The ambience of this place was calming and cozy, and the interior was super well decorated. Very…read moreaesthetically pleasing. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The cafe was located in a parking plaza that had a good amount of space. Ordered the following: - Earl Grey Latte (with expresso) - Hochija Latte - Blueberry Matcha Latte - Blood Orange Espresso Tonic - Strawberry Lemonade - Namu Breakfast Plate - Jam & Riccota Toast - French Toast - Kimchi Pancake - Beef Burrito The drinks were aesthetically on point. Each of the drinks really depended on the individual and what the person felt like. Some of the drinks like the strawberry lemonade or blood orange expresso tonic were more on the refreshing side. The other lattes were more on the creamer side but tasted good! The food all looked and tasted good. If you are leaning more towards sweets; then the Jam & Riccota Toast (the half was pretty filling) or the French Toast. The other breakfast food were more on the savory side if that is what you are feeling for the day. Overall it was good and my friends really loved it! I would like to try some of their other menu items!

This is my go-to brunch spot! The staff are all nice and friendly here. They have one of the best…read moreservices, seating, and atmosphere. My favorite entrees are the namu plate, dweji gomtaeng, and the jjangjorim burrito. You can't go wrong with one of these options! The drinks are also well made! If you're craving coffee, go for their vanilla latte, but if you're looking for more of a refreshing drink, try their sparkling yuzu espresso. Parking is quite terrible in this plaza. It gets super crowded from 11 am and after. Definitely go earlier to avoid finding terrible parking :)

This place is located inside Haven City Market. It was my first time here! So many options to…read morechoose from and this caught our eye since is Asian-fusion food and was also easy to spot since it is near the entrance. We had the following dishes: * Belly 2 Belly - Overall, this dish this good. But I think the pork belly needs to be crispier. * Tusino (Tusilog) - It is usually spelled as "Tocino". Another yummy dish. The only thing that my friend was not satisfied about is the vinegar. It was kind of watered down. Both dishes had spinach on it, making the dish healthier. Good customer service too and we got our food in a few minutes.

FOOD: I ordered the Tusino Bowl on a Friday night. The fried egg had some whites that were still…read moreuncooked. The tocino was about 90/10 lean/fatty, but not very flavorful. The vinegar was not vinegary. I suspected it was watered down. There were sliced grape tomatoes and cucumber included but they didn't seem seasoned and were bland. SERVICE: The person who took my order was helpful but distracted by the other things he had to do. I waited less than 10 minutes for the text saying my food was ready. AMBIANCE: I'll save the ambiance review for the Haven City Yelp page since this business is not directly responsible for that.

Such a cute spot! The Hideout Cafe has the perfect cozy vibe, and the little boba bear is seriously…read moreadorable It makes the whole experience even more fun! I also tried their new Peachy Burrata Salad and it was SO good! The creamy burrata paired with the sweet, fresh peach flavors was such a delicious combination. Definitely something different and worth trying! Cute atmosphere, yummy food, and the sweetest boba bear -- I'll definitely be back!

Came in for a quick afternoon snack. Menus are on the QR code and it's tableside service. I was…read moreable to order a waffle right before last call at 3pm. Service was very friendly and welcoming. Ordered: coco waffle + cafe au lait for $32. Both came out quickly and were very enjoyable. The atmosphere was warm and cozy, it would be a great study spot. I've had this place bookmarked for a long time and it was a great time!

Our to go to for take out Always fresh and good customer…read moreservice parking can be a little tricky

I really wanted to love Couwami Asian Fusion!…read more The small, family run restaurant cozily braided into a strip mall one block south of the 210 FWY on Azusa had piqued my interest when I'd ferried an Uber Eats order from there on SAT. Interest captured by the vivid scents wafting from the kitchen and the mostly positive Yelp reviews, I boomeranged back 24 hrs later to place my maiden order. I went with Shanghai Egg Rolls and the Yang Chow Fried Rice, but I'd asked them to substitute more chicken and Chinese sausage for the shrimp, as your favorite Yelp correspondent has never enjoyed shrimp in any form other than cocktails. The staff is exceedingly nice!!! Owner/proprietor JOSEPH and his wife skate around as balls of determined energy, but with welcoming smiles affixed to their faces. The prices are pretty reasonable- My tab for a generous multi-protein entree and appetizer was $19.34 including taxes. But can we please have a conversation about the flavors? Couwami partisans! Tell me-- Did your faithful correspondent order the wrong items?! My Shanghai Egg Rolls were undercooked, limp and flaccid. The flavors were solid but the texture was so off-putting and uncharacteristic for a typical egg rolls, that I could barely get them down. The Yang Chow Fried Rice was also undercooked- I'm used to fried rice that has a toasted, beigy-yellow finish with chicken or pork cooked to at least medium to medium well doneness. My entree was, as the picture attest, a faint ivory hue and I actually hadta toss it in my skillet for five minutes to toast up the rice and finish cooking the tendrils of chicken, which were served medium rare, a micro-degree above pink but with the unpleasant mouth feel of sushi. Not exactly the way you'd expect your proteins to be prepared! I'm a huge believer in redemption. And judging by the hundreds of 4.2 level reviews on Yelp, I suppose its possible I just caught the cook on a bad night or ordered the WDT (Wrong Damn Thing)...twice! I'd normally accord two stars but will bump this up to three based on the utter civility and decency that Joseph and his staff extended to me.

