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    Happy Harbor

    3.2 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sandy N.

    This is usually the go to dim sum spot for my family and I. It's always busy but it's also super quick, I think the longest I've waited has been up to 15-20 minutes. Inside is quite spacious and there is plenty of staffs with decent customer service. Now let's talk about the food. They have a moderate amount of options for dim sum. It is also not cart service, although, they do carry out trays for you to get sometimes. The food could be a hit or a miss and I still think their shiu mai there is still one of my top choice. The turnip cake is served in a broth based rather than fried. The rice wraps could be a tad better since the ingredients does tend to fall out easily. Otherwise, they are able to host wedding, events, and birthday parties if needed.

    Janette N.

    Always packed, fast service, but too expensive for what the food is. The shrimp was the highlight of the meal, chicken cartilage was a let down flavor wise, and the soup and noodles were very average. Fish was very fresh, you get to pick your fish so the meat is very firm and soft.

    Victoria C.

    My friend wanted to come here, so I said why not. It's definitely a classic spot. I didn't see any carts, but as long as the food is good, I don't mind. The place was pretty busy. We ordered quite a few dishes that I haven't seen at other dim sum spots before, which was a nice surprise. The food was definitely good, but the overall wait time wasn't great. We were seated pretty quickly and didn't have to wait long for a table, but the ordering wait time was terrible. It was hard to flag someone down to take our order. I think we spent the majority of the time just waiting for someone to take our paper, and it was frustrating because they would say, "Oh, I'll be back," but then never came back. At one point, one of our dishes was also forgotten, and we had to ask about it several times... so there was that. Overall, the food was good, but the wait time and organization of the service could definitely be improved.

    Beef chow fun, live fish
    Chanson Z.

    Classic Chinese seafood restaurant with lazy Susan tables and endless menu. The interior of the restaurant is huge with many tables, yet always seems to be packed. Service here is also classic Chinese seafood restaurant - but I come for the food. All dishes are tasty and authentic here. A bit pricey, but worth it!

    Inside the restaurant - photo to show the seat covers
    Clara C.

    This review is for hosting a WEDDING banquet at Happy Harbor in Rowland Heights. I helped plan a wedding here. I have to say it was tough at first because they do not have a designated event coordinator. There was a lot of back and forth. What was really helpful was the main guy spoke English, Cantonese, and Mandarin! Ultimately you need the wedding date and the number of guests. You choose the menu, napkin color, and table cloth color. Extras: They had two microphones with stands and a small stage for the sweetheart table. The audio system only reached the main room. There was a big screen in the main room to play a slideshow. The backroom seemed to have their own audio and two screens. We could not figure out how to connect the two, so the guests in the back room had to come out to the main room to see/hear what was going on. -The lobby is large. Good to set up welcome table. -There is a small private room behind the fish tanks. This was where vendors took their breaks. The wedding I helped plan had just under 280 guests, so they took up the main room (20 tables) as well as the back room (7 tables). Some tables had 11 seats but same amount of food. Because of the number of tables, there was no dance floor. I heard compliments from many guests that the servers were efficient and helpful. They served wine properly. Overall I would recommend Happy Harbor for a large event. Side note: Happy Harbor gave us a contact of a guy who did white seat covers with ribbons. That guy only had a two-person team and did not finish all 270 seats. In fact he stopped just under 20 tables and did not get any in the back room at all. He also set up with the spandex seat covers, which is not what the bride wanted.

    Shui mai
    Queena T.

    Revisited one of the first few restaurants I came to when I first met my husband for dim sum and it was a better experience than the first time. Dim sum was ordered on paper and they bring out the dishes you ordered rather than the pushing carts, which I don't see as often anymore anywhere. They were busy , but we were able to get help whenever we flagged them down. The vibe was busy noisy Asian dim sum mornings which is familiar for Asians. It was spacious with the high ceilings but the tables were packed together. It's in the 99 ranch plaza so we walked around afterwards before needing the bathroom. There is plenty of parking in the parking lot Food was good but haven't found the most amazing dim sum yet. But we will be back

    Siu Mai
    Michael Y.

