First time checking out Bay Island Cafe, and I have to say I had a really good experience here…read more This is definitely a place I'll come back to. We stopped by for lunch and decided to try their lunch special. I think it's a pretty good deal, especially with how expensive eating out has gotten lately. The portion was good, the food came out fresh, and overall I felt like you get good value for what you pay. The roast duck was my favorite. It was really delicious and flavorful, with tender and juicy meat. I'm pretty picky when it comes to roast duck because it can sometimes be too dry or too fatty, but this one was done nicely. I kept going back for another piece, which is always a good sign. I would definitely order it again. Service was excellent too. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and welcoming. We didn't have to wait around when we needed something, and the food came out at a good pace. It just made the whole lunch more enjoyable. Overall, a very solid first visit. Good food, reasonable lunch special, and excellent service. Sometimes that's really all you need. Glad I finally gave Bay Island Cafe a try. Definitely coming back, and the roast duck will probably be on my table again next time!

pretty great cantonese food here! i love the yi mein and the string beans. those are my favorites!…read morewe also got the curry chicken. it had much flavor and was very smooth and tender. the filet mignon was also pretty good! service is good here! its my second or third time visiting and they do a good job ambiance is very casual. lots of families eating here and either celebrating or just having a meal. its a family gathering type of place for me!

Been frequenting this boba shop with my husband every now and then. It has a cozy cafe vibe with a…read morevariety of comfy chairs and tables. The shop feels very nice and clean with a simple interior design. My top drink is probably the White Peach Oolong Milk Tea, which has an oolong tea base with floral notes and a kick of sweet white peach. I like how creamy and fragrant it is. At 50% sweetness, I feel like there is the perfect balance of sugar, tea, and milk. Another solid drink is the Oops Cheese Matcha Smash, which is easily one of their best sellers. This drink is creamy, rich, and indulgent. The layer of cheese foam deepens the flavor of the matcha, making it extra creamy with an enjoyable contrast. Aside from drinks, there are also some snack food options like popcorn chicken and fries. The savory snacks would pair perfectly alongside the sweet drinks. This is for sure a boba spot I would recommend.

Food: popcorn chicken and the passion fruit mango drink i got were good…read more Service: good. got answers to my questions. ambiance: ok. good space but it was really warm when i got there right after they opened. i think partially bc they had both doors ajar. they closed the doors after a while but i was ready to leave at that point. **side note: they have 2 options to order, kiosk or counter with the person. Kiosk charges yoir credit card a fee.

All the food was amazing it all had good flavor. I got the beef wang I believe it was called. It…read morewas my first time having it and it was a good choice for a last minute decision; I went in going for the ramen burger but turn out they don't carry that dish anymore . Their chips and fries were also amazing. I love their spicy mayo tho if sauce it taste good with all their food.

This is a great little lunch spot we've been going to, inside a small strip mall. The Big Wang…read more(beef or whatever protein you choose) is a hit for a reason - it's just that good! Also the Ssam lettuce wraps and Chalote Corn Ribs are just perfect tasty snacks. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. Very simple but efficient. There's bakery items sometimes as well, and lots of drinks. Just can't go wrong here

Food was greasy and lackluster…read more One of the workers, not the owner was the parking police and with ample parking, she was very authoritarian.

I've had this place once it was good for the buck but every time I pass by here even today I…read morestopped by when I was off from work at 2:00pm and no one came out to greet me. It seemed like there was cars there. The hours are always changing and it closes early. It's disappointing :(

given how expensive is to eat out this is a hidden gem. Its in this small strip mall Las Tunas and…read moreSan Gabriel. Don't blink you might miss it. it's basically where place where they have a counter of food and you can get 1-3 items in a box. They also include rice, soup and milk tea (they used to include boba but no longer). It's a full meal and they pile on the food, very generous. You just have to find what you want, they do have a decent offering of veggie options too but if you like meat they have lots of meat options, like curry chicken, shanghai lion head, kung pao, etc. Don't have too high expectations, just go in hungry and you will be satisfied.

I drive past this spot every day and one day I got curious and decided to check it out. It's one of…read morethose places with pre cooked Chinese dishes where you pick 1 to 4 items and it comes with rice, soup, and a milk tea. They have around 20 to 25 items to choose from, but a lot of them seem pretty similar in style. I ended up getting Chinese chives, vermicelli, pork wrapped in tofu skin, and some kind of pork chop. The food was a bit on the salty side and pretty greasy overall. The free milk tea was watered down and sweet, but hey, free is free. The lady working there was nice though and gave generous portions. Overall it was just okay for me. The price is definitely good, I paid under $15 for a 4 item combo which is a solid deal for the amount of food. But with the saltiness and greasiness, I don't really see myself coming back.

Convenient service and great food! I order from this place during work days, and it's such a…read morelifesaver-- I can order ahead and pick up in a breeze, and can count on having a delicious lunch. My go-to dish is the chicken fried rice, but other dishes are also quite good. The store front is small with 1 or 2 tables for dine in; mostly for take out.

