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    4.1 (898 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 1:45 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Cold Soba Shrimp and Veggie Tempura
    Kristy H.

    This was my first time trying Ducks, and I really enjoyed it! The service was super nice and quick, the restaurant felt warm and cozy, and of course, there were ducks everywhere! I got the shrimp tempura and cold soba. The tempura was perfectly crisp and so delicious. It was also the first time I tried parsley tempura, which was very interesting. I do with the soba had a little more buckwheat flavor, but it was still good. Overall, a great place to try!

    Soba Noodle
    Abigail S.

    Authentic cold soba noodle. Sooo yummy and fresh tasting. Katsudon lacked chicken, there were only like 4 pieces but it was cooked AMAZING. The karage chicken was super crispy and juicy. The sauce that came with it made it super tasty. It was an interesting sauce that made it very flavorful. Super nice people, the older ladies working were very accommodating to us. The restaurant was pretty small, maybe 8-9 tables. It was clean but there was one small bathroom in the back that wasn't as clean.

    Johnson P.

    My favorite place to get cold noodles! It's definitely a hole in the wall spot! The staff is always friendly and attentive. Food: honestly everything is really good! They give you a light salad as an appetizer which is really airy and refreshing. The lunch specials are the best for the deals so try to go around that time! For cold noodle options they have ramen, udon, and my personal favorite soba! The portions of the soba are huge and the amount of different kinds of tempura is definitely filling (squid, shrimp, potato, carrot, cilantro). The sauce to dip the cold noodles in are perfectly balanced in flavor and comes with green onions and wasabi as an add on if you want! Atmosphere: cute place with very humble and on brand theme of ducks! They are all over the place even the restroom! Price: price is not bad for the amount of food you get, but would definitely try to go during lunch.

    Tempura set with soba
    ka fai w.

    It very relaxing small local restaurant. The food petty good all around. Service is pretty good.

    Vic C.

    Ducks is located in the same small plaza as Escape Duck (an escape room business and do not believe they are related to this restaurant). I have been wanting to try Ducks for a few years now but never got a chance to try them until last Friday. Since we were in the area, we decided to make a to go order in person. We came in a few minutes before 7 pm and were greeted by an employee behind the counter (actually right as we were able to come in, a nice employee who was outside in front of the entrance opened the door for us). We told her that we wanted to make a to go order so she gave us menus to look over, in which we ended up getting: Ebi Don, $17.95 prior to tax- I decided to get a rice meal and opted for the shrimp tempura meal. This meal came with 3 long pieces of shrimp tempura, served over a bed of rice that has a lightly sweetened soy sauce drizzled over the rice. I really liked this dish and thought it was delicious. I shared one piece of shrimp and rice with my mom and my husband. They also both really liked the food. Veggie Yaki Udon, $14.50 prior to tax- My husband decided to order this dish because he wanted a noodle dish. Please note that this dish is a dry style noodle dish and not a soup udon dish. I thought this noodle dish was tasty and I liked that there were plenty of vegetables in the dish. The sauce used was tasty. My mom also had some and she liked it and so did my husband. ----------------------------------- (Total= $35.78 after tax) Service was friendly and wait time was not too bad, rather reasonable. I ended up using the restroom while I waited and was surprised to see a cute duck soap dispenser in the bathroom (but being that ducks are everywhere, maybe I should not have been surprised). I did enjoy the food and would consider coming back again to try the other entrees.

    Beef Don and Karaage Yaki Udon
    Christy Q.

    My yakiudon was too saucy. The udon was wet and since there was a puddle of sauce, which explained why the kaarage was not crispy-- batter was sauced up. For a stir-fry noodle dish, I expect it to be dry. The kaarage was overly salty. I had to drink a lot of water and I definitely needed that rice from the rice bowl. The beef don on the other hand, was delish. They didn't use the typical thinly sliced beef, they used chunkier beef, like chuck roast or something like that. I wasn't sure how I felt about it, but I did enjoy the meatier dish! This dish is what I am more used to, it was a bowl of comfort. Decor is cute, with lots of duck decor! Service was great.

    Karen F.

    What a delicious lunch! Friend and I had never been and have been wanting to try this place, so we finally made it to lunch. The place definitely reminds me of smaller mom and pop shops in the South Bay. We had just had curry, so skipped the lunch special combos and went with the cold noodle and rice, with an extra kaarage. We also opted for the upgrade to so a noodles. Food was delicious; nothing fancy, just good cooking and good ingredients. The chicken was hella crispy and juicy, the noodles just the right texture, and my mini katsudon was so yum. Friend had the mini tempura rice bowl and that was also tasty. Can't wait to go back, and bring some of my own duckies for the restaurant.

