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    Good Alley

    4.5 (746 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Noodles, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Maria L.

    My friend and I came here for the first time. We arrived few minutes after they open for the day and half of the restaurant was already full. By the time we finished eating, there was a long line waiting for tables. We ordered the following items: (1) Miyazaki Wagyu beef Chinese burger : (4/5 stars). The beef filling was delicious. It was tender and well seasoned. However I did not cared for the bun. It had flaky but kind of hard texture. It wasn't bad at all but I did not cared for it. I don't know what the bun is supposed to be like. I would have prefer the bun to be softer. (2) Kurobuta pork, shrimp, egg and chive dumplings (boiled dumplings): (5/5 stars) These were delicious. The wrapper (skin) was just right (not too thick). (3) Kurobuta pork soup dumplings (aka Xiao Long Bao): (5/5 stars). Another delicious dumpling. (4) Sichuan Dan Dan noodles with meat sauce on the side. (5/5 stars). I asked for the sauce on the side in case it is too spicy for me. But it turned out it was not too spicy. It was delicious. Everything was delicious. Service was efficient. They had to be efficient because they get very busy. This place has a lively atmosphere. Parking lot is quite small so parking can be a problem. We enjoyed our meal very much. We will be back to try other items.

    Pork XLB
    Jennifer L.

    XLB: one order only has 6 dumplings and it's tiny compared to other XLB places. The dumpling skin was taut & filling was juicy. Scallion oil noodle: sauce was savory with a hint of sweet. The noodles texture was so good! Reminded me of ramen noodles. Paired it with their chili oil on the side but wasn't a fan. It tasted like old oil and no spice. Beef roll: Crispy skin packed with a lot of beef! The beef filling is a little shredded and fluffy compared to other places where it's a piece of beef inside. It takes longer to prep compared to other dishes. we finished our XLB & noodles and waited another 5-10 minutes for the beef roll. Be prepared for a long wait during the holiday weekend. They have an iPad to check in & chairs outside while you wait. There is a parking lot but it gets filled up fast with several other restaurants in the plaza.

    Dry pot cauliflower
    Joyce J.

    We had a party of seven for dinner. It's a good thing we got there earlier - even in a weeknight - because the restaurant got crowded and a line formed outside as the hour got later. Loved the choices on the menu. Yummy Taiwanese food with a lot of wagyu options. The traditional tastes were good & the more inventive dishes were also satisfying. Try the A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Beef Chinese Burger. It's unique, a little sweet but yummy. Lots of strip mall parking.

    xiao long bao pork
    Connie Y.

    Waited a bit even on a Monday but didn't mind. Service was quick and super well done. Braised beef noodle soup was definitely my favorite. Green beans with xo sauce are always a hit! Lemon scallops were a refreshing choice I wouldn't normally get. Pork xiao long bao was good. Definitely enjoyed this recent visit as my first visit was in 2025 and had the wagyu burger, dan dan noodles, and cucumbers but didn't stand out as much to me.

    Beef Roll
    Zaydian A.

    Hands down one of the best Chinese Restaurants I've tried. Service was good, they give you an iPad to place your order. Ambiance wise the place is pretty modern and clean. As for the food let's get into it: - Handmade Dumplings (8/10) Great start to the meal, had the perfect amount of spice/flavor. - Beef Roll (10/10) I've had good beef rolls before, but this was amazing. The beef was juicy, and the wrap they used held everything together very well. My favorite dish of the meal. - Beef Braised Noodle Soup (9/10) It was 90 degrees outside, and yet I would order this again. This is comfort food at its best, and the noodles had the perfect texture. Must order. - Chinese Wagyu Burger (7.5/10) This was also really good, I'd recommend getting at least once. Overall a great experience. I think price wise it's a bit more expensive than other places, but I would say it's def one of my favorites right now. Would I go again? Absolutely!

    Beef roll
    Daisy S.

    Absolutely impeccable and delectably delightful! As an Asian person who has eaten many, many beef rolls, I can confidently say the beef roll at Good Alley was the best I've ever had. The meat was incredibly juicy and tender, and they were so generous with the filling, these rolls were seriously STUFFED. Every bite was perfection. We also ordered the xiao long bao, one chicken and one pork with chicken and leek, and both were melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The flavors were so delicate yet incredibly satisfying. We also tried the beef noodles, and the noodles were wonderfully soft, chewy, and had the perfect texture. Honestly, everything we ordered was packed with flavor and executed beautifully. It's easy to see why Good Alley made the Michelin Guide list. The food was exceptional from start to finish, and I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more of the menu. Definitely a must-try if you love Chinese food!

    Elocin T.

    So you thought about this place you've seen this place and we also saw this place so we had to try it and I can say that it is totally legit here are some things we noticed The meat pie was delicious because taste juicy perfect flavor and minced in a way that melt in your mouth . Xlb dumplings I think better than DTF. And cost slightly less too! The beef roll is perfect not too oily not too soggy and meat perfectly Finely chopped and the green onion ohhhhh. Always can put more though. And we ordered Togo!!! Now the bad . Long wait. Service is uh yeah it is what it is. And parking is a challenge and battle and spaces are classic Asian shopping center small. Lot of near miss accidents and yeah you all know what I mean. https://maps.app.goo.gl/BtggcQdbxt9cZwtb8

    Dry Pot Cauliflowers
    Emily W.