    Located just next to the 99 Ranch in Rowland Heights, I've been told that Happy Harbor is the main destination for those in the area looking for some dim sum. And whenever I pass by to grab groceries, there always is a line early in the morning even until late afternoon. So with a curious stomach, I stopped by on a Sunday around 12PM. First thing first, big mistake. When I arrived, there was a large crowd waiting outside. And after taking a number from the host, I waited for about an hour to an hour and a half before I was seated. If looking to come here, definitely come early! Looking at the different dishes, the price ranges from about 5 dollars for a small, 6 dollars for a medium, and 7 dollars for a large. Compared to other restaurants in the Greater Los Angeles area, the price is on the lower end and is better from a price to portion standpoint. In other words, it explains why so many people were in line to eat here. But taste-wise, the food was only mediocre. This definitely won't be the best dim sum you've ever had, but it certainly won't be the worst. Looking at some of the dishes I had, I enjoyed the beef tripe and spareribs as they both were rich with flavor and had lot of juicy parts to them. But for most of the items like the tofu skin rolls, siu mai, shrimp rice rolls, and beef rice rolls, the taste was mostly surface level. Texture-wise, they all tasted as one would expect. But there wasn't really any part that screamed WOW. These comments were pretty consistent with most of the items here: good stand-alone meat items, but only okay general items. Looking back on my experience here, I suppose one cannot complain about the price and what you're getting. After all, the amount of people waiting here definitely indicates that there is good food to be had. But with the only okay taste and generally neutral flavors, I'd give Happy Harbor a 3 star rating. If you're looking to have dim sum in the Rowland Heights area, this might be the best around. But if you're looking for the best dim sum? Best to find somewhere else!

    Menu 5.24.25
    Annie T.

    Overall: 4 stars. On other weekends, we usually have around a 20-35 minutes wait for a party of 7. Memorial Day Saturday weekend, many people were probably out of town because there were a good amount of tables open. Service: 3 stars. Waiters forget requests from time to time (napkins, hot sauce, the check) but at least for a party of 6 and a baby, tips were not automatically charged. However, we did get billed $1.98 tea for the baby. I told them upon entry so make sure you check before pay. I love dimsum food though at the end of always over ordering, the total price reminds us we can't come every weekend. $5.18-$7.28 for each tasty dish.

    Jessica W.

    凱悅, 我們如南港很有名的餐館之一,要吃什麼大菜,很多朋友都會選在這一家,上禮拜跟我家的獅兄來他們包廂有吃了他們的酒席菜,東西還是一樣是很好吃的,其實可以來過太多太多次了,來到最後都覺得這一家是不需要這些Review 的, 放些他們的菜色給大家瞧瞧

    Danny N.

    This place was not good for dim sum. The hargow skin was too thick and the shrimp was flavorless. The pork buns were not good filling. Lacked any flavor inside the baked buns. Overall food was bad. I wouldn't recommend coming here for dim sum.

    Tony J.

    Food and service was great Actually went there twice in same week once for dinner and the other for Dimsum. There' seems to be a new server there and he is pretty good at service and recommendations. We encountered him on both occasions. Consistent and hard working. Ambiance was good with some areas in need of some remodeling and needs better up keep of restrooms.

    Courtney T.

    Lots of people and super busy! Pretty good dim sum! First time I tried sea cucumber. It was like jelly, it was okay. I personally didn't like it, but definitely give it a try Would likely come back to this place

    Har gao, Siu mai, Spare rib, Chicken feet
    Mint T.

    from the start you already kind of get a feel for this place. really fancy interior, you walk past their live seafood and their wine collection before getting into the dining area. the food was absolutely spectacular, definitely the highest quality dim sum ive had in a long time. in particular, the chicken feet was especially good, near fall-apart tender, very easy to eat. the tripe was very flavorful. the single piece of broccoli some of the dishes had was a cute touch. prices seemed fairly reasonable too, especially considering the fancy aura of the place. definitely expect this place to be more pricey than your typical dim sum, but i think the quality of the food makes up for it.

