There are some great small restaurant options at this food court inside the H Mart supermarket. I…read moredidn't want some massive meal so I tried out this new restaurant which had some meals for around ten dollars. I ordered the Braised Pork Rice meal that comes with four little quail eggs. It took only a few minutes to receive my order. On the menu the meal looked small but it was actually a lot of food. The food was delicious and I devoured the whole thing.

Stop by and had a great meal. Had Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Shanghai dumplings, both were…read moredelicious. They also have good deals being offered now.

Hollywood Noodle House is one of the hidden gems in SGV. When you're craving Thai food, and don't…read morefeel like driving all the way to Thai Town in Hollywood, this is the best place to enjoy authentic Thai food! My favorites: -Spicy catfish -Fried wonton -Fish cake -Khao Soi -Pineapple fried rice -Crispy pork fried rice Their Khao Soi is one of the best. The owner is a native of Chiang Mai, and I'm so happy that she's cooking her family recipe of this classic Northern Thai noodle soup! The service is friendly. Street parking is available, and there's additional parking in the back as well.

This place has good tasting food, the flavors are correct and sharp. I can't give this place a…read moresolid 5 as I am more picky with the texture of foods. For Khao soi, I prefer if the item is more wet noodle and soupy. The way it is here, their best item, is that it is partially deep fried and just enough broth to soak the noodles in, after a few minutes it becomes more of a pasta with a thick curry rather than a Khao soi I prefer (think ramen like). The panang Curry tasted good, I just prefer it a bit thicker. It does feel watery until you let it soak into the rice, just not my preference. The pad kee mao was tasty, I thought the texture and balance was just right. Overall, if I were to come again, I would get their flat rice noodle dishes. I have preferences with texture on thai dishes. Overall though, the taste and pricing is good, I cannot ding them that harshly for my preference, 4 stars!

Absolutely loved this place! From the moment we walked in,…read moreyou could feel the heart behind this family-owned restaurant. The hospitality is genuinely warm and welcoming you're treated like a regular even on your first visit. This was actually my first time ever trying Chinese skewers, and wow what an introduction. The skewers are made to order, incredibly fresh, and perfectly seasoned. Every skewer comes out sizzling, packed with bold, smoky, savory flavors that are completely addictive. The food was so good that I almost forgot to take a picture, which says everything. It's the kind of place where passion for food and community truly shines through. We left full, happy, and already planning our next visit. Highly recommend we will definitely be back again!

Really hope good things for this newer, still in modeling, family business…read more. Its tucked away in a pretty dead plaza and doesn't even have signage yet. You can tell they're trying to be thoughtful about the decoration and both the staff seemed very warm and welcoming but the meat tasted either overcooked or not the most fresh (which makes sense with how tricky running a good business could be today), the flavor was a bit too intense.. even with alcohol I don't think id enjoy the overly seasoned msg&salt mixture.. both mild and medium spiciness tasted the same, and as much as I adored the super fluffy and friendly cat, I dont think other guests would be cool with it jumping onto our tables or shedding so much of its super soft fur everywhere! Good luck, though!!

4.5/5 stars, rounded up since they've just opened and can use the boost, and vegetarian options…read morewere actually plentiful for a Chinese restaurant: As a majority-weak-to -spicy-foods group of three, I'm not quite sure why we ended up in a restaurant for cuisine known to be quite spicy, but I honestly don't regret it. Luckily we were able to ask the kitchen to make our order mild, but I think the potato shreds would be considered medium spicy (at a minimum) for most places! We were hoping to get their Jelly Noodles, but they've already sold out for the day. My favorite items were the House Tofu and the Dan Dan Noodles. I appreciate how their main dishes come with a serving of rice already included. Given how much we ordered, this is a spot with good value (5 items for $65). Everything else: Parking is plentiful in their lot behind the storefront. The interior was redone with a modern Chinese aesthetic, particularly with the ceiling lights. Staff speak predominately Mandarin , but menu items have peppers indicating spice, and plants indicating vegetarian. So if you're unable to communicate, I'm sure pointing would suffice. Their water is filtered and not straight tap water, indicating attention to detail.