    Ambience, service and food were great but prices are steep. Highly recommend the Hand-Cut A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Beef Chinese Burger (at $16.98) every bite was bursting with flavor. The actual "buns" were flaky layered wasps like an onion pancake. I liked this better than the Cumin Lamb Chinese burger (at $12.98). The other hit was the Dry Pot Cauliflowers (at $19.58) that is served in a claypot. Note: Rice is not included but they give a generous portion. I will come again strictly for the delicious Chinese burgers.

    Spicy Shrimp Wontons
    Nicole L.

    I love good quality Chinese/ Taiwanese food, and good alley delivered! My friends and I came on Friday night around 7PM and had to wait a bit but the wait was so worth it. We ordered: - Beef Noodle Soup - Pork Xiao Long Bao - Crab Xiao Long Bao - Spicy Shrimp Wontons - A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Beef & Scallion Noodles - Grilled Angus Beef Rib with Lime The star of the shows were the Xiao long baos, Grilled Angus Beef Rib with Lime, and beef noodle soup. The Miyazaki Wagyu was soo tender .. literally melts into your mouth. The xiao long Bao's were so flavorful and juicy. 10/10 experience despite the wait - I would totally come back since this is somewhat close to me :)

    Jason Y.

    The crab xiao long bao was my group's favorite dish, comparable or even better than that of Din Tai Fung's. You can't go wrong with any of their other dumpling dishes either though. There's a wide variety of noodle dishes - our favorite was the Sichuan-style Zhajiang noodles. Great if you want something spicy but flavorful. The quality of the food is great here which matches with the price. Servers were attentive and they even have their own boba/tea service inside. Be prepared for a long wait but it's definitely worth it.

    Flaky Beef Roll
    Jonathan T.

    The food here is terrific. The beef roll is one if not the best one in the SGV, filled with tender beef and the wrap is crispy. The pork hamburger bun is good, the cumin spicy gives it good flavor. The scallops was good, very refreshing. Their pork noodles had good flavor and very tasty. They handmade steam dumplings good pork and cabbage filling. The inside decor is very nice and the staff is very friendly!

    Pumpkin dumplings
    Charlene C.

    I've been here with my friends from work to celebrate birthdays. Yesterday, I took my husband here for an early dinner for his birthday. We live about 40 minutes away. We tried to come off hours at 3:00 PM and the restaurant was still full but we luckily got seated at the only open table. The interior is modern and clean. We ordered several dishes including stir fried pea shoots, pork and truffle dumplings, beef rolls, noodles and at the very end our server suggested the sweet pumpkin dumplings. I wasn't sure if we would like them but she mentioned they were her favorite and they definitely did not disappoint! My husband is now a fan.

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    Carlo G.

    I was pretty impressed with this Chinese restaurant in Rosemead. This restaurant offers similar menu items to Din Tai Fung and Mr Dragon Noodle House and I think they do several dishes better. To share, my friends and I had the following: - Kurobuta Pork Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao): These were tasty and juicy and I liked how the soup wasn't scalding. I do wish the texture of the dumpling wrapper was better though. - A5 Wagyu Beef Chinese Burger: One of my favorite dishes tonight. I loved the crispy bun and the flavorful and tender meat inside. - Flaky Beef Wrap: Another one of my favorite dishes of the night. It was flaky and full of meat which I liked. Among some of the best beef rolls I've had thus far. - Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles (Kurobuta Pork): These were creamy and good. I like how these weren't too salty. - Dry Pot Cauliflower: Surprised at how good one this was. Textures and flavors were good. Only downside was the pork belly which was kind of hard, but the cauliflower was good on its own. For what we got, the prices were pretty good and reasonable. My friend and I did walk-in on a Sunday night and we waited for around 15 minutes to get seated. The interior was clean and the service was attentive. My water cup was never empty. There's also lots of free parking in front and a bathroom available. Overall, I had a great experience here and would definitely come back with visitors.

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    Can we make Reservation ? Do they have a wait list?

    You sign up for the waitlist on site. Tables turn pretty quick.

