We enjoyed our dinner with family at the Kimtar restaurant in Temple City! The food tastes great. Our server Bobby was very friendly and very attentive to us. We'll visit this restaurant again! read more

From the lobster to the fried tofu to the special crab fried rice, the food was excellent. Service was also terrific, including frequent water refills and offering clean plates. read more

I have a great dinning experience at this restaurant. Our servers Phung, Stacy and Ken were helpful and make sure we have everything we needed. read more

I usually go to the location in Monterey Park. This place is delicious as well but I think I prefer the other location. There is limited parking in front and in the back. The inside is very spacious. They also seem to have to private rooms as well. They have a TV Wall on one side. And they still have that same painting of the temple with the fish tanks as well. We ordered our usual pork chop, shrimp, shaken beef, and soup. The food is different. It seems like they add a lot of jalapenos and it's one of the main ingredient. I am a fan of the jalapenos but my family does not like it. My family likes the chef better at the MP location. But this is definitely a great location! Also we didn't realize until we left, but the server mixed up the tables and we ended up paying for another persons check. read more

Takeout Experience: Disclaimer: Kim Tar Temple City is probably better experienced on location than off location. Our friends wanted to drink at home and so therefore take out it is. House Lobster: 9/10 Buttery creamy packed with flavors of garlic, black pepper, minced onions, msg. It's everything you want in a Cantonese inspired Lobster Fry with that Shrimp w/ Lobster Sauce starchy white suace. Now price wise for "1" Whole Lobster? $125.00++ ; I urge anyone whom have never been down to Tijuana...go check out Puerto Nuevo Lobster Town Tijuana. You get 100x your weight of Lobster for half the price. Sweet and Sour Fish Filet: 9/10 Kid you guys not, this was one of my favorites. It's like the same flavor profile as Cantonese Gu Lao Rou 古老肉, red and crispy on the outside but enough of a fish and chips original fish filet taste with subtle hints of the pineapple ketchup sweetness. Paired very well with rice....in fact you will eat alot of rice with this dish. Ong Choi Garlic / Watercrest Spinach Garlic: 7.5/10 it was mediocre, typical Ong Choi pretty fresh leaves though and was missing the tannin taste that normally accompany this vegetable. Seafood Chow Mein: 7/10 When the staff mentioned this Seafood Chow Mein had gravy...I wasn't expecting the soft Low Mein Noodles rather I figured it was going to be closer to the crispy egg noodles. I think for this dish Dry Stir Fry would be the better option instead of with Gravy. That way in the case of takeout, it doesn't end up soggy. French Styles Filet Mignon / Beef Stir Fry: 7/10 I honestly could not tell if the cut of steak was filet mignon. This is one of those subjective preferences. I would prefer if the steaks were more on a medium rare, charred exterior like a Japanese take on Beef Tataki, and then they either toss black pepper gravy sauce over the meats or they throw it in with onions and stir fry for 10 seconds on high flame. But felt this dish was underwhelming. Alice's Kitchen? They probably do it a little better. King Pao Chicken: 7.5/10 it wasn't anything spectacular...so theres a Chinese restaurant up in Eaton Colorado. The owners are Cantonese. Of so many versions of Americanized Kung Pao Chicken across the country, the one restaurant with the most lasting impression on me is from Dragon Inn up in Eaton Colorado. I would put their Kung Pao Chicken on my last 200 meals. I've had the City of Industry Kim Tar for many years. It was run down, very New York Chinatown-ish but the food was always decent. My mom would always order their BBQ, Charsu, Roast Pork, Soy Sauce Whole Kitchen and Roast Duck to go and we gather at home for a family dinner. Fast forward to this Kim Tar, it's definitely going for the higher end premium feel. Which is a bit of a sticker shock considering everything I ordered with tip came out close to $300.00.....for 6 dishes.....food was good, but paying $300.00 for takeout, tipping but not receiving any dine in service, mmmm....there's some value missing here. I actually prefer the once upon a time down to Earth no frills version of Kim Tar....not fancy Kim Tar.... read more

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Amazing experience the ambience, atmosphere and delicious food! Great costumer service from Abby! Definitely coming back! Thank you so much!!!! read more

