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5 months ago

A welcome addition to the wealth of dumpling and noodle restaurants in the SGV. The pan fried pork buns in particular are delicious. Pretty decent and generous portion of beef noodle soup. read more

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Amanda M.

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5 months ago

Really surprised how well made the noodles are! It's the perfect texture and flavor. The waitress did confirm that it's handmade and not machine made, which really makes a whole world of difference. The beef roll's texture is good, but the sauce, meat and dough ratio is off which ended up being a bit dry. However, I'll definitely be returning for the noodles! read more

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We ordered their giant soup dumplings, spicy beef noodle, spring rolls, pepper pastry, Chinese burger, and pan fried pork buns. Everything was delicious and fresh, we are definitely coming back! read more

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Sai C.

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This becomes my favorite soup dumplings and crab noodle restaurant after I tried it. The service was great and even they are busy. Open kitchen and you can see the cook making the dumplings and the restaurant is pretty clean. Love crab meat soup dumpling , the wagyu buns, and the crab meat noodle! Totally recommend these dishes and the restaurant. Make sure to get in early or make reservations. read more

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Tomyaw K.

2 months ago

Found this spot and had lunch with my wife last weekend. The xiaolongbao was decent--nothing special. The braised beef noodle lacked flavor and was pretty underwhelming overall. The scallion oil noodles were overcooked, making them too soft and missing that chewiness you want. The fried pork chop was the most disappointing--thick batter, bland meat. Completely different from what you'd expect compared to Din Tai Fung. It's a shame because the decor and overall environment are really nice--but the food doesn't live up to it. read more

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Samantha J.

2 months ago

Very nice service and the food was so good!!! Thanks for existing! Love the xiao long bao, can't go wrong with them. The indoors and bathroom were clean. The milk tea wasn't cafe quality but more like home made quality (which is healthier!) and adds to the charm, but when you see milk tea on the menu, don't get too excited since it won't be like boba time. To eat the Big Mac Bao, they give you a straw to drink the soup! A unique way of drinking soup! It was a fun experience. (Make sure to wait though because it's hot.) read more

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Ryan L.

4 months ago

Took my family for the first time to try this place because we were in the mood for dumplings! This place did NOT disappoint! They have the well-known BIG soup dumpling that you have to use a straw to drink out of then eat the meat from inside the dumplings! The XiaoLong Bao was pretty hefty and they do not skimp out on the meat! Very juicy and very flavorful! They have their own chili bean sauce with their soy sauce and vinegar! I HIGHLY recommend this place if you like Din Tai Fung! To be honest, I would come here instead because the service is amazing! Not a long wait, price point is better, AND their mascot is so cute! read more

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Maria M.

2 months ago

The pork chop is terrible. I've never eaten any pork chop as bad as this one in my entire life. It's dry like eating cardboard. I've waited over 30 mins for this pork chop, and it's not even hot. The bak choy is extremely oily and is cut into small pieces, so it's so hard to pick them up. Why? Why cut the bak choy?!?!? The ice grape green tea is not cold. It's so bad. The potstickers with shrimp are so-so, and the wait for the dish was at least 30 mins. Too long. The scallion pancakes are so hard and lack flavor. The fried rice cake is really so-so. The Big Mac crab meat and pork dumpling is not bad but not that good. The pan-fried pork buns are good with lots of soup inside and crispy outside. The pork soup dumplings taste good. The servers are polite, but when I told one of them about the pork chop, she didn't try to change it nor to cancel the item. That's bad, but it's okay because I have no plan for visiting this restaurant again. read more

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Alma M.

11 days ago

"Cooked by the dumpling gods"- as my son would say. The restaurant is clean, the staff is friendly and the food is is delicious read more

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Arthur S.

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26 days ago

Worthy of a try. Their food is good, ambiance is light and bright, which I like. Service is minimal at first because you order with QR code using your phone and the cell signal in the restuarant is really bad. They have wifi, but I don't like to sign on to open wifi, so that is a big downside here. Food is good and high quality and everything that we order were yummy. read more

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11 days ago

Great food and tasty dumplings. We took some to go and they taste really good when we got home. read more

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Tatiana D.

