Excellent service n food is delicious! The lady at the counter is very polite n patient to explain…read moreeach dish for my mom!

This place is great for comfort food. The service can be off sometimes but for the most part they…read moreget their job done lol. Theres a to go area and also a seating area that's pretty good to fit maybe 15 parties. Parking can be a bit difficult since it's a small plaza. Food: Eggplant 8/10: this is always my go to dish here. The flavor is on point and it's great w the porridge. Only downside is that the skin of the eggplant can be hard sometimes so I peel it off and just eat the inside. But the flavor is def there for me. Mapo tofu 7/10 your basic mapo tofu. Minimal numbing spice to it which I like. Tomato egg 8/10: another great comfort food. Flavor is good but can be a bit more tomato-ey maybe a bit more ketchup to bump it up a notch? But I still enjoyed it. Braised pork with egg/ 7/10: they can def braise it more so that the meat is a bit softer, but again I still enjoy the flavor. Overall I find myself coming back, maybe bc it reminds me of my childhood I would come here w my parents. Nostalgic vibes lol. FYI: they automatically charge for porridge/rice if u sit down to eat there. $3 a person.

My very first time to Miki Chan's Okazu Ya for a quick take-out dinner based on a recommendation by…read moreRoger from Pin Point Bowling Concepts. Thanks Roger! This restaurant is located within the Montebello Plaza. Tons of free parking so no worries there. Got here within an hour of closing time. Upon entry, my first impression was, it's a hole in the wall. Upon my last bite of the food, my last impression was, it's a hidden gem with a hole in the wall aura. It turns out this place is a fusion between Chinese and Hawaiian flavors. Cool! However, the name of the biz tells me otherwise. I was thinking Chinese and Japanese. I was greeted right away by Jenny. I believe she is the owner. She's a very friendly and nice lady. Thanks Jenny for your warm welcome and wonderful hospitality. Atmosphere was okay. A few tables and chairs for dine-in. Menu was quite massive. I wanted something simple so I got the special plate with 2 items that comes with white rice and/or chow mein noodles. First, I checked out the items under the heat lamps. There weren't too many options left since it was already late. The two items that still looked appetizing were the teriyaki chicken and stir fried zucchini + green beans so that's what I got. There was a fresh pan of broccoli and beef, but I don't eat beef. However, broccoli looked mighty fresh and green. I asked Jenny if she would throw in some broccoli in my plate alongside the chosen veggies. She said she couldn't do a full scoop because it would be considered a 3rd item, but a couple stalks of broccoli is fine. Thanks Jenny for the 2 tasty broccoli! As I was paying for my special plate, I looked up and saw the famous Miki Bowl to the right of the menu. Bowl is basically teriyaki chicken with white rice. I got it for my eldest daughter. She liked it! Here's my take on the food, everything and I mean everything was delicious. Chicken was perfectly marinated and so very tender. Good amount of it, too. YUM! Must get every time. All veggies were fresh, crunchy, and well seasoned. I was super surprised how tasty the chow mein noodles turned out. I couldn't stop eating them. It was that good. Rice is rice... nothing special. I highly recommend Miki Chan's for great service, amazing taste and flavors, exceptional value, and very generous portions (I think my plate was about 3 lbs of food). Come and get some tasty goodness! I know I'll be back for sure.

Weekday lunch, pretty standard American Chinese type of restaurant with some old school options…read more This place is not about the ambiance or decor. Similar to other takeout places you get rice or noodles and protein. The orange chicken was crispy and hot with a light orange flavor. Cha siu was dry and pretty flavor less. Rice was standard and acceptable. Overall this is an old school place that is part of community, decent value and probably some decent options that are worth a try if you are in the area

