I reserved a private room which was great because it was quiet and we were able to have conversation without yelling and we could hear each other speak. The staff was great. They were constantly attentive and came in to be sure we were okay, changed our plates, replenished drinking water and obliged to anything we needed. Food was amazing. Very nicely presented and tasted wonderfully delicious. Live Prawns - 10/10 Live Lobster House Special - 10/10 Live Crab Ginger/Onion - 8/10 Pea Sprouts - 8/10 Ong Choy - 9/19 Green Beans - 8/10 Sautéed Fish Fillets - 10/10 French Style Beef - 10/10 Crab w/ Fish Maw Soup - 9/10 Eggplant 10/10 Streamed Chicken w Ginger Scallions - 7/10 read more

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Kim Tar Seafood in Monterey Park has been open for over 4 decades. Their authentic Chinese foods are deliciously amazing. They recently opened up a new location in Temple City. We couldn't wait to come check them out so here we are. My Mom, me + my youngest daughter, and my brother + his family were here for a late lunch yesterday. They weren't super busy around 2:30 PMish on a Saturday afternoon. Love the upscale and elevated interior decor! Two lovely private rooms each with two large tables for special occasion celebrations. Four gigantic TV screens displayed along one side of the restaurant... great to come here on any game day. Watch, eat, and drink at the same time! Btw, two stalls available in the women's restroom unlike one stall at the other location. Lunch specials are from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM daily except holidays. It's limited to two pages of items. Most of the dishes we normally get were listed. If you pay cash, it's $13.50 per dish. If you pay with credit card, it's $13.91 per dish. In other words, they've included the credit card service charge within the latter price. Receipt will reflect both cash and credit card prices. BRING CASH to save yourself some moola! Got a total of 9 different dishes with 2 repeats so total of 12 for 6 of us. Hey, it's never too much at the lunch or dinner table. Just eat and have a great time! 1 Braised Crab Meat & Fish Maw Soup (large order not lunch special... better deal for more people) - One of the best crab meat fish maw soups we've ever had. Flavor and taste was on point. Good for 6 people. Each order of lunch special is only good for 2 people. 1 Clams with Basil Hot Sauce - I didn't try this dish because I don't normally eat clams, but plate was empty at the end so it must have been good. 2 House Special Fish Fillet - OMG, huge thick and tender fish fillets cooked in a savory, aromatic house sauce. SUPER FLAVORFUL and TASTY! Get it!! 2 House Special Fresh Squid - Same sentiments as the House Special Fish Fillet. It's just a different seafood. JUST YUMMY AND DELICIOUS! Get it!! 1 Mongolian Beef - I didn't try it because I don't eat beef anymore. Dish looks good with lots of beef slices though. 1 Salt & Pepper Fish Fillet - Good size pieces of fish fillets, but didn't get much salt & pepper flavor. May not get again. 1 Salt & Pepper Shrimp - WOW, surprised to see jumbo shrimps used for this dish! Crispy shell and sweet shrimp inside. SO GOOD! Get it!! 1 Sauteed Ong Choy - Tender ong choy were sauteed perfectly. YUM! 1 Sauteed String Beans - Crisp green string beans, but didn't have much flavor. It tasted like they were just blanched them in hot water and splashed some oil on them. Will get the garlic sauce option next time. 1 Steamed Chicken with Scallion - Skinny chicken pieces. Wasn't too appetizing. Will not get again. Our dining experience was good overall with some amazingly flavorful and tasty dishes. Portions were quite satisfying. Plating was done thoughtfully so more plates can be on the table. Atmosphere was cozy and comfy. Staff was attentive throughout our stay. I have to say, it's a much younger crew over here. We enjoyed our lunch very much. Definitely a winner and highly recommend. We may be coming to this location more so than the Monterey Park location in the future. Thank you Kim Tar! read more

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Came to Kim Tar for a family dinner. Normal full seafood menu. Different varieties of each type of protein. Fried Fish Filets were the hit today. Staff were awesome. Everyone was nice and helpful. They watched the kiddos play claw machine after dinner. Set them up to possibly win a prize or 2! Have not Yelped in a while but they were worth a post! Definitely will come again! read more