6 months ago

Went to Bao Master for their soft opening and had such a great experience! Everything we tried was really good- the soup dumplings and all of the dishes were super flavorful and fresh. Must try favorites so far: the Kung Pao shrimp and spicy wontons! The drinks were light, fresh and not too sweet which I really appreciated. On top of the food, the service was warm, attentive, and welcoming which made the whole experience even better. Great ambiance with modern, cozy and thoughtfully designed decor. Definitely coming back to try more items on the menu! If this was just the soft opening, I'm excited to see what's next! Bonus: parking is super convenient which makes coming here even better. read more

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Mimi W.

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Hands down, amazing food. They may be brand new, but the food tastes like it's been perfected for years. The pot stickers are outstanding -- perfectly crispy on the bottom with juicy, savory filling inside. The tomato and egg noodle is an absolute must-try, comforting and full of flavor. Their house bao and crab meat buns are also incredibly delicious. I've literally been here three days in a row, and that should say it all. 真的太太太好吃了。作为一家新开的店，食物几乎挑不出任何问题，每一道都让人惊喜。强烈推荐！ read more

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Nathan T.

5 months ago

First time coming here! 5/5 would definitely come again. I really like the complimentary side dishes they provide you as soon as you get seated. They included wood ear mushrooms, peanuts, edamame, seaweed salad. Very fresh and great way to start the meal. My gf and I ordered the soy braised gluten with mushrooms, pan fried pork dumplings, scallion noodles with crab meat, and the Big Mac crab meat and pork soup dumpling. Every item was so good and fresh to made. Really like the restaurant environment as well. Easy to order through QR code and very spacious in there. Need to come back here asap to try their other stuff! read more

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Brian Y.

2 months ago

The pork chop is undercooked -- the inside is still raw. The red color isn't from marinade; it's just rawwwww... read more

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Jen Y.

5 months ago

The Big mac crab meat & kurobuta pork soup dumpling is really excellent. The XaoLongBao is good, very juicy. The interior of this restaurant is very nice. It's very clean and the service is fast and very efficient. read more

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Lichen X.

4 months ago

这家生煎小笼包真的惊喜！皮薄不破，底部煎得金黄酥脆，一口咬下去汤汁直接爆开，肉馅新鲜又多汁，完全不腻。刚出锅的时候香味就已经忍不住了，趁热吃真的绝！配的醋也很加分，解腻刚刚好。分量实在，性价比高，已经列入回购清单，下次还来～ read more

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Joy P.

2 months ago

I am very shocked, I would totally bring my best friend here. The best nap place I ever tried. I love fish slices with pickles greens in gold broth, I would re-order this one. It well balanced to sweet and sour fish smooth, easy, easy to swallow. That favorite sparks to my mouth. I am not big fan of crab scallops noodle, they somehow burn the scallops which makes it bitter. Over all, my family loves it. The cucumber salad was mediocre because not much a flavor not marinated overnight. It's a very slow taste, which I think it's well balanced in throw away when it comes to heavy food. I love the green scallion pancake. So I think it's worth the price somewhat but I wish it's more scallion flavor. I mean it's preference.~ The services here is nice, I think they are shock how much I order and compliments me how to order so much good food. read more

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Danika C.

6 months ago

Came on first day opening. It's clean and I think the ambience is unique with the panel lights. Quick thoughts of food Pork Burger - a bit spicy didn't expect that but I enjoyed. I think there needs to be a spicy indication on menu. I would like to try wagyu beef next time Fried pork buns - Nice crisp at bottom. Wish had some more juice inside the bao. Stir-fry noodle: As expected, not super oily which is always a plus for me Dumpling: As expected. The open ends are not I prefer but not a big deterrent. Waitress was nice and attentive she made sure we got what we ordered. The statue is cute :) two suggestions: - take out box (very pretty) is finicky, I think it's not straightforward to close -have a sign for the restaurant opening, I heard by word of mouth read more

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Vivian K.