The food and prices are decent. However, what stopped us from going back was the cigarette smoke…read morecoming from the VIP rooms. The first time I visited with a friend, we were seated next to a VIP room and noticed a strong cigarette smell. We assumed it was coming from outside. On my second visit with my husband, we smelled cigarette smoke again. When the servers opened the VIP room door, we could see smoke inside, and later we saw a customer come out holding a cigarette and casually chatting with the staff. Regardless of the restaurant's policy, being exposed to cigarette smoke while dining was unpleasant and disappointing. Unfortunately, that experience was enough to keep us from returning.

Tea smoked duck! Order it! It's smoky, crispy, juicy and , savory…read more My go to order: numbing spicy chicken nuggets, stinky tofu, and duck. The spicy chicken nuggets has the right amount of numbing spice, paired with the crunch of the chicken, and filled with crispy chili pieces. The stinky tofu is fried and pairs perfectly with pungent garlic dipping sauce. The portions are generous and the price is super affordable. Most dishes range from 12.99 -15.99. The duck is around $28 for the whole duck, which is amazing in this economy. It's a small store so seating is limited. I've never personally dined in and always ordered takeout. And the boss lady that runs the front of the house? She is cool, sassy and a multi-tasking queen. You can tell she puts heart and pride into serving the customers and food. When placing the phone order, she will try to make sure that the food is ready when you arrive. And she will always say in mandarin in an almost scolding tone: "hurry up and go home and eat the food. It won't be as good if you wait to long to eat it! " Honestly...the scolding makes the food taste better.

4/5 vegan and vegetarian options are plentiful:…read more Lin's Club is a small family owned restaurant located in that cramped plaza at the intersection of Sixth Street and Duarte near the border of Arcadia and Monrovia. They have many classic Chinese dishes at a truly affordable price point. The food: We ordered four different dishes: green beans (v), stir fried egg plants (v), mapo tofu (v), and chicken with rice. For the first three dishes, we clarified with the owner to make this vegetarian (also vegan), which she was able to do very easily and without question. We communicated with her in Chinese, but she also spoke English to us, when we discovered that our Chinese was likely not as fluent as native speakers. Everything was flavorful, without relying on just an overwhelming amount of salt, and we really enjoyed the green beans that seemed to be cooked in fermented bean paste. I found the eggplants particularly tasty too! The service: This small store had so much business, so we did spend some time waiting before we could actually order our meal. The restaurant itself was filled with folks dining in, and there were multiple parties waiting for take out. Even so, once we did order our meal, it didn't take too long for all four dishes to come out. For these reasons, I can't say service was particularly attentive, but they were still polite and I felt like they did try to make it a good experience for us, even if it was so busy. Everything else: They accept credit card with a small surcharge. Parking exists, but during dinner time on a Friday, expect it to be full and very cramped.

Wonderfully delicious! Great little restaurant for authentic Xi'an based food! There wasn't a…read moresingle item we ordered that we didn't like!

This is truly one of those places that keeps you coming back again and again. The kind of…read morerestaurant you still crave and can't wait to revisit. XiAn Foodie 李老三 serves food that is not only delicious, but authentic and full of soul. The handmade noodles were impressive. perfectly chewy and springy, soaking up the rich sauce. Every bite was flavorful and satisfying! The lamb skewers, beef skewers, beef shank noodles, lamb & carrot dumplings, and oil-splashed noodles are all highly recommended. Everything was tender, aromatic, and clearly prepared with great care and attention to flavor and ingredients. Spice lovers will definitely be happy here, but even if you normally don't eat spicy food, you'll still find yourself going back for bite after bite. The restaurant itself is simple yet elegant, clean, and comfortable, with the warm feeling of a beloved local spot. The service is friendly, and the food comes out quickly, creating a relaxed and welcoming dining experience. Especially after a long day, having a hot bowl of their oil-splashed noodles feels genuinely comforting. If you enjoy unique Xi'an cuisine, I highly recommend giving this place a try. You can taste that the flavors have not been overly adjusted just to appeal to the masses. Instead, the restaurant preserves the authentic spirit, warmth, and bold flavors of traditional Xi'an cooking.

