This place caught my eye with the dish items posted outside their door, and I'm glad I went in to…read moregive them a try. This is the perfect summer meal. It's authentic Chinese and I love that the owner makes her own noodles. You can really tell by the texture and the taste. Everything I ordered was cold, but it was perfect on a hot day. Even though it looks really spicy, I didn't think it was spicy at all and ended adding more of my own. I also love how the burrito was all vegetables. The flavor in everything was very tasty. I ordered: Parking is within the UPS and Post Office small lot and this store is located within the same space as a pastry and bread shop. The owner was very nice and my order took about 15 minutes. If you're looking for some authentic Chinese food, this is the place to go!

A new Liang Pi place inside of the Duke Bakery in the Arcadia plaza. We visited on a Saturday at…read morearound 5 PM, and there was plenty of seating. They have several indoor tables, around 3-4. Their menu is pretty small and simple, all affordable as well, at around $12 per bowl. The service is relatively quick, as we ordered and sat down, waiting around 10 minutes for our noodles. We ordered the Mama noodles and the Signature Summer noodles. The Mama noodles are spicy and sour - they have a very strong vinegar taste and were a little too salty for me personally. Especially when you get to the bottom of the dish, the vinegar piles up and makes it too salty. There are vegetables in the Mama noodles, sliced cucumbers, carrots, and cabbage. The Signature Summer noodles had a more mild, sour taste, with sesame paste. Much more balanced flavor in my opinion. The tofu soaks up the sauce which is pretty tasty! It also has sliced cucumbers in it. Overall, pretty good Liang Pi place. Watch out for the vinegar taste in the Mama noodles if you are sensitive to overly sour/salty tastes. Pretty decently chewy and fresh noodles however. And conveniently located inside Duke Bakery as well!

I bookmarked this place, but can't remember why so I stopped by. The place was half dining area,…read morehalf kitchen, and with no wall separating them, just a food assembling station. It was light on customers so I was greeted and seated right away. I ordered my go to's. Chili wontons and xiao long bao. While the menu layout was extremely familiar, there were some telltale signs that the previous place this used to be was Northern Cafe. It even said the name on the water cups. Once I tasted it, I was sure. It was just a renamed Northern Cafe. It didn't matter, NC is one of my faves anyway.

Okay, so this place has changed names over the years a few times and is right around the corner…read morefrom me, so I can't figure out if it is just a branch of the Northern Cafe chain or something independent. I swear the menu said Northern Cafe despite the sign outside. It's a small restaurant in a strip mall next to a Chinese grocery store. There is ample parking, and I doubt this place gets busy. Service was friendly even if English communication wasn't the easiest. The good. The scallion pancakes, potstickers, and dan dan noodles were all pretty good. Not mind-blowing, but good enough to come back for if you're tired and lazy and just need something decent around the corner. The pan fried pork buns (a favorite of our family) were actually good but were actually so gigantic that they were actually difficult to eat. You know the soup inside is gonna burst out scalding hot and you can't even get one in your mouth, so the juice sprays everywhere. These are better at Mr. Dragon a few blocks away. The bad. The kung pao chicken was pretty lousy. Even worse was that they were clearly in a rush to close the place after we finished, as time was running out. So, I saw the server doing cleaning of tables and utensils and other things, and then go to the kitchen and bring us our food all without washing her hands, and her thumb in the food. Kind of gross, but whattaya want Jake, that's Chinatown. Will I go back. Sure for scallion pancakes and potstickers if I just want a quick, fast, cheap meal that is close. Would I say to you that this is fantastic and recommend you definitely go if you don't live within a couple blocks? Probably not. There are so many choices in the surrounding blocks, many of which are better. But I also would not warn you to avoid this place. It's just fine for appetizers without being memorable.

I absolutely love Noodle St and my wife and I finally found the time to try out this location in…read moreArcadia Mall. Although this is not like the other Noodle St locations when it comes to seating/restaurant vibes, it services quite the same. With a open area where you can see all the passersby while you're dining in. My go to here is always their signature beef noodle soup. What I love is their consistency. Always not too salty but just the perfect amount of flavoring. Portions are generous as well which is always a plus. You get to customize your noodle style to your preference. My go to is always knife cut or standard, can't go wrong with either depending on what you like. Service is great, staff is quick, smooth, and very friendly. They're professional as well in a way where it's like a luxury restaurant, very well done to the staff. Overall, a great spot for Noodle St, and very consistent like all the other locations. Very delicious, and very much recommended to check out their spot. Also recommended to sign up via Toast to get points for dining in.

Noodle St. in Arcadia is located upstairs inside the Santa Anita Mall. It is right across from Din…read moreTai Fung. For some reason, I think their prices are slightly higher than the actual standalone restaurant in Monrovia. Their service is pretty good but it felt kind of weird sweating in front of the people walking by because there wasn't air conditioning (just a small fan at the table), and their beef stew noodles was spicy. Their green onion pancakes are really good so make sure to order that if you happen to stop by!