2 months ago

Whenever I try restaurants that were advertised and seen on tiktok, I always leave out with disappointment. Service was good, but food was really lacking in terms of authenticity. Our family knows a bit of Shanghainese dishes so we opted to choose those on our first visit and to our surprise none of the items tasted good. All of them were overly too salty. The saltiness overpowered the umami flavor. The shanghai mini wontons were luckwarm and we had to ask to he reheated. Overall, like the other reviews said, you need to flag down a server if you ordered any rice and the noodles especially were too hard. Not that good and it wasn't cheap for the quality of food. Unfortunately xiao long bao wasn't even on par with any of the well known named restaurants. I don't think this place will economically last long. read more

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James S.

17 days ago

Love the XLB and Alex took care of us. No wait. Excellent food and service. Kids love the dumplings too.

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Qiu Y.

5 months ago

The crab soup dumplings and crab meat noodles are good :) Easy to find parking right next to the entrance. read more

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Eric P.

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Hidden gem around the area. The jumbo XLB and the kurobuta XLB were pretty decent. Both the onion scallion mixed noodle and the plain noodle were kinda clumped together. The Chinese hamburger was not bad. The crust was pretty flaky and the beef filling was decently made. Price was economical overall. Worth a return. read more

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Bobbi G.

5 months ago

I would give this place a 3.5-4/5. Very clean & modern. Service was good, you scan a QR code , order and then they bring you the food. That makes it easy and less room for error, however there is little interaction with the servers. I wish they had the chicken xiao long bao, I didn't see it when I scanned the QR code but I did see it on there printed menu so not sure. Also when ordering the noodles there's no option to add protein or choose , when the noodles came I had to ask what meat was in there. It was pork, I don't eat pork but my husband does so it worked out. Greens beans & potstickers very good. Shrimp xiao long bao was new to me , never tried tbh is before, it was very good. read more

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Nestled in with the new apartment complexes of Main Street, Alhambra is a little spot called Bao Master. A friend took me out since we've never been to this restaurant. I would give it a solid 7 out of 10. Service was good. The food was definitely above average. I might be a bit biased, but in my mind, I kept thinking and comparing this spot to Good Alley. Yes, it's an unfair battle. Such a comparison should not have been done. Overall, I enjoyed my hang out. The food was secondary. read more

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H G.

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4 months ago

Excellent Shanghainese style food. A definite repeat for me. I ordered the following: 1. Beef noodle soup - 8/10 2. Xiao long bao- 10/10 (they are different from din tai fung, but the skin is quite good 3. Chive and pork dumpling - 10/10 4. Tofu salad- 5/10 (probably the only item that's not a repeat for me) 5. Green onion pancake - 6.5/10 (crispy but not enough green onions) 6. Crab roe and scallion oil noodles - 10/10 (a classic Shanghainese dish and not that commonly found in restaurants around here) read more

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斯晗

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This restaurant's food was amazing. The taste was so rich in flavor! Every dish I ordered was all good and worth trying again. My favorite thing I ordered was the Big Mac Crab Meat & Kurobuta Pork Soup Dumpling. I absolutely loved cutting the skin and revealing the delicious soup inside. They also provided a straw for you to drink up the soup! All the waitresses were kind and helpful when I was there. Definitely would come back again!! read more

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David T.

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2 months ago

Never again. The process were high. The quality was sus. The food was bland with no flavor.

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Nancy T.

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4 months ago

My new favorite place for spicy wontons! I like the ones from din tai fung, but these have an extra kick that I really enjoy. Would recommend! read more

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Edward L.

4 days ago

The ingredients are fresh, the flavors are amazing, and the staff are friendly and attentive. Highly recommended!

