The service was great…read more The air conditioning was working very well. The food was good, but slightly salty. The inside was clean and spacious. The price is right. Definitely give this place a try, we will be coming back for more.

The staff were friendly. I ordered the roasted duck rice. The vegetable was good, but the duck skin…read morewasn't crispy, and the rice was a bit too watery. While I was eating, I noticed a fly inside the glass display case where the roasted ducks were hanging, which made me question the cleanliness.

Going back to my favorite - HAO. Ace for lunch…read more Because is a Sunday. I waited a bit and look at the menu. I noticed they have some new items. I tried the braised tofu and it was delicious. The tofu dish came with peanuts and the soy sauce is not too salty and elevated the dish. I also had my favorite orange tea. The service is attentive and polite.

First time trying Hao Cafe, and what a great find! We stopped by with my parents in between their…read moredoctor appointments at City of Hope. They were craving soup, so we ordered the beef noodle soup, shrimp wonton soup, and Spam & 2 Eggs soup--and everything was delicious! We'd definitely love to come back and try the duck and some of their other Chinese dishes. Such a great spot for a comforting meal!

Went to see about a whole roasted pig to do a backyard celebration. They said they no longer sell…read morewhole roasted pigs. So sad. We did take the last piece of roast pig, about 1-1/2 pounds and the last half of a roasted duck. The leftover pig at 5:00pm on a Sunday was still good and crispy.

Small shop but the food is wonderful. Great quality BBQ meats! We even ordered more to take home!read more

This is one of two Alice's Kitchen (AK) locations in the area. The other is on Garvey in Monterey…read morePark. This Temple City location seemed to have turned over a few times over the years before AK took over. There is a lot in the back that is almost identical to Shaw Mei's/Kang Kang Food Court just down the street. Both lots are inadequate for the popularity of the businesses they serve and parking can be challenging. If you enter from the back lot, restrooms are to the right as you enter AK. The menu has some familiar items and some unique ones. We specifically came to try their sandwich made on a pineapple bun or Bolo Bao. There were a few choices of meat including chicken and beef. We got the Satay Beef or Sha Cha Niu Rou. It came with a fried egg and tomato. The sandwich was very good and enough for a meal. They also had "thick" sandwiches with several choices of meat. We got the fried fish. It was something like what a Filet O Fish at McDonalds aspires to be because AK is a far superior version. The fish portion was generous, crispy, and a much higher quality than Micky D's. There was some sort of coleslaw sauce instead of Micky D's tartar sauce and AK's coleslaw sauce had a unique and very good flavor. The sandwich was also big enough for a meal. We also got their curry fish ball dish because it is a favorite of ours. Unlike most other places that only give you either boiled or fried fish balls, AK gave you both. It did not come with rice, so we asked for some and our server was shocked, but gave it to us without complaining. The space the restaurant sits in is quite big. It was moderately to somewhat crowded and noisy on our visit. While the main lady who helped us was friendly and fairly efficient, some of the other servers and customers gave us the typical dirty looks because we are a mixed couple. Four stars for quality of food, but one star deduction for obviously being prejudice. Overall, we would come back here because the food was good, but recommend you come with a Chinese speaker to order like we have in the family or the service is likely to be worse.

Love this Hong Kong cafe. It feels like you really stepped into Hong Kong with the cool decor. The…read morefood is excellent but I took a star away for the okay service. But typical of cafes. We ordered the following and really liked it. - Curry Fish balls so good like in HK - beef fried rice big portion for a good price and very tasty - the mixed grill combo that came with chicken steak, fish, sausage, and a ribeye steak. Also with a choice of side of pasta or rice. We chose the pasta. It was a lot of food but made really well. Definitely recommend coming here they do get really busy, we got there at 5pm on a Friday and it was not busy. But as we were leaving they were starting to fill up.

Came in on the weekend. Parking lot was packed but we still found parking. You can order dim sum…read morehere almost any time of the day. They have a new menu and we ordered the Minced Pork & Egg Rice. This is the non-gravy/sauce version like some local restaurants are starting to do. Break the runny egg yolk and mix everything together. It was pretty good. We also ordered the pan fried turnip cake which is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It's better than many dim sum restaurant versions. Also got their beef rice roll again. Their rice rolls are always a hit. Don't forget to order their HK lemon iced tea on the side. It pairs well with everything especially on a hot summer day. Good air conditioning. Lots of indoor seating. Great service. Highly recommend!

