My family of four recently came here for weekend dim sum, and it was a fantastic experience from…read morestart to finish! NBC is a classic destination for authentic Cantonese dim sum, and they certainly delivered. We ordered a great spread of traditional favorites--the steamed pork dumplings (siu mai) and chicken feet were piping hot with perfectly translucent, delicate wrappers, and the baked pork buns had that amazing sweet, crumbly crust. Everything tasted fresh and authentic, and the portions were satisfying. The service was fast and bustling, capturing that traditional lively dim sum atmosphere. As a nice modern convenience, paying at the end was super smooth because they accept Apple Pay, which made settling the bill quick and hassle-free. If you are looking for classic, high-quality dim sum in the San Gabriel Valley with a great family-friendly vibe, NBC Restaurant is definitely worth the visit. We will definitely be back!

Grew up coming here and honestly it's not for the weak. This is peak cantonese dim sum culture,…read morechaotic, loud, carts bustling through, people getting cut in line because they know someone, and if you're a commoner without connections you're looking at an hour+ wait on the weekends. BUT if you can push through the chaos, or come during the weekday, the food is genuinely so good. They do dim sum and banquet style dinners so it's a solid spot for big family celebrations too. The usual suspects for me: har gow, siu mai, rice rolls, sticky rice, pork spare ribs, and stewed tripe They have a dim sum express next door where you can just walk up and grab items to go. Sometimes I call ahead so there's no wait, and a lot less chaos. I love picking it up and enjoying it at the park!

Wow this is now one of my favorite dim sum spots! Tasty and big portions at cheap prices with good…read moreservice. It's quite popular even during weekday lunch. Love everything we ordered: Baked BBQ pork buns Chicken feet Steamed rice rolls with shrimp Steamed beancurd roll Shrimp pork shui mai Tripe with ginger Clean and spacious restaurant with free parking.

The food is good and overall not bad at all for the location in a not so nice looking street or…read morearea. Its a hidden gem. They didnt have every dim sum item I was looking for but I still left full and satisfied.

The description of Hole in the Wall for good food didn't expect ! Small shop but efficient! Good…read morecourteous friendly service ! All dishes are tasty and freshly made to your orders ! All original to Cantonese DimSum ! Great Food, Superb services, Value pricing too ! Excellent !

First of all Super Fly TNT full stop. HK Dim Sum is one of those tiny, blink-and-you'll-miss-it!…read moreThe cafe is tucked away amongst the cult-food hood of the San Gabriel Valley. If you know, you know. Forget standing in a line long enough to finish 8 Mile waiting for the "real" dim sum experience-this spot is too busy quietly running circles around the competition. Little Kanupe and I started the morning absolutely hangry (one of my baby soldiers) after striking out at another place (we'll leave them unnamed to protect the innocent). One quick Yelp audible later and we landed at HK Dim Sum. Best comeback since B-Rabbit dropped the mic. The first thing you'll notice is the size of the hand cared for master pieces. Run here for a quick FIFA break, but dont think you're ordering "a little something." Every bite delivers. The chow mein was memorable, so memorable with that wok hay kiss on every noodle just right. Smoky, savory, and ridiculously addictive. Every dish hit with that same "one more bite" energy, and somehow everything showed up almost before we finished ordering. No carts, no gimmicks, no unnecessary fanfare, just legit dim sum crazy great flavor. HK Dim Sum earned a rock-solid five stars. Din Tai Fung is King in most circles, but this place is the Daenerys Dragon Queen dominator. I'm so happy to be part of this sharing of secrets. BTW get the Shumai, chowmein and har gow as starters. Explore the menu. I'm comin back soon and i'm near TJ lol.

Food is very good. Service is fast and the ambiance is wonderful…read more I love the house special lobster and the kung pao chicken. Delicious!!!

