Waited about one hour for Sunday lunch. It is well worth it. Food is freshly made and tasty. Highlights are the dumplings, beef noodle soup and beef rolls. The tea drinks are really good too, you can tell they used real tea leaves to brew. Price is also very reasonable. The only downside is parking can be very difficult during as there are multiple restaurants in the same plaza. There are street parking if you don't mind walking one block. I will definitely come back to try more dishes next time. read more

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. read more

Good Alley - Pork XLB - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

Good Alley - Beef roll - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

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 read more

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Came here with my friend after our Lagree class around 11:00 AM, and luckily there was no wait! We were seated right away and were excited to enjoy a nice meal while catching up. All our food came out by 11:13 AM. The food was delicious, and we really enjoyed everything we tried! Sadly though, we didn't get to eat as much as we wanted before we felt like we were being rushed out. We both ended up leaving still feeling hungry lol. While my friend and I were still eating and talking, at around 11:39 AM, a waiter with a sun tattoo on his neck came by our table with the bill. He dropped it off and the first thing he asked was, "Do you need any boxes?" Clearly, we were still working on our meal AND still had a good amount of unfinished food on the table, so yes, we did need boxes. The same waiter immediately started taking our plates away to box up our food. My friend actually wanted to grab some more food for her plate, but everything was taken away so quickly that she didn't get the chance--except for our last piece of soup dumpling, lol. The restaurant was starting to get a bit busy around that time, and there were people waiting outside to be seated, so maybe it was the beginning of their lunch rush. My friend and I looked at each other and basically decided, "Okay, I guess we should just pay and leave now," because it honestly felt like we were being rushed out. Other than that experience, the food was great! We especially loved the Kurobuta pork soup dumplings and the spicy wontons. I just wish we had been able to relax, finish our meal, and enjoy our time together without feeling rushed to pay and leave immediately, even if the restaurant was starting to get busy. Overall, the food would have made this a 5/5 experience, but unfortunately, the service at the end left us feeling a little disappointed. /: What we ordered: - Kurobuta Pork Soup Dumplings - Handcut A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Beef Chinese Burger - Kurobuta Pork Shrimp Spicy Wontons - Stir-Fried Noodles with Angus Beef Brisket read more

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 :) read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Good Alley - Flaky Beef Roll - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

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. read more

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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. read more

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Ambiance is clean modern and comfy. The user experience of ordering food is extremely streamline with the ipad and very well done user interface. I haven't seen a menu this well designed with pictures for almost all their dishes. Noodles and Soup dumplings are amazing here. I would skip on the green string beans. they have a defrosted flavor that frozen vegetables have. I think a bit more seasoning and fresher string beans would make the dish better. read more

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We were in the mood for noodles and dumplings so choosing this place made sense. They were pretty packed but the wait time goes quickly. Once you're seated they have a kiosk you can order from. Plenty of variety from noodles to dumplings, to entree dishes. They did have some vegan and vegetarian options as well. Service is fast and they had some really good iced teas. Their peach is the popular one. Parking: plenty on the plaza itself Prices: $7-$25 Dietary options: vegan and vegetarian available Atmosphere: groups and dates or solo Service: fast and friendly read more

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Apparently Good Alley was recently added to the California Michelin Guide in 2026 (no Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient but just listed in the guide & now the restaurant appears when you search for it in the Michelin app). It is interesting that the sister restaurant, Jirong Roast Duck Restaurant, is not listed in the Michelin Guide. A few key notes: * It looks like the restaurant is getting more customers now as our party waited 15+ minutes even on a regular weekday evening. * No free samples were offered during our weekday dinner visit. * Now each table has a tablet and customers can place orders directly via the tablet. Please note that the tablet only allows customers to place orders and customers will still need to flag down a staff member to request the check. * Kurobuta Pork Soup Dumplings (aka XLB) continue to be an S-tier item to order here. In fact I think they are some of the best XLBs I have had in Los Angeles and Orange County. Perfect dough texture and on-point flavorful broth. * For Chinese Burger, stick with the A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Beef instead of the Kurobuta Pork as the beef provides a better texture & the pork tastes slightly greasy. * Stir-Fried Noodles with Angus Beef Brisket had a similar flavor profile to stir-fried chow fun but with a different type of noodle. An A-tier item. This continues to be a solid 4.5-star Chinese restaurant and it is still a better alternative to Din Tai Fung despite Good Alley is getting more customers. read more