Dont understand why they got low ratings on yelp. They have high ratings on google review. But…read moreanyways, skewers are tasty and well seasoned. There's another bigger and more popular skewer place called Little Skewer (singular without the "s") that lately seems to always put sugar on their skewers and it threw me off so thats why i prefer Little Skewers (this restaurant) more. The meat is also more juicy and u can also taste more of the smokiness (which I prefer). There's less carbs variety here but meat flavor and texture wise, this one beats the other easily.

Enjoyed the food here! The restaurant is really small and a hole in the wall spot. I also don't…read morethink it's the same as the other Little Skewer location but regardless, I liked the food. One downside is that they didn't serve alcohol when I went. Not a huge deal to me but their plates you eat on are disposable plates. They also don't give you the spices to dip your food in but the food was already well seasoned so it wasn't really necessary. Overall, the prices are really good and the flavor of each dish has lots of flavor so everything was delicious. The lamb, beef, squid, and chicken wings were good and all came out fresh. The oyster was also sizzling when it came out and it was huge. It comes in one piece and order but the oyster is literally the size of your hand. The mala tang had really good flavor but kinda wished there were more noodles inside.

Today my daughter and I stopped by Dumpling House for a late lunch/early dinner. She chose the…read morerestaurant and was excited because I'd been there once before after a friend introduced me to it. I told her, "Good choice. The menu is really good." We ordered the Juicy Pork Dumplings, House Special Beef Noodle Soup, Steamed Rice, Green Onion Pancakes, and Beef Broccoli. The food was good, and we enjoyed everything we ordered. Unfortunately, our experience wasn't what I expected. When we walked in, no one greeted us. I noticed because other customers who came in after us were welcomed. I told myself I was probably overthinking it and let it go. When we were finally seated, two of the ladies working there never smiled during any of our interactions. It may seem like a small thing, but it made my daughter and me feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. A friendly greeting and a smile can make such a difference. Hospitality isn't just about serving food--it's about making people feel welcome. Then, while eating, I found something on my plate that clearly should not have been there. Rather than make a scene in front of other customers, I quietly walked to the back and showed one of the hostesses. I simply asked if I could have a new plate because I had almost stopped eating after finding it. Instead of saying, "I'm so sorry," she smiled, smirked, and asked, "Did you put it there?" I was honestly shocked. I replied, "If I put it there, why would I embarrass myself by bringing it to your attention?" Whether someone believes a customer or not, the first response should be kindness and concern. A simple, "I'm so sorry. Let me take care of that for you," would have completely changed the situation. By that point, I honestly wanted to leave. The one bright spot during our visit was DANNY. He was the only employee who smiled and treated us with genuine kindness. He made us feel welcome when no one else did. THANK YOU DANNY for treating my daughter and me with respect and making us feel welcome. The food was good and could have been part of a wonderful dining experience. Unfortunately, the service didn't match the quality of the food. The atmosphere felt cold and unwelcoming that day, and that took away from what should have been an enjoyable meal. I'm not sure if I'll return. If I do, it will be because of the food--and because I hope Danny is working that day. I also hope management sees this as constructive feedback, because a little kindness and genuine hospitality can turn first-time customers into lifelong ones.

Best place for XLB!…read more Been coming here for years. There are lots of competitions in the area but this one survived with great food, good service and clean and nice restaurants. A lot of none Asian clientele but don't let that fool you. They serve very authentic food!