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    Ji Rong Peking Duck - 香薰肘花 Sliced Pig Elbow with Garlic Sauce

    香薰肘花 Sliced Pig Elbow with Garlic Sauce

    Ji Rong Peking Duck - Jung Dong Meat Pie

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    HK Macau Bistro - Pineapple bun with butter

    HK Macau Bistro

    3.8(508 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    One of the most authentic Cantonese cafés you'll find in the U.S., and honestly, probably one of…read morethe best in the area. There are a few Canto cafés around here, but this one is definitely one of our favorites. Dim sum is pretty easy to find, but authentic Cantonese cafés are much more of a rare find. The lower reviews are probably due to the service, but in my opinion, a truly authentic Cantonese restaurant should have questionable service because that's exactly what you get at the good places in Hong Kong. The philosophy in Hong Kong is basically "food over service." If they're being too nice, they're probably overcompensating for something haha. Getting either the hot or iced milk tea or lemon tea is a MUST. It's the traditional way to do it, and they even offer unlimited refills! Just be warned that you might not sleep that night because Hong Kong-style tea is no joke when it comes to caffeine. Pro tip: If you get the lemon tea, you have to crush the lemons into the tea to get the right flavor! My friends and I are regulars here. They're open late, and the ambiance is so fun, with tables decorated with mahjong tiles and neon lights that basically scream Asia. The food is top tier and, in my opinion, some of the best Cantonese food you'll find in the U.S. Our go-to orders are the tomato baked rice dishes, stir-fried vegetables, 3-cup dishes, and brisket curries. For something sweet, we always share the classic Cantonese French toast with peanut butter inside or one of the pineapple buns. Definitely recommend coming here if you're looking for an authentic Canto café experience! :)

    It was my second time visiting HK Macau Bistro and my recent dinner experience was way better than…read moremy breakfast experience last year. I came here a few nights ago when the hot pot spot I wanted to eat at was packed and I didn't want to wait. I decided to try HK Macau Bistro instead since I low key wanted to have baked pasta. Restaurant was packed but I was able to be seated right away. I ordered the following dishes: - Baked Fish Fillet with Cream Sauce / Pasta - 8/10. This was really good. The melted cheese on top made this dish so delicious! - Chicken (Half) - 7/10 - This was good but it just tasted like any the chicken at any other place. - Chinese greens - 7/10 - This was okay. Preferred stronger flavors as this tasted kind of bland. - Curry Beef Stew / Tendons - 9/10 - Very tender! I liked this a lot! Would definitely order again! Lemon Iced Tea was yummy! Service was good. Restaurant was clean. Love the H.K. Vibe.

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    HK Macau Bistro - Fried instant noodles with spam

    Fried instant noodles with spam

    HK Macau Bistro - Fried noodle with soy sauce

    Fried noodle with soy sauce

    HK Macau Bistro - Rice noodle roll

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    Boston Lobster - fried noodle with seafood

    Boston Lobster

    4.3(1.9k reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Flavorful and on par with some of the best spots in Orange County!…read more When it comes to this style of Cantonese/Vietnamese cuisine, there are a lot of restaurants to choose from, but it can be surprisingly hard to find one that gets all the flavors right. Boston Lobster definitely does. I've seen a lot of reviews for Kim Tar, and personally, I thought it was just alright. Some of the dishes lacked flavor, and I'd probably give it a solid 3.5 stars. Boston Lobster, on the other hand, is a place I'd actually come back to when I'm craving this type of food. The dishes have noticeably more flavor, more depth, and that extra kick that I felt was missing at Taste of MP. What surprised me most is that Boston Lobster can hold its own against some of the better Cantonese/Vietnamese restaurants I've tried in Orange County. In fact, I'd say some of the dishes here are even better. If you're looking for bold, flavorful Cantonese/Vietnamese-style seafood and family-style dishes in the area, Boston Lobster is definitely worth trying.

    OMG! If you're craving some REALLY good lobster and want to get your money's worth, Boston Lobster…read moreis definitely worth trying! I came here with a friend, just the two of us, and the portions were HUGE. We ordered a lobster that was around 3-4 pounds, and the lobster is priced per pound. I believe we had the Boston Lobster House Special, and we added the noodles for about $10 extra. Let me tell you and it did NOT disappoint. The lobster was incredibly fresh, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely mouthwatering. The noodles soaked up all that flavor from the lobster and seasoning, and everything together was just delicious. I kept wanting to eat even though I was already getting full! It is a little pricey, especially depending on the size of the lobster you choose, but they give you A LOT of food. There were only two of us, and we each had enough food left over to take home and have another full meal. Honestly, the amount we ordered could have easily fed four people. We also had the shrimp fried rice, which was delicious, and even the lemon iced tea was really good. I wanted to try more things, but there was absolutely no way, we already had so much food! This is definitely more of a family-style dining experience. In my opinion, this isn't your typical quick Chinese food spot or chain restaurant. The quality, freshness, portions, and overall experience put Boston Lobster on another level. I also loved the atmosphere. We sat near the live seafood tanks, so you can actually see the lobsters and other seafood in the tanks, which added to the experience. They also have their own private parking lot with two-hour parking, which is a huge plus. We didn't have reservations and were able to get seated, but I could definitely see this place getting crowded, so reservations may be helpful during busier times. For me, Boston Lobster is easily FIVE STARS. If you're in the Rosemead area looking for delicious Asian seafood and some seriously good lobster, I definitely recommend it. Just make sure you come HUNGRY!

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    Boston Lobster - Dining area with pretty cherry blossoms  tree painted on wall...

    Dining area with pretty cherry blossoms tree painted on wall...

    Boston Lobster - Clam with basil

    Clam with basil

    Boston Lobster - Stir-fried Clam with Thai basil

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    Stir-fried Clam with Thai basil

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