Good Alley - Kurobuta Pork Soup Dumplings ($15.98) & Stir-Fried Noodles with Angus Beef Brisket ($15.98) - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

There's a waitlist tablet and a kiosk for ordering drinks outside, along with a couple of chairs. Luckily, the area is somewhat shaded. The interior looks pretty nice, and the service is great. The staff are very attentive. Now, the food: 1. Sweet and Sour Kurobuta Pork Ribs: The flavor was perfect, but the meat was a bit tough. 2. Kurobuta Pork Soup Dumplings: No complaints 3. Beef Wrap: The wrap itself was too soft and kind of floury. It also didn't have any cucumbers, which I'm used to. 4. Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles: A little bland compared with others I've had. Overall, I feel like it's a bit expensive for what you get, especially since the portions are smaller than average. Parking is also terrible because it shares a plaza with Golden Delight and Shin-Sen-Gumi. read more

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Came here for dinner with my family on a Sunday night. We came an hour before closing so there wasn't a wait. We ordered the cucumber with xo sauce, beef wrap, pork xlb, scallops with lemon dressing, cold sesame noodle, wonton soup, stir fried brisket noodle and the wagyu beef Chinese burger. We ordered- Cucumber with xoxo sauce: it was fresh and crisp and xo sauce was tasty with a hint of spice. Beef wrap: I personally didn't try the beef wrap but family enjoyed it. Kurobuta pork soup dumplings: the dumplings were just ok for me. Pork was tender but I felt it wasn't as juicy as others that I've tried (it may be better to eat right away) Scallops with lemon dressing: this dish was interesting wasn't a huge fan of the type of spice that was put in the sauce. Green beans with xoxo sauce: can't go wrong with the green beans. It's salty and garlicky and packed with flavor Cold sesame noodle: noodles were tasty and cooked perfectly Wonton soup: the soup was refreshing and delicious Stir fried brisket noodle: didn't really taste anything special about this dish. Basically a stir fried chow mein with thicker noodles. Wagyu Chinese burger: this was probably my favorite dish. Meat was fatty and tender and has a lot of flavor and the bread was soft and flakey Ambiance was nice and cozy and service was good. read more

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Such yummy soup dumplings! It's filled with a bunch of broth so be careful when you bite! The green beans had a nice crunch and were cooked perfectly with tons of garlic. The beef ribs were seasoned with cumin which I found a bit overwhelming but it was good. The wait was about 30 minutes but the service is quick and food comes out fast. Parking can be a bit difficult so I would recommend trying to find street parking rather than going into the lot. read more

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I came across a video that labeled this place as a Din Tai Fung dupe. In complete honesty, it doesn't compare to Din Tai Fung because they taste different. The XLBs are each good in their own ways. One thing I would like to note is that the Grilled Angus Beef is not worth it. I was expecting something amazing for it to be priced at almost $60, but it was just difficult to chew. The standout dish was definitely their Sweet Pumpkin Dessert XLB. It comes with sweet cream cheese foam for FREE, which was nice. I wouldn't return for their savory dishes, but MAYBE for their Dessert XLB and Drinks. Interior and servers were nice. read more

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Parking: Good Alley is located in the old strip mall next to Shinsengumi and 888. Parking is horrible here. It took about 15 minutes of circling the parking lot for me to find parking. People were parking all over the place and putting up their hazard lights in the middle of the lanes. Service: I ordered takeout online and went to pick up the food. The food was ready by the time I arrived. There was an insanely long line waiting for dine-in and I think I heard that the wait time was supposed to be 45+ minutes. Food: I got the Cumin Lamb Chinese Burger. The bun was light and flaky. They cumin lamb was very lightly season so it was not spicy at all. It tasted alright but was pretty small and not very filling. It definitely felt overpriced and I personally do not think it is worth the effort and wait to dine in. read more

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Good Alley in Rosemead is absolutely worth the visit. Every dish we ordered was delicious, especially the dumplings, beef roll, beef entrées, fried rice, and green beans. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and cooked perfectly. The service was impeccable from start to finish. The staff was kind, courteous, and attentive without being intrusive. They kept a close eye on our table, making sure drinks were always refilled and that we had everything we needed throughout the meal. A heads-up for first-time visitors: you may have to wait in line, as the restaurant is on the smaller side and can get quite busy. However, the wait is well worth it. The restaurant is very clean, tidy, and well maintained, which adds to the overall dining experience. We will definitely be coming back for more. Next time, we may check out the Arcadia location, but Good Alley has certainly earned a spot on our list of favorite Chinese restaurants. Highly recommended! read more