Checked out the newly opened Kim Tar Seafood in Temple City and had a solid experience overall. We came mainly for the house special lobster and it definitely delivered. The lobster itself was juicy, meaty, and full of flavor. We added noodles and that ended up being one of my favorite parts because they soaked up all of the sauce perfectly. We started with the Vietnamese hot and sour shrimp soup. The shrimp were gigantic and definitely generous in portion, but the broth leaned a little too vinegary for our personal taste. We also ordered the French style beef which was super tender and easy to eat. Had to balance things out with some ong choy, and it was cooked well with great flavor. The walnut shrimp also stood out because the shrimp were surprisingly huge and plump. We also tried the house special squid and enjoyed that as well. Overall, the house special dishes seem to be the move here and portions were pretty satisfying. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area and craving seafood with family-style dishes. read more

Kim Tar Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Temple City, California

Came for lunch and had the garlic green beans with shrimp and house special fish. Both were really tasty and delicious. The staff was nice and friendly. Also, had huge screens on the wall showing the soccer games. My new favorite lunch spot. Highly recommended! read more

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Hmm I think this place is okay. I think this is the second new location of Kim Tar but bigger. We ordered the basil clams, prawns, snowpea shoot leaves, house special squid and the peking style pork chops. I thought the prawns were pretty good but not all were as big as expected. They don't always have them and they are not on the menu. We did like the pork chops and the snowpea leaves but I would say comparable to most cafes. The house special squid maybe had fish sauce flavor with salt and pepper which made it saltier but interesting. I think I prefer the typical salt pepper way. As for the basil clams...they looked good and good quality but when I tried it and I was confused why it was so sweet and sour. Then my friends also commented there is no way these are supposed to be sour. So we told our waitress who confirmed it wasn't supposed to be sour, took the dish and brought it back to the kitchen. Later she told us they remade it but when we got it back and it looked pretty much what was sent back but neatly replated. We tried it again.... although the sauce was more mild ....it still had the sour taste... although I felt fine right after. That night my stomach started to churn. As we were paying, we were all surprised to also learn that they charge $7 for a pot of rice. I guess I didn't see it on the menu. I'd say overall the service was friendly but wished they did something more with the clam dish. I don't think I'd come back especially since there are other restaurants with better price points and quality. read more

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Our family visited on a weekend afternoon and tried the lunch special menu. Prices are around $14 per dish but beware that the portion size is very small. The four of us ordered 6 dishes and we finished them all. The flavor is nice and the wok hay is there. Service was great. Our server was super attentive and nice. We stopped by at around 12:30 and was seated right away. People who came after had a short wait. Interior is clean and bright. Restroom is also clean which is a plus. Parking: theres a lot behind the restaurants but its shared with other businesses so parking can be a challenge during busy hours. read more

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Very nice decor with big screens for all out sports viewing needs. The restaurant is overall very clean and well lit. Tables are a little too close to each other but not quite elbow to elbow with our neighbors. Service is great as well. The waitress was very helpful and checked in on us often. Food overall is good. The veggies are the highlight- well flavored and generously portioned. The salt and pepper frog legs are the highlight of our meal. Lightly breaded and not over cooked and very well flavored. The salt and pepper pork chop was way overcooked and had a weird aftertaste. We also tried their congee which was nice and light and not too watery. They serve shrimp dishes with giant sized prawns which I appreciate. A solid experience overall. read more

While the original location remains a classic, this reimagined space offers a beautifully modernized dining experience.The Ambiance: A contemporary, refined design that elegantly elevates the traditional atmosphere.The Cuisine: The signature lobster remains spectacular, complemented by exceptionally impressive, oversized clams.Weekend Lunch: A curated selection of weekend lunch features priced at $13, offering perfectly portioned dishes ideal for tasting a variety of flavors.The Service: Impeccable hospitality, with a special commendation to Brandon Lee for his outstanding and attentive care. I think wife screw up on tips. We take care next time buds. Andy, great job buddy, we will see you next time. Either location is a hit. read more