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My meal at Bao Master was a giant mess today. When I first came in I was impressed by how modern the space was and how friendly the waitresses were, but shortly after we ordered was when things went downhill. We ordered three dishes: rice cakes with pork & spinach, xiao long Bao, and pan fried dumplings... however only one of those dishes came out correctly. The xiao long Bao came out first, and then the rice cakes, however upon arrival I immediately noticed that our rice cakes didn't have any pork in it like stated in the menu.. so we asked a waitress and she took our dish away and said they would remake it. After this, our pan fried dumplings showed up except we were only given 4 dumplings instead of 5. I notified the waitress again and she took our dish away and said they would remake that too. (Note: this was be the last time I ever saw those dumplings, because I never got them back - not sure why she couldn't leave the 4 dumplings with us and just bring the extra missing one to us after). At this point we are sitting at our table with nothing to eat since more than half our dishes were messed up. We continue to wait as we see the waiter bring the dishes we were supposed to receive to the tables next to us - only for those patrons to tell them that the didn't order those items. After a certain point we decided to speak up for ourselves and said, "I think those rice cakes are ours" when they handed it to the next table by accident. Not sure why everything was so jumbled up on their end. As for the pan fried dumplings, they never arrived again.. we waited so long that I just asked to cancel them... so as of right now I still don't know what they taste like. And when we paid, they tried to charge me for them, and didn't remove them from the bill until I reminded them... another frustrating point to note. While what we did get to eat was pretty good, I was really disappointed by our lunch today because it was a huge disaster trying to get our food. Also, their items are a little on the pricier side relative to other local places so I would expect an overall better experience. Wouldn't go back for a while until they get their act together... and honestly have told my friends that I think it's best that they wait a little too. I might give them another shot once they can figure out how to make their food and serve guests properly. read more

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Kriztopher A.

11 days ago

Was not disappointed at all with the food. The beef roll is a must try! Service was great. Workers were interactive with my 8 months old and got him to laugh read more

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Lilian C.

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4 months ago

I would say most food is good Chinese food but they are not omg awesome. Dumplings are good, Chinese burger, too. Mr dragon's rice cake is better ,and there is better beef noodles somewhere else. Interior is nice and I waited about 15 mins when I arrive at 7pm on a Saturday night, not so bad. Overall it's decent but not awesome. read more

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Pearl C.

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First the positive... Beautiful dining room. The cute little bao themselves is prevalent throughout the establishment. From the decor to the walls it says high-quality. 5-stars! Service was good. It was not bad nor lacking. They started off speaking to me in mandarin which caught me off guard, but was nice. 3-stars Now for the main topic... the food was average. It was okay but not stand out great. We had a few standard dumplings (XLB, friend, veggie, etc) and the beef noodle soup to see how they compare to other dumpling locations. 3-stars A con for me was the pricing seemed high for the amount of food they served. But they are claiming higher quality meats which I did not get the taste of. read more

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S. T.

11 days ago

Food was amazing! I really liked the XLB and crab scallion noodles. I will come back again!

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Ruthie H.

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I took my friends and we are all from West LA to this restaurant after the Rose Bowl. This place was just amazing. Delicious and authentic! Prices are very good and reasonable. Service was excellent too. The staff were very friendly and efficient. The ambiance is super modern and bathroom is super clean. A food rating on the door. I highly recommend this place! read more

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Ashley K.

4 months ago

Here's a polished Yelp-style review you can post as-is or tweak: We visited this restaurant for the first time and tried the Big Mac soup dumplings, spicy shrimp and pork wontons, and Shanghai dumplings. Overall, everything was delicious except for the Big Mac dumpling. While it was flavorful, it lacked filling, which was a bit disappointing--I'm not sure if that was intentional, but I'd skip it and stick with their regular soup dumplings next time. The filling in the spicy wontons was excellent, and the tea drinks were tasty and refreshing. Service was also outstanding, which really elevated the experience. The restaurant was spacious and clean. I'll definitely be back to try more items from the menu. read more

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A M.

4 months ago

Tried a new spot and it didn't disappoint! The food is delicious with great taste. Not overly salty or oily. Recommend the shrimp cucumber Shao long bao and pickled fish. The pan fried dumplings were ok because the skin texture was too mushy and over cooked. Tried both version of pork and pork with shrimp. Service is good . Very clean, bright and decor was not bad. Kids are happy and full! read more

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108 S Monterey St
Ste 102
Alhambra, CA 91801
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(626) 614-3119
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Hours

What time does Bao Master open?

Bao Master opens at 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Bao Master close?

Bao Master closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Bao Master take credit cards?

Yes, Bao Master takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Bao Master have catering options?

No, Bao Master does not have catering options.

Does Bao Master have a drive thru?

No, Bao Master does not have a drive thru.

Does Bao Master serve alcohol?

Yes, Bao Master serves alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Bao Master allow dogs?

Yes, Bao Master allows dogs.

Does Bao Master have TVs?

Yes, Bao Master has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Bao Master have bike parking?

