I took my mom here for a Mother's Day brunch and my birthday celebration because it falls around…read morethe same time every year. I am so glad we chose Hide Out Cafe in Rowland Heights to have our celebration. The food is delicious, the staff is so friendly, and the cafe is so cozy and welcoming. My brother was sponsoring our meal since he couldn't make it, so of course we had to go all out and order two drinks and two main dishes. (Thank you, big brother)! I got the Boba Bear Set $8.50, which comes with a drink and two house-made cookies, and my mom got their Tiramisu Latte $7.00, which is heavy on the coffee liquor, to be honest, but we had fun with it. The drinks are crafted beautifully, and with the open cafe concept, you can see they pay attention to the small details of their crafted drink menu. The house-made cookies that were a part of my Boba Bear Set are not to be forgotten. The cookies are buttery, decadent, and delicious; they are the perfect tea cookies to pair with! I can't wait to go back and try more of their fun drinks and maybe bring a study book the next time. For our main dishes, we shared the Chimi Wagyu & Frites $35.00, and the Fresh Avocado Toast $19.00. We both love eggs so of course we had to get something with eggs in our dish. My mom loved her avocado toast, and they were very generous with the avocado as well on there. The salad is a definite hit with us and included a great dressing on the side. The eggs were cooked perfectly on top of our toast and steak. The frites with my steak were crispy and seasoned well. I also loved the chimi sauce with my steak as well. The portion was huge so we were able to take some back home to enjoy another day. Overall, my mom and I had a great experience and would absolutely come back for another sip of their lattes and try another fun drink on their menu. We left with happy smiles and full stomachs, and can't wait to come back soon.

I had a magical, memorable experience at Hide Out Cafe (Rowland Heights). I ordered the Boba Bear…read moreSet ($8.50). It's a brown sugar milk tea with caramel foam with a floating frozen milk tea bear. ADORABLE!! The set even includes two house-made cookies. WOW! TASTY!! (Important: Cash is not accepted. Bring card or contactless payment.) I arrived at Hide Out Cafe (Rowland Heights) on Wednesday (around 10:21AM). Parking is very easy. The lot is big. However, Hide Out Cafe (Rowland Heights) is very hidden. It has no visibility from the street! Staff is very professional and welcoming. Staff politely and cheerfully answered all my questions. Staff is very knowledgeable and accommodating. For example, the location does not have a paper menu; all the menus are accessed via QR Code. Fortunately, Staff let me borrow their iPad which allowed me to see the menu on a larger screen. When I'd arrived, Staff asked if I was dine-in or to-go. I was immediately seated. When I'd inquired about the boba. Staff honestly told me that they needed 15 additional minutes to prepare the boba. I brightly waited. All in all, after the 15 minute wait, the drink took an additional 10 minutes before being ready. As mentioned, I ordered the Boba Bear Set ($8.50). CUTE!!! It's a very aesthetic and memorable presentation. The boba pearls came perfect; they're bouncy, perky, and playful. The brown sugar milk tea mixed with the caramel foam tasted honey-like. It's very TASTY! My biggest nitpick is that the amount felt tiny. Still, it's a wonderful memory that I'm so happy to experience! On ambiance, Hide Out Cafe (Rowland Heights) is comfortable and clean. There's about 13 interior tables, and there's six patio tables. The music is slow-tempo, and the tall ceiling made it feel spacious. In addition, Hide Out Cafe (Rowland Heights) has utility. There's customer internet with password; details are available on the QR code menu. There's also about four electrical outlets. I also appreciated the self-service water station. There's also a gender neutral restroom in the back. Hide Out Cafe (Rowland Heights) felt very hidden yet well-maintained. It's a lovely spot. Overall, I had a magical, memorable experience. I discovered AMAZING milk tea and many precious memories. If searching for someplace special, I happily recommend. 4.9 out of 5

SAMK is the best ever fusion restaurants I've ever had! Food is always fresh and cook to the…read moreperfection. This is a hidden gem in the area while all the other crowds are lining up for the other trendy restaurants. Service is super friendly, fast. And they are dog friendly in the patio! Vibe is so chill and relaxing! Food is 10/10 perfect, tasty and fresh. They use high quality ingredients. Come to SAMK, you won't be disappointed!