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    What's the dim sum serve time?

    All day till run out, but my sister & I never take a chance if we are craving it! To make sure we get some, we are there when restaurants open up or first thing in the morning. Cause there Dim Sum is the "BEST", in town that we tasted. That's my… Read more

    Do they have private room for party of 12-16? Any minimum spend for the room?

    Yes, we have large private rooms for party of 12-16 people or more. Please call us anytime for information & assistant. Thank you.

    Do you have a catering menu?

    Hello Kim, yes we do have the catering menu. Please welcome to visit us anytime or call our phone number for further information. Thank you.

    Hi! Do they have order minimum requirement for private room dining? Especially on holidays?

    Nope

    Do you order by menu or go around with the push carts?

    Hello Orianna, for Dim Sum hours, it will be order by menu. Thanks a lot.

    Does anyone know what type of oil they use? I tried calling several times but their phone hangs up on the caller.…

    Hello Celia, please try to call 626-965-2020 during normal business hours, our team will assist with you for your reservation. Thank you.

    We had steamed rice noodle roll with shrimp today, and curious about the rice vinegar was applied in this dish which usually should be soy sauce? Is it supposed to put vinegar?

    It sounds like someone grabbed the wrong bottle.

    Will the waitlist for lunch/dimsum be available on mother's day?

    Hello An, please call us or welcome to come into our store to make table reservation for Mother's Day dinner. Waitlist might not be available during this special day. Thank you so much.

    Do they serve dim sum at night time too?

    Hello Toni, some of the Dim Sum items will be available during the dinner hours, please come visit us anytime soon. Thank you.

    How much discount on weekdays?

    Happy Harbor has lunch specials with nice discounts, please come to visit us anytime soon. Thank you.

    Do they have dim sum or lunch specials on weekdays?

    Yes! Happy Harbor has lunch specials on the weekdays :) ! In order to get the discount on dim sum on weekdays, make sure you place your order with a waiter or waitress before 12 noon. But also make sure to emphasize to the waiter or waitress that… Read more

    Do they have dim sum all day? Because every time we go we get a server who allows us to order it or a server who doesn't all us. So what's the real answer?

    Hello Rachel, we do provide Dim Sum even during dinner hours, however, some of the Dim Sum items might be sold out already due to too many demand at the lunch hours. Please kindly check with our servers or store manager anytime when you are visiting… Read more

    Are you open Christmas day?

    Hello Peter, yes, we are opening on Christmas Day as regular hours. Please come visit us anytime soon. Thank you.

    Do you take reservations for private dining room? Is there certain dollars threshold to be met?

    Hello Dan, yes, we do take reservations for the private dining room. Please call us anytime @ (626) 965-2020 for further assistance about your request. Thank you so much!

    Is dim sum served for dinner too?

    Yes, we do serve various types of dim sum during dinner hours. Please come visit us anytime soon. Thank you. :)

    Do they open for dine in now?

    Yes, we are open for dine in every day from 10AM-2:30PM & 5:30PM-7:30PM (open late till 8:30PM on Fri., Sat. & Sun.), welcome to come visiting us soon.

    You open dining?

    We have patio covered outdoor dining now, and please call our direct phone number about future reservation for indoor dining. Thank you.

    Do I need to make reservations for patio dining on Sunday the time is starting from 9 am ? We have 3 people

    Your business is much appreciated! Our patio dining time starts at 10AM, please do call us at (626) 965-2020 before you come, in order to make sure your reservation is well taken care. Thank you!

    How to use your check-in 10%off coupon?

    Thank you Nancy. Just show us your "Check-in" status on your Yelp app, and you will get 10% off your order. We hope to serve you again soon :) Cheers!

    I saw in the latest review (many thanks to Rob) that they now have reopened and offer take-outs. Does anyone have a pic of the take-out menu? Thanks.