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This place replaced Seafood Capital and now that it is open, my family decided to try it out. We parked in the back and were able to get a seating in the middle round table. I noticed that the staff do not speak mandarin, so my family ordered in English (as best they could), and we had a lot of back and forth translations going on. Nonetheless, we had a great time and the staff were very nice and patient. The dishes we had were salt pepper pork chops, sweet and sour pork chops, fired whole fish, fried scallops, seafood hot pot, fried squid, and others. My favorite is the fried scallops, the fried garlic and the flavor was amazing. Would definitely want this dish again! The other dishes were very good! However a few were not as great. The one I think I'd skip would be fired whole fish, the sauce was too thick, it was a little spicy, and when we got nonspicy sauce it was gooey and no one wanted it on the fish. We sort of ate it and dipped it in other sauces. Also the fired squid had a very thick batter and very little flavor... They had fish tanks full of live sea creatures ready to be cooked on order. They had huge screen TVs all over the walls. I think it was a really great dinner, I would definitely come back for those fried scallops. read more

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Decent Chinese spot- standouts for me were the Fish Fillet and Seafood Hotpot! Their house fried rice was not the most flavorful/I've had better. Huge restaurant, heads up that the waiting room/sign up sheet is at the back of the restaurant. Street parking available across and around the restaurant. read more

I saw a food review on Kim Tar Seafood on Facebook and got really hyped up and excited about wanting to try this new location. Honestly, the last time I went to Kim Tar was at the original place in Monterey Park where I think I just had noodles. I had no idea they offered seafood. However, this was probably about 40 years ago so I am sure there's been many changes to their menu. It was easy to find parking behind the restaurant, where you can enter through the rear entrance. The restaurant is small compared to other seafood restaurants, but I love how they lined the walls with large TVs . The restaurant was clean, and I disagree with some of the reviews about the lack of service, as my waitress was very attentive. She changed my plates 3 times and checked on my table at least 5 times. They offer family style meals that seem to be a very good deal for under $300. You can also bring your own wine, which is a HUGE plus! Everything I've mentioned so far had been positive, but let's get to the parts where I feel they've missed the marks. * Beer - We ordered Tsingtao and moments later, was told they just got the delivery and beer was room temperature. Warm beer? No thanks - so we asked what other beers they had. She listed other kinds of beers but also mentioned they were all warm but offered an ice bucket, * Menu pricing - I felt like I was looking at the prices at the gas station because there was a column for CASH and one for Credit Card. I have heard of discounts being offered if you pay with Cash at restaurants but it was the first time I see different prices listed for each individual item based on the payment method. * Basil with Clams - Big portions but not loving how it tastes. It was the first time I had Basils with Clams and it tasted SOUR, as if they soaked it with vinegar. I couldn't taste the basil at all. Newport Seafood is still by far, the best place to have basil clams. A huge disappointment with this dish. * Lobster w/ Noodles (with butter sauce) - This was one okay. I tasted more black pepper than actual butter sauce but I liked it. We asked for a lobster that was 2-3 pounds and it came out to 3 pounds @ $35/pound. There was a long wait for it to come out though. We had finished our other items before we got our lobster. Not cool. * Hong Kong Lemon Iced Tea - Save your $4. It was not good. The bill came out to just under $250 for two, which was lower than what I had expected. My overall experience at Kim Tar was a 6/10, mainly because our waitress was very nice and friendly. read more

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Came here on the weekend during lunch time and there was no wait. The best dish was the clams with black bean sauce, as the clams were big, fresh and nicely seasoned. The string beans with basil sauce was great too. However, the salt and pepper pork chop was disappointing. The seasoning was fine, but pork itself was stale and had a strange "fridge taste" so we could not finish it. The kung pao chicken and beef with bell pepper were both average. Staff were attentive and the restaurant was spacious and clean. Overall, the lunch special dishes were affordably priced at less than $14 per dish, but the taste was average at best so I'm not sure if I would return. read more

Kim Tar Seafood - Salt & Pepper Pork Chop - Seafood Near Me - Temple City, California