Yes, Bao Master has bike parking.

Does Bao Master have outdoor seating?

No, Bao Master does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Bao Master have parking?

Yes, Bao Master has parking options. Garage Parking, Street Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Bao Master wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Bao Master is wheelchair accessible.

Does Bao Master have free WiFi?

Yes, Bao Master has free WiFi.

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Alhambra’s newest Xiao Long Bao restaurant, featuring freshly made soup dumplings, potstickers, and noodles all handmade and served hot every day. Juicy fillings, delicious wrappers, and bold, authentic flavors you’ll crave from the first bite. Discover your new go-to spot for genuine home-style dumplings done right!

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Lu's Garden

Good service , delicious and yummy food , with variety of selection, clean place , good parkingread more

This Lu's restaurant is one of the best restaurants in Chinatown area. My favorite dishes are…read morefish, egg and tomato, beans, pork ribs, etc.

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Taste Of MP

4.3(228 reviews)

2.3 mi

Another satisfying visit Location has 5 private rooms…read more Several of the rooms can be enlarged as needed too Service is attentive and friendly Dishes are made to order Ingredients are so fresh The best orange chicken around Classic Cantonese dishes Plenty of seafood

Our favorite lunch special restaurant! $12.99-$16.99 Dishes. This is pricer then other places's…read more$9.99+ dishes but Taste of MP offers a lot better quality. Taste of MP now allows ordering lunch special to-go too? New boss lady/manager is on top of things! Monday lunch after 1pmish, she offered to even give us tupperwares of soup since they said they'll be tossing after lunch is done. I feel soup is usually not allowed to-go even if there's leftovers from dining, and definitely not when ordering take-out. Soup and rice are usually dine-in benefits. So given soup to go was really nice! What we got this time 5/11/26 Monday 1pmish visit: (After Mother's day) -- #1. Pan fried string beans with lunches pork and pickled olives $12.99 #3. Eggplant and minced pork with garlic sauce $12.99 #18. Beef and Tomato $13.99. Maybe not for us next time. #23. Sauteed Chicken with Bay Leaves $13.99. We've visited several times. Old notes for self -- New Year Day, and certain holidays have no lunch special. The SO did like these dishes before too. #26 Sauteed squid with black bean sauce. #57 Preserved vegetables with pork intestine. Jellyfish cold appetizer is decent from here too.

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P P Pop

4.4(1.1k reviews)

2.2 mi

This spot has been on my radar for a while. I'm disappointed I didn't come sooner. Great service…read morevery friendly helped out choose their popular dishes. We didn't have to wait too long for a Friday night. Almost everything we got was really good. I got the beef noodle soup. But I got it with Mala spice. I will probably not get that anymore. I didn't know that mala meant numb. Thanks to another customer that let me know I won't be getting that anymore. That literally numbed my tongue. I felt a little strange didn't know what was going on until I was informed. But the noodles, the beef, the soup everything was really good. Good flavor. We got some dumplings and spicy wontons. They were perfect. Definitely getting this again. The only thing that I was a little disappointed was the Dan Dan Noodles. It had a sauce that I just didn't really feel. I can't wait to come back and eat some more and try something different.

Absolutely loved the beef noodle soup and popcorn chicken here. The portion of the beef noodle soup…read moreis huge with soooo much noodles and beef chunks! And the price is extremely reasonable. The beef noodle soup is one of the best I've had around here. Really flavorful dark broth but not too salty or heavy on the soy sauce. Chewy thick noodles. Softened bok choy. The beef was a hit and miss, some pieces were tender and juicy and others was a bit on the drier side. Also their popcorn chicken literally felt like twice the size of any other place but at a cheaper price. It's everything you want a popcorn chicken to be. I like that you can customize the spiciness too. I am excited to return, and I hear a lot of their other items are fantastic too.

Interior, before it got packed a 1/2 hour later.

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Hengry

Food is unique and the atmosphere is so clean and cute! Traveled from Beverly Hills to eat here and…read moreit was worth it! The spicy pork, the snow pea shoots sautéed, the shredded potato, the cucumber salad and also this pork and mushroom noodle soup were all excellent!! I also like spicy food so you can get things spicy!

hengry was so good! the portions are big and perfect because it is family style…read more the house rice was spicy which i wasn't expecting, but nice time i would definitely turn down the notch, if possible. service: quick and attentive!

