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    China Gate

    4.1 (203 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    CHINA GATE ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Beef Chow Mien Lunch Special
    Jaelarra J.

    Inside was packed but got to the counter pretty fast order itself Came out fast hot and fresh!!!!

    Shrimp fried rice
    Andre W.

    China Gate is hands down the best Chinese food in the city--argue with your momma if you disagree! I've been eating here since I was a kid, and it never disappoints. The service is always remarkable, and the food consistently hits the spot. Everything is freshly made to order--this isn't your typical Chinese spot with food sitting on a hot table all day. They really do this! Today, I ordered the shrimp fried rice and veggie egg rolls. The shrimp fried rice was fresh, hot, and packed with shrimp--easily a solid 9/10. But the veggie egg rolls? Let me tell you, they're the best I've ever had! Perfectly crispy, hand-rolled, and bursting with flavor. A flawless 10/10. The ambiance is what you'd expect from a classic grab-and-go Chinese food spot--simple, no frills, just great food. Every time I'm back home, this is my go-to spot. If you haven't been, you're missing out!

    Mongolian beef, fried rice and an egg roll!
    Edwin M.

    China Gate The Mongolian beef was fresh, hot, and straight out of the wok -- full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The fried rice was tasty and well-seasoned, and that crispy chip (not sure what it's made of) was delicious! I just wish they gave me more than one, but honestly, it's justified for the $11.14 lunch special. Great value, great flavor, and quick service -- I'll definitely be back.

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    ashley a.

    This is one of those hood spots that's been here forever the locals love it. I love the egg the rest is just regular better than most Chinese fast food

    I had compile Chicken, fried rice, vegetable egg roll, and combination egg roll. Very Delicious food.
    Elaine M.

    I really enjoyed the egg rolls there. They have a combo egg roll with three types of meat, chicken, beef, and shrimp. It is out of this world. I also tried their compound chicken. Very delicious. I plan to go back and try the combination rice that seems to be a favor there a couple of people ordering it on next trip I will try to combination rice. Also, they cook everything Fresh that I loved and I only had to wait maybe 20 minutes for my order on the day that I went so it is was well worth the wait. Their prices are very low and they give you a lot of food. Their cashiers are very kind and very helpful with the menu the ambience it was fair.

    Shrimp Fried Rice
    Shavonda B.

    Definitely my go to shrimp fried rice extra shrimp bean sprouts and green onions no egg China Gate for the win every time

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    Ms T.

    This place still taste the same like back in the days omg so good that fried rice is fire and fresh and hot and the egg roll is a nice big size and the Egg foo young is very good they have a nice gravy on it . This place been around and the service is friendly .but the only thing is they need to clean the lobby up and keep it clean .

    BJ R.

    I've only had the chicken fried rice and the veggie rice I always get extra green onions and when I tell you it's GOOD believe ME make you want slap your Mama good!! I live in Los Angeles but I drive to Compton simply for the rice! I call them when I'm half way there so they by the time I get there its good an pipping hot!! I can't wait to get home so I start eating it in my car!!!

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    It's a bomb low key spot but always busy. Everything taste good and they give you enough for two.

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    Hui Tou Xiang

    4.3
    (488 reviews)
    13.2 mi
    $$

    Came here after a long day of walking along hollywood and i am so happy we did. I wasnt too sure of…read morewhat to expect, but the interior was so beautifully done with a mix of a subway/ speakeasy vibe and perfect lighting for any occasion. It was a but busy when we got there but luckily we got seared pretty shortly after arrival. We originally wanted to sit at the bar, but opted for a table for less wait time. When first looking at the menu we were shocked by the prices. I knew immediately i wanted to get the hui tou potstikers with pork and noodles. We ended up adding on the hongkong style wontons too. To my suprise the wontons arrived in a delicious and warm broth, keeping them perfectly moist and plump. The broth was so delicious even on a hot day, tasting faintly of sesame and scallion. Despite both dishes being pork they were so different and equally amazing in flavor. The pan fried potstikers which were CRISPED TO PERFECTION especially reminded me of black bean shortribs that you get from dimsum, fatty but hearty and had me wanting more and more each bite. The minced pork noodles were to no suprise, so good. Noodles tasted fresh, the sauce was umami with mushrooms and pork. While im not the biggest fan of mushrooms, i still ate it up. I feel it would be so good with some picked cabbage too to complement the saltiness. Most notable thing... THAT CHILI OIL. We probably used almost half the jar left at the table. It wasnt spicy at all, but it had this flavor that i genuinely have never tasted before. The texture of the chilli and sesame and the nutty flavor had me in awe. Enough to take two jars home... i would do it again. Servers were so quick, made sure everything we needed was at the table. Regardless of the crowd we were met with promptness and generosity. This that wonton place your girl tells you not to worry about forreal. Will be coming back despite the long drive from home.

    Some call it comfort food, others might call it fine dining on a budget. That evening we went-- it…read morewas simply an amazing dinner. Anything you can eat you any night you don't have to cook is usually a great night out. This evening was no exception. Our waitress was kind and accommodating. Positive energy, drinks filled and smile that felt genuine. The ambiance of the restaurant was bar like, but with adequate seating for dining in. Everything was prepared wonderfully and had tremendous flavor. I recommend trying their Hui Tou, stuffed with pork or beef, pork and leek pancakes, they also have vegetarian options. Their pork shumai was delicious, xiao long bao's soup dumplings were flavorful. Delicious. I definitely need a second trip here to try their soups and more of their variety of dumplings.

