Had dinner with a friend and we over ordered. It was fun!…read more The Peking duck is very good! The crepes are paper thin and the skin is a crispy potato chip. Made for a great wrap. The duck soup was a great accompaniment. Having a soup with a coursed meal was necessary because my companion kept ordering more stuff. The mapo tofu with Wagyu was uber rich with a nice hit of heat. I needed a vegetable so we picked up the Chinese broccoli with salted fish. Overall, a fantastic meal. Service was great, too. Just remember to make a reservation and let them know you want a duck. They need an hour's notice.

Delicious food and great service! I grew up eating Peking Duck in Hong Kong and this restaurant…read morecertainly didn't disappoint. Peking duck is a bit pricey at $95 but it lives up to its hype. Extra pancakes would cost $7 btw. We also ordered the hot and spicy cabbage, scallops, and fried rice and everything was delicious. It was packed on a Sunday night and the ducks do sell out so make sure to reserve beforehand!

Absolutely. That makes the review much stronger because it explains whether the $98 duck was…read moreactually worth ordering and which dishes stood out. Came to Xibei in Arcadia with a bunch of friends on a Thursday night, and this place honestly exceeded my expectations. I made a reservation ahead of time and also reserved a whole Peking duck, which is $98. Xibei is located right next to Haidilao Hot Pot, but once you step inside, the restaurant has a completely different feel. The interior is beautiful, modern, and upscale with a fine dining vibe. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted and shown to our table, and the service throughout the night was phenomenal. The staff were attentive, professional, and matched the higher-end atmosphere of the restaurant. For dinner, we decided to order the $118 combo, which ended up being a great deal. It came with stir-fried broccoli, sweet and sour ribs, stir-fried peppered beef, steamed shrimp with garlic and vermicelli, and the Millet Sticky Rice dessert with floral honey syrup. I honestly think the combo alone could easily feed 4 to 6 people, especially if you're planning to order a few additional dishes. We definitely ordered with our eyes because on top of the combo and Peking duck, we added the dry pot cauliflower with pork, braised pork belly, eggplant with garlic sauce, and ma la chicken. Needless to say, we ended up with a lot of leftovers. All of the dishes were exceptional, but the dry pot cauliflower with pork was one of the biggest surprises of the night. It was so flavorful that it actually made the stir-fried broccoli seem a little boring in comparison. Our least favorite dishes were probably the ma la chicken and stir-fried broccoli, but honestly, they weren't bad at all. The other dishes were just that much better. Of course, the main event was the whole Peking duck. The duck took a while to come out and arrived about 45 minutes after we had already started eating our first entree. By then, we had already eaten so much that we were getting full. If you're ordering the duck, definitely pace yourself and save some room. Once it arrived, though, it was worth the wait. I've had Peking duck at Ji Rong before, and I personally thought Xibei's was better. The skin had a great crispiness, while the duck meat underneath stayed moist and wasn't dry. I also really liked the thinner wraps because they didn't overpower the duck and allowed you to taste more of the meat and crispy skin with each bite. At $98 for a whole duck, it's definitely a splurge, but it's meant to be shared and I thought the quality delivered. If Peking duck is one of the main reasons you're coming, I would recommend reserving one ahead of time. The ambiance was another highlight. The high-end modern decor makes this place feel nice enough for a date night, birthday, celebration, or business dinner, while still being comfortable for a large group of friends sharing dishes family style. Parking was also surprisingly easy for Arcadia. There's free parking in the main lot as well as underground parking. Overall, Xibei was a great experience from the food to the phenomenal service and beautiful ambiance. My biggest advice is don't order with your eyes like we did! The $118 combo can easily feed 4 to 6 people, and if you're adding the whole Peking duck, you really don't need to go crazy ordering additional dishes. The Peking duck alone gives me a reason to come back. Crispy skin, moist duck, thin wraps, and personally better than Ji Rong for me. Add in the excellent dishes and service, and Xibei is definitely a great addition to the Arcadia dining scene.

We went in on a whim to try their Peking duck but were disappointed to find out you have to make a…read morereservation and let them know a day in advance t even order it. We tried a few other items instead. Dry pot cauliflower: good flavor, cooked well, but not actually in a dry pot Sweet and sour Ribs: tender to the bone, could have more vinegar to be more sour Meat pie: not worth it, no flavor Grilled fish: NOT GRILLED, super disappointing. It was basically steamed and thrown on this fake grill with raw onions I'll try this place again just for the duck combo meal. Ambiance is nice, service is normal.