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I'm honestly baffled by the high rated reviews for Kim Tar. I completely understand that it's a Chinese Vietnamese restaurant but it missed the mark for my family and me. My parents and I are looking for a good restaurant to host my dad's 65th birthday. After seeing this restaurant pop up on our IG feed, we decided to give it a try for lunch on Friday afternoon. The restaurant was much smaller in person and it felt like a bar since it had wall to wall shows on while we dined. The servers were nice and attentive. We requested all our dishes to be made with less salt and not spicy due to my dad's dietary restrictions. We decided to try the following- 1. Veggie delight- it was good and had nice flavor 2. Mongolian beef- this was probably our favorite dish. Had a good wok flavor but some parts of the beef were chewy. 3. Salted shrimp- shrimps were big but the heads were hallow which was weird to us 4. House fish- very salty, strong buttery after taste. We didn't finish this dish and it wasn't worth taking home the leftovers. 5. Basil with clams- our least favorite, the clams were very sour. Another dish we didn't finish and didn't pack to go. 6. Seafood chow mein- the noodles weren't fried properly, it was still really chewy. The gravy was different and the flavor was lacking. I've been to other Chinese Vietnamese restaurants in the OC that are way better. Oh and when we inquired about their private rooms, it requires a $500 minimum order (they also charge $10 for any wine you bring). I'm glad we tried this place during lunch since I would absolutely not pay full price for this restaurant. I was really hoping to like this place, but once is enough. read more

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Canto Viet Chinese food. Attentive staff. The food came out fast. Wall covered in LED screens. Kim tar TC really hits the points, Staff is really good about accommodating for us. We had issue with the shrimp devein, ( I don't care) Someone at the table does they let us know and we swapped the dish. Another can't eat the sauce the fish comes with because it's too spicy. They immediately brought out a new sweet sauce with out chilli. read more

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5 stars hands down! Easy parking.. either on the street or in back in the parking lot. Super friendly, polite staff! Kim was superb. Love his vibe! Very clean bathroom & restaurant! Food was damn delicious. The crab and asparagus was so good! Real crab so tasty!!! The pea sprouts with garlic yummy, the crab house special w/ garlic noodles was super tasty and fresh! Salt and pepper pork chop was sooo good! The house special fried rice hella good!!! Definitely coming back 100%! We live in castaic/valencia but willing to drive here again cuz' its worth it! 10 outta 10. read more

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Truly had one of the best dine in experiences at an Asian restaurant. We celebrated an early Father's Day and I couldn't be happier with both the service from our waiter Johnny and how delicious the food was! We ordered fish with spicy/ sour soup (my favorite dish from today!), salted fish/ chicken fried rice, chicken wings and I believe garlic pea sprouts. Everything was delicious! Our waiter Johnny was so attentive! He was very apologetic when we had a dish that wasn't cooked to our liking. He was very kind and made our experience that much better. My family and I even talked about it, and we would never receive such great service from any other Asian restaurants. They will usually ignore you or you never see your server again after the first time. To make things even better? They play my type of music!! It's poppin in there! Will definitely be back again soon. This is one of my new favorite Asian spots! read more

Well, Kim Tar has opened a swanky new branch of their popular restaurant in Temple City, so I went for lunch to try a few specials. Parking in Temple City is always easy both out front on the street or in the parking lot located in back. The restaurant is large and can handle large groups. The place was pretty empty on a weekday for late lunch, but the two servers were incredibly friendly and knowledgable. For those of us that don't speak Chinese, it is always a pleasure to have servers who speak English perfectly. You can actually ask questions. I tried the Kung Pao chicken and the strings beans with shrimp in garlic sauce. I wish they offered their House Special shrimp for a lunch special, as everyone appears to order it for dinner. It's I assume like Boston Lobster's house style flavoring but on shrimp, and that sounds delicious. They do offer the House Special chicken and I will try that for lunch next time. The kung pao tasted pretty good. Not the best I've had, but good. My only complaint is I was told it was a mix of white and dark meat chicken, but it seemed to be mostly dark meat. Also wish authentic Chinese restaurants cleaned their chickens better. I know many Asians eat cartilage, but hitting gristle bits when digging into chicken always puts me off. The string beans with shrimp was more succesful. First of all, the portion for a lunch special was large and there were surprisingly a large amount of good sized shrimp. I really enjoyed this dish, and the garlic sauce was incredibly tasty. Dinner is much more costly than lunch, so I recommend trying it for lunch first, but I will go back and probably for both dinner and lunch. Pleasantly surprised. I recommend it, though it probably won't be your favorite local spot. I still think it's a good new addition to the area. Try it! read more