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    Woon

    Woon

    4.2
    (603 reviews)
    10.5 mi
    $$

    Woon is one of those spots that just hits differently - homestyle Chinese food with such a good…read morevibe to match. The pork belly bao is an absolute must-order. The braised pork belly was so incredibly soft and melt-in-your-mouth, and paired with the pickled carrots and cucumbers tucked into that steamed bao bun - so juicy. We also got the scallion pancakes which were crispy, chewy, and came with a soy ginger dipping sauce. The wood ear mushroom and bean curd stick salad was a nice lighter contrast to the heavier dishes too. We tried the beef noodles as well. The noodles were a bit on the tougher side, which is kind of expected with this style, but the flavors were solid overall. But do NOT sleep on dessert. I had to order the deep fried bao bun with ice cream scoop inside and it was delicious. Absolutely worth saving room for if you're looking to end your meal off with a sweet treat! Parking is easy with plenty of street parking nearby. Love that there's both indoor and outdoor seating - the patio outside is perfect for bigger groups at night, and the inside has its own aesthetic vibe that's equally great. Great service, good vibes, and delicious food. I'll be coming back!

    Woon in Pasadena and Joy in HLP are like those 2 siblings with the same mom but different dad…read more Upon entering you'll get a déjà vu, have we been here before? No, that was Joy on York. Ordering style is the same, the layout is exactly the same, menu slightly reminiscent of the other. Pork belly over rice was good, noodle portion was small for the price. My biggest gripe was there was no A/C in the middle of July, and so many flies in the dining area. Who can enjoy a meal like this? Ended up boxing it up to eat at home. I think I'll stick to Joy in HLP. Your Homegirl, Violy

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    Pine & Crane

    Pine & Crane

    4.4
    (3.4k reviews)
    11.6 mi
    $$

    the aromas from walking in was an immediate yes…read more NOMd: - pork potstickers. prob would've smacked harder if we had dined in, they were a little cold and tough but not hard (iykwim). great sear but too thick for my liking. yummy sauce. we got all the extra sauces and they all tasted and smelt so good tbh. - beef roll. wish the roll itself was thinner (preference thing - not into a lot of dough) but cucumbers with beef are always a win. - dan dan noodles. a very light dish. i'm not a peanut sauce girl but i didn't hate it. noodels were fresh and cooked to perfection. - vegan mapo tofu. YUM. not too heavy or oily. perfect spice level. this would be in my to-go roto if i lived here. - beef noodle soup. only tasted the noodles and bokchoy, but both were dank. again with the fresh and perfectly cooked noodles. the broth.... get it!! YUMd: - taro milk tea. love that they use actual taro and not just a premade mixture or packet. light, nutty, delicious. service, etc.: got takeout on a sunday night and it was packed and busy! super cute spot. dude double checked our bag to ensure everything was in there. literally cant beat the price either. really sad they were out of most of their veggie dishes.

    Tried Pine & Crane once a while back but in downtown and I forgot how good this place is…read more Got seated quite quickly but this place does get packed quick! Standouts were the Dan Dan noodles and the Garlic Pork Belly. Honestly, great pairing. Satori was so sweet and made the best Passionfruit Green Tea! Need to come back and try everything else!!

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    Sichuan Impression

    4.0
    (946 reviews)
    14.5 mi
    $$
    Locally sourced ingredients
    6 years in business

    The service was good. You'll just have to flag them if you need something. They were all helpful…read moreand nice. Food wise - everything we ordered was great. The cumin lamb was flavorful and spicy. The Mao Cai was spicy, full of meat and the broth was tasty. The boiled fish was my second favorite - spicy and fish was not overcooked. The fried intestines were really great! The shrimp fried rice is ok. I wanted either a whole fish or a whole crab but they ran out - on a Saturday night. They have a good Asian beer selection. $35 for corkage. $6 valet parking with validation. Free for 1 hour only with validation. It's a very casual place. Clean.

    My kiddo is a big fan of sichuan food especially fish fillet in chilli sauce so we came here for…read morelunch out of her recommendation as this is her favorite Chinese restaurant in town. The reception wasn't warm as the girl was on the phone and she just waved at us to get in. Food was scrumptious. Their basa fish fillet in chilli sauce had to be the best I've tasted. The fish was tender, sauce yummy, veggies fresh! It was excellently prepared. Husband and Wife beef and tripe slices was another outstanding dish. It was so good I had to order more rice to eat with it therefore happily broke my diet again. Steamd eggplant with pickled condiment on top tended to be on the salty side, it was soft and tasty. I loved it! Service was lukewarm at best. The girl performed her service in a convincingly nonchalant way. But at least I got lemon infused water refilled twice. :) Well decorated with Chinese cultural elements. Very spacious, clean and peaceful ambience. We had a lovely time and will return.

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    Wonton in chili oil 红油抄手
    Wonton in chili oil 红油抄手
    Beef noodle casserole 砂锅牛肉
    Beef noodle casserole 砂锅牛肉
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