Came here for dinner on a Saturday night. There is parking on the street as well as an underground…read moreparking behind the restaurant. The restaurant is very nice, bright, and clean. The decors were cool. We signed in to the waiting list. Waited outside and before long, we were called in and got our table. The staffs were courteous and friendly. This is a Vietnamese restaurant that also serve Chinese Foods. They have two sets of menus. One for Vietnamese dishes and the other one for Chinese dishes. Both menus offer a variety of selections. They even have Set Dinner Menu that comes with pre-set items. Have to give that a try one day. We ended up ordering the Bún Bò Huế and the Vietnamese Braised Fish. The Braised Fish did not come with steam rice, so we had to order the steam rice. For the drinks, we had the Peach Oolong Iced Tea and the 3-Colored Dessert. The Bún Bò Huế was very good. The Braised Fish was a little salty but still tasted good. The Peach Oolong Iced Tea was refreshing. The 3-Colored Dessert was very yummy. I enjoyed the sweet taste of it. They gave us orange slices for dessert on the house. The orange slices were so sweet and delicious. Will be back to try their other dishes I saw on their menus.

There are very few Vietnamese restaurants that I've come across growing up in the SGV that offer…read morethe fermented fish vermicelli soup (aka bun mam) but Golden Delight does! This soup is so pungent that the only time I get to savor it is at home and the stink doesn't leave your home for a few days. So, it is to my delight that they offer it here during the weekdays. It is a nicely stacked bowl that has everything but the kitchen sink in it - roast pork belly, catfish, squid, eggplant, and stuffed jalapeno with fried fish cake. Very filling and reasonably priced! The only reason I gave this place a 4 instead of 5 rating is because you can only order certain items from the menu when they open. I wanted to get some Chinese food to-go for my husband, but was told by the server that the other items were only available beginning at 10 am, which is odd to me.

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!

Was craving beef noodle soup the other day so I decided to try it from here. Called in my order and…read morepicked it up within about 20 minutes which was nice and easy. I ordered the house special beef noodle soup, which they're known for. The portion size is solid with a lot of noodles, plus bok choy, tender beef, and tendons. The broth is on the lighter side, which some people might like, but for me it felt like it was missing a bit of depth. One thing I didn't like is they don't include pickled vegetables. I feel like that should be standard with beef noodle soup, even just a small portion helps bring everything together. Instead they charge extra for it, which was kind of a letdown. Overall it did satisfy my craving, but it didn't really have me wanting to come back right away.

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.

This was just a quick pic. I saw they had good stars. I'd like the pictures and Man was I glad that…read moreI chose to come here we ordered the lamb and onions the crispy pork belly the spicy tofu and the spicy salt shrimp the portions are all family size. It was so good. The food came out quickly. The only thing is like most Asian restaurants they give you the canned soda so be aware there's no refills, but you can order a hot tea and water. This place was really authentic and the prices were super reasonable altogether I think we paid about $77 for four dishes again their family size so there was more than enough to come home but like I say, give it a try and you decide.

It was a Wednesday evening around 8pm with three friends exhibiting the all too common "not that…read morehungry but can still eat" demeanor. For a number of reasons, we wanted something that was spicy and neither meat nor carb heavy. Our search led us here. At this hour, even for a relatively small establishment, garrulous banter from the large, center table spread and filled the restaurant, while smaller groups along the walls maintained their quiet conversations. We found a table and based on our predetermined preferences, ordered the spicy tofu, shredded potato stir fry, and spicy fish. To the amusement of the waitress, we didn't order any bowls of rice. Our main carb the potato came out first and was a delicious albeit simple dish, subtle on the spice with slices of chilis thrown in. The tofu came next and complemented the potatoes nicely with flavors satisfying enough to hold us over, since the fish did take a while to arrive. When it did, we were treated to a generous amount of fish pieces in an oily stew with chilis, cabbage, and bean sprouts. My mouth is watering recounting this, and there's plenty on the menu I'd like to try next time.

I never knew a dumplings can be so delicious. Here is the…read morebest to try them, we tried fried and pan fried which both tasted really great. Recommended 100% They serve one of the most delicious soups Overall very satisfied..!

Kind of a hole in the wall spot but there's actually a lot of parking, which is nice. Menu is…read morepretty small and focused. They start you off with a complimentary soup, which was a nice touch. I got the shrimp fried rice and the pork and chive dumplings. You can tell the dumplings are handmade. The texture and flavor were really good. The fried rice was honestly great on its own, but I still added a bit of soy sauce and chili oil and it worked really well.