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Newly opened and still got work to do. Came with the family and we were seated shortly. No one gave us water during the entire time. I asked our server and don't think I was heard. Didn't come to check on us until we were almost done. They need to hire more staff during busy times, there were only a handful serving the entire place. I was excited about the food but it wasn't anything worth raving about. Food looked visually pleasing but they need to work on the taste. The house sauce tasted very salty. I've had similar dishes at other places in the area and this tasted like someone was too generous with the salt. The walnut shrimp was over fried, would skip this. The chicken fried rice was surprisingly good, something I wasn't expecting since this place is supposed to be good with seafood. read more

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They recently opened so the family wanted to try the place out. We went at 11:30 and got seated right away. They got busy right after, with people queuing for a table. Service was quick overall and staff refilled the teapot fast. Not sure what type of tea they served but it was refreshing and not too strong. Since there were 5 of us, we ordered 5 dishes: -Chicken (half) ($22): ginger sauce was good on the side and chicken was decent but they drenched it in oil (3/5) -Beef chow fun ($16): missing the wok hei and tasted smoky. Beef was bland (3/5) -Sauteed string beans ($18): savory garlic sauce and crunchy beans (4/5) -House special shrimp ($25): fat fried shrimp with yummy kick of the spice but small portion (4/5) -Ong choy bean curd ($20): fresh veggies with minced garlic (4/5) Overall, the dishes leaned very oily. Portions were on the smaller side for the price. Also, they charged us for the pea sprouts ($20) even though they told us it ran out and we switched to the ong choy. We noticed after we left but went back and got it refunded. read more

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From the moment we walked in, you could feel the heart behind this place. It's not just another restaurant--it's a true family-owned gem where every detail feels intentional and welcoming. The customer service was beyond exceptional; everyone treated us like we were part of their family, checking in at just the right moments and making sure we were good the entire time! The food... absolutely incredible!! Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with love. You can tell they take pride in what they serve--nothing felt rushed or generic. Each bite was better than the last, and it's rare to find a place where everything on the table is a hit! It's so special to see a new local spot start off this strong. If you're looking for amazing food, genuine hospitality, and a place you'll want to keep coming back to, this is it. Highly recommend. We've already been back twice since the grand opening on Thursday. We'll definitely be regulars! Great addition to Temple City! So happy they're here! This place is a gem -- kudos to Kelvin & Andy!! read more

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Went for their lunch special on a regular hum drum weekday. Fairly quiet. They have a panel of three giant screens that covers the whole length of the wall. If you're into sports with your Chinese food, this is the place to be. Watched the World Cup here and it was a nice, milder experience - different from the what you would expect watching a game in a pub or bar. Tried the House Special Fish. Large, crispy pieces of flaky fish with what is I think their House Special sauce. Peppery, sweet and savory. The shrimp & string beans with garlic sauce was ok but not as good as the fish. The sauce was a little too heavy handed on the salty elements (soy sauce? fish sauce? ). The lunch specials came with rice which is a bonus as it is rare nowadays. Will come back to try the Clams with Basil Hot Sauce. It was quite popular with the other tables. read more

Kim Tar Seafood - Shrimp with String Beans and Garlic Sauce. - Seafood Near Me - Temple City, California

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Delicious food. Very nice portions with great taste! Friendly service and nice bright ambiance. Huge screens, too bad didnt know about this location during World Cup!! Will return soon read more

If you're a seafood lover, this place is an absolute must-visit! Every dish I've tried at Kim Tar has been amazing, but my favorites are definitely the House Special Crab, House Special Shrimp, and House Special Fish. Anything ordered "house special" is incredible because of their signature sauce -- rich, buttery, flavorful, and completely addictive. Another item I can never skip is the Salt and Pepper Shrimp. They make it better than anywhere else I've been -- perfectly seasoned, juicy, and cooked just right every single time. And whatever you do, make sure to order extra garlic noodles with any house special dish. The garlic noodles paired with that buttery house special sauce are next-level delicious. Their chili sauce deserves a special mention too -- it's seriously addicting! I always find myself wanting more. Honestly, I've never had a bad meal here because everything on the menu is consistently fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. Definitely a family favorite! They also have the best customer service on the planet, and I love how they pack your food for you to go. The large TVs make for nice viewing, and you can easily watch sports games while you eat. Highly recommended for anyone craving amazing seafood and unforgettable flavors! read more

