This is one dimsum place my husband and I would always come back to. Food is cooked very well and…read morethe staff is nice and polite. We ordered the usual, sticky rice, hargow, bbq pork bun both steamed and bunned. Also, the seafood noodle is a favorite. That is ordered from the menu. Place is your typical chinese dimsun place. Nit much thought on the interior but does the job. Its clean and organized.

We were here on a Sunday before Christmas. We learned that the one dim sum place on the Westside…read morewas closed so I pushed our desire to try Sea Empress to see if it's a good alternative if we don't want to drive out to Monterey Park. BF was parking while I got in first to get a table. Before I was able to sit down, I had 3 people surrounded me. Busser asked me if I want tea, and two cart ladies pushing dishes on me. The one with all the steam dishes was so pushy but she had the Hao Goa (Shrimp dumpling) and chicken feet which we usually get. Food was not piping hot to begin with. Wrapping for Shrimp dumpling was mushy and a bit on the thicker side. All the other dishes were not memorable and nothing to write home about. But overall just not up to PAR. We asked the pushy cart lady if she had beef tripe and she said they could put in an order to get it steamed. The tripe never came but it was on our bill. So be sure to check your bill.

1-2026 Visit. Happy to say my two go-to dishes are still the best in L.A. (I would love to know…read moretheir secret sauce for the jjampong broth -- deep flavor, red but not spicy, with a hint of smokiness) Their house kimchee is still no bueno. All is well in Little China.

I'm so upset at myself for not having come here sooner! As a life-long Gardena resident it's only…read morenow that I've missed out on so many great places so I'm doing my part to visit local food places every Friday. This Friday (September 19, 2025) my friend and I came here. There are two rooms for sitting and we were sat in the 2nd dining room with the AC going (thank you Little China) nothing fancy but just a homey atmosphere. As soon as we walked in we were greeted and seated. I had looked at the menu ahead of time and convinced my friend that we should order "meal for two A". We each picked our own entree (almond chicken and sweet&sour pork) and added the fried dumpling appetizer too. The A meal comes with wonton soup, pork fried rice, and fried wontons & egg rolls. All this and we received some kimchi banchan! We were not expecting a feast! The wonton soup was warm and flavorful with plump wontons and bamboo shoots, and peas...just so good! What I so appreciated about the food was that nothing was coated in a heavy sauce for the sake of coating things in a sauce. At Little China the food is the main character and that's what you're going to enjoy. The almond chicken was didn't skimp on the almonds. The sweet & sour pork was so crispy and the batter didn't get soggy in the sauce, just so perfectly balanced. The pork fried rice, HEAVEN!!! When you come to Little China. you're going to have an amazing food experience. I already can't wait to go back. I'm already looking forward to my next visit, very soon!

Service was slow initially to get seated. There were several empty tables but we waited for a few…read moreminutes before they were able to seat us. They're typically very busy when we go on a weekday night. But once we got seated, service was fine. I usually get the pork wontons with chili oil. It's flavorful and it's actually not really spicy. We got the braised Xinjiang Market Chicken with sliced noodle. Very big portion. It had potatoes and bell peppers too. Noodles itself was good texture, but the overall dish lacked some flavor. I ended up dipping my noodles in the chili oil sauce from the wontons just to get more flavor in it. Good place to come for simple dishes. Overall pricing is reasonable as well.

Our favorite noodle place in the South Bay. Beef noodle…read moresoup, cumin lamb stir fry and the spicy mala fish bowl are our favorites. Take out is a huge hit or miss. The wait times are super unpredictable. I have waited longer for an entree than it took for 2 parties to finish eating dinner. They served those tables despite my order going in first. When we got home, our order was wrong. :( That's frustrating but I learn. I will not order take out from them anymore.