    Japanese curry
    Regis K.

    I've heard so much about Ducks Restaurant being one of the best Japanese spots in the SGV, so I'm glad we finally made it here! We actually ended up here by accident after losing our patience waiting for a table at the red 99 Bistro Grill down the street, I'm so happy we did. Even though it was our first time, it totally lived up to its "famous" reputation. The food is incredible and feels so authentic. We tried the " curry chicken katsu" and the "cold udon noodles". The curry has such a deep, great flavor, and the katsu was perfectly crispy. The udon was the real star, though. It's super chewy and had that perfect texture that reminded us exactly of the meals we've had in Japan. Service was great. The people here are very friendly and welcoming. If you're looking for a legit Japanese comfort food spot in San Gabriel, this is definitely it!

    Cold soba
    Izel V.

    Glad I finally got around to trying Ducks. The service was great, staff was attentive and turn around was swift. I'll give it a 5 but I think a 4.5 would be the most honest rating Food: The fried fish cake was my least favorite dish, it was underwhelming and the fish cake itself was small, I didn't finish it and I wouldn't order it again 1/5. The soba on the other hand was delicous and flavorful, the serving was generous and filling 5/5. My friend liked the curry and gave it a 4/5. Cute duckie decor and plenty of parking. Definitely worth checking out.

    Cold Ramen with mini curry
    William H.

    One of my favorite spots in the area for home-style Japanese food. A true San Gabriel Valley staple, Duck's stands apart from the usual ramen and sushi scene, offering a more rustic, comforting take on Japanese cuisine that feels like a mom-and-pop gem. For this combo, definitely choose the cold soba. The noodles have a nutty flavor and satisfying bite that pair beautifully with the light, vinegar-balanced dipping broth. The chicken curry is warm, cozy, and gently spiced -- the perfect contrast to the chilled soba. Thoughtful, balanced, and quietly excellent.

    Spicy Miso Soup Spaghetti
    Tram B.

    I don't think there's a place I love as much as Ducks. If we're in the area and we're hungry with no specific place in mind, Ducks is our choice. Spicy Miso Spaghetti - I wanted to try something different on their menu, but I don't think one is for me. The flavor is really strong and my husband liked it, but it just wasn't my choice. The taste is very similar to Vietnamese curry. I actually really liked the noodles, they were super chewy. Lunch Special with Curry Rice and Cold Soba - The curry felt so homey while the cold soba felt very refreshing. I was nervous at first because it's so much carbs and not much meat in it, but we actually managed to clean everything. The soba noodles were very light and had a good dipping sauce to add some light flavor.

    Chicken Cutlet Curry Rice
    April V.

    We love this place, all items we've ever tried has great flavor & crispy textures! The curry is so tasty! I got the medium hot & it has a really nice kick to it. The only thing is that I noticed the cutlet doesn't have much flavoring without the curry, but it's tender & great texture

    Katsudon (chicken) and Pork Katsu Curry
    Christopher G.

    Ducks has been my go-to place in the SGV to satisfy my katsu curry cravings. This place gives off cozy vibes which makes you feel at home and welcomed. There's ample amount of parking in the plaza it's at as well. Right when I entered, I was immediately greeted and seated. There isn't too much seating inside, but there was surprisingly no wait on a Friday night. I love how flexible they are with their orders since we were able to substitute the meat in their katsudon for chicken instead of pork. Their katsudon is well seasoned, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I got their pork katsu curry (medium spice). The panko on the katsu was very crispy and pork wasn't dry at all. They put the curry on the side which I loved so I can put as much curry on the dish as I wanted. I think next time I'll get a lower spice level since I'm still a little weak when it comes to spice, but overall the food was delicious! I'm always down to come back to experience this amazing comfort food.

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    Ask the Community - Ducks

    Does your curry come in different spice levels?

    Curry comes in mild, medium, hot, and very hot. Hot is spicy Cheeto hot.

    Under curry rice, what's the difference between chicken and chicken cutlet?

    chicken cutlet is fried

    Anyone know what the name of the dressing they use on their salad is called?

    Kewpie Creamy and Costco has it.

    Are y'all open? I tried calling Sunday and there was no answer. Now it says you're closed today which I know is your regular day of closure.

    Hello! We will be open starting tomorrow, Wednesday the 6th. We were closed for the New Year. Looking forward to serving you!

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