Holy moly, the flavors!…read more I was picking up my daughter from college nearby, and we were craving some cháo on a cold evening. After checking out the Yelp reviews, we decided to give Canton Restaurant (Chao Ca Cho Cu) a try. Wow, the reviews were spot on. We ordered the Fish Porridge (Cháo Cá) and the Dill Turmeric Fish, and both dishes were absolutely incredible. The fish was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The combination of dill, turmeric, and all the accompanying herbs created layers of flavor. The cháo was comforting, rich, and exactly what we needed on a chilly night. This meal hit all the right spots, comforting, authentic, and packed with flavor. I can't wait to come back. If you're in the area, this place is a must try!

DELICIOUS! The best congee I have ever had…read more We called in a pickup order and it was ready super fast. We got a pork/preserved egg congee with a Chinese donut and my husband got a chow fun. Both were delicious but the congee was the standout star. Something so simple had so much flavor. I highly recommend it. Place is cash only. Very small with not a lot of seating but the plaza has a lot of parking.

Large portions with great value! Need I say more? The…read moreportion can be split to 3 because they give so much. Can't go wrong with the chow mein and orange chicken. I also like to get eggplant, but that's because I love eggplant. :) The workers are very nice.

We stopped by the Instagram famous Hong Kong Express in Westminster that serves you gigantic…read moreportions of Chinese Fast Food. Old school Chinese fast food type. Food is decent, nothing special. I was hoping the Orange Chicken will be similar to Panda Express but it's not. It's more sweet than sour. Giangantic egg rolls were good though. Food is good when you eat there. With the huge portions they give you, you will have leftovers. But heating it up the next day makes it not desirable anymore and it's so greasy, made me stomach queasy. Each combo 2 items is $15, 3 items $17 plus. Easily 2 people portion. Located in the same shopping center as Lynda's Sandwhiches and T&T Supermarket.

Food was amazing. Lucky us, we had the incredible local Pink Huge Shrimp !! Even you order it,…read morewithout right season, you won't taste it. It was fresh, sweet and chewy! Crab with curry is a must order! You definitely get Umami and a bit kick from the curry sauce, we dipped the last drop of the sauce by the France Bugette; Beef was very tender; stir fry Vegetable was hard to chew, that was a little bit disappointing; Fried rice was everyone's favorite; the desert was unique but comfort you at the end, because it was green beans with tapioca, and seaweed inside. General speaking all the dishes were great! The servers were very friendly, they cared all 8 of us. They did sharing dishes; changing new plates; adding hot water, bringing more napkins. They were great! We go to this restaurant while we are there from East Coast. Definitely will go again and again.

Literally my favorite dim sum place to exist, I make the 30 minute drive here whenever I'm craving…read moredim sum because it's the best in the OC area. The dim sum is HUGEEE, especially the siu mai. The size really makes it so much juicier and satisfying to bite through, and it's packed with so much pork and shrimp. The siu mai is definitely my favorite, but other go-tos for the table are the har gow, sticky rice, ham sui gok, bbq pork rice rolls, and chicken feet. I also tried a new dish this most recent time, the tofu skin wrapped dumpling, and it was really good, I'll have to add this one to my regular order! It's definitely already a super popular spot, especially for large parties, so I'd recommend going early or getting takeout!

Unbelievable. Sad to see they're gone. Amazing food, always felt welcomed like one of the family…read more They'd make us 3-cup Chicken off the menu and it was the best I've had in California. Hope everyone is healthy and enjoying retirement. Wonderful people, special place.

This is one of those authentic little hole in the wall places with aunties in the back, making…read morefresh dumplings by order. Their service is friendly and efficient, and their portions are massive. Dumplings to DIE FOR!!

I don't come here often but it's a Korean Chinese classic institution in Garden Grove. We got the…read moreusual of black bean noodles, sweet and sour pork, and seafood noodle soup...aka jajangmyeon, tangsuyuk, and jjamppong. The food did not disappoint and came out instantly, although it was a Friday at noon. It was piping hot and fresh, and definitely too much for just two people so we took some home for leftovers. It was not too busy but the people that were here were all Korean, so that's how you know it's a good place.

This place has been here forever! It's a great place to go with a bunch of people and have a family…read morestyle dinner. The food comes out quick and it may not be a Michelin star worthy food but it's definitely a comfort food for a lot of people. Their black bean noodles are a staple but I also recommend the spicy shrimp, sweet n sour pork, and sizzling rice soup. Their jjambbong (spicy seafood noodle soup) is just ok.. Service is great because I think the servers recognize my family but speaking Korean also helps. Unfortunately, I have witnessed some of the servers being kind of rude to other patrons. The servers are just always in a rush. But I always find myself going back whenever we have a big group. Don't expect a nice, clean, modern ambiance. The carpets old, decor is questionable, and sometimes there's a weird smell. But I will continue to go here.