*** Credit cards accepted over $30 ***…read more Sinbala is one of the most iconic and long-established Taiwanese restaurants in Los Angeles and the flagship restaurant has been around for 20+ years. This is my go-to place if I ever crave actual authentic Taiwanese comfort food. Although the restaurant closed its secondary location in Rowland Heights and had a rumored change of ownership right before COVID, this flagship location is still here to stay. The original founder Linda used to work at Wan Chun Taiwanese Food before opening Sinbala. [Parking]: The parking lot can be packed during busy hours, but I had no issue finding an available spot on Sunday at 5:30 PM. [Atmosphere]: Casual dine-in setup and you are not exactly coming here to vibe but rather to enjoy good Taiwanese comfort food. [Menu]: The signature dish to order here for 1st timer is definition #1 Sausage Rice as their Taiwanese sausage is their claim to fame item. While Yelp's top highlighted items include #36 Popcorn Chicken and #2 Fried Pork Chop (all solid picks), I am a sucker on their noodle bowls such as #24 Beef Noodle Soup and #18 Pork Stew Noodle Soup. As a general rule of thumb, The general rule of thumb is their menu has picture of featured items and those are the one to get. The signature dish to order here for a 1st timer is definitely #1 Sausage Rice as their Taiwanese sausage is their claim-to-fame item. While Yelp's top highlighted items include #36 Popcorn Chicken and #2 Fried Pork Chop (all solid picks), I am a sucker for their noodle bowls such as #24 Beef Noodle Soup and #18 Pork Stew Noodle Soup. The general rule of thumb is any dishes with pictures on the menu = featured items. *** #25 Steamed mini pork bun (aka XLB prep takes 15 minutes - 10 pieces for $16.29): The XLB here had thick skin and was not super juicy, but it had an excellent flavor profile. #1 Sinbala Sausage Rice ($15.38): This remains the classic dish to order and is still one of the best Taiwanese sausages in LA and Orange County. #18 Pork Stew Noodle Soup ($15.38): If a restaurant sells any stew noodle soups, then you know that's a legit Taiwanese restaurant. The flavor profile really hit the spot and reminded me of the same stew noodle soup I had from Taiwan street vendors. *** This still remains one of my top Taiwanese restaurants in Southern California as there are fewer and fewer legit Taiwanese restaurants in Los Angeles / Orange County now.

SinBala - Arcadia…read more SinBala is one of the rare Taiwanese restaurants that has stood the test of time. I grew up eating here. There used to be several locations across Southern California, and I'm glad the Arcadia location is still here. Every visit brings back memories. I come for the Taiwanese classics that are becoming harder to find. The popcorn chicken is still one of my favorites--crispy, fragrant, and seasoned the way Taiwanese street vendors do it. The Taiwanese meatball soup is comforting, and the Taiwanese sausage always reminds me of night markets back home. What I appreciate most is that SinBala doesn't just serve street food. It brings those familiar flavors into a warm, home-style setting. It's nostalgic without trying too hard. Before you leave, save room for dessert. Their shaved ice is a must. I always recommend the brown sugar shaved ice topped with five mochi or boba. It's refreshing, not overly sweet, and the perfect ending to a meal. Taiwanese food is often overshadowed by other regional Chinese cuisines, but places like SinBala remind me how unique it really is. Simple, comforting, and full of character. I'm grateful this little piece of Taiwan is still here.

My lunchtime dim sum experience here was positive. The food was satisfying, the service was quick…read moreand no-nonsense. The dining area was very clean. The complimentary tea was of good quality. Plenty of parking was available outside. Menu pricing seemed reasonable (given the cumulative effect of currency devaluation) - a filling meal can be had here without breaking the bank. I would be very happy to come back here. P.S. They actually have quite a few condiments available (not pre-staged at the tables), but it looks like you'll need to proactively ask for them.