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They have large TV screens for sport games however, they don't play the sport tv sound. We ordered the clams, fish fillet, garlic string beans, calamari, and cubed beef. All the food was pretty good and flavorful. The breaded items felt light and still crisp. They show slightly cheaper pricing if you pay in cash. They kindly let us stay at our table to finish watching the sports game even though we were technically done eating. There's plenty of parking in the rear of the restaurant. read more

Was very excited they opened another location closer to me. The other one I know is in Monterey Park but now I live in El Monte and this one is much closer. Food quality is amazing and everything tastes super fresh. Staff is really friendly and nice. I noticed the song playing on the speaker was on repeat and the staff and I had a good laugh about it and she was nice enough to change it. Also big plus for me, the restaurant is super clean and the restrooms too. Also sorry for some of the food photos being half gone already. Got too hungry and forgot to take a photo beforehand. Also one thing to add before I leave, Rithy the server was absolutely amazing and helped us pack our food and was extremely tentative throughout the meal. If you come here and eat and catch him working, it will truly by a blessing for your party! read more

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I heard this newly opened restaurant has several locations and I was surprised to see one open so close my area. so I decide to give it a try. We ordered the lobster and crab that day and since the seafood was fresh, both dishes turned out really good. The flavors were nice, and the restaurant was clean and comfortable. Even though it's newly opened, it's was already pretty busy. The service was also very good too. The only thing I suggestion would be that the portion size could be a little bigger. For the price, especially for an asian restaurant, the portions felt a bit too small. The food tastes good but since the prices are not exactly cheap, larger portions would make the experience feel more worth it. read more

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Really solid spot for breakfast. Ample seating and prompt service. I had the combo with coffee, fried dough stick and fish congee. So much food that I had to take home! Everything was well done. The large TV screens here would also be awesome to catch a game while you're having dinner. Overall nice addition to the area. read more

Kim Tar Seafood - Fish congee breakfast - Seafood Near Me - Temple City, California

Great Chinese x Vietnamese fusion restaurant. Love that they offer lunch specials daily - something that really makes this place stands out in addition to their tasty food. read more

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Kim Tar is amazing and I'm so glad they opened a new location so close to me! Their other location is such a staple in the 626 and iconic for the lobster. Their lobster + garlic noodles are a must order and I love their Filet Mignon Cubes, House Special Fish, and Clams. There's plenty of parking in the back too and this place is pretty poppin even on a weekday! Service here is always amazing too, they're so attentive and nice. Didn't have to ask for a water refill once. I love the ambiance and the TVs make the place super vibey. Would probably be a great spot to watch a game or something too! They also have soju! read more

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Finally checked out the new Kim Tar that took over the old Seafood Palace spot! Even on a weekday, this place was packed, so clearly the word is out. The vibe is definitely more modern now--the remodel looks great and that big LED screen really adds to the atmosphere. Style-wise, it's very similar to Newport or Boston Lobster. The food was definitely the highlight: * French Style Filet Mignon: My favorite. The beef was incredibly tender and packed with flavor. * Fish Filet with Black Pepper: Great kick to it and very fresh. * Seafood Tofu & String Beans: Both were solid and had that classic, tasty wok-hei flavor. * Fried Rice: Simple but done well. The service was attentive despite how busy they were, which I appreciated. Just a heads up. it is on the pricier side, but the quality of the food and the new setting make it worth a visit. Parking tip: There's some street parking, but if that's full, check the lot in the back! read more

Place replaced the seafood palace or village that was here. Nice workers and pretty decoration and design. Pretty greasy and overloaded in salt and pepper though which makes throat sensitive read more

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071826 2 PM - Four Adults. Most items ordered were from the Lunch-priced Menu, and the Portions reflected so. Food taste was good, as expected... similar to MP location. Nine Dishes including a 4.3# Live Lobster@ $35 PER LB. Total Bill just under $300. + 15% Tip. Pix is missing the Lobster... but, everyone already knows what it looks like... Front and Rear Entrances. Open, Airy, AC. Clean RRs, plenty of Free Uncovered Parking in Front Street and Rear Lot with two ADA Parking Spaces. Well Staffed. Chloe and Guy- Staff were Professional and Polite... as expected EVW, 072126 read more