Ordered takeout for lunch over the weekend and was very satisfied!…read more We ordered: -spicy chili oil wontons -scallion pancakes and beef roll -pan fried buns -xiao long bao -green beans -cucumber salad -popcorn chicken Everything was delicious! The beef with the scallion pancakes was sooo tender. The cucumber salad was extra refreshing with the perfect balance of savory and tangy. You also can't ever go wrong with spicy wontons, pan fried buns, popcorn chickens, or braised green beans. Yum! Huge bonus: the restaurant is directly connected to Ben Gong's Tea. Loooove the osmanthus milk tea! I'd recommend subbing out the crystal boba and rice with regular boba and tea cubes.

Whenever I'm in Garden Grove, Korean and Vietnamese cuisine will always take precedence. However,…read moremy most recent trip pivoted from the norm, and Noodle Star became the destination. The end result? Reasonable prices, warm service, and very tasty food. Like so many Chinese restaurants, the name and theme is inherently confusing. Up until last year, the place was Harbor Garden and it's rebranded to Noodle Star ever since. The Chinese name ("川粵" aka "Chuan Yue") would imply there is a Sichuan + Cantonese component to the offerings, despite the words "teppanyaki" and handmade noodles (手工麵) noted on the exterior as well as on signs on the interior. Typically any restaurant that dabbles in multiple regional Chinese variations (Sichuan, Cantonese, Shanghainese, Lanzhou, etc.) is a huge flight risk. Surprisingly, it all worked out. All of my orders were from different regions of the country, starting with a Cantonese beef chow fun (乾炒牛河) that was delightfully smokey from the wok hei (#1) and the noodles and beef were silky and smooth. While the noodles aren't as wide as I would have liked, they were still 100% workable in the dish. The Taiwanese style popcorn chicken (鹽酥雞) was wonderfully fried and the chicken was still juicy on the inside. Their napa cabbage + shrimp + pork steamed dumplings (白菜豬肉蝦水餃) were pillowy soft and steamed perfectly. They were plump and not too doughy; which is very appropo for a northern Chinese dish. The biggest surprise may have come from the soup dumplings (小籠包), which had just the right amount of soup and a very delicate dumpling skin that was downright excellent. The service was kind, attentive, and very bilingual with Mandarin and English. Prices might feel high to non-Cali folks, but the spectrum is very much on the Socal average. (#2). Bathrooms were mostly clean and the seating options were plentiful; solid for large and small group action. Parking can be tough on the weekends since it's a strip mall. I already know that I'll be back. If I was able to order 4 regions and they all came out excellent (#3), I can only imagine how excellent the rest of the house special group of dishes will be. __________ (#1) "Essence of the wok" -- it's a thing. (#2) At $15-19 for most dishes. (#3) Did we get lucky?

Just left Happy Lamb Hot Pot and honestly... my soup now has higher standards than me…read more This spot is giving luxury hot pot energy without making your wallet cry too hard. The broth simmers for like 8 hours, and you can taste it immediately -- rich, cozy, slightly life-changing. The Wagyu disappeared from my plate faster than my self-control, and the lamb was super tender. I also love the self-serve setup because I got to pretend I was on a cooking game show grabbing veggies, sauces, shrimp, noodles... everything. Dangerous for competitive people. The vibe inside is modern, clean, cute booths everywhere, and the staff was super attentive even while everyone around me was entering full hot-pot survival mode. If you're hungry hungry, this place is dangerous in the best way. I came for dinner and left emotionally attached to the broth. 10 outta 10 Pricing: AYCE options typically range from roughly $28-$44 depending on the package, with weekday lunch specials often available.

When a restaurant has "happy" in the name... and it actually…read moremakes you happy Happy Lamb Hot Pot definitely lives up to the name. First, their buffet bar unlimited and most importantly, clean !!! The menu has so much variety too. Just look at the clam soup my husband made Their appetizers are so good too, but the most memorable dish for me? The lamb shank. It's a true Inner Mongolian-style hot pot experience. And if you're a meat lover like me... the wagyu beef brisket and wagyu bolar blade are impossible to resist. Also love that they have Happy Hour for $21.99 on weekdays IG: socalhkfoodies