Definitely a spot you come to on special occasions as it is pricey. We came with a reservation for…read more9 people, and they had everything ready for us when we arrived. We ended up getting a set for $168 this time, which came with 6 dishes. It's also $35 per lb for lobster, and I asked for the smallest one. Apparently, the smallest one was 4.8 lbs, which was another $168, so I'm not sure if they upsold me. Anyways, the food was fantastic and everyone enjoyed it. This is what I thought about the food we got. House Seafood Soup - Simple and clean soup. Good portion, and it was soothing to eat. Lots of squid. (4/5) Clams with Spicy Sauce - Large clams with tons of meat, and the sauce was fire. Always a good choice. (5/5) Crab with Salt & Pepper - Loved the seasoning, and the flavors were solid. (4.5/5) Thai Style Beef Stew - First time trying this, and it was good. A bit different, but the meat chunks were tasty and the overall flavors were good. (4/5) Sautéed Pea Sprouts - Nicely done vegetable dish. It's simple but refreshing with good flavors. (4/5) Fried Whole Fish - This dish was gone so fast because it was delicious. Nicely fried and not overly seasoned. (5/5) Signature Lobster - I feel like you have to get this here since it's their specialty. It's pricey, but in my opinion, it's the best and freshest lobster in town. Tons of green onions, seasoned well, fresh meat, and lots of lobster roe. (5/5) Service was good, and they didn't automatically add a mandatory tip for a large party. The total came out to around $364, which is pricey, but the food was phenomenal. Parking - Valet only, but they have street parking in front. I parked on the street since there were plenty of spots on a Wednesday, but I assume it gets busy on weekends.

I really like this place for dim sum! They have a ton of really great items to choose from. Just a…read moreheads up that it gets really busy here, even on the weekdays, so be prepared for a bit of a wait. We absolutely love the rice noodle rolls, the ha gao, and the sui mai. Definitely a top-tier spot! The parking lot can get really full, but I've found street parking to be easy.

The reason the line is always so long is because they let people cut the line. If you know someone…read morewho works there, chances are your wait time is zero. We watched several groups get seated without even having a number while many of us had already been waiting for over 30-40 minutes. It was extremely unfair, I will never come back again. 親眼目睹好幾組客人根本不用排隊直接進去讓我們覺得自己在外面等了40幾分鐘像傻瓜一樣，如果一間餐廳要做到這樣乾脆只接熟客算了，離譜到一個不行。 另外服務生全程都臭臉，以前都不會這樣，真不知道是換老闆了，還是服務生們全換了？我應該是再也不會回去了，開了一個小時特地去吃，換來無情的對待。

Located in the corner, second level plaza with plenty but packed underground parking…read more Weekend at this location is packed and a moderate wait. Plenty of seats but since it is dim sum, many family brunch goers. Patience is virtue. Food is great. Some of my favorite dishes are served here. A must order is the baked salted egg bun. The servers and dim sum ladies are great at their job. Would recommend for brunch dim sum.

Dim Sum was delicious. Had 9 plates between three people yet we still had two to go boxes…read more Tea was fresh loose leaf and had wonderful flavor. The dining room was a bit loud and I was wondering what the set up is for private rooms and banquets. I was disappointed to hear the Peking Duck special is only available during Dinner despite the ad saying 11am start but I'm reading other reviews saying the only requirement was a party of 3 people or more.

Came from westminster where the dim sum is severely lacking. Maybe because I'm in a dim sum…read moredessert, seafood cove 2 being the only saving oasis, but ocean bo was wonderful. No frills sit-down restaurant, but no cart ladies either. That's not a drawback though. You can see all the dim sum dishes steamed up behind the counter where they're picking up table orders and fulfilling take out patrons. Service was as expected. You're greeted with curt nod and efficiency, sat as soon as there is a table, and given your order sheet. Raise your hand or call for a server when you're ready because you'll be waiting forever if you expect someone to come check in. If you're hoping for hand-holding, the nearest din tai fung is 6 miles away.

Ocean Bo is a staple in El Monte and has been around for many years. It's one of those places that…read morealways seems to have a loyal local following. During the day they serve dim sum, and at night they switch over to Cantonese seafood dishes. I've eaten here many times for dim sum. They offer both traditional sit down service and a takeout counter in the front if you're in a hurry. The dim sum is solid and definitely hits the spot. Since I live nearby, it's one of those convenient spots I find myself coming back to. This visit was for dinner. We ordered a fish dish that was pretty interesting (honestly not sure what the exact name was), an oyster omelet, and clams with basil. Everything was tasty and definitely made me go through a couple bowls of rice. One thing I always appreciate is that they still give complimentary dessert at the end of the meal. We got green bean soup and some ma lai gao, which was a nice way to finish dinner. Overall, Ocean Bo is one of those neighborhood gems that has stood the test of time. It may not be the trendiest restaurant around, but it's reliable, serves good Cantonese food, and keeps the locals coming back.