Kim Tar Seafood - 071826 - Kim Tar 818 - Seafood Near Me - Temple City, California

Service was great! The place is clean and they serve good Chinese dishes. They have big screens surrounding you so you get entertained by the sports or whatever is on these jumbo screens. There is parking in the back and I think we just got lucky because we got there early. I bet it gets full and you might end up parking on the street. They also have 2 private rooms for big parties . Next time, I will try to order their rice dishes or lunch menu. read more

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Fast and friendly service so far. The food was great! Not overly salty like other places. Decent pricing, small discount if you pay cash. read more

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My personal favorite is no. 26 rice porridge with whole tilapia and the salt pepper shrimp. They actually fish out a tilapia from their tank, kill, clean and fillet the tilapia to make the porridge which is perfectly seasoned with ginger. So delicious. The staff is super friendly. The restaurant is new and very pretty with huge LED screens lining one wall. I've brought many out of town guests here. Everyone was happy. read more

Grand opening of Kim Tar Seafood at the location where another Chinese seafood restaurant operated. Service was attentive. Food is a bit on the sweet side - seems to be more sweet/spicy and less salty/soy sauce flavoring. The fish cake was good - similar to what you would get at a Thai restaurant. The deep fried fish was thick and 'meaty' unlike some other places that give you smaller and thinner ones. Place has nice decor and large full wall of TV. It looks like they also have two private banquet rooms. read more

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Saw that Kim Tar was taking over the old Seafood Palace here and decided to try it out with family over the weekend. We arrived a bit past 11:30am but it was already pretty full inside. Luckily, there was still a table and we didn't have to wait. We came Easter Sunday so the lunch special was unavailable for holidays, which was unfortunate. And we ordered everything at regular price. We got the House Shrimp ($25), String Beans w Garlic ($18), Green Onion Chicken large ($22), Dry Beef Chow Fein ($16), and the Bean Curd ($20). We also got a bowl of white rice since rice wasn't free of charge with the dishes. One bowl costs $1.75. They do give free tea to drink and the tea quality was pretty good. Their menu is in English, Chinese, and Vietnamese so seems like it is mostly Viet style Chinese food here. They do have something called Family Meal and they serve breakfast here. The tables inside are big and they got nice dishes and cups. They have two private rooms and the interior is nicely redecorated. The dishes already in about 10 minutes and the waiters were helpful in ordering but they mostly speak English here with few waiters speaking Mandarin. As for the taste of the food, they were all decent except the string beans. The string beans mostly tasted like beans and no garlic taste. The dishes were also all so oily so it felt greasy the longer into the meal. We rinsed some of the veggies in hot water because of just how much oil there was. And for the beef chow fein, it was not dry enough and only had a smokey taste, which I am not sure if that is the intention. The beef with it was also not good quality and hard to chew. The only dish I liked was the shrimp which was fried well amd the sauce was good, though a bit spicy. The portion are also on the smaller size for the portion. Other Chinese restaurants give the same portion for cheaper. Overall the dishes were average tasting and not what I expected. It was also more oily and pricey for what it was. It isn't the authentic Chinese taste if that is what you are looking for. I wouldn't recommend coming here if you want authentic Chinese food. Another thing is that we originally ordered pea sprouts ($20) but the waiter came back and said it was out so we changed it to the bean curd. However, they forgot to remove it from the bill and we had to go back to ask for refund. I think Kim Tar is worth trying if you want something a bit different than typical Chinese food but it didn't really meet my taste. read more

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We came during a hot day. Their AC was weak and the restaurant has a weird smell once we enter from the parking lot, I think they need to upgrade their AC and air filter!?!? The restaurant updated with 4 large screens TV, I think it will be great to watch during Olympic Games or any sport games. The servers are ok attentive, but they can be better. The food is so so (the lunch special). Mainly My disappointment is their rice. Hopefully they can upgrade their rice or wash the rice more or little longer. We really want to come back and see their improvements. Their noodles soup is the best. read more

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This place has truly delicious food and a very attentive waitstaff. We splurged on lobster with ginger sauce, and it was fresh and wonderful. A waiter even brought the live lobster to the table before it was cooked so we could confirm the size and price. We also had a shrimp dish that was excellent. Highly recommend! read more