A Hidden Gem on Valley Blvd That Earns Every Star! Good Alley in Rosemead has quickly become one of my go-to spots in the San Gabriel Valley. Good Alley does the Kaifeng-style guantang bao (soup dumpling) with a thicker wrapper that somehow holds an almost obscene amount of rich, collagen-packed broth inside. One bite and the broth just floods your mouth. Get these first, get them hot, and don't share. The Chinese cumin lamb burger (roujiamo) is another must. The bread is a flaky, thousand-layer pancake -- so much better than the typical baked bun -- and the beef filling is well-seasoned and satisfying. It's the kind of dish that sounds simple until you actually eat it and realize how much craft goes into it. Dry-pot cauliflower, scallion oil dry noodle , and korubuta pork & shrimp wontons are also delicious. The berry sticky mochi drink was so refreshing! Service is friendly, the space is clean and modern, and the iPad ordering system actually works smoothly. Fair warning: expect a wait on weekends -- word is getting out. Come early or be patient, because it's absolutely worth it. read more

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Small place in this strip mall Deservedly earned Michelin acknowledgement Ingredients are fresh and clean Presentation is beautiful Flavors are clean Beware of crowds at meal times Best to come off hours read more

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Fantastic service, quick with the dumplings and had a chill citrus boba tea. Dumplings were good. Weren't overcooked and the soup dumplings were tasty. Cucumber salad needs sesame oil, but were a refreshing option. My Kanazawa pale ale was warm but was saved with a Orion from the tap. The spicy wontons were also tasty and left a tingle/numbing sensation on the lips. Second time round and had a decent experience. The warm beer brought it down a star but still, a clean and consistent spot. read more

Service is top tier they have waitstaff ready to run to your table ! Decor is clean modern and aesthetically minimalist pop culture. Food is not spicy lightly seasoned fresh but easy on the American palate. Pumpkin dessert dumplings with a cold cheese foam dipping sauce are a must try and a level up on the traditional! read more

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After seeing this place get raving reviews on IG, my husband was so excited to try this place. Glad to say it lived up to the hype and we had a great experience. Cucumber with XO sauce: Cucumbers had great texture with a nice crisp. Sauce was flavorful without being overpowering, though I do wish it had more spice to it, haha. Still delicious though! Kurobuta pork soup dumplings: The skin is soft and delicate, and there's a generous amount of flavorful soup in each dumpling. Super yummy Flaky beef wrap: Great texture of the roll, very flaky and crispy. Perfect wrap/filling ratio with a good amount of filling. I thought it was slightly dry, but my husband thought it was perfect Wagyu beef chinese burger: Also super flaky and crispy on the outside. The inside is tender meat and is super saucy/flavorful. Quite messy to eat though since the filling easily falls out and is quite saucy Spicy wontons: The wontons were good, though I wish there was more flavor than just "spice." The spiciness is also a numbing kind of spice, which isn't my favorite. The spice level was perfect though, enough to taste it but not overwhelmingly spicy Even on a weekday afternoon there was a short wait, so I'm assuming the weekends probably get crazy. The parking can be challenging since the lot isn't very spacious. I really liked being able to order the food through a kiosk, which makes it super easy and convenient. Service was also fantastic! Servers were so attentive and polite, and service was much better than we were anticipating to be honest, haha. We would definitely come back! read more

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I was craving beef noodle soup and with my usual spot being a bit further out from me, I decided to give Good Alley a try since it was closer. I did pickup and the experience was quick and smooth. I ordered the beef noodle soup along with an order of the beef rolls. The portions can be deceiving at first. I started off with half of the beef noodle soup, which ended up being the perfect amount for one serving. The noodles were nice and chewy, and the soup is very rich. The beef is also quite generous with a good amount of thick slices, and they were tender. Again, it can look small at first but it surprisingly ended up being a good amount for you to enjoy the noodles, soup and beef without feeling bloated at the end. The beef rolls were also delicious. I like that the pieces were very small and shredded, which was the perfect consistency for a roll since you're biting through it and there isn't huge chunks you're pulling out. It had the right amount of flavor, and the pancake wrap was perfectly flaky and thick. My only issue though is that it can be a bit scary exiting the parking lot as it can be hard to see oncoming traffic. I do like that the lot has a lot of spaces though. But other than that, I will definitely return! read more