Small business tucked on the side of busy Huntington Dr. Easy to miss if you're not looking for it,…read morewhen you walk in the interior is pretty dim with a bunch of boxes on the right hand side used for storage from the looks of it, it looks more of a take out rather than dine in type of place. When we came in to order, they didn't have a food menu available -- only a drinks menu with mostly boba and slushes -- so we kind of just had to ask what they could make. Their vegetarian options were pretty limited, but they were super willing to work with us, which I really appreciated. We ended up ordering the tomato and egg dish, the eggplant stir-fry with veggies, and the mapo tofu (medium spice), all with rice. And wow... the portions were HUGE. We left so full and still had plenty for lunch the next day. The tomato and egg dish was honestly delicious -- full of flavor and the sauce went perfectly with the rice. The other two dishes were... okay. Not bad, but not something I'd crave again. The first bite was promising, then the flavor kind of disappeared. The mapo tofu didn't taste like any mapo tofu I've had before, and it wasn't spicy at all. When I reheated the leftovers, I added a bit of seasoning and it tasted much better. We also tried their Copycat Milk Tea with lychee jelly, and unfortunately it didn't hit the mark -- really sweet with an odd aftertaste and we're in SGV we can find PLENTY of boba places so don't try it here. One small perk: even though they're a cash-only business, they let us pay with Zelle, which was super convenient! Honestly, I wouldn't mind coming back to give them another try. Maybe we came on an off day, and I want to give them the benefit of the doubt.

This is the definition of a hole in the wall…read more A little over $10 for pork chop rice, with a tea. This is crazy. Shaved ice is $6 for 4 toppings, this is insane for 2026. Food is super nostalgic and comforting All the 1 star comments are expecting 5 star level service for prices lower than McDonald's. That is also crazy. And the service is pretty good, just try to be understanding and maybe you'll get somewhere. Cash only, so bring cash

Cute little hole in the wall spot serving up some classic Taiwanese food!…read more Their prices are great considering the average price of a meal these days, and it even includes a drink! My mother ordered the sausage rice plate for me, and it came with some pickled veggies and an egg. It hit the spot and satisfied my craving. Now the service here can use some work. I unfortunately cannot speak Taiwanese... so when I was craving a sausage rice plate, I called to try and place a phone order. Unfortunately the lady on the other line was screaming at me! I asked if there was someone there who can speak English, but she just kept yelling and hung up on me. So non Taiwanese speakers be wary... you may not be able to get your order through the phone. I guess it's just one of those places where you have to point at what you want!

At Joyness Eating, there are posters of dishes from Shaanxi Province on the wall. Order from the…read morekiosk and then grab some water, utensils, and napkins. They excel at rice bowls and rou jia mo (crispy flatbread meat sandwiches). Huanxi Signature Braised Pork Rice (Pork over Rice): Like pulled pork, the meat is shredded, tender, and surprisingly juicy. This hearty bowl of rice is filled with hidden treasures. It contains matchsticks of potato, cabbage, pickled long beans, and two creamy quail eggs. You select a chili sauce to top the meat. The green chili sauce tastes like a fire roasted hatch chili salsa. With smoky charred notes and strong garlic flavor, you'll definitely want some of it on each bite. Braised Pork Flatbread: The same tender meat is provided in pocket form. The flatbread is extra crispy with many layers and a dense texture. There's something irresistible about flavorful juicy meat in a crispy pastry. You'll want to unravel pieces of the warm flaky bread. Ordering: Mash the buttons on the screen of the kiosk and pay. Someone will call your name when the food is ready. Parking: The lot is small and usually paper with a steam of delivery drivers. There's plenty of street parking.

Extremely disappointing experience. I will never ever recommend this place!!!…read moreI came here with a friend expecting a decent meal, but the entire experience was frustrating from start to finish. I ordered the $16 tomato and egg noodles, while my friend ordered the $17 zhajiang noodles. Before ordering, I specifically asked the owner whether I could get a noodle refill. He told me yes. After I finished my noodles, I asked for the refill and was suddenly told that only the zhajiang noodles could be refilled. If that is the restaurant's policy, it should have been clearly explained when I asked before ordering. Telling a customer "yes" first and then changing the answer after they have finished their meal is simply poor communication and poor service. The service was the worst part of the experience. My noodles took an unnecessarily long time to come out. More importantly, I felt that the owner treated me noticeably differently from my friend. He was friendly toward my friend but cold and impatient toward me, which made me feel genuinely unwelcome. I understand that tipping is customary in the US, but customers should not feel that the quality of service depends on how much they order or whether they leave a tip. I came here as a paying customer and expected basic courtesy. The food was also nowhere near worth the price. My $16 tomato and egg noodles were extremely basic, only noodles with tomato and egg and they sell it for $16!?? The flavor was nothing special and certainly did not justify the price. My friend's $17 zhajiang noodles had very little meat, and the meat was chopped into tiny pieces. For nearly $20 after tax and tip, this level of food is simply not acceptable to me. The value is poor. $16-17 for a basic bowl of noodles can be reasonable if the food, portion, service, or overall experience makes it worthwhile. Here, none of those things stood out. The ambiance was also underwhelming. There was nothing particularly comfortable, welcoming, or memorable about the dining environment that would justify the price. Combined with the poor service, the atmosphere made the meal feel even less enjoyable. What makes this experience especially frustrating is that I hadn't eaten all day. I came here genuinely hungry and looking forward to a good meal, only to leave feeling irritated and disappointed. There are plenty of other Chinese noodle restaurants in the area where I can spend $16-17 and actually feel like I received a meal worth paying for. For the price, the food is mediocre, the value is poor, the ambiance is unremarkable, and the service was unacceptable. I will not be returning, and I cannot recommend this restaurant, do not come!