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Spicy egg fried rice 糟辣蛋炒饭

Mama Lu's Dumpling House

3.9(4.2k reviews)

2.2 mi

If you look up "great places to eat in Monterey Park," this spot comes up again and again. I've…read moreseen social media influencers rave about it, and several people in my personal life have recommended it too. All I can say is the hype is real. My crew and I went on a Friday night, and even though it was very busy, we were seated fairly quickly. There were four of us, and here's what we ordered: chicken fried rice, Shanghai-style chow mein, sweet and sour chicken, and juicy pork dumplings. Chicken Fried Rice: It was soft and pillowy with great flavor, though I felt it could have used a bit more color. It looked a little pale, but it was still delicious. Shanghai-Style Chow Mein: This was perfect. The flavor was spot on, the sauce was well-balanced, and the noodles had the ideal texture. The ratio of noodles, vegetables, and meat was just right. Sweet and Sour Chicken: This was the highlight for me. My only regret is not ordering more to take home. The chicken was crispy without being overdone, and it was coated in that delicious sweet and sour sauce. Juicy Pork Dumplings: We were at a dumpling house, so we had to order dumplings. These did not disappoint. They were very flavorful, and the broth inside was rich and satisfying. We originally planned to order more dishes, but the portions were generous, and we ended up with just the right amount to leave satisfied. Overall, this place lives up to the hype. I can't wait to come back and try more.

my friend and i stopped by here for lunch…read more - the inside was nice and we got seated right away - we got the chive & pork dumplings and the spicy wontons (w/ pork & shrimp). the dumplings (4.3/5) was yummy and flavorful, our favorite out of the two dishes. the spicy wontons (4.1/5) weren't that spicy but it was also flavorful with the shrimp and pork combo. we did use the spicy sauce from the wontons as a dip for our dumplings and it made it taste yummier. - although the food was yummy, the service was slow. it took a while for them to not only ask for our orders but it took a long time (~30 minutes) for our food to come out. the table that ordered after us got their food before us and they had a bigger party...the servers that were cleaning the tables even looked over at our table and saw that we didn't get our food yet. we got our wontons first and then ~10 minutes got our wontons which made the overall service very slow. overall, this was a decent place to try out during lunchtime.

On a Saturday packed house but good service!

Mongolian Beef

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Spicy Wontons Pork & Shrimp(8)

Mama Lu Dumpling House

3.8(2.8k reviews)

2.3 mi

Great people. Great food…read more Great service. Go there. You'll like it. ........................................

Decent Chinese food for a reasonable price, though much worse than it used to be. Service and…read morecleanliness leave something to be desired. Expect a significant wait during peak times. Pork soup dumplings - Comes out steaming hot. Delicious soup with great umami and extremely tender pork. They do not provide ginger. Crispy noodles with seafood - We asked for the sauce on the side so the noodles would stay crispy. They were indeed crispy, but the sauce was terribly bland. Lots of seafood though. Fried pork buns - Very doughy but in a wet and unpleasant way. Also would not order again. Fried rice noodles with beef - Extremely greasy with beef that tastes like nothing; would not order again. No wok flavor. Scallop and egg white fried rice - Solid rendition of a famous fried rice dish. No complaints. Overall extremely disappointed by the food this time, as I recall really enjoying this place as a teenager maybe 10 years ago or so. Perhaps the choice of dishes we made this time was poor, or maybe their opening of more locations has led to a quality decrease. Portions are also smaller thanks to shrinkflation.

Dining room

腊味年糕 Preserved Meat Rice Cake

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Steam Fresh

4.4(72 reviews)

2.3 mi

We come here for the low price wonton noodles, steamed spareribs on steamed rice, and the beef rice…read morenoodle rolls. We also order their HK style lemon iced tea. It's pretty good here and they have complimentary refills! They're known for their rice noodle rolls here and you can order them, along with their small dim sum menu, all day long. The wonton noodles here were just $13.98! They come with 5 large wontons and vegetables over wonton noodles. I always recommend adding chili oil. The steamed spareribs on steamed rice have some bones, just like the ones you find at dim sum. But there's a lot of meat in the steamed rice bowl for a single person. Free parking in rear parking lot. Entrance at the front on Garvey Ave. They have 2 entrances in front now. Left door for to-go orders and right door for dine-in.