This place is always busy, and they don't take reservations -- but if you have a large party, you…read morecan call in advance and they will put you on a wait-list ... This helped us get a table much faster than we would have than if we had just shown up and waited. We ordered the large family meal, and there were 12 of us. We also ordered the Newport Lobster, fish fillet with black bean sauce, and an extra shrimp fried rice. Overall, I think the food was good, and the prices are reasonable (except the lobster, which was pricey, as you might expect from anything listed as "market price"). Most of us in the group thought the fish fillet with black bean sauce was the best. I thought it was very good, but not necessarily fantastic. (There are other Chinese restaurants that do it a little better.) The sauce was very good, but the fish wasn't quite as tender as it can be. Definitely a solid 4 stars. Other dishes were good. I think the scallop soup could have been great for some people, but my wife and I both hate cilantro, and there was a ton of cilantro. The pork was also good, and my friends thought the clams were also really good. I found the fried rice a bit bland. And for both the lobster and the crab, they could have made them a little easier to eat by cracking the shells a bit more for us. I hate fighting with my food ... And there was a fair amount of fighting on these 2 dishes. The lobster cost almost much as all the other dishes combined. It certainly looked amazing. And the sauce was very good. But I found most of it a bit overcooked. Maybe it was our fault for asking for a big one. Maybe a smaller lobster might have been cooked a little less. The great sauce (along with the fighting with the shell) might have covered up the fact that the meat was actually a bit tough and rubbery. I don't think I'd order this again. The service was very friendly and pretty fast. And, again, other than the lobster, the pieces were pretty reasonable.

Tan Cang Newport Seafood has been around a few decades. We came here a few times many years ago…read morewhen there was a travel agency next-door. Our family joked around and would say let's go to the travel agency restaurant when we had a craving for Chinese/Vietnamese type of food. I recall the food back then was extra tasty and memorable, leaving me wanting to return again and again. However, my recent lunch outing with my girlfriends changed my mind. Our servers were attentive and friendly. I think it helped that my friend was a familiar customer. We came on a Monday afternoon around 11:30 and It was early enough where parking was still available. We ordered the classic dishes, including salt and pepper fried pork chopsand salt and pepper fried shrimp, but the taste this time around left a lot to be desired. These two dishes lacked the crunchiness and flavors that these fried entrees are supposed to showcase. We found the pork chops to be dry and tough, as if it was prepared a while ago and sitting out for some time before it made its way to our table. The shrimp was not impressive either. At least the shaking beef or bo luc lac was good. The beef chunks were tender, and the flavors were on point. Bonus points for the broth that is complimentary during lunch. Also the complimentary orange slices were a nice touch to end our meal. We'd still return for the lobster and noodle when the occasion comes up.

We decided at the last minute to go here for lunch on a Sunday. It was packed and there was a…read morelittle bit of a wait but worth it. The service was good. As mentioned earlier, they were very busy so the waiter let us know that we should put our food orders in right away and not to add dishes later. The wait staff was very nice to us. The restaurant has a Peking duck special. It was okay but a lot of food for only around $40! The prices on their dishes were very reasonable. Six of us and the bill came out to about $20/person only for a delicious lunch. And portions were big too. We had leftovers. We will definitely return.

Probably one of the best chinese food places in my life!…read more This place is older than me I believe. They have a wide selection of chinese dishes to choose from. I love ordering their chinese broccoli and beef, the house special lo mein, honey walnut shrimp, tom yum soup, kung pao chicken, fried fish... there are too many dishes to list out that I enjoy here haha Service is good and the staff are very friendly. The ambiance inside is very nostalgic to me. They also do to go, so sometimes I buy a tray of the lo mein if Im going to a party Highly recommend this place!

Came back to try this restaurant after the remodel. This was our go to place way back in the day…read morefor family gatherings. It was nice to go back to try everything. It was fantastic!!! All of our dishes were great! Perfect portions, food came out hot and steamy. Service was great! It's how I remember everything except the decor and ambience was remodeled for the better.

Came here on a Sunday. Party of two seated immediately. Service was quick! Venue is good for…read moregroups. This place reminds me of good authentic Chinese cuisine. We ordered the house special lobster, beef luc loc, and pan fried noodles. The lobster is based on market price. It was $32 per pound when we went. Smallest lobster was 3.5 lbs. They actually brought the live lobster out to show us before it was cooked! Poor guy didn't stand a chance! (Sorry don't mean to offend anyone). The lobster was fresh but a bit on the Spicy side. So if you can take the heat! This was a win win! My favorite was the beef cubes - dipped in salt pepper and lemon - sooo good over white rice. Trust. My hums and loved the pan fried noodles... crispy and fluffy. Just like me. Overall good experience. If you're ever in Westminster and craving Chinese food - they won't disappoint!!