We had a very upsetting experience at New Full House in Arcadia on Sunday, September 27…read more Three of us are from Hong Kong and were craving dim sum, so we decided to return to this restaurant because we had eaten here about two weeks earlier with my son and had a pretty good experience -- around 8/10. Unfortunately, this visit was completely different. We ordered a large amount of food, including xiaolongbao, fried dough rice noodle roll, BBQ pork rice noodle roll, spare ribs, roast duck, stuffed green pepper, stuffed eggplant, bean curd rolls, fried radish cake, fried shrimp balls, and BBQ pork buns. Our bill came to around $100 including tax. As soon as the first dishes arrived, we noticed that the dim sum was cold. Not lukewarm -- cold. For anyone familiar with Cantonese dim sum, many of these dishes should be served steaming hot. We immediately told our server. The server told us that if we had a complaint, we should speak with the lady in the green shirt, who was the owner. The owner came over and spoke Cantonese with us. We explained that we had eaten here only a couple of weeks earlier and the food had been good and nothing had been served cold. Her response was that today's dim sum had been prepared by a "big chef." There was no apology and no explanation for why the food was cold. She simply walked away. More dishes arrived, and they were also cold. The worst was the xiaolongbao. Not only was it cold, but the dough at the top was hard and appeared undercooked. We called the owner over again and showed it to her. She told us, essentially, "It is like that." She then took one of the xiaolongbao away from our table. Later, while walking past our table, she called out to us that the chef had eaten that piece. We were honestly shocked. We had complained about an item that appeared improperly cooked. We did not give our food to the chef as a complimentary sample. Yet the item was taken away, apparently eaten by the chef, and we were still charged for the order. More cold food continued to arrive. When we complained again, the owner told us, "If I were you guys, I would never come to this restaurant again." That was probably the most surprising response of the entire meal. She then explained to us that the dim sum had already been cooked and was being kept in a warming box, and when customers ordered, the food was taken from there. That at least explained why so much of what we received was not hot. Some dishes were then reheated, but when they came back they were dry, hard, and no longer enjoyable to eat. We showed the owner again. She took some of the food away and later brought us a plate of ham sui gok (鹹水角), which we had never ordered. Again, there was very little communication and no apology. At the end, our bill had no adjustment. There was no discount and no deduction for the xiaolongbao or other dishes that had been taken away or returned because they were not edible. We paid approximately $100 including tax and still left $5 for the servers because we did not feel the servers were responsible for the way management handled the situation. What disappointed us most was not simply that the food was bad that day. Restaurants can have an off day. The problem was how the complaints were handled. A simple apology, replacing the affected dishes, or removing uneaten food from the bill would have been reasonable. Instead, we repeatedly received dismissive responses, including being told that if she were us, she would never come back. After having a good experience here only two weeks earlier, this was extremely disappointing. We will not return, and because one of the dishes appeared undercooked, I also intend to report our experience to the appropriate local food-safety authority.

Hands down the best beef noodle soup in SGV. The broth is rich and you can definitely tell it's…read morebeen stewed for a long time, there is so much depth in every bite. The portion of meat is generous, I always get the order with offal, beef and tendon. You can go wrong with all the flavors and textures. The noodles are thick with the perfect chew. The restaurant is a hole in the wall mom & pop shop but that's how you know it's authentic! The service is quick and attentive and I always find myself coming back!

Definitely recommend the fried monascus pork! We got the beef noodle soup, fried monascus pork, and…read morefried pork chop w/rice. Beef noodle soup tastes herbally but it's good! The serving sizes were good. We had 2 people eating and had leftovers. There was one host/server working and she was kind and attentive. Although the restaurant is in a plaza with many other restaurants/stores it was not difficult to find parking.

Amazing hole-in-the-wall local spot for noodles and small plates! The service is a seat-yourself…read moreand a call them when you need assistance kind of style (which I honestly prefer). And the prices are unbeatable!! Personal favorites: - the cucumber salad IS LEGENDARY! the best I've ever eaten at a restaurant, generous portion, and very affordable. Way better than the DTF cucumber salad. It looks spicy but is mild - the signature beef noodle soup with thin noodles is also a personal favorite of mine. They've mastered the delicate bounciness of the noodles, and the intricate flavor layers of the broth. very generous portion of beef as well! - ZhaJiangMian. you'll need to specifically ask for thick noodles if you like the knife-cut size. the sauce is so scrumptious!!! - pork XLB is also delightful! comparable to DTF, and I appreciate how the wrapper is thin, while the broth inside is flavorful Note that they're closing this location and changing to a different one (in my picture)!!!!!!

I was grabbing Chinese food and found this place on Yelp... it's such a little hidden gem!…read more - Cucumber Salad - Popcorn Chicken - Pork & Cabbage Potstickers - Braised Beef Noodles with Thin Noodles - Zhajiang Noodles Everything we order was really good and flavorful. We especially love the Braised Beef Noodles. The beef was super tender, and the broth was very flavorful. My boyfriend loved the cucumber salad and the Zhajiang Noodles. The popcorn chicken was really good as well with really big portions. The service was a typical Chinese place, but We definitely can't wait to come back and try other items. Make sure to add them on your list of places to try in the 626!

Claypot rice with Chinese sausages and spare ribs 5/5…read moreClaypot rice preserved duck and pork belly 4/5 (not a fan of the preserved duck) Service was exceptional! 5/5

First time trying Chong Yuen Fong Clay Pot Rice in Alhambra. The restaurant is conveniently located…read moreat the corner of Garfield and Valley Blvd, and there were plenty of parking spaces available in the lot. Inside, the ambiance is cozy and captures that classic Hong Kong-style cafe vibe with nice and cute wall decor. We tried the preserved duck and salted fish clay pot rice. While the overall flavor was on point, the preserved duck and salted fish just weren't to my personal taste. However, we absolutely loved the lotus leaf steamed rice with chicken, mushroom, and minced pork! We also opted for the $5 soup add-on; it was loaded with plenty of ingredients, though it arrived a bit bland, so we had to add some salt. To finish the meal, the Portuguese egg tarts were absolutely delicious! Service here is minimal, as you order via a QR code at the table and pay at the cashier once you finish your meal. Overall, a solid spot with some great highlights.