The food is absolutely phenomenal. I have been meaning to go here because of all the hype on social…read moremedia about their San Gabriel location so I was excited to realize there was one nearby. Their HK style food is authentic and delicious. We started with the hot and sour soup and it is literally the best version we have ever had. It had a bit of the Szechuan numbing spice and was a huge portion so we took half home. We also ordered their steamed rice rolls with shrimp and chive and you can tell it was made fresh by the wrinkles in the rice paper. The last item we ordered was their chinese sausage clay pot. It was exactly what we were craving. Crispy rice all along the edges with perfectly steamed rice, chinese broccoli and crispy chinese sausage. It was hard to choose because their menu was huge and we came late so we missed the pineapple buns but definitely need to try it next time. I also saw everyone ordering the lemon iced tea and realized it's because they do free refills! That's another need to try. I felt the value was really great and we definitely are coming back. Service was also great. The waiters quickly came over when you waved them down and they checked on you just the right amount of time. The decor inside is very cute and I love the retro style. Only complaint I would have is that we sat on the left side of the restaurant and there were quite a few mosquitos on the booth so we ended up sitting on one side.

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.

Really excellent Chinese-Vietnamese food! I tried this place for the first time a few months ago…read moreand was very much impressed. Firstly, the service here is great and very quick. The food was for sure a standout! We were a large party and order a lot of items and also ordered from the set menu. The crab and lobster was amazing, as was the shaken beef, the noodles, the shrimp, and pretty much everything. I feel this place is the place to go if you have a large dining party, because the set menu will have something that everyone can enjoy. Overall, I liked it a lot and will definitely be back.

Craving for a lobster dish so this was the place !!…read moreExcellent service with a smile!! Not busy on 4th of July !! For a party of 4 we had a round table with a center large revolving lazy susan !! The House Special Lobster with Garlic Noodle was prepared perfectly with so much flavor, lobster meat is so tenderly sweet bursting with rich decadent savory flavors!!! Whole Garlic clove didn't taste fresh that were prepared with the Chinese Broccoli dish!! The Pepper & Salty Pork Chops were not cooked the way I had envisioned or used to !! They were fried without a light batter to keep meat moist!!! But surely will comeback for another round of the HOUSE LOBSTER SPECIAL!!

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

Went to Happy Harbor around 11:30am on a Sunday and it was definitely busy, but the wait honestly…read morewasn't bad at all. We waited just a few minutes before we got seated. We were placed in the back room, which felt a little more calm compared to the main dining area. Service was good. Our waiter was fast, friendly, and really on top of things, which made a big difference since it was packed. Ordering is simple, they give you a paper menu where you mark what you want and hand it back. We ordered tea for two and picked a bunch of dim sum: jumbo shrimp har gow, shrimp fried wontons, steamed rice noodle roll with shrimp, baked abalone sauce BBQ pork bun, poached Chinese broccoli, and custard egg tarts. Everything came out fresh and hit the spot. The har gow were plump and juicy, the rice noodle rolls were soft and silky, and the BBQ pork buns had that perfect slightly sweet, fluffy texture. The egg tarts were a great finish--warm and flaky. We did end up only getting 5 out of the 6 items we ordered, but honestly we were already pretty full at that point so I didn't feel like making it a big deal. Also... we were so hungry we totally forgot to take pictures of the rest of the food Overall, a good dim sum spot, however I felt like the prices were a bit higher than the other dim some places I usually go to. Busy but efficient, good food, and friendly service. I'd would come back again!

We had been going to this restaurant quite a few times. In the begining, we didn't have to wait…read moretoo long. But when we went there for dim sum Monday, not only we didn't get a number to- be seated by the hostess, but we were being passed by people who came after us. Then we realized because we didn't give the hostess a tip for favors before. So we left quietly I know it was partly our fault for not givi0ng her some kind of tip.' Anyway, we also noticed the di0m sums are getting smaller. Then, last night we decided to have dinner there. No waiting, and we were seated right away. We ordered chicken and char-siu . To our surprise, when the dish came, the chicken portion was small enough that it's about half the size of what they normally give you. More noticeably the dark meat part. The char-siu had a few few pieces on top, the rest were little bits and pieces underneath it. for $17.99 , that's quite expensive. We could and should have asked to return it like a couple of other tables next to ours did. But they got theirs after us. Needless to say, this will be our last time to go there. No sense to get this kind of food and service, while the parking was terrible.

My good buddy from undergrad had his wedding banquet here a few months ago and it was a nice space…read moreto host the celebration. There was a bit of a mixup initially with the business owners double-booking at another location on the same night, so they sent us here to their Rowland Heights location instead. The dining banquet area is vast and was able to comfortably fit around 150-200 guests. There was a small area for an open bar, photobooth, and backdrop where we were able to take photos with the newlyweds. Food wise, the restaurant had forgotten my special order (as nearly every Chinese banquet hall does), but they were able to take my order once seated. My plant-based meal was pretty good but nothing that sets it apart from other Chinese restaurants. I appreciate the ability to order a (hopefully) vegan meal while attending my friend's wedding. Parking is a bit confusing. There are some spaces claiming to be 2-hour parking while others are unmarked. If you're dining in for a special event, I'd err on the side of caution and find a longer-term parking spot.

My friend brought me out to this spot even though it's 40 minutes away from us and it was SO worth…read moreit. Came here on a Saturday afternoon and there was about a 20 minute wait. The place is busy but they have a good system to keep things moving. The space is big and there's lots of different sized tables for various parties. It's a clean place and they have big tv screens all over. There's a number of servers running around and it can sometimes be hard to get their attention since it's so busy. They had ladies going around with carts and my favorites were the har gow and shrimp cheung fun. We also ordered the tofu on the side which was addicting and so crispy-definitely reccomend ordering it! There's constantly carts going around so there's always food to try. Their hot tea is also the perfect compliment to your meal. An amazing dim sum experience that is worth the drive!

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.

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!

came here for lunch with my mom & grandma today and we enjoyed our food! Not having to drive into…read moreSan Gabriel/Alhambra was also a plus since we wanted to stay local. I got the chicken steak w/pasta, i've had better BUT it wasn't bad. What really surprised me was the shrimp fried rice, so simple yet so good!! Service was great, they are very attentive. It does get busy during lunch so keep that in mind.

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。