I am a huge fan of Asian fusion cuisine, so I was pretty excited to try SAMK after reading the…read morereviews online and their menu. I came in on a Sunday afternoon around 3pm, and my first impressions walking in was the interior is clean and pleasantly warm. I ordered the creamy mala seafood pasta since it was the most unique dish on the menu. Service was good but nothing special. Creamy mala seafood pasta, 2.5/5: The pasta was inoffensively average. There were some bites that were creamy and some bites that weren't. I honestly thought it could use more cream or butter to add some more richness. The pasta itself was al dente. There wasn't much flavor overall with the dish, and the mala was very mild (for reference, I can handle medium spice levels at other restaurants). The seafood quality was okay for the price. Overall, I thought the ambiance was really nice, but the pasta I ordered was average at best. Maybe I will give this place a 2nd chance and try something else.

Absolutely love this place. It honestly feels like such a local hidden gem. Their breakfast…read moreburritos are so good, I literally get one every time. Their sweeter breakfast items are also huge portions and just so yummy. They do amazing dinners too, the salmon cakes are unbelievably good. They also host private dinners, which is actually what I did for my best friend's engagement dinner. Huge shoutout to the owner, Cat, who was so amazing to work with and made the whole night feel extra special. She was so patient with all my questions, made the planning process super easy, and even helped create a customized menu for our dinner. You can really tell how much care goes into this place.

Great food, front-of-house needs a bit of work…read more.. We made reservations for Mother's Day brunch a week ahead and thankfully we did as they had booked up at least 1 or 2 days before. Parking is super easy as it's in a plaza and shares a big lot with other businesses. They had a special menu, so I'm not too sure what is and is not part of their usual menu, but this is what we ordered: 1. Baltimore Crab Cakes (comes with 2): we were pleasantly surprised as it came with a side salad; the crab cakes themselves were not dry at all and came with a good amount of crab. Delicious, 5/5 2. Heirloom tomato and stone fruit salad: one of the things they pride themselves on is sourcing their ingredients locally and sustainably. You can really tell with this dish that all of their ingredients are really high-quality and fresh. The stonefruit was super sweet. The price ($18) was a bit high for the portion size, so this was a 4/5 for us. 3. Crab & tonnarelli: really good cook on the pasta; my husband is really picky on pasta that's overcooked, but this came to us perfectly al dente. There was a good amount of crab as well, so we appreciated that they didn't skimp. That said, the taste was a bit one-toned and underseasoned, which is a lot coming from us since we typically complain about food being too salty. If it came with a bit more salt, it would've been one of our favorites. 3.5 (maybe 4)/5 4. Pork sisig and garlic rice: we love sisig, so we had to order it. While it was super flavorful and delicious, we couldn't finish it on the spot since it was pretty salty and we were getting full. We did take it home and cook some more vegetables into it to dilute the salt a bit. 4/5 5. Ricotta cheese pancakes: super fluffy and airy, you can tell why they need 20 minutes to prep them. Again, the fruit they used was super fresh and sweet. Loved, no notes. 5/5 Service-wise, there were some hiccups with our orders. Our salad came to us without the burrata and when we asked them about it, it took about 3-4 people double-checking their menu to confirm it actually came with burrata, then a handful more minutes to rectify it. It seemed strange to me that they were unfamiliar with their own menu. Our pork sisig dish came out much later than every other dish and our waiter had to check up on it a few times, so it may have just gotten missed. There seemed to be a lot of people working in the front, but somehow hard to flag them down and get helped when we needed it. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt as it was Mother's Day and I'm sure it was busier than usual. Our waiter was also gracious in comping a drink as a result of the long wait for the sisig. Overall, we'll still come back as we want to try other dishes and we do appreciate the freshness of the ingredients and their integration of vegetables with dishes, which can sometimes be hard to come by. Just wanted to provide some feedback on service in hopes they'll take it constructively.

updated menu for benediction by toast in city of industry. This meal was delicious, perfectly…read moreseasoned, and left me craving another bite! today!

This breakfast/brunch spot is such a gem--super cute, cozy vibe with just the right amount of buzz…read moreto make it feel lively without being overwhelming. The inside is small but there is plenty of outdoor seating. This is the only Toast restaurant in this area so it does tend to get very busy especially on weekends. But honestly that just speaks to how good it is. Despite the crowd, the service was prompt from the moment we walked in. On Mother's Day, we had 8 people in our group. As soon as we all showed up, they seated us right away. Our waiter (I think his name was Jonathan) was incredibly attentive, checking in often without being intrusive, and making sure everything came out just right. The food lived up to the hype--fresh, flavorful, and nicely presented.