Lunch specials were great for $13.50 cash price! We got the ony choy, tofu, and clams plus beef…read morechow fun (regular menu) and the live spot spawns. Everything was super fresh! The best part was the service! Phung and Bobby were so attentive, friendly, and kind! We will be back!

Tried out the new Kim Tar location in Temple City, my partner used to visit the OG location on…read moreGarvey all of the time when he was younger with his family, so we were hoping the quality of food would be just as good at this newer location. Can definitely say the food is just as good, everything comes out fresh and piping hot. I went on a Saturday for dinner around 6:30pm with a group of 4, no wait. Food was so good I came back the next day around 2pm. They have lunch special dishes for under $14, for their lunch it comes with white rice and the portion sizes are pretty big. Phung was our server both times, and she was super friendly, quick and on top of everything. Dinner Dishes House Special Fish Filet $22.66 10/10 Honey Walnut Shrimp $25.75 9/10 French Style Beef $25.75 9/10 Yang Chow Fried Rice $15.45 7.5/10 Sautéed Pea Sprouts $20.60 8/10 Lunch Dishes $13.91 each House Special Fish Filet 10/10 Sweet & Sour Shrimp 8/10 (battered and fried shrimp tossed in sweet & sour sauce and veggies) *prices listed are for card, cash is about 50 cents cheaper

Parking 5/5 -Big free parking lot…read more Service 5/5 -We were seated right away and staff was professional, efficient and friendly. Restaurant was not busy at the time, our food came out pretty quickly. At the end of the meal, they offered to help pack our leftover food along with sauce, superior service. Food 5/5 -Deep fried salted pig feet, this is a MUST get. I cannot emphasize enough how well executed this dish was, the pig feet came deboned. Skin was thin, crispy but still had a delicate layer of gelatinous fat under that's so addicting and great pairing with the complimentary pot of white rice. The meat was so tender and flavorful, the seasoning is not overwhelming but tasteful enough that keeps you wanting to go back for more. Great portion for sharing, however you may not want to share and just keep it all for yourself. -Salted fish and garlic chicken fried rice, rice was fragrant with the delicate saltiness from the dry aged salted fish. The dish is a combination of fine bits and pieces of fish, chicken and notable amount of ginger. I'm usually not a fan of ginger but I actually liked it for this dish, brought a comfortable level of sharpness to it. But if you really hate ginger, you might want to avoid as they're really fine pieces and would be impossible to avoid. -Sliced beef with Chinese broccoli, beef was tender and full of the wok flame flavor, vegetables were fresh and crunchy, no notes. Ambiance 5/5 -Restaurant was super quiet, I really liked how calm it was in there. Mostly comfortable booths around the perimeter and tables were all separated by clear dividers. My favorite was the bathroom's decor, it felt like an early 90s metal/futuristic ocean theme.

After not going here for about a year, we ended up eating here twice in two weeks. I had started a…read morereview after the first visit, and it wasn't going to be a great one, but the second visit redeemed themselves a bit, so I'll go with that experience. First, my favorite thing about this place is how proactive they are about refilling your iced tea. Love it. Their food is really good. They have some dishes that others in their category (e.g., Kim Tar, Newport, Boston Lobster) don't have, and most everything we've eaten was pretty good. It doesn't take long for the food to come out, though they are stingier than you'd expect when it comes to the amount of white rice given. Of the unique offerings, my kids' favorite is probably the bubble waffles, which they give out complimentary at the end of the meal. The weird thing though is between the two visits, I learned they give the same amount -- one -- whether the dining group has 6 people or 12 people. Stingy. Price-wise, they are definitely at the top end of their category. I don't think it's close to being worth it especially given the quality of their competition, but to each his own I guess. I do like that you can make reservations here, and parking is super easy.

We came for the dinner special, which is an incredible value at $13.99 and comes with generous…read moreportions. We ordered the Shanghai-style Sweet and Sour Pork, Kung Pao Chicken, Sliced Beef with Onions, Steamed Greenland Halibut, Braised Pork Belly in Brown Sauce, and Stir-Fried Clams with Black Bean Sauce. The portions were large, making it easy to share family-style. The Shanghai-style sweet and sour pork had a nice balance of sweet and tangy flavors. The Kung Pao chicken offered just the right amount of spice. The sliced beef with onions was tender and flavorful. The steamed Greenland halibut was fresh and delicately seasoned, the braised pork belly was rich and melt-in-your-mouth. The clams paired perfectly with the savory black bean sauce. The restaurant has a spacious dining room with beautiful décor and a modern, elegant interior, creating a comfortable atmosphere for family dinners or gatherings. Combined with the generous portions and reasonable prices, it's a great spot for classic Chinese comfort food.