Returned with the family for dinner on a Friday night. The plaza was still pretty busy but parking was okay. We joined the waitlist using the tablet outside. It was about 15min wait time. Inside, they had the AC pretty high so it was kind of cold. You order yourself using their tablet already on the tablet. Servers are quick, providing good service. We ordered several dishes: -wagyu beef burger ($15.98): only 2 halves but very juicy and tender beef (5/5) -beef wrap ($12.98): comes with 4 pieces and filled with lots of beef, not greasy with crispy outside (5/5) -soup dumplings ($15.98-$17.98): price ranges depend on the filling with lots of soup inside (5/5) -XO sauce stir fried green beans ($14.98): decent portion but nothing spectacular (3/5) -steamed vegetable dumplings ($0.99): was part of their Mother's Day special. Decent dumplings with black fungus and glass noodles inside (3/5) -braised beef noodles ($16.98): decent portion with chewy thin noodles and a few pieces of beef (3/5) Overall, this place is still pricey for the portions but pretty yummy for those special occasions. read more

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When I pass by this restaurant, it's always packed and I didn't want to wait. Today I was able to stop by right when they open at 10:30am. We were seated right away for a party of 2. We ordered: Kurobuta pork soup dumplings (8) XO sauce stir-fried green beans Sichuan dan dan noodles We finished almost everything and took the rest to go. Attentive service. Staffs are friendly. I was able to place the order with the tablet and it was easy to use. One thing I noticed was that another party sat behind my booth and every time that customer moves around, I felt the seat moving too. I guess the seats are connected or something. I was just eating and suddenly I'm bouncing a few times. What an interesting experience. Parking at this plaza is hard to find especially if you come during rush hours. read more

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I liked how the store was very clean. We stopped by in a weekend and the wait was about 10 minutes. There is plenty of parking. We got the beef noodle soup, the pork xiao long bao, green beans, and others. The food was good and I would come back again. read more

Good Alley - Pork dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

Amazing Chinese food! Worth the long wait! Just keep in mind that no outside food or drinks are allowed, so if you get a drink next door, finish it before heading in. The food was amazing and had so much flavor to it. It is all hot dishes, so on a hot day can be a little hard. This is also located in the busiest plaza, so parking can take a long time. I highly recommend trying this place! read more

Came for lunch with my family, and it definitely lived up to the hype. It gets very busy, so plan on arriving early or be prepared to wait for a table. The KUROBUTA PORK SOUP DUMPLINGS were excellent, and the A5 MIYAZAKI WAGYU CHINESE BURGER is worth trying at least once. The STIR-FRIED GREEN BEANS with XO sauce are a must-order, and the SICHUAN DAN DAN NOODLES were another standout. We also ordered the dried scallop and egg white fried rice, but it was just okay compared to everything else. ENJOY! read more

Good Alley is home to my favorite beef wraps in the entire SGV -- the pastry is perfectly flaky and the beef inside is tender. Their XLB are a must-order too, the crab and pork one is unique and delicious! And the wagyu noodles were a highlight as well! The space itself is modern and well kept, making it a nice spot to eat at. This place gets crowded fast, so arriving early is the move to skip the lines. Highly recommend making the trip! read more

Good Alley - Wagyu beef noodles and beef wraps - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

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Went here for dinner tonight and it was great! Like many of the restaurants around here, we love that there was a parking lot for easy parking. There was a short 15-minute wait when we arrived, but the waitlist process went smoothly. We just walked around the plazas next door once and then got a text that our table was ready. The servers were attentive, seats were comfy, and the restaurant itself was nice. When you sit down, they give you a tablet to order your food. It took us a minute to find the veggies on the menu, but we eventually found them after a few flips through the entire menu lol. I like that there are pictures on the tablet with what the dishes look like. My husband and I ordered: the braised beef noodle soup, the pork xiao long bao, pea pod stems, cauliflower, and the wagyu burger wrap thing. I also ordered a jasmine ice tea with sea salt, which was also tasty. The meal was tasty! And our dishes came out FAST. Our favorite was the braised beef noodle soup...it was so flavorful, the meat was generous and tender, and the noodles were nicely cooked as well. The xiao long bao met our expectations (we usually go to Din Tai Fung on the westside so we're used to that), and they were really generous with the pea pod stems and cauliflower portions. The wagyu burger was cool, but I think next time we'll do the beef wrap dish instead. Our order was perfect for two hungry people. I did notice that the prices were slightly higher, but we didn't mind, given that the flavors, service, and overall vibe of the restaurant were nice and clean. read more