    I just posted the picture. It's under menu category.

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    Tam’s Noodle House

    Tam’s Noodle House

    4.1(308 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    My family and I came over for lunch, and it was loud and crowded on a Sunday at about noon. We…read morechecked in and got a number. It took about ten minutes for us to get a booth table, but we were waiting inside. The staff member called numbers firstly in Cantonese then in English. After we sat down, the waiting line persisted past 1 pm. Similarly, the bustling loudness continued on during the course of our meal. Food arrived quickly, however. The price point for the delicious food is competitive. We got French-style filet mignon ($18.99), braised tofu in brown sauce ($14.99), chicken chow mein ($14.99), and a steamed rice noodle roll with barbecue pork ($5.99). A pot of rice was included in our meal. The steamed rice noodle roll with barbecue pork was a nice appetizer that arrived first. I enjoyed how the French-style filet mignon was garnished with Thai basil, black pepper, and ginger. The meat was flavorful and tender. The braised tofu in brown sauce was consistently hot on the inside. The delicious brown sauce soaked throughout the vegetables. The chicken chow mein didn't have a lot of sauce, but it was still delicious with a lot of meat included. Overall, it would be nice to visit again outside of a peak time because the food prices are competitive. The menu is expansive, and the breakfast selections look interesting. The atmosphere during the Sunday lunch peak time was consistently bustling. I think the restaurant started to play Chinese music loudly at random points so that people could finish dining more quickly.

    Super crowded on a Friday at 2 PM!! I think I am in love with the food here... I still think about…read morethis place weeks after. The pineapple buns are a must try! My family ordered so many items from here and we loved everything! Affordable and shareable. Quick service and massive portion sizes. Definitely order lightly hahaha

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    Ma's Kitchen

    Ma's Kitchen

    4.2(260 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    My friend loves Asian food and never wants to eat anything else, so when I asked her where she…read morewanted to go for her birthday, she picked this place. We ordered the Big plate chicken to share, and let me tell you, it was phenomenal! The dish is a spicy chicken stew made with Sichuan peppercorns, cumin, and chili paste, and comes with handpulled noodles. It was my first time trying this type of Chinese-Uyghur crossover dish, and it definitely surpassed my expectations. The portion was incredibly generous as well, as the dish was more than enough for the two of us plus leftovers. All in all, our night out at Ma's Kitchen was a success! ****************** My Ratings: 1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return. 3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me. 4 Stars: Yum! Likely to return. 5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around it.

    If you're craving bold flavors and hand-pulled perfection, Ma's Kitchen in Rowland Heights is the…read morespot for authentic Xinjiang cuisine We warmed up with their soothing Eight Treasures Tea before diving into a spread of favorites: Juicy, tender Lamb Kabobs fresh off the grill Flaky, oven-baked Samsa stuffed with lamb + onion Handmade Beef Dumplings packed with flavor The must-order Handpulled Laghman -- chewy flat noodles made from scratch Their signature Beef Cumin with Crispy Naan, wok-tossed beef with crunchy housemade naan Northwestern comfort food at its finest -- every bite was hearty, aromatic, and unforgettable

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    Ma's Kitchen - Big Plate Chicken and Spiced Chicken w/House Chili Sauce

    Big Plate Chicken and Spiced Chicken w/House Chili Sauce

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    New Capital Seafood Restaurant - Salt and Pepper Pork Chops

    New Capital Seafood Restaurant

    3.1(1.9k reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    I was so pleasantly surprised by the dimsum here! First of all, the food is so affordable, we had a…read moregroup of 6 and our bill came out to $130 after tax and tip. Everything we ate was really tasty, however, it is not the best quality. Service is quick, even though they are widely busy. They are truly trying to service everyone as quickly as possible. They have lots of variety, and I love that they still push out the dimsum on the traditional carts.