I really enjoyed ON + ON at Haven City Market. I've been to Haven City several times but never…read moreordered a bowl from here until now. I decided to get a house favorite bowl - the Fiesta Chicken Bowl and it was delish. Ingredients were fresh and portions were generous! I love the combination of ingredients in this bowl - all things i love like brussel sprouts, chicken, corn, and Kim chi in a bowl. Or as my kids would call it - mom food. You also have the option of doing a "Build your own Bowl" experience - very much like a Chipotle but with Korean based ingredients. Customers really get a good value from here which probably explains the long lines at this counter vs. the one next door. This will definitely be one of my go-tos when I'm at Haven City!

My husband and I shared the BBQ combo plate, which had galbi and bbq chicken. The meats were pretty…read moregood, but everything else was lackluster. We subbed white rice for kimchi rice, which I didn't enjoy much. However, the meats were pretty good for a quick service spot. It's located in the food hall so there was ample seating for us.

Fantastic little restaurant nestled in a convenient plaza in Rowland Heights…read more I initially couldn't find it, google maps took me to the side of the plaza. But if you park around the plaza, just walk to the front, and get to the center of the plaza square, then you will find the restaurant facing you. I went at lunch, not too many people, probably because it is new/not well known. I was able to easily order my food and find plenty of seating. Very convenient for moderate to large size parties I think. the staff members were very nice, and helpful. I ordered the Grilled Steak bowel and it was perfectly made, medium rare, although they did not ask me if I wanted medium rare (that is how I eat my steak). So if you want it more cooked, you probably want to specify it beforehand. The meat was well done and the veggies tasted fresh. The price was very reasonable as well. I thoroughly enjoyed this place for lunch. Would definitely go again! Parking is easy. Food was great! Staff was helpful and nice!

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.

We ordered the sweet and sour pork, pork pan-fried crispy noodles, West Lake beef soup, and a…read morestir-fried eggplant dish. Overall, the food was excellent, even my Asian parents, who can be pretty critical when it comes to Chinese food, gave most dishes high marks. The crispy noodles had great texture, the West Lake beef soup was comforting and flavorful, and the eggplant portions were generous. The service was what I'd describe as classic Chinese restaurant service. The waitress came across as a little rushed and occasionally seemed slightly annoyed, but she was still attentive and accommodated everything we asked for without any issues. Our food came out at a reasonable pace, and we never felt forgotten or had to chase anyone down. The atmosphere had its own unique charm. The restaurant was playing early-2000s hip-hop while a Chinese gangster drama played on the TV, which made for an unexpectedly entertaining backdrop. The restroom was also clean, which is always appreciated. My only real criticism is the sweet and sour pork. The batter itself was crispy and well executed, but too many of the pieces were mostly breading wrapped around bone with very little meat. It was the one dish I probably wouldn't order again. Even with that one miss, everything else was strong enough that we left very satisfied.

Tried the beef chow mein, beef brisket and tripe combo for appetizer, and typhoon garlic spare…read moreribs. The beef chow mein was good-- while it was lacking some wok hay, the noodles were fried to perfection. Flavor was lacking as well. The beef brisket was tender and the flavor was there but it was slightly tangy/sour-- on the border of doing bad? I've never had this dish taste sour. The typhoon ribs were filled with fried garlic and the ribs came out hot and crispy! I recommend this dish if you like salt and pepper shrimp/chicken-- this is a fun alrernative Service was better than the avg Chinese restaurant. We were 1/3 parties so I'm not sure if it changes when it gets busy. There's plenty of parking.

The food was super good and the cucumbers were amazing, also the chow mein is really hot and fresh…read moreand that makes it delicious. Lastly the Boba is super refreshing and good.

food and service were both really great and the dumplings were fantastic!! i liked the vibe of the…read morerestaurant and it was incredibly relaxing and enjoyable