Parking is free. Even though it is in a 99 ranch strip mall, you usually can find a spot. The…read moreparking lot does look worn. This place is actually pretty big. The decor is old but traditional. The Dim Sum is pretty good. I would say most of their stuffs are above average. During dim sum hours, service can be lacking due to its size and how busy it gets. Unfortunately, their tea is only okay.

Decided to have dimsum at this location!!…read more As soon as we were seated a dim sum service cart which is a mobile table being pushed by a server approached our table !! These carts have built-in steamers or warmers to keep foods hot, and carry a variety small plate servings of dumplings, soups, buns, as well as pastries delivered right at your table. We enjoyed the plates of: Pai Gwat (short ribs), Char Siu Bao ( white buns stuffed with sweet barbecued pork), Chinese Broccoli, Siu Mai ( open-topped yellow wrappers filled minced pork, shrimp, and mushrooms) Har Gow ( shrimp in translucent wrap) We sure had our fill ......BUT ..... The ambience wasn't that peaceful from the loud barking noise from a non-service dog that was allowed to sit with its owner at their table !!!

Food: 1, Fried shrimp spring rolls: very crispy and tasty…read more Would be perfect if less salty (not too bad though) 2, Siu Mai: very nicely done, chewy and tasty. Love it! 3, Spare ribs w/ black bean sauce : very tasty. Love it. 4, Egg tofu with fish paste: tofu is very soft. Great aroma comes out of your mouth when you try a perfect bite. 5, Chicken feet: great aroma and easy to chew on but a bit too sweet for me. 6, Tunip beef tripe: tasty with a hint of spice, probably not for those who don't like internal organs, lol. 7, bean curd skin rolls: taste fine, just not as impressive as the other dishes. Services: Served by an older gentleman. Missed a dish when ordered. He tried again but another lady came out told us, bypassed him, that the dish is not available. A bit more coordination would be needed. Ambience: As noisy as what it normally would be for a dim sum restaurant on a Saturday morning, friendly and people are just enjoying each other's company. Overall, good experience

My dad has a bit more free time these days and he'll hang out with a Taiwanese association of…read morefriends at this restaurant. He suggested this place for a family gathering. We were able to get a private room which was pretty nice. Everything else was just okay. The wait staff was slow, the food was slow and we had to turn our own tv on to watch World Cup during our meal. It was nice of them to have huge screens everywhere for fans. That was about the nicest part about it. My parents brought a cake for my MIL and they were nice enough to get us extra plates. It was just okay. I didn't bother to even take pictures. First and probably only time I'll go to this place. Plenty of parking if you're willing to drive around instead of hovering like sharks in the front.

Best hot pot in town Fast service friendly staff…read more Very nice ambiance Good buffet selection

We had heard that Happy AYCE had reopened, so we decided to check it out. Walking into the…read morerestaurant around 3:10pm, there was 1 party there. After they left, we were the only party there. It wasn't as busy as it used to be to be. After looking at their menu online, we saw that the lunch price ended at 3:30pm, so we got there before that time. When we were there, we were handed a new menu where lunch is from 11:00-3:00pm and dinner from 4:00-11:00pm. We were asked to pay the dinner price, The waiter just said his manager told him to tell everyone that, but the menu doesn't state the price between 3:00-4:00pm. The online menu also needs to be updated. As for the food, the hot food selection has gone downhill. Not as much variety as before. Mostly fried foods, not as much greens as before. The dessert selection was only oranges and a jello dessert. The meat was sliced super thin, so it wasn't chewy. I would say the service was just ok. One waiter was catering to us, but he was also busy doing other things in the kitchen. Would I come back here again, probably not. I just feel like everything should be transparent, so the trust is there.