Searched randomly in yelp and found this place and this was absolutely a great choice…read more Parking is at the back of the building which is shared with the other establishments. The staff are great, communication wise, it was a good service. They don't hover around your table. They let you eat in peace then check back every now and then. We ordered several dishes and each and every one of them were tasty. We came before lunch hour so not sure how busy this place gets. Are we going back? Absolutely! This is on my list to go especially for a weekend out.

Small kitchen and counter to place order

Pork Siu Mai

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HK Style Minced Pork Lo Mein

Luyixian

4.5(517 reviews)

1.2 mi

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

Small parking lot with additional garage parking…read more Such a hole in a wall spot! It's located right inside a small plaza near the corner. We tried a few of their dishes and the braised pork rice and beef noodle soup was great and flavorful. We also got the seafood curry cause it looked like a popular item to try but that was tasted mediocre. The flavor was a bit bland and the curry was more watery Staff is really friendly and sweet.

Beautiful Flower arrangement

Pig Ear in Red Oil

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空心菜 Hollow Vegetable Stir Fry

Mr Dragon Noodle House

4.5(2.1k reviews)

2.6 mi

Not bad, not bad!! Truly was a surprise tbh. We were in the SGV area so wanted to eat something…read moretasty and found this on Yelp. A great find indeed! Couldn't find the spot at first in the plaza but it is located near a McDonald's. Looked big from outside but was a decent size inside with a good amount of tables and seating space. Service was really fast, got seated quick and they were fast to take our orders which was crazy at first but they were on it with service so I appreciated that. Even the food came out pretty fast. Saw that the Beef Noodle Soup was good so I had to try it, the beef broth was delicious and I love bok choy so they had me at bok choy! Beef was nicely cooked too, I liked it! Dan Dan noodles were okay and it felt like it was spicy peanut butter but still good, just not my favorite. But the pork dumplings (xiao long bao) was YUMMY. It really hit the spot when we grabbed one each and the warmth and taste was delicious. Definitely my favorite! Pork and crab dumplings were good too! I was just too full at that point to have more of it all. I'd say this place satisfied my hunger and I left there super full so I'll comeback again :)

The best shrimp and pork dumplings I had the pleasure order with the beef udon noodles…read more That chili oil was the best combination and flavor not overpowered by the all spice kicks. Service is quick and polite and happy with the level of attention to ensure we were all set to dine! Around dinner time had no wait The inside is full of bright red and complimented with black which made it more lively and modern. New spot to enjoy more frequent!

Interior

Beef pepper udon

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D1. House Special Beef Noodle Soup

Hong Kong Cafe - Atlantic

4.0(465 reviews)

1.9 mi

Strictly speaking the food it's probably 4 stars but then I really can't say anything bad about…read morewhat I ate. It's not fancy so nothing knocked me off feet but that's what you'd expect from Hong Kong Cafe. The food is decent but the vibe is amazingly cool that is reminiscant of HK cafes that used to litter everywhere in the Monterey Park Alhambra park before the recent "mainland" restaurant invasion. :). I love the restaurant itself and the service is impeccable and efficient just as what you'd expect from HK. The place is very clean with a lot of cool neon lights and signs hanging everywhere. There is even a Bumblebee. The place opens late which is great and reminds me of my time when I were in college. The food is delicious even though it's not fancy food. I wish there is one near my place in NorCal.

Hong Kong style restaurant that replaced the old tasty garden…read more Food was decent, nothing too exciting. Portion sizes were a little small. Flavor was on point but for price point there are better options out there. Ordered indo fried rice, filet mignon cubes, walnut shrimp, and spicy chicken wings. The indo fried rice was our favorite item. The walnut shrimp and filet mignon cubes were decent. Probably wouldn't order them again since there are better restaurants serving those two dishes. Spicy chicken wings were good just wish it was crispier. I ordered take out so can't speak on dining experience but the line here is always super long.