller plates. everyone's favorite is the green onion braised Tilapia, it's a must have every visit for mom's friends. the place is large with spacious table layouts. large parking lot along with free street parking in front of the restaurant. service was pretty good as well. Will be back!!!

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.

Lunch special is $12.99 and includes a side dish of edamame, soup (we had miso), and white rice…read more I stopped by with my parents on a Wednesday and we arrived just after 11am but restaurant opens at 11:30 so we wanted in a queue. Inside is roomy, fairly updated, and clean. Attentive service and friendly staff. We ordered 3 dishes and liked it all. They used fresh ingredients, do not over season, and decent serving size for the price. We also noticed on their menu a banquet menu which we plan to reserve for our next larger gathering since they also have private dining rooms. Overall, I understand why there is a wait on a weekday. It's a good value!

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.

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

We had heard a Mama Lu's had opened in Arcadia, so we had to try it. Walking into the restaurant as…read morea party of 8 on a Saturday around 5:30pm, there was no wait. After ordering our food, within 5 minutes all our food started coming out. Service was quick! I thought the fish fillets were plump, tender, with tons of flavor. The green onion pancake was crispy. The green beans were crunchy and flavorful. The pork chops were crunchy and delicious. The soup dumplings were juicy inside with a thin wrapper on the outside. I like how the juice bursts into your mouth. There were two dishes that could be better: the chow mein noodles were just ok. It's just not made with the type of noodles that I'm used to. The mapo tofu was just ok. After eating here, I felt satisfied and full. The serving size was right and most of the dishes had good flavor. It was reasonably priced and the waiters were very attentive. I would definitely come back here again to try other dishes.

came with my family to mama lu's at the arcadia location and the interior is very spacious…read more first of all, i do think they can do a better job with their cleanliness for the cups/plates. there were some hits and misses for the dishes we ordered. their chicken is very good and tender and i love it with the scallion oil. the salt and pepper shrimp is on the saltier side. i liked the black pepper beef with mushrooms, very tender meat as well. the fried fish was also pretty good in terms of flavor and freshness. the biggest miss was their fried rice, it was very mushy and lacking in flavor. portion is good for sharing with family!

The rice plates are totally good value for money! Very flavourful cuts of meats. Previously we…read moretried their braised beef noodles (#53) and it was so delicious. One of the best braised beef noodle soups in sgv. This time we tried the rice dishes. Braised pork and braised pork elbow. So much food for $16!! Very tender and packed with a lot of flavour. Would definitely order again. Service is good and quick too

Horrible parking situation and restaurant is barely visible no matter which angle you approach from…read morebut food was LEGIT and delicious. The house special boiled fish was amazing with mouth-numbing spices (though some fish pieces did taste a bit muddy towards the end) and their braised beef noodle soup was absolutely perfect in the execution of flavors and textures. They're also open late (even on weeknight) which was very convenient for us when we had an appointment run later than expected. Interior is painfully awkward (like someone cleared out an office space and haphazardly threw in some tables and chairs in an attempt to make it into a restaurant) but who really cares if the food is good.