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Despite its popular Shanghai soup dumplings, the menu is Northern Chinese, not Shanghainese, nor is it a Din Tai Fung clone (that would be "Prince Dumpling" across the street.) Their soup dumpling are deserving 5 stars -- soupy, piping hot, thin wrapper, quality ingredients, and they don't skimp on shredded ginger like DTF. Xi'an Cold Noodle is very light, refreshing and not too spicy. Spareribs are fall-off-bone tender, not too sweet or salty. Beef 'burger' - wrapper too thin and breaks easily, hard to eat when the meat keeps falling out. Go to "Beijing Pie House" in Monterey Park for the best version of this Northern Chinese classic. Tbh I would come back only for their XLB and nothing else. read more

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My real rating is 4.5 stars, but I am feeling generous since I really do like Good Alley in Rosemead, CA. It's located in a strip mall right between Chatramue and Golden Delight, so there's plenty of free parking. They are known for Northern Chinese cuisine, specifically the Kaifeng-style food. Some of their most popular items include the following: -The Guan Tang Bao, which is like the larger, heartier versions of a Xiao Long Bao. -A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Burger, this was so good with premium wagyu. -Sichuan Dan Dan Mein, which is so good and nutty, just the way I like lolol. It's from the same team as Ji Rong Peking Duck, literally right next door. Also, they have boba and other good drinks that you can order at the front. So overall, I definitely recommend this place if you're in the SGV. Plus, it's also aesthetic and clean, which always helps. read more

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So good! Huge menu with lots of food and boba drink options. Personal faves were the cold sesame noodles, scallops and Chinese burger which is one of their popular dishes. There's usually a wait so be prepared for that, walked in during off hours and was able to get seated pretty quickly. read more

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THIS PLACE WAS SOOOOO BUSSSIN. The beef noodle soup was actually out of the world. The soup dumplings were also filling and the broth was comforting. The spicy wontons were just the right amount of spice and very tasty. The service was fast and friendly. I loved how intimate the interior was; casual and open. read more

Good Alley - Chinese Near Me - Rosemead, California

Heard about how popular this place is so came with parents for mother's day weekend for dinner. There was already a line outside at 6:30pm and they have a tablet outside to add yourself to the waitlist, which is very convenient. And they have some chairs for people waiting. The wait wasn't too bad, around 25 minutes or so and they text you when the table is ready. They have a very nice interior design and not that many tables inside, but they do a good job of serving food fast so the wait times aren't bad despite the small space. There is a ipad at your table once seated so you can directly send your order to the kitchen instead waiting for the waiter. We got the Wagyu Beef Chinese Burger, Kurobuta Pork and Crab Meat Soup Dumplings, Kurobuta Pork Soup Dumplings, Stir Fried Noodles w Angus Beef, Dry Pot Cauliflower, and Sweet and Sour Kurobuta Pork Ribs. The waiters here were friendly and attentive, giving extra napkins and refilling our water cups often. The food was served in like ten minutes which is fast. I liked the Wagyu Chinese burger the most since the beef is stir fried very well and seasoned very flavorfully. It is just pricey for the size. The soup dumplings were all pretty good with good meat quality and dumpling skin. Each soup dumpling order only comes with 8 which isn't too bad for the price. The cauliflower and stir fried noodles were both pretty good too, very flavorful. The porb ribs were just average though and pricey for only 8 pieces that are not very big. The flakey beef rolls are also very good. Comes with four per order and the meat quality and skin was just perfect. Overall, this is a pretty good spot for soup dumplings and noodles, and I highly recommend the Wagyu Chinese burger. The portions are a bit small for the price but the food quality is good. I can see why there is always a line outside. Their service is also great and fast. I liked how they help pack your leftovers to-go for you. Will come back again! read more

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