Nice Chinese restaurant g good services, food delicious and huge portions…read more Can't wait to come back

Tasty Kitchen in Gardena absolutely delivered an incredible dining experience for our group!…read more We came in with about 10 people, and they handled our large party seamlessly. The family-style setup was perfect--being able to share dishes made the whole meal feel communal, fun, and super satisfying. Every dish that came out was packed with flavor, and there were so many great options that everyone at the table found something they loved. Service was efficient and attentive, especially considering the size of our group, and the food came out at a great pace so we could enjoy everything together. If you're dining with a group and want a place with delicious food, generous portions, and a welcoming atmosphere, Tasty Kitchen is definitely the move. Already looking forward to coming back and trying even more dishes!

We haven't had roast duck for a while, so we decided to stop by Top BBQ because they serve some of…read morethe best roast duck and pork in the South Bay. Located on the border of Torrance and Gardena, the restaurant, with its casual décor, is large enough for 60 guests when 2 large round party tables are included. The always-friendly staff brought the menu and water right away. For this visit, we ordered the following dishes (which started arriving within 10 minutes): Roast Duck: As expected, the duck skin was crispy, and the meat was plump, tender and nicely seasoned. Beef Chow Fun: The seasoning was super flavorful, and the glossy, but non-greasy sautéed thick rice noodles had a perfect texture. The beef pieces were tender, and the portion of bean sprouts was just right without overcrowding the dish. Wonton Soup Noodle: The thin noodles were perfectly al dente. The broth was light but flavorful. The wontons had nice thin wraps, and the fillings were well seasoned and with pleasantly firm consistence. We left the restaurant feeling 110% full and satisfied. Highly recommended.

Craving roast duck, ordered a half order - smaller portions than prices connote…read more Kung pao chicken was saltier than I'd like. protein to other ingredients on the plate is not a good value. Service was reasonably quick. Tables were clean, plenty of booth seating. They have 1-2 round family-style tables for large parties.

I feel like they might just be generally this generous with their servings, but we did also drop in…read more40 to 50- minutes before they were closing so that might've played a roll in how much they served us. Regardless, we definitely will be coming back. The service was friendly. The interior looked clean. Prices are fantastic! Purchased 2 combo B meals and an egg roll and it came out to just under $26.

I was in the mood for cheap Chinese no-nonsense food. I have a go-to for this (a few blocks from…read morehere, matter of fact) but I felt like trying a new place. Yelp had this place on its list of recos, but there was something about this place that drew me in... ... and it turns out, I have actually been here before. But it has been about 30+yrs since, waaaaayyy before my Yelp years! (SIDE STORY: My GodMom and grandparents used to live a couple of blocks away from here and we often ordered food here back in the day.) They are incredibly popular. All their tables were occupied (granted, there were only three or four) but patrons coming through were non-stop. Staff were efficient as well because given the line (there were three people ahead of me) they got us outta there pretty quickly. I went for half white rice, half noods, black pepper chicken and fried chicken/wings. (NOTE: they packaged the wings separately so it doesn't get soggy from the black pepper sauce - love this!) They were good at providing disposable utensils as well as sauce packets. It didn't take long before I was on my way back to work. Noods had nice flavorful chew. Rice was fluffy. Fried chicken/wings was crispy and savory with a slight hint of sweet. But the black pepper chicken was AM.A.ZING!!! There was so much flavor packed in every bite and couldn't get enough of it! There wasn't a lot of fillers either, so that's a plus. Highly recommending this! FOOD: 5. SERVICE: 4. VALUE: 5. They give you enough for a second meal. PARKING: Lots of space shared with others. Not an issue. OVERALL: 4.5. I couldn't stop thinking about the black pepper chicken that I just had to come back the next day to have it again. Paired it with orange chicken on that second run. Not as great, but it is one of their more popular items. (Most people ahead of me ordered it and the pan got refilled during both visits.) So it was a delight coming through here again as it brought back tons of memories. I even remember making many stops at the laundromat next door. Also drove by my auntie's old house. Ahhhh, good times! I shall return! If only for the delicious black pepper chicken!