Rice noodle rolls with shrimp 4.5/5 Shrimp could be prepped…read morebetter, but rice noodle is amazing texture. Near close to Asia in terms of bounciness and silkiness Siu mai 3.5/5 Pretty good, better than most places. Chunky and juicy Chicken feet 3.5/5 Lighter flavor compared to other spots, could be steamed longer. I liked it more than bae Sticky rice in lotus leaf 3.5/5 Was fine, I did like how it didn't have a bunch of rice , but maybe could be saucier No wait on a Sunday with plenty of tables open

Was in SoCal over the weekend with my family and I was craving a Hong Kong-style breakfast and a…read moregood cup of Hong Kong milk tea. It was our first time at Tam's and we weren't disappointed at all! Tam's has a breakfast menu with plenty of options. The two of us ordered two breakfast combos and each came with a drink, two appetizers and an entrée. My hubby ordered the cold Hong Kong milk tea, which required a $1 surcharge for cold drinks. I ordered the hot Hong Kong milk tea. Both milk teas were delicious--no complaints at all! We both ordered their jook and for our appetizers, we ended up trying all four options since each combo lets you choose two appetizers. Everything was yummy and the portions were generous enough for two people. If you're a party of three and aren't big eaters, I'd recommend ordering just two breakfast combos. There's a parking lot outside since the restaurant is located in a small shopping plaza, so parking wasn't an issue. I'll definitely bookmark this place for future visits whenever I'm in the area. The staff were friendly and very attentive. They regularly checked on us to see if we needed more water. They also have both indoor and outdoor seating, which was a nice option.

Came here for breakfast for the first time in a long time. They still have a good deal for congee…read more+ 2 sides for $12.99 but the food and level of service has gone down hill. The wait staff is not attentive and kind of rude. When I asked the lady about refill holding my mug, she just gestured to put the cup down on the table by patting the table... didn't even bother to talk..... The congee is pretty watery. The pork rib pretty much have no meat on it. I'm surprised there is no line at 9am on a Saturday morning (used to be long lines). May be people got the word that it's not that great anymore

I was on the way to El Monte to get my car repaired/tuned up, and I wanted to try some restaurants…read morein the El Monte area. I saw this Hong Kong cafe that was open for breakfast and had a lot of good deals, so I decided to come give it a shot. TD Cafe is a very spacious Hong Kong cafe with ample seating. We were seated immediately. The staff were super attentive to all our needs. Our family and I ended up sharing a congee breakfast combo that came with rice noodle rolls, an instant noodle with pork chop and pineapple bun combo, and a curry chicken with a side of rice lunch combo. The breakfast combo came with a hot lemon tea and also a hot coffee. The portions were massive, incredibly generous. The side of rice noodle rolls with sauce was quite filling, as was the giant bowl of congee. The pork chop was tender and not too tough to chew. The noodle soup was light. My favorite was the chicken curry. I wish the cooks had added potatos, but the sauce was quite reminiscent of Hong Kong curry. We ended up having plenty of leftovers for dinner. Overall, very very good Hong Kong cafe with generous portions and excellent service.

I passed by this restaurant today and decided to try it again, and what a mistake I made…read more The place was quiet, but the service was fast and efficient. Apparently, it has a new menu, but that's where the good things stop. I ordered the string bean with fish paste and taro pork belly. Both of the dishes were very salty. I had to leave more than half of the dish there and couldn't eat it. This place really needs to hire a good chef.