    I was excited to try a new dim sum restaurant, especially when I heard this place still had the…read morecarts. However, I left extremely dissatisfied and disappointed. The food here is mediocre at best and the service is just awful. They make you feel like a burden and inconvenience right from the bat and refuse to acknowledge you. We were ordering with a waitress then she suddenly got frustrated when we tried to order the honey walnut shrimp and threw her hands in the air and called someone else over. The tall Asian guy who took our orders also made us seem like an inconvenience and even walked away in the middle of us ordering. He kept this same attitude throughout the whole time. My parents were excited for the 99 cent chicken deal they had and wanted to order more and the same guy refused to acknowledge their questions and ultimately told us it was 1 order per table. This is fine if that's their policy, but it was the way he was acting. He made us feel that we were cheap and stingy wanting to take advantage or get cheap eats. If you don't want people to order this cheap dish, don't have it on your menu or advertise it! Also, we ordered plenty of other foods. Beware because this place seems like they're scammy. I ordered a pot of rice and apparently they charge rice per person so regardless of how many people you have, you still get the same pot of rice but more expensive. This makes no sense even when I questioned them about it. When we tried to ask one of the cart ladies about ordering a football from the fried section, she gave us another item instead and when we opened it up, it wasn't what we wanted. They kept trying to push more items on our table to get our money even though we repeatedly said no. They also charge for sauce and didn't tell us. Another waitress (who we didn't even interact with throughout our time) chased me down trying to pressure me to tip more. I have no problem tipping, but when the service is like this, I am not going to leave a 20% tip like usual. I will say the kind busser here was exceptional and although he didnt speak English, he was so kind and honestly made my day. Everyone else here was rude and unwelcoming. The mediocre food here is not worth the outright disrespectful and terrible service.

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    Vibrant dim sum scene

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    Tasty Garden - Take out menu

    Tasty Garden

    3.2(236 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Wow! It is rare to find a hong kong cafe in Rowland Heights, but I found Tasty Garden. It is super…read moreclose to the 60 freeway, but also super hidden within a plaza with other restaurants and you kind of have to drive in to find it. It is the first restaurant in the corner of the building. I remember Tasty Garden at a SGV location that used to be so popular but slowly fading away and later on closed down. I decided to give this location a try. I ordered togo, however when I picked up my order, I saw there were many seats available. Everything was packed very well and they didn't forget anything. I had two orders of Yang Chow fried rice (which included shrimp and bbq pork), and two orders of pan fried chicken steak + pork chop combo, which came with some steamed veggies, mushroom sauce, and a side box of white rice. The fried rice had wok hey and was good. The bbq pork was a bit tough/hard though. The chicken steak was pan fried really well and well cooked. The pork chop was a bit thin, but was crispy. I love how easy to eat the steamed veggies were. Everything was fresh and clean. My order came out quick and hot!! I am pleased to say this passed my quality of Hong Kong cafe test. I love going to hong kong cafes and trying each one out. I would definitely order again!

    Tasty Garden has been a staple for Cantonese Hong Kong-style food and if you haven't had it you…read moreshould try it out. Usually, I would come here during dinner time and the place has great service. Staff members are always friendly and ask if you would like a refill on your iced lemon tea which yes you should get! They have it with sugar or without, I tend to get it without sugar but most people love and enjoy it with sugar. My favorite items are probably their pasta dishes and also their deep-fried chicken wings! It might take a little while to get but it is worth the wait. I love how crispy and juicy the wings are. Plenty of tables for large parties or small sizes but coming here with a group is nice to share and enjoy together.

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    Tasty Garden - Love the seats! So comfy.

    Love the seats! So comfy.

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    Hong Kong Cafe - Beef chow fun

    Hong Kong Cafe

    4.3(426 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    Such a hidden gem! Made the drive up from Irvine and it was worth every mile…read more If you come here, you HAVE to get the Beef Tongue Rice. The cuts are perfectly thick and tender, and mixing it with the runny egg is incredibly satisfying. Even better than my usual go-to spots. We also tried the Taiwanese Mini Hot Pot--the broth is mild, but their Shacha dipping sauce is super authentic and hits the spot. The Stir-fried Water Spinach had great wok hei, too. But the real plot twist was the Pineapple Bun with Butter. I normally skip these because I find them too sweet, but theirs is a game-changer. Extremely crispy on the outside with that perfect slice of cold butter melting inside. Great portions, quick service, and a very comfortable environment to just sit down and enjoy a solid meal with friends. Highly recommend!