We had heard about Kim Tar Seafood Restaurant for a while and finally visited the Temple City location. The restaurant is very nice, but what impressed me first was the service. This is one of the best old-school Chinese restaurant experiences I've had. All the waiters and waitresses were attentive, professional, efficient, and speak English. Shoutout to our waitress Abby was so sweet and attentive! You can tell the owner pays attention to every detail. This is such a good representation of the Asian restaurant community. There were only three of us, and we wanted to order more, but our stomachs simply couldn't afford it! My favorite dish was the deep-fried hot-and-sour fish. They use a live fish from the tank, deep-fry it until perfectly crispy, and serve it with hot-and-sour sauce on top. I love fish that has never been frozen before cooking. It was fresh, not fishy at all, and perfectly crisp. I highly recommend trying it, even though it isn't included on the lunch-special menu. We also ordered the French-style beef, string beans, and salt-and-pepper shrimp. These are fairly standard Cantonese restaurant dishes, but Kim Tar does them very well. Surprisingly, they also offer pho, although we didn't have a chance to try it this time. Another nice touch is the huge LED screen covering an entire wall, showing football, soccer, and other live games. My teenage son especially enjoyed that while we were eating. Overall, we had a great experience at this location. I love seeing an Asian restaurant that combines traditional Chinese dining with attention to detail, innovation, and excellent service. Kim Tar represents all of that very well. We will definitely return--and next time, hopefully with more people so we can order more dishes! read more

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Finally trying this place out and it lived up to my expectations after hearing so much about this place. The food was amazing and tasted very delicious. all the dishes tasted much better than at a certain well known establishment with a similar menu. Service was amazing as the food came out real quick. The may be small but the giant tv's made the experience a lot better, enjoying awesome food and watching sporting events. Will most definitely make a return to this place. read more

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Authentic, delicious Chinese-Cambodian banquet style food! My favorite dishes were the deep fried pork intestine and the sweet and sour soup with catfish. The salt and pepper deep fried tofu wasn't that crispy so probably wouldn't get that again, but everything else was great! They even gave us crab crackers with the crab which was nice because we usually have to ask for it. This will definitely be a go to restaurant for special occasions for my family! read more

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Had a really good experience at Kim Tar, especially with the service. Our server, Phung, was incredibly helpful and sweet throughout the entire meal. She constantly refilled our water, changed out our plates, and brought us clean bowls for our clam shells. She was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Definitely one of the highlights of our visit! What we ordered: House Special Fresh Squid -- $22 This was such a good choice! The house special seasoning was bursting with flavor and honestly addictive. The squid itself was big, fresh, and pleasantly chewy without being tough. Definitely a must-order. Salt & Pepper Shrimp -- $23 The shrimp were HUGE! They were perfectly seasoned--not too salty or sweet, with a great balance of spicy and savory. The outside was crispy while the shrimp itself was firm and juicy. One of my favorites of the meal. Clams with Basil Hot Sauce -- $23 The flavor on these was so good! The clams were big, plump, and chewy, and they gave us a pretty generous portion. We definitely weren't disappointed with the amount of clams we received. Hot & Sour Seafood Soup (Vietnamese/Thai) -- $26 The soup had a lot of depth and overall had really good flavor. My only complaint was that it was a little too sweet for my taste. Still enjoyable, but I would have preferred a bit more sourness and spice. Chinese Broccoli with Salted Fish -- $20 We wanted to get a vegetable dish and decided to try this one. The portion was huge and came with a generous amount of vegetables. The little pieces of salted fish added a nice salty flavor and extra texture. The vegetables were cooked well and still had a good crunch instead of being overly soft. Steamed Rice -- $1.75/person Just your standard white rice. Nothing too special, but it did the job and went well with all the dishes. As for the restaurant, they use disposable tablecloths that are changed after each party. Parking is also pretty spacious since they have a long parking lot in the back. The restaurant has huge TV screens along the walls, which I could see being really fun during major sporting events or competitions. They also have a few mini claw machines to use while waiting, which is a fun little touch. Tea and water are provided as well. The restrooms could have been cleaner, but they weren't terrible. Also, they do charge an additional fee when paying by card, so I'd recommend bringing cash if you want to save a few extra dollars. Overall, the food was flavorful, portions were generous, and the service was excellent. The house special squid and salt & pepper shrimp were my favorites, and Phung really made our experience even better with how attentive and friendly she was. Would definitely come back! 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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Fried Salt Pepper Squid, Wonton Noodle Soup, House Special Crab with Butter & Garlic Noodles, French Style Beef, Crispy Duck, House Special Chicken Wings. The Staff was amazing, Phung, Bobby, Gilbert, Sea. Bring your friends & family! read more