洛杉矶的糖水脑袋都给我集合！洛杉矶糖水&甜品界的"隐藏天花板"被我挖到了！这家【九记八方甜品】真的惊为天人，每一口都在刷新我的味蕾！…read more 招牌新鲜椰子冻 疯狂按头安利！真的太太太绝了！入口细腻丝滑，极度嫩滑绵密，口感完全是椰子味的奶酪！甜度非常克制，全是天然的浓郁椰香。最绝的是表层，铺满了椰子片和金黄酥脆的椰蓉碎，吃起来"咔滋咔滋"增加颗粒感，层次直接拉满！吃完醇香馥郁，口齿留香，秒杀我以前吃过的所有椰子冻！ 椰奶芋圆桃胶炖雪燕 直接封神！椰奶香气馥郁醇厚，里面的芋圆超级Q弹软糯，咬下去就像乒乓球一样在嘴里弹跳！桃胶炖得极其丝滑绵密，带着满满的椰香味在唇齿之间游走，口感丰富又奇妙，一口接一口根本停不下来！ 杨枝甘露 广式甜品的代表，这里做得太绝了！芒果泥丝滑绵软，咬下去瞬间在口腔爆发出巨大的芒果香，饱满的汁液没有一丝纤维感，非常细腻。里面的柚子果肉更是点睛之笔，恰到好处地中和了芒果的甜，又提升了彼此的香气，在口腔里螺旋式升华，整体超级JUICY！！直接沉浸其中，无法自拔！ 建议爱糖水的姐妹们闭眼冲，这三款必点，吃完绝对会来感谢我！ 一点小彩蛋： 这家店打动我的，不仅是好吃的甜品。推开大门，墙上一句话狠狠戳中了我："这个世界有点苦，我想给你一点甜。" 打工人们下班来到这里有种被陌生人温暖拥抱着的感觉。这碗糖水喝下去，甜在嘴里，暖在心里，这一天的班味儿瞬间就散了～ Calling all Los Angeles dessert lovers, assemble! I just discovered the ultimate hidden gem in LA's Cantonese dessert scene! Nine Square Dessert is genuinely mind-blowing--every single bite completely blows my mind! Signature Fresh Coconut Jelly I cannot recommend this enough! It is absolute perfection! Smooth and silky on the tongue, with a texture so impossibly rich and velvety it feels like coconut-flavored panna cotta! The sweetness is super restrained, letting the pure, intense natural coconut flavor shine through. The absolute best part is the top layer: covered in coconut flakes and golden, crispy toasted coconut chips that add an incredible "crunch-crunch" texture and bring it to a whole new level! Long-lasting, rich flavor after every bite--it completely ruins every other coconut jelly I've ever had! Coconut Milk Peach Gum & Snow Bird's Nest with Taro Balls Literally top-tier! The coconut milk base is rich and fragrant, and the taro balls are insanely chewy and bouncy--like little ping pong balls bouncing around in your mouth! The peach gum is stewed until smooth and velvety, gliding across your palate with a rich coconut aroma. The layers of texture are incredible and so fun--you honestly can't stop eating it! Mango Pomelo Sago The ultimate classic Cantonese dessert, and they nailed it! The mango puree is so silky and smooth that the moment you bite into it, an explosion of intense mango flavor bursts in your mouth with zero fiber--just pure, velvety perfection. The juicy pomelo sacs are the absolute star, perfectly balancing the mango's sweetness while elevating both flavors into a magical synergy. It is SO juicy!! I was completely lost in dessert heaven! If you love Cantonese desserts, go check it out with your eyes closed. These three are absolute must-orders--you'll be thanking me later! A Little Bonus: What touched me wasn't just the amazing desserts. The moment I walked through the door, a quote on the wall hit me right in the feelings: "The world can be a bit bitter, so I want to give you a little sweetness." For anyone getting off work, walking in here feels like being wrapped in a warm embrace by a friendly stranger. One bowl of this dessert brings sweetness to your tongue and warmth to your heart, instantly washing away all that workday burnout~

I read some great reviews for Jiu Ji Dessert on Yelp. I have been in the Alhambra area regularly…read more Thought I swing on by to check out the dessert hype. It's a cute and cozy dessert shop located on Valley Blvd within the Valley Square shopping center. Parking is kinda plenty. If they get full, you can park right next door where 168 Supermarket is at and walk on over. They have a humongous parking lot. It's a walk up, order, pay, choose your table/seat, and sit/wait for the dessert(s) establishment. There were about 8 tables of 4 each. Restrooms are available in the back of the shop. Sweet nice young lady at the counter took my order. Since it was my first time here, I had to get their Signature Coconut Jelly Dessert Soup for $10 and Mango Pomelo Sago Drink for $7. I could have gotten the latter as a dessert... I'll get it that way next time. Prices are reasonable. Service was great. Wait time was a tad slow though. Lots of good quality and fresh ingredients in the dessert soup which I loved. Overall taste was wonderful. One small gripe, it wasn't cold or hot just room temperature. It wasn't sweet either which was surprising to me. I would have preferred a bit more sweetness. Size could have been a bit larger for the price. Mango pomelo sago drink was delicious! Two thumbs up!! While I was enjoying my dessert, there was nice Tawianese and Hispanic music playing in the background. Good vibes! Despite of my gripe, I still ordered one Signature Coconut Jelly Dessert Soup to-go for my Mom to try. The lady staff offered to give a small container of condensed milk to provide some sweetness. Thank you Miss! My Mom enjoyed it very much. It's definitely a top notch dessert spot for anyone who is craving authentic traditional Chinese desserts and drinks. Dessert hype confirmed. I'll definitely be back to try their other desserts and drinks. Can't wait!