Came to the Rosemead location to celebrate a family member's birthday on a Friday evening. We were…read moreable to call ahead earlier in the morning and ask if we could be on the wait list or reserve a table. They told us they could reserve a table for us at 6pm. We originally were hoping for 7 or 7:30, but based on how busy and popular this place is I can see why they said no. Come early and get seated right away and there's still ample parking in their parking lot. By the time we left at 7:30p, the lot was packed and people circling around hoping to snag a spot from folks leaving. The restaurant is pretty large and has about 3 rooms with different size tables and booths. No matter the size of your party, there's a table that will accommodate. The staff were very nice and attentive and FAST! We had our food out probably 15 min after we put in our order! Now...on to the food. We ordered one of the set menus for our party of 7 and it was spot on! As you can see in the pictures we had all the "classics". Our set meal could easily be enjoyed by at least 10 people. We had so many leftovers! The food was all well prepared and sufficiently seasoned. Portions of each dish was plentiful and everyone will be able to get enough to satisfy. My favorite items: lobster (duh!), kung pao chicken, pork chops, and shaking beef. The seafood soup is a great starter, and don't forget to add a little vinegar and pepper! Great restaurant in the SGV. This location is much bigger than their Rowland Heights restaurant, but the food is exactly the same. This is a great alternative to the popular Newport Seafood, so don't sleep on this place!

Been looking for an authentic Chinese restaurant. Haven't been to one in a while. This place was…read morerecommended to us by a friend. Came at 530 pm on a tuesday, and there wasen't anyone here yet. Afterwards it filled up quickly!! The main thing I dont like about this place is they dont have the prices on what your ordering. Which I'll get too at the end. Like any other Chinese restaurant, their menu is super extensive. I love how they have a little bit of everything. And its very well organized too. We ordered the following: 1. Crab and fish maw soup- this soup was amazing. It was just the right temp. Got me sweating. Can easily feed 12 people. Great amount of maw. The consistency is just right. Tasted so good!! 2. Small lobster special- on a bed of noodles. It was about 5 lbs. Cooked well. Could do without. Basically flavors. And it was expensive!! About $30 a lb. So this one dish cost basically the same amount as all the other dishes. Which was just too much. If I knew it was that much I would definitely not have ordered it. 3. Walnut shrimp- not the best walnut shrimp I've had. But it was ok. 4. Garlic shrimp- this shrimp dish was ok. Too many bell peppers and onions. It was just ok. 5. Mongolian beef- flavors were not that great. Very tender though. Could've been better. 6. Sea trout- this was amazing!! I love the sauce. Fish was so soft and tender. The heat, the spice, the sweetness. Some of that sauce in white rice was just perfection. It was really really good. Best dish of what we ordered. 7. Kung pao chicken- this was a really good dish. Crispy bits of chicken. But so soft and tender inside. I love the sauce that it was in. It was by far one of the highlights of the meal. It was good food. Price for everything (except the lobster) was pretty good. Food tasted amazing for the most part. Typical Chinese customer service. Pay at the front. Massively large portions. Solid authentic Chinese food.

I visited last week with my family. The waitress was very accommodating and answered all of our…read morequestions regarding the menu. We made a reservation beforehand, so everything was set up for us. The interior is well decorated and very welcoming! Our food arrived without long wait, despite it being busy, and the dishes were absolutely delicious! I especially recommend the Honey Shrimp and of course, Peking Duck. Visit was so worth it, I will be sure to come back again!

If you like Peking Duck, this is definitely a place you want to try. You must call and make…read morereservations and make sure you order the duck when you reserve the table. You can also get the duck soup at an extra charge. There are many restaurants in SGV for Peking Duck, and this is on the top 3 of my personal favorites. The food here has been consistent and good over the years, whether we have dined in or ordered togo. The lobster here is definitely comparable to other seafood restaurants in the area. We recently ordered their Mapo Tofu Lobster, just to change it up a bit, and it was surprisingly delicious. They do remove all the tail meat and mix it in the Mapo Tofu. It was on the spicier side but if you like spicy food, give this a go. I like the garlic scallops with glass noodles but does give you garlic breath. The walnut shrimp is also a popular dish there.