If you're looking for the culinary equivalent of a warm hug in Rowland Heights, Bonjuk & Bibimbap…read moreon Nogales St. is the spot. ​The Food ​Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup) The star of the show. This isn't just soup; it's a "wellness" bowl. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender, and the broth is clean yet deeply nourishing, infused with the earthy bitterness of ginseng and the sweetness of red dates (jujube). It arrives bubbling in a traditional stone pot, which keeps it piping hot until the last spoonful. ​Japchae (Stir-Fried Glass Noodles) A fantastic side or shared plate. The sweet potato starch noodles have that perfect "chewy-tender" (tang-tang) texture. Tossed with wood ear mushrooms, spinach, carrots, and beef, it strikes a great balance of savory and sweet without being overly greasy. The generous sprinkle of sesame seeds on top adds a nice nutty finish. ​Dakjuk (Chicken Porridge) The ultimate "feel-good" meal. This rice porridge is thick and creamy, highlighting the natural flavors of the chicken and scallions. It's light on the stomach but incredibly satisfying--ideal for a chilly day or when you're feeling a bit under the weather. ​Experience Highlights ​Authenticity: They stay true to the "originality" they promise, focusing on clean ingredients and traditional preparation. ​The Banchan: Don't skip the side dishes. Their kimchi is crisp and tangy, providing the perfect spicy contrast to the mild, savory porridges and soups. ​Atmosphere: It's a clean, straightforward, and no-frills cafe environment. The service is typically efficient, and the food comes out fresh and steaming. ​Summary ​Whether you're there for the medicinal benefits of the Ginseng Chicken or just a solid plate of Japchae, Bonjuk & Bibimbap remains a reliable staple in the Rowland Heights Korean food scene. It's healthy, hearty, and consistently high quality. ​Pro Tip: If you're ordering the Samgyetang, give the broth a taste before adding salt; it's often seasoned well enough to let the herbal notes shine on their own!

We stopped in for dinner earlier this week. There is plenty of parking available. The restaurant…read moreitself is small and simple. We ordered a natural mung bean juice and a natural pumpkin juice. Both were refreshing and not overly sweet. Highly recommend the pumpkin juice. For a side we got the galbi. Some of the fattiest, most tender and best marinated galbi I have ever had. Worth it. Our first entree was the soft tofu stew with beef brisket. The tofu was so fresh. The flavors were rich and delicious. I loved the bachan that came with it. The kimchi tasted fresh made. The macaroni salad tasted like apples were blended in with the mayonnaise. So sweet and refreshing. The other entree was a spicy seafood bibimbap. The egg on top was perfect. The seafood tasted fresh and a little briny. The crispy rice on the bottom gave it such a nice crunch. Great food and great service will make this your hidden gem Korean comfort food restaurant!

Yuk Dae Jang- Rowland Heights *May 13th, 2026…read more*6pm- Wednesday *4.5 Stars Environment: *Large Sized Parking Lot *Quick and Friendly Service *Indoor Seating Food/Drink: *Original YukGaeJang with Glass Noodles *Premium Bossam Boiled in Various Herbs (small) with purple rice *Banchan Sides: Kimchi, Fish Cake, Green Onions Went here for dinner with a friend and overall had a really good experience. We decided to split both dishes, and the portions ended up being pretty large for the price. We were full and still managed to have leftovers to take home afterward. Overall, the food was filling, seasoned well, and well portioned without being overly expensive. The only downside was that our waters were never refilled during the meal, although it honestly looked like there was only one server working at the time. Despite that, the service was still quick overall, and I'd definitely come back again to try some of the other items on their menu.

A great Korean comfort food spot! Their original YDJ soup always hits the spot with warm glass…read morenoodles, perfectly shredded meat, and a nice spicy heat. Service is no frills-- the waitresses are behind the counters most of the time and will come to check on you occasionally. We tried the blood sausage, YDJ, and beef short rib sullungtang! The soups were delicious, but the steamed blood sausage was a bit too gamey for my taste.

This place is great! We had a reservation but it didn't get busy until after 6:30pm. We got in…read moreright before happy hour ended and they allowed us to order extra drinks to get the HH deal. Everyone working there was really pleasant. Our server, Dom, was attentive and helped with recommendations. The bartender, Nick, was accommodating and also made a great drink for the bday girl! The restaurant is a good size and even when it got crowded, it didn't feel loud. I can see why people come here regularly. Oh and the food was REAALLYYY GOOD!

Beautiful restaurant. Our server was excellent…read more We ordered some cocktails, they were delicious. Burger 8/10 Mushroom tacos 10/10 very flavorful Shrimp tacos 9/10 Oxtails paired with rice 10/10 fall of the bone tender, great flavor Definitely recommend. Will most certainly return.

Got dim sum to go on the day after Christmas for my family. Everybody was delighted!!!!!…read more Delicious!! So easy to order, pick up and take. Love it!!

Foods are great, especially steam egg buns. Been going here for a while. I always try to eat here…read morewhen im in the area.