I've been trying to come here for a while because I've heard it was such a good deal but the lines…read morewere always so long. I finally came when there was no long and we were seated once our whole party arrived. The server kept egging us on to order more food.. like I get it but I found that kind of weird. He also told us that the lunch special portions would be smaller so it's okay to order more dishes. When it came out they were regular sized so now we just had a bunch of dishes and weren't going to finish.. again weird. They gifted a large bowl of miso soup.. which again again weird lol we served it up like Chinese style banquet soup and they had edamame as free app like isn't this a Chinese place?? The dishes were okay nothing to rave about. The overall total price in the end was not bad though so it was "a good deal," but quality wise I probably would not come back.

Service: more of a dine and choose your dish. Service does take awhile for you to flag down someone…read moreto order or pay. Parking lot: Shared with other shops, not hard finding parking if you circle around 1-2 times. Steamed dim sum combo: I like this dish if you want to try a little bit of everything for 1 person or 2 people to share. Their rabbit jello dessert has two textures, jello on the outside and another layer of thicker coconut paste jello on the inside. French baked Bbq bun: Like a pineapple bun with bbq pork inside. Rice Noodle with Shrimp: The shrimp was jumbo size and it was so juicy! Rice noodle was soft and gleamed with nice shine.

Came on a weekend evening. Parking wasn't hard to find even though it was limited. Saw that they…read morewere a Mechlin Star restaurant and wanted to check them out. There wasn't a wait, but the place was almost full. Got the Pan Fried Taro Cake or 香煎芋絲餅 for $7.38, Wood Ear Salad with Mature Vinegar or 陳醋雲耳 for $9.98, Stir Fried Pork with Dried Bean Tofu or 香干炒肉 for $19.80, and Steamed Dim Sum Combo or 蒸點四拼 for $10.98. Ordered white rice for $2.00 a bowl. The Pan Fried Taro Cake or 香煎芋絲餅 was really good and crispy. The Wood Ear Salad with Mature Vinegar or 陳醋雲耳 was descent. The Stir Fried Pork with Dried Bean Tofu wasn't in the paper menu, but was in the book menu. It was really salty and oily. The Steamed Dim Sum Combo or 蒸點四拼 came with four items and felt expensive for the $10.98. Felt the price was expensive for what you get. Also, expected the food to taste better for being a Mechlin Star restaurant. Make sure you flag down the waiters because they will not check in on you. Saw a customer yelled at the staff because no one check in on her.

The sautéed green beans were amazing, I will be back service was great and they were very…read moreattentive, thank you

Amazing xiaolongbao with juicy, flavorful filling and delicate, thin wrappers. The service was…read morefriendly and fast, and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. I will definitely come back and highly recommend this place to anyone who loves authentic dumplings!

4 Stars = Good, 5 Stars = Great. This place is a 3.75 star. Good enough to be a 4…read more We were originally going to the Sea Harbour place with the rooster in Rosemead, but they were closed due to "vermin infestation" and eventually might have closed permanently as of this moment. After finally finding parking and walking to the restaurant, walk past by 2 dead roaches, go figure. The dining room was very fancy looking, a bit tacky, but better than being run down. This is a no cart place, and the food came out pretty quickly. The flavor of all the dishes were pretty on point. So there's really nothing to write here. They missed two of my items so I had to remind them and at the end we only got one of them. But it's fine since we pretty much over ordered any way. We will definitely be back, but probably when it's cooler so there's less chance of seeing roach carcasses.

Had a great time with my buddy and his Chinese girlfriend. She knew how to communicate with the…read moreservers giving us an advantage with the ordering and service. Cons: -it's a little pricey on the weekends, almost no items are on A tier price; while the best ones are C tier like shumai and shrimp dumpling. -wait time is a little slow especially after your first order. Make sure you get everything in on your first go. They're super busy and everything is made fresh, so it takes longer though it all comes out piping hot. Pros: -shumai were the largest ones I've ever seen and they taste great. The shrimp dumplings are one of the best I've had. Very tasty. Ambiance is very loud and crowded; though that's means it's good. Great for larger groups too. Overall 4/5 If we come back we'll come back on a weekday for better prices.