    This place was quite good. I had never been to a Hong Kong Cafe before and I thought it was very on…read morethe nose that it this place was named Hong Kong cafe. The rice and minced pork was super good. Good sweetness and texture. The chow fun was good but I think I would have preferred soy sauce option over the black bean option. The crispy noodles had a really good texture that I really liked, but I wish they were in a diff sauce. A more savory soy sauce or a more salty peanut sauce would have been great. I also like the ambiance and service was also pretty good! the food did not take that long to come out. Everything was pretty affordable and parking was really simple to find as well! Overall, I would recommend going to this place! I think most people would really enjoy it!

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    Popcorn chicken rice

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    Yummy BBQ - Char-Siu and Roast Duck Rice Plate

    Yummy BBQ

    2.9(102 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Stopped by Yummy BBQ and the experience was just okay. Service felt a bit rushed and it's cash…read moreonly, so keep that in mind before coming. The store itself is nothing fancy, very no-frills. Prices are very reasonable, which is the main draw here. One thing to note: rice or noodles are not included with your selections unless you order them separately or choose them as one of your items--and personally, I didn't find that option worth it. There's a wide variety of choices; some dishes were solid while others were pretty underwhelming, so it's definitely hit or miss. That said, for the price, it's still a decent spot if you know what to order and aren't expecting anything special.

    Unfortunately, this place has gone downhill. The food does not taste as good as it used to, and it…read morefeels like they are taking shortcuts in the kitchen. The dishes no longer have that proper wok hei flavor, and the food tasted bad on my recent visit. What made the experience even worse was the service. The staff were rude, dismissive, and acted annoyed that customers were even there. One of the girls, the one with the ponytail, was especially rude and needs to learn basic manners. Another staff member was also unfriendly and gave attitude the entire time. I also did not appreciate being pressured about tipping. A tip should be optional and based on good service. If the service is poor, customers should not be made to feel uncomfortable or confronted over it. On top of that, they add extra charges when using a credit card, including a fee if you spend under $30. That already feels frustrating, but the bigger issue is the attitude and poor treatment from staff. Customers are the reason businesses stay open. No one is asking to be treated like royalty, but people come in to enjoy a meal and should at least be treated with basic respect. If I am going to be ignored, rushed, and given attitude, I would rather stay home and eat in front of my TV. I will not be coming back .. food quality and customer service Nate major improve. 很遗憾,这家店现在真的越来越差了。食物已经没有以前好吃,感觉厨房为了省事一直在偷工减料。菜完全没有以前那种该有的"镬气",我这次去吃的时候,味道非常差。 更糟糕的是他们的服务态度。员工说话很不客气,对客人很冷淡,感觉好像顾客打扰了他们一样。其中一个绑马尾的女生特别没礼貌,真的需要学一下最基本的待客态度。还有另一位员工也一样,全程态度很差,让人很不舒服。 另外,我非常不喜欢他们强迫客人给小费。小费本来就应该是自愿的,而且应该建立在服务好的基础上。服务不好,客人当然有权利不给,不应该因此被员工追着要或者让人感到压力。 而且他们刷信用卡还有额外收费,消费不到 $30 还要加收手续费。收费问题已经让人不舒服了,但更大的问题还是他们对客人的态度和整体服务品质。 顾客花钱来这里吃饭,不是来看脸色的。没有人要求被当成皇帝一样伺候,但至少应该被尊重。我们这些顾客也是在支持他们做生意、帮他们付房租和账单。如果来吃饭还要被无视、被摆脸色、被不耐烦地对待,那我还不如待在家里边看电视边吃饭。 除非他们把食物质量和服务态度都改善,不然我不会再来了。

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