My mother used to go here all the time while she worked at harbor ucla. The Honey Walnut Shrimp…read more Excellent. String beans. Excellent. Shrimp Fried Rice. Excellent!!! The size of the shrimp were heart-warming. The Thai tea was real! No orange coloring. They better open back up and stop playing!

My family and I have been going to this restaurant for years even when it was still owned by…read moreMichelle Kwan's family. We love the staff. They're so friendly and welcoming! We enjoy our usual orders like Xiao long bao, soy sauce lo mein with chicken, chicken with Chinese broccoli, sweet sour pork and shrimp, garlic pea shoots, Mongolian beef, honey walnut shrimp, salt pepper pork chop, and fried rice. They give huge portions of food when dining there. The restaurant is pretty spacious. Great for big parties. Parking is somewhat limited nearby but can park in the next lot if there's space.

Enjoyed our meal, server Moon was amazing and attentive, will definitely be back . Great vibesread more

Excellent service,great food and great atmosphere.. The food…read morehas great taste have to wait a bit but well worth it !

First time visiting here! Staffs were very nice and food…read morewas great. Chicken katsu was great, but ahi poke was bit salty for me.

Gardena is quite the hub for good Japanese and Hawaiian eats. I've been to Gardena Bowl,…read moreCherrystones, but it's only recently that I got to checkout Ladybug Cafe! Walking in on a Saturday, the place was buzzing with patrons, so I knew this had to be up to par with many of the ono spots serving Japanese and Hawaiian cuisine in the area. My friend I chose to order two dishes. Our choices were the Ladybug Fried Chicken and Fried Rice with Char Siu. The Fried Rice comes with Miso Soup. The Miso Soup was served first. It had a light and savory broth that was comforting. It had a good umami rich miso flavor and made for a good soothing start for the meal. Up next, we got to try the Fried Rice with Char Siu. The Fried Rice had a surprising reddish color that perfectly matched the char siu. It added a nice visual cue to the sweet, smoky flavor. The Ladybug Fried Chicken was my favorite. It was freshly fried, golden and crispy. I enjoyed the juicy and tender meat and the crunchy outside. It is served with rice, green salad and potato-mac. I wish there was an option to upgrade to fried rice because this fried chicken really paired well with the fried rice. Nevetheless, I did enjoy this chicken with the potato-mac as well. The potato-mac was creamy and was so ono. Overall, Ladybug Cafe is a solid spot in Gardena for some classic Japanese and Hawaiian eats!

First time here and loved it. Didn't even know about this place even after visiting a store next…read moredoor. I happened to see a post about it and thought... I know that area! lol. We decided to try it. It's a small just take out only place. Parking is always easy. On the menu, I saw chow fun and knew we had to try that. And also the lemon chicken. I don't usually see those in some Chinese restaurants so when it's there we try it. We also had the egg plant tofu. Everything was absolutely delish! Will definitely come back and try other menu items. People there were also very friendly.

Very happy to see things have returned to normal. It was getting ridiculous when they wouldn't pick…read moreup the phone and tell you to call back in 4 hours and still wouldn't answer the phone. It took me a while to even consider returning but I'm glad I did. The owner of Fu Sing is related to the people who owned Tin Sing in Gardena years ago and after they closed, the only place you' could find anything similar was Paul's Kitchen in Downtown L.A. or Monterey Park (also closed). The pakkai (sweet sour pork) and almond duck were the absolute best. Fu Sing isn't quite as good as Tin Sing but it's as close as we're ever going to get again so I'm happy the bugs in the system have been worked out and I can order without aggravation. Some other specialties that were popular with the Gardena crowd were the steamed pork and the pork egg rolls which are like taking a stroll along memory lane. Hopefully they'll consider expanding into a full service restaurant rather than remaining a take out shop to bring back the Gardena experience that so many of my friends, family, and yes, even enemies enjoyed growing up.