After movies, we found ourselves just minutes away from one of our favorite Chinese spots in…read moreMonterey Park--Mama Lu Dumpling House. Of course, we had to order the dumplings, along with some fried rice and egg rolls. The perfect way to end the day with some delicious comfort food!

After realizing we would take forever to eat at the Sam Woo x Kogi collab, a friend recommended we…read morevisit Mama Lu's as an alternative. Mama Lu's didn't disappoint. The portions were huge and the juicy dumplings were in fact juicy. Now I'm used to just doing Din Tai, but these dumplings were good and bigger and had more soup. Sure Din Tai might look prettier, at the end of the day they just have to taste good. My family will definitely be back to visit Mama Lu's for more dumplings.

I went back to DFC MPK for its breakfast and is pleasantly surprised it brings back the previous…read moremenu with à la carte items. It has the different varieties of rice rolls, appetizers, and sandwiches. The food was as delicious as I remembered and the service is good.

11/10 if that's an option!…read more I recommend two things: 1) Last time I was here, the House Special Filet Mignon Cubes ($20.50) was so good that my party ordered another one. The beef is thick yet somehow tender, and the sauce is perfectly glazed over the meat. 2) I also love the seafood chow mein ($15.95)! When trying a bite, make sure to get both soft and crunchy parts of the noodle haha, changing the texture makes a difference in the overall taste!

Some good Chinese food, and their Family Meal which includes 5 different items. $18+ per person &…read morethat's a great deal Staff is very friendly, and restaurant is clean too!

Friendly service, huge portions, but marginally chinese and super greasy. If it's any indicator,…read morethey DONT EVEN GIVE CHOPSTICKS. Think made-to-order elevated food court Chinese-ISH-style dishes. SERVICE: when we first walked in, the guy bussing tables onto his cart made eye contact, then COMPLETELY IGNORED US despite it being obvious that we were there for dinner. off-putting, i ALMOST WALKED OUT :/ Once we chased someone down and got seated, our waiter was super FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL. Food came out quickly and piping hot. FOOD: PORTIONS-what stands out is the HUGE PORTIONS, one plate could probably feed to and perhaps three moderate eaters. QUALITY-unusually and OVERWHELMINGLY OILY. Way more than I would've expected, and detracted from the eating experience. **Cheese WonTon-wrappers were FRIED CRISP AND TENDER, but the decent dollop of cream cheese filling was overwhelming. **KUNG POW CHICKEN was the BEST DISH we had, barely spicy but it hid the oiliness better somehow. **NOODLE (?chow fun) SHRIMP was difficult to eat, and the EXCESSIVE GREASE COATED MY TONGUE so bad the i couldn't taste the shrimp or veggies. **BLACK BEAN BEEF was fair. OILY BUT FLAVORFUL. veggies were nicely cooked still crunchy, but the HARSH ONIONS were overpowering. sweet or milder onions would let me taste the other ingredients more. the beef itself was tender and tasty. I personally won't be returning, but I see the value due to large portions and moderate prices. i'd gladly sacrifice quantity for higher quality.

Came with a friend on a Sunday evening and did not realize how popular this place was. Parked in…read morethe lot and waited outside about 30-40 minutes in the heat before we were able to get seated. Tight seating on the inside. Decent AC. We ordered the popcorn chicken, shrimp fried rice, and pan-fried pork baos. I hadn't eaten popcorn chicken in a long time so I loved the dish and will be back for it. I did notice that there were quite a few smaller chunks of just flour. Shrimp fried rice is hard to mess up. Was also pretty solid. Pan-fried pork baos are tasty, filled with soup, and actually heated up well the next day in an air fryer too. Cost was reasonable and I enjoyed the food. Will certainly be back.

If you want fast casual Taiwanese food, this is a good fix. Nothing amazing but still all solid…read moredishes. Whoever made our potstickers this day though, really didn't care. Others had a nice crispy lace cook on them, all held together in a nice circular formation.. and I got haphazardly thrown potstickers on a plate. Service is typical for a small Chinese place, where if you need something you have to ask, no one comes to check on you. When they're busy, you don't get a menu, so don't expect to see pictures and you'll have to kinda of know what you're ordering when looking at just the listed ordering form. I would suggest looking at pics online first so you know going into this. Love the ginormous drinks though, my strawberry green tea was deliciously refreshing with the perfect level of sweetness. Parking - free lot is small. There are some street sidewalk options. We waited a few minutes and luckily people were leaving the market so we were able to park in the lot.

Minced meat with chili tofu and tomato eggs.The service is welcoming and delicious. Nice area with…read morefriendly vibe.

Very nice Chinese restaurant with a variety of choices. You may order different dishes each time…read more Sweet potato Rice porridge is our family favorite and especially suitable for the elderly The restaurant stays open very late, so you can come by for a late-night snack

Many reviewers describe this place as good Americanized Chinese food, after trying it, that's…read moreexactly best way to describe it. Nearly a 50 year old establishment with Chinese food made to cater more towards western palate. A nostalgic place. If you want to taste original Americanized Chinese food, this is authentic in its own category. If you want more authentic ethnic dishes with roots from mainland China, then that's more in the heart of SGV. But Chinese food that is accommodating to most palate, then this is a good try.

Disappointment doesn't even begin to describe how I'm feeling after finally eating food that I've…read morebeen craving for ages. I'd seen videos on tik tok, other people experience the amazing food. Then when I get it, it's nothing like how it was shown or even what I thought it would be. I'm talking about the Slippery Shrimp dish. It's, literally, just breaded and fried shrimp. That's it. In a sauce That's not that great. I ordered the Slippery shrimp, Slippery chicken, another disappointment, the veggies that contain baby corn and different types of mushrooms (delicious), vegetable fried rice (also delicious) and the grren beans with minced chicken (another delicious option). The Slippery shrimp and Slippery chicken were not good and entirely too sweet. I usually like the reviews from tik tok but in this case, it did not live up to the expectations.

Friend dragged me to Northern Cafe on Figueroa and now I'm low‑key obsessed :) super fast service,…read moreliterally in and out in like 10 minutes, total time‑saving spot and great for takeout. Dumplings were hot, chewy, juicy inside--perfect car food lol. Will definitely swing by again when I'm rushing between errands!

The food is spicy and authentic, very good for my taste. But the rice a bit hard. I will come againread more

On the way back from Santa Ana, find LuYiXuan Restaurant in Alhambra, which serves Shanghainese and…read moreTaiwanese cuisine. This restaurant is difficult to get parking because it is located inside a small plaza on the corner of Valley and Garfield. Fortunately, I found a parking space there. The restaurant is not particularly large, But there are many customers dining there. We ordered Garlic Cucumber, Braised Pork Rice, Garlic Water Spinach, Braised Beef Noodles, Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs, Garlic Beef Cubes, and two Thai Milk Teas. I'm able to speak with the owner, who informs me that this restaurant does not use MSG or other ingredients. Everything is fresh and healthy. After tasting the food and the Braised Beef Noodles, I can tell it's really tasty and light, with no harsh components that make you thirsty and want to drink more water. So far, my family and I have really enjoyed the food here. Definitely will return and try other delicious foods next time.

Prices and portions are fair in this little shop in Alhambra, and the pig ear here is cut thin and…read moremarinated in a classic chili sauce! Service is outstanding and very friendly, and the restroom is clean. Lots of free parking is available in the small lot outside. The restaurant is in a corner of the lot within unassuming outside exterior but very nice interior. The garlic cucumber was crunchy and light in marinade. I enjoyed the pig ear but prefer thicker cuts typically. It would be wonderful to come back to try other entrees.