Kim Tar Seafood - The full spread, Delicious! - Seafood Near Me - Temple City, California

The food, we ordered house special scallop and house special fish filet, and service were fantastic. Our server Abby was very helpful! Will definitely come back!! read more

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Hello friends! Kim Tar must be on your list of restaurants if you like lobster and garlic noodles. A group of 9 devoured two medium size lobsters last evening. In fact everything we ate was excellent. Besides the lobster and garlic noodles we ordered squid, a hot and sour soup with catfish, two kinds of veggies, crispy duck and frogs legs. Every dish was spot on. We even brought our own wine and they only charge a $10 corkage for each bottle. I also want to mention the great service. Our waiter Gilbert and the rest of the staff took excellent care of us. The meal was spaced out nicely and served with professional care. We are definitely going back. Cheers . read more

Kim Tar Seafood - Lobster and noodles two ways. - Seafood Near Me - Temple City, California

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

My 2nd time here so far and it's always super yummy with great service! I was told that this location is bigger than the Garvey/MPK location, and that it's brighter and cleaner. All the dishes we've ordered were really good and flavorful, especially the honey walnut shrimp! Thank you to Chloe for taking care of our big part of 11! :) We will be back to try more dishes! Give this place a try if you haven't already! read more

Kim Tar Seafood - From our first visit! Honey walnut shrimp is superior here! - Seafood Near Me - Temple City, California

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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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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Tried out the new Kim Tar location in Temple City, my partner used to visit the OG location on Garvey 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 read more

Kim Tar Seafood - Yang Chow fried rice, french style beef, pea sprouts, honey walnut shrimp, house special fish filet (dinner portion) - Seafood Near Me - Temple City, California

The food here is really flavorful and yummy! We ordered from their lunch special menu. We got the fish filets, eggplants, and chicken wings. The food came out pretty quickly. I would come back if I am ever feeling a family style type of meal! 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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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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You know this is the spot in the 626! Always a go-to, and the food never disappoints. The French-style beef cubes and walnut honey shrimp were both so good. The staff was on top of everything, especially considering they were servicing 20+ people. Rithy was especially attentive to our group, and I really appreciated the great service. Would highly recommend! read more

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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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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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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We came here to celebrate our parents wedding anniversary.. It's our first time here and we will surely come back to celebrate other occassion. The Food taste's sooooo good we order the family $99.00 it has fish soup, fried fish, clams, and shrimp.. Service is awesome, Thank you Stacy.. The ambiance is okay, you can watch football with your friends and drink.. over all experience was excellent.. read more

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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

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

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Fast service and fresh food. clean space worth the stop for dinner or lunch. Must get is the fried pork intestine. read more

Kim Tar Seafood - House clams in a sweet sour basil sauce - Seafood Near Me - Temple City, California

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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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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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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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Must try!! Really great food and service! Phung was very helpful in suggesting which items to pick and she answered all of our questions. The restaurant is very clean. 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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Amazing service and an incredible dining experience! Gilbert was extremely helpful, attentive, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the meal. The food was absolutely 10/10!Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the house special lobster with garlic noodles, garlic string beans, and Kung Pao chicken. Every dish was flavorful and cooked perfectly. Highly recommend this place--great food, excellent service, and an overall fantastic experience! read more

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

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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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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Come here if you want to have the most stressful restaurant experience of your life. We booked in advance for a party of 25 and came in for a Monday lunch. The restaurant was not busy. There was no rush to blame, and the service was still the most stressful restaurant experience of my life. I feel like I was running a wedding or something. Specifics: The soup came out and we asked if someone could ladle it into bowls for the table. The waiter rudely said no and walked away. That was the entire interaction. For drinks, they asked me at our table what everyone wanted. How is one person supposed to know what 25 people want? Nobody explained that this was how it worked (assuming that is how it worked and the waiter was not just lazy) -- if that's the system, tell the group up front and we'll collect the orders ourselves. Did the waiter just assume that Apollo blessed me with the gift of prophecy and I could divine what everyone wanted to drink? Several people at our table were sitting there asking why nobody had come by to take their drink order at all. Some never got asked. I ended up serving and coordinating most of the meal myself. For a place that accepts advance reservations for large parties, there was no apparent plan for actually handling one. The food was not bad. That's not the problem. If you're booking a big group here, know that you'll be running the meal yourself. read more

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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